Michigan Chapter GCSAAl^ . MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION I J COURSE Conditions Quarterly Publication of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association Wi, iffc » FEATURE" ^SUPERINTENDENT K:^' Nate Herman * Harbor Shores Golf Club VW ■ - ... .Sf W. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Feature:Vision 2020 Industry Partner Doug Johanningsmeier, Sales Representative for Harrell’s LLC ’ . » vw x sr A, PUR ICHIGAN Contents 4 MiGCSA Board of Directors 4 Calendar of Events 5 President’s Perspective 7 Feature: Vision 2020 10 Call from Campus: Brian Horgan 12 The Wrench: Making the Best of a Rainy Day 14 Assistant Superintendent Championship 16 What is the golf course superintendent’s role during the renovation of the golf course? The 2019 Big Event Fundraiser 19 22 30 32 34 37 42 45 47 51 53 54 Superintendent - Nate Herman 2019 Western Golf Day Fundraiser The 2019 MiGCSA State Championship MiGCSA Match Play Championship Industry Profile - Doug Johanningsmeier Off Course: Horizons of Silver MSU Student Welcome Event The 33nd Annual Tuck Tate Championship 2019CSAA Chapter Delegates Meeting From National Association Update Course Conditions I Fall 2019 GCSAAlfc COURSE MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Conditions BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT JEFF SWEET, CGCS Mid-C ass A Bucks Run G.C. VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER ROB STEGER, CGCS Mid-Class A Saginaw C.C. SECRETARY/ TREASURER DOUG WARE Greater Detroit-C ass A City of Livonia PAST PRESIDENT DAN DINGMAN Greater Detroit-C ass A Birmingham Country Club BOARD MEMBERS JEFF HOPKINS Western-C ass A Muskegon County Club RYAN MOORE Greater Detroit-C ass A Forest Lake C.C. GENE DAV S Northern-C ass A Elk Rapids Golf Club DOUG HOEH Northern-C ass A Treetops Resort JOHN TUCKERMAN Western-C ass A The Ravines Golf C ub JESSEE SHAVER Western-C ass A Gu Lake C.C ASSISTANT LIAISON TIM MATTY Greater Detroit-C ass C Country Club of Detroit COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE JESSE SHAVER Gu Lake C.C Chairman KYLE BARTON Tam-O-Shanter C.C. CRAIG MCKINLEY Buck s Run Go f C ub JARED MILNER Meadowbrook C.C. BRETT ROE; ■ Target Specialty Products COLL N ROMAN CK Blythefield C.C. TOM SCHALL, CGCS Oakland University ROB STEGER, CGCS Saginaw C.C. MICAH WISE Site One JOE ETTAWAGESHIK Lochenheath Go t C ub CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 - Detroit Holiday Party (The Lodge at Keego Harbor, Keego Harbor) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - Northern Holiday Party (Buffalo Wild Wings, Traverse City) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 - West Holiday Party (Big E’s Sports Bar, Grand Rapids) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 - Mid Holiday Party (Goodrich C.C, Goodrich) TUES-THURS, JANUARY 7 - 9 - Michigan Turf Conference (Kellogg Center, East Lansing) TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 - MiGCSA Annual Meeting (Kellogg Center, East Lansing) MON-FRI, JANUARY 25 - 30 - Golf Industry Show (Orlando, FL) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 - Michigan Gathering (Rodizio Grill - Pointe Orlando) Profile interviews conducted by Greg Johnson, Greg Johnson Media L.L.C. Course Conditions is published 4 times a year by the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association. Opinions expressed by guest writers do not necessarily reflect the views of the MiCGSA. For more information on Course Conditions or the MiGCSA please contact us at info@migca.org, 1-888-3-MiGCSA or 316 Glencarin Dr. N E, Rockford, Ml 49341. Please visit www.MiGCSA.org for all of the latest and most up to date information. You can quickly and easily register for events, view past issues of Course Conditions, browse and post items for sale, post and browse classifieds, and so much more. If you need help logging in email us at info@migcsa.org 4 Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association I www.migcsa.org President’s PERSPECTIVE Make it a great day! You may or may not have noticed that in my first two letters I concluded with "As always, make it a great day!”. There are always obstacles, hardships and stress that may set-up a road-block to a great day, but I do believe every day can start off great, and with some work, every day has the potential to end great. Every morning before I leave for work, I kiss my two daughters goodbye and ask them "How do you make it a great day?” and their response is always “with a good attitude". Obviously, I’ve coached them a little bit on their response, but this exchange has happened for the past 4-5 years and will hopefully continue for many years to come. I firmly believe that if you have any chance at a great day, that day must, without question, start with a good attitude. Easier said than done, as you might have some baggage from the previous day, or you know the day ahead is going to present challenges. Does a poor attitude help either situation? It does not. Plus, there is a high probability that a poor attitude will carry­ over to your staff and co-workers. There are countless daily challenges in our profession, many of which are out of our control. If we attack the obstacles with a good attitude and an open mind, we will put ourselves in a better position to succeed. If we start the day with a good attitude, we are on track to make it a great day. There are other things that we can do to reach the goal of a great day. Effort If you put forth your best possible effort you should be able to look back on the day and know that you did everything possible to make it the best that it could be. Attack that obstacle in front of you; with great effort, there is great possibility. Look for Solutions You know there is a problem, so start looking for a solution. It doesn’t matter who or what created the problem, if you are aware of a problem, you are the best person to find a solution to that problem. The solution may not be easy or come without stress, but once that problem is solved, you are on track for a great day. Own Your Mistakes Again, not an easy thing to do, but it is freeing to realize your mistake and take ownership of it. Recently, I made a big mistake. Really big. All on me, Course Conditions | Fall 2019 PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE no outside factor, or any excuse other than I screwed up, and just plain forgot an important thing. I could have taken two roads; one road is blaming external forces, and the other road is to internalize it (own it). I owned it, took my lumps and moved forward. When you blame external forces, you are attempting to minimize your role in the mistake, and you are more likely to make the same mistake again. When you take ownership of the mistake, you are at a far greater position to learn from that mistake and not repeat it. When you know you won’t repeat mistakes, you are on track for future great days. Don’t Ignore the Good in Front of You I’m not naive, and I know that not every day can be great. Bad things happen; at work, at home, and in the world. These bad things can beat you down pretty good, but I always know there is something good in front of me, just some days you must look harder for it than others. Look for the good in front of you and don’t ignore it. I don’t claim to be an expert in great days, but I do know when I implement these techniques, I have many more great days than bad ones. Companies and individuals that now participate in our Industry Partner Program has grown in 2019. The generosity and support of our Industry Partners allows us to continue our mission to provide value to our members through programs and services that enhance and promote our profession. Recently, we launched a Membership Directory App that hopefully you have had a chance to use and realize the added benefits that it has. Our second annual spring meeting is set, and we have a great line up of speakers and events. We are in the planning stages for events, and other educational programming that will benefit you and your staff in 2020. We can do this because of your support and the support of our Industry Partners. Your association is working hard for you and our industry; if you would like to get more involved in the association, please feel free to reach out to myself or Adam. We can get you plugged into a committee, and you can help plan and develop new ideas to keep our association the best in the country. I am hopeful that you had a great season and have time to reflect on all the good things you did for your club in 2019. Please feel free to reach out to me if you ever have any questions or concerns. As always, make it a great day! Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association | www.migcsa.org FEATURE finances, and the lack of amenities offered for young families. We shared the Club’s positive benefits and areas of concern from a report created for us by the National Golf Foundation. This unbiased fact sharing was exactly that and did not include the personal opinions of members. The presentation also shared data from several surveys identifying lacking amenities as voiced by both current and former members of the club. The most prominent void was the absence of a pool complex, one that might draw young families from the area. Although the project was called Vision 2020, an ironic discovery was made in the year prior to our centennial anniversary. As members were organizing our 20+ boxes of historic information, they came upon a binder that contained social committee minutes from 1964. In those minutes from 50 years ago, discussion of building a pool at TCGCC. Proof that country club decisions do move at glacier speeds. Fifty four years later and the vote finally ___ f V passed! , Course Conditions | Fall 2019 2020 In May of 2018, Traverse City Country Club found itself at a pivotal moment in its current history. The champagne was chilled and hidden out of sight. There were 130 members waiting anxiously. It was the night of BY STEVE HAMMON, TRAVERSE CITY G&C.C. the Members Voting Reception Party. Friends chatted as the votes were tabulated. The delegate chair handed the results to our president, he thanked everyone for their attendance, and then he continued his announcement. Vision 2020 had officially passed by the membership with an overwhelming 93% yes vote. In the months prior to that event, TCGCC hosted seven membership town hall meetings. We created an outstanding presentation focusing on the hard, but honest, facts regarding the downward trend in our membership, our Our Vision 2020 projects and renovations started last fall with the expansion of our 8th green. We used sod from the 9th green (now the deep end of the pool) to expand it to its original size and shape, including bunker work all created by Renaissance Golf Design. The space once taken up by the past par four 9th hole, is now an entirely new par three 9th hole with the addition of pool complex and pool house. It was important to everyone that we keep the same par 71, so to achieve this we redesigned the 2nd hole to make the former par three into what is now a really great short par four. Numerous changes are happening in the existing clubhouse and inside the east addition. The two new indoor golf simulators are connected to our expanded 19th hole pub. The new space will hold the Pro Shop and the fitness center. Moving the fitness area from the lower level allowed for taller ceilings, doors and windows creating an open and bright space which will surely be a draw for new members. The upper level boasts a 4,000 square foot outside patio with its own bar that overlooks the redesigned 1st tee complex, extensive new putting green, and a gorgeous brick paver cart path and walkway. The former fitness rooms in the lower level will be home to a dedicated children’s room and across the hall, a group workout space for yoga or palates classes. It has been an amazing journey for the last 23 years here at TCGCC. During that time, I have given my time to many different committees, and we have certainly seen a fair share of highs and lows. Since the beginning, my time spent on the Vision 2020 committee has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It was astonishing and an absolute joy to sit on this dynamic committee. The committee handled every aspect of the renovation from top to bottom. My advice to those who want to be more involved in the new business development of their club’s programs, processes and procedures tell those involved how your involvement, experience and passion will benefit your upcoming changes. Our members, management and staff are looking forward to 2020 so we can all enjoy what we have created while executing Vision 2020 for real. Review the Vision 2020 blog here http://vision2020tc. blogspot.com/. Jan 20th Inside the Pool Tent Old 8 Green 2018 Old 8 Green 1954 8 Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association | www.migcsa.org FEATURE Old 9 Green and New 9 Green Location New 9 and Pool Under Construction Course