2021 NGCOA Smart Buy Program
Rain Bird partners with the NGCOA to offer members a rebate on Rain Bird product purchases through the NGCOA Smart Buy program.
Summertime Renovation in Switzerland
Utilizing Rain Bird’s unique capabilities allowed the course to be fully maintained and played throughout the project. The new irrigation areas were brought online as the project progressed, with full IC control while also allowing decoder-controlled areas to remain fully operational. Upgrading to IC has provided complete control, two-way, real time communication and peace of mind. The system that is now in place is much more efficient, with more effective coverage from the same amount of water.
Rain Bird Golf Introduces New 552/702/752 Block Rotors
“Superintendents are loving the new 702/752 electric and IC rotors,” said Altan Tolan, product manager for Rain Bird Golf. “Now, the same popular features are available in block models. And with Rain Bird’s Timeless Compatibility™, the new internals fit in any Rain Bird case from the 1990s.”
Rain Bird Golf Names Pacific Golf & Turf as new Distributor for Pacific Northwest
Strategic partnership will cover OR, WA, ID, AK, MT and Jackson Hole, WY Rain Bird Golf is pleased to announce Pacific Golf & Turf as the Rain Bird Golf Distributor throughout the Pacific Northwest. “This is an important golf market for Rain Bird, and Pacific Golf & Turf has a strong reputation in the golf
Hoiana Shores Golf Club: World-class Golf Course Focused on Environmental Sustainability
Hoiana Shores Golf Club was awarded the “World’s Best New Golf Course in 2020” and is located in the internationally acclaimed Hoiana Integrated Resort. Hoiana is situated south of the ancient town of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s Unesco World Heritage Sites. The goal was to create a world class sustainable links course while incorporating the native sand dune ecosystem on a unique site that overlooks the East Sea and the Cham Islands. The The golf course irrigation system uses the Rain Bird IC System, Cirrus central control, pump management software and Rain Bird's 700 Series rotors.
Futuristic investment benefits Woking’s golfers today
At Woking Golf Club (UK) a recently completed irrigation system renovation is paying huge dividends. Results out on the course have been both performance-enhancing as well as immediately visible, and there is now a waiting list of people wanting to join the club.
Carnoustie Golf Links Announces Partnership with John Deere and Rain Bird
Carnoustie Golf Links, a flagship for innovation and sustainable management, has joined forces with Rain Bird and John Deere, aligning world leading irrigation, turf care and greenkeeping expertise in a major strategic partnership for the golf industry. The three organizations share long and impressive histories built on innovation, and are combining their strengths in this landmark partnership which will see a major investment in irrigation, greenkeeping and development of the game of golf at Carnoustie.
The Metropolitan Golf Club – A Precise Plan to Create Renowned Conditions
See how the Rain Bird IC System and other innovative irrigation solutions helped the Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, design a tailored system, creating playing conditions that attract golfers from around the world.
Rain Bird Partners With NGCOA in Smart Buy Program
Rain Bird is honored to partner with the NGCOA in 2020 and has agreed to offer NGCOA members a rebate on Rain Bird product purchases through the NGCOA Smart Buy program. The rebate is eligible on ALL Rain Bird Golf product purchases, day to day, as well as project purchases...This includes pumps and filtration!
Underdogs of Turf Calendar is Back for 2021
“Whether they are big or small, young or old, all dogs have a place in the underdog calendar — that’s what makes it so special and why Rain Bird loves being a part of it,” said Matthew Corentin, golf specification manager, Eastern U.S., Rain Bird Corp. “It might not be the first dog calendar, but it’ll definitely be the best!”
Winged Foot Fine-Tunes Irrigation for Championship Conditions
“It’s that public display, that we’re out there every day, that really drives me. We don’t want to put a bad foot forward, there’s no redo button for us. It’s a playing surface that we’re producing and water’s the biggest part of that. Nobody wants to play on something that’s soft, everybody wants green, firm and fast. And there’s a very fine line to that.” — Stephen Rabideau, CGCS, Director of Golf Courses, Winged Foot Golf Club
Goring & Streatley Golf Club Upgrade to IC System
In an area of outstanding natural beauty in Berkshire in the UK with stunning panoramic views of the Thames Valley and Ridgeway, Goring and Streatley Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course designed by golf course architect Harry Colt. Challenges of the site were evident Photo Credit: Goring & Streatley
Regnum Group Selects IC System Technology for its Latest Golf Venue
The first Rain Bird® IC System™ to be installed in Turkey has already proved invaluable during the grow in of the new 18-hole course at the Regnum Ankara Golf & Country Club. Designed by Tim Lobb MEIGCA and set in 200 hectares of rolling terrain, the member's course is set to provide breathtaking vistas
Unique Rain Bird Hybrid Solution Reduces Future Operating Cost by 90%
Approached along an ancient avenue lined with seventy-five horse chestnut trees, Salems Golf Club is located on a historically important Högantorp’s farm site. Inaugurated in 1996, Salem 365! is a 27-hole facility considered one of the best in Sweden’s Stockholm region, with the 18-hole Salemsbanan and 9-hole Högantorpsbanan course with summer greens open all
Running Your Central with Evapotranspiration (ET) Saves Time and Money
With optimum levels proactively maintained, inputs will be lower and playing conditions improved. Less water and electricity will be consumed and remedial works such as chemicals and cultural practices will be minimized. Rain Bird Central Control allows for the user to set a required water use deficit on each program, area and even every station if required. This allows the Central to accurately apply just the required amount proactively to deliver consistent turf and playing conditions. When directly linked to a Rain Bird weather station this can be done automatically delivering peace of mind and ease of use for the user. Simply tick the box and allow Rain Bird to look after the turf before course staff and the golfers even notice the requirements.