Volume 51, No 2 June 2017 Lyme Disease Prevention Project Lyme disease is a serious illness that was first diagnosed in Old Lyme, CT in 1975. While often associated with the southern New England Region, the disease has been reported in 49 states, and internationally across North America, Europe, and Asia.i Symptoms of the disease include fatigue, fever, joint and muscle pain, and headache. Initial signs of infection may include a characteristic bullseye rash, but this is not always evident making early detection difficult. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are over 300,000 new Lyme disease infections in the United States each year, more than breast cancer, colon cancer, HIV, and hepatitis. The disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted by black legged ticks (commonly called deer ticks), which are found in woodland and grassland areas. In addition to Lyme disease, black legged ticks also transmit, human babesiosis, human anaplasmosis, and more recently the Powassan virus. The Powassan virus infection can occur in less than fifteen minutes, and there is currently no treatment available. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and potential long-term damage to the central nervous system. Life Cycle of Black Legged Ticks There are four stages to the tick life cycle; eggs, larvae, nymphs, and adults. The larvae, nymphs, and adults all feed on blood from mammals during each stage of development. Ticks cannot jump or fly, and therefore must wait for a host to pass close enough to grab on with their front legs. The tick often climbs up a blade of grass, and extends its legs as a potential host approaches. Once the tick finds a host and finds a suitable place to feed, it feeds slowly, typically taking a few days to complete a meal. Detection and Prevention Black legged ticks are smaller than American Dog Ticks making them more difficult to detect. Females are slightly larger than the deep brown male, which is approximately the size of the head of a pin. Once engorged, the females of both species are similar in size, and therefore are difficult to tell apart. There are three common strategies to reduce the risk of exposure to ticks; protect your property, protect your pets, and protect your person. Of these three recommendations, protecting your body is the most practical strategy for avoiding exposure on golf courses. Although golf courses are often criticized and targeted for their use of pest control products, the perception that they apply broad spectrum toxic chemicals could not be further from the truth. Golf courses provide numerous benefits to the local ecosystem including habitat for native birds, animals, and pollinators, large areas of groundwater recharge in highly developed areas, and effective filtration of precipitation and runoff from impervious surfaces. Continued on page 3... In This Issue... President’s Message..............................2 Kevin’s Korner....................................4-5 Golf Notes: Noel Hall Honored ..........6 Nor’easter Ski Day.................................7 Grasscatcher......................................8-9 April Results...........................................9 UCONN After Hours.........................10 May Results...........................................11 Schedule of Events...............................13 June 2017 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 for the June meeting have been on the lower side; if anyone has any suggestions or thoughts on this topic, please let me or a board member know. Eric Morrison, CGCS The roller coaster weather I mentioned in March has predictably remained unpredictable and the spring rains I was hoping for turned into a lot more than we needed. The good news from all the rain is that irrigation ponds and reservoirs are full and the drought that has been in place for almost two years is over for now. Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Newsletter Editor Heather Garvin Newsletter Committee Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) Steve Curry, Ron Holcomb, Paul Bednarczyk The Clippings is open to all commentary. Please send your comments to: Heather Garvin, Newsletter Editor heather.hartseed@gmail.com or CAGCS P.O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 203/387-0810 As I write this message, last Tuesday June 6th it was 56’ and today it’s going to be 85’. The 100 days of hell are upon us and adapting to changing weather patterns and providing exceptional course conditions is the annual challenge for us in the industry. Good luck to everyone during the next 100 days…hopefully Mother Nature is kind to us this summer. On May 22nd, we held our annual S +R