Blackhawk country club saves 10% On irrigation A Year While improving turf quality CASE STUDY PROBLEM Blackhawk Country Club is a prime example of a golf course fighting to survive in a drought-ridden, dry climate. During the summer, it is common for there to be little (if any) rainfall to supplement watering efforts. Additionally, reclaimed water is used. While reclaimed water plays an important role in conservation, it can be quite damaging to turf. Increased levels of salt and minerals can often lead to buildup, making it almost impossible to move water to the roots and into the soil. This leads to soil compaction, lack of gas exchange, diseased, and dying turf. Located in the rolling hills of Danville, California, Blackhawk Country Club is challenged each year with a long

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