Volume 47, No 4 September 2013
In This Issue...
President’s Message.......................2
June & July Meeting Results...........4
Summers Over!! What Now?.........5
Grasscatcher.................................6-7
CAGCS Annual Scholarships........9
Kevin’s Corner.........................10-11
First UCONN “After Hours” a Success
50 attendees walked the plots, comparing treatments for the best disease
control, and stayed for the pig roast.
superintendents to attend during a
time of day when turf demands are less
stressful.
Disease pressure was high throughout
most of the trials on the tour allowing
for a good look at the efficacy of various
control options. This year, attendees
got an opportunity to compare new
and existing fungicides for control of
anthracnose, dollar spot and brown
patch on putting green and fairway
turf, hear about the effect of cultivation
practices on summer patch severity,
and learn about a new study looking at
growth regulator use for anthracnose
management. The evening was relaxed
and informal, which allowed for good
discussion during and after the tour.
Following the field tour, attendees
gathered under the tent for a pig roast
dinner. Due to the support of our local
sponsors, there was no registration
fee to attend the After Hours event.
Approximately 50 people participated,
and all were thrilled by the food,
camaraderie, and education. Due to
the success of this year’s event we plan
to continue this program in the future.
After Hours will be held in July during
the off year when the UCONN Field
Day is not scheduled.
Thank you to all our sponsors who made
the event possible, and thanks also to
Mark Mansur and Mary Jo Kennedy
for your input and assistance with the
evening.
John Inguagiato, Ph.D.
Superintendents dodged passing storms
to get to UCONN to see the latest
turfgrass pathology research during the
first ever After Hours. After Hours is a
new educational program specifically
for supers and their assistants developed
as a collaboration between UCONN and
CAGCS. The golf turf-centric program
was held in the evening (5 – 7:30 pm)
on the turf plots at the UCONN Plant
Science Research Farm. An evening
program was selected to permit more
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Some of those resources include water supply for
irrigation, fertilizer for plant health and chemical
for plant protection during times of stress. Various
legislation over the past few years has empowered
our association to become proactive in challenging
these potential restrictions. Board members Scott
Ramsay, John Garcia and Eric Morrison deserve
a great deal of recognition for their tireless efforts
educating those adversaries who challenge our
livelihood. These board members along with our
industry lobbyist, Michael Dugan, have assisted the
Connecticut State Legislature to redefine potential
restrictions so that they make sense for all those that
are concerned. In February, as a badge of honor for
their recent advocacy, the Connecticut Association
of Golf Course Superintendents received the 2013
Excellence in Government Relations Award from
the Golf Course Superintendents Association of
America. This was a very proud moment for all us
on the board to share with our membership!
As we are in the final stretch of this year’s golf season,
I would like to thank all those superintendents who
hosted our association at the various golf courses
around the state. However, these golf meetings
would not be possible, if not for the generosity
of our commercial membership. I would like to
extend a huge debt of gratitude to those companies
and individuals who sponsored our events on
As I reflect on my first presidential message, I used
the opportunity to introduce myself. Now as I write
my final message, I would like to say thank you
to those who I have met along the way and to all
those who I have served with: they have been very
inspirational to me. Being a member of the CAGCS
and having the opportunity to serve on the board
of directors has been a powerful catalyst for my
professional development and created some lifelong
friendships.
The CAGCS has always been “devoted to sharing
knowledge and experience for better turf”. The
board members over the years have helped shape
that premise. I would like to recognize some
individuals that I feel are devoted to maintaining
the ideals that keep the CAGCS an association for
all others to emulate. As we forge ahead in the golf
course industry, there is adversarial push back that
attempts to diminish our resources for success.
every level, from tee signs and skill prizes to partner
sponsorship. As we prepare for our own budgets each
year, it is imperative that we maintain individual club
relationships with our commercial membership. This
ultimately provides the support and sponsorship
needed for these and other association events. Creating
and maintaining these relationships also provide
ongoing educational opportunities for all us, so that we
may take our profession to another level.
