Volume 53, No 1 April 2019 Through The green: A brAve new world for The rules of golf Several of the changes taking effect for playing a the requirement provisional ball, going back to the tee Jan. 1 apply to course conditions and should be on superintendents’ if a provisional ball weren’t played, radars. or searching for the ball. The superintendent should have Dec. 2018 Issue of GCM - Jack Fry, P.h.D. input on new areas of the golf course that are proposed penalty areas, as this will ultimately require At midnight on Dec. 31, while more labor, stakes and paint to keep you welcome in 2019, the newly overhauled Rules of Golf will these areas marked. officially take effect, ushering in With penalty areas potentially a new era for the game. For me, requiring that more lines be painted that means I’ll watch the ball drop in Times Square on TV at 11 p.m. on the course, superintendents may want to consider using an (Central time) and then roll over alternative to aerosol paint cans for and go to sleep. marking lines. Using a backpack In 2017, the USGA and R&A applicator to apply paint in bulk proposed an overhaul to the Rules Continud on page 7... of Golf in an effort to simplify them. I outlined some of the proposed changes last year in the pages of GCM (see A new look for the Rules of Golf from the June 2017 issue, and A new look for the Rules of Golf, part two from the August 2017 issue). For the most significant of these changes is that water hazards will no longer exist. Well, at least they’ll have a new name. Water hazards will now be referred to as “penalty areas.” Just as we used to mark water hazards (yellow stakes and/or paint) and lateral water hazards (red stakes and/or paint), penalty areas are marked yellow or red as well. Ultimately, those who handle marking the golf course have the option of treating these areas just as they have in the past or doing things a bit differently. In the past, water hazards and lateral water hazards could only be marked in areas where water was present, or at least areas that periodically contained water. The difference now is that penalty areas can be extended to areas that don’t include water. For example, a tall grassy area, a forested area or a desert might be marked as a penalty area. This means that golf courses can be more liberal with the areas that they mark. Let’s hypothetically say there’s a forested area on the left side of a par 4 with a dogleg left. Drives from the tee commonly end up in this area, which results in slowing of play because of golfers searching for their ball. This could be an area that a course committee may now consider marking as a red penalty area, which would allow golfers to proceed as they do now with a lateral water hazard. This would eliminate In ThIs Issue... Presidents Message...............................2 GCSAA News........................................3 Kevin’s Korner....................................4-5 Anthony Girardi, CGCS, MG...............6 Grass Catcher......................................8-9 Nor’easter Results..........................10-11 Schedule of Events..............................13 superintendents, April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 When I reflect on my time on the Board and working with Mary Jo, I am truly grateful for so many different reasons. From a business standpoint, the most I learned from her was during my two years as Golf Chairman. We worked closely together to plan 10 monthly meetings and host the New England Championship. The level of commitment and professionalism she brought to each event was amazing -- everything from running the registration process and planning the menu to ensuring every golfer and sponsor enjoyed the day. Working alongside her helped me gain a different view of the outings that were held at my own club. We also had a lot of fun. For example, two years ago Mary Jo and I traveled to Lawrence, Kansas for the GCSAA Chapter Leadership Symposium. We flew out first thing in the morning, so we could go to the famous Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que -- which is located in a gas station south of the city, then we were off to Lawrence for two days of education and networking. She is a great travel partner! genuinely Mary cares about all of us as people. When it comes to compassion, I know how much she takes it to heart when members experience hard times and sorrow. the I also know joy she feels as members celebrate personal and professional accomplishments. She has taught me so much on how to run a business, serve our association, and share laughs and fun along the way. had many I conversations with Mary Jo over the past year on how she envisions her last season with CAGCS. I have reached out to past Board members and some of the members where she has a close have Jo relationship. As we all know, she doesn’t like to be the center of attention, and she has politely declined some of our ideas that would include that kind of send-off. So, after multiple conversations with the Board, we believe the best way to show your appreciation for Mary Jo is to celebrate her at each monthly meeting. Not with an over- the-top party, but by having our CAGCS members show up and say thank you. Please join us to share stories and let her know what she has meant to you personally and professionally. Your first opportunity will be this month at the April 30 meeting at Hawk’s Landing Country Club. Let’s make Mary Jo’s last year with us (before she is traveling in her RV around the states) the best, most memorable one yet! With my best wishes for a successful, much drier season, Marc Weston President, CAGCS Authorized Direct Distributor of For more information contact: gCsAA news Barajas elected president of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by Feb 07, 2019 | Sarah Huerter Election took place as part of the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego Lawrence, Kan. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Rafael Barajas, the certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club in Boca Raton, Fla., has been elected to a one-year term as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the association’s annual meeting Feb. 7, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show in San Diego. He is the first Hispanic president in the association’s history. Barajas served as vice president of the association in 2018 and has been a member of the association’s board of directors since 2011. A 33-year member of GCSAA, Barajas is also a member of the Florida GCSA, South Florida GCSA, Palm Beach GCSA, Central California GCSA and California GCSA. in Mexico, Barajas’s Born family moved to the United States in 1978 when he was 14. Previously, he was superintendent at Hacienda the Golf Club in La Habra Heights, Calif. In addition, he served as the superintendent at Palm Desert (Calif.) Country Club, the director of golf course maintenance at Desert Lakes Golf Club in Fort Mohave, Ariz., and as a superintendent at various courses for American Golf Corp. He has a certificate in turfgrass management from the University of California, Riverside. “Words cannot adequately convey how honored and humbled I am to be elected the 83rd president of GCSAA,” Barajas said. “I will dedicate my full attention and my uncompromising commitment to the position.” Other elected officers were John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS and grounds and facilities manager at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Country Club, as vice president, and Mark F. Jordan, CGCS and natural resource leader at Westfield Country Club in Westfield Center, Ohio, as secretary/treasurer. Board members Jeff L. White, CGCS and superintendent at Indian Hills Country Club in Prairie Village, Kan., and T.A. Barker, CGCS and superintendent at Fore Lakes Golf Course in Taylorsville, Utah, were elected to serve again, while Paul L. Carter, CGCS, at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay in Harrison, Tenn., was newly elected to the board. Kevin P. Breen, CGCS and golf course superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif., and Kevin P. Sunderman, director of grounds at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., continue their service to the board with one year remaining on two-year terms. Darren J. Davis, CGCS and golf course superintendent at Olde Florida Golf Club in Naples, Fla., will serve as immediate past president, while past president Bill H. Maynard, CGCS and director of golf course maintenance operations at The Country Club of St. Albans (Mo.), retires from board service. In addition, delegates approved a dues increase and three changes to the association’s bylaws. Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/ media/news/2019/02/08/barajas- elected-president#ixzz5kt6K7ETv Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 OR Sean Kennedy (802) 558-4009 Marc Weston, CGCS Spring is here, and CAGCS members are preparing to begin another season. At the same time, our Chapter Executive is preparing for her last season with us. As many of you may have heard, Mary Jo is nearing her very well-deserved retirement. She will spend one more season with CAGCS, and her last day will be January 7, 2020 -- the same day as the Winter Seminar. She has spent 20 years helping lead our association to become what I believe is one of the strongest chapters in the country. In Mary Jo’s time as Chapter Executive, she has worked with 10 Chapter Presidents and 44 different Board members. While her main role is running all aspects of our day-to-day business operations, she has given us so much more. Where Mary Jo really excels is the way she has been able to support and educate Board members to effectively serve the association. 