deep-tine greens aerification

Today we performed our last summer aerification on our greens. We contracted an aerification company to deep-tine the greens. Using half-inch solid tines, the machine drives deep into the soil (about 7 inches) and opens up the putting surface to allow better movement of air and water. As invasive as this seems, it was almost unnoticeable two days later.

Greens Aerification

Today we aerified our greens for the third time this summer. This time we used small tines spaced fairly close together. the plugs are then removed and the greens are topdressed liberally followed by a drag brush. The greens tend to recover quicker from this type of aerification since the holes are much smaller.