quad tining, venting

As we approach the summer months there is a significant amount of growth even on our greens. Knowing that it is necessary for more watering, more fertility, etc. This means that there is more compaction and a "barrier" if you will that does not allow for water infiltration at a good rate to get to our grass root zone. So what we do from June thru September is called a quad tine, or venting the greens to allow them to breath and have more of a chance to uptake the water and nutrients that they need to survive thru the hot summer months. Its about a two day process for us from start to finish. We first mow, then quad tine, then roll. As you probably notice the greens become a bit more soft. Also with opening up holes into the green with warmer temps means more chance for air to dry out the sides of the holes. We have had to water the greens enough for them to stay hydrated and by this weekend the firmness and tightness that you have seen in weeks past will be back to normal. Are greens were stimped at 9.6 at precisely 1:00 this afternoon.