It has been an extremely productive start to the week. We have completed the finish grade work, seeded, and spread aerification plugs over the new nursery located between #5 and #7.
Additionally, deep-tine aerification has begun on fairways. This is a tedious process as we are aerifying at a speed of 1.5 mph to achieve the proper spacing between aerification holes. To put this in perspective, #5 fairway which measures 87,129 square feet took 3.5 hours to aerify. The 10" holes created help alleviate the normal compaction that happens throughout the golf season from cart and maintenance traffic. After the fairways are aerified, they are rolled, blown and mowed.
Tees were verticut this week and we are in the process of aerifying those today. Throughout the season, turf growth creates organic matter. Cultural practices such as verticutting and aerification help reduce organic matter accumulation and keep the playing surfaces firm and fast.
