IRRIGATION DETAILS

We are continuing to evaluate our irrigation system in an effort to water the golf course the most efficiently and consistent way possible.  One of the areas that needed the most attention is the left side of the fairway on hole 13.  The left side of the fairway is shaded and always stays wet while the right side of the fairway is in the sun and wind resulting a much more arid climate growing environment.  The challenge with our irrigation system is that our sprinkler heads in that area are configured with one station turning on two heads (one on the left side of the fairway paired with one on the right side of the fairway).  When we would run these stations it would be wet on the left and dry on the right.  We needed to find a way to water the right side of the fairway more than the left resulting in a consistent playing surface.  The solution to the problem was to re-wire and re-configure the entire control box for hole 13.  This was a tedious process that should result in a much more enjoyable playing surface on hole 13.  We will move on to other areas on the course with the same issues.  We are always looking for ways to be better and this will make an impact.  It is another step toward making Staley Farms the best golf club in Kansas City.