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In the world of golf course maintenance, aeration is a vital practice for maintaining the beauty and usability of the course. This blog delves into the importance of aeration across various areas of the course, explaining its benefits for different types of turf and soil.

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Turf care isn’t just about having the right core equipment—it’s about maximizing efficiency and versatility through the right attachments. Smithco offers a range of innovative attachments that complement our bunker rakes. Whether you’re managing a golf course or maintaining a busy sports field, the right attachments can drastically improve both the efficiency and quality of…

Golf courses adopt electric bunker rakes for eco-friendly, cost-efficient maintenance, reducing fuel, upkeep, and labor expenses.

For us at Smithco, attending and showcasing our products at the 2024 GCSAA Conference & Tradeshow is a significant step in our commitment to connect more closely with our customers. We believe there’s no better way to understand your needs than through direct conversations. These occasions are a chance for us to listen and learn,…

This month’s blog looks back at a successful GCSAA Conference and Trade Show held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, February 5 through February 10. GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Saw Huge Gains in 2023 The GCSAA were delighted with the attendance at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, and it was…

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Across golf courses and sports complexes, superintendents and turf managers are facing the same realities: tighter labor pools, higher expectations for playability, and pressure to document sustainable practices. That’s why the industry is rapidly adopting autonomous and connected turf equipment—technologies designed to deliver consistency, reduce inputs, and help grounds teams work smarter. And while robotic…

Ken’s favorite Smithco products to sell are their sprayers, which he praises for their advanced technology. Looking ahead, his business goals include growing both his brand and Smithco’s by showcasing the quality and value of their sprayers to more golf course superintendents.

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Steve Devine, a seasoned golf course superintendent at Tagalong Golf and Resort, knows the importance of precision, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Turf care isn’t just about having the right core equipment—it’s about maximizing efficiency and versatility through the right attachments. Smithco offers a range of innovative attachments that complement our bunker rakes. Whether you’re managing a golf course or maintaining a busy sports field, the right attachments can drastically improve both the efficiency and quality of…

Maintaining optimal turf conditions on sports fields is essential for player safety, performance, and the aesthetics of the field. Smithco, a leader in turf care, offers valuable tips and solutions for sports field managers aiming for high-quality, resilient turf. Let’s dive into the products and techniques that can make a significant difference in sports field…

Infield groomers are changing the game by providing city managers and park departments with a more efficient way to maintain their spaces.

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Steve Devine, a seasoned golf course superintendent at Tagalong Golf and Resort, knows the importance of precision, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Turf care isn’t just about having the right core equipment—it’s about maximizing efficiency and versatility through the right attachments. Smithco offers a range of innovative attachments that complement our bunker rakes. Whether you’re managing a golf course or maintaining a busy sports field, the right attachments can drastically improve both the efficiency and quality of…

Maintaining optimal turf conditions on sports fields is essential for player safety, performance, and the aesthetics of the field. Smithco, a leader in turf care, offers valuable tips and solutions for sports field managers aiming for high-quality, resilient turf. Let’s dive into the products and techniques that can make a significant difference in sports field…

Elevate playability and impress golfers with these five game-changing turf maintenance strategies (plus the gear that makes it happen).  Let’s be real: golfers might not notice every hour your crew puts into turf maintenance, but they absolutely notice when you skip a beat. Patchy greens? They see it. Compacted bunkers? They curse it. Stressed fairways?…

Turf care isn’t just about having the right core equipment—it’s about maximizing efficiency and versatility through the right attachments. Smithco offers a range of innovative attachments that complement our bunker rakes. Whether you’re managing a golf course or maintaining a busy sports field, the right attachments can drastically improve both the efficiency and quality of…

Maintaining optimal turf conditions on sports fields is essential for player safety, performance, and the aesthetics of the field. Smithco, a leader in turf care, offers valuable tips and solutions for sports field managers aiming for high-quality, resilient turf. Let’s dive into the products and techniques that can make a significant difference in sports field…

We rely on our turf sprayers daily and arguably could be one of the most important machines you own, but are we giving them the care they need to maintain optimal performance? Smithco sprayers are designed to handle chemicals, fertilizer, and anything else you throw at them. However, consistent maintenance is key to keeping your…

Sustainability Spotlight: Eco-Friendly Maintenance Practices for Golf Courses In the world of golf course maintenance, the shift towards sustainability is a necessary evolution. As stewards of green spaces around the globe, we understand the importance of adopting practices that preserve the pristine condition of our courses and protect the environment.  Among the innovative solutions leading…

Smithco Partners with Ag Leader to Bring Cutting-Edge Pulse Width Modulation Technology to Turf Management Smithco, a leading innovator in the turf industry, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Ag Leader, introducing revolutionary technology through the Star Command II 4.0 GPS spraying systems. This powerful upgrade to Smithco’s sprayers integrates Ag Leader’s DirectCommand…

Kansas Golf and Turf: Dealer of the Month This month, we proudly feature Kansas Golf and Turf as our Dealer of the Month. Founded in 1993 by Pat and Polly McGreevey as a golf car dealership and rental business, Kansas Golf and Turf has evolved into a diversified distributor of outdoor power equipment. Today, the…

This month, we are excited to highlight Ladd’s Golf and Turf, a dealership that has been a cornerstone in the golf and turf equipment industry for over six decades. Under the leadership of Mitch Parker, Ladd’s has grown from a small machine shop into a prominent player in the market, known for its commitment to quality and innovation.

