Keyword: Playability
| Title | Author and Source | Category | View TGIF Record |
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| Too far in protecting par? | Tully, Sean. 2017. Golfdom. November. 73(11): p. 16. |
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291934 |
| A golf course waiting to happen: Although Stoatin Brae Golf Club opened just this year, its natural characteristics are reminiscent of an old Scottish links course, and its superintendent plans to keep it that way |
Lewis, Chris. 2017. Golfdom. November. 73(11): p. 18-23. |
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291935 |
| Golf's alt right hazard |
Brauer, Jeffrey D. 2017. Golf Course Industry. November. 29(11): p. 26-27. |
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293678 |
| A new branch of service: In addition to the turfgrass that provides top-notch playing conditions, golf course superintendents have seen regular tree care take root as an important park of their maintenance strategies and routines | Gilliland, Betsy. 2017. Club & Resort Business. November. 13(11): p. 40, 42-45. |
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292996 |
| We asked experts from several fungicide manufacturing companies: What's one essential thing sports turf managers must keep in mind to maximize the performance and playability of a synthetic athletic field? |
Anonymous. 2017. SportsField Management. November/December. 12(10): p. 18-19. |
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294572 |
| Revolutionary Rhodes: Woodhall Spa GC in Lincolnshire has two very different, but outstanding, golf courses, as well as the nine-hole England Golf Performance Centre. Here, courses manager Sah Rhodes talks about what his role entails and the major refurbishment of the Hotchkin Course |
Anonymous. 2017. The Golf Business. November. 8: p. 54, 56-57. |
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| Lee Westwoood reveals ambition to design 'more playable' golf courses | Anonymous. 2017. CNN.com. November 3. p. [1-4]. |
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| Country Rhodes: Woodhall Spa Golf Club in Lincolnshire has two very different, but outstanding, golf courses, as well as the nine-hole England Golf Performance Centre | Anonymous. 2017. Greenkeeping. October. 139: p. Cover, 18, 20-24. |
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| Shock of the new: This year, a few courses haven't merely entered our top 100 lists, they've rocketed into the upper ranks. There are 11 rookies in all, including a mirage of a links in the Middle East. Seeing is believing, so c'mon, take a look | Passov, Joe. 2017. Golf Magazine. October. 59(10): p. 70-75. |
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| Renovations coming to TPC Kuala Lumpur | Anonymous. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. October. 50: p. 17. |
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| Major changes for Himalayas nine at Prince's | Anonymous. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. October. 50: p. 17. |
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| Second course coming to Lakewood National | Anonymous. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. October. 50: p. 19. |
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| Final touches being made at TPC Colorado | Anonymous. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. October. 50: p. 19. |
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| Reversible course to open in the Netherlands in 2018 | Anonymous. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. October. 50: p. 23. |
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| Polar style | Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. October. 50: p. 54-57. |
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291596 |
| Moisture management to improve your infield |
Ganobcik, Wes. 2017. SportsTurf. October. 33(10): p. 8-12. |
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291324 |
| Three often overlooked benefits to overseeding |
Ostlund, Bryan; Miller, Grady. 2017. SportsTurf. October. 33(10): p. 22-23. |
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291334 |
| Turf in tennis court installations: An emerging market |
Sprecher, Mary Helen. 2017. SportsTurf. October. 33(10): p. 36, 38. |
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| Making golf easier | Penner, Andrew. 2017. The Golf Course Trades. October. 30(10): p. 5. |
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289413 |
| October meeting: Glenmaura National Golf Club |
Anonymous. 2017. Chips & Putts. October/November. 23(6): p. 1, 5. |
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295775 |
| Why longer is definitely not better |
Pioppi, Anthony. 2017. Superintendent. October. 16(10): p. 10. |
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291121 |
| A necessary rule or a hindering of creativity? |
Meyer, Robert. 2017. SportsField Management. October. 12(9): p. 2. |
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290894 |
| Heritage Hills superintendent leaves lasting legacy for one of region's premier golf courses | Morris, Gene O. 2017. The McCook Daily Gazette. October 31. p. [1-3]. |
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| Bentgrass a fairway winner in Canberra: Golf course fairways aren't usually the place players will find themselves hitting golf balls from green-like surfaces, but those at the Royal Canberra Golf course do | Anonymous. 2017. Turf Australia. Autumn. p. 25. |
