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For avid golfers, the quality of their tee time often hinges on the condition of the course beneath their feet. What many don't realize is that the lush greens and pristine fairways they enjoy are the result of meticulous golf course maintenance, with soil health playing an irreplaceable role.
Read MoreGolf course maintenance is an ongoing task that demands attention to detail and strategic planning. One crucial aspect of maintenance is the relocation of tee markers, ensuring the course remains challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels
The way golf course turf is irrigated, and with what frequency are some of the most important concerns to the superintendent or maintenance operator. Irrigation not only impacts the health of your turf but the quality of your game.
Read MoreMaintaining and managing a golf course is a costly and time-consuming task, but chances are that the golf professionals helping craft the annual budget are not accountants.
Read MorePutting on greens that have just been aerated can be very frustrating, but most golfers know greens must be aerated for optimal playing conditions. It may not be the most appealing playing surface, but the long-term benefits greatly outweigh the temporary inconvenience. Let us delve deeper into what Aeration is and why it’s worth the trouble.
Read MoreTurf diseases present in a variety of ways and can be easily confused or misidentified. Golf course maintenance that doesn’t include disease prevention is asking for trouble.
Read MoreA golf course needs fertilizer because it provides nutrient supply, promotes good turf health, enhances turf quality, prevents disease and increases pest control, and adds consistency and playability.
Read MoreWhen establishing turf, there is always the dilemma between seeding and sodding. Whether you are renovating your course or starting from scratch, establishing golf course turf can be a pivotal moment for your playing conditions.
Read MoreOverseeding, also known as topdressing, promotes new growth and can be used to swap out existing turf and or dormant turf.
Read MoreNow while aeration may not look pretty, it is an important step in keeping the course green and the playing conditions superb. This article will explain the science and impact of golf course aeration.
Read MoreFor golf lovers, living in a golf community is a no-brainer. For them, owning property near a golf course means waking up and hitting the greens. Even those who aren’t fans of the game of golf prefer to live in a golf community, which boasts manicured landscapes and resort-style amenities.
Read MorePublic and Municipal golf courses serve a critical public need to provide green spaces while making golf available to all. However, cities and municipalities struggle to keep up with the burden of golf course maintenance.
Read MoreHurricane season is here yet again and for superintendents and golf pros alike that means getting all hands on deck to prep harder and smarter. Hurricanes pose massive threats to your golf course and can depreciate the value of your asset by causing devastation and damage.
Read MoreAll golf courses have something in common, and that is a reliance on turf health. By being proactive and using the most recent science and technology, agronomists can reduce the amount of water, pest control, and fertilizer products required on the turf to establish an ideal surface and a superior game.
Read MoreSince its popularity, and Florida being a golf capital, superintendents began using St. Augustine grass in the roughs.
Read MorePesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are all chemicals used to maintain the idyllic appeal of a lush green golf course. To ensure the health and sustainability of turfgrass, different chemical agents have been specially synthesized to promote growth in turfgrass while preventing damage.
Read MoreWhile golf is well known as a leisurely and relaxing sport, we don’t often recognize the most important aspect. Grass! Grass, turfgrass, or whatever you prefer to call it, is not only the most important aspect of golf course maintenance but the defining factor of the course itself. The quality and health of your course's turfgrass affect the playability and enjoyability of a game, something that will make or break your course.
Read MoreWhen it comes to the golf course maintenance equipment guide, it begins with assessing your specific needs, investing in quality equipment, considering maintenance and safety features, conducting regular maintenance and inspections, and providing proper training for equipment operators.
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