Volume 52, No 2 June 2018 The ConneCTiCuT Clippings CelebraTes 50 years in prinT The Connecticut Clippings is 50 We will feature photographs and years young in 2018 and it has been a events from the past in each issue work in motion since the beginning. throughout the year and hope you enjoy recognizing some of our Thanks go to the board of directors present members and the fashion in 1968; President Mike Ovian, Vice-President Charles Baskin, styles of the eras. We begin with the Secretary Karnig Ovian, Treasurer 50th Anniversary of CAGCS. Charles Traverse, Board Members In 1979, the Connecticut Association Roger Barrett, Alfred Hawkins, Jr., George Christie, Chester Rue, Pierre of Golf Course Superintendents Coste, Robert Tosh and John Perry, celebrated 50 years as an association at Tumble Brook Country Club in for deciding that the association Bloomfield. The program from the needed to have an avenue to share information with its members day and a group picture are on page efficiently and back then, the home 10, thank you to Robert Osterman for sharing this with us. computer and cell phone were only a dream. There have been eight editors in the 50 years and the first few didn’t have the luxury of Executive Secretaries like Pauline Streeter or Mary Jo Kennedy to help with the production. Thank you to all the editors who put in the hours it takes to publish an issue of our newsletter. The Connecticut Clippings editors: Charles Baskin 1968-1971 Robert Osterman 1972-1975 Steve Cadenelli 1976-1980 Greg Wojick 1981-1986 John Streeter, CGCS 1987-1997 Bob Chalifour, CGCS 1998-2010 Steve Smith, CGCS 2011 Heather Garvin 2011 - present CT CLIPPINGS COVERS THROUGH THE YEARS! In ThIs Issue... President’s Message..............................2 Kevin’s Korner....................................4-5 NERTF Annual Meeting........................6 Grasscatcher......................................8-9 Dick Cook Tribute..................................9 CAGCS 50th Anniversary...................10 Schedule of Events...............................13 April and May Results..........................15 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Marc Weston, CGCS Here we are again, at the start of another summer on the course. It’s hard to believe I’m beginning my 15th summer as the Superintendent of Indian Hill. (They say time flies when you’re having fun!) We know all too well the challenges and the stress that come along with this job. We wake up way too early, put in long hours, and sacrifice time away from our family and friends. By the end of each season, we are mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Today, we can look ahead to September in the hopes of cool nights, Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Newsletter Editor Heather Garvin Newsletter Committee Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) Mary Jo Kennedy, Chapter Executive Photo Collages The Clippings is open to all commentary. Please send your comments to: Heather Garvin Newsletter Editor heather.hartseed@gmail.com or CAGCS Woodbridge, CT 06525 P.O. Box 3678 203/387-0810 ways. You never know what people are dealing with personally or professionally, and giving them a quiet, fun space is a powerful thing. There are 45,000 golfers in Connecticut with a GHIN numbers (and many more who only play a couple times per year) who count on us to provide the best conditions we can. As we all prepare for another summer, think about your reason why – and I’m sure it will get you through even the toughest days. Have a great summer, Marc Weston, CGCS President, CAGCS shorter days, and a chance to catch our breath – but it still seems a long way off. So, why do we do it? Is it because we love the game of golf? Is it because we love working at one with nature? Is it because we love the challenge agronomically, to show off what we’ve learned in school and through our years of experience? For me, it’s a little of all of these, but my main reason is definitely the people it has brought into my life. Looking back, I don’t remember which specific summer I had ABW damage, dollar spot I just couldn’t control, or a drought. What I do remember, and I’m sure always will, are the people who are part of my day -- and the stories they brought with them. One member played 9 holes every morning one summer before his chemo treatments. He told me it gave him something good to think about during the rest of his challenges that day, and that he’d look forward to his 9 holes the next morning. There are some full members serving on committees at the club who I remember as kids when I first started. I remember the first time I was asked to play on a Sunday morning by a group of members. Then, of course, are those who I’ve been grateful to work beside all these years. One of the best, Bobby C, is looking down at us now, but he is still with us every day (especially because we have one of his work shirts framed in our building). My “why” is simple: to give people the ability to spend time together and have some fun. To take a walk in a peaceful setting, to forget about their problems for a few hours. To me, a round of golf offers so much to people in so many different Since 1970 Turf Products (TPC) has been providing our valued customers with the knowledge, tools and equipment to protect and preserve New England’s most beautiful outdoor environments. As the exclusive representative for The Toro Company’s golf Irrigation Products, Commercial Equipment, Landscape Contractor Equipment and Consumer Products we play a vital role in our customer’s success. Our primary customers include golf courses, sports complexes, municipalities, schools and universities and various other government agencies. In addition, TPC supplies equipment and support for landscape contractors and residential use through our vast organization of independent servicing dealers. Please visit our new and improved website www.turfproductscorp.com June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Marc Weston, CGCS Here we are again, at the start of another summer on the course. It’s hard to believe I’m beginning my 15th summer as the Superintendent of Indian Hill. (They say time flies when you’re having fun!) We know all too well the challenges and the stress that come along with this job. We wake up way too early, put in long hours, and sacrifice time away from our family and friends. By the end of each season, we are mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Today, we can look ahead to September in the hopes of cool nights, Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Newsletter Editor Heather Garvin Newsletter Committee Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) Mary Jo Kennedy, Chapter Executive Photo Collages The Clippings is open to all commentary. Please send your comments to: Heather Garvin Newsletter Editor heather.hartseed@gmail.com or CAGCS Woodbridge, CT 06525 P.O. Box 3678 203/387-0810 ways. You never know what people are dealing with personally or professionally, and giving them a quiet, fun space is a powerful thing. There are 45,000 golfers in Connecticut with a GHIN numbers (and many more who only play a couple times per year) who count on us to provide the best conditions we can. As we all prepare for another summer, think about your reason why – and I’m sure it will get you through even the toughest