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Duke Equipment Ltd.............................................................. 2 Hutcheson Sand and Mixes ........................................................... 19 Hydro Agri Canada L.P. (Nutrite) ................................................. 7 Maple Turf Supply .......................................................................... 14 Nu-Gro Professional ..................................................................... 4 Nu-Gro Professional ....................................................................... 21 Ontario Seed Co............................................................................... 22 Pelee Industrial Services................................................................ 15 Plant Products Co. Ltd.................................................................... 5 Rittenhouse ..................................................................................... 14 S.G. Services .................................................................................... 22 The Scotts Company....................................................................... 23 Skyway Lawn Equipment Ltd......................................................... 23 Turf Care Products Canada ............................................................ 24 Vanden Bussche Irrigation............................................................ 9 President's message Looking to Our Future Our 75th Anniversary is not only a time for celebration but also a time to look to the future. As the landscape of our industry continues to change, the challenges and demands our Association faces daily contin­ ues to expand. ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENT Meeting these challenges and demands is ASSOCIATION no easy task. As our membership continues Guelph Turfgrass Institute to grow, membership services must also 328 Victoria Road South Guelph, ON N1H6H8 expand and move forward. Our new Ph: 519-767-3341 Heritage Scholarship, available to students Toll Free: 877-824-6472 who are children or grandchildren of Association members, studying a Fax: 519-766-1704 curriculum unrelated to Turfgrass Management, is one example of Email: ogsa@gti.uoguelph.ca change. The Association, continues to work Nationally with the Canadian Golf Superintendent's Association, on the development of BOARD OF DIRECTORS National Occupational Standards and their associated next steps. PRESIDENT Ian Bowen Representation on the: Ontario Turfgrass Symposium Committee; PAST PRESIDENT Simon George Guelph Turfgrass Institute Committee; and the Ontario Turf Research VICE-PRESIDENT Keith Bartlett Foundation outline our dedication to serving and representing our TREASURER John Gravett industry. Our Chapter status with the Golf Course Superintendent's SECRETARY Jim Flett Association of America, provides benefits to all our members. DIRECTORS Rob Ackerman The Ontario Golf Superintendent's Association looks proudly on its Dean Baker accomplishments and forward to its future. Membership services and Jeff Burgess the rewards of being a member are areas of our future focus. Dave Cours Bob Heron Mark Piccolo Paul Scenna OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dorothy Hills Nu-Gro Professional Brian Rosenberg Technical Sales Representative Cell: (519) 581-2636 1 800 461-6471 GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mark Piccolo, Editor Dorothy Hills Ron Kowalski Angelo Capannelli Mark Schneider Layout, Design & Printing provided by... Randy Booker Greg O'Heron Eric Williamson GRAPHIC “Green is Beautiful” Bob Heron Jeff Stauffer SERVICES is Printed on Recycled Paper PRINTERS & LITHOGRAPHERS Green is Beautiful 1999 Although every effort is made to check e-mail: info@graser-novtic.com material for publication, the association is not responsible for material published on http://www.graser-novtic.com behalf of its contributors. All rights are reserved by the publisher and any reproduction in whole or part 32 - 34 Essex Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3K8 without the written permission of the Tel.: (519) 763-5745 • Fax: (519) 763-9532 publisher is prohibited. Health and safety In the workplace and home by Geoff Perkins, Summit Golf & Country Club Greens Chairman 15 years, President 2 years ew 'things' are more nerve­ F through squinting and battling the shattering and morale-destroying glare. Drink plenty of water through­ than an accident, especially if it out the day. happens at work when the victim is Most of this message revolves using work-related equipment. around commonsense. All of us have Most accidents are preventable. it, but when it comes to safety, some Dow Chemical (where I was of us don't use it. employed for 18 yrs.) is an excellent Safety in the home is equally impor­ role model on the subject of safety. tant. Summer is here. Swimming, Their method is simple, but effec­ pools, lakes and rivers. Don't dive into tive. Talk it, teach it, practice it. I unfamiliar water and risk head or cannot remember a formal meeting spinal injury. Be sure that swimming that did not include something on pool is not contaminated with Ecoli the subject of safety, health and envi­ bacteria. Sun screen please, SPF15 or ronmental issues. higher, especially on youngsters. Win the war I suggest that Golf Course Summer + heat = thirst - liquid = Managers / Superintendents prepare beer, anyone? After a tough day, a a 'doctrine' on safety at their course. beer (or two, or ?) is pretty refresh­ against pests Cover all pertinent aspects of equip­ ing. But, consider that alcohol is ment, driving, tools and personal awareness of players on the course. involved in about 38% of all vehicle accidents. Drinking and driving, and nutrient I believe that all staff should be unlike scotch and ice, don't mix. reminded every day, before starting Do you know that 85% of child deficiencies. work, of the need to employ safe work restraints are improperly installed? habits. It is easy to fall into the trap of Check yours. Vehicle speed: keep a 'not bothering' to remind employees two-second interval between