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[Madrid, 16.12.2024] – SKIM Turf Management (SKIM) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Royal Spanish Golf Federation to enhance sustainability and precision in golf course management at The National Golf Centre in Madrid. This initiative highlights SKIM’s commitment to empowering greenkeepers with cutting-edge tools designed to meet the demands of modern golf course care.
Elevating turf management through automated turf condition diagnostics
SKIM Turf Management software is setting new standards in turf care by providing greenkeepers with actionable insights derived from automated data-collection based on satellite imagery. Each image contains about 600,000 data points for an 18-hole course. Greenkeepers from the National Golf Centre have embraced the platform for its transformative impact on daily operations, particularly its ability to improve decision-making and sustainability practices:
- Effortless monitoring and analysis: "SKIM provides full-course monitoring with incredible frequency. It’s not just a spot check but a reliable, user-friendly tool that helps us focus on interpreting data rather than collecting it manually," remarked Luis Manuel Casado García, Green Section Technician at the Royal Spanish Golf Federation.
- Decision-making and problem prevention: "The software enables us to observe trends which in turns helps us to take informed decisions, anticipate problems and measure the impact of maintenance activities,"
- Sustainability and Resource Management: "By continuously monitoring the evolution of turf condition, we have the possibility to reduce water and fertilizer usage, saving both time and resources."
Transforming the National Golf Centre
The National Golf Centre, a celebrated venue in Spanish golf, has embraced SKIM as part of its commitment to excellence. This iconic course, known for hosting high-profile events such as the Open de España in 2018, has leveraged SKIM to achieve unprecedented levels of turf quality and operational efficiency. The Royal Spanish Golf Federation recognizes the value of SKIM’s user-centric approach, which prioritizes practical, field-tested solutions. "By listening to greenkeepers and addressing their needs,SKIM has become an indispensable tool in modern golf course management," said David Gomez Aguera, Green Section Director at the Royal Spanish Golf Federation. "The applications allows to take better and precise decisions, which aligns perfectly with our mission to promote innovation and sustainability in golf."
Advanced features driving results
- Dashboard for results visualization:
The SKIM dashboard provides an intuitive interface to visualize all turf health data in a clear, actionable format. With customizable indicators like vegetation indices, nutrient levels, and soil moisture, greenkeepers can easily assess course conditions at a glance. The dynamic slider view and comparison tools allow users to monitor changes over time and focus on specific areas requiring attention. - Advanced Reporting for Analytics and Trend Observation:
SKIM’s reporting module is designed to help greenkeepers analyze and present data effortlessly. With built-in templates and customizable parameters, users can observe historical trends, measure the impact of maintenance activities, and identify recurring issues. The Trends tab lets you overlay different indicators, such as biomass and nutrient levels, to reveal dependencies and insights that guide long-term planning and decision-making.
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- Examinations for Building the Course Diary:
SKIM simplifies record-keeping with its comprehensive course diary feature. By storing weekly data in the cloud, the software allows users to build a detailed history of the golf course’s condition and maintenance activities. This database becomes an invaluable resource for year-over-year comparisons,budgeting, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions over time. - Mobile App for On-the-Go Data Access:
With SKIM’s mobile app, greenkeepers can stay connected to their data from anywhere. The app ensures that critical insights are always within reach, whether on the course or in the office.
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