Download or read book Health and Safety in Golf Course Management and Maintenance written by Jon Allbutt and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health and Safety in Golf Course Management and Maintenance written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most accidents on golf courses are associated with the use of agricultural machinery and pesticides. Aimed at managers, owners and employees this guidance describes the main risks found at golf courses and what should be done to safeguard the health and safety of employees and visitors. Contents: Management of health and safety; Club responsibilities; Training and competence; Reporting accidents and incidents; Working environment; Personal protective equipment; Electrical safety; Occupational health; Hazardous substances; Noise and vibration; Machinery.
Download or read book Managing and Training Personnel in the Golf Facility written by National Golf Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated 1998 Edition -- All New Articles. Improve your management skills with techniques & advice from the experts. This collection of 46 articles covers the essentials of golf courses & golf shop management, including: team building, health & safety concerns, employee training, resolving conflicts, customer relations, & the value of continuing education. Some of the in-depth topics include: cross-training, maintenance shop management, the golf course mechanic, occupational risks, what the caddie must know, OSHA hazard communication standards, pesticide application, sales training, & how to use TQM. This is a NGF InfoPac publication. InfoPacs are bound collections of full-text articles, compiled & copied from various golf industry magazines, newsletters, & journals.
Download or read book Golf and the Law written by Thomas H. Sawyer and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sport of golf is a popular choice for individuals looking to spend their increased free time. Golf is viewed as both a recreational and competitive sport; however, many sports and recreation professionals are not aware of the risks posed by the sport of golf. This lack of awareness creates a false sense of security for professionals and recreational golfers. The risks (e.g. personal injury, property damage, real estate issues, employment concerns, and discrimination) often result in litigaton that is costly in both time and money. This litigation can often be prevented through sound risk management practices and programs. Every golf course is a complex business venture with corresponding complex business-related problems. These problems typically include real estate issues, employment matters, premises liability, discrimination, and negligence. Golf and the Law assists golf course managers in avoiding lawsuits and preventing needless personal injury and property damage. The book is divided into two major sections. The first section reviews a number of important legal concepts and relates each concept to the management of a golf course. The second section specifically outlines common types of litigation that have been aimed at golf courses. Finally, the book outlines a variety of risk management strategies to assist the golf course manager in making the golf course a safe place for participants, employees, and neighbors. "Throughout the work [Sawyer] offers advice on avoiding liability by instituting proper risk management procedures. In extensive appendixes readers will find checklists, sample forms, and other useful information for the golf course manager." -- Legal Information ALERT
Download or read book Golf Law Golf Course Safety Security and Risk Management written by Michael J. Hurdzan and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf courses are complex environments blending the manicured with the natural, hosting people with different levels of knowledge and experience, and subjecting them to potentially unfamiliar hazards. Golf course safety, security and risk management is a process of minimizing those threats, or reducing the severity of accident if they do happen. This book exams that process and offers practical suggestions to protect golfers, golf course employees, owners and operators. Safety should not happen by accident.
Download or read book The Complete Maintenance Standards and Procedures for Golf Course Management written by James Graham Prusa and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In modern business management it is essential to establish written standards and procedures. By putting standards and procedure in writing, getting owners, boards, committees and company executives to review and approve them, risks are then greatly reduced that 'politics can damage the golf course -- or overwhelm the golf course manager. From dangerous organizational politics to the quagmire of legal liabilities, having an organization's operating standards and procedures written in clear detail is the crucial first line of defense. Written policies of standards and procedures allow managers and an organization's governance to not only avoid negative consequences of ill-defined actions or inaction, but also, and more importantly, such provide positive direction to all. Operating any business today without well thought out written standards and procedures is to dare dancing through a minefield. This book is a complete compendium of written, common, critical sandards and procedures for maintaining complex golf courses. Covering many vital areas of maintenance operations such as personnel, training, media relation, turfgrass, nutrient management, pest management, turfgrass establishment, and championship event management to name just a few. The Complete Maintenance Standards and Procedures for Golf Course Management will serve as a foundation to assist you to develop indispensable standards and procedures for your organization. After obtaining this book and contacting the author, the standards and procedures detailed in this book can also be made available in a document file to allow you to easily modify them to your specific organization.
Download or read book Confessions of a Chairman of Green written by Malcolm Peake and published by STRI. This book was released on 2001 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's experiences at Temple Golf Club, this title shows how environmental good practice can lead to a better and more challenging golf course. It demonstrates how a balance between modern greenkeeping technology and nature can be achieved.
