To
all the members at Mitcham GC
I
understand from a number of members that the deep rough we are currently
experiencing
on the course is becoming a serious issue, not just with the speed of
play
but the amount of balls being lost. Whilst the majority of the newer
members
may be suffering for the first time, many of us have lived through this
problem
for many years previously, unfortunately the inclement summer causes
the
rough to grow stronger. Where practical we have increased the width
of
the semi rough on several holes, this should at least slow the ball reaching
the
thicker
stuff, but the club is limited in its ability to thin the deeper stuff until
later
in the summer. We have requested, from
the conservators, special
dispensation to remove a couple of
particular areas as a one off, we are waiting
the o.k. to proceed.
During
competitions it’s always advisable play a provisional ball if you’ve a doubt
about
your first shot, thus keeping the speed of play running smoothly, and where
necessary
please remember to call following groups through.
During
my 40 years as a member I can’t ever remember seeing the amount of
grass
we have on the course, and our fairways are looking superb, I’m sure many
of
you remember the ‘Mitcham bounce’ due to a lack of grass.
Try
and enjoy the challenge that the course provides at the moment, it will
become
easier later in the summer.
Derek
Thomas
