USGA Green Section Record, July 6, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet ET-Based Irrigation Scheduling By Paul Jacobs and Pat Gross The keys to effective irrigation are applying water efficiently and in the proper amount. The obvious question is, what is the proper amount? One of the most important decisions a turf manager must make every day is how much water to apply. This decision has a significant impact on turf health and playability of the golf course. Additionally, the environmental concerns surrounding water use on golf courses elevate the importance of implementing and documenting efficient irrigation practices. So, how do you know how much water your golf course needs? Read More Multimedia Content Course Care Video Course Care Video Technology In Turf Irrigation A New Method For Irrigating Tees Managing irrigation on a golf course is a complex responsibility. Fortunately, these technologies are helping superintendents make objective, data- driven irrigation decisions about how much water to apply to playing surfaces every day. Technology and research are allowing golf courses to manage water more precisely than ever before. Using drip irrigation on golf courses is among the latest efforts by superintendents and researchers to further improve irrigation efficiency. Learn More Learn More Green Section Collection: Water Use 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. View Collection Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer USGA-Funded Research That Helps Reduce Water Use Six Interesting Facts About Water And Turf Reducing water use has long been a focus of the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program. These achievements are just a few of the contributions made by researchers with help from the USGA. Like all plants, grass needs water. The turfgrasses used on golf courses have an interesting relationship with water. Here are six interesting facts about turfgrass and water that you probably didn’t know. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region S eedheads often receive blame for disrupting the smoothness of Poa annua putting greens, but are they the real issue? Summer has arrived! The quick transition from a wet and cool spring to hot summer conditions presents several challenges. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Can’t find time to vent greens during summer? Splitting up the task over a few days can overcome scheduling issues. Winning the war against thatch takes a committed effort, especially during summer. Fortunately, the results are well worth the costs. Read More Read More Digital versions are available free of charge: USGA Recommendations For A Method Of Putting Green Construction Building The USGA Putting Green: Tips For Success 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--July-6--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=grKZss7810k[7/6/2018 1:39:09 PM]