USGA Green Section Record, February 15, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region The first Kikuyugrass Management Workshop brought together superintendents from around the world to discuss this unique grass. As winter slowly gives way to spring, it is time to evaluate turf conditions and review management strategies. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Foot traffic and the maintenance required to smooth putting greens for winter golf can be damaging, but these issues can be easily avoided. While there are various reasons to renovate putting greens, these projects should always be performed with clear objectives and expectations. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Dealing with damaged putting greens is a stressful and difficult experience for any superintendent. The February 1, 2019 issue of the USGA Green Section Record provides valuable information about how to develop and implement a successful putting green recovery plan. Grass practice tees are among the most intensively used and difficult-to-maintain areas at any golf facility. The March 1, 2019 issue of the USGA Green Section Record will help you build a program that provides the best possible practice experience for golfers at your facility. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Course Care Video Turf Tip Fore The Golfer: Frost Delay—It's Worth The Wait How To Sample For Winter Injury On Putting Greens Frost delays can be a frustrating part of golf during winter, but they are necessary to help ensure quality playing conditions throughout the year. Understanding why frost delays occur can make it easier to be patient on those crisp mornings. Extreme cold, wide temperature swings and the presence of ice on putting greens raises fears of winter injury. This simple method of sampling for turf damage can put your mind at ease or give you time to start planning for recovery in the spring. Watch Video Learn More USGA Survey Course Care Video Share Your Opinion And Make An Impact The USGA Course Consulting Service Make your voice heard so we can garner important and anonymous feedback about the USGA and how we serve the game of golf, through our annual survey. The deadline to submit your responses is Wednesday, Feb, 20. Thank you for participating and making your voice heard. Maintaining a golf course is never easy. Our regionally based agronomists can help you deal with the challenges, build consensus and improve playing conditions at your facility. To learn more about the USGA Course Consulting Service, watch this short video. Take The Survey Watch Video 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--February-15--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=7S0saUyYXHQ[2/19/2019 10:54:58 AM]