chips purrs OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE P O C O N O TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION w w w .ptga.org VOL. 11, NO. 3 JUNE 2005 *******june MeetinQ Notice Enclosed.****** Valley Country Club Eric Reed, Golf Course Superintendent Valley Country Club will again host a Pocono Turfgrass Association monthly meeting. This time the A.W. Tillinghast course will provide a test to golfers while our originally planned host, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort cleans up and gets growing from the second major flood in less than 6 months. Shawnee, by the way, was Mr. Tlllinghast's first design, done for the Worthing­ ton family on their farm at the time. Shawnee Inn and Golf resort Director of Golf and Grounds Steve Taggart, Lance Heil Golf Course Superintendent and the rest of the staff have had their hands full rebuilding bridges, washing silt from most of the golf course and preparing for a May reopening of the course. We look forward to another opportunity to return to the Delaware for a chance to play this gem as well. On a lighter note, the flooding wasn't as bad for Lance as he was leaving for his honeymoon prior to the Delaware cresting its banks. Congratulations to Lance on his wedding. Eric Reed, our host this month, can be found manicuring the golf course and doing projects of his own to improve conditions both on and off the golf course. Having seen his new mainte­ nance building grow from site work to its current finished state, I applaud Eric and his staff for their outstanding efforts and attention to detail. Make it a point to stop up early and get the grand tour, I am sure there will be some ideas to take back to your facility and Eric may want a couple fall and winter projects ideas from you. Eric has been at Valley since 1998. Prior to this position, he assisted in building a new golf course and housing development in Stow, Ohio. Eric graduated from the Penn State two-year program in 1990, and also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from the University of Akron in 1987. Eric has served the PTGA for the past four years serving in a variety of roles including his current stint as our president. Dave Tetlak has been at Valley as the Assis­ tant Super since 2002. Dave is a Penn State University alumni, having graduated from the four- (Continued on page 4) President’s Message ....... Officers & Directors 2005 ; We were originally scheduled to have our June meeting at Shawnee JéÉ j Inn and Resort. While Steve Taggart felt that he could still rmFmm ; accom m odate the meeting, his preference would be to host a \ PRESIDENT meeting next year under what he hopes will be more preferable Eric Reed, Valley C.C. conditions. We look forward to that opportunity Steve. Another note 570-788-4277 Barley5@ ptd.net on PTGA meetings...The July meeting at Fiddler's Elbow will not be taking place, and we are already In the process of securing another VICE PRESIDENT site. Details should be available by the June meeting. D uan e Schell, Blue Ridge Trail G. C. 570-868-8113 I also want to thank Carmen Magro and Vern Borger for gracing us djschell@ epix.net with their presence at the May meeting. It's exciting to see a renewed TREASURER vigor amongst all that has occurred recently with the Penn State John Downer, Elkvlew C.C. Turfgrass program. The future looks bright with the current group of 570-840-0078 faculty and their willingness to extend themselves towards the PTGA j_s_downer@ juno.com and other golf course superintendents throughout the state. Thanks SECRETARY again to Pete Beblavy and the staff at Blue Ridge Country Club for a Darrin Larkin, P anoram a G o lf Course very enjoyable day. Thanks to all those who attended the May I 570-222-9260 meeting. Hopefully, we are onto a nice participation streak that will DIRECTORS continue throughout the summer. I I Steven Chirip, Grass Roots, Inc. Reed 973-418-3468 A ndrew Jubinski, Finch Turf 570-378-3043 glenturf@ epix.net J e ff Koch, G lenm aura N ational C.C. ; 570-457-8733 \ Assistant Editor. M a tth e w Brown, Philadelphia Turf 215-340-5401 \ Reading up on the history of A.W. Tilinghast courses, here is a totally CHIPS & PUnS STAFF useless fact that sticks in my mind; Geoffrey Cornish and Ronald EDITOR Whitten, state