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Generative AI for Greenkeepers: 6 Practical Uses
Generative AI tools will not mow the turf, but they can save hours of paperwork, communication and training. Six practical uses for greenkeepers and managers, with the limits worth respecting.
Night Irrigation: 5 Benefits and 3 Risks on Golf Courses
Watering at night is the norm on almost every course, but it is not a risk-free recipe. We review five benefits and three drawbacks of night irrigation and how to adjust schedules, duration and checks to make the most of it.
Chlorosis in Turf: 5 Keys to Correct It in Time
Yellowing turf does not always call for more fertiliser. Chlorosis has very different causes, from soil pH to waterlogging or root stress. Five keys to diagnose it properly and correct it with judgement on your course.
Golf Course Work Procedures: 6 Key Protocols
A well-kept course does not depend on the memory of two people. We describe six essential protocols for documenting golf course work procedures, from mowing greens to cleaning machines, and how to keep them alive.
Golf Equipment Leasing: 5 Real Pros and Cons
Buying or leasing the fleet is one of the most expensive decisions a club makes. We analyse five advantages and five drawbacks of golf equipment leasing, and the questions worth asking before signing a multi-year contract.
Green Collars: 5 Key Care Tasks Almost Nobody Does
The green collar takes the machine and player traffic the green cannot, and it is almost always half-maintained. We review five specific care tasks that improve its appearance, its playability and the health of the green it surrounds.
Deficit Irrigation in Golf: 5 Rules for Applying It
Giving the turf less water than it would demand at its peak can save resources without sacrificing play, as long as it is done methodically. Five rules for applying deficit irrigation with control, by zone and with data.
Sustainable Pesticide Use: 6 Obligations for Golf Courses
A golf course that applies pesticides must meet a series of obligations on training, equipment, storage and records. We review six, with practical criteria for building them into the crew’s daily work.
Treatment Traceability: 5 Benefits of Going Digital
Keeping treatment notes on paper works until you need to find a specific entry. These five benefits explain why digitising treatment traceability saves time, reduces errors and strengthens the club’s confidence.
Leatherjackets in Turf: 5 Steps to Avoid Damage
Leatherjacket (crane fly) larvae feed on roots and plant bases and can leave yellowish patches and weakened areas. These five steps help you monitor, interpret the symptoms and act with judgement and safety.
Rolling Greens: 5 Benefits for Green Speed
Rolling greens lets you gain speed and smoothness without lowering the mowing height any further. We review five benefits, the compaction risks and how to build rolling into the weekly programme without losing control of the surface.
Outsourcing Golf Course Maintenance: 6 Criteria
Outsourcing golf course maintenance can bring flexibility and specialisation, but also a loss of control if it is not set up well. These six criteria help you decide, define the contract and supervise the service.