CONNECTICUT
CLIPPINGS
V olu m e 16, N u m b er 4

S E P T E M B E R 1983

Response to
“ Fuel for Thought”
Ron Holcomb raises some interesting
questions in his article “ Fuel for Thought”
pu blished in the July/August issue o f
“ Conn. Clippings.” Regarding the matter
of pesticide licensing, it would seem ap­
propriate that Golf Course Superintendents
take the lead in becoming licensed as well
as becoming as knowledgeable as possible
regarding pesticide use. The use of pesti­
cides within these United States is one of
the most talked about, written about, and
controversial issues today, exists an ever
increasing anti-pesticide sentiment within
our country. Y es— this sentiment is often
based on misunderstanding, but never­
theless, it is real. Each day, somewhere in
the U.S. greater restrictions are placed on
the use of these materials. Worse yet, all
too often an applicator is accused of mis­
use of pesticides resulting in even greater
negative publicity and sentiment. With this
in mind, it seems beyond question that Golf
Course Superintendents follow each and
every regulation to its fullest intent. P ro­
tection of himself, his employer and his
profession requires nothing less than full
adherence to state, federal and local pes­
ticide regulations.
The issue o f exchanging resumes among
clubs is one which this writer does not
pretend to know or understand whatever
legal interpretations apply. However, this
writer does believe, very strongly, that a
resume sent to a potential employer is
confidential and is to be considered only for
the position which it was initially sent. Once
a position is filled, resumes should be kept
on file for future reference by that employer
only, returned to the candidate, or destroyed.
Any other use or exchange of a resume is a
breach o f the confidentiality entrusted to
those seeking applicants.
Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS

Future Happenings
Presidents
Message
Where have the years gone? It
seems like only yesterday I was elected
President of the Connecticut Associ­
ation of Golf Course Superintendents.
While I still have a few months left on
my second term, I must stop and
reflect on the past two years and the
Connecticut Association.
T h e A ssociation has had some
problems in the past two years. The
major one which I was not able to
solve was that of making all of our
members feeling part of our associ­
ation. The geographies of Connecti­
cut and the similarity of clubs in
lower Connecticut to those in the
Metropolitan Association make be­
longing to both associations a reality
of that area. Conflicts of scheduling
do occur and it is up to the individual
Superintendent to decide which as­
sociation serves his needs best. I feel
one can gain from both. I believe the
Connecticut Association is a good
Association. It offers good educa­
tional programs and a diverse spea­
kers program at monthly meetings.
It’ s from our diversity that our
strength is found. Wouldn’t it be a
boring world if we were all made from
the same mold?
The second problem I couldn’t
solve was that of our social programs.
I hated to see the summer picnic go. I
hope the membership will support
our fall dance on N ovem ber 5,1983.1
would hate to see this last social
event also be lost to apathy and non­
participation. Come and enjoy the
evening.
(cont. next c o l)

S ep tem b er 13, 1983
CAGCS Monthly Meeting
Madison Country Club
Madison, C T
Mike Chrzanowski - Host Superintendent
S ep tem b er 21, 1983
M E T A R E A Team Championship
Grossingers Golf Club & Hotel
Liberty, N Y
O cto b er 4, 1983
CAGCS S & R Tournament
Edgewood Golf Club
Cromwell, C T
Peter Pierson - Host Superintendent
O cto b er 18, 1983
CAGCS Monthly M eeting
Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club
Branford, C T
Harvey Lenon - Host Superintendent
N o v e m b e r 5, 1983
CAGCS Dinner Dance
Details to Follow

It ’s been a long season. In closing I would
like to formally thank all those on the board
of directors who worked so hard to make
this association what it is. It is a viable,
progressive and great professional associ­
ation. Sure we have some problems, but
none that can’t be solved by cooperation
and participation by the membership. For
you are the Connecticut Association of Golf
Course Superintendents. I ’m proud to have
been your President and feel you are the
finest group of professionals in this country.
Thank you.
M ichael Wallace C.G.C.S.
President

Connecticut Association
O f G o lf Course
Superintendents
President

Michael Wallace, CGCS
Rockledge Country Club
Office 203-233-3594
Home 203-673-4608

Vice President Peter Pierson
Edgewood Golf Course
Office 203-635-2211
Home 203-635-5413
Sec.-Treasurer David Simson, CGCS
Tumblebrook C.C.
Office 203-243-0150
Home 203-289-6979

Board of Directors
Greg W ojick
James Medeiros
Ron Holcomb

M ike Reeb
Steve Divito
T e d Maddocks

Steve Cadenelli, CGCS Imm. Past President
John Ferry
Associate Director
The object of this association is to en­
courage increased knowledge of golf course
management and greater professionalism
through education, research, exchange of
practical experience and the well being of
each individual member.
The CONN. C L IP P IN G S is an official
publication of the Connecticut Association
of Golf Course Superintendents, Inc.