in their book "The Architects of Golf" that Mr. Tilinghast Eric Reed Barley5@ ptd.net coined the term Birdie, so you may thank "Tilly" for taking my skins Assistant Editor money. Jim Gurzler Also I didn't mention our meeting sponsors for the May meeting in last months notice so a belated thank you to Harrell's Turf Specialty Managing Editor M elinda Wisnosky and Lawn and Golf. Thank you as well to Philadelphia Turf and Fisher & f Son for sponsoring the April meeting at Brookside Country Club. And Editorial Committee lastly, thanks to this month's meeting sponsors, Atlantic Irrigation and Jeff Koch Steve Chirip of Grass Roots. M a tt Brown Mail has been slow to come in with your submissions for the news­ letter, with the recent dry spell you will get a pass for the month of May but in the future we could use material to bolster our newsletter. Give it a thought, recommend a topic to a board member, write an article, remember your GCSAA status requires service points and writing an article qualifies for .25 service points. Chapter meetings are worth a ,1 point, so at least get out, support our association, and have a great day with friends and colleagues. PTGA Office R.R. 1, Box 219 J im G u rz le r 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. & " p u tte PATRON SPONSORS AERIFICATION AND OVERSEEDING Aercore Dennis DeSanctis 610.327.3390 IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Finch Services Andy Jubinski 610.213.8597 Rich Gdovin 570.278.1131 Shearon Golf Charlie McGill 609.466.0666 E&M Golf Supply Stephen Michael 800.554.4863 Koonz Sprinkler James Gurzler 570.788.2061 Finch Services Andy Jubinski 610.213.8597 PSA Turf Pete Coughlin 610.760.2895 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Philadelphia Turf Co. 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Steve Chirip 570.839.3399 Lebanon Products John Farrell 800.532.0090 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Lesco Stuart Hartman Northern Nurseries Dan Fick 610.863.6006 Northern Nurseries Dan Fick 610.863.6006 Harrell’s Turf Specialty Jim MacLaren 570.443.7154 Plant Food Company Tom Weinert 609.448.0935 Stull Equipment Co. Marc Shotzberger610.495.7441 GREEN AND TEE SUPPLIES TOPDRESSING / SOIL AMENDMENTS Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Andre & Son, Inc. John Vojick 570.278.1131 Rich Gdovin 570-278-1131 Rieh Gdovin 570.278.1131 Finch Services Andy Jubinski 610.213.8597 AT Sales Chip Presendofer 215.886.6011 Fisher & Son Bob Seltzer 610.704.4756 Blue Ridge Peat Farms Gene Evans 570.443.9596 Grass Roots, Inc. Steve Chirip 570.839.3399 Egypt Farms Dean Snyder 800.899.7645 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Finch Services Andy Jubinski 610.213.8597 Lesco Stuart Hartman Fisher & Son Bob Seltzer 610.704.4756 Partac Peat Corp. Jim Kelsey 800.247.2326 Grass Roots, Inc. Steve Chirip 570.839.3399 Stull Equipment Co. Marc Shotzberger610.495.7441 Lawn & Golf John Bodock 800.362.5650 Northern Nurseries Dan Fick 610.863.6006 GOLF CARTS Partac Peat Corp. Jim Kelsey 800.247.2326 Golf Cars, Inc. Chuck DeAngelo 570.457.7420 Harrell’s Turf Specialty Jim MacLaren 570.443.7154 Golf Car Specialties Thomas Trifelitti 610.409.0333 NURSERY STOCK/HARDSCAPE MATERIAL Northern Nurseries Dan Fick 610.863.6006 Su pport ou r Sponsors - T hey su pport us! Earthworks Natural Organic Products Joel Simmons 1500 Uhler Rd. 800-732-TURF Easton, PA 18040 Ph: 610-250-9560 jsimmons@soilfirst.com Fax: 610-250-7840 www.soilfirst.com Dean Snyder PARTAG PARTAC PEAT A EG YPT President GOLF COURSE CORPORATION TOP-DRESSING Kelsey Park FARMS EGYPT FARM S, INC. / IN C . V Great Meadows, NJ 07838-9721 P.O. BOX 223 White Marsh, Maryland 21162 1 800 247-2326 - - Phone: 800-899-7645 Local (908)0637-4191 mwmkm/iim Fax (908) 637-8421 Local: 410-335-3700 Fax: 410-335-0164 Lee Kozsey JO H N M. B O D O C K Territory Sales Representative Syngenta Professional Products Lawn and Golf Supply Co., Inc. C U n P P n ta Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Specialists I n Equipment A nd Supplies 1 * 1 l a 3710 Amherst Court for Maintenance Of T urf Bethlehem, PA 18020-1356 Tel. 610-861-8174 Fax 610-882-9358 M obile 215-796-0409 P H O N E : (610) 9335801 www.syngenta.com (800) 362-5650 647 N U T T RD. P.O. B O X 447 F A X : (610) 933-8890 P H O E