Publications

Erik Christiansen is published monthly in "Golf Course Industry" magazine. Please check his current article, as well as the archives.

December 2016

Glen Echo Watersmart

Video: Testimonial from Glen Echo CC

Thoughts about our system from a General Manager and Golf Course Superintendents perspective.

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September 2016

On Course Magazine

New Irrigation System? Simple or Complex - It’s Your Choice.

Before the powers that be at a golf facility decide to invest in a new irrigation system, they need to determine whether one is actually needed. One of the best ways for the club to compile data helping to make this determination is to have an audit or system evaluation performed.

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December 2009

2009 Has Been a Big Year for Regulatory Efforts...Here's a Recap

Whether we like it or not, as we look ahead to 2010 there’s no question that water issues will continue to be at the forefront. According to the USEPA, 36 states could be facing water-shortage problems by 2013.

On October 5th of this year, the President of the United States issued an Executive Order focusing on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. According to the White House, improving water efficiency is a top priority with “reducing potable water consumption intensity by 2 percent annually through fiscal year 2020.”

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November 2009

Boost Turf Performance & Overall Efficiencies with Minimal Irrigation Upgrades

Times are tough so you’re not going to get that new irrigation system this year. But let’s pretend, because it’s always more fun, that you just received a budget windfall – a 5-percent goose in capital funds over last year without any foreseeable increase in expenses. It’s not a huge chunk, but an opportunity for upgrades.

Your turf maintenance equipment is in pretty good shape, so you’ve elected to dedicate the entire lump to irrigation upgrades. Finally, those recurring hotspots that show up on your approaches and collars can be more permanently addressed. Where to begin?

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