Golf Course Presentation

Common Frustration

One of the top three frustrations shared by BOTH the golfer and golf course superintendent is…

AERIFICATION

Golfers – HATE IT and pray it never happens.

Superintendents – LOVE IT and pray the turf survives until they can aerify.

Why Do We Aerify?

• To upset the golfers – Just Kidding !!!• Relieve soil compaction.• Restore soil air and water pore spaces.• Enhance water & air movement into the soil.• Address soil layering issues.• Control or manage organic matter levels.• Change or modify soil structure.• Stimulate root growth.• Ensure long-term turf health.

Traditional Aerification

• Multiple Step Procedure– Core Aerification, Core Removal, Topdress, Drag

• 2-3 Day Operation.• 10-14 Day Recovery Period.• Effective Depth of 3-4 inches.• Difficult to Completely Fill Aerification Holes.• Disruptive to Quality of Putting Surface.• Can be Abusive to Plant Health.• Results in a Reduction of Rounds Played.• Reduced Revenues for 1-2 Weeks.

The DryJect Option

Inject and Amend in One Pass

360 Aerification

• 360 Dynamic Impact• Minimal SURFACE Disruption• Expands Available Aerification Window of Opportunity. • Fracturing & Shattering Around and Between Holes.• Can Impact Depths Up to 8 inches Deep.

Core Aerifier Hole

DryJect Holes

The DryJect Iceberg Effect

Small Surface Hole

Dynamic Impact

Subsurface Topdressing

Dilute Organic Matter

Inject up to 5 ft3/M

Deep Injection HolesCompletely Filled

Impacts Areas Between Aerification Holes

The Real Action and Benefits Occur Below The Surface.

Playability

• Unmatched Putting Surface Immediately Following Aerification.

• Back in Play Less Than an Hour After Treatment.• Golfer Friendly.

10:00 AM 10:30 AM

Economics

• Outside Service versus In-House Labor & Equipment.• Golf Course Only Closed for Hours not Days.• PROTECT Club Revenues of $10,000 - $35,000.• Avoid or Minimize Discounting of Greens Fees.

Fast, Simple and Easy

Filling The Holes

• Dry, Flowable Materials• Kiln-Dried• Sand• Soil Amendments• Seed• Insecticides• Wetting Agents• Fertilizers• Bio Stimulants

Spacing

(Inches)

Material

(Volume)

3 x 4 3 – 3.5 ft3

3 x 3 4 – 4.5 ft3

3 x 2 5 – 5.5 ft3

A Hole Requires the Same Volume Regardless of the Material

Sand – The Old Standard

• Provides Structure• Increases Drainage• Improves Air Space• Permanent• Lacks Water Retention• Can Create Droughty Areas

and Promote Localized Dry Spot.

• Low Nutrient Retention

Spacing

(Inches)

Sand

(Vol. / Lbs.)

3 x 4 3 - 3.5 ft3

300 – 350 lbs.

3 x 3 4 – 4.5 ft3

400 – 450 lbs.

3 x 2 5 – 5.5 ft3

500- 500 lbs.

Improve the Soil - Improve the Turf

O2Nutrients

H2O

CO2 Sunlight

(Microbes)

Plants need all of these inputs, but most come from the soil. Oxygen is the

most important.

Plants need all of these inputs, but most come from the soil. Oxygen is the

most important.

Ideal Soil

AIRAIR WATERWATER

SOLIDSOLID

Text book soils have 50% pore space and 50% solid with pore space divided

between air and water.

Text book soils have 50% pore space and 50% solid with pore space divided

between air and water.

Water PoresAir Pores Soil Solids

Roots Grow and Thrive in Air Pore Spaces

Soil – The Plant’s Reservoir

CECCompactionResistance

Soil O2

Levels

InfiltrationRate

WaterHoldingCapacity

Excessive

Optimum

Moderate

Inadequate

Increasing the Results

Profile Porous Ceramic (PPC)

PPC is an inorganic soil amendment used to improve the moisture, nutrient-retention, drainage, and air (O2) of root zones.

Increasing The Results

• High Total Porosity 74%

• Balanced between– Air-Holding 35% – Water-Holding 39%

• Particle Sized the same as USGA Topdressing Sand

• High Stability

• CEC 33 meq./100g.

• Improve AIR in the Root zone by providing PERMANENT pore space.

