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Background Information
The Master Plan For Turf Cultivation
With Correct Aeration Practices
For most turfgrass conditions that are subject to intensive player traffic, core cultivation ( i.e. hollow-tine aeration ) is necessary in either spring or fall, or both.
This will ensure high-quality playing conditions and aesthetics that are demanded by paying golf-customers.
In a Master Plan For Turf Cultivation, on golf course putting greens … core cultivation must be performed once for every 10,000 rounds of play.
Beyond 25,000 rounds, non-core cultivation methods, such as solid-tine, must be used in the overall turf cultivation program throughout the summer months.
Solid-tine cannot replace hollow-tine.
In a Master Plan For Turf Cultivation, on golf course putting greens … it is also recommended that up to 20 per cent of surface area be removed every year.
The type of aeration equipment will be important for achieving 20 per cent removal.
For example, the Jacobsen GA-24 Greens Aerator can accomplish this goal in TWO aerations versus THREE when using the Toro ProCore 648.
With the optional Quad Tine Holder, equipment like the Jacobsen GA-24 Greens Aerator can achieve a 1-inch x 1-inch hole pattern and pull more material during TWO core aerations than competitor products can pull in THREE.
With this Quad Tine Holder, 11.9 per cent of material can be removed in TWO passes.
By comparison, the Toro ProCore 648 will require THREE passes to achieve the same result since it will only remove 6.55 per cent with its 1.5-inch x 2.0-inch spacing.
In a Master Plan For Turf Cultivation, the larger hole size ― and closer spacing between holes ― must be performed.
Changing from a 0.25-inch tine to a 0.50-inch tine will increase the surface area impacted by FOUR times.
Using a 0.625-inch tine versus a 0.50-inch tine increases the surface area impacted by approximately 50 per cent.
In order to deter the amateur research and incompetence of some superintendents, perhaps the Master Plan For Turf Cultivation should be written into their contracts.
In other words … the Master Plan For Turf Cultivation MUST be implemented for golf course putting greens … core cultivation MUST be performed by the superintendent once for every 10,000 rounds of play, and up to 20 per cent of surface area MUST be removed every year.
No excuses.
End of discussion.
Only correct aeration practices.
Should the failure to adopt the Master Plan For Turf Cultivation become grounds for termination ?!?! Maybe ?!?!
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Background Information
Zero Cultivation & Reduced
Core Aeration Doctrines ?!?!
Observers are dismayed that activist-superintendents would be allowed to adopt the radical and costly doctrines of Zero Cultivation & Reduced Core Aeration ( a.k.a. no aeration whatsoever and reduced aeration ).
They reject correct and disciplined turf maintenance practices.
By adopting these failed, unproven, and incorrect maintenance doctrines, observers question the activist-superintendents’ ability to provide what paying golf-customers demand … high-quality playing conditions and aesthetics.
Do they understand that they are not employed to experiment with doctrines that does not work ?!?!
Why do they chose to ignore the overwhelming advantages of conventional turf cultivation ?!?!
What possible benefit can be touted by activist-superintendents for unilaterally stopping turf cultivation ?!?!
Correct aeration practices are the answer to many problems.
Not only is compaction in the soil alleviated, but water infiltration is improved, and also … • carbon dioxide toxin is better released from the soil • disease resistance of turf is improved • fertilizer applied to the soil is more effectively placed • heat and drought stress resistance of turf is improved • organic matter in the soil is removed • oxygen absorption in the soil is improved • oxygen movement in the soil is also improved • root system is deeper, healthier, and revitalized • seed germination is improved for over-seeded turf • soil is loosened and easier for roots to penetrate • thatch decomposition is increased.
Those golf courses where the doctrines of Zero Cultivation & Reduced Core Aeration have been adopted tend to have poor turf and lower-quality playing conditions.
In order to deter their misguided activism and incompetence, perhaps the Master Plan For Turf Cultivation should be written into superintendents’ contracts.
No excuses. End of discussion.
Correct aeration practices MUST be performed.
Even better, perhaps activist-superintendents who have adopted the doctrines of Zero Cultivation & Reduced Core Aeration should not be considered for employment.
