Wednesday, May 1st   

On Monday of this week all greens and tees were aerated and all fairways were sliced. Due to the wet conditions and unpredictable weather patterns, we opted to go with smaller holes and no sand applied. Aeration is most commonly performed to reduce the accumulation of organic matter. According to our soil tests, the level of organic matter in our soils is not excessive (2.5%, greens), so the purpose of aeration on our property is to improve the surface penetration of water down to the very coarse soils found several inches below the compacted and fine textured soil located at the surface. Solid tines and blades on our "old school" equipment perform this task more than adequately but certainly not as quickly or efficiently as the modern equipment seen on other properties. Regarding sand, I have opted to apply frequent (weekly) and light (you'll barely notice) applications of sand that are timed with periods of high grass growth instead of a single heavier application of sand that is more disruptive to play and less conducive to turf health in the short term. In a nutshell, we'll put down more sand in a season through light and frequent applications than we will by a single application and we'll gain the benefits of a smoother, better performing, and more consistent putting surface by utilizing this method. We'll continue to work hard to provide the best conditions possible.

Greens Today

• Mow - Yes
• Roll - Yes (2 and 13 not rolled)
• Speed - 10' 6"