This morning, the grounds staff has begun deep tining greens. As you can see from the picture, there is minimal disruption to the surface, and all that is required is a light roll afterward to get them smooth again. The holes that are left behind are only 1/4" wide, but go 8 inches down. These channels will not only allow water to freely drain down through the profile, but also increase oxygen content at the bottom of the root zone. This increase in drainage and oxygen content, combined with the cooler weather, should encourage deep rooting as we phase into late fall/early winter.
This process, although very important, does take quite a long time to complete. The tractor can only travel about a half-mile per hour. We hope to have all the greens done by Thursday afternoon. During the next two days, we realize we will be out amongst golfers. Our staff will do their best to remain courteous while staying productive. We appreciate your patience as you make your way through the course over the next few days.
As always, if you have any questions about the process, or the benefits, please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you.
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