Green Committee News

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