CONNECTICUT CLIPPINGS ^ /z*ted Ch*f' Volume 34 No. 4 The boys of summer September, 2000 Pequabuck GC takes home 2000 CAGCS Invitational Trophy 0 spent 11 days with the little league. ongratulations to Michael and Side trips were made to the ESPN Robbie Neaton, sons of Phil and studios and Lake Compounce—well, Donna Neaton, State Little League maybe not all business, sounds like a Champs from Lyme/Old Lyme, not lot of fun, too. an easy Back to the battle. First Regionals, the in District team did great 10, they through the were beaten first round. by Mystic However, in and then the second came back to round they lost beat Mystic to Goffstown, twice to win NH (3-2) — the district yes, just one title. run away from The state advancing. Proud father, Phil Neaton, with his two sons, title was Robbie on his right and Michael on his left. There were another more than 7,000 little league teams challenge they won by beating competing when the tournament be­ Shelton twice. gan. Lyme/Old Lyme finished 16th. The team advanced to the Eastern Nice going, guys! Regional Tournament which was held Congratulations also to Phil at the Giamatti Field in Bristol, CT. Neaton, (supt. at the Black Hall Club) Here it is all business. The players are housed in dorms and have no phys­ league president, and Brad Moore, manager. ical contact with family. The team The team from Pequabuck GC, Peter Pierson, supt., snuck home with the Invitational trophy by shooting a gross score of 68, only one shot ahead of the teams from Shennecossett GC, Frank Polizzi, supt. and Orange Hills CC, Jud Smith, Supt., who came in 2nd and 3rd respectively with a 69. First place net was won by the team from Wallingford CC, Scott Gennings, supt., followed by Twin Hills CC, Mike McDermott, supt., and Black Hall Club, Phil Neaton, supt. The weather threatened all day, but no rain fell—something unusual for this year. CAGCS is indebted to Watertown GC, host supt. Bob Viera, and the Bruedan Corporation for their continued sponsorship of this event. This was the 20th anniversary for the Invitational Tournament, the first being held at Wethersfield CC with 15 teams competing. The thrust behind this event was aimed at allowing club officials the opportunity to experience a CAGCS event—and, in so doing, the real strengths of the association would be viewed in greater support and understanding of the superinten­ dent’s profession. President's message Brian Skelly, President Brian Shelly CAGCS President The old song used to ask, “Where have all the flowers gone?” We know that this summer they just drowned and rotted away. Little did I think in the spring, while I was hoping for a wetter summer than last year, that even I would say “enough already”. Since June 1, we have had 13.50” of rain here at Old Lyme, and we did not receive any of those 7” storms that some of you got. Add to that, cool tempera­ tures, cloudy days, I feel like I’m in the northwest. I guess those volcanoes in the spring CAGCS Board of Directors President - Brian Skelly Vice President - Jud W. Smith Secretary - Dennis J. Houle Treasurer - Les Kennedy, Jr., CGCS Past President - Anthony Grosso Cammittee Chairpersons Education - Dan Rackliffe, CGCS Golf - John Motycka Membership - Wayne C. Urban Scholarship & Research Christian P. Mauro Social & Welfare - Kimberly Heyl Government Relations Peter R. Pierson Com. Rep. to Board - Skip Deubel did affect the weather. I would like to thank our host super­ intendents who have offered their clubs for meetings this year. May was held at Oronoque CC hosted by Ward Weischet, CGCS; June was at Shennecossett GC hosted by Frank Polizzi, CGCS, and while the first date was rained out, the makeup date was a per­ fect day. July was at Westwoods GC hosted by Kevin D'Amico, CGCS. The golf courses were in excellent shape at all three venues and were enjoyed by those that attended. Thanks also to the respective clubs and towns that allowed us to use their facilities, Oronoque CC, the Town of Groton, and the Town of Farmington. Our annual family day was a clam bake picnic at the Madison Surf Club. The menu was never ending — from mussels, chowder, burgers & dogs, chicken, and of course lobster. While the weather was not absolutely perfect, it did not rain. Kim Heyl and her com­ mittee did an outstanding job. A special thanks to Chris Mauro who helped get the park and the Town of Madison for allowing us to use it Connecticut Clippings is an official publication of the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents Newsletter Editor Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret.) Newsletter Committee David Basconi, Heather Garvin, Edward Goodhouse, Ron Holcomb and Jud W. Smith The Clippings is open to all commentary. Please send your comments to Bob Chalifour, Newsletter Editor, 39 First Street, Groton, CT, 06340. and to LESCO, INC. for sponsoring this year's family day. With the help of these sponsorships, we are able to keep the cost to members at a minimum. While I am on the subject of meet­ ings, I would briefly like to talk about attendance. The entire board spends a lot of