Volume 48, No 3 Sept 2014
In This Issue...
President’s Message..............................2
Kevin’s Corner....................................3-4
2014 CAGCS Scholarships...................5
Grasscatcher.................................6-7
UCONN Field Day................................8
CAGCS Family Day...............................9
Trees Continued..............................10-11
June Results..........................................13
July Results...........................................15
2014 CAGCS Champ. Results.............15
Schedule of Events..............................15
USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SOLVE AN OLD PROBLEM: TREES
A Computer Program Pinpoints The Location Of Sunlight And Helps With Tree Management.
the years. This Turf Tip is another in a
long line of tree-related Turf Tips, but it
utilizes new technology to solve this old
problem.
The idea comes from ArborCorn of
Toronto and licensee Scott Robinson from
Arborists Tree Service in Bracebridge,
Canada. It has been used successfully at
several courses, including Thornhill CC
in Toronto, Canada, where Keith Bartlett
is the golf course superintendent.
Robinson uses a technique developed
by ArborCorn that combines specially
designed software and sun location
equipment. These tools allow him to
identify the exact position of the sun,
at any hour of any day, during the
entire year. The information generated
can then be used to help decide which
trees, and even which branches of trees,
need to be removed to increase sunlight
penetration. The technique will help
quantify the additional light to be gained
and can help determine the potential
value of the work if it is performed.
This information is extremely useful
in weighing the intrinsic value of a
specific tree versus the increased light
that would be generated by its removal.
With foresight, the program can also be
used to determine precisely where new
trees should be planted to avoid future
controversy. As Scott Robinson put it,
“This process removes the guesswork
by allowing me to pinpoint the exact
location of the sun.” The technique is so
accurate and effective that unnecessary
tree work is eliminated and, according
to Superintendent Bartlett, “It saves as
many trees as it gets rid of.”
A compass by itself simply does not
provide enough information. Computer
software like ArborCorn’s, which uses
astronomic algorithms to determine
the sun’s position throughout the year,
is needed to make better-informed
decisions. The sun does not rise
precisely in the east, nor does it set
precisely in the west, and the positions
vary considerably during the year. You
might be surprised to realize just how
much the sun’s positioning changes
during the year. Here is how the
technique works:
A computer generates the sun’s
coordinates in 15-minute increments...
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By David A. Oatis
Reprinted from the USGA Green Section
Record, 1997 May/June Vol 35(2): 20-21
After making more than 1,200 Turf
Advisory Service visits over the last
nine years or so, I have come to the
conclusion that there are just two types
of golf courses in North America:
courses that have already been overplanted
with trees and courses that
eventually will be! Trees are an
important part of landscapes and a
tremendous asset to many golf courses,
but an overabundance of trees can cause
many different kinds of problems. For
starters, trees can cause playability
problems; more significantly, they can
make it physically impossible to grow
healthy, vigorous turfgrass.
Unfortunately, man seems to have a
pathological urge to plant trees, and golf
courses are especially attractive sites
due to their size. Even if a vaccine to
combat this seemingly genetic disorder
were developed tomorrow, it would be
too late for the many courses that have
already become over-planted. In these
cases the only solution is tree removal.
Herein lies the crux of the problem:
Few programs are less popular than
tree removal. In fact, tree removal is
so unpopular that it often is forbidden
by golfers who love trees but do not
understand how important sunlight is
to turfgrass. Several Turf Tips aimed at
increasing the awareness of tree-related
concerns among golfers and course
officials have been presented over
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meetings continues to decline. Not once this
entire season have we been close to a full field
of players at any monthly meeting. I find it
sad, and frankly quite embarrassing, that our
host Superintendents give up their facilities
for a day and we only show up with half a
field. I know we are all busy and there are a
million reasons why we don’t attend, but it
is vital to the success of our organization that
every one of our members makes an effort
to become more involved. Not only do we
need better attendance to support our host
superintendents, but we also need the revenue
generated from these meetings for CAGCS
to conduct day-to-day business, continue
to represent us before the state and national
legislatures as well as maintain our support of
university turfgrass research.
