Post Aerification Update

The greens were mowed Wednesday for the first time since aerification.  The height of cut was raised .025" from where we left off prior to aerification to minimize, as much as possible, the mowers getting into the topdressing sand.  We will work the height back down as they heal.

Yesterday we vented the greens with bayonet tines.  We did this to create deeper channels for root growth in the greens profile. We achieved approximately 4 1/2 inches of depth with the bayonet tines in comparison to 3 inches with the coring tines last week.  Also, this along with rolling immediately afterwards, helps smooth out any light ruts created during the topdressing and brushing process following core aerification.  I have included a picture below of the bayonets in action.

The greens were mowed again today.  The picture below was taken following today's cut.  Even though we are closed, we will be mowing this weekend to continue grooming them for when we open back up on Monday.