days. Have a great summer, Marc Weston, CGCS President, CAGCS shorter days, and a chance to catch our breath – but it still seems a long way off. So, why do we do it? Is it because we love the game of golf? Is it because we love working at one with nature? Is it because we love the challenge agronomically, to show off what we’ve learned in school and through our years of experience? For me, it’s a little of all of these, but my main reason is definitely the people it has brought into my life. Looking back, I don’t remember which specific summer I had ABW damage, dollar spot I just couldn’t control, or a drought. What I do remember, and I’m sure always will, are the people who are part of my day -- and the stories they brought with them. One member played 9 holes every morning one summer before his chemo treatments. He told me it gave him something good to think about during the rest of his challenges that day, and that he’d look forward to his 9 holes the next morning. There are some full members serving on committees at the club who I remember as kids when I first started. I remember the first time I was asked to play on a Sunday morning by a group of members. Then, of course, are those who I’ve been grateful to work beside all these years. One of the best, Bobby C, is looking down at us now, but he is still with us every day (especially because we have one of his work shirts framed in our building). My “why” is simple: to give people the ability to spend time together and have some fun. To take a walk in a peaceful setting, to forget about their problems for a few hours. To me, a round of golf offers so much to people in so many different Since 1970 Turf Products (TPC) has been providing our valued customers with the knowledge, tools and equipment to protect and preserve New England’s most beautiful outdoor environments. As the exclusive representative for The Toro Company’s golf Irrigation Products, Commercial Equipment, Landscape Contractor Equipment and Consumer Products we play a vital role in our customer’s success. Our primary customers include golf courses, sports complexes, municipalities, schools and universities and various other government agencies. In addition, TPC supplies equipment and support for landscape contractors and residential use through our vast organization of independent servicing dealers. Please visit our new and improved website www.turfproductscorp.com June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 Have a good time and always offer to help. Shower her with pedals after the wedding. moments such as dinner or vacations 5. Remind yourselves how lucky you are! To Mr. and Mrs. Kraushofer: Be nice to one another. I know it can be hard but at least try. Also, you should never argue either but if you do, admit it if you are wrong if you don’t it could end in more arguing. You should also go do sports that’s fun and enjoyable unless you are playing with competitive 5th graders, I should know. Golfing sounds good and where have I heard that before. Dear Ryan, Don’t always try to defend yourself. Also, don’t purchase pants without the wife’s consent. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kraushofer, Hello. Here is some advice to have a happy life together. 1. Don’t go to sleep angry, if you fight resolve it as quickly as possible 2.Talk about important decisions before making them 3. Forgive each other. Remember that you love each other and that sometimes people make mistakes 4. Don’t use technology during potentially nice Dear Ryan, If you want good advice, keep on reading! (I’ve happened to go to a lot of weddings, so I know a thing or two!) First of all, you should get a 5- to 7-year-old girl to throw the pedals, because everybody will go: awwww! Also, use some breath freshener before you kiss, because if your breath smells bad, it would be awkward (don’t ask why, I just know). Otherwise, I’ll wish you good luck! Hope everything goes well; also, be a happy couple! Dear Ryan, Remember some of this advice on your wedding day: 1. Whenever your wife says, do I look good always say yes. Never yeah you look fine always say you look fantastic or gorgeous or wonderful. 2. Tie your shoes. While dancing you don’t want to go face first on the floor. Trust me, it’s very embarrassing… 3. Always listen to your wife. Remember anything you do can ruin a perfect relationship so be the greatest husband you can be. The one message I’m about to say is directly to Mr. Ryan, make sure you have about the same love for your golf course and your wife. Ok? Make sure to get everyone a gift on Valentine’s Day! A lot of money will go into this and a lot of time will go into this! Dear Mr. Kraushofer, You’ve got to make sure to buy the Mrs. lots of shoes. She will be so happy. I know my mom is happy when my dad gets her flowers. Be sure to keep her happy because the first time you make a mistake, she will be very angry, so keep her very very very very happy! Dear Mr. Kraushofer, • • • • • Forgive your wife Love your wife Help your wife Party with your wife Kiss your wife These notes were a simply a way to say thank you for a school visit to a golf course. If you talk to Kraushofer, you will find that those notes took on a much deeper meaning. In fact, he told me they were some of the best wedding gifts they received, and they shared many of these notes with their guests! While you hope to convey a message when writing a note of thanks, what may in fact seem simple to you the sender may well have a much deeper and more profound effect on the recipient! Kevin F. Doyle Field Staff-Northeast Region Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 1421 Research Park Dr. Lawrence, KS 66049 800.472.7878, x 3636 785.832.3636 Direct 816.807.3103 kdoyle@gcsaa.org www.gcsaa.org www.eifg.org FACEBOOK TWITTER PO Box 2 | 264 Exeter Rd Slocum, RI 02877 (p) 800-341-6900 | (f) 401-295-0144 www.sodco.net Spectacular Shortcut. Fantastic Fairway Height. Gorgeous Greens Height. Only at Sodco. Sodco is currently growing two varieties of Fairway Height Bentgrass. Pennway bentgrass provides the broad genetic diversity that creates a fine texture and the dense, uniform turf. PureFormance bentgrass combines the three top performing bentgrass varieties to create optimal playing conditions. Sodco’s Shortcut Bluegrass is a mix of Kentucky Bluegrass varieties, maintained at a height of 5/8 inch. Our shortcut bluegrass is grown with a blend of dwarf bluegrass that is able to handle the low height of cut, which makes this sod perfect for tee boxes and fairways. Sodco’s 007/Declaration Greens Height Bentgrass far exceeds the overall turf performance that is expected from a traditional bentgrass. This blend combines two top ranked varieties in overall turf quality and dollar spot resistance. Sodco's 50/50 blend is guaranteed to create optimal playing conditions for your greens. Kevin’s Korner The power of personal notes To be brief, this is a message about the power of a personal note. I have written about the power of using the phrase “thank you” in the past; this is a little different. I have always tried to incorporate the use of such notes, and encourage others to do so too. The notes you will read below are special. They are real, come from an interesting source, and touch on a very important subject to those who received them. Some are very funny, others are very deep in meaning. All