chips %pm OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE Founded in POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1936 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION VOL. 3, NO. 3 MAY 1997 GCSAA RE-AFFILIATION members, continuing education programs, or other COMPLETE, such programs or materials. The Pocono Turfgrass Association has officially re- Member Lists: Affiliate Chapters shall be provided affiliated with GCSAA. With the unanimous with the names and addresses of GCSAA members approval of the proposed by-laws presented to the who are not affiliated with a chapter and the membership earlier this year, the PTGA has executive staff shall be provided with a GCSAA completed all reaffiliation requirements. The Membership directory. purpose of reaffiliation with GCSAA as written in the reaffiliation agreement is to: Cooperative Programs: Affiliated Chapters shall be entitled to participate in cooperative programs • Enhance the image of its members and assist in sponsored by GCSAA. A few of the programs elevating their professional status sponsored by GCSAA are the Chapter Research • Have an effective national and Chapter network Program, Chapter Consulting Teams, Chapter of trained volunteers that vigorously represent Tournament Team Competition, Chapter the profession in the areas of education, Merchandise Program, Regional Seminars, and government relations, public relations, Chapter Insurance Program just to name a few. membership recruitment, research and development, and funding As part of our newly approved by-laws, committees • Promote and develop future leaders have been formed. They are listed below, along with • Support both GCSAA and Chapter in their the board member who chairs that committee. activities and programs to benefit members and the golf course superintendent’s profession Education Mike Vella • Share information that helps preserve and Publicity/Editorial Scott Schukraft advance the members’ livelihood and the golf Golf Jack Bird course superintendent’s profession. Sergeant at Arms Tom Wilchak Finance Mike Vella As a reaffiliated Chapter, the Pocono Turfgrass Membership Kelly Kressler Association receives the following privileges of GCSAA Affairs Scott Schukraft affiliated status: Social and Welfare James MacLaren Bylaws Scott Schukraft Voting Representation: Chapters holding affiliated Scholarship & Research Steve Stranzl status have the privilege to be represented at any Government Relations Scott Schukraft annual or special meeting of GCSAA by a delegate. Nominating/ Such Chapter delegate shall represent and be .. Long Range Steering Jeff Peters authorized to cast the votes of the voting members of GCSAA who are also members of such Affiliated Chapter and who desire to be represented by such IrtTkis Issue._ delegate. Promotional Materials & Logo: Chapters which For Y our Eyes Only.. have been granted affiliated status may identify itself More on Softspikes.... as such on circulars, brochures and other such N ew Product Update, promotional materials related to solicitation of OFFICERS President ’s ... & DIRECTORS Things are starting to really turn I am no longer at Glen Oak Country around for the better for golf these past Club. I will be starting at Foxhill few weeks! Temperatures are Country Club on May 12, 1997. I am TURFGRASS 1997 ASSOCIATION beginning to rise enough to promote sure many of you have heard this good golfing conditions. Forecasts already, maybe even before I accepted PRESIDENT appear to be heading towards a back to the position. It is funny how this Ron Garrison, CGCS normal pattern - if there is a normal industry works. As it currently stands, Glen Oak Country Club pattern, anymore. Glen Oak Country Club has moved my Our second meeting of the year was former Assistant, Tom McLane, into the VICE PRESIDENT held recently at Silvercreek Country position of Acting Superintendent. He Jack Bird Club, with host Tony Grieco, CGCS, has been at Glen Oak for the past The Hideout, Inc. providing us with a great day of golf sixteen years, with the past two as and camaraderie. For those of you who Assistant Superintendent. Best of Luck, SECRETARY/TREASURER were unable to attend, Tony was put in Tom. You deserve the job! Mike Vella a tough position when our meeting date As I mentioned, this all took place Clinton C. C. had to be changed, due to overbooking over a period of two weeks. Stress and in the clubhouse. Tony did an excellent a very difficult decision was not what I PAST PRESIDENT job in contacting the entire sign-up for had planned for April. I do want to Jeff Peters, CGCS both our association and the Central thank a few of my colleagues (you Valley Country Club Penn Association to reschedule. Thanks know