Maybe ?!?!
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Explore the following links …
Turf Cultivation ( i.e. Aeration )
Force Of Nature — A Look At — Golf Course Maintenance — Turf Cultivation ( i.e. Aeration )
Aggressive Aeration Programs
At Oakmont Country Club
Hollow-Tine Aeration Reduces
Run-Off From Pesticides & Fertilizers
Activist-Superintendents On The Sunshine Coast
The Confessions Of An Activist-Superintendent
Issues That Must Be Addressed By The Golf Industry
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/golf-industry-critical-issues/
The Media Library About Positive Waves For Society
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/positive-waves-library/
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Does Golf Course Aeration
Affect Putting ?!?!
Video Recording – 01 Minute 48 Seconds
Note
USGA Agronomist Adam Moeller investigates the common claim from golfers that core aeration on golf course putting greens has a significant effect on playability.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
The (W)hole Story About Aeration
Video Recording – 02 Minutes 19 Seconds
Notes
The word aeration stimulates negative emotions for many golfers.
It may come as a surprise, but golf course superintendents also dislike aeration.
After all, the last person who wants to disrupt the smoothness of the putting greens they work so hard to maintain is the superintendent.
Aeration is essential to keep the grass healthy and, without it, playing conditions would suffer.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Green Aeration
Video Recording – 07 Minutes 28 Seconds
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By Jim Moore, director, Green Section Education.
This video covers a process of Green Aeration used by superintendent Dan Wegand at Ridgewood Country Club in Waco, Texas.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Precision Turf Management
Video Recordings – 06 Min 40 Sec – 06 Min 44 Sec – 05 Min 51 Sec
Note
Chris Hartwiger speaks at the Golf Industry Show.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Venting Aeration For
Putting Greens
Video Recording – 09 Minutes 23 Seconds
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By Adam Moeller, agronomist, USGA Green Section Northeast Region.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Why Aerate The Greens ?!?!
Video Recording – 03 Minutes 01 Seconds
Summary
Playing on aerated greens can be bothersome, but the process is critical to a putting surface’s long-term health, as this video demonstrates.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
A Breath Of Fresh Air For Greens
Video Recordings – 04 Minutes 04 Seconds & 03 Minutes 33 Seconds
Summary
For golfers, aeration is a common practice on golf course greens, and although it has benefits, it can also disrupt golf play.
In this video, Larry Stowell explains to golfers what aeration is, why it is conducted, and how it is almost always a worthwhile practice, despite its downsides.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Jacobsen GA-24 Greens Aerator
Video Recordings – 01 Minute 10 Seconds & 01 Minute 05 Seconds
Summary
The Jacobsen GA-24 aerator is perfect for all your golf green aerating needs.
This self-propelled aerator’s unparalleled hole quality promotes faster turf healing and allows play to resume earlier.
With the optional Quad Tine Holder, the Jacobsen GA-24 Greens Aerator can achieve a 1-inch x 1-inch hole pattern and pull more material during two core aerations than competitor products can pull in three !
With the Windrow attachment, your cores are neatly lined up making clean up faster and easier !
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Jacobsen GA600 Launch
HD Aerator
Video Recordings – 01 Minute 41 Seconds & 04 Minute 57 Seconds
Summary
The GA600 is a deep tine aerator with a working depth of 12-inches and a working width of 72-inches.
The GA600 provides unmatched hole quality and is the industry’s first deep tine aerator with the ability to achieve deep tine and conventional tine aeration in the same pass.
Jacobsen’s all-new GA Series of Tractor-Mounted Aerators will provide everything from heavy duty deep tine aeration to light conventional greens and tees aeration.
The entire product line has been designed to improve hole quality, boost productivity and enhance aeration performance over undulated surfaces.
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Correct Aeration Practices On The Golf Course
Differences Between
Aeration Tines
Video Recordings – 03 Minutes 44 Seconds
Summary
Golf course superintendents know the benefits of aerating their greens, but the question always comes up, which type of tines work best for my turf ?
