CONNECTICUT- CLIPPINGS Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf June, 1991 Volume 25, No. 2 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Immediate Thomas Watroba Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS John F. Streeter, CGCS Scott M. Ramsay Robert Chalifour Past President Directors & Committee Chairpersons Scholarship & Research Public Relations Education Membership Newsletter Golf PPUC Social & Welfare Rep. to the Board Peter Pierson John Motycka David Stimson, CGCS Frank Lamphier John F. Streeter, CGCS Peter Lewis Peter Pierson Philip Neaton Stephanie Zanieski Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Photos by Jeff Rogers & Dave Basconi The object of this Association is to encourage increased knowledge of golf course management and greater professionalism through education, research, exchange of practical experience, and the well-being of each individual member. What’s Inside? Grass Catcher Scoreboard GCSAA News "If creeping bentgrass is going to compete ..." Are You Watering |jf Too Much? By Peter Hull Turf Producs Corporation Irrigation Division As a superintendent, this is a question that may have been asked of many of you on more than one occasion. Possibly by a golfer who has been frustrated by standing water or has been dodging sprinklers during their latest round of golf. Even if you have never been asked this question, perhaps it is time to ask yourself! There are many reasons to be concerned about how you water. State and local agencies are taking a close look at how we are managing our water resources. New England, once thought of as "The land of limitless water supply" is under a watchful eye. Golf courses that use city water, and even courses that have their own water supply (ponds and wells) could be forced to restrict when and how much they water. There are several things you 11^ can do to water more efficiently. You must evaluate your system and see where its strengths and weaknesses are. How is the piping system on your course? If your system is 20 years old or older, chances are pretty good that you have some problems out there. Many courses have steel pipe, asbestos- cement, ABS and PVC all in the same system. This is a result of repairing breaks over the years with different materials, and sometimes the wrong size materials. This can create serious pressure deficits in your system. This also affects the velocity and gallonage you can safely move through your pipes. By the time the water reaches the sprinklers, you may not have the pressure or the gallonage that was intended when the system was new. This means that the sprinklers will not perform prop­ erly, cause poor coverage. Quite often, poor coverage is mistak­ en for the need for more water. This can result in both over and under watered areas. Another factor that contributes to this is pipe that cannot sup­ port the number of sprinklers operating at one time. This gener­ ally is not designed error, but happens after heads were added "here and there" to pick up poorly covered areas. These could have been actual poor coverage areas, though sometimes they are a symptom of other problems such as high traffic areas, re- contoured fairways or new construction. The sprinklers are the final component of the water distribution system and as such they are the most important. It is their job to distribute the water over the turf in a uniform pattern. They cannot do their job properly if the water does not reach them at the pressure or gallonage for which they were designed. An often overlooked item in each sprinkler is the nozzle(s). Over time, they wear and the > orifice gets larger. This allows for more gallons per minute to come out of the head, over-taxing both the piping and the pumping system, as well as over water­ ing. It is very important to examine and replace nozzles periodically. The purpose of a sprinkler is to deliver water to the turf. We measure its deliv­ ery rate in terms of inches per hour, or its precipitation rate (P.R.). The P.R. is a function of a sprinkler's spacing, in relationship to its neighboring sprinkler and the gallons per minute that it delivers. There are three basic formulas for calculating P.R. The first is for sprinklers in a single row, as is often found in fairways and tees. G.P.M. of sprinkler x 96.3 = in./hr. Spacing x Scallop The second is for square spacing like you might have in greens and double row fairways. G.P.M. of sprinkler x 96.3 = in./hr. Spacing x Spacing EGYPT Sterilized FARMS Too Dressing WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-3700 1-800-899-S0IL (7645) EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thorough­ ly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in ourspecial process. The sand particlesare actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homoge­ nous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. • Computerized blending of soil mix­ tures for a superior growing medium. • Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your specifications. • Bunker Sands • Mulch • Canadian Sphagnum Peat The Terre Co. (201)473-3393 