Verti-Cutting & Scarifying

Today we took the opportunity; as it was dry, to lightly verti-cut the greens before cutting them, this cultural practice removes the grass plants lateral growth and helps refine and smooth putting surfaces.

On the greens where we have excessive amounts of thatch (organic matter) we used the pedestrian operated SISIS Auto Rake.  

Scarifying 17th Green

Close up after thatch removal

 

On Monday (weather permitting) we plan to aerate greens 7,12,13,16 & 17 on Murrayfield and greens 1 to 9 on Ravelston with slim 8mm diameter solid tines, once the aeration work has been completed the greens will be lightly top-dressed with sand.