COURSE CARE

2015 USGA Green Section Record Compendium December 18, 2015

Applying principles of turf science to common winter scenarios that arise on golf courses allows decision makers to implement preventative measures, assess risk, and make informed decisions that provide an appropriate balance between the needs of the turf and the expectations of golfers.

Our experts explain the importance of managing winter play and how it can affect golfers.

Management is possile; eradication is unlikely.

Our experts explain why some greens look like patchwork quilts.

The USGA plays a critical role funding research to advance the long-term viability of golf

There is never a good time to replace an irrigation system, but when the cost of not replacing it becomes high enough... it's time.

Our experts explain when it becomes necessary to replace a golf course irrigation system.

Rutgers University scientists are developing effective, sustainable methods for ABW management.

To maximize the potential of plant growth regulators, growing degree-day models offer a simple and effective way to estimate PGR performance.

Our experts explain why plant growth regulators are valuable turf-management tools.

Researchers are working to identify heat and drought tolerance molecular markers in bentgrass.

History sheds light on where we are and a look at where we are headed.

Our experts explain three things golfers should know about efforts to control turfgrass diseases.    

The USGA and concerned golf courses supported studies of an unusual problem.

There are many factors that impact bunker playability.

Our experts explain why maintaining consistent bunkers is a nonsustainable task.

The rest of the story about efforts to understand and improve fine fescues for golf.

Several factors determine putting green quality, but golfer expectations define desireable greens.

Our experts explain that like your golf game, putting green performance depends on many factors.

Efforts to improve the National Mall in Washington, D. C., are relying on familiar concepts.

Golf course superintendents face an array of weeds in putting greens, fairways, and roughs.

A look at how the USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Committee selects research.

Low-maintenance and naturalized roughs can be a daling, the devil, or a little of both depending on their use, placement, and management.

Our experts explain why one person's most hated weed is another's favorite wildflower.

Many factors must be considered before undertaking a putting green reconstruction project.

Our experts address common questions from golfers about putting green renovation.

The USGA Green Section provides a vast amount of information, but where does it all come from?

Understanding the origins of tree use on golf courses will help solve tree problems on your golf course.

Despite golfers' love affair with trees, early architects believed trees did not belong on golf courses.

Developing an understanding of water use rates among common species on golf courses.

Sand greens—or "browns" as they are otherwise known—offer a fun golfing experience at bargain prices, yet they are enjoyed by only a small portion of the golfing community.

Implementing these steps is sure to make golf more expensive and less profitable.

Researchers are coming up with better grasses for golf course fairways that tolerate NFL stresses.