Soil Moisture

In our efforts to maintain consistency from green to green, we often use a soil moisture meter.  This tool consists of two 3" probes that are inserted into the soil and provide a digital reading of the soil moisture.

The goal is to have the soil moisture consistent throughout each green, with all the greens being as close as possible.  This will result in similar firmness and green speed throughout the course.

The moisture meter also aides in our watering practices.  The level of soil moisture is a good indicator of which greens need more or less water and specifically which areas of the greens.  This helps pinpoint areas to hand water, before the turf appears stressed.

Below is a photo of the soil moisture meter.