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 pictured - Rafael Barajas CAGCS BoArd of direCtorS President – Marc Weston, CGCS Vice President – Paul Bonini, CGCS Secretary – Stephen Curry Treasurer – Kevin Collins Past President – Eric Morrison, CGCS Committee ChAirperSonS Director - Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS 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 – Ed Downing Class C Rep to the Board – David McIntyre CT Clippings Editor – Heather Garvin Chapter Executive – Mary Jo Kennedy April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 When I reflect on my time on the Board and working with Mary Jo, I am truly grateful for so many different reasons. From a business standpoint, the most I learned from her was during my two years as Golf Chairman. We worked closely together to plan 10 monthly meetings and host the New England Championship. The level of commitment and professionalism she brought to each event was amazing -- everything from running the registration process and planning the menu to ensuring every golfer and sponsor enjoyed the day. Working alongside her helped me gain a different view of the outings that were held at my own club. We also had a lot of fun. For example, two years ago Mary Jo and I traveled to Lawrence, Kansas for the GCSAA Chapter Leadership Symposium. We flew out first thing in the morning, so we could go to the famous Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que -- which is located in a gas station south of the city, then we were off to Lawrence for two days of education and networking. She is a great travel partner! genuinely Mary cares about all of us as people. When it comes to compassion, I know how much she takes it to heart when members experience hard times and sorrow. the I also know joy she feels as members celebrate personal and professional accomplishments. She has taught me so much on how to run a business, serve our association, and share laughs and fun along the way. had many I conversations with Mary Jo over the past year on how she envisions her last season with CAGCS. I have reached out to past Board members and some of the members where she has a close have Jo relationship. As we all know, she doesn’t like to be the center of attention, and she has politely declined some of our ideas that would include that kind of send-off. So, after multiple conversations with the Board, we believe the best way to show your appreciation for Mary Jo is to celebrate her at each monthly meeting. Not with an over- the-top party, but by having our CAGCS members show up and say thank you. Please join us to share stories and let her know what she has meant to you personally and professionally. Your first opportunity will be this month at the April 30 meeting at Hawk’s Landing Country Club. Let’s make Mary Jo’s last year with us (before she is traveling in her RV around the states) the best, most memorable one yet! With my best wishes for a successful, much drier season, Marc Weston President, CAGCS Authorized Direct Distributor of For more information contact: gCsAA news Barajas elected president of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America by Feb 07, 2019 | Sarah Huerter Election took place as part of the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego Lawrence, Kan. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Rafael Barajas, the certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club in Boca Raton, Fla., has been elected to a one-year term as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the association’s annual meeting Feb. 7, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show in San Diego. He is the first Hispanic president in the association’s history. Barajas served as vice president of the association in 2018 and has been a member of the association’s board of directors since 2011. A 33-year member of GCSAA, Barajas is also a member of the Florida GCSA, South Florida GCSA, Palm Beach GCSA, Central California GCSA and California GCSA. in Mexico, Barajas’s Born family moved to the United States in 1978 when he was 14. Previously, he was superintendent at Hacienda the Golf Club in La Habra Heights, Calif. In addition, he served as the superintendent at Palm Desert (Calif.) Country Club, the director of golf course maintenance at Desert Lakes Golf Club in Fort Mohave, Ariz., and as a superintendent at various courses for American Golf Corp. He has a certificate in turfgrass management from the University of California, Riverside. “Words cannot adequately convey how honored and humbled I am to be elected the 83rd president of GCSAA,” Barajas said. “I will dedicate my full attention and my uncompromising commitment to the position.” Other elected officers were John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS and grounds and facilities manager at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Country Club, as vice president, and Mark F. Jordan, CGCS and natural resource leader at Westfield Country Club in Westfield Center, Ohio, as secretary/treasurer. Board members Jeff L. White, CGCS and superintendent at Indian Hills Country Club in Prairie Village, Kan., and T.A. Barker, CGCS and superintendent at Fore Lakes Golf Course in Taylorsville, Utah, were elected to serve again, while Paul L. Carter, CGCS, at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay in Harrison, Tenn., was newly elected to the board. Kevin P. Breen, CGCS and golf course superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif., and Kevin P. Sunderman, director of grounds at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club in St. Petersburg, Fla., continue their service to the board with one year remaining on two-year terms. Darren J. Davis, CGCS and golf course superintendent at Olde Florida Golf Club in Naples, Fla., will serve as immediate past president, while past president Bill H. Maynard, CGCS and director of golf course maintenance operations at The Country Club of St. Albans (Mo.), retires from board service. In addition, delegates approved a dues increase and three changes to the association’s bylaws. Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/ media/news/2019/02/08/barajas- elected-president#ixzz5kt6K7ETv Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 OR Sean Kennedy (802) 558-4009 Marc Weston, CGCS Spring is here, and CAGCS members are preparing to begin another season. At the same time, our Chapter Executive is preparing for her last season with us. As many of you may have heard, Mary Jo is nearing her very well-deserved retirement. She will spend one more season with CAGCS, and her last day will be January 7, 2020 -- the same day as the Winter Seminar. She has spent 20 years helping lead our association to become what I believe is one of the strongest chapters in the country. In Mary Jo’s time as Chapter Executive, she has worked with 10 Chapter Presidents and 44 different Board members. While her main role is running all aspects of our day-to-day business operations, she has given us so much more. Where Mary Jo really excels is the way she has been able to support and educate Board members to effectively serve the association. 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 pictured - Rafael Barajas CAGCS BoArd of direCtorS President – Marc Weston, CGCS Vice President – Paul Bonini, CGCS Secretary – Stephen Curry Treasurer – Kevin Collins Past President – Eric Morrison, CGCS Committee ChAirperSonS Director - Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS 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 – Ed Downing Class C Rep to the Board – David McIntyre CT Clippings Editor – Heather Garvin Chapter Executive – Mary Jo Kennedy April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 KevIn’s Korner Having the opportunity to hear so many great speakers at events and meeting through the winter season is exciting. It also feeds the mind during long drives between engagements. One particular presentation, that by Henry DeLozier at the GCSA of New England Annual Meeting, sent me back to my days as a superintendent, trying my best to lead using what DeLozier referred to as servant leadership. We have all had the opportunities to work with and or lead individuals. Occasionally, one stands out for positive or negative reasons. For me, it was an employee I will call “Eddie”, and I’d like to share his story. Eddie showed up at the golf course in early spring looking for a job during the very beginning of clean-up. At that point, the course was not open, and staff numbers were kept very low. He was asked to return later in the spring. Two weeks later, Eddie showed up again, filled out an application, and an interview was scheduled. Eddie’s platform was simple; he needed work, will show up on time, and will work all the hours I could give him. I hired him. It became clear early on that Eddie would be a project. Eddie, in his own words, was “not the brightest bulb on the tree.” Learning course routing was more of a work in progress than usual. Every training took longer than with most. Straight lines were optional, holidays were a given, and it was again determined that the trailer that did not fit across the bridge on 17, still did not fit across the bridge on 17. Among all this daily chore chaos, there was an employee who showed up early, worked hard, had a great attitude, and was proud of the need to put another notch in his belt because he had lost weight. He knew his work was indeed a work in progress, but as he made progress, everyone on the staff gave Eddie his due! Mowing directions fell into place, lines straightened, no more skips, and subtle changes to the norm were taken in stride. By the middle of the season, Eddie was doing good work, a key individual for an in-house project, and spending some time outside of work with some of the staff. Eddie’s positive attitude was infectious, he was extremely proud to be a member of our team and thrilled to need a new belt. As a facility with a small crew, I had to let Eddie go early in the fall. I reached out to a colleague and got Eddie a spot for the remaining part of the late-season. It didn’t work out. Late December of that year, I ran into Eddie at the local Market Basket bagging groceries. He was smiling