July 2002 Green is Beautiful The Official Publication of Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association Spring Field Day PGA Championship at DiamondBack Pro/Super Challenge 2002 CANADA POST PUBLICATIONS MAIL PUBLICATIONS AGREEMENT No. 40027105 Postmaster: Please return undeliverable copies to The OGSA, 328 Victoria Rd. Guelph, ON N1H 6H8 TOP QUALITY AERATOR - AFFORDABLE PRICES No belts, pulleys, or chains - direct gearbox drive to cast steel cranks makes the Verti-Core the strongest and most reliable core aerator in its field. Three models to choose from for all your high speed core and multi-tine aeration. 1184 PLAINS ROAD EAST BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7S 1W6 Burlington Area: 905-637-5216 Toronto Area: 905-338-2404 All Other OntarioAreas: 800-883-0761 Fax: 905-637-2009 Contents Green is SPRING FIELD DAY............................................................... 14 Canadian Golf Superintendents Association news................. 6 Beautiful The Official Publication of Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association Cyber super.............................................................................................. 10 Editor's message................................................................................... 5 Engage Agro............................................................................................. 13 Golf course highlight - Wooden Sticks GC................................... 9 Hair today gone tomorrow! ............................................................... 10 Health & safety...................................................................................... 8 Looking back........................................................................................... 27 Mechanic's corner.................................................................................. 12 Off the fairway....................................................................................... 18 PGA Championship comes to DiamondBack................................ 20 President's message............................................................................ 4 Pro Super Challenge..............................................................................26 The referee............................................................................................... 19 Turf or consequences............................................................................ 21 COVER PICTURE Victoria Park East Golf Club Guelph, Ontario Advertisers photo by Dorothy Hills Albion Golf Cars ..................................................................................... 23 Almack & Associates............................................................................... 6 Bartlett Tree Experts ............................................................................... 8 Braemar Building Systems.................................................................. 21 Burnside Golf Services......................................................................... 23 Chipco - Rovral Spring ......................................................................... 11 EZFlow Canada ....................................................................................... 27 Fertilec Itee/ltd............................................................................................7 G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd........................................................................ 2 Maple Turf Supply................................................................................. 23 Master's Turf Supply Ltd....................................................................... 22 Nu Gro Corporation........................................................................ 13, 22 Nutrite Turf................................................................................................24 Ontario Seed Company.......................................................................... 8 The P.E.S.T. Institute ................................................................................ 8 ProTurf, Division of the Nu Gro Corporation ................................ 5 Pumptronics Inc........................................................................................ 19 OGSA is committed to Radeff Architect Ltd.................................................................................. 6 serving its members, Skyway Lawn Equipment Limited ................................................... 22 advancing their profession, Syngenta - Heritage Fungicide.......................................................... 22 and Syngenta - Primo Maxx ....................................................................... 25 Turf Care Products - Irrigation Division ........................................... 6 enriching the quality Turf Care Products................................................................................. 28 of golf United Horticultural Supply ............................................................... 24 and its environment. Vanden Bussche Irrigation and Equipment Ltd............................ 12 Zander Sod Co. Limited ....................................................................... 22 President's message “Patience the Key” Through May and June, cool weather conditions ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS’ prevailed throughout the province challenging ASSOCIATION superintendents managing their courses as well as lowering Guelph Turfgrass Institute 328 Victoria Road South green fee revenues. Timing of cultural practices have been Guelph, ON N1H6H8 greatly altered with GTI reporting day degrees statistics for Ph: 519-767-3341 Toll Free: 877-824-6472 May 33-56% of the norm. As turf managers we look at the calendar and are Fax: 519-766-1704 tempted to apply fertilizer to get things growing, but are aware of the negative Email: ogsa@gti.uoguelph.ca consequences of conducting such a practice under these conditions. The most Website: www.golfsupers.on.ca important quality a superintendent can possess during these times is patience. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The patience to wait it out until ground temperatures warm up and make PRESIDENT Jim Flett PAST PRESIDENT John Gravett adjustments to the maintenance schedule. VICE-PRESIDENT Mark Piccolo TREASURER Rob Ackermann SECRETARY Paul Scenna IPM Accreditation in the Works DIRECTORS Jeff Alexander Randy Booker While many municipalities considering bylaws for pesticides have backed off a Bob Burrows little taking a “wait and see” approach, the town of Cobalt (population 1205) Mike Courneya Sean DeSilva adopted the first bylaw, in Ontario on June 11, restricting pesticides on all private Greg O'Heron property. This event may trigger others to act as well. Jeff Stauffer In the meantime, OGSA is working on developing an IPM accreditation program OFFICE similar to the Landscape Ontario model to certify superintendents’ work and ADMINISTRATOR Dorothy Hills knowledge in managing pests. Pat Thomas OGSA Leaves OTS For many years, the OGSA has tried to negotiate a more equitable profit sharing agreement with the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS), with no success. As of June 13th, the OGSA officially announced to the OTS executive committee that this coming January 2003’s symposium will be the last we will participate in. While this was a difficult decision for the board to make, it’s a business decision that will help benefit our Association’s financial future and allow for more money to be allocated for supporting turf research and other programs. Both Rob Ackermann GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE and Sean Desilva have agreed to remain on the OTS executive