Biological Inputs for Golf Courses
Biological inputs for golf course turf management — fairways, greens, tees, and roughs.
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Recommended Products for Golf Courses
These AgConcepts biological inputs are matched to the specific needs of Golf Courses — improving soil health, reducing synthetic input dependency, and delivering measurable turf performance.
Enhance
FoliarFoliar fertilizer that delivers phosphate and essential nutrients directly through the leaf — applied during vegetative-to-reproductive transition for maximum crop response.
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ProMax
BiologicalOMRI-Listed organic soil fungicide and nematicide powered by thyme oil — zero REI, zero PHI, proven for potatoes, vegetables, and all row crops.
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ZyDrive
BiologicalIn-furrow and seed treatment biological inoculant that delivers nitrogen-fixing bacteria, phosphate solubilizers, and mycorrhizal fungi directly at the germinating seed.
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Application Guide for Golf Courses
Overseeding / Renovation
Apply ZyDrive at overseeding or post-aeration to establish root-zone biology during turf renovation. Mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria accelerate seedling establishment and early root development.
Active Growing Season
Foliar applications of Enhance during peak growing season improve color, density, and stress tolerance on fairways and tee boxes — without pushing flush vegetative growth that increases mowing frequency.
Disease Prevention
Apply ProMax (OMRI-Listed, PHI 0 days, REI 0 hours) on a 7–14 day preventive cycle to suppress dollar spot, brown patch, and rust — reducing reliance on synthetic fungicide programs throughout the season.
Golf Courses Operations Snapshot
What it takes to run a typical golf courses operation — equipment, inputs, and cost benchmarks.
Typical Scale
100–200 acres per 18-hole course
Performance Metric
N/A — performance metric: greens speed, turf density, visual quality
Revenue/Acre
$2,500–$15,000 (greens fee + member revenue per acre)
Input Cost/Acre
$800–$2,500/acre maintenance budget
⚙ Key Equipment
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Greens Mower
Reel mowers cut at 0.100–0.130" on putting greens; daily or twice-daily during peak season
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Fairway Mower
Triplex or 5-gang fairway mowers; 7–14 day cut frequency depending on species and season
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Hollow-Tine Aerator
Core aeration 1–3× per year relieves compaction; primary biological application opportunity
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Topdress Spreader
Sand topdressing maintains surface firmness; can be paired with biological inoculant
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Turf Sprayer
Walk-behind or ride-on for fungicide, biostimulant, and fertilizer applications
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Sand Trap Equipment
Bunker rakes and edgers; mechanical and hand maintenance
$ Cost Per Acre Breakdown
📋 Key Inputs & Costs
Fertilizer Program
$150–$400N/P/K tailored to turf species; slow-release N standard on greens to avoid flush growth
Fungicides
$100–$300Dollar spot, brown patch, rust, and pythium are primary targets; curative + preventive programs
Herbicides
$50–$120Pre-emergent crabgrass control; post-emergent broadleaf and annual bluegrass management
Biological Inputs
$30–$80ProMax, Enhance, ZyDrive; reduce fungicide load and improve soil biology post-aeration
Overseeding / Renovations
$80–$250Seasonal overseeding on Bermuda courses; tee box renovation 1–2× per year
Sand / Topdressing
$60–$180USGA greens require consistent sand particle match; significant material + labor cost
💧 Water Needs
Very high — 60–100+ acre-inches/year; irrigation is the largest operating expense after labor. Most courses run automated irrigation systems with real-time ET monitoring.
🧬 Where Biologicals Fit
Enhance on fairways and tee boxes improves color and density without pushing flush vegetative growth. ProMax addresses dollar spot, brown patch, and rust without synthetic fungicide pressure — ideal for eco-certified or chemical-sensitive courses. ZyDrive applied at overseeding or post-aeration improves establishment speed and root-zone biology from day one.
Pro Tip
ProMax's OMRI-Listed status allows courses to make chemical-free certification claims and appeal to environmentally-conscious members — a growing differentiator in the premium club market.
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