Conditions CALL FROM CAMPUS MTF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Michigan TURFGRASS FOUNDATION Education • Research • Extension ROUNDED 1957 Brian Horgan has been named chairperson for the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Brian Horgan has been named chairperson for the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences (PSM) in the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), effective September 2019. Since 2001, Horgan has been a faculty member at the University of Minnesota, most recently serving as a professor and extension turfgrass horticulturist. His research focuses on the transport and fate of pesticides and nutrients in turfgrass systems, as well as water conservation strategies. In his outreach role, Horgan worked closely with turfgrass managers in Minnesota and around the country, employing his expertise in golf course management. “Dr. Horgan brings great experience to our college, and he has a deep understanding of the importance of our land-grant mission,” said Ron Hendrick, dean of CANR. “He’s a renowned turfgrass researcher and outreach specialist, in addition to his teaching background. We’re fortunate to have his leadership within one of our departments, and I look forward to working with him.” In recognition of his contributions to the turfgrass industry, Horgan was presented the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association President’s Award. He is the past chair of the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program advisory committee, past chair of the Turfgrass Science division of the Crop Science Society and science editor for Turf News. An MSU alumnus who received his bachelor’s degree from the university, Horgan also earned a doctorate from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree from North Carolina State University. “I am thrilled to be back on Michigan State’s campus in PSM, working hand-in-hand with students, staff and faculty in the promotion of a sustainable and economically sound agriculture ecosystem,” Horgan said. “I am honored and grateful for this opportunity.” Horgan is replacing James Kells as chairperson of PSM. Kells has been with the department for 40 years, including 14 as chairperson — first with Crop and Soil Sciences beginning in 2005, and then with PSM in 2012 when Crop and Soil Sciences merged with Plant Pathology to form a single department. Kells will remain with PSM and assume new responsibilities. Non-retouched client photo: Greenjacket System coming off in the spring! 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Grow a better tomorrow Making the THE WRENCH Best of a Rainy Day BY: BEN BEARD, EQUIPMENT MANAGER, My entry into the turf industry was more of a stumble, and I have learned the importance of education. I was never formally trained in the trade, but rather applied a combination of my previous mechanical training with absorbed knowledge from fellow colleagues. In WALNUT CREEK COUNTRY CLUB truth, it often includes a lot of trial and error. Therefore, as an equipment manager who understands what it’s like to struggle through a new task, I try to educate our staff on why we do the things we do. I find this to be much more effective than barking orders and saying “because that’s what we do”. Living in the great state of Michigan we all know that if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change. In the early and late portions of the season we face frost that could burn off quickly or it could stick around until lunch time. During the spring and summer months we could face a rainstorm that may leave the course impassable without a kayak or other small personal watercraft. When we are faced with mother nature’s delays what do we do to pass the time and stay productive? Sip coffee and listen to Billy tell stories about the good ole days on the sod farm? Clean the break room and scrape the four months of residue out of the microwave or scrub the toilet that is way overdue for a good disinfectant? Fact is whatever we have “planned” always ends up with a bunch of guys standing around. So how do you take advantage of the bad weather? What I have done at Walnut Creek is, bring the whole staff into the shop for a little show and tell. I like to take this unproductive downtime to teach the proper and safe way to use the equipment. I do this while educating them on why we use these specific pieces of equipment. Some of the topics I cover include reel theory, walk mowers versus triplex, fairway mowers, aerification, small held Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association | www.migcsa.org THE WRENCH This article will be in every issue of Course Conditions featuring a new idea and author. If you have a helpful tip and would like to provide a contribution please contact the MiGCSA at info@migcsa.org. Is your Equipment Manager an MiGCSA Member? They can be for only $25 a year. two stroke, and proper cold weather starting. It is not hard to believe, but many of our staff have no clue why we use walking greens mowers or why we aerify greens twice a year. However, with a little presentation they walk away with a better understanding of the task they are performing and what the agronomic benefits are. Also, with the staff educated on how the equipment operates we have faced less maintenance issues. equipment we use on the course and some of the most finicky, therefore my seminar emphasized the importance of them. Not only have we seen improvements reflected on the turf, and team efficiency, but also in our budget! This relatively easy, no cost presentation reduced the number of damaged reels from multiple per week to one or two all season! Saving us on both down time and replacement parts. One of the biggest improvements I have seen this year is the lack of reels damaged on greens, tees, and fairway mowers. This improvement all started after I presented to the staff on reel theory. Most of the crew had no idea why we used reel mowers vs rotary mowers on short grass. In a short thirty-minute talk, I went over the basics of reel theory and proper operating techniques. Centering sprinkler heads and drain lids in the reels as you pass over them, what it takes to adjust reels, and the art of grinding, were additional topics that were also incorporated. Reels are probably one of the most important pieces of Not all golf courses will have the same needs when it comes to educating staff, so the best way I have found to figure out what topic to cover is simply ask your crew. You might be surprised on what your employees are interested in learning about. Education is probably the best investment that will give you the greatest return, both on and off the course. Now this all does not need to be done in house, the MiGCSA offers seminars throughout the year on various topics for all members. So next time you’re faced with a rainy day, take a little extra time and help spread the knowledge! Assistant Superintendent BY ERIC DAVEY Championship The first ever assistant superintendent championship was held at Prestwick Village Golf Club this year on September 25th and was attended by nearly 30 assistant golf course superintendents from Michigan, both local and as far away as Traverse City. We felt this was a very successful event with a very solid number of participants. To give you a little background on the conception of this event, I was able to add two new assistant superintendents to my staff this year and they consider themselves golfers. We have a friendly rivalry on our staff and we thought it would be interesting to open it up to other assistants in the area and give them the opportunity to show off their skills, get together talk about their summer and just have a good time away from their golf course. As a superintendent, I get the opportunity to play in other events throughout the year but it is difficult to arrange for our hard-working assistants to have the same opportunity. Therefore, we felt it was a perfect time to put something together to promote assistant superintendent comradery. I approached Adam Ikamas and Rob Steger with the idea of hosting this event and they were more than excited to oblige us and allow Prestwick to host the first assistant golf course superintendent championship. We certainly hope this event will become an annual thing in the coming years. I would also like to see this become a larger event. I personally believe that many assistant superintendents should be involved more in the chapter and get out a little bit more and meet other assistants. I would also like to thank Prestwick Village Golf Club, its members and management staff for allowing us to host this event at no charge to the MiGCSA. 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Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your state or local extension service to ensure registration status. Action," Greencast?9 the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. Secure® is a trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, LTD. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owner. MW 1LGG8011 09/18 ® H RCHITECT'S 0 YtY, I What is the golf course superintendent’s role during the renovation of the golf course? rJ5 BY CHRIS WILCZYNSKI, ASGCA I have been involved with the renovation and enhancement of several golf courses during my career as a golf course architect. Some renovations include simple refinements and some include renovating every component of the golf course. Every project ■ is unique and inherent of its own challenges and opportunities. Through these experiences I have learned that there are a few key factors that are needed to ensure a positive and successful renovation project. The most important factor for success in my opinion is the golf course superintendent’s role during the renovation process. Why is the golf course superintendent’s role so important? For starters, the superintendent is intimately familiar with the golf course and its members or users. The superintendent is on the property every day and can monitor/manage the construction and keep things moving ahead. The superintendent can coordinate all communication and be the lead contact person between the architect, golf course contractor and the ownership or membership. Here is a list of responsibilities and tasks that the golf course superintendent should be prepared to manage during the renovation project ■ During the planning of the renovation project the golf course superintendent should assist the architect or owner with the selection of grass species, sod farm location, bunker sand, sand capping material, drainage and irrigation products, green and tee mixes, cart path material, etc. The point is that everyone needs to be aligned. The superintendent, with the assistance of the architect and industry experts, should specify all components of the construction project. Prior to construction, the superintendent should delineate and mark the existing underground utilities and property boundaries. Having an understanding of what exists beneath the soil, whether its public utilities, irrigation or drainage is so important for the schedule and progress of the project. Hitting an irrigation main line, gas line or public utility will certainly cause extra time and cost for the project. The superintendent should research and determine what local, county or State permits or approvals may be needed to begin the renovation project. A meeting should be scheduled with the local government officials to present the project and get their feedback and approval. Most renovation projects don’t receive much government scrutiny, but the project delays that I have encountered were for the most part always centered on a delay in a permit or a surprise approval that was needed at the last hour. Plan your work, and work your plan! The golf course superintendent should attend and be a key stakeholder in the pre-construction meeting with the golf course architect and contractor prior to the beginning of construction. Every person associated with the project needs to be on the same page. Who is responsible for what? What are the expectations? How will the billing and payment for construction services be handled? What about change orders? Delays? These are all questions that need to be understand prior to starting construction. Defining and documenting the Shenandoah Country Club Pretend Construct Scfledute Aug 25 Oct 2; Mobilization Gevout 4 staking SFence S*rlp Topsoif Replace Topsoil 4 Shaping C,ea" 4 Dredge Ditch «■ HOPE Drains 12' Catch Basin 36‘”“**»*»> Crossing SSJ35 ^charge Greens Construction Tee Construction Bunker Construction ^Pathconstruato Grassing- Green>14 Grassing -7^, Cressing - ft*"* Grassing - Roughs Cr»«i«»9-Env. setback Cressing - weti*^ answers to these questions will allow the project to run smoothly and eliminate “finger pointing” during the process. The superintendent should request a construction schedule from the contractor and architect at the beginning of the project. The construction schedule should highlight the beginning