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Golf and Turfgrass | |
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History | |
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The Concept of Golf | |
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Course Measurement and Rating | |
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Golf Course Operation | |
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Turfgrass Climatic Zones | |
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Golf Course/Turfgrass Benefits | |
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Philosophy of Golf Course Maintenance | |
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References | |
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Designing and Building a Golf Course | |
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Development Plan | |
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Secure Permits, Licenses, and Environmental Approvals | |
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Golf Course Site Selection | |
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Golf Course Architect Selection | |
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Golf Course Architecture | |
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Facilities Associated with the Golf Course | |
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Architectural Plans | |
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Golf Course Construction Preparation | |
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Golf Course Construction | |
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Rebuilding A Golf Course | |
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References | |
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The Putting Green | |
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Putting Green Description | |
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Turf Quality Components of Putting Greens | |
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Putting Green Construction | |
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USGA Method of Construction | |
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Methods Involving General Sand Modification | |
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Root Zone Mixing and Installation | |
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Irrigation System Installation | |
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Final Plantbed Preparation | |
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Turfgrass Selection for Putting Greens | |
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Turf Establishment for Putting Greens | |
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Putting Green Turf Culture | |
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Summaries of Turf Cultural Systems for Putting Greens | |
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Hole Changing | |
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Collar | |
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Approach | |
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Putting Green Surrounds | |
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Practice Putting Green | |
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Putting Green Turf Nursery | |
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Sprig Nursery | |
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Traditional Fine-Leaf Fescue Greens | |
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The Tee | |
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Tee Description | |
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Turf Quality Components of Tees | |
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Tee Construction | |
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Turfgrass Selection for Tees | |
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Turf Establishment for Tees | |
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Tee Turf Culture | |
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Summaries of Turf Cultural Systems for Tees | |
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Tee Surrounds | |
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Tree Problems | |
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Tee-Markers and Accessory Equipment | |
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Practice Tee | |
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Tee Turf Nursery | |
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Tee Turf Renovation | |
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Rebuilding Tees | |
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The Fairway | |
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Fairway Description | |
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Turf Quality Components of Fairways | |
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Fairway Construction | |
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Turfgrass Selection for Fairways | |
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Turf Establishment for Fairways | |
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Fairway Turf Culture | |
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Summaries of Turf Cultural Systems for Fairways | |
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Practice Range | |
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Fairway Turf Nursery | |
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The Rough | |
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Rough Description | |
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Turf Quality Components of Roughs | |
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Rough Construction | |
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Turfgrass Selection for Roughs | |
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Turf Establishment for Roughs | |
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Rough Turf Culture | |
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Summary of Turf Cultural Systems for Roughs | |
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Grassy Hollows and Mounds | |
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Unmowed Natural Areas | |
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Golf Cart Paths | |
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The Bunker | |
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Bunker Description | |
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Bunker Design | |
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Sand Selection | |
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Bunker Construction | |
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Bunker Maintenance | |
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Bunker Surrounds | |
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Ornamental Grasses | |
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Golf Course Equipment and Facilities | |
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Golf Course Equipment Needs | |
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Equipment Selection | |
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Equipment Operation | |
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Equipment Servicing | |
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Equipment Care | |
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Equipment Repair | |
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Calibration | |
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The Mechanic | |
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Golf Course Operations Center | |
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Safety | |
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Safe Operating Practices for Walk-Behind Equipment | |
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Safe Operating Practices for Riding Equipment | |
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The Irrigation System | |
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A Perspective | |
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Water Source | |
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Water Quality | |
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Types of Irrigation Systems | |
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Components of an Irrigation System | |
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Design of an Irrigation System | |
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Installation of an Irrigation System | |
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Maintenance of an Irrigation System | |
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Operation of an Irrigation System | |
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References | |
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Pests and Stresses | |
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Problem Diagnosis | |
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Pesticide Usage | |
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Weeds | |
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Algae and Moss | |
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Insects and Mites | |
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Small Animals | |
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Nematodes | |
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Diseases: Fungal, Viral, and Bacterial | |
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Nutrient Deficiencies | |
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Environmental Stresses | |
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References | |
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Golf Course Management | |
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Organization | |
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Personnel | |
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Records | |
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Budget | |
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Other Golf Course Operations | |
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Marking the Golf Course | |
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Championship/Tournament Competition Preparation | |
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Shelters | |
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Lightning Protection | |
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Drinking Water | |
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Security Fences | |
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Ponds and Lakes | |
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Streams | |
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Ditches and Grass Waterways | |
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Bridges | |
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Parking Lots | |
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Golf Course Landscaping | |
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Appendices | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |