Sanctuary Cove Golf Club: Back 9 Challenge
In 2014, we ran Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Find out how Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club deal with pests and turf diseases such as Spring Dead Spot.
In 2014, we ran Back 9 Challenge as a large scale demonstration program. Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club was one of five golf clubs that participated.
Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club consists of two courses, The Pines and The Palms. Both courses have numerous water features and hazards. Like all golf courses in this region of Australia the turfgrass used is Couch Grass on all turf surfaces. Caterpillars and Scarab Beetles are common insect pests. The common Couch Grass diseases Spring Dead Spot is always a concern.
Robin Doodson details challenges at Sanctuary Cove Golf Club on the Gold Coast to Daryle Swarz from Envu.
| Date | Area (Ha) | Disease/Pest/Weed | Envu Suggestion | Rate (Kg or L/Ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens | 0.75 | |||
| Jan | ||||
| 1 | ||||
| 2 | Armyworm/Webworm/Ants | Tempo® | 4 | |
| 3 | Dedicate+® | 3 | ||
| Signature™ | 1.25 | |||
| 4 | ||||
| Feb | ||||
| 1 | ||||
| 2 | ||||
| 3 | Dedicate | 3 | ||
| 4 |
Weather Updated
07 Apr 2014
At Sanctuary Cove Golf Club has seen a continuation of average temperatures fluctuating in a narrow range. In March maximum temperatures have fluctuated between 25 and 33°C. While minimums at night have been in the 18-24°C range. One significant rainfall event resulted in the monthly total reaching 159mm.
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