and end dates of all major renovation activities. The construction schedule should be managed on a weekly basis by the superintendent and architect. The construction progress, and delays, should be communicated to all parties associated with the project. No one likes surprises! The superintendent should be present for all meetings and site visits with the architect, contractor and owner during the renovation. The superintendent should participate and remain attentive for the entire meeting (which includes putting the cell phone away)! We realize that there are still responsibilities outside of the project but being present during these important discussions is vital to the success of the project. The superintendent should take pertinent notes during the project meetings and construction visits. Photographs should be taken to document all of the work during construction. The notes and photographs can be used to communicate with the owner or members and can also be used to record and document the entire process from start to finish. I have seen many presentations that were prepared by golf course superintendents that documented the renovation process very nicely. The superintendent should ensure the following items are available for use by the owner and golf course architect during the renovation construction site visits: golf course renovation plans and specifications, site visit notes, a golf cart or maintenance vehicle, a paint gun with ample supply of highly visible paint, pin flags, surveying tape, a probe for measuring gravel, sand and mix depths and a smart tool (or equal) digital level for measuring tee and green surface slopes. The golf course superintendent should conduct weekly meetings with the golf course contractor, architect and owner. The progress meetings should be used to review and update the construction schedule and the project costs. The meetings should also be used to discuss project concerns as well as any opportunities to improve the project. Remember this is a team effort. Maintain regular communication with everyone involved with the project, especially the owner and/or members. A weekly progress report should be prepared and made available for review. I have seen newsletters, blogs and even YouTube videos explaining what has happened and what to expect next during a renovation project. People in general are more accepting and agreeable to change if they understand what is happening and are part of the process. ■ Conduct monthly on-site course tours of the construction ■ renovation work. The course tours should be open to anyone associated with the project. The tours will allow all interested parties to see first-hand what is happening and how the work is progressing. The good will of this effort will go a long way in keeping everyone excited and anticipating the finished product. Lastly, patience is critical. The renovation process is unpredictable. There are so many factors that can affect a projects momentum and completion. Yes, there will be weather delays and even weather damage during construction (I have seen this on every project at least once). The point is to be patient and have fun. Keep an open mind and allow for the unexpected. There is a lot of hard work required by the golf course superintendent during the renovation process of a golf course. The combination of proper planning and execution, and regular communication will make most golf course renovation projects a success. 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All of the proceeds from these events go to fund the future of our industry by the way of scholarships, philanthropic causes related to turf and funding research at Michigan State via donation to the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF). A very special thank you to our 2019 Premier Fundraiser Sponsors BASF, Bayer, F.I.P. Irrigation Services, Matt LaFontaine Automotive, Site One Golf and Spartan Distributors. 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STANDARD GOLF COMPMV1 EMPLOYEE OWIXIED Setting the Standard in Golf Course Accessories since 1910. 866.743.9773 • StandardGolf.com © 2019 Standard Golf Company. All rights reserved. SUPERINTENDENT — NATE HERMAN AT HARBOR SHORES GOLF CLUB NATE Herman Nate Herman, a Michigan native who went to high school in Columbus, Ind., has been the superintendent at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor for two seasons. He is 36, married to Hillary, who is from Columbus and they have a one-year- old daughter Sawyer. He is a turfgrass graduate of Purdue University (2008), and attended Wabash College in Indiana where he studied biology and chemistry. HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN THE GOLF BUSINESS? I started in high school working at a public course in Columbus right next to our house. It was a good public course (Otter Creek). Mickey Powell, former V.P of the PGA, was the general manager at the time. I started working there to play golf in the summers while I was going to Wabash, enjoyed working outside and the career just continued to transpire. Cory Troyer was the superintendent there. WHEN DID YOU DECIDE YOU WANTED GOLF TO BE YOUR CAREER? During the summer after I left Wabash, I realized working on golf course was a career I wanted to pursue. Ironically, while attending Wabash, I struggled to wake up for a genetics lab and failed the lab portion of the class because I was undisciplined enough to wake up at 6 a.m. to cross fruit flies yet now, I wake up before 5 am every morning. It’s crazy, but I guess the natural sciences were just more of an interest for me. Also, the superintendent at Harrison Lake Country Club (Columbus, Ind.), Gary Myers, who is now with BASF, offered me an assistant job while I was transitioning from Wabash. I learned a lot and knew then I wanted to try something bigger than working at the local country club. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COURSES YOU HAVE WORKED AT? I interned at Baltusrol (Springfield, N.J.) and that opened my eyes up to a top 100 facility. I interned under Mark Kuhns there and then after I graduated from Purdue I went out to Pine Valley (New Jersey) and worked there for three years as a second assistant. It was a great place, a great experience, and I learned a lot. I wanted to move back closer to my roots in the Midwest as well as gain more experience in preparations for tournament golf. I moved back to the Midwest and worked for Jake Gargasz at Crooked Stick (Indianapolis). Crooked Stick was in preparations to host the 2012 BMW Championship and Jake tsf* Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association I www.migcsa.org Gargasz was a fantastic mentor. Then I worked at Oakland Hills for a year (2014) for Steve Cook. I wanted to stay longer, but the superintendent job opened at Victoria National (Newburgh, Ind.) working underneath director Kyle Callahan and moved there for three years prior to accepting the superintendent job at Harbor Shores. CJ WHAT PART OF YOUR EDUCATION DID YOU USE THE MOST? I guess the chemistry part of it. Even then I think school provides you the reasoning behind the physiology behind what the plant needs or requires, while over time you actually learn the practical and cultural practices working on a golf course. f> HOW HAS YOUR JOB AT YOUR CURRENT COURSE PROGRESSED? Quite candidly it has been a roller-coaster ride with four general managers and a change in management company. I started in October (two years ago) and had the opportunity/challenge to prepare the golf course for the Senior PGA Championship in May, which Harbor Shores hosts every other year through 2024. It was quite the task considering the time of the year and my lack of familiarity with the property, but it also allowed us to build a trend towards providing championship conditions day-in and day-out year-around. One of the bigger obstacles presented here was having to train a new staff. They had lost some guys over the years when I got here. That first year for the Senior PGA was sort of make sure we look good on TV. This year we have been able to attack everything under ground as well as further train a new core of staff. fl IS THERE SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOUR CURRENT JOB UNIQUE TO YOUR CAREER? Yes, part of the idea behind the entire Harbor Shores development was to enhance the community economically as well as provide jobs. Specifically, 40% of the labor for the C&G department must come from Benton Harbor, an area that is comprised of a unique diversity and economical background. We also have to take care of the beach, the bathrooms and the parking lot at Jean Klock Park (on Lake Michigan and adjacent to three of the course’s holes) in addition to the golf course. Finally, the golf course is spread out over 500 acres intersecting within the community. Just travelling hole to hole can be problematic at times. fl WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF THE MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? My past experiences in other state associations pales in comparison to the size of the network here in Michigan, specifically the camaraderie and professionalism. This is perhaps my biggest expectation of a superintendents association as well perhaps my greatest area of needed improvement. I’ve done a pretty poor job of networking within the MIGCSA due to the onsite job requirements at Harbor Shores as well as the multiple transitions that have occurred in my short F ’ 5 THINGS MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME PEOPLE 1. Was born on an Irish holiday... Orangemen’s day 2. This will be my first year ever trick or treating ... when I take my daughter 3. Was all-state in soccer 4. Grill on the Big Green Egg to relax 5. Grew up as a U of M fan Course Conditions I Fall 2019 tenure at Harbor Shores. The other thing to mention was in the attendance of my first winter show - 75% of the attendees at the conference wore suits. This spoke volumes to me in regards to the professionalism and pride the superintendents of the state of Michigan took in regards to their career and the organization as a whole. WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE MICHIGAN TURFGRASS FOUNDATION? I’ve had just a little interaction. I did reach out to Dr. (Trey) Rogers (Michigan State) for an intern. They have other tools I need to further explore. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE GIVEN BACK TO GOLF? Not on a grand scale, but on a local level. I think one of the biggest improvements I’ve made here is with outreach programs within the community. We’ve started working with a local youth program (Youth Build) and a state offender program. With the youth we work them for 12 to 15 hours a week, teaching them real life skills including accountability, showing up on time and doing a good job, that kind of thing. With the offender program, we try to give those who may have had a troubled past a second chance. WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF YOUR JOB? Explaining to golf members and staff just what we do day-to-day. For example after eight years, my wife probably has a better understanding of the process and significance of aerification than perhaps some of the members and staff - the communication and education aspect is continual. The superintendent does not just ride around in a cart all day with a cup of coffee. That’s not really it. There’s never a dull day here. WHAT IS THE PART OF YOUR JOB YOU ENJOY THE MOST? Working with the key members of the staff. We have bonded really well together. I was at Medinah (Illinois) for the BMW (PGA Tour event) and went out with some of the guys from Oakland Hills that I used to work with. We talked about work and that at the end of the day you want great camaraderie. I’ve never been in military, but its that kind of camaraderie I would associate with us at Harbor Shores and what I enjoy. The other part I enjoy is the chemical aspect - talking through that and trying different approaches. ■ R WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING GOLF? A lack of understanding of our labor issue in that the budget doesn’t match up to the labor. As superintendent, we utilize expensive pieces of equipment worth thousands of dollars and yet are asked to employ staff for $10 an hour to operate it? It doesn’t match up. These are trained operators and more people, owners, managers, members, need to understand that. ■ M IS THERE RESEARCH YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ACCOMPLISHED IN TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT? I think water quality is a big thing. What can we do to further positively affect the quality of our water in an economical manner? I’m also a big proponent of supporting the agencies that are doing the research. Extra dollars have to go to research. At the end of the day, what we do is not sustainable. We push a plant to the brink of death. We can’t feed it. We can’t water it. But we want to keep it happy and green. I think you have to understand all you can about our natural resources to get full value from them. ■P WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? Michigan was a goal. I was born in Michigan, grew up in the Mount Pleasant-Saginaw area. I’m not sure what is ahead. Things changed dramatically with having a daughter. We have the Senior PGA through 2024, so that’s five years. I don’t know after that. It will depend on our lifestyle I think - that will catch the brunt of it. ■ bl WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU THE MOST IN YOUR TURFGRASS CAREER? Probably Jake Gargasz (superintendent at Crooked Stick). 