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| January 6, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 1 |
| Surviving an uncertain future: Managing a bankrupt golf course back to life can be the ride of a life |
| All things considered: There is a lot to be said about a "can-do" attitude |
| Regional updates |
| -Florida region: Tree roots, underground menaces |
| -North central region: Onward and upward in 2012 |
| -Southeast region: La Nina with a twist of Arctic oscillation |
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| January 20, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 2 |
| Off-types in ultradwarf putting greens: Spot infestations of different bermudagrass in putting greens are a resurfacing issue |
| Our experts explain: Measuring soil moisture |
| Regional updates |
| -Northeast region: Warm, snow-free weather comes with consequences |
| -Southeast region: 'Tis the season for educational opportunities |
| -Northwest region: It must be next year! |
| -Southwest region: A community approach to managing the mess created by coots and Canada geese |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Give thanks |
| 2012 USGA Green Section national and regional conferences |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| February 3, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 3 |
| Ultradwarf bermudagrass tinting study: How do different paints and pigments affect the surface temperature of greens? |
| Feathery competition on golf courses: On many golf courses, competition includes more than the game |
| Research update: Managing fairy rings on golf courses |
| Regional updates |
| -Florida region: The 2012 winter season - so far, not too bad |
| -Southeast region: Brown is back in the southeast region - and it's good for the game |
| -Northwest region: Seeing the light |
| -Mid-continent region: Spring pre-emergence application and drought conditions |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Bonus golf: Take note of the risks |
| -North central region: Changing to better serve |
| 2012 USGA Green Section national and regional conferences |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| February 17, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 4 |
| Elliott and Eloise take up golf!: The Harrison Bay Eagle cam at The Bear Trace Golf Course |
| Turfgrass disease diagnosis: Proper sample preparation is the first step in the process of disease diagnosis |
| Turf twister #1: Five players - five carts |
| Turf twister #2: Using synthetic practice tees for winter play |
| Regional Updates |
| -Florida region: The winter goods, bads and uglies |
| -Southern region: Southern starts in winter: The 2012 ultradwarf bermudagrass field trip |
| -Northeast region: Mild weather complicates late winter decisions |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: The most asked question remains, "How about the weather?" |
| -North central region: Wishful thinking |
| A sure bet while in Las Vegas: 2012 USGA Green Section Education Program |
| 2012 USGA Green Section national and regional conferences |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| March 2 , 2012, Vol. 50, No. 5 |
| 2012 USGA Green Section Award: Dr. Wayne Hanna, recipient of the Green Section's highest honor |
| Nutrient fate and transport: Research you can use |
| Turf twister: Why do we have to keep our carts on the paths? |
| Defining a cutting-edge superintendent: A USGA Green Section webcast: The top ten characteristics of today's cutting-edge golf course superintendents |
| Regional updates |
| -Florida region: Pros and cons of a mild south Florida winter |
| -Northwest region: Got ice? |
| -Southeast region: Save these dates: USGA SE Regional Meeting March 26-27 |
| -Northeast region: The non-winter continues |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Golf and turf update |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| March 16, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 6 |
| All things considered: Have you received the memo? |
| Non-overseeded bermudagrass greens: Faster, smoother, sooner: But managing them in the winter can be tricky |
| A USGA Green Section webcast: How to build mallard duck nesting tubes |
| Think twice before complaining about your course: An excerpt from the book, Golf Anecdotes - From the Links of Scotland to Tiger Woods |
| Regional updates |
| -Florida region: Recent greening may be short-lived |
| -Northwest region: Pacific Northwest Green Section Conference |
| -Mid-continent region: Critical spring management factors |
| -Southeast region: Paul Carter: TurfNet Superintendent of the Year |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Here comes the growing season |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| March 30, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 7 |
| Lost grass?: What to do about it |
| A warm spring is good for golf, but...: Warm, early spring conditions have been great for golf, but, remember, many courses are not yet fully staffed and pest management programs may require adjustments |
| Long-term diet: Research at Michigan State University provides evidence that fertilizing more than the turf can use results in unwanted nitrate leaching |
| All things considered: Unreasonable expectations: Expectations may be great but standards should be reasonable |
