7/17/2020 USGA Green Section Record, July 17, 2020   SHARE:   Join Our Email List Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Using ET-based irrigation scheduling rather than focusing on sprinkler run times can improve soil moisture consistency and overall playability, and can potentially help you save water. Hot, dry weather continues in much of the Northeast. Courses struggling with water availability should use this as an opportunity to discuss a drought emergency plan. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Can mowing the cleanup pass first help protect putting green edges? If you want to reduce wear on your putting green perimeters, this approach might be worth a try. Bunker washouts are expensive, destructive and a killer to employee morale. This simple solution can save considerable time when implemented prior to a heavy rain. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue While superintendents have a good understanding of the reasoning behind maintenance practices, many golfers do not. This makes communication a key component in the skill set of a successful superintendent. The July 3, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record looked at communication strategies that can help you educate golfers, defuse problematic situations and build good relationships 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 some of their pros and cons. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care 100th Anniversary Next On The Tee From The Vault: Sprinkling The Fairways Photos From The Field: July 2020 The fairway irrigation system at the Minikahda Club in 1923, nicknamed the “Sea Serpent”, would look comical on a golf course today. It’s amazing how far irrigation technology has come. With hot and dry weather in many areas, staff armed with hoses have been working hard. Touching up a few dry spots also made for a nice photo at NCR Country Club. Read More View Photo @USGAGrnSection On Twitter Course Care Video Putting Green Construction Time- Lapse Video Fore The Golfer: Summer On The Golf Course Take a look at all that goes into building a new putting green. The layers of drainage, gravel and sand in a USGA green are designed to produce consistent, high-quality playing conditions. For superintendents, summer is a delicate balancing act between providing the best possible playing conditions and protecting the course during periods of stressful weather. Watch Video On Twitter Watch Video Editorial Staff Editor In Chief Adam Moeller Associate Editor George Waters United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 908.234.2300 Creative and Art Director Matthew Patalona Contact Us 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®. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--July-17--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=BPzDp3ykd7M 1/1