USGA Green Section Record, August 19, 2016 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Golf courses are taking positive steps to improve conditions and playability. While each golf course has specific needs, every golf course can benefit from these three considerations. Northeast Region Hot summer conditions prompted maintenance adjustments at many facilities. Taking the time to evaluate how effective these changes were can be useful for next season. View Update View Update Central Region A break in the weather after a long stretch of heat and high humidity may spell relief for golfers, but a breezy day of mild temperatures and low humidity can cause considerable stress to a weak, shallow-rooted Poa annua putting surface. Southeast Region The stress of a hot, dry summer is a reminder of the value of rainfall. However, as mild temperatures and rainfall return, rapidly growing turf may face a threat from these opportunistic pests. View Update View Update In Case You Missed It It may still be summer, but preparations for winter are just around the corner at many facilities. The August 5, 2016 issue of the USGA Green Section Record is your go-to source for information about turfgrass winter injury. View This Issue Browse All Past Issues Coming Up Next Issue Golfers enjoy firm, dry playing surfaces that can be challenging to provide when soil conditions and the weather don't cooperate. Learn more about how well-designed drainage systems can improve both turfgrass conditions and the golfing experience in the September 2, 2016 issue of the USGA Green Section Record. Latest From Course Care Case Study: Using Stormwater Runoff for Golf Course Irrigation Cutten Fields Golf Club was facing deficit irrigation situations during periods of drought and ensuing mandated reductions in water use. This unique solution not only provided Cutten Fields with a more consistent water supply but also reduced expenses to pump irrigation water from a nearby river. Fore The Golfer: Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much? The word "aeration" stimulates negative emotions for many golfers. It may come as a surprise, but golf course superintendents also dislike aeration. After all, the last person who wants to disrupt the smoothness of the putting greens they work so hard to maintain is the superintendent. So, why is aeration needed? Learn More Learn More Video: Why Aerate The Greens? Frustrated by the disturbance from aeration? Although the process can temporarily interrupt playing quality, aeration is a necessary practice that protects the functionality of playing surfaces and pays dividends in the form of improved playing quality year after year. USGA Course Consulting Service Pricing is available for 2017 Course Consulting Service visits. As you prepare budgets for next year, keep the USGA in mind for all of your agronomic course consulting needs. Contact your local USGA agronomist to learn more and secure a discounted rate when you sign up early. Watch in English Watch in Spanish Learn More Are you a current subscriber to the USGA Green Section Record? Subscribers receive the latest information on golf course management, turfgrass culture, environmental issues, research and economic sustainability delivered to their inboxes twice per month. Subscribe Today United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Far Hills, NJ 07931 908.234.2300 CONTACT US Stay connected with the USGA 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) ©2016 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 twice monthly via electronic mail by the United States Golf Association®. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--August-19--2016.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=JoHW6JQ_ifg[8/19/2016 1:32:49 PM]