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You need great assistants and others for those eyes, for kicking around ideas and brainstorming and then helping you get the staff to carry out your plans. I am fortunate here at Harbor Shores to have two great assistants, Matt Vollrath the lead assistant and Evan Rhodes. We have worked side-by-side kicking around ideas, pushing each other to be better, and more efficient. Hopefully, I can be positive influence on them and help assist them reach their goals. 3 WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF THE W ROLE OF THE GOLF COURSE MECHANIC OR TECHNICIAN? A mechanic is vital. At a golf course your two biggest assets are equipment and staff. The equipment goes out every day. Our philosophy is attention to detail and every day pushing things to get better each and every year - at least a little bit. To embrace that concept, that philosophy, you have to have equipment dialed in to pull it off. A good mechanic is crucial for this. tP> DO YOU HAVE A HUMOROUS OR INTERESTING STORY FROM WORK THAT YOU CAN SHARE? 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Education • Research ♦ Extension Founded 1957 TO REGISTER: www.michiganturfgrass.org Why Support the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation? Not to be confused with trade organizations, membership in the MTF is direct support for research at the Turfgrass Research Program at MSU. The MTF Mission Statement: “To work in partnership with Michigan State University, supporting ongoing programs in research, education and extension in the area of professional turfgrass management that will benefit all individuals who manage turfgrass or derive pleasure from the results of such management.” Your membership dues fund a significant portion of the research that the MSU Turf Team conducts each year. Thank you for supporting Turfgrass Research and continuing research education at MSU. Sincerely, MTF Board of Directors TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Welcome to the 90th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s Conference 5 What You Need to Know 6 Conference Speaker Spotlight 8 Conference Schedule 14 Vendor Halftime Show & Silent Auction 15 Meritorious Service Award Recipient - Fritz McMullen 17 Candidates for Election - 2020 Nominees 18 MTF Executive Committee & Board Members 19 MSU Turf Team & Support Staff 24 What is the Founder Society Welcome to the 90th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s Conference This year marks the 90th year for the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. As a tribute to the 90 years, the MTF would like to recognize the classes of 1960,1970,1980,1990,2000, and 2010 from the MSU Turf Program. We will be displaying some class pictures at the vendor halftime show, and welcome any graduates to submit any items of interest that may relate to their time at MSU Turfgrass Program. We have put together three full days of education consisting of golf, athletic fields, grounds, lawn care, and equipment. You will get up to date findings on many topics including fertility, soils, diseases, weeds, pesticides, and many other related turf topics. Check out the schedule and plan to attend! Education credits are available, and online registration is now open. The vendor halftime show has been a crowd favorite for the conference for many years and always draws a large crowd. It’s a great way to unwind from an engaging day of learning with some food, drinks and to catch up with old colleagues. The annual silent auction will also be set up during that time to help raise money for the Dr. Paul Rieke Endowment, which supports the graduate assistant program at MSU. If you’re a vender looking to get some exposure to a wide variety of people you won’t want to miss this show. Tables are filling up quick so contact us now to reserve your table! The Kellogg Center provides us an incredible place to host our conference and provide past MSU turf students a chance to come back and visit the campus. Lunch is offered across the street at Brody Hall. The Kellogg Center also offers an in-house dining and bar at the State Room for your enjoyment. As always, I would like to thank the following people for their continuous hard work and dedication putting together this outstanding event: Dr. Kevin Frank, Carey Mitchelson, Dan Mausolf, Mark Wildeman and Scott Rettmann. See you soon! Curt Boak Vice President/Conference Chair Michigan Turfgrass Foundation cmb@lawntechofmi.com 4 « Michigan Turfgrass Foundation What You Need to KNOW Conference Hotel: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center 219 S. Harrison Rd, East Lansing, Ml 48824 Phone: 517-432-4000 Website: Kelloggcenter.com Please Contact the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center for Hotel Reservations Phone: 800-875-5090 Group Code: 2001TURFMI Group Rate: $120.00 per night. Exp. 12/04/19 ATTIRE: Business Casual (slacks and a collared shirt for men and comparable for women) is the preferred conference attire. Jeans, t-shirts, and ball caps are discouraged. DINING: On your own MDARD PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION CREDITS - Tuesday, Jan. 7 — 6 3A, 3B, 6, Comm Core Wednesday, Jan. 8 — 6 3A, 3B, 6, Comm Core — 7 3A, 3B, 6, Comm Core Thursday, Jan. 9 GCSAA EDUCATION POINTS - — 0.60 education points Tuesday, Jan.7 Wednesday, Jan. 8 — 0.60 education points — 0.75 education points Thursday, Jan. 9 STMA CEUS - TBD INDIANA CCHS - Tuesday, Jan.7 - 6 3B, 1 7A, 1 8, 7 RT Wednesday, Jan. 8 — 6 3B, 6 RT — 3 3B, 3 RT Thursday, Jan. 9 ON-SITE REGISTRATION HOURS: 8am-noon 8 am-noon 8am-10am Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Michigan Turfgrass Conference Speaker Spotlight Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University: “What’s New in Golf Turf Cultivation and Organic Matter Management” Wednesday 11 am and “Selecting Kentucky bluegrass and Tall Fescue Cultivars” Thursday 2:30 pm Cale Bigelow is a Professor at Purdue University specializing in Turf Science and Ecology and is part of the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department. He is heavily involved in undergraduate instruction and advising. His applied research program is focused on urban sustainability issues. This involves the evaluation of turf grass species and cultivars for the region, studying nutrient management and soil related problems in fine turf areas, management programs utilizing plant growth regulators for recreational turf areas and more recently has been focused on urban water use, acute drought events and best management practices to conserve water. Paul Giordano, Bayer Green Solutions Team: “Perception vs. Reality: Dispelling Misinformation with Scientific Reasoning” Thursday 10 am, and “Creating a Weed Management Program for Sports Fields” Thursday 2:30 pm Dr. Giordano is a turfgrass pathologist and member of the Bayer Green Solutions Team. He provides technical sales support and product development insights to the turf and ornamental industry throughout the Northeastern U.S. Prior to joining the U.S. team, Paul served as the technical lead and R&D coordinator for Bayer Environmental Science in Canada. He has experience in both applied and basic turfgrass research earning a B.S. in Crop and Soil Sciences, a M.S. in Plant Pathology and a Ph.D. in Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences from Michigan State University. 6 « Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Dr. Brandon Horvath, Univ, of Tennessee: “Planning a Disease Management Program for High Value Turf” Wednesday 10 am; “Managing Pythium Diseases” Wednesday 12:30 pm; Thursday 9 am “A Brief History of Turf Management Practices”; “Considering Granular Fungicide Applications” Thursday 1:30 pm Brandon Horvath is an associate professor of turfgrass pathology in the Plant Sciences Department at the University of Tennessee where he’s been since May 2009. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in turfgrass pathology from Michigan State University. He received his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in agronomy with a minor in plant pathology. He has worked at several championship golf courses and conducts research in the area of turfgrass disease epidemiology that enables turfgrass managers to maintain healthier turfgrass stands with fewer chemical inputs. Gina Rizzi, arcus Marketing Group: “You Know You’re a Badass - What does Everyone Else See? And Why Does it Matter” Wednesday 2:30 pm, “High-Octane Teamwork! Transitioning Crews into Cohesive Teams” Thursday 10 am Gina Rizzi, President of ARCUS Marketing Group and Radius Sports Group, is a speaker and passionate advocate for helping organizations drive innovation and financial performance while positively impacting society and the environment. Founded in 2010, ARCUS provides marketing strategy, sports marketing, media, and corporate social responsibility services for Fortune 500 companies. Radius, a wholly-owned subsidiary, provides sustainability consulting within golf and sports. Gina received her MBA, Cum Laude, from the University of Notre Dame, BA Advertising, High Honors, from Michigan State, Certificates in GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, Sustainable Energy Management from Presidio Graduate School, and Sustainability Best Practices from the Global Business Travel Association. She is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, WE ARE GOLF Diversity Task Force, and a GCSAA Affiliate member. Julie Stachecki, Site Specific Inc.: “Protect your Oak Trees: Oak Wilt, an Invasive Fungus” Wednesday 10:30 am, and “Tree Problems - What’s Going to Kill my Trees Next?” Wednesday 1:30 pm Julie Stachecki represents Site Specific, Inc, a company she founded in 1994. Site Specific provides turfgrass, tree and ornamental consulting services and training for golf courses, cemeteries, commercial and residential landscapes. Prior to an early career in landscape design, Julie’s roots started at Michigan State University where she graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in Horticulture, as well as, Park and Recreation Resources. Julie holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Crop and Soil Sciences with a turfgrass management emphasis also from MSU. She has been a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture since the late '90’s, and currently serves as President of the Arboriculture Society of Michigan. Bob Vavrek: “30 Years as a USGA Agronomist - Tales from the Road” Tuesday 10 am After 30 years with the USGA, Bob recently retired. During his time with the USGA he managed Green Section activities, such as Course Consultation Service visits and USGA Championship preparation, for golf facilities throughout the 13 state Central Region. He is the author of numerous articles regarding various aspects of turf maintenance in domestic and international publications. Bruce Williams: “Negotiating Tactics for Golf Course Superintendents” Tuesday 9 am, “Developing Skills that Set You Apart” Wednesday 9 am, and “50 Years of Industry Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned in Golf and Turf”, Thursday 1:30 pm Bruce Williams has been making presentations to golf and turf groups for over 45 years. Born and raised on a golf course he is the son of a renowned golf course superintendent, Bob Williams. Bruce is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College and also Michigan State University in the Turfgrass Management Program. He spent 21 years as the golf course superintendent at Bob O’Link Golf Club in Highland Park, IL and 14 years as Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at The Los Angeles Country Club. Bruce has been involved in leadership positions for 4 decades in golf and turf. He has been the president of the following chapters: Midwest, Chicagoland, Southern California and California. In 1996 he was the President of the GCSAA as was his father in 1958. Currently Bruce serves as a Director for the California Alliance for Golf. He also serves on the USGA Green Section Committee and is the Executive Director of The California Turfgrass and Landscape Foundation. Dr. Chris Williamson, University of Wisconsin: “Ants, Worms, and Pesky Insects in Golf Turf”, Tuesday 9:30 am and “Insect Management in Lawns” Thursday 3:30 pm CONFERENCE SCHEDULE GOLF SESSION (Big Ten A) » 9:00 AM Negotiating Tactics for Golf Course Superintendents - Bruce Williams » 10:00 AM 30 years as a USGA