It's great to back at Ladybank after the October holidays. The weather continues to be unseasonably good and there are still lots of golfers around enjoying the course.
Tim Poyser, whom many of you have grown fond of over the summer months has returned to Florida for the winter. Tim does this every year as he strives to make his way into the coaching game in America.
I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to Tim for all his help over the summer. I'm certain many of you will also miss him. Thanks again Tim.
After this Saturday we will have next Saturday and the November and December medals as counting medals (weather provided). In between times we aim to put on Pro Shop sweeps.
Also, a wee reminder that you must put your card number from the sheet in the Pro Shop on your card every week.
Match versus St Andrews
Hi All, Thanks everyone for playing.
Unfortunately it was a 3-1 loss. Well done to Paul and Dave on their win. Next up is Earlsferry at home on 1st Nov at 10.30am. Team is
1. P. Stewart/D.Gatherum
2.J.Anthony/J.D. Grant
3.S.Storrar/L.Ballantyne
4.J.Bruhn/R.Cameron
Reserve, B.Erskine.
As before, if you have to cancel please arrange a replacement ( which makes it easier in this game as it is me!!)
Winter lesson offer
I have got a fantastic winter offer available for you, where you can get a five hole playing lesson for just £45
Following this, we will have a detailed review of the session, and start to set some goals for your improvement moving forwards in to 2016. If you would be interested in this, make sure you get in touch by clicking here or popping in store.
Winter shop hours
From Monday, 26 October, our shop hours will change to 8:30am - 3:30pm. Then, thoughout December, it will run from 8:30am - 3pm
Autumn Maintenance Programme 2015 (ongoing)
Greens
Further to testing results and discussions with the STRI, it has been agreed that Graden work to all greens is not required this autumn. (Except for a few selected areas) Aeration work will be carried out as follows
- Top dress with kiln dried sand commencing Wednesday, 21 October
- 13mm Solid tine commencing Wednesday, 21 October after initial top dressing
- Sweep & Fill brush behind to fill solid tine holes
- Verti-Drain for deeper aeration
Tees, Aprons and Walkways
- Aeration of heavier traffic / rye grass areas
- Solid tine and top dress
- Hollow core Tees and Aprons
- Top dress as required with kiln dried sand
- Verti-drain with 19mm solid tines
Fairways
- Preferred lies - these will be introduced when required, conditions will be monitored during autumn.
- Winter fairway mat protection - proposed date for mats Monday, 7 December (or sooner dependent on weather)
Local Rule: Temporary Greens
If your ball comes to rest on a Temporary Green, marked with a white line, while playing to Normal Greens it must be lifted and dropped within one-club length from the edge of the green nearest to where the ball lay that gives full relief, but not nearer the hole.
Penalty for breach of Local Rule
Match Play - Loss of hole
Stroke Play - Two stroke penalty
Note: Trolleys and Buggies must not be taken over these Temporary Greens.