USGA Green Section Record, August 17, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region On Aug. 6, Colorado Springs discovered what happens when all hail breaks loose. Sadly, Mother Nature does not fix her ball marks. Heavy rain is neither fun for golfers nor easy on maintenance staffs. Prevent future issues by addressing problem areas now. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Every golf course superintendent knows the importance of light and frequent sand topdressing, but how much sand is just right? USGA workshops provide additional information for superintendents to help improve course maintenance practices. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Golf tournaments can be a fun way to engage golfers, grow the game or support a charity. To help competitors have as much fun as possible, the August 3, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record covers a few things to consider before hosting your next tournament. Floods can come with little forewarning, quickly devastating communities and wreaking havoc on golf courses. Make sure you're prepared for when dark clouds are on the horizon by staying tuned for the September 7, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record . Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Fore The Golfer Fore The Golfer Hole Location, Location, Location Accommodating Disabled Golfers Setting hole locations is a seemingly simple task but it has a tremendous impact on pace of play and golfer enjoyment. So, we asked 30 golf course superintendents to describe their approach to setting hole locations and here's what they had to say. The National Center on Accessibility estimates that 8 million people with disabilities would consider playing golf or returning to the game if given the opportunity. These simple suggestions will help make your facility more inclusive and accessible. Learn More Learn More USGA In The Field Fore The Golfer Video Fairway Conversion Saves Water And Generates Profits Golf Course Aeration — The (W)hole Story Turf conversions can improve playing conditions and sustainability, but they require buy-in from all of a golf course's stakeholders. The USGA can help you develop a customized turf conversion plan that meets the needs of everyone at your facility. Aeration is frustrating for everyone, but playing conditions would deteriorate without it. Learn how this critical maintenance practice protects the long- term health of playing surfaces and hear from an expert superintendent as he guides you through the process. Read More Read More Editorial Staff Adam Moeller Editor in Chief Nick Dunlap Associate Editor George Waters Content Editor Matthew Patalona Creative Director Andrew Caron Art Director 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®). 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--August-17--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=jyzTxs0zghI[8/20/2018 1:34:43 PM]