USGA Green Section Record, October 5, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet A Guide For Selecting Bunker Liners By George Waters and Todd Lowe Bunker construction has become an increasingly elaborate and expensive process. The wide variety of bunker liners that are now used, and their rising costs, are indicative of this trend. Liners are intended to improve playability, reduce maintenance and extend the life of bunkers — all worthwhile objectives. Unfortunately, deciding which liner to use, or whether a liner is necessary at all, is not always straightforward. Read More Multimedia Content Course Care Video Course Care Video Fore The Golfer: Smart Bunker Maintenance Fore The Golfer: How To Rake A Bunker Intensively maintained bunkers are expensive, but as resources get tight these steps can help reduce the time and money spent on bunkers so resources can be focused on greens, tees and fairways. What is the best way to rake a bunker? And where should you put the rake when you're done? We may not all be experts at playing from bunkers, but with these helpful tips at least we can all rake like one. Watch Now Watch Now Green Section Collection: Managing Bunkers 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 Physical Properties That Impact Bunker Sand Performance Mastering Inconsistent Bunkers — It's A Blast! The sand used in bunkers has drastic implications on how bunkers play. But which physical characteristics impact conditions the most? Have bunker conditions ever left you frustrated? Discover why bunkers are inconsistent and what you can do to master bunker play. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Adding forward tees continues to gather steam. But how do you get golfers to change tees based on their swing speed? One course provides a unique answer. Short days, fall foliage and playoff baseball remind us it is time to shift maintenance priorities and begin to prepare playing surfaces for the winter ahead. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Removing acorns and other tree debris before mowing can be an arduous task. This creative solution will help you complete the task in record time. Beekeeping is a hobby with sweet rewards. Gene Scarborough, superintendent at Santee Cooper Resort, offers these helpful beekeeping tips to get you started. 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-5--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=_AzC0bkVRb8[10/18/2018 8:25:28 AM]