Agronomist: tales from the road - Bob Vavrek » 11:00 AM Turfgrass Pathology Research Update - Dr. Joe Vargas, MSU » 11:30 AM Reviewing 2019: Dead Grass and Nutrition Research Update - Dr. Kevin Frank, MSU LUNCH 12: » 1:30 PM Creating Championship Turf: The Importance of Having Sharp Cutting Units - Doug Veine, Bernhard and Company » 2:30 PM Heavy Metal, Speed, and Weed - Dr. Thom Nikolai, MSU » 3:30 PM Understanding the Basic Principles of Sprinkler Audits - Michael Kuhn, Michael Kuhn and Associates, Inc. 8 « Michigan Turfgrass Foundation MHKW J A X’SH TUESDAY, January 7 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS SESSION (Hancock Turfgrass Research Center) » Making the change from being a mechanic to an equipment manager - Skip Heinz, Royal Poinciana Golf Club » Electrical Trouble Shooting - John Garlets, Spartan Distributors LAWNS, ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND GROUNDS SESSION (Lincoln) 9:00 AM Recommendations for Solving Turf Problems: Mixing Science and Common Sense - Dr. Kevin Frank, MSU 10:00 AM Smart Lawns, Minimum Pesticide Use, and Organic Lawn Care - Dr. David Smitley, MSU 11:00 AM When Applications Don’t Work: Figuring Out Why? - John Stone, MSU LUNCH 12: 1:30 PM Understanding Turf Diseases: Identification, Cultural Management, and Fungicide Recommendations - Dr. Joe Vargas, MSU 3:30 PM Working Safely around Biting Stinging Insects - Howard Russell, MSU 4:30 PM Annual Meetings MiGCSA, MTF, MiSTMA [EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS SESSION (Hancock Turfgrass Research Center) » Exploring the World of Equipment Managers - Skip Heinz, Royal Poinciana Golf Club » Cut Quality and After Cut Appearance - Bill Stone, John Deere/JW Turf » Panel Discussion on Tier 4 and Much More - Skip Heinz, John Garlets, and TBD CONFERENCE SCHEDULE GOLF SESSION (Big Ten A) » 8:00 AM Grad Student Research Presentations - Ryan Bearss and Thomas Green » 8:30 AM Trying to Understand Nematodes - Fred Warner, MSU » 9:00 AM Research Update - Dr. Trey Rogers, MSU » 9:30 AM Ants, Worms and Pesky Insects in Golf Turf - Chris Williamson, PBI-Gordon » 10:30 AM Preventing Oak Wilt and Resources to Address It - Julie Stachecki, Site Specific Inc. LUNCH 11:00 AM GOLF SESSION (Auditorium) 12:30 PM Managing Pythium Diseases - Dr. Brandon Horvath, Univ. Tennessee 1:30 PM What’s New in Golf Turf Cultivation and Organic Matter Management - Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue University 2:30 PM You Know You’re a Badass - What does Everyone Else See? And Why Does it Matter - Gina Rizzi 3:30 PM Scholarship Awards 4:00 PM Vendor Half-Time Show » » » » » WEDNESDAY, January 8 LAWNS, ATHLETIC FIELDS, AND GROUNDS SESSION (Lincoln) 8:00 AM Weed Management: Everything I Know in 120 Minutes or Less - Dr. Thom Nikolai, MSU 10:00 AM Planning a Disease Management Program for High Value Turf - Dr. Brandon Horvath, Univ. Tennessee LUNCH 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Developing a Fertilizer Program for High Value Turf - Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue Univ. 1:30 PM Co-Existing with Trees: Tips for a Lasting Relationship - Julie Stachecki, Site Specific Inc. 2:30 PM You Know You’re a Badass - What does Everyone Else See? And Why Does it Matter - Gina Rizzi 3:30 PM Scholarship Awards 4:00 PM Vendor Half-Time Show ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS SESSION (AUDITORIUM) 8:00 AM Tips for Running an Effective Committee Meeting - Erwin McKone, Turf Ventures 9:00 AM Developing Skills that Set You Apart - Bruce Williams 10:00 AM Tournament Preparation - Bob Vavrek 10:30 AM Reflections of a First Year Superintendent - Dave Makulski, Indianwood Golf & CC LUNCH 11:00 AM » 11 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE ...... GENERAL SESSION (Big Ten C) » 8:00 AM Perception vs. Reality: Dispelling Misinformation with Scientific Reasoning - Dr. Paul Giordano, Bayer » 9:00 AM A Brief History of Turf Management Practices - Dr. Brandon Horvath, Univ, of Tennessee » 10:00 AM High-Octane Teamwork! Transitioning Crews into Cohesive Teams - Gina Rizzi, ARCUS Marketing Group » 11:00 AM When MIOSHA Visits: Consultation and Enforcement - Joseph Bantau and Augustine Syrovy LUNCH 12:00 PM THURSDAY, January 9 INNOVATIVE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS SESSION 1:30 PM » 3:30 PM 50 Years of Industry Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned in Golf & Turf - Bruce Williams 2:30 PM Government Relations - Kyle Barton, Tam O’Shanter CC 3:00 PM Staging the Inagural Rocket Mortgage Classic - Jake Mendoza and Evan Herman, Detroit Golf Club Renovating Essex Golf and Country Club - Chris Andrejicka, Essex Golf &CC » 4:00 PM Staffing Solutions that Work - Mike Morris, Crystal Downs CC ATHLETIC FIELDS SESSION LAWN CARE SESSION » 1:30 PM » 1:30 PM Pitching Mound Construction and Repair - Kelly Rensel, Great Lakes Loons Considering Granular Fungicide Applications - Dr. Brandon Horvath, Univ, of Tennessee » 2:30 PM » 2:30 PM Creating a Weed Management Program for Sports Fields - Dr. Paul Giordano, Bayer Selecting Kentucky bluegrass and Tall Fescue Cultivars - Dr. Cale Bigelow, Purdue Univ. » 3:30 PM » 3:30 PM An Hour with Turf Doc - Dr. Trey Rogers, MSU Turfgrass Insect Management - Dr. Chris Williamson, PBI Gordon » 4:30 PM Adjourn » 13 VENDOR HALFTIME SHOW & SILENT AUCTION January 8,2020 • 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm In support of the Dr. Paul Rieke Graduate Assistantship Endowment, the Silent Auction returns to the 2020 MTF Conference, January 7-9 at the Kellogg Center on the beautiful MSU campus. The MTF is seeking contributions and gifts for the auction to support funding for an ongoing turfgrass graduate student position at MSU. Your support can reflect your business, product line, or simply be a “good will” gesture of any non-related item. We will display your company name and logo along with your contributed item. Dr. Rieke’s desire to ensure an ongoing turfgrass graduate assistant at MSU is a result of his active career of teaching, research, and extension work to promote turfgrass science. Dr. Rieke understood how critical these graduate assistants were to his endeavors and upon his retirement this endowment was created to honor his legacy. The auction will be held during the vendor halftime show January 8, from 4:00-6:30 pm. If you would like to show your support for this vital endowment, please call or email me as noted below. You can also go to the MTF website at www.michiganturfgrass.org to make a contribution online. Thank you in advance for supporting the MSU turfgrass program and the Dr. Paul Rieke Graduate Assistantship Endowment. Enjoy the conference! Mark Wildeman, CGCS mrwildeman@outlook.com 810.252.0848 www.michiganturfgrass.org Fritz was raised in Caro, Michigan, a small farming community 30 miles east of Saginaw in the thumb. He graduated from high school in 1964. He married Dorinda Kellogg, also from Caro. They have 2 sons: Marc and Todd. Marc is married to Susie and they blessed the family with two grandsons, Connor 17 and Sean 14. Marc is a Golf Course Superintendent at North Star Resort in Truckee, CA. Todd lives in Manhattan, N.Y. and is General Manager of Kirsh Bakery and Restaurant. Fritz went to Ferris State University in the fall of 1964 in the Industrial Arts program getting a degree in Arc Welding. He continued in 1965 in general studies. He played on the golf team at FSU in the spring of ’65 and ’66. In the fall of 1966, he enrolled at M.S.U. in the first class of the Turfgrass Management 2 year program, graduating in the spring of 1968. He then became the Golf Course Superintendent at Inverness Country Club, a nine hole semi­ private course outside of Chelsea, Michigan. In 1970, he became the Pro-Supt. manager of the club. In March of 1973, he became the Golf Course Superintendent at Forest Lake Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 1978, he took on the role of Superintendent/General Manager at the club. In 1982, he returned to the position of Golf Course Superintendent until his retirement in the fall of 2011 after being at the club for 39 years. As a superintendent, he spent many enjoyable hours with the following associations: Michigan Golf Course Superintendent’s Association Joined in 1968 Served on the Board of Directors for 8 years Served as President in 2004 Representative on Michigan Golf Hall of Fame committee from 2012 - 2015 Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Joined in 1969 One of the 100 original members of the Founder’s Society Served on the Board of Directors for 11 years President in 1990 and 1991 Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, of America Joined in 1968 Class A member in 1971 Certified Golf Course Superintendent in 1976 Attended his first Convention in 1969, continuing each year through 2013 Served on the G.C.S.A.A. Golf Tournament committee for several years, starting in the 1970’s In 2012, he was given the Superintendent Award of Merit from the G.A.M., M.T.F., M.G.C.S.A., M.S.U. &M.G.C.O.A. » 15 With the closing of the 2019 season at hand it is my pleasure to reflect on the efforts of the MTF and update what lies ahead. A thank you to all the Board of Directors who provided the leadership of the finest Turf Foundation in the Country. The amount of time each of these individuals put into the Foundation is remarkable and is the reason for our success. The Mission of the Foundation is to financially support the MSU Turf Team and we thank all those who participated in our key events - TeeTimes4Turf, LaFontaine Golf Outing, Field Day and the Annual Turf Conference. The committees of each of these events were driven to bring the best results possible and provided plans to continue for future years. Looking into the upcoming years the Foundations agenda includes reviewing membership designations and presenting the concept of “Research Supporters”. This natural terminology has been suggested over the years and the current MTF Board of Directors are considering the options available to more reflect our mission. Coming soon will also be our “20 for 2020” (20 clubs to support research in 2020) effort to engage golf clubs to help them better understand the significance of Turf Research and how their support of the MTF will ultimately benefit them as well. Finally, many thanks to our membership and our Board of Directors for their vote of confidence and entrusting me with the affairs of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. We are on solid ground and will continue to be dedicated to continuous improvement. Carey Mitchelson Executive Director Michigan Turfgrass Foundation The past year the MTF had a great deal of interaction with the Michigan State University. Our commitment to providing the Turf Team with Graduate Assistantship on an annual basis began in earnest with the selection of two students to be awarded The Paul Rieke Turfgrass Endowed Graduate Assistantship. Jackie Guevara and Ann Souffer-Hopkins were chosen this spring and join Thomas Green as a past recipient in receiving this award. The Turf Team was asked how the MTF could best serve their efforts in research and the unanimous answer was to provide Graduate assistantship and the Foundation took their request to heart. Also, within the University, a new Chair was chosen for the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and our own Turf Graduate Brian Horgan was selected to lead the Department into the future. Brian returns to MSU with passion and leadership that will benefit all those under his guidance. 