| Regional updates |
| -Florida region: Headed toward the finish line and education opportunities |
| -North-central region: Records are made to be broken |
| -North-central region: Let 'er rip |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Everything is popping! Turfgrass management is truly a dynamic business |
| -Southwest region: Arizona Regional Conference wrap-up |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| April 13 , 2012, Vol. 50, No. 8 |
| Strip 'em bare: Don't just "tease" your collars |
| Plant growth regulators in bentgrass turf areas: Thoughts and trends in the use of a valuable management tool |
| 2012 USGA Green Section Education Conference: If you were unable to attend the Green Section Education Conference at the 2012 Golf Industry Show we have good news! |
| Regional updates |
| -Florida region: The annual dry season is upon us |
| -Southeast region |
| --Dick Schulz awarded USGA's Ike Grainger Award |
| --66th Annual Southeast Turfgrass Conference set for April 23-24 |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Enjoy the great spring weather |
| -Northwest region: Conference of Olympic proportion |
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| April 27, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 9 |
| The USGA presents, "Using the TruFirm - Today and Tomorrow", Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 2 p.m. CST |
| Don't make your greens unapproachable!: The approaches in front of greens don't have to be as fast as the greens, but they should be firm enough to allow the bump-and-run option |
| Science to benefit golf: Science relies on a systematic approach of challenging what we already accept as knowledge and discovering what we need to know |
| 2012 USGA Green Section Education Conference: If you were unable to attend the Green Section Education Conference at the 2012 Golf Industry Show we have good news! |
| Diamond NOT in the rough: Current research at Clemson University explores the use of Diamond zoysiagrass on putting greens |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Our dry spring continues |
| -Florida region: A little relief, but still a long way to go |
| -North central region: The rites of Spring |
| -Northeast region |
| --April showers |
| --And the extremes keep coming |
| -Northwest region: Replacing the carpet |
| -Southwest region: Preparing for a dry year |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| May 11 , 2012, Vol. 50, No. 10 |
| 2012 USGA Green Section Education Conference: If I were the emperor of golf for a day |
| Made in the shade or mud in the shade?: Sunlight assessment is a key to success with ultradwarf bermudagrasses |
| Phosphorus remediation: Improving water quality with phosphorus removal structures |
| Origin of roping: How did the practice of using ropes on the course come to be? |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: Ahead of the game in every regard |
| -Southeast region: Melbourne, Australia to Macon, Ga.: Is minimalist bunker maintenance coming next to your course? |
| -North central region: Managing change requires flexibility |
| -Northeast region: Slow recovery from core aeration and a lot of divots |
| -Northwest region: No March or April showers, but still May flowers |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| May 25, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 11 |
| 2012 USGA Green Section Education Conference: Reclaiming perimeters with core aeration plugs |
| Gypsum and other calcium sources: Their properties and chemical processes when applied to soil |
| Isn't it time for a second opinion: Use the UGSA's Green Section Turf Advisory Service (TAS) for all it's worth |
| Turf Twister |
| Green Section internships awarded for 2012 |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| --Replace, repair and rake |
| --A return to normal |
| -Southeast region: Neither hurricanes, nor floods, nor tornadoes... |
| -North central region: A penny saved is a penny earned |
| -Northeast region: Hold on to those roots |
| -Northwest region: Man is a dog's best friend |
| -Florida region |
| --Early overseed transitioning |
| --The rainy season has arrived for some, but not all |
| -Mid-continent region: Recovery from drought takes time and warm weather |
| -Southwest region: It's seventy degrees outside, why is the course still closed? |
| Origin of roping - correction: Right man, wrong club |
| USGA Green Section - Turf Advisory Service: For more than 80 years, the USGA Green Section's sole mission has been to college and distribute information on proper construction and maintenance of golf courses |
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| June 8, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 12 |
| Are you ready for the U. S. Open?: Here are a few items that might provide a little extra insight into our national championship |
| -Up-to-date inside information |
| -USGA Green Section podcast - behind the scenes at the U. S. Open |
| -And from the king |
| Practice like a pro: Two simple adjustments to the way you practice will result in less wear and faster recovery of range tees |
| Report card for turfgrass: The turf industry depends on the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) to grade the performance of new and existing turfgrass cultivars |
