Practical Golf Course Maintenance : The Art of Greenkeeping by Luke Cella and Michael Bavier (2022, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10111982334X
ISBN-139781119823346
eBay Product ID (ePID)20057250812

Product Key Features

Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePractical Golf Course Maintenance : the Art of Greenkeeping
Publication Year2022
SubjectLandscape, General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Architecture, Gardening
AuthorLuke Cella, Michael Bavier
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight29.7 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2022-017523
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal796.352068
Table Of ContentPreface ix About the Authors xi 1 Greens 1 2 Tees 27 3 Fairways 37 4 The Rough 49 5 Bunkers and Their Maintenance 59 6 Water 77 7 Fertilizers 91 8 Topdressing 101 9 Aerating, Verticutting, and Venting 113 10 Spraying 131 11 Seeding, Sodding, and Sprigging 143 12 Drainage 163 13 Trees 177 14 Landscaping 189 15 Traffic and Paths 197 16 Changing Cups, Flagsticks, and Tee Markers 209 17 Rules of Golf That Affect Maintenance 221 18 Golf Course Budgeting 231 19 The Grounds Maintenance Facility 241 20 Managing People 253 21 Greenkeeping Common Sense 263 22 Job Descriptions 271 23 Communicating with Management 283 Index 291
SynopsisA Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course From the fairway to the flagsticks, operating a golf course presents a variety of challenges. To maintain a beautiful course and ensure smooth day-to-day operations, one must possess a strong foundation of knowledge across many different fields. Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition assists golf industry professionals with every component of course management so that players have the best experience possible. As seasoned golf industry professionals, the two authors have years of hands-on experience in the field solving problems relating to every facet of running a modern golf course. This fourth edition contains new and updated advice and guidelines for running a golf course, including: A new chapter offering guidance for superintendents to work with club officials and green committee members to achieve success in their challenging roles Rule changes from the USGA and R&A and how they affect maintenance strategies Discussions of current and future course technologies, including robotic mowers, drones, and advanced irrigation systems An overview of the evolving job descriptions and responsibilities of key positions in the field A common sense approach to the art of greenkeeping Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition has been purposefully written to provide useful information to both the untrained and experienced greenkeeping professional. It serves as a thorough introduction of golf course maintenance to anyone interested in the profession, including course or club officials and managers, green committee members, and anyone who has a vested interest in understanding what it takes to run a golf course., A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course From the fairway to the flagsticks, operating a golf course presents a variety of challenges. To maintain a beautiful course and ensure smooth day-to-day operations, one must possess a strong foundation of knowledge across many different fields. Practical Golf Course Maintenance , fourth edition assists golf industry professionals with every component of course management so that players have the best experience possible. As seasoned golf industry professionals, the two authors have years of hands-on experience in the field solving problems relating to every facet of running a modern golf course. This fourth edition contains new and updated advice and guidelines for running a golf course, including: A new chapter offering guidance for superintendents to work with club officials and green committee members to achieve success in their challenging roles Rule changes from the USGA and R&A and how they affect maintenance strategies Discussions of current and future course technologies, including robotic mowers, drones, and advanced irrigation systems An overview of the evolving job descriptions and responsibilities of key positions in the field A common sense approach to the art of greenkeeping Practical Golf Course Maintenance , fourth edition has been purposefully written to provide useful information to both the untrained and experienced greenkeeping professional. It serves as a thorough introduction of golf course maintenance to anyone interested in the profession, including course or club officials and managers, green committee members, and anyone who has a vested interest in understanding what it takes to run a golf course.
LC Classification NumberGV975.W58 2022

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