CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Devoted to sharing knowledge and experience for better turf July, 1992 Volume 26, No. 2 CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION In memory of a fallen comerade OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS By Thomas Watroba President Vice President Steven L. Rackliffe, CGCS John F. Streeter, CGCS Secretary Treasurer Immediate Philip Neaton John Motycka Thomas Watroba Past President Directors & Committee Chairpersons Scholarship & Research Public Relations Education Membership Newsletter Golf & PPUC Social & Welfare Rep. to the Board David Stimson, CGCS Robert Chalifour, CGCS Peter Lewis John Napieracz, CGCS John F. Streeter, CGCS Peter Pierson Brian Skelly Peter Hull Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter John F. Streeter, CGCS, Editor Photos by David 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? A Labor Saving Device...................... Recertification & CEU Evaluation Reforms............... President's Message.......................... Grass Catcher..................................... Life Cycles of the Hyperodes and Aetanious............................... We were all shocked and saddened by the tradgic loss of Robert W. Johnston, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent at Wampanoag Country Club. Bob passed away on July 9, 1992 after a battle with cancer. Bob was truly one of the good people in our profession. I was fortunate enough to have developed a friendship with Bob over the past few years. I am certain there are individuals who knew him longer or were closer to the man than I was. Yet, I feel I knew him well enough to share with you some thoughts about Bob. First and foremost, Bob Johnston was a devoted husband to his wife, Bette, and father to two young boys, Robert and Brian. Professionally, he was one of the finest and most dedicated golf course superintendent I have ever met. The condition of Wampanoag Country Club was testimony to that statement Bob overcame numerous adversity to achieve playing conditions that were second to none in the area. Bob epitomized the modern golf course superintendent consis­ tently seeking education to advance his position and our pro­ fession. When it came to his fellow superintendents, Bob was generous to a fault, always willing to lend equipment, material, or advice to whoever was in need. The Hartford area superintendents can attest to this fact. Although Bob was an active, concerned member of CAGCS with his Boston roots, his heart was with the New England Golf Course Superintendents' Association which he served well for many years. Bob sincerely enjoyed golf and all of the good qualities golf courses and country clubs have to offer. For the past two years, Bob was a member at my course, Suffield Country Club. I will never forget the day he approached me about be­ coming a member at Suffield. He flatly stated that if I had any objections, he would not join. This was typical for the man - direct, honest, a touch of class. While Bob was at Suffield, he never interfered with my operation - always offering to help in any way he could. I deeply respected him for that My intentions were not to canonize Bob Johnston. Like all of us, he had his faults and weaknesses. Hopefully, you have gained a little better understanding of what the man was all about. To those of us who were fortunate enough to have gotten to know him, I am sure we echo the same sentiment. I will miss my friend, Bobby Johnston. Memorial donations may be made to the Robert and Brian Johnston Educational Fund, clo the Windsor Federal Savings & Loan, Bank Street, Granby, CT, 06035. A Labor Saving Program By Mike Reeb, CGCS A little over two years ago we ini­ tiated an alternate method of labor scheduling at The Country Club of New Canaan, allowing us to elimi­ nate the "scheduled weekend overtime" which has long been a routine part of golf course maintenance. Simply put, our maintenance facility now operates seven days a week, year round. Each person works five days a week, with one day off during the week and one during the weekend. A schedule is made up thirty days in advance to assure good distribution of our work force throughout each week without having to rely on any overtime to get the job done. Undeniably there are cost benefits, but the idea is also "labor saving" in human relation terms; a healthier work enviomment results. The pro­ gram evolved from a desire to achieve a better, balanced lifestyle for mainte­ nance staff who previously were relied upon to work a full week and then ex­ pected, with the same level of energy and commitment, to preform weekend duties as needed (routine course care, storm cleanup, snow removal, etc.). With these types of responsibilities it has long been a burden on staff and management alike to respond to the various pressures related to golf course maintenance while striving to assure a satisfying personal life; a significant drawback to our profession. So why not create a method of dealing with all "The real beauty of this approach is FLEXIBILITY ..." "Our goal is to train each employee to perform all tasks, so that we are able to accomplish any given job, regardless of who might have the day off ” tendent or Assistant towards the end of the current nomth. Requests for spe­ cific days off, received in advance from each employee, are plugged in along with pre-arranged vacation plans (our staff is allowed to take their vacations at any time of the year they would like, barring any special events usch as Member Guest). Unless otherwise requested each employees' days off are randomly distributed and will vary from week to week. Sometimes the days off are consecutive and sometimes they are not, such as a Wednesday and a Sunday; we attempt to keep it con­ venient and interesting. The completed schedule is posted above the time clock and everyone is responsible for adher­ ing to it without reminders. The real beauty of this approach is FLEXIBILITY, an important function necessary to success which can evolve as you go. Early on we inventoried each person's skills regarding all the individual jobs that are a part of our operation. Our goal is to train each employee to perform all tasks so that we are able to accomplish any given job regardless of who might have the day off; for example we now have nine COMPANY P. 0. BOX 67 SEYMOUR, CT 06483 Telephone: (203) 888-2132 THE STEPHEN B. CHURCH Fax: (203) 888 1863 Irrigation Wells Packaged Pumping Systems Well & Pump Maintenance 413-637-2592 Mark Armstrong Verti-Drain Service /Armstrong'Turf l \j\Jy V 'V vvF r r vc/ r V[/ py [/i/ > I 56 Lime Kiln Road, Lenox, MA 01240 - 2 - Recertification, C E U Evaluation Reforms Announced by GCSAA For more information, call the Education Department at (913) 832-4444. At the spring Board meeting, GCSAA's Board of Directors approved an option allowing some currently certified golf course superintendents to choose whether they will recertify under the 1994 policy or the 1997 policy. After July 1, 1997, the total num­ ber of CEUs required for recertifica­ tion will drop to 10.0 and CEUs will no longer be awarded for participation in the GCSAA Conference and Show. With the Board's action, CGCSs whose certification renewal date is between July 1, 1994 and June 30, 1997, will now have the option of meeting either of the following: Egypt Sterilized FARMS Top Dressing WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-3700 1-8OO-899-SOIL (7845) EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thorough­ ly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture ot top soil and peat humus for a completely homoge­ nous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. 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Looking back just a couple of years ago, our average monthly meeting attendance was be­ tween 50-60 members. So far this year, we have been averaging 85-95 members per meeting. It's great to see our members support our organization with such high attendance. Those members who have been at­ tending our meetings this year have been treated to playing golf on some very fine golf courses. The conditions and layouts have been magnificent So far we have played at Norwich, Wal­ lingford, Waterbury, Cliffside and Westwoods. I would like to thank the superintendents who have hosted these meetings for the fine job they did in preparing their respective courses for our Association and the help they gave in organizing our monthly meeting at their club. A great deal of time and ef­ fort goes into the preparation of each and every monthly meeting. The people who make them successful are - 3 - the host superintendents, CAGCS Golf Director, Peter Pierson, the Edu­ cation Director, Peter Lewis, and CAGCS secretary Pauline Streeter, as well as members who support and at­ tend these meetings. Each member is responsible for making sure their name is submitted (card returned) to the CAGCS post of­ fice box, therefore making the head- count more accurate and thus avoiding uncomfortable situations for the host superintendent If you have submitted a reservation card but find you are un­ able to attend, please notify the host superintendent We have some great golf courses to play at our upcoming meetings - Greenwich Country Club on Septem­ ber 22nd, Golf Club of Avon on Oc­ tober 6th, Country Club of Torrington on October 19th, and Rock Ridge Country Club on November 10th. Thanks to the hosts of these clubs to grow. for inviting CAGCS. I hope that our attendance continues L A labor saving program, con't from page 2. FOR