Tag: USGA

USGA and the R&A partner to improve sustainable golf course and turfgrass management efforts

May 22, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Beginning later this year, multi-year research projects will be funded to develop practical solutions that can be adopted by those managing golf facilities and turfgrass areas. ...

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GCSAA’s Rounds 4 Research fundraiser sees 25 percent increase from 2023

May 8, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

The GCSAA Foundation’s Rounds 4 Research program yielded $685,010 during its April 22-28 online auction. ...

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USGA funds Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program with $1M partnership

May 7, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

A combined $1 million commitment from the USGA and donors will fund the Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP) for the next five years. ...

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Jim Barrett to receive ASIC’s 2024 Roy Williams Memorial Award

April 15, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

Barrett has more than 350 golf course irrigation systems to his credit. ...

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Recent updates from the USGA Green Section

April 9, 2024 By Sydney Fischer

USGA Green Section's Matt Pringle, managing director and Scott Mingay, director of product, share recent major updates from the organization at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. ...

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The USGA hopes its new testing method will bring consistency to putting green surfaces across the country. (Photo: USGA)

A look at the USGA’s new standard for measuring organic matter on greens

March 20, 2024 By Rob DiFranco

USGA Director of Agronomy Chris Hartwiger shares an update on the association’s development of standardized testing for organic matter on putting greens ...

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