Full 18-green walk with stimpmeter readings. Speeds consistent at 10'2"–10'6". Two greens flagged for thatch build-up; irrigation coverage uneven on greens 7 and 14 — corroborates the wider pump-house concern.
Record date
12 Jun 2026
Recorded by
Ross McLeod
Head Greenkeeper, Montrose
Intelligence source
Field notes
Course
Montrose Golf Links
Angus
Key Observations
Captured findings from the record
- Issue
Greens 7 and 14 — irrigation rings showing dry centres; head pressure dropping below 4.5 bar mid-cycle.
- Watch
Greens 3 and 11 — thatch layer measured at 14mm; vertical mowing programme to be brought forward.
- Note
Green 18 — surface true and firm; ready for member medal weekend.
Activity History
Chronological record of this intelligence record
- 12 Jun 2026 06:20Record loggedRoss McLeod
- 12 Jun 2026 14:30Linked to irrigation replacement decision d2Iain Buchanan
