Soil Remediation Testimonial

Buffalo Run Golf Course Turf Management Testimonial

Many years have passed since I became the Golf Course Superintendent at Buffalo Run Golf Course in Commerce City, Colorado.

Back in 2000, I used to joke that the property looked more like a dirt bike course than a golf course.

That is certainly not the case today.

Since incorporating BioLynceus® products into our lake, soil, and turf management programs, we have seen significant improvements throughout the property.

For lake health and water clarity, we use BioLynceus® ProBiotic Scrubber® I. We also incorporate BioLynceus® soil amendments as part of our overall Turf Program.

Today, our lakes are clearer, the golf course is thriving, and our turf is thick, green, and resilient.

Improved Water Efficiency and Soil Moisture

One of the most important improvements has been our ability to reduce water consumption while maintaining more consistent soil moisture levels.

Better moisture management has helped us maintain healthy turf while using irrigation resources more efficiently.

We have also experienced less disease pressure from soil-related turf problems such as fairy ring and have been able to manage these conditions more effectively.

Although herbicides may still be used occasionally as part of our turf-management program, we no longer experience the level of weed pressure that was common during the course's early years after opening in 1996.

Managing High Sodium and Compacted Soils

High sodium concentrations in our irrigation water and soil have historically created challenges for turf establishment and seed germination.

We also experienced:

  • Heavily compacted soils

  • Poor water infiltration

  • Areas of standing water

  • Difficult seed germination

  • Stress associated with high sodium conditions

To address these challenges, we began micro-dosing BioLynceus® Lot 125® and TurfMaster® through our fertigation system.

We combined these applications with deep-tine aeration as part of an integrated soil-management program.

Improved Soil Structure and Water Penetration

By combining biological soil amendments with established cultural practices, we observed improvements in:

  • Soil structure

  • Water infiltration

  • Root-zone conditions

  • Turf establishment

  • Soil moisture consistency

  • Management of sodium-related stress

The improved soil structure has allowed water to penetrate the root zone more effectively and has reduced areas where water previously remained on the soil surface.

Building More Resilient Golf Course Turf

Many factors influence turfgrass resiliency and long-term soil health.

At Buffalo Run Golf Course, we have focused on combining sound cultural practices with biological soil-management products to improve both environmental and financial efficiency.

The BioLynceus® Turf Program has become part of our approach to managing:

  • Turf quality

  • Soil structure

  • Irrigation efficiency

  • Lake clarity

  • Root-zone health

  • Nutrient utilization

  • Overall course performance

By improving the way we manage our soil, water, and turf resources, we have been able to build a healthier and more resilient golf course.

Kirk Reiber
Golf Course Superintendent
Buffalo Run Golf Course