Aeration Season Has Arrived

Its been 5 months since the golf course opened for play on April 12th, approximately 3 weeks sooner than usual. In between we experienced drought conditions which then led into a very wet summer that has continued to this day. The seasonal core aeration of all playing surfaces is now needed more than ever. The relief of compaction, the easier exchange of gases and water, the raising of mowing heights and the heavier applications of topdressing all result in healthier turf. Our maintenance programs are very intense and now is the time to begin preparing the golf course for next season.

Beginning tomorrow cores will be pulled on tees. They will then be heavily topdressed on Tuesday and not mowed for several days following. Approaches will be next and the long process will continue with fairways next week. Please be prepared for some interruption throughout the next few weeks and have patience with the Turf Care staff as we complete the work. The greens will be aerated in late September or early October depending on the weather so there is plenty of time left to enjoy good putting surfaces until then.

Pictures from 2015 showing fairway aeration and core cleanup and the heavy topdressing applied to tees.