Tag: USGA

Eventually, the main lawn of Capitol Hill will include a mix of bluegrass and bermudagrass. (Photo: USGA)

Capitol Hill lawn gets a facelift

September 28, 2021 By
Thanks to work by USGA agronomists, Capitol Hill's main lawn, The Pond Lawn is putting its best foot forward with new turf. ...

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Tee it Forward (Chart: National Golf Foundation)

Playing from the right tee, a decade of slow progress

September 27, 2021 By
USGA, PGA Tee it Forward initiative to get golfers to play with the appropriate tee height, hasn't gained a lot of traction in 10 years. ...

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Off the Record: Water scarcity in the West drives need for good golf course management

September 7, 2021 By
Western water shortages bring more attention to golf courses, making it critical to use best practices to maximize conservation. ...

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USGA’s Brian Whitlark discusses the U.S. Open’s return to Torrey Pines

June 21, 2021 By
[SPONSORED CONTENT] USGA’s Agronomist for the West Region, Brian Whitlark discusses what it feels like to be back at Torrey Pines after it hosted one of the most memorable U.S. Open tournaments in 2008. This video is sponsored by Corteva. ...

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USGA names sustainability initiative for Mike Davis

June 10, 2021 By
The USGA renamed its sustainability initiative the Mike Davis Program for Advancing Golf Course Management in honor of its outgoing CEO. Formerly the Turfgrass Environmental Research Program (TERP), the initiative is the largest private grant program in golf dedicated to ...

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Off the Record: From Lotus 1-2-3 on

June 2, 2021 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., discusses new technology like USGA Deacon and others that help facilitate management decisions to make golf more affordable and enjoyable. ...

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