Advanced
Putting Green Management
Instructor: Thomas A. Nikolai, Ph.D.
This one credit course weaves through the history of golf and maintenance practices that have led to our modern-day maintenance practices. It is filled with easy to interpret turfgrass research that supports or leads to questioning numerous cultural and mechanical practices and their impact on turfgrass agronomics. Topics covered include but are not limited to mowing, irrigation, fertilization, topdressing and rolling and proven methods that can lead to economic savings with increased customer satisfaction.
Designed Duration: 6 Lectures, 3 Quizzes
Credits Earned: 1
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 6 Lessons
- 6h Duration
Welcome to the ABC's of Putting Green Management!
2 Lessons
- About this course
- How to Use GKU Software
Section 1: Defining the Problem and Offering a Solution, Law of Diminishing Returns
2 Lessons
- Video 1
- Section 1 - Content 2
Section 2: Primary Cultural Practices
1 Lesson
- Test - No Drip Date
Section 3: Lightweight Rolling
1 Lesson
- Week 3
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