committee until Jeff Stauffer, Editor the conclusion of the 2003 OTS. More details on this move and future plans are Dorothy Hills, Coordinating Manager outlined in the official letter sent from myself early this month to all OGSA Randy Booker members. Angelo Capannelli Scott Horsburgh Kevin Falls Layout, Design & Printing provided by... Greg O'Heron Mark Prieur GRAPHIC Mark Schneider SERVICES PRINTERS & LITHOGRAPHERS “Green is Beautiful” Green is Beautiful 2002 is Printed on Although every effort is made to check material for publication, the association is e-mail: info@graphicservices.ca Recycled Paper not responsible for material published on www.graphicservices.ca 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. Editor's message From time to time, we’re all involved in various research projects, Welcome! whether it is to analyze a product, O.G.S.A. Welcomes new or old, or simply assess a new PRECIPITATION IN our newest members maintenance ONTARIO REGION Mike McClelland Class F practice. You care­ Measured at Pearson International Airport Maple Downs Golf & Country Club fully monitor all Provided by Ministry of the Environment John McLinden Class B the conditions YEAR 2002 Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto affecting the area Average Actual Rick Munro Class C to be treated January Diamond "in the Ruff" Golf Club before, during and after the application. Randy Pickersgill Class A (rain) 18.5 mm 14.6 mm Meadow Brook Golf Club (U.S.) The most intense monitoring takes place while you watch the turfgrass for its response, (snow) January 32.3 cm 31.4 cm Steve Scott Class B good or bad. Some questions you ask January (total) 45.6 mm 46.2 mm Lakeridge Links Golf Club yourself are: How long did it take? How long Shane Sleep Class C did it last? Was it worth it? Did it complete February Oshawa Golf Club the desired results, or close to what you (rain) 20.8 mm 29.6 mm Lydia Van Asseldonk Class B expected? TillsonView Fairways (snow) February 25.9 cm 7.0 cm I’d like to share a ‘research project’ I was February (total) 45.5 mm 38.4 mm Engage Agro Class E forced into and maybe you can use it at some Kevin Falls (new representative) point but for your sake, I hope not! About March Barry Johnson (new representative) five years ago, I came in contact with a pest (rain) 35.1 mm 44.1 mm Forsythe Lubrication Class E that should be avoided at all costs. This (snow) March 19.9 cm 17.6 cm Ron Arbour “pest” was definitely one of the worst things IGT Limited Class E I’ve had to address. March (total) 56.9 mm 61.3 mm Yves Routhier I tried everything the textbooks, the April J.D. Landscape reference manuals, and even the Internet, Construction Class E suggested, but to no avail. When nothing (rain) 56.0 mm 88.8 mm Ned Yorkich worked I sought professional help assuming April (snow) 7.3 cm 12.2 cm Peter Demrovsky he or she would cure what ailed me. I Dan Jokic April (total) 64.0 mm 103.3 mm followed exactly what the professional Turf Care Products prescribed but only achieved moderate relief May Canada Ltd. Class E and minimal. Time proved to be the only Doug Hubble (new representative) cure in this case. The ailment eventually (rain) 65.8 mm 80.7 mm Yardscapes Class E cleared itself up along with the stress and May (snow) 0.1 cm 0.0 cm Judy Johnson evidence it had created. The only problem May (total) 65.9 cm 80.7 cm is, it reared its ugly head again the following year with the same vengeance. Building please take my advice and go straight to the upon what was learned the previous year, I be amazed by the results. My ‘research’ banana peel! One final tip, be sure to wash began to ‘research’ another remedy because shows that it will effectively rectify the every article of clothing that may have come time was not going to take care of it fast problem in short time. in contact with the Poison Ivy, such as hats, enough! Are you curious about what I’m The dried banana on your skin may be a gloves, coats, etc. Putting on a hat that has talking about? The ailment I have suffered little unsightly but if you are suffering from not been washed, six months later, can allow with for each of the past five summers is the constant itch and irritation that the rash to reappear. Poison Ivy! I unknowingly came in contact accompanies the blisters, the relief far Best of luck for the remainder of the with it five years ago and ‘the experts’ say that outweighs the appearance. I recommend season and be sure to stay away from the it can appear at any time over the next seven rubbing with banana peel twice a day, dreaded Poison Ivy! years following initial infection. Well, I am morning and evening. definitely one of those people susceptible to The itch will subside, it showing up at any time. The great thing is, and the blisters will dry according to the professionals, I should have up and go away. The only two years to go! I wouldn’t wish its rash sooner you can on anyone. recognize the I have found, there is hope for curing the symptoms and start the rash once it shows up. I am a living banana treatment, the testimonial of what I am about to explain to better. As I’ve Dave Dick Jeff McMaster you. It may seem very weird but it works, mentioned I tried Turfgrass Specialist Turfgrass Specialist and works well! The best cure for poison ivy everything and this is rash is a banana peel. Yes, I did say banana definitely the best 39 Monte Vista Trail 1864 Bowler Drive peel! Simply take the inside of a banana peel remedy. So if you ever Brampton, Ont. L6Z 2J7 Pickering, Ont. L1V 3E4 and rub it on the blisters and rash. You will come in contact with Fax & Phone 905-846-3319 Fax & Phone 905-839-6526 this dreadful pest, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association news by Bob Burrows Rosedale Golf Club had the opportunity to attend the already completed this important data collection process to do so. Score Awards at Rattlesnake Golf Club in The results of this survey will enable our industry to validate, the May, to watch Mr. Dean Morrison of the already good things, which we currently do (beyond speculation) Calgary Country Club, receive the and allow for a better defense of our profession, especially in the Superintendent Of The Year award. climate of the current pesticides debate. Congratulations again Dean! 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The workers You should also note that the Regulation these new employees hard at work you must understand how to erect and inspect states that if a worker is exposed to the should remember that there have been scaffolds or elevating devices if they are to hazard of falling into water or other liquid some changes to the Construction be used on your site. the worker must be protected. The primary Regulations. Section 26 of Regulation The training for Fall Prevention also protective device is a guardrail system. 