Volume 33, No. 2 1929 - 1999 70th Anniversary A w ards w ere bountiful for local associations at C onference & Show in Orlando Every year the GCSAA Conference & Show gets better and better— from the golf tournament to the educa­ tional opportunities and seminars to the trade show. The GCSAA Board o f Directors and staff personnel should be com­ mended on putting together such a first rate and professional conference. It’s always great to see friends from our association along with friends from other associations and be IN S ID E THIS IS S U E : President's m e s s a g e ..............2 Charles Baskin, Scotts Tradition of Excellence A w ard W in n e r............................4 Putting doesn't pollute.............5 G ra s s C a tc h e r...........................6 M a rk y o u r c a l e n d a r CAGCS Annual InvitationalToumament July 26, 1999 Ellington Ridge CC able to relax and have a little fun. Pictured here are CAGCS members enjoying the hospitality suite which we co-sponsored with our fellow northeastern associations. Pictured in the front row (1-r) a*® Cindy Johnson, Sherry Pierson, Debbie & A1 Adaskaveg; back row (1-r) Peter Pierson, Anthony Grosso, Dan Rackliffe, Bob Silva, Paul Sabino, Bruce Morse & Steve Rackliffe. Awards were bountiful for our local associations with CAGCS honorary member Dr. Noel Jackson receiving the USGA Green Section "Man of the Year” Award; CAGCS life mem­ ber, Charles Baskin, CGCS, received the Scotts Tradition of Excellence Award (see related article on page 4) and our friend and very well respected superinten­ dent from Rhode Island, Tony Caranci, receiving the GCSAA Distiguished Service Award. Congratulations to Michael Wallace, CGCS, on his reelection for GCSAA director. Mike was defeated for the Secretary/Treasurer position but bounced right back a ft» being nomi­ nated from the floor and winning one (continued on page 3) A pril, 1999 Connecticut Clippings Page 2 President's message Anthony Gross, CAGCS President The winter o f 1999 seem s to be following the same pattern as 1998, with our coldest temperatures and only significant snowfalls in March, after a very mild and snow-free winter. V isions o f getting an early start to clean up and an early opening date will have to wait until another year. The last fiv e or six weeks have been very busy ones, starting with the G CSAA C onference & Show in Orlando. We were back from the National just long enough to catch our breath before the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show (NERTCS) opened in Providence, RI. The second annual NERTCS took up right where last year’s show left off. Pictured here is Tony Caranci cutting the ribbon at the opening cere­ mony along with Gary Sykes (center) CAGCS Board of Directors and James Conant (right) President and Secretary, respectively, of the New England Foundation. President Anthony Grosso Vice President Secretary Treasurer Brian Skelly Ju d W . Smith Les Kennedy, Jr.,C G C S Past President Education Golf Membership Scholarship & Research John Napier, C G C S Social & W elfare Newsletter & Historian Government Relations Com. Rep to Board Dennis Houle John Motycka Wayne C. Urban Dan Rackliffe, C G C S John LaBrie Jud W. Smith Peter R. Pierson Owen Regan Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Newsletter Editor - Bob Chalifour, C G C S (Ret) Newsletter Committee - David Basconi, Heather Garvin, Ron Holcomb, Jud W. Smith Photos - David Basconi The NERTCS has quickly become known as one of the best regional con­ ferences in the country. This year we had over 350 booths and over 2,100 attendees, which is about a 20% increase over last year. Putting on a show the size and quality o f the NERTCS is an incredible undertaking. I would like to thank D avid R osenberg, our marketing and events show director, and his staff for doing another outstanding job with the show . I would also like to recog­ nize the NERTCS Board o f Directors for all of the time and effort required all year long in order for the show to be a success. Finally, I would like to personally thank the com­ panies who sponsored the NERTCS. Without their contribu­ tions, the show could not be as successful as it has been. It’s nice to see these companies giving back to the turf industry. Next year's New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show is scheduled for March 6-9,2000 Pictured left is David Basconi, D & S, title sponsor of our morning refreshments. David also serves on the Newsletter Committee. A pril, 1999 Connecticut Clippings A ugu st 29-30 Tw o-D ay W orkshop R utgers' C ook C ollege Cam pus The purpose o f this two-day workshop is to provide comprehensive informa­ tion on insecticidal nematode biology and life history, appropriate choice o f nematode species, factors affecting field efficacy, storage and handling, and field application methods, etc. The workshop will include a classroom session, a hands-on laboratory session, and a field demonstration session. Speakers for this workshop will include leading research and extension faculty from land-grant univiersities, USDA, and private industry. The workshop is limited to 75 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is $150 which covers lunch, dinner, and breaks during the workshop. A block o f rooms has been reserved for the nights o f Aug. 28 & 29 at the University Inn and