you and Ask us for a to perform their work with safety the vehicle ahead. Most people believe uppermost in their mind. Should an accident happen, you'll never forgive yourself for not having stressed its importance. By then it’s too late! that accidents happen to others. High speed is not always the cause of a crash. A large percentage of accidents occur at 25-30 mph. Data continues to complete A hit on the head by an errant golf ball is painful... maybe fatal. Wear hard hats when in proximity to players. Don't drive equipment as if you're practicing show that most fatalities happen close to home! Burns. Immerse in cold water immediately - until it's pain free, in solution for a Grand Prix event. It's hard on the equipment and sends a bad message to and out of water. Do not rub butter or grease on a burn because they'll seal in ot all your players, as well as making the Course the heat and further damage tissue. Manager appear lax at enforcing safety rules, and it's dangerous too. Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death for turf care needs. Learn to treat cutting equipment children. Never allow children to with respect. Fingers, hands, feet etc. swim unsupervised. can't be bought in a store. Always wear Safety is a state of mind. Talk it, safety shoes. Don't work without them. teach it, practice it. Nothing wrong with a sun screen, Enjoy the summer... and my either. Skin cancer is very real and golf personal thanks to all the golf course course employees are in the sun for Managers and Superintendents and long hours. Think seriously about their staff who, by their diligence wearing sunglasses, as UV can do nasty and work ethic, make my summer Plant Products Co. Ltd., 314 Orenda Rd., Brampton ON L6T 1G1 (905) 793-7000, 800-387-2449, things to the eyes. A lot of energy is lost sport so enjoyable. Fax (905)793-9157 I.P.M. topdressing by Jim Moore, Superintendent Puslinch Lakes Golf Club Back in 1996, I did some experimenting with a top- dressing mix, mostly fertilizer. In years past I have used a 90/10 mix from the Hutcheson Sand Company. This 90% sand and 10% wood/peat mix worked great on the push up greens at Puslinch Lake Golf Club; however, after hearing about how compost fertilizers were helping in pre­ vention of some turf diseases, I thought I would try it in my fall aerating program. First of all, when we do our fall coring with 1/2” tines, we would topdress enough to fill the holes half full and let the other half fill in with roots. I had set up one ton of composted fer­ Dragging in heavy topdressing after aerating 15th green at Puslinch Lake Golf Club. tilizer to be blended in with our regular mix and after it was delivered, I realized the colour green that showed these spots destroying what little organisms of the mix was a lot darker and was the practice green. This are found in pure sand. By had a slight odour to it. green was done a week before adding some sort of organic What happened then, was the with 90/10 mix. material to the sand, you can 90/10 mix turned into 80/20. Of course, this was all done reduce the amount of the pesti­ Without thinking, I had applied with the right application cides that need to be applied to a heavier topdressing mix on timing. I would recommend control pests. A compost top of a light mix. This was topdressing lightly every two to material is known to have the taboo and caused a layering three weeks with a compost-type most active ingredients to break effect on the soil profile caus­ topdressing. At Puslinch, we down thatch and for its moisture ing a drainage problem. As topdress every three weeks, at a holding capabilities. reminded by Dave Otis, a turf very light rate; light enough to This coming year, I will consultant from the U.S.G.A. water in after applying and when probably try a new product Greens section, a soil test was dry, feather it in with a leaf again. Don’t forget, "YOU performed on the organic base blower or drag a safety net LEARN BY YOUR MISTAKES!" to make sure the silts are not across the green (an over-sized Ontario Seed Co. out of too high or higher than pre­ fishing net will do also). This will Waterloo, ON has a new vious topdressing. An increase make the topdressing material product out and if it passes the in silt content will start layering literally disappear. testing, it may be worth trying. over time. A few golf courses around I’ll let you know the results. This story does have a happy North America have been top- This article was written for ending. After checking the soil dressing with straight sand. those superintendents who are profile for the past couple of These courses have established a starting a new job and trying to seasons, there were no notice­ good soil profile for moisture­ find ways of saving money on the able changes. The drainage was holding capacity, similar to a budget. My pesticide applica­ as poor as it had ever been. After perfect U.S.G.A. rated green. tions have been reduced the topdressing that fall season, When done lightly and fre­ dramatically over the past few we experienced a cold damp fall, quently, this helps to break down years by using I.P.M. which was the perfect environ­ the thatch layer. When insecti­ Please feel free to spread this ment for 'fusurium patch’, a very cides and other types of pesti­ knowledge through the noticeable pink spot. The only cides are applied, they may be Association of Superintendents. CALENDAR OF EVENTS UP-DATE WE'VE GOT CONGRESS 2000 CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL THE SOLUTIONFOR TRADE SHOW AND CONFERENCE JANUARY 11-13, 2000 TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE TORONTO ONTARIO For more information, please contact Landscape Ontario at (905-875-1805), fax (905-875-3942) e-mail : landscapeontario@hort-trades.com web site: www.hort-trades.com THIRD ANNUAL "MICROSCOPIC DIAGNOSIS OF TURF DISEASES" WORKSHOP To be held, Tuesday, July 13, 1999 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 RM Room 030 Axelrod Building, University of Guelph. If there is a big enough demand workshop will be repeated Wednesday, July 14, 1999 Workshop has been designed to make participants comfortable with using a microscope for disease diag­ nosis and to teach some of the key diagnostic features DELTASPRAY™ soluble fertilizers are formulated to spoon of the main turfgrass diseases. feed your turf or supplement your granular program. DELTASPRAY. 