Greens
Type of grass - Agrostis, Poa
Height of cut - 3mm
Speed / stimpmeter reading - 10'6"
Any specific comments - very true and in good condition
Fairways
Type of grassw - Poa, Rye grass
Height of cut - 11mm
General width and contouring - average width
Any specific comments - wet due to a lot of rain
Tees / collars
Type of grass - Poa, Rye grass
Height of cut - 10mm hand cut (tees), 8mm hand cut (collars), 10mm Triplex (aprons and swales)
Rough
Type of grass - Poa, Rye grass
Height of cut - semi 26mm, intermediate 52mm, rough 100mm
Any specific comments - the thickest cut is quite consistent and penal
Weather
Weather in advance - heavy rain the week leading up to the event, total of 62mm
Forecast for tournament - mix of sun and rain with a possibility of a few thunderstorms
Course
Opened - 2000
Course designer - Jeremy Pern
Special features - a lot of water hazards are in play off the tee
General playability - tough course and a good challenge
Undulating / flat - flat
Tree lined / exposed - quite exposed
Many / few water hazards - a lot
Changes to the course - new ninth tee, new apron on ninth green
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