The golf course was closed Tuesday December 22nd for a contracted cultural practice. We started this practice immediately after the last group of ladies from ladies day passed through number two. We were able to topdress all greens lightly, deep solid tine all putting surfaces seven to eight inches deep, roll, fertilize and water. Our Toro 648 will penetrate to a depth of 3 to 4 inches, where compaction is quite often found in the deeper layers of the soil. Continuous shallow aeration may cause a layer of compaction, which is sometimes referred to as a black layer. At this black layer, roots (as well as water, air and nutrients) cannot extend any deeper into the soil. This is why a program of using shallow and deep aeration is desired.
Lightly topdressing #11 Green
Deep Tine Aerifier hitting a depth of 7-8" on #5 Green
Quinonez using the new Salsco Double Drum roller to smooth the putting surface
Applying Granular fertilizer to all putting surfaces with irrigation following immediately to minimize any burn potential
Completion of project on #5 green
