SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates Bomb and Gouge or Light and Frequent Vertical Mowing? Tracking Labor Hours with New Technology It may be satisfying to remove mounds of material with aggressive vertical mowing, but it is better for golf and turf health to use a light and frequent surface management regimen. Tracking the time spent on various maintenance activities is a critical component of successful golf course management. New technology is making labor tracking much easier. Read More Read More Irrigating with Recycled Water Replacing Irrigation Heads Saves Water and Improves Turf Quality Using recycled water for irrigation is increasingly popular, even in areas that usually have adequate rainfall. The benefits can be significant, but careful management is required. If your irrigation system isn’t delivering the desired results, it could be time to replace critical components. You might be surprised at the difference an upgrade can make. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue If golfers are upset with the condition of the bunkers at your course, they have probably asked how the bunkers can be improved. The answer is not always simple, and varies from course to course. Before you consider an expensive renovation, evaluate your bunkers and decide what ails them. The September 4, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record provides detailed steps on how to improve bunker playability without expensive renovations. Early order programs can be a great way to save money on the products you need at your golf course and to ensure that you have what you need when you need it. However, the temptation of savings can also lead to purchasing mistakes that may end up costing you more money down the road. The October 2, 2020, issue of the USGA Green Section Record will help you develop a plan for using early order programs that allows you to get the most benefit with the least risk. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Course Preparation for Major Championships Winged Foot's Major Overhaul A lot has changed about major championship course preparation over the years. However, the value of long-term planning, extra resources and adaptability remains consistent. Brad Klein takes us through all the painstaking work that went into recapturing Winged Foot’s classic design features while upgrading course infrastructure for the modern game. Read More Read More Championship Play Vs. Daily Play Stimpmeter 101 It’s fun watching the best golfers compete on courses in championship condition, but those conditions are not sustainable or desirable for the vast majority of golf courses. Green speed is often a topic of conversation during major championships. Learn how green speed is measured with the Stimpmeter and why faster does not necessarily mean better. 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) ©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®.