Over the last ten years, the CAGCS has been on cruise
control because of the administrative excellence that our
Executive Secretary, Mary Jo Kennedy has provided.
We as a membership know that Mary Jo has ultimately
fine-tuned this organization by maintaining prompt
association communication, streamlining office business
techniques, and being that “one” go to phone call, in a
time of need. I cannot thank you enough, Mary Jo, for all
of your guidance during my ten years of board service.
The success of the CAGCS is because of our devotion as
a board and as a membership. As we strive for continued
success, I ask that you, as a member, consider a chance to
become involved with the CAGCS leadership and make the
most of an opportunity to fully utilize your membership.
It is…and will be a truly rewarding experience.
Cheers,
Mark
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Greg Moore, Saturated Solutions
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Jim Calladio, LaCorte Equipment
C Flight
1st Place Net - 73*
Jim Favreau, Matrix Turf Solutions
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Rob Giampetro, Bull’s Bridge GC
D Flight
1st Place Net – 72
Alexander Adaskaveg, Rockledge GC
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MET Team Championship Qualifier
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A Flight
1st Place Gross - 74
John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC
2nd Place Gross - 76
Mike Dukette, Harrell’s
B Flight
1st Place Gross – 80
Kevin Collins, Tradition GC at Wallingford
2nd place Gross – 81
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1st Place Gross – 87
Scott Ramsay, The Course at Yale
2nd Place Gross – 88
Garth Townley, Oronoque CC
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Scott McLeod, Winding Brook Turf
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Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta
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Todd Olovson, Sleeping Giant GC
2nd place Net – 74
Les Kennedy, Blind Brook Club
July Meeting Results
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New England Team Championship Qualifier
1st Team Gross
Walt Czalpa, Manchester CC
Frank Savakis, E-Z-GO & Cushman
2nd Team Gross
Eric DeStefano, Twin Hills CC
Mike McDonald, guest
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Jay Smith, Manchester CC
Garth Townley, Oronoque Country Club
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James Favreau, Matrix Turf Solutions
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John Callahan, The Cardinals, Inc.
Jason booth, CGCS, New Haven CC
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Noel Lambert Hall, TPC River Highlands
Bob Chalifour, CGCS, Slater Farms
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Closest to the Pin #9 – 7’7” – Kevin Doyle, GCSAA
Closest to the Pin #13 – 7’4” – Kevin Collins, The
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Longest Putt #7 – 14’3” – Peter Grace, H. Smith
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Longest Drive – Gordon Kauffman, Grigg Bros.
Closest to the Line #1 – Ed Downing, New England
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turn to preparing for the peak season
of 2014 and all that needs to be done
between now and then. He or she may
not admit it or even want to believe it
but in reality everything we do from now
until spring is to prepare the course, the
equipment, buildings and facilities, course
amenities, irrigation system, staff - even
the superintendent themselves - for the
challenge of next summer.
Whether your course came through
this past summer without a blemish
(congratulations!) or like most with some
areas that need attention, the preparation
for summer of ’14 has already begun.
Aerifing, overseeding, deep tining, dryjecting
and topdressing programs are or
about to be in full swing to bring the course
back to top quality for the fall season. As
we get deeper into fall, capital projects are
being planned and implemented.
Fall fertilization and winter chemical
application programs are initiated,
irrigation systems/pump stations are
drained and winterized, late season
topdressings applied and where needed
green covers installed. All in an attempt
to help the course come through the winter
unscathed.
Winter, Ah…music to the superintendent’s
ears! The winter season is still very
important to the success of the upcoming
season. All of the courses equipment is gone
through and serviced, all mowers ground,
sharpened and rebuilt. The Equipment
Technician, Assistants and winter crew are
all involved in the process of preparing the
equipment and course accessories to insure
everything is ready for the 2014 season.