time and effort to get courses for our monthly meetings. Every host superintendent spends of lot of time getting his or her course ready to host one of our events. Each club or town gives up revenue and the course itself allowing us to play. Out of respect for our fellow superin­ tendents, we should all attend as many meetings as possible, whether at a pri­ vate club or a public one. Yet it seems that only the meetings at private courses are well attended. Come out and attend all of the meet­ ings whenever possible because remember, we are all in the same boat, with the same headaches, no matter the budget or membership. Mother Nature treats us all the same, so come enjoy the fellowship of your friends and cry over your beer about the weather together. Also offer your course for a meeting. We are looking for sites next year and beyond. It is not too early to sign up and get the date of your choice. Finally, when this issue comes out, the “H undred Days of Hell” will have ended. There are only shorter days and cooler weather to look forward to. Now if only fall would give us moder­ ate temperatures, sunny days, adequate rain, and last a long time allowing us to reseed and recover. Lastly, CAGCS has reserved a room block at headquarters hotel in Dallas for the Conference & Show. Rooms are on a first-come, first-serve basis. So, con­ tact the office (203/387-0810 or toll free 888/561-7778) for the appropriate forms. ■ A Vision for the Future GCSAA Maps Out a Course for 2005 PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING Timothy O'Neill, CGCS, is serving his first term as a Director of GCSAA. He is the superintendent at the Country Club o f Darien, a member o f CAGCS , the Met GCSA, and the Rhode Island GCSA People are always asking me, “So how is it being on the GCSAA Board?” And my answer is, as I believe it always will be, “It’s been great!” Truthfully, I’ve learned a lot about GCSAA, and it’s strengthened my belief in the association’s mis­ sion. I have a tremendous amount of respect for my fellow board members and the GCSAA staff. The biggest challenges have been time away—and weathering the frus­ trations of travel. I just returned from a whirlwind tour that included a trip to Denver for the summer GCSAA board meeting and a stop at GCSAA headquarters in Law­ rence, KS, for a day-and-a-half meet­ ing with the Student Resource Group. I thought you might be interested in some of the topics we discussed, not the least of which are GCSAA’s ambitious plans for the future. Here are the highlights. dedicated to serving its members, advancing their profession, and enrich­ ing the quality of golf and the envi­ ronment” With a slight shift in focus it now says, “GCSAA is dedicated to serving its members, advancing their profession and enhancing the enjoy­ ment, growth, and vitality of the game of golf.” Taking into account this mission, GCSAA’s vision for the year 2005 includes seeing that: • employers will recognize superin­ tendents as the key to the economic vitality of the facility • golfers will recognize superinten­ dents as the key to the enjoyment of the game • the golf community, environ­ mental community, public policy makers, and society will recognize GCSAA as leading the golf commu­ nity’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment. • GCSAA members and others in Looking ahead to 2005 the golf industry will recognize GCSAA as the authoritative source for information and education related In addition, we reviewed the associa­ tion’s Mission and Vision, which the to golf course management and will board approved last October and which participate in GCSAA programs at projects ahead for the next five years. record levels GCSAA has already set in motion The Mission Statement has changed a number of strategies for realizing slightly. It used to read, “GCSAA is this vision. As an association, the goals for 2005 include increasing membership; strengthening GCSAA’s environ­ GOLF IRRIGATION SERVICES, inc. mental leadership role P.O. 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At the Board Meeting Like most GCSAA board meetings, this one-day session included a full agenda, including review of associa­ tion finances and approval of: • the association environmental mission, goals, and strategies • regulations regarding caddies and spectators during the GCSAA golf championship • sponsorship opportunities and potential sponsors (continued on page 10) Orange Hills CC - Smith family host of September 11th meeting Supt. - Jud W. Smith Asst. Supt. - Joe Fabrizio Manager - Judy Smith Morgan The CAGCS September 11th meet­ ing took us to the Smith Family’s course, Orange Hills CC, in Orange, CT. Superintendent, Jud Smith, our association Vice President, is the third generation in the business. His grandfather acquired the land in the 1920s, which was originally a park and opened a 9-hole golf course. Jud’s father, Walter, became involved in the 50s and added another 9 holes. Geoffrey Cornish designed that layout which was opened in 1958. Mr. Smith is still active with clubhouse management and projects. Jud’s sister, Judy Smith-Morgan, is the function coordinator at the course. Since we last visited Orange Hills, there have been a few changes. The 9th green, which was right next to the club entrance, has been moved away from the road and enlarged to a 6,000 sq. ft green. There are new tees on 1, 5 and 6, and six of the greens have internal drainage. If you don’t remember from the last time, the back holes which are the newer holes are tighter than the front nine. The road to superintendent was not a straight shot for Jud. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Richmond, majoring in marketing and management. Jud worked in New York City, Los Angeles and New Haven in sales and real estate. River Ridge CC will host Supt/Asst. Tournament - Oct. 25th Charlie & Joe Rustici - Owner Profile Our hosts for the October 25th meeting are Charlie & Joe Rustici, owners of River Ridge Golf Course. The two brothers designed and built both the course and the clubhouse. When asked why golf for two Elec­ tric Boat workers, the answer was, "What better use for the land?" The family farm was their first ven­ ture, Elmridge Golf Club. Charlie and Joe wanted to keep the land so they sold the dairy herd of 80 cows and 2,000 turkeys and worked at building Elmridge while working at Electric Boat The course was started in 1964 and opened in 1966. The former Brewster Orchard in Griswold became available and Charlie and Joe bought it at auction. Here we go again, a chance to preserve the land. This time they brought in a couple of outside contractors, but still were at River Ridge daily working and supervising, both the course and club­ When help was needed on a drainage project, he lent a hand, enjoyed it and has been on the course since. Jud attended the 1991 UMASS Winter School. Jud worked with his predecessor, Karl Knobloch, on and off during high school. Jud also has learned a lot from and appreciates the help he re­ ceived from local superintendents John Gallagher, John Streeter, Harry Meusel, and Les Kennedy when he first started out in the business. Jud had the opportunity of coaching football with Mark Whipple at New Haven and learned a lot about motiva­ tion from him. Jud lives in Orange with Augie, his 7 1/2 year old “mutt”. When not working, Jud enjoys golf, football, coaching youth football, fishing and snow-mobiling. The Smith family was a finalist for the Nuzko Family Business Award from the UCONN School of Business in 1999. house. With no formal education in golf course architecture or turf, the two brothers credit Charlie Allen, Dr. Jessie DeFrance and Dr. Fred Ledoboer for their guidance. Why golf for two nongolfers at the time of their fi­ rst venture — simply, they wanted to keep and preserve the land. About 1985, both Charlie and Joe became more avid golfers. In addition to golf, Charlie enjoys boating, traveling and antiquing with his wife of 41 years, Jennie. With all the extra duties and hob­ bies, Charlie credits Pete Palmer with the day-to-day operation of River Ridge. Charlie’s daughter, Pamela, keeps a watchful eye on the books. ■q O Quick Pass n _a) I- zHI Q_ 3 00 CO (M c O 00 in CM CO I 2 OC CO LiC\J CC h*. oo LO ■ 4— *^ s 3 CO IO O * o HI o O < j Scholarship & Research Tournament October 3, 2000 Tumble Brook Country Club Superintendent: Cindy Johnson Asst. Supt. - Fred Diefenbach PGA Professional - Bob Nelson Manager - Ara Daglian The S & R Tournament will be held at Tumble Brook Country Club on October 3rd. Superintendent Cindy Johnson will be our host for the annual fundraising tournament. Tumble Brook is a 27-hole layout that was built in three stages, nine at a time. The first was constructed in 1924 by Willie Parks, Jr., a two-time British Open Champion. The second Orrin E. Smith and William Mitchell created nine in 1947-48. George and Tom Fazio designed the third nine in 1970. We will be playing the green course for the S & R which is made up of the first and third nines. The greens at Tumble Brook have subtle undulations. When you get to holes 25 and 26, there is a spactacular view of Hartford. Heublien Tower can be seen from the course also. Tumble Brook was host, with Hartford GC, of the 1996 USGA Mid-Amateur, as well as PGA Pro-Ams and the CWGA Edicott Cup. Cindy grew up in Bloomfield and played golf all her life. She wanted to be a professional golfer when she was young, but decided not to pursue that as she got older. She graduated from UCONN in 1980 with a Bachelors Degree in Hor­ ticulture and Agronomy. She was working at Tumble Brook part time upon graduation and has been there since. Cindy attended the UMASS Cindy Johnson With her two border collies "Duffer & Bogie" Winter School in 1981. She credits fellow TBCC employees Ed Fanfesti and Steve Rackliffe with teaching her as she started out in the business. Cindy has been superinten­ dent at Tumble Brook since 1983. Cindy lives in Simsbury with 16year old son, Colby, and border col­ lies, Duffer and Bogey. In her free time, Cindy enjoys golf, travel and walking. Mark your calendars! Fusarium Patch (pink snow mold) Study Dr. Gail Schumann at the Univers­ ity of