Volume 44, No 2 July/August 2010
IN THIS ISSUE...
President’s Message....................2
Heat Wreaking Havoc.................3
Leadership Change at GCSAA...5
Grasscatcher..............................6-7
Erica Fearn....................................8
CT Economic Impact.................10
Mastering Pace of Play.................11
UCONN’S NEW TURF PATHOLOGIST
The University of Connecticut announced
at the Field Day on July 20th that John
Inguagiato has accepted the position
of Assitant Professor of Turfgrass
Pathology. John has been a Post Doctoral
Fellow at UCONN since 2009 running
the Turfgrass Disease Diagnostic Center,
conducting pathology research at the turf
farm as well as teaching. John received
his Ph.D. from Rutgers University where
he studied the influence of cultural
practices on anthracnose severity with
Bruce Claarke and Jim Murphy. This
research serves as the foundation for best
management practices developed for
anthracnose control in putting green turf.
In his new position at UCONN, John
will continue to teach Introduction to
Plant Science in the Rackliffe Hicks (2
year) Program as well as guest lecture
for the 4 year turf program, help with
the Turf Bowl team preparation, run
the Diagnostic Center, and expand his
outreach and research programs. Current
research projects include identifying
fungicide alternatives for algae control,
optimizing application strategies (i.e.,
carrier volume and post-application
irrigation for take-all patch control, and
determining the potential for earlyseason
fungicide application to improve
efficacy, or reduce applications required
for season long dollar spot control.
Additionally, John is seeking to optimize
nitrogen fertilization practices for
anthracnose management by developing
a simple, onsite testing method for foliar
nitrate levels with funding provided by
the New England Regional Turfgrass
Foundation.
John is married to Michelle DaCosta,
Ph.D., Plant/Turf Physiologist at
UMASS.
Dr. John Inguagiato left is congratulated by Dr.
Noel Jackson retired Turf Pathologist from URI
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our golf courses. The good news... Only 35
days to Labor Day!! Let’s hope that August
brings milder night-time temperatures, and
good weather for recovery.
I would like to take this “opportunity”
provided by Mother Nature to remind all
of you of the tireless work that is ongoing
at Universities across the country to assist
us in providing better conditions for our
members, fewer environmental impacts for
future generations, and maybe even a few
less sleepless nights for us. Many of the
ongoing studies are in heat/drought tolerant
grass species, new fungicide chemistry’s,
and improving cultural practices for the
health of our golf courses. Aiding our local
Universities in these endeavors is the Tri-State
Research Foundation, which has collected,
invested, and distributed funding to the
regional Universities since 1992. At a recent
meeting of the Tri-State Board of Directors,
it was reported that there
has been a sharp decline
in contributions over
the last several. This is
not very surprising, as
the economy has been a
big factor in the decline.
However, we also feel
that the $200 contribution
is a small price to pay
for the benefits provided
to the industry. We are
committed to improving
annual contributions over
the next several years,
and hope that you will all
Dear Members, Mother Nature has once again
reminded us who is in charge. The oppressive
heat and humidity has certainly taken its
toll on our golf courses, members, and staff.
For many, water supplies are dwindling,
and inefficiencies in our irrigation systems
are certainly exposed. For others, soaking
thunderstorms followed by spikes in the
heat and humidity has caused other issues.
Soil temperatures have been consistently
recorded in the mid-90’s at many locations.
Disease pressure has not been this high in
20 years, and bacterial wilt is now effecting
bentgrass as well as poa! We are all intimately
aware of the stresses and maladies that these
conditions present to our turf. Unfortunately,
many patrons and members are not. We need
to continue in our attempt at utilizing GCSAA
and the USGA’s communications to educate
our all of those effected by damage done to
help us reach those goals. Please see the enclosed
donation form, or simply request an invoice to be
submitted to your club. Remember, these funds
go towards making our jobs easier! Good luck
with the rest of the summer, recovery weather is
on the way!
The CAGCS Board of Directors and members
wish to extend a warm welcome to Dr. John
Inguagiato. – John Garcia, CAGCS President
Connecticut Clippings is an
official publication of the
Connecticut Association of Golf
Course Superintendents
Newsletter Editor
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret.)
Co-Editor
Heather Garvin
Newsletter Committee
David Basconi, John Garcia,
Edward Goodhouse, Ron Holcomb,
Mike Mooney and Jud W. Smith
The Clippings is open to all
commentary.
