Over the past few days the Grounds team continued to move
forward with the fall putting green aerification. We displaced roughly 8
percent of the surface area on each green, aiding in water infiltration, root
growth along with improving overall long-term playability. We used about 65 tons of
sand over the three day period. The team was mindful to be careful when
performing the aeration because of the stress on the turf from the multiple
practices to obtain consistent championship putting quality for the Member/Guest.
Over the next few weeks, the greens will continue to heal, unfortunately the
recuperation will be slower due to the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs)
prior to the Founder’s Cup and the cooler temperatures expected in the 10-day forecast. PGRs are
utilized for many reasons but for our purpose we wanted to slow the growth of
the turfgrass plant to allow consistent ball roll throughout the day during the
event. It worked!
The team and I will smooth the surfaces post aeration
with lightweight rolling, timely applications of fertilizer and monitoring soil moisture closely.
Here are a few pictures of the practices that took place
over the past week.
If there are any questions or feedback please forward to grounds@hydeparkcc.com
Thank-you,
Pat O'Brien
Grounds Superintendent