Massachusetts is conducting a study to help deal with some of the problems with Fusarium Patch on golf courses. A number of superinten­ dent associations are supporting this study, but she is asking for our help. The study will include timing of fall applications for winter snow mold control, disease prediction during spring/fall outbreaks, and evaluation for fungicide resistance. (1) Send Dr. Schumann Fusarium patch samples for the research collec­ tion. (2) Record environmental condi­ tions when you see fall outbreaks of the disease. If you want a copy of the recording sheet, please call or email. Are you interested in testing some fungicide treatments and timing on your golf course? We have some data from research plots on good fungicide combinations. Please call or email. Graduate stu­ dent Richard Anair will go to your course and evaluate the results in the spring. Dr. Schumann will then put together recommendations for the best treatments and timing for New England under real world conditions. Dr. Gail Schumann Assoc. Prof, of Plant Pathology Dept, of Microbiology, UMASS 209 Femald Hall, Amherst, MA 010003-2420 Tel: 413/545-3413 FAX: 413/545-2532 email: schumann@pltpath.umass.edu December 2nd CAGCS Annual C hristm as Party vV •• Watch the magic of the H oliday Season unfold in the uplifting comedy Christm as Show "The Reunion" while being served a theatre banquet at The Spinning Wheel Inn Scenic Rt. 58 Redding Ridge, CT October 2 - Deadline for 2001 Environmental Steward Awards Grass Catcher Welcome New Members George Gorton, Jr., Class Commercial Sawtelle Bros., Inc. Consider yourself a candidate. Applications are available from the GCS AA service center (800/472-7878) or the GCSAA Web site: www.gcsaa.org/environ/ esaapp01.html. Condolences to Keith Angilly on the passing of his father, and to Michael Comicelli on the passing of his father. Del Kinney to retire as CSGA Executive Director * * * * * Scott Tretera, Class Commercial Metro Milorganite, Inc. **♦ ** Connecticut Section PGA Agronomy Scholarship Room Block - Dallas, TX Eligibility Requirements All CAGCS members should have received their notice about the room block for the 72nd International Golf Course Conference and Show, February 11-18, 2001, in Dallas, TX, at head­ quarters hotel, the Adam’s Mark. Any member wishing to block a room should call the CAGCS office. A specially marked housing form and a letter of instructions will immediately be sent to you. We have 30 rooms and they will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. 1. Employed at a Connecticut/ Western Massachusetts golf facility employing a PGA member. 2. Employed at a Connecticut/ Western Massachusetts golf facility employing a CAGCS or GCSAA member. 3. Attending an agronomy course for a Winter Turf Program, 2-year degree, 4-year degree, or PhD in Agronomy. Applications must be requested by December 1,2000 and can be obtained from: CT Section PGA, 35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, or from Walter Lowell, Canton Public Golf Course, P. O. Box 305, Canton, CT, 06019. If you have any questions please call Walter at 860/693-8305. ***** Deadline for November/December issue is October 13 USGA Recommended Sands Topdressing - Divot Mix * * * * * Root-Zone Mixes Bunker Sand & Pea Stone G cJ-foCCiston c S a n d Tiffi Road ~ Slatersville, R I02876 After four years of significant contri­ butions to the game of golf in Connec­ ticut, Del Kinney, Jr., will retire as CSGA Executive Director at the end of the year. Kinney, 59, has presided over a period of important changes in the 101-year old association, including streamlined management, improved communication with member clubs and other golf organizations, including CAGCS, expansion of the operations at Golf House in Rocky Hill, and out­ reach to disadvantaged young golfers. Before joining the CSGA, Del was the Dean of Admissions at Western Connecticut State University. He had served the Danbury institution for 30 years. He has been a top golfer on the Con­ necticut scene for many years and has two CSGA Public Links Champion­ ships to his credit. Del will join his wife, Georgette, who retired this year from WCSU, a home construction business. onnecticut M ulch Covering ground since 1978 AUGro Compost A llG ro Mixes (401) 766-5010 Fax (401) 762-4976 Business Address 1300 East St. Suffield, CT. 06078 Mailing Address 1515 North Stone St. W. Suffield, C T 06093 Telephone (860) 623-2987 Fax 292-1047 Syringing made y .sa e.. Reelcraft Industries Inc. and DGM Systems Introduces A New Product for Retrofit or New Construction The DGM System Bringing Syringing into the " 21 st" Century NEW - Hose handling concept designed to make syringing of greens easier and more efficient and economical. 