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Turfpath books translate turfgrass science into practical resources for students, educators, golf course professionals, and others responsible for understanding and managing turf.
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Turfgrass Management, Edition 2.0
By John Kaminski, Ph.D. and A.J. Turgeon, Ph.D.
Edition 2.0 of Turfgrass Management, authored by John Kaminski and A.J. Turgeon, includes new information and a new chapter on technology. Presale copies are charged at checkout and ship when the book is printed, and every presale order includes a free PDF of Edition 2.0.
Pre-order the hardback and get the PDF free.Every presale order includes a free digital PDF of Edition 2.0, emailed to you when it’s released.
Who it’s for
- Students beginning turfgrass study
- Golf course and sports turf professionals
- Lawn and landscape professionals
- Educators and training programs
- Professionals seeking a broad turfgrass reference
Hardback Presale
J.E. Kaminski and A.J. Turgeon — Edition 2.0 hardback, presale. Ships when printed.
$74.99
Includes a FREE PDF of Edition 2.0 with every pre-order.
Presale: your card is charged when you order, and presale orders are final sale with no refunds. Edition 2.0 is expected to ship in early Q1 2027. That date is an estimate, and we’ll email you when your book ships. The free PDF is emailed when it’s released, which we plan to do before the hardback is printed.
Ships within the US. Plus shipping, calculated at checkout.
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Digital PDF
Free with pre-orderJ.E. Kaminski and A.J. Turgeon — Edition 2.0 PDF, digital download.
Free with your hardback pre-order
Pre-order the hardback and we’ll email you the PDF as soon as it’s released, which we plan to do before the hardback is printed. After the presale, the PDF will be sold on its own for $49.99.

Turfgrass Management, Edition 1.0
By A.J. Turgeon, Ph.D. and John Kaminski, Ph.D.
Designed as an accessible foundation for students and professionals, Turfgrass Management introduces the science, practices, and decision-making involved in establishing and maintaining turfgrass systems.
Who it’s for
- Students beginning turfgrass study
- Golf course and sports turf professionals
- Lawn and landscape professionals
- Educators and training programs
- Professionals seeking a broad turfgrass reference
Hardback
A.J. Turgeon and J.E. Kaminski — hardback edition, shipped.
$59.99
Ships within the US. Plus shipping, calculated at checkout.
SOLD OUT
Edition 1.0 hardback copies are sold out and won’t be reprinted. Pre-order Edition 2.0.
Digital PDF
On SaleA.J. Turgeon and J.E. Kaminski — PDF, digital download.
Regular price: $49.99, sale price: $29.99Save $20
Edition 1.0 hardback copies are sold out and won’t be reprinted, so the Edition 1.0 digital editions are on sale while Edition 2.0 is in the works.
Download link emailed after purchase.
Kindle
On SaleA.J. Turgeon and J.E. Kaminski — formatted for Kindle, digital download.
Regular price: $59.99, sale price: $39.99Save $20
Edition 1.0 hardback copies are sold out and won’t be reprinted, so the Edition 1.0 digital editions are on sale while Edition 2.0 is in the works.
Download link emailed after purchase.
Apple Books / Nook
On SaleA.J. Turgeon and J.E. Kaminski — formatted for Apple Books and Nook, digital download.
Regular price: $59.99, sale price: $39.99Save $20
Edition 1.0 hardback copies are sold out and won’t be reprinted, so the Edition 1.0 digital editions are on sale while Edition 2.0 is in the works.
Download link emailed after purchase.

An Introduction to Turfgrass Diseases, First Edition
By John Kaminski, Ph.D.
A practical introduction to the identification, biology, and management of turfgrass diseases, designed for students and turfgrass professionals building a foundation in plant pathology and disease management.
Digital PDF (English)
John Kaminski — English edition, digital download.
$29.99
Download link emailed after purchase.
PDF Digital (Español)
John Kaminski — edición en español, descarga instantánea.
$29.99
Enlace de descarga enviado por correo electrónico después de la compra.
Choose the format that works for you.
Hardback
- Physical printed book
- Shipped within the United States
- Shipping calculated at checkout
- Subject to live inventory
Digital PDF
- Digital edition
- Delivered by email after successful purchase
Kindle
- Kindle-compatible format
- Delivered by email after successful purchase
Apple Books / Nook
- Compatible digital format
- Delivered by email after successful purchase
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