who you are) for the personal again, Tony. insight and advice in helping me to DIRECTORS Over the past few weeks many things make the best decision for myself and Kelly Kressler have developed for my family and for my family. Time will tell... If any of Southmoore Golf Course my professional career. We were you would like to talk to me further, fortunate enough to purchase a home, please call me to discuss some of the Stephen Stranzl negotiate a new position, re-negotiate things we have learned throughout this Green Acres Golf Course my old position, accept a new position, process. It is something that warrants resign from my former position, move further discussion in a future newsletter. Jim MacLaren from my home into our “new” home (Hint, Scott!) Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. and I will soon be starting at my new position. All within the past two weeks! Ron Garrison, CGCS Thomas Wilchak Bethlehem Golf Club From The Editor’s Desk........ Scott Schukraft Huntsville Golf Club Between Golf Course Cleanup, Green and Tee Aerification, pressurizing the Irrigation System, restoring the bunkers from the winter season (did winter ever come?), and numerous on-going projects, I have somehow managed to piece together the May CHIPS & PUTTS STAFF Issue of Chips & Putts\ Haven’t heard much about the publication so, as the old EDITOR saying goes, “No news is good news.” The Editorial Committee will continue on the Scott A. Schukraft steady track that has been established, at least for the remainder of 1997. It has been 147 Hayfield Road a very busy month here, as I am sure it has been with you, but I hope you take a few Shavertown, PA 18708 minutes and read all the good information inside. A few health tips, for yourself and 717-675-3800 Fax: 717-675-0564 your turf, maintenance tips, PTGA news, reminders, and, of course, the Pocono E-Mail: sasgolf@epix.net Roundup, the latest, greatest news from around the area. Enjoy! EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Jim MacLaren Mark McCormick Jeff Peters, CGCS George Skawski Jonathan Suitch Paul Weiss Managing Editor, Melinda Wisnosky won’t harm your vision, but can give GCSAA’s ft's so bright, you gotta wear shades!! you headaches. To check a pair you’re considering, hold them at S ta temen t arm’s length and look at a straight On Softspikes..... line in the distance. Move the lens The Golf Course Association of There’s been a lot said about the hazards across that line. If the line appears American (GCSAA) recognizes there is of sunshine to your skin, but don’t distorted, don’t buy that pair. considerable information establishing the overlook the hazard the sun can be to benefits of alternatives to metal spikes. It your eyes. That’s what leading eye • Both glass and plastic lenses have is GCSAA’s position that facilities specialists are saying. their advantages and disadvantages. should consider requiring the use of these Ultraviolet radiation (UV) contributes Glass is more scratch resistant, but alternatives. GCSAA recognizes that to eye disorders and the glare from the it’s heavier. Plastic is lighter, but many factors affect the decision to sun is a major contributor to these will tend to fog up easier and scratch mandate alternatives to metal spikes. problems. Sunglasses protect your eyes quicker. Both need to have a special These factors may include any or all of from both glare and UV light. coating applied to block out UV and the following: The answer then, is sunglasses. The blue light. • Design of the golf course question is, how do you select the right • Quality expectations of golfers ones? Studies have shown that cataracts may • Turfgrass species and varieties used Optometrists agree, paying a lot for a be caused by exposure to the sun, and on the golf course pair of sunglasses is no guarantee that that if proper protection is provided, • Amount of foot traffic on the course they will provide the right protection. cataracts can be prevented. If you are • Perceptions of golfers Blocking UV light is the top priority. fair skinned and blue-eyed, have a family • Region of the country The American National Standards history of eye problems such as cataracts, • Climate Institute (ANSI) has set standards for or are taking medications such as • Maintenance levels and budgets nonprescription lenses. Those that meet tetracycline that increases sensitivity to • Level of ability of golfers these standards will have “Z-80.3” UV light, you need to be aware of the • Liability or legal issues printed on the frame. benefits of sunglasses. Don’t leave home While it is best to get the advice of an without them! Experts also say that those While it is the responsibility of each eye care professional when selecting who spend a great deal of time outdoors golf course to determine what policy is sunglasses, when you’re in a profession should always protect their eyes with best for their facility, GCSAA is that demands that you’re exposed to the sunglasses. There are few professions committed to facilitating the sun a great deal — sound familiar?