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MOE changes rules for surface water takings in the GTA Article written by Vito Cirone and Chris Crozier Burnside Golf Services of March of this year the approximately 10,000 gpd are sub­ demonstration and implementation Ministry of the Environment ject to the Act and must have a valid of water conservation practices, (MOE) instituted changes to the permit to draw water. If a permit is provisions for the on-site storage of process for applying for Permits To not obtained a golf course water (i.e, off-line ponds / reser­ Take Water (PTTW) from surface (owner(s)) could be faced with voirs), restriction on water takings water features within the Greater potential fines, and/or stop orders during low flow conditions and Toronto Area (GTA). These being issued on water taking. increased monitoring of water usage changes relate to water takings Burnside Golf Services is and seasonal stream flow data. from lakes, rivers, streams, drainage becoming increasingly more Once all of the supporting ditches, ponds and reservoirs. involved in securing PTTWs for information is prepared and sub­ The recent changes are a new golf courses and extends to mitted to the MOE, we expect the response to the MOE's concerns courses that have historically oper­ MOE will issue a "Temporary" over the increased demand and ated without a PTTW, or have had (one (1) year) permit with the potential conflicts of water users and to renew an existing permit. requirement for site-specific moni­ the natural environment. The over­ In the past it was a relatively toring. This generally consists of all objectives of the new guidelines straight forward exercise to apply gathering site specific stream flow are to ensure that: 1) minimum in- for and secure a PTTW from a sur­ data and examining the potential stream flows are required to protect face water feature - as long as appli­ impacts to the aquatic environ­ aquatic life and habitat; 2) users cants gathered the necessary stream ment, prior to a longer permit minimize unacceptable interference flow data, determined seasonal irri­ being issued. The results of the with other water users; 3) water gation requirements and illustrated interim monitoring program will resources are allocated fairly that their proposed water taking likely determine the length of time between all users; and 4) water con­ would not cause adverse impacts to that a PTTW will be issued for and servation practices are implemented. the water course. identify the conditions that will The changes could have poten­ Once issued, the permit was valid form part of the permit. tially significant impacts to golf for a relatively long period of time Additionally, it will not be courses that depend on surface (up to 10 years) and with very few uncommon for the MOE to issue water for supplying their irrigation monitoring requirements attached. permits with a five (5) year requirements. These changes However, as of March 1999, this has expiry/renewal date. would come into affect for all new all changed and proponents will be Many golf courses today already applications, as well as for those required to follow a new applica­ institute a number of programs permits that expire and require tion and reporting process. aimed at improving water efficien­ renewal in the near future. The recently issued MOE PTTW cies and limiting their water taking In Ontario, the PTTW applica­ Guideline companion document practices. For these courses, meeting tion process is administered provides direction on the criteria the new guidelines may not be such through the MOE and regulated used for evaluating applications and an onerous task. However, in the under the Ontario Water Resources puts the onus on the water user case of older golf courses, some of Act (1961). All surface water (e.g., golf course) to meet more these changes may be more difficult takings that exceed 50,000 1pd, or stringent requirements, including: and expensive to implement. From our experience we have found that applications that meet RR1 Thornton, ON the new PTTW guidelines are L0L 2N0 processed and approved, while for Tel: (705) 458-2851 those that do not, more detailed Fax: (705) 458-2849 studies of stream flows, water conser­ Toll Free: 1-800-794-9664 vation initiatives and of potential e-mail: gdol@dolturfrestoration.on.ca impacts to the natural environment •Tile Drainage • Slit Drainage •Top Dressing • Overseeding •SportGrass™ will be required, prior to approval being issued. • Gravel Band Drainage •Sodding • Fine Grading • Verti Drain Deep Tine Aeration As more information becomes “The drainage installation was clean, quick and very effi­ “Drainage was installed by an organization with quality & cient”— Dan Mu/roy superintendent, Kleinburg Golf Club service being the No. 1 priority”— Kevin Bailie, general available, we will ensure members of Member S.T.A., O.R.F.A., O.G.S.A. manager, Launch (The New Golf Game) the OGSA are kept informed of the SPORTS TURF SPECIALISTS new application process. Turnover costs can cut your profits ow much does it cost to H After factoring in lost productivity, than $10,000.00 to fill a vacated job. replace departing workers? Plenty, search fees, management time to At some golf courses, the loss of a According to a recent survey of interview, and finally, new-hire train­ superintendent may have ramifica­ 206 employers conducted by ing costs, 45 percent of the respond­ tions of more than $100,000. William M. Mercer Inc. Costs: ing firms said it cost them more Source: Training, August 1998 WE SOLVE EVEN THE TOUGHEST IRRIGATION PROBLEMS Vanden Bussche Irrigation Ontario Distributor of Rain Bird Products & Equipment Limited MILTON 1-800-263-4112 (905)875-4545 FAX: (905) 878-4501 E-MAIL: vbi@stn.net our building project represents many things: a tangible asset, an aid to