16 « Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Candidates for ELECTION BRAD LAZROFF Brad is a proud graduate of the 2-year Golf Turf Management Program at MSU and has spent the last 12 years as a golf course superintendent. Currently Brad is the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor at Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, Ml where he oversees an 18-hole public golf course, a 1500-acre park with hiking trails and picnic facilities, and in the winter one of Southeast Michigan’s top cross-country ski programs. Brad believes that being involved with the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is an opportunity to give back to the industry that has given him countless opportunities. The research being done at MSU with the MTF’s support is an intricate part of our industries future, and it is exciting to be a part of that. DAN MAUSOLF I have been part of the green industry for a little over 22 years dedicating 19 of those years to golf turf and many aspects of golf business. Beginning in 2016,1 altered career paths to pursue the professional lawn care industry. Currently, I serve as the General Manager at Stine Turf & Snow and have taken on responsibilities and titles including Landscape Industry Certified Manager, Certified Snow Professional as well as Advanced Snow Manager. I am completing my first term on the Board of Directors and have served in several capacities including; Secretary, chairperson of Research and Field Day, Co-chair of the LaFontaine Outing and serve on the Conference committee. As current Treasurer of the Foundation I look forward to continuing my efforts to support the MTF and providing leadership for future boards. DOUG JOHANNINGSMEIER Doug Johanningsmeier here. I am seeking re-election to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and would like your support. Currently President of MTF it is my desire to stay involved with this organization that I have deep respect and passion for. I was first elected to the board in 1994 at the urging of Jim Bogart then President and spent nine years working on the Board before leaving in 2002. Re-elected to the Board in 2014 & 2017, and having worked on various committees including Membership, Field Day, Conference, Long Range Planning, Endowments, Founders, and Treasury feel confident my skillset would continue to benefit the mission of the Foundation in Education and Research grants in Agronomy through MSU. If reelected, it is my plan to seek a second term as president of the Foundation in 2020 then continue as a regular Board member through 2022, the end of the next term. Starting with Turfgrass Inc. and currently employed by Harrell’s LLC 2020 marks the 44th year in the Michigan Turfgrass industry. Seems like yesterday when I was one of the “young guys” Thank you for your support. Hmatt gaver I started working on golf courses at 15 years old and found my passion for it early. I completed ! the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management 2-year program in 2002 and started full time at Winged Foot Golf Club. I was lucky enough to be part of hosting major events and worked my way up to West Course Superintendent. I then took on the challenge of a new course construction and grow in near Annapolis, Maryland, where I stayed for 5 years. Once my wife and I were expecting our daughter, we decided to get back to our home state of Michigan. I was excited to become the Golf Course Superintendent at Spring Lake Country Club in west Michigan in early 2013, and am still there today. Throughout my career, I have benefitted abundantly from data that turfgrass research provides. I have been honored to serve on the MTF Board for the past 3 years, and am eager to continue to do my part for such an amazing foundation. » 17 Michigan TURFGRASS FOUNDATIONMTF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Johanningsmeier, Harrell’s LLC 2020 Representing: Commercial Turfgrass VICE PRESIDENT Curt Boak, Lawn Tech 2020 Representing: Lawn Applicator TREASURER Dan Mausolf, Stine Turf and Snow 2020 Representing: Lawn Maintenance SECRETARY Mark Wildeman, Clio Country Club 2020 Representing: At-Large BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terms Expire 2020 Doug Johanningsmeier, Harrell’s LLC Representing: Commercial Turfgrass Matt Gaver, Spring Lake Country Club Representing: Western Michigan District Brad Lazroff, Huron Meadows Golf Course Representing: At-Large Dan Mausolf, Stine Turf and Snow Representing: Lawn Maintenance Terms Expire 2021 Craig Moore, Marquette Golf Club- Grey walls & Heritage Representing: At-Large Dan Lucas, Kingsley Club Representing: Northern Michigan District Jeff Holmes, Egypt Valley Country Club Representing: At-Large Scott Rettmann, Walnut Creek Country Club Representing: Mid-Michigan District Terms Expire 2022 Curt Boak, Lawn Tech Representing: Lawn Applicator Eric Davey, Prestwick Village Golf Club Representing: Greater Detroit District Mark Wildeman, Clio Country Club Representing: At-Large Kelly Rensel, CSFM Great Lakes Loons Representing: Sports or Institutional Turf STAFF To learn about other sustainable events on campus you can visit our website: http://bespartangreen.msu.edu EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Carey Mitchelson ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Britany Vanderkodde 18 « Michigan Turfgrass Foundation MSU TURF TEAM >< SUPPORT STAFF PLANT, SOIL AND MICROBIAL SCIENCES Dr. James Crum, Soils Phone: 517-353-0134 Email: crum@msu.edu Dr. Kevin Frank Turfgrass Extension Phone: 517-353-0147 Email: frankk@msu.edu Support Staff: Jackie Guevara, Graduate Student Dr. David Gilstrap Senior Academic Specialist Phone: 517-353-0140 Email: gilstrap@msu.edu Dr. Thom Nikolai Senior Academic Specialist Phone: 517-353-0133 Email: nikolai@msu.edu Dr. John N. Rogers III Coordinator, Two-Year Golf Turf Phone: 517-353-0136 Email; rogersj@msu.edu Support Staff: Ryan Bearss, Graduate Student Thomas Green, Graduate Student Dr. Joe Vargas Phone: 517-353-9082 Email: vargas@msu.edu Support Staff: Ron Detweiler, Research Assistant III Nancy Dykema, Research Assistant III Anna Stouffer-Hopkins, Graduate Student Dr. Emily Merewitz Turfgrass Physiologist Phone 517-353-0203 Email: merewitz@msu.edu Support Staff: Kirtus Houting, Graduate Student MTESP Adam Ikamas, Coordinator Email: adamikamas@migcsa.org ENTOMOLOGY Dr. David Smitley Phone: 517-355-3385 Email: smitley@msu.edu Support Staff: Erica Hotchkiss, Research Assistant I Michael Piombino. Graduate Assistant HANCOCK RESEARCH CENTER Jesse Scholl, Farm Manager Phone: 517-353-3117 Adam Palmatier, Operations Coordinator Phone: 517-353-3117 MSU TURFGRASS )► The Importance to Your Organization The development, testing, and evaluation of better turfgrasses and of better methods of turfgrass maintenance has a common interest for all facets of the turfgrass industry; it enhances the landscapes and provides better facilities for enjoyment of the recreational sports; it lessens the dust hazards and upkeep of airports and roadsides as well as play areas and cemeteries. Through the cooperative participation; golf clubs, lawn care industry, parks, cemeteries, athletic associations, airports, ski clubs, seed, sod, and stolon growers, and organizations concerned with turf management, sufficient funds have been made available to do research in these important areas. RESEARCH: The MTF’s primary purpose is to raise money to support turfgrass research and education at MSU. The research generated by these contributions have led to practices that have improved turf maintenance throughout the world. EDUCATION Turfgrass Conferences: The MTF, in cooperation with MSU, holds an annual 3-day turfgrass conference in January to present the latest findings on turfgrass management, fertility, soils, diseases, weeds, varieties, pesticides and other timely topics. The MTF supports the Michigan State University field days at East Lansing and also other locations in Michigan. EXTENSION: The MTF has provided important monies for transportation, equipment and expenses which has allowed MSU personnel to visit the turfgrass industries of the state and help individuals solve their problems, often on an emergency basis. 20 « Michigan Turgrass Foundation The MTF partners gather the various segments of the industry to discuss and support in decisions that affect turfgrass management in Michigan. Fundraising: • Lafontaine Golf Benefit T T- a t f rromww •Tee Times 4 Turf |||||||||1IH1|| • Individual Donations Aw “Meritorious Service Award” - Presented to an individual representing significant promotion of the Turfgrass Industry in Michigan Student Scholarships: 4 scholarships are awarded annually The Administration The business affairs and the activities of the Michigan Turf grass Foundation are governed by a Board of Directors composed of twelve (12) members plus the Foundation Administrator. The Board of Directors is composed of representatives from each of the following organizations or groups: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (4 Members) Michigan Sports Turfgrass Managers Association (1 Member) Lawn Care Representative (1 Member) Commercial Turfgrass Supplier Representatives (1 Member) A Cemetery Park or Sod Grower Representative (1 Member) Custom Lawn Care Representative (1 Member) At Large (3 Members) Financing Research requires continuous support of all facets of the turfgrass industry. The MTF relies on membership fees, industry partners, individual donations and events to fund research. We invite all organizations and individuals interested in the development of better turfgrasses and methods of turfgrass maintenance to become active members of the Foundation. » 21 Membership Contact Us ——-....——-..—.............. i f Please fill in the following information and send this form to: Michigan Turfgrass Foundation P.O. Box 27156 Lansing, Ml 48909 A representative will contact you with membership information. Name:____________________________________________________ ____ E-mail: _________________________ ___________________ _______ __ Company Name:_______________________________________________ Address: ............ ............. ................... _..... „............. City, State, Zip: Phone: (_______)____________________________________________ □ MEMBER □ STUDENT OR See our website for current membership categories or call to speak to a MTF Representative, 517.392.5003. 22 « Michigan Turgrass Foundation Notes —— ■ ■ ------------------------------ — What is the Founders Society? On behalf of the entire MTF community welcome to preparations and schedule for the 2020 90th annual MSU/MTF Turfgrass conference. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new friends while talking turf this January. There are many moving parts to the Foundation and this conference. One of those parts is the Founders Reception held in the Red Cedars room at Kellogg Tuesday evening during the conference. This may generate the question of “just what is the Founders Society?” and who gets invited to that reception? So, invites to the Founders reception are to Founders members, University personnel and administrators as well as other leaders involved in turfgrass management. Again, who is Founders? To appreciate what, and why, Founders came to be let me to explain a bit about MTF funding for Turfgrass research. Basically, MTF is a foundation that raises money to support an ongoing program of support, research, and teaching in the science of Turfgrass Management through Michigan State University. The Foundation awards annual grants to the Turfgrass program to support this mission. These monies are raised through several events and programs held yearly such as Tee Times 4 Turf, the annual Turfgrass Conference and Field Day. In addition, the Foundation manages some investment accounts that were started to supplement these annual fundraising efforts. One of these investment accounts, Founders, was started in 1982 when the BOD of the foundation identified that Turfgrass Research was complex, and some research needed multiple year studies to provide answers and best management practices to those whose job was to maintain Turfgrasses for the people of Michigan to enjoy. A source of funding for multiple year projects and equipment to conduct these projects was identified. The Founders Society was created to serve this purpose. The original concept was to solicit $1000 apiece from 100 people that shared this vision for long term support of Turfgrass research. The design of the Founders fund was that the principle amount contributed by its members would never be spent. It would only be the interest generated from those invested funds that would be allocated to research. Many folks worked to make this concept a reality. It was 5 Years from launch before the 100 original charter members of Founders pledged that $1000 each. Donors could choose to pledge over time up to five years. The Emerald stone MTF Pin was the symbol of those that had joined this cause. The original 100-member concept was expanded to include more members as well as additional levels of membership from $250 Bronze membership all the way to $5000 Double Diamond membership. Currently there are two Double Diamond fully paid members in Founders. Dr. Joe Vargas and Kathy Antaya. Founders Funds are managed by the MTF through a standing committee of MTF board members and members of the Founders Society. Request for funding are presented to the Founders standing committee and this committee makes a recommendation to the full board for vote. As mentioned earlier the original concept was to find 100 people willing to commit $1000 each. Today Founders has over $500,000 in principle that can not be spent generating roughly $63,000 each year to support Research and teaching at MSU. There is a complete list of projects and equipment purchased with these funds but to lengthy to list here. Founders Society continues to except new members who want to contribute to this cause knowing their investment in Founders will generate research dollars forever in Turfgrass Science. Just last year Founders welcomed new members Jay Eccleton, Mark McCoy and Kevin Welp to this group. Several of Founders Society founding members are now deceased including my dad Gene Johanningsmeier but their investment continues to pay it forward today. Should you desire more information contact current Founders Chairman Brad Lazrof, or MTF President Doug Johanningsmeier and we would be happy to discuss. 