Thursday, August 13, 2015

August Aerification Update

Last week’s cultural practices concluded our final closure for Frenchman’s Reserve golf course aerification this year.  Throughout the week we completed several essential steps to promote healthy turf on our Greens, Tees, and Fairways.  Verticutting, Solid Tine Aerification, Core Aerification, and Topdressing with sand were the primary focus during this time. 



Below are pictures from the greens aerification.

Verticutting Greens Process

8” Deep Tine

Core Aerification Proces

After four days of recovery

Over the next 10-14 days we will continue to see the greens recover from the cultural practices last week.  As mowing, rolling, and topdressing continues the greens smoothness will continue to improve.  During this same time we will continue to see recovery of the fairway expansions throughout the golf course as well.  Plant health will be our main priority through September and October.