Explaining Aerification

Golfers tend to be very annoyed when they are playing a course whose greens have just been aerated. Those little aerification holes, many of us think as soon as we miss our first putt, are ruining the round! But aeration, or aerification, is a very important maintenance procedure at golf courses. In fact, without it the greens would eventually die. Learn more about the aerification process and its benefits to golf courses.
• Rules FAQ: Do I get relief from aeration holes on the green?