N IX V IL L E , P a 19460 lec.kozscy@syngenta.com Bob Seltzer 165 North Center Street * Fredricksburg, Pa. 17026 610-704-4756 * Fax 717-865-4712 www.fisherandson.com MEETING NOTICE Date: Monday, June 20th, 2005 Location: Valley Country Club 79 Country Club Lane Sugarloaf, PA 18249 Host: Eric Reed, Golf Course Superintendent Meeting Officials: Matt Brown, Darrin Larkin, Steve Chirip 10:30 am Registration 11:00 am Lunch Buffet: Deli meats and cheeses, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad, Cookies, Beer, and Soda 11:30 am Speaker: Darin Bevard, USGA Regional Agronomist, “Update from the Spring and W hat’s in Store for the Summer.’ 12:30 pm Golf: Shotgun Start, 4-man teams, “15-24-33”: One net score per par five, Two net scores per par four, Three net scores per par three, Full Handicap, and the 2nd annual “Pink Lady Challenge”. 5:00 pm Draft Beer, Cash Bar, and Hors d’oeuvres: Oriental Pork Dumplings with Duck Sauce, Potato Pancakes, Italian Meatballs, Skewered Pork Tenderloins with Plum Sauce, Barbecued Ribs, Nachos and Salsa. Meeting Cost: $2.50 Lunch $15.00 Cart Fee $2.50 Speaker Fee $6.00 Prizes $16.00 Hors d’oeuvres Total Cost: $42.00 $20.00 Hors d’oeuvres only Directions: From the North: 81 South to exit 145. Stay left at fork in exit, come to immediate stop sign. Turn right and advance to traffic light at Rte 93. Cross 93 into Hampton Inn entrance, turn left between brick pillars and follow road road to clubhouse. From the South: 81 North to exit 145. Turn left at exit traffic light. Cross bridge over 81 and turn right into Hampton Inn entrance, take left fork in entrance as though you were leaving hotel. Proceed thru brick pillars and follow road to clubhouse. From the East: 80 W est to 81 South, Follow above directions “From the North”. From the W est: 80 East to Rte 93- Conyngham/ Nescopeck Exit. Follow 93 South. Turn left onto Main Street after the Covered Wagon Nursery (You’ll see a John Deere Store on the right). Follow Main Street to Stop Sign. Advance thru Stop Sign to Walnut Avenue and turn left. Walnut Avenue goes thru the golf course, continue past course and look for the Stone Pillars (NOT brick) on right. Proceed thru stone pillars to clubhouse. : Pocono Turfgrass Association June 2005 Meeting Send Payment to: PTGA 1 Member R.R. 1, Box 219 Harding, PA 18643 ■ Guest(s) Deadline: June 16,2005 ! Amount Enclosed 1 If you are not a member of the PTGA, please accept our invitation to be our guest POCONO ROUNDUP PTGA MEETING SCHEDULE NEWS A N D VIEWS FROM THE P O C O N O June 20 Valley C.C. TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION July August 15 Water Gap C. C. (Clambake) September 8 Elmhurst Country Club Continued from Page 1 October 5 Irem Temple C.C. year program in 2001. November Whitford C.C. w/Philadelphia For those of you that have not had the pleasure of playing Valley Country Club, it is an A. W. Tilinghast Golf Results from course that was built in 1928. The relatively short Blue Ridge C .C . M a y M e e tn g course will test your game and your temperament with its difficulty. Do not let the 6148 yards fool you, Ist Team Low Net Jeff Lipics, Rob Schipper 66 the undulations on the greens, variety of lies, and the Match of Cards rolling terrain will prove worthy adversaries. Also, 1know 2nd Team Low Net Ryan Fogel, John Chassard 66 Eric likes to hand water greens and with the recent dry weather, firm and fast greens could make this Longest Drive Rick Anglemyer months meeting even more of a test. Closest to Pin Paul Brandon Darin Bevard, USGA Mid-Atlantic region Agrono­ Closest to Pin Jim Gurzler mist will speak this month on the year to date and what the upcoming summer may bring. Darin a Skins: Tim Sage #5, #6 graduate of Penn State University, holding a Master of Matt Brown # 11 Science In Agronomy, has been with the USGA for 9 Vince #12 seasons, starting in 1996. POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION R.R. 1, BOX 219 POSTAGE KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. HARDING, PA 18643 NAME & ADDRESS ion supplier to the §|fMSItlS Golf Course Superintendent No one knows irrigation like Koonz 800- 772-8486 39 Waverly Avenue, P.O. Box 55 Springfield, NJ 07081 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED. < 6 R a in ^ B ir d . GREEN-RELEAF.