Volume 53, No 2 UCONN After HOUrs 2019 June 2019 UCONN After Hours 2019 tuesday, July 23rd 4:30-7:30 p.m. Golf turf research. Convenient evening event. Bear’s BBQ. After hours is an educational outreach opportunity for golf course superintendents and their assistants. Come to the UCONN Research Farm to see and hear about current golf turf research results that you can use. Learn about latest results on: • BMPs for fairway renovation: wrap-up • Turf health management products • Dollar spot forecast model based disease control • Strategies to improve biological disease control • Weedbine: Mechanical weed control device • Fungicide efficacy for common golf turf diseases After Hours is an evening program designed to accommodate superintendents’ demanding summer season while providing an exceptional opportunity to view real world research results. The event consists of a short tour of the research plots followed by dinner featuring Bear’s BBQ, and conversations with other Connecticut golf turf professionals. Hope to see you in Storrs on Tuesday evening, July 23. registration: • $30 for first attendee; $20 for each additional attendee from the same facility. Bring your assistants. • Pre-register online at www. CAGCS.com. • Onsite registration available. • If you wish to pay by credit card please contact the CAGCS office at 203.387.0810. If by check, please make payable to “CAGCS” and send it to CAGCS, P.O. Box 3678, Woodbridge, CT 06525. John Inguagiato, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Turfgrass Pathology In ThIs Issue... Presidents Message...............................2 Kevin’s Korner....................................4-5 April Golf Results...................................6 June Golf Results....................................7 Grass Catcher......................................8-9 May Golf Results....................................9 2019 UMass Turf Research Field Day..10 Dr. Olga Kostromytska Joins UMASS.10 Schedule of Events..............................13 NERT Foundation...............................14 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 major sports combined is powerful. National Golf Day is just another example of how Golf Course Superintendents have expanded our role in the industry. All of the allied associations are invited to participate in this event, and GCSAA is, by far, the most represented association. On a local level, CAGCS members are leading the way at the State Capitol through our partnership with lobbyist Michael Dugan and CSGA Executive Director Mike Moraghan. Recently, Phil Neaton and Dave Golembeski testified at the State Capitol about the negative effects that would occur if Connecticut repealed its preemption laws. The repeal would have given each individual town the ability to make its own pesticide laws based on local opinion, politics, or emotion -- not necessarily on science and the CT DEEP guidelines. Mike Moraghan also recently sent a call to action to the 40,000-plus golfers in Connecticut regarding a proposed new 10% tax on public greens fees, lessons, and basically all things golf. He also sent it to our CAGCS members, knowing that any additional taxes on our industry would only hurt the way we can operate our businesses. Many CAGCS members reached out to their elected officials to communicate that golf already contributes over $20 million into the state coffers through “dues tax,” cart rentals, pro shop sales, and food and beverage sales at golf courses. They shared that golf offers a way to raise millions of dollars for state charities, and any new taxes would limit the funds that would be raised for these causes. At this point, it is my understanding that no new golf taxes will be added to this year’s state budget. These are just some examples of our broader involvement in the community. Today there may still be many golfers out there who don’t fully understand all that we do. Collectively, we have come so far over the years with our expanded responsibilities as Golf Course Superintendents and leaders within the industry. We should all be incredibly proud of everything we balance each day. When you consider our role as pictured l-r Scott Ramsay, CGCS, Gill Perez Marc Weston, CGCS, John Garcia, Rosa DeLauro, Rob Dorsch, CGCS Last month Rob Dorsch, Gil Perez, John Garcia, Scott Ramsay, and Kevin Doyle joined me for National Golf Day in Washington, D.C. First and foremost, I would like to thank them for taking time out of their schedules to travel to D.C. to represent CAGCS and the golf industry. National Golf Day is a tremendous opportunity to learn about our industry’s economic and charitable aspects, network with colleagues from around the country, and meet with our elected officials and their staff. This year’s event kicked off with 200 GCSAA members participating in the Community Service Project. There were 17 different teams led by Michael Stachowicz, the Turfgrass Management Specialist for the National Mall, in the morning. Tasks included aerification, pruning, seeding, sodding, edging, and mowing -- which spanned over 1.5 miles from the Lincoln Memorial to the Carousel on the National Mall. The next day, meetings were arranged for us on Capitol Hill with all of Connecticut’s elected Representatives and Senators. We were able to meet with their staff members to promote the of maintained open space. We shared that golf has a $84.1 billion economic impact nationally and $1.1 billion for our State. The most impressive number is that golf raises $3.9 billion annually for charities across the country and $30 million for Connecticut charities. The fact that golf raises more money for charity annually than the four other environmental benefits 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. budgeting, human Superintendents, it includes accounting and resources, writing and communication, hiring, purchasing, inventory, safety, employee review, political advocacy, networking, meteorology, managing hazardous materials, conflict management, research, and so much more. If we’re really lucky, every now and then, we may even get to cut some grass. Have a great summer, Marc Weston, CGCS President,CAGCS 