SHARE: Join Our Email List The USGA Green Section Celebrates 100 Years of Impact By Joe Passov The USGA Green Section has made many contributions to the game of golf over the course of our 100-year history. Joe Passov takes us through some of the most significant milestones and achievements from the past century and offers an inside look into the key focus areas and challenges that the Green Section will be tackling into the future. A 100th birthday is certainly cause for celebration, but the Green Section has no intention of resting on its laurels and we look forward to working with the entire golf industry to continue improving the courses and the game we love. Read More Multimedia Content Winter Play on Golf Courses 100th Anniversary: USGA Impact Golf courses can be vulnerable to damage during winter, which means play must be managed carefully. Here are steps superintendents may take to protect courses this winter. The Green Section has had far-reaching impacts on the game of golf – from the grass we play on to how courses can benefit communities. Here are a few highlights from our first 100 years! Watch Video Watch Video Next On The Tee Industry Update Improve Irrigation System Performance with Proper Pump Maintenance and Testing Remembering Jim Snow Serious issues come with neglecting irrigation and well pumps until a catastrophic failure occurs. Routine testing and maintenance will reduce the risks and extend the life of your pumps. James T. Snow, former managing director of the Green Section, passed away on November 25. He had a profound impact on course care in his long career at the USGA and will be sorely missed. Read More Read More Regional Updates The Top Five Turf Tools from 2020 Poa Seedhead Suppression Starts Now USGA Course Consulting Service visits in 2020 revealed consistent trends in the tools that superintendents are using to better manage their turf. Here are some of the most essential items. Poa annua seedheads can cause bumpy putting conditions in the spring. Adding ethephon (Proxy) to your snow mold application this fall can help improve seedhead suppression next year. Read More Read More Site-Specific Shade Assessment Fast Green Speeds, But At What Price? Learn how to quickly determine tree shade implications for the entire year using this tool from the 1970s. Green speeds can be challenging to manage throughout winter in the Southeast due to variable weather. Read More Read More 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 Meet The USGA Agronomists 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®.