USGA Green Section Record, March 15, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Dark green dots surrounded by yellow turf can be a sign that something is missing in your putting green management program. Fortunately, there are ways to eliminate the polka-dot pattern. Golf facilities are using various techniques to increase golfer enjoyment. USGA agronomists recently discussed some of the most popular ideas they have encountered during their travels. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region If turf has been under ice cover for an extended period, it can be tempting to remove snow and accelerate the melting process. However, you may be dammed if you do. As the growing season approaches, take the time to calibrate sand topdressing equipment with this novel method of measuring sand topdressing application rates. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Maintaining good conditions on the practice tee is a huge challenge at most golf facilities. Superintendents must develop a highly effective management program to be successful. The March 1, 2019 issue of the USGA Green Section Record has information to help you overcome the difficulties and provide great practice conditions for the golfers at your facility. The monarch butterfly has experienced a steep decline in population. Golf courses are in a unique position to help because out-of-play areas can be devoted to providing habitat. The April 5, 2019 issue of the USGA Green Section Record has information about initiatives to help protect the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, and ideas for how your facility can help. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Fore The Golfer Ask Our Experts Protecting The Practice Tee Winter Injury: Submit A Question A grass practice tee might be the most vulnerable turf on any golf course. Fortunately, how we practice can help superintendents maintain good practice tee conditions. Even something as simple as taking our divots in a linear pattern can have a very positive impact. As spring approaches and greens begin to thaw, concerns about winter injury are growing. Submit a question and stay tuned as USGA agronomists weigh in with their expertise to help facilities cope with winter injury concerns in the April 5, 2019 Green Section Record . Learn More Submit A Question 2019 USGA Green Section Award Fore The Golfer Video Celebrating Michael T. Huck Why Do Tees Become Uneven? A visionary in water use efficiency and conservation, Michael T. Huck, of Orange County, Calif., was honored as the 2019 USGA Green Section Award Winner, for excellence in course care. Uneven tees can be frustrating, and if the issue becomes serious enough they may need to be closed for renovation. Watch to learn why tees lose their level and how we can help them stay flat. Watch Video 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--March-15--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=vSmWnzbKxPU[3/15/2019 2:53:11 PM]