Fairway Aerification

     Football is in full swing, the tree's are turning and golf course superintendents are hoping to aerify their fairways.  If possible, fall aerficiation is very beneficial in regards to alleviating compaction and removing/diluting thatch that has built up over the season. 
     Fall aerification is difficult to plan, the major factor being precipitation.  If the region hasn't seen any precipitation than the turfgrass roots will not be sufficient to hold the turf in place, resulting in lifting of the turf or general damage to the fairway.  If the soil is too moist (heavy rain events) than aerifying will result in a mud-bowl that would cause more harm than good.  The key is having your equipment and crew prepared for when that opportune time comes.

     For the duration of the week (Oct 3rd-7th) the crew will try to aerify as many fairways as possible.  Some, due to soil type and elevation changes, are difficult to aerify but the majority will be cored, processed, and cleaned.  This will pay huge dividends late into the season and coming out of winter.  We hope that members will be patient throughout this process and know that the crew will complete the job as efficiently as possible. 

16th Fairway