Golf
In February of 2025, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and METER announced a collaborative effort to design a soil moisture meter that would provide golf course superintendents precise and consistent data regarding soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. As on-course water savings become more paramount, the USGA Moisture Meter—using sensor technology designed by METER—will give superintendents the data they need to make more informed management decisions.
"The USGA Green Section is fully committed to providing superintendents with the best science, best practices and best tools to meet the expectations of golfers, golf course leadership and course owners. We are constantly asked by courses to compare their approach with how we set up our competitions. Now, with the DEACON app, GS3 smart ball and our new USGA Moisture Meter, we are providing superintendents with the same tools and capabilities that we utilize at each of our 15 national championships."
Bringing CDX technology to commercial turf management
“Our collaboration with the USGA comes at a pivotal time, when METER has made groundbreaking advancements in the CDX technology powering this water content sensor. These innovations establish the USGA Moisture Meter as one of the most accurate tools for measuring water content and salinity available today. By bringing this cutting-edge technology—once reserved for premier research applications—into the hands of commercial turf managers, we are empowering them with the same level of accuracy, reliability, and precision trusted by the scientific community.” Dr. Colin S. Campbell, President, METER Group
