Founded in chips & PUTTS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1936 VOL. 8, NO. 4 JULY 2002 Henry Accepts Position in Hershey, Koch steps in at Wyoming Valley Shaun Henry has accepted a position as the Golf Course Superintendent at the soon to be built Wren Dale Golf Club in Hershey. The Hurzdan/Frye layout, AARON KRAMER which is expected to be WINDSOR HEIGHTS GOLF COMMUNITY compared along the lines of Glenmaura National and On Monday, June 10th, the Pocono Turfgrass Associations meeting was to Huntsville Golf Club, will be be held at the Windsor Heights Golf Club. Located in Bloomsburg, Pennsyl- built by Landscapes vania, the course can be seen from Interstate 80 near the Buckhorn exit. Unlimited. The intent is to The golf course was established in 1999 and is a Fred Garbin design. A pri- have nine holes completed vate owner, Mike Dukas, has recently purchased the golf course. by next summer. The course measures 4,725 yards from the blue tees and plays to a par of Jeff Koch, former Assistant 65. This public course is spread out over 120 acres and has 85 members Superintendent to Andy who play on a regular basis. The golf course layout features a 'links' style Jubinski at Glenmaura with over 40 bunkers. The turf varieties consist of Putter bentgrass greens, National Golf Club has bluegrass tees and fairways, with the compliment of a fescue/bluegrass been hired to succeed roughs. Shaun Henry as Golf Course The Grow-in and current superintendent is Mr. Aaron Kramer. Aaron is in Superintendent at Wyoming his third season and is assisted by Matt Cook, who has assisted him since the Volley Country Club. spring of 2000. His maintenance staff includes 2 full-time employees and 5 seasonal members. Aaron is a graduate of The Pennsylvania School of Technology with a degree in Landscape Architecture and he also had em- phasis in turf related classes. Prior to his current position, Aaron was the as- sistant superintendent at Sand Springs for six years. Before these two positions, his introduc- tion to golf course maintenance began at the Berwick Country Club at the age of 15, where he spent 4 years. Over the years, Aaron has developed the work philosophy to 'Do the best job possible with great respect.' When not busy at the golf course, Aaron entertains his wife of 4 years, Pauline. His hobbies include playing golf and riding motorcycles. President’s Message....... Officers & Directors 2002 It seems as if we have had some confusion with our last two monthly meetings. That’s an understatement! I am as disappointed as anyone, because I know the hard work that Tony PRESIDENT puts into this Association. For all that hard work we continue to get Gene Huelster, White Beeches comments like “The golf schedule came out too late!” Well, here’s a solution: 201-262-3365 volunteer. Stop being part of the problem and be part of the solution. If turfman@ezaccess.net anyone feels they can do a better job, please contact me. We can always VICE PRESIDENT use the help. Ron Garrison, CGCS, Fox Hill C.C. The following is not intended as an excuse, but merely what happened 570-655-2383 rgarrison@golfsat.net during the set up of the last two meetings. We tried to call the contacts numerous times for pricing and were not able to get in touch with the contact SECRETARY/TREASURER in a timely fashion. We cannot send a meeting notice out without any Mark Eisele, CGCS, C. C. at Woodloch Springs 570-685-2980 knowledge of pricing. That would only create more complaining about costs eiselemk@ltis.net of meetings. DIRECTORS If it sounds like I’m tired and cranky, you’re right. I’m exhausted! It seems Jason J. Barndt, Berwick Golf Club as if the majority of the membership does not really care about the 570-759-6480 Association. You know what I do, and so does the rest of the Board. We are grassman72@hotmail.com going to keep doing what we think is right for the Association. Steven Chirip, Egypt Farms, Inc. On a personal note, the learning curve here in New Jersey is huge! I have 570-894-3131 had diseases and insects that I’ve only heard about. But it has been pretty exciting. I’ll see you at Lehigh. John Downer, Elkview C.C. 570-222-9247 Gene Huelster Joseph Henry, Hideaway Hills G.C. 610-681-6000 jrcmhenry@earthlink.net Eric Reed, Valley C.C. 570-788-4277 barley5@aol.com Duane Schell, Blue Ridge Trail G. C. 570-868-8113 djschell@epix.net CHIPS & puns STAFF From the Editor’s Desk...... EDITOR Eric Reed Managing Editor Melinda Wisnosky Congratulations and Best Wishes to Shaun and Jeff. It looks like two Editorial Committee excellent opportunities for two capable superintendents. Jeff, I hope Jason Barndt your transition is smooth and expeditious, as I foresee a whirlwind entry Jeff Koch Jim MacLaren into the Pocono political arena in your future. PTGA Office I would like to apologize for failing to produce a June newsletter. I RR 1, Box 219 cannot offer any excuse other than I always expect to have time at Harding, PA 19643 Phone/Fax: (570) 388-2167 the end of the day to work on these things, and right now the daylight ends at my bedtime. We will add an extra issue later this year. Eric Reed Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent the position of PTGA. Information contained in this publication may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. Control What Can Be Controlled; Manage The Rest By Keith Happ. Agronomist updated 7-9-02 With the area’s recent period of hot weather, stress related problems have been topics of discussion during re- cent Turf Advisory Service visits. Dollar spot, cool-season brown patch, anthracnose (basal rot) and fairy ring have been the most pronounced problems thus far. On top of this, now that the summer weather has arrived, weaker grasses such as Poa annua are susceptible to damage from high heat and humidity as well as mechanical injury. Managing a high quality playing surface revolves around managing the variables associated with maintaining healthy turf. Water management remains the most important aspect of maintaining golf course turf during the summer. Make every effort to use deep and infrequent irrigation cycles when the weather permits. Apply water to the depth of the roots and then allow the soil to dry until overhead irrigation is once again necessary. Where localized dry spots occur, it is best to hand water to maintain uniform soil moisture between irrigation cycles. Prior to irrigating, check soil moisture. Do not assume that off-color turf is the result of drought stress. Many insects can cause damage that mimics drought stress. Hyperodes weevil, bluegrass billbug and black turfgrass ataenius have all been observed this season. Make every effort to identify the true nature of a pest before control meas- ures are employed. If the weather dictates, mid-summer aeration can be beneficial for the turf. Solid tine, needle tine, or small tine core aeration will improve water infiltration and gas exchange in the upper portion of the soil profile. Surface moisture levels also will decrease to prevent problems such as surface algae from developing. Minimize mechani- cal stress during aeration to ensure maximum benefits and minimal damage is provided by the aeration tech- nique selected. Avoid dragging, excessive brooming or any other stress that could bruise the turf and reduce its ability to function during harsh environmental conditions or make it more susceptible to diseases such as anthrac- nose. As always, if the agronomists of the Mid-Atlantic Region can be of any assistance, contact Stan Zontek (szontek@usga.org) or Darin Bevard (dbevard@usga.org) at 610-696-4747 or Keith Happ (khapp@usga.org) at 412-341-5922 PLEASE NOTE: ANYONE WHO SIGNED UP FOR THE JUNE MEETING AND SENT A CHECK TO THE PTGA OFFICE: If you mailed a check to the PTGA Office for the June meeting which was cancelled, that check was destroyed. Please mark your records accordingly. Thank you. Dean Snyder President Earthworks™ Lee Kozsey Syngenta Professional Products Natural Organic Products EGYPT FARMS, INC. P.O. BOX 223 syngenta Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. 3710 Amherst Court Bethlehem, PA 18020-1356 Joel Simmons Tel. 610-861-8174 White Marsh, Maryland 21162 Fax 610-882-9358 P.O. Box 278K www.soilfirst.com Mobile 215-796-0409 Phone: 800-899-7645 6574 S. 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John Deere LANDSCAPES www.JohnDeereLandscapes.com • On Site Consultation: 800-642-3706 Chips & Putts PATRON SPONSORS AERIFICATION AND OVERSEEDING IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Aquarius Irrigation Steve Parrot 800.922.0717 Rich Gdovin 570.278.1131 John Deere Landscapes Chuck Gooding 800.642.3706 E&M Golf Supply Stephen Michael 800.554.4863 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Philadelphia Turf Co. George Skawski 215.345.7200 Plant Star Ed Nash 800.277.7827 EQUIPMENT Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 PLANT PROTECTANTS Rich Gdovin 570.278.1131 E&M Golf Supply Stephen Michael 800.554.4863 Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Finch Turf Equipment Tom Brago 215.661.0390 Rich Gdovin 570-278-1131 Dale Andrews 215.661.0390 Aventis Shaun Barry 732.846.8173 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Bayer John Wiblishauser 215.887.8936 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Fisher & Son Mark Reed 610.282.2381 Philadelphia Turf Co. Matt Brown 215.345.7200 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Stull Equipment Co. Jeff Patterson 800.724.1024 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Simplot Partners, Inc. Jim MacLaren 570.443.7154 Stull Equipment Co. Jeff Patterson 800.724.1024 FERTILIZER Syngenta Lee A. Kozsey 610.861.8174 John Fowler 610.998.2896 Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Rich Gdovin 570.278.1131 SEED & SOD Earthworks Joel Simmons 800.732.8873 Egypt Farms Steve Chirip 570.839.3399 Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Fisher & Son