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| Web URL(s): | https://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/?file=/2000s/2006/060126.pdf
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| Publication Type:
| Professional |
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| Author(s): | Simmons, Jim |
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| Author Affiliation: | Superintendent, Shoal Creek Country Club |
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| Title: | Paying the price for success: An open letter to aspiring turf professionals |
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| Source: | USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 44, No. 1, January/February 2006, p. 26-29. |
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| Publishing Information: | Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Personal profile; Career growth; Golf course superintendents
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| Subjects' Names: | Simmons, Jim |
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| Abstract/Contents: | Provides advice to aspiring turfgrass professionals from Jim Sommons, superintendent at the Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Describes how a turf career is launched as well as how to climb the career ladder. Responds to questions asked to Simmons regarding internships on the golf course. Provides suggestions for becoming a successful superintendent, including hard work, sacrifice, self-discipline, patience, and a positive attitude. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "Frequently asked questions" p. 28
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Simmons, J. 2006. Paying the price for success: An open letter to aspiring turf professionals. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 44(1):p. 26-29. |
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