Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region When scheduling irrigation based on evapotranspiration (ET), most use data from the previous 24 hours. What if there was a way to forecast ET rates a week into the future? Warmer temperatures in the southern portion of the region have warm-season grasses looking great. Farther north, a change in grasses to match the heat could be an option. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region Rolling putting greens in the same direction throughout the season can have a negative impact on turf health, but a few adjustments can help you manage roller traffic more effectively. Increased golf rounds and single-rider cart policies have led to additional traffic stress on turf. Using a simple chart or graph to explain the issue can help lead to a resolution. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Selecting a bunker sand that is well-suited to the specific conditions on a golf course is critical to delivering good playability and maximizing bunker longevity. The June 5, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record describes the key characteristics of bunker sand and provides sand selection recommendations to help you get the most from your bunker sand. 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 looks at communication strategies that can help you educate golfers and build good relationships. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care 100th Anniversary Social Media From The Vault: The Good and Not- So-Good of Triplex Mowers @USGAGrnSection Now On Twitter While triplexes are a common part of golf course maintenance today, they were once considered revolutionary. This vault article looks at some of the hopes and concerns that came with their arrival. ​100 years in the making! The USGA Green Section is on Twitter. Follow @USGAGrnSection for course management information, course care content and field observations from USGA agronomists. Read More Join The Conversation Next On The Tee Course Care Video Photos From The Field: June, 2020 Golfers and Maintenance: Strategies For Sharing The Course Seeing sunrises that most people miss is a great part of working on a golf course. This beauty from Royal Adelaide also highlights how golf courses can benefit their communities. Encountering maintenance personnel during your round is very common. Make sure they see you and be patient while they move out of the way so they can safely prepare the course. View Photo Watch Now "Our commitment to the golf industry has never been greater." Now that states are reopening their economies, we want to remind you that our commitment to the golf industry has never been greater, and that the USGA Green Section is here to support your return to “the new normal” in any way we can. Targeted Course Consulting: Depending on your needs, Course Consulting Service visits can focus on specific areas of concern, or they can take a broader view—assessing multiple factors influencing playability plus economic and environmental sustainability. Extended Discount: In light of current circumstances, the $500 early payment discount for onsite consulting visits, which typically ends May 15, has been extended for the entirety of 2020. To take advantage of the extended discount, please reach out to an agronomist assigned to your region, or download and submit the CCS Registration Application. Editorial Staff Adam Moeller Editor in Chief George Waters Associate Editor Matthew Patalona Creative and 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 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®.