USGA Green Section Record, April 17, 2020 SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Mechanical removal of Poa annua in overseeded turf has proven effective, but the disruption is a deal-breaker for most. One course came up with an alternative solution. With fewer employees and reduced budgets at many courses, prioritizing plant health applications is critical to maintain healthy turf through the uncertainties ahead. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Need to seed this spring? Learn how you can improve turf establishment and weed control with one simple step. Each spring, flushes of turf growth are suppressed with trinexapac-ethyl, but this year’s applications are especially important. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Many bird species, even common birds that we see every day, are under threat from development, habitat loss and various other challenges. Golfers and golf courses are in a great position to help. The April 3, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record detailed a number of key strategies that will help your golf course to support a wide variety of bird species. In the process, you may also conserve resources, engage golfers and improve the overall golf experience. Soil layering on putting greens can cause a wide range of serious issues. Soft surfaces, poor rooting and increased disease incidence are just a few examples of the problems that develop. The May 1, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record will discuss how to prevent layers from developing and how to address them if they're already present. Tailoring solutions to the exact type of layering present is critical for solving the problem as effectively and efficiently as possible. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care 100th Anniversary Course Care Video From The Vault: Attracting Birds To Golf Courses Fore The Golfer: What To Expect In Spring Promoting wildlife on golf courses has been a Green Section priority since the beginning. This 1921 article on supporting birds contains recommendations that are still applicable today. While golfers and superintendents are making many adjustments to their normal routine this spring, the typical demands and challenges of spring maintenance are arriving with the season. Read More Watch Now Next On The Tee Course Care Video Celebrating The Images Of Life On A Golf Course Golf Course Aeration — The (W)hole Truth We love seeing the photos shared from courses each day and want to highlight your amazing images in the Green Section Record. Send us your favorite photos and we’ll publish one monthly. Aeration is never popular among golfers and it is a lot of work for superintendents, especially this year. Learn more about this essential practice and why the disruption is worthwhile. Read More Watch Now The spread of COVID-19 is having a tremendous impact on golf courses across the country. The USGA Green Section would like to help all golf facilities manage the agronomic, labor and budgetary challenges caused by the virus. Please visit our COVID-19 Resource Center for a wide range of information and updates, or contact a USGA agronomist for advice and guidance customized to your unique situation. USGA Green Section COVID-19 Resource Center What Golfers Should Expect From Reduced Golf Course Maintenance FAQs For Dealing With Reduced Maintenance During COVID-19 What Happens If You Don't Maintain A Golf Course? Managing A Golf Course During A Crisis Golf Course Maintenance Strategies To Limit The Spread Of COVID-19 Minimizing The Impact Of Reduced Golf Course Maintenance 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) ©2020 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--April-17--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=7wErlAIyyt0[5/4/2020 3:04:36 PM]