This week was the start of our mid week winter course closures, so with the Craighead course closed, we heavy top-dressed the greens then rubbed in the top-dressing to help dilute the thatch level and improve the surfaces 

Then we solid tined to a depth of 125mm to help incorporate the sand into the profile and improve air & water movement 

Then greens were then rolled, hopefully the greens will be back to normal in 2 weeks 

All the fairways were slit tined again to a depth of 125mm to aid in surface drainage, air movement and reduce compaction from the summer 

Very little disturbance to the surfaces plus we have the preferred lies rule in place 

The Balcomie course greens have been sprayed with a preventative fungicide going into the winter months  

A winter project this week was to replace any old/rotten wood on the steps up to the 2nd medal tee on the Balcomie course 

All the worn area at the top of the steps was replaced and rubber matting added to help with wear and tear 

Then the steps got a good paint to help preserve the wood 

Fantastic having volunteers out helping divot the Craighead course fairways while the course was closed this week