The CAGCS board of directors have initiated
several cost cutting measures this year such
as holding board meetings on site before our
I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Fall is
almost upon us. Even with the weather on our
side this summer, I would be lying if I were to
say I am not looking forward to putting away
the hoses and pulling out the aerifiers. This
season was an excellent reminder that even
with good weather our jobs are not easy and
still require a lot of extra hours to have our
courses ready for play. I hope golfers across the
state took advantage of the wonderful weather
and everyone’s revenue is up.
Speaking of revenue, even with favorable
weather this year, attendance at our monthly
monthly meetings, going paperless as much as
possible to cut down on printing and mailing
costs and removing duplicate GHIN numbers
from our database to cut down on expenses. I
can assure you the Executive Committee will be
going through the budget with a fine tooth comb
this fall to see if there are any other areas we can
cut back on, but the bottom line is we need your
participation and support for our association to
continue its tradition of excellence.
Our Annual Meeting and Election of Officers are
coming up in November. If anyone is interested
in serving on the board or joining a committee
please contact Mary Jo Kennedy, Mark Mansur
or myself.
In closing, I hope everyone has an enjoyable and
relaxing fall season and I look forward to seeing
you at an upcoming event.
Donnie
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and the children aren’t the only ones going to
have a good night sleep. More importantly, time
with the family is added to the CAGCS calendar,
and the attendance continues to show the value
the members see in the event.
It is often hard to make decisions to attend chapter
meetings or events, and often family commitments
are the reason. Perhaps there is a way family and
chapter events can coexist after all?
GCSAA Resources and Deadlines
GCSAA Compliance resources:
GCSAA works hard to ensure our members
are compliant with the many federal regulation
changes that occur frequently. Have you visited
GCSAA.org to see the articles, webcasts, links, and
presentations that you can utilize to make sure
your facility is up to date? Here are just a few:
You Get Cool Stuff Already from your Association
• Legislative fix for NPDES permits for
pesticides introduced in U.S. House
• SDS Employee Training Form
• SDS Employee Training Form (Word doc)
• Hazard Communication Standard quick cards
GCSAA Grassroots Network - Building our
Grassroots Army
Advocacy is one of the most powerful ways
to impact public policy. Successful association
advocacy and lobbying efforts depend upon
establishing strong relationships with elected
officials. Ad hoc advocacy makes it hard to build
strong, long-term relationships with elected
officials and have a positive impact on policy
decisions.
The GCSAA Grassroots Network is a new,
dedicated group of GCSAA members who
want to engage in the association’s government
relations efforts.
Being part of the GCSAA Grassroots Network
gives you the opportunity to:
-- Learn about legislative and regulatory
issues affecting the golf course management
profession
-- Learn about GCSAA’s advocacy activities
Kevin’s Corner
I am often asked what I miss about being a
superintendent. Involving my family in the sport
is usually my first response. I always enjoyed the
time spent on my course with my children and
wife. I miss playing two or three holes (small
children), or an impromptu lunch visit followed
by one staying with me for hot afternoon syringe
duty. Do work and family always have to conflict?
Can they coexist? Those are two questions that
many facilities, chapters, even your national
association are often faced with. Superintendents
seem to have become so much more active in
family events that it is harder to chisel out time to
participate in industry related events outside of
the typical work hours. Many chapters work to
bring the two together as well. Here are some of
the many ways in which members are no longer
forced to choose:
Picnic:
The Chapter Picnic is a popular one. Several
chapters make the opportunity available during
summer months. Often a low-key fun event
striving for social time and family involvement,
many take place at a local park. One such event
is described by the chapter with: “This is a great
event to spend some fun quality time with your
family, friends and fellow members. Please
come and join us for a fun ball game, a swim
in the pool, jumping in the Bouncy Castle and
a delicious BBQ.” While shop talk often takes
place, it is not always the superintendents
leading the charge in this department. The
significant others can get comfort from those
with whom they can relate. Relax, unwind, and
spend time with the family at a chapter picnic.
