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 few days. 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 is 27 holes.
My Golf Hawaii can accept  bookings when “A” course is under aeration.
For spring aeration, 3/9-15, 2020 regular booking is accepted because B&C courses are open.
For Fall aeration, 9/21-27, 2020 regular booking is accepted because  B&C courses are open.
2) Kapalua Golf: 2020 PROJECTED MAJOR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2020 PGA Tour’s Sentry Tournament of Champions The Plantation Course: January 1-5, 2020
39th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival Shootout at The Bay Course: Saturday, June 6, 2020
34th Annual Kapalua Clambake Pro-Am Plantation, Bay & King Kamehameha: June 19- 21, 2020
Aloha Section PGA Senior Professional Championship at The Bay & Plantation Courses: August 23-24, 2020
*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., the Bay Course undergoes aeration May 5-8, 2020, therefore, vouchering can be done starting from June 9, 2020
*Black out dates for Bay and Plantation Courses:1/1-1/10, 2020 and 12/20/2020- 1/10/2021