Part two of Seeding a PGA Championship.
Golf is often seen as a luxury sport, one that consumes vast quantities of water and fertilizer. For Quail Hollow, however, sustainability is becoming an increasing focus. Wood’s approach to fertilization demonstrates this commitment to environmental stewardship, employing advanced technology to optimize the course’s inputs.
“We do GPS fertilizing. We’ll go out and soil sample, GPS plot our soil samples, and then we’ll get the data back and write prescriptions based on what each specific area of the course needs,” he says. “This isn’t about bulk application anymore. We’re putting out exactly what the soil needs to create a healthy plant. It helps reduce excess fertilizer use and mitigates the potential environmental impact.”
