You probably saw or heard about Tiger Woods’ amazing sudden death play-off win at this year’s U.S. Open, all while playing with a season-ending double stress fracture in his left leg. With all that drama, you may not have noticed the course’s playing conditions.
Using the Field Scout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Meter from Spectrum Technologies, Inc., the maintenance staff was able to improve the irrigation practices at Torry Pines Golf Course in San Diego, site of the 2008 U.S. Open. Spectrum Technologies is known in ag circles for it’s Field Scout Light Meters, Watchdog Sprayer Station, and other products.
The Field Scout TDR 300 Soil Moisture Meter measures the volumetric water content of soil, a key step in improving irrigation scheduling. With the correct soil moisture information in hand, it’s easier to train maintenance workers how to hand water the greens. Obtaining the proper firmness of the green with ample moisture for healthy turf grass is important for ultimate playing conditions.
Call 800-248-8873 or visit www.specmeters.com for more information.
