Chicago’s Conway Farms is a modern classic designed by Tom Fazio three decades ago. But, as with many courses of that era, time had taken its toll on bunkers and green complexes, and infrastructure like the original golf course irrigation system had aged. Here’s how they gave it all a new life.
Nestled in 360 acres of countryside between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea near Dublin lies a golfing sanctuary called Druids Glen. The course’s aesthetics needed significant updates, and as a result, golf course maintenance and upkeep became a top priority. Thankfully, Rain Bird had a solution.
Carlton Woods Golf Course chose a Rain Bird IC System and Rain Bird Pump Station with Smart Pump to renovate their Nicklaus golf course irrigation system.
See why Crystal Downs Country Club chose Rain Bird’s golf course irrigation system when they needed a replacement during their renovation project.
Nestled in 360 acres of countryside between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea near Dublin lies a golfing sanctuary called Druids Glen. The course’s aesthetics needed significant updates, and as a result, golf course maintenance and upkeep became a top priority. Thankfully, Rain Bird had a solution.
Wellingborough Golf Club in the UK recently completed a rapid renovation of its irrigation system during peak golfing season, significantly improving efficiency and course conditions. The project, led by Irriplan and executed by Ocmis, featured the installation of Rain Bird’s advanced IC System™ with CirrusPRO™ Central Control. This upgrade reduced the irrigation window from eleven hours to three, ensuring precise water application and minimal disruption to play.
Opened in 1996, Hof Hausen vor der Sonne Golf sits in the richly wooded uplands of Germany, a region famed for its mineral springs and spa resorts and steeped in ancient history—with a castle, abbey, monuments, and Roman fortifications.
Discover why Oakland Hills Country Club partnered with Rain Bird when selecting an improved golf course irrigation system for their renovation project.
When course superintendent Jennifer Torres came to New Jersey’s Westlake Golf & Country Club four years ago, she found an irrigation system that was aging and fragile — one that had taken a number of serious lightning strikes over the course of two decades.
Vienna has a continental climate. It’s the warmest, driest place in Austria, and Golf Club Wien is located in the warmest, driest part of the city. Add these challenging conditions to an outdated irrigation system that’s unable to apply water uniformly, and you can quickly see why the club needed a reliable, effective long-term solution that enables the greenkeeping team to create and maintain consistent playing surfaces.
To retake control of an outdated hydraulic irrigation system, the team at The Nest Golf Club searched for an irrigation solution where they could improve water distribution, remotely monitor heads and make routine maintenance easier — and in the process, maintain consistent water pressure levels for the most efficient coverage.
See how the Prestwick Golf Club upgraded their golf course to a smart irrigation system with Rain Bird’s IC System and CirrusPRO technology.
Golf Los Lagos in Spain transformed its course with a new Rain Bird® irrigation system, improving playability and aesthetics while reducing water usage and maintenance costs. Head Greenkeeper Miguel Monguilod notes the smooth implementation and early positive impacts, making the course a model for others considering similar upgrades.
Discover how Hoiana Shores Golf Course, ranked as the best in Vietnam, elevates its playing surfaces with the advanced Rain Bird IC System™. Learn about the course's intelligent irrigation technology, sustainable practices, and the impact of precise water management on maintaining pristine conditions. Hear from Superintendent Long Nguyen on how innovative solutions like CirrusPRO™ Central Control are transforming golf course maintenance, ensuring optimal water use, and enhancing overall efficiency.
The golf course renovation at Old Palm Golf Club included installing a new smart irrigation system with a Rain Bird IC System.
