Aeration

In general, golf courses in Hawaii aerate their greens in April and September. Over time, golf course’s grass and turf are compacted by golfers. Specialized machines called “aerators” puncture the soil and sprinkle new grass seeds and fertilizer, resulting in healthy new growth. During aeration, golf courses are closed for a day or more. However, it can take several weeks for aerated greens to return to perfect condition. If you are planning to play golf in Hawaii and are particular about the condition of the course, you may want to avoid traveling to Hawaii around April and September. Coral Creek in the Ewa area has 19 holes and conducts aeration throughout the year without a set schedule. However, this is a unique case and most courses disclose their aeration schedules.  An aeration schedule for golf courses in Hawaii is provided below for your convenience.

 The Aeration Process:

Turf compaction happens when players walk on turf, compacting the grass and limiting oxygen supply to the roots. In order to reverse this natural consequence of golfing, aeration is conducted. Using spikes to remove turf with soil promotes healthy oxygenation of the turf.  Aeration is essential to maintaining a well conditioned turf.

***Please note that aeration schedules are subject to change by each golf course.

REMARKS:

1) Hawaii Prince Golf Club has 3 courses (A,B,&C), total 27 holes.
My Golf Hawaii can accept  bookings when either A, B or C course is under aeration because the other courses are open

2) Kapalua Golf: 2022 PROJECTED MAJOR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE From April 2022: TBA

*Courses take approximately 30 days to fully recover from aeration.
Blackout dates apply for one calendar month starting from the day after aeration
e.g., if the Bay Course undergoes aeration April 5-8, vouchering can start from May 9