Almost Finished!




Close up of Aerification holes prior to
Sand Topdressing.

 


Final pass on #10 Approach

 

 Although the 40 mph winds have been less than ideal, the greens aerification is approaching completion without any setbacks.  Today we are wrapping up a few greens on the back nine, as well as the Practice Greens.

Following aerification, the first question is always, "how long until the greens are back to normal?".  One of our biggest challenges is managing our fertility levels for optimum response, without forcing excessive growth leading to slow, puffy greens.  Although less fertilizer, may require more time for the holes to fill in, ultimately, we are able to get the greens back to the desired speed and firmness in a shorter amount of time.  Typically, after one full week greens should be back to "normal".

Now if we could just get some rain!  We are already 2.3" below normal for precipitation since January.  Most concerning is the lack of moisture deep in the soil profile.  Keep in mind, irrigation is in place to supplement rainfall, not take the place of it.  Ultimately, we need the occasional slow soaking rain for not only the health of the turf, but also the trees and landscape.  Looks like we've got a descent chance over the next few days...we'll keep our fingers crossed!