TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
As described in the course design and construction process, the end of the design
phase occurs when the course architect finishes a full set of construction drawings. (t/f)
- Answer-true- then followed by development, grow-in, and maintenance phase
According to the turfgrass management manual, the course architect will usually
manage the daily progress throughout the development phase of the design and
construction process. (t/f) - Answer-true
An "extended team" is made up of specialists who are periodically involved throughout
the course design and development process. (t/f) - Answer-true
Trees that were planted as a safety divider are now high enough that player's balls can
no longer clear the top branches represent having achieved function success. (t/f) -
Answer-true
Changing the characteristics of the soil is the most practical means of addressing
surface drainage problems. (t/f) - Answer-false-subsurface
Moving a hole placement to an area that does not hold an approach is a good way to
make strategic hole more challenging to an expert player. (t/f) - Answer-true
As presented in the turfgrass management manual, by definition a "strategic" hole
includes a hazard. - Answer-false-not always
As presented in the turfgrass management manual, a "strategic" hole is one that players
accept as difficult because it is part of a challenging course. (t/f) - Answer-false-
strategic hole offers more than one way to play, it is the most interesting to the largest
variety of playing abilities
A "heroic" hole leaves little room for error without incurring a penalty. (t/f) - Answer-
false- "penal" hole leaves little room for error
Adding a hazard provides a visual reference point to gauge distance. (t/f) - Answer-true
What is the design concept behind a penal hole in terms of the cost to the player? -
Answer-no room for error...with a small mistake, the player likely ends up in the rough,
the water, or an intimidating bunker
What is the correct order of the golf course design and developmental process? -
Answer-analysis; design; development; grow-in; maintenance
, Publicity arrangements are made during the grow-in phase of the golf course design
and construction process. (t/f) - Answer-true
In the phase of the golf course design and development process, what is the meaning of
the redesign arrow that loops back to the design phase from the maintenance phase? -
Answer-design needs to revised? to maintain it easier and better?
What documents are produced in the design phase of the course design and
construction process prior to the construction drawings? - Answer-base map, routing
plans, concept plans
Who does the head golf professional work with most closely throughout the golf course
design process? - Answer-owners and members
Who implements the course maintenance procedures? - Answer-superintendent and
staff
Who supervises the grow-in phase of the design and development process? - Answer-
superintendent
Who supervises the design phase of the design and construction process? - Answer-
core team/architect
According to the turfgrass manual, what are the two types of drainage? - Answer-
surface drainage (based on the slope and shape of land...primarily a function of land's
topography) and subsurface drainage (based on the internal drainage of soil...primarily
a function of soil content)
What is the recommended green size in the turfgrass management manual? - Answer-
5000-8000 square feet depending on the amount of traffic
Why are hole designs based on "predictable playing areas"? - Answer-to minimize
possibility of mishap
What is the recommended minimum radius for the level area around the hole? -
Answer-3 ft around the hole with no slope change
What would be considered a good design practice when laying out a golf course? -
Answer-course layout, character, and size (total experience and playing character
aesthetic)
What best reflects the priority of good architectural design? - Answer-design for the
entire recreational experience, not only playing experience
Strategically placed bunkers, challenging approaches, gently contours, and dramatic
views are all components of what type of design? - Answer-strategic hole style
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
As described in the course design and construction process, the end of the design
phase occurs when the course architect finishes a full set of construction drawings. (t/f)
- Answer-true- then followed by development, grow-in, and maintenance phase
According to the turfgrass management manual, the course architect will usually
manage the daily progress throughout the development phase of the design and
construction process. (t/f) - Answer-true
An "extended team" is made up of specialists who are periodically involved throughout
the course design and development process. (t/f) - Answer-true
Trees that were planted as a safety divider are now high enough that player's balls can
no longer clear the top branches represent having achieved function success. (t/f) -
Answer-true
Changing the characteristics of the soil is the most practical means of addressing
surface drainage problems. (t/f) - Answer-false-subsurface
Moving a hole placement to an area that does not hold an approach is a good way to
make strategic hole more challenging to an expert player. (t/f) - Answer-true
As presented in the turfgrass management manual, by definition a "strategic" hole
includes a hazard. - Answer-false-not always
As presented in the turfgrass management manual, a "strategic" hole is one that players
accept as difficult because it is part of a challenging course. (t/f) - Answer-false-
strategic hole offers more than one way to play, it is the most interesting to the largest
variety of playing abilities
A "heroic" hole leaves little room for error without incurring a penalty. (t/f) - Answer-
false- "penal" hole leaves little room for error
Adding a hazard provides a visual reference point to gauge distance. (t/f) - Answer-true
What is the design concept behind a penal hole in terms of the cost to the player? -
Answer-no room for error...with a small mistake, the player likely ends up in the rough,
the water, or an intimidating bunker
What is the correct order of the golf course design and developmental process? -
Answer-analysis; design; development; grow-in; maintenance
, Publicity arrangements are made during the grow-in phase of the golf course design
and construction process. (t/f) - Answer-true
In the phase of the golf course design and development process, what is the meaning of
the redesign arrow that loops back to the design phase from the maintenance phase? -
Answer-design needs to revised? to maintain it easier and better?
What documents are produced in the design phase of the course design and
construction process prior to the construction drawings? - Answer-base map, routing
plans, concept plans
Who does the head golf professional work with most closely throughout the golf course
design process? - Answer-owners and members
Who implements the course maintenance procedures? - Answer-superintendent and
staff
Who supervises the grow-in phase of the design and development process? - Answer-
superintendent
Who supervises the design phase of the design and construction process? - Answer-
core team/architect
According to the turfgrass manual, what are the two types of drainage? - Answer-
surface drainage (based on the slope and shape of land...primarily a function of land's
topography) and subsurface drainage (based on the internal drainage of soil...primarily
a function of soil content)
What is the recommended green size in the turfgrass management manual? - Answer-
5000-8000 square feet depending on the amount of traffic
Why are hole designs based on "predictable playing areas"? - Answer-to minimize
possibility of mishap
What is the recommended minimum radius for the level area around the hole? -
Answer-3 ft around the hole with no slope change
What would be considered a good design practice when laying out a golf course? -
Answer-course layout, character, and size (total experience and playing character
aesthetic)
What best reflects the priority of good architectural design? - Answer-design for the
entire recreational experience, not only playing experience
Strategically placed bunkers, challenging approaches, gently contours, and dramatic
views are all components of what type of design? - Answer-strategic hole style
