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The Royal Burgess Golfing Society, founded in 1735, is the oldest golfing society in the world and one of only 10 ‘Royal’ golf clubs in Scotland.
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Friday 29th May
The day Golf returned to The Burgess
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We wish to Welcome Gary McKenna to The Royal Burgess GS Greenstaff and we look forward to the future working together. The Society Welcomes you to a very Special place .
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The course is covered in a heavy snowfall from last night and this morning so we were out in the community clearing roads and some hills in the Barnton area of snow snd ice so people can get out of there streets . Nice job Guys , kept us busy now for some drainage at the 15th .
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Good Morning, we would like to welcome our new Member of Staff Alan Hogg , who Joins us from Duddingston Golf Club , Alan has many years Experience in Greenkeeping having spent over 20+ years at Bruntsfield links GS before moving to Duddingston . Enjoy The Burgess Alan .
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We would like to welcome back Gary McKenna who returned to join the Greenkeeping Team here at The Burgess , we look forward to working with you once again , long May you be a part of The Burgess Team ⛳️👏
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The New kit has arrived at The Burgess this week thanks to Adrian at
@DoubleATrading
and Thankyou to The Royal Burgess for providing this kit to help us keep improving 👏👏⛳️
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The new all Electric Tru Turf Greens roller arrived today from Double A, what a machine , cheers Adrian .
@Tru_Turf
@DoubleATrading
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We welcome a new Member to The Royal Burgess Greenkeeping Team
Keiran Gibson joined us this week , we look forward to a long and happy future with us here at The Burgess Keiran , welcome along . ⛳️🏌🏼♂️🏌️♀️⛳️
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Taken quite a few pics of The Burgess over lockdown
This though is ma wee favourite
Incorporates parts of the 14th, and 16th holes
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So thats all the Bunkers at the 14th hole now complete and back in play . The first 2 fairway Bunkers at the 6th are now complete and also now back in play .
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Great to see activity again in our fantastic Clubhouse
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With the course being closed we were able to get on with the drainage work on the front of the 15th green snd approach, all trenched now ready for gravel and pipe starting tomorrow, once again thanks Team and Steve . 👍 ⛳️
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We would like to welcome our new Apprentice Greenkeeper Kelvin Douglas to our Greenkeeping Team here at The Royal Burgess , Kelvin has just completed his first week with us . All the best as you continue your Green keeping Journey with us , Welcome.
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Removal of ice on the 10th green this morning so we don’t damage the surface .
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New face/ Banking layout on 1st Hole,
Greenside LHS Bunker
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New Signage going in today ,
#Eagle
, next soil in , then ground cover membrane , shrubs and groundcover planting and finally a thick layer of purple slate chips. Then the final resin coat on the new pathway areas to finish.
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Welcome to the first competition of the season its the Macdonald Tournament and yes its on the 4th of July . A short instruction video how to remove your ball from the reduced cup and not touching the Thin Pin or Reduced cup . Enjoy your round .
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Fantastic day to be getting on with this great combination on the greens ⛳️👍🏌🏼♂️🏌️♀️
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Busy couple of days
But ALL Greens completed with the following treatments
Top Dressed
Mini Hollow Tined
Core Collected
Cleared
Sweep n Fill Brushed in
Rolled
Hole changed
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Monday 27th February, work is underway to build our new chipping green on our short game facility , we are also renovating our Practice Eco- Bunker at the same time . Day 1 progress going well . 🏌️⛳️
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Course looking great in the September Sunshine ⛳️👍🏌🏼♂️
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Deep solid tine with the Wiedenmann GXI8 down to 8 inches at close centres. Top job all completed quickly . All ready for a soil spray application tomorrow morning of Symbio products from our programme. All looking good. ⛳️🏌🏼♂️👍
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The Greenkeeping Team and All the Clubhouse Staff and the Pro Shop Team would like to wish All our Members , Guests and Visiting Golfers a Happy and Prosperous 2022 . May all your wishes come True . All the Best for the year ahead .
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Really happy with the finished article
Greenside LHS
8th Hole
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Preparations completed at The Royal Burgess for Championship/ Sir Alex Fletcher Trophy 1st round matchplay .
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Full course open for play , no Restrictions. Buggies available. Please keep out of roped off areas .
Dry cold day forecast . Enjoy your round.
