USGA Green Section Record, December 16, 2016 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Winter brings long nights and cold temperatures. In many locations, turf growth slows, or stops altogether, allowing time to reflect and plan next year's management strategy. Northeast Region Looking for information on all topics Course Care? The information is at your fingertips; all you need to do is click, read and share. Check out these valuable USGA resources. View Update View Update Central Region Never miss an opportunity to document shade problems that can adversely affect playing quality and turf health. Documenting winter shade issues is just as important as documenting summer shade. Southeast Region Reviewing past accomplishments provides opportunity to reflect on performance and contemplate ways to improve. An important part of the process is developing goals and objectives for the coming year. View Update View Update In Case You Missed It The Dec. 02, 2016 issue of the USGA Green Section Record is your go-to source for information about developing master plans for future success. Coming Up Next Issue Stay tuned for the 2016 Green Section Record Compendium issue on Jan. 6, 2017. As we say farewell to another year, we wish you another successful year and look forward to seeing you in 2017. View This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Dr. Norman Hummel: 2017 Green Section Award Honoring his distinguished service to the game of golf through his work with turfgrass, Dr. Norman Hummel will be the recipient of the 2017 USGA Green Section Award. Hummel, of Trumansburg, N.Y., will receive the Green Section Award on Feb. 4, 2017, at the USGA’s Annual Meeting and Service Awards in Washington, D.C. GCSAA Environmental Profile Survey Extended We encourage superintendents to complete the Energy Use and Environmental Practices Survey as part of the Golf Course Environmental Profile Project. This survey data is very important and helps advocate on behalf of the industry as a whole. Please complete the Survey by Jan. 16, 2017. Learn More Take The Survey Case Study: Improving Management by Collecting Data Maintaining a golf course is no easy task. Superintendents often must make difficult decisions on short notice. Learn how the staff at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius, N.C., merged the art and science of growing grass with data to make sound agronomic decisions and improve communication. Test Your Knowledge: USGA Frost Delay Quiz The sun is shining, but is the golf course ready for play? Frost delays are common this time of year as frigid temperatures settle in for the winter. Learn more about how cold temperatures impact playing surfaces and test your knowledge of frost delays with the USGA Course Care Frost Delay Quiz. Learn More Take The Quiz 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--December-16--2016.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=4m6QAP49occ[12/16/2016 1:23:50 PM]