Deep tine greens aerification

The following video shows how we deep tine aerify our greens. We use 1 inch coring tines that penetrate 10 inches deep. This process is primarily for internal drainage, since our greens have a gravel blanket under them. It is performed in the spring of each year along with a second aerification using ½ inch tines penetrating 3 inches deep. This 3 inch aerification is primarily done to modify the upper surface for better rooting with the air space created. It also helps to firm the surface, and as you know a firm surface is a good putting surface. I will upload the 3 inch aerification process once we get started with it.

4 Gold Oak Tree

We have been asking to remove the Oak tree to the right of 4 gold green for the past 5 years since it causes morning sun problems with the putting surface. We tried trimming the tree up and even root pruned along side the green with improvements being very limited as shown in the picture above. It was decided this past fall to remove the tree to improve the overall health of the green and after you watch the video you will agree that it was a good decision before it ended up on the green from being hollowed out.