USGA Green Section Record, August 21, 2015 The content in this preview is based on the last saved version of your email - any changes made to your email that have not been saved will not be shown in this preview. REGIONAL UPDATES The USGA Green Section is divided into four regions staffed by agronomists who work with golf facilities on care of the golf course. USGA agronomists provide regular regional updates outlining current issues and observations from the field. Be sure to view updates from multiple regions as featured ideas, techniques and solutions to problems often apply to other parts of the country. NORTHEAST REGION Recently, the amount of organic matter in putting greens has been causing concern at some golf courses. Surprisingly, the problem is not what you would probably expect and may be related to this year's unusual weather. Read More SOUTHEAST REGION Summer cultivation is occurring at several courses and one growing trend may improve your efforts to control thatch. Also, discover some ideas shared by superintendents that may help you deal with difficulties recruiting employees. Read More WEST REGION Looking for a way to reduce the disruption of cultural practices at your golf course without sacrificing the agronomic benefits of aeration? Check out the latest video from the West Region to discover one solution that's gaining popularity in the Desert Southwest. Read More CENTRAL REGION A simple change in the weather can result in the scalping of greens, which is often a symptom of underlying thatch-management problems. Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue The August 8, 2015 issue of the USGA Green Section Record is your go-to source for information about turgrass weed control. View This Issue Browse All Past Issues Maintaining the rough on golf courses can be costly; however, adjusting the level of maintenance in areas that seldom come into play can result in significant savings. Low-maintenance roughs look different across the country, but all can save resources like water, labor, fuel and fertilizer. Learn more about establishing low-maintenance roughs in the September 4, 2015 issue of the USGA Green Section Record. What's New From The USGA Green Section Best Management Practice Case Studies Page Best Management Practices (BMPs) in golf course management are critical for the protection and efficient utilization of our most valuable resources. BMPs are broad principles. The golf course manager implements these concepts with specific actions pertinent to the golf course. The USGA highlights case studies from across the U.S. that showcase real-world solutions implemented by golf courses to best utilize the resources at their disposal. View Now Browse our Digital Collections, the newest feature in the Green Section Record. View Now IMPORTANT LINKS USGA Privacy Policy USGA Green Section Home Page USGA Staff Contact Information Course Consulting Service Information USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online (TERO) Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications ©2015 by United States Golf Association® Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications USGA Green Section publications are made available through the courtesy of the United States Golf Association (USGA®). The reuse of these materials is authorized only if the following conditions are met in their entirety. This policy applies to all Green Section publications, including articles, videos, presentations, and webcasts. 1) Adherence to all components of our Conditions for Reuse policy. 2) Inclusion of the appropriate Reprint Permission Language. 3) Notification of your Intent To Reprint Content. The USGA Green Section Record (ISSN 2156-5813) is published biweekly via electronic mail by the United States Golf Association®. Golf House, Far Hills, NJ 07931 USGA Green Section 908.234.2300 Forward this email This email was sent to jmoore@usga.org by usgagreensectionrecord@usga.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | About our service provider. USGA Green Section | P.O. Box 708 | Far Hills | NJ | 07931 http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/...waDG_ETc0RD4zn_k-4iXvPUBXq1lFL55DO57A-R09M7L7RFP1P6OaCBqlGw-l&id=preview[8/21/2015 4:24:22 PM]