As the nights close in and winter looms the benefits of being a member of a Links golf course such as Tenby increase. There are generally no temporary greens, soggy fairways, plugged golf balls, or trolley/buggy bans which are common place on many inland courses for much of the winter golfing season. Indeed with the rough no longer growing so vigorously, and the greens more responsive, it could be argued that links golf in winter is as much fun as in the summer, especially if the Sun shines!
Course Update
The Greens have now settled down since they were tined and dressed, and are in good shape, there will be a light top dressing of sand at some point in November exactly when will depend on the prevailing weather conditions at the time. Since the last course update 2 weeks ago the greens have had an application of nitrogen and iron to give them a boost, and the greenkeepers have been removing the weeds from them by hand, which is the most effective way if not a little laborious! The greenkeepers will then use the vibrating rollers on them to level them out and achieve a nice smooth putting surface. Work has started on building the new back tees on the 16th and 17th, both of which will provide a larger, slightly more elevated teeing area in the New Year.
New Eco Bunkers
Former Southerndown member and Pro Golfer Llew Matthews was down last week with his company that supply the Eco Bunker product.
Used at many great courses around the World including St Andrews, Royal St David's, Royal Winchester and Beau Desert, Eco Bunker uses waste products to create artificially made bunker turf, which is used for creating practical and natural looking bunker faces.
Unlike real turf these faces do not naturally deteriorate and will last 4 to 5 times longer (approximately 25 years) they also require very little maintenance.
We are trialling 2 of these bunkers on the practice ground, so please have look and let us know what you think!
Catering News
With Christmas just around the corner! The Burrows restaurant is booking fast for Christmas Parties, please see the fantastic menu attached and give Emma a ring on 01834 845122 to book your table now to avoid disappointment.
Lessons
As the winter nights draw in, it is the perfect time to sign up for one of my special Lesson Packages and really work on your games in readiness for the 2016 season. Where better to improve than in our state of the art teaching studio. We are fortunate to own and use the same facility as Ian Poulter, Jordan Spieth, and Hunter Mahan to name but a few.