Monday, October 13, 2008

Very cold weather today, the high was 42 degrees. We began to topdress fairways today accomplishing holes 11, 14 and 16. The topdressing sand we use comes out of a sand pit in the Denver metro area. It is screened and provides an excellent medium for the fairway playing surface. The sand accomplishes many issues including divots, low areas, fills aerification holes and overall provides a smoother surface. A sandy soil drains better, compacts less and reduces wear and tear from play. When the sand is incoprporated into aerification holes it helps dilute the thatch layer and provides a healthier envirnment for the turfgrass.