Sports event:
Here in the Northeast we are lucky to have
some great, family friendly and affordable
sports options. Whether it is minor league
baseball or hockey, chapters have included
these opportunities into their meeting schedule.
Sports are another great avenue for social
interaction with peers, and entertainment for
the family as well. Hockey in golf’s offseason
has become a successful staple of some chapter
offerings.
Parent/Child golf event:
The Metropolitan GCSA hosts a parent/child golf
event, at which time they award and recognize
the recipients of the chapter scholarships. It is
a nine-hole scramble after working hours, at a
child friendly location with a simple meal to
follow. The scholarships are presented, and the
best part, those awarded are often playing in the
event or have in the past. Because of a limited
field, this event often fills up quick. What better
way to promote the scholarship benefit than to
involve the children in the event long before
they are even eligible. It is also a great way to
get on the course with family!
Amusement park :
The Connecticut AGCS hosts a day at a local
amusement park. With ticket prices skyrocketing,
a group event that includes an all you can eat
buffet and parking, for nearly half the price is
a steal! In addition, an entire amusement park
at the children’s disposal means entertainment
for the family is guaranteed! I’ve done the
amusement park thing with my family recently,
-- Actively
participate
in the
association’s
government
relations
efforts
--
Communicate
with your
legislators
about issues
critical to the
golf industry
-- Learn about
upcoming
GCSAA
Grassroots
Network events
-- Become part of a movement standing up for
the golf course management profession and golf
industry
Individuals in the GCSAA Grassroots Network
also have the opportunity to serve as a GCSAA
Grassroots Ambassador. GCSAA will give its
Grassroots Ambassadors personalized training
on building relationships with Members of
Congress.
Ambassadors Update by State:
Massachusetts: 4
Connecticut: 5
New Jersey: 1
New York: 5
There is still a great need for more support of this
program from all northeast states. If you have any
questions regarding the program, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Melrose Leadership Academy
The Melrose Leadership Academy supports the
professional development of GCSAA member
superintendents by providing individuals the
opportunity to attend the Golf Industry Show.
The program is set up to provide up to 20
scholarships every year.
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than $370,000 to The Environmental Institute
for Golf, and more than 400 golf course
superintendents have been recognized with past
awards. View a list of past winners.
GIS Housing Open
If everything is big in Texas, you don’t want to
be late to the housing sign-ups! With all hotels
within walking distance to the convention
center, other desirable hotel characteristics will
take precedence. If you have certain features or
desire the best value for your hotel dollars, don’t
delay. GIS in San Antonio is where Big Things
Happen!
Upcoming FREE webcasts:
• Aug. 21: Fall Fertilization - Prepare for
Healthier Turf Next Spring (presented by Koch
Agronomic Services)
• Sept. 18: Herbicide Resistance in Turf:
An Emerging Issue Facing Golf Course
Superintendents
• Sept. 25: Soil Physical and Chemical
Properties – The Analogy Webinar
• Oct. 8: Today’s Turf is Creeping Bentgrass
• Oct. 23: Grow Your Own! The Value in
Veggies
Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel
free to contact me.
Kevin Doyle
GCSAA Field Staff
kdoyle@gcsaa.org
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2014 CAGCS scholarships
The following are recipients of the 2014 CAGCS
scholarships.
Dr. Richard Skogley Scholarship recipient:
Kelsey M. Weischet, daughter of Ward
Weischet, she is attending Roger Williams
University.