Distributed by: Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914)666-3171 TORO turf products corporation (203)763-3581 N. E. Watts (800) 243-4355 157 Moody Road P.O. Box 1200 Enfield, Connecticut 06083 IRRIGATION DIVISION WATER CONSERVATION SPRINKLERS RADIO CONTROLLED IRRIGATION MARK LOPER PETER HULL OTTERBINE® Aerators waterscaping technology at an affordable price. EQUIPMENT DIVISION JIM STASZOWSKI (continued on Page 3.) - 2 - (continued from page 2.) Are you watering too much? The third formula is for triangular spacing. G.P.M. of sprinkler x 96.3 = in./hr. Spacing x 2 x .866 If you are unsure of the gallonage your sprinklers are using, you can get the performance data from the manufactur­ er or their local distributor. It is also a good idea to check the operating pressures of your sprinklers with a pitot gauge. It is a good place to start when trouble shooting your water­ ing problems. Don't forget to consider that a single sprink­ ler operating during the day may not perform the same as it would at night when other heads are operating at the same time. The precipitation rate of your sprinklers is a major factor when determining how long you will run your sprinklers. In Southern New England during the growing season, our turf requires approximately 1.0" of rainfall or irrigation per week. (This is a general figure based on evapotranspiration data in our region and may vary for your area and conditions.) You must know the P.R. of your sprinklers so that you can sup­ plement what nature does not provide. It is also important so you can properly water in pesticides and fertilizers. Of course, soil structure, compaction, slope, location and turf 413-637-2592 Mark Armstrong type are all major factors that will influence when and how much you water. Another factor that contributes to over watering can be sprinkler zoning, or more specifically, block zoning. Block zones are zones of more than one sprinkler that operate off a single valve. This can lead to over watering because you have to run all the sprinklers in that zone for the same amount of time. In a flat area, this may be fine; but, on golf courses, the terrain can vary drastically, even within short distances. Consequently, superintendents are forced to over water some areas in order to get enough water in oth­ ers, or spend a great deal of time hand watering. No matter what type of system you have, you can see how important it is to learn its strengths and weaknesses. Your turf cannot live without water, and we can’t control mother nature. These two facts make your irrigation sys­ tem your most valuable tool. Because water is a finite resource, we must learn to make the most of what we have. I am sure that if you were to experiment with the watering times using precipitation rates and evapotranspiration data as a guideline, you will use conserved water, save money and promote healthier, stronger turf! There are many other products available to help turf man­ agers reduce their water usage. Probably the most impor­ tant is the soil probe, which you are all familiar with. There are also a variety of rain gauges that can shut down your controllers after a pre-set amount of rainfall. You can also use soil moisture sensors that wire to individual valves that interrupt power to the valve when the soil moisture reaches a user defined level. It is evident that there are many factors that influence how you water, from pipe sizing to zoning and the type of sprinklers you have. Many of you have good systems that give you the type of control you want, but those of you with older systems may experience some or all of these problems. When you look at ways to improve your irriga­ tion system, remember to try and treat the problem, not the symptom. Verti-Drain Service /Armstfong^Turf C^re^/f TEE AND GREEN SOD, INC. Specializing in Bentgrass and Fine Fescue Sod 56 Lime Kiln Road, Lenox, MA 01240 3 Dave Wallace 401/295-1870 (Home) 401/789-8177 (Office) P. O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 401/789-3895 (FAX) Grass Catcher CORRECTION TO UST INFORMATION It was reported in the last issue of the Clippings that any Underground Stor­ age Tank (UST) which is under 1,100 gallons does not have to be regulated. This information was received from a reliable source, but I regret to inform you that it is wrong. I have since called DEP, and they have instructed me that any tank con­ taining gasoline or diesel fuel, no matter what size, is regulated in the State of Connecticut. Therefore, you are required to meet all of the UST reg­ ulations. The first one being the regulation concerning all USTs must have liabili­ ty insurance by October 26, 1991, and we are told this process takes up to 3 to 4 months. The direct line to all of your ques­ tions concerning USTs is 566-4630. A Note of Thanks As editor, it is always an uplift to see members contributing articles to the Newsletter. For some reason, the past two issues have received more contribu­ tions than I have ever experienced. I am puzzled to the reason why, but I am overjoyed with the help. The contribu­ tions received have contributed greatly