tournament at the Watertown Golf Club; of course there was rain in the area, but we lucked out and got the tournament completed. Thanks to host Paul Bonini, CGCS, our presenting partner Syngenta, all of our other sponsors, and to everyone who donated to the merchandise raffle or purchased S + R raffle tickets. By the time you have read this, our June meeting will have come and gone…thanks to host Andrew Fries, CGCS and the H.B Brownson C.C., presenting partner Dunning Custom Soils, and all of the other sponsors for the event. Historically, registration numbers As always, if you are interested in hosting a meeting or helping out on the board in any capacity, contact a board member or give the office a call. Have a great summer and make sure to take some time off and enjoy it with your friends and family! Anyone on Cape Cod the week of July 22nd you know where to find me… Follow your association on Twitter! @CAGCS1929 Eric Morrison, CGCS June 2017 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Continued from page 1... 3 Steps to Avoid Lyme Disease Protect your property • Eliminate leaf litter and overgrown vegetation that may provide habitat for ticks • Remove piles of wood or brush that may be inhabited by small mammals that serve as a food source for tick larvae and nymphs • Hire a licensed professional to apply an insecticide to the perimeter of your property to control tick populations Protect your pets • Use tick repelling collars or flea and tick control products on your pets • Brush and bathe pets regularly to help detect ticks before they enter your home Protect your person • Wear light colored clothing to make it easier to see ticks before they attach to your skin • Tuck your pants into your socks when hiking in woods or grasslands • Use an insect repellant that will repel ticks and other nuisance insects • Treat your shoes and clothes with an insect repellant that contains permethrin • After spending time outdoors, kill hidden ticks by placing your clothes in the drier for at least 20 minutes before washing them • Perform a thorough tick check before getting into the shower Golf course superintendents pride themselves on being stewards of the environment, and develop effective programs to reduce their reliance on irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticides. One strategy to achieve this is converting highly managed turf areas to naturalized meadows that are characterized by native grasses and plants that receive reduced maintenance. These areas, especially near the margins of woodlands, represent the highest probability of encounters with ticks. Treating large areas of turf with insecticides to control ticks would eliminate beneficial non-target insects, which conflicts with the original purpose of establishing the naturalized areas. These applications are only effective at controlling ticks for a few weeks, and repeat applications consume valuable labor and financial resources that could be used for other areas on the golf course. The best strategy to protect yourself from ticks is to protect your body. Treat golf shoes and clothing with permethrin, and use an effective insect repellant that contains DEET and/or Picaridin and will last at least five hours. These steps represent the safest approach to avoiding exposure to Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Clothing treatments can be found on the internet and at many outdoor outfitting stores. The chemical used in these products kills ticks on contact, and poses very little risk to humans or mammals. A video entitled “Beat ticks by treating clothes!” can be found on YouTube. When treating clothing, remember to treat the inside surfaces of pants and shorts as well. Pretreated clothing is also available for purchase from many top outdoor outfitters, and some treatments can last up to 70 washes. Resources Available to Help Prevent Infection Dr. Kirby Stafford III of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station authored “The Tick Management Handbook, a integrated IT’S YOUR CHOICE guide for homeowners, pest control operators, and public health officials for the prevention of tick-associated disease.” It provides a thorough description of tick born illnesses and ways to protect yourself from exposure. The US EPA has a very useful resource that helps identify insect repellants that will be effective for tick, mosquitos, and other nuisance insects for a period of over five hours. This information can be found at http://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/ find-insect-repellent-right-you. Selecting the right product can provide hours of protection and peace of mind while you are spending time on the golf course or enjoying