{"id":36114,"date":"2026-06-15T08:40:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/?p=36114"},"modified":"2026-06-15T08:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:46:23","slug":"course-works-update-summer-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/en\/course-works-update-summer-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Works Update: Summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Espiche Golf, we are committed to providing excellent playing conditions all year round. As part of this commitment, we would like to inform you of some important course maintenance and improvement projects that will be taking place this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hollow Coring of Greens:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The next greens hollow coring work will take place from June 29 to July 2. This vital maintenance process helps to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve drainage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce soil compaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stimulate healthy root growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this work may cause some short-term disruption, the long-term benefits to the quality of the greens and playability are substantial. We thank you in advance for your understanding and support during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hollow-coring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hollow-coring.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hollow-coring-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hollow-coring-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improvement Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past months, we have received two key additions to the maintenance fleet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new CASE backhoe loader\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new electric greens mower<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These upgrades are now fully operational and support improved efficiency, performance and sustainability in our course maintenance operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-electric-machine2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36133\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-electric-machine2.jpg 763w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New-electric-machine2-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irrigation System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We continue to make steady progress on the irrigation system across the course, focusing on optimisation and long-term reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This remains a key ongoing priority to ensure consistent playing conditions and improved water efficiency throughout the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Irrigation.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Irrigation.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Irrigation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Irrigation-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tees Improvement \u2013 Hole 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Works on Hole 5 tees have now been completed, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replacement of irrigation pipes and sprinklers\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension of the yellow tees\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation of a 1.2 mm protective membrane beneath the turf. This membrane helps prevent root intrusion from surrounding trees and vegetation, ensuring improved tee quality, stability and long-term performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-1-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-1-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-1.jpg 1115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.espichegolf.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Works-Hole-5-2.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Espiche Golf, we are committed to providing excellent playing conditions all year round. 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