Council have agreed to a request from the Course Manager that due to the particularly wet summer the period of using mats will be extended for one month (December) to give the fairways and tight landing areas a better chance of recovery. Also for the first time in five years the greens will be verti-drained over the coming winter months. Both these actions will enhance your enjoyment of Balgownie Links throughout the main playing season.
15th hole Green rebuild - Work will commence on rebuilding the 15th green on the 1st of November. This is the first of several greens requiring remedial works due to poor subsoil and drainage problems. The work is being overseen by Dr. Martin Hawtree, Construction by Sol Golf in conjunction with our own green staff. Weather permitting the 15th will be back in play for the 1st of April 2012. See attachment for sequence of work.
Winter Play 1st November 2011 - 31st March 2012 Balgownie Links & Silverburn Course.
November - Preferred lies - non counting - yellow tees.
December, January & February - Preferred lies - non counting - red tees. Mats to be used from 1st December 2011 until 29th February 2012. Mats must be used on the fairways of both courses. It is not an option to move your ball into the semi rough and not use a mat.
March - Preferred lies - non counting - yellow tees.
Silverburn Course - Large holes and temporary greens will be in play during frost conditions (14 holes only). Miss out 8,14,15,17.
Bunkers - All bunkers with white lines round them are GUR. The ball must be lifted and dropped outwith the GUR. Bunkers with pallets are GUR.
Preferred lies on both courses from 1st November 2011.
Short Game Area
Will be closed until 31st March 2012.
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