{"id":36235,"date":"2026-08-10T15:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/?p=36235"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:14:31","slug":"irrigation-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/irrigation-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert tips: Avoid these irrigation mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7djv9qv-90291fe9f88616f0b364110893534746\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7djv9qv-90291fe9f88616f0b364110893534746 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7djv9qv-90291fe9f88616f0b364110893534746 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k7djv9qv-90291fe9f88616f0b364110893534746 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36246 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36246 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Automatische-Bewaesserung-trotz-Hagel-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel.jpg\" alt='Golfer und CO2-Fu\u00dfabdruck' title='Golfer und CO2-Fu\u00dfabdruck'  height=\"512\" width=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Automatische-Bewaesserung-trotz-Hagel-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel.jpg 557w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Automatische-Bewaesserung-trotz-Hagel-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Foto: Petra Himmel<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7oqhpp9-650ab2d8fd25bb255bcb6c4c0fffc04a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-650ab2d8fd25bb255bcb6c4c0fffc04a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-650ab2d8fd25bb255bcb6c4c0fffc04a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-650ab2d8fd25bb255bcb6c4c0fffc04a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k7oqhpp9-650ab2d8fd25bb255bcb6c4c0fffc04a av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Expert tips: avoid these irrigation mistakes<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k7djfsv1-5a253d77b2a689e23c5a29b3dc946c3c '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Low rainfall, extreme heat, and restrictions on water withdrawal for golf course irrigation: Many golf courses across Europe have been in a state of crisis for weeks. Even in the Netherlands\u2014a country that is essentially a world champion when it comes to drainage\u2014greenkeepers are now complaining about water shortages.<\/p>\n<p>While golf course operators were often able to justify the slightly brownish fairways in the first few weeks by citing the need for sustainable water conservation, it is now becoming clear: Areas that can no longer be irrigated at all and receive too little or no rainfall not only turn brown but, under the strain of play, often become dusty patches overrun with weeds\u2014or require a complete, costly reseeding.<\/p>\n<p>In conversations with experts, it becomes clear that when it comes to irrigation during a period of heat and drought\u2014such as the one currently affecting large parts of Europe\u2014several problems are coming to light, some of which occur in combination at golf courses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The club\u2019s water supply is generally not secured for the long term, even during periods of drought. This means that the golf course does not have enough water to ensure emergency irrigation of its most important areas for six to eight weeks using its own reserves.<\/li>\n<li>Although the water supply is secure, the irrigation system is too old or outdated to deliver the necessary amounts within a specific time frame.<\/li>\n<li>Although the irrigation system is modern, its coverage area has not yet been adapted to current needs. For example, sprinklers are not installed at all in certain areas of the fairways because it is assumed that \u201cit always rains from time to time.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Staffing levels are kept so low that there is no time to deal with the sprinkler system in detail.<\/li>\n<li>The staff has not received sufficient training in irrigation technology.<\/li>\n<li>Due to communication issues in the past, golfers&#8217; expectations at a course do not align with the availability of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lftkinlp-e92c65cd2352cf2633785863c887f301\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lftkinlp-e92c65cd2352cf2633785863c887f301 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lftkinlp-e92c65cd2352cf2633785863c887f301 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lftkinlp-e92c65cd2352cf2633785863c887f301 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36250 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36250 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Profigolfer-auf-einem-gruenen-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Shutterstock-scaled.jpg\" alt='Professional Golfer Bernd Wiesberger - Golf Sustainable - Irrigation of Golf Courses' title='Professional Golfer Bernd Wiesberger - Golf Sustainable - Irrigation of Golf Courses'  height=\"924\" width=\"1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Profigolfer-auf-einem-gruenen-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Shutterstock-scaled.jpg 1386w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Profigolfer-auf-einem-gruenen-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Shutterstock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Profigolfer-auf-einem-gruenen-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Shutterstock-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Profigolfer-auf-einem-gruenen-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Shutterstock-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Profigolfer-auf-einem-gruenen-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Shutterstock-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1386px) 100vw, 1386px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lscglpx3-a5a50b7d3200c3c415f6c5906934fe5a '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Many of the problems mentioned above cannot be resolved in the short term\u2014within the next few days or weeks. However, many small mistakes in day-to-day greenkeeping operations also result in water not being used efficiently or in golf courses not meeting the quality standards they could actually achieve.<\/p>\n<p>Golf Sustainable therefore asked four German irrigation experts who deal with the topic of golf course irrigation on a daily basis. They all agree on one point: There is no one-size-fits-all solution that applies to every golf course: Soil conditions vary, irrigation systems differ from place to place, local regulations vary, and on top of that, each golf course has its own specific water allocation. This means that only an irrigation audit can truly provide a customized solution for each course.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of that, however, the four irrigation experts also say that mistakes can be avoided and, in some cases, lead to immediate water savings and\/or improvements in water quality. Here is a selection of issues that should be addressed promptly.