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January, 2012
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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
 
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
 
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
 
March, 2012
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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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
-Mid-Atlantic region
-Southeast region
-North-central region
-Northeast region
-Northwest region
-Florida Region
-Southwest region
-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
 
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
 
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
 
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
-Southwest region
-Northwest region
 
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:
-Mid-Atlantic region
-Southeast region
-North-central region
-Florida region
-Northeast region
-Northwest region
-Southwest region
 
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
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 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
-Northwest region
-Southwest region
 
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
 
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
-Southwest region
 
 
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
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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