Along with our greens verticutting program here at River Bend, we have also incorporated a tee and fairway verticut program. The rational behind this is the same as it is for greens verticutting. To do this to the fairways we brought in a demo verticut/vacuum. By removing the unwanted thatch that has accumulated over the past 25 years we create more avenues for air, water & nutrients to reach the soil surface which in turn will improve plant health. Stronger plants are better able to handle the stresses of a busy golf season, as well as survive the difficult winters we are accustomed to in Alberta.
Demo Verticut/Vacuum
Results following verticutting
Removal of the excess plant material also provides space for sand topdressing to help break down the thatch and firm up the playing surfaces. The firmer fairways will roll & react to play much better, tees will become less puffy and turf cover will become more consistent. You can't change things over night, but as the process continues we will gradually improve course conditioning.
Fairway Topdressing
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