{"product_id":"practical-golf-course-maintenance-isbn-9781119823346","title":"Practical Golf Course Maintenance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003ci\u003ePractical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eassists golf industry professionals with every component of course management so that players have the best experience possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA new chapter offering guidance for superintendents to work with club officials and green committee members to achieve success in their challenging roles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRule changes from the USGA and R\u0026amp;A and how they affect maintenance strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of current and future course technologies, including robotic mowers, drones, and advanced irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of the evolving job descriptions and responsibilities of key positions in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA common sense approach to the art of greenkeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Greens 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Tees 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Fairways 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Rough 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Bunkers and Their Maintenance 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Water 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Fertilizers 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Topdressing 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Aerating, Verticutting, and Venting 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Spraying 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Seeding, Sodding, and Sprigging 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Drainage 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Trees 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Landscaping 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Traffic and Paths 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Changing Cups, Flagsticks, and Tee Markers 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Rules of Golf That Affect Maintenance 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Golf Course Budgeting 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 The Grounds Maintenance Facility 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Managing People 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Greenkeeping Common Sense 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Job Descriptions 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Communicating with Management 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Bavier\u003c\/b\u003e was, prior to retiring, the longtime superintendent of Inverness Golf Club near Chicago. During his career, he served as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, and was a recipient of the GCSAA’s Distinguished Service Award. He has frequently appeared as a speaker on the Turf Conference Tour, both in North America and overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuke Cella\u003c\/b\u003e has been the Executive Director of the Midwest and Chicagoland Association of Golf Course Superintendents for 20 years and Managing Director of the Wee One Foundation, and serves as Publisher of \u003ci\u003eOn Course Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a frequent speaker at industry meetings, and holds a Master’s Degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003ci\u003ePractical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e assists golf industry professionals with every component of course management so that players have the best experience possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter offering guidance for superintendents to work with club officials  and green committee members to achieve success in their challenging roles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRule changes from the USGA and R\u0026amp;A and how they affect maintenance strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of current and future course technologies, including robotic mowers, drones, and advanced irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of the evolving job descriptions and responsibilities of key positions in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA common sense approach to the art of greenkeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e has been purposefully written to provide useful information to both the untrained and experienced greenkeeping professional. 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