Tag: irrigation

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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Golf course agronomy spending optimization…beyond imagination

By: Simon Doyle - Director of Agronomy, Troon 2020. 09. 14.

Everyone’s needs and abilities are different so the first question really is; how good do you have to be in order to be successful in your market and/or to meet the demands of your ownership, members, and guests?…

US golf courses’ revenues are sharply falling in 2009

By: 2009. 12. 10.

As it was expected golf courses' revenues declined significantly not just because of the economic climate, but also the stubborn attitude of golf course owners and managers. These golf course managers should understand that as a result of…

Public golf courses in “hybrid way”

By: 2009. 09. 17.

Toyota came out recently with an interesting website to promote its Prius and the idea of environment protection. What is the connection between Toyota Prius and public golf courses? Environment consciousness is gaining momentum, not just in the…