Golfdom’s Hot List: A Q&A with Aqua-Aid Solutions

By Golfdom staff| February 5, 2026 0 Comments

Matt Martin, director of research and product development; and Bill Brown, director of marketing and NE U.S. territory manager; Aqua-Aid Solutions

What makes your product a game changer for golf course maintenance?

Excalibur introduces a novel chemistry built on PHT technology (Potentiated Hydrophobe Technology), delivering fast, reliable infiltration even under challenging moisture conditions. Extensive research shows that Excalibur actively engineers the rhizosphere — the bridge between the root zone and soil particles — to increase plant-available water at lower volumetric water content, allowing roots to continue absorbing nutrients for improved health. Its advanced formulation promotes uniform moisture distribution, helping superintendents achieve firmer, more consistent playing surfaces while improving overall water-use efficiency.

PBS150 is the only surfactant independently proven through peer-reviewed research to reduce water use by up to 39 percent while maintaining high-performance playing conditions. Its long-term hydration capabilities minimize localized dry spots, reduce irrigation adjustments and support more resilient root systems — reinforcing healthy surfaces even under water restrictions.

How does your offering improve operational efficiency for golf course managers?

Operationally, Excalibur reduces the need for labor-intensive hand watering by improving moisture uniformity across greens, tees and fairways. Field trials demonstrate firmer, more resilient conditions with fewer ball marks and reduced plant stress, even with higher volumetric water content. Excalibur also helps deliver soil-applied pesticides, increasing the value of each application and supporting more efficient agronomic programs.

PBS150 also delivers significant operational efficiencies through dependable 150-day performance that eliminates monthly surfactant applications. By improving infiltration and plant-available water, PBS150 reduces turf stress and lowers irrigation demand, cutting electricity use while preserving uniform playing conditions.

How does your solution enhance the overall player experience on the course?

Together, Excalibur and PBS150 elevate the player experience by helping turf managers deliver the firm, consistent, healthy conditions expected at the highest levels of the game. Trusted by more than 50 percent of all global Tour venues — including PGA, LPGA, Champions and DP World Tour sites — these technologies support elite performance without pushing turf into unnecessary stress. Independent research confirms increased root mass and strong performance, even under reduced irrigation.

What future trends does your product align with in the golf industry?

As water conservation becomes central to BMP programs, both technologies reduce overall water use by improving infiltration, retention and plant-available moisture. They also maximize irrigation system efficiency by ensuring more water reaches the root zone with less waste. Their ability to help deliver soil-applied pesticides further strengthens IPM programs, supporting more effective and sustainable turf management strategies.