In the coming years, many factors will influence golf course irrigation design, construction and operation. Irrigation consultant Michael J. Krones, Ph. D, outlines what the industry can expect to see over the next decade and beyond. Advances in technology and…
James Schumacher, President of Aqua Turf International, Inc. (ATI) visited Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore last week. The Serapong Course began hosting in 2005 the prestigious Barclays Singapore Open on the European Tour and is the current home of the…
James Schumacher, President of Aqua Turf International, Inc. (ATI) recently visited Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Kolkata, India to perform a System Analysis and prepare a Long Range Improvement plan. Founded in 1829, Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC), affectionately known…
James Schumacher, President of ATI, recently visited Harbour Plaza Golf Club in Dongguan, China in order to perform a System Analysis. Harbour Plaza is a 20 year old 27-hole championship facility designed, shaped and constructed by Robert Trent Jones II.…
Does your course have an accurate current as-built of the irrigation system? More than likely not. It is probably less likely that you have a current and accurate aerial photograph or satellite image. Nearly anyone associated with the golf course…
The China Golf Show was held in Beijing MArch 22 – 24, 2013. ATI was represented by Jim Schumacher, President of ATI and Thomas Muller of ATI-China. ATI has attended the China Golf Show for many years and the activity…
During the irrigation design process a decision must be made to choose a satellite or decoder style control system. The decision must be made soon after the irrigation design starts so the design can be completed without delay. Satellite systems…
Once you have fully reviewed the Golf Irrigation Budget Matrix and Guide you can then better complete the “Golf Irrigation Design Checklist”. Please download the checklist prior to commissioning ATI to design your system. ATI Golf Design Checklist ATI will be glad…
After the design is complete and the bids have been reviewed there may still be a need to make further adjustments. It is best to have fully considered these options prior to design to avoid any possible re-design fees and…