wide, talking to all the customers, doing what Eddie does! He was incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work at the golf course and for giving him the chance to fill a spot at another course. I expressed to Eddie my thanks for all the effort he put in and for the positive impact he had on each member of the staff. I told Eddie I would never forget him, and despite the fact that we lost touch, I haven’t. Not every staff member learns at the same rate, brings the same attitude to the job, or works out quite as we may have envisioned. I will never forget Eddie or the joy he brought to me as I watched him (slowly) succeed in his work with a smile on his face and genuine concern for assisting others. If you have had an “Eddie” in your career, please let me know your story and the impact that employee made on you. With the hardships shrinking labor pools brings to us these days, it is refreshing to reminisce about the positive impact others have had on our past! gCsAA resources and deadlines You Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already Kendrick b. Melrose family foundation donates $1 million to eIfg The gift is the second such contribution from the Melrose Foundation and will support professional development for golf course equipment managers. Check out the GCM Online for details of this wonderful gift to our industry. gCsAA’s equipment Management webpage has valuable info: GCSAA knows that each member of the golf course maintenance team plays a vital role in the success of their facility. Here we’ve collected tools and resources especially for those managing equipment. Enjoy the benefits of Equipment Manager membership to access education for no further fee. gCsAA legacy Awards The GCSAA Legacy Awards competition offers education aid to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members. Awards of $1,500 each are funded by Syngenta and the Environmental Institute for Golf. Deadline for submission is April 15th so hurry! upCoMIng webInArs Apr. 3 @ 10 a.m. Bermudagrass, Bulbs, Blooms, and Bees Mike Richardson, Ph.D. Apr. 10 @ noon Off to a Good Start John Fech Apr. 17 @ 10 a.m. Improved Tall Fescues for Use on Golf Courses presented by Oregon Tall Fescue Commission William A. Meyer, Ph.D. May 9 @ 9 a.m. Cómo construir un equipo más fuerte utilizando el golf como una estrategia Jorge Croda, CGCS 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 Premium Liquid Fertilizers For The Playing Surface Perfectionist 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 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 KevIn’s Korner Having the opportunity to hear so many great speakers at events and meeting through the winter season is exciting. It also feeds the mind during long drives between engagements. One particular presentation, that by Henry DeLozier at the GCSA of New England Annual Meeting, sent me back to my days as a superintendent, trying my best to lead using what DeLozier referred to as servant leadership. We have all had the opportunities to work with and or lead individuals. Occasionally, one stands out for positive or negative reasons. For me, it was an employee I will call “Eddie”, and I’d like to share his story. Eddie showed up at the golf course in early spring looking for a job during the very beginning of clean-up. At that point, the course was not open, and staff numbers were kept very low. He was asked to return later in the spring. Two weeks later, Eddie showed up again, filled out an application, and an interview was scheduled. Eddie’s platform was simple; he needed work, will show up on time, and will work all the hours I could give him. I hired him. It became clear early on that Eddie would be a project. Eddie, in his own words, was “not the brightest bulb on the tree.” Learning course routing was more of a work in progress than usual. Every training took longer than with most. Straight lines were optional, holidays were a given, and it was again determined that the trailer that did not fit across the bridge on 17, still did not fit across the bridge on 17. Among all this daily chore chaos, there was an employee who showed up early, worked hard, had a great attitude, and was proud of the need to put another notch in his belt because he had lost weight. He knew his work was indeed a work in progress, but as he made progress, everyone on the staff gave Eddie his due! Mowing directions fell into place, lines straightened, no more skips, and subtle changes to the norm were taken in stride. By the middle of the season, Eddie was doing good work, a key individual for an in-house project, and spending some time outside of work with some of the staff. Eddie’s positive attitude was infectious, he was extremely proud to be a member of our team and thrilled to need a new belt. As a facility with a small crew, I had to let Eddie go early in the fall. I reached out to a colleague and got Eddie a spot for the remaining part of the late-season. It didn’t work out. Late December of that year, I ran into Eddie at the local Market Basket bagging groceries. He was smiling wide, talking to all the customers, doing what Eddie does! He was incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work at the golf course and for giving him the chance to fill a spot at another course. I expressed to Eddie my thanks for all the effort he put in and for the positive impact he had on each member of the staff. I told Eddie I would never forget him, and despite the fact that we lost touch, I haven’t. Not every staff member learns at the same rate, brings the same attitude to the job, or works out quite as we may have envisioned. I will never forget Eddie or the joy he brought to me as I watched him (slowly) succeed in his work with a smile on his face and genuine concern for assisting others. If you have had an “Eddie” in your career, please let me know your story and the impact that employee made on you. With the hardships shrinking labor pools brings to us these days, it is refreshing to reminisce about the positive impact others have had on our past! gCsAA resources and deadlines You Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already Kendrick b. Melrose family foundation donates $1 million to eIfg The gift is the second such contribution from the Melrose Foundation and will support professional development for golf course equipment managers. Check out the GCM Online for details of this wonderful gift to our industry. gCsAA’s equipment Management webpage has valuable info: GCSAA knows that each member of the golf course maintenance team plays a vital role in the success of their facility. Here we’ve collected tools and resources especially for those managing equipment. Enjoy the benefits of Equipment Manager membership to access education for no further fee. gCsAA legacy Awards The GCSAA Legacy Awards competition offers education aid to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members. Awards of $1,500 each are funded by Syngenta and the Environmental Institute for Golf. Deadline for submission is April 15th so hurry! upCoMIng webInArs Apr. 3 @ 10 a.m. Bermudagrass, Bulbs, Blooms, and Bees Mike Richardson, Ph.D. Apr. 10 @ noon Off to a Good Start John Fech Apr. 17 @ 10 a.m. Improved Tall Fescues for Use on Golf Courses presented by Oregon Tall Fescue Commission William A. Meyer, Ph.D. May 9 @ 9 a.m. Cómo construir un equipo más fuerte utilizando el golf como una estrategia Jorge Croda, CGCS 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 Premium Liquid Fertilizers For The Playing Surface Perfectionist 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 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 MAsTer greensKeeper AnThony gIrArdI, CgCs beCoMes A In The brITIsh And golf greensKeepers InTernATIonAl AssoCIATIon Golf Girardi, complete of machinery, Course Tony Superintendent at Rockrimmon Country Club, for recently earning the Master Greenkeeper (MG) Certificate through the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). The MG Certificate is awarded to those who have reached the highest standards of greenkeeping and golf course management. To earn the MG, participants must three stages. Stage one requires 200 hours of continuing education and three years as a Head Greenkeeper. Stage two is an assessment of course operations by two current MGs. This inspection includes financial management, record keeping, management communications, maintenance and development programs. Stage three, which is offered twice per year, consists of two three-hour examinations, a case study, and a technical paper. Tony’s interest in the MG program began on an eight-day TurfNet trip to the BIGGA’s Turf Management Exposition (BTME); our version of GCSAA’s GIS. Tony saw this as an opportunity to tour some golf courses in Europe, further his education, network, and enhance his career internationally. During this time, he gained a better understanding of BIGGA and the MG program. Tony said “entering the MG program offered me a way to reinvigorate my career, focus on development a better understanding on greenkeeping globally, and take his education to the next level”. He has traveled to BTME each of the past three years and put almost two years of work into completing the certificate requirements. In January, Tony became the 74th person worldwide to earn MG status. He is also in a small group of turfgrass professionals to hold both the MG and the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation with GCSAA. Recently, Tony was awarded his 20-year renewal of CGCS; over those years. Tony is an excellent example of a superintendent who truly values education and who has pushed himself to give back to the community and our industry. A 22-year CAGCS member, he hosted the 2016 CAGCS Member Guest at Rockrimmon. Tony also serves on the Pound Ridge, NY Environmental Conservation Board, advising the town regarding projects and matters that may have an impact on the environment. He spent 17-years participating in the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association and served as their President from 2009 to 2010. Tony also currently serves as Past President of the Tri State Turf Research Foundation. Since 1966 Customers, Our TOP Priority. 