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 SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 3 major sports combined is powerful. National Golf Day is just another example of how Golf Course Superintendents have expanded our role in the industry. All of the allied associations are invited to participate in this event, and GCSAA is, by far, the most represented association. On a local level, CAGCS members are leading the way at the State Capitol through our partnership with lobbyist Michael Dugan and CSGA Executive Director Mike Moraghan. Recently, Phil Neaton and Dave Golembeski testified at the State Capitol about the negative effects that would occur if Connecticut repealed its preemption laws. The repeal would have given each individual town the ability to make its own pesticide laws based on local opinion, politics, or emotion -- not necessarily on science and the CT DEEP guidelines. Mike Moraghan also recently sent a call to action to the 40,000-plus golfers in Connecticut regarding a proposed new 10% tax on public greens fees, lessons, and basically all things golf. He also sent it to our CAGCS members, knowing that any additional taxes on our industry would only hurt the way we can operate our businesses. Many CAGCS members reached out to their elected officials to communicate that golf already contributes over $20 million into the state coffers through “dues tax,” cart rentals, pro shop sales, and food and beverage sales at golf courses. They shared that golf offers a way to raise millions of dollars for state charities, and any new taxes would limit the funds that would be raised for these causes. At this point, it is my understanding that no new golf taxes will be added to this year’s state budget. These are just some examples of our broader involvement in the community. Today there may still be many golfers out there who don’t fully understand all that we do. Collectively, we have come so far over the years with our expanded responsibilities as Golf Course Superintendents and leaders within the industry. We should all be incredibly proud of everything we balance each day. When you consider our role as pictured l-r Scott Ramsay, CGCS, Gill Perez Marc Weston, CGCS, John Garcia, Rosa DeLauro, Rob Dorsch, CGCS Last month Rob Dorsch, Gil Perez, John Garcia, Scott Ramsay, and Kevin Doyle joined me for National Golf Day in Washington, D.C. First and foremost, I would like to thank them for taking time out of their schedules to travel to D.C. to represent CAGCS and the golf industry. National Golf Day is a tremendous opportunity to learn about our industry’s economic and charitable aspects, network with colleagues from around the country, and meet with our elected officials and their staff. This year’s event kicked off with 200 GCSAA members participating in the Community Service Project. There were 17 different teams led by Michael Stachowicz, the Turfgrass Management Specialist for the National Mall, in the morning. Tasks included aerification, pruning, seeding, sodding, edging, and mowing -- which spanned over 1.5 miles from the Lincoln Memorial to the Carousel on the National Mall. The next day, meetings were arranged for us on Capitol Hill with all of Connecticut’s elected Representatives and Senators. We were able to meet with their staff members to promote the of maintained open space. We shared that golf has a $84.1 billion economic impact nationally and $1.1 billion for our State. The most impressive number is that golf raises $3.9 billion annually for charities across the country and $30 million for Connecticut charities. The fact that golf raises more money for charity annually than the four other environmental benefits 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. budgeting, human Superintendents, it includes accounting and resources, writing and communication, hiring, purchasing, inventory, safety, employee review, political advocacy, networking, meteorology, managing hazardous materials, conflict management, research, and so much more. If we’re really lucky, every now and then, we may even get to cut some grass. Have a great summer, Marc Weston, CGCS President,CAGCS 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 SiteOne.com Irrigation I Lighting I Turf & Landscape Maintenance I Nursery I Golf Course Maintenance I Hardscape I Pest Control June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 KeViN’s KOrNer Fresh off National Golf Day, the mantra that numbers matter could not be any clearer. Speaking to legislators regarding the size of the golf industry, economic impact, and membership numbers helped give our industry perspective to those who are not as knowledgeable as we are. At the 2018 delegates meeting and Annual Meeting, initiatives were undertaken to address these areas. During the GCSAA Annual meeting, there were a few items on the ballot which required a membership vote. There were two new association membership classes up for vote: Facility Membership and Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent, as well as a bylaw change needed to make those happen. Both membership classifications were voted through by the chapter delegates and are now official classifications of GCSAA. If you are not familiar with the new classifications, they are as follows: Facility Membership To be eligible, a facility must not have had a GCSAA member in the last three years, and the facility’s green fee must be below the 50 percent median in their region (regions will be based on GCSAA field staff regions). Dues will be $200 a year for the facility and its employees, who will have access to GCSAA resources, but will not receive individual membership benefits such as term life insurance, Class A eligibility, board eligibility, voting rights and tournament entry benefit. Facility Membership is geared towards golf courses across the U.S. which do not currently employ a GCSAA member. The Facility Membership will target lower budget facilities the facility employee(s) limited benefits and privileges. The Facility membership will be in the name of the facility, and not in the name of the individual member. Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent The Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent Membership is for individuals who want to support superintendents and the game of golf to offer but do not qualify for any other membership category. Friends will not receive traditional membership benefits such as access to restricted areas of the GCSAA website, voting rights, insurance benefits or tournament entry. The Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent classification will target golfers, potential advocates, teachers involved in First Green field trips and supporters of the game and industry to name a few. This classification will help create GCSAA brand awareness and allow us to promote the profession to a new audience. If you have a colleague that might benefit from the Facility Membership or know potential advocates for our profession and game who would enjoy a Friend membership, please visit GCSAA.org and sign them up or contact me for assistance in doing so! GCsAA resources and Deadlines You Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already GCsAA scholars Competition These scholarships range from $500 to $6,000. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management, have completed at least 24 credit hours or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in the appropriate major, and be a member of GCSAA. The annual deadline is June 1. GCM’s Most Valuable technician Award GCM’s Most Valuable Technician Award is designed to honor the best and brightest golf course equipment technicians in the industry, the men and women who play such a key role in keeping the tools of golf course maintenance up and running. The award is presented annually in partnership with Foley Co. Nominations are narrowed to a field of three finalists by a team of industry judges. GCM readers then review the qualifications of the finalists and vote online for their favorite. 2020 Dog Days of Golf Calendar Submit your entry today » Submissions for the 2020 Dog Days of Golf Calendar will be accepted through Aug. 1, 2019. From the submissions, 14 dogs will be selected. Owners of the selected dogs will be notified in September, and the calendar will be distributed with the November issue of GCM magazine. LebanonTurf has been supporting golf course superintendents and their chapters through the Dog Days of Golf Calendar for more than a decade. UpCOMiNG WebiNArs June 12 @ 10 a.m. Economy vs. Agronomy: The Business of Turfgrass Management John R. Bladon, PAg, ISSP, and Matthew Gourlay, CGCS July 16 @ 10 a.m. Retaining Your Recruits Bill H. Maynard, CGCS Aug. 22 @ 10 a.m. Topdressing 101: Organic Matter Management Roch Gaussoin, Ph.D. Read more: https://www.gcsaa. org/education/my-learning- hub#ixzz5oZD1Fgjh 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 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 4 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 5 KeViN’s KOrNer Fresh off National Golf Day, the mantra that numbers matter could not be any clearer. Speaking to legislators regarding the size of the golf industry, economic impact, and membership numbers helped give our industry perspective to those who are not as knowledgeable as we are. At the 2018 delegates meeting and Annual Meeting, initiatives were undertaken to address these areas. During the GCSAA Annual meeting, there were a few items on the ballot which required a membership vote. There were two new association membership classes up for vote: Facility Membership and Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent, as well as a bylaw change needed to make those happen. Both membership classifications were voted through by the chapter delegates and are now official classifications of GCSAA. If you are not familiar with the new classifications, they are as follows: Facility Membership To be eligible, a facility must not have had a GCSAA member in the last three years, and the facility’s green fee must be below the 50 percent median in their region (regions will be based on GCSAA field staff regions). Dues will be $200 a year for the facility and its employees, who will have access to GCSAA resources, but will not receive individual membership benefits such as term life insurance, Class A eligibility, board eligibility, voting rights and tournament entry benefit. Facility Membership is geared towards golf courses across the U.S. which do not currently employ a GCSAA member. The Facility Membership will target lower budget facilities the facility employee(s) limited benefits and privileges. The Facility membership will be in the name of the facility, and not in the name of the individual member. Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent The Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent Membership is for individuals who want to support superintendents and the game of golf to offer but do not qualify for any other membership category. Friends will not receive traditional membership benefits such as access to restricted areas of the GCSAA website, voting rights, insurance benefits or tournament entry. The Friend of the Golf Course Superintendent classification will target golfers, potential advocates, teachers involved in First Green field trips and supporters of the game and industry to name a few. This classification will help create GCSAA brand awareness and allow us to promote the profession to a new audience. If you have a colleague that might benefit from the Facility Membership or know potential advocates for our profession and game who would enjoy a Friend membership, please visit GCSAA.org and sign them up or contact me for assistance in doing so! GCsAA resources and Deadlines You Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already GCsAA scholars Competition These scholarships range from $500 to $6,000. Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to turf management, have completed at least 24 credit hours or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in the appropriate major, and be a member of GCSAA. The annual deadline is June 1. GCM’s Most Valuable technician Award GCM’s Most Valuable Technician Award is designed to honor the best and brightest golf course equipment technicians in the industry, the men and women who play such a key role in keeping the tools of golf course maintenance up and running. The award is presented annually in partnership with Foley Co. Nominations are narrowed to a field of three finalists by a team of industry judges. GCM readers then review the qualifications of the finalists and vote online for their favorite. 2020 Dog Days of Golf Calendar Submit your entry today » Submissions for the 2020 Dog Days of Golf Calendar will be accepted through Aug. 1, 2019. From the submissions, 14 dogs will be selected. Owners of the selected dogs will be notified in September, and the calendar will be distributed with the November issue of GCM magazine. LebanonTurf has been supporting golf course superintendents and their chapters through the Dog Days of Golf Calendar for more than a decade. UpCOMiNG WebiNArs June 12 @ 10 a.m. Economy vs. Agronomy: The Business of Turfgrass Management John R. Bladon, PAg, ISSP, and Matthew Gourlay, CGCS July 16 @ 10 a.m. Retaining Your Recruits Bill H. Maynard, CGCS Aug. 22 @ 10 a.m. Topdressing 101: Organic Matter Management Roch Gaussoin, Ph.D. Read more: https://www.gcsaa. org/education/my-learning- hub#ixzz5oZD1Fgjh 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 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 April GOlf resUlts HAWKs lANDiNG CC tUesDAy, April 30tH 1st place Gross 137: Kevin Collins Traditions at Oak Lane CC John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC 2nd place Gross 143 mc: Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company Mike Dachowski, Shelter Harbor CC 3rd place Gross 143 mc: Eric DeStefano, Tallwood CC Mike McDermott, Tallwood CC 1st place Net 116: Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed Co. Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta 2nd place Net126: Peter Tyrell, Horticultural Consultants, LLC Anthony Nardella, Nardella’s Turf Care., Inc. 3rd place Net 129: Peter Gorman, Atlantic Golf & Turf Randy Rider, guest skill prizes: long Drive #15: Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed Co. longest putt #14 - 17’9”: Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company longest putt #3 - 14’6”: Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta Closest to line #8: Tim O’Neill, CC of Darien Closest to pin #2 - 9’2”: Peter Gorman, Atlantic Golf & Turf Closest to pin #9 - 1’8”: Scott McLeod, Tuckahoe Turf Closest to pin #12 - 11’7”: Tim O’Neill, CC of Darien Closest to pin #16 - 8”: John Parmelee, Indian Springs CC 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 •Corteva (Dow) Call Your Metro Turf Specialist Today! Ted Steffensen (631) 478-1648 Ted.Steffensen@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Rich Apgar (516) 216-0731 Rich.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Todd.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Matt Topazio (845) 821-8986 Matt.Topazio@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Scott Apgar (914) 879-9357 Scott.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Office (203) 748-GOLF (4653) Gary: Gary.Rehm@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Shayna: Shayna.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com JUNe GOlf resUlts riCHter pArK GOlf COUrse JUNe 10, 2019 A flight 1st place Gross – 76 Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company 2nd place Gross – 80 Dale Ashlock, guest 1st place Net – 71 John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC 2nd place Net – 72 Jay Van Coughnett, Torrington CC b flight 1st place Gross – 83 Marc Weston, Indian Hill CC 2nd place Gross – 85 Tim Nadeau, Rockledge GC 1st place Net – 73 Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC 2nd place Net – 74 Les Kennedy C flight 1st place Gross – 86 John Bresnahan, Syngenta 2nd place Gross – 88 Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed 1st place Net – 71 Duncan McGowan, Litchfield CC 2nd place Net – 72 Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soils skill prizes: long Drive #2: Sean Flynn, Mill River CC Closest to line #9 Scott Tretera, guest Closest to the pin #3 – 4’2”: Les Kennedy Closest the pin # 5: Jay Van Coughnett, Torrington CC Closest to the pin #10 – 14’4”: Andy Fries, Brownson CC Closest to the pin #13 – 4’10”: Scott Lund, Valley Green Closest to the pin #17 – 2’4”: Les Kennedy longest putt #18 – 28’6”: Duncan McGowan, Litchfield CC June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 6 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 7 April GOlf resUlts HAWKs lANDiNG CC tUesDAy, April 30tH 1st place Gross 137: Kevin Collins Traditions at Oak Lane CC John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC 2nd place Gross 143 mc: Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company Mike Dachowski, Shelter Harbor CC 3rd place Gross 143 mc: Eric DeStefano, Tallwood CC Mike McDermott, Tallwood CC 1st place Net 116: Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed Co. Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta 2nd place Net126: Peter Tyrell, Horticultural Consultants, LLC Anthony Nardella, Nardella’s Turf Care., Inc. 3rd place Net 129: Peter Gorman, Atlantic Golf & Turf Randy Rider, guest skill prizes: long Drive #15: Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed Co. longest putt #14 - 17’9”: Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company longest putt #3 - 14’6”: Melissa Gugliotti, Syngenta Closest to line #8: Tim O’Neill, CC of Darien Closest to pin #2 - 9’2”: Peter Gorman, Atlantic Golf & Turf Closest to pin #9 - 1’8”: Scott McLeod, Tuckahoe Turf Closest to pin #12 - 11’7”: Tim O’Neill, CC of Darien Closest to pin #16 - 8”: John Parmelee, Indian Springs CC 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 •Corteva (Dow) Call Your Metro Turf Specialist Today! Ted Steffensen (631) 478-1648 Ted.Steffensen@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Rich Apgar (516) 216-0731 Rich.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Todd Apgar (203) 948-4941 Todd.