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A very special thank you to our 2019 Premier Fundraiser Sponsors BASF, Bayer, FJ.P. Irrigation Services, Matt LaFontaine Automotive, Site One Golf and Spartan Distributors. Thank you to our hole sponsors Syngenta, Timberwolf Turf, Eco Green Supply, Target Specialty ■11 11 i S I GCSAA Vice President John Fulling, CGCS addresses the group about the latest news from headquarters. Here are the results Closest to the pins: Matt Gaver, Mike Herbst and Pete Adkins Long Drives: Patrick Tighe, Jason Schweiters and Joe Balaskovitz Winning Scramble Teams: 1st place Jim Apsey, Alex Lincoln, Matt Gaver and Scott Wilkinson 2nd place Lee Collins, John Fulling, Steve Rebhan and Brian Schweihofer 3rd place Joe Rebone, Steve Shultz, Quinn Smith and Shawn Pranger Skins Eagle 3 on hole #3 - Christian Koval, Eric Davey, Jake Slaydon and Alex Johnson POINT O' WOQqs 1958 Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association I www.migcsa.org Products, Porous Pave, Standard Golf, Rhino Seed, JW Turf, Tenbarge/Redox, Plant Food, Sediment Removal Systems, Harrell’s, Earthworks & Nufarm. Complimentary beverage station thanks to Herman & Associates. There were 6 proximity prizes thanks to the Premier Sponsors. 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We moved to Ml and lived on one of their sod farms in what is now Canton. At that time Godwins were involved in Sod, Seed, fertilizer, as well as equipment. They owned Salem Hills Golf Course and wanted to build another course, Godwin Glen wich is now Walnut Creek CC. Dad was involved in construction and my older brother David and I picked rocks from fairways by hand and hauled them with an old Ford tractor and a flatbed trailer. Payment was lunch at Jimmies in South Lyon and we got to ride on the heavy equipment with the operators at the end of the day. Seemed like more than fair compensation at the time. Later dad bought into one of the first franchised lawn care companies in Ml, Fertileze Lawn Culture and I worked there through high school fertilizing and applying plant control products to lawns through high school. I started selling flags, poles, cups, and other course supplies for dad in the winter and liked sales and the people. 45 years later here I am. FJ WHERE DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR EDUCATION? Oakland Community College. Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Also, Life Long education program at MSU and all the Superintendents I have called on. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOU IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE? This is a difficult question to answer. I am the sum of all the people I have met in my life both personally and professionally. As you live and interact especially when you listen and watch its not hard to see the strengths and weaknesses in the in other people’s personalities and how they conduct themselves in and out of work. I try to remember and emulate what I see as good and try not emulating so much what is maybe not so good. I remember a professor in World Religion who was carful not to inject his own theological belief into the interpretation of the standard Christian bible. When one student got offended at the discussion, she launched into a heated defense of the religious views that she was raised with. When she finished the professor paused and calmly said “that’s an interesting observation but please remember it is your personal observation” PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL ONE TRUE FUNNY STORY FROM YOUR CAREER THAT YOU SHARE OFTEN WHEN IN THE COMPANY OF OTHERS IN THE INDUSTRY. First time ever playing golf at a Superintendents meeting. St. Clair Shores and it was all tee times. Ended up in the first group off with 20 or more seasoned Superintendents watching and waiting for their start. Nervous as heck I took a mighty swing and looked to pick up the ball flight. Nowhere to be seen. It landed in the stone shrub bed six inches forward and three feet in front of me. Nice first impression. Course Conditions I Fall 2019 (J WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING SUPERINTENDENTS TODAY? Personal life vs work time balance is one issue most Professional Turfgrass managers will face at some point in their careers. Dr. Jim Beard mentioned regarding golf course turf management “The closer you get to perfection the easier it is to see how far from perfection you are”. Turf and course maintenance work is never “done” as everyone involved knows. When do you go home? Another issue is the expanding divide between the “haves” and the “have nots” in this industry. Superintendents are judged by their employers and their peers by what type of a product they can produce. As the science of turfgrass management continues to evolve the tools used in management are becoming more expensive. Improvements in irrigation control, drainage, mowing technology, sensors and tools help elevate the product quality higher. Facilities with money will get better and better while those that cannot afford labor and infrastructure upgrades will plateau. This is not a new issue but I see the divide growing and that will make job selection more important. CJ WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FROM THE MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? To provide a professional trade association that supports and aids its memberships efforts in their daily jobs and continues to advance the profession of Golf Course maintenance and management. fl WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT DEALING WITH A CUSTOMER? Fell asleep at lunch with Mike Bay superin­ tendent at Tam 0 Shanter CC at the time. He politely woke me up. ff) WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE TO DECISION MAKERS WHEN DOING BUSINESS? Educate yourself, communicate what you need/want and don’t get caught up thinking the cheapest is always best. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING IN AN INDUSTRY SUPPORT ROLE? Show me a sales person that does not like a paycheck, and I’ll show you a person soon to be looking for work. ■ W WHAT IS YOUR BEST SUCCESS STORY? So, it’s also not just about money. Success is measured by more than how much you make from a sale. I once dealt with an older not complicated superintendent that did not have a lot of money to spend and made a lot of mistakes. I liked calling on him because he was appreciative of advice and he did not repeat the mistakes. He retired and sent me a $100 gift card with a note. The note said simply that he had retired, and his plans were to move north. It also included the simple phrase “Thank you for all the time helping me to get on with being a proper Greenskeeper.” I keep that note on my home desk still today. •Tl WHAT DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST ABOUT YOUR POSITION? That’s easy. It’s the people I get to know and interact with. This profession is very diverse with personalities and that makes it interesting. There have been and continues to be almost limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth. •R WHAT ARE YOUR TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE LESS SEASONED TRAVELER? Pack lite and leave enough extra time to not add stress of being on time. ■ M HOW MANY DAYS OF THE YEAR ARE YOU ON THE ROAD? 250+ 38 Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association I www.migcsa.org ■R WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OR SPECIAL INTERESTS? Bee Keeping, winter sports, sporting clays, Roses, MTF, Scouting, cycling, camping and unusual beers. © HOW MANY MILES DO YOU DRIVE IN A TYPICAL YEAR? 35,000 © WHO HAS THE NICEST SHOP THAT YOU CALL ON AND WHY? Brad Lazroff at Huron Meadows in Brighton. It is newer with ample cold storage, multiple overhead doors, modern crew area with men’s and women’s facilities, large parking area, good lighting, built in wash bay, product storage and good sized shop. Modern design with input from Superintendent at the time, Adam Habekorn. Nicest chem room? That’s Paul Dushane at Kensington Golf Course. Immaculate and organized all the time. Best inventory management? INDUSTRY PROFILE fPj WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER THE VERY BEST PRODUCT YOU OFFER AND WHY? The one that best fulfills the need of the customer and accomplishes their expectation. What’s best for one person may not be the best for another. fipWHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE PROFESSION YOU ARE IN? Nut doesn’t fall far from the tree unless some other factor moved it to a new location. fill WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ITEM TO SELL/DEMO? Polyon fertilizer. Gold standard of reacted layer polymer coated controlled release fertilizer. Those green BBs are what other fertilizers use as a standard to compare to. Gary Thommes at Red Run Golf Club. Less then $3000 in inventory most times. ■W WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST STORY YOU CAN SHARE FROM YOUR TIME ON THE ROAD? Playing darts in New Orleans while at conference. One of our group smoked cigarettes and each time he got up to throw we put just enough beer on the end of his cigarette to extinguish it. Each time he returned he cursed the thing and had to re-light. lip WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF WORK? Cycling, hiking, backpack camping, Scouts, skiing both downhill and cross country, and chores in the yard. I get a simple satisfaction from mowing grass with sharp blades. Nothing like a clean cut. GOLF COURSES GREENS FAIRWAYS ROUGHS TEES ATHLETIC FIELDS SOCCER HEALTHY TURF PLUS 35 years of experience, quality workmanship & customer satisfaction Contact: Mike Wilczynski 419-356-6717 jwilczynski.htp@earthlink.net Course Conditions I Fall 2019 39 0 HOW LARGE IS YOUR TERRITORY? I cover a whole division. What’s that? Mike Rupp covers northern Ohio and southern Detroit metro and Andy Gilroy covers northern Detroit metro, thumb and mid Ml. I cover the division between those two. rfJWHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE TO PLAY? Championship Course at Oak Pointe. Kl if you had to have a different profession, what WOULD IT BE? Plant physiologist or lawyer. I like understanding how things happen and I like facts and logic. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLFER AND WHY? Palmer. He was the great golfer when I first became aware of the game. do YOU HAVE A NICKNAME AND IS THERE A STORY BEHIND IT? My poker playing friends like to call me “sloth”. I think slow sometimes. HAVE YOU EVER HAD A HOLE IN "*s*“ ONE? No, best shot was a 190- yard eagle with a four iron at Red Run GC. IF YOU COULD TRAVEL TO ANY TIME IN GOLF WHEN WOULD IT BE AND WHY? 30 years to the future just to see the changes in the game and conditions and 1913 at Brookline CC to see Ouimet as an amateur beat Vardon and win the US Open. It was not as dramatic of a finish as the movie portrayed because Ouimet actually won by 5 strokes. Hole 18 was just a formality in the real match. Still seems like it would have been fun to see. WHO HAS THE BEST MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT DOG? WHAT IS ITS NAME? Ah this is like asking your wife who she thinks is prettier then herself. HOW MANY CONFERENCES/ EDUCATIONAL EVENTS DO YOU ATTEND PER YEAR? Average 10-15 fjl HOW MANY ROUNDS OF GOLF DO YOU PLAY A YEAR? 10-20 Perfect Pin Placement. Every. Single. Day. Designed with superintendents in mind, ezLocator’s patented technology instantly upgrades your course and your life. Employing 3D laser scanning of your greens helps you automate the pin placement process and minimize placement mistakes. This allows for plentiful hole locations to enhance the golfer's experience. Experience The Difference! ezlocator.com sales@ezlocator.com (313) 570-3254 40 Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association | www.migcsa.org INDUSTRY PROFILE introduced a compound they call Revysol world wide and named it Maxtima for turf use. Corteva has two new broadleaf herbicides just out called Game On and NativeKlean. Harrell’s, our company just introduced a product called Amino Pro V that contains a root hair promoting Peptide developed by a group of Japanese researchers. They were working to improve tomato root growth for an Italion company and since has been demonstrated that this Peptide form of Amino Acid had similar effects on turf. I what do you think is the best EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY/ CONFERENCE THAT TURF CARE PROFESSIONALS CAN ATTEND? Well I’m a bit biased but the MTF Conference in January. This is the 90th year that turfgrass professionals have gathered to discuss and learn new information and practices for maintaining turfgrass. Also the GCSAA National Conference is an event everyone should attend at least once. HOW DO YOU THINK THE INDUSTRY WILL BE DIFFERENT IN 10 YEARS? I’ll be retired! More serious answer is that automation will be the norm not the new idea. There will be some advances in understanding how to prevent damage from pathogens and how to alleviate other stresses managers cause on plants in preparing turfgrass for a particular sport but I think the game dramatic changes will be how what is done today is done in ten years. Just think about how much labor and machinery is used to paint lines on athletic fields then go watch a GPS robotic line painter. ARE THERE ANY NEW PRODUCTS ON THE HORIZON? Yes there are. New plant control products to prevent damage from pests are under constant development. Most of this is driven by agriculture and the need for increased yield on food crops based on how the world eats today. Profit is a factor obviously. As new products are developed in Ag, Turf and Ornamental uses are explored as well. When a safe and profitable solution is identified T&O will see a new product. Just this fall BASF 5 THINGS PEOPLE In the Big Book of Harley Davison on my FLHT. 1. MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME 2. I am a apiarists, or a Beekeeper. 