Water Scarcity and Golf - European Institute of Golf Course Architects

Water Scarcity and Golf
WORLD FORUM 2010
Without a constant water supply of reasonable quality the
preparation and presentation of golfing surfaces as we have
come to expect them will not be possible.
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Water Scarcity and Golf
WORLD FORUM 2010
The lack of a sustainable water supply is the single biggest
threat to golf courses as we know them and potentially to the
golf industry.
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WORLD FORUM 2010
Water Scarcity and Golf
The availability of a sustainable water supply is challenging
due to the competition for alternative water supplies e.g.
treated effluent.
Golf courses being forced to utilise low quality water.
Deteriorating water quality;
o Increasing salinity
o High sodium
o High bicarbonates
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Water Scarcity and Golf
As golf courses are forced to use low quality water the
intensity of management needs to increase;
WORLD FORUM 2010
Management techniques include;
o
Introducing more salt tolerant grasses.
o
High level of soil management.
o
Subsoil drainage.
o
Water treatment.
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Water Scarcity and Golf
Should we be building golf courses where we have to;
o
o
Manufacture water at high cost
Resort to using difficult to manage low quality water
WORLD FORUM 2010
As golf course architects you are pivotal in the decision making
process as regards long term viability.
Water management planning is a critical aspect for all new
projects as well as existing golf courses.
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