Category Archives: Course News

April Greens Report

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Margaret Loughrey

Our spring maintenance is now under way with the course starting to take shape as we are seeing growth in many areas now. GREENS – The height of cut on the greens from 30th March is 4.5mm. This height of … Continue reading →

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Spring Forward!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Margaret Loughrey

As of today, Saturday 24th March, fairways are now back in play with preferred lies in use. All greens have been verti-drained, rolled by hand and then cut at 5.5mm using our shiny, new greens ride-on machine. All bunkers were raked yesterday … Continue reading →

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Association of James Braid Courses

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Margaret Loughrey

As the Association of James Braid Courses continues to grow, we have just been supplied with an updated list containing over 200 golf clubs across the UK and beyond. A copy of the list has been posted on the noticeboard, … Continue reading →

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No Play from Fairways

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

As of Tuesday 1st November any ball which comes to lie on the fair must be lifted and placed at least 1 foot in from the fairway in the semi-rough. The side on which the ball is placed is entirely … Continue reading →

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Aeration of Greens

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

Hollow coring of the greens is scheduled to start from the week commencing Monday 10th October (weather permitting).  The plan is to fill the core holes with top dressing sand which will help firm the greens up before the winter. … Continue reading →

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Garnkirk Trophy (11th Sep) Cancelled

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

Due to the very wet weather this week, and the forecast for the weekend, we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel this Sunday’s Garnkirk Trophy. Entry fees already paid will be refunded early next week. It would be helpful if … Continue reading →

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Garnkirk Open Re-scheduled

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

Due to the amount of rain that’s fallen over the last few days, we have re-scheduled the Garnkirk Open due to be played on 13th August to Saturday 27th August. For now, we have transferred the existing timesheet in order … Continue reading →

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Course Update

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

The heavy rain of the last few days means that the course is still very wet, but is open for play today.  All bunkers are GUR, the greens team have not been able to cut a lot of areas and there is a … Continue reading →

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BELHAVEN OPEN CANCELLED

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

Due to the severe overnight rain, today’s Open Competition has been cancelled. We will be in touch with all players early next week regarding an alternative date.

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Club Championship Semi Final Line Up

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Margaret Loughrey

In spite of some pretty wet weather late on in the quarter final rounds last night, we have 3 of our 4 semi-finalists ready to play on Friday. Allan McDonald v Alex Paton Mark Brodie – who will play either … Continue reading →

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