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.

Many of our clients often ask us what is the real purpose and potential cost savings by conducting a professional Water Audit, and that is a fair question. First of all when we conduct a water audit, it is a comprehensive analysis of all the components of your irrigation system which includes: Incoming Water Sources, Pump House Flows / Flow Meter Evaluation, Equipment Inventory, Hydraulics, Pressure Recordings (at night), Catch Can Tests, Central Computer (data analysis), Satellites, and Sprinklers.