We've begun to re-sod many fairway expansions from previous years. These areas were so badly compacted that the roots of the turf could not penetrate. As a result the expansions with any growth at all were attempting to survive on under developed root structures, which left that vulnerable to stress like adverse weather and traffic. Before laying any sod over these areas they were aerified with the deepest tines we have to break up the soil and allow it a chance to "breathe".
We still have a few remaining areas but the majority of the work was completed on this past Monday when the course was free of play and we could really get down to business. Here's to healthy fairway expansions and soil profiles that can support them!
See you on the course!
Elliott Dowling
