Greens Aerification

We have been closely monitoring the weather, and with the forecast for summer-like temperatures and dry conditions over the next few days it was the perfect opportunity to begin aerifying greens.  We chose to start the process now because of the unpredictable weather here in western PA, but also because it will allow the turf ample time to recover and be in the best possible condition for the official start of the season.  With all of the greens aerified today, our goal for tomorrow is to clean up the cores and begin applying sand topdressing.  Any greens not topdressed tomorrow will be finished Friday, as long as the rain holds off.  Maximum benefits of sand topdressing are achieved only when the sand remains dry and can be easily broomed into the aerification holes.  Additionally, the cups and flagsticks have been removed and will go back in once the entire process is complete.