Simon's report... It’s that time of the year again when those dreaded leaves fall. It’s a constant battle which lasts until Christmas, you can clean them up one day and then there twice as bad the next day. Height of cut has been raised to 4mm on the greens, to help cope with winter stress. Also, the greens are sorrel rolled once a week to keep the putting surface open to enhance peculation rates. Recently the EU have withdrawn the fungicide that worked the best for our greens. However, a new fungicide has been placed onto the market sold as the one all greenkeeper's have been waiting on. Unfortunately, the new fungicide had no effect on our unique fusarium which has built up a resistance to most active ingredients. So, to conclude, some fusarium has crept in on the greens. All golf courses are suffering at the moment with disease due to the warm moist conditions of late and most are suffering far worse than Cuddington. Leaf cell hardeners, bio stimulants and surface acidifiers are applied fortnightly to help keep the disease under control. I’m sure you will have noticed the works on the 7th tee. The existing medal tee will be made larger by building out forward and on the left side as you play the hole. The ladies and yellow tee will also be raised. I hope to have the new tee in play by May of next year. All worm suppressant has now been withdrawn by the EU Cuddington does not have a major problem with worm casts compared to most other clubs, but the little we have, are still unsightly, but unfortunately there is nothing that can be done at the present time.
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