213/91 has been modified and as of June covers the process of inspecting the fall If it is not reasonably possible to install a 12, 2002 is now being rigorously enforced. arrest equipment that must be used, to guardrail system then the worker must be Regulation 213/91 defines the rules that ensure that the equipment is in good order. protected by a travel restraint system, fall you must follow when anyone on your site You must ensure that all fall arrest restricting system, fall arrest system or a is engaged in construction, excavation or equipment is properly stored to reduce the safety net that meets or exceeds the intent demolition. potential for damage. You may ask how of the regulation. does this affect you and your club? In the The amended legislation now requires you following ways. As an example, a fall arrest system consists to ensure that all workers who may work at of a full body harness, lanyard, lifeline, heights of 3 metres or more above the If you have your workers or a contractor anchor system, shock absorber, connecting ground must be wearing and using fall working on your site then it is incumbent devices and really good planning. protection equipment or be protected upon you to ensure that your workers or from falling by guardrails or other those working for the contractor These rules apply to any worker working on approved barriers. understand how to work in situations where any type of construction or excavation. they might fall more than 3 metres. This is Please take a moment to review your work You must also train these workers to also necessary if you have workers working practices to ensure that you are taking every ensure that they understand how to use or in a situation where the worker might fall reasonable precaution to ensure the safety wear fall protection equipment. They must more than 1.2 metres, if the work area is of your workers. also know how to construct or erect used as a path for a wheelbarrow or similar equipment. If you have questions please call. Have a great summer and a brilliant fall. THE P.E.S.T INSTITUTE Work safely! SPECIALIZING IN PESTICIDE EDUCATION & SERVICE TECHNOLOGY LAND SAFETAID EXTERMINATOR Your 1st stop in safety! (LANDSCAPE CATEGORY) PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION COURSES NORTH YORK: November 25-29,2002 January 27-31,2003 February 17-21,2003 Why Prune Your Trees? March 10-14,2003 At Bartlett we believe that you March 24-28,2003 should prune for a specific purpose. April 14-18,2003 We recommend pruning to improve: May 5- 8,2003 • Safety • Health • Structural Integrity MILTON: • Damage Correction April 7-11,2003 LONDON: Skill, knowledge and experience For All Your are required to prune properly. December 2- 6,2002 So don't entrust your landscape Golf Course Needs! March 17-21,2003 to anyone but experts - Bartlett OTTAWA: Tree Experts. Turf seed, Pesticides, Nutrite Fertilizers March 3- 7,2003 Call for your free inspection today!! and Bayco Golf Accessories Gov’t exam held on Monday following each course. Toronto • (416) 657-2059 P.O. Box 7, Waterloo, Ont. N2J 3Z6 Instructor: Paul G. Pilley, B.Sc., M. R M. Bracebridge • (705) 646-8733 Tel: (519) 886-0557 Fax: (519) 886-0605 Gravenhurst • (705) 687-0696 1-800-465-5849 Email: seeds@oscseeds.com Huntsville • (705) 789-0929 For more information and a brochure contact P.O. Box 1021 Lindsay, Ontario K9V 5N4 E-mail: pgp_pest@lindsay.net.com Tel: (705) 324-PEST (7378) Fax: (705) 324-9729 www.bartlett.com Victor Freiberg Ken Graham BACKED BY THE BARTLETT TREE RESEARCH Trevor Hunter A. Kent McDonald LABORATORIES AND EXPERIMENTAL GROUNDS, CHARLOTTE, NC David Schmelefske Golf course highlight Wooden Sticks Golf Course Superintendent: Scott Clayworth PO Box 848, Uxbridge ON L9P 1N2 Email: info@woodensticks.com Website: www.woodensticks.com COURSE PROFILE WHAT COUNTY IS YOUR CLUB LOCATED IN? Durham Region IS YOUR CLUB PRIVATE, SEMI PRIVATE, PUBLIC, RESORT, MUNICIPAL? Resort NUMBER OF ROUNDS? photo by Jeff Alexander 25,000 WHAT IS THE SIZE OF YOUR MAINTENANCE SHOP? 4 Utility Trailers TYPICAL OPENING AND CLOSING DATE? 6000 square feet Super Tilt Trailer May 1 to October 31 WHAT TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM? Rhino Rough Mower NAME OF SUPERINTENDENT? Lely Spreader Toro Osmac - 3 years old Scott Clayworth Toro Multi Pro 5500 Sprayer WHAT IS THE SIZE OF THE GREENS, TEES AND FAIRWAYS? HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN A SUPERINTENDENT? Greens: 3.5 acres JB&D field Sprayer 2 years Tees: 3.3 acres 2 Push Mowers ARE YOU CGCS OR MASTER SUPERINTENDENT? Fairways: 26.5 acres 3 Flymos No WHAT IS YOUR PREDOMINANT GRASS? 3 String Trimmers HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN AN O.G.S.A.. MEMBER? Tees & Fairways - Bentgrass SR 1020, Bergal Leaf Blower 1 year Greens - PEN A-4 Parker Leaf Blower Stihl BR400 Leaf Blower HOW MANY YEAR ROUND STAFF? HOW MANY USGA GREENS AND HOW MANY LOAM GREENS? 18 USGA greens 2 Scott’s Fertilizer Spreaders 5 Scott’s Drop Spreader HOW MANY SEASONAL STAFF? WHAT IS THE PREDOMINANT SOIL TYPE? 25 Sand COURSE PROJECTS HOW MANY MECHANICS AND ASSISTANTS? WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU HAVE IN INVENTORY? 1 mechanic 3 Greensmaster 1000 Tree pruning and removal to improve sunlight 1 assistant 3 Greensmaster 1600 and airflow #1, #3, #12 Greensmaster 3000 Cart and path extensions HOW MANY GARDENING STAFF? 1 2 Greensmaster 3100 Irrigation and landscape around parking lot Greensmaster 3250D Expansion of irrigation system COURSE STATISTICS Reelmaster 3100D HOW MANY HOLES? 2 Reelmaster 5400 D LONG RANGE PLANS 18 holes Groundsmaster 3000d Expansion of maintenance facility Groundsmaster 325D Specimen trees around clubhouse WHAT IS THE YARDAGE FROM BACK TEES AND FORWARD TEES? 2 Groundsmaster 3500D Storage area for aggregates 7012 and 5216 3 Verticut Reels Bunker erosion control 3 Greens Rollers WHAT IS THE SIZE AND LENGTH OF DRIVING RANGE AND RANGE TEE? 2 workman 3200 CHALLENGES Range 20 acres and tee: 30,000 square feet 2 Workman 2100 ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR CHALLENGES YOU FACE HOW MANY BUNKERS? 5 EZGO workhorse 1200LX WITH YOUR PROPERTY? 80 5 EZGO Workhorse ST 350 3 EZGO Golf Carts Cart traffic HOW MANY PONDS, AND/OR HOW MANY TIMES DOES WATER Thomas 173 HLS Bunker faces, funneling of foot traffic onto COME INTO PLAY? 3 Kubota Excavator green sites 2 Kubota M5400 Tractor WHO WAS THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECT? Toro Sand Pro SUCCESS STORIES Ron Garl Turfco Pro Sodcutter Satisfaction and ongoing positive reaction to WHAT WAS THE YEAR OF ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION? Toro Greens Aerator the replica holes 1998 Aerway Aerator Please accept our apologies for the following errors in our previous highlight of Legends on the Niagara Golf Club, which appeared in the May 2002 issue of Green is Beautiful. Paul Gurr is the Superintendent at Legends on the Niagara GC. Tom Newton and Andy Rambacus are the Assistant Superintendents. Bill Glashan is the Superintendent for the Niagara Parks Commission. Cyber super by Mark Prieur, Assistant Superintendent Markland Wood Country Club Ireally enjoy going to sites that are ad- The PPIGB main page contains information on Entomology, free, speedy and full of links right around Virology, IPM, Journals books and publications, Societies and what you are searching for. It is like a Organizations and yes, even Turfgrass. This site seems to cater to shopping mall of information; you see the plant pathology, but none the less it is chock full of information store and decide whether or not you want to pertaining to all turf and crop pests. The site can even get into the go in and look around. nuts and bolts with categories such as molecular biology. There is also a search engine but it only searches the PPIGB site (and you One such site is the PPIGB. The University can do that yourself). Another interesting area is the Departments of Bonn, Germany has created the Plant and Institutes which are searched by geography. Pathology Internet Guide Book. This is basically a compendium of other educational institution’s sites all This site has won many awards and I can see why; a wide spectrum rolled into one. This site is similar to the GTI or the UTLP of information is found here without all the spam associated with a (last months hit). The main page can be found at lot of other sites. This is definitely worth a visit. http://www.ifgb.uni-hannover.de/extern/ppigb/ppigb.htm Hair today gone tomorrow! ary Gravett, General Manager/Superintendent of Saugeen G In co-operation with the Cops for Cancer Head Shave, Gary’s total Golf Club in Saugeen Shores, Ontario set a new Provincial pledges reached over $18,000.00 Record for funds raised in their annual Cancer Golf Tournament. Before After You didn't work this hard to take a chance now on Fusarium. It’s been a long and busy season, but with a lot of hard work Rovral Green FUNGICIDE the course looks great going into the fall and winter. Ensure your efforts are protected from fusarium with tried and tested Rovral Green. Rovral Green provides both preventative and curative When all you want to see is green protection from Fusarium to protect the fruits of your labour. For more information on Rovral Green, contact Chipco Professional Products or visit our website at www.chipcocanada.com Quebec/Atlantic 514-949-2467 • Ontario/ Western Canada 905-319-8981 Rovral Green and Aventis are trademarks of the Aventis Group. Always read and follow label directions. Mechanics's corner by Larry A. Murray President G.E. TA. O Pheasant Run Golf l. a. murray @sympatico.ca he association honoured its ten year members with a dinner T Board of the Directors. Yours truly is the equipment manager and award meeting in March. A highlight of the evening was the and is very proud of my course. There have been numerous comments from the past presidents, Fraser Barrett and Ray Joyce, changes completed to the course over the years and last year it on the early years of the association and their thoughts of where received great reviews from the Bogey Man. The course is scenic we are today. Joe Rush, a ten-year member, was interviewed about and challenging with memorable holes that you will talk about in his 40 years as a golf equipment manager, and surely entertained the months that follow. The tournament last year was well us. Everyone who attended expressed their appreciation for the attended by mechanics superintendents, managers, pros, and association and the work that is being done. equipment suppliers. Some commented that it was the most enjoyable tournament they had attended that year, with an Occasionally, I come across people who have problems with amazing prize table . Trophies are awarded to best score by a technical advances in their workshop, but when someone asks mechanic’s team and a separate one for the mechanic, himself. why you use loctite and how fearful they are of it, I know SOME Register today and you won’t be disappointed. Call Eddie (905) PEOPLE never research. Firstly, have you ever had to remove a 889- 7620 ext. 503 and mark your calendar. rusty bolt? In the same application, one drop of loctite would eliminate the corrosion and save the threads. That’s right. I am always interested in hearing about inventive ideas or the Loctite seals the threads, while preventing it from vibrating off. possibility of inventing a solution to improve the quality and What about the old wives tales on the horrors of removal? efficiency of golf maintenance. Let me give you an example, PTO Exactly, old wives’ tales! Loctite is available in four (4) strengths shafts with a constant velocity joint mounted between a tractor and with research the proper strength may be used successfully. and implement having a covered sheath. Why hasn’t someone Is this something new? No, loctite has been around since the invented a remote grease fitting? The best solution available to early 1950’s yet nearly 50 years later only 20% of the world’s my knowledge is hiring an apprentice! If you have a problem, or manufacturers are using them. My supervisor, 35 years ago, a solution to a problem, send it me . refused to purchase loctite because of the cost, and thought it was a fairy-tale. I demonstrated the practice with a drop or two of The association is still accepting applications from new nail polish on a small screw that continually disappears. It works members. If you need an application, log onto www.getao.org though loctite properly applied is the better way. and print an application form and mail it with a cheque. The Golf Equipment Technician Association of Ontario will be Hoping to see some of the readers at the tournament, having it’s 11th annual golf tournament at Pheasant Run Golf, in till then I am practicing “FOUR. ” Sharon, Ontario. The date is set for September 5, 2002 at 11am. Craig Evans, course superintendent/general manager has been very supportive of the association and my involvement with the Upgrades, Renovations, & New Installations From evaluation to implementation, New King City Location Now Open 1.866.703.5464 will Partner with Milton you to succeed in 1.800.263.4112 Achieving your Goals. www.vandenbussche.com ENGAGE AGRO CHOSEN TO EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENT SYNGENTA'S TURF PRODUCTS Engage Agro, a Guelph-based, niche-market specialist, has been chosen by Syngenta as its exclusive Canadian marketing and "We see our role as being a seamless extension of Syngenta," distribution partner for the superior line of Syngenta turf said Kameron Fordyce, sales and marketing manager, T&O, for management products. Engage Agro. "Engage Agro is focusing on the golf course turf business and providing support to retailers and end-users that "We've turned to Engage Agro to provide retailers and golf includes, increased one-on-one technical support, product course superintendents with an even higher level of field training sessions, tools for pesticide record keeping, product support," said Gregg Allan, the Syngenta Marketing Manager for development and pesticide stewardship." Eastern Canada. "We believe that the best way to meet our customers' needs is to allow a company that specializes in turf to R. Marie Thorne, Senior Turf Specialist for Syngenta, will represent our products and to dedicate the additional people continue to be the Syngenta technical specialist for the golf required to deliver a high level of technical support to our course business and will work closely with Engage, lead product customers." development and work with researchers. 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In other parts of Canada, local sales Agrochemicals, Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange, staff of Engage will assist in representing the line of Syngenta and in London, New York and Stockholm. Further information golf course products. is available at www.syngenta.com. Say goodbye to grubs MERIT® is the most effective grub control product registered for use on turfgrass in Ontario. Effective means 90% plus* control and a sound environmental profile. One application of MERIT® controls grubs and sends the critters that come digging for them packing. Apply MERIT® early (June & July) and protect your turf. MERIT Season Long Grub Control For more information on MERIT contact your local MERIT dealer or call Nu-Gro at (519) 770-3206 *1975-1996 data from Insecticide and Acaricide Tests & Arthropod Management Tests, Entomological Society of America. MERIT is a registered trademark of Bayer Corporation. Always read the product label before using. O.G.S.A / G.T.I Spring field day Article & Photos by Dorothy Hills set up their display and be on hand in the The O.G.S.A and the Guelph Turfgrass morning to answer questions and give ESD Waste2Water Inc. Institute were once again happy to host the advice. third annual revised Spring Field Day on Engage Agro June 24th . Forsythe Lubrication Opening addresses were given by Rob G.C. Duke Eqipment Ltd. Witherspoon, Director of the G.T.I., Jim Flett, President of O.G.S.A. and Dr. Julie IGT Limited Dionne, Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Management. They elaborated on the Lubrication Engineers growing need the industry requires for the future research in turf and also to help Maple Turf Supply guide institutions like the University of Multitynes Ltd Guelph to better understand the need of the industry. The message being, “We cannot Nu-Gro Corporation grow and prosper without