Conference Center located on the Cook College campus at the rate o f $65 per night For further information, please call Dr. Sridhar Polavarapu, Workshop Coordi­ nator (609/726-1590 ext. 12) or Keith Wilson at the Continuing Professional Education, Cook College (732/932-9271 ext. 617). GCSAA Conference & Show o f the three open positions. Tim O ’Neill, CGCS, superintendent at the Country Club o f Darien, should be proud o f a well-run campaign, but lost a very close election on his first attempt to serve as a GCSAA director. David W. Fearis, CGCS, was elected GCSAA president; selected as vice president was R. Scott Woodhead, CGCS. Tommy D. Witt, CGCS, was W h e n It C o m e s t o W e Have A G o lf (continued from page 1) chosen as secretary/treasurer. Samuel R. Snyder VII, CGCS, was also chosen to serve another term on the board. New to the board of direc­ tors is Mark Woodward, CGCS. 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Give us a call for information about our selection of products, and our unique harvesting and washing techniques. •Bluegrass-Fine Fescue •Bentgrass • Bluegrass •Washed sod • BluegrassRyegrass •Installation — INCORPORATED 401/789-8177 • 401/789-3895 (fax) PO Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 Torrington C ountry Club and the M iasek fam ily thanks CAG C S On behalf o f myself, the Board o f Directors and membership o f the Tor­ rington Country Club, and Kyle and Emilie Miasek, I thank the CAGCS Board of Directors for their donation to the Emilie Miasek Fund. I also wish to again thank the individual CAGCS members who contributed to the fund. The response o f the board and mem­ bers has proven once again that our organization is made up o f compas­ sionate and generous individuals who w ill reach out in times o f tragedy to help the people who stand behind the game o f golf. I am proud to be asso­ ciated with the Connecticut Associa­ tion of Golf Course Superintendents. Sincerely, Edward M. Goodhouse, Golf Course Superintendent Torrington Country Club Page 4 April, 1999 Connecticut Clippings C h a rle s B a s k in , C G C S , re c e iv e s S c o tts T r a d itio n o f E x c e lle n c e A w a rd them are now recognized leaders within the profes­ sion. He has also been a guest lecturer at turfgrass manage­ ment programs and has served on the State of Con­ necticut Advisory Commit­ tee for Higher Education. Throughout his career, Baskin has published arti­ h arles B a sk in , CGCS cles in several trade publications and (pictured above) was named has given presentations at GCSAA recipient o f the sixth annual peercon ferences and PGA B usiness nominated Scotts Tradition o f Excel­ Schools. He was recognized for his lence Award at the GCSAA Confer­ contribution to the industry by his ence & Show. election to the Connecticut Golf Hall This award recognizes outstanding o f Fame. achievem ents among g o lf course Environment issues have long been superintendents who are dedicated to a concern o f Baskin. Thirty years ago, advancing the scien ce o f course he presented a paper at Yale University maintenance and making golf the best on the role of the golf course and our it can be. management practices as they related From 1962 until his retirement in 1993, Baskin was the superintendent at the Country Club o f Waterbury. He spent the majority o f his professional career at Waterbury where he earned the reputation for having an excellently maintained golf course. Many mainte­ \*v nance procedures developed by Baskin C were innovations that later became accepted procedures for quality mainte­ nance within the industry. Since his retirement, Baskin has been active as a consultant in the fields o f golf course, park and recreational management. In addition, he has served in the judicial system as an expert in safety and environmental issues. Charlie has always had a great desire to help others develop their skills and knowledge base. He served as a teacher and mentor to more than a dozen golf course superintendents and several o f W to the environment. Since then, he has continued to write and speak on the subject both on the local and national level. Selection for the peer-nominated Scotts Tradition of Excellence Award was based on several criteria: teaching and mentoring experience; leadership; environmental responsibility; research and innovation in cultural or manage­ ment practices; and professional in­ volvement. The selection committee was com­ posed o f officers o f the GCSAA and John Johnson, vice president of sales for The Scotts Com pany’s Profes­ sional Business Group. Charlie has been a member o f CAGCS for 36 years, served as presi­ dent in 1970 and 1971, and was the recipient o f the CAGCS Superinten­ dent of the Year Award in 1985. Our laser-guided grading will fit you to a tee. • Laser-guided grading for precisely accurate tee and green construction and renovation • Bunker construction and renovation • Custom aerification services • Seedbed preparation and planting Connecticut Toll-Free: (800) 562-5860 77 Locust Rd„ P.0. Box 195 • Harwinton, CT 06791 • Phone: (860) 485-0219 • Fax: (860) 485-9946 A pril, 1999 Page 5 Connecticut Clippings 26,1998 Purdue University, August Putting doesn't pollute, research finds by Steve Tally, Purdue University News Service Some o f the most common chemi­ cals used on golf courses — fungicides