Work has started on verti draining the fairways this may take a couple of weeks depending on weather and ground conditions. We ask members and guests to be patient with us at this time of year we may get in your way at times but will do our best to keep your golf round flowing.
Fairways are generally aerated with tractor mounted aerators throughout the winter months (November-March) when the ground is moist enough to penetrate. Operating a deep tine with varying degrees of heave will prove beneficial for removing surface water and to maximise air movement through the soil.
- Improves soil surface drainage.
- Helps to increase soil temperatures.
- increases soil pore space, allows gases exchanges in the soil (oxygen in carbon dioxide out) that improves root growth and development.
- Aids integration of top dressings into the soil profile.
- Aids breakdown of thatch/organic matter.
- Promotes better surface levels that will increase ball roll/speed
- Aids surface firmness/dryness thereby increasing ball bounce and surface grip.
The Tractor is moving at 1.5mph, tines depth at around 100mm and spacings of 70mm.
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