Roughs Aerification

Greens Aerification

Fairway Aerification

 A quick update of the early proceedings of our first course closure.  The videos included in this post reflect a glimpse of the work being accomplished in the first few days.

Aerification of the roughs were completed Wednesday morning.

The putting surface  received a verti-cutting, aerification and core removal on Tuesday.  The topdressing of the greens was halted by 1.5 inches of rain on Wednesday afternoon.  The rain is a welcome sight but the timing is not always advantageous.  We will completed the topdressing on Thursday in preparation for our Deep Tine aerification on Friday morning.

The one project I am most excited about, is the fairway aerification.  This is the first time this machine is being employed on a wide scales basis. The one inch tines will provide superior compaction relief and the increased porosity will enhance the root system.  The end result will be a stronger more stress resistant turf.  With good weather and no mechanical issue this process will take at least five days to complete.  

Tee Verti cutting

The tees will be following the same program as the greens - verti-cut, aerify and topdress.  I posted this video of the tee verti-cutting to show the "rooster tail" of thatch being removed from the turf.      This is a favorite of every superintendent that is           maintaining Bermuda grass. 

     This is my first attempt with video presentation,           not quite Oscar worthy but it is a start.   Stay             tuned for more updates.