USGA Green Section Record, October 21, 2016 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Working safely and effectively in low-light conditions can be difficult. Thankfully, advances in lighting technology can bring an abundance of light to any golf course task. Northeast Region Fall has finally arrived in the Northeast. Take some time to catch your breath but don't lose sight of the quickly approaching winter; preparing now can reduce the threat of winter injury. View Update View Update Central Region Never depend on setting aside just one date in the golf calendar to schedule critical fall maintenance operations. Southeast Region If your golf course is located along the southeastern coast of the United States, it may have suffered saltwater damage from Hurricane Matthew’s storm surge. View Update View Update In Case You Missed It The Oct. 7, 2016 issue of the USGA Green Section Record is your go-to source for information about advancements in golf course maintenance equipment. View This Issue Browse All Past Issues Coming Up Next Issue Soft playing conditions, deep ball marks, inconsistent green speeds, and bumpy putting surfaces frustrate golfers; but when caused by excessive organic matter, more could be at stake than just playing quality. The Nov. 4, 2016 issue of the USGA Green Section Record provides information on the latest organic matter management techniques. Latest From Course Care Case Study: Tremendous Savings from GPS Spray Technology Even with highly skilled staff, spray applications are vulnerable to human error. Uneven applications can waste resources, prove to be ineffective or even cause turf damage. Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., took advantage of technology to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of their spray applications. The results are astonishing. Fore The Golfer: Dealing With A Weak Labor Market As Sophocles proclaimed nearly 2,500 years ago, "without labor, nothing prospers." Although science and technology have helped maximize efficiency, golf courses cannot prosper without the labor needed to meet golfer expectations. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult for golf courses to find and retain labor – here's why. Learn More Learn More Course Care Video: Equipment For The Future Technology has come a long way since the days of Old Tom Morris. From increased efficiency to reduced emissions and everything in between, find out how technology is changing golf course maintenance equipment. Fore The Golfer: How Technology Has and Will Continue to Change The Game Technology is advancing faster than ever, changing our daily lives and our golf experience. From the way we play the game to the way golf courses are managed, discover how technology is changing the game of golf. Watch Now 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--October-21--2016.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=tm4zTyrbU2o[10/21/2016 12:10:54 PM]