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Winter Rules 2017/2018
To further protect our fairways from damage during the winter months, so that they can be at their best during other periods of the year,...

Liam Ridgill
Oct 14, 20172 min read


Work Parties to Continue
2016 saw an increase in members willing to assist the greens staff with ongoing projects and general maintenance on the course of which...

Liam Ridgill
Oct 11, 20171 min read


Wet and Wormy
Golfers throughout the northern part of the Central Region have been grumbling about fairway playing conditions during the past several...
By Bob Vavrek, regional director, Central Region
Oct 8, 20172 min read


The Drax Journal – Issue 3
Welcome to the third issue of The Drax Journal, the new newsletter that will be circulated periodically around the club to keep you, the...

Liam Ridgill
Sep 27, 20179 min read


"A Huge Success!"
WOW! What a day! We have had some high scores, some low scores, plenty of pars, bogeys, birdies, twos and even a HOLE-IN-ONE! There is...

Liam Ridgill
Sep 23, 20172 min read


Important Course Update
Please can players be aware that a number of GUR areas have been put in place following this week's work. Areas below: Front bunker on...

Liam Ridgill
Sep 15, 20171 min read


July and August Results
The summer holidays creep slowly towards us and then proceed to rush by in a blink, so here we have July and August teamed up in a bumper...
Matthew Forde
Aug 21, 20172 min read


Integral Part of the Course
The committee has declared that all constructions on the course, including the green-keeper's shed, shelters, halfway house, electricity...
Steve Ryan
Aug 17, 20171 min read


Tree Work Commencing
Please be aware that there will be tree clearance/coppicing on the golf next week - 14/8/2017. Works will begin near the first tee area...

Liam Ridgill
Aug 13, 20171 min read


Ladies Invitation Day is a Hit!
Drax Golf Club hosted the Ladies Invitation Day on Saturday 29 July. The weather was kind after the heavy rain the day before, and the...
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Jul 30, 20171 min read


Senior's Open 2017
Thank you to all participants who entered the competition and made the day so worthwhile, it was good to see you all enjoyed it. Visiting...
David Littefair
Jul 29, 20171 min read


June Results at Drax
The sun came out in June and the Drax golfers followed to take advantage of the glorious weather! Highlight of the month was Mark...
Matthew Forde
Jul 12, 20171 min read


A Big Thank You
Here we go ... What a day that was Can I just thank all my friends, members, guests for attending my Captain's day at Drax Golf Club...
Kevin Harrison
Jul 9, 20172 min read


Ready Golf. What is it all about?
Using the R&A’s ‘Ready Golf’ Method to Speed Up Play As you may already be aware, the R&A have proposed the ‘Ready Golf’ approach to help...

Liam Ridgill
Jun 27, 20172 min read


Greenkeeper Qualification Complete!
Tonight we are very proud to announce that Liam Smith has successfully completed his Work-Based Diploma Level 2 in Sportsturf at Askham...

Liam Ridgill
Jun 13, 20171 min read


What Is a Stimpmeter and How Is It Used?
A Stimpmeter is a simple tool used to measure the speed of putting greens - how easily a golf ball rolls across the surface of the green....
thoughtco.com
Jun 12, 20173 min read


Etiquette - Care of the Course
Bunkers Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby...
The R&A
Jun 7, 20171 min read


Course Closures
Please can all members reminded that the course is open at all times unless stipulated previously in the club fixtures or when advised by...

Liam Ridgill
May 23, 20171 min read


The Drax Journal – Issue 2
Welcome to the second issue of The Drax Journal, the new newsletter that will be circulated periodically around the club to keep you, the...

Liam Ridgill
May 15, 20178 min read


Drax In Running For Community Funding
Towards the final quarter of 2016, the team at Drax Golf Club started to work alongside a community charity with a green heart,...

Liam Ridgill
May 3, 20172 min read


Course Report April 2017
My first week in the role has been productive, making progress with jobs such as scarifying the greens twice over, reshaping the fairways...
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Apr 18, 20173 min read


Further Greens Maintenance
The greenkeepers are off to flying start today! Please can players be aware that the team have microtined and cut the greens this...

Liam Ridgill
Apr 13, 20171 min read


Spring Course Rules
To continue protecting our golf course from damage during the spring months, so that they can be at their best during other periods of...
Greens & Competition Committees
Mar 29, 20171 min read


Bunkers
Towards the end of February, the Greens and Competitions Committees advised of a temporary local rule whereby the greenkeepers would not...
Greens Committee
Mar 29, 20171 min read
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