— that demand more outdoor exposure than development of these policies through there are some guidelines you can follow yours on the golf course. Protecting your the accumulation and dissemination of as you search for the right “shades”: eyes should be a top priority. information. As a result, it is in the best interest of facilities to consult with the • Make sure the lenses are large golf course superintendent before enough to block light from coming making a decision. GCSAA will serve as around the glasses. a comprehensive source of information in the following areas: • Sunglasses should fit properly. A • Agronomic questions recent study showed that if • Legal questions sunglasses slipped even a quarter of • Golfers’ perceptions an inch down the nose, 20 percent • Impacts on pliability more UV rays entered the eyes. • Financial impacts • Golf Course aesthetics • Tint is important. Traditionally, • Anecdotal information grey and green have been considered Li— cn best because they distort color less. Where valid information exists in these Brown and amber are gaining favor, E arth w o rk s areas, GCSAA will collect and make it however, in some conditions.• Natural O rganic Products on available through its various resources to P.O. Box 278K, Main St. r— Martins Creek, PA 18063 ^ its members and the industry. Where • Polarizing lenses reduce reflected 610*250*9560 information does not exist in a particular Fax: 250*7840 ^ glare. area, GCSAA will identify and Jo e l S im m o n s OO • Distorted lenses (non-prescription) encourage research. • Insist staff adhere to facility’s cart The Art of rules which may mean they can’t Cup Cutting..... drive up to the green when performing duties. Superintendents use a range of • Involve the golf professional when strategies in locating cups on greens, necessary. from formal “clock” or “grid” strategies • Use cup cutting staff as “eyes and to unstructured “mix-it-up” viewpoints. ears” for potential problems since Raffle tickets are now on sale. Each Whatever the strategy, superintendents’ they are often first on the course. board member has been issued tickets to attention to detail makes the game more distribute to PTGA members. If you do enjoyable for golfers and protects turf. Sources: John Carlone, CGCS, Middle not receive tickets soon, you may Bay Country Club, Oceanside, NY; contact any member of the board. There Cup Cutting Considerations Richard Lavine, CGCS, Peacock Gap will be a donation of $5.00 per ticket. Golf and Country Club, San Rafael, CA; I would like to take this opportunity to • Strive for a balance of fair, Ronald ? CGCS, Hillcrest Country Club, thank those clubs participating in this challenging and in-between holes. Lincoln, NE; Gary Skolnik, Fountain year’s raffle for their support. It is our • Locate on a constant slope or flat Grove Resort and Country Club, Santa hope that the membership will show area. Rosa, CA. their support and sell every ticket. The • Avoid edges of the green. drawing will be held at our monthly • Locate the pin high and dry, meeting on June 10 at Woodloch avoiding drainage areas when rain is Springs Country Club. likely. The winning ticket will receive a • Assess the condition of grass around round of golf for 4, including green fees proposed hole locations and avoid and carts, at one of the following areas with shoe wear, scuffs and courses: • depressions. Consider heat, humidity, EQUIPMENT FOR 1. Glen Oak Country Club compaction, moisture, amount of ALL YOUR TURF Clarks Summit, PA play and wind direction. 2. Old Homestead Golf Club • Train appropriate staff utilizing one MANAGEMENT New Tripoli, PA or two crew members for NEEDS... 3. Locust Valley Golf Club consistency. Critical: Designated Coopersburg, PA staff must understand golf. 4. Southmoore Golf Course • Designate same crew members to Bath, PA set tee markers to insure consistent Featuring Quality 5. Hickory Valley Golf Club course yardages. John Deere Products Gilbertsville, PA • Provide quality control check of 6. Green Acres Golf Club their work on a regular basis. Bemville, PA • Clean flag often. Replace as 7. Country Club of the Poconos needed. Marshalls Creek, PA • Clean cup and wipe flag stick. 8. Wyoming Valley Country Club • Provide special treatment during TURF EQUIPMENT, inc. Wilkes-Barre, PA tournaments, i.e., paint cups. 9. The Hideout Golf Club • Replace old cup cut evenly avoiding Lake Ariel, PA “volcanoes.” 