productivity, and an expression of your goals and values. They can all be summed up with two words: pride and confidence. We build large quantities of both into every Braemar project. Isn’t that reason enough to call Braemar first? For your FREE ESTIMATES ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS call RICK or JACK BRENZIL NEW BUILDINGS WOOD and STEEL STRUCTURES RRI YORK, ONT N0A IR0 TELEPHONE: (90S) 772-3551 • FAX: (905) 772-3422 That’s the Braemarframe ofmind. O.G.S.A. events by Dean Baker & Paul Scenna O.G.S.A. Directors, Golf and Meetings Canadians bring home the THE BORDER CITIES GOLF players who enjoyed warm and Border Cities Cup CHALLENGE RESULTS windy spring weather. Closest to the Hole: Chris Andrejicka, course super­ Canadian - Robbie Robinson The winners for the day were: intendent, and the group from American - Kris Early 1st Low Team (retro 68) Essex Golf Club were the perfect Longest Drive: Norm Hitzroth and Chris Dew host to the Annual Spring Border Canadian - Todd Currie 2nd Low Team (retro 68) Cities Golf Challenge, held April American - Aaron McMaster Jim Black and Gavin Kellogg 26th. The event has always been Low Gross: well attended, and the 1999 event Canadian - Scott Gardner -77 3rd Low Team (70) at Essex proved to be no differ­ American - Carey Mitchelson - 79 Brian French and Ray Richards ent. In anticipation of playing Low Net: Low Professional (73) Essex this year, many O.G.S.A. Canadian - Kelly Barnett -65 Wayne Middaugh members made their way down to American - Robert King - 67 Low Gross Superintendent (83) Windsor one day early. Most Best Foursome Gross: Dan Lavis courses in the area were fairly wet Rod Hermitage Low Net Superintendent (76 retro) from the rains earlier in the Rob Field Chris Dew week; but proved to be a great Scott Ford warm-up for those getting out for Robert King CLOSEST TO THE PIN the first time this season. Mother Best Foursome Net: Superintendent #6 nature was also kind to us... come Paul Dermott Jeff Stauffer the weekend, for the weather on Bruce Burger Superintendent #13 Sunday and tournament Monday Aaron McMaster Kevin Brohman was perfect. Jim Timmerman Professional #8 Playing this year's event on Best Four-Some Gross: Bruce Atkins native soil proved lucky for our CANADA - Scott Gardner - 77 Professional #16 best four Canadians who brought - Kelly Barnett - 79 Kevin Purcell the trophy home this year. Our - Pat Hebert - 80 thanks go to Scott Gardner , Kelly - Scott Dyker - 80 LONGEST DRIVE #10 Barnett , Patrick Hebert and Superintendent Scott Dyker for their final rounds. John Taylor For the complete results see the Pro-Superintendent event, Professional list below. May 18th Todd Wear As part of a full roster, the Detroit chapter was able to have This year's in attendance both Joe Vargas and tournament was Trey Rogers from Michigan State held at the beau­ University. Their support of this tiful National tournament was greatly appre­ Pines Golf Club ciated along with their kind words near Barrie. at dinner. I believe Mr. Vargas was Host super­ even able to take home some intendent, Chris colourful Canadian money! Goodman, and Once again, the O.G.S.A. his staff provided would like to thank the Essex Golf excellent playing Club for hosting a great tourna­ conditions. The ment. We will certainly look for­ course, although ward to our American friends demanding at inviting us back over to their times, was a real Paul Scenna, in appreciation of his expertise and hard work in home ground in the year 2000. treat to play. We providing us with an excellent course and a super day of golf, at Thanks to all who participated, had an excellent the National Pines Golf Club, presents Chris Goodman with a it was a great day! turn out of 118 plaque from the O.G.S.A. Border Cities Tournament #1 - A couple of real players, Rod Hermitage and Rob Field #2 - Dean Baker presents Chris Andrejicka, Superintendent of Essex Golf and Country Club with a plaque, in appreciation for a great day of golf on a great course #3 - Ready to drive off the first tee are the president and vice-president from the Canadian and American Teams Left to right Keith Bartlett, Ian Bowen, Paul Kobe, Roy Szyndlar #4 - Dr. Joe Vargas, from Michigan State University addressed the Border Cities Group #5 - Low Canadian Team brought home the trophy. Left to right Patrick Hebert, Kelly Barnett, Scott Gardner, Scott Dyker #6 - Dr. Trey Rogers, from Michigan State University also spoke at the event #7 - Paul Scenna presents Scott Gardner with the Canadian Low Gross Prize with a 77 #8 - Paul Scenna congratulates Canadian, Kelly Barnett on winning Low Net with a 65 #9 - Paul Scenna presenting prize to one of the many winners that day. Working with the environment at Guelph Lakes Golf & Country Club by John Bladon, Superintendent In July of 1997 construction care is generally began on a new golf course just taken to mini­ beyond the east end of the city of mize the cost to Guelph. Overlooking the Guelph the environ­ Lake Conservation Area on ment of both Highway 24, and consistent with the project itself the vision of it's three owners; and it's immedi­ Frank Gray, Ivan Gray and Merlen ate surround­ Kropf, it was obvious that the views ings. Guelph afforded by the Guelph Lake were Lakes Golf and going to create a wonderful back- Country Club drop for some excellent golf was no exception holes. Designed by David Moote of to this rule and RF Moote and Associates of in fact, our hope Brampton, Ontario, Guelph Lakes is that we raised Photo 1 - Weir being planted with birch and red osier dogwood Golf and Country Club became a the bar slightly. in April 1998 - note the seeds of the Canada Rush and Common fully operational facility on August An area roughly Cattail at the water's edge. 20th, 1998. Four sets of tee boxes, 22 acres in size playing anywhere from 4800 yards containing Wilmot Creek and plan; to share in the collaboration to 6500 yards, ensure a challenge native plant material was deemed of work done by David Moote, is presented to every calibre of environmentally sensitive. This JD Landscape Construction our golf enthusiast. acreage bisects the