Traqmatz

 We are trying a new product called Traqmatz. These rubber mats allow for the grass to grow up and through them. They help reduce compaction from carts and foot traffic. Compacted soils cause grass to thin and for weeds like Crabgrass and Goosegrass to take over.

Rough Aerification and Overseeding

 Today we started to core aerate the courtesy cut and rough out to approximately 20 feet. Additional areas and all Tall Fescue sod from the bunker project last year will also be aerified.

Aerification is followed by overseeding. Tall Fescue seed is dispersed using the greens topdresser as seen in the video. The courtesy cut is over seeded with Perennial Ryegrass and is completed using a walking rotary spreader.

Greens Aerification

 

Greens were aerified on Monday (3/20) and Tuesday (3/21) with 1/4” cores. The plugs were then broken up by dragging and brushing which reincorporates the greens soil mix into the holes and provides a layer of topdressing. 

After brushing, the greens were rolled to return them to playable conditions. 

Dry-Ject Aeration

 

Dry-Ject aeration being completed on the 16th green.

A soil profiler showing the soil amendment injected into the green. This process uses water at high pressure to inject the Profile Porous Ceramic to the desired depth. The material will help with water and nutrient-holding capabilities.