This week many will notice the random strips where we have core aerated the greens that tend to go south during the months of July and August with our rigorous maintenance programs to keep up greens speed. These areas tend to thin because of an existing issue with drainage or lack of soil underneath. The spots we aerated are areas than cannot withstand the pressure of frequent mowing and rolling coupled with excessive foot traffic. The aeration is an attempt to be proactive in creating a healthier environment for the turf in these areas. You can see by the above picture, my assistant Keith Eilertsen is also applying seed to these areas to promote an even more tolerant bentgrass turf species to traffic for the future.
Mike O'Neill, GCS