With an array of tines to choose from including deep, shallow, core, solid, spoon, hollow, large, small and pencil, there is a solution for nearly every aeration project you have.
Watch as Troy Blewett from Schiller Grounds Care explains the different uses and benefits of tines.
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Explore the following references …
Aeration & Topdressing For The 21st Century — USGA
Aggressive Strategy Needed To Improve In-Demand City Fields
Core Aeration, A Thing Of The Past — Turf Hacker — Lunatжc Report
Core Cultivation — Timing Is Everything — Moeller — USGA
Deep Aeration — It Was A Long Time Coming — Zontek — USGA
Does Aerification Cause Disease — Turf Hacker — Lunatжc Report
Easing The Pain Of Core Aeration — Gross — USGA
First Core On Greens In Over 4 Years — Turf Hacker — Lunatжc Report
Greens At Oakmont During The U.S. Open Will Be Quickest
Putting Green Aeration — Bevard — USGA
Reasons To Not Aerate In Spring — Turf Hacker — Lunatжc Report
The Art Of Aerification — Vargas
Why An Aerator Is The Wrong Tool — Gaia College — Lunatжc Report
Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much — Moeller — USGA — Version 2
Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much — Moeller — USGA — Version 1
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Also Look At …
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The Media Library
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— Do Not Ban Pesticides
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FIELDS OF UNIVERSITY STUDY ― • Crop, Horticulture, & Turfgrass Sciences • Mathematics & Physics
ALMA MATERS ― • McGill University • University of Guelph • the first person ever to obtain bachelors of science degrees & contribute directly to both the professional lawn care & golf maintenance industries.
EXPERTISE ― • turf & ornamental maintenance & troubleshooting • history of the green space industry • sales & distribution of seeds, chemicals, fertilizers, & equipment • fertilizer manufacturing & distribution • environmental issues & anti-pesticide terrжrism.
NOTABLE ACTIVITIES ― • worked in virtually all aspects of the green space industry, including golf maintenance, professional lawn care, tree & shrub care, distribution, environmental compliance, government negotiations, public affairs, & workplace safety • the supervisor, consultant, &, programmer for the successful execution of hundreds-of-thousands of management operations in the golf course & urban landscape, as well as millions of pest control applications • the advisor, instructor, & trainer for thousands of turf & ornamental managers & technicians • the pesticide certification instructor for thousands of industry workers • a founder of the modern professional lawn care industry • the prolific writer for industry publications, reports, & blogs • the first to confirm the invasion of European Chafer insects in both the Montreal region & the Vancouver / Fraser Valley region • with Dr Peter Dernoeden, the first to confirm the presence of Take All Patch as a disease of turf in Eastern Canada • with Dr David Shetlar, the first to confirm the presence of Kentucky Bluegrass Scale as an insect pest in south-western Ontario, & later, in the Montreal & Vancouver regions.
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ― • the creator of the Pesticide Ban Exception Status that allowed the golf industry to avoid being subjected to anti-pesticide prohibition for a generation • the creator of the signs that are now used for posting after application • the co-founder of annual winter convention for Quebec golf course superintendents • the founder of the first ever Turf Summit with guest Dr Jack L Eggens https://wp.me/p1jq40-7dT • the major influence in the decision by Canadian Cancer Society to stop selling-for-profit fresh pesticide-treated daffodils https://wp.me/P1jq40-1OW • the only true reliable witness of the events of anti-pesticide prohibition in the town of Hudson, Quebec https://wp.me/p1jq40-asu • the founder ( now retired ) of A Look At … & Force Of Nature reports & blogs.
NOTABLE AWARD ― • the first man-of-the-year for contributions leading to the successful founding of the Quebec professional lawn care trade association, which served as a beach-head against anti-pesticide activists in the 1980s & 1990s.
LEGACIES ― Mr Gathercole & his colleagues … • designed & implemented strategies that reined anti-pesticide activists & provided peace & prosperity for the entire modern green space industry for a generation • orchestrated legal action against anti-pesticide activists in the town of Hudson, Quebec • launched the largest founding professional lawn care business in the nation • quadrupled the business revenues of one of the largest suppliers in the nation.
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