USGA Green Section Record, September 2, 2016 Share: Drainage: Through the Green By Jim Skorulski and Patrick O'Brien “The best greenkeeper in the world cannot maintain perfect turf unless their course is well- drained,” declared Wendell Miller, a drainage engineer, in his advertisement in the National Greenkeeper in 1924. Poor drainage directly impacts golf courses in many ways. Excessively wet areas usually require additional maintenance inputs and can further reduce revenue due to course closures, cart restrictions and poor playing conditions. In short, poorly drained golf courses struggle to provide good conditions on a consistent basis and are more reliant on favorable weather conditions to remain successful. Providing firm, consistent playing surfaces requires good drainage. This article details how golf courses can address drainage problems in areas through the green. Read More Multimedia Content Video: The Benefits of Sand Topdressing Video: Submitting Undisturbed Soil Samples Want to make more putts and get more distance off the tee? Sand topdressing is your answer. Learn what superintendents already know - sand topdressing improves playing conditions and turf health. Good drainage is essential for putting greens to perform to today's standards, but diagnosing internal drainage issues can be challenging. Collecting undisturbed samples of a putting green profile can identify if and where internal drainage issues are affecting putting green performance - here's how. Watch Now Watch Now Green Section Collection: Drainage on Golf Courses These interactive digital collections include additional supporting articles, a photo gallery and videos that provide relevant information on the primary subject. The collections can be viewed online in a user-friendly digital magazine format, saved as a PDF or printed. Read More Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Simulating Water Flow in Putting Greens Solving Golf Course Drainage Problems Starts With A Plan Drainage is a vital component of high-quality playing conditions, but visualizing how water drains through complex root zones is nearly impossible. These computer simulations provide a below-ground look at water moving through putting greens. Frustrated because soggy playing conditions are causing cart restrictions and leaving your ball covered in mud? Tolerating temporary disruptions so drainage can be installed may ease your woes, provided you consider these three things. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region The USGA Stimpmeter® measures putting green speed and provides information about surface smoothness and various management programs Northeast Region Drought, heat and humidity continue to take their toll on Northeast golf courses. View Update View Update Central Region Creeping bentgrass fairways have the potential for excessive thatch accumulation where cool, wet weather during the growing season inhibits the natural microbial decomposition of organic matter. Southeast Region Recruiting and retaining qualified staff is an increasingly difficult task for many golf courses. Here are a few tips that may help your facility. View Update View Update 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--September-2--2016.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=iHBgBsTiWb8[9/2/2016 12:16:14 PM]