Mark Reed 610.282.2381 Rich Gdovin 570.278.1131 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 AT Sales Chip Presendofer 215.886.6011 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Fisher & Son Mark Reed 610.282.2381 Northern Nurseries Dan Fick 610.863.6006 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Plant Star Ed Nash 800.277.7827 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Seedway Dennis Wagner 610.921.8779 Northern Nurseries Dan Fick 610.863.6006 Simplot Partners, Inc. Jim MacLaren 570.443.7154 Simplot Partners, Inc. Jim MacLaren 570.443.7154 Stull Equipment Co. Jeff Patterson 800.724.1024 Stull Equipment Co. Jeff Patterson 800.724.1024 TOPDRESSING / SOIL AMENDMENTS GREEN AND TEE SUPPLIES Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Rich Gdovin 570-278-1131 Rich Gdovin 570.278.1131 Fisher & Son Mark Reed 610.282.2381 AT Sales Chip Presendofer 215.886.6011 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Blue Ridge Peat Farms Gene Evans 570.443.9596 Lesco Robert Seltzer 610.704.4756 Egypt Farms Steve Chirip 570.839.3399 Partac Peat Corp. Jim Kelsey 800.247.2326 Fisher & Son Mark Reed 610.282.2381 Stull Equipment Co. Jeff Patterson 800.724.1024 Northern Nurseries, Inc. Dan Fick 610.863.6006 Partac Peat Corp. Jim Kelsey 800.247.2326 Simplot Partners, Inc. Jim MacLaren 570.443.7154 The Pocono Turfgrass Association would like to acknowledge the efforts ofLlewellyn & McKane, Inc., Manufacturers of Fine Printing. They are located at 31 New Hill Street, P. O. Box 507, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0507, Phone: 570-822-8181; Fax 570-823-3579. Support our Sponsors - They support us! FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA TURFGRASS COUNCIL PA Turfgrass Council’s Officers for 2001-2002 from left to PA Turfgrass Council’s Board of Directors 2001-2002, front right: row, left to right: Jerred Golden, Hershey’s Mill Golf Club, V.P.: Jerred Golden, Hershey’s Mill Golf Club, West Chester, West Chester, PA; Michael Smith, Gulph Mills Golf Club, King PA of Prussia, PA; John Chassard, Lehigh Country Club, Allen­ President: Michael Smith, Gulph Mills Golf Club, King of Prus­ town, PA; Barry Grote, The Andersons, Pittsburgh, PA; Back sia, PA Row: Greg Fantuzzi, Carlisle C.C., Carlisle, PA; Michael Sec./Treasurer: John Chassard, Lehigh Country Club, Allen­ Fisher, Fisher & son Co., Malvern, PA; Terry Laurent, Saucon town, PA Valley C.C., Bethlehem, PA; Daniel Douglas, Reading Phillies Past-President: Barry Grote, The Andersons, Pittsburgh, PA Baseball Club, Reading, PA; Jeffrey Fry, Lebanon C.C., Lebanon, PA; Randy Zidlik, E.H. Griffith, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA; Jerry Rice, Lawrence Park Golf Club, Erie, PA Dr. Winand Hock, Penn State University, receiving the Penn- Mr. Michael Smith, President, Pennsylvania Turfgrass Coun- sylvania Turfgrass Council Distinguished Service Award from cil, presenting Dr. Thomas Watschke, Chairperson, PTC PTC President Michael Smith, King of Prussia, PA Technical Advisory Committee, a check for $200,000 for the 2001-2002 allocation to Penn State University for turfgrass research and scholarships. Anthracnose Returns with a Vengeance John Fowler By Darin S. Bevard, Agronomist Syngenta Professional Products Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. 325 Mill Pond Lane Oxford, PA 19363 Early last spring anthracnose was very active on putting greens throughout Tel. 610-998-2896 much of Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, and in other parts of the Mid- Fax 610-998-2987 www.syngenta.com Atlantic Region. However, early this spring, anthracnose has been more of a nuisance than a significant problem on greens. This is, until the beginning of john.fowler@syngenta.com June. No less than seven golf courses have contacted the Mid-Atlantic re- gion agronomists to ask questions about controlling anthracnose on greens. Continuous scouting is a very important part of suppressing this disease. Once anthracnose is observed, aggressive control measures should begin immediately. Unfortunately, very little has changed regarding anthracnose control. Any cultural programs that place unnecessary stress on the turf should be suspended while the disease is active. These include verticutting, grooming, and light topdressing. If possible, mowing heights should be raised for the benefit of the turf. Spoon feeding nitrogen fertilizers should be performed on a weekly basis to aid in putting green quality recovery and to promote creeping bentgrass. Fungicide treatment intervals also should be shortened to as little as seven days to suppress anthracnose. A disease fact sheet is available from the Mid-Atlantic Region office. Hyperodes weevils (annual bluegrass weevil) have been causing signifi- cant damage on Poa annua in collars and on fairway edges. This insect is expanding its range every year in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Hyperodes con- tinue to move further south