POGO TurfPro

Mid-Season POGO Check: Inspect Your Tines & Run a Sensor Diagnostic 🔧

If you've been using your POGO throughout the season, now is a great time to give it a quick checkup.

Over time, repeated sampling can wear down the HydraProbe's marine-grade stainless steel tines. Worn tines can affect insertion depth and reduce the consistency of your measurements.

Running a Sensor Diagnostic Test only takes a few minutes and helps confirm your sensor is performing the way it should before you continue collecting valuable turf data.

If your tines are showing significant wear, replacing the sensor helps ensure you continue getting the research-grade accuracy POGO is known for.

▶️ Watch our Sensor Diagnostic tutorial:
https://youtu.be/HkNpn1vn9MU

A few minutes of maintenance today can help keep your data reliable for the rest of the season.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Today we celebrate 250 years of innovation, perseverance, and the people who make this country great.

From all of us at POGO, thank you to the golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, grounds crews, researchers, and industry partners who work every day to create safe, beautiful, and playable turf across the country.

We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and memorable Independence Day with family and friends.

Happy 4th of July!

1776–2026 • Celebrating 250 Years

POGO Myth vs. Fact 🌱

Myth: One sample tells you everything you need to know.

Fact: One sample only tells you what's happening at that exact location.

Turf conditions can vary dramatically across a green, fairway, or sports field. Moisture, salinity, temperature, and other factors often change from one area to the next.

That's why collecting multiple samples is so important.

With enough samples, TurfPro can generate Visual Insights that reveal the full story, showing variability across an entire zone and helping you identify areas that may need attention before they become larger issues.

The goal isn't just collecting data, it's understanding the complete picture of what your turf is experiencing.

The more quality samples you collect, the more confidence you can have in your decisions.

How long does a POGO last? 🌱

Recently, we received a POGO mini 2 that had been in service for 8 years.

What makes that even more impressive is that it had been working since before many of the hardware updates, quality improvements, and new TurfPro features we've added over the years.

POGO devices are built for long-term performance in demanding field conditions.

A few reasons why:
• Rugged construction designed for daily use
• Marine-grade stainless steel HydraProbe tines
• Replaceable HydraProbe sensors
• Continuous TurfPro software improvements and updates
• Industry-leading warranty and support

Rather than replacing an entire device, many customers can simply replace the sensor and continue sampling for years to come.

When you invest in a POGO, you're investing in a tool designed to support your turf management program for the long haul.

The Most Common Turf Management Mistake 🌱

Making irrigation decisions based on appearance alone.

By the time turf shows visible signs of stress, the underlying issue may have been developing for days, or even weeks.

Soil moisture, salinity, and temperature conditions can change long before symptoms become visible on the surface.

That's why data is so valuable.

Regular sampling helps you:
• Identify developing issues earlier
• Catch dry spots before turf declines
• Detect salinity buildup before damage occurs
• Make proactive decisions instead of reactive ones

The healthiest turf isn't managed by what you see today.

It's managed by understanding what's happening beneath the surface before problems appear.

Meet the Team: Gant 🌱

Behind every POGO is a team dedicated to helping turf managers succeed.

Meet Gant, our POGO Technical and Customer Support Director.

A few quick facts:
• Years at POGO: 7
• Years in turf: 36
• Role at POGO: Support end users and distributors with hardware and software issues. App development and testing
• Favorite POGO feature: GPS override feature
• Fun fact: Have collection of carnivorous plants including flytraps, sundew and pitcher plants

Whether he's helping customers, supporting distributors, providing training, or assisting with product development, Gant plays an important role in helping turf managers get the most from their data.

Thank you, Gant, for everything you do!

What Makes a Good Sample? 🌱

The quality of your data starts with the quality of your sampling.

A few simple habits can help ensure your readings stay accurate and consistent over time:
✔ Insert the POGO straight down into the turf
✔ Tines go all the way into the soil to reach the correct depth
✔ Collect a consistent number of samples each time
✔ Follow the same sampling routine throughout the season

The goal isn't just collecting data, it's collecting data you can confidently compare over time.

Consistent sampling creates reliable trends, more accurate Visual Insights, and ultimately better decisions for your turf.

Good data starts in the field.

One of the most common questions we hear is:
"How many samples should I take?"

While every property is different, a good starting point is:
• 9–18 samples per green
• 18–24 samples per fairway
• 24–40 samples per sports field

The goal is to capture enough data to accurately represent the variability across the area you're managing.

More samples create a clearer picture of conditions beneath the surface and help TurfPro generate more accurate Visual Insights.

Remember: every sample contributes to the story your turf is telling.

The more complete the picture, the more confidence you can have in your decisions.

Need help with your POGO? We've made the support process simple 🔧🌱

Whether you're having trouble connecting to Bluetooth, charging your POGO, or experiencing another issue, our support team is ready to help.

In this video, we walk through:
• How to submit a support ticket through TurfPro Mobile
• How to submit a ticket through POGOTurfPro.com
• What information helps us diagnose issues faster
• Where to find your POGO serial number
• What happens if your unit needs to be returned for service
• The RMA process and required documentation

Most issues can be resolved directly through email support, but if your POGO needs repair, we'll guide you through every step of the process.

Our goal is simple: get your POGO back up and running as quickly as possible.

📺 Watch the full tutorial to learn how to contact support and what to expect if service is needed:
https://youtu.be/T1CkKFLEHCo



How to Submit a POGO Support Ticket & RMA Form If you're experiencing an issue with your POGO, we're here to help....

Which TurfPro Tier Is Right for You? 🌱

TurfPro connects your POGO data to powerful tools for visualization, tracking, and analysis. With multiple subscription tiers available, you can choose the level of insight that fits your operation.

In this video, we break down the three TurfPro tiers and what each one offers:

Free Tier (POGO lite & mini)
• Digital readings for soil moisture and EC
• Manual SPEC measurements like firmness and clipping yield
• Simple zone organization
• No cloud-based analytics

Basic Tier (POGO mini & Pro+)
• Soil moisture, EC, and salinity index tracking
• Visual Insights and soil moisture distribution uniformity
• Trend tracking over time
• Zone mapping with GPS boundaries

Pro Tier (POGO mini & Pro+)
• Full analytics suite with all measurements
• Advanced Visual Insights and expanded Trends
• Asset mapping and Pin Planner
• Turf Performance Indicators and irrigation insights
• Integration with POGO Mapper and Weather Pro+

One subscription covers all POGOs under your account, and each tier builds on the previous one, so you can scale your system as your needs grow.

📺 Watch the full video to find the right TurfPro setup for your operation:
https://youtu.be/qz28gBjTJq0

TurfPro Subscription Tiers In this video, we walk through the different TurfPro subscription tiers and how each one supports your turf management goals.TurfPro is POGO’s cloud-based pl...