applied to g o lf greens — do not pass into surface water runoff or leach into groundwater, researches said at the 1998 American Chem ical Society meeting in Boston, MA. R onald T u rco, p ro fesso r o f agronomy and director o f Purdue University’s Environmental Sciences and Engineering Institute, says that four years o f research on fungicides at Purdue have found that fungicides do not present a problem to the environ­ ment if they are applied according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Turco says that it is the unnatural state o f the grass on the putting green that creates the need for frequent fungi­ cide application. “Homeowners don’t need fungicides,” he says. “They’re expensive, and the need is not there in taller grass. It’s only when you start to cut grass to the short height that put­ ting requires that you have to apply fungicides.” Fungicides make up less than 10% o f all the pesticides used in the United States. Although they are used on many types o f plants, including vege­ tables and fruits, they most often are used on golf courses. A 1993 study of golf courses in Iowa found that in one season, 54,000 pounds of the active ingredient o f a particular fungicide were applied. “That’s what we have to do to get grass to grow at only one-eighth of an inch in height,” Turco says. “In most years fungicides are only used on greens and tee boxes. These chemicals aren’t cheap. They’re much more expensive than herbicides.” Such heavy use in a small area led to concerns that the fungicides might run off into surface water or seep into the ground water. Prompted by these con­ cerns, the U SG A asked Purdue researchers to study the fate o f fungi­ cides applied to turf, and funded the research. In a series o f experiments, both in the laboratory and out in the field, Turco and colleague Clark Throssell, a professor o f agronomy, examined where the fungicides went before they (continued on page 8) PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCED. 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Mem­ bership participation on committees is at an all tim e high, with more information coming out o f committee than ever before There are several outstanding courses scheduled for our monthly meetings this year. Come and participate in golf and the meeting. If you don’t play golf, come and walk around the course before the meeting and dinner. This is a special year for our association. Par­ ticipate, get involved in the activities we have scheduled to celebrate this Golden Anniversary o f CAGCS. The majority of us probably won’t be here at the end o f the next fifty years. It is a special year for special people who do a special job. So try to make a special effort to attend the association meetings. It is only through member­ ship participation can we continue to grow, achieve, contribute and perhaps leave a litde more than w e found. I am convinced that the superinten­ dents o f Connecticut w ill not only meet the challenges o f this coming season, but the seasons o f the next fifty years as w ell, if not better than the last fifty. Twenty Years Ago In April, 1979, Robert Osterman, CGCS, was serving his second year as CAGCS president. At the same time, our association was celebrating its 50th anniversary. With the bringing in o f our 1999 season and our 70th year o f existence, it just seem s an appropriate time to reflect back on our history and ideals, as they remain the same today. Since Bob wrote this president's message, he went on to serve on the GCSAA Board o f D irectors and eventually serving as GCSAA presi­ dent in 1983. Membership in CAGCS now totals 320 and it is with pleasure and pride that women have joined our forces. President’s Message by Robert Osterman, CGCS CAGCS President 1978-1979 N ot only does a new season begin for CAGCS, but also a milestone in a profession. Fifty years ago a small group o f men gathered together to form an USGA Recommended Sands Topdressing ~ Divot Mix organization that is now known as the C onnecticut A ssociation o f G olf Course Superintendents, Inc. Their goal was a simple one— that of meet­ ing on occasion to discuss their com ­ mon interests and perhaps move the profession of “greenskeeping” forward. There were few educational institu­ tions available to teach these men the basics of their profession. Their work was strictly on a “trial and error” basis. Their equipment left much to be desired. They worked from sunup to sundown for wages that were among the lowest o f any profession. From this handful o f men, CAGCS has grown to nearly 200 members— men who have the same dedication to their profession. However, many other things have changed. There are educa­ tional institutions around the world devoted to Turf Management. Our work is no longer a “trial and error” experience. It is highly technical, and includes much more than just the growing o f turf. The last few years, superintendents are being compensated for their knowledge, capabilities and Root-Zone Mixes Bunker Sand & Pea Stone cJ-foCdi.ton cS a tu i d o ., dftia. Tifft Road ~ Slatersville, R I 02876 onnecticut GMulch Distributors, Inc. f Covering ground since 1978 Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret) Consulting Agronomist (401) 766-5010 Fax (401) 762-4976 Business Address 1300 East St. Suffield, CT. 06078 Mailing