to the quality and usefulness of our publication. I hope this renewed interest will con­ tinue, and I would like to see more of you come forward with some of your CONNECTICUT Yards, the Long Island GCSA Newslet­ ter and also produces a premier publica­ tion. My hat's off to you, too, Charlie. CAGCS to host summertime cruise Phil Neaton, Social Chairman, is in the process of finalizing plans for an "Oldies But Goodies" cruise up the Connecticut River, in lieu of the annual family day. Phil is planning a late summer date and as usual, this will be a free evening of fun for all who attend!!! CAGCS Welcomes New Members Dale Wesselman - C.C. of Waterbury Jud Smith- Orange Hills C.C. Lori Spielman- Spielman Landscaping Gary Preston- Cliffside C.C. John Creevy- New London C.C. Take Note Invitations have been mailed to all Class A members for The Annual Invitational to be held on Tuesday, June 25th at The Woodbridge Country Club. If you are a Class A member and have not received an invitation, please contact John Streeter. Return enclosed post card if you wish your Green Chairman to receive a copy of the Connecticut Clippings. ideas or projects or unique experiences, or anything that you wish to share with the members of our Association. I would like to say thank you to our contributors: Pat Lucas - Innis Arden Peter Hull - Turf Products Jeff Rogers - Baker Nurseries Thomas Watroba, President, CAGCS A1 Arison - O. M. Scott Fred Bachand (A1 and Fred's articles will appear in the next issue) CAGCS to Sponsor Advertisements June 22 & 23 Anheiser Busch Classic July 13 & 14 Bank of Boston Classic September 28 & 29 Ryder Cup Matches Thank you, Charlies Cross! For your gracious comments on our April issue of the Clippings. It's al­ ways nice to hear from someone who sits in the same chair and understands what is is to put to­ gether a publication such as we do. Charlie is the edi­ tor of the Hole Nine Asphalt Cart Paths Any width desired - installed with narrow width pavers COMER CONTRACTING, INC. 1112 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 Martin J. Comer (203)677-0603 Then we traveled to the northern part of the state for the May meeting which was held at the Hartford New Haven/Hartford host May and June meetings The Connecticut Association made their way to the southern part of the state for the April meeting at the New Haven Country Club. After a very enjoyable round of golf, all were treated to a large selection of hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a full-course dinner. A brief business meeting followed, and Pat Lucas ended off the day with his presentation about the ins and outs of deep tine aerification. Golf Club. After dodging a few rain drops for the first 5 holes, we finally made it into the 19th hole for a little bit of comradery amongst the 80+ in attendance. Russ Palmer, Executive Director of CSGA, entertained us with his feelings on the importance of the golf course superintendent, and how far we have come in a short time. c c 0 Country Club and Herb Watson, host superintendent at the Hartford Golf Club received high praise and R 17 Results from the Blind Draw Tournament April Meeting - New Haven Country Club Net Gross First First From sign-in through dinner, both meetings were well organized, professional and well attended. Hats off to all members in attendance. We had 70 to 80 for golf for both meetings and up to 100 for dinner. Both facilities were in impeccable condition. Host superintendent Jim MacDonald of New Haven numerous compliments on the conditions they provided. Steve Rackliffe & Ted Maddocks -135 Dave Roule & Mike Dukette - 143 jf, LI K 0 A X XL R II sr>, f J az Second Bruce Carlson & Peter Cure -152 Third Frank Lamphier and Jud Smith - 157 Closest to the Pin (Donated by The Cardinals) Eric Johnson Second Ed Lamphier and Dave Basconi -142 Third Roger Barrett & A1 Adaskeveg -142 Longest Drive (Donated by The Cardinals) Kevin D'Amico Results from First Round CAGCS Championship/Met Team Qualifying May Meeting - Hartford Golf Club CAGCS Championship First Round Met Team Qualifying First Round Gross Les Kennedy - 74 Paul Jamrog - 76 Frank Lamphier - 77 Net Phil Neaton - 68 Greg Wojick - 68 Mike Ovian - 69 John Mulhearn - 69 Closest to the Pin (Donated by Winding Brook Turf Farm) Dave Stimson - 5 - Gross Jim Staszowski - 72 Les Kennedy - 74 Mike Duquette - 74 Frank Lamphier - 77 Net Roger Barrett - 67 Phil Neaton - 68 Mike Ovian - 69 John Mulhearn - 69 Longest Drive (Donated by Winding Brook Turf Farm) Scott Walker ____________ _ PARTAC TOP-DRESSING GOLF COURSE AMERICA'S PREMIUM HEAT TREATED TOP-DRESSINGS PLUS CONSTRUCTION, DIVOT REPAIR MIXES CART PATH, AND • "You're still away, John!" John Mulhearn and the elite foursome. Are any of these growing in your roughs, yet? SOIL CONDITIONER & TOP-DRESSING IMPROVES AERATION AND DRAINAGE BETTER THAN SAND YET RETAINS NUTRIENTS & MOISTURE! IYMR* GEOTEXTILES & TURF COVERS HAR-TRU®, LEE®, & HADEKA® • TENNIS COURT SURFACES & SUPPLIES 1-800-247-2326 c Qmh&ujJL \_y NURSERIES YOUR ONE STOP HORTICULTURAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER • Nursery products • Landscape construction supplies • Tools and equipment • Fertilizer and chemicals Longest drive? With a swing like that? Kevin D’Amico & Scott Jennings 713 Pigeon Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095 (203) 688-0598 FAX (203) 688-0064 - 6 - ^T07f GCSAA HEADQUARTERS NEWS FROM EPA AND GCSAA TEAM UP ON LAWN CARE EDUCATION The nation's environmental authorities have joined forces with America's turfgrass experts to educate homeowners about ecologically responsible lawn care practices. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the GCSAA are co-sponsoring a new campaign that features television public service announcements on the proper use of lawn care chemicals. The 30- and 10-second commercials ask homeowners to "read the directions and use only the amount needed to do the job," when applying lawn care chemicals. Both spots list a toll-free number (1-800-858-7378) that viewers may call to receive more information on proper usage of and possible al­ ternatives to lawn chemicals. The commercials were released in the top 40 U.S. televi­ sion markets. Leading national cable television networks also received the spots. Lewis S. W. Crampton, EPA associate administrator for communications and public affairs, said "We hope these com­ mercials will create more awareness of the need to use lawn care chemicals judiciously." Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, GCSAA president, added, "GCSAA is pleased to be part of this unique public education program. It is our pleasure to offer expertise to help Ameri­ ca's homeowners maintain great home lawns in an environ­ mentally responsible manner." GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT TESTIFIES AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING "Golf and the golf course superintendent have a very real interest in reducing pesticide use," said William R. Roberts, CGCS, in testimony before the recent Senate subcommittee hearing on toxic substances and environmental oversight. Roberts, vice president of GCSAA, testified on behalf of the association. Roberts, the superintendent at the Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, was invited by the subcommittee to represent the 10,800 members of GCSAA. Subcommittee chairman, Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), invited Roberts and William R. Roberts, CGCS Vice President of GCSAA GCSAA to appear because of the association's recognized leadership in the fields of turfgrass management and profes­ sional education. Roberts also testified at last year's sub­ committee hearing at Sen. Reid's invitation. In his testimony, Roberts highlight GCSAA's ongoing ed­ ucation programs and the association's stance on posting and pre-notification of pesticide applications. He also recon­ firmed GCSAA's "diligence in asking the hard questions and finding the right answers which will lead to a minimization of overall pesticide inputs to our environment." Roberts' testimony touched on GCSAA's willingness to work within the regulatory process. The subcommittee was briefed on the public education/public service announcement which GCSAA produced in conjunction with the EPA. The PSA, entitled "Think Before You Apply," educates home- owners about environmentally responsible lawn care practic­ es. A copy of the television PSA was entered into the offi­ cial hearing record. The May 9 hearing also included testimony from represen­ tatives of the EPA, the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, the Chemical Producers and Distributors Asso­ ciation, the Federal Trade Commission, and the General Accounting Office. - 7 - ”If creeping bentgrass is going to compete, you’ve got to take good care of it.” Joe Vargas, Ph.D., Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI In his 22 years as a plant pathologist at Michigan State University, Dr. Joe Vargas has helped dozens of golf course superintendents across the country to establish and maintain the kind of attractive, high-quality turf that golfers expect. More and more, he’s finding that golfers - and superintendents — expect bentgrass. "Creeping bentgrass is really the pre­ ferred grass for most superintendents everywhere. Superintendents in the northern, cool-season growing region prefer creeping bentgrass for greens and fairways, while superintendents in the South prefer it over Bermudagrass for greens. "I think the reason why people like ( j creeping bentgrass is that, compared to its main competitor, Poa annua, it has great cold and heat tolerance. Bentgrass tends to survive well in the cold, whether it's covered with ice or open to dessication by the wind. It also sur­ vives the stress periods of summer in much better condition." Why, then, does Poa annua remain a problem on so many courses? Dr. Var­ gas has an answer: "Bentgrass doesn't produce any viable seed to re-establish itself, but Poa seeds constantly. When voids occur in creeping bent­ grass turf due to disease or other factors, it is very difficult for the bent­ grass to fill them in because it can only do so vegetatively, by putting out stolons that spread