USGA Green Section Record, November 15, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Courses can help discourage Poa annua from infiltrating bentgrass putting greens by physically removing turf contaminated with Poa annua from the surrounding area. While superintendents are making their final plant protectant applications of the year, there is also an opportunity to improve Poa annua seedhead control next year. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Leaf cleanup is in full swing for golf courses throughout the country. With millions of leaves to take care of and only so much time, deciding where to focus daily cleanup efforts is key. As with a car, the longevity and performance of putting greens depends on routine maintenance. Extra care is required as putting greens age to maintain soil porosity and effective drainage. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Collecting and analyzing data is an important part of successful golf course maintenance. To gain a better understanding of the potential benefits and challenges in gathering putting green performance data, USGA agronomists worked with six golf courses to collect data on putting green performance indicators over time. The November 1, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record describes the process, results and potential benefits. Various plant protectants, plant growth regulators and biostimulants contain plant hormones or elicit hormone responses. Understanding how these hormones affect the turf plant and interact with each other is critical to successful management and avoiding unintended issues. The December 6, 2019, issue of the USGA Green Section Record discusses key plant hormones and how hormone responses can be manipulated with various products for maximum benefit. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Course Care Video Turf Tip Fore The Golfer: Putting Greens Have Speed Limits Too Use Data To Optimize Golf Course Management Putting green speeds have long been a hot topic. While there are many opinions on the subject, one thing is for certain – faster doesn't necessarily mean better. Every putting green has an architectural speed limit. Data collection and analysis can help you streamline maintenance practices and deliver better playing conditions. Tracking a few simple measurements doesn't take much time and can have a big impact. Watch Video Read More Fore The Golfer Course Care Video Defining Definition Fore The Golfer: Winter Checklist Striped mowing patterns are common on golf courses, but how is striping done and does it impact playing conditions? While mowing patterns can help define playing surfaces, they should be used wisely to avoid increasing costs. Reducing the risk of winter injury is a priority for golf course superintendents throughout the United States. Learn more about the various techniques they use to help golf courses stay in good shape until spring arrives. Read More 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--November-15--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=zjZ9CVrPvoY[12/11/2019 11:33:03 AM]