Hollowcoring continued

Today we started coring the greens on 1-9 holes, we have the use of a core collector this year which is saving a lot of time and effort, which can be redirected on to the course.

Below is two core samples, the first is taken from the surround of green 9, as you can see there is no friable material where the roots are. It is compacted soil, which is one of the main reasons for aeration and soil exchange.

The second is taken from green 9, this core has a lot of friable rootzone, ideal for healthy turf and rooting, the top inch of the core is al ot lighter in colour where we have added sand over the last 3 years. The thatch level is good and the rootzone smells healthy.

We will finish holes 1-9 this week, then sand, seed and roll before bring them back into play.