are a special way of thanking a golf course superintendent for exposing them to the game of golf, and more specifically, the role of a superintendent. This year at the Golf Industry Show, several field staff representatives took part in a First Green field trip in conjunction with a GCSAA seminar. It was a great opportunity to participate in another field trip, my third, and see how others operate their student learning curriculums. After the on-site portion of the First Green trip, the group got to meet back at the convention center and hear from a panel of superintendents who have run trips at their facilities recently. One of those on the panel was Ryan Kraushofer, general manager of Westminster National Golf Course, Westminster, Md. Kraushofer shed light on his course’s success with schools in his county and also noted the benefits he received as a turfgrass professional. Some of those benefits were at the personal level. Within days after hosting his First Green field fifth graders, Kraushofer was to marry the love of his life. As a thank you, the students who visited had the ability to send their First Green host “Advice for the Newlyweds from a Fifth- Grader.” Kraushofer was kind enough to share some of the personal notes he received from the students. As a reminder, this is marital advice from fifth-graders! trip consisting of Dear the Kraushofers, One of the things I recommend is to not talk about grass all the time your wife will get annoyed. Dear Ryan, Always make the wife happy. If you are in an argument, if you know you are wrong admit it. If you know you are right, still admit you are wrong. If you have a happy wife you have an easier life. Since 1966 Customers, Our TOP Priority. Additional Key Product Lines: •Seed Research •Milliken •Aquatrols •Standard Golf •Solu-Cal •Lebanon •Spyker Spreaders •Emerald Isle •Underhill •Miltona •Par Aide •Dow Call Your Metro Turf Specialist Today! Jake Green (203) 984-7501 Jake.Green@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Rich Apgar (516) 216-0731 Rich.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Todd.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Matt Topazio (845) 821-8986 Matt.Topazio@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Scott Apgar (914) 879-9357 Scott.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Office (203) 748-GOLF (4653) Gary: Gary.Rehm@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Shayna: Shayna.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 Have a good time and always offer to help. Shower her with pedals after the wedding. moments such as dinner or vacations 5. Remind yourselves how lucky you are! To Mr. and Mrs. Kraushofer: Be nice to one another. I know it can be hard but at least try. Also, you should never argue either but if you do, admit it if you are wrong if you don’t it could end in more arguing. You should also go do sports that’s fun and enjoyable unless you are playing with competitive 5th graders, I should know. Golfing sounds good and where have I heard that before. Dear Ryan, Don’t always try to defend yourself. Also, don’t purchase pants without the wife’s consent. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kraushofer, Hello. Here is some advice to have a happy life together. 1. Don’t go to sleep angry, if you fight resolve it as quickly as possible 2.Talk about important decisions before making them 3. Forgive each other. Remember that you love each other and that sometimes people make mistakes 4. Don’t use technology during potentially nice Dear Ryan, If you want good advice, keep on reading! (I’ve happened to go to a lot of weddings, so I know a thing or two!) First of all, you should get a 5- to 7-year-old girl to throw the pedals, because everybody will go: awwww! Also, use some breath freshener before you kiss, because if your breath smells bad, it would be awkward (don’t ask why, I just know). Otherwise, I’ll wish you good luck! Hope everything goes well; also, be a happy couple! Dear Ryan, Remember some of this advice on your wedding day: 1. Whenever your wife says, do I look good always say yes. Never yeah you look fine always say you look fantastic or gorgeous or wonderful. 2. Tie your shoes. While dancing you don’t want to go face first on the floor. Trust me, it’s very embarrassing… 3. Always listen to your wife. Remember anything you do can ruin a perfect relationship so be the greatest husband you can be. The one message I’m about to say is directly to Mr. Ryan, make sure you have about the same love for your golf course and your wife. Ok? Make sure to get everyone a gift on Valentine’s Day! A lot of money will go into this and a lot of time will go into this! Dear Mr. Kraushofer, You’ve got to make sure to buy the Mrs. lots of shoes. She will be so happy. I know my mom is happy when my dad gets her flowers. Be sure to keep her happy because the first time you make a mistake, she will be very angry, so keep her very very very very happy! Dear Mr. Kraushofer, • • • • • Forgive your wife Love your wife Help your wife Party with your wife Kiss your wife These notes were a simply a way to say thank you for a school visit to a golf course. If you talk to Kraushofer, you will find that those notes took on a much deeper meaning. In fact, he told me they were some of the best wedding gifts they received, and they shared many of these notes with their guests! While you hope to convey a message when writing a note of thanks, what may in fact seem simple to you the sender may well have a much deeper and more profound effect on the recipient! Kevin F. Doyle Field Staff-Northeast Region Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 1421 Research Park Dr. Lawrence, KS 66049 800.472.7878, x 3636 785.832.3636 Direct 816.807.3103 kdoyle@gcsaa.org www.gcsaa.org www.eifg.org FACEBOOK TWITTER PO Box 2 | 264 Exeter Rd Slocum, RI 02877 (p) 800-341-6900 | (f) 401-295-0144 www.sodco.net Spectacular Shortcut. Fantastic Fairway Height. Gorgeous Greens Height. Only at Sodco. Sodco is currently growing two varieties of Fairway Height Bentgrass. Pennway bentgrass provides the broad genetic diversity that creates a fine texture and the dense, uniform turf. PureFormance bentgrass combines the three top performing bentgrass varieties to create optimal playing conditions. Sodco’s Shortcut Bluegrass is a mix of Kentucky Bluegrass varieties, maintained at a height of 5/8 inch. Our shortcut bluegrass is grown with a blend of dwarf bluegrass that is able to handle the low height of cut, which makes this sod perfect for tee boxes and fairways. Sodco’s 007/Declaration Greens Height Bentgrass far exceeds the overall turf performance that is expected from a traditional bentgrass. This blend combines two top ranked varieties in overall turf quality and dollar spot resistance. Sodco's 50/50 blend is guaranteed to create optimal playing conditions for your greens. Kevin’s Korner The power of personal notes To be brief, this is a message about the power of a personal note. I have written about the power of using the phrase “thank you” in the past; this is a little different. I have always tried to incorporate the use of such notes, and encourage others to do so too. The notes you will read below are special. They are real, come from an interesting source, and touch on a very important subject to those who received them. Some are very funny, others are very deep in meaning. All are a special way of thanking a golf course superintendent for exposing them to the game of golf, and more specifically, the role of a superintendent. This year at the Golf Industry Show, several field staff representatives took part in a First Green field trip in conjunction with a GCSAA seminar. It was a great opportunity to participate in another field trip, my third, and see how others operate their student learning curriculums. After the on-site portion of the First Green trip, the group got to meet back at the convention center and hear from a panel of superintendents who have run trips at their facilities recently. One of those on the panel was Ryan Kraushofer, general manager of Westminster National Golf Course, Westminster, Md. Kraushofer shed light on his course’s success with schools in his county and also noted the benefits he received as a turfgrass professional. Some of those benefits were at the personal level. Within days after hosting his First Green field fifth graders, Kraushofer was to marry the love of his life. As a thank you, the students who visited had the ability to send their First Green host “Advice for the Newlyweds from a Fifth- Grader.” Kraushofer was kind enough to share some of the personal notes he received from the students. As a reminder, this is marital advice from fifth-graders! trip consisting of Dear the Kraushofers, One of the things I recommend is to not talk about grass all the time your wife will get annoyed. Dear Ryan, Always make the wife happy. If you are in an argument, if you know you are wrong admit it. If you know you are right, still admit you are wrong. If you have a happy wife you have an easier life. Since 1966 Customers, Our TOP Priority. Additional Key Product Lines: •Seed Research •Milliken •Aquatrols •Standard Golf •Solu-Cal •Lebanon •Spyker Spreaders •Emerald Isle •Underhill •Miltona •Par Aide •Dow Call Your Metro Turf Specialist Today! Jake Green (203) 984-7501 Jake.Green@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Rich Apgar (516) 216-0731 Rich.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Todd.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Matt Topazio (845) 821-8986 Matt.Topazio@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Scott Apgar (914) 879-9357 Scott.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Office (203) 748-GOLF (4653) Gary: Gary.Rehm@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Shayna: Shayna.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 new england regional Turfgrass foundaTion, inC., May 15, 2018 The New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation recently held its 21st Annual Meeting on May 14, 2018 where a new Executive Board was elected. Jeffrey M. Urghhart, Golf Course Superintendent of the Milton-Hoosic Club in Canton, MA has been elected as the 22nd President of the Foundation, succeeding Randy S. Weeks of Laconia Country Club, Laconia, NH. Jeff, has represented the Golf Course Superintendent Association of New England on the NERTF Board since 2014. Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS of the Concord Country Club also of GCSANE will serve in the vice-president’s seat for this upcoming year. Mark Mansur of Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, CT will serve as the Treasurer for his second year. Robert B. Searle of the Abenakee Club of the MGCSA has been elected to serve as secretary. Randy will continue to serve on the board as the Immediate-Past President. The foundation consists of 2 delegates from each of the 7 GCSAA Chapters located in New England, 1 delegate from the Sports Turf Managers Association of New England (NESTMA) and 1 delegate from the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP). There are two advisory seats filled currently by the University of Massachusetts and the University of Rhode Island respectfully. The 21st Annual Conference and Show was held in Providence, RI on March 5th through March 8th, 2018. The 2018 winter weather cooperated nicely on Monday and Tuesday opening the doors for attendees and exhibit booths whose sales were very strong. Monday/ Tuesday seminar attendance was at its second highest number since seminars were added. The weather did become a challenge to the show goers on Wednesday. Matt Light, retired Patriot and 11yr Offensive Lineman for the team, inspired a large crowd during his keynote address. 71.5 total hours of Education for all attendees was available during the 4 days and the trade show was open a total of 13 hours. The 2019 show dates for the 22th annual show are: March 5-7, 2019 in Providence, RI. For more information on the show and New England Turfgrass Research please visit our website: www.nertf.org. In other NERTF news, the 7th annual Tee- Up New England rounds of golf auction took place April 9-16, 2018. 112 rounds of golf across New England and one day of tennis at the Longwood Cricket Club were auctioned off. Rounds were collected for the auction by the NERTF and ATG (Alumni Turf Group). All rounds were sold, and little over $32,000 was raised towards turfgrass research in New England. We thank greatly all of the courses who participated in 2018 and wish to thank everyone for supporting turfgrass research. A list of courses that participated is located at www.tee- upnewengland.com. Gary Sykes, Executive Director (l to r): Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS (Vice-Pres.), Jeffrey M. Urquhart (Pres.), Randy S. Weeks (Immediate Past- President). Robert Searle (Secretary) and Mark Mansur (Treasurer) were not at the meeting. 2018-2019 NERTF Executive Board Huma Gro Turf Micro Carbon Technology™ makes nutrients much more effective and efficient than any other nutrient sources on the market today; several times more efficient than granular fertilizers and a few times more efficient than the highest quality chelates. Surf-Max a blend of nonionic surfactants designed to improve both penetration & lateral movement. Fully biodegradable, non-hazardous, non-phytotoxic, and highly compatible with existing chemistries. Rates of 12 to 24 oz/acre Visit: HumaGroTurf.com EarthGreen’s Menefee mineral products SeaMate 6-8-12 w/humic & fulvic acid Nutrients Plus for Dynamic fertilizer Strategies 16-2-3 has five sources of N 60% SRN– 40% OM Summer StressMaster Summer StressMaster 0-0-31 w/UTE Summer StressMaster From the originators of Liquid Phosphites Executive Turf Products Stamford, CT 203-496-0891 executiveturfproducts@gmail.com Premium Liquid Fertilizers For The Playing Surface Perfectionist Thank You from Tee-Up New England!     To all the CAGCS members and clubs who supported Tee-Up New England in 2018 and over the last 7 years. The 2019 Auction will be held April 15-22! Make Plans now to Sign-Up Your Club in the Fall! www.plan�oodco.com 609-448-0935 | 800-562-1291 Connect With Us & Grow! Tom Weinert (914) 262-0111 tweinert@plan�oodco.com Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 jdowg@plan�oodco.com David Conrad (914) 263-3244 dconrad@plan�oodco.com CAGCS June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 new england regional Turfgrass foundaTion, inC., May 15, 2018 The New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation recently held its 21st Annual Meeting on May 14, 2018 where a new Executive Board was elected. Jeffrey M. Urghhart, Golf Course Superintendent of the Milton-Hoosic Club in Canton, MA has been elected as the 22nd President of the Foundation, succeeding Randy S. Weeks of Laconia Country Club, Laconia, NH. Jeff, has represented the Golf Course Superintendent Association of New England on the NERTF Board since 2014. Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS of the Concord Country Club also of GCSANE will serve in the vice-president’s seat for this upcoming year. Mark Mansur of Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in Bloomfield, CT will serve as the Treasurer for his second year. Robert B. Searle of the Abenakee Club of the MGCSA has been elected to serve as secretary. Randy will continue to serve on the board as the Immediate-Past President. The foundation consists of 2 delegates from each of the 7 GCSAA Chapters located in New England, 1 delegate from the Sports Turf Managers Association of New England (NESTMA) and 1 delegate from the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP). There are two advisory seats filled currently by the University of Massachusetts and the University of Rhode Island respectfully. The 21st Annual Conference and Show was held in Providence, RI on March 5th through March 8th, 2018. The 2018 winter weather cooperated nicely on Monday and Tuesday opening the doors for attendees and exhibit booths whose sales were very strong. Monday/ Tuesday seminar attendance was at its second highest number since seminars were added. The weather did become a challenge to the show goers on Wednesday. Matt Light, retired Patriot and 11yr Offensive Lineman for the team, inspired a large crowd during his keynote address. 71.5 total hours of Education for all attendees was available during the 4 days and the trade show was open a total of 13 hours. The 2019 show dates for the 22th annual show are: March 5-7, 2019 in Providence, RI. For more information on the show and New England Turfgrass Research please visit our website: www.nertf.org. In other NERTF news, the 7th annual Tee- Up New England rounds of golf auction took place April 9-16, 2018. 112 rounds of golf across New England and one day of tennis at the Longwood Cricket Club were auctioned off. Rounds were collected for the auction by the NERTF and ATG (Alumni Turf Group). All rounds were sold, and little over $32,000 was raised towards turfgrass research in New England. We thank greatly all of the courses who participated in 2018 and wish to thank everyone for supporting turfgrass research. A list of courses that participated is located at www.tee- upnewengland.com. Gary Sykes, Executive Director (l to r): Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS (Vice-Pres.), Jeffrey M. Urquhart (Pres.), Randy S. Weeks (Immediate Past- President). Robert Searle (Secretary) and Mark Mansur (Treasurer) were not at the meeting. 2018-2019 NERTF Executive Board Huma Gro Turf Micro Carbon Technology™ makes nutrients much more effective and efficient than any other nutrient sources on the market today; several times more efficient than granular fertilizers and a few times more efficient than the highest quality chelates. Surf-Max a blend of nonionic surfactants designed to improve both penetration & lateral movement. Fully biodegradable, non-hazardous, non-phytotoxic, and highly compatible with existing chemistries. Rates of 12 to 24 oz/acre Visit: HumaGroTurf.com EarthGreen’s Menefee mineral products SeaMate 6-8-12 w/humic & fulvic acid Nutrients Plus for Dynamic fertilizer Strategies 16-2-3 has five sources of N 60% SRN– 40% OM Summer StressMaster Summer StressMaster 0-0-31 w/UTE Summer StressMaster From the originators of Liquid Phosphites Executive Turf Products Stamford, CT 203-496-0891 executiveturfproducts@gmail.com Premium Liquid Fertilizers For The Playing Surface Perfectionist Thank You from Tee-Up New England!     To all the CAGCS members and clubs who supported Tee-Up New England in 2018 and over the last 7 years. The 2019 Auction will be held April 15-22! Make Plans now to Sign-Up Your Club in the Fall! www.plan�oodco.com 609-448-0935 | 800-562-1291 Connect With Us & Grow! Tom Weinert (914) 262-0111 tweinert@plan�oodco.com Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 jdowg@plan�oodco.com David Conrad (914) 263-3244 dconrad@plan�oodco.com CAGCS June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 Congratulations! Jim and Stephanie Wierzbicki on the birth of their daughter Loralei on April 13, 2018. Dennis Petruzzelli on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Oronoque Country Club. Andrew Fries, CGCS, H.Brownson CC and Steve Rackliffe, CGCS, UCONN, on renewing their certification in January with GCSAA – GCSAA offers a professional certification program that enables golf course superintendents to be recognized for their high level of achievement in golf course management. The professional designation, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. The CGCS designation is the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest level of recognition that can be achieved. Approximately 25% of GCSAA Class A members are certified golf course superintendents. Condolences George Christie – CAGCS Member since 1959 – passed away in May 2018. George was a native of New Jersey. He attended Stockbridge School, class of 1958 and worked for Bill Dest as a placement student at Wethersfield Country Club. He was superintendent at H.B. Brownson for two years. In 1962 he built Crestbrook Golf Course in Watertown and work there until he retired. In 1975, the Scholarship + Research Committee was formed by Bob Viera, Dick Hosking, George Christie and Bob Phipps. He leaves his wife Janice and three children Kim, George & Cheryl. Written by Ron Holcomb To Wayne Urban and family on the passing of his mother Statia Urban at the age of 101. Please visit her obituary at: https://www. legacy.com/obituaries/name/Statia%20D.- Urban-obituary?pid=189147101 To the family of Dr.Noel Jackson Ph.D, an honorary member of CAGCS who passed away on May 29, 2018. Please visit his obituary at: http://www. averystortifuneralhome.com/obituary/ noel-jackson-phd News uConn Turfgrass field day Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Early registration deadline is June 29. For more information and to register Visit 2018 UConn Turfgrass Field Day: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/ Default.aspx?EventID=2162484 The next session of uMass winter school is scheduled for January 7 - February 15, 2019 on the UMass campus. Additional general information about the program is available at http://ag.umass.edu/turf/ education/turf-winter-school. Application materials are not yet available but are expected shortly. Also upcoming this fall is the uMass green school, which only comes around every other year. Green School attendees can choose one of three tracks to focus on... Turf, Landscape, or Arbor. Green School meets approximately twice per week and the 2018 dates are October 29 - December 17. The location will be Milford, MA. More information is at https://ag.umass.edu/ landscape/education/umass-extensions- green-school, but please note that the curriculum information on these pages has not been finalized yet. The Alumni Turf Group (ATG) has put together this year’s annual fundraiser for UMass Turf Research. The 2018 dr. Joseph Troll Turfgrass Classic will be held on Tuesday, September 4th at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, site of the 2020 U.S. Open. This year’s Honoree is Stephen Rabideau, CGCS, Superintendent at Winged Foot. Go to https://www. alumniturfgroup.com/ to register, for sponsorship opportunities and more information on about ATG. CGCS Please contact Dave Pease, Executive Secretary - Alumni Turf Group, through the link above, if you have any questions. Stephen Rabideau, CAGCS BoArd of direCtorS President – Marc Weston, CGCS Vice President – Peter Gorman Secretary – Stephen Curry Treasurer – Paul Bonini, CGCS Past President – Eric Morrison, CGCS Committee ChAirperSonS Education – Duncan McGowan Golf – Kevin Collins Membership – Andrew Fries, CGCS Scholarship & Research – Richard Duggan Social & Welfare – Peter Grace Government Relations – Scott Ramsay, CGCS Commercial Rep to Board – James Favreau Class C Rep to the Board – David McIntyre CT Clippings Editor – Heather Garvin Chapter Executive – Mary Jo Kennedy BARRIER NETTING AND POLES www.mgcdevelopers.com PO Box 280915 East Hartford, CT 06128 P#: 860.749.4434 F#: 860.290.8470 Email: mgcdev1@aol.com Contact: Steve LaMesa Design & installation of Safety barrier netting & poles. Richard “Dick” Cook I first met Dick Cook at a University of Rhode Island Turfgrass Field. The URI Turf Field Day was held in late August and was well attended. Out of approximately 400 attendees Dick somehow found out that, I was the newly announced Golf Superintendent for Shennecossett GC. Dick introduced himself, said call me “Cookie” and informed me that he was the Construction Superintendent, and now Golf Superintendent at the Robert Trent Jones designed Black Hall Club in Old Lyme. Dick welcomed me to Connecticut and said, “When you get settled in give me a call and I will take you to a Connecticut Superintendents meeting.” I said what is your phone number? Dick replied “same as the year.” Ok, it was 1969, but I still needed the exchange. I had just heard my first “Cookism.” These would continue for years. Meet you at the computer parking lot, is not a typo just“Cookism.” Over the years, we would travel to many CAGCS meetings and events. Dick at one time had a handicap of 2 and would play golf at the meetings with other low handicap players, and winning the McLaughlin trophy several times. I did not play much golf with Dick until much later in life when he joined the senior golf league that I was in. He also joined a duckpin bowling league that I had joined years earlier. Golf, bowling, CAGCS meetings and events as well as a trip to the Masters, we were very active. I am still glad though that Dick did not ask me to join his pinochle league. The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Your trusted source since 1892 More than just seed! We have the products, resources & expertise to ensure your course is always healthy and tournament ready. We are here for you! 304 Main Street Wethersfield, CT 06109-1826 E: turf@hartseed.com HART P: (800)326 - F: (860)563 7221 - www.hartsturfpro.com A career that started at Norwich GC as a foreman led Dick to a superintendent’s position at Old Lyme CC. From Old Lyme to Black Hall Club to Hunter Memorial in Meriden and as a retiree back to Black Hall Club to work part time. When Phil Neaton, Golf Course Superintendent was asked what Dick did at the club, Phil answered “whatever he wants, he does it the way it should be done, and he does it right”. Although Dick did not serve any CAGCS office, he did serve on the golf committee. Dick was an excellent example of what epitomizers what a golf superintendents association is about in his record of attendance at meetings and events. We will miss a great member, mentor, friend, and a World War ll Veteran who served in the US Navy. For the obituary visit theday.com Bob Chalifour (Paul Bednarczyk and Phil Neaton contributed to this story) June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 Congratulations! Jim and Stephanie Wierzbicki on the birth of their daughter Loralei on April 13, 2018. Dennis Petruzzelli on accepting the position of Golf Course Superintendent at Oronoque Country Club. Andrew Fries, CGCS, H.Brownson CC and Steve Rackliffe, CGCS, UCONN, on renewing their certification in January with GCSAA – GCSAA offers a professional certification program that enables golf course superintendents to be recognized for their high level of achievement in golf course management. The professional designation, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. The CGCS designation is the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest level of recognition that can be achieved. Approximately 25% of GCSAA Class A members are certified golf course superintendents. Condolences George Christie – CAGCS Member since 1959 – passed away in May 2018. George was a native of New Jersey. He attended Stockbridge School, class of 1958 and worked for Bill Dest as a placement student at Wethersfield Country Club. He was superintendent at H.B. Brownson for two years. In 1962 he built Crestbrook Golf Course in Watertown and work there until he retired. In 1975, the Scholarship + Research Committee was formed by Bob Viera, Dick Hosking, George Christie and Bob Phipps. He leaves his wife Janice and three children Kim, George & Cheryl. Written by Ron Holcomb To Wayne Urban and family on the passing of his mother Statia Urban at the age of 101. Please visit her obituary at: https://www. legacy.com/obituaries/name/Statia%20D.- Urban-obituary?pid=189147101 To the family of Dr.Noel Jackson Ph.D, an honorary member of CAGCS who passed away on May 29, 2018. Please visit his obituary at: http://www. averystortifuneralhome.com/obituary/ noel-jackson-phd News uConn Turfgrass field day Tuesday, July 17, 2018 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Early registration deadline is June 29. For more information and to register Visit 2018 UConn Turfgrass Field Day: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/ Default.aspx?EventID=2162484 The next session of uMass winter school is scheduled for January 7 - February 15, 2019 on the UMass campus. Additional general information about the program is available at http://ag.umass.edu/turf/ education/turf-winter-school. Application materials are not yet available but are expected shortly. Also upcoming this fall is the uMass green school, which only comes around every other year. Green School attendees can choose one of three tracks to focus on... Turf, Landscape, or Arbor. Green School meets approximately twice per week and the 2018 dates are October 29 - December 17. The location will be Milford, MA. More information is at https://ag.umass.edu/ landscape/education/umass-extensions- green-school, but please note that the curriculum information on these pages has not been finalized yet. The Alumni Turf Group (ATG) has put together this year’s annual fundraiser for UMass Turf Research. The 2018 dr. Joseph Troll Turfgrass Classic will be held on Tuesday, September 4th at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, site of the 2020 U.S. Open. This year’s Honoree is Stephen Rabideau, CGCS, Superintendent at Winged Foot. Go to https://www. alumniturfgroup.com/ to register, for sponsorship opportunities and more information on about ATG. CGCS Please contact Dave Pease, Executive Secretary - Alumni Turf Group, through the link above, if you have any questions. Stephen Rabideau, CAGCS BoArd of direCtorS President – Marc Weston, CGCS Vice President – Peter Gorman Secretary – Stephen Curry Treasurer – Paul Bonini, CGCS Past President – Eric Morrison, CGCS Committee ChAirperSonS Education – Duncan McGowan Golf – Kevin Collins Membership – Andrew Fries, CGCS Scholarship & Research – Richard Duggan Social & Welfare – Peter Grace Government Relations – Scott Ramsay, CGCS Commercial Rep to Board – James Favreau Class C Rep to the Board – David McIntyre CT Clippings Editor – Heather Garvin Chapter Executive – Mary Jo Kennedy BARRIER NETTING AND POLES www.mgcdevelopers.com PO Box 280915 East Hartford, CT 06128 P#: 860.749.4434 F#: 860.290.8470 Email: mgcdev1@aol.com Contact: Steve LaMesa Design & installation of Safety barrier netting & poles. Richard “Dick” Cook I first met Dick Cook at a University of Rhode Island Turfgrass Field. The URI Turf Field Day was held in late August and was well attended. Out of approximately 400 attendees Dick somehow found out that, I was the newly announced Golf Superintendent for Shennecossett GC. Dick introduced himself, said call me “Cookie” and informed me that he was the Construction Superintendent, and now Golf Superintendent at the Robert Trent Jones designed Black Hall Club in Old Lyme. Dick welcomed me to Connecticut and said, “When you get settled in give me a call and I will take you to a Connecticut Superintendents meeting.” I said what is your phone number? Dick replied “same as the year.” Ok, it was 1969, but I still needed the exchange. I had just heard my first “Cookism.” These would continue for years. Meet you at the computer parking lot, is not a typo just“Cookism.” Over the years, we would travel to many CAGCS meetings and events. Dick at one time had a handicap of 2 and would play golf at the meetings with other low handicap players, and winning the McLaughlin trophy several times. I did not play much golf with Dick until much later in life when he joined the senior golf league that I was in. He also joined a duckpin bowling league that I had joined years earlier. Golf, bowling, CAGCS meetings and events as well as a trip to the Masters, we were very active. I am still glad though that Dick did not ask me to join his pinochle league. The Chas. C. Hart Seed Co. Your trusted source since 1892 More than just seed! We have the products, resources & expertise to ensure your course is always healthy and tournament ready. We are here for you! 304 Main Street Wethersfield, CT 06109-1826 E: turf@hartseed.com HART P: (800)326 - F: (860)563 7221 - www.hartsturfpro.com A career that started at Norwich GC as a foreman led Dick to a superintendent’s position at Old Lyme CC. From Old Lyme to Black Hall Club to Hunter Memorial in Meriden and as a retiree back to Black Hall Club to work part time. When Phil Neaton, Golf Course Superintendent was asked what Dick did at the club, Phil answered “whatever he wants, he does it the way it should be done, and he does it right”. Although Dick did not serve any CAGCS office, he did serve on the golf committee. Dick was an excellent example of what epitomizers what a golf superintendents association is about in his record of attendance at meetings and events. We will miss a great member, mentor, friend, and a World War ll Veteran who served in the US Navy. For the obituary visit theday.com Bob Chalifour (Paul Bednarczyk and Phil Neaton contributed to this story) June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 Connecticut Clippings June 2018 INTRODUCING THE NEW FACE OF GRIGG™ Premier turf products, backed by science and research Page 11 Since 1992, GRIGG has been committed to bringing new high quality, science-based nutrition products to the golf and sports market. 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TiMoThy’s Taverne CAGCS Christmas Party NOBLETURF June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 13 2018 sChedule of evenTs Presenting Partners June 12 Tuesday July 17 Tuesday July 24 Tuesday august 22 Wednesday september 4 Tuesday september 10 Monday september 18 Tuesday october 9 Tuesday october 11 Thursday october 16 Tuesday november 6 Tuesday november 8 Thursday december 6 Thursday The golf Club aT oXford greens Host: Bryan Barrington, GCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier uConn field day Plant Science Research & Education Facility, Storrs, CT hunTer golf Club Host: Thomas DeVaux, GCS Low Gross/Net Blind Partners 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier The harTford yard goaTs CAGCS Social/Network Evening winged fooT golf Club Host: Stephen Rabideau, GCGS 14th Annual Joseph Troll Turf Classic Keney parK golf Course Host: Gary DeVaux, GCS CTEC Golf Tournament shuTTle Meadow CounTry Club Host: Andrew Hannah, GCS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST blaCK hall Club Host: Philip Neaton, GCS New England Superintendents Championship TunXis planTaTion Host: Charles Babcock, GCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy weThersfield CounTry Club Host: Ben Newfang. 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Partner with us, and let’s grow Stronger Together. 1st place gross: 153 – David Raffety, GreatHorse/Matt Lapinski, Greensight Agronomics 2nd place gross: 153 – Jonathan Charpinsky, GC of Avon/Andrew Hannah, Shuttle Meadow CC 3rd place gross: 154 – Mike McDermott, Tallwood CC/ Eric DeStefano, Tallwood CC 1st place net: 130 – John Gallagher III, Racebrook CC/ Peter Gallagher, guest 2nd place net: 130 – Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Co./ Brian Giblin, Bayer Environmental 3rd place net: 134 – Eric Morrison, Shennecossett CC/ Ward Weischet, SiteOne Landscaping Contests long drive #4 – Jonathan Charpinsky, GC Avon Closest to line #16 – David Rafferty, GreatHorse Closest to the pin #9- 20’ – Brian Goudey, Bayer Environmental Closest the pin # 13 - 5’6” – Matt Lapinski, Greensight Agronomics Closest to the pin #15 - 10’7” – Michael McDermott, Tallwood CC Closest to the pin #18 - 6’4” – Kevin Jaracy, Ewing Irrigation longest putt #15 - 57’ – Andrew Hannah, Shuttle Meadow CC longest putt #18 - 22’2” – Peter Tyrell, Horticultural Consultants CagCs sCholarship + researCh TournaMenT greaT river golf Club May 21, 2018 - 18-hole sCraMble 1st Net Al Adaskaveg, Rockledge GC Timothy Nadeau, Rockledge GC Peter Bacon, Wyantenuck CC James Staszowski, TPC 2nd Net Les Kennedy, Blind Brook Club Timothy O’Neill, CC of Darien Peter Lund, Valley Green, Inc. Michael Cornicelli, A-OK Turf 3rd Net Michael Decker, Clinton CC Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC Michael Dukette, Harrell’s 1st Gross Alicia Pearson, SODCO Chris Mauro, Western Hills GC Walter Wozniak, Mill River GC Sean Moran, SODCO Brian Pope, TPC 2nd Gross Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta David Ziter, Topstone GC Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Eric DeStefano, Twin Hills CC 3rd Gross Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soil Gilberto Perez, Dunning Custom Soil Daryl Aresco, Borough of Fenwick Kevin Jaracy, Ewing Irrigation Closest to the Pin: #15 Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Longest Drive: Chris Mauro, Western Hills GC Chris Mauro, Western Hills GC #2 Drew Cummins, Crop Production Services SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control Keep Conservation on Course Visit Aquatrols.com for more information on how Aquatrols aids conservation efforts on thousands of golf courses daily. Tom Valentine Territory Manager tvalentine@aquatrols.com (610) 299-4470 aquatrols.com | June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 15 april golf resulTs norwiCh golf Course april 30, 2018 WITH YOU WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH. No matter how good you are, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a tough spot. We’ll help get you back on the fairway. With decades of experience, we will use our unmatched product selection to develop a custom solution for your course. From innovative problem-solving to exclusive training, discover expertise that can only come from the green industry’s No. 1 supplier. Partner with us, and let’s grow Stronger Together. 1st place gross: 153 – David Raffety, GreatHorse/Matt Lapinski, Greensight Agronomics 2nd place gross: 153 – Jonathan Charpinsky, GC of Avon/Andrew Hannah, Shuttle Meadow CC 3rd place gross: 154 – Mike McDermott, Tallwood CC/ Eric DeStefano, Tallwood CC 1st place net: 130 – John Gallagher III, Racebrook CC/ Peter Gallagher, guest 2nd place net: 130 – Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Co./ Brian Giblin, Bayer Environmental 3rd place net: 134 – Eric Morrison, Shennecossett CC/ Ward Weischet, SiteOne Landscaping Contests long drive #4 – Jonathan Charpinsky, GC Avon Closest to line #16 – David Rafferty, GreatHorse Closest to the pin #9- 20’ – Brian Goudey, Bayer Environmental Closest the pin # 13 - 5’6” – Matt Lapinski, Greensight Agronomics Closest to the pin #15 - 10’7” – Michael McDermott, Tallwood CC Closest to the pin #18 - 6’4” – Kevin Jaracy, Ewing Irrigation longest putt #15 - 57’ – Andrew Hannah, Shuttle Meadow CC longest putt #18 - 22’2” – Peter Tyrell, Horticultural Consultants CagCs sCholarship + researCh TournaMenT greaT river golf Club May 21, 2018 - 18-hole sCraMble 1st Net Al Adaskaveg, Rockledge GC Timothy Nadeau, Rockledge GC Peter Bacon, Wyantenuck CC James Staszowski, TPC 2nd Net Les Kennedy, Blind Brook Club Timothy O’Neill, CC of Darien Peter Lund, Valley Green, Inc. Michael Cornicelli, A-OK Turf 3rd Net Michael Decker, Clinton CC Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC Michael Dukette, Harrell’s 1st Gross Alicia Pearson, SODCO Chris Mauro, Western Hills GC Walter Wozniak, Mill River GC Sean Moran, SODCO Brian Pope, TPC 2nd Gross Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta David Ziter, Topstone GC Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Eric DeStefano, Twin Hills CC 3rd Gross Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soil Gilberto Perez, Dunning Custom Soil Daryl Aresco, Borough of Fenwick Kevin Jaracy, Ewing Irrigation Closest to the Pin: #15 Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Longest Drive: Chris Mauro, Western Hills GC Chris Mauro, Western Hills GC #2 Drew Cummins, Crop Production Services SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control Keep Conservation on Course Visit Aquatrols.com for more information on how Aquatrols aids conservation efforts on thousands of golf courses daily. Tom Valentine Territory Manager tvalentine@aquatrols.com (610) 299-4470 aquatrols.com | June 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 16 CAGCS thanks these patrons for their continued support of our association. a-oK Turf equipment Lastec, Wiedenmann, Graden, Baroness, Lely, Pronovost, Stec, Sweep & Fill, Turf Pride, Salsco, www.aokturfequipment.com Michael Cornicelli (401) 826-2584- Fax (401) 826-3746 allens seed Seed, Fertilizer, Turf Supplies Exeter, RI 02822 Al LaPrise (401) 741-4444 - (800) 527-3898 info@allensseed.com finch services/John deere golf 522 Edwards Ave., Calverton, NY 11933 (631) 727-8700 www.finchinc.com calverton@finchinc.com grigg John Wiblishauser Email: John.Wiblishauser@Brandt.com Website: Grigg.com Join us on facebook or Follow on twitter harrell’s Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250 Mike Dukette (860) 930-8888 Customer Service (800) 228-6656 www.harrells.com siteone landscapes Stronger Together Ward Weischet (203) 605-0013 wweischet@siteone.com sodco, inc. 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Turfgrass Science Program Plant Science and Landscape Architecture UConn Extension Lightning Protection for Golf Courses With the latest storms that pasted through our state, I thought that future consideration should be addressed as to if your course has adequate “Surge Protection.” Acting as an antenna on which surges of electricity travel with little resistance, an irrigation system's wiring-not unlike office or home-equipment wiring-is susceptible to lightning-based surges. The costly repairs and loss of productivity associated with surge damage to an office's computer network also applies to golf courses when lightning strikes. Most losses with the irrigation systems are with electrical controllers, satellites, valves and sprinklers, but well-pumps - affecting turf quality by interrupting finely tuned watering schedules. Though it is unusual for lightning to knock out an entire system, even small repairs are a setback for courses competing to attract a finite number of players. This may mean that superintendents are unable to irrigate part or, sometimes, all of their courses during critically dry periods. For this reason, several lightning countermeasures are available to protect your irrigation systems and your course's competitive edge. The better the system is grounded, the better chance equipment will last longer. Superintendents should have ground rods checked every year, cleaning and tightening the clamps and to perform a Megger test on the ground rods. This ground insulation, or Meg test, calculates the resistance of the insulation, a measure of its condition. It is important that both the controller and the surge arrestors are grounded to ground rods or plates with less than 10 ohms resistance however, a range of 11 to 30 ohms still means there is good grounding protection. When the resistance of the soil is above 30 ohms, this indicates poor grounding. You will need to take improvement steps. At minimum, the grounding circuit for controllers will include a copper clad steel ground rod, or copper ground plate. Copper ground rods should be driven into the ground at a location 8 to 10 feet from the equipment or wires connected to it, at right angles to the two-wire path. Install all grounding circuit components in straight lines. When it is necessary to make bends, do not make sharp turns. Copper grounding plate assemblies intended for grounding applications should be attached to (using an approved welding process) to a 25-foot continuous length (no splices allowed unless using exothermic welding process) of 6 AWG solid bare copper wire. If ledge rock or rocky conditions prevent driving rods, lay the rods or No. 8 wire in a straight trench. A copper plate to be buried in an irrigated area near the controller location. Install the copper plate in a trench three to four feet deep. Backfill with good top soil and two 50 lb. bags of Ground Enhancement Material (GEM) on top and bottom. Have the resistance checked annually. The most effective time to test resistance is during a dry spell prior to the lightning season. The lightning season is when we need the best possible surge protection and grounding system. Matt Faherty, Winterberry Irrigation, LLC