The superintendent and his assistants take
vacation time, family time and general R+R
to recharge and reflect. This time is also
critical for success during the upcoming
year as we attend seminars, local and
national turf conferences and workshops.
During these educational events we hear
about the latest research results, we learn
the latest on new and old pests and their
controls and we network with each other
to learn everything we can to help us
prepare.
The days begin to lengthen and spring
arrives and the course clean up begins.
More aerification, topdressing begins as the
course is readied for the new season. The life
cycle of the golf course superintendent…
SUMMERS OVER!!
WHAT NOW?
Les Kennedy, Jr. CGCS
The Blind Brook Club
President, Tri-State Turf Research Foundation
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Congratulations
To Doug & Anna Zitney on the birth of their
daughter Emma June. She was born on
March 22 and weighed 8 lbs.
To James Mederios, CGCS and Stephen
Rackcliffe, CGCS on their recertification with
GCSAA.
Congratulations to Wintonbury Hills for
making Joe Passov’s top 10 municipal
courses in the United States.
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Condolences
To the family of Peter Grace, H. Smith
Richardson Golf Course, on the passing of
his mother, Joanne, on June 28, 2013.
To the family of Richard Hosking, age 77
on his passing on July 28, 2013. He became
a member of CAGCS in 1964. Memorial
contributions may be made in Dick’s name
to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box
752517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
To Ronald Holcomb on the passing of his
wife, Barbara, on Wednesday, September
18, 2013.
News
Dr. Joseph Troll, retired professor of the
Stockbridge School at the University of
Massachusetts, has been elected to the
Western Mass Golf Hall of Fame. This is
a well deserved honor for Dr. Troll and
he along with Tom DiRico, Director of
Golf at Chicopee Country Club; Tracy
Mehr past Mass Amateur Champion; Sue
McLellan, accomplished golfer; Jackie
Mattson, superb amateur player and
superintendent at Wilbraham Country
Club; Ron Letellier, PGA of America Hall
of Fame member; and Allan Mackintosh,
40 year head professional at Wilbraham
Country Club will be inducted October 4,
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Vice President – Donald Beck
Secretary – Eric Morrison, CGCS
Treasurer – Paul Bonini, CGCS
Past President – John Garcia
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2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
October 1 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Donald Beck
Tuesday CAGCS Member/Guest, Presenting Partner Host Superintendent
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Tuesday Class C Tournament HostAssistant
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October 15 NE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Tuesday Sterling Country Club
October 21 T HE HART FORD GOLF CLUB Jonathan Burke
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Monday 9-Hole Scramble ABCD, CAGCS Annual Meeting Host Superintendent
November 26 CTEC Annual Mtg & DEEP Recertification
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Wednesday MET/CAGCS FALL SEMINAR
December 5 J. Timothy’s Taverne
Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party
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CAGCS Awards Annual Scholarships
The following are recipients of the 2013 CAGCS scholarships.
Dr. Richard Skogley Scholarship recipient: Samantha Bradley, daughter
of Gregory Bradley, she will be attending University of Saint Joseph.
CAGCS Scholarships were awarded to:
Austin A. Anderson, daughter of Jay Anderson, she will be attending
Colgate University
Jennifer L. Astram, daughter of Michael Astram, she is attending
The University of Colorado
Benjamin K. Bednarczyk, son of Paul Bednarczyk, he will be attending
Loyola University/Maryland
Lauren M. Callahan, daughter of John Callahan, she will be attending
University of Miami
Daniel K. DeVaux, son of Kevin DeVaux, he is attending Wentworth
Institute of Technology
Sean Gallagher, son of John Gallagher, III, he is attending MA College
of Pharmacy & Health Science
Olivia Gerzabek, daughter of Timothy Gerzabek, she will be attending
Keene State College
Timothy T. Grace, son of Peter Grace, he will be attending James
Madison University
Spencer H. Hull, son of Peter Hull, he is attending Massachusetts
Maritime Academy
John J. Kelley, III, son of John Kelley, he will be attending University
of Connecticut
Conrad Mish, son of Terrance Mish, he is attending University
of Massachusetts - Amherst
Jonathan Pope, son of Brian Pope, he is attending University of Tampa
Maribeth C. Stent, daughter of Gregory Stent, she will be attending
Endicott College
Breana Staszowski, daughter of James Staszowski, she is attending
Endicott College
Kelsey M. Weischet, daughter of Ward Weischet, she is attending Roger Williams University
Alyssa Werner, daughter of Peter Werner, she will be attending Southern CT State University
Kara C. Wojick, daughter of Gregory Wojick, she is attending University of Connecticut
Patrick S. Wollenberg, son of Paul Wollenberg, he will be attending Franklin Pierce University
A Memorial Scholarships was awarded to Matthew P. Bacon, who is employed at Wyantencuk Country Club, Peter Bacon, CGCS
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.
