i look after 2 pitch and putt golf courses each on approx 4 acres.i am already using only organic fertilizer(mostly corn meal so far) and have seen amazing results. Healthy and abundant wildlife, huge increase in worm population and deep green turf.
This year will be season 2 using the organic approach.
THe Skeptics roll their eyes, and give me doubting looks quite often, but i am certain the results will speak for themselves :)

Anyway...im just looking for some feedback.
I have near 100% control over the maintenance so i can implement whatever 'program' i choose.

Dave

Way to go! :)

Course#1 was built in 1925 by our Cottagers Association, it is flat, and the soil is very sandy. There is no irrigation, and the course has never(as far as i know) seen pesticides, or synthetic fertilzers.
After 10 years of improper mowing the course was looking really bad, so i took over three years ago. After 2 years of only consistent mowing the turf improved exponentially! Last season i started using corn to fertilize. I except some impressive greens out there this year.

Course#2 was built in 1978 by a local guy for his own use.
THis course has a system of three ponds, it is hilly, and is beside 6 acres of maple sugar bush. The soil varies form hard clay, to black loam, and everything in between.
After years of pesticides and synthetic fertilizer and inconsistent mowing practices it was starting to look shabby. I started working out there three years ago, and again, just consistent mowing has improved the turf. I started using corn to fertilize out there last spring on the greens. WOW!!!! THe results have been incredible.
I overseeded the fairways on both courses last fall,should be some nice fairways this year.

These courses the perfect place to 'showcase' the organic approach. They are highly visible to traffic and are quick to play, and they are free (donations gladly accepted ).
My focus is to keep costs as close to zero as possible, let nature do the work. :)

Just waiting for the warm weather to wake up the turf...