De Goese Golf
From March through September 2026, TurfEnhancer™ was tested at De Goese Golf over a full irrigation season. The product was added directly to the irrigation water, allowing it to be tested under real-world conditions.
An ideal partner
The grounds of De Goese Golf are an excellent location for testing TurfEnhancer in practice. The 18-hole course covers almost 80 hectares and lies on the Goese Meren lakes in Zeeland. Its location presents a particular challenge: the available surface water is brackish and there is no suitable groundwater source. As a result, the course depends on purchased agricultural water.
TurfEnhancer was developed to make more effective use of irrigation water and so reduce water consumption. This fits well with the challenges that De Goese Golf, among others, faces today. In addition, the greenkeeping team has extensive knowledge and experience in taking measurements, collecting data and testing innovations.
The pilot setup
For years, De Goese Golf has irrigated only its greens, foregreens and tees, together covering 4.8 hectares. This practice was not changed during the pilot, so that the 2026 results could be compared with the 2025 data.
TurfEnhancer was added using a dosing pump that was easy to install in the pump house. This allowed the product to be added directly to the irrigation water.
How it went
After the very first irrigation cycles, the greenkeepers noticed that the water spread more evenly across the surface and that puddles no longer formed.
When a period of extreme drought set in in April, TurfEnhancer was put to the real test. The greenkeepers found that the usual irrigation volume could be reduced without any negative effects on the course.
By closely monitoring soil moisture levels and the water balance, they were able to turn the irrigation down even further. Even during the extreme heat and drought in July, the course stayed in good condition.
The results
After the irrigation season, the pilot on the greens, foregreens and tees delivered the following results:
- 31% less water use compared with 2025.
- 49% less use of supplementary wetting agents.
- No hydrophobic patches throughout the irrigation season.
- Remarkably low disease and fungal pressure, while surrounding golf courses did have to deal with turf diseases.
- Dollar spot disappeared within a few weeks, without separate treatment.
- Fertilisers appeared to remain effective about 1.5 weeks longer than usual.
Want to use irrigation water more efficiently too?
The pilot at De Goese Golf shows the potential TurfEnhancer offers for more efficient water management. The experience gained provides a valuable basis for the further development and application of TurfEnhancer.
Curious what TurfEnhancer could do for you?
Healthier turf, less stress
Are you a greenkeeper or field manager, or do you see other opportunities to work together?
Get in touch