Turf Levelling Australia is developing new technology to improve green levels while reducing green downtime. TLA is aiming to reduce levelling downtime to less than two weeks while keeping an entire green mostly within 5mm. Two techniques have been developed to do this, Laser Topdressing and Laser Scarifying.

Laser Topdressing uses a rotary laser level to find the lowest parts of the green. These areas (typically 20-40% of the green) are then topdressed with a maximum of 6mm of soil. Typically greens can be played on 3-4 weeks after topdressing.

Laser Scarifying uses a custom made scarifier to lower the high areas of the green. The machine uses a built in laser reciever to lower the cutting blades when an area needs to be lowered. Greens can be played on within 2-3 weeks depending on weather and turf health.

These techniques are a game changer for levelling bowling greens. Greens can now be levelled every year without disrupting play. Frequent levelling means greens will play better and be more healthier.

TLA also levels bowling greens the traditional way using a laser levelling machine. Before placing soil on the green however, all the high areas are lowered using Laser Scarifying to make the green as level as possible. This technique is the quickest way to improve green levels.

TLA is an Adelaide based company owned and operated by Stewart Jones who is a mechanical engineer and has played lawn bowls for over 30 years.

TLA is Adelaide based but operates Australia wide. Please contact Stewart on 0418 814 274 for any enquires.