CAGCS Scholarships were awarded to:
Austin A. Anderson, daughter of Jay Anderson,
she is attending Colgate University
Samantha Bradley, daughter of Gregory Bradley,
she is University of Saint Joseph
Benjamin K. Bednarczyk, son of Paul Bednarczyk,
he is attending Loyola University/Maryland
Lauren M. Callahan, daughter of John Callahan,
she is attending University of Miami
Michael E. Decker, son of Michael Decker, he is
attending University of New Hampshire
Daniel K. DeVaux, son of Kevin DeVaux, he is
attending Wentworth Institute of Technology
Whitton R. DeVaux, son of Kevin DeVaux, he
will be attending Springfield College
Sean Gallagher, son of John Gallagher, III, he is
attending MA College of Pharmacy & Health
Science
Spencer H. Hull, son of Peter Hull, he is attending
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Alexander McLeod, daughter of Scott McLeod,
she is attending Yale University
Benjamin Modzelesky, son of Kenneth
Modzelesky, he will be attending University of
Rhode Island
Caroline Perry, daughter of Glenn Perry, she will
be attending Eastern CT State University
Breana Staszowski, daughter of James
Staszowski, she is attending Endicott College
Maribeth C. Stent, daughter of Gregory Stent,
she is attending Endicott College
Victoria Werner, daughter of Peter Werner, she is
attending University of New Haven
Christopher C. Wojick, son of Gregory Wojick, he
will be attending University of Connecticut
Kara C. Wojick, daughter of Gregory Wojick, she
is attending University of Connecticut
No Memorial Scholarships were awarded this
year.
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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Applications will be accepted from Aug. 1 to
Sept. 15, 2014.
The academy is open to applicants who meet the
following eligibility requirements:
• Must be a current GCSAA Class A or
superintendent member and GCSAA Chapter
member in good standing.
• Must be a Class A or superintendent
member for five or more years.
• Class A or superintendent members
working for current members of the board of
directors or the board of trustees, and children
of GCSAA staff members shall not be eligible
for the Melrose Leadership Academy.
• Past recipients are not eligible.
• Attendees of the Golf Industry Show in the
last five years are not eligible to apply.
GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders
in Golf Awards
Presented by GCSAA and Golf Digest in
partnership with Syngenta and Rain Bird,
the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
recognize golf course superintendents and golf
courses around the world for their commitment
to environmental stewardship.
These prestigious awards will result in
recognition of environmental leaders
and thousands of dollars donated to The
Environmental Institute for Golf. Since 1993,
participating sponsors have contributed more
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New Members!
Ryan Crooks, Class C
New Haven Country Club
Richard O’Dea, Commercial
Salsco, Inc.
Congratulations
Charlie Babcock on his hole-in-one on #4 at the
July meeing – Fairivew Farm Golf Course!
Brian Johnson, formerly at Blue Fox Run GC,
for accepting position of Assistant Golf Course
Superintendent at Simsbury Farms Golf Course.
Mark Loper on his retirement from Turf Products
Corp.
Kara C. Wojick of Wilton, Conn., majoring in
English and secondary English education at the
University of Connecticut and child of retired
GCSAA Class A member Gregory J. Wojick in
receiving a EIFG Legacy Award.
About GCSAA and the EIFG
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
association provides education, information
and representation to nearly 18,000 members in
qualified recipients to be voted on by all
Superintendent Members of CAGCS by a
mail-in ballot. This award will be presented
to the winner at our Winter Seminar at the
Mystic Marriott in Mystic, CT meeting on
January 13, 2015.
GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador
Program
Purpose: Becoming a GCSAA Grassroots
Ambassador presents many opportunities
to be involved in a way that can make a big
difference in the lives of superintendents.
GCSAA Grassroots Ambassadors help
elevate the status of their chapter and directly
help improve the golf course management
profession. GCSAA Grassroots Ambassadors
have the opportunity to learn about a new
area of interest that impacts their lives on a
daily basis, and can then pass that knowledge
on to chapter members. Becoming a GCSAA
Grassroots Ambassador provides exposure to
the “movers and shakers” in your community
and refinement of communication skills.
GCSAA Grassroots Ambassadors also benefit
from networking opportunities at the chapter
and national association levels.
Thank to the following members that will be
representing CAGCS - Brett Chapin, Scott
Ramsay, CAGCS, Marc Weston, CGCS and
Michael Wallace, CGCS
The 84th Annual International Winter
School for Turf Managers will be held
January 5 - February 20, 2015. The
application form and submission instructions
are available below. Winter School 2015
Application Form: http://extension.umass.
edu/turf/sites/turf/files/pdf-doc-ppt/
events/2015_WS_application.pdf
The application deadline is September 19
for international students. For all others the
deadline is October 17, 2014 (or later pending
avilability of seats).
