Golf Club in Ticino Measures Soil Moisture Directly on the Mower
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The Golf Club Gerre Losone in Ticino is the first golf club in Switzerland to use the TurfRad system. This technology is used to measure the moisture of the soil on the golf course.
The system works with sensors that are attached directly to the mowing machines. While the machines mow the grass, the sensors collect information about the condition of the soil. This is meant to show where water is lacking on the fairways and where the soil already has enough moisture.
Proper irrigation is important for the maintenance of a golf course. When the greenkeepers know exactly where water is needed, they can control the irrigation more precisely. As a result, the grass can remain in good condition, and it is not necessary to use the same amount of water everywhere.
The Golf Club Gerre Losone thus shows how digital tools can also be used in sport and in course maintenance. The club is among the first users of this technology in Switzerland.
Sources: Golf.ch
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