Volume 31, No. 4 Sept ember/October, 1997 President's Message John Napier, CGCS CAGCS President GOLF COURSE CHANGES AT SHENNECOSSETT GOLF COURSE by Robert Chalifour, CGCS Another summer has come to an end and it has been an interesting one. It was a summer that provided some of us with plenty of rain and left others with empty ponds and no need to mow roughs. Although it brought everyone extreme temperatures at times, fortu­ nately, they did not stick around for very long. As I enjoy the latest break in the weather, I would like to take this opportunity to remark on the association's summer events. First, I would like to mention one superintendent who, after many years of not being able to enjoy a summer, will finally have the opportunity to enjoy the next one and hopefully many thereafter. Bob Chalifour, one of the highly respected individuals in our pro­ fession, will retire in the next few months. On behalf of CAGCS, we would like to wish you and Pat a great retirement. Now a few words about this sum­ mer’s past and future events. Our Annual Invitational had a full field of golfers, all of which had a great time at the Hartford Golf Club. Congratula­ tions to the team from Oak Lane CC (continued on page 2) As the 100th anniversary of the famed Shennecossett Golf Courses approaches (1998), major changes are underway. The Donald Ross design golf tract will be building five new golf holes and redesigning two exist­ ing holes. The Town of Groton which owns the course chose Cornish, Silva and Mangum Golf Course Architects. Would the famous golf course architect Ross approve? Most are sure he would, if the land had been available to him. The former site of the Griswold Hotel (raised in 1969), now owned by Pfizer, was not available to Ross. The water view of ferries, submarines, a scenic light­ house and an onshore breeze with chal­ lenging golf holes will enhance the golf experience of those that play. The neighborhood of stately homes will also benefit with a golf course instead of overgrown brush and trees. One home in particular (I should have bought it) has gotten a million dollar view. The existing three holes that are being replaced will go to Pfizer in a unique land exchange. Presently, Pfizer does not have plans for the property— however, they have broken ground on their property for the largest building they have ever built in Groton. The new building is being built based on the fact that they will soon be getting ad­ ditional land that will provide space for parking and more buildings. The new research facility will provide (continued on page 3) jobs for 700-1,000 additional employees. I proposed the idea for the exchange of property while superintendent at Shennecossett GC. The concept and sketches of golf holes was shown to several people but did not get serious September/October, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 President’s message (continued from page 1) lent fund for our members. We held the tournament at two golf courses, not the five we initially planned. Out of our 300+ members, only seven members participated. We would like to increase that number for next year. We did succeed in gaining media coverage as WVIT Channel 30 and WTIC 1080 AM radio advertised our associations and our benefit to youth golf. The good news is that one group from our association will be continuing on to the final round at Farmington CC to play for the trip to Myrtle Beach. I would also like to say how much fun the two-man tournament has been. I know there have been some closely contested matches; and, regardless of the outcome, all those involved had a good time. I would like to thank all those who have allowed matches to be played at their courses. The Annual CAGCS Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 13th, at Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT. The committee hoped that by having the family day later in the year and on a Saturday, many of you and John Napier, CGCS 1997 CAGCS President for the 1997 Invitational Trophy. We also joined forces with the Con­ necticut Recreation and Park Associa­ tion for the first “Connecticut Golf Scramble Tournament”. The tourna­ ment’s main goal is to benefit youth golf programs in Connecticut. How­ ever, it was hoped that the joint venture would also give both of our associations media coverage, as well as some non-dues revenue for scholar­ ship and research and to help start a much needed and long overdue benevo­ CAGCS Board of Directors your families would be free to attend. While this issue of the Clippings