CHIPS %PUTTS OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE Founded in POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 1936 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION VOL. 3, NO. 6 AUGUST 1997 decreasing the effectiveness of systemic pesticides, L E S S O N S I N L I M E S T O N E .... which can increase the risk of disease and pesticide By D avid A. Jackson sensitivity. Moss and hard-pan soil are also signs of poor soil pH. Mushrooms are thought to be a sign of With all that is known today about the physiology low soil pH, but are more often indicative of dense of turfgrass growth and disease processes, it is shade and poor drainage conditions. surprising to see that many professionals understand little about the effect of limestone on turf health. Limestone Restores Natural pH Balance Perhaps this is because unlike fertilizers and Limestone, which contains calcium, naturally pesticides which require a thorough technical balances soil pH. When used on a regular basis, understanding of both product and process, limestone replenishes the balance that we, as well as limestone is considered rather “low tech”. Mother Nature, take away. Unlike some other Therefore, the effects of soil pH on turf health are turfgrass treatments, limestone doesn’t react with often overlooked. fertilizers or pesticides. Limestone is also non­ Simply stated, pH is a measure of acidity or phytotoxic, so it can be applied any time of year. alkalinity. The lower the pH, the higher the acidity. Many professionals prefer Fall for their limestone The higher the pH, the higher the alkalinity. applications because the freezing and thawing of the Specifically, pH is scientific shorthand for measuring ground acts as a mechanical process to work the the concentration of hydrogen ions. pH effects plant limestone into the soil. However, it is appropriate to growth and health by affecting the absorption of apply limestone throughout the year as needed to important nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorous, correct soil pH. and potassium. The ideal pH level for turf ranges from 6.5 to 7.0. Levels that are higher or lower cause nutrients to become less available. That is, not The Calcitic/Dolomitic Debate In 1928, Thomas Alva Edison, the great inventor, that the nutrients aren’t there, but that the plant can’t use them. was mining limestone in Sparta, NJ, for use in his laboratory. He noted that there were two types of limestone: that which is high in calcium (calcitic), How Soil pH is Affected and that which is high in magnesium (dolomitic). Of Plants, including turfgrass, remove nutrients from course, all limestone contains both components. the soil as they grow. They also produce hydrogen. After performing his own studies, Edison wrote in As hydrogen builds up, pH goes down, and the soil a letter to an associate: “A high calcium, finely becomes naturally acidic. Many other factors are pulverized limestone is superior to a high also at work reducing soil pH. Rain washes away the magnesium pulverized product.” His findings were plant nutrients mentioned previously, as well as calcium - Mother Nature’s great pH neutralizer. (Continued on page 3) Other factors which affect soil pH are acid rain and build-up of grass clippings. Fertilizers create a “Catch 22” effect. They replenish important nutrients while simultaneously causing a pH imbalance which renders those nutrients unavailable. The most noticeable result of soil pH imbalance is o Calendar Events poor turf growth and appearance. This prompts o (Pesticidelicense information fertilization which, as just discussed, can help to make the problem worse. Because unbalanced soil o (Em ploym ent O p p o rtu n itie s pH affects plant growth, it also has the potential for President’s .. egasM OFFICERS & The rains have come and gone through the Wyoming Valley without much landing DIRECTORS here at Fox Hill C.C. Every line of storms has traveled just to the south of us all season. I am sure as soon as we begin aerification, the sky will open up and make that process more of a challenge. The last good rainfall we received was around June 25. TURFGRASS 1997 Thank God for irrigation - our pumps have been running around the clock these past ASSOCIATION few weeks. One of the positive things this season was the cooling off periods. We’ve PRESIDENT been able to step back and catch our breath every once in a while. Ron Garrison, CGCS Fox Hill Country Club It has been a very trying year for many of us, especially the Board of Directors of the PTGA. We have had numerous discussions at meetings and on the phone over the VICE PRESIDENT past few weeks, questioning our commitment to the PTGA and testing our personal Jack Bird relationships. The last thing I want our Board to do is lose focus of why we initially The Hideout, Inc. got involved with the Association. I think we have come a long way! We are no longer a good ol’ boy Association amongst our colleagues throughout the state. We SECRETARY/TREASURER do, however, need continued support