ABSTRACT
Turfgrass science and management involves the art, culture and science of managing these natural grass surfaces. All turf manager's aim for the best playing conditions and turf of the highest quality. Playing quality is a function of the natural grass surface and soil conditions in the field, and has a great influence on traction, impact absorbence and ball response. Measurable playing standards are now in place for many natural grass surfaces. Turfgrass quality involves a composite, visual assessment of the natural grass surface, and has established standards against which performance is measured. In Australia there are no first degrees in turf management but introductory turfgrass science and management may be taken through the Universities of Sydney and Melbourne, as part of the baccalaureate degrees in agriculture and horticulture, as well as graduate diplomas and post-graduate studies. Many institutes and associations continue to play a significant part in the training of turf personnel.
