TURF 1211 - Turfgrass and Grounds Management

4 Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab

This course will present an integration of facilities operations, turfgrass theory, and environmentally sound management practices. The production of high-quality turfgrass requires specialized turf management skills. Understanding and utilizing these management skills allows individuals to maintain high-quality turf while being environmentally friendly. Topics include the history of golf, basic turfgrass management practices of cultivation, thatch control, mowing, spiking, golf course site maintenance, and their effects on our environment. Topics will also examine new ways golf courses are becoming more friendly to wildlife and pollinators.

Course Prerequisite(s): None