Dale Hill Pro Newsletter - 22nd July 2010
Firstly well done to South Africa for hosting a fantastic Football World Cup then Louis Oosthuizen walking the Open Championship at St Andrews can’t be bad now can it?
Upcoming Events:
Crawley Cup, Saturday on the Old Course
Captain’s Day, Sunday on the Woosnam Course
Note from the Shop:
Please note that the summer sale has arrived and all stock is now less 25% so please hurry because this is only on items that are in stock. We will not be able to order any other items. Sale excludes crested items, waterproofs, socks and shoes.
NOTE FROM THE GREENKEEPERS:
Upcoming Events:
Crawley Cup, Saturday on the Old Course
Captain’s Day, Sunday on the Woosnam Course
Note from the Shop:
Please note that the summer sale has arrived and all stock is now less 25% so please hurry because this is only on items that are in stock. We will not be able to order any other items. Sale excludes crested items, waterproofs, socks and shoes.
NOTE FROM THE GREENKEEPERS:
| The greens at Dale Hill are regarded as some of the finest in the county. To keep them in top condition it is essential that all pitchmarks are repaired immediately. The correct tool for the job is a pitchmark repairer, similar to the one shown here. Please try to carry (and use) one in every round you play. Please repair your ball mark and at least one other. A pitchmark properly repaired will heal within 24 hours whereas an un-repaired ball mark will take at least 15 days to mend. Correct repair will help protect the grass root system and benefit members and visitors alike. |
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Correct Method
- Discard the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball
- Insert the pitchmark repairer tool just outside of the back of the pitchmark
- Lever the turf towards the centre of the pitchmark
- Repeat this motion from all sides of the pitchmark
- Gently tap the repaired area with your putter. This action stretches undamaged turf over the pitchmark, providing instant recovery
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Incorrect Method
- DO NOT replace the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball. It will die and delay the healing process.
- DO NOT pry up the centre of the depression with the pitchmark repairer as it exposes the soil and will delay the healing process
- DO NOT insert the pitchmark repairer and twist it. This only breaks more turf loose
Regards,
John