is presently at the printers, I am pleased to announce that we presently have over 100 reservations for our family day. The annual CAGCS Christmas Party will be held on Friday, Decem­ ber 12th, at the Hawthorne Inn. Because of popular opinion and the response from last year, we have again booked the same band, The Crescents. As November approaches, I will be stepping down to past president to make way for new superintendents with new and creative ideas. I would like to encourage many of you to get involved in your association. If you cannot find the time for a director’s position, you can become involved in committees. The more you put in, the more you get out of it. I am very proud of our profession and equally proud of our association and its mem­ bers. We provide a tremendous value to the environment and to the health, well-being and enjoyment of those who use our facilities. President JOHN NAPIER, CGCS Stanley Golf Course Vice President ANTHONY GROSSO Pautipaug Country Club Secretary BRIAN SKELLY Old Lyme Country Club Education DENNIS HOULE Redding Country Club Golf JOHN MOTYCKA Skungamaug River Golf Club Membership SCOTT D. GENNINGS, CGCS Wallingford Country Club Treasurer PETER R. PIERSON Pequabuck Golf Club Scholarship & Research GREGORY BRADLEY Farmington Woods CC Immediate Past President PHILIP NEATON Black Hall Club Social & Welfare PETER CURE, CGCS Crestbrook Park Golf Club Newsletter & Historian JUD W. SMITH Orange Hills Country Club Government Relations LES KENNEDY, JR., CGCS Country Club of Waterbury Commercial Rep. to Board OWEN REGAN TeeandQeenSod Inc. CAGCS Office P. O. Box 3678 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone & Fax Nos. (203) 387-0810 Toll Free (888)561-7778 Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Editor John F. Streeter, CGCS Newsletter Committee Jud W. Smith Heather Garvin Photos David Basconi September/October, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Shennecossett renovetsons (continued from page 1) attention until recently when Pfizer (sticker sysbol PFE) acquired land next to the golf course. The 12-acre parcel that has holes 5, 6 & 7 now became interesting. When approached by the Town Manager, Director of Recrea­ tion, and the Director of Economic Development, the process began. As most of you know, approvals by many agencies would be necessary. This project would be even more unique because of the land exchange, road and zoning changes. Before the land exchange was announced, rumors started to spread about the 24-acre Pfizer site. The neighborhood property owners association was one of the first to show support The golf course would be a much better neighbor based on past history than the building of 60 homes that could be built on the property. Another potential use of the site men­ tioned was for a ferry terminal to bring more gamblers to Foxwoods Casino. The first approval would have to come from both the city and town governing bodies. The golf course owned by the town is located in the City of Groton (similar to a fire district, yet much more complex — don’t ask). This approval would be necessary before any further negotiations could take place. Once this passed, then applica­ tions could be made to the appropriate agencies for their approvals. A major zoning change would be necessary, as well as permission from the State of Connecticut. The golf course, when purchased in 1967, received 50% of the money from open space funding. Golf course land zoned open space would have to be changed to commercial, and the Pfizer property in a residential zone would now change to open space. If the project failed, both properties would revert back to their original use. The first hurdle was crucial to the success of the project There was some Construction started June 16th and, typical of Pfizer, the project is on a fast track with a completion date of September 28, 1997. Other aspects of the project will in­ clude a tunnel under Eastern Point Road for the safe passage of golfers and equipment from one part of the course to another. Additional wetlands will be created to take the place of wetlands dissention by some that spoke at the meeting; however, the support for the project was strong. The overall opin­ ion was that this was a win-win situa­ tion for everyone. With the community strongly behind the project other approvals would be easier to obtain—big money talks and is listened to. A road closure and the relocation of a short section of Shore Avenue would prove otherwise. One neighbor has filed a law suit because