Turf, tech and the business of golf in India
Practical thinking from the SGDC India team on building, irrigating and maintaining golf courses and sports grounds in Indian conditions.
Golf Course Maintenance in India: A Season-by-Season Turf Playbook
India gives a golf course three very different jobs a year: survive the heat, drain the monsoon and peak for the winter season. Here is how to plan for all three.
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Why Sharp Reels Matter: Reel Grinding and Turf Health on Indian Golf Courses
The single cheapest way to improve turf health may be sitting in your maintenance shed. Here is why sharp reels matter more in India than almost anywhere else.
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Roll More, Mow Less: Greens Rolling for Speed and Turf Health in Indian Heat
Faster greens used to mean lower mowing heights. In Indian heat, that trade-off can cost you the green. Rolling offers a smarter route to speed.
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Going Electric: Lithium Mowers and Golf Carts on Indian Golf Courses
Quieter, cleaner and lighter on the turf: lithium power is changing how golf courses are maintained and played. Here is what Indian courses should know.
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Water-Smart Golf: Irrigation Control for Water-Stressed India
Water is the most valuable input on any Indian golf course. Smart irrigation control can cut waste without compromising playing quality.
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Beyond Golf: Maintaining Cricket Outfields and Multi-Use Sports Fields in India
Indian stadiums, schools and campuses are investing in natural turf. Here is what it takes to keep cricket outfields and sports fields at professional standard.
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Building a Golf Course in India: From Concept to Completion
India needs more golf courses, and developers are taking notice. Here is what it really takes to build one, and the decisions that matter most.
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