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Author : Eugene WEISER
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781652801276
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (12 download)
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 : Michael Bavier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119823358
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)
Download or read book Practical Golf Course Maintenance written by Michael Bavier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-06-22 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 : Gordon Witteveen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118411919
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)
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 : National Golf Foundation
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Golf Manager's Handbook written by National Golf Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication was developed from the National Institute of Golf Management program co-sponsored by NGF & the Wheeling, WV Park Commission. This program has trained over 1,000 operators, managers, & staff members of golf courses. It is a very practical compendium of information on golf management, managing profit centers, the golf business & the facility, & on managing employees & golf. Some of the subjects discussed in detail are: establishing fees, accounting, contracts, outsourcing, the golf shop, food & beverage operations, golf car operations, alternative profit centers, course design & remodeling, maintenance, security, employee safety, liability, meeting customer expectations, training personnel, tee reservation & starting services, pace of play, player development, tournaments/leagues/outings, & advertising & promotion. This compendium of information is the next best thing to attending the school.
Author : James Graham Prusa
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (766 download)
Download or read book The Complete Maintenance Standards and Procedures for Golf Course Management written by James Graham Prusa and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In modern business management it is essential to establish written standards and procedures. By putting standards and procedure in writing, getting owners, boards, committees and company executives to review and approve them, risks are then greatly reduced that 'politics can damage the golf course -- or overwhelm the golf course manager. From dangerous organizational politics to the quagmire of legal liabilities, having an organization's operating standards and procedures written in clear detail is the crucial first line of defense. Written policies of standards and procedures allow managers and an organization's governance to not only avoid negative consequences of ill-defined actions or inaction, but also, and more importantly, such provide positive direction to all. Operating any business today without well thought out written standards and procedures is to dare dancing through a minefield. This book is a complete compendium of written, common, critical sandards and procedures for maintaining complex golf courses. Covering many vital areas of maintenance operations such as personnel, training, media relation, turfgrass, nutrient management, pest management, turfgrass establishment, and championship event management to name just a few. The Complete Maintenance Standards and Procedures for Golf Course Management will serve as a foundation to assist you to develop indispensable standards and procedures for your organization. After obtaining this book and contacting the author, the standards and procedures detailed in this book can also be made available in a document file to allow you to easily modify them to your specific organization.
Author : Sharon Lilly
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781575041179
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (411 download)
Download or read book Golf Course Tree Management written by Sharon Lilly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999-01-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This the most useful information available to the golf course superintendent, course architect, and manager! It is written specifically for the golf industry, and gives you the tool you need to manage one of your course's most important assets--trees! Golf Course Tree Management will teach you the basic science, along with real world techniques to assist your in-house tree care program, to guide you in the selection of a qualified arborist and in the writing of comprehensive maintenance specifications. Protect your course's aesthetic beauty, quality of play, investment, and your job--this book shows you how!
Author : Karla L. Heuer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
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 : John C. Miller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470192283
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Tournament Management written by John C. Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year thousands of golf tournaments are held across the globe, from high profile majors like the PGA Championship and British Open to smaller regional, amateur, and member-guest events. Superintendents are responsible for preparing the course in anticipation of a tournament and maintaining the course during the event. This book offers superintendents and allied professionals all the tools they need to prepare and maintain golf courses for tournaments. It offers practical guidelines for a successful tournament, from how to prepare greens, tees, fairways, bunkers and rough through cup-cutting, pest management, and fertilization prior to and during the tournament to tips on managing professional events.
Author : Paul D. Sachs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781575041544
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (415 download)
Download or read book Ecological Golf Course Management written by Paul D. Sachs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-03-15 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecological Golf Course Management is the most comprehensive work ever done on ecological turf management. It's a must-have for any golf course superintendent, sports field manager, or turf professional interested in reducing or eliminating chemical pesticide use. Ecological Golf Course Management focuses on managing the health and welfare of all soil organisms from a single-celled bacterium to fully developed turf plants and connects the reader to the important and relevant interactions between them. It points out ways to exploit natural plant defense systems that have been largely ignored and to engage many of the powerful allies that live above and below ground. Ecological Golf Course Management explores in detail the many aspects of: * Biological and botanical pest control * Plant stress management * Compost production and use * Natural disease suppressants * Biological fertility management * Soil, leaf tissue, and water analysis * The ecological impact of conventional pesticides and cultural practices
Author : Doug Brede
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781575041063
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Turfgrass Maintenance Reduction Handbook written by Doug Brede and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedic coverage of sure-fire strategies for maintaining your lawn, sports field, golf course, or park in perfect condition while using less water, fertilizer, mowing, pesticide, and labor! A major strength o the book is the wealth of information presented on management strategies, complete with do-it-yourself instructions for site selection, soil preparation, seed rates and planting, turf establishment, and renovation. Time and cost-saving techniques for effective mowing, thatch control, pest management, water conservation, water management, fertilizer use, stress management, and pest management are presented in a user-friendly manner--complete with helpful checklists, and step-by-step instructions. A vast amount of useful reference material will ensure the success of your maintenance program. No other book covers virtually every aspect of successful turf management. Features: * Covers every aspect of a successful turfgrass maintenance program. * Presents hundreds of cost-saving methods. * Tips to reduce labor. * Simple step-by-step instructions. * Hundreds of photographs and drawings. * Encyclopedic reference material. * Unique turf selection guidelines. * Fundamentals of turfgrass soils.
Author : Edward Pira
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781575040301
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)
Download or read book A Guide to Golf Course Irrigation System Design and Drainage written by Edward Pira and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-01-15 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Golf Course Irrigation System Design and Drainage details every phase of an irrigation program - from the system design to construction, from scheduling to operation, and much more. It also covers the fundamentals of drainage design and installation. Turfgrass managers and golf course superintendents will refer to this handy book often to plan and implement effective irrigation systems, ensure appropriate capacity, easy installation, and practical operation and maintenance.
Author : John Piersol
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780470081051
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Turf Maintenance Facility Design and Management written by John Piersol and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an essential resource covering all aspects of setting up, and efficiently operating, a turf maintenance facility. The authors discuss the role of the turf equipment manager, the most effective shop equipment, management techniques for safe and efficient shop operation, and specialized diagnostics for turf equipment. This information is supported by photos and drawings illustrating shop layouts, workflow and organization charts, and preventative maintenance forms.
Author : Scott Mosher
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780986226106
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Scott's Reference Guide written by Scott Mosher and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proper maintenance of a Golf Course
Author : Raymond S. Schmidgall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471463191
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (631 download)
Download or read book Superintendent's Handbook of Financial Management written by Raymond S. Schmidgall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-10-16 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to any successful business is the effective management of revenue, costs and of course profitability. This book provides golf course superintendents with the necessary tools to manage their daily financial operations by explaining basic accounting principles such as pricing, budgeting, cost control, payroll and cash flow. With chapters on financial statements, golf course operation schedules, breakeven analysis and operating budgets this is an invaluable tool for all owners, operators and managers of golf courses. * The first edition has become the standard industry tool for understanding and making sound financial decisions (1575040395, Ann Arbour Publishing, 1996) * Schmidgall is the industry's leading authority of financial practices for golf-course superintendents
Author : Steve Dodson
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0557034213
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Golf Course Equipment Manager/Technician written by Steve Dodson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains information on what it is like to be a golf course equipment manager or technician. It includes information on pay, benefits, personnel, types of equipment and how it is used, Important websites, work hours, education and more.
Author : Navkesh Singh
Publisher : Quills Ink Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9384318213
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (843 download)
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.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 766 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Golf Course Management written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