other outdoor activities. Like many outdoor activities, golf offers a variety of physical and psychological health benefits. While Lyme Disease is a serious threat to people that work and play outdoors, a few simple steps can significantly reduce the risk associated with spending time in nature. First, inform yourself about the symptoms of the disease, how it is contracted, and the recommendations that will help avoid infection. Second, protect your property and your pets to avoid bringing ticks into your home. Finally, research and select the best method of protecting yourself from black legged ticks while you are on the golf course or enjoying other outdoor activities. Peter Gorman, Golf Course Superintendent Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club Photos by Scott Bauer i Tick Handbook, K. Stafford III, Chief Scientist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven Segway ® Fungicide SC MAKES SUPERS SMILE It’s hard to be happy when Pythium disease damages your turf. So don’t let it. Segway® Fungicide SC delivers outstanding protection against Pythium root dysfunction, Pythium blight, and Pythium damping-off. Segway works fast and lasts up to 28 days for healthier turf. Healthier turf means happier golfers, and happier golfers mean happier Supers. PYTHFUL or BLISSFUL? For more information call: Bill Affinito at 508.250.3821 Always read and follow label directions. Gordon’s ® is a registered trademark of PBI-Gordon Corp Segway ® is a registered trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd. 2/17 04687 June 2017 Connecticut Clippings Kevin’s Korner In my travels around the Northeast and throughout the country, I’ve noted that the status of the golf industry continues to be a hotbed topic of conversation. As an industry we are continually addressing issues related to the environment, player growth, agronomic practices, regulatory pressures and many others, but we have always been united in our support of outreach and education. Our commitment is evident in countless community and national programs, and strengthened immeasurably by the involvement of every golf professional, facility and allied organization. The success of the 2017 National Golf Day exemplifies the value of collaboration within our industry and the progress that can be achieved by working together. While this massive undertaking every year encompasses all the allied groups we are most familiar with: CMAA, GCSAA, NGCOA, PGA TOUR, The PGA of America, USGA, U.S Golf Manufacturers Council and the World Golf Foundation, it is important to understand that they are not the only ones benefitting or advocating for our game and turfgrass management. Below is a small collection of initiatives that too often fly under the radar but with further support, could be even more amazing and beneficial to all of us who love the game. Wee One Foundation The Wee One Foundation was founded in 2004, when friends of Wayne Otto, CGCS, banded together to financially assist him in his battle with cancer. Wayne was a pioneer in the turf industry, always searching for new and better ways to produce a finer playing surface. As Wayne learned more about his disease, he applied those same pioneering principles to overcome his illness. Through the perseverance and hard work of several of Wayne’s friends, a mission was developed to help those in need. Founded on the principle of assisting golf course management professionals (or their dependents) who incur overwhelming expenses due to medical hardship or who are without comprehensive insurance or adequate financial resources, the Foundation has evolved into a cause that goes way beyond its initial reason for existence. Since its inception, the Wee One Foundation has gifted over $1,000,000 to those in need. The Foundation raises money through its membership, golf outings and sponsorships. If you need help or know someone who does, visit the Foundation website at www.weeone.org The First Green The First Green is an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs. The program has extensive resources for golf course superintendents, including online lesson plans, and facilitates connections between golf courses and local schools and science/ horticulture teachers. Golf superintendents, course staff and/or local industry representatives (such as regional associations and members) host students on field trips, where they test water quality, collect soil samples, identify plants, preserve wildlife habitats, assist in stream-bed restoration and learn about the ecology, conservation and environmental aspects of golf courses. The kids also visit the practice green or hit balls at the driving range – giving them their first