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Web URL(s):https://gsr.lib.msu.edu/article/gross-deferred-9-21-12.pdf
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Author(s):Gross, Patrick
Author Affiliation:Director, Southwest Region
Title:Deferred maintenance is no bargain: Why short-term cutbacks now may ultimately cause problems later that are more costly to correct
Column Name:All things considered
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Source:USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 50, No. 20, September 21 2012, p. 1.
Publishing Information:Far Hills, New Jersey: United States Golf Association, Green Section
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Decision-making; Financial records; Maintenance costs; Maintenance planning; Replacement scheduling
Abstract/Contents:Suggests that "short-term cutbacks [on golf course maintenance] now may ultimately cause problems later that are more costly to correct." Presents an example of aeration, noting that "in general, skipping one core aeration treatement has had very little impact on the overall performance of greens. But skipping the second, third, and maybe fourth treatment has had a cumulative effect on putting greens." Reports that without equipment replacement, courses could "experience a steady decline in mowing quality and overall course conditions." Concludes that "conditions may not be the same, but they can still be very good as long as basic agronomic programs are not on the deferred lists. The basics are always a sound investment and, ultimately, a good bargain."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Gross, P. 2012. Deferred maintenance is no bargain: Why short-term cutbacks now may ultimately cause problems later that are more costly to correct. USGA Green Sec. Rec. 50(20):p. 1.
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