Please send your comments to:
Bob Chalifour, Newsletter Editor,
39 First Street
Groton, CT 06340
John Garcia
SUPERINTENDENTS,
FACILITIES PULLING
OUT ALL STOPS
TO ADDRESS THE
CHALLENGE
07/22/2010
Heat wreaking havoc on golf courses
nationwide.
Prolonged periods of high temperatures,
and in some cases, excessive rainfall,
and high humidity have made life
uncomfortable for golfers and golf
courses alike, with Mother Nature
holding all the cards for true relief.
“The simple fact is the cool-season
turfgrasses such as bentgrass, fescue,
bluegrass, annual bluegrass (Poa
annua) and others are stressed when
temperatures climb and humidity is
high,” Clark Throssell, Ph.D., director
of research for the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of America,
said. “Golf courses in many parts of
the country experience this every year,
however what makes the situation so dire
this year are the high levels of extended
heat and humidity, and the sizeable
part of the country affected (Midwest,
Mideast, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic).”
According to Throssell, golf facilities and
those entrusted with managing the golf
course – golf course superintendents
– are not alone in this battle with the
elements. However, the nature of their
product makes their challenge greater.
“We are certainly seeing homeowners,
athletic fields and businesses suffer
turfgrass damage brought on by the
conditions,” Throssell said. “What makes
it more difficult for golf facilities are the
mowing heights are much lower and
traffic is much heavier. That just adds to
the stress on the turfgrass.”
Throssell indicates that golf course
superintendents are addressing the issue
with a variety of management practices
to make sure turfgrass survives. While
there may be some short-term impact on
playability of the course, the alternative
is the loss of grass, the closure of the
course and the additional costs of reestablishing
playing surfaces (primarily
putting greens).
He also cautioned golfers from thinking
that water, whether from rain or
irrigation, is the answer to the ills. There
is a difference between heat stress and
drought stress. Adequate irrigation
will alleviate drought stress. Adequate
irrigation will not alleviate heat stress.
It is not only possible, but likely, for a
turfgrass plant to be adequately watered
and still suffer from heat stress under
extended periods of high temperatures.
Among the practices that
superintendents are implementing
to manage golf courses include:
- Raising the mowing heights of playing
areas, most notably putting greens.
- Alternating daily practices of mowing
and rolling putting greens, with
consideration to skipping a day if the
schedule of play allows.
- Forgoing double mowing, topdressing,
verticutting or grooming greens.
- Watering to provide adequate soil
moisture, but not over watering as
saturated soil will cause the turfgrass
to decline rapidly.
- Hand watering as much as feasible.
If a green has a dry spot or two,
superintendents will hand water the
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dry spots only and will not water the
entire green. When the entire green
shows stress from a lack of water,
superintendents use the overhead
sprinklers and water the entire green.
- Avoid aerifying using large diameter
tines that penetrate deeply into soil and
remove a core of soil. If a superintendent
feels the putting surface is sealed,
venting using small diameter solid tines
or other similar technique is employed.
- If fertilizer is required, small amounts
of fertilizer are applied via a sprayer
and observation of the response occurs
before fertilizing again.
- Monitoring and adjusting golf car
traffic patterns to minimize stress to turf.
Throssell indicated that during periods
such as this, it becomes easy to compare
golf course conditions and pressure
decision makers into actions that might
prove detrimental to the long term health
of the playing surface.
“Communication is vital,” Throssell said.
“Superintendents, golf professionals,
owners, managers and others must be in
constant contact with golfers to educate
and representation to more than 20,000
members in more than 72 countries.
GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members,
advance their profession and enhance
the enjoyment, growth and vitality
of the game of golf. The association’s
philanthropic organization, The
Environmental Institute for Golf, works
to strengthen the compatibility of golf
with the natural environment through
research grants, support for education
programs and outreach efforts. Visit
GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
For more information contact:
Clark Throssell, Ph.D., GCSAA director
of research, 800-472-7878
June 22, 2010
Dear GCSAA members,
The purpose of this communication is to inform
you of a leadership change at GCSAA.
Mark Woodward, CGCS, has resigned from his
post as GCSAA chief executive officer to pursue
other career interests, effective immediately.
Mark has done a solid job managing the
organization during one of the worst economic
climates in our country’s history. His leadership
also served to position GCSAA prominently for
its research, programs and education regarding
golf’s relationship with the environment. We
wish him success in his future endeavors.