| Turf reduction template: A guideline for reducing turf acreage while maintaining golf course quality |
| All things considered - a Green Section staff opinion: Avoid temporary memory loss: Many simple tasks in every round of golf greatly impact agronomics and playing conditions |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region: A taste of summer |
| -Southeast region: The testing continues (hopefully) |
| -North-central region: Tall grass rough...or natural rough? |
| -Northeast region: Be careful what you wish for |
| -Northwest region: Mow the rough, please! |
| -Florida region: Mole cricket hatch |
| -Southwest region: Proactive communication yields smoother transition |
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| June 22, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 13 |
| Self-inflicted problems can be hard to swallow: The superintendent's job is hard enough, so do not hurt yourself! |
| Changing times in ultradwarf bermudagrass management: At a growing number of courses, consistent and fast putting speeds are being provided at a higher height of cut |
| The fun factor: Part 5 of the USGA Green Section Education Conference presentation series |
| USGA research update: What is causing the yellowing and thinning of bentgrass putting greens? |
| All things considered - A Green Section staff opinion: Verify: Don't entrust your career to what others may say alone; establish and monitor control plots to verify a product's usefulness and value |
| Regional updates |
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| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Northeast region |
| -Northwest region |
| -Florida Region |
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| -Mid-continent region |
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| July 6, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 14 |
| Firm, resilient fairways require a commitment to thatch control: The USGA Green Section has always been a proponent of firmer, drier turf on golf courses. Controlling thatch is just one aspect of firm fairways, but it is a crucial element |
| Things I wish my superintendent understood: Part 6 of the USGA Green Section Education Conference presentation series |
| USGA Green Section podcast from the 2012 U.S. Women's Open (July 5-8): Hear what is being done to prepare and present Blackwolf Run for the championship |
| Instant overseeding coming to a fairway near you: Turf colorants are a capable replacement for winter ryegrass overseeding |
| Gumption in Grand Junction: Renovation and new irrigation installation was a long time planning, but worth the wait! |
| Thirsty but green: A Kansas State University study explores the minimum amount of water needed for Kentucky bluegrass to survive while remaining green between irrigation cycles |
| Regional updates: |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Northeast region |
| -Northwest region |
| -Florida region |
| -Southwest region |
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| July 20, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 15 |
| Understanding the different wetting agent chemistries: A surfactant is a wetting agent but a wetting agent may not be a surfactant. Surprised? |
| Turtles: Ancient wildlife on your golf course: USGA-funded research shows that golf course wetlands can play an important role in helping conserve these ancient reptiles |
| Soil microbes: Some practical perspectives for turfgrass systems |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Northeast region |
| -Northwest region |
| -Florida region |
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| August 3 , 2012, Vol. 50, No. 16 |
| Going green with solar panels: Solar energy options today are capable of meeting electrical needs for golf course maintenance facilities and can pay for themselves over time |
| Don't guess - check the numbers!: Go by the numbers to remove guesswork when it comes to topdressing and core aeration |
| Food for golf: Locally grown takes on a new meaning at several golf courses where gardens have become a means to provide home-grown produce |
| Regional updates: |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Northeast region |
| -Mid-continent region |
| -Florida region |
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| August 17, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 17 |
| The drought is impacting courses across the country: USGA Green Section agronomists offer their suggestions to help your facility cope with extended dry and hot conditions |
| What I didn't learn in school: School alone cannot completely prepare one for the challenges of the profession |
| Ticks: What you don't know can hurt you: Transmitted by a tick bite, Lyme disease is a growing threat |
| The World Amateur Team Championships: A marathon event unlike any other! |
| Regional updates: |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Northeast region |
| -Florida region |
| -Southwest region |
| -Northwest region |
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| August 30, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 18 |
| Stanley J. Zontek: 1949-2012 |
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| September 7, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 19 |
| The size of topdressing sand: Does it matter? |
| All things considered - a Green Section staff opinion: My three wishes for better golf |