10. Bethlehem Golf Club § i Bethlehem, PA 1127 Littlestown Pike (Rt. 97N) Note: Winning ticket holders will be Westminster, MD 21157-3005 410-848-7211 *410-876-2211 subject to individual club rules, dress Servicing MD • DE • VA • W.VA codes, availability of tee times, conduct, PAUL H. SZYMANSKI etc. — - SALES — 404 Elm Avenue GOLF CARS. INC North Wales, PA 19454 STEVE STRANZL.... 21 5 - 3 4 0 - 0 8 8 0 OFFICE 4180 SKYRON ORIVE 215-661-0390 • Servicing PA • NJ 2 1 5 -3 4 0 -1 6 3 4 FAX Buckingham , pa 18912-0247 Scholarship & Research Chairman FUNGICIDE TRIALS issues are an increasing concern among together and see what happened,” he his club members, and he needs to keep explains. BENEFIT COURSE abreast of how newer, more Keeler sprayed 0.4 ounces of AND INDUSTRY FOR environmentally sensitive products work HERITAGE in two gallons of water per under his particular conditions. 1,000 square feet in early July. “The WEST CHESTER “Although many of these compounds are curative activity was excellent. The SUPERINTENDENT.... used at much lower rates than what we brown patch was controlled in the are accustomed to applying, they return treated areas within a few days after better results than some of the old applying HERITAGE,” he says. P articipa­ standbys,” says Keeler. Keeler adds that besides controlling tion in “By participating in new product trials, brown patch, the product’s broad- fungicide we are able to learn how to use these spectrum activity, combined with its trials is a chemistries properly and maximize their extended application interval will benefit beneficial benefits for the turf, the applicator and his disease management program in the experience the environment,” he adds. “This first­ long run. “By having a product that for both hand knowledge helps keep our members provides broad-spectrum control with t h e happy, our turf healthy, and promotes the extended application intervals, we individual industry as being environmentally should be able to eliminate a few sprays superinten responsible.” Keeler points to new throughout the year. The less we have dent and the overall golf course industry, HERITAGE Fungicide as an example of our sprayer out, the better for all of us,” believes John Keeler, golf course a product that promises to benefit disease he says. superintendent at Hershey’s Mill Golf management programs and the image of Club in West Chester, PA. the golf course industry. A new, broad- Continued on Page 6 Keeler explains that environmental spectrum fungicide developed by Zeneca Professional Products, HERITAGE, with the active ingredient azoxystrobin, S t e r iliz e d T o p D r e s s in g AgrEvo recently has been granted Federal especially formulated for your area to specifications Registration and registered under the recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. Environmental Protection Agency’s EXCLUSIVE WITH EGYPT FARMS: reduced risk pesticide initiative. All materials are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles Shaun M . Barry Senior Sales Representative Pennsylvania State registration was are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for com pletely hom ogenous mixture that will not Green Industry AgrEvo USA Company 1133 Rome « 7 granted in March of this year. Approved separate during handling and spreading. Somerset, NJ 08873 Telephone: (908) 846-8173 for use on all varieties of turfgrass, COMPUTERIZED BLENDING of soil for a superior growing Fax: (908) 846-8113 medium. barrystfwilmde.hcc.com HERITAGE controls more than 18 CUSTOM ON-SITE SOIL BLENDING AND TESTING with a diseases , including brown patch, portable computerized blender. Green and Tee construction materials and mixes conforming Pythium, take-all patch, summer patch, to your specifications are also available. - T/V-X* '------------ and anthracnose. Other advantages include preventative and curative I and | M i r e x CROWN III z ; ? V&7 f ---------------- — •Bunker Sand «Sphagnum Peat C° v' activity, a 10 to 28-day extended • Lime and Gypsum Irrigation Equipment & Design application interval, low use rates, and a • Natural W allstones F uT erraj Irrigation System Service & Support unique mode of action conducive to R U F F IN w w ^ p-y KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. resistance management programs. w o o c fa c e KOUNZ 1 3 9 Wavcrlv Avenue Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Keeler tested HERITAGE under the LMDSCAK « WMAM£K7Ai. FE R T IL IZ ER (800) 772-8486 (201) 379-9314/FAX (210) 379-6504 golf course research and evaluation R &R program last summer. Although he had Country Club SUAAAXTEEO KFUCtMEKT HUtTJ been spraying a preventative program for brown patch control, the