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Golf Outing Tallwood Country Club October 25th River Ridge Country Club Charlie & Joe Rustici, Owners Supt/Ass’t. Tournament July meeting - Westwoods Golf Course Tournament: A B C D - Best Ball of Four Gross - 56 (The Home Town Boys) K. D’Amico, B. Till, P. Wollenberg & S. Hagan Net - 47 M. Dukette, B. Morse, B. Silva & A. Grosso Hot Ball P. Pierson, Dayton Stimson, David Stimson, R. Holcomb November 14th CAGCS Annual Meeting & Election of Officers Highfield Country Club Chris Mauro, Supt. Skill Contests Long putt #7 - A. Adaskaveg #12 - M. Faherty Closest to pin #3 - B. Morse #18 - A. Grosso Closest to line - A. Adaskaveg Longest drive - S. Moran December 2nd CAGCS Annual Christmas Party Theatre Banquet & Show The Spinning Wheel Inn Redding Ridge, CT December 12 & 13 Two one-day seminars ”Sustainable Golf Course Landscape Design: Enhancing Aesthetics, Function & Maintenance” -an d ’’Integrated Environmental Mgmt" Hawthorne Inn Berlin, CT CAGCS is thankful to The Bruedan Corp. which has been partially sponsor­ ing our annual invitational tournament since 1997. Pictured here is the team January 9, 2001 CAGCS Annual Winter Seminar Hawthorne Inn Berlin, CT from Bruedan that partici­ pated this year at Watertown G olf Club. Owen Regan S T O A T Sales Associates, Ltd. 1787 Olde Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, Rl 02865 Tel 401-465-8066 Fax 401-729-8163 Pager 800-592-0675 j u M p t Bill Ennis (860) 6 5 8 -2 1 0 0 w RECYCLER. 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Contact Joe Stahl or your local Turf Partners representative at 800-228-6656 www.eeosoil.com Stockbridge School, the Associate of Science degree program at the UMass Amherst, offers five majors within the green industries. After two years of study, students are wellprepared for job opportunities in ar­ boriculture, horticulture, crop produc­ tion, landscape contracting, and turfgrass management. All curricula include cooperative work experience. Stockbridge School is located at UMass, giving students the advantages of being at the larger institution while participating in smaller classes. The Stockbridge School will spon­ sor its annual Stockbridge School Field Day on Friday, October 6th, at UMass Amherst. The Field Day will feature an activity in each major and provide an opportunity to acquaint prospective students with Stockbridge programs. Interested individuals and high school groups are invited to attend. Mark your calendars now! Industry representatives will also be interested to know that Stockbridge School will be hosting their 4th annual Job Fair on Tuesday, Feb.13, 2001 in the Campus Center at UMass Amherst. Companies are invited to send representatives to meet with stu­ dents regarding employment opportu­ nities. Make your reservations early. Applications will be available in the fall. You can contact the Stockbridge School office at 413/545-2222 or stocky@fnr.umass.edu. Individual visits to discuss Stockbridge programs and tour the UMass campus can also be arranged at any time. Simply call the Stockbridge School office or write to us at 115 Stockbridge Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. You may also visit our web site at www.umass.edu/stockbridge/ It's Time to Take a Closer Look at Hunter Golf Now There ’s a Hunter Controller Just For Your Course New Enclosures Advanced Electronics Hunter Golf now offers the industry’s widest selection of field controllers. 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On the list were: • the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) • enhancements to the Speakers Bureau Program • the association internet strategy • the association’s upcoming 75th anniversary celebration • Golf Course Management maga­ zine’s standard operating procedures and coverage of the Conference and Show At the Student Resource Group Meeting Following the board meeting, I was off to Lawrence for my meeting with the Student Resource Group. As chair­ man of the group, it is my responsibility to lead discussions about services and programs available to our student members. The group consisted of 12 student members from across the country. For each, it was their first trip to our association headquarters. Most of the group members were either presidents or officers of their individual student chapters. Although some were still trying to determine their ultimate career path, most felt they would be superinten­ dents about five years after they gradu­ ated. One mentioned wanting to be a director of golf for a large facility. Several also mentioned achieving certification as one of their goals. A number of them discussed the frustration of running a student chapter and getting the participation and commitment from other turf students. The resource group reviewed most all student programs and made recommendations for improvement. We also discussed: • ways to create and enhance student/superintendent chapter relation­ ships • enhancements to the student newsletter Student Links • website information related to students After a tour of headquarters and a day-and-a-half of discussions, the stu­ dents headed home charged up and ready to leap into the profession. I left feeling good about these stu­ dents’ enthusiasm for turfgrass man­ agement and their commitment to the industry. Feel free to contact me at the CC of Darien (203/655-9726 x 222). 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