TRF 1760 – Final Journal

Reflecting back on the final class of the Turf Grass Certificate Program at Olds it is easy to see how the 3 aspects of analyzing turf conditions are related. All of the assignments are made to encourage you to explore deeper into the property you manage as a turf professional. Having a deeper understanding of the minor details of your course allows the superintendent the ability to better manage the course. This is since, most management decisions like fertilizer and pesticide applications are done based on an average of course conditions and characteristics. Therein, understand the hardest and easiest holes on your course, along with the people who play it and the grass they play on allows you the better understand how the decisions based on averages will effect the user. Of the 3 though, understanding your clientele would have to be the most important aspect of playing conditions. Since, if the member’s, public and board (aka those that pay the bills) are happy, the course is perfect to those who see it. Therefore, the course management that involves the most coordination with members will be the most efficient and productive.