CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS^ r CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS Volume 29, No. 3 President’s Message Peter R. Pierson CAGCS President August, 1995 One club that’s not teed off by ban on metal spikes Country Club of Darien launches successful "Spikeless-Only policy... Superintendent Tim O'Neill explains how. On behalf of the CAGCS Board of Directors, I wish to thank those mem­ bers who have gone the extra mile to volunteer their clubs to host meetings for 1996. We do not have a full schedule as yet, but we are working hard to complete those details. At the present time, it appears that the only 1996 dates remaining to be filled are May, October, and a site for the 1996 Scholarship & Research Tournament which is usually held in early October. If you wish to host one of the avail­ able events, I urge you to start work­ ing on the date as soon as possible. Clubs are filling their 1996 calendars now! If you have any questions or require any additional information, please call the CAGCS office (387- 0810). We have also begun searching for meeting sites for 1997. I would like to thank all CAGCS members who have convinced their individual clubs that membership in the Environmental Industry Council (formerly PPUC) is beneficial to golf and to protect their golf courses. It (continued on page 2) At many clubs, metal spikes will die hard—if they die at all. Not so at the Country Club of Darien. As of July 1st, this club became the first—and only—in Connecticut and Westchester to jump on the “ban” wagon and put a permanent kibosh on metal spikes. Joining the ranks of 65 clubs across the country that currently enforce a per­ manent ban on metal spikes (and the nearly 200 clubs that strongly encour­ age spikeless shoes), the Country Club of Darien gave members just short of a year to make the transition to spikeless play. To date, the response has been exceedingly favorable—and the agro­ nomic results equally promising. Here, Country Club of Darien Super­ intendent Tim O’Neill offers insight, not only into the many turf-related ben­ efits of sporting spikeless shoes, but also how his club has managed—what appears to be—a flawless launch into a “Spikeless-Only” policy. We hope you’ll find this piece inter­ esting but, perhaps more important, a good sorce of information for your Greens Committee and board. Spikeless Inspiration “One of the reasons I think this policy has been so well received is that it came from the members them­ selves—more specifically, a group of members who had played golf at Muir- field Village in Dublin, OH. This top Nicklaus course has banned metal spikes, offering my members the opportunity to experience both the feel and putting surface effects of golfing with spikeless shoes. ’’They were also able to see, first­ hand, at least one of the club’s strate­ gies for enforcing its spikeless policy. The day they played Muirfield, a golfer had somehow slipped onto the course with metal spikes. One of the club’s locker room attendants followed the trail of spike marks—which were apparently quite obvious on the other­ wise pure greens—and then replaced the player’s metal spikes with Softspikes right on the spot. It’s their policy to replace every golfer’s metal spikes with Softspikes—free of charge—before they enter the course.” (continued on page 3) August, 1995 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 Sterilized Dressing Top 1-800-899-SOIL (7645) FAX (301) 335-0164 Our top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. EXCLUSIVE! All materials are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Computerized blending of soil mixtures for a superior growing medium. Green and tee construction materials and mixes conforming to specifications are available. Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your speci­ fications are available. President's Message (continued from page 1) seems as though the pesticide application industry has made a good run through this legislative session. Have you considered an individual club membership in the Tri-State Research Foundation? Three years ago, CAGCS joined with the MetGCSA, New Jersey GCSA and the Long Island GCSA to help form a strong foundation to support regional research which would be of benefit to golf courses in the northeast The Tri-State Research Foundation is presently in partner­ ship with Dr. Noel Jackson at URI in a research project. All CAGCS members should have received a copy of the new Tri- State Research newsletter along with an invoice. The University of Rhode Island has a renowned research facility at a very close proximity to most all of our courses. When we have a turf problem, we call upon URI to help us solve the problem. Now, we can help ourselves and the golf industry by supporting research. A donation to the Tri State Research Foundation will be of benefit to golf courses in our region. The investment of a contribution could be your best new move in 1995. CAGCS Board of Directors President & PPUC Rep. PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Education BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club S&R JEFFREY F. ROGERS Robert Baker Companies Vice President PHILIP NEATON Black Hall Club Secretary JOHN NAPIERACZ, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Treasurer HEATHER L GARVIN Canton Golf Course Immediate Past President JOHN F. STREETER.CGCS Woodbridge Country Club Golf Co-Chairpersons ANTHONY GROSSO Pautipaug Country Club -and- JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Membership SCOTT D. GENNINGS, CGCS Wallingford Country Club Public Relations GREG STENT Wampanoag Country Club Social & Welfare JUD W. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Commercial Rep. to Board JEFFREY F. ROGERS Robert Baker Companies CAGCS Office P. O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone & Fax Nos. (203) 387-0810 Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Editor John F. Streeter, CGCS Committee Anthony Grosso Pautipaug Country Club -and- Thomas Watroba Suffield Country Club Photos David Basconi Brian Pope August, 1995 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Smoothing the Way for Spikeless Golf (Continued from page 1) METRO MILORGANITE, INC. For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE-UP “This group of members was so convinced of the benefits of using Softspikes that, last fall, they launched a campaign to encourage our entire golfing member­ ship to replace their metal spikes with the urethane alternatives. Attendants in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms have been equipped to offer on-the-spot spike replacements to members and their guests. Most of our members had their shoes converted over the winter. Guest changeovers are still being done. And all spike changes are complimentary—at least for the time being. ’’The reception to Softspikes—even at the start of our trial period—was so positive that the Golf Committee and Board of Directors committed to going 100 percent spikeless by July 1st of this year. “Even outings held at the club are spikeless. Participants are informed, in advance, that they can either have their shoes converted on their own or bring their shoes—with metal spikes removed—and have them outfitted with Softspikes by one of our attendants. ’’To date, the club has invested about $3,500 in replacement spikes, a small price to pay for the many resulting benefits.” The Pluses of Softspikes Emerald Isle. Ltd. EGYPT FARMS Aqua-T Andersons • FERTILIZERS • TOP DRESSINGS • BIOSTIMULANTS • SEED • PESTICIDES • GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES Rick Apgar Scott Apgar Joe Stahl “Some of the positive outcomes that our members, golf professional, club­ house staff, and I have noticed: • Softspikes are more comfortable, putting noticeably less strain on feet, ankles, knees, hips and the back. According to our Pro Ed Nicholson, “99.9 per­ cent of our members find it far easier to walk 18 holes in spikeless shoes”. • Golfers needn’t putt through spike marks on the greens. With heavy play (25,000 rounds per year), our small greens (90,000 square feet for 20 greens) were taking a beating. This season, the greens are noticeably healthier and smoother, with little wear around the hole after a day of play. As a result, I have been able to reduce the number of times I change cups from four to three times per week. And the turf, being healthier, better tolerates weekly rolling. • Members can now wear their golf shoes anywhere