SHARE: Join Our Email List The Ins and Outs of Managing Poa Annua Putting Greens By Zach Nicoludis Although Poa annua putting greens sometimes face criticism, this grass can provide excellent conditions and is the preferred putting surface at some of the most famous courses in the country. There are also many courses where Poa annua greens are the reality regardless of superintendent or golfer preferences. Whatever the case may be, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of this grass is necessary for successful management. As is an in-depth understanding of the agronomics needed to optimize turf health and playing conditions. Read More Multimedia Content Preparing Greens for a USGA Championship U.S. Women's Open Preparations with Shannon Rouillard and Troy Flanagan Getting putting greens ready for a USGA championship is no easy task. Learn how USGA agronomists collect vital data before and during a championship to ensure a fair and challenging test. Take a behind-the-scenes look at course setup and conditions for the U.S. Women’s Open with Shannon Rouillard from the USGA and the Olympic Club’s director of golf maintenance, Troy Flanagan. Watch Video Listen Now | Subscribe Next on the Tee Fore the Golfer The Growing Impact of Women in Golf Course Maintenance The Mosaic of Colors and Textures on a Golf Course Women make significant contributions to course care and their impact is growing. There is still more progress to make, but the future of women in turf science and golf course maintenance keeps getting brighter. It’s easy to think of golf courses as swaths of uniform green grass; but in reality, healthy turf is a mosaic of different colors and textures for a number of important reasons. Read More Read More Regional Updates Mealybugs, Grubs and Thinning Bermudagrass From Frost Delays to Fire Drills Golf courses in Hawaii and the southwestern U.S. have recently been plagued with turf damage from mealybugs and grubs. Now is the time to begin scouting. The transition from unseasonably cool weather and frost delays to hot, dry and windy was very fast – just over a week in several areas of the Northeast. Read More Read More On-Site Tree Nursery Provides High-Quality Trees And Saves Money Championship Conditions Require More Than Some Might Think Tree management often focuses on pruning and removing problem trees, but many courses are also looking to add the right trees in the right locations. An on-site tree nursery is a big help. There is a lot of extra work involved in planning and executing a USGA championship that goes far beyond daily maintenance at almost any course. Here are just some of big differences. 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.