USGA Green Section Record, January 18, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Make a resolution to improve moisture consistency on putting greens by equalizing irrigation inputs. Here are three simple steps to get you started. Golf course superintendents often are asked what they do during winter. For some courses, what they don’t do could be even more important. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Timely pruning of tree roots benefits turf health and winter is an opportune time to carry out this important practice. Keep these tips in mind to ensure you achieve the best results. The USGA Green Section invites you to attend the 7 th annual Turf Colorant and Winter Management Workshop. Sign up early for this exciting educational opportunity. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Looking for an article or video from the Green Section Record ? The 2018 USGA Green Section Record Compendium, published in the Jan. 4, 2019, issue is your one-stop shop for all USGA Green Section content published in 2018. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Putting greens will inevitably experience some damage, but proper planning can relieve some of the pain. The February 1, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record provides some helpful suggestions to keep in mind when planning for the inevitable. Proper planning will help make any recovery effort a little less agonizing. Latest From Course Care Course Care Green Section Collection Four Practices That Will Improve Any Greenkeeping Program Winter Injury On Golf Courses Every golf course is unique, but certain things can improve playing conditions at any facility. Here are four practices that are sure to improve any greenkeeping program. Winter can be a harrowing time for golf courses. If you are concerned about playing surfaces this winter, browse this USGA Green Section Collection about winter injury. Learn More Learn More Case Study Case Study Hybrid Irrigation Piping Facilitates Offseason Installation Converting Electric Rollers To Lithium-ion Batteries Irrigation work can be challenging and quite intrusive, but this method allowed the Ohio State University Golf Club to improve its aging irrigation system in the offseason. Electric rollers offer benefits over their gas- powered counterparts, but traditional lead-acid batteries have their drawbacks. Here's one alternative to upgrade an aging fleet. Read More Read More 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) ©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--January-18--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=3tpHzVx-syg[2/7/2019 11:51:51 AM]