Steve Devine, a seasoned golf course superintendent at Tagalong Golf and Resort, knows the importance of precision, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Smithco knows great turf and saves you time and money with the most productive and economical sprayers in the industry.

Choosing the right golf course roller is crucial for turf health. Consider size, weight, and frequency to maintain optimal conditions.

In the world of golf course maintenance, there’s a secret tool that keeps those putting greens smooth and pristine, but not getting the credit it deserves. We’re talking about greens rolling, and we’re happy to give these tools the recognition they deserve. We’ll delve into the importance of greens rolling, highlighting the benefits it brings…

Turf management is not immune to the growing concern for the environment, and the industry is trying to find more sustainable and environmentally friendly ways to operate their establishments. Our Sand Star E electric bunker rake is one of these modern solutions to help you reduce your carbon footprint while also saving on fuel costs.…

Trees: a golf course’s best friend and worst enemy. Players love the natural beauty and shade that lush woodlands provides but the time and maintenance it costs to keep falling leaves and debris from unsightly clutter and damaged turf can be much more than expected. Over the busy golf season, your course may also become…

Regular and seasonal aeration is essential to ensure turfgrass quality is maintained throughout the playing seasons at most fine turf and field turf facilities. The impact and cost of not carrying out these operations can be high, resulting in lost or canceled fixtures, which will have other impacts for club members and users, often resulting…

Maintaining the turf on golf courses and athletic fields is no small task. It requires dedication, expertise, and the right equipment. Turf maintenance equipment plays a crucial role in achieving pristine playing surfaces. However, these tools have a limited lifespan. It’s important to be able to recognize the signs that indicate when it’s time to…

In the ever changing marketplace with higher manufacturing demands and longer lead times it’s important to have proper communication between you, the end user, and your trusted dealer. Without consistent communication and clear expectations, customer service on both sides can fall through the cracks and sales can fall right along with it. Knowing what is…

Infield groomers play a vital role in the maintenance of athletic fields. These specialized tools efficiently level and smooth the infield surfaces, ensuring optimal playing conditions. By removing debris, compacting the soil, and preventing uneven surfaces, infield groomers contribute to player safety, enhanced performance, and the longevity of the field, making them an indispensable asset…

The start of the season is a manic time for the industry with dealers sitting on inventory that needs selling and targets to be met, while superintendents are trying to produce pristine playing surface, sometime with limited budget, so stress levels are high. In a departure from our normal product-related topics, this month we are…

Sometimes we forget that Smithco is a global brand in golf and that we have equipment at some significant courses around the globe. In this month’s blog we look at the real-world benefits of a Spray Star 2000 at a prestigious links course in the UK. Located on the eastern seaboard of the UK, Hunstanton Golf…

This is the second in a series of monthly blogs that we trust will help you gain more confidence when selling Smithco products. This second blog concentrates on the benefits of GPS on turf spraying and how Smithco’s Star Command control technology is the best in the business. Today, technological advances keep on coming, and…

This is the first in a series of monthly blogs that we hope will help you gain more confidence when selling Smithco products. This first blog concentrates on the benefits of greens rolling and is based on research undertaken by Rob Golembiewski, a green solutions specialist at Bayer CropScience. Some of this content was first…

Maintaining optimal turf conditions on sports fields is essential for player safety, performance, and the aesthetics of the field. Smithco, a leader in turf care, offers valuable tips and solutions for sports field managers aiming for high-quality, resilient turf. Let’s dive into the products and techniques that can make a significant difference in sports field…

We rely on our turf sprayers daily and arguably could be one of the most important machines you own, but are we giving them the care they need to maintain optimal performance? Smithco sprayers are designed to handle chemicals, fertilizer, and anything else you throw at them. However, consistent maintenance is key to keeping your…

Smithco Partners with Ag Leader to Bring Cutting-Edge Pulse Width Modulation Technology to Turf Management Smithco, a leading innovator in the turf industry, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Ag Leader, introducing revolutionary technology through the Star Command II 4.0 GPS spraying systems. This powerful upgrade to Smithco’s sprayers integrates Ag Leader’s DirectCommand…

Infield groomers are changing the game by providing city managers and park departments with a more efficient way to maintain their spaces.