he is not in agreement with the road relocation (road has been moved and paved). Approvals from the City Wet­ lands Commission were granted with some changes, and the Planning Com­ missions of both the city and town have given their approval. Pfizer will bear all expenses for the project except for the minor road relo­ cation. Soneco Construction of Groton is the general contractor. White Con­ struction of New Hampshire is the golf contractor, and Irrigation Systems of Maine will be installing a Toro irrigation system. displaced and a small section of water­ front was donated to the city for a parklet. The cost of the project for four new golf holes, relocation of some existing holes, and the tunnel will be about $3 million. The golf course was not expected to be under construction this year. As a result of accelerated construction, it was decided not to hold our CAGCS September meeting at Shennecossett as originally planned. I would like to extend an invitation to the member­ ship to meet here in the fall of 1998 to see the changes, enjoy the view and have a chicken barbecue. I had second thoughts when a green I nurtured for 27 years was brutally at­ tacked by a D-8.1 think I have changed my mind about this idea. From Now On, Golf Irrigation Will Never Be the Same. (Thank Goodness.) Introducing an exciting, new choice in golf course irrigation. Legacy Golf Irrigation Complete product line. Proven performance. And a fanatical dedication to customer service. 2LEGACY” IHIIP.I.E. SUPPLY CO. H PIPE & IRRIGATION Imllll EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY Tel: (203) 878-0658 Fax: (203) 878-3596 Contact: Chris Weimann September/October, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 Monthly meeting golf results June - Crestbrook Park Golf Club - Host Superintendent: Peter Cure, CGCS. Peter has been a member of our association and superintendent at Crestbrook for seven years and ob­ tained his certification just this past year. The 18-hole layout was built in two stages. The back nine was built in 1963 with Geoffrey Cornish as archi­ tect. The front nine was added in 1981, designed by A1 Zikorus. Greens 5,6 & 7 are scheduled to be rebuilt this fall. The tournament for the day was "best 15 holes at 75% handicap" and it was also the 2nd round of our CAGCS Championship. Congratulations to Jim Staszowski, Turf Products, for taking home the 1997 CAGCS Championship! CAGCS Flight A (0-12) B(13-19) C (20-36) Senior Championship Results Nsl Gross Jim Staszowski Dick Cook Joe Malay Peter Pierson Peter Cure Steve DiVito Carl Wallace John Motycka Best 15-holes A Flight B Flight C Flight Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Mike Dukette - 57 Bob Viera - 57 Gary DePaola - 57 Jim Staszowski - 57 Peter Cure - 60 Wayne Urban - 56 Sean Moran - 57 Tom Watroba - 58 Rick DiBella - 70 Carl Wallace - 51 Dan Rackliffe - 55 John Napier - 57 Skill Prize Winners Longest Drive Mike Dukette Closest to Line Jean Nicole Long Putts Dick Cook & A1 Adaskaveg Closest to Pin Peter Cure & Brink Schoonmaker Kickers Winners Tom Watroba Shawn Donovan John Butenko Jim Calladio Steve DiVito Bob Silva ( PROFESSIONAL IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS July - Westwoods Golf Course (Built 1960) Host Superintendent: Kevin DAmico, CGCS A superintendent for 20 years, Kevin has been the Parks Super­ intendent for the Town of Farmington for the last 15. Westwoods was originally privately owned and holes 8 through 18 were lighted for night golf. The Town of Farmington purchased the course in 1980 and also owns 145 acres around the existing course and there are preliminary plans for new golf holes. The golf course operation has been operating on a self-sustaining basis for 16 years for operational and capital expenditures. The gross A-B-C-D tournament prize was won by the team of Mike Chrzanowski, Brian Pope, Mike Decker and Anthony Grosso shooting 59. The team of Wayne Urban, Peter Moran, Jeff Rogers and Skip Deubel took home the net prize with a net 51. Longest Drive - Mike Chrzanowski; Closest to the Pin - Dave Brownell #12 (7’11") and Mike Chrzanowski #3 (4’6"); Closest to the Line - Kevin D’Amico. Skins: Sean Moran #2; John Labrie #5; George Wyss #6; Kevin Kelley #11; Peter Cure #12; Jeff Rogers #15 & #17. 