The product is designed to improve water quality, and reduce algae and odors in small ponds, waterways, canals and residential lakefronts.
Moleaer is expanding its offerings with the launch of Kingfisher, which is designed to improve water quality at golf courses and in lakes and ponds at condominium facilities, as well as in irrigation ponds and canals in residential communities.
This latest model incorporates four years of nanobubble research and development, real-world performance data, and client feedback from the surface water treatment industry, and in particular, lake and pond management firms. Kingfisher is particularly suited to address the continuous challenge of sustainably improving water quality by reducing and controlling algae while minimizing muck and odors in various bodies of water.
“Moleaer is taking action to meet the demand for environmentally friendly solutions to address water quality problems exacerbated by rising temperatures,” Moleaer CEO Nick Dyner said. “The Kingfisher nanobubble generator works to protect our water resources by helping customers manage their ponds, small lakes, waterways and canals without chemicals, and while using less energy.”
Wai Kai, Inc., a woman-owned business based in Hawaii that creates and designs freshwater and saltwater ponds in residential and commercial environments, has deployed the Kingfisher nanobubble system and has seen the benefits first-hand. “Our goal when working with our clients is to create aquatic environments where plants, fish and animals flourish while protecting and utilizing water efficiently,” Wai Kai founder Melanie Gross said. “Moleaer is helping us achieve all those goals with their Kingfisher nanobubble generator. Organizations can now experience the superior benefits of nanobubble technology at the same cost as traditional and less effective aeration systems.”
The Kingfisher takes in air from the environment, compresses it through the generator and injects nanobubbles — 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt — back into the water. This enriches the water with oxygen and nanobubbles, which form mild oxidants for disinfection and aides in restoring aquatic ecosystems sustainably without chemicals. The product is designed to provide improvements in water quality and clarity, increased dissolved oxygen at the sediment layer, algae oxidization, reduction of odor-causing compounds and midge fly habitats, and enhanced fish and ecosystem health. The system is designed to be simple to install, requires little maintenance, has a small footprint, and is powered through a regular electrical outlet with no special power requirements.
New product is sourced and manufactured in the United States.
Performance Nutrition introduced its NutriWise brand, a granular fertilizer and water-soluble powder that will replace the old NutriSmart product line. The new products are available for the agricultural, turf and ornamental markets.
NutriWise will be manufactured in the United States from components produced here. Performance Nutrition VP Wendy Kemmerer said that decision “allows us to provide our customers with a practical alternative for agricultural and turf applications. We felt that the time was right for us to offer a U.S.-made biofertilizer.”
The new core product features an analysis of 5-3-0 with 3 percent humic acids, 1.5 percent Fe and 0.5 percent Zn. It also contains three species of Bacillus, Trichoderma plus the Saccharomyces that was the core component of the NutriSmart line.
“Adding additional microbial horsepower to NutriWise makes perfect sense as more customers are looking to improve their soils instead of just providing the same old NPK,” Kemmerer said.
Benefits of the new NutriWise granular and WSP formulations include:
“With raw materials and fertilizer prices at an all-time high, now is the perfect time to move to alternative biofertilizers,” said Kemmerer. “They are more economically viable and environmentally sustainable, and provide equal or better performance.”
NutriWise is available exclusively through the Performance Nutrition distribution network. Performance Nutrition is a division of LidoChem.
The Tracy May design, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year, pays homage to links style golf courses.
Troon has been selected to provide management services at North Creek Golf Club, a daily-fee facility in Southaven, Mississippi. Indigo Sports, a division of Troon, will oversee golf operations, agronomy, and sales and marketing for the golf facility.
Located nine miles from Memphis International Airport and 13 miles from downtown Memphis, North Creek Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 72 championship layout. Open since 1998, the Tracy May-designed course pays homage to links style golf courses with strategic dunes, steeply inclined bunkers and fairways flanked by mounding.
Texas-based Boxer Resorts purchased North Creek Golf Club in July 2020 and set a plan aimed at elevating the golf, social and event experiences at the Memphis club. Property improvements executed over the last 24 months include:
“Boxer Property has a long-standing relationship with Troon that has been beneficial to both parties,” Bozer Resorts senior project manager Michael Owen said. “We are excited to expand this partnership in Southaven.”