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Furthermore, including a growth regulator with paint in the backpack applicator can extend the period of time that the penalty area lines are visible up to two weeks longer than using paint in an aerosol can (see “Mowing heights and the Rules of Golf” on Page 78 of the June 2016 issue of GCM). Several other Rules changes are related to the condition of the golf course, and the superintendent should be aware of them. For example: • Loose impediments can now be removed by the golfer before playing a stroke in a penalty area or bunker. • When a golfer searches for a ball and accidentally moves it, there is no penalty, and it can be replaced. • Spike marks and other irregularities on the green can be repaired before putting. • The flagstick can be left in the hole, and there is no penalty if a putted ball strikes the flagstick. Finally, there is now a local rule available that, when in place, avoids the stroke- and-distance procedure for golfers who lose a ball after striking it off the tee or who hit it out of bounds. This, too, is an effort to speed up play. Briefly, the golfer finds a spot on the edge of the fairway equidistant to the flagstick from where the ball was believed to be lost or crossed the out- of-bounds line, drops the ball in the fairway at that point, and adds two penalty strokes before playing the next shot. 4. 8. As a superintendent, you manage the playing area for the game. As such, you should be aware of the Rules the players are required to follow. I recommend you visit the USGA’s Rules of Golf hub to learn more about the new Rules. Better yet, there’s an app for this — download the USGA’s Official Rules of Golf through iTunes or Google Play. Jack Fry, Ph.D., is a professor of turfgrass science at Kansas State University’s Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Olathe, Kan. He is a 22-year educator member of GCSAA. 2019 Rules of Golf Quiz 1. In stroke play player is playing a shot from a bunker. On the backswing, he brushes some sand and then finishes his swing, hitting the ball onto the green. What (if any) is the penalty? In stroke play, a player's ball is in a penalty area. He grounds his club behind the ball and then removes a leaf covering the ball. What (if any) is the penalty? a. No penalty b. 1 stroke penalty c. 2 stroke penalty a. No penalty b. 1 stroke penalty c. 2 stroke penalty the ruling? 3. A player takes a practice swing on the putting green and accidentally hits his ball and it rolls 3 feet closer to the hole. What is a. No penalty, replace the ball b. No penalty, count the stroke, play the ball as it lies c. 1 stroke penalty, replace the ball d. 1 stroke penalty, and count the stroke, play the ball as it lies In match play, a player tees off with his ball a few inches in front of the tee markers, but one of his feet in the teeing area. What is the ruling? a. No penalty, his foot was in the teeing area. b. 2 stroke penalty play the ball as it lies c. No penalty, but the opponent may recall the stroke or have him play the ball as it lies d. The player loses the hole 5. In the fairway, a player addresses a ball and accidentally nudges the ball forward 2 inches. What is the ruling? 6. In stroke play, a player hits a shot that accidentally hits his own bag. What is the ruling? a. No penalty, replace the ball b. 1 stroke penalty, replace the ball c. 2 stroke penalty replace the ball d. No penalty, count the stroke, play the ball as it lies a. No penalty, replay the shot b. No penalty, play the ball as it lies c. 1 stroke penalty, play the ball as it lies d. 2 stroke penalty, play the ball as it lies 7. In match play, Player A concedes a 5-foot putt to Player B which wins the hole for Player B. Before Player B picks up his ball, Player A changes his mind and says, "Never mind, putt it out". What is the ruling? a. Player A loses the hole for wrong information b. Player B wins the hole, the concession may not be withdrawn c. Player B must play on, Player A may change his mind In stroke play, Player A hits a putt from the putting green which strikes Player B's (another player in his group) ball on the green. What is the ruling? a. Player A is penalized 2 strokes, and the ball is played as it lies, B replaces his ball. b. Player B is penalized 2 strokes, and the ball is played as it lies, B replaces his ball c. No penalty to either player, B replaces his ball 9. In stroke play, a player's ball lies on the fringe. There is some sand from a nearby bunker around his ball also on the fringe. He brushes the sand off his line with his hand. What (if any) is the penalty? a. No penalty b. 1 Stroke penalty c. 2 stroke penalty (answers on page 15) (on page 12) April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 MAsTer greensKeeper AnThony gIrArdI, CgCs beCoMes A In The brITIsh And golf greensKeepers InTernATIonAl AssoCIATIon Golf Girardi, complete of machinery, Course Tony Superintendent at Rockrimmon Country Club, for recently earning the Master Greenkeeper (MG) Certificate through the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA). The MG Certificate is awarded to those who have reached the highest standards of greenkeeping and golf course management. To earn the MG, participants must three stages. Stage one requires 200 hours of continuing education and three years as a Head Greenkeeper. Stage two is an assessment of course operations by two current MGs. This inspection includes financial management, record keeping, management communications, maintenance and development programs. Stage three, which is offered twice per year, consists of two three-hour examinations, a case study, and a technical paper. Tony’s interest in the MG program began on an eight-day TurfNet trip to the BIGGA’s Turf Management Exposition (BTME); our version of GCSAA’s GIS. Tony saw this as an opportunity to tour some golf courses in Europe, further his education, network, and enhance his career internationally. During this time, he gained a better understanding of BIGGA and the MG program. Tony said “entering the MG program offered me a way to reinvigorate my career, focus on development a better understanding on greenkeeping globally, and take his education to the next level”. He has traveled to BTME each of the past three years and put almost two years of work into completing the certificate requirements. In January, Tony became the 74th person worldwide to earn MG status. He is also in a small group of turfgrass professionals to hold both the MG and the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation with GCSAA. Recently, Tony was awarded his 20-year renewal of CGCS; over those years. Tony is an excellent example of a superintendent who truly values education and who has pushed himself to give back to the community and our industry. A 22-year CAGCS member, he hosted the 2016 CAGCS Member Guest at Rockrimmon. Tony also serves on the Pound Ridge, NY Environmental Conservation Board, advising the town regarding projects and matters that may have an impact on the environment. He spent 17-years participating in the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association and served as their President from 2009 to 2010. Tony also currently serves as Past President of the Tri State Turf Research Foundation. Since 1966 Customers, Our TOP Priority. 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Furthermore, including a growth regulator with paint in the backpack applicator can extend the period of time that the penalty area lines are visible up to two weeks longer than using paint in an aerosol can (see “Mowing heights and the Rules of Golf” on Page 78 of the June 2016 issue of GCM). Several other Rules changes are related to the condition of the golf course, and the superintendent should be aware of them. For example: • Loose impediments can now be removed by the golfer before playing a stroke in a penalty area or bunker. • When a golfer searches for a ball and accidentally moves it, there is no penalty, and it can be replaced. • Spike marks and other irregularities on the green can be repaired before putting. • The flagstick can be left in the hole, and there is no penalty if a putted ball strikes the flagstick. Finally, there is now a local rule available that, when in place, avoids the stroke- and-distance procedure for golfers who lose a ball after striking it off the tee or who hit it out of bounds. This, too, is an effort to speed up play. Briefly, the golfer finds a spot on the edge of the fairway equidistant to the flagstick from where the ball was believed to be lost or crossed the out- of-bounds line, drops the ball in the fairway at that point, and adds two penalty strokes before playing the next shot. 4. 8. As a superintendent, you manage the playing area for the game. As such, you should be aware of the Rules the players are required to follow. I recommend you visit the USGA’s Rules of Golf hub to learn more about the new Rules. Better yet, there’s an app for this — download the USGA’s Official Rules of Golf through iTunes or Google Play. Jack Fry, Ph.D., is a professor of turfgrass science at Kansas State University’s Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Olathe, Kan. He is a 22-year educator member of GCSAA. 2019 Rules of Golf Quiz 1. In stroke play player is playing a shot from a bunker. On the backswing, he brushes some sand and then finishes his swing, hitting the ball onto the green. What (if any) is the penalty? In stroke play, a player's ball is in a penalty area. He grounds his club behind the ball and then removes a leaf covering the ball. What (if any) is the penalty? a. No penalty b. 1 stroke penalty c. 2 stroke penalty a. No penalty b. 1 stroke penalty c. 2 stroke penalty the ruling? 