Download or read book Putting Green Speed Measurement and Determining the Influence of Management Practices on Putting Green Speed written by Jacob Scott Richards and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Superintendent s Guide to Controlling Putting Green Speed written by Thomas A. Nikolai and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2004-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let renowned expert Thomas Nikolai bring you up to speed on establishing and maintaining the best green speeds for your course. He covers it all: playability, environmental and weather factors, mowing, turfgrass species selection... every consideration that influences how fast and how far a given putt will go. Dr. Nikolai -- turfgrass academic specialist at Michigan State and green speed specialist for The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America -- distills a wealth of research and first-hand experience into easy-to-follow advice on how to deal with the common problems associated with green speed, techniques on how to find the ideal speed for your greens, and the correct use of current technology, including the Stimpmeter. His non-technical language makes the information accessible whether you're a golf course superintendent or a student. Order your copy today.
Download or read book Management Factors Affecting Putting Green Speed written by Clark Stuart Throssell and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Golf Turf Management written by Lambert McCarty and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf Turf Management provides information on major agronomic and economic topics related to building and maintaining a viable golf course. The book features basic and applied information on available grasses including selection and use; applied turfgrass physiology; soils and soil amendments; environmental concerns; and comprehensive information on turfgrass physiology, plant nutrition, turf fertilizers, and water management. It discusses managing turf diseases, insects, and weeds; turf cultural practices; managing greens and tees as well as corporate course management strategies. Color photographs throughout illustrate concepts and topics including all major pest problems associated with golf courses and various agronomic practices necessary for successful and profitable course operation. The book suggests strategies to develop best management practices for golf courses including personnel and financial considerations when developing and implementing annual budgets, leasing versus buying equipment, and managing inventory. This book features sixteen chapters organized in a logical sequence conducive for teaching and practical use. Drawing on the author's more than thirty years of experience and research, the author brings together a wealth of information on how to optimize golf turf management and performance. Golf Turf Management is the only complete, up-to-date text dedicated to agronomic practices and personnel management practices necessary for fiscal success.
Download or read book Practices Affecting Putting Green Speed written by Steven Roy Langlois and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Science for the Farmer written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Cultural Practices on the Surface Firmness of Putting Greens written by Arly Marie Drake and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Putting green firmness is a key playability factor in the game of golf. Greens that are too soft reward poorly struck approach shots, while a green that is too hard may result in unanticipated ball movement. The intent of this research was to develop recommendations for golf course superintendents in regards to managing surface firmness. Previous research found that greater soil moisture content results in a softer surface on most putting green root zone types. The level of compaction and organic matter content may also influence surface firmness. The study was a 3 x 2 x 3 factorial, setup as a split block design over multiple locations/putting greens with different levels of irrigation applied at different locations. Each block had three levels of compaction and half of each block was dethatched. All three putting green root zones were brought to relatively high water content, allowed to dry down to a relatively low water content, and then the different irrigation application rates were initiated. Soil moisture content, surface firmness, turfgrass quality, and green speed were measured throughout the trial. High soil water content resulted in softer surfaces as expected. Plots that were rolled daily typically had firmer surfaces than other compaction level plots. Dethatching did not significantly lower organic matter content or increase water infiltration rates. There were no significant interactions between factors for any measured variables.
Download or read book International Turf Management written by David Aldous and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. Grass surfaces on golf courses, bowling clubs, cricket pitches, racetracks, and parks all require maintenance by trained personnel. International Turf Management Handbook is written by a team of international experts. It covers all aspects of turf management and in particular * the selection and establishment of grass varieties * soils, irrigation and drainage * performance testing and playing qualities * issues relating to specific playing surfaces In its depth of coverage and detailed practical advice from around the world this comprehensive handbook is destined to become the standard reference work on the subject.
Download or read book Proceedings of Illinois Turfgrass Conference written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Science in Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quarterly publication provides resumes on programs of research, resident education, and extension in the College of Agriculture. Through "Science in agriculture", accomplishments and programs at Penn State are transmitted to farmers, agricultural leaders in government and industry, educators, scientific researchers, processors of agricultural materials, market handlers of raw and processed goods, and others in agriculturally related areas of business and industry.
