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Course Description and Objectives With the right skills, tools, and work ethic, you can build a rewarding career in golf turf management. This intensive Three-Week Professional Golf Turf Management School provides the specialized knowledge you need to advance in the turf management field. Become a more informed and technically sound turfgrass manager by: • Developing a better understanding of the science behind good cultural practices • Refining and improving your managerial and leadership skills and communicating more effectively with your staff, your supervisors and your customers • Becoming familiar with the newest turf research and developments pioneered at the Rutgers University horticulture farm and soil and plant testing labs • Developing contacts and exploring career opportunities in turfgrass management by plugging into an active network of colleagues and alumni at Rutgers The golf course industry is an extremely competitive workplace where owners and executive boards are looking to hire turf managers that have the most up-to-date skills. A certificate of distinction from The Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School will show employers that you are serious about growing your turfgrass knowledge and advancing your career.
Your Golf Turf Career Starts Here!! Office of Continuing Professional Education
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NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 102 Ryders Lane New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519 Ph: 732.932.9271 Fax: 732.932.8726 Email: ocpe@njaes.rutgers.edu
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Three-Week Golf Turf Management Short Course
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“The instructors here at Rutgers truly care about helping each student fulfill their dreams in the golf industry. Because of my experience here, I have been able to go further than I had ever dreamed with my passion in turf. They have all been as dedicated to helping me get there as I have. Jesse Shannon - Superintendent Manhattan Woods Country Club
Who Should Attend and Why Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents will learn the tools needed to understand why their turf and personnel management strategies make sense -- or could be improved. Golf Course Forepersons will learn the wide range of skills needed to become the reliable eyes and ears of the superintendent on the course, as well as new ways of motivating their crews. Greenskeepers and Laborers will learn the skills and earn the credentials needed to move up the career ladder. Committing to three weeks of intensive study demonstrates you have the ambition, commitment and training of an aspiring leader. Career changers will discover that the turf management field is filled with leaders who chose to work outside, amidst the game they love. This course can open doors to high-level internships. Irrigation Technicians and Mechanics will expand their knowledge, range and value by learning new agronomic and personnel management skills. Golf Course Architects or Golf Course Construction Specialists will value our focused content by gaining a maximum of skills in a minimum amount of time. Golf Course Owners and Club Managers will make better business risk/ return and cost/benefit decisions by improving their understanding of the technical side of turf management and the cost side of the budget.
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Registration Fee: $1,495
Three-Week Professional Golf Turf Management Short Course January 11 - 29, 2010 Coordinators and Instructors
Course code: AT0301CA11
Course Curriculum
Bruce Neary provides high-energy leadership for this course. With a Bachelors in Ornamental Horticulture from Rutgers and a Masters in Agricultural Science from Texas A & M, Bruce combines an active teaching style with a gift for clearly communicating complex ideas. You will also work with these Rutgers’ faculty and staff: Richard Buckley, Joseph Clark, Chris Carson, Dr. Bingru Huang, Dr. Richard Hurley, Dr. Daniel Kluchinski, Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Edward V. Lipman, Jr., Dr. William Meyer, Dr. James Murphy, and Sabrina Tirpak.
For Detailed Intructor Biographies visit: http://golfturf.rutgers.edu/3weekfaculty.asp
Listen to What Your Colleages are Saying! “This is a superb program if you are a quick learner and want to move up in the Turf Industry.” Charles N. Demske, 2010 Attendee Hilly Haven Golf Course, Depere, WI
“I cannot think of one thing [from the course] that would not help me in my job. Everything just ties into itself.” Mark Jones, 2009 Attendee Bear Creek Golf Club, Westminster, MD
“The personal attention given by each speaker in combination with the hands-on training has really given me a better understanding of the course material.” Peter Strahan, 2008 Attendee Ash Brook Golf Course, Scotch Plains, NJ
Multi-registration Fee: $1,395 Late Fee: $1,545 (after 12/17/10)
Soil, Fertility and Drainage: Understanding physical, chemical and biological properties of soils, identifying and assessing fertilizer needs as well as drainage and aeration. Turf Morphology and Agronomic Principles: Turf identification, morphology, and development, as well as selection of grasses, seed production, seed certification and breeding. Turf Establishment and Renovation: Establishing and renovating turfgrass, including seeding, sprigging, and sodding. Introducing new cultivates on greens, fairways, and tees.
Plant and Landscape Science: Proper planting procedures, pruning techniques and design basics, as well as identification and selection of shade trees, deciduous shrubs and ground covers. Golf Course Construction: Design principles and their impact on construction. Contours, slopes, bunkers, ponds, cart paths, and greens, as well as costs, scheduling, and contracts. Financial Management: Principles, strategies and tools to develop and maintain accurate budgets to help you maintain a healthy bottom line.
Turfgrass Diseases, Insects and Weeds: These three topics alone are worth the time and investment in the course. Strong focus on identification and control strategies. Irrigation Principles: Components, installation and repair, including sprinklers, nozzles, valves, wiring, pipes, control system components, winterization and spring set-up. Cultural Practices: Mowing, watering, fertilizing, cultivation, and controlling thatch to maintain a great playing surface while controlling costs. Mowing Heights and Machinery Maintenance: Hands-on instruction to select the proper machinery and the correct cutting height for different equipment and situations. Managing Golf Course Employees: Learn how to assess your leadership style, as well as understand leadership dynamics, motivational strategies and strategic planning.
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Fax: 732.932.8726, 24 Hours. Please include credit card information or copy of your check, money order or purchase order with your fax. Mail: Registration Desk, NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education, Rutgers University, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519. Please make check payable to: Rutgers University Web: Please visit: www.golfturf.rutgers.edu for information Payment Policy - All students must have prearranged for payment to be admitted to the class (purchase order, check, VISA, Mastercard, American Express or money order). Refunds - You may withdraw from this course with a full refund (minus a processing fee) provided our office is notified at least five (5) full working days prior to the start of the course. Beyond that time, registrants may be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions are welcomed.
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For more information please visit www.cpe.rutgers.edu/landscape
Take your career even further! Attend the Rutgers 2 Year Professional Golf Turf Management School. Convenient fall and winter schedules are available. For information, contact Fran Koppell, Senior Program Coordinator: koppell@rci.rutgers.edu or (732) 932-9271 ext. 637