As forecasted, rain started to pour Wednesday morning during the NH Collection Open Pro-Am – 11 litres which have not affected the superb Cabell B. Robinson layout.<\/p>\n
This is no surprise, and the result of the maintenance team\u2019s thorough preparation of the course for its first European Tour Event. \u201cWe have been working on drainage measures for the last month, such as green and fairway aeration in case of eventual rainfall\u201d explains La Reserva de Sotogrande Director Juan \u00c1lvarez. \u201cThe greens are cut at a speed of 11 to 12 and, although the rain will soften them up, they will be firm during the weekend as the forecast improves. In any case, the ball rolls very true.\u201d<\/p>\n
Western wind (poniente) over 20 miles per hour is expected on Thursday which could toughen the course considerably. \u201cOur fast and slopey greens become a real challenge with poniente\u201d, adds \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n
La Reserva has done a tremendous job putting the course in top condition in less than two months under Head Greenkeeper Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Menacho. The maintenance team has been increased by 7 members up to the 23 who are currently working non-stop to present a perfect course. Amongst the improvements purposely made for the occasion is the new practice area to the right of the first tee.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a very high year-round maintenance standard, so we didn\u2019t need to make many changes. We are particularly grateful to Toro for providing us with the necessary equipment to cope with an event of this magnitude\u201d, concludes \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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