3. Current President of MTF. 4. Started college as a photography major, switched to business administration after taking business law. 5. Cycled down the Mediterranean coast with Rich Locke. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Conditions | Fail 2019 41 HORIZONS OF SILVER BY TIM MATTY, ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, COUNTRY CLUB OF DETROIT On an office window sill in Cleveland sit several photos of a father’s children holding their trophy catches of bluegill and bass. These photos depict my siblings and I on childhood trips to the farm pond with dad. The excitement of seeing that red and white bobber dance and dunk beneath the water’s surface is just as tangible today as it was 25 years ago. My love of the outdoors, and fishing in particular, continued to grow throughout my childhood years. I graduated from the Zebco push button reel at the farm pond and began casting for walleye near the Cleveland shoreline with my father and long-time family friend/ mentor, Earl Martin. Earl taught us as much about life, politics, and how to maintain a sharp edge on your filet knife as he did walleye fishing. Mr. Martin would often recall from his living room years later that we walleye fished together for 7 years before he heard me say a word on his boat. Quiet indeed, but attentive. Many lessons were learned on the water: Respect for the power of nature. The importance of taking a moment to appreciate the beauty of one’s surroundings. The responsibility of passing along lessons learned on the water. Most importantly, no fishing trip is complete without a stop for ice cream on the way home. “There are always new places to go fishing. For any fisherman there’s always a new place, always a new horizon” - Jack Nicklaus. A true passion developed within me throughout my high school years as I discovered the horizons of river fishing for migratory steelhead trout and salmon in tributaries of the Great Lakes. Below are highlighted some of the aspects that make river fishing so enjoyable. The Fish: Steelhead and Salmon spend most of their lives in the deep waters of the Great Lakes and Pacific Ocean before returning to their natal streams to spawn. Spawning runs occur from Late August (King Salmon) throughout the fall and winter months (steelhead) into April. Calm clear river currents of summer come alive with fall rains. As river flows elevate waves of chrome bright steelhead and salmon enter the systems pushing upstream in search of suitable spawning gravel...in some river systems these fish swim over 400 miles before reaching such gravelly flats. Incredible. The Rivers: Variety is the spice of life. Much the same is true of the rivers these fish run. From small tributaries within 20 minutes of Suburbia in Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Buffalo, Portland or Seattle to the remote reaches of the Olympic Peninsula, Columbia River, Manistee National Forest, or Zoar Valley. All of these rivers are unique, yet none look the same two days in a row. Here in Michigan the riparian environments Pere Marquette River January 19 Manistee River March 18 Pere Marquette Brown Trout March 19 Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association .... WW . ‘ ' • located in the Northwestern and Northeastern corners of the state are as stunning as they are suitable for steelhead and trout fishing. Sandy substrate and bountiful ground water supplies create cold, clear, winding rivers lined by red pines as’ they find their way from Manistee National to Lake Michigan. The Au Sable, Pere Marquette, and Manistee host some of the finest steelhead and salmon runs in the world. The Fight: Tie a lead weight onto a fishing rod one afternoon when you have some free time. Then toss that weight into a passing freight train. You’ll have an idea of what it’s like to hook a king salmon in a river. Drag burning, leader busting runs of 50 yds or more are not uncommon. Steelhead are sought out across the globe for their acrobatic jumps and incredible fighting ability. Ten to fifteen pound fish leap­ ing 3 feet out of the water in dead-of-winter single digit temperatures. Simply stunning, and certainly keeps you coming back for more. The Camaraderie: My trips around the Midwest and Pacific Northwest over the years have created unforgettable memories. Increasingly vivid are the memories made with friends and newcomers on these trips. The only thing better than landing one of these incredible fish yourself is putting someone’s else’s in the net. The reactions are priceless. The fireside conversations following these trips often center around the beauty of the surroundings, the impressive strength of the fish, and the need for plans to get back on the river in the future. Dad’s 29 lb King Salmon Sept. 19 The Michigan DNR publishes a weekly fishing report with exceptional information for all areas of the state from Metro Detroit to the UP. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 days, the opportunities around Michigan are plentiful, and the surroundings spectacular. Give it a shot, or give me a call... we’ll head out to find a new horizon! Sept 34 lb. King Salmon Betsie River Double Header Conneaut Creek (OH) Steelhead Nov 18 Course Conditions | Fail 2019 43 MORE THAN JUST GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES One of the core principals at Standard Golf is to help make the job of the golf course superintendent easier while helping to make them more efficient and successful in their jobs. We accomplish this with useful tools and innovative new products. STANDARD GOLF EMPLOYEE OWNED Setting the Standard in Golf Course Accessories since 1910. ■■■■■ 866.743.9773 • StandardGolf.com © 2019 Standard Golf Company. All rights reserved. Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association | www.migcsa.org MSU Student WELCOME EVENT his year there was a new twist on the annual MSU Student Welcome event. In the past there was a 9-hole scramble golf event hosted by Carey Mitchelson at College Fields. This year the event was moved even closer to campus to the Hancock Turgrass Research Center. Thanks to Dr. Trey Rogers in coordination with Hancock Center Manager Jesse Scholl and Adam Palmatier Operations Coordinator for devising some fun and interactive games. There was a putt-putt style course on the sloping green site along with a closest to the pin shout. The points scored from these events were totaled and prizes awarded. After the contests and dinner many industry leaders including current MiGCSA President Jeff Sweet, CGCS spoke to the students and answered questions. t Special thanks to Carey Mitchelson and College Fields who provided the food with preparation and to our 2019 Industry Partners who covered all the costs of this event. Thank you also to the MiGCSA Members who attended this event Harvey Cole, Shane Conroy, Doug Johanningsmeier, Dan Mausolf, Marc McCoy, Ross Miller, Jared Milner, Michael Rabe & Douglas Ware. 45 PROS DON'T — PROCRASTINATE — Keep your course a step ahead with the SiteOne® Early Order Program. Extended Payment Terms OR Cash Discounts AND Increasing Rebates at Incremental Purchase Levels The SiteOne Early Order Program Learn More at SiteOne.com/EOP All orders must be placed by December 31, 2019. Restrictions apply. Visit your nearest SiteOne branch for details. LESCO 4) SiteOne —----------------------------- Golf The 33nd Annual TUCK TATE CHAMPIONSHIP he 33nd Tuck Tate Championship was hosted by True North Golf Club in Harbor Springs. A huge thank you to Superintendent Steve Sump and his Assistant Karl Ness. Thank you to General Manager/Director of Golf Michael Kernicki, PGA for all of his help in running such a great event. The course was in phenomenal condition! This was a best 2 of 4 net team game with prizes for individual net and gross as well. Here are the results from the day. Closest to the pins were won by Joe Ettawageshik, John Fulling, Spike, Shawn Osborne and Shawn Pranger. Long drives were won by Jason Fels and Shawn Pranger Course Conditions I Fall 2019 47 GCSAA Vice President John Fulling, CGCS discusses the inititaves amd goals for 2020. 111! MiGCSA Northern Board Member Scott Pulaski thanks the 2019 Industry Partners for their support. Best 2 of 4 net team game was won by Kevin Graf, Shaun Osborne, Nick Shaw and Mike Still with a net score of 100. Second place was won by Seth Britton, Drew Butterfield, Gene Davis and Phil Gutowski with a 110 and third place shooting 114 was Jace Nichols, Nathan Thortaon, Steve Sump and Brian Klebba. 2019 Low Net Tuck Tate Champion Drew Butterfield with a net score of 62 2019 Tuck Tate Champion Dr. Kevin Frank with a score of 73 MiGCSA Presidents #1 John Fulling, CGCS and #2 Steve Hammon catching up before the event. Inhibited Plant Respiration | Reduced Photosynthetic Activity Poor Root Growth & Metabolism | Weak Cell Wall Strength Redox has four products that are essential for Abiotic Stress Defense: Redox Redcr Redox is a bio-nutrient company that focuses on sustainable turf nutrition and performance. Contact your local Redox distributor for more information. TENBARGE SEED & TURFGRASS SUPPLIES Craig Filley (317) 498-5416 filleyc.tenbargeseed@gmail.com WinField united Helping You Win Service. Solutions. Insights. When it comes to your course, you need a partner that’s consistent. 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The meeting is held annually in order to spread the word on what the GCSAA has been working on and to give the delegates an opportunity to hear from the candidates for the GCSAA Board of Directors. The folks at Headquarters are experts at getting a lot accomplished in a short amount of time. I flew in at 2:30pm on Monday and meetings began at 3pm. On Tuesday we were busy from 6am to 6pm sitting in town hall style meetings and hearing from the BOD Candidates. There are a few things that I took home from the meeting that I think will impact all of us going forward. Brand Recognition As many of you know the GCSAA has released a new logo, the new logo isn’t much different than the old logo; but it is more user friendly to print and social media platforms. The plan is to use this logo on everything GCSAA related, increasing its recognition. At the Golf Industry Show, you will see the GCSAA logo everywhere instead of the circle hourglass logo used previously. The goal is to make the GCSAA logo as recognizable as the PGA logo or Amazon for that matter. By developing a strong brand golf courses will take pride in hiring GCSAA members. How nice would it be to eventually not need to explain what a Golf Course Superintendent is to every person who asks, “what do you do?”? GCSAAPAC The GCSAA has developed a Political Action Committee which will help our friends in Washington have closer contact with the men and women who make laws that impact everything related to maintenance of golf courses. The environmental issues facing golf courses in the court of public opinion have been on the rise. Sharing our story of conservation with law makers is critical to us having the tools we need to produce great golf course jqfr conditions. Course Conditions I Fall 2019 51 BMP Mark Johnson with the GCSAA has been working hard to get all 50 states up and running with a Best Management Plan for every golf course in the country. Scott Pulaski has headed up this effort for the MiGCSA and we are close to publishing our document. Once the Michigan BMP document is published, you will be able to create a BMP plan specific to your golf course. This document helps to influence public opinion on golf courses. Applying BMPs to everyday maintenance decisions is nothing new to us, the document will help us show law makers, our golfers, and the general public that Golf Courses are Green Space and should be preserved. Thank you for the opportunity to represent the MiGCSA at this important meeting. The people at headquarters are working hard on our behalf. I am looking forward to hearing about the GCSAA initiatives in 2020 under President John Fulling’s leadership! Sediment Removal System Pond Restoration akaMUCKMEH course dOm g°n POn J oe a> 5 FALL PRICE For MiGCSA SPECIAL £ £ £ 2.