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Why Golf Course Irrigation Is So Important

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  Irrigation Systems for Golf Courses Create Lasting Beauty  Golf courses are places of serene beauty, a field of uninterrupted green space enjoyed by both golfers and passersby. Maintaining the lush turf is one reason to pay attention to the irrigation system. However, other factors include the impact of turf quality, terrain, and water features on each shot the golfer takes. These factors are as significant on a course built for recreation as one designed for championship-level training for 18 holes.    The pumping stations, weather stations, water quality, and water distribution all play a part, especially if the golf course manager or owner operates on a limited budget. Vanden Bussche Irrigation has knowledgeable Irrigation and Water Management (IWM) pros to offer you insight. We are happy to help you maintain an efficient golf course irrigation system.  Essential Components of a Golf Course Irrigation System Suppose you are a golf course superintendent or ...

Is it Time to Update the Irrigation System for Your Farm?

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  Insights from Experienced Irrigation Professionals in Ontario In Ontario, the irrigation season may last only from May to October. Yet, regular inspections and checks and timely repairs are critical in extending the life and performance of your irrigation systems and ensuring that they are up and running during the season. Whether it is a row crop field, a vineyard, an orchard, a golf course, or any other large, commercial outdoor space, the irrigation systems are at the core of all your crop growing or landscape maintenance activities. Usually, over 25-year old systems start experiencing more frequent breakdowns and pose difficulties in finding replacement components as certain parts become obsolete.    The experienced irrigation and water management (IWM) specialists at Vanden Bussche Irrigation share valuable insights on how and when to replace or update the irrigation system in your field, golf course, or  agriculture farm  in Ontario.   Extract the M...

An Expert Guide to Golf Course Irrigation

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  Insights from your Trusted Irrigation Specialists in Ontario “I'm not feeling very well - I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course.” —Groucho Marx It’s true; there’s nothing quite as beautiful, refreshing and calming as the vast expanse of a golf course. While maintaining a lush, attractive turf is critical for a golf course, the visual appeal is not the only reason golf course irrigation requires careful attention. The quality of the grass and terrain and the water quality in the ponds or water bodies on the course can hugely impact the golfer's shot. Whether it is a leisure play course or an 18-hole championship course, owners or managers need to ensure the utmost care in terms of golf course irrigation.  From the water source, pumping stations, and water distribution valves or lines to the central control system, and sprinkler heads, you need to make the right choices for every component of the irrigation system for your golf course. The experienced Irri...