Golf Course Upkeep

Author : Gordon Witteveen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118411919
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Golf Course Maintenance written by Gordon Witteveen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised, bestselling resource of practical, nontechnical advice for maintaining and operating a golf course Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Third Edition presents the latest information and techniques for providing first-rate upkeep and management operations for any golf course. This book's, clear, step-by-step coverage, unencumbered by technical language, includes critical advice on maintaining consistent bunkers, sand top-dressing and aerifying, pesticide storage, and other emerging technologies, as well as mowing techniques for greens, fairways, and tees and much more! This updated Third Edition offers reliable, state-of-the-art guidance and hundreds of helpful tips with: Major revisions throughout to address the latest information on computer- operated irrigation systems, new equipment for all aspects of course maintenance, water quality and conservation issues, and managing people A clear approach that avoids technical language and scientific citations while delivering practical advice that can be immediately applied on the course Coverage of all aspects of course maintenance from tee to green, along with guidance on managing the course for the rules of the game and managing the business aspects of course management and maintenance Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Third Edition is a valuable tool for golf course owners, architects, builders, golfers, golf professionals, club managers, and superintendents, as well as greens committee members, irrigation specialists, field managers, turfgrass specialists, real estate developers, and landscape architects.

Author : Navkesh Singh
Publisher : Quills Ink Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9384318213
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golf Course Upkeep written by Navkesh Singh and published by Quills Ink Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GOLF COURSE UPKEEP-PRACTICAL GUIDE A FIRST AMONG GOLF BOOKS-- AT LAST A GOLF BOOK WHICH TEACHES HOW TO PREPARE A GOLF COURSES BEFORE PLAYING ON IT. Written by the Course Manager of one of the foremost golf courses in India, Chandigarh Golf Club; set against the backdrop of the famed architect, Corbusier's city, Chandigarh, in Himalayan foothills and Sukhna Lake. The book is exhaustive and well laid out in 14 chapters and covers the following key issues: • Golf and its origin, the layout of a course, handicapping system, the game as it is played, and golf etiquette. • Varieties of grass used on courses in India, common weeds, insect and turf diseases and their control and methods of fertilization. • Construction and care of greens, fairways, tees and bunkers. • Setting up and management of manual and automated sprinkler systems. • Assorted modern machinery essential for upkeep of the course. • Arboriculture and landscaping. • Facilities and ancillaries required along with man management. • Some useful tips as a ready reckoner. • The book is suitably embellished with photographs. A must read for all keen course managers or golf superintendents and members of the management entrusted with looking after a golf course.

Author : Michael Bavier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111982334X
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Golf Course Maintenance written by Michael Bavier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Laurie Davidson Cox
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maintenance Costs of Public Golf Courses written by Laurie Davidson Cox and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Eugene WEISER
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781652801276
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golf Course Maintenance Operations Manual written by Eugene WEISER and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-29 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual for the Operations of Maintenance at Washington Golf and Country Club

Author : Martin Audley Foquett Sutton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golf Courses, Design, Construction, and Upkeep written by Martin Audley Foquett Sutton and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : P. Hayes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Care of the Golf Course written by P. Hayes and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Karla L. Heuer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Golf Courses written by Karla L. Heuer and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Scott, O.M., & sons co., Marysville, O.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Seeding and Care of Golf Courses written by Scott, O.M., & sons co., Marysville, O. and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : F.W. Hawtree
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135921504
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Golf Course written by F.W. Hawtree and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-19 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the background information of the earlier chapters and the practical advice of the later ones, together with some useful appendices, this book will be of particular value to all those with responsibility for the smooth and coherent maintenance and development of a golf course. It is also fascinating for any golfer whose interest goes beyond just playing the game.