chips % puns OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE Founded in POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1936 www.ptga.org VOL. 11, NO. 5 AUGUST 2005 Water G ap Country Club Rick Anglemyer, Golf Course Superintendent The Water Gap Country Club will host this year's Clambake on August 15th. This course, built in 1921 as a 9-hole property was completed in 1925. When it was built it was called Wolf Hol­ low Country Club. This course was saved when it was purchased by the current owners after being closed from 1946 to 1958. The history of this course is again strong with Pocono history. Robert White, the architect of record for Wolf Hollow, was the first president of the PGA and was a charter member of the ASGCA. During his free time, he pioneered scientific turfgrass management. He immigrated from St. Andrews, Scotland to study agronomy and later served as pro-greenskeeper at some very reputable courses on the East Coast. Water Gap Country Club is now in the very capable hands of Rick Anglemyer, who has his own lengthy history in golf courses. Rick's great grandfather owned thirteen courses through his career, the last of which was Indian Mountain, where Rick was superintendent from 1988 though 1996. After a brief respite, Rick returned to golf as the Assistant at Water Gap CC under Charlie LaBar, CGCS, from 1999 to 2002. During the 2002 season, Rick became Superintendent and has begun making improvements to the club. Jeff Lesione, the Assistant Superintendent, has been with Water Gap Country Club since 2003. Jeff is a Delaware Valley graduate, with his BS in Agronomy and Turfgrass Management. In addition to Jeff, Rick has the help of a staff of eight to provide the maintenance to this his­ toric course. The signature hole is a 120-yard, Par-3 with the name of Hagen's Folly. Walter was kind enough to set a benchmark of 11 on this hole. Hagen and John Farrell are known to have played this course, as well as other PGA pro's, since the Water Gap CC hosted the Eastern Open from 1926 -1928. It is at one of these Opens that Mr. Hagen posted his 11. On his behalf, he still holds the course record with a 64. President’s Message Officers & Directors 2005 It was nice to get away from what I predict now will be one of the most difficult summers we have ever encountered as turf managers. 1TUBFGRASSI iASSOCIATION] Thanks to Brian Bachman and the rest of the staff at Riverview Country Club for a great day. It would be great to get back therre PRESIDENT one day and see the com pleted pavilion/clubhouse. Thanks also to Eric Reed, V alley C.C. 570-788-4277 Andy McNitt for speaking about sodium levels in sand topdressing and Barley5@ ptd.net lack of any need to exhibit concern over our topdressing purchases. VICE PRESIDENT Let's hope his message reached all those in attendance. Thanks to D uan e Schell, Blue Ridge Trail G. C. Andy Jubsinski, Paul Brandon, and Finch Services for sponsoring the 570-868-8113 July meeting. Next month, we are at Water Gap Country Club for the djschell@ epix.net clambake. If you have never had the opportunity to play Water Gap, TREASURER you are in for a formidable challenge. We can only hope that Rick John Downer, Elkview C.C. 570-840-0078 doesn't go crazy with the flagstick locations, ultimately triggering a j_s_dow ner@ juno.com chain reaction encompassing all the remaining meeting sights, with SECRETARY only despair and high scores left in its wake. Darrin Larkin, P ano ram a G o lf Course 570-222-9260 DIRECTORS Eric Reed Steven Chirip, Grass Roots, Inc. 973-418-3468 A n d re w Jubinski, Finch Turf 570-378-3043 glenturf@ epix.net Assistant Editor Jeff Koch, G le n m a u ra N ation al C.C. 570-457-8733 M a tth e w Brown, P hiladelphia Turf 215-340-5401 CHIPS & PUHS STAFF EDITOR Eric Reed Barley5@ ptd.net Assistant Editor Notes from Jim Gurzler: Jim Gurzler M a n a g in g Editor The temperature and humidity are still high as the sun sets during M e lin da Wisnosky this writing. I w on't adm it to date since I am running very late on this Editorial C o m m itte e month's meeting announcement. With the recent weather, know that you are not alone and that the "chemical guys" will be buying Jeff Koch M a tt Brown drinks this fall. | Jim Gurzler PTGA O ffice R.R. 1, Box 219 Harding, PA 18643 Phone/Fax: 570-388-2167 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. & "Putte PATRON SPONSORS AERIFICATION AND OVERSEEDING Aercore Dennis DeSanctis 610.327.3390 IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE Andre & Son, Inc. 