{"product_id":"golf-greens-and-green-keeping-1906-by-horace-gordon-hutchinson-kessinger-publishing","title":"Golf Greens and Green-Keeping (1906) by Horace Gordon Hutchinson | Kessinger Publishing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGolf Greens and Green-Keeping (1906) offers a window into an early era of golf course management. This facsimile reprint preserves the voice and structure of the original guide while making it accessible to modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe book guides readers through the essential phases of green care — from selecting a suitable site and preparing the terrain to daily upkeep of putting greens. It also covers the construction of greens and bunkers, irrigation concepts, and the use of fertilizers, with careful attention to practical, repeatable methods that informed maintenance routines of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSite selection and preparation to establish durable turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGreens and bunker construction to support consistent playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFertilizers and irrigation systems for healthy turf management\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePest and disease control through monitoring and routine care\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDesign principles and practical insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCourse layout tips aimed at balancing challenge and enjoyment for players at all levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical perspectives on design decisions and maintenance practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eEdition notes and accessibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScarce antiquarian work reproduced faithfully as a facsimile\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePossibility of library marks or marginalia reflecting its heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAffordable edition intended for readers, researchers, and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eEdition details position this volume as a valuable reference for course managers, greenkeepers, and enthusiasts who enjoy historical perspectives and practical methods for course care and design. The content invites readers to consider traditional approaches as possibilities to inform contemporary practice, rather than guarantees of outcomes. This edition serves as a tangible link to golf history and its evolving approach to greens maintenance and course design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does Golf Greens and Green-Keeping (1906) cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A historical manual detailing site selection, greens construction, maintenance practices, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and course design insights for greenkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who would benefit from this reprint?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Golf course managers, greenkeepers, and enthusiasts seeking traditional methods and design perspectives from Horace Gordon Hutchinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53089224228975,"sku":"1166651223","price":61.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/kessinger-publishing-golf-greens-and-green-keeping-1906-cover_2bd5cab0-2d97-4ddd-84f7-ac2ff9549631.jpg?v=1778686555","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/golf-greens-and-green-keeping-1906-by-horace-gordon-hutchinson-kessinger-publishing","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}