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colleagues and alumni at Rutgers
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10 - 28, 2011 owners and executive boards are looking to hire turf managers that have
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Three-Week Professional Golf Turf Management Short Course
January 11 - 29, 2010
Coordinators and Instructors
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
Registration Fee: $1,495
Multi-registration Fee: $1,395 www.cpe.rutgers.edu
Course code: AT0301CA11 Late Fee: $1,545 (after 12/17/10) www.3-week-turf.com
Course Curriculum Related Training Programs
Plant and Landscape Science: Proper planting procedures, pruning
Soil, Fertility and Drainage: Understanding physical, chemical and techniques and design basics, as well as identification and selection of Advanced Small Engines
biological properties of soils, identifying and assessing fertilizer needs as shade trees, deciduous shrubs and ground covers. March 9 & 10, 2011 Course code: AL0210CA11
well as drainage and aeration. March 14 & 15, 2011 Course code: AL0210CB11
Golf Course Construction: Design principles and their impact on
Turf Morphology and Agronomic Principles: Turf identification, Hazardous Tree Identification
construction. Contours, slopes, bunkers, ponds, cart paths, and greens, as
December 10, 2010 Course code: AL0803CA11
morphology, and development, as well as selection of grasses, seed well as costs, scheduling, and contracts.
March 3, 2011 Course code: AL0803CB11
production, seed certification and breeding.
Financial Management: Principles, strategies and tools to develop and Repair and Maintenance of Golf Irrigation Systems
Turf Establishment and Renovation: Establishing and renovating maintain accurate budgets to help you maintain a healthy bottom line. December 13 & 14, 2010 Course code: AT0306CA11
turfgrass, including seeding, sprigging, and sodding. Introducing new
cultivates on greens, fairways, and tees. Basics of Turfgrass Management
December 16, 2010 Course code: AL0406CA11
Turfgrass Diseases, Insects and Weeds: These three topics alone are worth - FOUR CONVENIENT WAYS TO REGISTER -
the time and investment in the course. Strong focus on identification and Turfgrass Establishment
Phone: 732.932.9271, M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please have your Visa,
control strategies. December 17, 2010 Course code: AL0406CB11
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Turfgrass Disease Management
Irrigation Principles: Components, installation and repair, including  Fax: 732.932.8726, 24 Hours. Please include credit card information
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sprinklers, nozzles, valves, wiring, pipes, control system components,
winterization and spring set-up. Mail: Registration Desk, NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Integrated Pest Management
Education, Rutgers University, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ January 18, 19 & 20, 2011 Course code: AL0401CA11
Cultural Practices: Mowing, watering, fertilizing, cultivation, and 08901-8519. Please make check payable to: Rutgers University
controlling thatch to maintain a great playing surface while controlling Pesticide Calibration
Web: Please visit: www.golfturf.rutgers.edu for information February 2, 2011 Course code: AL0404CA11
costs.
Payment Policy - All students must have prearranged for payment to be For more information please visit www.cpe.rutgers.edu/landscape
Mowing Heights and Machinery Maintenance: Hands-on instruction to admitted to the class (purchase order, check, VISA, Mastercard, American
select the proper machinery and the correct cutting height for different Express or money order).
equipment and situations.
Refunds - You may withdraw from this course with a full refund (minus a
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Managing Golf Course Employees: Learn how to assess your leadership days prior to the start of the course. Beyond that time, registrants may be Convenient fall and winter schedules are available.
style, as well as understand leadership dynamics, motivational strategies responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions are welcomed. For information, contact Fran Koppell, Senior Program Coordinator:
and strategic planning. koppell@rci.rutgers.edu or (732) 932-9271 ext. 637