SHARE: Join Our Email List Regional Updates Happy Accidents Getting a Handle on Thatchy Fairways Sometimes mistakes on the golf course can prove to be valuable learning experiences if we are open to their lessons. Excess thatch can be a concern on fairways, particularly during periods of wet weather like we have been experiencing lately. Read More Read More Windshield Notepad Preparing for Renovations Trying to remember everything that needs to be completed during a busy day on the golf course can be difficult. If only a to-do list could be right in front of you throughout the day... Many courses have renovation projects on the horizon. Start planning early so that you have everything in place to complete the project and protect the investment over the long-term. Read More Read More In Case You Missed It Coming Up Next Issue Distribution uniformity is the standard measure for irrigation system efficiency, but focusing on soil moisture uniformity is much more impactful for superintendents that want firm playing conditions, healthy turf and efficient water use. The July 2, 2021, issue of the USGA Green Section Record offered irrigation management strategies that deliver improved moisture uniformity and will almost certainly benefit your course. Traditional ways to classify golf courses focus on access, number of holes and other categories that don’t tell the full story of how a course operates or who the customers are. In the August 6 issue of the USGA Green Section Record, we explain that a better method is to focus on the type of experience provided. This can help courses understand how they compare to similar facilities and how best to improve golfer satisfaction. Read This Issue Browse All Past Issues Latest From Course Care Developing a Drought-Emergency Plan Trailblazers in Turfgrass Golf courses everywhere face the risk of drought and water restrictions. Whether your course experiences drought frequently or almost never, it’s important to have a drought emergency plan in place. The women who participated as course maintenance volunteers during the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open helped highlight the growing impact women are having on course care and the turf industry. Read More Watch Video Editorial Staff Editor In Chief Adam Moeller Associate Editor George Waters Art Director Mark McCormick United States Golf Association 77 Liberty Corner Road Liberty Corner, NJ 07938 908.234.2300 Contact Us 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.