USGA Green Section Record, November 16, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Golf course maintenance has changed a lot since the 1980s. Here are 10 changes that have certainly improved turf health and playing conditions over time. In the Northeast Region, turf covers can be invaluable tools for some golf courses and unnecessary for others. This update should help clear up any confusion. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Irrigation field control boxes can provide an ideal sanctuary for insects and small pests. Try this idea to protect them from pest infestations this winter. Pine trees are especially susceptible to stress after hurricanes. Recognizing these signs of stress is important after damaging storms. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Got traffic troubles? Everything from cart path options to traffic management strategies is covered in the November 2, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record . Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues There's more than one way to renovate a putting green. If you're considering a resurfacing or recontouring project instead of a full-blown reconstruction, the December 7, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record will have everything you need to know about selecting a compatible rootzone material. Latest From Course Care Case Study Fore The Golfer Chemical Edging Of Aggregate Cart Paths Promoting Positive Parking Procedures Edging aggregate cart paths can be a hassle. Here's how one Florida golf course was able to reduce the amount of labor spent edging cart paths by 97 percent. Although pulling over has been ingrained since driver's ed, it can cause a lot of damage when parking a golf cart to hit your next shot. Here's what to do instead. Learn More Learn More Fore The Golfer Case Study Why Are Carts Occasionally Restricted To Cart Paths? Novel Strategies To Prevent Winter Injury On Putting Greens Golf carts are a near necessity for some of us, so it's understandably frustrating when their use is restricted. Here's why cart restrictions are sometimes put in place. Preventing winter injury isn't easy on putting greens with poor surface drainage, but one course in Ontario did just that for about $500 in materials and 80 labor hours per year. 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®. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--November-16--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=CdwfYojTeC4[11/19/2018 3:35:02 PM]