Ontario Golf Superintendents Association OGSA DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO PHONE 416-633 1591 NEW ADDRESS: 3284 Keele Street, Suite 10, Downsview, Ontario. NEWSLETTER MAY 1972 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT W. Hynd Res. Phone 247-2795 Business 231-3393 VICE-PRES. J. Wyllie 451-5428 767-2175 SECRETARY R. Haines 233-6105 459-5050 TREASURER R. Heron 459-3299 625-2062 DIRECTORS R. Lamb 884-7873 884-8189 R. Allan 445-7791 447-5575 R. French 627-3394 628-2285 P. Dermott 231-0925 231-1114 H. Kopp 889-3291 E. Charman 889-3305 889-3531 PAST PRES. J. Arends 277-4061 277-0848 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: W. Hynd R. Haines J. Arends H. Kopp The success of this Newsletter depends partly on the opinions and views of its members. Views expressed in articles or editorials do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Ontario Golf Superintendents Association or the Executive, but are those of the writer concerned. RE: MAILINGS -THE ONUS IS ONYOU!! Tell the office of' any changes of address as soon as possible. If any Golf Superintendent is not receiving his mail, or knows of someone who is having problems with his mail, please advise the office at 633-1591. Members listed below are respectfully reminded that dues have not been received as of April 27th. The O.G.S.A. is growing — HELP IT TO GROW! MEMBERS NOT PAID AS OF APRIL 27th Ernie Allen Dave Holmes Carl Sellers Associates; William Bond Helmut Kopp Mike Shymanski Ivan Brown Bernie MacDonald Doug Suter Beder Turf Herb Creed Bob Moote Nicol Thompson Butler Designs Sam DiPinto Ed Ortlieb Bill Thompson Mike Donahue George Oleniuk Rusty Warkman Rene Muylaert Maurice Ducharme George Payne Martin Walsh Allan Forbes Loyde Reilly Carl Wagner Phil Glover Thomas Ralph Robert Hall Gerd Shutz GOLF AND EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF BRITAIN In the last few months considerable interest has arisen for a Superintendent Tour of Britain. Perhaps John Campbell’s visit in March kindled some latent thoughts on this idea. Anyway, Dave Gourlay has initiated some inquiries and it already looks quite appealing. Firstly, the cost can be contained within $500. for a 17 -20 day visit. The number in the tour would be limited to 40-50 Association members and wives. The best time in the off season would be in March, right after the National Turf Conference in Montreal in 1973. . While the tour would be highlighted by golf at many of the renown courses, much time mould be allotted to sight-seeing, from Southern England to the Scottish Highlands. An educational meeting mould be arranged with the British Superintendents at one of the Research Stations and this would entitle you to consider this as an Educational tour. Further facts and information will be forthcoming. Anyone with ideas and interest in this event, please contact Dave Gourlay. . . NOTE: CHERRY HILLS CLUB WILL HONOUR O.G.S.A., WESTERN ONTARIO GREENSKEEPERS, AND C.G.S.A. ASSOCIATIONS DURING THE "OPEN". PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The late spring has been particularly galling this year. On the 17th of April, the temperature was 68 degrees, the greens were mowed, and we were on the move following six weeks of below normal weather -- but it was not to be. It looks like the ski resorts are having the last laugh after a disastrous start to their winter season. I attended the formation of the Ottawa Valley Turfgrass Association on March 27th. Elected were Superintendents - George Payne - President H. Mongeon - Vice-President Les Kelly - Secretary-Treasurer Harold Hannaford - Director. 46 people were in attendance including Dr. George Smith, G. Witteveen, W. Cordukes, Ottawa - re Turf research, R. Moote, D. Gourlay, who were included on a lively panel discussion regarding winter problems. We of the O.G.S.A. wish the Ottawa Valley Turfgrass Association every success. We have a common goal, may we always work to help each other! Congratulations to Messrs. Wyllie, Arends, Dermott, Haines and Heron for the uniting efforts in preparing an O.G.S.A. booth at the recent "Golf '72" Show. This was an admirable display which indicates the versatility and artistry of the group. Lakeshore Landscaping very kindly donated the plants on display, an dour thanks also to them. Wm. Hynd. WANTED FOR SALE Two or more used Toro Spartan Jacobsen 10 Blade 7 gang Fairway Fairway Movers. Units with Frames. Apply to: Inquire Kimmo Salonen, Course James Whibley, Superintendent at P. 0. Box 404, York Downs Golf & Country Club, Elmira, Ontario. Unionville, Ontario. Telephone: 297-3092 FRATERNAL NEWS Superintendent Kimmo Salonen, York Downs Golf Club, broke his leg while skiing in Austria. He expects to be on crutches 3 months. We wish you a speedy recovery, Kimmo! Barret Muir has fully recovered from a stay in hospital, and is looking forward to attending the meetings this summer. We look forward to seeing him there. Tom Johnston, Carling Lake Golf Club, is home after a short visit to Montreal General Hospital. We wish Tom a full recovery and an easy summer! We doff our caps to fellow "Super" Ron Allen, Donalda Golf Club, who finished top student at University of Guelph