3. A player takes a practice swing on the putting green and accidentally hits his ball and it rolls 3 feet closer to the hole. What is a. No penalty, replace the ball b. No penalty, count the stroke, play the ball as it lies c. 1 stroke penalty, replace the ball d. 1 stroke penalty, and count the stroke, play the ball as it lies In match play, a player tees off with his ball a few inches in front of the tee markers, but one of his feet in the teeing area. What is the ruling? a. No penalty, his foot was in the teeing area. b. 2 stroke penalty play the ball as it lies c. No penalty, but the opponent may recall the stroke or have him play the ball as it lies d. The player loses the hole 5. In the fairway, a player addresses a ball and accidentally nudges the ball forward 2 inches. What is the ruling? 6. In stroke play, a player hits a shot that accidentally hits his own bag. What is the ruling? a. No penalty, replace the ball b. 1 stroke penalty, replace the ball c. 2 stroke penalty replace the ball d. No penalty, count the stroke, play the ball as it lies a. No penalty, replay the shot b. No penalty, play the ball as it lies c. 1 stroke penalty, play the ball as it lies d. 2 stroke penalty, play the ball as it lies 7. In match play, Player A concedes a 5-foot putt to Player B which wins the hole for Player B. Before Player B picks up his ball, Player A changes his mind and says, "Never mind, putt it out". What is the ruling? a. Player A loses the hole for wrong information b. Player B wins the hole, the concession may not be withdrawn c. Player B must play on, Player A may change his mind In stroke play, Player A hits a putt from the putting green which strikes Player B's (another player in his group) ball on the green. What is the ruling? a. Player A is penalized 2 strokes, and the ball is played as it lies, B replaces his ball. b. Player B is penalized 2 strokes, and the ball is played as it lies, B replaces his ball c. No penalty to either player, B replaces his ball 9. In stroke play, a player's ball lies on the fringe. There is some sand from a nearby bunker around his ball also on the fringe. He brushes the sand off his line with his hand. What (if any) is the penalty? a. No penalty b. 1 Stroke penalty c. 2 stroke penalty (answers on page 15) (on page 12) April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 New Members! Andrew Higgins, Class C Country Club of Darien Thomas Lopez, Class Commercial MTE Turf Equipment Solutions Teddy Perkins, Class C New Haven Country Club Congratulations! Douglas Snyder, CGCS, Director of Golf at Tashua Knolls GC, newly certified through GCSAA The Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation 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 recognition that can be achieved by golf course superintendents. Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/ education/certifications-exams Andrew Hannah on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Rhode Island Country Club. Eric Kundahl on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Norwich Golf Club. Bruce Morse on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown, MA Todd Olovson on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West, Colorado Tom Rodden on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Glastonbury Hills Country Club John Rutzbatsky on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Wampanoag Country Club Joey Trenholm on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Ellington Ridge Country Club Peter Gorman on his presentation during Quorum Call at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego. Peter spoke on “Fighting to Keep Water Available and Affordable”. Jeffrey Reich, TPC River Highland, and Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview Country Club for receiving one of the 2018 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA). Jeff was selected first runner up for the Healthy Land Stewardship Award. Jim was the first runner up for the Natural Resource Conservation Award. https://www. gcsaa.org/media/news/2019/01/08/ revamped-environmental-leaders-in- golf-awards-recognize-first-winners-in- new-format Condolences To Eric Johnson and family on the passing of his son Kristofor Johnson, 43. Please visit his obituary at https://www.newcomeralbany.com/ Obituary/169495/Kristofor-Johnson/ Albany-New-York Larry Barrett and family on the loss of his father, Roger Barrett who passed away on March 21, 2019 at the age of 79. He was a member of CAGCS since 1962. When he joined CAGCS he was the superintendent at Glastonbury Hill Country Club. He resided with his wife, Barbara, at the Villages in Florida. Cindy Johnson on the passing of her mother Thelma on March 29, 2019. Please visit her obituary at: https://www.legacy.com/ obituaries/hartfordcourant/ obituary.aspx?n=thelma-johnson- tj&pid=192036311 News 2019 Travelers Championship Turf Team! Volunteer for the 2019 Travelers Championship turf team, June 17-23rd at TPC River Highland, Cromwell, CT. Application: https://docs. google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSePyU2PIu3F25lAn9U8dq_ itQM8eezPXClUWFiEa8cn4ovIzQ/ viewform uMAss extension – uMAss laboratory of Medical Zoology webinar series UMass Extension and the UMass Laboratory of Medical Zoology are currently running a webinar series about ticks called TickTalk. Webinars are noon-1:00 PM on the second Tuesday of February, March, April, May and October 2019. Each webinar is archived shortly after the live presentation date at https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/ education-events/webinars. Complete information is at: https://ag.umass. edu/landscape/events/webinar- 20182019-tick-updates-from-umass- laboratory-of-medical-zoology-lmz. Jason d. lanier, Extension Specialist Brooklawn Country Club was selected by the USGA to host the 2020 Women’s Senior Open. Superintendent, Peter Bly, has been part of three USGA championships contested at Brooklawn CC. Reminder CAGCS Scholarships must be submitted (postmarked) by Friday, May 3rd. Selected to Host the Keney Park Golf Course National Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships Keney Park Golf Course will host both the Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships in 2019. The Girls Junior PGA Championship will be contested July 9-12, while the Boys will tee it up July 30-August 2. Each event features 144 players in a four- round, 18-hole stroke play format. Both Championships have been springboards for many of the PGA and LPGA Tours’ most accomplished players. Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Phil Mickelson have competed on the Boys side, while the list of past Girls Junior PGA winners includes Major Champions Inbee Park, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lexi Thompson. Consider volunteering for the Keney Park turf team on the morning or afternoon shift. They need volunteers for the Girls Junior PGA Championship on July 7-12th and the Boys Junior PGA Championship on July 28-August 2nd. Contact: Gary DeVaux and Guilmette Golf at Keneyparkgcsuper@gmail.com 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. Thank you to all donor courses and participants of the 2019 Tee-Up New England Live Auction! We continue to exceed 100 courses participating each year. The funds generated will help to ensure the future of turfgrass education, research and the game of golf in New England. Your support and donation have the potential to benefit the industry, the environment and all outdoor sports for generations! 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 P: (800)326-HART F: (860)563-7221 www.hartsturfpro.com April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 New Members! Andrew Higgins, Class C Country Club of Darien Thomas Lopez, Class Commercial MTE Turf Equipment Solutions Teddy Perkins, Class C New Haven Country Club Congratulations! Douglas Snyder, CGCS, Director of Golf at Tashua Knolls GC, newly certified through GCSAA The Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation 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 recognition that can be achieved by golf course superintendents. Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/ education/certifications-exams Andrew Hannah on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Rhode Island Country Club. Eric Kundahl on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Norwich Golf Club. Bruce Morse on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown, MA Todd Olovson on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West, Colorado Tom Rodden on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Glastonbury Hills Country Club John Rutzbatsky on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Wampanoag Country Club Joey Trenholm on his new position of Golf Course Superintendent at Ellington Ridge Country Club Peter Gorman on his presentation during Quorum Call at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego. Peter spoke on “Fighting to Keep Water Available and Affordable”. Jeffrey Reich, TPC River Highland, and Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview Country Club for receiving one of the 2018 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA). Jeff was selected first runner up for the Healthy Land Stewardship Award. Jim was the first runner up for the Natural Resource Conservation Award. https://www. gcsaa.org/media/news/2019/01/08/ revamped-environmental-leaders-in- golf-awards-recognize-first-winners-in- new-format Condolences To Eric Johnson and family on the passing of his son Kristofor Johnson, 43. Please visit his obituary at https://www.newcomeralbany.com/ Obituary/169495/Kristofor-Johnson/ Albany-New-York Larry Barrett and family on the loss of his father, Roger Barrett who passed away on March 21, 2019 at the age of 79. He was a member of CAGCS since 1962. When he joined CAGCS he was the superintendent at Glastonbury Hill Country Club. He resided with his wife, Barbara, at the Villages in Florida. Cindy Johnson on the passing of her mother Thelma on