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"This type of practical, common–sense information is just not available in many other technical books – fun to read – like being in a classroom"–––Golf Course News
"Witteveen and Bavier set out to create a practical, real–world guide to maintaining a golf course, a book that would allow them to pass on their knowledge to a whole new crop of superintendents – and that′s exactly what they′ve done"–––Golf Course Management --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This newly revised edition of the original best seller has hundreds of helpful tips that you can use every day! Practical information, presented in a step–by–step format, includes critical, up–to–date advice on maintaining consistent bunkers, sand topdressing and aerifying, using pesticides and fertilizers safely and effectively, irrigation principles and techniques, mowing techniques for greens, fairways, and tees, and much more. The authors have given seminars all over the world, and now they are passing on their considerable expertise to you, including the latest on the use of emerging technologies.
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Of all the playing areas on the golf course, none is more important than the green. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Of all the playing areas on the golf course, none is more important than the green. Read the first page
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
No Magic Here
5 Aug 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book is best suited for the first-time greenskeeper or a greens committee member. It contains basic processes such as top-dressing and stays away from specifics like optimal mower height settings for greens. In addition, this book stays away from prescribing remidies for such things as excessive thatch buildup or constant fungus problems. If all you want are the very basics in management practices then buy this book. If you are searching for innovative and detailed turf management applications then you will need to supplement this book with other references.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Good. VERY Good.
27 Dec 2002
Format:Hardcover
While perhaps limited to the basics, Witteveen's text is well organized and comprehensive enough to assure that I'll achieve my professional goal of being promoted from Assistant Greenskeeper to Head Greenskeeper within 6 years. In fact, in my opinion, it's on par with Chuck Shick's seminal treatise on the subject. One nitpicky point is that the treatment of cinch bugs, manganese, nitrogen and gophers (and other varmint menaces to the golfing industry) is far too brief. Also, more advanced topics such as the theory and practice of inventing your own type of grass would be welcome. Overall, though, it is top notch!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great book for the Beginning Greenskeeper
25 Feb 2005
Format:Hardcover
A couple of years ago, I purchased a small golf course in California. I knew nothing about how to keep a golf course in good shape much less improve it. When my superintendent quit, I was up the proverbial creek. I turned to this book for help. It is a great book for those who have had minimal or no exposure to how to keep up the various parts (green, tee boxes, fairways, rough, bunkers, etc.) of a golf course. While I probably won't act as superintendent for very long, I feel armed now with basic greenkeeping knowledge, and it is recommended (and soon to be required) reading for all of my course and clubhouse workers.
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