The countdown has begun! As the GCSAA Trade Show rolls into Orlando, the PondHawk® by LINNE Industries team is gearing up to address the most pressing pond and water quality challenges facing golf course superintendents today. We know your time is valuable, and that’s why we’re not just showing up — we’re bringing a full deep-dive into the only solar-powered subsurface aeration system that can revolutionize your maintenance budget and course aesthetics.
We are excited to share how the PondHawk system can deliver crystal-clear results without the hassle, the high utility bills, or the cumbersome machinery of traditional aeration. Stop by our booth (Booth 3531) to see why a growing number of superintendents rely on PondHawk for sustainable, year-round pond management.
Location: Find Us in the West Hall!
Make sure to mark your map and itinerary! You can find the PondHawk team in the West Hall at Booth 3531, right near PH Turf. We’ve secured a lovely corner booth and designed it to be the perfect space for focused conversation.
You can view our exact location on the show floor here:
What’s Happening at Booth 3531?
We’re bringing all the high-impact visuals you need to understand the PondHawk difference.
- Visual Immersion: Experience the system’s impact through high-definition video and drone footage showcasing successful installations in diverse climates and course environments.
- System Deep-Dive: Get an unobstructed view of PondHawk’s durable architecture with full-size visuals. Accompanied by a detailed performance spec sheet, you’ll see exactly how each component synchronizes to deliver reliable, weather-resilient pond aeration without the need for electricity.
- Swag and Dialogue: Pick up some exclusive PondHawk swag and engage in an in-depth conversation with our experts. We’re there to walk you through how the system works, the science behind the torus effect aeration, and how it can be seamlessly integrated into your existing operations.
Get Your 10 Most Critical Pond Aeration Questions Answered
We know that making a system upgrade requires solid data and confidence. That’s why we’ve compiled the ten most critical questions we hear from superintendents — and we’ll be ready to provide more answers at the show.
PondHawk has zero annual power costs because it’s entirely solar-powered. Furthermore, there are no annual removal or winterization costs in cold climates, and no annual maintenance costs beyond simple solar panel cleaning (often handled by rain or snow). We remove the utility bill and the seasonal labor cost from your equation.
Our proprietary PondHawk Design Solution Service assesses your pond’s surface acres and volume to size the perfect system, ensuring full water column turnover every 12 to 24 hours. This consistent mixing breaks stratification, distributes dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature evenly, and significantly mitigates midge flies and mosquitos by creating ripples on the surface. While results vary, PondHawk subsurface aeration will also help mitigate the conditions that lead to algae blooms.
PondHawk is designed to be stealth and quiet. Its all-black design allows it to blend seamlessly into the shadows and contours of your course landscape, making it inconspicuous. In terms of noise, it operates at a mere 42 decibels (dB), quiet enough to be located near a tee box without bothering even the most prickly of golf pros.
The answer is simple: None. The PondHawk system runs year-round, eliminating seasonal startup and winterization. The only routine service is a periodic cleaning of the solar panel; a task nature often handles for you. We free up your team to focus on the turf, not the pond equipment.
PondHawk is truly complimentary to your irrigation system. By improving overall water quality, it actively reduces the algae that can clog your irrigation intake. Furthermore, adding oxygen to the water makes it healthier for your turf, providing a superior irrigation source and ultimately helping, not hindering, your pump station filters.
The system is built to last, though the CFM airflow from the pump does gradually decline around the fourth year of operation. Service is incredibly easy: we send you a new PondHawk pump box with a return label, you send the old one back, and you receive a new pump with a new warranty, all turned around within ten business days. Our industrial-grade diffusers have an exceptionally low failure rate, with only a handful of reported issues since 2014.
PondHawk operates year-round, regardless of temperature. In climates with prolonged freezing, it continues to add oxygen and circulation below the ice layer, often maintaining an ice hole on the surface. However, the most critical peak stress is often summer heat. PondHawk eliminates the warm-weather stratification that creates low-DO dead zones at the bottom, ensuring fish are protected throughout the water column.
Yes, PondHawk aeration works great with biological bacteria additives and pond dyes. In the initial phase of water quality improvement, pond dye can be helpful to shade the bottom and prevent aquatic plants from growing as light penetration improves. We work great with your existing treatment strategies.
This is a major PondHawk advantage: the system is not connected to the electrical grid. It operates at a safe 32 volts (low voltage) and does not require a GFCI. Crucially, with no electrical components in the water like traditional fountains or electric aeration, there is absolutely no concern with electrically charged water, providing superior safety and peace of mind.
With PondHawk, our product speaks for itself: 96% of our customers are repeat buyers. We provide extensive water sampling data proving improved water quality, alongside robust case studies available for board review. Since 2014, our systems have been running reliably across the US, protected by the Defender shield. We offer the proven performance, longevity, and sustainability data you need to confidently justify this investment to your Green Committee.
Stop by to get a head start on your 2026 pond management strategy. We look forward to meeting you!