No, this is just a ‘TARGET’ range that we try to achieve. If we were to measure the speed of each green after cutting or rolling and attempt corrections we would need double the budget. Our staff understand the differences … Continued
‘Drill and Fill’ is a process similar to core aeration where soil and thatch are removed from the green to help relieve subsoil compaction and improve drainage and air exchange. With ‘Drill and Fill’ large diameter holes are drilled into … Continued
The pin positions are regularly changed on a Tuesday and on a Friday throughout the year. They are also changed for some competitions during the week and over the weekends. Generally, the pins are moved twice a week during the … Continued
The practice putting green to the side of the 18th green, by the clubhouse, and the putting green on the right hand side when approaching the first tee are, on average, the same speed as the greens on the course. … Continued
There are a large number of factors which can affect the speed of the greens. Every day the weather conditions change a little in temperature and moisture content, this has an effect on the how the grass is able to … Continued
To get the best results from greens maintenance it needs to be done when the grass is actively growing, which is during the summer months. The recovery time is much shorter at this time of year and the type of … Continued
The greens on the Academy course differ from the greens on the main course because they have been constructed in a different way and use a different type of grass, rye grass, from the main greens. Rye grass has been … Continued
Our summer “target” green speed goes back to September 2015. It is included in our Course Policy Document which is reviewed and approved each year by ManCom. The current version is available on the Greens Page of the AGC website. … Continued
No, there is no variation to the target speed between competition and non-competition days. For more information about the target speed of greens, please refer to the FAQ in this section titled ‘What is the target speed for our greens … Continued
During the summer months the target speed is between 9.0 and 10.5 on the Stimpmeter. During the winter there is no set target as the grass is not cut as short as in the summer. The grass needs to be … Continued