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| Plant health and playability: How do your greens measure up? | Ross, Jim. 2017. The Dogwood. Fall. p. 28-30. |
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| The renovation equation | Anonymous. 2017. By Design. Fall. 35: p. 12-17. |
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| Golfplan: Nine Bridges opts for Durabunker | Anonymous. 2017. Turf Trends [Idaho]. Fall. 3(3): p. 60-69. |
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| Solely synthetic Access Restrictions |
Anonymous. 2017. Golf Course Management. September. 85(9): p. 22. |
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| Untersuchungen zum Hybridrasensystem CombiGrass für Abschlagflächen auf Golfanlagen | Machnik, Lars; Enneking, Ulrich; Lawson, Patrick G. 2017. European Journal of Turfgrass Science. September. 48(3): p. 51-56. |
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294240 |
| Inspired grounds: Liberty National is an engineering miracle that evokes history, emotion |
Klein, Bradley S. 2017. GOLFWEEK. September. 43(9): p. 24-26. |
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291774 |
| Athletes' perspectives on improving a turfgrass sports field |
Straw, Chase; Henry, Gerald; Thompson, Jennifer. 2017. SportsTurf. September. 33(9): p. 24-26. |
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291315 |
| Along comes a tiger: When the next Tiger Woods enters golf, will the industry be ready? |
Gould, David. 2017. Golf Business [NGCOA]. September. 23(8): p. 40-45. |
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293766 |
| TV announcers need a lesson in course maintenance |
Pioppi, Anthony. 2017. Superintendent. September. 16(9): p. 10. |
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289426 |
| A new course for a new crowd: Pinehurt's new nine-hole par-3 brings a casual and fun feel to the game |
Graff, Michael. 2017. Superintendent. September. 16(9): p. 16-21. |
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289436 |
| The pitch sheriffs of Nottingham: Having won the 2016 IOG Industry Award for Best Maintained Artificial Pitch, the University of Nottingham grounds team's mission now is to elevate its grass pitches to similar levels of national recognition | Hoskins, Colin. 2017. The Groundsman [IOG]. August. p. 16-18. |
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288914 |
| Short renovation, long-term impact |
Sternquist, Corrie. 2017. PGA Magazine. August. 98(8): p. 46, 48. |
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291803 |
| A major championship for a regal sports town: Charlotte and Quail Hollow Club prepare for the 99th PGA Championship - The queen city's first-ever major |
Graves, Roger. 2017. PGA Magazine. August. 98(8): p. 62-66, 68, 70, 72-74. |
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291809 |
| Erin Hills earns respect: The first U.S. Open in Wisconsin braves severe weather and extreme heat to provide the ultimate test of golf |
Jones, Seth; Gannon, Grant B. 2017. Golfdom. August. 73(8): p. PH4-PH7. |
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288527 |
| Twice as nice: Doak's ingenious Loop brings to life an idea that's straight out of St. Andrews |
Klein, Bradley S. 2017. GOLFWEEK. August. 43(8): p. 58-60. |
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288756 |
| Does my course have a good routing? |
Brauer, Jeffery D. 2017. Golf Course Industry. August. 29(8): p. 50. |
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288598 |
| Have you joined a turf club?: Turf clubs are a great opportunity to gain education and meet other members in an informal setting |
Anonymous. 2017. Greenkeeper International. July. p. 16. |
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288412 |
| Gleneagles completes major drainage project |
Anonymous. 2017. Greenkeeping. July. 136: p. 2. |
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295262 |
| Positive feedback for renovated Stoke Park course |
Anonymous. 2017. Greenkeeping. July. 136: p. 2. |
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295263 |
| Aesthetics and playability in secondary roughs Access Restrictions |
Hathaway, Aaron; Nikolai, Thomas A.; Frank, Kevin W. 2017. Golf Course Management. July. 85(7): p. 73. |
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288247 |
| [Maintaining a high-end country club] |
MacKenzie, Jack. 2017. Hole Notes. July. 52(6): p. 8, 10-11. |
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288452 |
| BCCC, ready for the wee one |
Proshek, Tom. 2017. Hole Notes. July. 52(6): p. 28-34. |
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288455 |
| Why ok is no longer good enough |
Layton, Thad. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. July. 49: p. 32-33. |
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289216 |
| A new approach to water margins |
Allen, Richard. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. July. 49: p. 36-37. |
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289218 |
| A very precise restoration: At Medinah Country Club in Chicago, Rees Jones and his team have just completed a restoration of Tom Bendelow's design of the No. 2 course | Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. July. 49: p. 38-41. |
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289219 |
| Creating an identity: Royal Poinciana, one of the strongest and best clubs in the golf hotspot of Naples, Florida, now has a golf course to match |
Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. July. 49: p. 42-44. |
