NEW LYNX 7.0 CENTRAL CONTROL DELIVERYS THE LATEST IN IRRIGATION SYSTEM CONTROL - TORO – A CASE FOR PRECISIONIRRIGATION TO SAVE WATER AND THE PLANET TOO

 

New Lynx 7.0 Central Control Delivers the Latest in Irrigation System Control – Toro – A Case for Precision Irrigation to Save water and the Planet too.

Of all the equipment in your fleet, the biggest single piece of machinery you operate is your irrigation system.

Shouldn’t you expect it to deliver the same level of precision you get from your mowers? Precision irrigation is no different from dialling in the ideal height of cut and keeping reels sharpened to perfection - and the more precise tools you have, the easier it is to achieve.

The practice of precision irrigation is the next big thing to hit the golf industry. It has obvious environmental benefits, like conserving water by only delivering the precise amount needed. It contributes to overall turf health by eliminating the possibility of overwatering or underwatering, pointing to gains in playability and player satisfaction. And it helps reduce waste and optimise operational budgets by limiting the amount of chemicals and fertilisers that are washed away due to overwatering.

Here’s how precision irrigation can be a win-win-win for any course willing to adopt the new strategy:

Good for the Planet Over the past few decades, the golf industry has faced pressure to become better global citizens by reducing the use of chemicals and conserving precious resources like water. Precision irrigation brings the opportunity to work toward a better tomorrow. If every golf course across the globe used the exact right amount of resources through precision irrigation, a substantial amount of water could be saved.

Additionally, utilising less water means that fewer fertilisers and chemicals are being washed away on a daily basis. This allows those products to continue to do theirjob between applications, contributing to the overall health of the turf-grass. It also enables superintendents to reduce the amount they need to use.

Good for the Budget Implementing a precision irrigation strategy is good for an operation’s bottom line for a few reasons. Chemical applications are expensive, and prices can fluctuate greatly from month to month. By scheduling irrigation efforts to the nearest second (as opposed to the industry standard of the nearest minute), superintendents can minimise fertiliser and chemical runoff. And when they’re able to use fewer chemicals, operations can budget appropriately in spite of fluctuating chemical costs.

Equally as important, water costs have been consistently on the rise for the past several decades. As resource availability continues to be uncertain in the mid to long term, superintendents can expect the costs associated with water to continue to rise. A key way superintendents can look to stabilise their costs in the future is to install a precision irrigation control system.

Good for the Game

When turf-grass receives exactly what it needs - the right amount of water, sunlight, fertilisers and other applications - it is healthier, stronger and more aesthetically pleasing. So why would we want to deliver more water to the turf-grass when we know it will thrive best with a specific amount?

When turf-grass is healthier, superintendents have more options to implement practices to enhance the playability of the course. That includes cutting to any desired length and rolling greens without having to worry about any collateral damage or stress inflicted on the turf-grass. And when playability is the focus of a course, it can help generate more revenue for the operation while also helping increase interest in the game of golf.

When it comes to golf course management, precision technology is already becoming commonplace. For example, application equipment is now tapping into GPS guided technology to achieve a more precise spray and to eliminate overspray.

This technology came about for the same reasons precision irrigation will be an important practice in the future: because it delivers exactly what the turf-grass needs to thrive.

Using this smart technology really is a winwin- win, when you consider the benefits for the turf-grass, the operation’s bottom line, and the environment.

Toro - Lynx Central Controlled computer system has been installed in the most prestigious Golf Courses worldwide and in India at Glade One Golf Course, DLF Gary Player Back 9 Golf Course and AP Course, Willingdon Sports Club, Vooty Golf County, Prestige Augusta Golf Course.

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Source: IPI Newsletter volume 14 | Issue December 2020