I H E PERFECT PL I I An alternate method of labor scheduling licensed pesticide operators able to share the load. This approach has proven extremely helpful not only from a management viewpoint, but is readily accepted by employees as well: rotating through the various duties keeps work interesting and empowers them to swap days off with each other if their plans change. Further flexibility is realized when our operations are compromised by any number of undersirable events, from weather or equipment problems to the sudden rescheduling of a tournament Being on the seven-day schedule enables you to rebound far easier, in many cases diminishing the urgency of a situation. No longer restricted to accomplishing everything between Monday and Friday, you are able to face "the weekend" in a different light. Above all, this approach gives you the ability and inclination to become more flexible in your maintenance practices. Of course, your golf committee and general membership must be willing to see some maintenance activity throughout the day on Saturday and Sundays. While disruptive procedures need to be avoided there are still many thingswhich can be done without both­ ering golfers. In fact, our attention to detail has been improved by scheduling some of the smaller, often overlooked jobs for the weekend hours (A good one is keeping the maintenance area neat and organized). And having workers on hand all day throughout the weekend ensures prompt response to quickly developing situations - the end result is improved golfer satisfaction. As for employee acceptance, any change of this magitude needs to be thoroughly proposed and discussed with the crew prior to implementa­ tion. There may be concerns about loss of income from those who rely on the over­ time (New Ca­ naan's full time employees recieved a pay increase, or differential, to par­ tially compensate for the discontin­ ued overtime wag- es).Other thoughts may not arise until after the program has been in place for awhile; in this case flexibility comes into play again. We've found that its possible to adapt to different priorities among the individual crew members while keep­ ing the entire schedule satisfying to all. While nothing more than a retail store approach to ensuring sufficient labor during all hours of operation, the application of this seven day, no over­ time work schedule for golf course maintenance may be a thought that proves helpful to your operation. Flexibility, normalized life style and cost efficiency are recognizable bene­ fits. Trying the idea for a few months would likely show you and your staff these attributes. 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Supply Met GCSA Announces Professional Turfgrass Field Day In conjunction with the Metropolitan Golf Association, the Met GCSA will be conducting a professional turfgrass field day together with a greens chair­ men committee educational series on Tuesday, October 13th at the Westches­ ter Country Club. The above seminar for golf course superintendents and greens committee chairmen will be held indoors between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served outdoors immediately follow­ ing the seminar after which the superin­ tendent and chairman will have an opportunity to tour the booths and observe equipment demonstrations by the various distributors. All professional turf managers are in­ vited to attend as well as mechanics and equipment technicians. For additional information contact Mr. Jeffrey Scott, the Apawamis Club, tel: (914) 967-2570 or Mr. Allan Tretera, Turf Products Corporation, tel: (800) 243-4355. Upcoming Events Watch your mail box for the CAGCS Annual Family Day/Picnic which will be held on August 17, 1992 at McCooks Park in Old Lyme, CT. Chairman Brian Skelly has a full slate of events scheduled for adults and chil­ dren alike. As in the past, this day is free of charge to all members and their fami­ lies. However, any guests over the age of 12 will be charged $10. Besides food, drink and games, you will be able to swim, sun and relax on beautiful Niantic Bay. Come one - Come All. Hope to see you on August 17th. Check your schedules ... for the upcoming meeting at Greenwich Country Club on Septem­ ber 22nd. Once again our Association returns to Avon Golf Club, Jim Medeiros, CGCS, superintendent, for our Annual S&R Tournament on October 6th. We will be rounding out the "fall tour" at Torrington Country Club on October 19th, and Rock Ridge Country Club for the Annul Meeting on November 10th. Once again our Association will be blocking rooms for those attending the Annual GCSAA Conference & Show being held January 23 - 30, 1993 in Anaheim, CA. We will belock 10 to 15 rooms at the Anaheim Hilton, headquarters hotel. Information and reservation forms for the block