Giving the greens some air

On Tuesday we punched small 1/4" holes in the greens. This will reduce our thatch and organic matter levels, relieve soil compaction, increase oxygen levels, and stimulate root growth going into the winter. The holes are so small that after three rollings and a mowing this morning, the surface is very smooth and fast. You can still see the holes, but it has not affected putting quality. No sand was applied yet, but if the weather is as good as forecasted next week, we will do a light topdressing to even further smooth the surface. You can see in the pictures below how small the holes are and how they looked right after we finished on Tuesday. They look even better today.