Just How Long Do Greens Take to Recover From Aeration?
If you've just rolled up to the first tee only to see a grid of holes and a layer of sand, your first thought is probably how long do greens take to recover from aeration so you can actually sink a putt again. It's the ultimate buzzkill for a weekend round, but it's a necessary evil that every golf course has to deal with. Usually, you're looking at anywhere from 10 to 14 days for the greens to get back to a "normal" playing surface, though it can take up to three weeks for them to feel perfectly smooth again. ...