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Matt Topazio (845) 821-8986 Matt.Topazio@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Scott Apgar (914) 879-9357 Scott.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Office (203) 748-GOLF (4653) Gary: Gary.Rehm@MetroTurfSpecialists.com Shayna: Shayna.Apgar@MetroTurfSpecialists.com JUNe GOlf resUlts riCHter pArK GOlf COUrse JUNe 10, 2019 A flight 1st place Gross – 76 Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Company 2nd place Gross – 80 Dale Ashlock, guest 1st place Net – 71 John Parmelee, Indian Springs GC 2nd place Net – 72 Jay Van Coughnett, Torrington CC b flight 1st place Gross – 83 Marc Weston, Indian Hill CC 2nd place Gross – 85 Tim Nadeau, Rockledge GC 1st place Net – 73 Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC 2nd place Net – 74 Les Kennedy C flight 1st place Gross – 86 John Bresnahan, Syngenta 2nd place Gross – 88 Heather Garvin, Chas. Hart Seed 1st place Net – 71 Duncan McGowan, Litchfield CC 2nd place Net – 72 Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soils skill prizes: long Drive #2: Sean Flynn, Mill River CC Closest to line #9 Scott Tretera, guest Closest to the pin #3 – 4’2”: Les Kennedy Closest the pin # 5: Jay Van Coughnett, Torrington CC Closest to the pin #10 – 14’4”: Andy Fries, Brownson CC Closest to the pin #13 – 4’10”: Scott Lund, Valley Green Closest to the pin #17 – 2’4”: Les Kennedy longest putt #18 – 28’6”: Duncan McGowan, Litchfield CC June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 New Members! Curtis D’Anna; Class B Pequabuck Golf Club Justin Lentz; Class C Washington Club Austin Marsteller; Commercial Corteva Agriscience Tom Rodden; Class B Glastonbury Hills Country Club AJ Ruwet; Class Commercial McLellan Tree Sesrvice Jay Van Coughnett; Class B Torrington Country Club Congratulations! Jim Skorulski will retire from the USGA on June 30th after serving as a Northeast Agronomist since 1989. You may see him on your golf courses as a golfer or in a nearby stream or lake with his fly rod. Jim, we wish you a long, healthy and enjoyable retirement. Condolences To the family of Mike Chrzanowski on the passing of his brother, Joe, on Saturday, June 8, 2019. To Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS and family on the passing of his father Robert G. Dorsch, Jr. 76 passed away on May 1, 2019. Services will be private and decided by the family. Memorial contribution can be made to American Cancer Society. For more information please visit - https:// www.danburymemorial.com/ notices/Robert-Dorsch 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 CAGCs sCHOlArsHip & reseArCH tOUrNAMeNt MAy GOlf resUlts CliNtON COUNtry ClUb MONDAy, MAy 29tH Les Kennedy 1st Gross – 59 mc Timothy O’Neill, CC of Darien Peter Lund, Valley Green, Inc. Michael Cornicelli, A-OK Turf 2ND Gross – 63 mc Mike Decker, Clinton CC Brian Pope, TPC Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC Mike Dukette, Harrell’s 3rd Gross – 64 mc Al Adaskaveg, Rockledge GC Timothy Nadeau, Rockledge GC Peter Bacon, Wyantenuck CC James Staszowski, TPC 1st Net – 55 Kevin Collins, Tradition at Oak Lane Eric Morrison, Shennecossett CC John Parmelee, Indian Spring CC Ward Weischet, SiteOne Landscaping 2nd Net – 56 mc 3rd Net – 56 mc Closest to the pin: longest Drive: Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soils Gilberto Perez, Dunning Custom Soils Daryl Aresco, Borough of Fenwick Ed Grant, K&J Tree Service Peter Grace, Smith Richardson GC John Callahan, Cardinals, Inc. Thomas Lopez, MTE Fred Lopez, guest #6 – 3’4” - Matt Grosso, guest #17 – 6’ – Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC #2 – Matt Grosso, guest #11 – Blake Glissmeyer, Windham Club 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 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 8 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 9 New Members! Curtis D’Anna; Class B Pequabuck Golf Club Justin Lentz; Class C Washington Club Austin Marsteller; Commercial Corteva Agriscience Tom Rodden; Class B Glastonbury Hills Country Club AJ Ruwet; Class Commercial McLellan Tree Sesrvice Jay Van Coughnett; Class B Torrington Country Club Congratulations! Jim Skorulski will retire from the USGA on June 30th after serving as a Northeast Agronomist since 1989. You may see him on your golf courses as a golfer or in a nearby stream or lake with his fly rod. Jim, we wish you a long, healthy and enjoyable retirement. Condolences To the family of Mike Chrzanowski on the passing of his brother, Joe, on Saturday, June 8, 2019. To Robert Dorsch, III, CGCS and family on the passing of his father Robert G. Dorsch, Jr. 76 passed away on May 1, 2019. Services will be private and decided by the family. Memorial contribution can be made to American Cancer Society. For more information please visit - https:// www.danburymemorial.com/ notices/Robert-Dorsch 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 CAGCs sCHOlArsHip & reseArCH tOUrNAMeNt MAy GOlf resUlts CliNtON COUNtry ClUb MONDAy, MAy 29tH Les Kennedy 1st Gross – 59 mc Timothy O’Neill, CC of Darien Peter Lund, Valley Green, Inc. Michael Cornicelli, A-OK Turf 2ND Gross – 63 mc Mike Decker, Clinton CC Brian Pope, TPC Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC Mike Dukette, Harrell’s 3rd Gross – 64 mc Al Adaskaveg, Rockledge GC Timothy Nadeau, Rockledge GC Peter Bacon, Wyantenuck CC James Staszowski, TPC 1st Net – 55 Kevin Collins, Tradition at Oak Lane Eric Morrison, Shennecossett CC John Parmelee, Indian Spring CC Ward Weischet, SiteOne Landscaping 2nd Net – 56 mc 3rd Net – 56 mc Closest to the pin: longest Drive: Neil Lajeunesse, Dunning Custom Soils Gilberto Perez, Dunning Custom Soils Daryl Aresco, Borough of Fenwick Ed Grant, K&J Tree Service Peter Grace, Smith Richardson GC John Callahan, Cardinals, Inc. Thomas Lopez, MTE Fred Lopez, guest #6 – 3’4” - Matt Grosso, guest #17 – 6’ – Gary DeVaux, Keney Park GC #2 – Matt Grosso, guest #11 – Blake Glissmeyer, Windham Club 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 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 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 tHe 2019 UMAss tUrf reseArCH fielD DAy Joseph Troll