hot, humid PRODUCTS A z y rc A u conditions typically experienced during V aL V F! TURF Jim MacLaren southeastern Pennsylvania summers CONSTRUCTION PROOUCTS INC SP EC IA LT Y Sales Representative Mttorgamte TerraBond TerraFlow I N C. promoted an outbreak of the disease on W IN T E R G R E E N two greens. “We had the problem, the company had a product that was looking Egypt Farms Office: (717) 443-7154 14 James Place Pager: (717) 978-5649 good in university and corporate P.O. Box 223 research trials, so we decided to work White Marsh, MD 21162 White Haven, PA 18661 Fax: (717) 443-7015 (410) 335-3700 • (800) 899- 7645 PA Superintendent Renews Continuedfrom Page 5 Professional Certification... Keeler continues, “By using products like HERITAGE, we are able to take care 1 Mark Monahan, superintendent at Paupack Hills Golf and Country Club, of diseases and keep our members happy LEGACY” G o l f I r r i g a t i o n has completed a renewal process for at the same time. That is a definite maintaining his status as a Certified Golf advantage in my book.” Course Superintendent (CGCS) with the Your Link to Legacy GCSAA. He has been a superintendent Editor's Note: It has been a long at the Greentown, PA, course since 1983. anticipated wait for this particular Golf Course Monahan initially achieved the title of product to arrive on the market. With the Irrigation Systems “CGCS” in 1977. reported problems o f summer patch and GCSAA instituted the certification take-all patch at several area courses, program in 1971 to recognize the Editorial Committee decided to outstanding and progressive report this interview. It is only superintendents. More than 1,600 golf intended to make our readers aware o f a new, exciting product available to them course superintendents currently hold “CGCS” status. for their use. The PTGA in no way I Century Rain AidI To become certified, a candidate must claims to endorse or recommend this have at least three years’ experience as a product in any way. golf course superintendent, be employed in that capacity and meet specific post x x secondary educational requirements and Now that Spring is finally here and you Call Century today /or continuing education units. The are beautifying your course, you may candidate must then pass a rigorous six- also want to take a look at getting your for an on-site consultation. hour examination. course certified in the Audubon To fulfill certification renewal Cooperative Sanctuary Program. requirements, Monahdn earned 15 CEUs, The certification process has six 800 347-4272- with at least 4.9 coming from GCSAA categories which must be completed tested categories. Maintaining certified before your course can become a status requires a renewal process be Certified Cooperative Sanctuary. These completed every five years from the are: initial date of certification 1. Environmental Planning Since 1926, GCSAA has been the 2. Member/Public Invovement leading professional association for the 3. Integrated Pest Management men and women who manage and 4. Wildlife & Habitat Management maintain golf facilities in the United 5. Water Conservation Don’t forget to send in your States and worldwide. GCSAA’s 6. Water Quality Management completed Roster Form, along with mission is to serve its members, advance your Dues. If there is a change in their profession and enrich the quality of Anyone interested in becoming involved where you want your mail sent, golf and its environment. in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program can contact Marla Briggs at please indicate on the form. 518-767-9051 in Selkirk, NY. Thanks! • Layout and Design • Typesetting I t ’ s every player’ s re s p o n s ib ility ... • Mac/IBM desktop publishing interface • Laser color separations ■ Repair ball marks • Scitex® electronic photo retouching ■ Replace or fill divots 31 New Hill Street, P.0 Box 507 • Full electronic prepress services Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0507 • Foil stamping, embossing ■ Rake bunkers 717-822-8181 • Complete bindery including FAX: 717-823-3579 saddlestitch and perfect binding A message fro m your g o lf course superintendent a n d G CSAA over 90 people invade their club. Several golfers hit the course scoring Closest to Pin MEETING NOTES #13 - Ted Sabrenski - 5T1” record breaking numbers. The winners of flights, special contest, and skins went #16 - Charles McGill - 2’9” as follows: GOLF AT SILVER CREEK... Most Honest 1st Flight: Greg Haines Host Super Tony Grieco had Silver Jim Loke & Lee Kozsey - 71 Tony Stranzl Creek Country Club in beautiful Charles McGill & Marc Oesterling - 73 condition for our joint meeting with the Skins Game Central Superintendents Association. I 2nd Flight: Jim Carville, Kevin Driscoll, had the pleasure of playing along with Brian Ahrens & Ken Papada - 77 Bill Rahling and Charles McGill Tony and Grounds Chairman, Phil Gary Phillips, Sr.