Banestatus

21/02/2024

Dear Fana Members / Guests

The recent snow fall and low temperatures have left us, and we can now see the green golf course once again. The surfaces as of today are looking strong, and with the higher temperatures forecast this week we may see the soil temperatures rise to 4/5 degrees. Soil temperature of 10 degrees is optimum growth, however at 5/6 degrees the grass will start to become active. 

The winter programme is quickly coming to a close. Drainage installation at Holes 4, 6, 9, and 16 are complete. The woodland programme is now complete, this year the remove of much 'scrub' at Hole 4, and 13, and tree removal on holes 2 & 18, will both increase light and air flow, and vastly improve the visual appeal of these areas. Many other small improvement tasks have been complete, in particular the cleaning of all the ditches and streams, with new waterfalls created throughout, and newly renovated steps at holes 17 and now 1 Tee. 

The full renovation of Tees at holes 3, 7, 8, and 15 is well underway, and progressing extremely well even throughout the cold snap we have just experienced. 

The Maintenance team are working hard to prepare the golf course for opening in hopefully not too many weeks. 

Wishing you all a happy end to the winter.