As we make this transition, the GCSAA Board
of Directors is dedicated to serving you and
identifying a highly qualified replacement.
Effective immediately, GCSAA will launch a
nationwide search to hire Mark’s successor.
During this interim time, GCSAA Chief
Operating Officer Rhett Evans has agreed to lead
the organization until a permanent replacement
is named.
The GCSAA Board is committed to the continued
success of the association. We are focused on
identifying a CEO who will continue to uphold
our mission, provide excellent service to our
members and implement effective strategies
advancing the organization in the future.
Please know that the Board of Directors is
focused on ensuring your success and that of
your facility. Our services will not be interrupted
nor diminished at any time thanks in large
part to our talented and professional staff. We
appreciate your support during this process.
If you have any additional questions later,
please feel free to contact me directly at jfitzroy@
presidentsgc.com, or via phone at 617-328-1776
or cell at 617-733-4438.
Thank you,
Jim Fitzroy, CGCS
GCSAA President
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them on what is happening at the facility.
But golfers must also understand that
golf courses are like snowflakes – no
two are alike. Some courses may be able
to withstand the challenges of Mother
Nature better than others because of
better drainage and soil conditions, better
air flow due to the placement of trees, less
traffic or the presence of greater financial
resources.
“We know the weather conditions
will become more agreeable. What is
important right now is to manage the
golf course in a manner so that turf can
be kept alive until that point.”
GCSAA is a leading golf
organization and has
as its focus golf course
management. Since
1926, GCSAA has been
the top professional
association for the
men and women who
manage golf courses
in the United States
and worldwide. From
its headquarters in
Lawrence, Kan., the
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New Members
Dave Collins, Class C
Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Kim Dietel, Class Commercial
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Congratulations
To Eric Morrison, CGCS has successfully
met all of the requirements in the GCSAA
Certification program. Here is a statement
from Eric to GCSAA regarding the program.
“It has been a personal career goal of
mine to become certified; this goal was
formulated when the first superintendent
I worked for, Ward Weischet, CGCS, went
through the process himself. From that
point forward, I knew I wanted to challenge
myself personally and professionally to earn
the CGCS designation.”
To the following members who have been
recertified so far in 2010 with GCSAA:
Peter Bacon, CGCS
Erick Holm, CGCS
Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS
Mike & Becky Lorch, GC Avon on the birth
of their first child, Madison Meghan, 7 lbs
9 oz and 21 ½“ long on born January 20th
Dan & Samantha Rogers, New London CC
on the birth of their son George Mason. “Big
George was born on May 5th and weighed
in a very healthy 9 lbs 14 oz
CAGCS Awards Annual
Scholarships
The following are recipients of the 2010 CAGCS
scholarships.
Dr. Richard Skogley Scholarship recipient: Randi
Schock, she is the daughter of Richard Schock, Jr.
She is attending Southern CT State University.
CAGCS Scholarships were awarded to: Austin
Adaskaveg, son of Alexander Adaskaveg, he is
attending Western New England College; Maggie Ball,
daughter of Ed Ball, she is attending Penn State; John
Bresnahan, he is the son of John J. Bresnahan he is
attending Plymouth State University; Tyler DeVaux,
son of Gary DeVaux, he is attending Lyndon State
College; Neal Donahue, son of Michael Donahue, he is
attending University of New Haven; Edward Dukette,
son of Michael Dukette, he is attending University of
Hartford; Patrick Gallagher, son of John Gallagher, III,
he is attending Central CT State University; Meghan
Gennings, daughter of Scott Gennings, CGCS, she is
attending University of Massachusetts; Elizabeth Malay,
daughter of Joseph Malay, she is attending Liberty
University; Emily Malay, daughter of Joseph Malay, she
is attending Trinity International University; Alexandra
Mish, daughter of Terrance Mish, she is attending
Springfield College; Justin O’Neill, son of Timothy
O’Neill, he is attending Brown University; Kristen
O’Neill, daughter of Timothy O’Neill, CGCS, she is
attending Connecticut College; Jonathan Pope, son of
Brian Pope, he will be attending University of Tampa;
Emma Santoro, daughter of James Santoro, she will
be attending Colgate University; Brittany Staszowski,
daughter of James Staszowski, she is attending
Simmons College; Kathryn Wallace, daughter of Dave
& Vicki Wallace, she will be attending University of
Connecticut; Kara Wojick, daughter of Greg Wojick,
she will be attending University of Connecticut.
A Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Anthony
Minniti, who is employed at Orange Hills Country
Club, Jud Smith, Golf Course Superintendent he
attending University of Connecticut Turf Program.
The Board of Directors and members of the Connecticut
Association of Golf Course Superintendents want to
congratulate all recipients, and wish them the best in
their scholastic endeavors.
Bill & Amanda Goewey, Sharon CC, on the
birth of their second daughter Ava Grace,
7 lbs 15 oz and 19 ½“ long born on May 6th
Jason & Jocelyn Booth, New Haven CC, on
the birth of their baby girl, Addison O’Brien
Booth, on May 14th weighing in at 7 lbs 12 oz
Condolences
To Peter Bly, on the passing of his mother
Alicia Frances Bly on April 1, 2010
Edward Anderson, 84, a member of CAGCS
since 1952 passed away on May 7th in Port
Charlotte, FL. Donations in memory of Ed
Anderson’s name can be made to: Tidewell
Hospice, Funds Dept., 5955 Rand Blvd.,
Sarasota, FL 34238
To Gary DePaola on the passing of his father
Ted DePaola, Sr. on May 25, 2010
To Paul Bednarczyk on the passing of his
father Henry Bednarczyk on June 7, 2010.
Well Wishes!
To Pat Chalifour on her recovery from knee
replacement surgery.
What could your chapter
do with $3,000?
Entries are being accepted for Lebanon
Turf’s 2011 Dog Days of Golf Calendar and
Dog of the Year contest. Enter a picture of
your golf course canine companion today.
CAGCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President – John Garcia
Vice President – Mark B. Mansur
Secretary – Donald Beck
Treasurer – Sean Flynn
Past President – Christian P. Mauro
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Education – Eric Morrison
Golf – Marc Weston
Membership – Stephen Curry
Scholarship & Research
Paul Bonini, CGCS
Social & Welfare
Stephen Smith, CGCS
Government Relations
Scott Ramsay, CGCS
Commercial Rep to Board
Michael Donahue
Class C Rep to the Board
If selected for the calendar your dog will
also have a chance to be crowned 2011
Dog of the Year, garnering a $3,000 prize
for your affiliated chapter and $500 prize
for you. Lebanon Turf’s 2011 Dog Days of
Golf Calendar will be delivered to your
doorstep with the November issue of Golf
Course Management magazine. Submit
your entry at www.gcsaa.org/dogcalendar,
or email a high resolution photo to
lebturfdogcalendar@gcsaa.org.
Don’t delay – entries will be accepted
through August 2, 2010.
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July/August 2010 Connecticut Clippings Page 8
ERICA FEARN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CTEC
Over the years, the watchdog association
in the pesticide industry has gone
through changes. What was PPUC
(Professional Pesticide Users of CT)
became the EIC (Environmental
Industry Council) and now is CTEC, CT
Environmental Council. The issues in
their sights have expanded to water as
well as pesticide use and last year issued
in a change in leadership too. Long time
Executive Director, Dick Tice, retired and
is traveling the country with his wife in
their RV. The Executive Director position
has been filled by Erica Fearn, Accrete
Group, LLC. Accrete Group, LLC is an
association management company based
in Marlborough, CT.
Erica has always had an interest in
nature growing up in South Windsor and
spending lots of time on her Grandfather’s
potato farm. She graduated with a
Bachelor of Science from the College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources at
the University of Connecticut and began
her career as a retail store manager for
Agway. After six years with Agway,
Erica changed her career path from
retail to non-profit management. She
has worked with the Connecticut Farm
Bureau as Director of Organization, five
years as Executive Director and with
American Farm Bureau Federation as
Area Director of Programs & Policy
Development in the Northeast Region.
In 2002, Erica received her Certified
Association Executive designation from
the American Society of Association
Executives.
In her job with Accrete Group, LLC, Erica
serves as Executive Director for two
Connecticut Associations; the Irrigation
Contractors, the Grounds Keepers
and the Environmental Council. Her
duties include coordinating association
functions/meetings, taking minutes of
meetings, correspondence, their newsletter
and support/coordinating with
the Lobbyist. Erica also serves as a
board member of Land Good a 501c3
organization chartered in New Hampshire
and serves the New England states.