taste of the game. First Green has been providing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning labs since 1997. To learn more about The First Green, or to read about a 2013 field trip, visit The First Green (www. thefirstgreen.org) or the Connecticut Clippings newsletter (www.cagcs.com/pdf/ctclippings_june13.pdf). Project EverGreen Project EverGreen is a national non-profit organization Page 4 committed to creating a greener, cooler earth by supporting the creation, renovation and revitalization of managed recreational and athletic green spaces that result in healthier, happier people. Initiatives include GreenCare for Troops, SnowCare for Troops and “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops and SnowCare for Troops programs provide complimentary lawn and landscape services, and snow and ice removal services for the families of currently deployed military personnel, as well as post 9/11 disabled veterans with a service-connected disability. Studies confirm there is significant value in children spend time outdoors playing, and EverGreen’s “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” sights set on restoring and revitalizing green 60 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. BREWSTER, N.Y. 10509 845-278-7766 www.wtractor.com Your Ace in the Hole for Quality Equipment having Project has its spaces, June 2017 Connecticut Clippings including sports fields and parks, for children to play, exercise and connect. GCSAA Resources and Deadlines You Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already offering a 50 percent discount to GCSAA members on outdoor wear purchases. To learn more about Project EverGreen and lhow you can participate, visit: www.projectevergreen.org. GCSAA welcomes Bayer Environmental Science as presenting sponsor for Can Am Cup golf event Bayer Environmental Science will be the presenting sponsor of the Can Am Cup, the upcoming Canada versus United States golf competition between golf course superintendents. The point-quota competition will be held in New Jersey, Oct. 2224, at two championship golf clubs: Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield and Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. Registration will open online at 1 p.m. (Eastern), June 20, for members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA). Look for more information at www.thecanamcup.com. Space is limited and will be capped at 240 players. The participants, who will be paired according to USGA or Golf Canada official handicaps, will enjoy two rounds of golf and have the opportunity to earn education points. 2018 Dog Days of Golf Calendar Submissions for the 2018 Dog Days of Golf Calendar will be accepted through Aug. 1, 2017. From the submissions, 14 dogs will be selected. Owners of the selected dogs will be notified in September, and the calendar will be distributed with the November issue of GCM magazine. Plan now to stop by the LebanonTurf booth at the Golf Industry Show in February to place your vote for the 2018 Dog of the Year. The winner’s owner will receive a $500 prize and $3,000 for his or her GCSAA-affiliated chapter. A $2,000 charitable donation will also be made by GCSAA and LebanonTurf in honor of the winner. http://www.gcsaa. org/dog-calendar/submit-dog-calendar-photo The Grass Roots Initiative The U.S. National Arboretum’s Grass Roots Initiative is a four-year, in-depth look at the science behind this familiar, but often misunderstood, landscape plant. The exhibit opened in October 2014 with 12 interactive displays, and two more were added the following year. Each section provides information about the uses of turfgrass, its importance to modern society, its history and best management practices for maintenance. Among the displays are a compact golf hole, sports fields, lawn areas with swards of six warm-season and four cool-season turfgrass species, more than 30 different ornamental grass species, and a rain garden showing the ability of grass to absorb water and nutrients. To learn more about the National Arboretum’s turf display, visit: www.usna.usda.gov/ Education/turfgrass. Please understand that this is not a plea to support each of the above initiatives. In some form or fashion, GCSAA already has a relationship with these groups, so you as members do too! This information is offered simply to keep you informed of the resources available to you and benefitting you. GCSAA Investigating Political Action Committee GCSAA is exploring the launch of a political action committee in the fall of 2017. During 2016, government affairs staff presented the concept of a GCSAA PAC to the Government Affairs Committee, GCSAA Board of Directors and chapter