Greens aerification

Monday April 15th the greens were aerified with a 3/8" side eject tine on 2" centers. Then sand was used to fill the holes. The sand is dragged into the holes throughout the day until we get a smooth consistent surface. From there we'll bring out the blower and clean up any grass clipping left behind as well as any large amounts of sand left over. We then will water the greens during the later part of the day as well the night hours.
Once these procedures have been completed on the first day, we usually have a fairly good surface recovered and ready for golf to take place. For the next couple of days we will continuously drag the sand around on the green to help in leveling and/or getting the sand even through out the green, this helps big time in the coming future of the green speeds and developing a smooth putting surface. When we finish dragging and blowing the sand we then bring in the roller to help in smoothing the surface for better putting consistency. This is generally repeated until the sand had diminished into the holes and the mower can be brought out and the roller contunues day after day.
I know no one enjoys or looks forward to aerification but bottom line is; If you want to have top quality putting greens you have to do this. I thank all of you for your patience and understanding, the golf course maintenance crew is working in full stride to get the greens back to top quality.

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Willy Plowman
Golf Course Superintendent