Interviews

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse

With the 2025 US Open arriving at Oakmont, Richard Humphreys spoke with the architect, who renovated the course in 2023, about what to expect

Martin Ebert: Design journey

With a portfolio that includes eight of the ten Open venues, Mackenzie & Ebert occupies an enviable position in the golf design industry. Adam Lawrence spoke with principal Martin Ebert to learn how they got there

Designs for the big screen

Chad Goetz and Agustin Piza discuss their design decisions for the virtual holes that featured in the first season of TGL

Bob Harrison: Wizard of Oz

The Australian designer has had a long career and, like many of his countrymen, has spent much of it away from home. Adam Lawrence listened to his tales from the road

Ben Cowan-Dewar: Shock and awe

Golf development firm Cabot now has properties in six countries. Richard Humphreys speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar about what makes a great site, selection of golf course architects, and more

Team building

Turfgrass has launched its US arm with the appointment of John Lawrence, Adam Moeller and Brad Owen. Richard Humphreys speaks with them, Turfgrass founder John Clarkin and director of agronomy Julian Mooney to find out more

Brian Curley: Life of Brian

The designer has surely clocked up more air miles than anyone else in the business. Adam Lawrence caught up with him in between flights to discuss his career and his new venture with Jim Wagner

Oakmont: An interview with Gil Hanse

With the 2025 US Open arriving at Oakmont, Richard Humphreys spoke with the architect, who renovated the course in 2023, about what to expect

Martin Ebert: Design journey

With a portfolio that includes eight of the ten Open venues, Mackenzie & Ebert occupies an enviable position in the golf design industry. Adam Lawrence spoke with principal Martin Ebert to learn how they got there

Designs for the big screen

Chad Goetz and Agustin Piza discuss their design decisions for the virtual holes that featured in the first season of TGL

Bob Harrison: Wizard of Oz

The Australian designer has had a long career and, like many of his countrymen, has spent much of it away from home. Adam Lawrence listened to his tales from the road

Ben Cowan-Dewar: Shock and awe

Golf development firm Cabot now has properties in six countries. Richard Humphreys speaks with co-founder and CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar about what makes a great site, selection of golf course architects, and more

Team building

Turfgrass has launched its US arm with the appointment of John Lawrence, Adam Moeller and Brad Owen. Richard Humphreys speaks with them, Turfgrass founder John Clarkin and director of agronomy Julian Mooney to find out more

Brian Curley: Life of Brian

The designer has surely clocked up more air miles than anyone else in the business. Adam Lawrence caught up with him in between flights to discuss his career and his new venture with Jim Wagner

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Royal St David’s updates irrigation with a focus on long-term sustainability

Royal St David’s Golf Club in Harlech, Wales, has updated its irrigation following a comprehensive project by Toro, Reesink Hydroscapes and Green Irrigation.

The club, recognising the need to modernise its irrigation infrastructure, opted for Toro’s Lynx Central Control System, Infinity Series sprinklers and Turf Guard wireless soil sensors.

“Lynx LSM gave us the opportunity to provide the club with +/- 1 second run time technology,” said Simon Squires, senior sales manager of golf irrigation at Toro. “Precise and efficient application was exactly what the design brief demanded to provide the key deliverable in preventing overwatering.”

The Lynx Central Control System offers real-time monitoring and control, allowing the club to adjust irrigation schedules based on weather conditions and soil moisture levels. The precise control provided by the system allows the club to adapt irrigation practices to changing weather conditions, ensuring that water is used only when necessary.

The Infinity Series sprinklers deliver precise water management, helping the club to optimise moisture levels across the course while reducing water waste. Meanwhile, Toro’s Turf Guard soil sensors provide data on underground moisture, temperature and salinity, enabling the club to make informed decisions on turf maintenance.

Reesink Hydroscapes helped Royal St David’s to transition to the new system and worked with Green Irrigation to provide guidance to the club to ensure that its needs were met.

A key focus for the team has been designing a system that enhances the club’s long-term sustainability. The introduction of Toro’s water-efficient technology helps reduce overall water usage, and by using advanced sprinkler technology and real-time data monitoring, the new system minimises water waste while maintaining high-quality playing conditions.

“This successful project serves as a model for other golf clubs looking to enhance irrigation efficiency while maintaining superior course quality,” said Squires. “Through strategic partnerships and the use of modern technology, Royal St David’s demonstrates how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand in the world of golf course management.”

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