USGA Green Section Record, March 17, 2017 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region The 2017 North American Golf Innovation Symposium was recently held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Learn how innovation and technology can improve the golfer experience while reducing critical resources. Northeast Region Cold weather has temporarily put spring on hold, so turf growth and the development of pests will be difficult to predict. What does all this mean for golf courses throughout the Northeast Region? Read More Read More Central Region Weather patterns throughout the Central Region have been far from ordinary. But did the unusually warm February weather affect the ability to suppress Poa annua seedheads? Southeast Region There seems to be an increasing amount of products available in different combinations, with different names and from different companies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this ongoing product evolution? Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Regardless of location, resources or type of turfgrass, every golf course can improve putting green conditions if they follow the five fundamentals featured in the March 3, 2017 issue of the USGA Green Section Record. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Coming Up Next Issue Whether or not you have a Handicap Index®, every single golfer has the opportunity to improve playing conditions. Use the April 7, 2017 issue of the USGA Green Section Record as a guide to calculate your Golfer Awareness Index and learn about all the ways golfers can improve the golf experience for everyone. USGA Poll Question - Share Your Opinion What do you feel will be the most important aspect for golf facilities to manage in 2017? Water Usage Labor Equipment Costs Course Conditions Select Select Select Select Latest From Course Care Fore The Golfer: Why Is Sand Applied To Putting Greens? The effects of sand on putting green performance have been a topic of discussion since the days of Old Tom Morris. Although a common cause of frustration, here's why golf course superintendents so often apply sand to putting surfaces - these long-term benefits far outweigh any short-term inconvenience. BioBlitz 2017 It’s not too late to register for Audubon International’s third annual BioBlitz, an international species-counting competition designed to create awareness about the environmental value of the habitats supported by golf courses. Help promote the biodiversity of your course, while engaging golfers and the community in your counting efforts. Learn More Register Now USGA Turf Minute: Practice Facility Etiquette As with any sport, developing skills as a golfer requires practice. Whether you are working on your putting, short game or just heading to the driving range to work on your swing, doing these things will ensure a better practice experience for everyone. BMP Case Study: Naturalizing Areas To Reduce Inputs When faced with operational budget cuts that reduced the size of the golf course maintenance staff, here's how the superintendent at Burlingame Country Club in Sapphire, N.C., worked with golfers to focus resources down the middle of the golf course. Watch Video Read More 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) ©2017 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--March-17--2017.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=UaE467tUato[3/17/2017 6:20:43 PM]