Agronomy
Our team of Agronomy Consultants has the highest level of expertise and technology to provide the most efficient and sustainable solutions, tailored to the specific needs of each golf course. Our renowned agronomists, who conduct over 120 consultancy visits annually, offer clients security and assurance across all project phases: construction, grow-in, and maintenance.
A large percentage of these annual visits are part of our Agronomy Advisory Service provided to operating courses. This service aims to implement the most suitable agronomic management systems for each course, with the goal of optimizing maintenance costs and enhancing playing conditions. The main benefits of the Agronomy Advisory Service are:
Superior experience: Our renowned agronomists offer clients invaluable knowledge and expertise.
Rigorous methodology: We use a work methodology that is constantly updated with the latest scientific techniques and applications.
Total independence: The company has no financial interest or agreement with any product or service we may recommend, ensuring that each golf course’s interests are our sole priority.
Improved teamwork: One of the program’s goals is to foster consensus and enhance teamwork among key course personnel.
Quick return on investment: Our agronomists' expertise enables them to identify issues early and implement solutions that prevent unnecessary expenses.
Customized services: The service is tailored to each client, with visit frequency adjusted to meet specific needs
Golf course auditing
The audit process for a golf course aims to objectively assess the condition of the facilities and the efficiency of operational procedures. This process identifies areas for improvement and develops action plans to optimize processes, standardize procedures, and achieve the best possible course conditions within a given operational budget.
Our multidisciplinary team includes agronomists, irrigation designers, and machinery consultants, who divide the work according to their specialties.
The scope of the audit varies according to the client’s specific needs but generally covers key aspects of the course and its operation:
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Turfgrass condition assessment on greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
Soil and rootzones characterization.
Measurement of putting green playing quality parameters.
Assessment of playing conditions in bunkers.
Review of the annual agronomic plan and its associated budget.
Evaluation of the machinery fleet and workshop procedures.
Assessment of water and energy consumption.
Evaluation of the irrigation system design and sizing.
Irrigation uniformity test on greens.
Assessment of the pump station performance.
Evaluation of the maintenance facility and associated infrastructure.
Conditions of cart paths, compounds, and water reservoirs.
Sustainability
Whether we are working on construction projects or assessing the maintenance of a golf course, our goal is always to add value by achieving an optimal balance between playing quality and environmental responsibility.
To this end, we adhere to the following principles
Utilize turfgrass species best adapted to the local climate.
Convert non-playing areas into native vegetation with minimal maintenance needs.
Design efficient systems for water storage, distribution, and consumption.
Implement sustainable agronomic practices that enhance playing conditions.
At Surtec Golf Agronomy, we provide proven solutions that promote environmental excellence, maximize resource efficiency, and produce excellent playing surfaces.
For over 15 years, we have been accredited verifiers for the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf,, and we have helped more than 20 renowned courses in Europe and the Middle East achieve excellence in sustainability. These courses have hosted top-level events such as the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup