Greenkeeping Guide Volume 21

Winter may appear quiet on the surface, but beneath the snow, ice, and dormant turf, some of the most important processes in golf course management are taking place.
Successful winter management is not simply about surviving adverse conditions. It is about preparing turf for dormancy, protecting valuable playing surfaces, reducing risk, preventing disease, preserving soil health, managing operations effectively, and creating the foundation for a successful spring recovery.
In Greenkeeping Guide Volume 21: Winter Turf Management and Dormancy Strategies, Wallace Briggs explores the complete winter management cycle from the perspective of the modern golf course superintendent.
Inside this volume, you'll discover:

• The biology of turf dormancy and winter survival
• Environmental stresses that influence winter turf health
• Regional climate considerations and risk assessment
• Winter monitoring and decision making strategies
• Protecting greens and high value playing surfaces
• Snow mould and Microdochium patch prevention
• Winter cover systems and protection methods
• Equipment maintenance and facility preparation
• Staffing, training, and off season operations
• Ice encasement monitoring and response planning
• Spring recovery evaluation and management
• Managing golfer expectations during green up
• Building stronger winter programmes through experience and observation