USGA Green Section Record, October 4, 2019 Share: Like 0 Share Tweet Light The Way To Healthy Putting Greens B y Bob Vavrek and Patrick O'Brien Adequate sunlight is an absolute necessity for maintaining high-quality turf. Unfortunately, tree shade adversely affects putting green turf growth at countless golf courses. It remains the most overlooked or ignored factor that limits the quality of a golf course’s most important playing surfaces. This article describes how to identify, quantify and address shade issues so that you can improve turf health and playability at your course. Read More Multimedia Content Fore The Golfer Fore The Golfer 5 Things You Should Know About Autumn Golf 5 Things Every Golfer Should Know About Trees On The Course Fall is a great season for golf. The heat of summer has passed and many courses are enjoying some of their best playing conditions of the year. However, fall is also a time of transition and golfers should be aware of some key changes in course care and playability that are commonly observed in the fall. Trees have a complicated relationship with golf courses. They can create stunning views and provide many environmental benefits. However, trees also have their costs. Having the right trees in the right locations is the key. Here are five things every golfer should know about trees on golf courses. Watch Video Read More Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Minimum Daily Light Integrals: Do Cultivars, Cutting Heights And PGRs Matter? Why Is Photosynthesis Important For Golfers? Shade is a major barrier to achieving quality playing surfaces on golf courses with many trees. Scientists at Texas A&M University are conducting research to determine minimum daily light integral (DLI) thresholds for commonly used bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars to help understand how much sunlight each grass actually needs under different management programs. Plants performing photosynthesis is an essential component of life on our planet. Photosynthesis provides the air we breathe and the food we eat. For golfers, photosynthesis is also the key to enjoying great playing conditions. Without healthy grass on a golf course, the game isn’t as much fun. Learn how superintendents improve photosynthesis so we can enjoy better golf. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region An increasing number of golf courses are abandoning core aeration on putting greens in favor of solid tines. Is this good or bad? The question of whether to add seed to divot mix is a popular debate that doesn’t have a clear answer. There are pros and cons to both options. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Fall is the time pink snow mold can catch you napping. Extra time scouting for disease after the first cool, damp days of fall is well worthwhile. As hot, dry conditions persist despite the onset of fall, identifying drought-related issues now can help guide activities going into the winter. 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) ©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--October-4--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=fMgof5DgE8Q[10/17/2019 4:41:58 PM]