| Welcome
 Welcome
to the online home of the Northeast Winter Injury Initiative. The
current effort has grown from a history of worthwhile collaboration
between the University of Massachusetts, the USGA Green Section,
and concerned and proactive golf course superintendents in the
Northeast region. Golf course superintendents who have practiced
their craft in this part of the country for any length of time
are well-versed in the potential dangers that await intensively-managed
turf each winter season. Turf stress and damage from winter injury
have become critical issues on many fronts, particularly as superintendents
and crews are increasingly challenged to provide pristine playing
conditions. Diligent research, however, has begun to hone in on
concepts and trends that may help to mitigate winter damage to
golf course turf in the future.
 A recent study conducted at the University of
Massachusetts involved a cadre of responsible golf course personnel
located at courses throughout the Northeast region. A dedicated
sub-group of these individuals monitored temperatures and recorded
data during the winter of 2006-2007. This information is archived on this web site in the 'Site Data' section. Without the valuable input of golf course
personnel, this initiative would not be possible. If you have knowledge
and information to share and would like to become involved, please
visit the 'Contact'
section of this web site to get in touch with us. In the meantime,
refer to the left-hand menu to explore the various resources available
on this web site.
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