POGO Reaches 100 million total samples at Denver Muni

On Aug. 8, Scott Ellis, golf course superintendent at Wellshire Golf Course in Denver, Colo., recorded the 100 millionth POGO sample.

Wellshire is a Donald Ross designed public course approaching its 100th anniversary. As one of the few public-access Ross courses in the U.S. and the only one west of the Mississippi, it carries a rich legacy while serving a high-volume, modern golf audience. On a busy public course like Wellshire, water stewardship and playability go hand in hand. With POGO’s data guiding daily decisions, Ellis can optimize irrigation, eliminate unnecessary watering, reduce wilting risk and keep greens performing under heavy play, according to the company.

POGO’s journey began with its very first recorded sample on April 4, 2015, at Sherbrooke Golf and Country Club in Florida. Since then, millions of samples from turf professionals worldwide have built a powerful foundation for smarter, more sustainable turf care, helping teams like Ellis’ turn data into decisions every day. 

Ellis stated he has relied on POGO since 2021 to gain deeper, actionable insights across his property. Beyond moisture measurements, he uses POGO’s data sampling and GPS integration to map the entire course including pins, irrigation infrastructure, utilities, hydrants and more. He says the clarity POGO offers has streamlined communication, improved consistency and helped ensure nothing is missed. 

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