Aerification

Our first day of aerification went as planned. Mother Nature cooperated with with us and we were able to finalize all our objectives. The greens are being topdressed today which will take up the majority of the morning. The afternoon hours will be spent working the sand into the holes and cleaning up the golf course prior to opening. I've attached a picture of the vertical mowing process which took place prior to punching holes on the greens. This practice helps eliminate thatch, promotes firmer conditions, and forces the leaf blade to grow vertical. As you can see....there was no holding back. These practices are needed to ensure the overall well being of our greens. With the warmer weather now arriving, the greens should be fully healed within two weeks.