SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates No Drain, No Gain Making a Case for Collarless Late fall is a great time for course improvement projects and installing drainage is high on the priority list for many courses. Here a few tips that may surprise you! There are agronomic, architectural and economic reasons why golf courses are removing putting green collars, and many are finding that they don’t miss having them. Read More Read More Keep It On The Mats, Please Pouring It On The perfectly manicured turf just in front of the artificial mats at the practice tee looks enticing, but hitting a few shots from it could have long-lasting effects. Wet weather throughout much of the Southeast is exacerbating the challenges many courses are already facing as a result of record golf rounds and heavy cart traffic. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue One lesson from 2020 is that improved pace of play can have a positive impact on golfer satisfaction and a course's bottom line. The November 6, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record provided insights from the USGA’s extensive efforts on pace of play - including research, case studies and technology tools - that you can apply to deliver a better experience for the golfers that play at your course. There are serious problems that come with neglecting irrigation and well pumps until a catastrophic failure happens. The good news is that pump failure is usually avoidable, or at least predictable. The December 4, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record will provide a detailed guide for pump testing and maintenance that will help you maintain performance and extend the life of your pump system. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Bulletin and Service of the Green Committee of the USGA Meeting Changing Needs at Pelham Country Club A lot has changed in the golf world since the Green Section was founded 100 years ago but, as this 1921 article shows, our fundamental mission and values have remained consistent. Meeting the modern needs at Pelham Country Club required creative problem solving and a focus on improving the playability, economics, and environmental value of the course. Read More Read More 100th Anniversary: Education Practice Facility Etiquette Education is central to the Green Section’s mission and we work hard to develop and share information and best practices that improve course care and the golf experience for all. Being mindful of how we use the practice facility and following any rules and restrictions will ensure that the practice facility remains in great shape for everyone to enjoy. Watch Video Watch Video Editorial Staff United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 908.234.2300 Contact Us Editor In Chief Adam Moeller Associate Editor George Waters Creative Director Matthew Patalona Art Director Mark McCormick 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) USGA Solutions Center ©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®.