38 INSIGHT AARON GAGNON Built to perform Österåkers Golfklubb has worked with Hunter Industries to elevate aesthetics, playability and sustainability across its facilities. In eastern Sweden, the golf season brings both opportunity and operational complexity. At Österåkers Golfklubb – home to two 18-hole courses in the rolling woodlands north of Stockholm – consistent playing surfaces rely on dependable irrigation throughout the short but demanding season. As part of a broader renovation initiative, Österåkers has been implementing a masterplan developed by Henrik Stenson Golf Design to enhance course playability and presentation. The project’s vision is to create one of the finest golfing facilities in Scandinavia and upgrades cover both 18-hole courses, the nine-hole par-three layout and the practice facility. Modernising the irrigation system became a key component of this effort. Over time, a mix of ageing irrigation components had made servicing difficult and introduced inventory management challenges. The club wanted a more unified, performance-driven irrigation solution that would improve reliability, strengthen distribution uniformity, simplify maintenance and support its long-term strategy for the property. To meet these goals, Österåkers decided to upgrade key areas of its system to Hunter GT-885-D golf rotors, reinforcing irrigation reliability while supporting the club’s commitment to high-quality playing conditions. The rotors are engineered for durability in demanding environments. Its patented gear drive delivers the highest torque output of any golf rotor on the market, providing the strength needed to maintain consistent operation under the tough conditions of northern Europe. For Österåkers, this means fewer service interruptions, more consistent watering windows, and improved reliability across the expansive property. This approach supports the club’s goals to simplify maintenance and strengthen proactive course conditioning. A rotor’s performance is ultimately defined by its ability to distribute water precisely and consistently, especially across diverse grades and turf conditions. The GT-885-D features PressurePort nozzle technology, which optimises incoming pressure at each nozzle to increase consistency and maximise distribution uniformity. This helps ensure that water is delivered where it’s needed most, reducing variability in coverage and supporting healthy turf across fairways and greens.
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