SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates Sizing Up a Seed Shortage Prevention Begins at 55 Grass seed prices are climbing and supplies are dwindling in light of recent events. Now’s the time to be thinking about preventing soil-borne diseases on putting greens. Read More Read More The Impact of a Late-Season Nitrogen Application Spreader Adaptation For Insecticide Spot Treatments A properly timed late-season application of nitrogen will have a positive impact on turf health and course aesthetics the following spring. Learn how a simple tool made targeted applications for controlling insect pests easier and more effective at a Florida golf course. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Many superintendents once believed smooth and fast greens could only be achieved with walk mowers – but things are changing as triplex technology improves and the need for efficiency increases. In the April 2, 2021, issue of the USGA Green Section Record, we explained how courses are reaping the benefits of triplex use on greens, how to calculate the potential return on investment, and how to avoid common issues. Rough mowing is often the most time-consuming, costly task on golf courses. Concerns over rising maintenance costs and a desire to improve operational efficiency have many courses looking for ways to scale back how they maintain their rough. In the May 7, 2021, issue of USGA Green Section Record, we provide practical strategies to reduce inputs for low-use rough areas without significantly compromising playability. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Reflecting on Golf and the Environment Celebrating the Connections Between Golf and Nature Golfers and everyone in the golf industry have a role to play in maintaining a healthy balance between golf and the environment. Embracing the perfectly imperfect nature of golf courses is one of the keys to success. As Earth Day approaches, we take a moment to celebrate the deep connections between golf and nature and the many ways that the golf industry is working to strengthen and enhance those important bonds. Watch Video View Gallery 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 ©2021 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®. To unsubscribe from the Green Section Record and Green Section Record marketing emails, click on the unsubscribe link in the footer below. To unsubscribe from all marketing emails from the USGA, click here.