Greg Wojick, Editor
1347 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905

Grass Catcher
The following people have completed their
two required meetings and are now official
members o f CAGCS:
Bernard Jaworski
Harry Williams
Les Guedel
Robert Szymanski

The organizational study committee has
recommended changes in the by-laws of
our association These much-needed changes
will be sent to board o f directors for their
review and then put before the member­
ship at the annual meeting for adoption

The new CAGCS sports jackets are now
available. T o order these jackets contact
Steve Cadenelli. The color o f these jackets
is Cambridge Gray. The price is $70.00 and
the patch is $5.00.

GCSAA Highlights
The recent changes at G C S A A Headquarters have undoubtedly raised many
questions; the most important o f which must be “ Is it possible for our Board of
Directors to hire the right complement o f individuals to administer the Association
and can those individuals implement the programs that the membership has indi­
cated it desires?” It seems important that a more fundamental issue be addressed
prior to answering the above question That issue has to do with the present
procedure of electing our Board of Directors and of what consideration is given the
qualifications and backgrounds of potential Board members by nominating
committees. The time is right to review the various nominating and electoral pro­
cedures with the following in line:
First, if geographical areas o f the country must be represented equally, then, it is
time to develop a balanced district concept Otherwise, it is time to forget about
where a candidate comes from and get on with the election of the most qualified
individuals available.
Secondly, a specific but flexible list of qualifications must be developed for
potential Board members. These qualifications should consider level of education,
breadth o f experience within the golf community, involvement and familiarity with
G CSAA, non-golf related work and community experience as well as motivating
factors for desiring to be a Board member.
Thirdly, once elected Board members should base decisions and actions in the
best interest o f the Association and profession. Political considerations have no
place in policy making. An ideal situation— but a needed one. Board members must
recognize that their responsibility is to continually review the management of the
Association and to guide those hired to manage. Th ey must realize their limitations
in doing so and be willing to engage experts in areas unfamiliar to them. This would
also provide a third party, independent aspect to certain critical management
procedures.
Realizing the above, one can then answer the original question pertaining to hiring
of the appropriate individuals,etc. The answer o f course is yes. For members of the
Board who meet the aforementioned criteria and who are properly motivated will
surely realize that key management staff and department heads must be well versed
in the role o f G olf Course Superintendent Staff members must be aware of the key
role played by CGS in golf, his dedication to his work, and his willingness to sacrifice
much to properly manage the golf course under his domain. Then, who better to fill
critical staff positions than well educated, highly motivated G olf Course Super­
intendents who possess diversified backgrounds. Such persons could and would get
the job done!
Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS

The CAG CS Fall dinner-dance will be held
on Novem ber 5 at Septembers Restaurant
in N ew Haven. Contact Steve D iVito for
reservations.

The informational survey committee is eager
to compile the results of the survey that was
recently sent out to C AG CS members. I f
you haven’t filled out your survey, please
do so and send it to T e d Maddocks.

Elections for new board members will be
held at the annual meeting at Watertown
Country Club. I f you are interested in
helping your association operate and
progress as a member of the board of
directors, contact nomination committee
chairman Steve Cadenelli.
Greg Wojick, E ditor

Fred Bachand, Superintendent at the
Wethersfield C. C. Fred says that he and
his crew will definitely miss the GHO.
Next year the GHO will move to the
Edgewood G.C. in Cromwell, CT.

Greg Wojick
8/8/83
Dear S ir Suggest that this article be printed in
Connecticut Clippings. So many times in our
CSGA tournaments the pins are less than 5
paces from the edge o f green.
Yours,
W.H. Neale

USGA Golf Journal
Yes, there is a U S G A policy on the
placement of holes.
Q: W hat is the U S G A policy with respect
to hole locations on the putting greens,
particularly during tournament play?

