Tree work.

We continue to carry out extensive pruning and tree removal throughout the course during this extended period of snow cover.
The work on the 7th & 9th is now complete, the 7th tee in particular will be a lot brighter following the removal of the over hanging branches.
We have also started thinning and lifting some more of the trees around the putting green. The green suffers from extensive root ingress, air movement issues and shade especially in the winter months.
We have started removing some trees along both sides of the 14th hole. The corner of the dog-leg has seen 2 silver birch removed around the corner and more trees are to be removed across the OB ditch. This should provide golfers with more opportunity to see around the corner when playing their 2nd shot.
The group of birch next to the L/H greenside bunker has been removed and the turf and tree roots stripped off. The tree roots in this area were coming thru the surface creating dangerous conditions for walking and playing a shot. The turf was also dominated by moss. This area will be re-turfed ready for the start of the season. The tree removal will complete our program of "opening up" the views in this area of the course.

Fingers crossed for some golf early next week.