Husqvarna's autonomous mowers are being adopted by turf industry professionals to address labor shortages and improve turf quality, offering benefits such as reduced interference with play and increased maintenance efficiency.
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At the GCSAA Conference, Desert Control showcased its Mineral Turf Solution, emphasizing water conservation and soil health, and discussed full-scale deployment of their pay-as-you-save business model with several large golf courses.
Old Fort Golf Course in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, underwent a $1.4 million renovation addressing maintenance issues, including expanding greens with Prizm Zoysia, redesigning bunkers, and enhancing practice facilities to improve playability and sustainability.
The Vineyard Golf Club on Martha's Vineyard continues to operate without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides, maintaining its position as the only organic golf course in the U.S. using organic turf management practices.
The Turfgrass Growers Association anticipates price increases for turf products due to challenging weather conditions and rising operational costs, continuing a trend of escalating production expenses in the industry.
The Coronado Municipal Golf Course in California is considering reducing turf in non-playable areas to achieve a 20% water savings, complementing a planned irrigation system upgrade. This initiative aims to enhance sustainability and reduce maintenance costs.
At the 2025 GCSAA Conference, Skim Turf Management introduced software that utilizes AI and satellite imagery to provide superintendents with detailed turf condition diagnostics, enhancing precision in golf course maintenance.
Desert Control has successfully implemented its water conservation solution across 43 acres at Woodland Hills Country Club in California, marking its largest project in the golf and turf sector to date.
Syngenta Golf has released an in-depth feature addressing the critical challenge of water sustainability in golf course management, offering solutions and case studies from various regions.
The National Golf Course Owners Association has partnered with SkimTurf Management, offering members access to AI-powered turf condition monitoring and management tools.