Profile Porous Ceramic Particle

PPC Balances Air, Water and Nutrients in the Root Zone

Uniform Moisture & Oxygen

Sand/Peat Green

Profile Porous Ceramic Amended Green

Wet Dry

Soils with Balanced Pore Spaces Produce Healthier Roots & Turf

15% Profile 100% Sand 15% Peat

1 Year 11 Months Old A1 & A4 Bentgrass Seeded Greens

Feature Profile Porous Ceramic

Sand

Contains Internal Air Space.

●

Contains Internal

Water Holding

●

Light Bulk Density ●

Nutrient Retention ●

Very Stable Particles

● ●

Improves Soil Air and Drainage

● ●

Sized to USGA Guidelines

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Holes are Volumes to be Filled

3X the Weight of Sand to Fill the Same Volume of Profile

How Much PPC Do I Use?

Condition Soil or Problems of Being Experienced

% of Profile

Extreme Conditions of Poor Drainage, Severe LDS, Compaction,

100 % PPC

Moderate Levels of Drainage Concerns, Local Dry Spots, Compaction.

50% PPC

Mild Levels of Drainage Concerns, Local Dry Spots, Compaction

30% PPC

Experiencing Optimum Turf & Soil Conditions – Desire to Maintain Higher Soil Oxygen Levels

10-20% PPC dependent upon sand

PPC Rates for 3”x 4” DryJect (3 ft3/M Injection Rate)

Sand*

Lbs./ M

PPC

Lbs. / M

Total Mix

Lbs./M

100% PPC 0 105 105

50:50 (Sand:PPC) 150 53 203

70:30 (Sand:PPC) 210 32 242

80:20 (Sand:PPC) 240 21 261

85:15 (Sand:PPC) 255 16 271

90:10 (Sand:PPC) 270 11 281

100% Sand 300 0 300

*Based upon Sand with a Bulk Density of 100 lbs./ft.3

PPC Rates for 3”x 3” DryJect (4 ft3/M Injection Rate)

Sand*

Lbs./ M

PPC

Lbs. / M

Total Mix

Lbs./M

100% PPC 0 140 140

50:50 (Sand:PPC) 200 70 270

70:30 (Sand:PPC) 280 42 322

80:20 (Sand:PPC) 320 28 348

85:15 (Sand:PPC) 340 21 361

90:10 (Sand:PPC) 360 14 374

100% Sand 400 0 400

*Based Upon a Sand with a Bulk Density of 100 lbs./ft3

PPC Rates for 3”x 2” DryJect (5 ft3/M Injection Rate)

Sand*

Lbs./ M

PPC

Lbs. / M

Total Mix

Lbs./M

100% PPC 0 175 175

50:50 (Sand:PPC) 250 88 338

70:30 (Sand:PPC) 350 53 403

80:20 (Sand:PPC) 400 35 435

85:15 (Sand:PPC) 425 26 451

90:10 (Sand:PPC) 450 18 468

100% Sand 500 0 500

* Based Upon a Sand with a Bulk Density of 100 lbs./ft3.

Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade

• Packaged in – 50 lb. Bags– 2000 lb. Bulk Sacks– Bulk Dump Trucks

• Natural Tan/Brown Color• Kiln Dry & Particle Size

Sized to Match USGA Sand Size Guidelines.

Injecting Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade

PPC Greens Grade EMERALD

Profile Porous Ceramic Greens Grade Product Also Available in EMERALD

EMERALD in Action

EMERALD in Action

DryJected PPC Emerald

Improving Soils Beyond Greens

Profile Field & Fairway• Larger particle size for

modifying…– Fairways– Collars– Tees– Approaches– Cart Path Ends– High Traffic Areas

• Event and Emergency Management

• Available in Natural & Emerald

Increasing The Results

• High Total Porosity 74%

• Balanced between– Air-Holding 35% – Water-Holding 39%

• Holds its weight in water.

• CEC 33 meq./100g.

• Improve AIR in the Root zone by providing PERMANENT pore space.

Profile Field & Fairway Particle

What’s in Your Soil?

Native Clay Soil Modification Trial

Native Clay SoilBermudagrass

No Amendments

Native Clay SoilAmended with

50% Sand

Native Clay Soil Modification Trial

Native Clay Soil Amended with

50% Sand

Native Clay Soil Amended with

10% Field & Fairway

Native Clay Soil Modification Trial

Native Clay SoilAmended with

50% Sand

Native Clay SoilAmended with

20% Field & Fairway

DryJecting Field & Fairway

Collars Fairways

TeesHigh Traffic Areas

DryJect Field & Fairway Emerald when Appearance is Important

A Winning Combination