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Cameron Smith, Golf Course Superintendent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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As we commence 2026, the maintenance team is preparing for an exceptionally busy three\u2011month period. This includes the closure of The Pines golf course next week for its annual renovation, alongside preparations for the Australian WPGA Championship in mid\u2011March on The Palms golf course.<\/p>\n
This week, as part of the regular summer greens programme, the team completed a light verticut, followed by a light dusting of sand. This process will be repeated regularly over the next two and a half months as preparations continue for the WPGA event, while maintaining the high standards expected by members on The Palms golf course.<\/p>\n
With The Pines golf course now entering its renovation phase, significant work has been undertaken to trial processes, depths, and desired outcomes on the nursery green. A slightly more aggressive approach will be implemented on the greens during this renovation period. As the greens continue to mature, the accumulation of organic material and thatch must be managed accordingly to support long\u2011term turf performance.<\/p>\n
Three distinct practices will be implemented, targeting depths of 6mm, 18mm, and 50mm. Each process has a clearly defined material removal target, ensuring effective control of organic matter within the soil profile.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
<\/h3>\nThis week, the maintenance team completed the following:<\/h3>\n\n- Verti\u2011cut and dusted the greens on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Completed bunker trimming and detailed edging on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Mowed the new 16th and 17th tees on The Palms golf course at 20mm<\/li>\n
- Applied foliar fertiliser to the fairways, tees, and aprons on The Pines golf course<\/li>\n
- Applied fungicide to the greens on The Pines and The Palms golf courses<\/li>\n
- Mowed the rough on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Mowed the tee banks on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Sprayed bunker runners on The Pines golf course with a non\u2011selective herbicide<\/li>\n
- Continued irrigation trimming on The Pines and The Palms golf courses<\/li>\n
- Commenced irrigation installation for the new nursery on The Palms golf course, located on the left\u2011hand side of the 13th hole<\/li>\n
- Commenced excavation and preparation works to re\u2011turf wheel tracks across the 18th fairway on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Next week, the following will be addressed: <\/span><\/p>\n
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- Verti\u2011cut and dusted the greens on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Completed bunker trimming and detailed edging on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Mowed the new 16th and 17th tees on The Palms golf course at 20mm<\/li>\n
- Applied foliar fertiliser to the fairways, tees, and aprons on The Pines golf course<\/li>\n
- Applied fungicide to the greens on The Pines and The Palms golf courses<\/li>\n
- Mowed the rough on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Mowed the tee banks on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n
- Sprayed bunker runners on The Pines golf course with a non\u2011selective herbicide<\/li>\n
- Continued irrigation trimming on The Pines and The Palms golf courses<\/li>\n
- Commenced irrigation installation for the new nursery on The Palms golf course, located on the left\u2011hand side of the 13th hole<\/li>\n
- Commenced excavation and preparation works to re\u2011turf wheel tracks across the 18th fairway on The Palms golf course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Next week, the following will be addressed: <\/span><\/p>\n