Turf Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Location: UMass Research Center, South Deerfield, MA Join the UMass Turf Team for a morning of education and insight… on our turf! Field Day is the biennial ‘open house’ for turf industry practitioners and associates at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center. Take a short break from your busy schedule and get the latest on current research at UMass: • Take a guided research tour with • Hear about and see projects in the • Talk turf with UMass faculty and • Network with colleagues • Meet with industry exhibitors at the • Enjoy continental breakfast and an presentations and demos field staff on-site trade show All American Barbecue lunch complete program Interested For information, research presentation topics and attendee and exhibitor registration, visit ag.umass. edu/events/fieldday19 in being an exhibitor at Field Day? Multiple packages are available to make what your company has to offer a part of Field Day and support the UMass Turf Program. Visit the link above for details or contact us. Questions? E-mail mailto:fieldday@ umassturf.org, call Jason Lanier at 413- 545-2965 or Mary Owen at 508-892-0382. Dr. OlGA KOstrOMytsKA JOiNs tHe UMAss tUrf prOGrAM In September 2018, Dr. Olga Kostromytska joined the UMass faculty as an Extension Assistant Professor, assuming a role occupied for decades by the esteemed Dr. Pat Vittum. She has already been very active in 2019 with teaching, research, and outreach. Olga received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Entomology from the University of Florida, specializing in turf entomology. Since 2010, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Rutgers University, focusing on biology and management of the annual bluegrass weevil, a destructive pest on golf courses. Other projects she worked on included host plant resistance, insecticide resistance, biocontrol options, chemical ecology and reproductive diapause of the annual bluegrass weevil. Other research interests include biology and management of white grubs, crickets, mole billbugs, chinch bugs and cutworms. Her current research program is centered on gaining better understanding of the biology and ecology of turfgrass insect pests, developing sustainable management reduced strategies with insecticide applications, as well as investigating insecticide resistance mechanisms and developing resistance mitigation programs. The main goal of her extension program is to identify and solve insect pest problems and to provide solid and rigorous research foundation that will yield practical solutions to pressing problems. 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. The Joseph Troll Research Center June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 10 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 11 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 tHe 2019 UMAss tUrf reseArCH fielD DAy Joseph Troll Turf Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Location: UMass Research Center, South Deerfield, MA Join the UMass Turf Team for a morning of education and insight… on our turf! Field Day is the biennial ‘open house’ for turf industry practitioners and associates at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center. Take a short break from your busy schedule and get the latest on current research at UMass: • Take a guided research tour with • Hear about and see projects in the • Talk turf with UMass faculty and • Network with colleagues • Meet with industry exhibitors at the • Enjoy continental breakfast and an presentations and demos field staff on-site trade show All American Barbecue lunch complete program Interested For information, research presentation topics and attendee and exhibitor registration, visit ag.umass. edu/events/fieldday19 in being an exhibitor at Field Day? Multiple packages are available to make what your company has to offer a part of Field Day and support the UMass Turf Program. Visit the link above for details or contact us. Questions? E-mail mailto:fieldday@ umassturf.org, call Jason Lanier at 413- 545-2965 or Mary Owen at 508-892-0382. Dr. OlGA KOstrOMytsKA JOiNs tHe UMAss tUrf prOGrAM In September 2018, Dr. Olga Kostromytska joined the UMass faculty as an Extension Assistant Professor, assuming a role occupied for decades by the esteemed Dr. Pat Vittum. She has already been very active in 2019 with teaching, research, and outreach. Olga received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Entomology from the University of Florida, specializing in turf entomology. Since 2010, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Rutgers University, focusing on biology and management of the annual bluegrass weevil, a destructive pest on golf courses. Other projects she worked on included host plant resistance, insecticide resistance, biocontrol options, chemical ecology and reproductive diapause of the annual bluegrass weevil. Other research interests include biology and management of white grubs, crickets, mole billbugs, chinch bugs and cutworms. Her current research program is centered on gaining better understanding of the biology and ecology of turfgrass insect pests, developing sustainable management reduced strategies with insecticide applications, as well as investigating insecticide resistance mechanisms and developing resistance mitigation programs. The main goal of her extension program is to identify and solve insect pest problems and to provide solid and rigorous research foundation that will yield practical solutions to pressing problems. 