Wednesday was a very productive day considering it was a 100% chance of rain. I went ahead and rolled the dice and had a sod truck delivered to continue the bunker edges and we also completed round #2 of the back nine greens aerification. Simply put our first aerification relieves compaction in our greens while incorporating sand into the holes. For the second time we use a solid tine to open up a hole and continue to incorporate more sand into the greens profile thus less clean up. Remember we have been battling an organic mat layer in these greens and I am very happy to say per our last lab test that we are making great progress towards achieving our goals through the cultural practices that we have implemented. What can be very detrimental in this mat layer is the ability to lose the drainage that we need with the holding of excess water at the surface making the greens soft and spongy and loaded with chances for diseases to inoculate and cause unneeded stress to the turf grass. Our lab technician was very impressed with the results that he had to ask how we are achieving success. Of course I am aware that there are some people that think this is a little aggressive but if we were to stand and do nothing our greens would deteriorate to the point that they would have to be rebuilt, simply put. On Friday weather permitting we will continue the front nine greens aerification.
On another note, steady progress is being made and #7 is now officially ready for the polymer application. Another team is arriving Monday to install the sand on holes 9,10 and 18. Our pump house project is coming to a close and the contractor finished the irrigation main line and made the last connection to tie into the existing irrigation system. With just a few more details inside the building to accomplish we will be ready to start the new system up for the season.
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| Results of first aerification |
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Picture taken after solid tining took place,
no cores were removed on the second application. |
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| This is our final result we are looking for. |
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Laying sod on the edges just in case it rains, this keeps the
gravel contaminate free. |
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| #8 right green side bunker |
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| #8 front green side bunkers |
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| #8 left fairway bunker |
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| #8 back green side bunker |
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| #7 left approach bunker |
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| Making the last main line connection |
