Why Aerating Greens Is Vital?

Do You Hate Aerated Greens? Do You Think the Superintendent Intentionally Punches Holes in the Greens to Mess Up Your Scores? By Jim Moore, agronomist, USGA Green Section Although it may be hard for some golfers to believe, superintendents don't like to aerate greens any more than players like to putt on them. It is a hard job that not only aggravates the golfer, but also dulls mowers, wears out the staff, and costs plenty for topdressing sand to fill the holes. So why do superintendents insist on performing this maintenance task? It's simple - aerating promotes healthier turf and helps ensure the greens drain properly. The link below to a short video will help golfers better understand why this temporarily disruptive process is so important. Watch this video There will be a Member Information Meeting next week on a Greens and Grounds Committee study about possibly changing our greens from Bentgrass Greens to Ultra Dwarf Bermuda on June 29 at 7:00PM.