085 - Drought with Graeme Roberts
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085 - Drought with Graeme Roberts
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Tune in as we speak with Graeme Roberts about the extreme drought affecting his links course and the impact on day-to-day course management. We discuss how little rain has fallen, how high evapotranspiration has been, and how wind, sand, and shallow soil make it difficult to retain moisture.
We cover the club’s water supply, including the lake, its abstraction limits, mains water backup, tank capacity, pump issues, and the practical limits of irrigation during the hottest period. We also talk about water pricing, pressure, and the difference between greens, fairways, and paths when water is scarce.
We then look at the course’s condition, the areas that have browned off, and the recovery plan for autumn. That includes topdressing, pot seeding, aeration, wetting agents, and the choice of seed mixes, with a focus on balancing fescue, ryegrass, and hardier grasses for links conditions.
Finally, we discuss the mental strain of managing drought damage and the value of speaking with other greenkeepers. We also talk about Graeme's recent volunteer trip to Merion for the U.S. Amateur, the work he did on bunkers and hand rollers, and what he learned from seeing another major championship setup firsthand.
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