USGA Green Section Record, May 1, 2020 SHARE: Join Our Email List Don't Layer It On! B y Addison Barden , agronomist, Southeast Region Soil layering on putting greens can cause a wide range of serious issues. Soft surfaces, poor rooting and increased disease incidence are just a few examples of the problems that develop. The techniques described in this article will help you to prevent layers from developing and address them if they're already established. Tailoring your solutions to the exact type of layering present is critical for solving the problem as effectively and efficiently as possible. Read More Multimedia Content Fore The Golfer Video Course Care Video How A Hole Location Is Determined And Changed An Earth Day Message From The USGA Green Section Staff Have you ever wondered how hole locations are chosen on a given day? A surprising number of factors must be considered to find a balance between playability, variety and turf health. Golf courses offer many environmental benefits. Learn more as USGA agronomists highlight some of the important contributions golf courses make to our environment. Watch Video Watch Video Research Fore The Golfer 2020 Call For Proposals Why Do Hole Edges Collapse? Scientists interested in applying for funding from the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Program should submit proposals by June 26, 2020, for funding in 2021-2023. Maintaining a well-defined hole edge is not always easy. Grass type, time of year, maintenance resources and the care taken by golfers all play a role in how hole edges stand up to play. Learn More Learn More Industry Announcement USGA COVID-19 Resource Center USGA Joins United Nations Sports For Climate Action Initiative Five Ways Golfers Can Care For The Course As part of its mission to champion and advance the game of golf and to actively engage in the sustainability effort across the sports landscape, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has joined more than 100 organizations in becoming a signatory of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative. As golfers, we should always do our part to help care for courses we play on, but contributing to course care is especially important this year. Many superintendents are operating with less staff, so a little extra effort on our part will make a big impact. Here are five ways golfers can help during this tough time. Learn More Learn More Regional Updates West Region Northeast Region Spring aeration continues with or without golfers in the Pacific Northwest. Regardless of the aeration method chosen, don’t forget to schedule light and frequent sand topdressing applications. As temperatures warm, courses require more maintenance. Many courses are operating with less staff, so there are a few things golfers should expect when they get back to playing. Read More Read More Central Region Southeast Region As more states ease restrictions and golf operations resume, course conditions may not be perfect – and that’s okay. We have to adjust our expectations. When balancing the basic needs for maintaining a golf course with reduced budgets and staffing cuts, desperate times will justify taking different approaches. 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--May-1--2020.html?soid=1103157499740&aid=7UH6-eaKqVY[5/4/2020 3:27:58 PM]