Royal Manchester Golf Links required major turf conditioning across its expansive playing surfaces — but with an active membership and year-round schedule, downtime was not an option. To keep the course in peak condition, Royal Manchester enlisted Hummer Turfgrass Systems to deliver a large-scale aeration project that would strengthen turf health, improve drainage, and restore consistency across greens and fairways.
Hummer mobilized a coordinated fleet of specialized golf-course equipment and completed aeration across 35 acres in a single day. All greens received deep-tine aeration to enhance vertical permeability, encourage deeper rooting, and improve moisture movement. Fairways underwent core aeration to relieve compaction, promote healthier turf structure, and support smoother, more consistent lies for golfers.
The operation was executed with precise scheduling to avoid disruption to play. Hummer staged equipment movement, staff coordination, and clean-up procedures to ensure members could continue their rounds with minimal impact. The result was an immediate improvement in turf health, drainage, and playability — reaffirming Hummer’s expertise in delivering high-quality golf-course maintenance at scale.