Address 1515 North Stone St. W. Suffield, CT 06093 Telephone (860) 623-2987 Fax 292-1047 Connecticut Association of G olf Course Superintendents 1999 Golf Sites & Superintendent Profiles Tuesday, April 20 Pequabuck Golf Club Pequabuck, CT Tuesday, May 11 Watertown Golf Club Watertown, CT Tuesday, June 22 Grassy Hill Country Club July TBA Invitational Wednesday, August 4 Monday, September 27 Monday, October 4 Orange, CT Tunxis Plantation Country Club Pautipaug Country Club Clinton Country Club Scholarship & Research Tournament Farmington, CT Baltic, CT Clinton, CT Tuesday, October 19 Oak Lane Country Club Woodbridge, CT Monday, November 8 Old Lyme Country Club Annual Meeting Old Lyme, CT Pequabuck Golf Club Tuesday. April 20,1999 Superintendent:P eter Pierson Asst. Superintendent: Bob Douglas PGA Professional: Richard Toner Kitchen Manager: Dine Kevatkis CAGCS begins the year with a golf meeting at Pequabuck Golf Club. The club was founded in 1902 and was a 13 green, 18 tee course. In the fifties, the course was redesigned by Geoffrey Cornish. This par 69 course is a good test of golf. The signature hole is the tenth, a long par 3 with water along both sides. Holes ten and eleven were on Bruce Berlett’s "Best 18 Holes" on public courses in Connecticut. Peter has been on a drill and fill program on the 8th green for the last three years. A new maintenance building was built in 1994. He has also set up a five- year equipment replacement program. Peter got his start in the golf business when he was fourteen, working for Eddie Anderson at the Edgewood Golf Club. Edgewood was orginally the Middletown Golf Club which had a history of financial troubles. Peter’s father, Andrew, acquired the course in 1949 by paying off its debts. Andrew had a full-time rose business so his involvement at the course was limited. Peter attended Clemson University, majoring in Ornamental Horticulture. Upon graduation Peter served with the 1st Infantry, The Big Red One, in Vietnam. He then worked for his father in the rose business for eight years. In 1978, along with his brothers and mother, Peter bought out his father’s interest in Edgewood Golf Club and began to work there as superintendent. Pete Dye was looking for a new venue for the GHO in 1980 and found the sandy soil drainage there advantageous for a Tournament course. The PGA Tour purchased the course shortly after and it became The Tournament Players Club at River Highlands. Peter and his wife Sherry, a part-time secretary for their church, make their home in Cromwell. It is shared with their pet dog, Aubrey. They have two grown children, both living in North Carolina. Tad, a salesman with Mizuno, and Kimberly, the horticulturist at Meyer Park CC. Peter’s hobbies include golf, yard maintenance, and learning to use the computer. Hole Par Blue 70.2/116 White 68.7/115 Red 70.3/118 Hdcp 1 2 3 4 5 4 4 5 3 4 294 435 515 181 330 286 424 470 169 322 278 413 410 159 314 14 2 6 18 12 6 7 8 3 5 3 169 510 183 155 465 174 132 432 165 16 4 10 9 OUT 10 11 4 35 3 4 386 3003 198 410 371 2836 190 406 365 2659 182 410 8 9 1 12 4 407 377 348 5 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT 4 4 4 3 4 4 34 69 345 425 380 164 341 342 3012 6015 329 401 337 155 328 333 2856 5692 320 402 324 146 273 324 2729 5388 13 3 11 17 7 15 13 Watertown Golf Club Tuesday, May 11,1999 Superintendent: Bob Viera Asst. Superintendent: Doug Cooper PGA Professional: Mike Carney Manager: John Dominello Bob is beginning his 40th year as a golf course superintendent. Like many, he began working around a golf course at age 14 when Buster Brown and a couple others revived the New Bedford Public Links in Massachussetts where Bob worked after school and on weekends. Upon high school graduation, Bob enlisted in the Army and was in the 6th Army Ordinance, a mechanical branch of the Army. Bob used these skills to help others such as Bill Dest when he needed a special mower created to cut the turf plots at UCONN. Because of his service in the Army, Bob attended UMASS on the G.I. Bill, receiving his two-year degree in 1958. Bob’s wife of 42 years, Betty, has been a part of his life at the course as well as off. Before she retired after working with Bob for 23 years, Betty mowed greens, serviced and adjusted the mowers and taught new employees to mow. When not working, Bob and Betty enjoy playing the game of golf. Watertown G olf Club was built in 1915 as a 9-hole course. Over the years it has changed from its original 9 holes to 27 holes and now its 18-hole layout. The original architect is unkown but Geoffrey Cornish is working with the club on updates. Eight holes have been redesigned with new bunkers, mounding, and tees. A new wall surrounds the first tee. The signature hole is number 12, a par 4 which has 5 new bunkers and water running through the fairway. The course restorations are ongoing. A new maintenance facility is in the plans this year. A trip to the present maintence facility is a walk down memory lane. Bob and crew keep a 1950 Dodge truck in working order, along with mowers and turf equipment from the past. Bob served on the CAGCS Board for 15 years, serving as President in 1972-73. He was on the committee that started the Scholarship & Research Tournament. In 1984 Bob was the recipient of the Superintendent o f the Year Award. Hole Par Blue 72.6/136 White 70.8/132 Red 