8/24/2020 USGA Green Section Record, August 21, 2020   SHARE:   Join Our Email List Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region A growing trend is to use slow-release nitrogen fertilizers on greens, tees, fairways and roughs. But what are the pros and cons of using slow release fertilizers? The recent stretch of hot and wet weather is taking its toll on golf courses. One area that often shows more stress than others are small, heavily used practice greens. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region The ideal window for controlling bermudagrass in cool-season rough is starting to close. Now is the time to act before it is too late. Single rider carts to maintain social distancing is likely to continue into the winter. Plan for the extra traffic now to mitigate turf decline. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Managing organic matter is critical to provide firm, healthy and reliable putting greens. New tools and research have some superintendents shifting away from traditional aeration and cultivation practices to less disruptive methods. The August 7, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record details new trends in aeration and organic matter management and discusses their pros and cons. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues If golfers are upset with the condition of the bunkers at your course, they have probably asked how the bunkers can be improved. The answer to this question is not always simple, and varies from course to course. Before you consider an expensive renovation, evaluate your bunkers and decide what ails them. The September 4, 2020 issue of the USGA Green Section Record details steps on how bunker playability can be improved without expensive renovation efforts. Latest From Course Care 100th Anniversary @USGAGrnSection on Twitter From The Vault: Summer Management of Putting Greens Photos From The Field: August, 2020 Troublesome greens—those with poor air, surface or sub-surface drainage—need to be given special attention during July and August. This 1954 article contains recommendations that still apply today. Strong summer storms may come and go quickly, but the damage they leave behind can take days or weeks to recover from. Fortunately, this storm missed Sand Hills Golf Club. Read More View Photo On Twitter Editorial Staff United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 908.234.2300 Contact Us Editor In Chief Adam Moeller Associate Editor George Waters Creative Director Matthew Patalona Art Director Mark McCormick Stay Connected with the USGA Important Links USGA COVID-19 Resource Center 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®. Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action) Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!" https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--August-21--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=4I8dGNmxBAo 1/1