John Slade

Director Of Golf Course Operations

It is always interesting (although somewhat frustrating) to see the greens recover at different rates following aerification. This truly shows the impact of varied environmental conditions throughout the golf course.

For example, #14 green is one of the hottest spots on the course, which is not something good for the turf during the summer. However, a little extra warmth in the spring also means that this green is one of the first to heal from aerification.

In contrast, the exposed greens which have more air flow and are generally cooler--positives when growing fine turf in July and August--are lagging behind in recovery.

So if you ever wonder why one part of your lawn may grow faster than another, remember that it’s all about location, and the micro-climate.