Aerification is right around the corner

(Everyone thinks the Superintendent is Evil for even mentioning the word AERIFICATION)

This spring we have one major aerification scheduled for March 6^th and 7th, a few supplemental small solid tine aerifications through the summer and the DryJect after Mens Member-Guest. The solid tine aerifications and DryJect will have minimal disruption on ball roll and speed but will be an extra step toward healthy greens. Aggressive aerifications will cause less disruption on the course during the peak season while still achieving proper maintenance practices. The biggest question during this time is “How long until the greens are good?” That is a difficult question to answer because dealing with nature has a lot to do with temperatures.  We will be aggressive with fertilizer to help speed recovery and to promote health. If the greens are healthy going into the aerification phase and the temperatures are favorable, they should recover in a few weeks.  Just remember if you skip or skim on aerification you will pay the price in June, July and August. These are small interruptions that will pay off come spring and summer. We will have a lot more information and photos as we start this Springs Aerification.

Thanks,

Kyle Macdonald

(Below is an example of Aerification holes)