Pasatiempo： A Case Study in Water Conservation

Like many golf courses in the West, Pasatiempo Golf Club has been challenged by rising water costs and unpredictable water availability. In response, the club has taken steps to decrease overall water use, improve the precision of irrigation, and diversify their water supply. Removing acres of irrigated turf, connecting to recycled water, and upgrading the irrigation system are some of the significant investments they made to transform how the course uses water. Regardless of whether a golf facility faces water challenges today, there are lessons to be learned from Pasatiempo’s story that can help courses optimize water use and prepare for the uncertainties of the future.

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