08/24/2026
It’s that time of year again…Green Aerification time
All greens are scheduled to be aerified on Monday, August 31st. Please note, it takes 7-10 days for the greens to completely heal from this process. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we do this annual green maintenance.
Ever wonder why the greens are aerified? Here are 5 things to know about Green Aeration according to USGA.com
1. We aerate to improve, not annoy
- Putting greens receive more traffic than any other playing surface.
- Aeration process helps relieve the compaction caused by all that traffic.
- It also helps create a firm, smooth putting surface by controlling thatch and promoting healthy turf roots.
2. Scratch the thatch
-Thatch is a layer of old plant material that accumulates at the soil surface.
- If you don’t dilute thatch on green it acts like a sponge, holding water near the surface.
- Excessive thatch creates soft playing conditions, inconsistent green speeds and increases the risk of disease.
3. Timing is everything
- Do you ever wonder why aeration is commonly performed when putting greens are playing their best?
- Aerating when grass is healthy & growing minimizes damage & allows for a quick return to optimal playing conditions.
- Aerating at other times may be more convenient for the golf schedule, but it lengthens recovery times, increases the risk of an invasion of weeds and could cause lasting damage.
4. It’s not as bad as you think
- It may seem like there are more holes than grass on the greens right after they’ve been aerated, but this is an illusion.
- Typically, aeration affects less than 10 percent of a putting surface.
5. Sand is part of the plan
- A heavy application of topdressing following aeration may appear to make putting greens less playable.
- However, filling aeration holes with sand actually helps create a smoother surface.
- Sand also creates channels for water and air movement, dilutes thatch and helps greens recover more quickly.
(source: https://bit.ly/4vsfGxG)
