Arizona is a golf hot spot, but something that might be harder to justify during a mega drought. However, Grayhawk Golf Club is working to do its part to lessen its impact. Here's how.
. The work every morning inside an office with computer tracking every single sprinkler on the course.
"Weather station is right over there," he says, arriving to a weather station at the club that tracks rain. "Water drips through it. It goes tick and just records.""Just this little breeze all day long, how much it changes irrigation, it might be 1 to 2 minutes a day," Pock said. Crews go by the greens and use sticks to measure wetness, and salinity to make sure no part of the green is getting too much water. It’s vitally important to save water for conservation, but also just the bottom line.You might've guessed it. With a wet monsoon and a snowy, cold winter, Arizona's short-term drought from last summer has improved drastically. But are we out of the woods? FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz answers the questions you might have.
"Here at Grayhawk, it costs us a million dollars a year for water," Pock said, trying to save every drop.Golf has come under attack for water usage in recent years with reports that many courses use more water than they should. Some experts have said courses should use more desert landscape, less grass, and use recycled water.
Ernie says they do use non-potable reverse osmosis treated water, and have less green acreage than they’re allowed.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Led by Carolina Melgrati, Cats in 2nd place after 1st round of Pac-12 ChampionshipsThe Arizona women’s golf team got off to a sizzling start at the Pac-12 Championships at Papago Golf Club in Phoenix, collectively shooting 6 under par Monday to place second behind USC.
Leer más »
Arizona couple gets married while surrounded by their food trucksFor Alicia Cantrell and Steven Acton, it was food trucks that brought them together, and on April 17, they got married at a wedding ceremony that was well-attended by, you guessed it, food trucks.
Leer más »
All women tech-team stepping up ahead of golf tournament in The WoodlandsThe Chevron Championship is one of five major championships on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands. And an-all women tech team is working to keep the games available online.
Leer más »
Arizona GOP committee meets to select replacement for expelled state lawmaker Liz HarrisDays after now-former Arizona State Rep. Liz Harris (R) was expelled from office, GOP members in her district have gathered to select a list of replacement candidates. The candidates will be submitted to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, who will select the person to replace Harris.
Leer más »
By the numbers: Arizona's labor market 2013-2023According to data from the Arizona Commerce Authority, there are 3.15 million non-farm jobs in Arizona as of February. MORE ⬇️
Leer más »
From mini golf to escape rooms, this Indianapolis warehouse is where fun is madeCreative Works, which recently moved into an Indianapolis warehouse, builds custom props and attractions for recreation businesses across the country.
Leer más »