short course 1972. A great achievement, Ron — keep up the good work! WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS; PAUL DODSON Mississauga Golf & Country Club LESLIE KELLY Royal Ottawa Golf Club JOHN HUTCHINSON Warkworth Golf Club LAMONT ANDERSON Medad Golf Club HUGH KIRKPATRICK Conestoga Golf Club STEWART MILLS THE FOLLOWING NEW APPLICANTS ARE HEREBY POSTED-- Anyone having any objection to them should notify the Secretary in writing by return mail. JAMES E. ALLEN Highlands Golf Course, Welland, Ontario RONALD WEIR Vaughan Valley Golf Club, Rexdale, Ont. DENNIS PELLRENE Glen Abbey G. & C. C., Oakville, Ont. WALTER WINDJACK &) — Co-Owners - Class "D" EDWARD RYBSKI ) Brock Golfland, St. Catharines, Ontario. MEETING DAT.ES TO REMEMBER MAY 9 OAKDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB JUNE 8 GALT COUNTRY CLUB & UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH JULY 21 BRANTFORD GOLF CLUB (Greens Chairman/Supt. Day) AUGUST 8 Combined Mtg. New York Supts. AUGUST Pro/Supt. Day - Islington G. C. SEPTEMBER 21 Kawartha Golf Club, Peterborough. OCTOBER Rosedale Golf Club NEXT MEETING OAKDALE GOLT & COUNTRY CLUB TUESDAY, MAY 9th, 1972 HOST: BOB MOOTE PROGRAM: 11 A.M. Business meeting - Discussion on Winter Kill and Spring Fertilizer. Clayton Switzer and Jack Eggens will be in attendance. 12:30 P. M. LUNCH 1:30 P. M. Golf 50 centsfor prizes 6:30 P. M. Cocktails 7:00 P. M. Dinner GUEST SPEAKER: C. E. "Robbie" Robinson Golf Course Architect SUBJECT: "ROBERT TYRE JONES" The last meeting at Oakdale Golf Club was a 1 day Symposium held in September 1967, which was a distinct success and we feel this meeting will continue in this vein. Host Bob Moote was appointed in the Spring of 1957 to build the 3rd Nine which was designed by Architect Robbie Robinson. The greens on the new Nine contain congressional Bent and fairways predominantly Merion and Kentucky Blue Grasses. bob reports that the golf course wintered well, (which is more than most of us can say). He is enthusiastic about the new motorized sand trap he recently purchased, which will be seen in operation along with other models. Bob is married to Isobel. They have two sons, David - age 19 who is studying Landscape Architecture at University of Guelph, and Stanley age 16 who is a keen photographer. NOTICE RE: GAMBLING AT MEETINGS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS QF THE ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION HAS REQUESTED THAT ALL GAMBLING IN CLUB HOUSES BE STOPPED AT ONCE! UNLESS THE HOST SUPERINTENDENT SO WISHES AT HIS CLUB. PLEASE RESPECT THIS RULE!!! r « REPORT FROM ROSS HAINES On April 11, 1972 a combined meeting with the Ontario Golf Superin­ tendents Association and the Wester Greenskeepers Association was held at Cherry Hills Golf and Country Club. The day was cloudy but warm. The course was too wet for golf and was not open for play yet. A large turnout of members enjoyed lunch of monstrous-sized hamburgers and french fries and a dinner of roast beef. As you know, Cherry Hills is host this year for the Canadian Open which will be held from July 6th to 9th inclusive. Most of us were very anxious to see the course; and so; following lunch, our host for the day, Charlie Behm, showed us slides of the work which for the most part was com­ pleted last year in order to accommodate the Open this year. We then proceeded out onto the course for a rather sloshy inspection of the new ponds, new traps, new tees and new sod which comprised only part of the work he must accomplish for the "Open". The greens were looking forgeous that day. They had come through the winter free of disease and were just freshly cut; Our thanks to Charlie Behm and Cherry Hills for showing us a great time and our best wishes for the coming golf season. DON 'T D.ON'T. FORGET!!! FORGET! ! I -- If you want to attend the Canadian Open this year at Cherry Hills, you must pay the admittance fee wh en entering when the gate. But you are entitled to a full refund if you take your ticket to the tournament office, which will be located upstairs in the clubhouse, and present your membership card. GOLF '72 Position Available Your Association was represented at We require a working foreman for "Golf ’72" at the Automotive Building the Golf Course Construction Division March 30, 31, April 1, 2. Our booth of our expanding Company. The man we was one of the most impressive there, seek should be capable of managing men the Committee of J. A. Wyllie, and equipment and have experience in Bob Heron, John Arends, Ross Haines, golf course work. Most work will be and Paul Dermott designed and built in the Toronto area, but applicant the booth the theme was must be free to travel when necessary. ''Can we help you with your lawn". This is a great opportunity for the The attendance at the show was very right man. Salary is commensurate poor, but the people that attended . with experience and ability. Apply to were very receptive to our booth. I would like to thank Mr. John Box 345, Northwood of Lakeshore Landscaping Q.G.S.A. Newsletter for supplying the Plant Material 3284 Keele Street, Suite 10, and Labour Free of Charge, to Downsview, Ontario. landscape the booth. J. A. Wyllie.