Tee and approach aerification

We are wrapping up aerifying and topdressing tees and approaches over the last week and half.  Below you can see some plugs from an approach and the amount of topdressing sand that we have built up on top of the native soil in just 2 years.  This sand layer on the surface allows the approaches to play better in so many aspects.  The sand increases drainage, increases firmness on the surface, smooths out the surface, allows us to mow at a lower height of cut, decreases disease pressure, decrease worm casts, and increases the overall health of the plant and playability of our approaches.   

Approach plugs

1 1/2" sand layer built up in 2 years