inside the clubhouse and on our flagstone patio, areas that were previously off limits to metal spikes. • The club expects Softspikes to spare carpeting, carts, wooden steps, bridges, and asphalt walkways, adding up to significant savings in repairs and replace­ ment costs.” (continued on page 4) Metro Milorganite Inc. DEPEND ON US FOR FOUR SEASON SOLUTIONS (914) 666-3171 Fax (914) 666-9183 365 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 lierntTSif (800) 243-7582-| CHOICE OF BENTGRASSES - Maintained at 5/32” and 1/4” - Penncross •Providence •Pennlinks 3-Way Fairway Blend Pallets or Big Rolls Washing Service Available High Fine Fescue Mix Versatile Blue-Fescue-Rye Mix Low-Cut Blue-Rye Available Farm Inspection Welcomed Consistently High Quality Competitive Prices Prompt Delivery CONNECTICUT MULCH DISTRIBUTORS, INC. KEN LINDELAND WOOD CHIPS - BARK - LANDSCAPE TIES Business Address 1300 East St. Suffield, CT. 06078 Mailing Address 1515 North Stone St. W. Suffield, CT. 06093 Telephone (203) 623-2987 Fax 292-1047 August, 1995 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 Few Negatives Cited for Turf-Friendly Alternative (continued from page 3) “The downsides to Softspikes are few, though some golfers feel their traction is not as secure when they swing—particularly on hilly areas of the course, which at Darien are few, since the course is relatively flat. “Critics will also tell you that So­ ftspikes are slippery on wet surfaces, especially wooden bridges but, I say what’s more slippery than metal spikes on smooth cement, tile or stone? Besides, most clubs that encourage Softspikes are trying to make slick surfaces more secure by treating wood surfaces with aluminum oxide or covering them with a syn­ thetic material. At Darien, we are cov­ ering both wooden bridges and wood walkways around the clubhouse with all-weather carpeting. “The only other concern I have heard is that Softspikes are less durable than metal spikes, lasting 30 as opposed to 40 rounds. The replacement costs are slightly higher as well, though nearly negligible—less than $1 more per pair of shoes. “It’s these few points, as well as a dogged attachment to the ol’ tried-and- true, that make it difficult for superin­ tendents, themselves, to convince their memberships to go spikeless. It really takes a day of Softspikes-Only play on a course to see and feel the benefits—not unlike what the Met did at their montly meeting held at Middle Bay Country Club, and our associa­ tion monthly meeting held at Wampa­ noag Country Club in June. “At Darien, I was fortunate that a few vocal members were willing to campaign for Softspikes. As with any new policy, though, this one will be up for review at the season’s end. But my guess is that Softspikes are not a passing fad. At the Counry Club of Darien, they are here to stay.” Tim O'Neill, CGCS Country Club of Darien » • • • • From the Editor John F. Streeter, CGCS I would like to thank Tim O'Neill for this well-written, informative article. This softspike issue, I feel, is one of the most important issues that has come down in our business in a long time. I hope to hear more success stories such as this in the near future. Send your thoughts to: CAGCS - Newsletter P. O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Tee & Green & In Between 0 Whether your challenge is a dead­ line, a tee, a green, a fairway, a rough, or a bunker surround, we have a blend that fits your needs. We understand the variety of problems you face because we have spent a great deal of time listening to golf course superintendents. As a result, Tee & Green Sod offers the most complete product line available to the golf course industry— even a four-foot wide washed roll! 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Tell him that you are playing in a CT superintendents' tour­ nament on Sept 12th, and he will send you a free pair of Softspikes for you and each of your guests, if neces­ sary. Please note that all groups will be required to have a player playing from a 0 handicap. This policy has been adopted to encourage club pro partici­ pation. Turf scouting and pest management workshops The University of Massachusetts Extension Turf Program will sponsor a Turf Scouting and Integrated Pest Management Workshop on August 31,1995 at the Eastern Massachusetts Extension Center in Waltham, MA. This workshop will cover scouting tools and techniques for turf insects, weeds and cultural problems, as well as insect and weed identification. Workshop instructors include UMass turf specialists Dr. Pat Vittum, Dr. Prasanta Bhowmik, Mary Owen, and Turf IPM Technician Jennifer Nobel. Enrollment is limited. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration is required. For registration and other informa­ tion, contact Mary Owen, Extension Turf Specialist (508) 892-0382. Welcome New Members Anthony Baviello, CGCS - Class A Yale University Golf Course David Brownell - Class C Sawtelle Bros., Inc. Paul Ladzinski, Jr. - Class A Gainfield Farms Golf Course Owen Regan - Class C Tee and Green Sod Carl Samuelson - Class B Candlewood Valley Country Club • • • • • United States Men’s Amateur Tournament August 26 & 27 The U.S. Men's Amateur tourna­ ment is scheduled for August 26 & 27 at Newport Country Club, Newport, RI. The Rhode Island GCSA is hosting a hospitality tent during the tourna­ ment, and they have extended an invi­ tation to all CAGCS members to stop by for beverages and comradery. As with all USGA events, any card carrying GCSAA member will be admitted. • • © • • Rooms blocked * Orlando CAGCS has reserved a block of rooms for members who plan on attending the National Convention in Orlando, FL. The reserved rooms are at the Omni Rosen Hotel (headquarters hotel). As soon as all information has been received, we will notify you of all details. CAGCS Invitational September 12th WHITE CONTRACTORS GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION A RENOVATION Thomas A. White James E. Morris, jr. 203-869-8808 914-234-0092 P.O. Box 484 Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 J The annual CAGCS Invitational is sched­ uled for September 12th at Tower Ridge CC in Simsbury, CT. Please note that this will be a spikeless event All participants CAGCS Family Day August 22nd Short Beach Park, Stratford, CT Deadline for reservations Aug. 19 th August, 1995 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 Peter Pierson captures CAGCS golf championship Golf Results June 6th - Wampanoag CC Greg Stent, superintendent Peter Pierson, Pequabuck Golf Club, (pictured left) went on to capture low honors in the annual CAGCS Golf Championship. Pierson’s com­ bined low gross score of 156 was shot with two fine rounds of golf, one at Tashua Knolls GC in May, and then at the Wampanoag CC in June. Peter, winner of last year’s Senior Division and CAGCS champion in 1993, always poses stiff competition to all competitors. In the net division, our ever present Frank Lam­ phier, Aspetuck Valley CC, walked away with the net trophy with a total of 137. The Senior Division was won by Dick Cook with a total score of 185. The net bracket of the Senior Division was won by John Motycka with a total of 152. In the Affiliate Division, the gross champion for the third year in a row was Mike Dukette, Pro-Lawn Products, Inc., with a score of 148 (same score as posted last year). A new CAGCS member, Dave Brownell, of Sawtelle Bros., took home the net trophy in the Affiliate Divi­ sion. ----- -----—- More Championship Results ________ 12-24 Handicap Low Gross - Scott Ramsay - 176 Low Net - Kevin D'Amico -147 25 - 36 Handicap Low Gross - Scott Gennings -196 Low Net - Paul Bednarczyk -147 Brian Skelly -147 A Flight Low Gross - Mike Dukette - 74 Low Net - Greg Stent - 69 2nd Low Net - Frank Lamphier - 70 3rd Low Net - Scott Niven - 71 B Flight Low Gross - Lynn Engler - 84 Low Net - Bill Goodrich - 71 2nd Low Net - Scott Ramsay - 72 3rd Low Net - Barry Petrasko - 73 C Flight Low Gross - John Ruszbatsky - 88 Low Net - Carl Samuelson - 68 2nd Low Net - Owen Regan - 71 3rd Low Net - John Motycka - 72 D Flight Low Gross - Phil Neaton - 96 Low Net - Bill Spitzer - 68 2nd Low Net - Brian Skelly - 74 3rd Low Net - Paul Bednarczyk - 75 Closest to the Pin #9 - Frank Savakis Closest to the Pin #16 - Mike Moran Longest Drive #8 - Paul Jamrog Closest to the Line #14 Matt Howland Mike Comicelli, A O.K. 