Data-driven turf management

Successful projects are born from a strong vision and great teamwork - and that certainly applies to green projects too. Nowadays, users have ever-increasing demands, while sustainability plays an increasingly important role in management. At the same time, there is access to a wealth of data. But how do you use that data to better manage a golf course, football pitch or other green space? And can this be done without additional costs? The answer is simple: yes, with TurfHub®!

“With TurfHub®, we wanted to create a platform that simplifies the daily operations of greenkeepers and field managers, while also creating a sustainable impact,” explains Robin Van Havermaet, product & crop manager at Compo Expert.

What is TurfHub®?

Compo Expert this year launched TurfHub®, a new digital platform specially developed for greenkeepers, field managers and green contractors. The goal? To support them with valuable insights into their management strategy while actively engaging stakeholders such as colleagues, management and consultants. But how exactly does TurfHub® work?

“It's all about user-friendliness,” Robin stresses. “We wanted everyone - from an experienced field manager to a novice greenkeeper - to be able to start using TurfHub® right away. We achieved this by making complex processes insightful and simple.”

Centralisation of data

TurfHub® starts with the basics: determining the starting position. The platform centralises data for each type of green, field or garden, ranging from soil analysis reports to visual observations of turf condition. User-friendliness is key; soil analysis results can be loaded directly into the system with just a few clicks. In addition, TurfHub® provides real-time comprehensive weather and disease forecasts, based on GPS-linked satellite data. “Weather changes and diseases are crucial factors,” Robin explains. “With TurfHub®, we help users plan ahead and proactively manage risk. You no longer have to worry about overlooking something.” Afraid of missing important changes? No worries: TurfHub® can be personalised to send you notifications or reminders at critical times, so you always stay one step ahead.

More sustainable grass management

TurfHub® sets the standard for more sustainable grass management by enabling customisation for each individual grass stock. A specific task list can be created for each stock, including fertilisation schedules, tillage and irrigation plans. The platform provides real-time insight into the amounts of NPK and other nutrients applied, regardless of whether you use products from Compo Expert or other manufacturers.

“These kinds of insights are a gamechanger for the industry,” says Robin. “Sustainability is no longer just an aspiration; it becomes a practical part of day-to-day management.”

The platform is also an ideal tool for obtaining sustainability certificates. For the golf sector, for example, GEO certification is a valuable goal, and TurfHub® acts as a crucial partner in this, including by significantly simplifying administrative processes.

Vision that enables sharing

Achieving milestones, as mentioned, starts with a strong vision and efficient teamwork. TurfHub® helps head greenkeepers and field managers visualise that vision and share it effectively with colleagues. With the ability to create specific task lists, the platform streamlines daily operations, ensuring important tasks are completed in a timely manner and minimising miscommunication.

“TurfHub® connects people and processes,” says Robin. “It creates an environment where everyone speaks the same language and works together towards a common goal: the best turf management.”

“Still in doubt? What if we told you that renowned clubs and institutions such as Golf Club Gut Lärchenhof, Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, FC Bayern Munich and INF Clairefontaine are already satisfied users? Leon-Rot, FC Bayern Munich and the INF Clairefontaine are already satisfied users? And yes, TurfHub® is - you guessed it - completely free of charge!”

“We didn't want accessibility to be a barrier,” concludes Robin Van Havermaet. “With TurfHub®, everyone gets the chance to take their grass management to the next level.”