| Still stinging: University of Florida research compares bermudagrass and seashore paspalum cultivars for their abilities to tolerate nematodes |
| USGA Green Section Record survey: Less than two minutes of your time will help us serve you better |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Northeast region |
| -Florida region |
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| September 21, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 20 |
| A new hue: A guide to using colorants to enhance the color and growth of fine turfgrass in the southwestern U. S. |
| Warming up in the transition zone: Golf courses are increasingly choosing warm-season turfgrasses as maintenance budgets continue to be squeezed |
| Deferred maintenance is no bargain: Why short-term cutbacks now may ultimately cause problems later that are more costly to correct |
| Regional updates |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -Mid-continent region |
| -North-central region |
| -Florida region |
| -Northwest region |
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| October 5, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 21 |
| By the light of the sun: Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club takes advantage of incentives to make solar power a reality |
| All things considered - a Green Section staff opinion: Opinions and facts related to golf course maintenance - appreciate the difference |
| Going viral: Opinions and gossip regarding course conditions have a long history of quickly spreading through a golf facility. Good or bad, new technology provide the opportunity for information and misinformation to spread faster than ever |
| Golf's Use of Water: Solutions for a more sustainable game: November 6-7, 2012. Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Dallas, Texas |
| Regional updates: |
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| -Southeast region |
| -North-central region |
| -Florida region |
| -Northeast region |
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| -Southwest region |
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| October 19, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 22 |
| Approaches: A key part of the golf course: Firm, smooth approaches require specific maintenance inputs to address unique issues |
| All things considered - a USGA staff opinion: Nutritionism: Better turf through chemistry? |
| Tifgreen bermudagrass: Past, present, and future: How a trip to Taylor's Creek Golf Course in Georgia offered an agronomic history lesson while simultaneously providing a glimpse into the future |
| Golf's Use of Water: Solutions for a more sustainable game: November 6-7, 2012. Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Dallas, Texas |
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| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -Florida region |
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| November 2, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 23 |
| Superstorm Sandy: The extent of damage is yet to be determined |
| Cleanup and out: Focus on the complexity of the putting green cleanup ring, collar and approach during both renovation and maintenance |
| All things considered - a USGA staff opinion: Regrassing: Coming to a golf course near you |
| Keeping track: Accurate accounting of labor hours can illustrate the impact of budget changes and identify staffing needs |
| Regional updates |
| -Northeast region |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -Florida region |
| -North-central region |
| -Mid-continent region |
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| November 16, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 24 |
| Easing the pain of core aeration: Ten tips for quicker recovery |
| Shades of green: A few points on the art of managing non-overseeded ultradwarf greens |
| Regrassing cool season putting greens with sod: An old concept with a new twist sparks new interest in regrassing greens for northern golf facilities in the U. S. and Canada |
| Regional updates |
| -Northeast region |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -Florida region |
| -North-central region |
| -Mid-continent region |
| -Northwest region |
| -Southwest region |
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| November 30, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 25 |
| Playing defense is a strength, not a weakness: Sometimes knowing what not to do is most important |
| All things considered - a USGA staff opinion: Buddy up - reduce single rider golf cart use to improve turf health and quality |
| Can't stop your ball on the green?: Are the greens to blame or is it your game? |
| Regional updates |
| -Northeast region |
| -Mid-Atlantic region |
| -Southeast region |
| -Florida region |
| -North-central region |
| -Mid-continent region |
| -Northwest region |
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| December 14, 2012, Vol. 50, No. 26 |
| Dr. Victor Gibeault to receive 2013 USGA Green Section Award |
| Practice makes sustainable: Investing in practice facilities benefits the golfer and the business |
| All things considered - a USGA staff opinion: Show me the data |
| Videos you can use |
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| -Florida region |
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