delegates, and are now seeking feedback from the general membership on a GCSAA PAC. Should you need help as you get started growing the game by hosting a local school, or working to benefit a local service member, just understand you are not alone. There are resources and people ready, able and quite willing to assist you in achieving your goal. Now you know who and how to ask! GCSAA partners with Columbia Sportswear for member discounts GCSAA and Columbia Sportswear Company, an industry leader for outdoor apparel and products, have joined in a partnership to bring savings to association members and their facilities. Columbia is Upcoming FREE webcasts: June 27: Sustaining Warm-Season Turf Health under Restricted Irrigation and Traffic Stress Ben Wherley, Ph.D. (presented by Intelligro) July 6: Impacting Agronomic Practices on a Daily Basis from Your Shop – equipment management series Ed Nangle, Ph.D. Aug. 3: How Turf Fans Impact Putting Green Health David McCall, Ph.D. Sept. 12: First Green & Equipment Managers: Growing the Game – equipment management series Karen Armstead, Ph.D. and Cathy Relyea Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. 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Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com June 2017 Connecticut Clippings GOLF NOTES: Noel Hall Honored By TPC Pride for Noel Hall, senior assistant superintendent at TPC River Highlands, can be a raked bunker with its furrows in perfect alignment, a repair where you can’t distinguish where the broken water-line on the course was or the work involved for a holiday meal for less-fortunate people. Because of the preceding and more, he was named the A. James Clark Award recipient as TPC Network employee of the year for 2016. The award from the 33 TPC facilities exemplifies commitment, strong work ethic and inspirational leadership. “It’s an amazing honor,” said Hall, who has worked at the course in Cromwell for 24 years. “It never crossed my mind, even to be nominated. I’m truly humbled.” He attended and was honored during a ceremony in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., at PGA Tour headquarters last month when his name was inscribed on the A. James Clark Award plaque. Hall credits everyone who works at TPC River Highlands — the course maintenance department, which has about 25 workers during the year and an additional 30 during the Travelers Championship June 22-25, and the club members. He started at TPC River Highlands by responding to a newspaper ad. “I got there and worked my way up,” he said. “I’ve loved it every minute.” TPC River Highlands general manager Dave Corrado said Hall isn’t shy about getting his hands dirty from before sunrise to, if necessary, into the evening. “Noel approaches every day with determination and dedication to make sure TPC River Highlands looks as good as it can possibly be,” Corrado said. “Every day he interacts with members, co-workers and vendors to emphasize how important they are to the success of the property. He has an unwavering positive attitude, and is a leader by example.” Today Hall oversees the daily tasks of maintenance on the course. “I see they move along and come up with maybe an idea about something,” he said. “Bottom line is to make sure the engine runs smoothly.” Hall, who lives in Woodbury, also helps maintain The First Tee of Connecticut, located at the TPC River Highlands practice facility. He supports Wounded Warriors and the Travelers Championship charity in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., where he and his team line up at the finish line to cheer on the runners. He and his family also make donations and volunteer at food banks in Torrington, where he grew up, and in Waterbury. “Giving back to the community to those much less fortunate than others is so important,” Hall said. Tom Yantz Page 6 June 2017 Connecticut Clippings The VTGCSA Continues Win Streak at the Nor’easter Cup! Nor’easter Ski Day Recap at Killington For the third time in a row, the host team from Vermont won the Nor’easter Cup at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, VT! After a rough winter in 2016 that saw the event postponed due to no snow, Vermont wasted no time in defending their title in excellent skiing conditions! Team breakdown went as follows: Team Scores (Fastest 4 individual times totaled) Time 1st Vermont GCSA -- Winner of Nor’easter Cup and VT Cup 2:00:64 2nd Northeastern GCSA 2:09:93 3rd NJGCSA 2:18:68 4th METGCSA 2:22:45 5th GCSA of New England 2:24.55 6th Connecticut AGCS 2:26:38 7th RI GCSA 2:34:80 8th Cape Cod 2:51.55 9th Long Island GCSA 2:56:89 Continued on page 15... Nine golf course superintendent associations from the Northeast