USGA Green Section Record, March 1, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Practice Tees That Please B y David Oatis and Larry Gilhuly The intensive use that most practice tees receive make them one of the most difficult areas to maintain on a golf course. Unfortunately, many golf courses do not have the space or resources to build a practice tee that is large enough to fully meet their needs. As a result, the management program becomes even more critical. The techniques described in this article will help superintendents get the best possible performance from a practice tee throughout the year. Read More Multimedia Content USGA Turf Minutes: Practice Facility Etiquette Infographic: Divot Patterns At The Practice Tee As with any sport, developing skills as a golfer requires practice. Whether you are working on your short game or heading to the driving range to work on your swing, being mindful of how you practice can have a very positive impact on the condition of the practice facility. The practice tee is an important part of any golf facility. Golfers can help keep it in good condition by taking divots in a linear pattern instead of a scattered or concentrated pattern. This simple technique minimizes damage and allows the tee to heal more quickly. Watch Video View Infographic Green Section Collection: Practice Facilities These interactive digital collections include additional supporting articles, a photo gallery and videos that provide relevant information on the primary subject. The collections can be viewed online in a user-friendly digital magazine format, saved as a PDF or printed. View Collection Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Fraise Mowing Enhances Bermudagrass Control Get Into The Swing Of Things By Learning Your Swing Speed Prolonged disruption to golf is often cited as the greatest roadblock to regrassing with a superior variety of bermudagrass. Researchers from the University of Arkansas and the University of Tennessee teamed up to determine if fraise mowing could help control unwanted varieties and reduce the time required for conversion. Pace of play, golfer enjoyment and economic sustainability all improve when golfers play the tees that are best suited to their ability and swing speed. Many practice facilities have technology available to help you learn more about your swing speed. That information can then be used to pick the best set of tees for your round. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Courses are successfully converting fairways to hybrid bermudagrass through soil pulverization. This update will offer the key components and general costs associated with this strategy. Saturated conditions and partially thawed soils are making it challenging to complete projects and manage winter play. Patience is needed to avoid turf damage under these conditions. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Timing is everything when it comes to managing weeds. To get the best results, treat weeds while they are small and actively growing. The 2019 Turf Colorant and Winter Management Workshop provided new ideas for superintendents. 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) ©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®. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--March-1--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=_ff_CSHRxWY[3/4/2019 3:49:39 PM]