Irrigation system

Over the last 3 days we have been working through our irrigation system, fixing bursts, changing and updating sprinklers and repairing the wiring and control system. All the greenstaff are now trained in this important aspect of our course maintenance. This saves the club £1,000's in bringing in outside contractors.
One of the reasons we leave this job till later in the spring is due to potential frost damage to the system and the fact that watering the greens too early reduces the soil temperatures which slows growth and recovery. The water in the system will be around 3-4 degrees, while the turf needs much higher temperatures to flourish.

The 12th green sprinklers following their update to new Rainbird eagle sprinklers.