Why do golf courses aerate?
In order to provide outstanding turf and playing conditions, all golf courses must aerate. This important process involves mechanically removing small circular plugs out of the ground and typically happens in the spring and fall. The purpose is to relieve soil compaction, improve drainage, and remove thatch, all three of which allow turf to grow more vigorously and recover from traffic and environmental stresses. On the putting surfaces, the cores are removed and the holes are filled in with sand. Normally it takes about one to two weeks (depending on temperature and time of year) for the putting surfaces to return to normal and discounted rates are offered until course conditions improve.
