After a week of delays due to weather we are able to begin the aeration process on our greens. The last week brought a total 3.5 inches of rain to the course during numerous rain events. We did need it as we were beginning to see some dry conditions overall but the timing was not the best. It is very difficult to pull cores and clean them up when wet conditions prevail. It is also very difficult to apply topdressing and properly fill the aeration holes when the sand is damp and wet. All in all, rain and aeration do not mix well!
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| Crew Foreman Robert Friend aerates green at CC of Peoria |
Our first priority will be to get the greens done then tees and fairways. The greens should be close to completion today as we were able to get some greens done on Sunday afternoon/evening. We will be working into the evenings the rest of the week in order to complete the tees and begin the process on fairways.
As always we appreciate your patience during this process and we will do our best to limit the impacts on playability. Please keep in mind that this agronomic practice is a key component in helping the greens get through the summer stress period and provides you with healthy greens to putt on. I guess a week like we have just had is a subtle reminder that Mother Nature is still in charge!
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