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covered on the call informed and clarified
the association position on two of the four
“pillars” of immigration reform. GCSAA
and many members require affordable, yet
unskilled labor to perform tasks at their
facilities, which a temporary worker based
program can provide. Affordable worker
verification programs, to ensure labor being
used by our members is legal, and verifiable at
a sensible cost has also been deemed critical to
our industry by GCSAA’s GR Committee and
Board of Directors, your peers. In addition,
the Farm Bill being bounced around like a
Ping-Pong ball in Congress is of importance
to golf! Hopefully you are aware by now, but
pesticide applications on or near a water body
of the U.S. requires a federal permit, an NPDES
permit. As was discussed on the call, there is
still no definition of a water body of the U.S.
or what exactly defines “near.” So repealing
the need for such an action on the part of
the members of GCSAA is very significant,
and details of the work being done on your
behalf were discussed ( the call is available on
archive free to members here: https://www4.
gotomeeting.com/register/652532239).
So why has my article changed? Due to this
one text message, the same GR machine that
was working on the above action items in
Washington DC began investigating the EPA
decision. Maybe you don’t utilize temporary
worker programs. Perhaps you’re not pressed
with legal worker identification issues. But do
you have bugs? Do your bugs have resistance
issues? Might they attain such status in the
future? This issue is also important to you
the member, and correct, timely answers were
needed.
Dow has responded to this issue noting that
no changes in golf products or labels result
from this measure. They were old labels, and
products no longer manufactured by Dow.
Generic production of the chemical is also not
affected. So a happy ending to another GR fire
drill, at least for now. What next? The Cape
Cod Commission is trying to regulate turf
fertilizer use on Cape Cod. Here we go again.
GCSAA resources and members will again try
and navigate another action with potentially
harmful effect on the industry. If you are not
active in government relations in your area
yet, you should really start now. One day,
these issues will be on your doorstep. Will
you be ready?
GCSAA Resources and Deadlines
Housing Open:
Housing for the 2014 Conference and Show in
Orlando is now open! Reserve your housing
early before they fill up. Details, including
changes to the 2014 show and highlights from
2013 can be found here: http://www2.gcsaa.
org/conference/default.aspx
Kevin’s Corner
As is often the case in my position, one short
communication can alter the course of a day.
The communication was a simple text from
the 203 (yes, from one of you!!):
“EPA just cancelled registration on
Chlorpyrifos!!!!! Not much warning on
that! No tools left for adult hyperodes where
resistance exists!”
YIKES! And away we go. A flurry of emails to
Field Staff colleagues of the “have you heard”
nature followed by forwards to the GR and
Environmental staff and we’re off. After some
hunting, the notification put forth by the EPA
is found: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/
register/652532239
The challenge of the Field Staff position
is often boiled down to explaining how
GCSAA membership is “more than just a
magazine.” The original article written for
this issue detailed the Government Relations
(GR) Quarterly Briefing, which happened
July 17th. This is a tremendous member
benefit, and the GR efforts are often brought
up in conversations detailing GCSAA’s
commitment to members. The call was an
excellent opportunity to learn first-hand what
is being done on behalf of every member
of GCSAA by your association. Topics
Mike Dukette
860.930.8888
mdukette@harrells.com
Jim Wierzbicki
860.424.7250
jwierzbicki@harrells.com www.harrells.com
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The Melrose Leadership Academy
The Academy supports the professional development of GCSAA
member superintendents by providing individuals the opportunity
to attend the GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show.
