SHARE: Join Our Email List Five Proven Methods to Improve Moisture Uniformity By Brian Whitlark Distribution uniformity is the standard measure for irrigation system efficiency, but focusing on soil moisture uniformity is more impactful for superintendents that want firm conditions, healthy turf and efficient water use. Optimizing moisture uniformity requires a combination of irrigation techniques and cultural practices that help water penetrate the soil. The strategies detailed in this article are working well in extremely challenging irrigation settings, so they can almost certainly help improve moisture uniformity at your course. Read More Multimedia Content Why Courses Topdress Greens Catching Up on the Latest Summer Trends with USGA Agronomists Regular topdressing is a key part of maintaining high-quality putting greens. While the sand may temporarily impact playability, the benefits are well worth some short-term disruption. In our latest podcast episode, USGA agronomists from across the country discuss strategies they’re seeing and recommending that can help courses withstand hot weather and heavy play. Watch Video Listen Now | Subscribe Next on the Tee Fore the Golfer Fairways For The Future Why The Rough Isn't Perfect Upgrading the fairways at Corning Country Club to an improved bentgrass variety has not always been an easy process, but the benefits are more than worth the challenges. There are many reasons why golfers shouldn’t expect lush, uniform rough across the entire golf course – with cost, irrigation coverage and trees being a few of the key factors. Read More Read More Regional Updates The Sun is Setting on Bermudagrass Transition...For Some The Perfect Edge for Less For golf courses that employed a proactive transition program, the sun is setting on the bermudagrass transition process. For courses that hold on to ryegrass, the process has just begun. There are many devices used to protect the grass around the hole from errant white paint. Some work better than others and some are very expensive for the one purpose they serve. Read More Read More Doing Nothing is Doing Something Organic Matter, Turf Health and Playability At some point this season, doing nothing will be the correct decision. Knowing when to back off is a critical skill. Summer is in full swing and so is aeration, vertical mowing and other organic matter management on southern golf courses. Read More Read More 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 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.