Normal for mid August1Every hole against its own normal
Each hole has its own normal, learned from up to 7 years of satellite records: what this hole usually looks like at this time of year.
How it works
From a satellite pass to a short list
Four steps, every clear day
2 holes need a look todayRed means below the hole’s normal
Four steps, every clear day
Normal for mid August
New clear image2A clear pass over your course
Whenever a satellite passes over on a clear day, TurfSat picks up the new image. Nothing to install, nothing to walk out and read.
Difference from normal2 holes need a look todayRed means below the hole’s normal
3A verdict for every hole
Healthy, worth watching, or needs a look today. The holes that need you rise to the top of the list, with the reason attached.
Hole 6Turf greenness
Confirmed on the groundWatering logged in the Diary
4You check, log and follow up
Tell TurfSat whether the alert was right, log the work in the Diary, and follow the hole back towards its normal.
The normal
What is normal for this hole, right now?
Turf changes through the season, so normal in April is not normal in August. Each hole's level is set by how it compares with its own seasonal normal.
Action· Needs a look todayWatch· Worth watchingAt or above normal· Looking healthy
Good to know
Do I need any hardware on the course?
No. Everything comes from satellite imagery and weather data. There are no sensors to install or maintain.
Why compare a hole with itself and not with the rest of the course?
Holes differ: shade, soil, grass, traffic. A hole that is always a little pale is normal for that hole. Comparing each hole with its own seasonal normal flags real change, not permanent differences.
Is grass moisture the same as soil moisture?
No. Grass moisture is the moisture held in the grass itself, shown as drier or wetter turf. For the soil underneath, a moisture probe is still the tool.
What happens on cloudy days?
Clouds block the view, so there is no new reading for those days. TurfSat waits for the next clear image, and does not send empty email reports during cloudy stretches.
What about frost, snow or fresh maintenance?
They can change how turf looks from above without anything being wrong. In those conditions an alert is held instead of being raised.
Does TurfSat use the weather?
Yes, as context: rainfall, temperature and drying demand over recent days, from your course station or model weather. Weather is context, not a diagnosis.
Who can see our course?
Only the people you invite. Access is by invitation and set per course, with Viewer, Team member and Admin roles.