competed at the annual event on February 16th, where more than 100 superintendents and industry representatives, along with their families came together for a day of camaraderie, great skiing and friendly competition on the slopes of Vermont. The staff at Killington Mountain’s Racing School was so impressed with the skill level of the golf experts, so they set up an even more challenging course this year on their black diamond “Highline” race trail, just a few hundred feet away from where the women’s World Cup event was held in November! Customers, Our Top Priority 81 Commerce Dr. Brookfield, CT 06804 www.metroturfspecialists.com Long Time Supporter of the CAGCS While several association have clearly been practicing over the winter and putting the pressure on the host team, Vermont’s group, led by the fastest male of the mountain James Writer, defeated archrival Northeastern by 9 seconds! The flat-landers from NJ were an impressive 3rd place placing 2 of their racers in the top 6 overall! Conditions were just perfect this year with several Nor’easters dropping powder leading up to the February event. Race conditions were described as firm and fast for the 2-run giant slalom race! 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Jim Bonini on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Westwoods Golf Course. Condolences To Bill Goewey and family on the passing of his father William Goewey, Sr. on April 20, 2017 at the age of 61. Please visit his obiturary at birchesroyfuneralservices.com. Glenn Perry, CGCS on renewing his certification in May with GCSAA – GCSAA offers a professional certification program that enables golf course superintendents to be recognized for their high level of achievement in golf course management. The professional designation, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. The CGCS designation is the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest level of recognition that can be achieved. Approximately 25% of GCSAA Class A members are certified golf course superintendents. IRRIGATION, INC. 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Peter Jacobsen, BASF Zach Brooks, Seeton Turf Warehouse Closest to Pin #3 – 2’4” Frank Savakis, Yamaha Golf Cars Closest to Pin #8 – 2’10” Mike Dukette, Harrell’s Closest to Pin #12 – 3’1” Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC Closest to Pin #15 – 9’ Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta Closest to Line #2 Chad Esposito, Town of Stratford Parks Longest Putt #9 – 16’2” Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Co. 2nd Place Net – 131 m.c. 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Come to the UCONN Research Farm to see and hear about current golf turf research results that you can use. 1st Place Gross – 59 Brian Pope, Turf Products Michael Dukette, Harrell’s Michael Decker, Clinton CC Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC Learn about latest results on: • • • • • • For more information contact; Territory Sales M anager Bob Barrow 203-751-3474 M ark Osborn 203-470-1178 www.switurf.com New fairway renovation strategies research Fairway bentgrass cultivar performance Traffic tolerance of low maintenance fine fescue fairway cultivars Wetting agent comparison under restricted irrigation Fungicide efficacy for common golf turf diseases Other golf research projects After Hours is an evening program designed to accommodate superintendents’ demanding summer season while providing an exceptional opportunity to view real world research results. The event consists of a short tour of the research plots followed by dinner featuring a pig roast, and conversations with other Connecticut golf turf professionals. Hope to see you in Storrs on Tuesday evening, August 1. Check out CAGCS announcements for additional details on this upcoming event. 2nd Place Gross – 63 William Abbe, East Hartford GC Roger Beaulieu, guest Keith Angilly, Turf Science of CT Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Co. 3rd Place Gross – 64 Kevin Jaracy, Atlantic Irrigation Edward Downing, NESS Dan St. Larurent, guest 1st Place Net – 54 Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC Ward Weischet, SiteOne Landscaping Kevin Collins, Tradition at GC Wallingford John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC 2nd Place Net – 55 Bruce Morse, Norwich GC Anthony Grosso, Highfield CC Matt Grosso, guest 3rd Place Net – 57 Richard Duggan, Lake Waramaug CC Peter Jacobson, BASF Mark Osborn, Steven Willand, Inc. Chris Francis, guest Closest to Pin #4 – 2’10” Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC Closest to Pin #15 – 4’10” Keith Angilly, Turf Science of CT Longest Drive #1 Paul Bonini, Watertown