Greens Aeration "Complete"

The weather was almost perfect for us throughout the week and the process was "completed" today.  There is still some work to be done getting the excess sand off the surface and finding open holes to fill, but the bulk of the work is done.  Rain is expected tomorrow and that should help clean things up and get grass growing again.  We'll have some more clean up to do over the next few days following the rains tomorrow.

Compared to last year we are already way ahead.  The coldest winter in our existence last year meant that the turf was not growing when we aerated.  In fact, despite going a week later on the calendar last year, we had a lengthy frost delay on the first day of aeration.  Recovery didn't get started for a couple of weeks following the job.  This year we've been getting much more clipping yield from daily mowing and the weather is far better for recovery.  I expect faster healing this year.

Thank you very much for providing us with the time to accomplish this task the right way.  I know it's hard to give up the course on such nice days, but having the time to do the job right means that we'll have better greens sooner.  Please forgive the condition of the rest of the course for the moment as all hands have been on deck with aeration.  We'll be playing catch up on mowing and other duties now that aeration is complete.  Things will be back together soon. 

See you on the course!