<\/p>\n<div hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/between-drought-and-top-quality-golf-in-california\/\" class='avia-iframe-wrap'>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"u3SVWnN10i\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/between-drought-and-top-quality-golf-in-california\/\">Between drought and top quality: golfing in California<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cBetween drought and top quality: golfing in California\u201d \u2014 Golf Sustainable\" src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/between-drought-and-top-quality-golf-in-california\/embed\/#?secret=Lv7w9DoEpQ#?secret=u3SVWnN10i\" data-secret=\"u3SVWnN10i\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lscgmjl3-01ef244ae7f81cb3a2861b6f1b6c4dce '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Tobias Barei\u00df, Training Coordinator and Distribution Manager, TORO Germany:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is common to find that irrigation controls and systems are not adjusted or further developed after their initial installation; default settings often remain unchanged. However, this should not be the case. Continuous adjustment to current conditions is essential.<\/li>\n<li>When dry spots or waterlogged areas occur, the irrigation duration is usually simply adjusted without determining the actual cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Thomas Himmel, golf course designer, Himmel Golf Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The collection of rainwater and drainage water must be taken into account as early as the planning stage of a golf course or during renovation work. For existing facilities, retention ponds can also be constructed while the course remains in operation.<\/li>\n<li>The right grasses help reduce water consumption. Overseeding with varieties that are more heat-tolerant and require less water can be incorporated into normal greenkeeping operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lscgt9f0-9f7e3f3b33d47361aa0530fa3dedc232 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Christian Steinhauser, President of the German Greenkeepers Association:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One common mistake is to water frequently and superficially instead of deeply and as needed. Infrequent but thorough watering promotes deep root growth and makes the lawn more resistant to drought stress. In contrast, short daily waterings often lead to shallow roots and increased susceptibility to disease.<\/li>\n<li>Time and again, irrigation is based on calendar days rather than actual need. Soil moisture, weather forecasts, and the specific requirements of each playing surface should form the basis for every irrigation decision. Modern soil moisture sensors or simple moisture measurements help ensure that water is used in a targeted and efficient manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lscgtr9c-8620077bd4d643efc85e73d72f093638\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lscgtr9c-8620077bd4d643efc85e73d72f093638 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lscgtr9c-8620077bd4d643efc85e73d72f093638 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lscgtr9c-8620077bd4d643efc85e73d72f093638 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36249 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36249 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beregnung-auf-einem-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg\" alt='' title='Irrigation on a Golf Course - Golf Sustainable - Copyright Petra Himmel'  height=\"924\" width=\"1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beregnung-auf-einem-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beregnung-auf-einem-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beregnung-auf-einem-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beregnung-auf-einem-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beregnung-auf-einem-Golfplatz-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lscgngak-3f5d2c894bfe0c218a3123441267eebf '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Sven Weinberger, Area Sales Manager, Rainbird:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Routine inspections of the existing system are not performed often enough. You should take a close look at the system once a week.<\/li>\n<li>The existing technology is not being used efficiently enough, and areas are not being prioritized. Here\u2019s an example: When the approved water volume is nearly used up, I can adjust the sector sprinklers so that they only irrigate the areas that absolutely must be irrigated. Even on the fairway, the first hundred meters after the tee box can possibly be excluded from irrigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lscghit9-c15d1c90814dcd370aeaa6efa1719699\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lscghit9-c15d1c90814dcd370aeaa6efa1719699 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lscghit9-c15d1c90814dcd370aeaa6efa1719699 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lscghit9-c15d1c90814dcd370aeaa6efa1719699 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36248 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36248 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Priorisierung-von-Flaechen-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg\" alt='Prioritizing Land Use - Golf Sustainable - Copyright Petra Himmel' title='Prioritizing Land Use - Golf Sustainable - Copyright Petra Himmel'  height=\"924\" width=\"1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Priorisierung-von-Flaechen-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg 1232w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Priorisierung-von-Flaechen-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Priorisierung-von-Flaechen-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Priorisierung-von-Flaechen-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Priorisierung-von-Flaechen-Golf-Sustainable-copyright-Petra-Himmel-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-msndn7a6-f8f150d9b6bb4324826f164f511f204d '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Sven Wenzel, Head of the Irrigation Division, Sommerfeld AG<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At many golf courses, the irrigation system is not modernized until acute problems arise. Regular investments are often neglected, as visible improvements to the course are frequently given higher priority.<\/li>\n<li>The actual water needs of a golf course are often not calculated in detail. Without sound demand planning, supply shortages can occur, particularly during dry summer months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Irrigation is a complex issue, but it is vital to the survival of a golf course\u2014even in Central and Northern Europe. Due to the effects of climate change, Europe is warming faster than any other continent. This also means that irrigation systems and technology are becoming increasingly important if a golf course is to maintain a high standard of quality in the long term. 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