100 entries: irrigation

Gleneagles golf course 2nd hole

How does Gleneagles perfect its irrigation system for a superb golf experience?

By: 2023. 11. 23.

Gleneagles has just announced a significant five-month project. As part of this project, they will change to a new, highly efficient Rain Bird irrigation management system to help reduce water and power consumption. The new system is the…

Thornbury Golf Centre-golf course

The Thornbury Golf Centre embarked on a £600,000 irrigation investment project

By: 2021. 11. 08.

Thornbury Golf Centre - near Bristol - will start soon a £600,000 irrigation investment project (funded by club owner and operator, Burhill Group Limited (BGL)) with the aim of amplifying the look and playability of both golf courses,…

London Golf Club Rain Bird v8 software Paul Kennedy Head of Irragation and Water Management

London Golf Club is changing to data driven irrigation

By: 2017. 08. 28.

In these days, the London Golf Club is changing to a data driven irrigation solution, the Rain Bird V8 irrigation, and control software. The software was launched in May 2017. I am sure that Paul Kennedy, Head of…

Lancaster Country Club 2nd Hole tee

Why will the 2024 US Women’s Open be held at Lancaster Country Club?

By: 2024. 01. 30.

Lancaster Country Club (Founded in 1900) held its first Major championship from July 9-12, 2015. The tournament, which carried a then women’s golf record purse of $4.5 million, attracted 135,000 spectators, a Championship record. The then twenty-year-old In…

Hoover Country Club Hole 7 after renovation

How does the Hoover Country Club mitigate the effects of flooding on its bunkers?

By: 2023. 12. 15.

I have already reported to you twice this year that it is not impossible to solve the damage caused by floods to the bunkers of our golf courses. Now, I will show you the example of Hoover Country…

Camiral Golf & Wellness - Tour Course - Hole 03 Bunker

How can Camiral Golf & Wellness reduce water consumption on its golf courses by 35%?

By: 2023. 11. 07.

Camiral Golf & Wellness is actively seeking professional solutions to reduce the amount of irrigation water used on its golf courses without compromising the quality of its greens. Recently invested €1 million in new water reduction measures such…

Aphrodite Hills Capillary Bunkers in progress

What is the reason why Aphrodite Hills is testing the Capillary Bunkers system?

By: 2023. 10. 18.

It has come to my attention that Aphrodite Hills is currently undergoing a trial of the Capillary Bunkers system. This trial has been initiated with the objective of identifying an alternative solution to reduce the expenses incurred in…

La Zalageta Casa Club restaurante old course

What is the level of demand for exclusive golf clubs in Europe?

By: 2023. 09. 18.

Luxury in 2023 is more about aspiration, connection to life events, a moment in time, or lifestyle. Aspirations are diversifying. Discovering how an exclusive private golf club like La Zagaleta can benefit from the changing luxury industry and golf club business is…

Walton Heath Golf Club 13th Hole

What are Walton Heath Golf Club’s remarkable Sustainable Golf Highlights?

By: 2023. 08. 10.

I hope it is now clear to everyone that every golf club must spend on sustainability. What is more interesting now is what a golf club does at the local level for sustainability. That's why I'm interested in…

The Breakers Palm Beach Capillary Wash Box

How much can the Capillary Wash Box help in mitigating bunker costs?

By: 2023. 05. 10.

We all know that to achieve top-quality bunkers, we need to invest cca. 15-25% of our labor budget maintaining bunkers annually and then we didn't talk about the material cost. But what if a golf club decides not…

Rain Bird 952 Series Rotors 2023

For optimal course playing conditions: the new Rain Bird 952 Series Rotors

By: 2023. 05. 05.

When I heard about the new Rain Bird 952 Series Rotors, I wanted to figure out how it helps to save water and how much versatility and flexibility it offers. Last summer's big news was that water usage…

Donald Trump Trump International Scotland May 1st 2023

Where would be worth it for Donald Trump to build a new golf course in Scotland?

By: 2023. 05. 02.

I never thought I would ever mention Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, in the Golf Business Monitor. The reason for this is that I don't want to talk about politics, but only about the…

Rain Bird KSAB Utemiljö AB exclusive distributor partnership

Why did Raid Bird choose KSAB Utemiljö AB as its exclusive distributor in Sweden?

By: 2023. 03. 24.

KSAB first opened in the early 1980s in Västerås, providing a range of golf equipment products and services to golf courses, sports fields, landscapes, parks, and gardens across Scandinavia. In 2011 KSAB became a Rain Bird customer and…

Alfonso Castiñeira golf director Las Colinas Golf & Country Club

Who is the new golf director of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club?

By: 2023. 03. 14.

Since my FAM trip to Las Colinas Golf & Country Club in 2018, I saw many great achievements at the Spanish golf resort. Las Colinas Golf & Country Club won 3 categories in the World Travel Awards competition in 2021:…

Aloha Golf Club golf course

How necessary is the rebuilding of greens at Aloha Golf Club?

By: 2023. 03. 07.

How many of you know that the golf course at Aloha Golf Club was designed by Javier Arana? Aloha Golf Club - Par 72, 6,293m (6,882 yards) - has hosted the PGA Tour 3 times between 2007 and…

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How does Rain Bird make its GSV Series Valves product line more useful?

By: 2023. 02. 28.

Rain Bird has added a new IC (Integrated Control) model to its Golf Solenoid Valve (GSV) Series product line. This new model provides the many benefits of GSV Series Valves to courses currently using the Rain Bird® IC…

IntelliDash platform from Toro - dashboard

How does Toro’s IntelliDash platform simplify golf course operations?

By: 2023. 02. 08.

Altimeter (a Prophet company) claimed in its 2021 State of Digital Transformation report that mobile solutions will be among the TOP 10 priorities for technology investments in 2021-2022. I am expecting this trend will continue in 2023 too.…

Canal Shores Golf Course-2nd-Century logo

How Can Canal Shores Golf Course Be Saved?

By: 2023. 02. 07.

When I learned about the history and current situation of Canal Shores Golf Course, I immediately felt I had to share it with you. Canal Shores Golf Course will undergo a bold restoration plan to preserve and enhance…

Clube de golf Santo da Serra golf course view

How is Clube de Golf Santo da Serra preparing for climate change’s effects?

By: 2023. 01. 26.

Water costs are one of the biggest expenses for golf clubs. At the same time, it is better to prepare now that we will not always have an infinite amount of water at our disposal. I can still…

Foxhills Club and Resort Sean Graham

How much more Foxhills is ready to spend on golf course modernization?

By: 2023. 01. 09.

Foxhills Club & Resort has begun work on a major golf course modernization project that has seen £1.5 million already invested – and has announced a new director of golf to help oversee the improvements. Sean Graham -…