each other.” Nutrite The rain held off for the morning to allow OMAFRA visitors to take in the self-guided tour of the GTI research plots, which were manned by Ontario Seed Co. Dr. Julie Dionne’s research students. They photo by Dorothy Hills were on hand to explain the ongoing Penguin Golf Associates research projects and answer any questions. While all this was going on, a 9 hole Many visitors, took this opportunity to visit Plant Products Co. Ltd. putting competition was in full swing down the laboratory, which Dr. Dionne and her on the greens. Paul Scenna enticed M.K. Rittenhouse team of students have recently updated and participants to anti up and take their best equipped, with the financial support of the shots, to try and win the Electric Toy Gator, Safetaid O.T.R.F. and the O.G.S.A. generously donated by John Deere Golf 8c Turf Canada. The winner, with a score of Turf Care Products Thanks to our Associate members, we had -1 was Garrett Wickens from Riveredge Golf United Horticultural Supply table-top displays in the conference room, in Kitchener. The proceeds from the as well as large equipment displays on the putting competition, $220.00 will be U of G Laboratory Services grounds outside the building. I would like donated to Turf Research. to take this opportunity to thank those Vanden Bussche Irrigation members who took the time to come and The O.G.S.A. would like to thank all participants and visitors who attended the festivities in the morning. A great amount of time and effort was put into the day by Norm McCollum and his grounds crew, Dr. Julie Dionne and her grad students, and all the staff at the G.T.I. A special thanks to Hutcheson Sand and Mixes and Turf Care Products, who generously provided the refreshments. Following the morning activities, visitors and guests made their way to the Victoria Park East Golf Club, where David DeCorso had the course in superb condition for an afternoon of golf. This 18 hole golf course was originally designed by Rene Mulyert in 1973, in a pastural setting with ponds and several natural environmental areas. The rain did not deter the avid golfers and all had an enjoyable time. The tournament was followed by cocktails and a sumptuous buffet of chicken & pasta with all the trimmings. We would like to thank the DeCorso family and their staff for their hospitality. We would also like to thank the many Associate members who donated to the prize table. Victoria Park East Golf Club, Photographer "unknown" The following is a list of the tournament winners: Superintendents Low Gross: Assistants, Associates and Guests Low Gross: Closest to the hole : 1st. Thom Charters Jason Ireton Jerry Richard on #6, 2nd. Dave Swab Troy Humphries winner of the Electric Toy Gator 3rd . Bruce Burger Trevor Hunter donated by John Deere - Golf & Turf Canada Superintendent Low Net: Assistants, Associates and Guests Low Net 1st. Jim Moore Everett Nieuwkoop Ian Bowen , on # 13 (cross handed) 2nd. Paul Gurr Brian Rosenberg winner of the DVD player donated by 3rd. Paul White Chris Armatage Vanden Bussche Irrigation & Equip. Ltd. Longest drive: Tom Newton, on #10 Mark Piccolo, on # 11 O.G.S.A / G.T.I Spring field day O.G.S.A / G.T.I Spring field day Off the fairway THE DRY GARDEN IN THE GREEN by Daisy Moore Creating a garden which will remain The adaptation to heat and drought will often give the plants their attractive during the hot and dry summer desirable ornamental and culinary qualities. For example, when months requires the combination of proper grown in full sun, lavender will produce highly aromatic grey soil preparation and the selection of foliage. When grown in partial shade, the leaves will take on an drought tolerant plants. olive green appearance and be less robust and less scented. Water is required by all living things in Meadow species are naturally drought tolerant due to deep root order to survive. Nature has provided built- systems and rapid growth in hot weather. Purple Coneflower in protection for drought resistant plants (Echinacea), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Gayfeather (Liatris), and these adaptations help them to Bee Balm (Monarda sp.) and Goldenrod (Solidago sp.) are all late withstand extended periods of heat and summer perennials which thrive naturally in dry soils. In the drought. Selecting these plants for the driest cultivated garden, these plants will perform well under dry portions of the garden will make gardening conditions, provided the roots are shaded by non-invasive easier, more successful and ultimately more rewarding. companion plants such as ornamental grasses and each other. Some drought resistant plants have reduced leaf size which are Drought may be caused by a very shallow or light and free- tough and leathery and protected by aromatic oils or wax. Spurge draining soil, a very low average rainfall, or both. Adding organic (Euphorbia sp.), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and Junipers matter, in order to boost both the nutritive and water holding (Juniperus sp.) are some examples of these. Once these plants pick capacity of the soil, will increase the spectrum of plants suitable for up moisture in the spring, there is little moisture lost from the your garden. You can also assist your marginally drought tolerant leaves through transpiration. Adequate moisture in the spring and plants by adding mulch around the base of each plant to protect a good start to the growing season is still vital for their survival. the roots from moisture loss and temperature extremes. Other plants have the ability to store moisture in their roots or If you are starting a new garden, add a thick layer of well leaves from which they can draw during dry periods. Stonecrop composted manure and straw and work this into the top 6-8 inches (Sedum sp.), Daylilies (Hemerocallis sp.), Solomon’s Seal of soil. Or, add liberal amounts of manure to each planting hole to (Polygonatum) and Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum sp.) are some assist the plant in getting a good start. Reduce the amount of examples of these. An ideal ground cover in the hot summer exposed soil in the early days by mulching. This will reduce months is an assortment of sedum in their many shapes, sizes and moisture loss and prevent weed invasion by crabgrass and other colours. opportunistic weeds. Once the plants have filled in, they will Grey or silver-foliage plants will commonly flourish in dry soils. become their own living mulch. The grey appearance is actually green leaves covered by fine hairs. If planned and planted properly, ornamental flower gardens will These hairs help with drought resistance by reducing moisture loss survive and remain attractive without the need to water. Look to through transpiration. The light colour will reflect the heat and Mother Nature to see the diversity and beauty of flowering plants keep the plant cool. Wormwood (Artemisia), Lamb’s Ears which thrive in the most adverse of conditions. These plants and (Stachys), Globe Thistle (Echinops), Yarrow (Achillea) and compositions are worthy components of our own gardens. Lavender (Lavandula sp.) are some examples of these. Turf Research Fund continues to grow, thanks LIBRARY DONATION PROGRAM to the generosity of the following contributors Thanks to the generosity of our members, this year we will be able to increase our contribution to the special Turf Section of Sponsors the University of Guelph Library. The following members made optional donations with their membership dues to assist with the Robert Ackermann John Hughes growth of this program. Ryan Beauchamp Chris Nelson BEI/PECAL - Eric Porter Sponsors Jennifer Pendrith • Robert Ackerman • Ryan Beauchamp Randy Booker Al Schwemler • Ian Bowen • Joseph Wayne Clare • William