Is an aeration hole made by maintenance considered ground under repair?

The concept of "ground under repair" refers to areas of a golf course or any managed grounds that are marked and designated as not playable, either due to maintenance tasks or damage that requires recovery. An aeration hole is a maintenance practice where holes are created in the turf to help alleviate compaction, allow for air and water penetration, and improve overall turf health.

In this context, since aeration holes are typically a temporary condition created specifically for the benefit of the turf rather than indicative of damage or an area needing significant repair, they do not fall under the "ground under repair" classification. This is because aeration is a regular maintenance practice intended to enhance the quality of the ground over time, rather than an area that is out of play due to being unfit for use.

Thus, the correct understanding is that aeration holes, being part of standard turf management and not marked or designated areas of repair, do not constitute ground under repair. This aligns with the answer choice indicating that the statement is false.