The program is set up to provide up to 20 scholarships every year.
The academy is open to applicants who meet the following eligibility
requirements:
•Must be a GCSAA Class A member and have been for five or more
years
•Have not attended the education conference in the past five years
or more
Deadline to apply is September 15th, and details: http://www.eifg.
org/education/melrose-leadership-academy/
Two Very Important Webcasts!!!!
Planning a Snow Mold Prevention Program:
Matt Giese, M.S., Syngenta technical manager, will discuss
identification of snow mold, as well as management strategies for
planning a snow mold prevention program. August 20th register
here for the free webcast: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/
register/883904175
Hazard Communication, the Globally Harmonized System & Your Golf
Course:
As I have communicated to many of you, the MSDS system as
we know it now is GOING AWAY! Join Kathy Landkrohn, OSHA
health scientist, for this 90-minute webcast designed to answer many
of the questions OSHA has received in this first year of Hazard
Communication 2012 implementation. This valuable webcast will be
on August 22nd. Register here for this IMPORTANT opportunity:
https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/473588383
Excellence in Government Relations Award
Nominations for the 2014 EGR Award are open through Oct.
15, 2013. For more information about the award, or how to
nominate, visit GCSAA’s website here: http://www.gcsaa.
org/_common/templates/GcsaaSubNavigationLayout.
aspx?id=310&LangType=1033
I apologize for the length of this issues
article. With government relations
issues heating up, and many timely and
important resource deadlines to notify
you of, things got a little long. So much
so I was unable to add something new
I had hoped to include in this issue. I
look to add a small section pointing out
that you:
“Get Cool Stuff Already from your
Association.”
Hopefully, this section will serve as
a reminder of benefits you receive
already but forgot, or highlight new
benefits beyond the award winning
magazine you already receive!
Again, if I can be of any assistance,
please feel free to contact me.
Kevin Doyle
GCSAA Field Staff
kdoyle@gcsaa.org
Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE
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Egypt Farms, Inc.
Sterilized Topdressing, Greensmix
Bagged Topdressing & Divot Mix
Dean Snyder
(800) 899-7645 FAX (410) 335-0164
Executive Turf Products
HumaGrowTurf.com
Earthgreen.com
NutrientsPlus.com
Ken Gentile (203) 496-0891
Grigg Brothers
Gordon Kauffman, III, Ph.D.
Email: gordon@griggbros.com
Website: www.grggbros.com
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Harrell’s
Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250
Mike Dukette (860) 930-8888
Customer Service (800) 228-6656
www.harrells.com
The Chas C. Hart Seed Co.
Quality Since 1892 – turf@hartseed.com
Paul Bednarczyk (203) 430-4087
Mike Carignan (603) 540-2562
Heather Garvin (860) 836-7337
James Carriere & Son, Inc.
Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136
Trap Sand Partac Top Dressing
Const Mixes
Decorative Stone
LaCorte Equipment/John Deere Golf
Jim Calladio/Scott Ferguson/Dan Paradis
522 Edwards Ave., Calverton, NY 11933
800.560.3373x4 golf@lacorteequipment.com
www.lacorteequipment.com
Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.
