USGA Green Section Record, April 6, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Managing New Putting Greens By Zach Nicoludis and Adam Moeller Putting green conditions have a tremendous influence on a golfer’s perception of a course. Many maintenance practices can be implemented to improve smoothness and consistency, but sometimes the turf species, poor drainage, or the growing environment are limiting factors in meeting golfer expectations. To address these issues and deliver high-quality putting conditions more consistently, golf facilities often invest in renovating their putting greens. This article will guide you through the critical factors that impact the health and performance of newly seeded or sprigged putting greens. Read More Multimedia Content Course Care Video Course Care Video Fore The Golfer: Maintaining Smooth Greens Is A Team Effort Fore The Golfer: Helpful Putting Green Etiquette Tips To provide smooth conditions on putting greens, golf course superintendents rely on a variety of tools and techniques. One tool - the roller - has been relied on since some of golf's earliest days, and it's used for a lot more than just managing putting green speed. Learn more about this important tool and discover the challenges surrounding its use. Golf courses in the north have been emerging from under blankets of snow while those farther south are preparing to condition bermudagrass as it breaks dormancy. As we all gear up for another fun-filled golf season, here are a few things to keep in mind. If we all do our part, we can help provide the best playing conditions for each other to enjoy. Learn More Learn More Green Section Collection: Troubleshooting Problem Greens 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. View Collection Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Benefit Of Light And Frequent Topdressing Putting Green Edge And Collar Woes Topdressing helps produce smooth conditions, but ultra-dense turfgrasses can complicate the incorporation of topdressing sands applied to putting greens. So, researchers at Rutgers University have been exploring the effects of using fine topdressing sands on putting green performance. The results of their research look promising. Have you noticed that sometimes new putting greens look a little rough around the edges? Even if correctly built, the edges of new putting greens – especially the collars – can quickly show signs of wear. It may seem counterintuitive, but these areas are some of the most challenging areas of a new green to manage—here's why. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region While some topics are unapproachable, the approaches in front of greens need to be wide open for discussion. With another golf season just around the corner, take a close look at the approaches. Addressing a few of these issues can improve play for everyone. The patterns of damage left behind by winter may not be familiar but make no mistake, cold temperature injury has once again impacted golf courses in the Northeast. Although there are many unknowns still, these observations seem to indicate that it could have been worse. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Have you ever been disappointed by the level of weed control after a glyphosate application? Test your water, because hard water may be affecting your herbicides. Here’s what you can do to prevent hard water from becoming a hindrance. Insects and mites can be particularly challenging to manage, especially when they haven’t been very common in the past. Recently, these pests have been making a resurgence in the Southeast – do you know what to look for and how to react? Read More Read More United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 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) ©2018 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®). 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