Green and Tee Aerification

On April 30th we began aerifying greens. I've listed the many steps below to help you understand what goes into this process from start to finish.

1. One week prior .6 of a pound of quick release nitrogen is applied. This is key as it will encourage growth when the process begin.
2. Greens were verticut 1/16" deep 2 directions following up and down the same pass.
3. Following they were aerified on a 1.6" x 2" spacing using a .480 i.d. tine.
4. Plugs are then pushed into piles and removed.
5. Greens are rolled 2 directions to help firm the surface.
6. Prior to topdressing granular forms of calcium, potassium and minor elements are applied.
7. Greens are then buried under a blanket of sand (approx.52 tons) and allowed to dry.
8. A drag brush is used to sift the dry sand into the holes.
9. Following the drag brush we will use backpack blowers to scatter the heavier areas.
10. They are then rolled 2 more times.

If we are not delayed by weather it usually take about 3 days to complete. Following the completion the greens are allowed to sit 5-7 days before they are mowed for the first time. Generally the height starts out at.125 of an inch the first few times they are mowed. Once the sand begins to get incorporated into the canopy we will begin lowering the heights down to our goal of .095 - .105.

During our closed time tees were aerified and topdressed as well. Below are several pictures of the process.



Aerifying #2

Healthy White Roots

Following Clean Up Process

Heavy Topdressing Prior To Brushing

Aerifying #14 Tee