When the greens are aerated, there is an extensive process that takes place to get the end result of having all of the holes created on the greens filled to the top with sand. The weather and moisture conditions in the greens needs to be perfect along with a nice sunny day to dry the aeration plugs out for removal. Also, the topdressing sand applied to the greens after aeration needs to dry completely by the sun before we can begin the labor intensive process of moving and working the sand into the holes. As a result of the current weather and a shaky forecast for the rest of the week, Tuesday's original aeration date will be moved to Monday the 12th and hopefully the weather cooperates. Our goal is to minimize any disruption to the golf course and create the best possible playing conditions in the near future. The decision to move the aeration is based solely on weather and how quickly we can perform the aeration process to have the golf course back playable in a timely manner.
Mike O'Neill
Golf Course Superintendent
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