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. 

2009 Aerification Schedule