Professional Ground Water &
Environmental
Engineering Services
Rob Good
(860) 678-0404 email: rgood@lbgct.com
Matrix Turf Solutions
Providing the finest turf care products &
accessories www.matrixturf.com
Jim Favreau – (978) 815-9810
Steve Puvogel – (518) 669-9494
Greg Moran – (845) 849-8640
Metro Turf Specialists
Customers, Our Top Priority
Todd Apgar (516) 216-0731
Rob Steinman (914) 588-6593
(203) 748-4653 - metroturfspecialists.com
A-OK Turf Equipment
Lastec, Wiedenmann, Graden, Baroness, Lely,
Pronovost, Stec, Sweep & Fill, Turf Pride, Maredo,
Classen, Salsco, Terrien –.aokturfequipment.com
Michael Cornicelli (401)826-284 Fax (401)826-3746
Allens Seed
Seed, Fertilizer, Turf Supplies
Exeter, RI 02822
Al LaPrise
(401) 741-4444 • (800) 527-3898
Aquatrols Corp. of America
Innovative Products for Effective
Resource Management
Kevin P. Collins, N.E. Territory Mgr.
(609) 841-2077 (cell)
BASF
47 Falmouth Road
Longmeddow, MA 01106
John Bresnahan
(413) 565-5340
Bayer Environmental Science
Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven Counties:
Dave Sylvester (860) 841-3173. Hartford, New
Haven, New London, Middlesex, Tolland,
Windham: Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809
BISCO
Irrigation Supplies featuring Rain Bird
60 Stergis Way, Dedham MA 02026
(800) 225-8006 - MA / (888) 522-9182 - CT
J. Anderson III cell: (203) 494-5217
C.R.I.S., LLC
Golf Course Irrigation
P.O. Box 6194
Wolcott, CT 06716
Troy Carney – (203) 879-2362
The Cardinals, Inc.
Complete Distributor of Golf Course
Accessories & Turf Maintenance Supplies
John Callahan cell – (860) 673-3699
cardinalsinc@att.net – (800) 861-6256
Championship Turf Services
Precision Laser Leveling
Core and Deep Tine Aerification
Linear Decompaction
Michael Flowers, CSFM (800) 562-5860
D & S
Floratine – JRM
Turbodrop nozzles
Jerry Marin (203) 258-7911
Dave Basconi (860) 349-1291
DryJect N.E./TurfPounders
Dryject, Core & Deeptine Aeration
Kevin Collins (914) 525-3681
Home Office (914) 672-6029
Servicing CT & NY since 2004
MGC Developers, LLC
Netting Safety Barrier
Steve LaMesa (860) 290-8552
www.mgcdevelopers.com
email: info@mgcdevelopers.com
New England Specialty Soils
1mm + 2mm Top Dressing Sand, HD
Bunker Sand, Divot Blends, 5221 Mix, Root Zone
Blends. ed@nesoils.com
Ed Downing (978) 230-2300
Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing
(800) 247-2326 Fax (908) 637-8421
Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136
Joe Bidwell (860) 651-8555
Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250
Plant Food Company, Inc.
The Liquid Fertilizer Experts
www.plantfoodco.com
Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419
David Conrad (914) 263-3244
Sodco, Inc.
P.O. Box 2, Slocum, RI 02877
Sean Moran (401) 569-1108
(800) 341-6900
Sodco.net
Steven Willand, Inc.
4 Production Dr. (203)775-5757
Brookfield, CT 06804
Mark Osborn cell: (203) 470-1178
Eric Euell cell: (401) 640-5031
Terre Co.
206 Delawanne Ave. Clifton NJ
(973) 473-3393 FAX (973) 473-4402
Byron Johnson
Home (203) 748-5069
Turf Products Corporation
157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 1200
Enfield, CT 06083
John Ferry - Mark Loper
(800) 243-4355
Westchester Turf Supply, Inc.
Serving the CAGCS for 37 years
Bob Lippman (914) 447-6257
Dave Lippman (914) 447-5192
Info@westchesterturf.com
Winding Brook Turf
240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06119
Michael Krudwig
(860) 883-0475
Windingbrookturf.net
CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our association.
2013 CAGCS Family Day - Lake Compounce - August 25
2013 CAGCS Family Day - Lake Compounce - August 25