If you're not terribly familiar with aerification, (and you're a man) you can just think of it as a sort of "bacon makin' process" for golf courses. It's not the prettiest site to see, but boy, are the results worth the effort. If you're a female, you can liken aerification to superly-intense microdermabrasion.
According to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, aerification is a mechanical process that creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the grass plants stay healthy. In most cases, it's done by removing half-inch cores (those plugs you sometimes see near a green or in fairways) from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water that brings a resurgence of growth. The spaces are then filled with sand "topdressing" that helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downward.
You do want luscious greens and fairways, don't you? We'll see you Wednesday, or in two weeks if you're waiting for the course to get back to absolutely flawless, tip-top shape again.
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