Greens have been vented today. Small, solid 5/16" tines (about the diameter of a pencil) were used. After greens were aerated they were rolled to smooth the surface. This aeration process is necessary to allow gas exchange in the rootzone as well as increase oxygen. Just like humans, turf needs oxygen to thrive. It is important in a wet year like this one to manage rootzones and give turf the best chance at survival.
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| 9 Green being vented |
More information about greens venting can be found at the USGA website
here. There is also a short video explaining the benefits of venting from the
USGA.
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