Approximately 40 ton per acre of sand was applied, and this was immediately followed by a solid tine aeration to allow the sand to work into the upper portion of the soil / turf canopy.
The fairway topdressing program was initiated on these holes due to very soft conditions that are the result of excessive thatch. By diluting the thatch with sand and getting air into the soil, we will begin the process of reducing the thatch and firming up the surfaces. We will also be combining this practice with subsurface drainage installations, which will help dry these areas down and firm them up. While the above fairways will be 'sandy' for a few days, the long term effect will be well-received. This is just the beginning of our program, and with continued bi-annual or tri-annual sand applications, the lower holes will show very good results after a couple of seasons.
