{"product_id":"turf-managers-handbook-for-golf-course-construction-renovation-and-grow-in-isbn-9781575041100","title":"Turf Managers' Handbook for Golf Course Construction, Renovation, and Grow-In","description":"For the first time a book finally combines field experience with the fundamentals of turf science to help you understand the concepts involved in proper grown-in management, and to troubleshoot problems on-site throughout the management process. A major goal os this unique handbook is to outline and detail the numerous quality control issues that face golf course superintendents and managers--to serve as a guideline for the multitude of questions that need to be addressed before, during and after construction. It stresses the magnitude and importance of finish construction and grow-in as it relates to turf maintenance, turf performance and the playability of the course--from its opening into the future. A great resource to help educate owners and developers about the details of the grow-in sequence and its budgetary requirements.  Chapter 1. Where to Start? The Big Picture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. The QC\/Management Role as Owner Representative.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Agronomic Concerns of Finish Construction Details.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Ready to Plant?: Planting Details.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Fertilization\/Control Product Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Programmed Management Areas of Establishment: Irrigation, Mowing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Erosion and Sediment Control\/Damage Repair.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8. Cultural Program Establishment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9. First Year Budget\/Special Needs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10. Particulars of Renovating an Existing Course.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11. Specialized Areas of Concern.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12. Closing Comments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 1: Example Final Critical Path.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 2: Architect Drawings Are Excellent Field Notebooks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 3: Properly Detailed Asbuilt Drawing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 4: Average Projected Water Availability vs. Need.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 5: Water Suitability Standards for Irrigation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 6: Dual Irrigation System for Green Complex.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 7: Estimated Golf Course Construction Breakdown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 8: Suggested Budgetary Need Breakdowns.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 9: Maintenance Facility Zones and Major Design Considerations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 10: Example Daily Planner as Grow-in Manager.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 11: Catch Basin Installation Cross Section.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 12: Green\/Bunker Drainage Incorporation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 13: Phosphorus Needs at Seeding.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 14: Fertigation Calibration Worksheet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 15: Grow-in Fertility Needs by Turf Type\/Area.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 16: Tissue Nutrient Ranges by Turf Type.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 17: First Year Budget Line Items\/Areas to Address.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 18: Correct French Drain Profile.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 19: Deep Root Tree Fertilization Injection Pattern.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix 20: Tree Placement and Shape Affect Playability and Turf Health.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles B. White\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eTurf Managers' Handbook for Golf Course Construction, Renovation, and Grow-In\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990418505957,"sku":"NP9781575041100","price":134.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781575041100.jpg?v=1761787749","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/turf-managers-handbook-for-golf-course-construction-renovation-and-grow-in-isbn-9781575041100","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}