Tag: water conservation

(Fig. 2) Köppen-Geiger climate classification map of the United States (Kottek et al., 2006; Rubel et al., 2017). Map retrieved from http://koeppen-geiger.vu-wien.ac.at/.

Breaking down the research on cool-season turfgrass water use and needs

Researchers share findings from several peer-reviewed studies to summarize the turf ETc or Kc of cool-season turfgrass species. ...

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Superintendents have more technology at their disposal than ever before, giving them the tools to be master water managers. (Photo: USGA)

What’s next for water conservation in the golf industry?

June 12, 2023 By
Superintendents have embraced innovative approaches to reduce water usage on the course. Now, what’s on the horizon for water conservation? ...

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The USGA Green Section’s Matteo Serena, Ph.D., (left) and Brian Whitlark (right) survey a tee with subsurface irrigation on The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe, N.M. (Photo: Mike Kenna)

Inside the USGA’s playbook on golf’s water usage

May 22, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the USGA's new approach to limiting water usage in golf, and how they're selling golfers on the change. ...

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USGA to invest $30M in water conservation efforts over the next 15 years

April 20, 2023 By
The USGA said it will bring together experts from across the Green Section, GCSAA and more to help reduce golf's use of water ...

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Fertilization needs of warm-season turfgrass irrigated with saline water

Industry researchers propose and investigate several water conservation strategies for use in turfgrass areas on golf courses. ...

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(Photo courtesy of Innisbrook Resort)

Four courses, two superintendents, one vision

December 17, 2019 By
As the home of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship, Palm Harbor, Fla.’s Innisbrook Resort is the center of the golf world’s attention one week every year. After all, major champions like Jordan Spieth, Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk and Retief Goosen ...

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