A. Diggins Aldo Bortolon • Golf Tracks - Boyd Barr • Cecil Hoekstra • Chris Nelson Tom Simpson • North Gate Farms Ltd. - Bill Searle • Kenneth J. Patterson Todd Currie Keith Stephenson • Al Schwemler • Syngenta - Marie Thome Peter Dickey Tyler Strachan Gordon Witteveen has donated the following publications: James Dimitriw Vanden Bussche Irrigation James Flett 8c Equipment Ltd. Turf Management for Golf Courses Golf Tracks - Boyd Barr Bruce Vollett by James B. Beard Gary Hall Waterdown Garden The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance (3rd. ed.) Cecil Hoekstra Supply Ltd. by Nick Christians & Michael L. Agnew Good Bounces & Bad Lies (the autobiography of Ben Wright) The referee by Bob Leggiti Rules Chairman, G.A.O. This quiz works on the relief rules from 23 to 28 and is intended to get people to read the definitions which helps to understand the rules. “The Heart of Your System 1. A provisional ball becomes the ball in play when: A) The original ball is declared unplayable. B) The original ball is lost in a water hazard. C) It is played from a point nearer the hole than the place where the original ball is likely to be. D) The player declares the original ball lost. 2. The player may declare their ball unplayable anywhere on the course except when it lies in: A) A lateral water hazard. B) On a putting green. C) In a bunker. D) In a tree overhanging a putting green. 3. Which of the following is not an obstruction? A) A stake defining the margin of a lateral water hazard. B) Manufactured ice. C) A stake defining the margin of an area of ground under repair. D) A stake defining out of bounds. 4. Which of the following is false regarding margins? A) The margins of a water hazard extend vertically upwards and downwards. B) The margins of ground under repair extend vertically upwards and downwards. C) The margins of out of bounds extend upwards and downwards. D) The margins of a bunker only extend downwards. 5. From which of the following is a player not entitled to relief without penalty? A) Grass piled for removal. B) The footprint of a bird. C) The hole in which a stake defining the margin of a water hazard was previously located. D) A hole dug by a greenskeeper in repairing a 1 -888-222-6676, Fax 905-825-8139, sprinkler head. paulp@pumptronics.ca, www.pumptronics.ca Answers on page 22 P.G.A Championship comes to DiamondBack by Blair Rennie, Superintendent DiamondBack Golf Club overnight temperatures were at, or With only two weeks to go before the 1st below, 1 degree. We also recorded 5 round we finally received a warm rain, 1/4 inches of rain. As DiamondBack followed by warm sunny days. However, green sits high atop the Oak Ridges Moraine, speeds and the roll of the golf ball were still we also received constant cold winds not where we needed them. Greens were still that seemed to never let up. bumpy, so we decided to gamble with a top Both ball marks and divots were a dressing application this close to tournament problem. Even with the poor weather time using dried, bagged sand. We went heavy this spring, by mid May we were 1,400 at a rate of 401bs per 1000ft2. We used a rounds ahead of last spring. Time vibratory roller to get the sand down into the spent repairing ball marks and filling canopy of the turf. We also began mowing divots increased dramatically, and late in the morning after the dew had lifted so heavy rains washed out many divots we could reduce the amount of sand the Turf Staff by PGA truck.... photo by Jerry Dawber that had been carefully filled with a mowers would bring up. With one week to go sand/seed/soil mixture. To speed the we dropped our heights again and began divot healing process we pre-germinated the mowing and rolling in the morning, and In 1912 C.R. Murray captured the first seed in a garbage pail for 48 hours. With the again in the late afternoon. We were Canadian PGA Championship at the help of a portable compressor we kept the recording daily improvements in both green Mississaugua Golf and Country Club. Eighty- water aerated, and the seed in an aerobic speeds, and true ball roll. Mother Nature was Five years later, this second oldest professional environment. As per PGA instructions we giving us the weather we needed, and on the golf championship in Canada gained a boost in filled divots leaving the seed mix just slightly first round we were able to give the Pros the exposure when it became an official stop, and low. This would prevent mowers and dew 11-foot greens speed we promised. With the the only stop in Canada, for the PGA Tours, drag ropes from pulling material out and course drying out and firming up, we actually BUY.COM circuit. Since the success of last leaving dirt stains on the grass outside of the had to slow some greens up for the last day of year’s event here at DiamondBack, the divot. play by way of light syringe. Our biggest Canadian PGA has signed a deal with the compliment came when this year’s winner of PGA tour to keep the Samsung Canadian the RD. Ross trophy, Aaron Oberholser was PGA Championship on the BUY.COM tour giving an interview on his win. Aaron stated through 2006. A second Canadian stop for that DiamondBack played as close to the the BUY.COM tour is expected to be courses on the main PGA tour, as any course announced in the next year. he has played. He also remarked how Past winners of this event boasts such names important that was for all Pros on the as Arnold Palmer, George Knudson, Steve BUY.COM tour to get that experience Stricker, Ray Floyd, Lee Trevino, Dave Barr regularly if they are to make the jump to the and Moe Norman, just to name a few main tour successfully. The planning stage for this year’s event started Without the full support of our suppliers we even before last year’s event had concluded. would never have had a chance at putting on Although a very successful event last year, there such a successful event. Thank you so much are always things that can be improved upon. from Turf Care, Duke, Skyway, Multitynes, Normally, I have a contingency plan in place in Vanden Bussche and Floratine. Thank you case things don’t work out as planned. What I For three weeks, our greens mower cut more also to the Superintendents, and their was not prepared for this year was the poor sand than grass. With that came dull mower employees who helped us during this event growing conditions we had for most of the blades and tom leaf blades. We were spin from Glen Abbey, Station Creek, King Valley, month of May. grinding every day trying to get a true cut Emerald Hills, Cherry Downs and King’s This unusually cold wet spring put forth a compared to the constant tearing we Riding golf clubs. real challenge for the staff at DiamondBack, continued to see. We knew that we needed Finally, I don’t think I can thank the 21 to provide a Championship conditioned golf growth to heal the aerification and growth employees in the turf department here at course for the beginning of June. over the sand. But with the soil temperatures DiamondBack enough for their dedicated DiamondBack has always aerified its greens in at 5 or 6 degrees we were not getting any help work. The long hours required by all the staff mid April, and after a mild winter and an from Mother Nature. As difficult as it was to were faithfully endured and in the end we early spring (remember 30 degree do, we held off with a granular fertilizer provided a product that was praised by the temperatures on April 17-20), we proceeded knowing that would cause a flush of growth pros that play courses all over North America. with our usual program on April 23. The day when the temperatures returned. It was Thank you for all your hard work. after aerification was complete, and before imperative we didn’t get that in order to our top dressing program was finished, the