UMASS OFFERS TOP NOTCH
CERTIFICATE TRAININGS FOR
PROFESSIONAL TURF MANAGERS
For more information on these UMass
certificate programs for turf managers below,
including registration information, visit
http://extension.umass.edu/turf.
UMass Extension’s 2014 GREEN SCHOOL, a
comprehensive 12-day certificate short course
for Green Industry professionals taught by
UMass faculty and Extension Specialists, is
now accepting registrations.
This popular bi-annual course, offering
60 hours of training, is designed for turf
and landscape professionals who wish to
gain a basic understanding of horticulture
fundamentals and strategies, but who can’t
fit a full academic course into their schedules.
Green School students come away with the
knowledge needed to make environmentally
appropriate and agronomically sound turf
management decisions.
Green School runs October 29 - December
11, 2014, twice a week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. in Marlborough, MA. Students choose
a “specialty track” when registering; four
different track options are offered: Turf
Management, Landscape Management,
Arboriculture and Edible Landscaping. The
registration deadline is October 24, or until
classes are full. Space is limited, so apply
early.
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. Find GCSAA on Facebook, follow
GCSAA on Twitter and visit GCSAA at www.
gcsaa.org. The Environmental Institute for Golf
is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA,
and has as its mission to foster sustainability
through research, awareness, education, programs
and scholarships for the benefit of golf course
management professionals, golf facilities and the
game. Visit www.eifg.org.
Condolences
To Maurice Ryan’s family on his passing away
at the age of 102. He was the oldest member of
CAGCS.
To Chris Kipp, Grassy Hill CC, on the passing of
his mother Janice on July 26, 2014
To Todd Olovson, Sleeping Giant GC on the
passing of his brother Paul at the age of 50, on
August 19, 2014.
News
Pictured – Eric Gerhartz, Arysta LifeScience
handing Donald Beck, CAGCS President a check
to the association from the “Educational Dollars
for your GCSAA Chapter” program. This money
will go into the CAGCS educational fund. Thank
you to all the participating members/clubs.
For more Information: http://cagcs.com/
education/Arysta_LifeScience.pdf
Proposed CAGCS By –Laws - Change being
sent to voting members for review prior to the
Annual meeting scheduled for November 6,
2014 at the Pine Orchard Yacht & CC.
OLD: Bylaws of the CAGCS, Article I, section
I currently state (c) In order that a greater
understanding of the association be gained,
all prospective members shall be required to
attend two (2) general meetings prior to their
being voted on by the Board of Directors for
membership.
NEW: Bylaws of the CAGCS, Article I, section I
(c): In order that a greater understanding of the
association be gained, all prospective members
shall be required to attend one (1) general
meeting prior to their being voted on by the
Board of Directors for membership.
Distinguished Member of the Year
Award – This Notice will be sent
out in September.
The Connecticut Association of Golf Course
Superintendents will be selecting one of its
members whom has been a member for at
least five years and who has demonstrated
outstanding contributions to the advancement
of the game and business of golf. To propose
a candidate for this award, please submit a
letter of recommendation to the Selection
Committee. The letter should summarize the
candidate’s contributions to the entire golf
community.
The Selection Committee will be comprised
of all current members who reside in the state
and are past winners of the Superintendent
of the Year/Distinguished Member of the
Award. This committee will review all
nominations and will recommend a list of
Pesticide recertification contact hours will be
available for all New England states. For more
information specific to Green School, or to
have a registration form mailed, call UMass
Extension at 413-545-0895 or e-mail eweeks@
umext.umass.edu
The UMass WINTER SCHOOL FOR TURF
MANAGERS immerses students in a fulltime,
seven week program, focused solely on
the management of fine turf and taught by
UMass faculty and staff. It is a comprehensive
certificate program designed to furnish turf
managers with the concepts essential to
maintaining high quality turf, while instilling a
sense of environmental stewardship and fiscal
responsibility.
Winter School 2015 runs January 5 - February
20 at the UMass campus in Amherst. Classes
are scheduled: Mon 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
Tu – Th 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Fri 8:00
AM – 12:00 noon. This schedule is designed
to accommodate weekend commuters who
may want to stay in the Amherst area Tu – Th
evenings but head home on the weekends.
