Air2G2

Air2G2 Demo

 Space Age Equipment at Stonebridge

Today we had the pleasure to experience a  demonstration from the new Air2G2 air injection machine.  This service is designed to relieve compaction and infuse oxygen into the root zone.  This is accomplished by the three rods that insert an 8 inch tine into the ground where compressed air is injected into the soil profile.  The effective area for each tine is between 18 to 36 inches based on the soil conditions.  During our "demo" you could see the turf lift briefly as the air was injected below the surface. The benefits of this type of machine are catching on quickly, many courses are using this service in conjunction with normal aerification and some courses are purchasing this machine to use on a regular basis.  I was quite impressed with the process and I will monitor the results. 

Demo on #11

Air2G2 air injection tine

Fairway stripes

The photo above shows the "stripes" in the fairways that occurred during our last mowing on Monday.  The cause of theses stripes is the overwhelming amount of grain in our fairways.  The greener areas are produced when we are mowing with the grain.  The browner, more scalped, areas are the result of a cut against the grain.  Changing directions and circle cutting helps reduce this affect.  The most prudent way to reduce grain is to verti-cut, which we have schedule for our next closing.  The current process of an incremental lowering in the height of cut will aid in the effectiveness of the vertical mowing.  The appearance may not be ideal but the health of the turf and the playability remains our focus.  

Please feel free to e-mail with any questions or concerns at mmetzger@stonebridgecountryclub.com.  Happy 4th of July and I hope everyone is having a great summer.