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October 20 Monthly Meeting ♦Country Club of Waterbury Waterbury, CT Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS November 4 Annual Meeting ♦Birchwood Country Club Westport, CT Edward Consolati, Supt. * Denotes spikeless clubs December 2 & 3 CAGCS/GCSAA Regional Seminar "Golf Greens - History, Theory, Construction & Maintenance Hartford Marriott Hotel CAGCS Annual Christmas Party Farmington, CT December 12 Hawthorne Inn Berlin, CT January 6 CAGCS Winter Seminar February 2-8 GCSAA Conference & Show Anaheim, California March 3-5 First Annual New England Regional Conference & Show Providence, RI 1998 Conference & Show Anaheim, CA Room block and hospitality suite CAGCS has blocked a total of 30 rooms at the Anaheim Hilton & Tow­ ers (Association Headquarters) for the 1998 Conference & Show. Please call the CAGCS office to obtain your form. Rooms will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. CAGCS will again be co-hosting a hospitality suite at the National Con­ vention on February 6th at Headquar­ ters Hotel, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Final details will be in the December issue of the newsletter. ***** Sites needed for 1998 CAGCS monthly meetings We need volunteers for sites for 1998 monthly meetings, specifically for April, July, August, October, our annual S & R and Invitational Tourna­ ments. Please contact Dennis Houle, Educa­ tion Chairperson, at 203/938-9640. Love, III, who has been on the spike­ less trail for over a year. Despite the absence of metal spikes, he tamed the infamous Winged Foot with his record winning score on way to his first major tournament win. Congratulations to Davis Love, III, who wore spikeless shoes during the entire tournament and averaged 282 yds. off the tee. ★ * * * * Superintendent of the Year ballots will be mailed to all voting members in mid-November. Please take time to vote and mail in your ballot. ***** CAGCS annual meeting Nov. 4th The following is the slate of officers which will be voted upon at the CAGCS annual meeting scheduled for Nov. 4 at Birchwood CC: President - Anthony Grosso Vice President - Brian Skelly Secretary - Jud Smith Treasurer - Peter Pierson September/October, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 Grass CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS Catcher ***** Spikeless chit-chat Did you know that at least 30% of the field at the PGA Golf Champion­ ship at Winged Foot were wearing some sort of spikeless shoes? Most noticeable was the winner—Davis Three Directors will be elected to serve two-year terms: Peter Cure, CGCS Steve DiVito, CGCS Dan Rackliffe, CGCS Wayne Urban 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 CAGCS thanks the Bruedan Corp, for their sponsorship of our 1997 Annual Invitational Tournament » GOLF CAR COMPANY invitation/u. Team from the Country Club of Farmington John Ruzsbatzky, Supt. Team from Dedham Country & Polo Club Jim Reinertson, Supt. Tumble Brook Country Club Cindy Johnson, Supt. Team from Indian Hills Country Club Kevln Bengtson, Supt. September/October, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show March 3 - 5, 1998 The First Annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show (NERTCS) is scheduled for March 3-5,1998 at the Providence, RI, Convention Center. The N.E. Regional Turfgrass Foun­ dation has brought on board David Rosenberg and his company, Market­ ing and Events, Inc., to do all show organizing, advertising and production of materials that will be needed. Al­ ready his staff has begun to produce and put us on the right track. David’s experience with working with the R.I. Conference & Show will be a key asset to help bring together this new event. CAGCS past president, Philip Nea­ ton, Mary Owen, UMASS Extension, and Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, URI, have been tasked with the job of putting together a working committee from the region to organize the educational program for this inaugural event. Having such strong support from the region’s educational institutions will not only insure a successful confer­ ence, but will also strengthen the rela­ tionships within our industry and its future. Education is premier in all indus­ tries, but especially important in ours. This conference program will be sec­ ond to none because of this focus. 