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Author(s):Batisky, Darrin M.
Author Affiliation:Superintendent, Chartiers Country Club, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Title:Plan your work, work your plan: Know what it costs
Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 47, No. 2, March/April 2009, p. 19-21.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Budgets; Golf course maintenance costs; Cost efficiency; Planning; Records; Data; Labor costs; Business management; Decision-making; Personal management
USGA Green Section Keywords: Golf course management and budgets: Labor; Golf course management and budgets: Budget; Superintendent issues
Abstract/Contents:Suggests that "golf course superintendents face many challenges, and an uncertain economic climate intensifies the importance of staying current with evolving technology, balancing/managing the cost of course presentation, and first and foremost, meeting the needs and expectations of golfers." Focuses on the potential benefits of data collection, explaining that "having access to accurate and reliable data is critical to make daily decisions, as well as guide the development of future programs...computer technology allows data collection, tabulation, and interpretation to be completed very efficiently." Describes the data collection format, stating that "the spreadsheet looks similar to daily work record; rows represent weekly task totals, and columns indicate weekly total hours worked. The data allow [the ability] to track labor costs during different times of the year, and...trends over time." Highlights maintenance costs and program development based on data tracking, concluding that "the knowledge [gained] can be used to generate the power [needed] to make better decisions and exceed golfer expectations."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Batisky, D. M. 2009. Plan your work, work your plan: Know what it costs. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 47(2):p. 19-21.
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