Desert Control AS

Regulatory Filings • Mar 27, 2025

Desert Control Expands Strategic Golf Course Pilot for Water Conservation with PGA WEST

Desert Control Expands Strategic Golf Course Pilot for Water Conservation with PGA WEST

La Quinta, California, 27 March 2025 - Desert Control (DSRT) is advancing to the

next phase of its structured golf course pilot program with PGA WEST, one of the

largest and most prestigious golf destinations in the United States. The

expansion follows a successful small-plot pilot on the Nicklaus Private Course,

where Desert Control's solution delivered measurable improvements in water

efficiency, energy savings, soil quality, and turf health.

The new project will expand deployment from a single tee box to approximately

four acres, including tee boxes, fairway, rough, and mounds fronting residential

zones. This marks a significant progression to Stage 2 of Desert Control's three

-stage deployment model, which is designed to support high-value clients in

moving from technical validation to full-scale commercial rollouts.

"This expansion reflects the tangible value our solution brings to clients

managing large, water-intensive landscapes," said Managing Director of Desert

Control Americas, Marty Weems. "PGA WEST's decision to scale up this program is

a strong signal of confidence and aligns directly with our strategy to convert

pilot success into commercial deployment across entire golf properties.  Our

team is energized by the enthusiasm with which users are talking about what they

observe from the impact of LNC."

The small-plot pilot, implemented during the summer of 2024, continues to

demonstrate water savings greater than 25% and noticeable reductions in energy

use for pumps and irrigation systems. Treated turf also showed faster

germination and recovery, stronger resilience under stress, and improved visual

performance - while maintaining world-class playability. In addition, soil

salinity decreased, soil health improved, and operational strain on irrigation

infrastructure was reduced. These validated results have prompted PGA WEST to

now move forward with implementing this four acre treatment project in the

second quarter of 2025, and to further conclude on full-course deployment

decisions before the end of the year.

PGA WEST spans over 2,000 acres in La Quinta, California, and includes nine

championship golf courses designed by legends such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold

Palmer, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, and Tom Weiskopf. It is home to thousands of

residences and serves as a host venue for The American Express PGA TOUR event.

Owned in partnership with HKI America, Inc and managed by co-owners, Century

Golf Partners (CGP), PGA WEST represents a strategic reference for Desert

Control's growth in the U.S. golf sector. The long-term potential includes

treatment of all irrigated turf and landscaped areas, creating one of the most

comprehensive water efficiency transformation projects in the golf industry. The

nine PGA WEST properties are part of a portfolio of sixteen owned by HKI and

more than forty-five courses owned and/or operated by CGP. The Citrus Club in La

Quinta CA and Walt Disney World Golf in Orlando, FL are also part of the CGP

portfolio.

For more information, please contact:

Ole Kristian Sivertsen

CEO, Desert Control

Email: oks@desertcontrol.com

Mobile (NOR): +47 957 77 777

Mobile (USA): +1 650 643 6136

About Desert Control:

Desert Control develops solutions that enhance soil health, conserve water, and

improve operational efficiency for water-intensive landscapes. Its patented

treatment increases the soil's ability to retain moisture and nutrients,

enabling healthier turf and vegetation with significantly reduced irrigation.

Desert Control delivers customized programs for sports turf, golf courses, urban

green spaces, and agriculture - starting with the sectors where water matters

most.

The company's mission is to make sustainable land and water management

profitable and scalable. By improving resource efficiency and reducing

maintenance demands, Desert Control supports clients in achieving long-term

resilience, cost savings, and optimal operational performance.

For more information, visit https://www.desertcontrol.com

Cautionary Note:

Disclaimer related to forward-looking statements.

This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the

business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results

of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control

operates.

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may

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"expects," "foresees," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "targets,"

and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current

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future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and may

be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements are not

guarantees of any future performance, and risks, uncertainties, and other

important factors could cause the actual business, performance, results, or the

industry and markets in which Desert Control operates to differ materially from

the statements expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking

statements.

No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or

forecasts will come to pass or that any forecasted performance, capacities, or

results will be achieved. Readers are cautioned not to place any undue reliance

on any forward-looking statements.