Download or read book Practical Golf Course Maintenance written by Gordon Witteveen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised, bestselling resource of practical, nontechnical advice for maintaining and operating a golf course Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Third Edition presents the latest information and techniques for providing first-rate upkeep and management operations for any golf course. This book's, clear, step-by-step coverage, unencumbered by technical language, includes critical advice on maintaining consistent bunkers, sand top-dressing and aerifying, pesticide storage, and other emerging technologies, as well as mowing techniques for greens, fairways, and tees and much more! This updated Third Edition offers reliable, state-of-the-art guidance and hundreds of helpful tips with: Major revisions throughout to address the latest information on computer- operated irrigation systems, new equipment for all aspects of course maintenance, water quality and conservation issues, and managing people A clear approach that avoids technical language and scientific citations while delivering practical advice that can be immediately applied on the course Coverage of all aspects of course maintenance from tee to green, along with guidance on managing the course for the rules of the game and managing the business aspects of course management and maintenance Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Third Edition is a valuable tool for golf course owners, architects, builders, golfers, golf professionals, club managers, and superintendents, as well as greens committee members, irrigation specialists, field managers, turfgrass specialists, real estate developers, and landscape architects.
Download or read book Golf Manager s Handbook written by National Golf Foundation and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication was developed from the National Institute of Golf Management program co-sponsored by NGF & the Wheeling, WV Park Commission. This program has trained over 1,000 operators, managers, & staff members of golf courses. It is a very practical compendium of information on golf management, managing profit centers, the golf business & the facility, & on managing employees & golf. Some of the subjects discussed in detail are: establishing fees, accounting, contracts, outsourcing, the golf shop, food & beverage operations, golf car operations, alternative profit centers, course design & remodeling, maintenance, security, employee safety, liability, meeting customer expectations, training personnel, tee reservation & starting services, pace of play, player development, tournaments/leagues/outings, & advertising & promotion. This compendium of information is the next best thing to attending the school.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Groundskeeping written by BEN KEEFLER and published by BEN KEEFLER. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide delves into the profession of groundskeeping, offering detailed insights and practical knowledge for both beginners and seasoned professionals. It covers the fundamental aspects of groundskeeping, from its definition, history, and importance, to essential tools and techniques. Key sections include soil testing, lawn care, plant maintenance, and specialized areas such as sports turf and cemetery groundskeeping. The book also provides valuable guidance on starting and managing a groundskeeping business, including marketing, financial management, crew management, and safety principles. Additionally, it addresses modern aspects such as irrigation system design, outdoor lighting, and water features, ensuring readers are well-equipped to handle diverse groundskeeping tasks.
Download or read book Golf Course Upkeep written by Navkesh Singh and published by Quills Ink Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GOLF COURSE UPKEEP-PRACTICAL GUIDE A FIRST AMONG GOLF BOOKS-- AT LAST A GOLF BOOK WHICH TEACHES HOW TO PREPARE A GOLF COURSES BEFORE PLAYING ON IT. Written by the Course Manager of one of the foremost golf courses in India, Chandigarh Golf Club; set against the backdrop of the famed architect, Corbusier's city, Chandigarh, in Himalayan foothills and Sukhna Lake. The book is exhaustive and well laid out in 14 chapters and covers the following key issues: • Golf and its origin, the layout of a course, handicapping system, the game as it is played, and golf etiquette. • Varieties of grass used on courses in India, common weeds, insect and turf diseases and their control and methods of fertilization. • Construction and care of greens, fairways, tees and bunkers. • Setting up and management of manual and automated sprinkler systems. • Assorted modern machinery essential for upkeep of the course. • Arboriculture and landscaping. • Facilities and ancillaries required along with man management. • Some useful tips as a ready reckoner. • The book is suitably embellished with photographs. A must read for all keen course managers or golf superintendents and members of the management entrusted with looking after a golf course.
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 556 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 Managing Your Golf Club written by John Crowther and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Golf Course written by F.W. Hawtree and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005-08-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the background information of the earlier chapters and the practical advice of the later ones, together with some useful appendices, this book will be of particular value to all those with responsibility for the smooth and coherent maintenance and development of a golf course. It is also fascinating for any golfer whose interest goes beyond just playing the game.
Download or read book Safety and Health at Work written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Practical Golf Course Maintenance written by Michael Bavier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-06-22 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Maintaining and Operating a Golf Course From 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. Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition assists golf industry professionals with every component of course management so that players have the best experience possible. As 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: A new chapter offering guidance for superintendents to work with club officials and green committee members to achieve success in their challenging roles Rule changes from the USGA and R&A and how they affect maintenance strategies Discussions of current and future course technologies, including robotic mowers, drones, and advanced irrigation systems An overview of the evolving job descriptions and responsibilities of key positions in the field A common sense approach to the art of greenkeeping Practical Golf Course Maintenance, Fourth Edition 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.
Download or read book Practical Greenkeeping written by Jim Arthur and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