Steve Devine, a seasoned golf course superintendent at Tagalong Golf and Resort, knows the importance of precision, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Elevate playability and impress golfers with these five game-changing turf maintenance strategies (plus the gear that makes it happen).  Let’s be real: golfers might not notice every hour your crew puts into turf maintenance, but they absolutely notice when you skip a beat. Patchy greens? They see it. Compacted bunkers? They curse it. Stressed fairways?…

Maintaining optimal turf conditions on sports fields is essential for player safety, performance, and the aesthetics of the field. Smithco, a leader in turf care, offers valuable tips and solutions for sports field managers aiming for high-quality, resilient turf. Let’s dive into the products and techniques that can make a significant difference in sports field…

Explore global differences in golf course maintenance based on climate. Learn how turf type and weather affect maintenance techniques, from cool-season grasses in temperate climates to warm-season varieties in hot, humid, or arid regions, and strategies for frosty climates.

Choosing the Right Spraying System: Star Command I vs. Star Command II 4.0 When it comes to precision turf care, Smithco’s Star Command systems offer cutting-edge solutions designed to meet the needs of golf course superintendents and turf managers. Both the Star Command I and Star Command II 4.0 systems deliver industry-leading performance, but they…

We rely on our turf sprayers daily and arguably could be one of the most important machines you own, but are we giving them the care they need to maintain optimal performance? Smithco sprayers are designed to handle chemicals, fertilizer, and anything else you throw at them. However, consistent maintenance is key to keeping your…

Smithco Partners with Ag Leader to Bring Cutting-Edge Pulse Width Modulation Technology to Turf Management Smithco, a leading innovator in the turf industry, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Ag Leader, introducing revolutionary technology through the Star Command II 4.0 GPS spraying systems. This powerful upgrade to Smithco’s sprayers integrates Ag Leader’s DirectCommand…

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Steve Devine, a seasoned golf course superintendent at Tagalong Golf and Resort, knows the importance of precision, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Whether it’s perfecting the greens, giving sand traps a facelift, or making fairways play like a dream, there’s always room for a bit more magic.

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Kim Griffin, Smithco’s newest Vice President and a long-time member of our team. With over 20 years of dedication to Smithco, Kim has seen the company grow and transform, and she continues to play an integral role in shaping its future. Kim started at Smithco two decades ago…

Meet Your Salesperson: Jeff Churchill Welcome to our “Meet Your Salesperson” series! Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Jeff Churchill, one of Smithco’s dedicated sales professionals. With a career spanning over four decades in the turf industry, Jeff brings a wealth of experience and a passion for customer service. Jeff joined Smithco 18 years…

Kansas Golf and Turf: Dealer of the Month This month, we proudly feature Kansas Golf and Turf as our Dealer of the Month. Founded in 1993 by Pat and Polly McGreevey as a golf car dealership and rental business, Kansas Golf and Turf has evolved into a diversified distributor of outdoor power equipment. Today, the…

Today, we want you to meet Steven Johnson, one of our dedicated salespersons who brings a wealth of experience and a hands-on approach to our team.

With over two decades of experience in the turf care equipment industry, Scott knows his stuff and has a passion for the outdoors that keeps him energized and excited about his work.

Proven summer turf care strategies for golf course superintendents who refuse to settle for scorched fairways. Optimize Your Golf Course Irrigation Strategy Water during early morning or evening to reduce evaporation  Monitor soil moisture and adjust irrigation schedules accordingly  Use targeted application to ensure even coverage across greens and fairways  Summer soil compaction is real,…

Maintaining optimal turf conditions on sports fields is essential for player safety, performance, and the aesthetics of the field. Smithco, a leader in turf care, offers valuable tips and solutions for sports field managers aiming for high-quality, resilient turf. Let’s dive into the products and techniques that can make a significant difference in sports field…

Maintaining golf courses, particularly fairways and greens, presents a unique challenge during the scorching summer months – and you’re likely no stranger to the stress that heat and drought can impose on turf.

Beyond Debris: Turf Sweepers and Soil Health on Golf Courses In the world of golf course maintenance, our attention often gravitates toward the lush greens, the meticulously trimmed fairways, and the pristine conditions that make every game a pleasure. Yet, beneath the surface lies the cornerstone of all these achievements: soil health. At the heart…

John delivers exceptional service and support to our clients, and we are proud to have him as our European sales rep.

President of B. Hayman Co. LTD, Al Kakazu on working with Smithco.

Doug Colley has been a Canadian regional sales representative at Smithco, Inc. for the last 34 years.

Smithco’s innovative chemical sprayers promise to address the pain points of inefficient resource usage, patchy treatment applications, and environmental concerns