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| Some like it tough: Oil man Albert Huddleston engaged Steve Smyers to build him a new course in Dallas | Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. July. 49: p. 46-48. |
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| Weathering the storm: Conditions will be key at Royal Birkdale |
Klein, Bradley S. 2017. GOLFWEEK. July. 43(7): p. 32-35. |
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290660 |
| Expert advice on overseeding bermudagrass |
Anonymous. 2017. SportsTurf. July. 33(7): p. 20-23. |
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287668 |
| A stitch in time: Football clubs across the UK have been preparing for the start of the new league season with several installing new hybrid pitches |
Anonymous. 2017. PanStadia & Arena Management. 3rd Quarter. p. 70-71. |
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| Offsetting drought through design: Enhancing playability over aesthetics | Fraser, Christine. 2017. ONCourse. June. p. 20-22. |
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| Beat the weather: The dry spring most of the UK experienced may have been good for golf participation but it also led to headaches for course managers who are concernced about what could be a lack of consistency when the weather changes | Phillips, Rob. 2017. Greenkeeping. June. 135: p. 6, 8. |
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295302 |
| Model tee Access Restrictions |
Richman, Howard. 2017. Golf Course Management. June. 85(6): p. 18, 20. |
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| Sand Valley Golf Resort, Nekoosa, Wis. Access Restrictions |
Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Management. June. 85(6): p. 26. |
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285231 |
| Medinah (Ill.) Country Club Course No. 2 Access Restrictions |
Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Management. June. 85(6): p. 26. |
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285232 |
| Major project, 'mini' results: A series of substantial upgrades to an Arizona gem resulted in, among other things, an innovative six-hole short course in an unexpected location Access Restrictions |
Mackin, Tom. 2017. Golf Course Management. June. 85(6): p. 68, 70, 72. |
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285244 |
| Stimpmeters should require a license to carry |
Tully, Sean. 2017. Golfdom. June. 73(6): p. 13. |
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285545 |
| Like nothing else: Erin Hills was built for this Open, with vast room for spectators along its minimalist routing, modern demands and perfect putting surfaces |
Klein, Bradley S. 2017. GOLFWEEK. June. 43(6): p. 22-24, 26. |
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290648 |
| Correcting the great lie: Putting quality and player expectation are more than just speed. Experts look beyond fast and firm to other factors that impact high-performance greens |
Brown, Kyle. 2017. Golf Course Industry. June. 29(6): p. 40-44, 46. |
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286021 |
| The prime rule in golf: Have fun |
Pioppi, Anthony. 2017. Superintendent. June. 16(6): p. 12. |
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286652 |
| Improving the playing experience |
Dowling, Elliot. 2017. On Course [MAGCS]. May. 71(1): p. 6-7. |
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285186 |
| Course of a different sort: Rich Harvest Farms will provide unique challenges as host of NCAA golf championships |
Klein, Bradley S. 2017. GOLFWEEK. May. 43(5): p. 36-37. |
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291497 |
| Historic Belvedere Golf Club in northern Michigan undergoes major restoration project: After laying hidden for almost 100 years, William Watson's original drawings spur a walk back in time |
Anonymous. 2017. The Golf Course Trades. May. 30(5): p. 30-31. |
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283385 |
| How the U.S. Open impacts conditioning (for the better) |
Frabotta, David. 2017. Superintendent. May. 16(5): p. 4. |
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284496 |
| Longleaf tee initiative can help grow the game |
Whitney, Marc. 2017. Superintendent. May. 16(5): p. 10. |
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284499 |
| Green speeds: How to walk the tightrope |
Furlong, Ron. 2017. Superintendent. May. 16(5): p. 14. |
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284503 |
| Mowing patterns 101: While they let your artistry shine and enhance the fan experience, they must never take precedence over field safety, playability or turfgrass health |
Trusty, Suz. 2017. SportsField Management. May/June. 12(5): p. 20-23. |
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285669 |
| Are you using STMA's playing conditions index? |
Anonymous. 2017. SportsTurf. May. 3[33](5): p. 27-31. |
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284680 |
| Tilted Park School soccer field leads to tilted scores and corrective measures |
Watson, Stephen T. 2017. The Buffalo News. May 3. p. [1-6]. |
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| [Balancing course design and difficulty at RMGC] | Green, John. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. April. 48: p. 10. |
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284457 |
| [Golf motivations and trees on the course] | Melanson, Jamie. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. April. 48: p. 10-11. |
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284458 |
| New solutions to old problems: Contrary to what some thought, the golf and real estate model has not gone away | Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. April. 48: p. 40-42. |