achieve our desired greens speeds come weather turned cold and wet. It was three full tournament time. Relying heavily on tissue weeks before we had enough good weather to testing and foliar applications, we managed complete our top dressing program. Due to our turf wisely, and carefully planned our unseasonably low temperatures, our applications at rates to get growth to fill in Bentgrass lacked the growth it required to aerification holes, but also at levels that would heal itself from the aerification or the ball be used by the plant and not stay in the plant marks we were receiving. During the month for more than a week. The timing of the of May we recorded four days of snow cover, application was also carefully planned so the 14 days where the high temperature did not plant would be its leanest on the final day of reach 10 degrees, and eleven days that the the tournament. Turf or consequences by Doug Breen, Superintendent Conestoga Golf Course Iwas raised on a farm, a dairy farm to many others of my generation. Now that I be precise, and to a large degree, it was think about it, the old man might have them because you can’t imagine not doing growing up in that environment which led been on to something. Maybe I need to get them. I went to the University of Guelph to me to the golf industry. I hated milking a baler and a small herd to ensure the try to escape from a lifestyle that I thought cows so much that I would have done egress of my offspring. I didn’t want and just like I’m turning into almost anything to get out of it. Anything Believe it or not, there are endless my father in a million other ways, I ended short of, say, doing dishes or any other kind similarities between the tow industries. The up with his job. Sure, the crop is different, of housework. I ended up doing a lot of thing I hated most of all about the cows was but the struggles, the schedule, the work yardwork around the house just to avoid the need to look after them every day no ethic and the interaction with an impatient the bovine purgatory that was my lot. You matter what was going on, or what you’d and often uninformed clientele are pretty see, the lawn was far enough away form the rather be doing. (Sounds like dealing with much parallel. I’m not complaining barn to keep me from wanting to end it all greens, doesn’t it?) Just as soon as I’d built though; I love this life, as did my dad, and by sucking my own brains out with a up enough courage to make a pass at the his dad, and his dad, and his dad... I think milking machine; but also, far enough host’s daughter at a Sunday afternoon you get the idea. away from vacuuming so that my brothers barbeque, we’d have to go home and milk. Anyone who’s ever done either job knows, wouldn’t start mocking me and calling me As I write this, it’s Sunday afternoon at four and take it from someone who has done Doris. o’clock (universal leave-the-barbeque both, that there’s not a more beautiful, When I was a teenager working on the time) and where am I? At the golf course peaceful sight in the world than looking family farm, baling hay all summer for because it’s hot and I was worried about out over the open spaces when the sun about eight cents a week while my friends dehydration. My wife and kids are comes up on the dew and there’s nobody were a the beach arguing the virtues of the lounging around the neighbour’s pool around but you. Of course, that’s when the roller coasters at one amusement park over eating Schneider’s Juicy Jumbos and I’m cow kicks off her milker, or the tee mower another, I honestly thought I was in hell. A watching for early signs of pythium. rolls into the river, or the greens mower very literal agrarian hell. Complete with Farms and golf courses both struggle with blows a hydraulic line, or the hired man horns, pitchforks and cloven hooves. In the same technology, equipment calls in with the Molson flu, or the retrospect, of course, it was a long way from problems, anti-pesticide zealots, weather irrigation blows up or something along coal mining, but it was just nasty enough to and the nightmare that is staff. They are those lines. It’s enough to make you listen make me not want to be thirty years old both lifestyle jobs, where schedule hours to country music. and living in my parent’s basement like so are really minimum guidelines and you do STORAGE FACILITIES • WAREHOUSES • NEW BUILDINGS •WOOD & STEEL STRUCTURES • ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS Experience... That’s the Braemar Difference. 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East 1-800-328-4678 West 1-888-273-4330 www.nutriteturf.ca 800-265-8865 or 519-669-5401 P.O. Box 160, Elmira, Ontario, N3B 2Z6 In Memorium MERYL E. (CURLY) ENDICOTT Curly will be fondly remembered by older superintendents throughout Ontario. He was a W.W.II Veteran and former owner of Richbrook Golf Club, in Utopia, near Barrie, and Evergreen Golf Centre, in Washago, and a life member of the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association. Meryl passed away peacefully at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 19th in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Olive (Oakley). Olive was a strong supporter of his work and attended many golf meetings with him. Predeceased by son, Paul. Loving father of Gregg and Sharon, Barry and Beverley. Barry Endicott is following in his father’s footsteps; he is the superintendent at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club. Devoted grandfather of Jane and Christine. Brother of Rolene and predeceased by Clinton, Vaila and Vedra. Brother-in-law of Thelma and Jack. Dear uncle of many cherished nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at Mundell Funeral Home, in Orillia, on June 21st. A reception followed at the Endicott home in Washago. Cremation and then interment at Emily Cemetery, Omemee at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke in memory of Meryl. 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Dr. Frank Rossi, University of Wisconsin, 1994-1996. Untreated Primo MAXX™ Pro Super Challenge by Jeff Alexander Parry Sound Golf Club Greg Seemann, Host Golf Professional, Jeff Alexander, OGSA Director and Scott Clayworth, Host Superintendent. from St. Andrews. Believe me, you could not miss the fairway here! The winners were Mark Sharpe (Pro) from Pheasant Run Golf Club and Chris Dew (Super) from the National Golf Club. Congratulations to all the winners!! This great day finished up with some refreshments and a barbeque buffet in the pavilion area! I would like to thank all the Professionals Pro Super Champs....Randy Booker and John Kirkwood with O.G.S.A. Director, Jeff Alexander and Golf Course Superintendents that We recognized the top three placed teams attended this event. I would like to thank at this year’s event. There was a three way tie Greg Seemann, Host Professional and Scott The Pro / Super Challenge Event was for the top spot, all scoring a wonderful Clayworth, Host Golf Course played at the Ron Garl designed Wooden round of 64. To break the tie, the three Superintendent and all of their staff Sticks, in Uxbridge Ontario. This golf club is teams met on the 18th green for an exciting members for a very memorable golf a tribute to some of today’s famous golf holes putt off. The putt was between 80 to 100 feet, experience at Wooden Sticks. throughout the world, and is also home of the Golf Association of Ontario. with the last 20 feet breaking hard to the right. There were some great putts, but no A special thank you to Dorothy Hills for all The first scheduled day was on Thursday May player found the cup. the extra work she had to endure because of 16th, but unfortunately could not be played We also had a longest drive and closest to the