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All is good out on the links today for your enjoyment. Putting green is now open from a pre round putt . Weather today overcast and a chance of rain later in the afternoon. Please adhere to the guidelines and etiquette.
Have a great day , Buggies Permitted .
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Nice start to the Day , course set up for play , lets hope the rain moves away . Thin Pins are coming soon , Trial pin and shallow cup on the 18th . Buggies available, tee times by booking only . Social Distancing and Course Etiquette in use . Enjoy your round .
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A busy week of Spray Applications to the greens this week in preparation for Maintenance week next week .
#consolidate
#symbio
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Lovely morning for an application of Symbio Compost tea with added CMS Shoot , Liquid Aeration , Bio Tabs and Seanymph Seaweed Concentrate.
@SymbioUK
@GarySymbio
@grogreenkevan
@GroGreenLtd
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Thursday 6th August
Course set up and prepared
Buggies available for hire
Activity -
Mowing throughout the Course
Bunker work
Please be mindful of restrictions, and Course etiquette
Thank you
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Monday 26th October
Course set up for play
Preferred lies in operation buggies available
Maintenance Week !!
Extensive renovation work being carried out inc ..
Top Dressing
Solid Tining
Coring
Clearing up
Brushing in
Rolling
Temporary Greens in operation during work
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Good Morning, course set up for the days play , Works - Bunkermat going into the new & refurbished bunkers at 6,7,11,15 and 16. Please be aware of people working in these areas and vehicles in those areas. Bunkers will still be GUR till new sand goes in. Cloudy day warm temps .
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Nice start to the day , course set up complete . Weather looking ok . Remember to tidy bunkers after playing your shot , repair pitchmarks and replace divots . Also observe the social distancing guidelines and dont touch pins and pick up broken tees etc . Enjoy your day .
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Final clear up of the Season
Wiedenmann Super 500
Doing a fine job
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3 of the new scots pines are now in to the left of the 4th green with another 2 large and 2 small to go in to replace the large dying sycamore that was removed a few weeks back . The Team are making a nice job . Its going to look great when complete .
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Been an invaluable piece of kit this last couple of days
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Banking between Maintenance Facility, and overflow car park looking much more presentable
Big thanks to the Society Environment Commitee, for their advice and input
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Friday 22nd June
Better day for Golf and Course Preparation
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Re Accreditation underway this year for our GEO Certification.
Proud to be the FIRST in Edinburgh to achieve this
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Definition improving - ✅
Much needed rainfall - ✅
Some heat at last - ✅
THE BURGESS COMING ON - ✅
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The new Iseki TH5420 out scarifying tees yesterday , a nice new edition to our fleet . Thanks Fairways GM.
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All set ip for The RBGS Gents Open, super day for it .
All the best to all Competitors, enjoy The Burgess Experience.
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That’s all 20 greens completed with the Wiedenmann GXI8 , quick and smooth . Top Quality machine , tees next for the GXI8 .
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With the following restrictions: Preferred Lies
Good Morning
Course set up for todays play underway
Works - Handmowing of tees , mowing of rough , mowing of semi rough , mowing of fairways , bunker maintenance
STRI Agronomy Spring Visit
Buggies Available
Cloudy, showers
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With the following restrictions: Preferred Lies
Course set up underway for todays play.
Works - complete sand filling on the 16th fairway bunker , spraying of plant health products on haul routes , various mowing in all areas.
Buggies permitted
Sunny day with light winds
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Finally getting air into our Greens
At the Burgess
- no more snow please -
Nice close pattern
200mm depth
Wiedenmann GXI 8
Izeki TG 6490
- The Way To Go - 😜👍
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Very pleasing dense sward on our Greens considering the time of year
Augers well for the season ahead ⛳️🏌️♂️😀
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With the following restrictions: Preferred Lies
Good Morning
Course set up underway
Works - Verticutting greens ,mowing greens , applying thatcheater to greens , GKB Sandfiller works to greens 3,5 and 13
Buggies Available.
