You’re looking to improve your golf course’s irrigation system. What’s the best way to get started?

A land survey is a great way to get started with this. Identify your natural waterways and areas that can be irrigated by those. Areas with sufficient natural irrigation do not need additional permanent irrigation systems. This is a great cost saving measure.

A Water budget / management plan is a simple start. How much water do I need verse how much water is available. You do this for High, medium, mean, and low rainfall years. Do this for peak (summer), medium and winter periods. You should consider a soil survey at this point. Then look at: 1/ What are my watering windows 2/ What do I want to water within this time. 3/ Different priority of application for different areas. 4/ Hand water (goes to using a smaller pump inline). 5/ Water supply (volume/ chemistry) 6/ Othe agronomic issues (eg salinity or other issues) From This you get an objective start to how much water I need to apply per period in Megalitre per area type. Now you can start your design

To improve your golf course's irrigation system, start by conducting a thorough assessment of current infrastructure, including water sources, distribution methods, and technology. Analyze water usage patterns and identify areas for efficiency gains. Consult with irrigation experts to explore modern, water-saving technologies like smart controllers and precision nozzles. Develop a comprehensive plan that balances water conservation with turf health and playability. Implement upgrades gradually, prioritizing high-impact areas. Regularly monitor and adjust the system for optimal performance and sustainability

Recruiting the services of Adrian Motram [email protected] This should be your first stop, after that conduct a survey of moisture content around your surfaces. Understanding the need for where water is required will help massively. Can you harvest water from your site, drill or store.

Additionally top dressing two or three times a year will ammend the soil content making it richer. This will also cut down on drainage letting you use less water overall.

Always a good thing to do, allowing your staff to understand and be comfortable with whichever technology options are available. An advisor like Adrian Motram will also help you cost up your system, and will be able to advise on the most efficient system for your site.

Standard business practices really. Nothing complicated here at all, but consider the future (5yr, 10, &20yr). Who knows how the future will look when it comes to water supply and usage. Some broad thinking about water sources and or storage is vital.

Working with the land means you’ll always need to be planned but also flexible. So far in the history of mankind, nobody has beaten Mother Nature. Booking contractors well in advance is wise, and considering the playing schedule of the club. Maintaining members satisfaction and visitors revenue are vital. Have a project manager, to oversee quality of workmanship, and budget management.

This again is a given. Testing of seals, pumps & heads is important. Equally carrying a robust range of spares will allow for swift movement under breakdown. Study the coverage of the arcs, measure moisture levels as you go along. Test the water often, often bore hole (drill) water can be pulled from 40-100ft down, meaning it often comes with high levels of Sulphur (for example). An experienced maintenance crew will know to level up heads etc throughout the season. Audit the entire system 2-4 times per year. Know the expected lifespan of all equipment, and budget/plan to replace before it fails!!

To improve my golf course's irrigation system, I need to: - Research the best practices and technologies for golf course irrigation and compare them with my current system. Consider smart irrigation controllers, drip irrigation, rain sensors, soil moisture sensors, and weather-based irrigation scheduling. Evaluate the costs and benefits of each option. - Plan and implement the chosen improvements. Hire a professional contractor or consultant to help with installation and maintenance. Monitor and adjust the system as needed. Aim to enhance the quality and beauty of my golf course, save water and energy, and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Nations are going to fight future wars on water. Critics of the Green -Lungs are watching closely. What is your water source? Rainwater harvesting, STP water and other alternates MUST be considered. Ensure to minimise the use of water by reducing areas needing water. Use technologies to optimize water usage by adjusting irrigation schedules based on real-time conditions. Remember, by saving water you save Golf. Aman!