USGA Green Section Record, December 20, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Heavy winter rains can wreak havoc on golf course bunkers. To reduce the risk of washouts, sand contamination and collapsed bunker edges, an increasing number of golf facilities are investing in bunker renovations. The best athletes in the world use the offseason to prepare for the following year, and the same is true for golf course maintenance staffs. Learn about the projects and activities going on at your course this winter. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Department of Labor final rule on overtime pay goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Here is what you need to know about the important changes. Dollar spot in the Southeast, whether on cool- season or warm-season grasses, is becoming more problematic and difficult to control. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Happy Holidays Various plant protectants, plant growth regulators and biostimulants contain plant hormones or elicit hormone responses. Understanding how these hormones affect the turf plant and interact with each other is critical to successful management and avoiding unintended issues. The December 6, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record discussed key plant hormones and how hormone responses can be manipulated with various products for maximum benefit. Whether your golf course is covered with snow or covered with holiday golfers, the USGA Green Section wishes you, your family and your colleagues a happy and healthy holiday season. This year brought its share of challenges and successes to golf courses across the U.S., and 2020 will certainly have some surprises in store for us. Our team looks forward to working with you in the coming year as the Green Section celebrates 100 years of helping golf courses. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Fore The Golfer Turf Tip Clean Water And Healthy Turf Blown Away! While golfers are focused on keeping their ball away from water on a golf course, superintendents are focused on protecting water quality. By following best management practices, superintendents promote clean water and a healthy environment. Golf courses that do not have consistent winter snow cover run the risk of having expensive bunker sand blown away by strong winter winds. Learn how one golf course protects their bunker sand and gets ready for next year all in one process. Read More Read 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--December-20--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=zEkkBvTVNr8[1/7/2020 12:00:54 PM]