Bray
Golf Club

Replacing outdated rotors without disrupting play

As with many courses, some rotors at Bray Golf Club were beginning to show their age. While the system still functioned, older and defective models were impacting water distribution and increasing maintenance demands.

Rather than overhaul the entire system at once, the club chose a gradual approach, replacing 10–12 rotors at a time. This allowed them to improve efficiency without interrupting daily play or maintenance schedules.

Durable, precise and easy-to-service rotors

Although Rain Bird rotors hadn’t been used previously at Bray, the team quickly saw the benefits of switching. The top-service design and easy arc adjustment of the 752 rotors made installation and ongoing maintenance straightforward.

The first replacements were installed on low-elevation greens where older rotors were prone to sediment clogging. Since then, the 752 rotors have delivered consistent performance with no maintenance issues.

Savings in water and labour

“When I first saw the Rain Bird 752s demonstrated, they felt robust and the quick-adjustable arc feature stood out as a real time-saver,” says John Bishop, the course superintendent. “The closed case design means that no water is wasted and I could see the self-flushing action was very effective. Rain Bird products feel better engineered, seem less prone to wear and are more precise, so water distribution is more uniform. The ease of making on-the-fly adjustments is also a huge improvement.”

Now, three years on from installing the Rain Bird rotors, John says the difference is clear. “We’re using about 10–15% less water overall, just because of the better uniformity. Labour-wise, we’re probably spending at least 20% less time troubleshooting, which adds up to significant savings. For us, Rain Bird has proven to be a smarter and more sustainable option moving forward.”

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