Aerified Golf Greens

[Jbouton2]

How often are greens normally aerified? I've heard and seen courses complete this process up to 3 times a year. Anyone play courses that do this?

 

[Silverspur02]

Alot of the beach courses used to do this around this time of the year. I was told they do it in the summer because there is actually less traffic than the spring or fall.

I think most courses only do it once a year, but some of those in the golf business can answer better than I can.

 

[drosesc]

Alot of the beach courses used to do this around this time of the year. I was told they do it in the summer because there is actually less traffic than the spring or fall.

I think most courses only do it once a year, but some of those in the golf business can answer better than I can.

Depends on whether it’s bent-grass or Bermuda and what part of the country, normally “punch” the greens in highest growing season so rhizomes get some air and spread deeper and faster, once in late spring and once in early fall. Normally apply sand as well to promote a smooth growing surface.

 

[king ward]

We have miniverde and punch once a year. We top-dress at the same time. We also apply a fine layer of sifting sand about every week to 10 days. It keeps the greens firm and helps the roll.

 

[jedi_mike]

Indian trail in batesburg was doing there's today. Had to play the back 2x.

 

[king ward]

Indian trail in batesburg was doing there's today. Had to play the back 2x.

Ours were done as soon as Memorial Day was over. They are perfect now.

 

[Garnet chicken]

How often are greens normally aerified? I've heard and seen courses complete this process up to 3 times a year. Anyone play courses that do this?

Usually twice a year. Our course just finished the process 2 weeks ago and they look great now. Roll very true.

 

[Palmetto Golf]

We have miniverde and punch once a year. We top-dress at the same time. We also apply a fine layer of sifting sand about every week to 10 days. It keeps the greens firm and helps the roll.

That fine layer every week to 10 days probably follows a verticut. That keeps thatch from mounting up and helps control the grain. Sounds like your superintendent is doing a good job.

 

[king ward]

That fine layer every week to 10 days probably follows a verticut. That keeps thatch from mounting up and helps control the grain. Sounds like your superintendent is doing a good job.

Very vigilant.

 

[cockn'fyr]

Very vigilant.

Which course King?

 

[Jbouton2]

That fine layer every week to 10 days probably follows a verticut. That keeps thatch from mounting up and helps control the grain. Sounds like your superintendent is doing a good job.

I've heard people mention courses doing aerified greens 2 months apart. I seen soil temp should be 75, interesting.

 

[king ward]

Which course King?

Lancaster Golf Club. We have nothing about which to complain.

 

[OldFlaCock]

How often are greens normally aerified? I've heard and seen courses complete this process up to 3 times a year. Anyone play courses that do this?

They are doing it to our course in SWFL. Right now , for the 2nd time this year. Not only the greens but fairways too.
They close the course for a week, buts the greens are rough for 3 weeks.

 

[king ward]

They are doing it to our course in SWFL. Right now , for the 2nd time this year. Not only the greens but fairways too.
They close the course for a week, buts the greens are rough for 3 weeks.

Why so much? Is the course distressed? What kind of greens?

 

[Jbouton2]

Orangeburg Country Club is doing theirs again July, 7 weeks ago was 1st time. I would put their greens against any course in the state.
It is a great experience playing that course.

 

[king ward]

Orangeburg Country Club is doing theirs again July, 7 weeks ago was 1st time. I would put their greens against any course in the state.
It is a great experience playing that course.

I've heard great things. How hard is it to get on?

 

[Jbouton2]

It is private. I was invited by a guest last month. I joined as a "OUT OF TOWN" member. Great pricing since I live in Summerville. Go to the website. This place is ran professionally by great people

 

[JamesRob]

Lancaster Golf Club. We have nothing about which to complain.

Lancaster is nice, play there every now and then. It's out in the middle of nowhere (I'm coming from CLT).

 

[Jbouton2]

I've heard great things. How hard is it to get on?

Have you played Camden CC? A few of us talking about playing there. TIA

 

[king ward]

Have you played Camden CC? A few of us talking about playing there. TIA

I have not, but my grandson played it in a recent late-spring high school match. He said greens were good, some barren spots in certain fairways. It's a reputable layout but he says Rock Hill Country Club is generally better.

 

[Jbouton2]

I have not, but my grandson played it in a recent late-spring high school match. He said greens were good, some barren spots in certain fairways. It's a reputable layout but he says Rock Hill Country Club is generally better.

Thanks for this info. Always good to hear news from someone who has played a course.

 

[king ward]

Thanks for this info. Always good to hear news from someone who has played a course.

While we're on the topic of course conditions, I wonder if anyone can knowledgeably comment on how the new-green installation at Wyboo Golf Club is going.