| Golf courses are always in a state of constant | | | | carts. |
| change and evolution since they are growing! As the | | | | The damage to the greens in the golf course can be |
| trees, grass and other shrubs grow, they interfere with | | | | reduced to a large extent by using Soft spike golf |
| the width of the putting surface of the golf course. In | | | | shoes instead of the metal spike shoes. Using golf |
| order to reduce the wastage of the surface, these | | | | clubs with new metal woods are also helpful as their |
| elements forming the major part of the course need | | | | heads are smaller and shallow. The irrigation system of |
| to be maintained in a proper and orderly fashion thus | | | | any golf course also needs proper care in order to |
| increasing the efficiency of the course itself. | | | | work to its full potential. If this system is maintained |
| Here are some tips and tricks that you can use to | | | | efficiently, it will reduce the overall water wastage and |
| maintain your golf course and have it looking lush and | | | | improve the appearance and quality of the greens in a |
| beautiful. | | | | big way. By following a few simple steps, you can |
| Well-maintained golf courses provide plenty of the | | | | keep your golf course looking beautiful and well |
| ecological as well as community benefits. It not only | | | | manicured thus ensuring a quality experience for the |
| provides recreation, but also cleans the air and acts as | | | | players. |
| a sanctuary for plants and animals. Fertilizers and | | | | Rotor Maintenance- The arcs of the rotors should be |
| pesticides should be used but in moderation over the | | | | regularly adjusted and worn out seals and nozzles |
| entire golf course to maintain a healthy turf. | | | | should be replaced immediately. Clogged screens and |
| Trees are also an important and vital part of any golf | | | | cracked cases should also be fixed as soon as it is |
| course. They cool the temperature, create shade and | | | | observed. The rotor should also be periodically |
| also filter the dust. But their health should be closely | | | | checked for thatch build-up and improper rotation. |
| monitored and they should not be allowed to grow | | | | These rotors should be examined annually or |
| near the putting surfaces and the teeing surfaces as | | | | half-yearly depending on whether you are in a northern |
| they interfere with the growth and nourishment of | | | | or southern climate zone respectively. |
| these regions in particular. The overgrown limbs of | | | | Tuning the Controller Program- In order to reduce |
| trees have to be trimmed as part of the tree | | | | water wastage but still keep your course looking green |
| maintenance program. Slopes must be hand mowed | | | | and healthy, it is important to follow the 'Triple A' |
| with line trimmers or by using special mowing | | | | approach which is Anticipate, Adjust and Achieve. |
| equipment. Softer slopes are most cost effective and | | | | Anticipate changes in weather and increase or |
| have less maintenance compared to steep slopes. | | | | decrease water usage accordingly. This will help |
| Trim work is the most difficult and crucial part of golf | | | | prevent dry spots at the same time lessen the risk of |
| course maintenance. It requires high labor especially | | | | over-watering the golf course. Adjust the irrigation |
| during the growing season. Sand Bunkers require the | | | | schedule to increase or decrease run time of station |
| sand to be added and replaced constantly as well as | | | | by a certain % as per the rise in temperature. This will |
| raking. If the sand bunkers are steep, after heavy rain, | | | | reduce turf stress and have a good effect or shrub |
| the sand will always need to be shoveled back into the | | | | and turf zones. Achieve conservation of water as well |
| bunkers. | | | | as other advantages by following the above |
| Maintaining the golf carts, which are generally petrol or | | | | procedure. |
| electric, is also very important. These require a | | | | Maintain the other parts- Always ensure that all wiring |
| minimum of 2 services annually. The batter terminals | | | | is connected properly and neatly stored. The cabinets |
| and water levels should be checked every fortnight if | | | | should be checked for dirt and debris and cleaned |
| you are using electric carts. If the weather is dusty, it is | | | | leaving no trace of any moisture as this will destroy |
| good to hose out the car with specific attention to the | | | | the circuits. The backup battery should be replaced as |
| car engine, interiors as well as under the seat. Following | | | | and when required and the rain sensors should also be |
| these simple steps will greatly reduce the general | | | | cleaned and adjusted. Ensure that the earth grounding |
| problems associated with regular usage of the golf | | | | is not over 5 ohms. |