over the open area." If the open area persists into fall, he warns, "the Poa annua seeds are going to germinate. Then, you start losing your creeping bentgrass." Coping with disease problems "The most commonly occurring dis­ eases on creeping bentgrass are Leaf- spot, Dollar spot, Brown patch and pure bentgrass. A new course would be close to 90% bentgrass; but, as times goes on, Poa creeps in on shaded areas, on tees, and sometimes on the greens." As a result, he says that many super­ intendents tank-mix combinations of multi-site contact fungicides, which are strong on bentgrass diseases, such as Daconil 2787, with single-site, sys­ temic products that control diseases of Poa annua, such as Banner, Bayleton, and Rubigan. In spring, these mixes control Leafspot and Dollar spot on bentgrass, while preventing summer patch on Poa . In summer, while Daconil 2787 fungicide protects against Brown patch, the systemic products combat Anthracnose. (continued on page 9.) MONSON MASON SAND QUARRY TRUCK COMPANY Since Manchester Sand and Gravel is no longer in business, they have turned many of their previous customers over to: QUARRY TRUCK COMPANY We would like to let you know that we sell and deliver Monson Mason Sand, which is an extremely high Quality sand and fares very well on golf courses. Gravel, several types and sizes of stone, and numer­ ous aggregate products are also part of our services. If we can be of service to you now or in the future, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We specialize in fast, courteous and efficient service. Walt Szczepanik, President (413) 737-7127 (203) 668-2463 Pythium blight," says Dr. Vargas. "All of these are capable of thinning or causing holes in bentgrass turf where Poa can invade. Leafspot occurs in cool, wet weather, especially in spring, and tends to thin the turf out. "Dollar spot" he adds "can occur all year long, but it's usually heaviest in late sum­ mer." That's when rapid drops in nighttime temperature cause the release of guttation water from the grass leaves. "This fluid is rich in carbohy­ drates and amino acids, which are good food for the Dollar spot fungus. "In the summer, Brown patch is a problem while the temperatures are in the 80s to 90s, with high humidity and nighttime temperatures staying up around 70 degrees. When the daytime temperature starts getting into the 90s, with high humidi­ ty, then we see Pythium blight ... Brown patch kills patches anywhere from six inches to three feet in diame­ ter. Pythium just kind of kills every­ thing in its path. It starts out small, then quickly cov­ ers large areas, es­ pecially where there is standing water or poor drainage." Maintaining a solid fungicide program can be difficult through the season, but it's essential. One complicating fac­ tor, says Dr. Var­ gas, "is that most courses don't have - 8 - (continued from page 8.) A practical approach to fungicide resistance problems veloping resistance as it might well do if the fungicides were used alone or in alternation." Improving bentgrass competitiveness "I would say that fungicide resistance is certainly feared among superintendents, but the only disease where resistance has been observed on a widespread basis has been Dollar spot," says Dr. Vargas. "We have also seen resistance to Pythium blight, but that affects a different set of fungicides." Dr. Vargas recommends a "practical approach" for minimiz­ ing the risk of Dollar spot resistance to systemic fungicides. "Use a contact fungicide to control Dollar spot throughout the year, except when Dollar spot pressure is heaviest." Then, he recommends a single application of a systemic. If Dollar spot recurs during the same season, "go back with a contact fungi­ cide only." By applying systemics only once a year, and rotat­ ing them on a three-year basis, he believes resistance potential is minimized. Dr. Vargas also agrees with widely published Pythium con­ trol guidelines established by Dr. Pat Sanders at Penn State University for using low-rate mixtures of the systemic Pythi­ um control fungicides. The guidelines have two key elements, he explains. "One is the use of low rates. At the lower rate, you do less harm to the wild-type fungal population. The sec­ ond element is the use of different fungicide chemistry in the mixture. This reduces the chance of the Pythium fungus de­ "The greatest problem in turfgrass research for the last 50 years is that university people have said that Poa is the weaker grass ...I think this led to the idea that you can do anything with bentgrass and it would still win out. That's simply not the case. "People need to change their thinking about bentgrass. They need to remember, 'bentgrass is the weaker grass when it comes to competition, so I have to take good care of it. I can't let disease in there. I've got to mow it at a decent height. Collect the clippings and nurture it so that there aren't any voids where Poa can establish itself.'" "In recent times, because of improved cultural practices and careful use of existing fungicides, there has been a reestab­ lishment of creeping bentgrass on many golf courses that were primarily Poa annua," says Dr. Vargas. "I've seen a tremendous increase in the bentgrass content of fairways where lightweight mowing and clipping removal have been used during the summer months." He also feels that plant growth regulators, which slow the growth of Poa, as well as reduced nitrogen fertilization, can be important factors in improving bentgrass competitiveness. The Stephen B. Church Company GROUND WATER SPECIALISTS INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • Gravel Wells • Monitor Wells • Pumps, Sales, Service, Rentals • Recovery Systems • Well Rehabilitation • Pump Tests • Ground Water Exploration • Well Abandonment P. O. BOX 67 • SEYMOUR, CT 06483 (203)888-2132 • FAX (203)888-1863 . 