Some of the challenges Erica foresees
is getting members of the associations
involved when there isn’t a hot topic
before the legislature and knowing what
to keep an eye on for potential issues in
our industry. She would like the input of
CAGCS members so she and the lobbyist
know what is important to us and what
we would like to be kept informed about
at the Capital. Contact information is
Connecticut Environmental Council, 17
Rivendell Road, Marlborough, CT 06447,
www.ctenvironmentalfacts.org, 203-758-
7297, FAX: 860-228-1337.
Erica and family live in West Suffield
where she is fulfilling her life long dream
of living on a farm. They have a variety
of pets, nut trees and raise meat goats.
Erica Fearn, Executive Director, CTEC
July/August 2010 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 July/August 2010 Connecticut Clippings Page 11
CONNECTICUT GOLF INDUSTRY DELIVERS ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $1.1
BILLION, EMPLOYS 11,570 WITH TOTAL WAGE INCOME OF $336 MILLION
June 22, 2010 – The Connecticut Golf Alliance announced the golf industry in the state comprised of 185 small businesses and the
Travelers Championship delivers an annual economic impact of $1.1 Billion.
The study completed by SRI International identified the following elements:
Direct Indirect Total Total Total
& Wage
Impact Induced Impact Jobs Income
($ M) ($ M) ($ M)
Golf Facility $425.6 ---------- $783.7 8,830 $250.5
Operations
Golf Course $59.8 $8.1 61 $2.6
Capital
Improvements
Golfer Supplies $70.5 $134.3 933 $37.1
Tournaments & $14.0 $28.0 399 $10.3
Associations
Real Estate $20.9 $24.4 182 $7.7
Hospitality / $46.9 $89.7 1,165 $28.4
Tourism
Total $637.7 $1068.2 11,570 $336.6
The study further reveals the Golf Industry is comparable to revenues
generated by other key industries in the state, such as accounting and
tax preparation ($1.5 billion), limited menu (fast food) restaurants
($1.3 billion), and nurseries/greenhouses ($273.8 million).
Additionally the golf industry employs 11,570 earning $336 million
and generated $32 million for charity.
Golf is important to Connecticut for the diverse group of businesses
the game supports, the people it employs, the tax revenue it creates,
the tourism it spawns, the charity it generates, and the environmental
leadership it provides.
SAND & GRAVEL
105 Brickyard Road • Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1616 • Fax (860) 674-0668
www.dunningsand.com • bdunning@dunningsand.com
Certified 2mm Root Zone & Bunker Sand
Since
1917
Benjamin Dunning
President
NEW BOOK
MASTERING PACE OF
PLAY HELPS GOLF
COURSES IMPROVE
Certified Golf Course Superintendent,
Steve Southard, of Loveland, Colorado has
spent the past 20 years working to improve
the pace of play at the golf courses he has
managed. His new book, Mastering Pace of
Play, clearly explains the management that
is required to offer golfers an enjoyable pace
of play. Long playing times are not always
caused by slow golfers. Far too often, long
playing times are the result of management
decisions that inevitably result in what
is commonly referred to as “slow play”.
Mastering Pace of Play is a 92 page full color
10-step golf management tool that explores
the real causes of long playing times.
When every golf professional, golf course
superintendent, golf course owner,
golf course employee and golfer fully
understands their role and influence on
pace of play, most long playing times will
be eliminated. The chapters include a
complete discussion of:
• Winning Pace of Play Policy
Implementation
• Understanding Beverage Cart Operations
• Why Customizing Tee Sheets Will Provide an
Improved Pace of Play
• Understanding Why Leagues and Outings
Often Have Long Playing Times
• Developing Natural Area Management Plans
and Tree Programs to Improve the Pace
• Recognizing the “Things” That Create Backups
on a Golf Course.
• Understanding Design Aspects That
Contribute to Long Playing Times
• How a Golf Course Can Develop A+
Training for Their Rangers
• Developing Multiple Defenses Against Slow
Play – Not All Forms of Golf Are the Same
• The Real Key to Improving Pace of Play
All slow play is not causes by slow golfers.
Superintendents and maintenance staff members
can assist their golf course in developing the
skills and strategies that will result in improved
playing times. If you work at a golf course, this
dialogue is a must. You really can help your
course improve the pace of play and you may
even become an expert!
Visit www.paceandproduction.com/
masteringpaceofplay.html to order the book
Mastering Pace of Play. After reading, you may be
compelled to become the pace of play leader at your
golf course.


July/August 2010 Connecticut Clippings Page 12
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