USGA Green Section Record, October 19, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region See what researchers at the University of California-Riverside are doing to breed drought- tolerant turf and control Poa annua in creeping bentgrass putting greens. Intermediate rough took it on the chin this year. While seed or sod can be used for recovery, now is a good time to consider if your golf course really needs this feature. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Grassy weeds can turn wispy fescue into an unplayable jungle. Plan control measures for next spring now, including these important steps. Even familiar products experience changes to their label from time to time. Knowing these changes is important, because after all the label is the law. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue With so many options, choosing a bunker liner can be a difficult decision. Use the October 5, 2018, issue of the Green Section Record as your guide to bunker liners during your next bunker project. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Cart paths are a controversial topic at many golf courses. But, when thoughtfully designed and installed, cart paths can improve playing conditions by reducing traffic damage. For helpful tips when it comes to cart paths, stay tuned for the November 2, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record . Latest From Course Care Case Study Fore The Golfer Zoysiagrass Bunker Faces Improve Playability, Reduce Inputs Sand Color Doesn't Influence Bunker Playing Quality Maintaining healthy turf on bunker faces can be a struggle during hot summer weather. Here's how Hermitage Country Club leveraged zoysiagrass in these challenging areas. Bunker sand color can span a wide spectrum, but color doesn't influence bunker sand performance or playability. Here's what really matters when it comes to bunker sand. Learn More Learn More USGA In The Field Fore The Golfer Turf Colorants Benefit A Changing Business Model What Causes Splotchy Colors On Putting Greens? Winter overseeding can take its toll on year-round playing conditions. Discover how the USGA is helping golf courses achieve success with turf colorants instead. Don't be so quick to judge a green by its color. Turfgrasses are living organisms that can change color for a variety of reasons. These are some of the most common. Read More Read More Distance Insights Survey The USGA and The R&A have opened a global survey to solicit the opinions and perspectives of the entire golf community on the topic of distance. Now through October 31, we encourage you to take the survey and share it with your colleagues. The results will become a significant part of the final Distance Insights Project report to be delivered in 2019. Take the Survey 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--October-19--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=6RsGD0JWCdI[10/22/2018 11:53:05 AM]