property and the contractor, and last but by no means Like most other new construc­ goal throughout the project, with least the Golf Maintenance Team at tion projects, in the age where the regards to this area, was conserva­ Guelph Lakes. environment is never far from the tion. The focus of this brief article is tips of most folks tongues, great to share but one component of that continued on page 13 continued from page 12 On the original master plan were natural storm drains or "weirs" designed by David to capture excess runoff in the advent of heavy rains. Their purpose was to filter that runoff prior to it exiting into the sensitive area thereby keeping nutrient and silt runoff to an absolute minimum. These weirs were positioned in ten strategic locations throughout the golf course. Eight focused on the perimeters of our sensitive area. 4-The Golf Maintenance Team at Guelph Lakes The original plan was simply to have these areas as "naturalized" or unmaintained turf. Furthur discus­ • Iris pseudoacorus - Yellow Flag of these plant materials bloom sions between David and the Golf Iris throughout the season thereby Maintenance Team led to a slight • Iris versicolor - Northern Flag Iris adding a point of interest on the deviation in that plan. Focusing on • Juncus Canadensis - Canada Rush golf course. They have helped in ten types of plant material already • Larix decidua - Eastern Larch attracting a great deal of wildlife. native or indigenous to the sensi­ • Typha latifolia - Common Cattail For example, nesting boxes have tive area, a plan was formulated to filled to capacity. The golf main­ have these weirs become a mirror tenance team pictured above, of our sensitive area. The plant Photos 1, 2, 3 speaks proudly knowing this was material was acquired and installed something they had a hand in in relation to water as it existed on These photos on the previous planning and implementing. our site. The plant list is as follows page were taken April 98, in alphabetical order: November 98 and May 99 and show • Betula papyrifera - Paper Birch the continued growth of these areas Photo 4 • Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold over a short time span. The added • Cornus stolonifera - Red Osier bonus to our plan is that the "weirs" All the people mentioned in the Dogwood have been well received by golfers. article had a hand in this project. • Eupatorium maculatum - Joe From a strategic standpoint, they We hope that, in time, Guelph Pye weed have added a naturalized hazard. Lakes will mature into a sought • Impatiens capensis - Jewelweed From an esthetic standpoint, eight after golfing experience. BULLETIN UP -DATE GREENSKEEPING IN ONTARIO and THE HISTORY OF THE ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS' ASSOCIATION Work is progressing on our publication. The editorial committee met again on May 27th at the Toronto Board of Trade to continue discussions and designate duties for the various committee members. Our in-house writer, Gord Witteveen spent much time digging into the past and has already prepared the draft for the first chapter. Editorial members are conducting numerous interviews, and quotations from Canadian Publishers are being assessed. If you have anything that you think might be of interest, send it immediately to the O.G.S.A. office. Whether it be an old picture, an anecdote, an old advertisement, or a fond memory of days gone by, don't hesitate, send it immediately to the O.G.S.A. office. If you have not returned your completed O.G.S.A. survey, please do so, we need your input. 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Team North the Fort Erie Leisureplex, a twin The turf industry again stepped Toronto defeated Team Toronto in pad arena and sports complex with forward with some major sponsor­ the consolation game of the "A" pool. a Best Western hotel. ship of this event with ClubCar Team Western New York defeated Over 100 Superintendents, again sponsoring the Tuesday night Team London in the "B" pool final Assistants and Suppliers formed party, and Turfcare Products again with Team Niagara beating Team eight teams, five from Canada and covering the cost of ice time for the Turfnet in the consolation final. three from the U.S., for two days of two days. Other companies such as Plans are being put together for exciting hockey action. The eight Rainbird, OSC, Nu-Gro, Skyway next year where we would like to teams were separated into two four Lawn, Lebanon, Hutcheson, and expand the tournament to 10 to 12 team pools for round robin action Duke Equipment all contributed to teams if possible. 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Call today for a free catalog and on-site consultation. 800-347-4272 www.rainaid.com CENTURY GOLF PROFESSIONALS ONTARIO > HUGH COWAN 905-639-7980 > GILLIAN GLAZER 905-881-4794 Compost-amended sand rootzones by Dr. Ken Carey, Department of Plant Agriculture and the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, University of Guelph W hile straight-sand rootzones Out of a number of experimental The rootzone construction was to may provide the best porosity and compost recipes, five were chosen USGA specifications, without a compaction resistance characteris­ for initial testing for this project. choker layer. The plots were seeded tics for turfgrass growth, particularly Greenhouse and growth chamber with Cobra creeping bentgrass (0.5 when built to specifications such as trials on these five narrowed the kg 100m-2) on July 20, 1998. the USGA specs, they are not field to two composts for the sand Because we were interested in the without problems. Straight-sand's rootzone research (all five are still natural fertility of the rootzone droughtiness, poor nutrient hold­ being studied for disease suppres­ mixes, no starter fertilizer was used ing capacity, and reduced ability to sion in a separate part of the proj­ in any of the plots, but we added 14- support a healthy population of ect) . Some of the important 28-10 fertilizer (0.75 kg 100 m-2 rootzone microorganisms can all be characteristics of the two composts actual N) at about 40 days after alleviated by various types of are presented in Table 1. Further seeding, to try to encourage the amendments. There is ample evi­ details will be available in the 1998 grass on the peat-amended plots. dence of the ability of organic GTI Annual Research Reports. The Several very interesting observa­ amendments (peats, composts, composts are type AA composts, tions emerged out of the first part­ organic waste such as rice hulls) from controlled feedstocks, with season of growth in this trial. and inorganic amendments (zeo­ high organic matter (>50%), no Germination and establishment on lites, polymers) to improve various pathogens or inert contaminants, the mixes with compost were about deficiencies in a straight-sand mix and minimal heavy metal content. 