The Black Sheep Blog

Keeping it Natural at Mach Dunes

Spring is here! Well…it’s here a bit. It has been typical April… Oh, wait a minute, I wrote that last month, didn’t I!  It`s true, though – despite last week’s fine weather (April 21-25) there has been precious little new growth so far. Course definition and recovery from what little winter damage the course endured […]

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Why Use Topsoil at Machrihanish Dunes?

Spring is here!! Well…it`s here a bit.  At least the days are getting longer now, and the average temperature has come up far enough for the grass to actually start growing.  We’re certainly enjoying the start of the new season, especially with the course looking remarkably healthy after this brutal winter – but that doesn’t […]

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Golf Course Pest Control at MDGC

Our prime objective for February this year was to retain or even improve the health of our fine turf areas, and we were definitely helped in this regard by a great couple of weeks of weather. Longer days, a bit of sunshine and a prolonged break from the relentless winter rain can cheer up golf […]

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Golf Course Irrigation Systems and Course Update

From Mach Dunes Golf Club’s Head Greenskeeper, Simon Freeman: I`ll freely admit that I spent most of 2014 telling people who complimented us on the condition of the golf course that “we had been lucky with the weather.”  I think it`s safe to say our luck ran out this past January –  strong winds and […]

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Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course Update – January, 2015

Our monthly golf course update from our Head Greenkeeper, Simon Freeman: First off, best wishes for a happy and healthy 2015 from everyone here at Mach Dunes!This course has been getting even better with every passing year, and with the recent and current renovations, MDGC is sure to offer the best playing season yet.  The […]

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