73.1/124 Hdcp 1 2 4 3 4 5 490 421 384 463 418 366 448 408 290 11 3 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 5 3 4 5 4 3 36 4 4 4 4 3 3 190 355 447 552 445 219 3502 386 414 385 418 205 162 504 164 322 406 518 390 198 3245 368 388 335 405 185 150 496 142 302 360 402 320 154 2826 346 362 269 340 155 138 441 17 9 7 1 5 15 6 4 8 2 16 18 12 17 18 4 355 331 327 14 4 71 35 377 3186 6689 358 3016 6261 353 2731 5557 10 IN TOT Grassy Hill Country Club Tuesday, June 22.1999 Superintendent: Tim Gerzabek Asst. Superintendent: Paul Landolfi PGA Professional: Bill Mackedon Club House Manager: Dave Quigley The June meeting will be held at Grassy Hill CC. The course, originally called Wepawaug CC, was built in 1927 as a 9hole course from a squash seed nursery. It increased to 13 holes and then in 1950 to 18 holes when the property across the street was purchased. The course was private until 1990 and had changed hands twice until Jan Companies bought it in 1994. Nick Janikies is the primary owner of the Company which owns Norton CC (MA) and Quidnesset CC (RI) along with numerous Burger Kings. The Clubhouse was remodeled a year ago and is busy with weddings and other functions, hosting 100 weddings last year. The signature hole is the sixth, a long par 3 uphill to a small severely sloped green. The landing areas are relatively flat and the greens are small with subtle breaks. The total area of the greens is two acres which will make accuracy a premium. Tim attended Ohio State University, majoring in Industrial Design. He played on the hockey team one year and coached the club team another. While in Ohio, Tim worked at Muirfield Village and the Scioto CC. Upon returning to Connecticut, Tim worked for Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS, at Oak Lane CC and Ward Weischet, CGCS, at Pilgrim Harbour. Tim attended the 1991 UMASS Winter School. H e’s been the superintendent at Grassy Hill since 1993. His wife Cheri, a travel agent, and their two daughters Olivia, 4, and Grace Lynn, 6 months, live in New Haven. Tim and Cheri enjoy Ohio State Football games, their yearly pilgrimage to Greatwoods for the Jimmy Buffet Concert along with spending time with their daughters. Tim also enjoys playing hockey and golf. Hole Par BIU670.5/122 W h ite69.4/ii9 Red 71.1/118 Hdcp 1 2 3 4 7 IN TOT 5 6 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 5 34 36 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 70 395 429 170 314 607 153 382 374 444 3268 213 397 285 185 330 428 504 171 337 2850 6118 385 410 158 301 563 145 363 360 432 3117 169 384 277 175 319 421 496 165 326 2732 5849 366 395 151 292 464 112 354 256 395 2785 148 330 265 169 306 324 407 159 316 2424 5209 7 1 17 15 3 9 11 5 13 12 4 16 10 14 2 8 18 6 Tunxis Plantation Country Club Wednesday. August 4,1999 Superintendent: Charles Babcock Asst. Superintendents: James Bonini, Pablo Feliciano PGA Professional & Gen. Manager: Lou Pandolfi Food and Beverage Manager: Megan McArdle Charlie Babcock will be the host for our August Meeting. He has been the superintendent at Tunxis Plantation CC for 17 years and has been a part of the course growing from 27 to 45 holes. Charlie is originally from Webster, MA and worked at Pleasant Valley CC during his senior year in high school and during breaks from Lester Junior College (now Becker Jr. Coll.). While working there, he was part of a PGA Tournament Maintenance crew. Charlie attended Stockbridge for two years graduating in 1974. His placement work was at New Canaan CC for Bob Capstick. Charlie began working at Tunxis after graduation for Charlie Miller until 1982 when he took over as superintendent. Charlie lives in Canton with his wife, Nancy, a case Manager for Met Disability, and their two sons Thomas 17 and Stephen, 15. Charlie and Nancy are active at their church. He also enjoys golf with Stephen, home projects and the New England Patriots. Tunxis Plantation CC is owned by the Tomasso Brothers; Paul Tomasso, President. The original 18 holes was built in 1962, designed by A1 Zikoris. Nine holes were added in 1965, nine more (white course) in 1985 and the last 9 (Green Course) in 1995. We will be playing the Green Course it is a shot makers course. The White Course, 18 holes, is longer and considered a harder course. The 12th on that course is the signature hole. It’s a par 4 winding along water to an elevated green with subtle slopes. The Red Course, 9 holes, is a mixture of the other two. Seventeen fountains add a nice touch to the water hazards. Charlie and crew are in the process of installing a new double row Toro irrigation system. 