USGA Green Section Record, February 21, 2019 SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Converting large areas of cool-season turf to warm-season grasses can yield significant playability benefits and water savings, but during winter there are some noticeable side effects. Mild winter weather has everyone thinking spring. If these temperatures continue, superintendents can expect a push from golfers to get courses prepared and open as soon as possible. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Deep rootzone modification is often performed by contract aeration companies because of the need for specialized equipment. However, this process can be performed in-house if only small areas require attention. Even under good growing conditions, common bermudagrass provides a poor playing surface. Frequent rains this winter are leading to some downright terrible common bermudagrass conditions throughout the Southeast. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Keeping pests at bay on a golf course is challenging, especially when pesticides do not perform as expected. While superintendents might wonder about timing, rate or possible resistance when an application doesn't have the desired effect, water quality can also play an important role. The February 7, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record focused on water quality and pesticide interactions and provided detailed steps for addressing possible issues. For many superintendents, hiring and retaining a reliable maintenance staff is the number one concern heading into each golf season. It's increasingly difficult to fill positions and the cost of labor is rising. The March 6, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record highlights various strategies currently being used by superintendents around the country to build a high-quality and reliable maintenance staff in today's increasingly challenging labor market. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Industry Update 100th Anniversary Recapping The 2020 Golf Industry Show From The Vault: Winterkilling Of Turf It was great to see many of you at the 2020 Golf Industry Show. Catch some of the highlights, including celebrating the Green Section's 100th anniversary and a panel discussion about critical putting green management practices. Winter injury on putting greens has long been a concern for superintendents. Revisit this Green Section article from 1923 that contains many of the same questions, concerns and recommendations that we discuss today. 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) ©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--February-21--2019.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=xznySEzehtA[3/10/2020 1:30:01 PM]