Putting Green Venting

Over the next two days the putting greens will be "vented". The process of venting involves placing a 3/8 of an inch hole on 1.5 centers roughly about 3 inches in depth. Venting improves the Turfgrass health by:

• Allowing increased oxygen exchange within the root zone
• Increased water infiltration into the subsoil
• Added root growth while temperatures are moderate

Venting is completed roughly every 25 days, it generally takes about 15 hours to topdress, punch holes and roll the surfaces. It generally takes a few days for the holes to completely close.

Thank-you

Pat O'Brien

Grounds Superintendent

 

Tee Aerification

This past week lineal and core cultivation were completed on the teeing surfaces, these practices remove thatch; enhancing water movement, firming the surfaces, allowing for improved playability. The newly renovated tees on 11, 12, 14, 16 were only aerified to break up the layering between the sand and sod. The tees should see full recovery in two weeks.

Thank-you,

Pat O'Brien

Grounds Superintendent