Thai Country Club in Chachoengsao, Thailand, just outside Bangkok, is in the process of upgrading its Rain Bird irrigation control system to improve the system efficiency as well as course playability. The process was implemented after following the recommendation provided…
Sentosa Golf Club, designed by Andy Johnston and Swanson Golf Design, has recently commenced a total renovation of the Tanjong Course. The Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club had previously been renovated in 2006 and underwent an irrigation upgrade in…
Nikanti Golf Club, in Nakhon Pathom just outside of Bangkok, has commenced a comprehensive upgrade to the original irrigation system. The original system was not designed to a high standard. As a result, the system was not performing to a…
James Schumacher, President of Aqua Turf International, Inc. (ATI) was one of several speakers at the 2015 International Usage of Water Resources Golf Forum held at Kylin Resort in Shenzhen, China on October 27 – 28, 2015. The Forum was the…
Bees building their hives in irrigation valve boxes is a somewhat common occurrence in many places around the world. They like the cool, dry, safe nature inside the box. Unfortunately, this can be dangerous for the staff when they forget…
Raevo Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design just outside of Moscow is quickly nearing completion. Grass was planted on the final two holes last week and only completion of a small chipping area remains. James Schumacher, President of ATI…
Aqua Turf International utilizes a new and improved sprinkler system layout method that ensures the best and most efficient sprinkler layout done that can be accomplished in an expeditious manner by making optimal use of the personnel and equipment already…
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…