Download or read book Science and Golf IV written by Eric Thain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth World Scientific Congress of Golf, to be held in St Andrews in July 2002, will bring together all of the world's leading golf researchers. Science and Golf IV will present 90 or so of the best research papers delivered at the Congress, and represents the latest volume in a unique and essential series of scientific studies in golf. The book is organised into four thematic sections, looking at the golfer, golf equipment, the golf course, and the social and economic impact of golf respectively, and addresses key topics such as: * the psychology of golf * biometrics of the swing * new developments in clubs, balls and teaching aids * golf agronomy, irrigation and drainage * the impact of golf on the community * representing the most up-to-date collection of research available. Science and Golf IV is essential reading for all sport scientists and researchers with an interest in golf, all club professionals, and all those working in technical aspects of the golf industry.
Download or read book Best Golf Course Management Practices written by Lambert Blanchard McCarty and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Golf Course Management Practices, 3e provides up-to-date basic and applied information on grasses available, their selection and use; soils and soil amendments; critical management decisions; pest management and IPM practices; environmental concerns and strategies to develop best management practices for golf courses; and personnel and financial considerations when developing and implementing annual budgets, leasing vs. buying equipment, and managing inventory. The author and 27 acclaimed contributors share their expertise in areas ranging from turfgrass to environmental science. The most current and comprehensive publication on the market, Best Golf Course Management Practices provides the need-to-know information that leads to successful golf course construction and maintenance.
Download or read book Science and Golf II written by Alastair J. Cochran and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains the papers presented at the second World Scientific Congress of Golf. The overall theme of the congress is the application of science, scientific method and scientific research in golf. The congress is intended to provide a forum for scientists of different disciplines to meet and discuss their ideas and research and for practising coaches to interact with scientists.
Download or read book Physiological Effects of Low Mowing Heights Rolling and Foot Traffic on Creeping Bentgrass Putting Greens written by Joseph Ronald Young and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf course superintendents are managing creeping bentgrass ( Agrostis stolonifera L.) putting greens throughout the transition zone where temperatures can exceed optimum levels for consecutive days in the summer. The stress of creeping bentgrass associated with these supraoptimal temperatures has been well documented, but the management practices implemented on putting greens to increase green speeds may exacerbate these environmental stresses. To date, the physiological effects of these management practices in combination have not been evaluated for putting green turf. The objective of this dissertation project was to determine the effect of mowing heights, light-weight rolling, and foot traffic on performance and physiological parameters of 'SR 1020' and 'Penn G2' creeping bentgrass. Both above and below ground performance characteristics were evaluated in this project including: wear tolerance, turf quality, turf coverage, turf color, rooting characteristics, ball roll distance, ball mark severity, and ball mark recovery. Physiological data were collected with a custom photosynthesis chamber, and carbohydrate analysis was performed for all mowing and rolling treatments. Individual carbohydrates (total ethanol soluble sugars, glucose, sucrose, fructans, and average degree of polymerization) were determined for foliage, crown, and root material of each sample. Both performance characteristics and physiological parameters reached poorest levels in July or August each year as environmental stresses increased. Plots maintained at higher mowing heights and reduced rolling frequencies maintained better wear tolerance, turf quality, coverage, and color compared to lower mowing heights with frequent rolling. Net photosynthesis increased slightly as mowing heights were increased, but few significant differences were observed for these treatment combinations. Few consistent differences were observed for carbohydrate analysis with lower mowing heights or increased rolling frequencies, but increased mowing height generally resulted in higher carbohydrate concentrations in foliage and crown material following heat stress. Ball mark severity was rarely affected by these treatment combinations, but increased rolling frequencies increased maximum ball mark injury and extended recovery time. Fewer significant differences were observed for these parameters compared to initial expectations, but increased mowing heights and reduced rolling frequencies generally created healthier turf.
Download or read book Turfgrass written by John C. Stier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability is a key framework for analyzing biological systems—and turfgrass is no exception. It is part of a complex that encompasses turfgrass interactions with different environments and the suitability of different turfgrasses for specific environments. In addition to its biological role, turfgrass—in the form of lawns, green spaces, and playing surfaces—brings beneficial sociological effects to an increasingly urbanized society. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and issues in the field of turfgrass research and management, including the genetics and breeding, the diseases and pests, and the ecology of turfgrasses, and will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers.
Download or read book Turf Management for Golf Courses written by James B Beard and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Turfgrass Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