March 29, 2019. Please visit her obituary at: https://www.legacy.com/ obituaries/hartfordcourant/ obituary.aspx?n=thelma-johnson- tj&pid=192036311 News 2019 Travelers Championship Turf Team! Volunteer for the 2019 Travelers Championship turf team, June 17-23rd at TPC River Highland, Cromwell, CT. Application: https://docs. google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSePyU2PIu3F25lAn9U8dq_ itQM8eezPXClUWFiEa8cn4ovIzQ/ viewform uMAss extension – uMAss laboratory of Medical Zoology webinar series UMass Extension and the UMass Laboratory of Medical Zoology are currently running a webinar series about ticks called TickTalk. Webinars are noon-1:00 PM on the second Tuesday of February, March, April, May and October 2019. Each webinar is archived shortly after the live presentation date at https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/ education-events/webinars. Complete information is at: https://ag.umass. edu/landscape/events/webinar- 20182019-tick-updates-from-umass- laboratory-of-medical-zoology-lmz. Jason d. lanier, Extension Specialist Brooklawn Country Club was selected by the USGA to host the 2020 Women’s Senior Open. Superintendent, Peter Bly, has been part of three USGA championships contested at Brooklawn CC. Reminder CAGCS Scholarships must be submitted (postmarked) by Friday, May 3rd. Selected to Host the Keney Park Golf Course National Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships Keney Park Golf Course will host both the Boys and Girls Junior PGA Championships in 2019. The Girls Junior PGA Championship will be contested July 9-12, while the Boys will tee it up July 30-August 2. Each event features 144 players in a four- round, 18-hole stroke play format. Both Championships have been springboards for many of the PGA and LPGA Tours’ most accomplished players. Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Phil Mickelson have competed on the Boys side, while the list of past Girls Junior PGA winners includes Major Champions Inbee Park, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lexi Thompson. Consider volunteering for the Keney Park turf team on the morning or afternoon shift. They need volunteers for the Girls Junior PGA Championship on July 7-12th and the Boys Junior PGA Championship on July 28-August 2nd. Contact: Gary DeVaux and Guilmette Golf at Keneyparkgcsuper@gmail.com 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. Thank you to all donor courses and participants of the 2019 Tee-Up New England Live Auction! We continue to exceed 100 courses participating each year. The funds generated will help to ensure the future of turfgrass education, research and the game of golf in New England. Your support and donation have the potential to benefit the industry, the environment and all outdoor sports for generations! 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 P: (800)326-HART F: (860)563-7221 www.hartsturfpro.com April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 Time 1:19.75 1:27.79 1:28.05 1:28.37 1:36.64 1:37.13 1:37.27 1:50.04 2:14.35 DNQ DNQ nor’easter Cup (fastest 3 individual times totaled) Northeastern GCSA Vermont GCSA GCSA of New England METGCSA GCSANJ Long Island GCSA RIGCSA Cape Cod GCSA Connecticut AGCS NHGCSA Maine GCSA DNQ – Did Not Qualify (did not have 3 complete runs) Team breakdown went as follows: Team scores 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th Special thanks to Chris Cowan who took some great photographs at the event. Photos of the race day can be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/115230253@N04/sets/72157664643157477/ The Nor’easter Ski Day was made great because of the overwhelming support of its sponsors! We would like to thank the following companies for their help in making this event a huge success. Platinum Sponsors: Jacobsen, MTE Turf Equipment and Vermont Precision Real Grinding. Gold Sponsors: Sipcam Agro, Toro, Turf Products and Grassland. Silver Sponsors: Atlantic Golf & Turf, GenNext, Koch Turf & Ornamental, Northeast Golf & Turf Supply, Rain Bird, Nufarm, BASF, Noble Turf, Putnam Pipe, FMC, Helena, Ocean Organics, Syngenta, Winterberry Irrigation and Harrell’s. Bronze Sponsors: Corteva Agri Science, CCE Golf Cars, Valley Green, Quali-Pro, Bayer, Saratoga Sod Farm, Intelligro, Winfield, Five- Star Golf Cars, Club Car, Read Custom Soils, John Deere Golf, Finch, VTGCSA and The Northeastern GCSAA. The KIng of The MounTAIn fInAlly deThroned AT nor’eAsTer Cup! nor’eAsTer sKI dAy reCAp AT KIllIngTon If you’re a sports fan, then you know we’re right in the middle of one of the best times of the year! In just a few weeks the beginning of spring in the golf world is signified by the Masters Golf Tournament and we’ve been witnessing heartbreak and Cinderella stories with March Madness basketball! On February 28th at Killington Mountain Resort, where the Women’s World Cup has been competing each November, Cinderella finally found her glass ski boot! In ski racing, winners and losers are determined by hundredths of a second, so it’s fair to say with a margin of 8 seconds the Northeastern GCSA team demolished the defending champions from Vermont in this year’s Nor’easter Cup. In what some would compare to a 15th seed beating the number 2 seed, the Northeastern GCSA team upset the Vermont team who has won 4 in a row and 24 of the 26 races! In what is believed to be the oldest industry ski race in the country, dating back to 1993, the Northeastern group also won the VT Cup over Vermont. Vermont did all it could just to stay in the top two as the teams from the New England and MET associations were right on their boots less than a second away! Each three racers and prizes were given out to the fastest overall male and female skiers and boarders! Trophies and prizes were awarded to the “Kings and Queens” of the Mountain as follows: Fastest Male Skier: Steve Aspinall from the Northeastern GCSA Fastest Female Skier: Sally Vanderzee from the Northeastern GCSA Fastest Male Snowboarder: Steve McPartlin from the LIGCSA their fastest totaled team 26.23 31.06 37.18 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 Time 1:19.75 1:27.79 1:28.05 1:28.37 1:36.64 1:37.13 1:37.27 1:50.04 2:14.35 DNQ DNQ nor’easter Cup (fastest 3 individual times totaled) Northeastern GCSA Vermont GCSA GCSA of New England METGCSA GCSANJ Long Island GCSA RIGCSA Cape Cod GCSA Connecticut AGCS NHGCSA Maine GCSA DNQ – Did Not Qualify (did not have 3 complete runs) Team breakdown went as follows: Team scores 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th Special thanks to Chris Cowan who took some great photographs at the event. Photos of the race day can be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/115230253@N04/sets/72157664643157477/ The Nor’easter Ski Day was made great because of the overwhelming support of its sponsors! We would like to thank the following companies for their help in making this event a huge success. Platinum Sponsors: Jacobsen, MTE Turf Equipment and Vermont Precision Real Grinding. Gold Sponsors: Sipcam Agro, Toro, Turf Products and Grassland. Silver Sponsors: Atlantic Golf & Turf, GenNext, Koch Turf & Ornamental, Northeast Golf & Turf Supply, Rain Bird, Nufarm, BASF, Noble Turf, Putnam Pipe, FMC, Helena, Ocean Organics, Syngenta, Winterberry Irrigation and Harrell’s. Bronze Sponsors: Corteva Agri Science, CCE Golf Cars, Valley Green, Quali-Pro, Bayer, Saratoga Sod Farm, Intelligro, Winfield, Five- Star Golf Cars, Club Car, Read Custom Soils, John Deere Golf, Finch, VTGCSA and The Northeastern GCSAA. The KIng of The MounTAIn fInAlly deThroned AT nor’eAsTer Cup! nor’eAsTer sKI dAy reCAp AT KIllIngTon If you’re a sports fan, then you know we’re right in the middle of one of the best times of the year! In just a few weeks the beginning of spring in the golf world is signified by the Masters Golf Tournament and we’ve been witnessing heartbreak and Cinderella stories with March Madness basketball! On February 28th at Killington Mountain Resort, where the Women’s World Cup has been competing each November, Cinderella finally found her glass ski boot! In ski racing, winners and losers are determined by hundredths of a second, so it’s fair to say with a margin of 8 seconds the Northeastern GCSA team demolished the defending champions from Vermont in this year’s Nor’easter Cup. In what some would compare to a 15th seed beating the number 2 seed, the Northeastern GCSA team upset the Vermont team who has won 4 in a row and 24 of the 26 races! In what is believed to be the oldest industry ski race in the country, dating back to 1993, the Northeastern group also won the VT Cup over Vermont. Vermont did all it could just to stay in the top two as the teams from the New England and MET associations were right on their boots less than a second away! Each three racers and prizes were given out to the fastest overall male and female skiers and boarders! Trophies and prizes were awarded to the “Kings and Queens” of the Mountain as follows: Fastest Male Skier: Steve Aspinall from the Northeastern GCSA Fastest Female Skier: Sally Vanderzee from the Northeastern GCSA Fastest Male Snowboarder: Steve McPartlin from the LIGCSA their fastest totaled team 26.23 31.06 37.18 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 13 2019 sChedule of evenTs Presenting Partners OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com USED BY THE WORLD’S MOST CELEBRATED GOLF COURSES AND STADIUMS Since 1992, GRIGG has been committed to bringing high quality, science-based nutrition products to the golf and sports turf markets. GRIGG products are backed by independent university research and field testing, and customers are supported by seasoned GRIGG agronomists and turfgrass professionals. 