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How About Some Patience and Flexibility By Keith Happ,Senior Agronomist Golf courses have begun to aerate greens, tees and you are a plant pathologist or an fairways, but not all courses have elected to begin in entomologist. We continue to see August. Many courses are still trying to treat the turf and hear about disease pressure, tenderly due to persistent environmental stress factors. particularly pythium damage. The While rainfall has been variable, heat and humidity conditions have forced turf managers to use much has not. Have patience with these much needed ag­ more judicious water management practices and ronomic practices. Early treatments are often sched­ more daytime irrigation. Minimizing leaf moisture is uled for a reason. Many courses have maintenance critical to disease management. Golfers need pa­ standards in place and have scheduled these events tience as maintenance crews try to give the turf well in advance. what it needs without stimulating more disease pres­ There will be a need for some degree of flexibility sure. regarding the implementation and completion of Calls have been coming in about product residual aeration practices. For example, while the surfaces and the need to retreat for insect populations. may tolerate and benefit from aeration, they may not Scout areas that have been troublesome in the be able to tolerate topdressing and the procedure past. The dry conditions have allowed damaged needed to move material into the turf canopy. All areas to be much more visible. The last two seasons summer we have discussed controlling stress-related have been wet and dam age from feeding insects variables. This is one time it may be necessary to alter has been masked. Take the time to identify grubs to the program and topdress later in the season when ensure that proper procedures can be imple­ the weather is more favorable for recovery. Too many mented. Blanket applications may not be neces­ times turf has been lost because it has been dragged sary. into submission by an employee who was only trying As always, if the Mid-Atlantic Region agronomists to do what he or she was told. Filling the holes is pre­ can be of assistance, contact Stan Zontek ferred, but there are considerations when the weather (szontek@usga.org) or Darin Bevard has been harsh and the turf is weak. (dbevard@usga.org) at 610-558-9066 or Keith Happ This has been a summer to remember, especially if (khapp@usga.org) at 412-341-5922. I r t / fisher son company ine. Superior Products for the Turf & Horticultural Professional Bob Seltzer 165 North C enter Street * Fredricksburg, Pa 17026 610-704-4756 * fax 717-865-4712 Lee Kozsey Territory Sales Representative Syngenta Professional Products N a tu r a l O r g a n ic P r o d u c t s c u n O O f it # ) Svngenla ( rop Protection, Inc, ^ y B 1 1 3710 Amherst Court Bethlehem. PA 18020-1356 Joel Simmons Tel. 610-861-8174 Fax 610-882-9358 1500 Uhler Rd. 800-752-TURF Mobile 215-796-0409 Easton, PA 18040 PH: 610-250-9560 ww w. syngenta.com jsimrnons@soilfirst.com Fax: 610-250-7840 lee.kti7scy@syngcnta.com w w w .so ilfir s t.c o m POCONO ROUNDUP PTGA MEETING SCHEDULE NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO August 15 Water Gap C. C. (Clambake) September 8 Elmhurst Country Club TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION October 5 Irem Temple C.C. November Whitford C.C. w/Philadelphia Attention Everyone! C hange of Employment? Change of Address? - Home or Business? Please co n ta c t Melinda to let her know. If she doesn't g e t your new address, chances are you will not be receiving mail from PTGA. If you know of anyone who has recently m ade a change, remind him to up­ d a te his information with the PTGA office. Call or fax Melinda a t 570- 388-2167. Anyone who would like to receive information via the internet, please e- mail Melinda a t mmel500@aol.com. POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION R.R. 1, BOX 219 POSTAGE HARDING, PA 18643 TORO. TURF EQUIPMENT MATT BROWN MOBILE: 484-357-6312 IRRIGATION GEORGE SKAWSKI NAME & ADDRESS MOBILE: 610-554-9366 EMAIL: g.skawski@philyturf.com ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.