Selected Temporary Greens in operation
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Day 1
Scottish Boys under 16’s
Open Championship
At The Royal Burgess
Damp start
But happy with the course conditions
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Good Morning. Course set up for play , Fairway Mats - Optional, Temporary Green in play at hole 11 , due to ongoing work to be completed on Monday. Overcast day with a gentle breeze. Fixture- winter League v Swanston GC , covid and golf etiquette rules in place . Buggies ✅
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Monday 30th August
Course prepared for play
Buggies available
Course activity -
Top Dressing, Overseeding, Brushing in of Greens
Flymowing Bunkers
Dry, cloudy, day
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Lovely day out here on the links , tees hollow coring almost complete and overseeding and topdressing and brushing in going on behind us . Who would want to be anywhere else
#TheBurgess
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Society Final’s Day ⛳️
Good morning
Course preparation underway for today’s play
Society Championship, and Sir Alex Fletcher Trophy Finals
Buggies available for hire
Breezy day, but remaining dry
Good luck to all Finalists 👍
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Tuesday 1st December
Course prepared for play
Fairway Mats in use
Buggies not permitted
Activity -
Slitting Greens with
Huxley Multi Depth Aerator
Continuing leaf clearance and tree tidy
Continuing with 3rd Tee reconstruction
Dry day
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Course set up for play . 1 temporary green at Hole 11 , hollow coring of tees , tree work and various turfing taking place . Weather some showers light winds and sunny spells . Buggies available with care. Please remember to repair pitchmarks and replace divots .
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With the following restrictions: Fairway Mats , No Buggies , Temporary Greens
Good Morning
Welcome to Monday
Course set up now underway.
Works - Machinery roadway works , 1st tee area works , boundary leaf collection continues
5th 13th and 18th holes on temporary Greens
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Merry Christmas to All our Members, Guests and Visitors , we hope Santa was good to you all , have a great day best wishes , The Greenstaff . 🎅🏻🎄🎁🍾🥂⛳️🎉
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Good Morning, course set up , cold calm start to the day . Full course in play . Please keep away from high traffic areas . Keep trollies of tees , please repair pitchmarks, enjoy your round
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Course set up for play today some showers this morning but forecast looks better this afternoon. Stay safe adhere to the Guidelines and course etiquette and enjoy your round .
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Renovation of worn areas
Between 15th and 16th Holes
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Beautiful start to the day for course set up , much better than yesterday’s deluge . Buggies available, dry day possibly a shower this evening. Etiquette and covid guidelines in place . Enjoy your round.
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Hi All , Just a reminder that tomorrow Morning we shall be starting our Autumn Renovations of the greens, tees , Surrounds and approaches , so there will be temporary holes in use at the holes we’re working on till the work is completed and we can get them back on. Thankyou
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2nd Green complete , verticut , 1 ton of FS9 Topdressing Sand applied , solid tined with the Toro Pro Core with 8mm solid tines down to 5 inches , Brushed in then rolled and put back into play .
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Tees renovation underway
Terra Rake, and Solid Tining being carried out
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ALL BUNKERS BACK IN PLAY AT THE BURGESS
THE VIEW ON THE 12TH HOLE
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Good morning, course set up underway. Buggies available.
All reconstructed bunkers now back in play . Please remember golf course etiquette and social distancing.
Dry sunny day today . Enjoy
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Good Morning
Welcome to Tuesday.
Course set up
Buggies Available.
Fixture - Day 1 of the Watson Cup - Edinburgh and east lothian juniors v south carolina juniors. Tee off 2pm
Practice area closed from 1pm to 2pm for Tournament warm up.
Weather Sunny intervals
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Chris Yeaman Snr and Frankie Forrest
are delighted to announce that we have achieved this worldwide certification for
The Royal Burgess Golding Society of Edinburgh
The OLDEST Golfing Society in the world,
And now the FIRST in Edinburgh to have the accreditation
Feels good
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Friday 24th December
Course prepared for play
Fairway mats in use
Buggies available
Wishing everyone in the Society
A very Merry Christmas from all the Greenstaff🎅 🎄 🎁
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Great to see these back out on the Course.
Hopefully another step towards normality
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Course Prepared for play , lovely warm day forecast . Buggies available.
Please remember to repair pitchmarks, replace divots and tidy bunkers after play . Enjoy your round here at Barnton.
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Monday 8th July
Course set up for play
Practice day
Scottish Boys Under 16 Open Championship
Dry, bright day ahead
Play well all ⛳️
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Very wet start to day 2 of the
Scottish Boys Under 16’s Open Championship at The Burgess
Greens took the rainfall superbly well
Before and after pics in the space of a couple of hours
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Renovation work on Greens
Working in of Top Dressing Sand
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