7/6/2020 USGA Green Section Record, July 3, 2020   SHARE:   Join Our Email List Communicating With Today's Golfers By Zach Nicoludis, agronomist, Central Region 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. Effective communication can help you educate golfers and decision-makers, build relationships and defuse problematic situations. While there are many technology tools that can assist with communication, face-to-face conversations also play a key role in successful communication. This article will help you improve your communication skills and develop a facility-wide strategy for educating and informing golfers. Read More Multimedia Content Course Care Video Podcast Royals, Chiefs and Beyond: USGA Expertise Assists the Pros ASGCA Insights Podcast with USGA's Hunki Yun (Episode 13) The benefits of USGA-funded turfgrass research extend beyond golf. Improved grasses are being used at famous stadiums like the homes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and Sporting KC. Hunki Yun joined the ASGCA Insights podcast to discuss how the Green Section is helping courses overcome a wide range of challenges, improve the golfer experience and benefit communities. Watch Video Listen Now Research You Should Know Fore The Golfer Management Practices Can Reduce Greenhouse Emissions The Course Seems Wet Yet It Hasn't Rained in Weeks Recent research shows that specific golf course management practices can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sequestration while saving time and money. Don’t be surprised if you find a few wet spots on the golf course during a drought. The irrigation system is working hard to offset the lack of rain, but it doesn’t always work perfectly. Read More Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region If you’re currently posting green speeds at your course, this may be the perfect opportunity to reduce touch points and misplace the sign permanently. Otherwise, think before you post. Minimal rain in the last few weeks has provided ideal golf conditions. Dry weather presents challenges but, all things considered, it has been a great stretch for golf in the Northeast! Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Summer has arrived and so has drought-stressed turf. There’s no better time to make sure your irrigation system runs as efficiently as possible. Though they garner a lot of attention and angst, the vast majority of nematode species in soil can benefit turfgrass health. Read More Read More 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 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®. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/USGA-Green-Section-Record--July-3--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=4tRZ5Y3hV0w 1/1