20 days ahead of the standard peat for turfgrass. Even complex amend­ Table 1. Analysis of mature composts. mix, with full cover by about 40 days ments such as topsoil may help in Component (ppm Compost NumberCompostNumber after seeding. The peat-amended some circumstances. unless indicated) 1 2 rootzone only reached about 90% Organic matter % 55.90 50.50 Compost is particularly interest­ Organic carbon % 27.60 25.20 cover by the end of the season. Both ing as an amendment for sand Nitrogen % 1.83 1.71 root and shoot growth were signifi­ Phosphorus % 2.00 1.29 because, while it is a complex mate­ Potassium 0.96 0.81 cantly greater on the compost- rial, it can provide a number of ben­ Sodium % 0.27 0.33 amended mixes (Figure 1). Carbon / nitrogen ratio 15.08 14.74 efits. Nutrient and water holding Moisture holding capacity (meas­ capacity may be increased through Compost in rootzone construction ured by volumetric water content) is its organic matter content and root­ To study the performance of also significantly higher in the com­ zone microbiology may be these composts we built a USGA post-amended mixes. These differ­ improved, even to the point of sup­ rootzone facility next to the new ences among the rootzones have pressing turfgrass diseases such as green at the GTI. We used three persisted into the spring of 1999 dollarspot and snow mould. At the rootzone mixes, one with a stan­ (Figure 2). same time, there are concerns dard 80:20 mixture of sand and about compost (and other organic peat and the other two each with a Compost for topdressing. amendments) in terms of potential 80:20 v:v mixture of sand and one In another set of experiments, we for changing behaviour as the of the composts. Each rootzone are looking at the effects of compost organic components breakdown, "unit" is a 2m x 3m rectangle, and clogging or layering of the rootzone there are four continued on page 18 as the amendment ages, and other units of each changes in porosity which need to rootzone mix, be researched in order to specify giving a total the optimum use of this material. area of In a research program at the 6m x 12m. The Guelph Turfgrass Institute, spon­ units were kept sored by the Natural Sciences and separate by ply­ Engineering Research Council of wood barriers as Canada and compost producer they were being AllTreat Farms, we are examining the constructed, performance of various composts as and the barriers organic amendments for turfgrass were removed systems, both in rootzone construc­ once the grass tion and in topdressing programs. had established. Figure 1. Root and shoot growth on USGA sand rootzones amended with compost or peat. continued from page 17 as a topdressing material for turf. sistency must be controlled in the to be studied. In the topdressing Compost, either alone or in a mix compost production stage. Many use, we need to ensure that the with sand, could have many of the examples exist of failure of com­ material does not produce beneficial effects of traditional top­ post in what were initially promis­ clogging or layering, and certain dressings, as well as some well- ing uses, because of inadequate production aspects (moisture con­ documented effects on relieving control of quality and consistency. tent, screening mesh size, applica­ disease pressure. Initial results indi­ The mid to long term behaviour of tion methods, shelf life) need to cate some benefits in controlling the compost also needs to be be investigated further. In addi­ dollarspot and snow mould, as well examined. Because the organic tion, the economics of the materi­ as beneficial effects on turf shoot component of the compost will al need to be considered in any growth, moisture holding capacity, break down with time, leaving a turfgrass use. The potential for and thatch control. mineral component, the effects of beneficial long term impact of Several key features of compost this change on the rootzone poros­ compost in construction and main­ use in these turf systems remain to ity, aeration, infiltration and per­ tenance of sand rootzones for turf be sorted out. Quality and con­ meability, and microflora will need is considerable. Figure 2. Amended rootzones - 99/05/03. Bare areas are visible in the peat-amended plots. Announcements Paul and Kelly haggard lately, you know why. Scott Wheeler, CGCS has Scenna on O.G.S.A. sends out their Best recently completed the Integrated Thursday, May 3rd, Wishes and Congratulations to the Pest Management; Golf Course gave birth to a Scenna and Baker Families! Development; Storage Disposal and little baby girl, Ron Heesen, superintendent at Recycling; and Underground Martina, unexpec­ Monterra Golf at Blue Mountain Storage Tanks specializations in the tedly four weeks Resorts, has completed a renewal GCSAA Environmental Manage­ early. Mom and process for maintaining his status as ment Program (EMP). Scott has Baby are doing well. We're still not a Certified Golf Course already completed the Water sure about Dad though. Superintendent (CGCS) with the Quality Application specialization Dean and Marianne Baker, on Golf Course Superintendents and has only one specialization left Thursday, May 3rd, welcomed a Association of America (GCSAA). to complete. The GCSAA Environ­ little baby boy, Andres, after a very Ron has been superintendent at mental Management Program long wait, into their family. the Collingwood