GC Longest Drive #16 Mike Dukette, Harrell’s 609-448-0935 | 800-562-1291 Connect With Us & Grow! Tom Weinert (914) 262-0111 tweinert@plan�oodco.com Premium Liquid Fertilizers For The Playing Surface Perfectionist Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 jdowg@plan�oodco.com David Conrad (914) 263-3244 dconrad@plan�oodco.com CAGCS IRRIGATI ON Serving the East Coast Irrigation and Pump Installation and Service • • • • • • • Installation of new irrigation systems Refurbishment and extensions of existing systems Start-Up and winterization Irrigation service and repairs Pump sales, repairs and maintenance Wire tracking and wire installation GNSS Mapping System paired with AutoCAD Software that will allow the creation of accurate As-Built • Installation and refurbishment of central controls • Grounding testing and installation Chris Daigle Matt Faherty 1-800-722-7348 www.winterberryirrigation.com John C. 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SMITH RICHARDSON GOLF COURSE Monday Low Gross/Net Blind Partners 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier PRESENTING PARTNER July 26 UMASS Turf Research Field Day Wednesday Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA August 1 Tuesday UCONN After Hours Plant Science Research and Education Facility Storrs, CT August 20 Sunday LAKE COMPOUNCE CAGCS Family Day September 25 Monday LAKE OF ISLES CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST PRESENTING PARTNER October 10 Tuesday KENEY PARK GOLF COURSE 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy PRESENTING PARTNER October 11 New England Team Championship Wednesday Cape Cod National Golf Club   Peter Grace Host Superintendent   Jim Ritorto Host Superintendent Gary DeVaux Host Superintendent GCSA of Cape Cod October 16 Met Area Team Championship Metropolitan GCSA Monday Westchester Country Club October 17 THE COURSE AT YALE Tuesday CAGCS Class C Tournament October 26 Thursday Matthew Golino Host Assistant Superintendent LITCHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Duncan McGowan 9-Hole Scramble ABCD Host Superintendent CAGCS Annual Meeting PRESENTING PARTNER December 7 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party PRESENTING PARTNER January 9, 2018 CAGCS January Seminar Tuesday Mystic Marriott June 2017 Connecticut Clippings WITH YOU WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH. No matter how good you are, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a tough spot. We’ll help get you back on the fairway. With decades of experience, we will use our unmatched product selection to develop a custom solution for your course. From innovative problem-solving to exclusive training, discover expertise that can only come from the green industry’s No. 1 supplier. Partner with us, and let’s grow Stronger Together. Page 14 June 2017 Connecticut Clippings Continued from page 7... If the skiing and racing did not provide enough excitement for folks, then the Après Ski party at the Wobbly Barn proved a fine ending to a competitive day on the slopes. Support from our generous sponsors helped the folks at Killington provide great food and an open bar for a few hours after skiing. Proving this is the place to be during the winter, Killington provided highly discounted ski passes for the group and affordable pricing on lodging! Make sure to watch for dates for 2017 and join your associates for a great day on the slopes during the off-season!! Northern Ski Works who generously donated to our raffle! For the die-hard skiers, it was just announced that Killington will once again host the Women’s World Cup for the next two winters over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend after an excellent event in 2016! Platinum Sponsors: Syngenta, Jacobsen, MTE Turf Equipment and Vermont Precision Real Grinding. Special thanks to Chris Cowan who took some great photographs at the event. Photos of the race day can be viewed at: https:// w w w. f l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s / 11 5 1 2 2 6 1 5 @ N 0 7 / albums/72157679762673642 The Nor’easter Ski Day was made great because of the overwhelming support of its sponsors! We would like to thank the following companies for their help in making this event a huge success. Page 15 Gold Sponsors: BASF, Sipcam Rotam, Toro, Turf Products and Grassland. Silver Sponsors: Atlantic Golf & Turf, GenNext, Aquatrols, Seeton Turf, Koch Turf & Ornamental, Northeast Golf & Turf Supply, Rain Bird, New England Specialty Soils, Sunbelt Rentals, Harrell’s and Winfield. Bronze Sponsors: Bayer, DOW Agro Sciences, Valley Green, FMC, Nufarm, Putnam Pipe, Winterberry Irrigation, Grigg Brothers, Quali-Pro, VTGCSA and The