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• Developing a better understanding of the science behind good

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Greenskeepers and Laborers will learn the skills and earn the
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• Refining and improving your managerial and leadership skills and

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to three weeks of intensive study demonstrates you have the

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• Becoming familiar with the newest turf research and Irrigation Technicians and Mechanics will expand their knowledge,
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developments pioneered at the Rutgers University horticulture

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range and value by learning new agronomic and personnel

farm and soil and plant testing labs
• Developing contacts and exploring career opportunities in
turfgrass management by plugging into an active network of
colleagues and alumni at Rutgers.
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Golf Course Architects or Golf Course Construction Specialists will
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business risk/return and cost/benefit decisions by improving their

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Bruce Neary provides high-energy leadership for this course.

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With a Bachelors in Ornamental Horticulture from Rutgers and a

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Masters in Agricultural Science from Texas A & M, Bruce combines
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an active teaching style with a gift for clearly communicating Career changers will discover that the turf management field is
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filled with leaders who chose to work outside, amidst the game
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they love. This course can open doors to high-level internships.

You will also work with these Rutgers’ faculty and staff:
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Office of Continuing Professional Education Richard Buckley, Joseph Clark, William Dickson, Dr. Bingru Huang,
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Dr. Richard Hurley, Dr. Daniel Kluchinski, Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, For Detailed Intructor Biographies visit:
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Three-Week Professional Golf Turf Management Short Course
January 11 - 29, 2010 Course code: AT0301CA10
Listen to What Your Colleages Say!
“I cannot think of one thing [from the course] that would not help
me in my job. Everything just ties into itself.”
Mark Jones, 2009 Three-Week Attendee
Bear Creek Golf Club, Westminster, MD
“[The instructors] touched on everything. I think it’s a really great
program. It was more than what I expected.”
John Humphrey, 2009 Three-Week Attendee
Beacon Hill Country Club, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
“The instructors here at Rutgers truly care about helping each
student fulfill their dreams in the golf industry. Because of my
experience here, I have been able to go further than I had ever
dreamed with my passion in turf. They have all been as dedicated
to helping me get there as I have. THANK YOU!!
Jesse Shannon
Manhattan Woods Golf Club, West Nyack, NY
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Course Curriculum
Soil, Fertility and Drainage: Understanding physical, chemical and
biological properties of soils, identifying and assessing fertilizer
needs as well as drainage and aeration.
Turf Morphology and Agronomic Principles: Turf identification,
morphology, and development, as well as selection of grasses,
seed production, seed certification and breeding.
Turf Establishment and Renovation: Establishing and renovating
turfgrass, including seeding, sprigging, and sodding. Introducing
new cultivars on greens, fairways, and tees.
Turfgrass Diseases, Insects and Weeds: These three topics alone
are worth the time and investment in the course. Strong focus on
identification and control strategies.
Irrigation Principles: Components, installation and repair,
including sprinklers, nozzles, valves, wiring, pipes, control system
components, winterization and spring set-up.
Management and Maintenance: Mowing, watering, fertilizing,
cultivation, and controlling thatch to maintain a great playing
surface while controlling costs.
Mowing Heights and Machinery Maintenance: Hands-on
instruction to select the proper machinery and the correct cutting
Plant and Landscape Science: Proper planting procedures, pruning
techniques and design basics, as well as identification and
selection of shade trees, deciduous shrubs and groundcovers.
Registration Fee: $1,395
Multi-registration Fee: $1,295
Late Fee: $1,445 (after 12/18/09)
Managing Golf Course Employees: Learn how to assess your
leadership style, as well as understand leadership dynamics,
motivational strategies and strategic planning.
Golf Course Construction: Design principles and their impact on
construction. Contours, slopes, bunkers, ponds, cart paths, and
greens, as well as costs, scheduling, and contracts.
Financial Management: Principles, strategies and tools to develop
and maintain accurate budgets.
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( Phone: 732.932.9271, M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please have your Visa,
Mastercard or AMEX number ready.
 Fax: 732.932.8726, 24 Hours. Please include credit card information
or copy of your check, money order or purchase order with your fax.
 Mail: Registration Desk, NJAES Office of Continuing Professional
Education, Rutgers University, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
08901-8519. Please make check payable to: Rutgers University
 Web: Please visit: www.golfturf.rutgers.edu for information
Payment Policy - All students must have prearranged for payment
to be admitted to the class (purchase order, check, VISA, Mastercard,
American Express or money order).
Refunds - You may withdraw from this course with a full refund
(minus a processing fee) provided our office is notified at least five
time, registrants may be responsible for the full registration fee.
Substitutions are welcomed.
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For more information please visit www.cpe.rutgers.edu/landscape
Further your career by attending
The Rutgers 2 Year Professional Golf Turf Management Program.
Convenient fall and winter schedules are available. For more
information, please contact Fran Koppell, Senior Program
Coordinator, koppell@rci.rutgers.edu or (732) 932-9271 ext. 637.