& Gary Phillips,Jr. -79 Sabitino. Did you know that holes 3 As you can see, lots of winners, lots of through 11 are the “new nine?” Also, 3rd Flight: fun! Once again, thanks to Tony and the nine they replaced were brought Tony Gordley & Ken Pepple - 82 Staff. See you at the next outing. back to life and live in the hills near the Jim Vedomskyjr. & Mark Reed - 82 clubhouse. The green on #9 was rebuilt to its original design, along with some 4th Flight JA C K BIRD, new trap around the course. Back to the Ron Lee & John Bodock - 86 Golf Committee original — ya gotta love it! Doug Wolfgang & Andy Mummert - 86 We would like to thank Tony and his staff for a great day. Thanks also go to 5th Flight: General Manager, Jay Gallo; Club Rick Patterson &Len Predtechenskis-90 President, Tim Fehr; Ray Sinic, Golf John Vojick & Gene Huelster - 90 Pro; and Rob Ruch, Chef, for having £ £ £ 1997 MEETING SITES >UARIUS. IRRIGA TTON SUPPL Y, INC. MAY 20,1997 AUGUST 18,1997 - PTGA Clambake Woodland Hills Country Club Blue Ridge Country Club Thompson G i Hellertown, PA Palmerton, PA COMMANDER GOLF COURSE HEADS James Vedomsky, Jr., Host Supt. Paul Weiss, Host Superintendent & CONTROL SYSTEMS Speaker: Joe Battellino, Otterbine SEPT. 16,1997 Philadelphia Paupack Hills Golf and Country Club ^ 'l A / A T c n y p n i i i i n c JUNE 10,1997 Greentown, PA PUMPING Woodloch Springs Country Club Mark Monahan, CGCS, Host Supt. STATIONS Honesdale, PA Speaker: Dr. Peter Landscoot, Mark Eisele, Host Superintendent Penn State AQUARIUS Speaker: Andy McNitt, Penn State IS YOUR RELIABLE SOURCE OCTOBER 7,1997 - FOR ALL YOUR PTC Valentine Tournament GOLF PRODUCT NEEDS. JULY 11,1997 Huntsville Golf Club Edgewood in the Pines Lehman, PA WITH FIVE LOCATIONS Drums, PA Scott A. Schukraft, Host Supt. TO SERVE YOU. Anthony Barletta, Host Supt. Hawthorne, N.J. 201- 423-0222, Speaker: Bob Dickison, OCTOBER 1977 S. Plainfield, N.J. 908-753-5200, Upper Montclair C.C. Split Rock Country Club Dover, N.J. 201-366-2366, Lake Harmony, PA Conshohocken, PA 610-941-6662, Scott Seidel, Host Superintendent New Castle, DE 302-328-3326 Pa? 2 POCONO ROUNDUP In the May issue of Golf Digest, they had their annual rankings of the States best Golf Clubs. In the Commonwealth of PA, NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO three area courses made the list. All three courses for Saucon TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Valley were rated in the top ten. Huntsville Golf Club ranked #6 and Glenmaura National #11. Congratulations to all three. Finch Turf Equipment has just announced the appointment of Tom Wojcik as their new Turf Division Manager. Mr. Wojcik will The Annual Joseph Valentine Memorial Golf Tournament be directing Golf and Turf sales and support operations from the will be held at the Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman, PA on Westminster, Maryland, and North Wales, Pennsylvania, offices. October 7, 1997. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Turf Tom has twenty-one years of experience in the Turf Equipment Project at Penn State University. Contact John Chassard (610- sales industry. For the last nine years, he specialized in golf course 967-4643) or Todd Struse (215-884-2590) for more equipment sales and joined Finch Turf Equipment, Inc. in 1992. information. Anyone interested in assisting with the preparation of the course on the day of the event, please contact Scott Ron Garrison, CGCS, and current President of the Pocono Schukraft, Superintendent at (717-675-3800). Turfgrass Association, has accepted the Golf Course Superintendent’s position at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter, PA. We would like to welcome the following new members: Ron was most recently in a similar position at Glen Oak Country Club in Clark Summit. Good Luck, Ron! Edward Gross, Class B, Northampton C.C. Jason Barndt, Class B, Berwick Golf Club Hal Parr, CGCS, reports that he is doing very well. Beware!! Sankey A. Brumley, Jr., Class A, Timber Trails G.C. Should he call you and ask to play a round of golf, he is doing so Todd F. Moyer, Class C, Timber Trails G. C. with plenty of time on his hands to practice and hone his game. Be John Spencer, Class A, Lehman Golf Club advised that giving him strokes could be a big mistake!! John Wendorf, Class AF, Novartis Crop Protection POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 2430 MILWAUKEE ROAD POSTAGE CLARK SUMMIT, PA 18411 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION NAME & ADDRESS ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.