course since 1988. responds to the golf course super­ This is a first for both Paul and He initially achieved his title of intendent's continuing need for Dean, so if they're looking a little "CGCS" in 1989. continued on page 19 continued from page 18 current education regarding environ­ mental and regulatory issues affecting golf course management. Plant Products Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Scenna to the position of Technical Sales Representative - Turf Products. Mark comes to Plant Products with a wealth of knowledge having operated in his own company dealing with the environmental compliance issues as they related specifically to golf courses. Fred Grightmire 1965 standing beside A Worthington Overgreen. This triplex As well, he was co-author of the CGSA one of the first golf carts displayed at cut all the greens at Dundas Valley Golf Environmental Management Resource Ford Museum in Dearborne. Club from 1939 to 1963 Manual® published in 1998. Mark looks forward to meeting and working with golf course superintendents in his Golf Club, Jim Hickman at London Grightmire retired as superintend­ sales territory of Central Ontario and Highland, Howard Snyder at ent from Rosedale Golf Club in 1985. the Niagara Peninsula. Westmount Golf Club, Ed Walsh at Hamilton Golf Club and Jack Watts MERIT Registered in Ontario from the Galt Country Club. Bayer Inc. head office in Toronto Grightmire was an avid golfer but his announces that , Merit, a safe, and son John claims that he beat his highly effective insecticide for manag­ father regularly from the time he was ing turf grass insects has been regis­ 12 years old. Son John however, tered in Ontario. Merit can be safely never did beat his father at the art of handled by professional lawn care gardening. Fred was known to pro­ applicators and golf course super­ duce prize winning tomatoes and intendents and has received registra­ magnificent flowers for the area fall tion for European chafer and Japanese fairs. A spacious garden at his home beetle control; the two key turf insect in Dundas was a source of pride. pests in Ontario. Fred Grightmire was predeceased by David J. Kuypers , of Oakville, who his wife by two years. He is survived Fred Grightmire at his cottage. Fishing spoke at the 1999 Ontario Turfgrass by two sons, one of whom followed in was his first love away from the golf Symposium, is a GCSAA Merit his fathers footsteps. John course. Scholarship recipient. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Wilfrid Laurier University before attending the Golf Course Turfgrass Bunker Sand, Peat, Top Dressing Mixes, Construction Mixes for Management Program. David interned Golf Courses and Sports Fields under Brad Owen at Augusta National Golf Club this past season, and will be going to work at Congressional DRY BAGGED Country Club in Bethesda, MD, under TOP DRESSING SAND Paul Latshaw. • NO HEAT STRESS • SPREAD ANYTIME OF DAY Fred Grightmire died on April • REQUIRES ONLY ONE PERSON 14th. He was almost 95 years old. • NO INTERRUPTION OF PLAY Fred was the first greenkeeper / • NO DRAGMATTING NECESSARY superintendent at the Dundas Valley • APPLY WITH MANUAL OR Golf Club from 1929 till 1969. He DROP SPREADER was a past president of the Western • NO WEAR AND TEAR ON Ontario Greenkeepers Association, a REELS AND BEDKNIVES group that he helped start and get off the ground. He was a contempo­ For Information, Call rary of Morley Findlay at Brantford 8 West St. S, Huntsville, Ont. P1H 1P2 Office: 705-789-4457 Wats: 1-800-461-5521 Fax:(705)789-1049 Anthracnose basal rot of creeping bentgrass by Drs. Tom Hsiang and Paul Goodwin, Plant Pathologists University of Guelph Anthracnose leaf blight and basal enlarge causing the entire leaf blade to drainage and nutrient deficiency in rot are diseases of many plants includ­ die back. On leaves killed by anthrac­ turf. Reducing compaction by aerifying ing the turfgrasses, annual bluegrass nose, small black spots known as and improving soil fertility can reduce (Poa annua) and creeping bentgrass acervuli can be seen (Figure 2). The the amount of disease. However, for (Agrostis palustris). On grasses, these acervuli are spore-producing bodies, annual bluegrass, wounds in crowns two diseases are caused by the same and contain small dark-brown hairs created during aeration and top- fungus, Colletotrichum graminicola. known as setae which can be observed dressing can also possibly increase the This pathogen has long been known with a hand lens (Figure 3). The pres­ amount of basal rot. Basal rot has also for causing anthracnose blight on ence of these hairs is a key characteristic been linked to damage caused by para­ annual bluegrass, but has more recent­ to identify this fungus. sitic nematodes feeding on grass roots, ly been found causing basal rot on Anthracnose basal rot differs from but the relationship of nematodes to creeping bentgrass. Reports of basal anthracnose blight in that it infects the the disease is still uncertain. rot appear to be increasing in central crown of the plant, and then spreads Controlling nematode populations can Canada, northern United States and upward. It almost always results in reduce the amount of basal rot, and a Europe. Basal rot has only been death of the plant. The infected tissue combination of fungicide and nemati­ reported on annual bluegrass and usually becomes blackened, particu­ cide was more effective in control than creeping bentgrass, but leaf blight has larly the stolons, as the fungus spreads fungicide alone. However, fungicides also been found on fine fescues, peren­ in the plant, and the characteristic are often ineffective in controlling nial ryegrass and various bluegrasses. dark-brown setae can be found in the basal rot, especially when the plants Strains of the anthracnose fungus infected tissue along with spores. The have been weakened, for example, by may be highly specific to host species. blackened tissue can also extend into poor soil conditions. Fungicide resist­ In mixed turf, some grass species the roots. Small black fungal masses ant strains of the pathogen have also remain