USGA Green Section Record, June 15, 2018 Share: Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Improve root depth by encouraging uniform moisture retention throughout a putting green rootzone. Here’s how to tell if moisture retention is consistent throughout a putting green profile. Unusual weather continues to be a main headline in the Northeast. The effects of a cool, wet and cloudy spring are manifest in unusual diseases and other plant health issues. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Sustaining healthy turf on a practice green is a joint effort between golfers and the agronomic staff. By following these simple steps everyone can enjoy a better practice experience. Canada geese can be a nuisance on golf courses. Green laser emitters positioned in aquatic habitats can make for an effective strategy to frighten away Canada geese. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue The weather can have a big impact on golf. In the June 1, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record our experts share how the USGA prepares for inclement weather in the wake of a championship. The same concepts can be applied by any golf course. Deciding how much water needs to be applied makes irrigation scheduling a difficult task. Learn how to use common weather data to objectively estimate how much irrigation needs to be applied each day by reading the July 6, 2018, issue of the Green Section Record . Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Multimedia Content Turf Minutes Video Fore The Golfer Championship Playing Conditions Vs. Daily Playing Conditions Sometimes Golf Courses Need A Break It would be great to enjoy the conditions we see on TV every time we play golf, but here's why it's impractical for courses to maintain championship conditions on a daily basis. Playing golf can cause more harm to a course than we realize. Here is why it's important to be patient with occasional delays and temporary course closures. Learn More Learn More Course Care Infographic USGA In The Field Why Bunkers Are Not Consistent GPS Technology Takes Course Maintenance To The Next Level Although they're meant to be avoided, sometimes we find ourselves in a bunker. This infographic helps explain why bunkers can seem so inconsistent. Discover how the USGA Course Consulting Service helped this Missouri golf course achieve significant savings by investing in a GPS-guided sprayer. 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®). 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--June-15--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=sF5NLlGNs5c[6/19/2018 12:44:43 PM]