Fescues

We are currently trialling a range of fescues in some of the new landscape areas on the Palms golf course. These can be seen on the back of the new 10th green on the drive to the village. These will reduce maintenance and add to the natural look of the new Palms.

Wear areas on the golf course.

We are now well into the cooler months and as a result turf growth has decreased dramatically. As turf growth drops the more vulnerable it gets and therefore more susceptible it is to damage from carts. These areas will take a lot longer to repair than if it occurred during the summer months. There are a few things we can all do to minimise the damage and to present the course in its best possible condition.

- Limit the amount of traffic on the golf course by using only one golf buggy per two players.

- Follow cart direction signs.

- Use cart paths as much as possible and observe the 90 degree rule.

Thanks for you co-operation in helping us maintain the golf course to the standard that we all expect.

Golf Queensland Course Rating

The Golf Queensland Course Rating team visited Sanctuary Cove on Monday to rate the Pines course for the new USGA handicap system which is being introduced to Australian golf clubs over the next 2 years. The team measured all holes and took into consideration things like the width of fairways, position of hazards and course conditions in calculating the rating for the golf course. The new course ratings should be available within 4 weeks with the slope rating not being released until 2012 when all other courses have been rated.

Welcome

Welcome to the Golf Course Maintenance Department at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club. Here you will find regularly updated information on the Pines and Palms golf courses. Please feel free to add any questions or comments.

Regards

Robin Doodson
Golf Course Manager