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284488 |
| Tough enough?: Ernie Els and Greg Letsche knew they were building for Tour pros at Albany in the Bahamas |
Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Architecture. April. 48: p. 44-46. |
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284491 |
| A fast look at slow play |
Brauer, Jeffrey D. 2017. Golf Course Industry. April. 29(4): p. 46. |
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284400 |
| Fair is golf's other four-letter word |
Pioppi, Anthony. 2017. Superintendent. April. 16(4): p. 13. |
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284549 |
| High slope rating: With some of its holes built on the ski runs of Park City (Utah) Mountain, the challenging resort course of Canyons Golf offers unexpected opportunities for the staff and golfers alike | Gilliland, Betsy. 2017. Club & Resort Business. April. 13(4): p. 38, 40-43. |
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283892 |
| Consistency on baseball fields: A former MLB groundskeeper discusses why this is important |
Meyer, Robert. 2017. SportsField Management. April. 12(4): p. 5. |
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283475 |
| Athletic fields don't fail, people do |
Kurcab, Ross. 2017. SportsField Management. April. 12(4): p. 28. |
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283486 |
| A 'living laboratory' for growing golf: The Longleaf Tee Initiative was borne from a redesign project completed by Bill Bergin, ASGCA, at the Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina |
Anonymous. 2017. By Design. April. Special: p. 8-9, 11. |
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284420 |
| Making golf more accessible: Bill Bergin, ASGCA, highlights how his implementation of the new tee system at Longleaf Golf & Family Club is paving the way for golf clubs to make courses more enjoyable for any golfer |
Anonymous. 2017. By Design. April. Special: p. 12-13. |
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284421 |
| Mixing it up: Multiple tee location initiatives are proving a great way for clubs to appeal to players of all abilities and ages. It's why many leading courses are forging ahead with their own plans to introduce them. We report on some of the most prominent developments |
Anonymous. 2017. By Design. April. Special: p. 14-17. |
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| Golfer awareness index: How to be a good player, even if your score is high | Gilhuly, Larry; Daniels, John. 2017. USGA Green Section Record. April 7. 55(7): p. 1-8. |
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282435 |
| Are longer courses the only golf course design solution to modern technology and long-hitters? |
Olsnes, Svein Drange. 2017. Greenside. March. p. 10-12. |
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289568 |
| Lakewood National Golf Club Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Access Restrictions |
Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Management. March. 85(3): p. 26. |
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281408 |
| Maridoe Golf Club Carrollton, Texas Access Restrictions |
Lawrence, Adam. 2017. Golf Course Management. March. 85(3): p. 26. |
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281410 |
| High & lows: TV can't do justice to the theater that is Augusta National |
Klein, Bradley S. 2017. GOLFWEEK. March. 43(3): p. 29. |
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291503 |
| My definition of 'shot values' | Brauer, Jeffery D. 2017. Golf Course Industry. March. 29(3): p. 30. |
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281675 |
| Development of the year: A reversible course tops our list as Golf Inc. expands the contest to include redevelopments | Stetz, Mike. 2017. Golf Inc.. March/April. 26(2): p. 30-32, 34-37. |
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283526 |
| Ratho revisited |
Crafter, Neil. 2017. Australian Turfgrass Management Journal. March/April. 19(2): p. 30-34. |
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| Golf course improvements touted in Munster | Masters, Jim. 2017. Post-Tribune. March 9. p. [1-2]. |
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285956 |
| Forward tees are the key to more fun | Gilhuly, Larry. 2017. The Dogwood. Spring. p. 16-17. |
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285617 |
| Tournament success tips Access Restrictions |
Jacobs, Paul. 2017. STRI Bulletin. Spring. 277: p. 41-43. |
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285203 |
| Hybrid soil trial a first for India: In an effort to improve the standard of cricket pitches around the country, a trial was undertaken into how different mixes of locally sourced clay and red-soil might perform | Viswanathan, P. R. 2017. New Zealand Turf Management Journal. Spring. 34(3): p. 29-33. |
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288803 |
| Golf rules changes could impact course design |
Anonymous. 2017. By Design. Spring. 32: p. 4-5. |
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282319 |
| Bunker mentality: Hazards are consuming too much of your crew's time. How the industry is handling the sandy expectations and devising viable solutions |
Cipriano, Guy. 2017. Golf Course Industry. February. 29(2): p. 12-14, 16-18, 20. |
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281261 |
| Shot values |
Brauer, Jeffrey D. 2017. Golf Course Industry. February. 29(2): p. 22. |
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