9 . The Clippings __________ Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS DATE EVENT LOCATION HOST June 25 July 9 August TBA Sept. 10 October 1 CAGCS Annual Invitational Tournament Woodbridge Country Club Woodbridge, CT John F. Streeter CAGCS Monthly Meeting Willimantic Country Club Willimantic, CT Steve Rackliffe "Oldies But Goodies" Cruise CAGCS Monthly Meeting Yale University Country Club New Haven, CT Harry Meusel S&R Tournament Farmington Woods Country Club Unionville, CT Greg Bradley October 17 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Tallwood Country Club Hebron, CT Michael Ovian November TBA CAGCS Annual Meeting Pilgrim’s Harbor Country Club Wallingford, CT Ward Weischet CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of our Association Alpine Tree Care,Div/Arfx>r Care 769 North Mountain Road Newington, CT 06111 John Moran/Alan Carey (203) 953-1776/(203) 633-5345 Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Road, P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203) 747-9911 Bruedan Corp, of Connecticut John Deere Golf Equipment Bolton, CT 06040 Scott Lowe, Frank Savakis (203) 647-1774 Cadwell & Jones P. O. Box G, Buckland Street Manchester, CT 06040 Stephanie A. Zanieski (203) 643-0644 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Road Unionville, CT 06085 John Callahan (203) 673-3699 Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Roy Sibley, Bob Kennedy Ron Holcomb, Roger Barrett (203) 529-2537 Comer Construction, Inc. Farmington, CT Asphalt Cart Paths Martin Comer (203) 677-0603 D & S Floratine Products, Reveal Kits Cheshire, CT 06410 Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF ELM Contracting, Inc. GolfOouseRenovatian, Genl.Lanchcape Shelton, CT 06484 Bruce T. Moore, Sr. (800) 926-GREEN E-Z GO TEXTRON 788 Southbridge Rd., Box 820 Charlton City, MA 01508 Dick Kaupin (800) 334-5159 Earth Works Custom Deep Aerification Service Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (203) 698-0030 Egypt Farms, Inc. Golf Green Topdressing (800) 899-7645 (Soil) The Terry Co. (201) 473-3393 Metro Milorganite (914) 666-3171 Fairway Landscapers, Inc. Green, Tee, Bunker Construction South Glastonbury, CT 06073 Walter Vami (203) 633-1273 Glenmore Landscape Service RR3, Box 285, Hackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Port Chester, NY 10573 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 LESCO 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 321-5325 The Magovern Company Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Carl Wallace - Peter Moran (203) 623-2508 - Windsor Locks (203) 348-8211 - Stamford Mantek 12 Bradley Street Branford, CT 06405 Bob Reinhold (203) 481-4321 Metro Milorganite 365 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl (914) 666-3171 Nor-Am Chemical Company 311 Carriage Drive Kensington, CT 06037 David Sylvester (203) 828-8905 Northeast Golf Construction Green, Tee, Bunker Construction Cart Path and Drain Installation Waterbury, CT 06704 (203) 755-4690 O. M. Scott & Sons Proturf Division Marysville, OH 43041 A1 Arison (203) 336-9890 Old Fox Chemical, Inc. 249 Shaker Road, P. O. Box 2287 Enfield, CT 06082 Mike Dukette (203) 684-9426 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing (800) 247-2326/(908) 637-4191 Top-Dressings; Construction; Divot Cart Path Mixes, Terra-Green; Typar Turf Covers; Tennis Court Supplies Pipe & Irrigation Equipment 243 Woodmont Road, P. O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 Paul J. Roche (203) 878-0658 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 30 Nashville Road Bethel, CT 06801 Stephen M. Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Reichert Company P. O. Box 273 Riverside, CT 06878 Frank Reichert (203) 637-2958 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (401) 295-1673 Terre Co. 206 Delawanna Avenue Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. H- (203) 748-5069/ W-(201) 473-3393 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Penncross ~ Bluegrass ~ Fescue - Rye West Suffield, CT 06093 Skip Deubel (800) 243-7582 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 2576 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry, Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 60 Merrimack Street Hooksett, NH 03106 Dave Schermerhom (603) 485-7866 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869