Hard to believe with the record low temperatures we've been experiencing for April, but yes, it's that time of year again...the dreaded spring aerification is upon us! I know, I know, but it IS a necessary evil to provide healthy turf, which in turn provides optimal playing conditions. You have to be patient and put up with a few bumpy putts over the next couple weeks, but believe me, it is well worth it. The good news to pass along is that we will once again be using the smaller 3/8" coring tines on the greens, which will allow them to holes to heal and grow in quicker so we can get the greens back to normal sooner.
Here is a photo to show how quickly the greens can recover with the smaller tines taken just 2 days after last August's aerifying:
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| significant recovery just 2 days after August aerifying |
Farm-Tek will be here to complete the punching and topdressing of our fairways and rough. They will be applying over 1200 tonnes of sand to the property! As with our greens, we will be completing the punching and topdressing of the approaches, tees and high-traffic areas.
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The weather forecast is not ideal with the forecasted cooler temperatures and chance of rain throughout the week, but we will push on and are still aiming for wrapping things up on Thursday evening. We will the reopen on Friday morning for business as usual. Please keep in mind, the turf throughout the course will be a bit sandy until the topdressing is washed in either from rainfall or irrigation.
Our fingers are crossed for dry weather and warmer temperatures!
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