and west in Pennsylvania. The biggest problem with Hyperodes is that many superintendents cannot identify these insects or the damage they cause. Hyperodes damage is often attributed to disease, drought stress, or the loss of vigor of Poa annua after seedhead formation. When you notice discolored patches where Poa annua is damaged but bentgrass or other cool-season grasses are healthy, remove a plug of turf to see if Hyperodes larvae are present at the thatch-soil interface. Hyperodes larvae are about the size of a piece of rice. Adult weevils can often be found in the same area as the larvae. Problems are usually most severe near wooded areas, especially where pine straw is present. Adults over- winter in the pine straw. If you see discolored Poa annua, especially in fair- ways or collrs, check for annual bluegrass weevil. (Continued on page 7) • Layout and Design • Typesetting It’s every player’s responsibility... • Mac/IBM desktop publishing interface • Laser color separations ■ Repair ball marks • Scitex® electronic photo retouching ■ Replace or fill divots 31 Hill Street, P.O. Box 507 • Full electronic prepress services Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0507 • Foil stamping, embossing ■ Rake bunkers 570-822-8181 • Complete bindery including FAX: 570-823-3579 saddlestitch and perfect binding A message from your golf course superintendent and GCSAA (continuedfrom page 6) Rainfall has been sporadic throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Some areas have received two or three inches of rain from isolated thunderstorms while others have had no rain for almost two weeks. In areas where water restrictions have been imposed, signs of drought stress in rough and even fairway turf are beginning to show in areas that have not received any recent rains. More consistent warm temperatures have perked up Bermuda grass in the southern part of the region to the delight of golfers and superintendents alike. Conversely, in some of the wetter and cooler areas, cool season brown patch has been prolific. This is especially true in the Pittsburgh area. Do no confuse cool season brown patch with anthracnose or summer patch. As soon as temperatures warm and things dry out, this disease should subside. As always, if the agronomists of the Mid-Atlantic Region can be of any assistance at ail, contact either Stan Zontek (szontek@usga.org) or Darin Bevard (dbevard@usga.org) at 610-696-4747 or Keith Happ (khapp@usga. org) at 412-341-5922. JOHN M. BODOCK Lawn and Golf Supply Co., Inc. Specialists in equipment and Supplies For Maintenance Of Turf Shaun M. Barry PHONE: (610) 9335801 (800) 362-5650 647 NUTT Rd. P.O. Box 447 Aventis Sales Representative CHIPCO Professional Products TURF EQUIPMENT FAX: (610) 933-8890 Phoenixville, Pa 19460 MATT BROWN Aventis Environmental Science TELEPHONE: 215-340-5401 1133 Rt. #27 Somerset, NJ 08873 PAGER: 888-896-5094 Office & Home Phone Top Dressing White Haven 570-443-9596 Bunker Sand Tel. (732) 846-8173 Fax 570-443-9590 Infield Mix Fax (732) 846-8113 IRRIGATION email:Shaun.Barry@aventis.com GEORGE SKAWSKI TELEPHONE: 215-340-5450 Blue Ridge Peat Farms, Inc. PAGER: 888-376-2074 White Haven, PA 18661-9674 EMAIL: g.skawski@philyturf.com Potting Soil Gene Evans, Owner Soil Mixes Professional Engineer John Deere LANDSCAPES Fearuring Hunter Golf Irrigation Systems ‘TurfSales & Consultation Pump Stations • Fountains • Landscape Lighting Controller Board Repairs and More ANDRE & SON, INC. TURF KING PRODUCTS & 800-642-3706 CONTRACTED SERVICES JOHN VOJICK VOICE/FAX 1.888.887.3770 EXTN 671 CELLULAR 1.607.768.0575 2 MILL STREET RESIDENCE, VOICE/FAX 570.222.TURF MONTROSE, PA 18801 POCONO ROUNDUP NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION (Continued from page 4) the assistant engineer and has a license for private domestic water systems at the Skytop Lodge. Skytop is almost a self-contained city, hence the need for Jeff to wear many hats. For the past five years they have been working with Ron Pritchard on a long range plan­ ning program. Projects finished so far include the construction of two new holes to replace those used for the addition of a new driving range. Also, a Toro automatic irrigation system was installed, along with cart paths. All of the above projects were completed “in house" with the talents the Lodge has under its employment. The highlight of the day was the tour of the new state-of-the art maintenance facility. It encompasses 12,000 sq. ft. and again, was completed by the Skytop staff. It has every bell and whistle you would ever need. A very good place to visit if you are in the market to build one for your facility. It’s construction complied with every OSHA compliance known to man. Again, thank you, Jeff and the Staff at Skytop for a very edifying day. POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION c/o MELINDA WISNOSKY POSTAGE R.R. 1, BOX 219 HARDING, PA 18643 NAME & ADDRESS ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.