The Aerification process will start on Monday February 27th, 2012. We will start by punching holes in the “clean up laps” or “edges”. This will consist of making 1 pass (48 inches wide) around the inside edge of the green followed by cleanup, fertilization and topdressing.
The main reason we have decided to go a week in advance on the edges is for turf quality. When you aerify into the “clean up lap” and the holes are not filled with sand there is always a chance for turf damage. Once the holes are filled with sand the turf becomes stable and can handle the second pass. This will also allow us to focus on some of our trouble spots (mound #17, walk on #6 and mound #5) and add any soil conditioners or amendments that will help promote better root development. The following Monday March 5th we will continue the aerification with the “middles” of the greens. We have already increased our fertilization program to help ensure a reasonable recovery. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
If you have any questions email
Kyle Macdonald
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