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For a distributor near you contact: NE Territory Sales Manager, Tom.Breiner@brandt.co or visit www.grigg.co GRIGG is part of Brandt Consolidated, Inc. www.brandt.co April 30 Tuesday May 20 Monday June 10 Monday June 17-23 Mon-Sun July 16 Tuesday July 17 Wednesday July 23 Tuesday August 15 Thursday september 3 Tuesday september 9 Monday september 24 Tuesday october 8 Tuesday october 10 Thursday october 23 Wednesday november 5 Tuesday december 5 Thursday hAwKs lAndIng CounTry Club Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble ClInTon CounTry Club Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament rIChTer pArK golf Course Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight, 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier TpC rIver hIghlAnds Travelers Championship sIMsbury fArMs golf Course Host: Michael Wallace, CGCS Low Gross/Net Blind Partners, 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier uMAss Turf research field day Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, Deerfield, MA uConn AfTer hours Plant Science Research & Ed. Facility, Storrs The hArTford yArd goATs CAGCS Social/Network Evening TpC bosTon 15th Annual Joseph Troll Turf Classic The Course AT yAle CTEC Golf Tournament MAdIson CounTry Club Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST IndIAn hIll CounTry Club Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball, Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy booThbAy hArbor CounTry Club New England Superintendents Championship fIshers IslAnd Club Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament shAron CounTry Club Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD, CAGCS Annual Meeting J. TIMoThy’s TAverne CAGCS Christmas Party NOBLETURF Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc. P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone 203/387-0810 - Toll Free Telephone 888/561-7778 - Fax 203/387-7866 cagcs@sbcglobal.net – www.cagcs.com CAGCS 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESENTING PARTNERS January 8 MYSTIC MARRIOTTTuesday CAGCS Winter SeminarApril 30 HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble May 20 CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB Monday Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament June 10 RICHTER PARK GOLF COURSE Monday Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier July 16 SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE Tuesday Host:Michael Wallace, CGCSLow Gross/Net Blind Partners2nd Round CAGCS ChampionshipNew England Team Championship Qualifier August 15 THE HARTFORD YARD GOATS Thursday CAGCS Social/Network Evening September 24 MADISON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy October 23 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Wednesday Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament November 5SHARON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting December 5 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc. P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone 203/387-0810 - Toll Free Telephone 888/561-7778 - Fax 203/387-7866 cagcs@sbcglobal.net – www.cagcs.com CAGCS 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESENTING PARTNERS January 8 MYSTIC MARRIOTTTuesday CAGCS Winter SeminarApril 30 HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble May 20 CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB Monday Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament June 10 RICHTER PARK GOLF COURSE Monday Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier July 16 SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE Tuesday Host:Michael Wallace, CGCSLow Gross/Net Blind Partners2nd Round CAGCS ChampionshipNew England Team Championship Qualifier August 15 THE HARTFORD YARD GOATS Thursday CAGCS Social/Network Evening September 24 MADISON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy October 23 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Wednesday Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament November 5SHARON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting December 5 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc. P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone 203/387-0810 - Toll Free Telephone 888/561-7778 - Fax 203/387-7866 cagcs@sbcglobal.net – www.cagcs.com CAGCS 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESENTING PARTNERS January 8 MYSTIC MARRIOTTTuesday CAGCS Winter SeminarApril 30 HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble May 20 CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB Monday Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament June 10 RICHTER PARK GOLF COURSE Monday Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier July 16 SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE Tuesday Host:Michael Wallace, CGCSLow Gross/Net Blind Partners2nd Round CAGCS ChampionshipNew England Team Championship Qualifier August 15 THE HARTFORD YARD GOATS Thursday CAGCS Social/Network Evening September 24 MADISON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy October 23 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Wednesday Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament November 5SHARON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting December 5 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 13 2019 sChedule of evenTs Presenting Partners OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com USED BY THE WORLD’S MOST CELEBRATED GOLF COURSES AND STADIUMS Since 1992, GRIGG has been committed to bringing high quality, science-based nutrition products to the golf and sports turf markets. GRIGG products are backed by independent 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 – including The Rose Bowl® Stadium. For a distributor near you contact: NE Territory Sales Manager, Tom.Breiner@brandt.co or visit www.grigg.co GRIGG is part of Brandt Consolidated, Inc. www.brandt.co April 30 Tuesday May 20 Monday June 10 Monday June 17-23 Mon-Sun July 16 Tuesday July 17 Wednesday July 23 Tuesday August 15 Thursday september 3 Tuesday september 9 Monday september 24 Tuesday october 8 Tuesday october 10 Thursday october 23 Wednesday november 5 Tuesday december 5 Thursday hAwKs lAndIng CounTry Club Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble ClInTon CounTry Club Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament rIChTer pArK golf Course Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight, 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier TpC rIver hIghlAnds Travelers Championship sIMsbury fArMs golf Course Host: Michael Wallace, CGCS Low Gross/Net Blind Partners, 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier uMAss Turf research field day Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, Deerfield, MA uConn AfTer hours Plant Science Research & Ed. Facility, Storrs The hArTford yArd goATs CAGCS Social/Network Evening TpC bosTon 15th Annual Joseph Troll Turf Classic The Course AT yAle CTEC Golf Tournament MAdIson CounTry Club Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST IndIAn hIll CounTry Club Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball, Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy booThbAy hArbor CounTry Club New England Superintendents Championship fIshers IslAnd Club Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament shAron CounTry Club Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD, CAGCS Annual Meeting J. TIMoThy’s TAverne CAGCS Christmas Party NOBLETURF Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc. P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone 203/387-0810 - Toll Free Telephone 888/561-7778 - Fax 203/387-7866 cagcs@sbcglobal.net – www.cagcs.com CAGCS 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESENTING PARTNERS January 8 MYSTIC MARRIOTTTuesday CAGCS Winter SeminarApril 30 HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble May 20 CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB Monday Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament June 10 RICHTER PARK GOLF COURSE Monday Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier July 16 SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE Tuesday Host:Michael Wallace, CGCSLow Gross/Net Blind Partners2nd Round CAGCS ChampionshipNew England Team Championship Qualifier August 15 THE HARTFORD YARD GOATS Thursday CAGCS Social/Network Evening September 24 MADISON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy October 23 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Wednesday Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament November 5SHARON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting December 5 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc. P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone 203/387-0810 - Toll Free Telephone 888/561-7778 - Fax 203/387-7866 cagcs@sbcglobal.net – www.cagcs.com CAGCS 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESENTING PARTNERS January 8 MYSTIC MARRIOTTTuesday CAGCS Winter SeminarApril 30 HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble May 20 CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB Monday Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament June 10 RICHTER PARK GOLF COURSE Monday Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier July 16 SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE Tuesday Host:Michael Wallace, CGCSLow Gross/Net Blind Partners2nd Round CAGCS ChampionshipNew England Team Championship Qualifier August 15 THE HARTFORD YARD GOATS Thursday CAGCS Social/Network Evening September 24 MADISON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy October 23 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Wednesday Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament November 5SHARON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting December 5 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc. P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525 Telephone 203/387-0810 - Toll Free Telephone 888/561-7778 - Fax 203/387-7866 cagcs@sbcglobal.net – www.cagcs.com CAGCS 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESENTING PARTNERS January 8 MYSTIC