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. The Joseph Troll Research Center June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 June 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 July 16 Tuesday siMsbUry fArMs GOlf COUrse Host: Michael Wallace, CGCS Low Gross/Net Blind Partners, 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier July 17 Wednesday UMAss turf research field Day Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, Deerfield, MA July 23 Tuesday August 15 Thursday september 3 Tuesday september 9 Monday 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 september 24 Tuesday MADisON COUNtry ClUb Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 Tuesday October 10 Thursday October 23 Wednesday November 5 Tuesday December 5 Thursday 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 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 12 June 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 July 16 Tuesday siMsbUry fArMs GOlf COUrse Host: Michael Wallace, CGCS Low Gross/Net Blind Partners, 2nd Round CAGCS Championship New England Team Championship Qualifier July 17 Wednesday UMAss turf research field Day Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, Deerfield, MA July 23 Tuesday August 15 Thursday september 3 Tuesday september 9 Monday 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 september 24 Tuesday MADisON COUNtry ClUb Host: Michael Chrzanowski, CGS CAGCS MEMBER/GUEST October 8 Tuesday October 10 Thursday October 23 Wednesday November 5 Tuesday December 5 Thursday 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 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 15 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 reGiONAl tUrfGrAss NeW eNGlAND fOUNDAtiON, iNC. The New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation recently held its 22nd Annual Meeting on May 9, 2019 where a new Executive Board was elected. Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent of the Concord Country Club in Concord, MA has been elected as the 23nd President of the Foundation, succeeding Jeffrey M. Urquhart of GreenSight Agronomics, Inc. Peter has represented the Golf Course Superintendent Association of New England on the NERTF Board since 2014. Mark Mansur, of Wintonbury Hills Golf Course representing the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents (CAGCS), will serve as the vice-president/treasurer for this upcoming year. Robert B. Searle of the Abenakee Club of the MGCSA has been elected to serve as secretary for a second year. Jeff will continue to serve on the board as the Immediate-Past President. The foundation consists of 2 delegates from each of the 7 GCSAA Chapters located in New England, 1 delegate the Sports Turf Managers Association of New England (NESTMA) and 1 delegate from the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care (MALCP). Advisory board members are invited from state universities in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Professionals from The 22nd Annual Conference and Show was held in Providence, RI on March 5th through March 7th, 2019. The winter weather cooperated nicely with better weather the first week of March than what we are seeing in May! Tuesday seminar attendance was at its second highest number in 22 years. Many new changes and improvements were added to the show in 2019 including a trade show lunch on Thursday. 76 total hours of Education for all 2019-2020 NERTF Executive Board (l to r): Robert Searle (Secretary), Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS (President), Jeffrey M. Urquhart (Past-Pres.), Mark Mansur (VPres/Treasurer). attendees were available during the 3 days and the trade show was open a total of 13 hours. The 2020 show dates for the 23rd Annual Show are March 3-5, 2020 in Providence, RI. For more information on the show and New England Turfgrass Research please visit our website: www.nertf.org or call 401-841-5490. In other NERTF news, the 8th annual Tee-Up New England rounds of golf auction took place April 15- 22, 2019. 108 lots of golf across New England and one day of tennis at the Longwood Cricket Club were auctioned off along with a couple of sets of Red Sox tickets. Rounds were collected for the auction by the NERTF and ATG (Alumni Turf Group). All rounds were sold, and $31,000 was raised towards turfgrass research in New England. We greatly all thank courses who participated in 2019 and wish to extend that to every auction participant for supporting turfgrass research. A complete list of courses that participated is located at www.tee- upnewengland.com. Gary Sykes, Executive Director Authorized Direct Distributor of For more information contact: over Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 OR Sean Kennedy (802) 558-4009 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 14 June 2019 Connecticut Clippings Page 15 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 reGiONAl tUrfGrAss NeW eNGlAND fOUNDAtiON, iNC. The New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation recently held its 22nd Annual Meeting on May 9, 2019 where a new Executive Board was elected. Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent of the Concord Country Club in Concord, MA has been elected as the 23nd President of the Foundation, succeeding Jeffrey M. Urquhart of GreenSight Agronomics, Inc. Peter has represented the Golf Course Superintendent Association of New England on the NERTF Board since 2014. Mark Mansur, of Wintonbury Hills Golf Course representing the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents (CAGCS), will serve as the vice-president/treasurer for this upcoming year. Robert B. Searle of the Abenakee Club of the MGCSA has been elected to serve as secretary for a second year. Jeff will continue to serve on the board as the Immediate-Past President. The foundation consists of 2 delegates from each of the 7 GCSAA Chapters located in New England, 1 delegate the Sports Turf Managers Association of New England (NESTMA) and 1 delegate from the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care (MALCP). Advisory board members are invited from state universities in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Professionals from The 22nd Annual Conference and Show was held in Providence, RI on March 5th through March 7th, 2019. The winter weather cooperated nicely with better weather the first week of March than what we are seeing in May! Tuesday seminar attendance was at its second highest number in 22 years. Many new changes and improvements were added to the show in 2019 including a trade show lunch on Thursday. 