Some area hotels offer special packages just for
UMass Winter School students.
Pesticide recertification contact hours will
be offered for all New England states.
Successful completion of Winter School has
been approved for credit towards various
professional certifications.
Space is limited. The international student
application deadline is September 19. For all
others the deadline is October 17, 2014 (or later
pending availability of seats).
For more information about Winter School call
(413) 545-5202, or email academicprograms@
cpe.umass.edu
CAGCS Board of Directors
President – Donald Beck
Vice President – Eric Morrison, CGCS
Secretary – Marc Weston, CGCS
Treasurer – Paul Bonini, CGCS
Past President – Mark Mansur
Committee Chairpersons
Education – Peter Gorman
Golf – Kevin Collins
Membership – Brian Barrington
Scholarship & Research –
Jason Booth, CGCS
Social & Welfare – Stephen Curry
Government Relations –
Scott Ramsay, CGCS
Commercial Rep to Board –
Melissa Gugliotti
Class C Rep to the Board –
Christopher Konow
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...for every day of the year, for a given geographic
location (these coordinates must be recomputed
for courses more than 30 miles apart). The sun
location equipment is then set up in the shadiest
portion of the turf area in question. Coordinates
for a chosen time and day are entered into the
equipment, which then indicates the position of
the sun. By inputting multiple dates and times,
sunlight and shade patterns can then be computed
for various time periods throughout the year. This
sunlight survey can be performed at any time
during the year with equal accuracy.
This technique requires specialized equipment, data
interpretation skills, and a thorough knowledge of
trees. More than likely, your best bet is to hire an
arborist with the technology and skill to plot sun
locations to provide the service for you. Here is a
little advice if you decide to give this technique a try:
• Have a tree crew present and equipped with
radios. The offending trees and/or branches
can be removed as you survey each site without
having to rely on anyone’s memory It is essential
to have a tree crew present in cases where several layers of plant material exist around the site in question.
• Be sure to have course officials present for the assessment so they can authorize the work. Visual proof can influence the vote, and it is
a good precaution to have witnesses.
• It is wise to shoot sun angles from multiple positions, so don’t just have your consultant set the sun location up on the shadiest or
weakest portion of the turf area. This is especially important for sensitive situations, such as when the fate of a favorite tree is in question.
• Carefully consider the time of day and the time of year when
increased sunlight penetration is most needed. Note that morning
light is the most critical to turfgrass, but eight hours of direct light
is the minimum considered necessary to produce quality turfgrass.
• A competent golf course architect and Green Section agronomist
should also be included in the process to get different perspectives.
• For the more politically sensitive situations, have the sun location
consultant develop and present a report, complete with pictures,
diagrams, and a proposal for doing the necessary work.
This technique provides an easy and accurate means of documenting
the amount of sunlight fine turf areas receive at various times during
the year, and it helps identify which trees can be pruned or removed
to increase sunlight penetration. Perhaps most valuable of all, this
technique helps to assess the relative value of the work before
it is actually carried out, and this will insure that you achieve the
maximum effectiveness from your tree removal efforts. Politically,
you will not find a more valuable tool. Try harnessing new science
and technology to solve one of your oldest and biggest problems!
David A. Oatis joined the USGA Green Section staff in 1988 as
agronomist for the Mid-Atlantic Region. He currently serves as Director
of the Northeastern Region.
Note: Since the writing of this article, there have been many applications
developed that the Superintendent can use to track the sunlight of trees.
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Stamford, CT executiveturf@gmail.com
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435 Lancaster Street, Leominster, MA 01453
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Mike Dukette
860.930.8888
mdukette@harrells.com
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June Meeting Results
Country Club of
Woodbridge
June 10, 2014
Flight A
1st Place Gross – 73:
Mike Dukette, Harrell’s
2nd Place Gross – 79:
Gordon Kauffman, Grigg Bros.