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Wareham, MA 02576 (508)295-1553 Fax (508) 295-8187 August, 1995 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 ) Golf results - July 11th Willimantic Country Club Steven Rackliffe, CGCS superintendent Low Gross - Mike Dukette - 69 2nd Low Gross - Peter Pierson - 77 The tournament format was a stableford, and the results were as follows: Jeff Rogers - 45; Dick Cook - 45; Ron Holcomb - 41; Larry Dodge - 40; Brian Skelly - 40; Jon Zuk - 40; Jay Sabanosh - 39; Bruce Morse - 39; Paul Bednarczyk - 39; Greg Wojick - 38; John Gallagher - 38; Scott Ramsay - 38; Greg Bradley - 37; Len Fazzino - 37. Longest Drive - Bruce Berlett Closest to the line - Bill Blount Closest to the Pin #7 Frank Lamphier Closest to the Pin #16 - Jud Smith. CAGCS to host Inaugural New England Championship Tournament The Inaugural New England Championship Tournament is scheduled for October 12th at Hop Meadow Country Club in Simsbury, CT. All seven New England associations—Connecticut, Cape Cod, Maine, New England, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont—will participate, and it is a tournament that is open to all handicap levels. The tournament format is a two-man team - best ball. There will be eight players from each association (two for each flight); with 100% handicap. The prizes to be awarded: Team competition: 1st, 2nd, 3rd; Low Individual Gross; Low Individual Net; Closest to the Pin (2). The qualifying round for the Connecticut team was held at our monthly meeting on June 6th at the Wampanoag CC, and the following CAGCS members will represent our chapter Flight A (0 - 8 handicap) Mike Dukette & Mike Chrzanowski Flight B (9-16 handicap) Greg Stent & Frank Lamphier Flight C (17-25 handicap) Owen Regan & John Motycka Flight D (26 - 36 handicap) Phil Neaton & Bob Silva ((( Powered rotary brush and thatcher attachments for grain control and healthy turf, non-floating head design for true cutting heights, and dual powered drive rollers for straight cuts make this unit the premier walk-behind greensmower. 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They come with a 5-year warranty and include the following features: Yardage marker recess, to pro­ tect yardage identification “PressurePort” nozzling, for even distribution of water Through-the-top serviceability, for easy access to screen and valve assemblies “PureFlow”contamination resi­ stant valves system, ensuring positive valve shut-off Model 90E/95E Main Office: 243 Woodmont Road • P.O. Box 3049 • Milford CT 06460 • (203) 878-0658 IU41III PI E. SUPPLY CO. IOJ PIPE & IRRIGATION IWfiilll equipment supply company (jluckner IF YOU WERE A TREE.... WHO WOULD YOU TRUST? Over 75 Years of Excellence in Tree Care Golf Course Programs Better than PAR OUR GOAL IS TO PRESERVE YOUR TREES! ALPINE the QAEE (rf TREES MLP8NB SINCE 1919 Norwalk - 847-1855 Westport - 222-5595 Greenwich - 661-8014 Darien - 655-8008 Pictured to the right is our first lady, Sherry, wife of President, Peter Pierson. A great time was had by all, and CAGCS wishes to thank Lesco, Metro Milorganite, P.I.E. Supply, Pro-Lawn Products, and Turf Products Corp, for their contributions toward the costs of the evening. Pictured above are Phil Neaton, Vice Preisdent, Brian Skelly, Education Chair­ person, and our Executive Secre­ tary, Pauline Streeter. Pictured left are disc jockey, Art deAtienza, and John Streeter, Immediate Past President & News­ letter Editor. August, 1995 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 Notes from the golf committee! The Connecticut State Golf Association has finally accepted CAGCS as a member club which means that we should have the handicap cards for all of you by the August meeting. There is, however, one gliche. Last spring, we were told that there would be no charge for including on our listing those of you with GHIN cards from your own club. We now find that information was incorrect and to be so listed will cost $10 per person. We would still like CAGCS members to be on our listing and hope that you will voluntarily ante up the $10. A slip for you to return is below. If you do not want to do so, you must be sure to bring your current GHIN card to all meet­ ings because only people on the CAGCS handicap listing or those showing cur­ rent handicap cards will be entered in the regular monthly tournament. We will post and send to the USGA