USGA Green Section Record, September 21, 2018 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region As overseeding nears, consider some advice from Dr. David Kopec. Knowing what to avoid when overseeding will result in a better spring transition and better playing conditions. Summer weather extremes disrupted golf calendars, caused numerous turf issues and resulted in maintenance budgets being exceeded. But could it have been worse? Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Is solid-tine aeration part of your maintenance plan? You may be able to save some time and cause less turf stress by topdressing before you aerate. Problems with low sunlight intensity from prolonged cloud cover or shade? Here’s what you can do to help your greens overcome these issues. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Whether caused by a hurricane, torrential thunderstorms or long bouts of precipitation, floods can have a disastrous affect. The September 7, 2018, issue of the Green Section Record will help you prepare should floodwaters rise again. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Bunker liners can improve playability while reducing maintenance. But choosing the right bunker liner is a complicated task. To guide you through the complex world of bunker liners, the October 5, 2018, issue of the USGA Green Section Record will highlight the differences between many popular bunker liners. Latest From Course Care Case Study Fore The Golfer New Practice Area Helps Manage Stormwater Golf Course Maintenance Is No Small Task Discover how NCR Country Club in Kettering, Ohio, managed increased stormwater runoff from neighboring developments by building a brand new practice area and a series of water holding ponds. Did you know that on some mornings golf course maintenance teams can mow enough turf to cover more than 25 football fields. Read this article for more fun facts about golf course maintenance. Learn More Learn More USGA In The Field Fore The Golfer Small Steps, Big Improvements What Is This Stuff? Scarsdale Golf Club in Hartsdale, N.Y., was once referred to by A.W. Tillinghast as, "one of the toughest pieces of land devoted to golf purposes." Since 1964, superintendents at the course have worked with the USGA Green Section to tame the challenging landscape. The variety among golf courses is one of the most unique and enjoyable aspects of the game. Although every golf course has the same basic playing surfaces, these important differences make it impractical to directly compare turf conditions from one course to another. Read More Read More New Infographics Available Knowing when to fill or replace a divot, how to repair a ball mark, and the best way to take divots on the practice tee has a positive impact on course conditions for everyone. Our new infographics provide information on these key topics and are available in high- quality PDF format. How To Repair A Ball Mark Divot Repair: Replace Or Fill? Divot Patterns At The Practice Tee 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--September-21--2018.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=00Gj-EN9S4g[9/24/2018 2:31:43 PM]