Your turf’s biggest enemies aren’t always visible and they certainly don’t take the winter off. While golfers stay home, pests and diseases are quietly working and undoing the hard earned care you’ve invested all year. Quietly without your knowledge, they are continuously setting the stage for costly damage. Here, your turf could be in serious […]
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You’ve just arrived for your weekend tee time, clubs polished and ready to go. But wait, what’s happening to the greens? They’re covered in small holes and sand, looking more like an unrecognizable surface than your usual putting paradise. Before you turn around and reschedule, know that the golf course superintendents worldwide are convinced that
Why Aerated Greens Are Worth the Wait: Insights from Golf Course Superintendents Read More »
Why are there all these little holes on the green?” asks a frustrated golfer while seeing the maintenance signs at your local municipal course. Have you ever wondered why the greens at your local golf course suddenly resemble Swiss cheese ? More so because they were covered in sand the very next day? While it
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The impact of high traffic and extreme weather on golf courses is undeniably visible, with effects visible in the quality of turf, soil structure, and overall aesthetics. As player demand grows and weather patterns become more erratic, sustainable and strategic golf course renovation becomes critical to keeping a course ‘in the green.’ Rising operational costs
Designing for Durability: Golf Course Renovation for High Traffic and Extreme Weather Read More »
Water is life, it is as simple as that. But watering your golf course isn’t a matter of “more is better”; it’s about getting the balance just right. In golf course irrigation, this balance transforms fairways into the vibrant, inviting landscapes we love, while also conserving resources benefitting both the course and the surrounding community.
Watering the Fairways: Best Practices for Golf Course Irrigation Read More »
The numbers are staggering, Golf courses contribute approximately 600 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year per facility through traditional maintenance practices. Moreover, a typical golf course maintenance program wastes about a third of applied fertilizers through runoff and volatilization. When a putt is missed this way, it can essentially mean sinking valuable resources and
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What does it really take to help those fresh seeds thrive after overseeding? The answer lies in those critical weeks after new seed goes down. Successfully managing a golf course in Florida requires more than just routine golf course management, it demands expertise. Additionally, Florida’s climate can be both a blessing and a challenge for
Essential Post-Overseeding Care for Golf Courses: Tips for a Thriving Green Read More »
When the first golfers teed off at America’s historic courses, they could hardly imagine how the game would evolve. Today, as modern equipment and playing styles push the boundaries of these classic designs, thoughtful golf course renovation has become essential. However, older courses often require renovation to meet the expectations of today’s players, and effective
Renovating Older Golf Courses: Maintaining History, Enhancing Playability Read More »
Ever watched a perfect putt go off course because of mysterious bumps in your putting green? If you’re managing a Florida golf course, those seemingly random turf irregularities might be telling you something important – Grub infestations. Grub infestations are the silent and persistent vandals of golf course maintenance. They turn pristine fairways into patchy
Early Signs of Grub Infestation on Golf Courses and How to Treat Them Read More »
Mulching, a time-honored technique in agriculture and gardening, has found a niche application in golf course management. But is it catching up in today’s world of advanced technologies and sustainable practices? Today, some courses are using AI, Drones to determine optimal mulch placement and mulch management. Moreover, from biodegradable mulch films to recycled materials finding
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