and guidance from you. I have always asked Mike Vella you to give us your comments, both positive and negative. In the upcoming mailings you will find a brief questionnaire regarding the status of our Association. I ask you PAST PRESIDENT all to give us some input on where and what you would like the PTGA to do for you, Jeff Peters, CGCS if the PTGA is providing you with enough information, etc. Valley Country Club Moving forward, Hal Parr is currently sitting on the GCSAA Chapter Relations DIRECTORS Committee and has attended a few meetings throughout the season. Hal will be Kelly Kressler representing the PTGA at this year’s Chapter Relations Meeting at GCSAA Head­ Southmoore Golf Course quarters in September. We look forward to Hal’s reports. Stephen Stranzl Our Secretary/Treasurer Mike Vella has landed a job! He is the new course Green Acres Golf Course Superintendent at the Old Kinderhook Golf Club outside of Albany, New York. Congratulation to Mike! Unfortunately, this means Mike will have to resign from Jim MacLaren his position. I know Mike was handed quite a mess when he was appointed as Turf Specialty, Inc. Sec./Treasurer two years ago. (I was the previous Sec./Treas., and I had no idea what I was doing.) Mike, we thank you for the work you have done for the PTGA, and Thomas Wilchak wish you the best. Bethlehem Golf Club It is that time of year again. We are looking for a few good men/women who would Scott Schukraft like to run for a position on the Board of Directors of the PTGA. If there is anyone Huntsville Golf Club out there who is willing to dedicate a few hours per week to keep this Association moving, please contact Jeff Peters to get your name on the ballot. CHIPS & PUTTS STAFF Ron Garrison, CGCS EDITOR Scott A. Schukraft 147 Hayfield Road From the Editor’s Desk. V '/' Shavertown, PA 18708 717-675-3800 Fax:717-675-0564 E-Mail: sasgolf@epix.net As promised, cooler temperatures and more precipitation is just around the comer. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Those were my parting words in last month’s newsletter. Sure enough, here it is Jim MacLaren mid-August and the forecast is for rain, along with a Canadian cold front to take us Mark McCormick through the weekend. Ah, the Season’s end is not far behind. With these thoughts in Jeff Peters, CGCS mind, I guess it is also time to begin thinking about conferences, trade shows, George Skawski employment opportunities, and the importance of balanced soil fertility - all of which Jonathan Suitch are included in this issue of Chips & Putts. Enjoy — Fall Golf is the golf I enjoy Paul Weiss most. Managing Editor, Scott A. Schukraft, Editor Melinda Wisnosky (Continuedfrom page 1) and the greater the effect it has on soil many other products, with most particles confirmed in a study performed at the pH. Typical pelletized limestones start passing through a 400 mesh screen Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station with a powder where the majority of (approximately 38 microns). This and reported in the November 1943 issue particles can pass through a 100-200 provides nine times the number of of the Journal o f the American Society o f mesh screen (approximately 150 particles per-cubic-inch compared to Agronomy. In this study, the pH microns). products using a 200 mesh screen, and neutralizing power of the calcium and Even in its finished form, pelletized 2.5 times the surface area to provide magnesium components of limestone limestone becomes active in soil faster better, faster, pH neutralization. Next, were calculated, finding that the higher than granular limestone. Research shows the high-tech equipment takes over; the level of magnesium, the slower the that within 3 months, over 82 percent of mixing the calcitic limestone with a rate at which limestone particles pelletized limestone becomes active in natural biodegradable woodsap binder, dissolve. The study concluded that the soil compared to 63 percent of and joining millions of particles into a dolomitic limestone is less active than granular limestone. After a year, single, near-perfect spherical pellet that high calcium limestone, especially in granular limestone still hasn’t caught up provides consistent flow and easier shorter time periods when you want the (89 percent versus 92 percent handling. The result is a product with limestone to work. respectively), and after four years, improved bioavailability, optimal they’re still not completely equal. spreadability, and pH-neutralizing Four Forms of Limestone The thing to remember about limestone power. Professional landscapers and As limestone popularity has grown, so is that quick release is the key when lawn care operators will have access to has the number of available forms. seeking to counteract poor soil pH and this new technology this Summer. Thomas Edison was right in using finely green-up the grass - particularly when Applying limestone any time of year pulverized limestone. This form is dealing with homeowners who won’t makes good sense for achieving balanced