of rooms will be mailed in the coming weeks. Candidates sought for CAGCS Board November is up and coming and once again our Association will be electing leaders for the coming year. In order for an Association to be a successful working mechanism, input and service from its members is of utmost importance. Anyone who thinks he/she would like to give a little time for the good of the Association and himself is asked to contact Nominating Chairman, Thomas Watroba at Suffield Country Club for further information. TEE AND GREEN SOD, INC. Specializing In Bentgrass and Fine Fescue Sod Dave Wallace 401/295-1870 (Home) 401/789-8177 (Office) 5 P. O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 a. 401/789-3895 (FAX) Pine Orchard takes home CAGCS Invitational The team from the Pine Orchard Yacht/Country Club lead by Eric Johnson, superintendent, captured the annual CAGCS Invitational which was held on June 1st at the Country Club of Waterbury. In a scramble format, the team of Eric Johnson, R. Falkoff, E. Anderson and M. Baughan (pictured above right) combined for a low gross score of 58. However, the team from Aspetuck Valley, headed by Frank Lamphier, (pictured below) also carded a 58; but, for the second year in a row, lost with matching cards. The winning team was presented the Traveling Connecticut Cup which will be kept on display for a full year. The winning team members also received beautifully framed golf prints as an addition to the first prize. The first net winners posted a score of 50. They were the team from the Stanley Golf Club headed up by John Napieracz, P. Ledger, John Mulhearn, and R. McGlone (pictured right). The full field was treated first class from the greetings from golf pro and his staff to the well-condition course provided by Charlie Baskin, CGCS. Following golf an elaborate display of hors d'oeuvres was presented to the attendees. Other Scores 2nd gross Aspetuck Valley Frank Lamphier - 58 2nd Net Heritage Village CC Peter Burnham -51 3rd Net 4th net Black Hall Club Suffield Country Club Phil Neaton - 52.2 Thomas Watroba - 52.8 Closest to the pin prizes were won by Charles Baskin on the 8th hole and Sam Title from Tumble Brook won the use of a Yamaha golf cart for a year with his shot on no. 12. The big boomers of the day were Ray Falkoff (Pine Orchard) who had the longest drive on no. 4 and our own "senior citizen" Frank Lamphier had the longest poke on no. 18. Congratulations to all winners and compliments to the Country Club of Waterbury for an exquisite well-organized day. - 6 - f Life Cycles of the Annual Bluegrass Weevil Hyperodes and the Black Turfgrass Ataenius by Steve Aim, URI Entomologist One of the reasons we are experienc­ ing more problems with these two pests in recent years is the loss or inef­ fectiveness of the long residual insecti­ cides such as Chlordane and Oftanol. These materials could be applied once for season-long control of white grubs in many locations. Chlordane has been shown to have residual activity against termites in the soil for more than 30 years! Oftanol has a soil half life of more than 150 days. Compare this to soil half-lives of alternatives such as: Turcam (5 days), Sevin (10 days), Dursban (30 days), diazinon (40 days), Mocap (25 days), Triumph (34 days), and Dylox, Proxol (10 days). Oftanol may be ineffective at your particular site due to microbial degrada­ tion. Microbial degradation occurs when microbes (bacteria, fungi) break down the Oftanol before it has a chance to control grubs. This material though, can still be used very effectively in many locations. If your insecticide application timing is not nearly perfect (and even it it is in some cases) the shorter residual materials may not provide adquate con­ trol if egg hatch is extended for a partic­ ular generation. For exampe, we have been saying for quite some time that you should apply a material for Janpa- nese beetle grub control on or about August 15 in Rhode Island. By this time, most of the eggs have hatched and your control timing will be opti­ mal. This is true for most years but last year at one particular site, we were still observing eggs and 1st instar larvae on September 23! This was most likely caused by droughty condi­ tions that didn’t allow the eggs to swell (Continued on page 9.) CAUTION - The life cycles presented below are from one year's data at two locations in Rhode Island, and data from other states. Events may occur a week or more either side of the given dates depending on rainfall, temperatures, etc. April 15 - May 7 (between forsythia and flowering dogwood blooms) 1st generation adults of both Hyperodes and Ataenius are emerging, mating, and laying eggs. Dursban for Hyperodes and Ataenius control. Oftanol 2 for Ataenius control of greens. Triumph is registered for Ataenius