MARRIOTTTuesday CAGCS Winter SeminarApril 30 HAWKS LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Daniel Sisson, GCS 2 Ball Shamble May 20 CLINTON COUNTRY CLUB Monday Host: Michael Decker, GCS CAGCS Scholarship & Research Tournament June 10 RICHTER PARK GOLF COURSE Monday Host: Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS Low Gross/Net by Flight 1st Round CAGCS Championship MET Team Championship Qualifier July 16 SIMSBURY FARMS GOLF COURSE Tuesday Host:Michael Wallace, CGCSLow Gross/Net Blind Partners2nd Round CAGCS ChampionshipNew England Team Championship Qualifier August 15 THE HARTFORD YARD GOATS Thursday CAGCS Social/Network Evening September 24 MADISON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 INDIAN HILL COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: Marc Weston, CGCS 2 Person Best Ball Superintendent/Assistant Tournament President’s Cup & McLaughlin Trophy October 23 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Wednesday Host: David McIntyre, Asst. GCS CAGCS Class C Tournament November 5SHARON COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday Host: William Goewey, GCS 9-Hole Scramble ABCD CAGCS Annual Meeting December 5 J. TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE Thursday CAGCS Christmas Party April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 15 TO THINK, FOR SOME IT’S ONLY A GAME. Others might see your course as a place to relax. Not your crew. From sun up to sun down, they’re fighting the elements, expectations and the clock—and in their case, losing is not an option. At SiteOne,™ we’re obsessed with helping you and your team win, delivering the solutions you need to compete and the advice to take you over the top. Let the other guys play for fun, we mean business. Answers 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. C replaces match play. 2 Stroke Penalty, Match play would be a loss of hole No Penalty. You may ground your club and remove loose impediments in a penalty area. Match Play same ruling No penalty and replace the ball in both Match and Stroke play The opponent MAY recall the stroke or elect to let the result stand. In stroke play, there is a 2-stroke penalty and he must correct the error by playing from the teeing area. This is NOT a stroke, so replacement is required and a 1 stroke penalty applies in match play or stroke play. There is no penalty for your ball accidentally striking your equipment with a stroke. Once a player concedes a stroke, it may NOT be withdrawn Player A gets a 2-stroke penalty. In match play, there is no penalty, play the ball as it lies and B still Sand and loose soil may not be moved, unless it is on the putting green or teeing area only. Loss of hole in 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 SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 April 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 15 TO THINK, FOR SOME IT’S ONLY A GAME. Others might see your course as a place to relax. Not your crew. From sun up to sun down, they’re fighting the elements, expectations and the clock—and in their case, losing is not an option. At SiteOne,™ we’re obsessed with helping you and your team win, delivering the solutions you need to compete and the advice to take you over the top. Let the other guys play for fun, we mean business. Answers 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. C replaces match play. 2 Stroke Penalty, Match play would be a loss of hole No Penalty. You may ground your club and remove loose impediments in a penalty area. Match Play same ruling No penalty and replace the ball in both Match and Stroke play The opponent MAY recall the stroke or elect to let the result stand. In stroke play, there is a 2-stroke penalty and he must correct the error by playing from the teeing area. This is NOT a stroke, so replacement is required and a 1 stroke penalty applies in match play or stroke play. There is no penalty for your ball accidentally striking your equipment with a stroke. Once a player concedes a stroke, it may NOT be withdrawn Player A gets a 2-stroke penalty. In match play, there is no penalty, play the ball as it lies and B still Sand and loose soil may not be moved, unless it is on the putting green or teeing area only. Loss of hole in 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 SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control April 2019 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, Sweep & Fill, Turf Pride www.aokturfcompany.com Office (401)826-2584 Michael Cornicelli, Cell (401)487-4311 Fax (401)826-3746 Allens seed Seed, Fertilizer, Turf Supplies Exeter, RI 02822 Al LaPrise (401) 741-4444 - (800) 527-3898 info@allensseed.com Aquatrols Keeping Conservation on Course Tom Valentine (619) 299-4470 Tvalentine@aquatrols.com www.aquatrols.com Atlantic golf and Turf Our Roots Run Deep John Garcia (203) 996-6267 Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 www.AtlanticGolfandTurf.com bayer u.s. Fairfield, Litchfield, New Haven Counties: Dave Sylvester (860) 841-3173. Hartford, New Haven, New London, Middlesex, Tolland, Windham: Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brandt Consolidated, Inc. BRANDT/GRIGG/BRANDT HAMMER Tom Breiner, T&O Territory Manager-Northeast Cell (631) 276-4327 Tom.Breiner@Brandt.com The Cardinals, Inc. Complete Distributor of Golf Course Accessories & Turf Maintenance Supplies John Callahan cell – (860) 673-3699 cardinalsinc@att.net – (800) 861-6256 Carriere Materials llC Bill Carriere – (914) 939-4884 U.S. Silica Topdressing & Bunker Sand VFB Bunker Sands Partac Topdressings Championship Turf services Core and Deep Tine Aerification Laser Grading Overseeding and Custom Applications Michael Flowers, CSFM (860) 982-3883 Chas. C hart seed Co. Quality Since 1892 – www.hartsturfpro.com (860) 529-2537 • 1-800-326-HART Paul Bednarczyk (203) 430-4087 Heather Garvin (860) 836-7337 dunning Custom soils Top Dressing Sand, Divot Mixes, Bunder Sand Premium Mulch, Rootzone Mixes, Bagged Sand Gilberto Perez (860) 670-3222 gperez@dunningindustries.com executive Turf & synergy Turf supply Ken Gentile (203) 496-0891 HumaGroTurf.com NuaLGiAGRiculture.com Executiveturfproducts@gmail.com finch services/John deere golf 458 Danbury Road New Milford, CT 06776 (800) 560-3373 www.finchinc.com sales@finchinc.com harrell’s Jim Wierzbicki (860) 424-7250 Mike Dukette (860) 930-8888 Customer Service (800) 228-6656 www.harrells.com helena Agri enterprises People…Products…Knowledge Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 Sean Kennedy (802) 558-4009 www.helenaAgri.com Metro Turf specialists Customers, OUR TOP Priority since 1966 Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Todd.apgar@metroturfspecialists.com office (203) 748-4653 - www.metroturfspecialists.com MgC developers, llC Netting Safety Barrier Steven LaMesa – (860) 749-4434 www.mgcdevelopers.com email: mgcdev1@aol.com new england specialty soils 435 Lancaster Street Leominster, MA 01453 Lauren Baldarelli Cell (987) 860-5469 Office (978) 466 1844 nutrien solutions Possibility begins with empowering you. Drew Cummins (401)952-4219 Drew.cummins@nutrien.com Nick Burchard (401)601-7213 Nick.buchard@nutrien.com partac golf Course Top-dressing (800) 247-2326 Fax (908) 637-8421 Email: sales@PARTAC.com www.PARTAC.com plant food Company, Inc. The Liquid Fertilizer Experts www.plantfoodco.com Jason Dowgiewicz (860) 508-5419 David Conrad (914) 263-3244 read Custom soils Top Dressing Sand, Divot Mixes, Bunker Sand Rootzone Mixes, Bagged Sand Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 ed@readcustomsoils.com siteone golf Stronger Together Ward Weischet (203) 605-0013 wweischet@siteone.com sodco, Inc. High Quality sod for all your golf course needs Sean Moran (401) 569-1108 Alicia Pearson (401) 215-8698 www.sodco.net/1-800-341-6900 syngenta professional products Fairfield County - Brian Goudey (518)-859-2953 - brian.goudey@syngenta.com All other CT Counties - Melissa Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 melissa.gugliotti@syngenta.com The Terre Company Jim Calladio, Sales Associate Cell (201) 259-1399 Office - (973) 473-3393 jcalladio@terrecompany.com Tom Irwin, Inc. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Rob Larson (508) 789-0059 Jeff Houde (203) 731-1776 Main (800) 582-5959 Tuckahoe Turf farms, Inc. Turf type Tall Fescue, Bluegrass/Fescue blends, Short Cut Bluegrass & more Tee and Greens Height Bentgrass Aaron Maher (401) 207-3005/Scott Mcleod (401) 230-2631 Turf products Toro Equipment & Irrigation Serving the industry since 1970 Enfield, CT (800) 243-4355 www.turfproductscorp.com 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 winterberry Irrigation & pumps Chris Daigle (860) 883-2695 Matt Faherty (860) 681-8982 www.winterberryirrigation.com Complete Irrigation/Pump installation sales & service www.mte.us.com Do More. From the Outcross® Utility Vehicle to the INFINITY® Sprinklers, Toro continues to lead the industry with products to improve performance, productivity and efficiency. Call: (800) 243-4355 or visit us at: www.turfproductscorp.com 2019 Meeting Dates For The Following Chapters Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents - www.cagcs.com, Golf Course Superintendents of Cape Cod - www.gcsacc.org, Golf Course Superintendents of New England - www.gcsane.org, Maine Golf Course Superintendents Association - www.mainegcsa.org, New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents - www.nhgcsa.com, Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association - www.metgcsa.org, Rhode Island Association of Golf Course Superintendents - rigcsa.org & Vermont Golf Course Superintendents Association - www.vtgcsa.com PLEASE NOTE! Check your local chapters web site for updates! April Monday, April 22, 2019 Monday, April 29, 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Monday,May 6, 2019 Monday, May 13, 2019 Monday, May 20, 2019 Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Tuesday. 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