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2005 Green Section Education Conference
For the Good of the Game

Cooking The Books
Pete Cookingham awarded 2005 USGA Green Section honors.

Golf's Environmental Message: Old News or New?
Now is not the time to be complacent with golf's environmental issues.
By Kimberly S. Erusha, Matt Nelson, and Dave Wienecke

Where is Green Speed Taking the Game?
Are ultra-fast putting greens threatening to ruin the game we love?
By Matt Nelson and Larry Gilhuly

Distance Control, The Game We Love, and the USGA
Many eyes are on the ball and equipment in hopes of preserving the game of golf.
By Fred Ridley

Natural Organic Fertilizer Considerations
Making superintendents better consumers.
By Stanley J. Zontek, Patrick O'Brien, Bob Brame, and Jim Skorulski

Strategies for Organic Matter Control
Using scientific and empirical aproaches for managing organic matter accumulation can be frustrating.
By Paul Vermeulen and Chris Hartwiger

Guidelines for Building Great Tees
Recommendations for tee construction are not the USGA's cup of tea, but we can offer some guidelines for success.
By James Francis Moore

Alternative Grasses: Panacea or Problem?
Breeders and superintendents are still searching for the perfect turfgrass.
By Darin Bevard, John Foy, Todd Lowe, and Bud White

Turf Twisters