7 4 5 6 2 3 1 Hole Par 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 Blue 70/120 380 528 375 370 205 440 345 White 68.1/117 363 501 354 357 188 434 333 Red 71.0/115 305 464 275 242 150 379 285 5 1 9 7 11 3 15 Hdcp 8 3 180 166 140 17 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 4 35 4 4 3 4 350 3173 365 360 194 406 335 3031 348 345 165 373 290 2530 272 262 136 320 12 14 18 10 13 14 4 385 342 299 6 IN TOT 16 17 18 70 4 4 5 3 35 325 424 512 210 3181 6354 291 397 481 185 2927 5958 257 279 450 78 2353 4883 16 2 4 8 15 Pautipaug Country Club Monday September 27.1999 Superintendent:A nthony Grosso Asst. Superintendent: Bob Decker PGA Professional: MikeSvab The third tim e’s a charm, or at least we hope so when President Anthony Grosso tries for the third time to host a monthly meeting. Pautipaug is a Geoffrey Cornish layout that was built in 1960 for just under $100,000. Anthony describes the course as a typical Cornish layout. The par of 72 with a slope of 122 gives little indication that this 6,400 yard layout will be a challenge. There isn't a signature hole, but the 18th is one to remember. This 503 yard par 5 is slightly uphill with water on both sides of the fairway. You won't find a flat green on the course, so below the hole is recommended for a two putt. Anthony has been the superintendent at Pautipaug for six years. He got started in the turf business during high school working at Oronoque CC for Eric Johnson. He went on to get a BS in Education from American University. Anthony spent eight years coaching college football (defensive linebackers) at Cornell, Ithaca and the Merchant Marine Academy. He returned to college for a twoyear turf degree from Wisconsin and was an assistant to Monroe Miller at Black Hawk CC in Wisconsin. Anthony was assistant to Bob Osterman at the Connecticut Golf Club and Paul Sabino at The Farms upon returning to Connecticut, before taking his current position. Anthony's family, wife Kathy, an economics professor at UCONN, and children, Matt and Mallory, live on the course. Anthony enjoys running, hunting and spending time with his family. He has served on the board of directors for six years. Hole 1 2 4 3 Par 4 4 4 3 Blue 72.0/125 409 344 414 196 White 70.6/122 398 332 404 185 Red 73.9/130 381 320 392 170 Hdcp 5 15 3 11 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT 72 5 36 5 4 5 3 4 36 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 525 400 462 182 432 3364 186 413 372 495 420 356 153 398 534 3327 6691 460 380 443 169 422 3193 169 394 362 476 413 342 143 387 503 3189 6382 421 323 319 155 409 2890 142 316 350 402 395 327 130 376 436 2874 5764 17 7 9 13 1 16 2 14 10 6 8 18 12 4 Clinton Country Club Monday, October 4,1999 Scholarship & Research Tournament Superintendent: Mike Decker Asst. Superintendent: Rick Negralle PGA Professional: Kris Smith Restaurant Manager: Rick Trahan The Scholarship and Research Tournament will bring us to the Clinton CC. This tree-lined par 72 layout will give all golfers a challenge. The teeing system has been revamped to speed up play, and the men will be playing the blue tees for the S & R. A few holes have been changed since w e’ve played it last, one being the fourth hole, originally a 178 yd. par three has been lengthened to 208 yards. The course was built in two stages beginning in 1957 when the club sold it’s clubhouse on the shore and bought the property where the back nine is today. Geoffrey Cornish designed the first nine holes, with the assistance of A1 Zikoris. In 1965 the second nine was constructed from farmland bought from a neighbor. The back nine greens are smaller and more pitched than the front. There are many integral holes on the course which can make or break a match. A new maintenance facility is in the works along with a new driving range. Mike, a native of Lenox, MA, received a Turf Management Degree from North Carolina State University in 1987. During summer breaks, he worked at the 18 hole course of the Cranwell Resort and Conference Center where he eventually became the assistant for two years. In 1989, he came to Clinton CC and worked as assistant to John Halibozek until 1992. Mike lives in Durham with wife, Debbie, and son, Michael (2 1/2 yrs. old). Debbie is an executive secretary for Ernst and Young. When not working Mike enjoys golf, spending time with his family, fishing and hunting. Hole Par Blue 70.4/1 White 66.9/130 Red 71.5/126 Hdcp 4 7 8 9 OUT 10 1 2 5 6 3 4 4 5 3 4 3 4 4 5 36 4 317 416 475 162 371 150 427 369 516 3203 323 307 406 460 162 356 140 397 353 461 3042 316 297 396 411 150 344 128 359 326 451 2862 309 7 16 15 3 11 13 5 17 1 9 11 12 5 459 450 420 4 4 358 330 290 10 IN TOT 14 15 16 17 18 72 36 3 5 4 4 3 4 164 490 342 370 155 368 3029 6232 155 463 322 345 137 353 2871 5913 143 401 307 327 120 307 2624 5486 18 8 14 2 12 6 13 Oak Lane Country Club Tuesday, October 19,1999 Superintendent: Larry Dodge Asst. Superintendent: Chris Mikita PGA Professional: George Estabrook Manager: Alex Satmary The October meeting of CAGCS will take place at Oak Lane CC. This is a Geoffrey Cornish design course built in 1960 on what was the Soranson Dairy Farm. There is not much water but the 83 bunkers give good reason to hit the ball accurately. The club has eight tennis coursts of which two are enclosed under a bubble in the winter and two pools. The course encompasses 200 acres and begins with the signature hole, a uphill dogleg par 5. Larry has a springer spaniel, Sam, who keeps the geese off the course. There is also a large population of wild turkey and a few coyote. Larry is originally from Hadley, Mass. His father was a Dairy Farmer and Larry always enjoyed being outside helping him. Golf came into the picture when he was 13 years old as he began caddying at Hickory Ridge CC with John Gallagher (Racebrook CC). Larry used to give John 9 shots a side.. .but not anymore. Larry went to UMASS acheiving his associates in 1976. He did his placement, and became assistant after graduation, at Canoebrook CC in New Jersey for Skip Cameron. His first superintendent job was at a 9-hole course in Madison, NJ. From