Northeastern GCSAA. Special thanks go out to the folks at Syngenta for supplying everyone with great t-shirts that are sure to become collector’s items over the years! Hope to see you next winter on the slopes!!! As in years past, this event also serves as fundraising opportunity to help support our industry members in times of need. Over the past several years, proceeds from the Nor’easter Ski Day have helped with donations to fellow superintendents in times of need, from medical issues to times of natural disasters. The event has raised thousands of dollars so far and this year we are pleased to have increased that number by over $1,000 again in 2017. If you want to send us a message recommending someone in need, please do so to any of the board members, otherwise we’ll start a savings account for future needs. We are all fortunate to be associated with such great folks and we encourage all of you to join us next year as we continue to use the event to help our own. Thanks to all that donated so generously and special thanks to Augie Young of Sipcam, Wes Bishop of Reliable Racing and Scott Watelet from LEGGETTE, BRASHEARS & GRAHAM, INC. Professional Groundwater and Environmental Engineering Services OVER 70 YEARS of HYDROGEOLOGIC EXPERIENCE, • DEEP Water Diversion Permitting and Renewal with a proven track record on GOLF COURSE projects. • Water-Supply Development and • • • • • Engineering Lineament Analysis to Locate High Yield Water-Supply Wells Hydrogeologic Investigation Pond Design, Engineering, Permitting and Construction Management Hydraulic Analysis and Modeling Expert Testimony SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control Contact Rob Good at 860.678.0404 | 203.929.8555 www.lbgweb.com CAGCS Member Since 2001 June 2017 Connecticut Clippings Page 16 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our association. A-OK Turf Equipment Lastec, Wiedenmann, Graden, Baroness, Lely, Pronovost, Stec, Sweep & Fill, Turf Pride, Salsco, www.aokturfequipment.com The Chas C. Hart Seed Co. Allens Seed Seed, Fertilizer, Turf Supplies Exeter, RI 02822 Al LaPrise (401) 741-4444 • (800) 527-3898 LaCorte Equipment/John Deere Golf Jim Calladio – Dan Paradise 522 Edwards Ave., Calverton, NY 11933 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 Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. 6 Executive Drive Farmington, CT 06032 Contact: Rob Good - (860) 678-0404 CAGCS Member since 2001 The Cardinals, Inc. Complete Distributor of Golf Course Accessories & Turf Maintenance Supplies John Callahan cell – (860) 673-3699 cardinalsinc@att.net – (800) 861-6256 Metro Turf Specialists Customers, OUR TOP Priority for 50 years Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Jake Green (203) 984-7501 Michael Cornicelli (401) 826-2584- Fax (401) 826-3746 Carriere Materials Bill Carriere – (914)414-4969 Partac Top Dressings U.S. Silica Top – Dressing & Bunker Sand Root Zone Mixes Quality Since 1892 – www.hartsturfpro.com (860) 529-2537 • 1-800-326-HART Paul Bednarczyk (203) 430-4087 Heather Garvin (860) 836-7337 (800) 560-3373 x 32 - www.lacorteequipment.com golfparts@lacorteequipment.com (203) 748-4653 - www.metroturfspecialists.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 Championship Turf Services Core and Deep Tine Aerification Linear Decompaction Overseeding and Custom Applications Michael Flowers, CSFM (860) 982-3883 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing (800) 247-2326 Fax (908) 637-8421 Email: sales@PARTAC.com www.PARTAC.com Executive Turf Products Huma Gro “Micro Carbon Technology” Stanford, CT (203) 496-0891 Executiveturfproducts@gmail.com Plant Food Company, Inc. The Liquid Fertilizer Experts www.plantfoodco.com Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 David Conrad (914) 263-3244 Grigg Brothers John Wiblishauser Email: john@griggbros.com Website: www.grggbros.com Join us on facebook or Follow on Twitter SiteOne Landscapes Stronger Together Ward Weischet (203) 605-0013 wweischet@siteone.com Harrell’s Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250 Mike Dukette (860) 930-8888 Customer Service (800) 228-6656 www.harrells.com Sodco, Inc. Slocum, RI -800-341-6900 –www.sodco.net Your golf course grass needs grown on our Green. Certified Farm;-Bentgrass, Black Beauty, Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Short Cuts, Contract Growing Steven Willand, Inc. 4 Production Dr. (203)775-5757 Brookfield, CT 06804 Mark Osborn cell: (203) 470-1178 Bob Barrow cell: (203) 751-3474 Syngenta Professional Products Fairfield County - Brian Goudey (518)-859-2953 - brian.goudey@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. 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