control of greens. Triumph is registered for Hyperodes control on tees, greens and aprons, but be aware that daily irrigation may wash the material into the soil where it will not be effective for Hyperodes control. May 15 - June 1 Young Hyperodes larvae are actively feeding near the crown of annual bluegrass plants. In 1991, most of the damage had been done by the first week in June in Kingston. Larger larvae continue to feed and eventually pupated on or around June 10 in 1991. June 10 - 18 1st generation Ataenius larvae are mostly 2nd instars at this time (there are 3 larval instars before the pupate and become adults). Control grubs now if more than 50 grubs/sq. ft. - 8 - June 20 - July 4 2nd generation Hyperodes adults emerge and lay eggs. Control is usually not warranted (see text). July 1 2nd generation Ataenius adults emerge and lay eggs. Wait to see if grubs reach threshold levels in late July or early August. July 7 - 31 2nd generation Hyperodes larvae are feeding near the crowns of annual bluegrass. Control is usually not warranted (see text). August 1-7 2nd generation Ataenius larvae can be found. Control grubs now where thresholds are reached or wait one week and control Janpanese beetle grubs as well. Life Cycles of the Annual Bluegrass Weevil Hyperodes and the Black Turfgrass Ataenius (continued from page 8) and hatch. Japanese beetle eggs need at least 10% soil moisture to develop and can remain "dormant" for some period until conditions become more favorable. I have combined the life cycles of Ataenius and Hyperodes since some aspects of the life cycles overlap and you may be able to control both insects with one well timed insecticide application. Remember, Hyperodes weevils are only pests of annual blue­ grass and only at cutting heights of 0.25 - 0.5" so control sprays can often be limited to aprons. Hyperodes wee­ vils are also surface feeders (crowns) so you want the pesticide to remain in that region. A good material for Ataenius and other white grub control that moves from the surface through the thatch to the root zone may not be the best choice for Hyperodes con­ trol and vice versa. CONTROL OF HYPERODES [ANNUAL BLUEGRASS WEEVIL (ABW)] Migration to fairways begins in the spring about the time forsythia is in full bloom (April 15). By the time flowering dogwood is in bloom (May 7), most adults will have emerged. This is the period for first generation adult control. Dursban is a good con­ trol choice since the ABW is a surface and thatch infesting insect. Control of the first generation will usually provide season-long control. The control spray can often be limited to the aprons of greens or other areas maintained at cutting heights of 0.25- 0.5". Turfgrass at cutting heights of 1.5" or higher are not affected. If a second application is needed for second generation adults, timing of control should be on or around July 4th. It is more difficult to time insec­ With a long residual material like Oftanol, this lead time is possible. With a shorter residual material, the timing was probably perfect. An Oftanol treatment at this time may eliminate the need for Janpanese beetle control later in the season. Niemczyk found that second genera­ tion eggs begin to appear when Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, begins to bloom in Ohio. Rose of Sharon usually blooms in the last two weeks in July or the first part of August in Rhode Island. In 1991, we found BTA 2nd and 3rd instar larvae on August 4. Due to their small size, first and second instars (stages) of the grubs are not considered to cause any apprecia­ ble damage. The third instar, which is present from June through August, can cause serious damage to turf. Tashiro (personal communication) feels that there is little need to control populations less than 50 grubs per square foot On well maintained turf, 100-200 larvae per square foot may be required to cause damage. If larval control is needed, the materials for Japanese beetle grub control are also effective against BTA There is a milky disease of BTA similar to the one that attacks Japa­ nese beetle larvae. If when sampling you notice a large percentage of larvae are a milky color, you can subtract these from your sample count per square foot The milky grubs will die shortly from the bacterial disease. Due to this natural disease, an infesta­ tion of BTA may decline after one or two years of relatively high popula­ tions. Anyone who has a turfgrass insect problem, please feel free to give me a call at (401) 792-5998. ticide treatments for the second genera­ tion since adult activity is spread out over several weeks. Small larvae are present during the last three weeks of July, larger larvae are present during the last two weeks in July and into early August. Second generation larvae