SHARE: Join Our Email List Triplex vs. Walk Mowing: Getting to the Bottom Line By Paul Jacobs It was not long ago that many superintendents believed smooth and fast putting greens could only be achieved with the use of walk mowers. Many thought triplex mowing was only for “low- budget” facilities – but things are changing. Staffing challenges and the need for operational efficiency have courses across the spectrum using triplexes regularly. Thanks to improvements in equipment and some modifications to mowing procedures, courses are reaping the benefits of triplex mowing on putting greens without any reduction in playing quality. Read More Multimedia Content Behind the Scenes With a Golf Course Equipment Manager Improving Putting Green Management by Collecting Data The playing conditions we all enjoy can't exist without highly specialized golf course maintenance equipment. Learn about all that happens behind the scenes to keep these essential machines ready for action. In the first episode of our Green Section Podcast, we discuss the benefits of putting green data collection with Jared Nemitz, director of golf course and grounds at the Ford Field and River Club, and USGA agronomist Paul Jacobs. Watch Video Listen Now | Subscribe When would you prefer to receive the USGA Green Section Record in your inbox? Poll Question Friday Saturday Monday Midweek Select Select Select Select Research Fore the Golfer Does Firm and Fast Lead to Goosegrass? Three Things All Golfers Should Know About Winterkill Goosegrass can be a challenging weed to control, and this research shows that various environmental conditions can have a big impact on the efficacy of postemergence herbicides. When grass fails to start growing in spring, winter injury may be the culprit. Here are three things every golfer should know about causes of winter injury and how to reduce the risk. Read More Read More Regional Updates A Jewel in the Desert Is the Time Right for Preemergence Herbicides? Overseeded golf courses in the Southwest that use a combination of mechanical and chemical means to slowly transition from ryegrass to bermudagrass are enjoying significant success. The transition to warmer weather always gets superintendents thinking about weed control. Although weed pressure seems like it has never been higher, applying earlier is not the answer. Read More Read More Wait it Out Spring Transition in the South The ramifications of the extreme cold in February are still unknown in the south-central U.S. Many superintendents are anxiously waiting to see what comes when warmer conditions arrive. Extended periods of cold and wet winter weather can mean extra care is needed in spring. Monitoring greenup and scouting for pests will be important heading into another busy year. Read More Read More 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 Meet The USGA Agronomists Course Consulting Service Information USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online (TERO) ©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.