{"product_id":"practical-golf-course-maintenance-the-art-of-greenkeeping-hardback-9781119823346","title":"Practical Golf Course Maintenance; The Art of Greenkeeping (Hardback) 9781119823346","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePractical Golf Course Maintenance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Art of Greenkeeping\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael Bavier (Author), Luke Cella (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119823346, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 July 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.6 x 18.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.771 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52165738004760,"sku":"9781119823346","price":59.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119823346.jpg?v=1781099956","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/practical-golf-course-maintenance-the-art-of-greenkeeping-hardback-9781119823346","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}