USGA Green Section Record, March 6, 2020 SHARE: Join Our Email List Building A Modern Maintenance Staff B y Adam Moeller , director, Green Section Education For many superintendents, hiring and building a reliable maintenance staff is a big concern heading into each golf season. The amount of labor available directly impacts conditioning, so it’s understandable why being short-staffed is such a serious concern. In this article, superintendents from around the country share strategies for building a high-quality maintenance staff in today’s challenging labor market. Read More Multimedia Content Course Care Video Course Care Video Fore The Golfer: The Right Grass In The Right Place Connected Through Research And Grass: The USGA And Sporting KC Golfers often hear various grasses mentioned during golf telecasts. While the names may be familiar, the differences between grasses and reasons why they are used may not be so clear. USGA-funded research benefits more than just golf courses. Famous stadiums also utilize the improved grasses and construction methods to provide optimal playing conditions. Watch Video Watch Video Industry Update Fore The Golfer Meet Dr. William Meyer, 2020 Green Section Award Recipient Healthy Roots Bring Good Playing Conditions Join us in celebrating the work of Dr. William Meyer, the 2020 USGA Green Section Award winner. He was honored at the USGA Annual Meeting for his indelible impact on golf. While golfers are focused on the turf surface during their round, superintendents must also be mindful of the roots below because they are the foundation for quality playing conditions. Watch Video Read More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region The Waste Management Phoenix Open is in the books. Now, the agronomy team at TPC Scottsdale must prepare for another annual event – the transition from overseed to bermudagrass. Every course has forward tees, but their yardage varies greatly. Make sure your forward tees are at a yardage that allows golfers with slower swing speeds to reach greens in regulation. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region It’s warming up and it won’t be long before weeds start germinating. Start monitoring soil temperatures now so you don’t fall behind on preemergence applications. Evaluating root health on a regular basis is essential for promoting healthy turf that delivers high-quality playing conditions despite adverse environmental conditions. 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--March-6--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=VBxFQK84xIo[3/10/2020 1:26:41 PM]