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Author(s):Dury, Peter L. K.
Author Affiliation:Retired Head of Grounds
Title:The groudsman's perspective: Fifty years in the business
Source:International Turfgrass Bulletin. Vol. 226, October 2004, p. 73-75.
Publishing Information:Bingley, England: Sports Turf Research Institute
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Personal profile; Cricket pitches; Soccer fields; Sports Turf Managers; History; Career growth; Education; Internships; Futures
Subjects' Names:Dury, Peter L. K.
Abstract/Contents:Provides a personal account of Peter L.K. Dury from the groundsmans perspective of turf evolution. During the 1950s and early 1960s groundsmen were dedicated to the job, had pride in their grounds and achievement and worked all hours for little or no extra pay. In the early 70s the work study came into the industry resulting in higher pay and less staff; although, it made groundsmen aware of input assessment like never before: frequency of operations, quantification of inputs, methodology, input cost and the implications of the design of facilities. Other topics such as Joint use, research and development, compulsory competitive tendering, and also standards and specifications are discussed. Discusses how the future will bring more advances in synthetic turf for use, but after considering many factors natural turf is far superior.
Language:English
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Dury, P. L. K. 2004. The groudsman's perspective: Fifty years in the business. Int. Turfgrass Bull. 226:p. 73-75.
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