76 total hours of Education for all 2019-2020 NERTF Executive Board (l to r): Robert Searle (Secretary), Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS (President), Jeffrey M. Urquhart (Past-Pres.), Mark Mansur (VPres/Treasurer). attendees were available during the 3 days and the trade show was open a total of 13 hours. The 2020 show dates for the 23rd Annual Show are March 3-5, 2020 in Providence, RI. For more information on the show and New England Turfgrass Research please visit our website: www.nertf.org or call 401-841-5490. In other NERTF news, the 8th annual Tee-Up New England rounds of golf auction took place April 15- 22, 2019. 108 lots of golf across New England and one day of tennis at the Longwood Cricket Club were auctioned off along with a couple of sets of Red Sox tickets. Rounds were collected for the auction by the NERTF and ATG (Alumni Turf Group). All rounds were sold, and $31,000 was raised towards turfgrass research in New England. We greatly all thank courses who participated in 2019 and wish to extend that to every auction participant for supporting turfgrass research. A complete list of courses that participated is located at www.tee- upnewengland.com. Gary Sykes, Executive Director Authorized Direct Distributor of For more information contact: over Tim Gerzabek (609) 221-9240 OR Sean Kennedy (802) 558-4009 June 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, Bunker 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 Tee off the season with MatchPoint® insecticide. Get fast-acting control of ABW larvae 1st through 5th instar with application flexibility. MatchPoint® insecticide successfully controls annual bluegrass weevil larvae via contact and ingestion to stop feeding immediately. Get a jump-start on your ABW application program in the spring. And don’t worry about irrigation getting between a golfer and their game. MatchPoint allows the flexibility to be watered in up to 24 hours after application. The unique Group 5 mode of action makes MatchPoint an excellent choice for your first application and in your overall ABW program. Contact your local territory manager from Corteva Agriscience,™ Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, or visit corteva.us/turf to learn more. ™® Trademarks of Dow AgroSciences, DuPont or Pioneer, and their affiliated companies or their respective owners. MatchPoint is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions. ©2019 Dow AgroSciences LLC CT38-418-020 (02/19) BR CATO9TURF059 www.mte.us.com After Hours SAVE THE DATE WHEN: AGENDA: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 4:30 5:00 Registration Research Tour • BMPs for fairway renovation wrap-up • Turf health management products • Dollar spot forecast model based disease control • Strategies to improve biological disease control • Weedbine: Mechanical weed control device • Fungicide efficacy for common golf turf diseases 6:00 – 7:30 Barbeque Dinner WHERE: COST: REGISTRATION: UCONN Plant Science Research & Education Center $30; bring your assistant/others for additional $20 per person REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CAGCS.COM Lightning Protection for Golf Courses With the thunder storms of summer approaching, I thought that consideration should occur as to your course’s “Surge Protection” of the irrigation system. Acting as an antenna on which surges of electricity travel with little resistance, an irrigation system's wiring-not unlike office or home-equipment wiring-is susceptible to lightning-based surges. The costly repairs and loss of productivity associated with surge damage to an office's computer network also applies to golf courses when lightning strikes. Most losses with the irrigation systems are with electrical controllers, satellites, valves and sprinklers, but well-pumps - affecting turf quality by interrupting finely tuned watering schedules. Though it is unusual for lightning to knock out an entire system, even small repairs are a setback for courses competing to attract a finite number of players. This may mean that superintendents are unable to irrigate part or, sometimes, all of their courses during critically dry periods. For this reason, several lightning countermeasures are available to protect your irrigation systems and your course's competitive edge. The better the system is grounded, the better chance equipment will last longer. Superintendents should have ground rods checked every year, cleaning and tightening the clamps and to perform a Megger test on the ground rods. This ground insulation, or Meg test, calculates the resistance of the insulation, a measure of its condition. It is important that both the controller and the surge arrestors are grounded to ground rods or plates with less than 10 ohms resistance however, a range of 11 to 30 ohms still means there is good grounding protection. When the resistance of the soil is above 30 ohms, this indicates poor grounding. You'll need to take improvement steps. At minimum, the grounding circuit for controllers will include a copper clad steel ground rod, or copper ground plate. Copper ground rods should be driven into the ground at a location 8 to 10 feet from the equipment or wires connected to it, at right angles to the two-wire path.. Install all grounding circuit components in straight lines. When it is necessary to make bends, do not make sharp turns. Copper grounding plate assemblies intended for grounding applications should be attached to (using an approved welding process) to a 25-foot continuous length (no splices allowed unless using exothermic welding process) of 6 AWG solid bare copper wire. If ledge rock or rocky conditions prevent driving rods, lay the rods or No. 8 wire in a straight trench. A copper plate to be buried in an irrigated area near the controller location. Install the copper plate in a trench three to four feet deep. Backfill with good top soil and two 50 lb. bags of Ground Enhancement Material (GEM) on top and bottom. Have the resistance checked annually. The most effective time to test resistance is during a dry spell prior to the lightning season. The lightning season is when we need the best possible surge protection and grounding system. This was submitted by Matthew Faherty