GolfLinx Turf Water Management Solution Launches at Golf Industry Show.Innovative Solution Gives the Control Back to Golf Course Superintendents SANTA ANA Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , Calif. -- GolfLinx launched its integrated turf water management solution today at the Golf Industry Show in Anaheim, California “Anaheim” redirects here. For Annaheim, see Annaheim, Saskatchewan. Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California, located 28 miles southeast of Los Angeles. . The GolfLinx turf water management solution is an innovative and cost effective system that manages water resources more effectively for the golf course industry. The all-in-one solution gives golf superintendents a 3D view of the golf course's sub-turf soil in order to monitor moisture content and weather conditions, then uses the latest software to determine how much water is required at all points of the golf course. The results of the GolfLinx solution include water savings, reduced pumping costs, stronger root growth, less mowing mow 1 n. 1. The place in a barn where hay, grain, or other feed is stored. 2. A stack of hay or other feed stored in a barn. time, better turf performance, more effective irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. and cost savings. "Golf course superintendents have traditionally used a calendar-schedule approach for their water maintenance, which ultimately leads to inefficiencies and increased associated expenses," said Nigel Hennessy, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of GolfLinx. "GolfLinx has revolutionized this process by empowering golf course superintendents and greenskeepers with the information they need to water only when the course actually requires it, helping to conserve water, improve turf quality and significantly decreasing costs." With the average 18-hole golf course consuming close to seven Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water each week, golf course owners are under pressure from government regulators and environmentalists to conserve this natural resource while ensuring the highest quality turf for members and cost-efficiency for golf course owners. The GolfLinx solution reduces water consumption of golf courses by at least 30 percent, eliminating the need to transport an estimated 1.3 million additional gallons of water every month and related energy costs. GolfLinx has essentially changed the dynamic of the relationship with water management, giving the power back to golf course superintendents to decide when, where and how much watering is required for maximum results in turf quality and avoiding unnecessary water and other maintenance expenses. Mr. Hennessy has also enlisted experienced golf industry experts for GolfLinx' Advisory Board including former Australian Open
Devlin was born in Armidale, Australia. He turned pro in 1961 and joined the PGA Tour in 1962 after an amateur career in Australia which included a win who is a brand ambassador A brand ambassador is a celebrity used to help advertise a product or service. Importance A company achieves some clear-cut goals by using a brand ambassador. It works out in building brand loyalty, as the consumer may have interest on that particular celebrity. and advocate of the GolfLinx solution. "Water has become such an important issue when building golf courses that some developers are being denied permits to build because they cannot supply sufficient water for the golf course," said Devlin. "GolfLinx can help golf course superintendents and designers best manage their water resources and grow better turf grass cost-effectively." The GolfLinx solution is based on the successful AquaSpy product suite, which measures and monitors soil moisture and weather around a golf course. The timely data can then be uploaded to a personal computer or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . The GolfLinx solution is available in a wide range of options including one, three, nine and the Premium eighteen hole package as well as extra hole packages. These packages have individually tailored design and installation solutions to meet specific course requirements. The suite of AquaSpy products launched today is: * AquaSpy[TM] Turf Probe - specifically designed to provide accurate, multi-level soil moisture measurement for turf and shallow rooted plants. The AquaSpy[TM] Turf Probe is ideal for monitoring the effects of surface watering across the whole soil profile. * MetSpy[R] Weather Station - a state-of-the-art monitoring device which provides affordable, intelligent weather monitoring. The advanced ultrasonic ultrasonic /ul·tra·son·ic/ (-son´ik) beyond the upper limit of perception by the human ear; relating to sound waves having a frequency of more than 20,000 Hz. ul·tra·son·ic adj. 1. components have no moving parts Moving parts are the components of a device that undergo continuous or frequent motion, most commonly rotation. "Parts" only include the mechanical components which does not include fuel, or any other gas or liquid. for extended life and improved reliability. * AquaSpy[TM] Data Node - an advanced logger with a large storage capacity and a choice of manual data transfer options. Data is downloaded to PC either by direct cable connection or via PDA (by infrared or USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. cable) for interpretation with the AquaSpy[TM] Viewer software. * AquaSpy[TM] Radio Node - utilizes the base technology of the AquaSpy[TM] Data Node, with the added feature of a radio controller which enables data to be transferred wirelessly to an AquaSpy[TM] Radio Receiver and then automatically uploaded to the PC. * AquaSpy[TM] Sensor - a revolutionary single soil moisture sensor utilizing the advanced capacitance capacitance, in electricity, capability of a body, system, circuit, or device for storing electric charge. Capacitance is expressed as the ratio of stored charge in coulombs to the impressed potential difference in volts. technology of the AquaSpy[TM] Turf Probe. * AquaSpy[TM] Viewer - a free data management package providing data transfer solutions and data analysis software to enable collection and viewing of information to make informed irrigation decisions. The GolfLinx solution will be shown at booth #1646 at the Golf Industry Show in Anaheim, California from February 22nd - 24th. About GolfLinx GolfLinx provides integrated, comprehensive solutions to manage water resources more effectively for the turf industry. GolfLinx distributes products that encourage water saving practices to deliver a total system solution to meet climate variations and turf water needs. The result is greater information which creates smarter irrigation management decisions along with significantly improved turf quality, cost savings and higher profits. GolfLinx is a trading arm of Agrilink Holdings Pty Ltd PTY LTD Propriety Limited (company structure in Australia) ., a leader in innovative water management solutions. Visit the website at www.golflinx.net. |
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