On Wednesday 2nd July and Thursday 3rd July we will be carrying out pencil tine aeration to the greens and approaches with 6mm solid tines to a depth of 115mm. The 6mm tines create channels for air to reach the root zone loosening compacted soils while allowing roots to grow deeper and stronger. The practice will also allow water penetrate the surface instead of pooling and improves efficiency of irrigation. The deeper roots improve drought tolerance and resilience.

The maintenance practice will be carried out early in the mornings ahead of golf with minimal disruption to play and surface performance.

Just like humans, the grass plant needs plenty of oxygen to live healthily.

“To understand why aeration is critical to healthy turf, it is essential that the golfer understands that the roots of grass don’t grow in soil. They actually grow in the air spaces between the soil particles.”