unaffected whereas others are can form in infected tissue. Eventually, been reported from turfgrass. severely diseased. Often, either annual dead reddish or bronze-colored bluegrass or creeping bentgrass will be patches of bentgrass appear (Figure 4), Survey affected, but not both at the same time. and this can expand to several square Anthracnose basal rot is increasing A study in the northeastern U.S.A, meters as the fungus continues to in prevalence across Ontario. Five showed that the strain from creeping grow. Basal rot is more common in years ago, it was virtually unknown, but bentgrass could attack annual blue­ western Europe, coastal British in the past two years, turf managers grass, but the strain attacking annual Columbia and western Washington have been confronted with increasing bluegrass was much less able to attack state; whereas leaf blight is more com­ incidences of a dieback due to a basal creeping bentgrass. However, the mon in warmer regions, such as cen­ rot that has been very difficult to study did not show consistent genetic tral Canada and the midwestern USA. manage. Despite intensive use of differences between the strains from fungicides, the grass often does not annual bluegrass vs. creeping bent­ Life Cycle recover properly. Even in the U.S.A, grass. This lack of differentiation The fungus overwinters as myceli­ there has been very limited research between strains may have been due to um or spores in infected tissues. Basal conducted on this disease. Many rec­ the relatively small number of infected rot is favoured by cool (15-20°C) moist ommendations made for its control plants that were examined from a weather during the late spring and come from our experience with large geographical area. early summer. Leaf anthracnose is anthracnose foliar blight which seems favoured by high humidity and much to have major differences in develop­ Symptoms warmer temperatures, and is usually ment from anthracnose basal rot. On turf, anthracnose blight can observed in mid to late summer. Because basal anthracnose has been cause extensive damage virtually Anthracnose spores are readily spread observed more frequently in Canada in overnight. Usually there is some pre­ by rain and splashing water, but the the recent past, and because of very disposing factor such as drought stress fungus can also spread by growth limited research on this disease even in or heat stress. On fairways, patches of through infected tissues. the U.S.A., we are conducting a survey annual bluegrass are killed giving irreg­ on the incidence of anthracnose basal ularly shaped reddish to bleached tan Conditions Favouring Disease rot, particularly in Ontario, in order to turf among the surviving creeping bent­ Anthracnose basal rot is frequently examine the relationship between grass (Figure 1). On leaves, anthracnose linked with poor soil conditions and anthracnose isolates which cause basal blight results in irregular, tan to brown, restricted root growth. It can be rot to those which cause foliar blight. dead spots with dark margins, which can favoured by overcompaction, poor continued on page 21 continued from page 20 By studying the differences between the fungal iso­ lates in terms of their genetic relatedness and modes Canada's Turf of infection, we can gain insights into how to better manage the disease. This research will also address how serious this disease is in Ontario, and whether the anthracnose fungus is resistant to commonly Care Specialists used fungicides in turf. If you have observed anthracnose basal rot in the recent past, we would appreciate your participation Professional Fertilizers in this survey, particularly if you have a disease Nu-Gro offers a wide range of specialty sample to contribute. Please fill out the enclosed form and send it back to us. We will publish the fertilizers using the latest in controlled results of our survey in a future issue, and your par­ release nitrogen technology. ticipation will help us to investigate this disease and find better ways of managing it. Professional Pest Control Figure 1 - Fairway with morning dew showing areas killed by Nu-Gro offers a wide range of pest anthracnose blight control products in many formulations Figure 2 - On leaves killed by anthracnose, small black spots known as acervuli can be seen. Researchers have speculated that fungal spores may be trans­ Professional Services mitted by insects, such as the ladybird larva pictured here above the dead Nu-Gro has experienced technical leaves bearing acervuli. support representatives plus a recently purchased Turf Tissue Analyzer available to assist you in Turf Management Serving Turf Care Figure 3 - Acervuli are spore-producing bodies, and contain small dark-brown hairs known as setae which can be seen with a hand lens. The presence of these Professionals Coast To Coast hairs is a key characteristic to identify this fungus. Figure Anthracnose 4 Nu-Gro basal rot on a (cup cutter-sized) plug of creeping Professional bentgrass 1 800 461-6471 Pesticide use ANNOUNCING and control THE 1999 OTRF FUNDRAISING by DougJohnson Doug Johnson and Associates GOLF TOURNAMENT The OTRF is happy to announce the site of its annual turfgrass you checked your fundraising tournament. Supported by Platinum sponsor TURFCARE pesticide handling procedures PRODUCTS, this years site is the unique, this year? Michael Hurdzan designed Devil's Paintbrush This is a short note to remind GOLF COURSE in Caledon. everyone of some of the issues to consider when dealing with pesti­ The date is Tuesday, August 17th, with an 8:00 cides and some tips to make your A.M. shotgun start. workplace a little safer. As you are aware it is imperative This years format will follow the highly successful format that individuals mixing and of 1998. 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Jim Wyllie accepted the position at Bayview and Paul White moved to Lambton, Nicol Thomson who was professional and superintendent at the Whirlpool Golf Club, from the time Corrie Almack, P.Ag. it opened until his retirement 7 years ago, passed away. 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