crushed to such a fine powder that it wait until next season, let alone next soil pH, healthier plants, and better becomes immediately available to the year, to see results. results from fertilizers and pesticides. soil and turf upon application. However, pulverized limestone is also very dusty. A New Advancement In Pelletized David A. Jackson is Vice President o f For this reason, granular limestone was Limestone Sales and Marketing fo r Lime Crest developed. Because granular limestone Recently, a new process for producing Corporation. Article printed with is a granule rather than a powder, the pelletized limestone was developed permission by Turf North, July 1996 trade-off is a slower release in return for which relies upon Thomas Edison’s issue. a cleaner application. Pelletized work over a half-century ago. It begins limestone is designed to offer the best of with fine pulverized calcific limestone both worlds. Pelletized limestone begins crushed by a machine designed and built as pulverized limestone, giving it the by Edison in Sparta. This pulverizer same quick release property. Natural creates a powder that is twice as fine as materials are used to bind the powder into small pellets. The pellets reduce PHILADELPHIA TURF COMPANY dust during handling and application, and break down to the original powder PTC 4049 LANDISVILLE ROAD, BOX 865 OFFICE (800) 338-1466 HOME (610) 381-2504 DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-0865 FAX (717) 646-5840 with the slightest soil moisture, such as OFFICE 215-345-7200 FAX 215-345-8132 dew. 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Contact Peter Landschoot, Columbus, OH Speaker: Dr. Peter Landscoot, Dept, of Agronomy, 116 ASI Building, Penn State University Park, PA 16802, Tel. -814- 863-1017 or PTC -814-863-3475. OCTOBER 6, 1997- MET Area Team Championship Country Club of Darien NOVEMBER 5-8 - New York State Darien, CT Turfgrass Association Turf & Grounds Tim O’Neill, CGCS, Host Exposition, OnCenter, Syracuse, NY, Tel. - 518-783-1229. Keynote speaker OCTOBER 7, 1997 - will be Joe Theismann, Super Bowl PTC Valentine Tournament quarterback for the Washington Huntsville Golf Club Redskins and ESPN football analyst. Lehman, PA ^ OVERSEEDING AND Scott A. Schukraft, Host Supt. ZZ DRESSING MACHINE S A V E T IM E - S A V E S E E D - S A V E M O N E Y The PROSEED Overseeding & Topdressing Ma­ chine is recognized as the most efficient and time saving machine available for introducing new grass seed into existing turf areas. The PROSEED produces between 1000/1200 holes per square yard, then accurately delivers a measured amount of topdressing on top of the seed and holes. The PROSEED finally gently incorporates the seed and topdressing into the holes with the hydraulic Conference and Show brush. There is a rear drag brush which is spring loaded to complete the operation....The surface is left ready to play. February 2-8, 1998 For more information or demo please call: Anaheim Convention Center AER-CORE, Inc. Trade Show: February 6-8 1-800-823-7267 PESTICIDE LICENSE PHONE SYSTEM 1- 800- 736-6476 SUNSCREEN, IN FO R M A TIO N .... (Available October 1 through ANYONE? April 1 ONLY) The Occupational Safety and Health Ad­ Core Exams will be closed book after This service is available free of charge. ministration (OSHA) has declared sun­ October 1, 1997. Category Exams will You must call from a touch tone phone screen part of its personal protective be closed book as new study materials or be able to switch to touch tone from equipment standard. Employers may be are completed. pulse dialing after you connect to the required to provide sunscreen to employ­ system. Listen for the voice prompt and ees to guard against overexposure to the Pesticide Update Meeting information select “ 1” for Pesticide Information. sun’s radiation while on the job. Em­ by FAX or Phone Select the Region number, “ 1 through 7” ployers can also provide other protec­ from the map, or “8” for Out-of State. tion, i.e., long sleeved shirts and wide- There is a new state wide service to aid The voice prompt will then ask you to brimmed hats. Sunscreen is enforceable certified applicators in locating open Select the Category: 00 = Core; 01, by OSHA only if there is no other effec­ meetings approved for pesticide —-to— 25. Check your license for the tive form of protection available. recertification credits. These services are categories you need. A listing of all provided by the Department of meetings scheduled for that category will ‘Turf Sales & Consultation Agriculture in cooperation with the Penn be read in alphabetical order by county State University Offices of Pesticide and date. ANDRE & SON. INC. Education and Telecommunications. TURF KING PRODUCTS Serving The Area Since 1914 FAXBACK SYSTEM JOHN VO JICK 2 M ill S tr eet 717 - 278-1131 Work Mo n tr o se , PA 18801 814 - 865-1636 717 - 222-9712 Res. 7i7-?7ft-3ft3R fa x Dial the above number from a FAX machine and listen to the voice prompt. Press “ 1” for Pesticide Information System. Select the Region “ 1 through 7” The GXT-1500 Can Cany (see map), or “8” for Out-of State More Than Its Own Weight. Meetings. Press the Start button and the fax will be on its way to you. Moyer & Son is the region's leading supplier of fertigation systems and liquid fertilizer for the golf course industry. If You're considering fe rtig a tio n a t you r dub, make sure to put us on your JO H N M. B O D O C K short lis t! MID-ATLANTIC Law n and G olf S upply Co., Inc. S pe c ia lis ts I n E q u ip m e n t A nd S up plie s 800- 345-0419 C O R P O F tA T IO N P.O. BOX 158, RO UTE 29. CO LLEG EVILLE, PA 19426 F or M a in ten a n c e O f T urf PH O N E: (610) 933-5801 113 E. Reliance Rd. Souderton, PA 18964-0198 Robert A. Vail, III (800) 362-5650 647 NUTT RD., P.O. BOX 447 Territory Manager (610) 489-1400 FAX (610)933-8890 PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 FAX (215) 721-2800 Fax: (610) 489-9478 Pa# i Supt., Penn National Golf Club, 3720 management, athletic field managers, golf Clubhouse Drive, Fayetteville, PA course operators and sod producers. 17222; Tel. - 717-352-7360 or Fax - Identify problems, opportunities and 717-352-3533. educational needs of clientele in the multi­ county area of Schuylkill, Northampton, Montclair Country Club (KSL Lehigh, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Fairways), Montclair, VA - 18 hole Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. private club, 35K rounds, $350K budget. This position will be based in Delaware 2 year degree or equivalent 1-2 years County. experience. Chemical application and Preference will be given to candidates G O LF C O U R S E irrigation skills helpful. Negotiable who have one or more degrees in S U P E R IN T E N D E N T salary, plus paid life, health and agronomy, turfgrass science, soil science, P O S IT IO N disability insurance, paid vacation and plant science or horticulture. A Master’s sick days, dues, clothing allowance, Degree is preferred, but candidates with Hampshire Country Club family golf and club privileges, 401k. BS and evidence of successful Mamaroneck, NY - 18 hole private club, S/R to Mike Salvio, Supt., Montclair programming, etc., will be considered. 17K rounds, Devereaux Emmett design. Country Club, 16500 Edgewood Dr., Candidates who have related work 3 years experience as head supt. or 5 Montclair, VA 22026. experience in turf production, turf or years as asst, required. Degree in grounds maintenance, garden center agronomy a plus. Pesticide license Powelton Club, Newburgh, NY - 18 operations or other related experience are mandatory. Salary & benefits comm, hole private club. Automatic irrigation, encouraged to apply. Candidates should w/exp. and qualifications. Health, dental all bent/poa. Self-motivated individual possess effective program development, and life insurance, dues, vehicle with 2-year degree in turf mgt. or related teaching, communication, human relations provided. S/R to Green Supt. Search field, or Short Course certificate. and evaluation skills. Salary Committee, Hampshire Country Club, Minimum 3 years exp. at a reputable commensurate with education and 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck, NY club. NYS pest, license required. Salary experience. Competitive salary and liberal 10543, Fax: 914-698-2559. Available $20-$24K, comm, w/exp. and education, benefits package. Applications are immediately. plus health, dues, golf privileges. S/R to available by writing or calling Human Robert DeMarco, Supt., 440 Route 9W, Resource Services, 814-863-3452, Box Newburgh, NY 12550. DETG3, 307 Agricultural Administration A SSIST A N T P O SIT IO N S Building, The Pennsylvania State O T H E R P O SIT IO N S University, University Park, PA 16802. Penn National Golf Club, Fayetteville, PA - 36 hole public resort course, 55K Turfgrass Grounds Maintenance/ rounds, $750K budget, staff of 30. 4 Management Agent, Eastern PA - Penn years agronomy/turf degree preferred, 2- State Cooperative Extension is seeking year or certificate acceptable. an individual to plan, implement, Internships at two clubs or other course conduct and evaluate Extension experience required. 1-3 years exp. as educational programs in the broad areas asst, or foreman. Crew mgt. exp. and of turfgrass culture and management, computer skills required. Salary $25- working with commerical and residential $30K, plus 90% club paid health lawn care firms, industrial, commercial, insurance, vacation/sl, dues/expenses, and residential grounds managers, golf privileges. S/R to Matt Strader, municipal park and open space • 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 New Hill Street, P.0 Box 507 • Full electronic prepress services Rake bunkers “1 8 ? Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0507 • Foil stamping, embossing 717-822-8181 • Complete bindery including FAX: 717-823-3579 saddlestitch and perfect binding A message from your g o lf course superintendent and GCSAA f^ 7 Now down to serious business: C O FFE E K N O W S MEETING NOTES First Flight W E A T H ER 1st Ron Garrison 2nd Jonathan Suitch Did you know a strong-brewed cup of JULY AT EDGEWOOD coffee will forecast the weather for that PTGA visited Edgewood in the Pine Second Flight day? Apparently so, because the atmo­ for the July meeting. We would like to 1st Steve Stranzl spheric pressure affects the surface ten­ thank Michael Kubasek for a clean/green sion of the Java. golf course, and Allen Katasky for a 2nd Ron Lee meal fit for a king. Bob Dickison from Consider: Upper Montclair C. C. gave a very Third Flight informative talk about preparing for a 1st Sankey Brumley 2nd Michael Kubasek ♦ When the bubbles in the coffee col­ major tournament. The subject brought lect in the center of the cup, the several questions from the floor and Bob weather will be fair. had all the answers. Thanks to Bob, we Closest to the Pin Fran Berdine ♦ When the bubbles form a ring are now one step closer to our own first around the edge of the cup, expect major event. Jonathan Suitch rain. Speaking of events - the Pocono Boys ♦ If the bubbles are scattered over the hit the course with the course hitting Longest Drive Gary Phillips, Jr. surface, the weather bill be change­ some of them back! Special prizes went able. out to: The Weather Vane, Mule Skinner - Jeff Peters (told the The sun kept on shining that day and hasn’t stopped since. Where’s the Rain?? published by Weather Metrics, Inc. joke of the day); Lenexa, KS Most 5’s o n a Score Card (9 out of 18 If anyone has a connection, please use it! See you next meeting. GCM May 1997 holes) - Rick Patterson; Most Honest - Tony Stranzl; Jack Bird, G olf Committee Runner Up - Jack Patterson; Closest to the Pin - Wannabe - Mike Dalberto UARIUS. event, please contact Jack Bird at 717- 698-6384 so he can begin to assemble a team and work out all the details. Thompson COMMANDER GOLF COURSE HEADS & CONTROL SYSTEMS iiWATERTROiyiGS If you should have any questions or PUM PING problems concerning the PTGA, please STATIO N S contact Melinda Wisnosky, who was recently hired as the Executive Secretary. A Q U A R IU S She will answer your questions or direct IS Y O U R R E L IA B L E S O U R C E you to a specific committee member to FO R A LL YO U R help you with a problem. Please be sure G O LF PR O DU CT NEEDS. The MET Area Team Championship will to let Melinda know when you have an be conducted October 6, 1997 at the address change so you can continue to W IT H F IV E L O C A T IO N S Country Club of Darien in Darien, Con­ receive your PTGA mailings. She can be TO SE R V E YO U . necticut. The PTA, as it has done in the reached at 717-675-3800 or Fax numbers past, would like to send a team of 8 717-675-0564 or 717-388-2167. Hawthorne, N.J. 201-423-0222, players - 4 Gross and 4 Net to represent S. Plainfield, N.J. 908-753-5200, our Association. Anyone interested in Dover, N.J. 201-366-2366, Conshohocken, PA 610-941-6662, participating in this most competitive golf New Castle, DE 302-328-3326 POCONO R O U N D U P The Annual Joseph Valentine Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman, PA on NEWS AND VIEWS FROM THE POCONO October 7, 1997. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Turf TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION Project at Penn State University. Contact John Chassard (610- 967-4643) or Todd Struse (215-884-2590) for more information. Please note the PTGA is now taking nominations for the October Anyone interested in assisting with the preparation of the course elections. If you would like to serve on the PTGA or nominate on the day of the event, please contact Scott Schukraft, someone, please call Jeff Peters, Nominations Chairman, at 717- Superintendent at 717-675-3800. 788-5041. We would like to welcome the following new members: We are also soliciting PTGA Meeting Sites for 1998. What better way to show off your course than to host a PTGA meeting for all Ryan Rockovits, Class B, Whitetail Golf Club your fellow PTGA members. Please contact Golf Chairman, Jack E. W. (Chip) Presendofer, Class AF, A T Sales Bird at 717-698-6384. We would like to thank Walter & Juiia Whitney (JW Golf Driving As mentioned in Ron’s President's Message, Mike Vella, Range) for their generous donation to the Scholarship Fund. We former superintendent at Clinton C.C., has accepted the greatly appreciate their contribution. construction/grow-in responsibilities at Rees Jones’ latest golf course in Albany, New York. Congratulations and best wishes CONGRATULATIONS! go out to Ed Cimoch, Superintendent at go out to Mike as he “pursues his dream.” Scranton Municipal G. C. Word on the street is that Ed won the Club Championship this year at Glenmaura National Golf Club. And this from the delirious mind of Mr. James MacLaren: Can the GCSAA Championship be far behind? “How much oftener will Greens need to be spiked/aerified now that golfers won’t be?? POCONO TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION 2430 MILWAUKEE ROAD POSTAGE CLARK SUMMIT, PA 18411 TURFGRASS ASSOCIATION NAME & ADDRESS ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED.