Reigate Heath Golf Club

🏆 Ladies Invitation Day

19 pairs took to the course for our Ladies Invitation Day, and what a day it was - mostly dry, with some super golf played throughout.

🥇 Taking the overall prize with an impressive 42 stableford points were Liz M and Kathryn L

🥈 Runners-up with 41 points were Jean M and Maureen C

And as the photos show, the course looked absolutely stunning despite the changeable weather. ⛳

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the day so special.

The heath at its finest. 🌈

📋 Weekly Course Update
After an exceptionally dry spring, the course received a very welcome 42mm of rainfall this week. The combination of moisture and more moderate temperatures has provided a timely boost to turf health across the course, stimulating strong, consistent growth on all playing surfaces and arriving at an ideal time as we begin preparations for the Club Championships.

🌦️ Weather & Conditions
The rain has been a real tonic for the course. Warmer soil temperatures combined with the recent moisture have encouraged strong growth across all surfaces, and the team has been busy maintaining presentation standards throughout the week - with greens, tees, approaches, fairways and semi-rough all receiving attention.

🟢 On the Greens
Greens received a double verti-cut followed by a light top dressing, continuing our programme of reducing organic matter and refining the surface for a firmer, smoother putting experience. A light nutritional feed has also been applied to maintain plant health and support recovery following the recent period of warm weather.

🌱 Around the Course
We have continued our moisture management programme with a wetting agent application to tees and approaches. This improves water infiltration and moisture retention within the soil profile, helping these areas deliver more consistent conditions throughout the summer months.

The team has also completed solid tining on tees and surrounds - relieving surface compaction, improving air exchange and promoting healthier rooting across these high-wear areas.

🏆 Course Projects & Looking Ahead
With the Club Championships taking place next weekend, preparations are now well underway. Our focus over the coming days will be on presenting the course in the very best condition while continuing to support the health and resilience of the turf. We will monitor growth rates closely and adjust mowing frequencies and maintenance practices as conditions evolve.

The recent rainfall has certainly given the course a welcome boost, and we look forward to seeing members enjoy the benefits over the coming weeks.

Enjoy your golf!
— Matt Clarke, Course Manager

📋 Weekly Course Update
As we approach the end of May, the weather looks set to turn much more summer-like. We're now only a week away from the start of summer, and perhaps it's fitting that spring should close out with some warm, dry weather - overall it has been a largely fine and dry spring, much like last year.

⛳ On the Greens
This week we carried out further surface refinement on the greens, with higher moisture levels enabling another verti-cut and light top dress. Keeping the plant refined helps surfaces stay firm, and top dressing protects the crown of the plant - reducing stress and ensuring consistent performance.

🌿 Around the Course
Recovery is well underway on areas previously affected by the dry spell, with the combination of recent rain and rising temperatures setting things up nicely for the weeks ahead.

🛠️ Course Projects
Ongoing focus on green surface refinement through verti-cutting and top dressing to maintain firmness and protect plant health heading into summer.

🔮 Looking Ahead
With summer just around the corner and soil temperatures stabilising, we should start to see growth kick on properly. Enjoy the bank holiday weekend! 🌞

Enjoy your golf!
— Matt Clarke, Course Manager

📋 Weekly Course Update

Welcome to May! After an exceptional April - the 3rd driest ever recorded at the Heath, we're now heading into the main part of the playing season.

☀️ Weather & Conditions
April 2026 goes into the record books as one of the driest months ever at the Heath, with just 2.5mm of rainfall recorded. The forecast for May looks positive, with some needed rainfall expected from this weekend, the first significant rain since 13th March.

🟢 On the Greens
The greens are close to peak condition. An unplanned stress-spray mix was applied early this week ahead of the easterly winds, supporting their health and allowing the team to verti-cut and lightly top-dress. This process will be repeated next week, along with a feed and growth regulator application - all to ensure the greens are performing at their very best for the upcoming spring meetings.

🌿 Around the Course
All maintenance work on tees and approaches has now been completed, with these areas fed and ready to respond as the weather improves.

🚜 Course Projects
The irrigation works carried out earlier in the year are already proving their worth, helping to protect and maintain grass across the course even in these exceptionally dry conditions.

📅 Looking Ahead
Next week, all focus shifts to spring meeting preparation, with bunker work, strimming and detail work taking place alongside regular mowing. We're in a great place heading into this key part of the season.

Enjoy your golf!
— Matt Clarke, Course Manager