there Larry went on to Navesink CC, an 18 hole private course, which was an LPGA Tournament Site. He found it to be an enjoyable experience. Larry then became the superintendent at Essex Falls CC for seven years before coming to Oak Lane CC. Larry is a member of the Met and New Jersey Superintendents Associations, where he served on the board. Larry’s wife, Melissa, is a school nurse. They have two boys, Christopher, 16, and Gregory, 13 years old. Larry’s hobbies are fresh water fishing, playing hockey and following the N J. Devils hockey team. 7 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 OUT 3 Hole Par 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 36 Blue 72.9/125 570 400 425 140 400 195 350 355 490 3325 White 71.3/121 515 385 410 130 335 180 335 340 475 3105 Red 74.4/133 510 350 400 105 310 165 320 325 400 2885 Hdcp 1 9/7 3 17 7/9 15 11 13 5 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT 10 11 12 13 4 450 440 355 2 3 190 180 170 10 4 320 310 280 14 4 5 3 4 5 4 36 350 510 155 430 490 460 3355 6680 340 505 135 400 470 445 3225 6330 310 400 125 370 435 440 2885 5770 16 6 18 8 12 4 Old Lyme Country Club Monday. November 8,1999 Superintendent: Brian Skelly Asst. Superintendents: Mark Muhlack, Roy Kelsey PGA Professional: Rob Barbeau Food Manager: Susan King The CAGCS Annual Meeting will be held at the Old Lyme CC. Vice President, Brian Skelly, the superintendent and facility manager, will be our host. Brian has been the superintendent there for 14 years. Brian got started in the business when he was attending Sacred Heart University. He worked at the Connecticut Golf Club, formerly known as GC of Aspetuck, for Bob Osterman one summer, resulting in Brian staying for seven years. He attended UMASS W inter School in 1975 and went to work as assistant to Paul Ladzinski, Jr. when Tashua Knolls GC opened. In 1982, Brian became the superintendent at Pequabuck GC until 1986 when he came to the Old Lyme CC. Old Lyme CC was built in 1916. All nine holes were on the property surrounding the clubhouse in the beginning. In 1970, the land across the road was acquired, holes 4, 5, & 6 were added, and the course redesigned. There have been a few changes since we have played here last. The par 3 third hole has a new tee. The pond in front of the second tee has been enlarged, tripling the water capacity, and a fountain installed. The hollow in the 6th fairway is filled in and there are new R.R. tie cart paths. A new irrigation system for the holes across the street is planned for this fall. The second is the signature hole. It begins with a tee shot over the pond to an uphill par 4. There are many blind shots on the course, so it is a good idea to check the card before you hit and trust the yardage. Brian and his wife of 25 years, Mary, live in Old Lyme. They have two sons; Eric is senior in college and Shawn is a sophomore in high school. Mary works for the State Education System as a Social Studies Advisor for VoTech Schools, after being a teacher for many years. They enjoy boating, fishing, and skiing. Brian has served on the CAGCS Board of Directors for 10 years and held many offices, the most difficult he stated is being Education Chairman because getting courses for meeting sites is difficult. Hole Par Blue White Red Hdcp OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT 34 69 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 ,35 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 330 370 112 304 298 467 163 439 330 2813 334 381 117 322 325 386 179 400 375 2810 5632 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 330 342 112 304 298 467 163 439 330 2785 325 305 101 299 222 381 156 405 270 2646 5249 7 1 17 13 11 5 15 3 9 10 4 18 14 12 8 16 6 2 CAGCS thanks these patrons fo r their continued support of our association. A -O K T u rf E quipm ent G lenm ore L andscape Service Saw telle B rothers, Inc. Articulator Dealer Coventry, RI 02816 Michael D. Comicelli (401) 826-2584 Glenn S. Moore 98 Hack Green Road Pound Ridge, NY 10576 (914) 764-4348 65 Glenn Street Lawrence, MA 01843 George Wise ~ Art deAtienza (800) 999-TURF A grE vo U SA C om pany G o lf T ech n ical S ervices, Inc. David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Drive Kensington, CT 06037 (860) 828-8905 Irrigation Services Lawrence, MA 01843 Jeff Snoonian (800) 999-TURF Shaw nm ark Industries, Inc. Specialty Products & Service Warwick, RI 02888 Matt Howland (24 hours a day) (401) 295-1673 (www.shawnmark.com) A llen 's S eed , Inc. G reen acres C om pany SO D C O , IN C . 693 South County Trail Exeter, RI 02822 A1 La Prise (401) 884-2097 - (800) 527-3898 Dave Pijnenburg Irrigation Contractor 75 Codfish Hill Rd.3ethel, CT (203) 748-0558 B entgr ass 3 lue/Ry e/Fescue High Fescue & Blue/Rye blends Washing Services Matt Faherty (800/341-6900) A nderson T u rf Irrig a tio n , Inc. Jam es C arriere & Sons, Inc. Sound B each S ervices, Inc. 5 Cronk Rd., P. O. Box 7036 Plainville, CT 06062 Jesse J. Anderson, Jr. (860) 747-9911 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 d/b/a White Contractors Golf Course Construction & Renovation P .0 3 o x 484, Old Greenwhich, CT 06870 James E. Morris, Jr. (203/869-8808) The Bruedan C orporation L E S C O , Inc. T D W G olf Course D esigns E-Z-GO & YAMAHA GOLF, TURF & UTILITY VEHICLES Scott O. Lowe ~ Frank Savakis (800) 773-6740 Rocky