1st Place Net – 70:
Eric DeStefano, Twin Hills CC
2nd Place Net – 74:
Kevin Collins, Tradition GC at Wallingford
Flight B
1st Place Gross – 86:
Heather Garvin, Chas. C. Hart Seed Co.
2nd Place Gross – 92:
Jason Booth, New Haven CC
1st Place Net – 76:
Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC
2nd Place Net – 77:
Jeff Houde, Tom Irwin Co.
Flight C
1st Place Gross – 87:
Todd Apgar, Metro Turf Specialists
2nd Place Gross – 90:
Kevin Jaracy, Pequabuck GC
1st Place Net – 72:
Ray Hetherington, Sleeping Giant GC
2nd Place Net – 73:
Andy Fries, H. B. Brownson CC
Flight D
1st Place Gross – 91:
Dennis Petruzzelli, CC of Woodbridge
2nd Place Gross – 96:
Dave Collins, Lyman Orchards GC
1st Place Net – 73:
Phil Neaton, Black Hall Club
2nd Place Net – 78:
Clay Pedigo, Tradition GC at Oak Lane
Skill Prizes:
Closest to Pin Hole #3 – 45’: Gordon
Kauffman, Grigg Bros.
Closest to Pin Hole #6 – 3’9”: John
Callahan, The Cardinals
Closest to Pin Hole #8 – 5’8”: Eric
DeStefano, Twin Hills CC
Closest to Pin Hole #17 – 2’4”: Ward
Weischet, John Deere Golf
Longest Drive Hole #11: Gordon
Kauffman, Grigg Bros.
Closest to Line Hole #5: Scott Ramsay,
The Course at Yale
Longest Putt Hole #4 – 31’: Marc
Weston, Indian Hill CC
Longest Putt Hole #9 – 16’: Bruce
Morse, Norwich GC
ANDERSON TURF
IRRIGATION, INC.
SPECIALIZING IN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FOR
Atheletic complexes/Cemeteries
Commercial properties/Golf Courses
Residential properties/Tennis courts
Anderson Turf Irrigation is a conservation-minded
company and part of the green industry
Plainville, CT 06062
Phone: (860)747-9911
Fax: (860)793-2524
E-mail: andersont@snet.net
andersonturfirrigation.com
CT LIC # PLM.0208739 RI LIC # MI000063
NY Suffolk County LIC # 45841-RE & # 38977-RP
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July meeting results
Fairview Farm GC
July 22, 2014
Blind Partner
1st Place Net – 57 m/c:
Peter Jacobsen, BASF/Charlie Babcock, Tunxis Plantation
2nd Place Net – 57 m/c:
Anthony Grosso, Mohegan Sun CC/Marc Weston, Indian Hill
3rd Place Net - 59:
Zach Brooks, Seeton Turf/Al Adaskaveg, Rockledge GC
1st Place Gross – 70 m/c:
Eric DeStefano, Twin Hills CC/Pete Gorman, Pine Orchard
Y&CC
2nd Place Gross – 70 m/c:
David van Leeuwen, SePRO/John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC
3rd Place Gross- 72:
Peter Bacon, Wyantenuck CC/Gary DeVaux, Topstone GC
Closest to Pin # 4 – HOLE IN ONE: Charlie Babcock, Tunxis
Plantation
Closest to Pin #7 – 4’6”: Rob Giampietro, Bull’s Bridge GC
Closest to Pin #10 – 5’4”: Todd Olovoson, Sleeping Giant GC
Closest to Pin #12 – 7’1”: Bob Chalifour, Slater Farms
Closest to Line: Gary Sykes, NERTF
Long Putt #9 – 16”: Rob Giampietro, Bull’s Bridge GC
Long Putt #18 – 7’6”: Charlie Babcock, Tunxis Plantation
Long Drive # 3: Noel Hall, TPC River Highlands
2014 CAGCS Championship Results
First Flight 0-12:
1st Place Gross:
Eric DeStefano, Twin Hillls CC - 152
1st Place Net:
Kevin Collins, Traditions GC at Wallingford - 142
2nd Flight 13-19:
1st Place Gross:
Jason Booth, CGCS, New Haven CC - 171
1st Place Net:
Marc Weston, CGCS, Indian Hill GC - 146
3rd Flight 20+:
1st Place Gross:
Bruce Morse, Norwich GC - 200
1st Place Net:
Phil Neaton, Black Hall Club - 160
Senior:
1st Place Gross:
Ray Hetherington, Sleeping Giant GC - 179
Commercial:
1st Place Gross:
Mike Dukette, Harrell’s - 151
1st Place Net:
Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed Co. - 138
