SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates A Tip of the Hat to Two Legends out West There is No Such Thing as an Offseason The contributions of Larry Gilhuly and Pat Gross to the Green Section’s work in the West were missed in 2020. It has never been easier for superintendents and their teams to build skills and knowledge during the winter. Read More Read More Looking Back to Move Forward New Year, New Roots Assessing the successes and struggles of the previous golf season can be an effective strategy for improving a golf course maintenance operation in the future. Don’t discount the role that roots play in providing good putting surfaces. This year, commit to several simple practices that can encourage a healthier root system. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue We created a lot of great educational content in 2020 on topics including selecting bunker sand, trends in aeration, and building a modern maintenance staff. We also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the USGA Green Section by highlighting some past articles and looking forward to what the Green Section has planned for the years to come. Be sure to look through last year’s issues to make sure you didn’t miss anything! To better understand how golf courses have evolved and how they may change in the future, the USGA undertook an extensive study of golf course aerial photos. In the February 5, 2021, issue of the USGA Green Section Record, we discuss the results of that research and how the trends we observed may impact our enjoyment of the game, what it costs to play, golf’s footprint in our society and the long-term viability of the sport. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care USGA Agronomists on the Move Root Shear on the Golf Course We’re pleased to announce the relocation of two USGA agronomists. While you may see a new face during your Course Consulting Service visit, you can expect the same great service. A mild winter day can be a great chance to play golf, but there is a risk of serious course damage if the surface thaws and soil is frozen below. Learn more about the risk of root shear. Read More Watch Video Connect With the USGA at the 2021 Golf Industry Show What You Need to Know: Developing a Comprehensive Water Management Plan This session will cover the importance and the benefits of developing a written water management plan and provide tools to help superintendents create a site-specific plan. Bunker Sand Selection - Key Insights to Help You Make the Right Choice This session will summarize the key bunker sand characteristics and provide practical sand selection guidelines for bunkers given a range of architectural styles, climatic conditions, lining materials and golfer expectations. Bunkers - Everything you Wanted to Know and More This session provides an overview of what is new in bunker construction, costs, and maintenance and when different methods should be considered. Your team will take away strategies to maximize bunker performance while taking your budget into account. 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®.