River, OH 44116 (800) 321-5325 FAX (800) 673-3030 Mike Donahue (860) 668-0821 Mike Dukette (860) 684-6242 Complete Design & Renovation Service Niantic, CT 06357 Tom Watson, Golf Course Architect (860) 739-7595 Tee & Green Sod 06801 Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing-Drainage Stone C. R. I. S. L ofts Seed C om pany Golf Course Irrigation 923 Woodtick Road Wolcott, CT 06716 (203) 879-2362 2202 Hangar Place, Suite 170 Allentown, PA 18103 Mary Beth Ruh (800) 708-TURF P. O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 Owen Regan ~ Dave Wallace (401) 789-8177 The C ard in als, Inc. M etro M ilorgan ite, Inc. Terre C om pany of NJ, Inc. Complete Distributor of Golf Course Accessories & Maintenance Supplies John Callahan (860) 673-3699 54 Miry Brook Road Danbury, CT 06810 Sean Moran ~ Scott Apgar (888) 217-1039 206 Delawanna Ave., P. O. Box 1000 Clifton, NJ 07014 Byron Johnson, Jr. (973) 473-3393 FAX (973)473-4402 C h am p ion sh ip T u r f S erv ices M illan e N u rseries, Inc. Tuckahoe T u rf Farm s, Inc. Prec. leaser Leveling/Custom Aerification Green/Tee/Bunker Const.& Renovation Michael Flowers (800) 562-5860 604 Main Street Cromwell, CT 06416 Jim Goodrich (860) 635-5500 (w.millane@ntplx.net) Golf Course Turfgrass West Suffield, CT 06093 Skip Deubel (800) 243-7582 The C has. C. H art Seed Co. NORTHERN P rofessional T irf Products T urf Partners Winfield Nursery, Inc. Nursery Stock & Turf Care Products West Suffield, CT 06093 Stan Hildreth (860) 668-5225 15 Londonderry Road, Unit 3 Londonderry, NH 03053-6604 Joe Stahl (800) 228-6656 P.O. Box 9169, 304 Main Street Wethersfield, CT 06129-0169 R. Sibley ~ R. Holcomb ~ P. Bednarczyk (860)529-2537 & (800)326-HART D & S P artac Golf Course T op -D ressin g T u rf Products C orporation Floratine Products Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi (203) 250-TURF Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (800) 247-2326 (908) 637-4191 Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 Joe Bid well (860) 651-8555 157 Moody Rd., P. O. Box 1200 Enfield, CT 06082 John Ferry ~ Mark Loper (203) 763-3581 E L M R. F. M orse & Son, Inc. W estchester T u rf Supply, Jnc. Golf Construction & Renovation Bruce Moore ~ John Grib Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 316-5433 FAX (203) 316-5434 ParEx Fertilizer - Power Equipment West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (508) 295-1553 Servicing the Fine Turf Profession Bob Lippman, Sr. ~ Bob Lippman, Jr. Office (914) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 Earth W orks, Inc. S . B .I. T u rf S ervices W inding Brook T urf Farm , Inc. Deep & Core Aerification & Overseeding Lawrence, MA 01843 Jason Bassi (800) 999-TURF 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Don Grant (860) 529-6869 or (800) 243-0232 G olf S ervices Custom Deep Aerification Service West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (800) 815-1113 April, 1999 Page 7 Connecticut Clippings M E T R O M IL O R G A N IT E , IN C . Dogs of sum m er GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES Sam is pictured here with his faithful owner, Dick Cook. Dick was unusually quiet during the interview, but Sam told us about daily early morning trips to the beach, hanging out at the driv­ ing range at Cherrystones and visiting with Phil Neaton and the crew at the Black Hall Club. Sam enjoys rides in the car with Dick and his wife, Pat; but, most o f all, he enjoys his easy chair to watch TV. It looks a little crowded when Dick wants to sit in the chair, too. "Nice, to be retired!" 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Anderson, Jr. (860) 747-9911 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 d/b/a White Contractors Golf Course Construction & Renovation P.OJBox 484, Old Greenwhich, CT 06870 James E. Morris, Jr. (203/869-8808) 06801 Trap Sand - Partac Topdressing-Drainage Stone Bill Carriere (914) 937-2136 IN C . The B ruedan C orporation L E S C O , Inc. T D W G olf C ourse D esigns E-Z-GO& YAMAHA GOLF, TURF & UTILITY VEHICLES Scott O. Lowe ~ Frank Savakis (800) 773-6740 Rocky River, OH 44116 (800) 321-5325 FAX (800) 673-3030 Mike Donahue (860) 668-0821 Mike Dukette (860) 684-6242 Complete Design & Renovation Service Niantic, CT 06357 Tom Watson, Golf Course Architect (860) 739-7595 Tee & Green Sod C. R. I. S. L ofts Seed C om pany Golf Course Irrigation 923 Woodtick Road Wolcott, CT 06716 (203) 879-2362 2202 Hangar Place, Suite 170 Allentown, PA 18103 Mary Beth Ruh (800) 708-TURF The C ardinals, Inc. M etro M ilorgan ite, Inc. Terre C om pany o f NJ, Inc. 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ParEx Fertilizer - Power Equipment West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (508) 295-1553 Servicing the Fine Turf Profession Bob Lippman, Sr. ~ Bob Lippman, Jr. Office (914) 248-7476 FAX (914) 248-6862 G olf Services Golf Construction & Renovation Bruce Moore ~ John Grib Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 316-5433 FAX (203) 316-5434 Earth W orks, Inc. Custom Deep Aerification Service West Wareham, MA 02576 Carl Wallace (800) 815-1113 S . B .I. T u rf S ervices W inding Brook T u rf Farm , Inc. Deep & Core Aerification & Overseeding Lawrence, MA 01843 Jason Bassi (800) 999-TURF 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Don Grant (860) 529-6869 or (800) 243-0232