USGA Green Section Record, August 16, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Infestations of algae are becoming more common in sand bunkers. Find out why this is happening and what you can do about it. As important as tees are, sometimes they can be a maintenance afterthought because so much focus is on fairways and greens. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Damaged turf around putting green edges is a common sight. A little extra topdressing can go a long way in preventing mower scalping and improving turf quality and smoothness in this difficult-to-maintain area. Bunker sand consistency is a common source of golfer complaints. While some consistency issues can be addressed, or at least improved, there are many factors at play that are outside a superintendent’s control. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Various combinations of mowing and rolling are a normal part of today's intensive putting green management. These two practices can be used in conjunction to deliver extremely high levels of playability, or they can be rotated when putting green turf needs a break. Review the August 2, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record to find detailed information about how to create a balanced program of mowing and rolling at your golf course. The agronomic and playability benefits of upgrading to improved fairway grasses has long been understood. However, many facilities hesitate to regrass their fairways because of the cost and disruption. Understanding the economic benefits of utilizing improved grasses can help decision-makers see fairway regrassing as an investment that may pay for itself surprisingly quickly by reducing fairway maintenance costs in the short and long term. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Course Care Video Turf Tip Fore The Golfer: Golf Course Aeration — The (W)hole Story How To Quickly Repair Small Areas Of Putting Green Damage Putting green aeration is never popular, but it is an essential part of providing smooth, firm putting surfaces. Without aeration, putting greens can become soft, bumpy and prone to disease. The temporary disruption that comes with aeration can be frustrating, but it will help provide great playing conditions in the months and years ahead. Small areas of putting green damage are a common issue. Unfortunately, recovery in these areas can be slow, especially during periods of high turf stress or limited growth. Using a cup cutter to physically rotate healthy turf from the margins of a damaged area into the center can help "shrink" the damage and expedite recovery. Watch Video Read More Fore The Golfer Course Care Infographic Home Lawn Or Putting Green — What's The Difference? The Ins And Outs Of Aeration While the differences between our home lawn and a putting green are pretty obvious, there are also a surprising number of similarities. Both require many of the same maintenance practices to remain healthy and functional. There are a lot of benefits that come from putting green aeration, and a lot of factors involved in the planning and execution of a successul aeration process. Learn about the ins and outs of putting green aeration with this detailed infographic. Read More Learn More Editorial Staff Adam Moeller Editor in Chief George Waters Associate 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) ©2019 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--August-16--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=Cr7zN_vpcEw[8/19/2019 11:00:08 AM]