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Nutrient Management on Public Lands

Forest Greens Golf Club, managed by Superintendent Jeff Van Fleet since its opening in 1996, employs advanced nutrient management practices on its 110 acres of maintained turf. With a budget of $532,000, the focus is on promoting healthy turf through the strategic use of fertilizers and soil amendments, while minimizing environmental impact. Key practices include early spring soil testing to guide nutrient management plans and monitor water quality. Benefits encompass enhanced turf quality, cost savings, and reduced pesticide and water usage, all fostering a sustainable golfing environment.

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Nutrient Management on Public Lands

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  1. Nutrient Management onPublic Lands Forest Greens Golf Club Employs Urban Nutrient Management August 12, 2005 Jeff Van Fleet, Golf Course Superintendent

  2. Forest Greens Golf Club • Opened on May 1, 1996 • Park Site 351 Acres • 110 Acres Maintained Turf • Budget $532,000

  3. Nutrient Management for Golf Course • Defined promoting healthy turf through the proper use and timing of fertilizer and soil amendments with the goal of minimizing the impact on the environment

  4. Benefits of Nutrient Management • Environmentally Friendly • Increase Turf Quality • Cost Savings • Faster Recovery

  5. Soil Testing • Early Spring, After Thaw • Used to Develop Nutrient Management Plan for the Season • Options

  6. Monitor Water Quality • Impacts of Soluble Nutrients in Water • Negative Impact of Sodium

  7. Problems Encountered • Construction • Soil Conditions • Associated Costs

  8. Managing Greens and Tees • Sand Based Growing Medium • Organic Fertilizer • Soil Amendments

  9. Fairways • Low pH • Turf Trap • Bulk Liming

  10. Benefits • Reduced Nitrogen • Decrease Water Usage • Increase Turf Quality • Decrease Pesticide Usage • Cost Savings

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