Course Update

Spring course maintenance is currently in progress.

John Sharkey

12 March 2026

Our greenkeeping team has been carrying out essential spring maintenance this week to prepare the course for the upcoming golf season.

This follows on from the extensive pathway improvements and bunker regeneration program completed during the winter months.

A big thank you and appreciation to Simon and his team for all their hard work.

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Spring course maintenance is currently in progress.

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