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Wednesday 15th July
Singles

1st Niall Stokes (13) 42Pts
2nd Philip Martin (12) 40Pts
3rd Simon Phillips (13) 39Pts
4th Ray Houlden (11) 37Pts B9
5th Julian Keown (4) 37Pts B9
Gross Eddie Lonergan (1) 34Pts
Two’s Results €5
1st Stephen Aherne, Sam Lewis
5th Derek O Regan, Dave Mangan, Colm Mulcahy, Eddie Lonergan, Pat Raftery, Niall Stokes , Pat Ryan, Barry McNamara, Julian Pollard, Ronnie Cotter, John Hynes, Finbarr Fay, Sean O Gorman, Conor Keown
11th Fergal Duffy , Philip Martin, David Kirk, Ben Hynes, Tom Reid, Sam Lewis
12th Julian Keown
14th Danny Hatton, Michael Hoffman
16th Dave MacMullan, David Fry, Conor Keown
9 Hole
1st John Shiel (12) 22Pts

STRI Visit.  Last week we had our annual visit from our course agronomist.  We have been taking various measurements on 3 sample greens for the past 4 years so that we can collect and analyse the data to ensure that our maintenance regime is correct and highlight any areas which could be improved.  The results have been encouraging with improved figures year on year and the initial results from this year again showing an improvement on green smoothness and trueness.

I will post some more details once we receive his full report.

Rainfall.  We have had 48mm of rain over the last week.  While this rain was needed, it would have been better for the course if it had fallen as persistent light rain rather than very heavy showers, as it tends to run off  before it has a chance to soak down to the roots.  Control of the moisture content in the greens has largely been taken out of our control which means that they are a little softer and running a bit slower than I would like but the putting surface is still in excellent condition.

Maintenance.  Bunkers are included in this weeks maintenance program.  All bunkers will be edged, smoothed, stones removed, sand pushed back onto the faces and sand levels checked and adjusted.  This is a very labor intensive job which takes three men two days to complete.

Greens Update Greens were tined on Tuesday 16th June to soften the putting surface as it can get a bit too firm during weather conditions that we are currently “enjoying”. Simply increasing water applications can lead to soft lush growth which encourages disease, increased thatch, and spongy slow greens when the weather returns to normal. Currently our greens moisture content is between 25%-30% .  Our target range is 15%-20%

Another quick reminder for all our members to mark of the 20th of June in your diary, as The Enjoyment Committee look forward to bringing our members and guests an evening of little
darkness, sumptuous fayre, fine wine and great fun. Book now at the bar !!

COMPETITION:  Shotgun Start Team Event

Front 9 Winners:  Anne O’Neill, Una Donnelly

Rita Bishop, Pamela Duggan

35 Points

Back 9 Winners:            Helen Creedon, Rachel Corry,

Jane Kirwan, Ger Hickey

43 Points