| Golf courses are always in a state of | | | | regular usage of the golf carts. |
| constant change and evolution since they are | | | | |
| growing! As the trees, grass and other shrubs | | | | The damage to the greens in the golf course |
| grow, they interfere with the width of the | | | | can be reduced to a large extent by using |
| putting surface of the golf course. In order | | | | Soft spike golf shoes instead of the metal |
| to reduce the wastage of the surface, these | | | | spike shoes. Using golf clubs with new metal |
| elements forming the major part of the course | | | | woods are also helpful as their heads are |
| need to be maintained in a proper and orderly | | | | smaller and shallow. The irrigation system of |
| fashion thus increasing the efficiency of the | | | | any golf course also needs proper care in |
| course itself. | | | | order to work to its full potential. If this |
| | | | system is maintained efficiently, it will |
| Here are some tips and tricks that you can | | | | reduce the overall water wastage and improve |
| use to maintain your golf course and have it | | | | the appearance and quality of the greens in a |
| looking lush and beautiful. | | | | big way. By following a few simple steps, you |
| | | | can keep your golf course looking beautiful |
| Well-maintained golf courses provide plenty | | | | and well manicured thus ensuring a quality |
| of the ecological as well as community | | | | experience for the players. |
| benefits. It not only provides recreation, | | | | |
| but also cleans the air and acts as a | | | | Rotor Maintenance- The arcs of the rotors |
| sanctuary for plants and animals. | | | | should be regularly adjusted and worn out |
| Fertilizers and pesticides should be used but | | | | seals and nozzles should be replaced |
| in moderation over the entire golf course to | | | | immediately. Clogged screens and cracked |
| maintain a healthy turf. | | | | cases should also be fixed as soon as it is |
| | | | observed. The rotor should also be |
| Trees are also an important and vital part of | | | | periodically checked for thatch build-up and |
| any golf course. They cool the temperature, | | | | improper rotation. These rotors should be |
| create shade and also filter the dust. But | | | | examined annually or half-yearly depending on |
| their health should be closely monitored and | | | | whether you are in a northern or southern |
| they should not be allowed to grow near the | | | | climate zone respectively. |
| putting surfaces and the teeing surfaces as | | | | |
| they interfere with the growth and | | | | Tuning the Controller Program- In order to |
| nourishment of these regions in particular. | | | | reduce water wastage but still keep your |
| The overgrown limbs of trees have to be | | | | course looking green and healthy, it is |
| trimmed as part of the tree maintenance | | | | important to follow the 'Triple A' approach |
| program. Slopes must be hand mowed with line | | | | which is Anticipate, Adjust and Achieve. |
| trimmers or by using special mowing | | | | |
| equipment. Softer slopes are most cost | | | | Anticipate changes in weather and increase or |
| effective and have less maintenance compared | | | | decrease water usage accordingly. This will |
| to steep slopes. Trim work is the most | | | | help prevent dry spots at the same time |
| difficult and crucial part of golf course | | | | lessen the risk of over-watering the golf |
| maintenance. It requires high labor | | | | course. Adjust the irrigation schedule to |
| especially during the growing season. Sand | | | | increase or decrease run time of station by a |
| Bunkers require the sand to be added and | | | | certain % as per the rise in temperature. |
| replaced constantly as well as raking. If the | | | | This will reduce turf stress and have a good |
| sand bunkers are steep, after heavy rain, the | | | | effect or shrub and turf zones. Achieve |
| sand will always need to be shoveled back | | | | conservation of water as well as other |
| into the bunkers. | | | | advantages by following the above procedure. |
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| Maintaining the golf carts, which are | | | | Maintain the other parts- Always ensure that |
| generally petrol or electric, is also very | | | | all wiring is connected properly and neatly |
| important. These require a minimum of 2 | | | | stored. The cabinets should be checked for |
| services annually. The batter terminals and | | | | dirt and debris and cleaned leaving no trace |
| water levels should be checked every | | | | of any moisture as this will destroy the |
| fortnight if you are using electric carts. If | | | | circuits. The backup battery should be |
| the weather is dusty, it is good to hose out | | | | replaced as and when required and the rain |
| the car with specific attention to the car | | | | sensors should also be cleaned and adjusted. |
| engine, interiors as well as under the seat. | | | | Ensure that the earth grounding is not over 5 |
| Following these simple steps will greatly | | | | ohms. |
| reduce the general problems associated with | | | | |