rescheduling of this event. due to heavy rains. We were lucky to be able to reschedule for Monday May 27th, which the pin competition. Closest to the pin prize, turned out to be one of the best golfing days for the Professionals, went to Herb in May. Holzscheiter from Weston Golf Club. Herb The day started with a continental breakfast put it close on the #3 hole at Wooden Sticks, and some practice swings at the range facility. inspired by the 12 th at Augusta. Closest to Then it was off to the tee for an 8:00 am the pin prize, for the Supers, went to Phil shotgun start. The format for the day was a Brown, from the Summit Golf Club. Phil had two person best ball, with the a difficult pin location to get to on the #17 at Superintendents using 2/3 of their Wooden Sticks, inspired by #17 at Sawgrass. handicap. Longest drive holes where the #10 and #18 at Wooden Sticks, inspired by the #10 and #18 Wooden Sticks Golf Course I think we all had a great day playing photo by Jeff Alexander Wooden Sticks, thinking about individual golf holes, the history of them and just The winner of the putt off and the new 2002 Pro / Super Challenge Champions were: visualizing on how they are on the PGA Tour. Placing Golf Club Professional Superintendent I was disappointed that my name was not on 1st Dundas Valley Golf Club John Kirkwood RandyBooker the leader board located on #4 hole. This 2nd Saugeen Golf Club Joey Rettinger Gary Gravett hole was inspired by the 13th hole at 3rd Fox Glen Golf Club Kevin Corriveau Kelly Barnet Augusta. Kevin Corriveau and Kelly Barnet were the defending champions from 2001. Looking back Introducing a NEW way TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO TO-DAY by Barry Endicott, to do an old job Nobleton Lakes Golf Club light weight he directors of the OGSA in 1977 were as follows: Alan Beeney T and easy (pres.), Pelino Scenna (vice), Stewart Mills (sec.), Paul Dodson to use. (treas.), Paul Dermott (past pres.), Bill Bowen, Ran Allan, Paul White, Ken Nelson, Hugh Kirkpatrick and Bill Hynd (editor). Ezflow drainage The 7th Annual OGSA Symposium was held at the Rosedale Golf systems and Country Club hosted by John Grightmire. One hundred and twevle (112) Superintendents, assistants and guests attended. Al require Beeney was the chairman and Keith Nesbit and Jack Eggens NONE of conducted the speakers for the day. The speakers were Bob Kennedy, Bernie MacDonald, Paul White, Doug Hoskins, Paul the gravel Dermott, Dennis Pellrene and Helmot Kopp. Dan Ardley made normally used in applications comments on Regionalizatian because of the geographic problem such as interceptor of golf course of Ontario being such a big province. drainage systems. The Annual Turf Managers Short Course was held at the EZFLOW IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, COST- University of Guelph with 31 students attending. Top students in EFFECTIVE GEO-SYNTHETIC AGGREGATE PRODUCED the class were Merv Mill from the City of Burlington, Doug Meyer, FROM POLYSTYRENE SCRAP DESTINED FOR LANDFILLS. Superintendent at Val des Lacs in St. Sophie, Larry Peakock, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND STRUCTURAL PROPER­ Assistant Superintendent at Parkview, Bill Hale, Superintendent at TIES OF THE EZFLOW BEAD ENSURE THAT IT IS A Puslinch, Henry House, Streetsville, Howie Schnarr, Chelmsford, VIABLE REPLACEMENT TO STONE AGGREGATE AND IS Ian True, Alliston, David Wray, Tam O’Shanter, Gib Dow, Ironwood Golf Club and Ed Hendricks from Kitchener. EASILY DELIVERED AND INSTALLED TO THE JOB SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: The CGSA held their 28th Turfgrass Show at the Calgary Inn from March 14th to the 17th. The president of the CGSA was Larry EZFlow Canada at 1-866-303-5692 or 1-519-726-6444 Brown. The 48th GCSAA Turf Conference and Show was held at Portland Oregon, on February 6th to 11th. Jim Wyllie was not OGSA Curling Championship and the team of Dennis Pellrene, elected as a director but he will try again next year. Gord Witteveen Ron Craig, Doug Heron and Jack Austin were the winners. There was retiring from the Board after 4 years of service. was a Western/OGSAjoint meeting held at the Dundas Valley Golf Club hosted by Al Schantz on April 28th, and a meeting was held The Canadian Open was held from July 21 - 24 at Glen Abbey. at Sunningdale hosted by Ken Nelson on May 12th. Low gross went Dennis Pellrene was the Superintendent. Glen Abbey is now the to Bill Bowen 76, low net Joe Reed 69. In September a meeting was permanent home of the Canadian Open. Dennis was previously the held at Chinguacousy with Henry Guertin as host. This was a Best superintendent at Erie Downs Golf and Country Club for 3 years Ball tournament with Blake McMaster, Brampton, and Scotty Orr, and prior to that assistant to John Piccolo at St. Catherines. Kleinburg winning in a Playoff with a net of 65. Bob Heron, Markland Woods and Gord Putney, Bayview was 3rd with a 66. On The 9th Annual Field Day - University of Guelph Turf Plots was August 25th there was a monthly meeting held at the Wyldewood held at the Galt Country Club on June the 9th hosted by Pelino Golf Club, hosted by John Smith. Dr. Fustney and Norm Scenna. Participation numbered 91 and the low Superintendents McCullum were in attendance from the University of Guelph. First were George Garner 76, Bill Bowen 76, Bob Heron 77 and Bill low gross was Bill Bowen with a 74, 2nd was Hugh Kirkpatrick 78 Glashan 81. and Steve Miller with an 80. An OGSA Turf Equipment Demonstration was held at the Cambridge Research Station on The President, Green Chairman, Superintendent Tournament September 8th. On December 2nd, the Christmas party was held was held at the Islington Golf Club on July 8th hosted by Thom at St. Georges Country Club, hosted by Bill Hynd. Charters. 40 teams competed and the winning teams were as follows: Bayview Golf and Country Club, Ed Ortleib; Aurora Gord Witteveen scored a hole in one during his vacation in Highlands, Whitey Jones; Glen Eagle Golf Club, Bill Calhoun; Glen Florida. John Stoughton, from the Barrie Country Club, was Abbey, Dennis Pellrene; and Dalewood Golf Club, Hugh recovering from a minor operation. Bill Hynd won a trip to Kirkpatrick. The Superintendents/Pro Golf Day was held at The Eluethera in the Bahamas for being the closest to the hole at York Downs Golf Club hosted by Kimmo Salonen. The winners of La Chute Quebec at the CGSA Annual Fall Field Day. He later had the event were Markland Wood, Bob Heron and Ken Duggan, to give up the prize because it was over the $250.00 allowable for Conestoga G.C., Bruce Vollet and Ron Silver and Glen Shields, amateurs set by the RCGA. Mr. Elwood McCarther passed away Barry Endicott and Fergus Gallagher. Low Superintendent was Bill suddenly on June 9th after a brief illness, at the age of 64. Elwood Bowen 77. was Golf Superintendent at the Scarborough Golf Club from 1956 to 1977 and before that at the Glendale Golf Club. Paul Dermott There was a meeting held at the Oshawa Golf Club on February moved from Islington to Oakdale Golf Club, and Helmet Kopp 16th with 45 Superintendents and guests attending. Rusty moved to St. Charles Golf Club in Winnipeg. There was a position Warkman was host and after the meeting curling followed. On advertised for a Superintendent at the Essex Golf and Country March 30th, there was a meeting held at North Halton Golf Club Club, which was filled by Bill Fach. hosted by Allan Beeney. After lunch, 32 curlers competed for the TURF CARE Remember all the times YOU SAID THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY? YOU WERE RIGHT. Introducing THE toro multi pro 1200 & 1250. Finally, dedicated sprayers with simpler calibration, greater precision and improved ease-of-use. 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