Broomsedge Golf Club
Learn how a newcomer to architecture and golf course construction created a new course from scratch using a bit of a DIY approach and superb, customized support from the Rain Bird team.
Learn how a newcomer to architecture and golf course construction created a new course from scratch using a bit of a DIY approach and superb, customized support from the Rain Bird team.
At Bray Golf Club in County Wicklow, Ireland, Course Superintendent John Bishop turned to Rain Bird 752 Series rotors to gradually replace outdated sprinklers without disrupting play. The result: more uniform irrigation, 10–15% water savings, and 20% less time spent on maintenance—delivering a smarter, more sustainable approach to course management.
The Pete Dye-designed Gasparilla Golf Club had just begun planning a renovation when Hurricane Ian devastated the course. Just one year later, thanks to an incredible team effort, they opened a redesigned course with a complete “reservoir to rotor” system from Rain Bird.
In an era where many clubs are investing in course infrastructure, Inverness Club in Toledo is notable for its extensive efforts to make the club great in terms of both design and conditioning. Director of Grounds John Zimmers and his team have worked tirelessly to balance construction and ongoing play over the past few years as contractors have brought Andrew Green’s restoration to life. In 2024, they installed a new Rain Bird CirrusPRO™ system as one of their final and most important projects. Why Rain Bird? In a word, precision.
The team at the acclaimed Dallas-area club have relied on their Rain Bird® irrigation system for 10 years now. How has it performed and what did their recent upgrade to CirrusPRO™ add to the mix? Read on and find out.
In 2022, North Oaks Golf Club — one of the last designs by the great Canadian architect Stanley Thompson — was ready for a total irrigation makeover just as John Cameron returned to become superintendent. The club was committed to a new system and largely left it to Cameron to sort out which system and pump station technology would be best for their 70-year-old course. In the end, the Minnesota club went with Cameron’s recommendation and installed the Rain Bird® CirrusPRO™ system and a Rain Bird pump station. Why? It all came down to quality rotors, simple programming, seamless integration, and the ability to deliver consistently great conditions.
Facing scorching summers and outdated systems, Golf de Roquebrune turned to Rain Bird’s CirrusPRO™ for a game-changing irrigation solution. Discover how this innovative technology streamlined operations, cut costs, and ensured pristine playing conditions year-round.
When La Hacienda Links Golf Resort set out to modernize its championship course, it wasn’t just about aesthetics—it was about precision, sustainability, and performance. Discover how the team leveraged Rain Bird CirrusPRO™ and a hybrid control system to cut water use by 19%, tackle reclaimed water challenges, and meet the expectations of today’s top turf professionals.
Australia’s much-loved Commonwealth Golf Club turned to Renaissance Golf Design and Rain Bird for a gentle golf course renovation that brought both fun and sustainability to the club.
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.
When one of America’s great clubs undertook a massive double golf course restoration, they knew the irrigation system would be the “backbone” for the future. They chose Rain Bird.
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.
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.