USGA Green Section Record, May 17, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Several weeds that emerge in spring have similar foliage but are actually very different. Here is a guide to identifying and controlling these carrot-top weeds. Golfers and superintendents are always excited for spring to arrive, but patience is needed in several key areas to ensure the best possible golf season ahead. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region A single goosegrass plant can produce 50,000 seeds. With that many seeds being deposited, successful control begins with properly timed preemergence herbicide applications. Poa annua continues to be among the most problematic weeds facing superintendents in the Southeast and a nationwide research project aims to find solutions. Researchers need your help. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Sand topdressing is one of the most important practices for producing quality putting surfaces. The May 3, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record shared results from field observations and recent research that can help you select the type of sand and quantity of topdressing needed to successfully manage thatch and organic matter accumulation in putting greens. Using grasses that deliver quality playing conditions with fewer inputs is a key consideration for golf facilities. In many areas, zoysiagrass provides a great alternative to other grasses. The June 7, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record provides a detailed guide for managing zoysiagrass fairways that can help you get the most from this increasingly popular turf species. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Course Care Video Turf Tip Fore The Golfer: What To Expect In Spring Putting Green Blemishes Vanish With A Dash Of Green Sand Spring is an exciting time for golfers, but it's important to be patient with the playing conditions and maintenance practices that you are likely to encounter. Aeration, topdressing and other key practices are essential to maintaining quality playing conditions for the entire golf season. Ball marks, spike marks and other minor imperfections on a putting green can impact playability and presentation. Applying a small amount of dry, green topdressing sand to these blemishes is a fast and easy way to improve the quality of your putting surfaces. Watch Video Read More Fore The Golfer Video Fore The Golfer Maintaining Smooth Greens What's With All The Cart Rules? To provide smooth and consistent putting green conditions, golf course superintendents rely on a variety of tools, including rollers. Rolling can be performed with mowing, or as an alternative to mowing when turf needs a break. Learn more about the benefits of this important practice. Golf carts are important at many golf facilities, but they can also cause significant damage without appropriate traffic control. Cart policies vary from course to course depending on numerous factors and following each facility's unique rules is an important part of caring for the course. Watch Video 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--May-17--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=QZ5i5s7L80k[5/20/2019 1:18:15 PM]