all scores for our monthly meeting tourna­ ments. So, to avoid duplication, do not post your own score when you get back to your club. If you would like your GHIN number listed with CAGCS, cut where indicated and return it to the CAGCS office, P. O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT, 06525. Cut along dotted line and return to the CAGCS office I currently have a GHIN handicap and I would like my handicap also listed with CAGCS. I realize that my CAGCS account will be billed the amount of $10. Name Affiliation My GHIN number is:____________ From left to right are Mrs. Tom Watroba (Bonnie), Mrs. Steven Rackliffe (Meg) and Mrs. Jeff Rogers (Diane) Dates to Remember August 10th CAGCS Monthly Meeting Pequabuck Golf Club McLaughlin Trophy & President's Cup August 22nd CAGCS Family Day Short Beach Park Stratford, CT August 22 thru 29 CAGCS office will be closed for vacation. September 12th CAGCS Annual Invitational Tower Ridge Country Club Simsbury, CT October 10th CAGCS Annual S &R Tournament Watertown, CT October 12th N. E. Championship Watertown Golf Course Tournament Hop Meadow Country Club Simsbury, CT October 16th CAGCS Monthly Meeting Ellington Ridge Country Club Supt.I Assistant Tournament Ellington, CT Two-Man Best Ball November 7th CAGCS Annual Meeting Birchwood Country Club Scramble - Blind Draw Westport, CT Eastern Land Management, Inc. Golf Course Construction/Renovation Shelton, CT 06484 Bruce T. Moore, Sr. (203)924-7272 & (800)926-GREEN Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. 102 Conklin Road Stafford Springs, CT 06076 Mike Dukette (203) 684-6242 Egypt Farms, Inc. White Marsh, MD 21162 Ray Bowman ~ Dean Snyder P. O. Box 2223 (800) 899-7645 R. F. Morse & Son, Inc. West Wareham, MA 02576 ParEx - KPower - Vertidrain Carl Wallace (508) 295-1553 Glenmore Landscape Service 98 Hack Green Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Glenn S. Moore (914) 764-4348 Golf Cart Services, Inc. 275 Wells Street, P.O. 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Wallingford, CT 06492 Golf Course Sands & Topdressing Hal Kraus (203) 561-2442 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 1200 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry ~ Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Lofts Seed Company 68 White Cedar Drive Madison, CT 06443 (203) 421-4641 (800) 708-8873 Turf Specialty, Inc. 15 Londonderry Road, Unit 3 Londonderry, NH 03053 Dave Schermerhom (603) 437-0008 A-OK Turf Equipment Articulator Dealer Coventry, RI 02816 Michael D. Comicelli (401) 826-2584 AgrEvo USA Company 2711 Centerville Road Wilmington, DE 19808 David J. Sylvester (203) 828-8905 Agriturf, Inc. Dwight St., Hatfield, MA 01038 Fertilizer, Seed & Chemicals Chris Cowan (800/346-5048) Paul McDonough (203/779-9811) ALPINE, the CARE of TREES Excellence in Tree Care Ridgefield (431-4100) Westport (222-5595) Norwalk (847-1855) Greenwich (661-8014) Darien (655-8008) Anderson Turf Irrigation, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (203) 747-9911 Atlantic Irrig. Specialties/ Supplies 70 Research Drive Stamford, CT 06906 Tim Marcoux (800) 886-4774 Bruedan Corp, of Connecticut E-Z-GO & YAMAHA GOLF, TURF & UTILITY VEHICLES Scott O. Lowe - Frank Savakis (800) 773-6740 The Cardinals, Inc. Unionville, CT 06085 166 River Road John Callahan (203) 673-3699 The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. P.O. Box 9169, 304 Main Street Wethersfield, CT 06129-0169 R. Sibley - R. Holcomb ~ P. Bednarczyk (203)529-2537 & (800)326-HART D & S Floratine Products, Nova Tee Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Earth Works, Inc. THE Soil Restoration Specialists Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (203) 698-0030 Metro Milorganite, Inc. 365 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl ~ Scott Apgar (914) 666-3171 or (203) 321-0678 Partac Golf Couise 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) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 Golf Course Construction & Renovation White Contractors Old Greenwich, CT 06870 James E. Morris, Jr. (203) 869-8808 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Donald Grant (203) 529-6869 & (800) 243-0232 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our Association.