“North Creek Golf Club is an area favorite that serves up a golf experience that is fun, friendly and inviting for all,” Troon global sales and marketing EVP Kris Strauss said. “We are excited to collaborate with Boxer Resorts to continue to refine even further these great experiences for frequent players, event planners, outing/tournament participants and beyond.”
More guidance on how to get the most out of the tournament week experience from one of the industry’s most respected and experienced tournament agronomists.
In our previous column, we introduced some practicalities surrounding the volunteer experience and how superintendents, assistant superintendents, and vendor and suppliers should approach tournament week. We’re going to provide guidance for a few other groups in this column.
Be prepared to work hard, eat well (not just coffee and donuts, although they’ll be plentiful), maintain your energy, and stay in good health. Intern work is hard and long, but if you can keep focused, the experience is invaluable.
There also will be many opportunities to party. Don’t; it isn’t worth the consequences. When you can sleep, do so. You should anticipate double shifts for 10 days, which means being well rested and alert. Not hungover.
You, too, are representing yourself, your home club, your school, etc. At this early stage in your career, the last thing you want is a reputation for being unreliable, uncooperative, or unfriendly.
A last word of advice: No matter what you’re asked, the answer should always be “yes.”
Look, listen, and ask questions. If you are a volunteer, don’t pick the hardest job but be prepared to lend a hand.
Watch all the other workers, what they’re doing and how. Especially tasks like bunker raking, divot filling, and other hand work. Besides giving you good ideas to bring home, you’ll gain a greater appreciation for the rest of the grounds staff at your club.
Being at another club is a great opportunity to look at other areas like golf shop operations, player registration, and merchandising. Whether you’re hosting a future event at your club or not, there are lessons to be learned.
Show the utmost respect to the host’s equipment crew. They are under immense pressure, so stay out of their way but be prepared to help if asked.
While this is a good rule for all volunteers, it’s especially important for the techs: If you have an issue or suggestion, bring it to the crew leader, not the individual doing the job unless specifically asked. At the same time, stay alert for issues you understand, like a hydraulic leak or if a piece of equipment doesn’t seem to be running right. Use your knowledge, but also mind your manners.
No matter which category you’re in, keep a few rules in mind:
Annual EIGCA conference attracted attendees from 19 countries, including the United States.
European Institute of Golf Course Architects dedicated its 2022 conference to golf and climate change and thoroughly discussed whether a climate emergency is a golf emergency.
The program pulled together speakers from EIGCA, GEO Foundation, The R&A, ASGCA, Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, EIGCA Gold Partners, Rain Bird and Toro, and EIGCA members. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, the Icelandic minister of the environment, energy and climate, gave the welcoming address.
One hundred delegates from 25 locations in 19 countries across four continents gathered to hear experts explore the main trends in climate change, the impacts on golf, and the practical implications for golf course design and development. The focus was on the practicalities of the challenges for golf to be net zero, and delegates left with a greater understanding of what stepping forward as leaders in climate action entails.
The Conference closed with the Presidents of EIGCA, ASGCA and SAGCA signing a pledge to strengthen their commitment towards climate action, on behalf of their respective members.
“We chose Iceland for our Conference as it is one of the most forward-thinking countries on climate change,” EIGCA President Tim Lobb said. “Sustainability and stewardship of the environment are key considerations in golf course design and as an Institute we believe it is important to create a pathway for golf to achieve net zero emissions through how golf courses are designed and developed.
“We are grateful for the support of our Gold Partners, Rain Bird and Toro, for jointly funding with EIGCA the offsetting of unavoidable emissions associated with this event. We look forward to working with them, and GEO, on future initiatives as part of EIGCA’s contribution to help golf achieve net zero emissions in the future.
ASGCA President Jason Straka added: “I was thrilled to attend the conference and annual meeting in Iceland which covered many topics regarding climate change and how we as professional golf course architects can help to address it. I signed the pledge on behalf of ASGCA and our members, who continue our ongoing commitment towards climate action through conscientious design.”
SAGCA President Harley Kruse added: “Climate change is evident across the golfing landscape of Australia. The Australian continent is historically one of drought, floods, storms, and bush fires, but now a place where abnormal weather is perhaps becoming normal. SAGCA is very happy to sign this pledge and commit to encouraging and supporting the Australian golf course architecture community to increase their knowledge and understanding of climate adaption in design.”
In line with EIGCA’s commitment to establish leadership in the golf conference sector and show how meaningful steps can be made towards net zero emissions, efforts were made to reduce emissions wherever possible. These included: