Volume 52, No 3 Why Get Involved? September 2018 By Michael Wallace, CGCS “I have a family,” “I’m too busy”, etc., etc. I think we have all thought or used these excuses from time to time. But, you may want to reconsider. Involvement brings with it certain rewards. One can actually make a difference. See how things are done and learn to work within the system. I will not say it is easy. It does demand a bit of time and you have to be committed. It can be frustrating; but, the the knowledge that is gained along the way cannot be measured. The exchange of ideas, looking at problems friendships and many from different perspectives, the guiding of a profession ... these are the rewards. Ladies and gentlemen, I submit that you have nothing to complain about if you are not willing to get involved. This is your livelihood, your profession! If you don’t get involved, who will? If you want to become involved and feel a little timid, you do not need to begin your involvement with chairing a committee. Contact any committee chairperson and/or any member on the Board of Directors, and your assistance will be greatly appreciated, whether it be helping sign in participants at a monthly meeting, assist Reprint from November 1994 issue of the CT Clippings. with a seminar or social event, or help out with the S & R tournament or Invitational. There is always something to do. Get involved! Start today... call a committee chairperson. This is your association, your profession. You can make a difference. Go for it! In ThIs Issue... President’s Message..............................2 Kevin’s Korner....................................4-5 2018 CAGCS Scholarship Recipients...6 2019 NERTF Show.................................7 Grasscatcher......................................8-9 My “Open” Experience.......................10 Schedule of Events...............................13 June, July & CAGCS Championship Golf Results................15 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Marc Weston, CGCS What a summer we all just went through! Mother Nature really threw everything she had at us. The summer of 2018 will go down in infamy. The months of prolonged heat, humidity, and rain were numbing. However, one positive outcome I hope we all realized from the summer is the value of each other and being a part of our association. Last month, I sent an “ask” through an email blast. It was a request for us as members to reach out to one another and make a phone call to say hello. I encouraged you to reach out to some friends in the industry who were going through the same things 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 with 9-hole scramble, joint MET/CAGCS education day, and Holiday Party at J Timothy’s – which had record attendance last year. The CAGCS Board of Directors and Mary Jo work extremely hard to put on these events for members to have the opportunity to share ideas, learn, and have some fun. My next “Ask” is to look at our schedule at http://cagcs.com/ and find a couple events to attend this fall. Let’s use this time to reconnect and build our network as we move forward in our careers. Best Wishes for a More Relaxing Fall, Marc and connect for a few minutes. We didn’t need to say much, but supporting each other (and maybe having a stupid joke to tell!) always goes a long way. I ended receiving a lot of very good jokes via email, text, or phone calls. Hands down, the funniest joke was in a text from Bret Chapin, though it cannot and should not be put in print. I was amazed that in the two days after I sent that email, I spoke or texted with over 30 of our members. That’s about 10 percent of our total membership. At the end of the day, we all deal with the uncertainty of the weather and sometimes the challenging expectations of golfers. The one constant that we have control over is the power to reach out and support each other. Our work has just begun to repair what Mother Nature has done to our golf courses. Just as important, our work needs to continue as an association to expand our network of professionals and support that we can count on through the years. We just held a very successful August Networking event at a Hartford Yard Goats game, with a sell-out CAGCS crowd of 130 attendees. The weather and food were great, and Andy Fries almost caught a home run ball! (The Yard Goats even won the game, meaning, so far, we’re 1-0 when having our event there!) There are multiple ways we can all continue to grow our network through CAGCS. Please continue to reach out to each other on a regular basis and say hello through texts, emails, or phone calls. Plan to attend some of the remaining CAGCS events this year. There are six events left on the 2018 CAGCS schedule: The CAGCS Member Guest, Superintendent/Assistant Championship, C Tournament, Annual Meeting Class 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. OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 Marc Weston, CGCS What a summer we all just went through! Mother Nature really threw everything she had at us. The summer of 2018 will go down in infamy. The months of prolonged heat, humidity, and rain were numbing. However, one positive outcome I hope we all realized from the summer is the value of each other and being a part of our association. Last month, I sent an “ask” through an email blast. It was a request for us as members to reach out to one another and make a phone call to say hello. I encouraged you to reach out to some friends in the industry who were going through the same things 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 with 9-hole scramble, joint MET/CAGCS education day, and Holiday Party at J Timothy’s – which had record attendance last year. The CAGCS Board of Directors and Mary Jo work extremely hard to put on these events for members to have the opportunity to share ideas, learn, and have some fun. My next “Ask” is to look at our schedule at http://cagcs.com/ and find a couple events to attend this fall. Let’s use this time to reconnect and build our network as we move forward in our careers. Best Wishes for a More Relaxing Fall, Marc and connect for a few minutes. We didn’t need to say much, but supporting each other (and maybe having a stupid joke to tell!) always goes a long way. I ended receiving a lot of very good jokes via email, text, or phone calls. Hands down, the funniest joke was in a text from Bret Chapin, though it cannot and should not be put in print. I was amazed that in the two days after I sent that email, I spoke or texted with over 30 of our members. That’s about 10 percent of our total membership. At the end of the day, we all deal with the uncertainty of the weather and sometimes the challenging expectations of golfers. The one constant that we have control over is the power to reach out and support each other. Our work has just begun to repair what Mother Nature has done to our golf courses. Just as important, our work needs to continue as an association to expand our network of professionals and support that we can count on through the years. We just held a very successful August Networking event at a Hartford Yard Goats game, with a sell-out CAGCS crowd of 130 attendees. The weather and food were great, and Andy Fries almost caught a home run ball! (The Yard Goats even won the game, meaning, so far, we’re 1-0 when having our event there!) There are multiple ways we can all continue to grow our network through CAGCS. Please continue to reach out to each other on a regular basis and say hello through texts, emails, or phone calls. Plan to attend some of the remaining CAGCS events this year. There are six events left on the 2018 CAGCS schedule: The CAGCS Member Guest, Superintendent/Assistant Championship, C Tournament, Annual Meeting Class 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. OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 KevIn’s Korner the golf In course maintenance industry, we often look back to see how far we have come. Completed projects, course upgrades, and changes in techniques that may have made marked improvements on the property are often learning experiences and successes to be proud of. With my role as field staff, I don’t have far back to look having finished my sixth year this spring, looking back can recharge my interest in an old topic. Newsletters in the spring of 2014 highlighted the question: “Are you hiding from positive feedback?” This was a look at contact information for the golf course superintendent available through the facility website. If a colleague was going to visit your course, could they find your information? If someone wanted to pay you a compliment, is your information readily available? Those questions were posed in the original content as well. I did utilize a non-scientific study, randomly selecting superintendent’s names chapter directories, researching facility websites and found some eye-opening results. Now, four and a half years later, has anything changed? Quick recap of the 2014 results: I looked up five members randomly from three chapters (Rhode Island, Cape Cod, New England), and went to their facility’s website. I looked for a mention of the superintendent and direct contact information. I found that the superintendent was mentioned by name on seven of 15 websites. I also found three of the 15 had direct contact information for the superintendent. Surprising? In addition, four websites had direct contact information for multiple staff members, but not the superintendent! For 2018, I selected five members randomly utilizing chapter directories (GCSA of New England, and New Connecticut AGCS, three from and Hampshire GCSA) scoured the facility website for information similar to the prior study. Was the superintendent mentioned at all, was there direct contact information, and were other staff members information available on the site. The results, broken down this time by chapter, were shocking. Four of the five GCSANE samples had no mention or contact information for the superintendent at all! Of the four with no contact, two had contact information for multiple staff members. One facility had contact information for all staff, including the superintendent. The CAGCS results were even worse. One of the five superintendents had their name listed on the staff directory, but no contact information. The rest of the staff contacts were listed. That was the only information regarding the superintendent found anywhere among the five samples. As it happens, two facilities utilized the same management company and the websites were nearly identical. They didn’t recognize any staff member at all. One the NHGCSA samples had staff bios and contact information for all key staff, superintendent and assistant included. Of the four remaining websites, not one mentioned or had contact information for the superintendent. All four had contact information for other staff members. GCSAA continues to promote the profession at the national level by partnering with allied associations, social media, and strategic television buys. It’s a daunting task, but like politics, promoting the profession needs to start at the local level. Your chapter continues to work hard to advocate on your behalf. Ensuring the golf course superintendent is recognized as a key contributor to the success of your facility in any way possible assists in that promotional effort. Is the golf course superintendent listed in the contacts on your facility website? GCsAA resources and deadlines researched facility in from your You Get Cool Stuff Association Already GCsAA/Golf digest environmental leaders in Golf Awards Presented by GCSAA and Golf Digest in partnership with Syngenta, the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards recognize golf course superintendents and golf courses around the world for their commitment to environmental stewardship. Introducing the new elGAs The ELGAs have been updated to recognize more superintendents in more focused areas of environmental sustainability. The new ELGAs are based on the environmental best management practices that GCSAA recommends all courses utilize. New for 2018, there are now four ELGAs available: • Natural Resource Conservation Award • Healthy Land Stewardship Award • Communications and Outreach Award • Innovative Conservation Award There will be one winner and two runners-up recognized for each award. GCSAA members may apply to one, two, three or all four awards in a single year. However, an individual can only win one award per year. Applications will open Aug. 1-Sept. 30, 2018. All applicants will be notified by December whether or not they have been selected as a winner. Winners will be recognized at the Golf Industry Show. eXCel leadership Program Funded by Nufarm The Excel Leadership Program offers leadership training for personal, career, and community/industry stewardship for assistant superintendents; the future leaders in the golf course management industry. Applications for the 2019 program are open through Oct, 1, 2018. eXCel E — Educating golf industry leaders of tomorrow. X — Cross-training opportunities so they can share what they have learned. C — Creating community leaders who serve more than take. E — Encouraging future leaders through advisory boards and councils. L — Developing leaders who will mentor others. the program The EXCEL Leadership Program features two, two-day education and training sessions and a trip to the annual Golf Industry Show for assistant golf course superintendents. The education and travel for 2018 includes: • Golf Industry Show, Feb. 3-8 in San Diego, Calif. • Spring Meeting, TBD, at GCSAA headquarters, Lawrence, Kan. • Fall Meeting, TBD, at Nufarm, Chicago eligibility To be considered, a GCSAA Class C member must complete the application and respond two pre-selected essay questions. Up to 12 assistant superintendents will be selected for to to develop this opportunity their leadership skills over a three-year period. Applicants must be: • Currently employed as an assistant golf course superintendent within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) or Canada. • A Class C member of GCSAA • Able to participate for three full years • Not be working for current members of the GCSAA Board of Directors or EIFG Board of Trustees, children of GCSAA or Nufarm staff, or current employees of those organizations. Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Kevin F. Doyle GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on TWITTER @GCSAA_NE 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 | September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 KevIn’s Korner the golf In course maintenance industry, we often look back to see how far we have come. Completed projects, course upgrades, and changes in techniques that may have made marked improvements on the property are often learning experiences and successes to be proud of. With my role as field staff, I don’t have far back to look having finished my sixth year this spring, looking back can recharge my interest in an old topic. Newsletters in the spring of 2014 highlighted the question: “Are you hiding from positive feedback?” This was a look at contact information for the golf course superintendent available through the facility website. If a colleague was going to visit your course, could they find your information? If someone wanted to pay you a compliment, is your information readily available? Those questions were posed in the original content as well. I did utilize a non-scientific study, randomly selecting superintendent’s names chapter directories, researching facility websites and found some eye-opening results. Now, four and a half years later, has anything changed? Quick recap of the 2014 results: I looked up five members randomly from three chapters (Rhode Island, Cape Cod, New England), and went to their facility’s website. I looked for a mention of the superintendent and direct contact information. I found that the superintendent was mentioned by name on seven of 15 websites. I also found three of the 15 had direct contact information for the superintendent. Surprising? In addition, four websites had direct contact information for multiple staff members, but not the superintendent! For 2018, I selected five members randomly utilizing chapter directories (GCSA of New England, and New Connecticut AGCS, three from and Hampshire GCSA) scoured the facility website for information similar to the prior study. Was the superintendent mentioned at all, was there direct contact information, and were other staff members information available on the site. The results, broken down this time by chapter, were shocking. Four of the five GCSANE samples had no mention or contact information for the superintendent at all! Of the four with no contact, two had contact information for multiple staff members. One facility had contact information for all staff, including the superintendent. The CAGCS results were even worse. One of the five superintendents had their name listed on the staff directory, but no contact information. The rest of the staff contacts were listed. That was the only information regarding the superintendent found anywhere among the five samples. As it happens, two facilities utilized the same management company and the websites were nearly identical. They didn’t recognize any staff member at all. One the NHGCSA samples had staff bios and contact information for all key staff, superintendent and assistant included. Of the four remaining websites, not one mentioned or had contact information for the superintendent. All four had contact information for other staff members. GCSAA continues to promote the profession at the national level by partnering with allied associations, social media, and strategic television buys. It’s a daunting task, but like politics, promoting the profession needs to start at the local level. Your chapter continues to work hard to advocate on your behalf. Ensuring the golf course superintendent is recognized as a key contributor to the success of your facility in any way possible assists in that promotional effort. Is the golf course superintendent listed in the contacts on your facility website? GCsAA resources and deadlines researched facility in from your You Get Cool Stuff Association Already GCsAA/Golf digest environmental leaders in Golf Awards Presented by GCSAA and Golf Digest in partnership with Syngenta, the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards recognize golf course superintendents and golf courses around the world for their commitment to environmental stewardship. Introducing the new elGAs The ELGAs have been updated to recognize more superintendents in more focused areas of environmental sustainability. The new ELGAs are based on the environmental best management practices that GCSAA recommends all courses utilize. New for 2018, there are now four ELGAs available: • Natural Resource Conservation Award • Healthy Land Stewardship Award • Communications and Outreach Award • Innovative Conservation Award There will be one winner and two runners-up recognized for each award. GCSAA members may apply to one, two, three or all four awards in a single year. However, an individual can only win one award per year. Applications will open Aug. 1-Sept. 30, 2018. All applicants will be notified by December whether or not they have been selected as a winner. Winners will be recognized at the Golf Industry Show. eXCel leadership Program Funded by Nufarm The Excel Leadership Program offers leadership training for personal, career, and community/industry stewardship for assistant superintendents; the future leaders in the golf course management industry. Applications for the 2019 program are open through Oct, 1, 2018. eXCel E — Educating golf industry leaders of tomorrow. X — Cross-training opportunities so they can share what they have learned. C — Creating community leaders who serve more than take. E — Encouraging future leaders through advisory boards and councils. L — Developing leaders who will mentor others. the program The EXCEL Leadership Program features two, two-day education and training sessions and a trip to the annual Golf Industry Show for assistant golf course superintendents. The education and travel for 2018 includes: • Golf Industry Show, Feb. 3-8 in San Diego, Calif. • Spring Meeting, TBD, at GCSAA headquarters, Lawrence, Kan. • Fall Meeting, TBD, at Nufarm, Chicago eligibility To be considered, a GCSAA Class C member must complete the application and respond two pre-selected essay questions. Up to 12 assistant superintendents will be selected for to to develop this opportunity their leadership skills over a three-year period. Applicants must be: • Currently employed as an assistant golf course superintendent within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) or Canada. • A Class C member of GCSAA • Able to participate for three full years • Not be working for current members of the GCSAA Board of Directors or EIFG Board of Trustees, children of GCSAA or Nufarm staff, or current employees of those organizations. Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Kevin F. Doyle GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on TWITTER @GCSAA_NE 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 | September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 2018 CAGCs sCholArshIP reCIPIents The following are recipients of the 2018 CAGCS scholarships. dr. richard skogley scholarship recipient: Jack Mansur, son of Mark Mansur, he will be attending Penn state University. CAGCS Scholarships were awarded to: Jesse s. Anderson, Iv, he is attending Lafayette College Christopher Bresnahan, son of John Bresnahan, he is attending University of Vermont lily Chalifour, granddaughter of Bob Chalifour, CGCS she is attending Eastern CT State University Megan C. decker, daughter of Michael R. Decker, she is attending Southern New Hampshire University evelyn devaux, daughter of Kevin DeVaux, she is attending Elms College Payton dorsch, daughter of Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS, she will be attending University of Delaware skylar l. dorsch, daughter of Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS, she is attending Arizona State University Margaret C. drohen, daughter of Andy Drohen, she will be attending University of Massachusetts Amherst emma Favreau, daughter of Jim Favreau, she is attending the University of Rhode Island Matthew A. Girardi, son of Anthony Girardi, CGCS, he is attending Roger Williams University Michael d. Grace, son of Peter Grace, he is attending Merrimack College sean C. henderson, grandson of Robert Silva, he will be attending University of Connecticut Grace A. hull, daughter of Peter Hull, she will be attending Suny New Paltz Jessica Mcleod, daughter of Scott McLeod, she is attending Haverford College Kaitlin Mcleod, daughter of Scott McLeod, she is attending Quinnipiac University Zachary Mauro, son of Chris Mauro, he is attending The University of New Haven ryan e. napier, son of John Napier, he will be attending Lyndon State College erin d. sullivan, daughter of Michael Sullivan, she is attending University of New Haven nicholas r. Weiland, son of James Weiland, he will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute Zachary J. Weiland, son of James Weiland, he is attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute taylor C. Weischet, daughter of Ward Weischet, she is attending James Madison University Chloe Wellins, daughter of Jonah Wellins, she is attending Wingate University Abby Wollenberg, daughter of Paul Wollenberg, she is attending Roger Williams University No Memorial Scholarships given out this year due to no applications submitted. the Board of directors and members of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course superintendents want to congratulate all recipients, and wish them the best in their scholastic endeavors. the scholarship + research tournament was held at Great river Country Club on May 21st. the monies made from this event go towards the scholarships and research projects. We would like to thank the following sponsors of the event. PresentInG PArtIner – Syngenta Gold sPonsors – Atlantic Golf & Turf, BASF, Bayer U.S., Harrell’s, Helena Chemical, MTE, Noble Turf, SODCO, Tom Irwin, Inc., Turf Products sIlver sPonsors – Aquatrols, Cardinals, Inc., Chas. Hart Seed, Dunning Custom Soils, K&J Tree Removal, Metro Turf Specialists, New England Specialty Soils, Penn State, Plant Food Company, Read Custom Soils, SiteOne Landscaping Supply, Inc., Winding Brook Turf, Winfield United ForWArd 2019 nertF shoW: MovInG Since 1998, the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show events have opened on Monday’s and have concluded on Thursday’s. When things first began, we thought a 4-day program was just what the industry was excited for. 15 years later, communications suggested we could service the industry better by shortening our show schedule. So, we did. In 2016, we decided to compress the schedule by starting at 1pm on Monday, and then end a little earlier on Thursday, which we hoped would make it easier for individuals to come on Monday afternoon and stay till Thursday. This was met favorably but it wasn’t long before we heard some of the same concerns and that we should have gone further. Education has always been our highest priority and what we believe that separates us from other shows. To balance in-depth education, enough trade show hours and enjoyable social activities is a challenge. As we listened to comments and concerns, just three years later, we are informing everyone that it is time to go a little further and do a little more refining of our conference and show. Below are the highlights of changes to our 2019 show schedule (March 5-7, 2019): • First, there will be no show activities on Monday, March 4. • In 2019, all 2 & 4 hr. seminars will be held on Tuesday, March 5 starting at 8am and ending at 5pm. There is no other planned education scheduled on Tuesday. • Exhibitor Move-In will begin early Tuesday Morning. • The 2019 trade show will open at 10am on Wednesday, March 6 and close at 5pm. • Staggered Education Sessions will begin at 8am and 9am on Wednesday, and again at 1pm & 2pm in the afternoon. • The show auction will begin at 3pm and end at 4pm on Wednesday. • Thursday’s Education Sessions will begin at 8am • The Thursday Trade Show will open at 9am and will close at 2pm • There will be a 2nd education session on Thursday at 2pm in the afternoon. • Education hours, trade show hours, credits and social opportunities should still remain the same even with a shortened schedule. Our goal continues to insure the same quality filled event for the future to attract any and all turfgrass professionals. Today’s reality is that with the incorporation of computers, cell phones and texting we are never inaccessible. 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Mike Dukette 860.930.8888 mdukette@harrells.com Jim Wierzbicki 860.424.7250 jwierzbicki@harrells.com 800.282.8007 | www.harrells.com September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 2018 CAGCs sCholArshIP reCIPIents The following are recipients of the 2018 CAGCS scholarships. dr. richard skogley scholarship recipient: Jack Mansur, son of Mark Mansur, he will be attending Penn state University. CAGCS Scholarships were awarded to: Jesse s. Anderson, Iv, he is attending Lafayette College Christopher Bresnahan, son of John Bresnahan, he is attending University of Vermont lily Chalifour, granddaughter of Bob Chalifour, CGCS she is attending Eastern CT State University Megan C. decker, daughter of Michael R. Decker, she is attending Southern New Hampshire University evelyn devaux, daughter of Kevin DeVaux, she is attending Elms College Payton dorsch, daughter of Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS, she will be attending University of Delaware skylar l. dorsch, daughter of Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS, she is attending Arizona State University Margaret C. drohen, daughter of Andy Drohen, she will be attending University of Massachusetts Amherst emma Favreau, daughter of Jim Favreau, she is attending the University of Rhode Island Matthew A. Girardi, son of Anthony Girardi, CGCS, he is attending Roger Williams University Michael d. Grace, son of Peter Grace, he is attending Merrimack College sean C. henderson, grandson of Robert Silva, he will be attending University of Connecticut Grace A. hull, daughter of Peter Hull, she will be attending Suny New Paltz Jessica Mcleod, daughter of Scott McLeod, she is attending Haverford College Kaitlin Mcleod, daughter of Scott McLeod, she is attending Quinnipiac University Zachary Mauro, son of Chris Mauro, he is attending The University of New Haven ryan e. napier, son of John Napier, he will be attending Lyndon State College erin d. sullivan, daughter of Michael Sullivan, she is attending University of New Haven nicholas r. Weiland, son of James Weiland, he will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute Zachary J. Weiland, son of James Weiland, he is attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute taylor C. Weischet, daughter of Ward Weischet, she is attending James Madison University Chloe Wellins, daughter of Jonah Wellins, she is attending Wingate University Abby Wollenberg, daughter of Paul Wollenberg, she is attending Roger Williams University No Memorial Scholarships given out this year due to no applications submitted. the Board of directors and members of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course superintendents want to congratulate all recipients, and wish them the best in their scholastic endeavors. the scholarship + research tournament was held at Great river Country Club on May 21st. the monies made from this event go towards the scholarships and research projects. We would like to thank the following sponsors of the event. PresentInG PArtIner – Syngenta Gold sPonsors – Atlantic Golf & Turf, BASF, Bayer U.S., Harrell’s, Helena Chemical, MTE, Noble Turf, SODCO, Tom Irwin, Inc., Turf Products sIlver sPonsors – Aquatrols, Cardinals, Inc., Chas. Hart Seed, Dunning Custom Soils, K&J Tree Removal, Metro Turf Specialists, New England Specialty Soils, Penn State, Plant Food Company, Read Custom Soils, SiteOne Landscaping Supply, Inc., Winding Brook Turf, Winfield United ForWArd 2019 nertF shoW: MovInG Since 1998, the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show events have opened on Monday’s and have concluded on Thursday’s. When things first began, we thought a 4-day program was just what the industry was excited for. 15 years later, communications suggested we could service the industry better by shortening our show schedule. So, we did. In 2016, we decided to compress the schedule by starting at 1pm on Monday, and then end a little earlier on Thursday, which we hoped would make it easier for individuals to come on Monday afternoon and stay till Thursday. This was met favorably but it wasn’t long before we heard some of the same concerns and that we should have gone further. Education has always been our highest priority and what we believe that separates us from other shows. To balance in-depth education, enough trade show hours and enjoyable social activities is a challenge. As we listened to comments and concerns, just three years later, we are informing everyone that it is time to go a little further and do a little more refining of our conference and show. Below are the highlights of changes to our 2019 show schedule (March 5-7, 2019): • First, there will be no show activities on Monday, March 4. • In 2019, all 2 & 4 hr. seminars will be held on Tuesday, March 5 starting at 8am and ending at 5pm. There is no other planned education scheduled on Tuesday. • Exhibitor Move-In will begin early Tuesday Morning. • The 2019 trade show will open at 10am on Wednesday, March 6 and close at 5pm. • Staggered Education Sessions will begin at 8am and 9am on Wednesday, and again at 1pm & 2pm in the afternoon. • The show auction will begin at 3pm and end at 4pm on Wednesday. • Thursday’s Education Sessions will begin at 8am • The Thursday Trade Show will open at 9am and will close at 2pm • There will be a 2nd education session on Thursday at 2pm in the afternoon. • Education hours, trade show hours, credits and social opportunities should still remain the same even with a shortened schedule. Our goal continues to insure the same quality filled event for the future to attract any and all turfgrass professionals. Today’s reality is that with the incorporation of computers, cell phones and texting we are never inaccessible. Fast-paced lives include many responsibilities that are important to your success. Having more than a three- day and two-night event doesn’t fit the schedule for many as easily as it may have in the past. We are confident that through this compacted schedule attendees will receive all the value they have in the past. As has been stated, this show is your show. Your comments and feelings are important in deciding the show’s future. Bottom line: We are making these changes because we heard your concerns. We appreciate all your support over the last 22 years. Please stay tuned as we work at processing these changes and add in the variables to make the best “Show on Turf” even better! INTRODUCING THE NEW FACE OF GRIGG™ Premier turf products, backed by science and research Since 1992, GRIGG has been committed to bringing new high quality, science-based nutrition products to the golf and sports market. GRIGG products are backed by university research and field testing, and customers are supported by seasoned GRIGG agronomists and turfgrass professionals. These are a few of the reasons GRIGG products are used and trusted by some of the most notable golf courses and sports stadiums in the world. Call your Harrell’s rep or visit harrells.com today. The Power of EOP Take the weight off busy schedules and tight budgets. You’ll save time and money through Early Order Programs. For a distributor near you contact: NE Territory Sales Manager, John.Wiblishauser@brandt.co or visit www.grigg.co GRIGG is part of Brandt Consolidated, Inc. www.brandt.co Order next year’s purchases in September and October for the biggest savings on the product you’ll need most from: • BASF, Bayer, Syngenta, Nufarm, Dow, FMC, and SePRO. • PLUS Harrell’s premium branded products – Harrell’s MAX® liquid foliar nutritionals, HydroMAX® wetting agents, and SprayMAX® adjuvants and colorants. • Lock in current pricing • Receive extended terms • Ask about warehousing Call your sales representative today. Mike Dukette 860.930.8888 mdukette@harrells.com Jim Wierzbicki 860.424.7250 jwierzbicki@harrells.com 800.282.8007 | www.harrells.com September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 New Members! Drew Cummins; Class Commercial Crop Production Services Austin Hill; Class Commercial The Buying Platform Matthew Lapinski; Class Commercial Greensight Agronomics Stephen Onofrio, Jr.; Class C Country Club of Waterbury Thomas Valentine; Class Commercial Aquatrols Marcus Zotter; Class C Shuttle Meadow Country Club Congratulations! Vincent (Jim) Pavonetti, CGCS on renewing his certification in June 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 James Bonini and family on the loss of J.P.’s wife Tracy. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on July 5, Please visit her obituary at https:// www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Tracy- Bonini-obituary?pid=189494861 UMASS Winter School NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - THE UMASS WINTER SCHOOL FOR TURF MANAGERS The UMass Winter School for Turf Managers immerses students in a full- time program, focused solely on the management of fine turf and taught primarily by UMass faculty and staff. Winter School is a comprehensive certificate program designed to furnish turf managers with the fundamental concepts essential to maintaining high quality turf, while instilling a sense of environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility. Winter School 2019 runs January 7 - February 15, 2019, at the UMass campus in Amherst, in a recently revised, time-efficient six week format. Classes are scheduled: Mon-Th 8 AM - 5 PM, and Fri 8 AM - noon. This schedule is designed to accommodate weekend commuters who may want to stay in the Amherst area Mon-Thurs evenings but head home on the weekends. Some area hotels offer special packages for UMass Winter School students. The international student application deadline is September 14, 2018. Application review for US students will begin in early September, with a deadline of October 31, 2018 (late applications may be accepted pending availability of seats). Space is limited. Pesticide recertification contact hours will be offered for all New England states, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered. For more information, including application instructions, visit https://ag.umass. edu/turf/education/turf-winter-school. Questions on Winter School? Call (413) 545-5202, or email Karen White at kwhite@ oe.umass.edu. Ornamentals And Turf UCONN Cooperative Short Course Extension System 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. Ornamental and Turf/Golf Course Superintendents State of Connecticut Supervisory Pesticide Applicator Certification exam. A student attending lectures and studying materials independently should be able to successfully pass the examination, both written and oral. Students are expected to attend all classes and study materials independently. Plan to spend a minimum of 10 hours per week studying outside of class. Class topics are: Pesticide Laws and Regulations, Pesticide Safety, Botany and Ornamental Identification, Plant Pathology and Ornamental Plant Diseases, Entomology and Insect Pests of Woody Ornamentals, Area and Dosage Calculations, Turf Management and Weed Management. Each class begins with a basic overview of the science then takes an in-depth look at specific pests, their biology and control. Classes run for 9 weeks meeting one day a week for 3 hours. Classes begin in mid October and are held in Wallingford at the CTPA office from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New Classes will begin in January 2019, and run from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Exchange in Farmington, the UCONN Department of Extensions’s new offices. On the last day of classes, the DEEP administers the state certification exam. The State certification exam costs $200, checks made out to CT DEEP. The cost for the course is based on the cost of the books we provide to you and costs for instructors, is $385.00. This does not include the required Pesticide Applicator Training Manual, (aka “The Core Manual”) which costs $35.00 or the recommended Ornamental and Turf Category 3 manual, $36.00. This Short Course is an in depth review of the information necessary for studying and fulfilling the requirements of the 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 To be placed on the mailing list for class announcements, or for more information please call (860) 570-9010 and ask to be placed on the Ornamental and Turf Short Course mailing list, or email: Diane. Labonia@UConn.edu If there is more than one inch of snow at the class location, classes are cancelled and made up later. Candidates Announced for the 2019 GCSAA Board of Director For President Rafael Barajas, CGCS John R. Fulling, Jr., CGCS For Vice President For Secretary/Treasurer Kevin P. Breen, CGCS Mark F. Jordan, CGCS For Director Carlos Arraya, CGCS T.A. Barker, CGCS Paul L. Carter, CGCS Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS Jeff L. White, CGCS The Official Affidavit of Nominations and additional information about the Annual Meeting can be found on the GCSAA website. September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 New Members! Drew Cummins; Class Commercial Crop Production Services Austin Hill; Class Commercial The Buying Platform Matthew Lapinski; Class Commercial Greensight Agronomics Stephen Onofrio, Jr.; Class C Country Club of Waterbury Thomas Valentine; Class Commercial Aquatrols Marcus Zotter; Class C Shuttle Meadow Country Club Congratulations! Vincent (Jim) Pavonetti, CGCS on renewing his certification in June 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 James Bonini and family on the loss of J.P.’s wife Tracy. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on July 5, Please visit her obituary at https:// www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/Tracy- Bonini-obituary?pid=189494861 UMASS Winter School NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - THE UMASS WINTER SCHOOL FOR TURF MANAGERS The UMass Winter School for Turf Managers immerses students in a full- time program, focused solely on the management of fine turf and taught primarily by UMass faculty and staff. Winter School is a comprehensive certificate program designed to furnish turf managers with the fundamental concepts essential to maintaining high quality turf, while instilling a sense of environmental stewardship and fiscal responsibility. Winter School 2019 runs January 7 - February 15, 2019, at the UMass campus in Amherst, in a recently revised, time-efficient six week format. Classes are scheduled: Mon-Th 8 AM - 5 PM, and Fri 8 AM - noon. This schedule is designed to accommodate weekend commuters who may want to stay in the Amherst area Mon-Thurs evenings but head home on the weekends. Some area hotels offer special packages for UMass Winter School students. The international student application deadline is September 14, 2018. Application review for US students will begin in early September, with a deadline of October 31, 2018 (late applications may be accepted pending availability of seats). Space is limited. Pesticide recertification contact hours will be offered for all New England states, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered. For more information, including application instructions, visit https://ag.umass. edu/turf/education/turf-winter-school. Questions on Winter School? Call (413) 545-5202, or email Karen White at kwhite@ oe.umass.edu. Ornamentals And Turf UCONN Cooperative Short Course Extension System 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. Ornamental and Turf/Golf Course Superintendents State of Connecticut Supervisory Pesticide Applicator Certification exam. A student attending lectures and studying materials independently should be able to successfully pass the examination, both written and oral. Students are expected to attend all classes and study materials independently. Plan to spend a minimum of 10 hours per week studying outside of class. Class topics are: Pesticide Laws and Regulations, Pesticide Safety, Botany and Ornamental Identification, Plant Pathology and Ornamental Plant Diseases, Entomology and Insect Pests of Woody Ornamentals, Area and Dosage Calculations, Turf Management and Weed Management. Each class begins with a basic overview of the science then takes an in-depth look at specific pests, their biology and control. Classes run for 9 weeks meeting one day a week for 3 hours. Classes begin in mid October and are held in Wallingford at the CTPA office from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New Classes will begin in January 2019, and run from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Exchange in Farmington, the UCONN Department of Extensions’s new offices. On the last day of classes, the DEEP administers the state certification exam. The State certification exam costs $200, checks made out to CT DEEP. The cost for the course is based on the cost of the books we provide to you and costs for instructors, is $385.00. This does not include the required Pesticide Applicator Training Manual, (aka “The Core Manual”) which costs $35.00 or the recommended Ornamental and Turf Category 3 manual, $36.00. This Short Course is an in depth review of the information necessary for studying and fulfilling the requirements of the 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 To be placed on the mailing list for class announcements, or for more information please call (860) 570-9010 and ask to be placed on the Ornamental and Turf Short Course mailing list, or email: Diane. Labonia@UConn.edu If there is more than one inch of snow at the class location, classes are cancelled and made up later. Candidates Announced for the 2019 GCSAA Board of Director For President Rafael Barajas, CGCS John R. Fulling, Jr., CGCS For Vice President For Secretary/Treasurer Kevin P. Breen, CGCS Mark F. Jordan, CGCS For Director Carlos Arraya, CGCS T.A. Barker, CGCS Paul L. Carter, CGCS Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS Jeff L. White, CGCS The Official Affidavit of Nominations and additional information about the Annual Meeting can be found on the GCSAA website. September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 My “oPen” eXPerIenCe It’s a catchy title and I think it tells a lot about volunteering at large-scale golf events. Since my very first volunteering experience at the U.S. Junior Amateur at the Golf Club of New England in 2012, I have come to learn that your experience is exactly what you make of it. I have also learned that every event offers different opportunities. The 118th United States Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club was my twelfth-time volunteering, fifth major. I’d like to tell you a little about my Open and how the people involved really shaped my experience. Volunteer orientation was scheduled for 5pm on Sunday June 10th, almost exactly one week before the 118th US Open champion would be crowned. Our host, Mr. Jon Jennings, addressed the group and noted that out of 600 volunteer applicants, we nearly 200 were selected. He was extremely gracious in thanking everyone for taking the time away from family and out of their busy lives to assist in preparing the golf course for our nations championship. This was a standard Jennings set, and referenced every time he spoke to the volunteers. It was clear that he sincerely meant it. He referred to the volunteer handbook several times, a spiral bound wealth of information including photos of senior staff, uniforms by day, food menu, and a list of volunteers including the clubs they represented. Jennings praised at length the work of assistant superintendent Lindsay Brownson who, with office manager Anna Alvarez, coordinated the application process, travel, housing, uniforms, food, and probably a million other items for the 200 volunteers. Brownson’s efforts were outstanding and, despite any issues that may have arisen, appeared seamless. The work on the golf course operated like a well-oiled machine. Thanks to the patience of the regular Shinnecock Hills staff, 200 newcomers figured out our duties, the course layout, and gained the understanding of our roles. Just like the players, it takes a couple practice rounds. My tasks were mowing fairways 10-18 in the morning, and filling fairway divots in the afternoon. Both great opportunities to develop as a team and watch the process unfold around us (@HoosicGrounds all with my new mates from Ireland, and caught up with a member and the grounds staff at Citi field, home of the NY Mets. Connecting with GCSANE members and others from across my region helped make a challenging process extremely fulfilling. We have many opportunities in our immediate area to get involved with two recent US Senior Opens, a US Amateur, the CVS Charity Classic and a regular PGA playoff tour stop in our neighborhood. I urge you to take the opportunity, at least one time, to commit yourself to one of these events if only one time. These events are as special as all the people who make them happen. I think they even played some golf there too! Kevin F. Doyle, GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org, Follow me on TWITTER @GCSAA_NE mowing is like riding a bike, you never forget how to do it). Thanks to Diamond sponsor Toro, there was more than 15 trailer loads of red equipment working hard with the volunteers. Platinum sponsor BASF provided food and other amenities to get 200 folks through a grueling summer week too. Quite an impressive gift by them and our thanks will always go out to every sponsor for assisting! But again, as with every other volunteer opportunity before this, it was indeed the people who made the event special. From every corner of the US, Canada, Ireland, and elsewhere across the globe, turf professionals gathering to prepare one singular reason builds a bond that we will all share for a lifetime. Old friends and volunteers form previous events were on hand. An assistant-in-training from my days at the US Amateur, chatting with a bunker buddy volunteer from the 2013 Women’s Open helped remember old times. I was even fortunate to fill divots with the superintendent and his daughter from Sebonack where that Women’s Open was held. I made a new friend from Canada who went to school with Will Stearns of Southers Marsh, hung out and worked 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 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 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 My “oPen” eXPerIenCe It’s a catchy title and I think it tells a lot about volunteering at large-scale golf events. Since my very first volunteering experience at the U.S. Junior Amateur at the Golf Club of New England in 2012, I have come to learn that your experience is exactly what you make of it. I have also learned that every event offers different opportunities. The 118th United States Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club was my twelfth-time volunteering, fifth major. I’d like to tell you a little about my Open and how the people involved really shaped my experience. Volunteer orientation was scheduled for 5pm on Sunday June 10th, almost exactly one week before the 118th US Open champion would be crowned. Our host, Mr. Jon Jennings, addressed the group and noted that out of 600 volunteer applicants, we nearly 200 were selected. He was extremely gracious in thanking everyone for taking the time away from family and out of their busy lives to assist in preparing the golf course for our nations championship. This was a standard Jennings set, and referenced every time he spoke to the volunteers. It was clear that he sincerely meant it. He referred to the volunteer handbook several times, a spiral bound wealth of information including photos of senior staff, uniforms by day, food menu, and a list of volunteers including the clubs they represented. Jennings praised at length the work of assistant superintendent Lindsay Brownson who, with office manager Anna Alvarez, coordinated the application process, travel, housing, uniforms, food, and probably a million other items for the 200 volunteers. Brownson’s efforts were outstanding and, despite any issues that may have arisen, appeared seamless. The work on the golf course operated like a well-oiled machine. Thanks to the patience of the regular Shinnecock Hills staff, 200 newcomers figured out our duties, the course layout, and gained the understanding of our roles. Just like the players, it takes a couple practice rounds. My tasks were mowing fairways 10-18 in the morning, and filling fairway divots in the afternoon. Both great opportunities to develop as a team and watch the process unfold around us (@HoosicGrounds all with my new mates from Ireland, and caught up with a member and the grounds staff at Citi field, home of the NY Mets. Connecting with GCSANE members and others from across my region helped make a challenging process extremely fulfilling. We have many opportunities in our immediate area to get involved with two recent US Senior Opens, a US Amateur, the CVS Charity Classic and a regular PGA playoff tour stop in our neighborhood. I urge you to take the opportunity, at least one time, to commit yourself to one of these events if only one time. These events are as special as all the people who make them happen. I think they even played some golf there too! Kevin F. Doyle, GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org, Follow me on TWITTER @GCSAA_NE mowing is like riding a bike, you never forget how to do it). Thanks to Diamond sponsor Toro, there was more than 15 trailer loads of red equipment working hard with the volunteers. Platinum sponsor BASF provided food and other amenities to get 200 folks through a grueling summer week too. Quite an impressive gift by them and our thanks will always go out to every sponsor for assisting! But again, as with every other volunteer opportunity before this, it was indeed the people who made the event special. From every corner of the US, Canada, Ireland, and elsewhere across the globe, turf professionals gathering to prepare one singular reason builds a bond that we will all share for a lifetime. Old friends and volunteers form previous events were on hand. An assistant-in-training from my days at the US Amateur, chatting with a bunker buddy volunteer from the 2013 Women’s Open helped remember old times. I was even fortunate to fill divots with the superintendent and his daughter from Sebonack where that Women’s Open was held. I made a new friend from Canada who went to school with Will Stearns of Southers Marsh, hung out and worked 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 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 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 13 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 2018 sChedUle oF events Presenting Partners september 18 Tuesday october 9 Tuesday october 11 Thursday october 16 Tuesday november 6 Tuesday november 8 Thursday december 6 Thursday 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. Assistant GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament FenWICK GolF ClUB Host: Daryl Aresco, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD, CAGCS Annual Meeting PAtterson ClUB Host: Jason Meersman, GCS METGCSA/CAGCS Fall Seminar J. tIMothy’s tAverne CAGCS Christmas Party 2019 sChedUle oF events January 8, 2019 Tuesday February 2-7 March 5-7 MystIC MArrIott hotel & sPA CAGCS Winter Seminar sAn deIGo GolF IndUstry shoW GCSAA dUnKIn donUts Center NE Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show Wishing CAGCS members, friends and advertisers of the CT Clippings a wonderful holiday season! NOBLETURF September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 13 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 2018 sChedUle oF events Presenting Partners september 18 Tuesday october 9 Tuesday october 11 Thursday october 16 Tuesday november 6 Tuesday november 8 Thursday december 6 Thursday 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. Assistant GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament FenWICK GolF ClUB Host: Daryl Aresco, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD, CAGCS Annual Meeting PAtterson ClUB Host: Jason Meersman, GCS METGCSA/CAGCS Fall Seminar J. tIMothy’s tAverne CAGCS Christmas Party 2019 sChedUle oF events January 8, 2019 Tuesday February 2-7 March 5-7 MystIC MArrIott hotel & sPA CAGCS Winter Seminar sAn deIGo GolF IndUstry shoW GCSAA dUnKIn donUts Center NE Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show Wishing CAGCS members, friends and advertisers of the CT Clippings a wonderful holiday season! NOBLETURF September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 September 2018 Connecticut Clippings Page 15 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. 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SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control JUne GolF resUlts GolF ClUB At oXFord Greens JUne 12, 2018 Closest to the Line #4: Andrew Hannah, Shuttle Meadow CC Longest Putt #1 – 9’5”: John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC Longest Putt #12 – 12’5”: Brian Pope, Turf Products 1st Flight 1st Place Gross – 77: John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC 2nd Place Gross – 81: Eric DeStefano, Tallwood CC 1st Place Net – 69: Ward Weischet, SiteOne 2nd Place Net – 71: Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC 2nd Flight 1st Place Gross – 86: John Bresnahan, Syngenta 2nd Place Gross – 87: Mike McDermott, Tallwood CC 1st Place Net - 72: Chad Lemere 2nd Place Net – 72: John Garcia, Atlantic Golf & Turf 3rd Flight 1st Place Gross – 91: Brian Pope, Turf Products 2nd Place Gross – 94: Kevin Jaracy, Ewing Irrigation 1st Place Net – 74: Bruce Morse, Norwich GC 2nd Place Net – 74: Al Adaskaveg , Rockledge GC skill Prizes: Closest to Pin #2 – 5’4”: John Bresnahan, Syngenta Closest to Pin #9 – 4’0”: Andrew Hannah, Shuttle Meadow CC Closest to Pin #13 – 9’11”: Ed Grant, K&J Tree Removal Closest to Pin #16 – 11’2”: Ward Weischet, SiteOne Longest Drive #8: Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soils JUly GolF resUlts hUnter GolF ClUB JUly 24, 2018 1st Place Gross: 72 Al Adaskaveg; Rockledge GC/Jason Dowgiewicz: Plant Food Company 2nd Place Gross: 75 Peter Gorman; Pine Orchard Y&CC/Ted Tighe; Guilford Lakes GC 3rd Place Gross: 76 Heather Garvin; Hart Seed Co./Wayne Urban 1st Place Net: 58 Gary DeVaux; Keney Park GC/Jay Popko; Winfield Untied 2nd Place Net: 61 John Bresnahan; Syngenta/Kevin Jaracy; Ewing Irrigation 3rd Place Net: 61 Anthony Grosso; Highfield CC/Andrew Hannah: Shuttle Meadow CC Closest to Pin #2 - 18’6”: Michael Decker, Clinton CC Closest to Pin #6 - 8’: Wayne Urban Closest to Pin #11 - 12’5”: Heather Garvin, Hart Seed Co. Closest to Pin #17 - 5’5”: Peter Gorman; Pine Orchard Y&CC Long Drive #18: Peter Gorman; Pine Orchard Y&CC Closest to Line #4: Drew Cummins; Crop Production Ser. Long Putt #7 - 11’1”: Peter Gorman; Pine Orchard Y&CC Long Putt #15 - 18’7”: Michael Chrzanowski, Madison CC 2018 CAGCs ChAMPIonshIP 1st Flight 0-12 handicap Gross: 157 - Eric DeStefano , Tallwood CC Net: 149 - Kevin Collins, Traditions GC at Oak Lane 2nd Flight 13-19 handicap Gross: 176 - Tim O’Neill, CGCS, CC of Darien Net: 150 - Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, Blind Brook Club 3rd Flight 20+ handicap Gross: 195 - Bruce Morse, Norwich GC Net: 138 - Al Adaskaveg, Rockledge CC Commericial: Gross: 174 - John Bresnahan, Syngenta Net: 146 - Heather Garvin, Chas. C. Hart Seed Premium Liquid Fertilizers For The Playing Surface Perfectionist www.plan�oodco.com 609-448-0935 | 800-562-1291 Connect With Us & Grow! 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The Liquid Fertilizer Experts www.plantfoodco.com Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 David Conrad (914) 263-3244 Westchester turf supply, Inc. “SERVING THE CAGCS SINCE 1976” Bob Lippman – (914) 447-6257 Dave Lippman – (914) 447-5192 www.westchesterturf.com Winding Brook turf 240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06119 Michael Krudwig (860) 883-0475 For all your golf course grassing needs read Custom soils Top Dressing Sand, Divot Mixes, Bunker Sand Rootzone Mixes, Bagged Sand Ed Downing 508-440-1833 ed@readcustomsoils.com Matt Mederios 508-951-6139 matt@readcustomsoils.com Winterberry Irrigation & Pumps Chris Daigle (860) 883-2695 Matt Faherty (860) 681-8982 www.winterberryirrigation.com Complete Irrigation/Pump installation sales & service Charlie Babcock & Stanley Sablak Greg Bradley, John Callahan & Scott Gennings Doug Cooper & Bob Viera Michael Kravontka, Bob & Pat Chalifour Lyle Mitchell Mark Loper, Toby Berry & Larry DellaBianca Bob Silva, Anthony Grosso, Brian Pope & Jim Staszowski Al Semprebon, Brian Skelly, Phil Neaton & Tom Gresh Michael Streckfus, Jack Pluta & Mark Loper Shawn Donovan & John Ferry Note! 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