A: M any factors affect selection o f hole
locations. The first and most important is
good judgement in deciding what will give
fair results. Do not be tricky in locating
holes.
Following are specific points:
1. Study the design o f the hole as the
architect intended it to be played. Know
the length o f the shot to the green and how
it may be affected by the probable condi­
tions for the day— that is, wind and other
weather elements, condition o f the turf
from which the shot will be played, and
holding quality o f the green.
2. There must be enough putting green
surface between the hole and the front and
the sides o f the green to accommodate the
required shot For example, for a long iron
or wood shot to the green, the hole should
be located deeper in the green and further
from its sides than may be the case for a
short pitch shot
In any case, the U S G A recommends that
the hole be located at least five paces from
any edge of the green. I f a bunker is close to
the edge, or if the ground slopes away from
the edge, the distance may well be greater,
especially if the shot is more than a pitch.
Consideration should be given to fair
opportunity for recovery after a reasonably
good shot that just misses the green.
3. An area two to three feet in radius
around the hole should be in good condition
without any steep slopes or, if possible, any
changes in the degree of slope. In other
words, the green in the holing-out area
should be as nearly level as possible and of
uniform grade, but it need not be exactly
level. In no case should holes be located in
tricky places, or on sharp slopes where a
ball can gather speed. A player above the
hole should be able to putt with a reasonable
degree o f boldness, and not purely de­
fensively.

4. Consider the condition of nearby turf,
especially taking care to avoid old hole
plugs which have not completely healed.

5. Holes should be cut as nearly on the
vertical as possible, not plumb with the
contour of the green.

6. There should be a balanced selection of
hole locations for the entire course with
respect to left, right, central, front, and
back positions. For example, beware too
many left positions with resulting premium
on drawn or hooked shots.

7. For a competition played over several
days, the course should be kept in balance
daily as to degree o f difficulty. In a stroke
competition, the first hole o f the first round
is as important as the last hole of the last
round, and so the course should not be set
up appreciably more difficult for any ro u n d balanced treatment is the aim. An old
concept o f making the course progressively
harder round after round is fallacious.
One form o f balanced daily treatment is
to select six quite difficult hole locations,
six which are somewhat less difficult, and
six which are of moderate difficulty.

8. In early rounds, anticipate players’ traffic
patterns and avoid locating many holes
whence walking across the green by many
players could spoil good hole locations for
later rounds.

9. In match play, a hole location may, if
necessary, be changed during a round pro­
vided the opponents in each match play the
same location.
In stroke play, Rule 36-4a requires that
all competitors in a single round play with
each hole cut in the same position.
When 36 holes are played in one day, it is
not customary for hole locations to be
changed between rounds, but there is no
Rule to prohibit i t I f they are changed, all
competitors should be informed.

M ike Chrzanowski, Superintendent at
the Madison Country Club, site o f the
September CAGCS meeting.

Letter to the Editor.
In response to your editorial regarding
the use of our Association’ s S&R dollars I
would offer the following: I would agree
that funding one major project to the tune
of $1500, $2000 or $2500 yearly (whatever
can be afforded) would be beneficial and
appropriate if such a project could be
developed by some o f our local researchers.
Over the past few years, efforts have been
made by the various S&R committees, to
obtain proposals from various researchers
as well as ideas from the general member­
ship as to what is needed in terms of
research. These efforts have resulted in
less than desired response. Such efforts
should be continued in the hope that mean­
ingful research projects could be developed
which would deserve such generous funding.
However, it seems appropriate that fund­
ing for basic research at institutions such as
UConn, URI, U M A S S and Cornell be con­
tinued. Basic research will always be needed.
Funding for this type of research is hard to
come by and seems worthy o f our Associ­
ation’ s support
Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS

S & R Tourney
10. The greenkeeper who cuts the holes
should make sure that the Rules of G olf are
observed, especially the requirements that
the hole-liner not exceed 4Va inches in outer
diameter and that it be sunk at least one
inch below the putting green surface (D efi­
nition 15).

11. During practice days before a competi­
tion, it is advisable to locate holes in areas
not likely to be used during play, preferably
at the fronts and the backs o f greens,
bearing in mind the areas which will be
impaired by foot-traffic patterns.

October 4th
Edge wood G olf Club, Cromwell, C T
Host Superintendent- Peter Pierson
$30.00/entry includes golf, prizes &
steak dinner
Gross & N et Prizes
Dinner at 6:00 P.M.
Call in for your starting time. Starting
times will be between 11:00 A M .
and 1:00 P.M. There is a chance that
Peter will have some of the new holes
open for play.

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P.O. Box 273,
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(203) 653-4541________________________

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(201) 521-3173 home

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(617) 273-0143
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P.O. Box 64, Glenville Station
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Div. of Henry E. Sanson & Sons, Inc.
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(212) 338-2153
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Warehouse Point, CT 06088
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(301) 355-3700
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(914) 769-7600__________________

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