Creating a Turf Plan

Now that you have a hand drawn or GPS map with sprinklers & features, the question is "What can I do with my map"? The better question is "What can't you do?" It's time for some creative fun. You can use a cost conscious approach and place a bum wad or acetate sheet over your new plan. With a marker draw new lines and develop a new turf plan.

When in Drought - Map it Out

The need for golf course water conservation is here and won't be going away. In fact, threats from water agencies to conserve have been sprinkling around golf for many years. Mandated turf reduction and decreased water use have been hot topics for as long as I can remember in the golf industry. In this article we are going to discuss the importance of GPS Mapping and how you can utilize it to plan for and make smart decisions for both your short term and long term irrigation plans.

Step 5 – Purpose, Presentation & Payoff

Reasons to Replace a Irrigation Control System Include;

• You have older, failing satellites that require costly repairs, or have been discontinued and cause       excessive downtime on a regular basis.
• Satellite electronics or the satellite enclosures are rusting.
• Existing pads that are severely cracked or leaning and about to collapse.
• Older dial type satellites that fail to run the stations for the run times or starts as programmed.
• The course is undergoing some type of renovation that includes irrigation changes.
• Existing communication wire is problematic and unreliable. (Go-radio based communication.)
• You want more control over your irrigation system.