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The MetGCS A provided volunteers for marshalling duties throughout the week, along with many staff members from neighboring clubs who participated in the daily maintenance during this major event. December 12th Annual Christmas Party Because of last year’s huge success, we have again scheduled our annual Christmas party at the Hawthorne Inn in Berlin, CT, because of its central location and easy access for all members, its grand ballroom and fine cuisine. Also, back by popular demand, will be entertainment by The Crescents, one of the northeast's most renowned 50s & 60s rock ’n roll showband. Mark your calendar now! We invite you and your guests to spend an unforgetable evening with fellow CAGCS members. Tee & Green And In Between Whether your challenge is a deadline, a tee, a green, a fairway, a rough, or a bunker surround, we have a blend that fits your needs. 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Our host team, Hartford 10)243-7582 Greens Quality Bentgrass Bent Blends for Tees and Fairways Poa Annua Free 4'Foot Wide Rolls Washed Sod Low-Cut Rye-Blue HighFine Fescue ”- Blue-Fescue-Rye Installation Assistance Farm Inspection V^lcomed s(=.§OS S§Bo §1 08 Pl S§ Green & Tee Construction Bunker Construction & Renovation Asphalt Paving: Cart Paths, Service Roads, Parking Lots Earth Moving & Rock Excavation Pond/Lake Excavation Drainage Underground Utilities Bridge Construction For a contractor who stresses professionalism and quality, call us for your construction and renovation needs. P.O. Box 484 Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 203-869-8808 914-234-0092 Golf Club - Les Sheiber (pictured below), Valerie Bulkeley, Ezra Ripple and Gary Reynolds, captured the net prize with a 59. CAGCS would like to thank the Hartford Golf Club for their gracious hospitality and the fine course conditions provided by Herbert Watson, superintendent (pictured right). We would also like to thank Bruedan Corp, for their participation and sponsorship of the premium event of our golf schedule. Among the representatives from Bruedan in attendance that day included Jake Kriney, President of Bruedan, and Mike Gesmundo, Treasurer. Other Invitational Results 2nd Low Gross - 66 Country Club of Farmington John Ruzsbatzky, Supt. 3rd Low Gross Dedham Country & Polo Club Jim Reinertson, Supt. 2nd Low Net Tumble Brook Country Club Cindy Johnson, Supt. 3rd Low Net Indian Hills Country Club Kevin Bengtson, Supt September/October, 1997 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 Assistant agann! Kevin DeVaux, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Stanley Golf Course METRO MILORGANITE, INC. For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL Hr Matrix Flow Soil Surfactant PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE-UPaPriMerY* Emerald Isle, Ltd. A EGYPT FARMS Sentinel WHITE MARSH, MD ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. 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My goal was a normal one—to be a good assistant and to add to the already successful maintenance program that was in place at Stanley. The big question to me was: What makes a good assistant? Although the superintendent’s position has grown tremendously in the last decade or so, I do not think that it is difficult to define what makes a good superinten­ dent, even if the definition is quite long. However, the position of assist­ ant superintendent and the responsibili­ ties of the position may vary greatly from course to course depending on the wishes of the superintendent. To me, that makes the definition of what makes a good assistant a little more difficult to pin down. Basically, the key to being a good assistant comes down to two things you personally have control over - attitude and reliability. Whether your main responsibility is changing cups, spraying or setting up and running the crew on a daily basis, you have to remember one thing—the superintendent should not have to concern himself/herself with whether or not you are doing your job. Trust me, he/she already has enough on his or her mind. Do the job realizing that someday you will be a superintendent and you are going to want your assistant to be as conscientious as you are. It is impor­ tant to realize that no matter what the responsibilities of the assistant are, they do not match those of the super­ intendent’s for many reasons. For one, it is not going to be you that faces the greens committee when something goes wrong. And, two, he or she is the one that is taking the course home at night, not you. In almost all cases, the superinten- dent/assistant superintendent relation­ ship is crucial to the success or failure of the maintenance program. Ideally, the relationship must be a synergistic one, and your attitude as an assistant will be key in bringing this about. This may mean that you will be required to do things that you do not always agree with or in a way that dif­ fers from your way of performing a maintenance task. This should not be a problem. You will get the chance some day to do these things your own way; but, for now, you can see what works (or doesn’t work) for the super­ intendent and you can store these things away for future use. Chances are, your contributions will go unrecognized by the majority of members, but that is part of the terri­ tory. Being an assistant superintendent is a great opportunity to learn. Don’t ever fall into the trap of think­ ing that you know all there is to know, and that you could step into the position of boss. It is amazing how many people who become superinten­ dents say they never realized how hard the job actually was until they were in the hot seat. Every day on the course brings with it a new opportunity to learn some­ thing about turf or the turf business. So, take advantage of this time as an assistant to take in all there is to learn. I think that the main point is that no matter what your job description may be, or no matter what your level of involvement in the maintenance pro­ gram, you can contribute greatly to it by having a positive attitude and being a reliable employee. Your Overseeding Specialists With cooler weather here, it’s a great time of year to overseed your greens and tees. 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S. 923 Woodtick Road Wolcott, CT 06716 Chris Carney (203) 879-2362 D & S Floratine Products, Nova Tee Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Greenacres Company Dave Pijnenburg Irrigation Contractor 75 Codfish Hill Rd.,Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 748-0558 James Carriere & Sons, Inc. 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing-Drainage Stone Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 LESCO, Inc. Rocky River, OH 44116 Mike Donahue (860) 668-0821 Mike Dukette (860) 684-6242 (800) 321-5325 FAX (800) 673-3030 Lofts Seed Company 1300 Waterford Drive East Greenwich, RI 02818 Albert J. La Prise (401) 884-2097 (800) 526-3890 Metro Milorganite, Inc. 365 Adams Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Joe Stahl - Scott Apgar (203) 321-0678 or (860) 663-8048 Millane Nurseries, Inc. 604 Main Street Cromwell, CT 06416 Jim Goodrich (860) 635-5500 & (860) 526-3991 NORTHERN Professional Turf Products Winfield Nursery, Inc. Nursery Stock & Turf Products West Suffield, CT 06093 (860) 668-5225 Old Mountain Landscaping Div. of Nutmeg Builders & Developers Specializing in Landscaping Brink Schoonmaker (860) 628-0390 Fax (860) 621-4880 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 ELM Golf Services Golf Construction & Renovation Bruce T. Moore, Sr., CCLP Stamford, CT 06911-0322 (203) 316-5433 R. F. Morse & Son, Inc. ParEx Fertilizer - Power Equipment West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (508) 295-1553 Earth Works, Inc. Custom Deep Aerification Service West Wareham, MA 02576 Patrick Lucas, CGCS (800) 815-1113 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. 21 E. Dudley Town Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 Peter Moran-Dave Brownell-Frank Bava (800) 999-TURF The Scotts Company 13 Two Mile Road Farmington, CT 06032 Sean Moran (860) 676-0366 Shawnmark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (401) 295-1673 T D W Designs Complete Design & Renovation Service Niantic, CT 06357 Tom Watson, Golf Course Architect (860) 739-7595 Tee & Green Sod P. O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 Owen Regan - Dave Wallace (401) 789-8177 Terre Company of NJ, Inc. 206 Delawanna Ave., P. O. Box 1000 Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. (203) 748-5069 Toelles Road Sand & Gravel Co. Wallingford, CT 06492 Golf Course Sands & Topdressing Hal Kraus (203) 284-8552 Turf Products Corporation 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 1200 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry - Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 Turf Specialty, Inc. 15 Londonderry Road, Unit 3 Londonderry, NH 03053-6604 Jack Pluta (800) 228-6656 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. P. O. Box 198 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman (914) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 Walgren, the CARE of TREES Excellence in Tree Care Hamden (203) 288-1629 Monroe (203) 268-2545 Trumbull (203) 377-4646 White Contractors Golf Course Construction & Renovation Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 James E. Morris, Jr. (203) 869-8808 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our Association!