rarely war­ rant a control spray. Check annual bluegrass crowns on turf cut at 0.25- 0.5". CONTROL OF BLACK TURFGRASS ATAENIUS (BTA). Adult beetles overwinter in wooded areas near golf course roughs and pre­ fer pine needle litter. Adults begin to return to golf course turf as early as March and continue through early May. Late April or the very first of May, depending on the year, is the recommended timing for first genera­ tion adult control. Oftanol 2E applied to greens at this time will give you some idea of the severity of problems at your particular site (dead beetles can be observed on greens). The adults though, do not cause damage to turf so you can wait until about June 7 to start sampling for larvae in the soil (see thresholds on page 8). Black turfgrass ataenins eggs are deposited in clusters in the soil and larvae, like most of the white grub pests on turf, feed on the roots of annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and bentgrasses. These larvae are deeper in the soil than annual blue­ grass weevil larvae and require an insecticide move at least to the soil/ thatch interface for control to occur. Oftanol 2E was applied to one of our heavily infested sites on June 26 in 1991. No turf damage was noticed but the application probably should have gone on about a week earlier. 9 The Clippings Calendar CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS DATE EVENT August 17 CAGCS Family Day & Picnic LOCATION Cook's Park East Lyme, CT HOST CAGCS September 22 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Greenwich Country Club Greenwich, CT Gregory Wojick, CGCS October 6 CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament Golf Club of Avon James Medeiros, CGCS October 19 CAGCS Monthly Meeting Country Club of Torrington Torrington, CT Edward Goodhouse November 10 CAGCS Annual Meeting Rock Ridge Country Club Newtown, CT Robert Welch December TBA CAGCS Christmas Party Old Lyme Country Club CAGCS January 23 - 31 1993 Golf Championship GCSAA -and- Conference & Show Golf Championship San Diego, CA Conference & Show Anaheim, CA GCSAA CAGCS Thanks the Following Patrons for Their Continued Support of our Association Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P.O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203) 747-9911 Bruedan Corp. 25 West Street Bolton, CT 06043 Scott Lowe - Frank Savakis (203) 647-1774 The Cardinals, Inc. P.O. Box 520, 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 - (800) 432-SEED D & S Floratine Products, Reveal Test Kits Precision Small Engine Co., Flymo Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Imperial Nurseries 713 Pigeon Hill Road Windsor, CT 06095 Karl Novak - Bruce Adams (203) 688-0598 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co. Box 66, Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02173 Steve Butler (914) 862-2550 Lesco, Inc. 20005 Lake Road Rocky River, Ohio 44116 Mike Donahue (800) 321-5325 Lofts Seed, Inc. Chimney Rock Road Bound Brook, NJ 08805 Paul Bednarczyk (800)526-3890 or (203)421-4641 Eastern Land Management, Inc. Golf Course Renovation, Hydro/Aeration Serv. Shelton, CT 06484 Bruce T. Moore, Sr. (800) 926-GREEN Nor-Am Chemical Company 311 Carriage Drive Kensington, CT 06037 David Sylvester (203) 828-8905 Purple Kings Farm Golf Green Topdressing Williamstown, MA 01267 Ralph Mason Bus: (413)458-4646 Home(413)458-3184 Reichert Company P. O. Box 273, Riverside, CT 06878 Petroleum Products Frank X. 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 Toelles Road Sand & Gravel Co. 29 Toelles Road Wallingford, CT 06492 Hal Kraus - Bruce Imbt (203) 284-8552 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. West Suffield, CT 06093 Penncross - Bluegrass - Fescue - Rye Skip Deubel (800) 243-7582 Earth Works Deep Aerification Specialists 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 RR 3, Box 285, Hackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 O. M. Scott & Sons P. O. Box 286 Naugatuck, CT 06770 Steve DiVito (203) 723-5190 P.I.E. Supply Co. 243 Woodmont Rd., P.O. Box 3049 Milford, CT 06460 J. Anderson (203) 878-0658 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 2576 Enfield, CT John Ferry - Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 15 Londonderry Road, Suite 3 Londonderry, NH 03053-3388 Dave Schermerhom (603) 437-0008 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326/(908)637-4191 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Joe Bidwell (203) 651-8555 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (914) 248-7746 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Syracuse, NY Professional Turf Maintenance Stephen Kotowicz (203) 792-3032 Michael Dukette (203) 684-6242 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant W/(203) 529-6869 H/(203)225-9232