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<\/p>\nAt Silvermere Golf Course, irrigation plays a critical role in maintaining the high standards expected of its 18-hole championship parkland course. Under the guidance of Course Manager Tim Muir, the Surrey venue has undertaken a major in-house irrigation upgrade project using a range of Hunter irrigation products supplied by KAR UK.<\/p>\n
Tim, who has been Course Manager at Silvermere for nine years, explained that the project was born out of the need to replace an ageing PVC irrigation system which had become increasingly unreliable.<\/p>\n
\u201cProbably four or five years ago we were running on an old PVC system, and we had endless problems with it, so we made the decision to upgrade,\u201d he said. \u201cWe started a three-year project of an in-house irrigation install, which originally covered greens, tees and approaches.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the early stages of the project, Tim was introduced to KAR UK\u2019s Carl Sharp – Golf Sales Manager UK & Ireland, who recommended a range of Hunter products including G-85, I-25 and I-20 rotors.<\/p>\n
Following the success of the initial installation, Silvermere expanded the project further by introducing fairway irrigation across the entire course using Hunter\u2019s G-85 golf rotors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe last year just gone, we decided to add fairway irrigation to the full course, which we then went with the Hunter G-85 heads,\u201d said Tim. \u201cThey\u2019ve been great. We\u2019ve just finished the install now and have been running them over the last few weeks with great results, so we\u2019re really pleased with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Hunter G-85 rotor is designed specifically for golf applications and is renowned for its durability, torque output and efficient water distribution. Its patented gear-drive system and self-cleaning design have proven particularly valuable at Silvermere.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really like the self-cleaning system and the way the heads run,\u201d Tim explained. \u201cWe\u2019ve had no problems with anything getting stuck or gears getting blocked up with sand. The throw on them is great and the nozzle ranges are amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The flexibility of the nozzle selection has enabled the Silvermere team to tailor irrigation precisely to different areas of the course.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome fairways tighten up in places, so we\u2019ve adjusted certain nozzles so we\u2019re not over spraying,\u201d said Tim. \u201cWe\u2019ve gone with a twin-row 180 design on the fairways, so we\u2019re not losing loads of water into the roughs. The nozzles have allowed us to minimise the water we\u2019re wasting and use it where we want it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Efficient water use was a major consideration throughout the project, particularly as the club relies heavily on mains water.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe haven\u2019t got endless amounts of water here,\u201d Tim said. \u201cWe really needed to use it only where it\u2019s needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the tees, Silvermere installed a combination of Hunter I-25 and I-20 rotors, allowing the team to match sprinkler performance to different tee sizes and layouts.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got the I-25s on tees and I-20s on the smaller tees,\u201d said Tim. \u201cThey\u2019re running really well too. It\u2019s allowed us to just water the tees and not waste any water again.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Hunter I-25 rotor is widely regarded for its durability and versatility, offering a large nozzle selection and built-in check valve to improve water efficiency. Meanwhile, the I-20 provides flexibility for smaller areas thanks to its broad nozzle options, vandal-proof drive mechanism and precise arc adjustment.<\/p>\n
Tim believes the improvements in irrigation performance have already had a noticeable impact on course conditioning.<\/p>\n
\u201cHistorically, the old heads gave uneven coverage, and we\u2019d be out hand watering loads on corners of greens,\u201d he said. \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t know if it was the make-up of the greens or a problem with the irrigation, but since putting in the G-85 heads there is so much more even coverage. We still hand water in places, but it\u2019s more shady patches now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another key factor for Silvermere has been the long-term reliability of the Hunter products.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of them have been in the ground three years now and we haven\u2019t needed to touch them since we set the arc and put the nozzle in on the day they were installed,\u201d Tim said.<\/p>\n
Tim also praised the support and service provided throughout the project by KAR UK.<\/p>\n
\u201cKAR are great,\u201d he said. \u201cThe service is good, Carl\u2019s always been there and the supply was excellent. Everything ran smoothly, so we\u2019d definitely recommend them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Tim is confident that the partnership with KAR UK and Hunter irrigation products will continue long into the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been very productive working together,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m sure we\u2019ll cross paths a lot in the future and carry on working together.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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