2014-2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 29 THE PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB Mike McNulty
35th Annual MET Team Championship Host Superintendent
October 6 F ARMINGTON WOODS C.C. Gregory Bradley
Monday CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament Host Superintendent
PRESENTING PARTNER:
October 7 WAMPANOAG COUNTRY CLUB Greg Stent
Tuesday Class C Tournament Host Superintendent
October 7 OMNI MT. WASHINGTON RESORT Dave Ousterhout
Tuesday New England Superintendent Championship Host Superintendent
November 11 PINE ORCHARD YACHT & C.C. Peter Gorman
Tuesday 9-Hole Scramble ABCD, CAGCS Annual Meeting Host Superintendent
PRESENTING PARTNER:
December 3 PATTERSON CLUB Jason Meersman
MET/CAGCS Fall Seminar Host Superintdent
December 4 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE
Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party
PRESENTING PARTNER:
Jan 13, 2015 CAGCS WINTER SEMINAR
MYSTIC MARRIOTT
Jan 26-29, 2015 NE REGIONAL TURFGRASS CONFERENCE
Providence, RI
Feb 23-26, 2015 GCSAA INDUSTRY SHOW
San Antonio, TX
Sept 2014 Connecticut Clippings Page 16
Executive Turf Products
Huma Gro “Micro Carbon Technology”
Stanford, CT
(203) 496-0891
Executiveturfproducts@gmail.com
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)560-3373 x33 lacorteequipment.com
golfparts@lacorteequipment.com
Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.
Professional Ground Water &
Environmental Engineering Services
Rob Good
(860) 678-0404 email: rgood@lbgct.com
Metro Turf Specialists
Customers, OUR TOP Priority
Todd Apgar (203)948-4941
Todd.apgar@metroturfspecialists.com
(203) 748-4653 metroturfspecialists.com
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
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)
AtlanticGolf & Turf
Always here to help
John Garcia (203) 996-6267
Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040
Scott Mackintosh (774) 551-6083
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
DryJect N.E./TurfPounders
Dryject, Core & Deeptine Aeration
Kevin Collins (914) 525-3681
Home Office (914) 672-6029
Servicing CT & NY since 2004
Egypt Farms, Inc.
Sterilized Topdressing, Greensmix
Bagged Topdressing & Divot Mix
Dean Snyder
(800) 899-7645 FAX (410) 335-0164
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
Syngenta Professional Products
Fairfield County – Fred Montgomery
(518) 424-0760 – fred.montgomery@syngenta.com
All other CT Counties - Melissa Gugliotti
(860) 221-5712 melissa.gugliotti@syngenta.com
Terre Co.
206 Delawanne Ave. Clifton NJ
(973) 473-3393 FAX (973) 473-4402
Byron Johnson
Home (203) 748-5069
Tom Irwin, Inc.
Turf Management Products
With Tom Irwin, You are not alone.
Rob Larson (508) 789-0059
Jeff Houde (203) 731-1776 Main (800) 582-5959
Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.
A1 – A4 Bentgrass
Low Cut Bluegrass
High Fine Fescue Blend
Joe Farina (774) 260-0093
Turf Products Corporation
157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 1200
Enfield, CT 06083
John Ferry - Mark Loper
(800) 243-4355 - Turfproductscorp.com
Westchester Turf Supply, Inc.
Serving the CAGCS for “38” years
Bob Lippman (914) 447-6257
Dave Lippman (914) 447-5192
Email: Info@westchesterturf.com
Winding Brook Turf
240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06119
Michael Krudwig
(860) 883-0475
For all your golf course grassing needs
CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our association.