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Aerification is a short-term disruption that has long-term
benefits for the course. Preventative maintenance is an integral part
of successful golf course management. To further explain, Aerification is a mechanical process that creates more air
space in
the soil and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the grass plants stay healthy. In most cases this is done by removing
½-inch cores or plugs from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water that brings a resurgence of growth. The spaces are then filled with sand “topdressing” that
helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for the turf plant to grow downward.
2008 Aerification Schedule
| Country
Club of Hilton Head |
June 12 |
July 20 |
| Crescent Pointe |
May 27, 28, |
Aug 18, 19 |
| Eagles Pointe |
May 19 |
June 23 |
Bloody Pointe Daufuskie
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June 16- 20 |
Aug 16- 21 |
Melrose Course Daufuskie
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June 2-6 |
Aug 4-7 |
| Golden Bear Golf Club |
June 18, 19 |
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| Arthur Hills Palmetto Hall |
June 3-5 |
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| Robert Cupp Palmetto Hall |
June 10-12 |
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| Hilton Head National |
first 3 weeks of June |
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| Island West |
May 6 |
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| Old South Golf Links |
June 10,11 |
Aug 19, 20 |
| Robert Trent Jones Palmetto Dunes |
June 2, 3, 4 |
Aug 4, 5, 6 |
| Arthur Hills Palmetto Dunes |
May 27, 28, 29 |
Aug 11, 12, 13 |
| George Fazio Palmetto Dunes |
June 9, 10 ,11 |
Aug 14-16 |
Ocean Course Sea Pines
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June 3, 4, 5, 6 |
July 22, 23, 24, 25 |
| Heron Point Sea Pines |
May 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Aug 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Harbour Town Golf Links |
May 27, 28, 29 |
July 29, 30, 31 |
| Barrony at Port Royal |
May 28-30 |
Aug 11, 12, 13 |
| Robbers Row at Port Royal |
June 4 will be closed 4 weeks |
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Planters Row at Port Royal
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May 21-23 |
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| Oyster Reef |
May 27-29 re sodding greens |
Aug 13,14,15 |
| Shipyard |
June 2 closed for 4 weeks |
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Ocean Creek- Fripp Island
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May 22
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Ocean Pointe- Fripp Island
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May 30
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