David, the rates you quote are incorrect but that is a side issue. Like many courses throughout Scotland we have felt the effects of a severe winter however we are doing all we can to rectify the position. There has been minimal growth this year and this has prevented our greens from progressing as we would have liked. Yesterday we had STRI inspect our course and they are happy with all the work our greenkeepers are doing to get us back to where we want to be. We have reduced our green fee considerably and we will keep it down until the greens are back to their best. All the advice received is that with a fair wind and warmer temperatures we could be looking at mid to late June. I have emailed you directly and hopefully you are happy with my proposal. We are more than willing to accept any criticism and to put our our hands up when it is justified. We are not the only course in this position. Give us time to turn things around. Gordon Hay Manager / Secretary