Green is February 2006 Beautiful The Official Publication of Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association It's A Hit - The 2006 Golf Course Management Conference & Trade Show William Sansom Distinguished Service Award Welcome Professor Katerina Jordan CANADA POST PUBLICATIONS MAIL PUBLICATIONS AGREEMENT No. 40027105 Bob Heron Postmaster: Please return undeliverable copies to The OGSA, 328 Victoria Rd. S., Guelph, ON N1H 6H8 Contents Green is Ontario Golf Course Management Conference & Trade Show - 2006............................................................................. 16 Beautiful The Official Publication of Ontario Golf Superintendents ’ Association Above the hole .................................................. 27 Editorial message................................................................................... 4 From roots to shoots............................................................................ 6 Golf course highlight - The Toronto Golf Club.............................. 15 Health & safety....................................................................................... 9 Looking back............................................................................................. 31 Member profile: Bob Heron................................................................. 14 Off the fairway...................................................................................... 28 On the REEL side of things...................................................................... 26 OSC/Nutrite Fall Seminar..................................................................... 10 President's message.............................................................................. 3 The way we were.................................................................................. 12 Turf or consequences............................................................................ 30 University of Guelph Update.............................................................. 25 What's new.............................................................................................. 4 COVER PICTURE photo by Doug Davidson Advertisers Glencairn Golf Club Agrotain International......................................................................... 6 Almack Agronomic Services Inc.......................................................... 23 Bartlett Tree Experts - Canada............................................................ 21 Bayer Environmental Science - Aliette........................................... 29 Bayer Environmental Science - Compass..................................... 8 Bayer Environmental Science - Merit...............................................24 Braemar Building Systems ................................................................. 27 Burnside Golf Services ........................................................................ 21 DCS Agronomic Services .................................................................... 25 Fast Forest ................................................................................................ 22 G.C. Duke Equipment Ltd...................................................................... 26 Green Horizons Group of Farms ....................................................... 23 H & M Turf Ltd.......................................................................................... 3 Maple Turf Supply ................................................................................. 23 Master's Turf Supply Ltd........................................................................ 10 Nu-Gro ........................................................................................................ 10 Nu-Gro - Nitroform................................................................................ 22 Nu-Gro - Select....................................................................................... 12 Ontario Seed Company ....................................................................... 12 P.E.S.T. Institute, The............................................................................. 21 OGSA is committed to Pumptronics Incorporated .................................................................. 28 serving its members, Skyway Lawn Equipment Limited .................................................. 25 advancing their profession, Syngenta - Heritage.............................................................................. 11 and Syngenta - Subdue MAXX ................................................................... 13 enriching the quality Turf Care Products Canada - Irrigation Division .......................... 13 Turf Care Products Canada ................................................................. 32 of golf Vanden Bussche Irrigation ............................................................... 9 and its environment. Zander Sod Co. Limited ..................................................................... 28 President's message et me be one of many to wish each of you a belated “Happy L New Year”! I am truly honoured and grateful for the opportunity to lead a dedicated group of directors as your president this year. I will endeavor to fulfill your expectations and pledge to match the commitment of my many distinguished predecessors. I have had ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS’ ASSOCIATION the good fortune to serve on many boards over many years, and this Guelph Turfgrass Institute group of directors is outstanding. The future indeed looks bright! 328 Victoria Road South I would like to begin by thanking our good friend Rob Guelph, ON N1H6H8 Ackermann, who retires from the board as outgoing Past President, Ph: 519-767-3341 Toll Free: 877-824-6472 for his many years of dedicated leadership. We expect and hope that he will continue to Fax: 519-766-1704 provide his wisdom in the future to our association. As well at the January AGM, Rob passed Email: ogsa@gti.uoguelph.ca his Past President role onto Paul Scenna. Paul now gets to take a bit of a breather after Website: www.golfsupers.on.ca guiding our association through a truly exciting year of decision making. I welcome to the 2006 board, Mr. Chris Nelson of Markland Wood Country Club, and I appreciate the hard BOARD OF DIRECTORS work and enthusiasm shown by all our remaining directors. President: Bob Burrows Past President: Paul Scenna Clearly, the Ontario conference in January was a resounding success. The reviews thus far Vice-President: Sean DeSilva indicate that we are providing a highly desirable venue and program with ample opportunity Treasurer: Jeff Stauffer for fellowship and education. This is truly a team effort, and I want to recognize the many Secretary: Randy Booker hours of preparation and planning by the conference committee, chaired by Sean DeSilva DIRECTORS Jeff Alexander and Jeff Stauffer. Well done lads! The implementation of such an event is also a team effort, Chris Andrejicka led by our very able Dorothy Hills and her staff with logistical support and event management Jarrod Barakett by our seasoned CGSA headquarters staff. Thanks to all those involved who contributed to Randy Booker its success! We look forward to the 2007 event, January 17th to 19th at Sheraton Centre Doug Breen Toronto. Trevor Clapperton I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that await us, and encourage you to Rob Gatto contact myself or any director, to submit any concerns, questions or suggestions. We are your Chris Nelson colleagues who volunteer to help. Considering the universally challenging growing season of 2005, it’s safe to assume that Executive Mgr Dorothy Hills our collective goal is to rest, recuperate, re-group, and re-charge, as we prepare and re­ Office Staff Pat Thomas Deborah Badger invigorate for 2006. I hope you achieve your goals in this and other parts of your hectic personal and professional life. The OGSA family will be there to do its part! Brett Murray Direct Line 416-659-1020 Manager Fax Line 519-941-0931 “Green is Beautiful” P.O. Box 218 is Printed on Orangeville, ON Recycled Paper L9W 2Z6 GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL EDITORIAL COMMITTEE John Bladon, Co-Editor Chris Nelson, Co-Editor Dorothy Hills, Coordinating Manager brett.murray@sympatico.ca Greig Barker Tom Brain Angelo Capannelli Layout, Design & Printing provided by... Doug Davidson Jason Hanna Scott Horsburgh Mark Prieur GRAPHIC Green is Beautiful 2006 Although every effort is made to check SERVICES material for publication, the association is not responsible for material published on PRINTERS & LITHOGRAPHERS behalf of its contributors. All rights are reserved by the publisher "Qualityyou can See!" and any reproduction in whole or part Tel: 519.763.5745 • Fax: 519.763.9532 without the written permission of the 32-34 Essex Street • Guelph, Ontario • N1H 3K8 publisher is prohibited. e-mail: info@graphicservices.ca • www.graphicservices.ca Editorial message \^y he Ontario Golf Course maintenance season moves into high gear. Moving Management Conference 8c Trade Show forward, we have a new piece entitled, “The way we were”. is now officially in the books and by all It will feature a photo from the archives of Clayton Switzer. accounts, appears to have been a Thanks for the donation Clay, and good luck to all in success. Green is Beautiful is pleased to putting a name to the faces. Finally, our “Member Profile” present a complete conference wrap-up is of longtime and retiring Superintendent Bob Heron. from the floor of the Westin Harbour On behalf of Chris Nelson and the board, I would like Castle, in this February issue. We are to thank the entire Editorial Committee for their by John Bladon also pleased to present a submission commitment to Green is Beautiful and officially welcome from the University of Guelph’s new turfgrass researcher, both Doug Davidson of Glencairn Golf Club and Tom Katerina Jordan... welcome Katerina! Pam Charbonneau Brain of Burlington Golf & Country Club as new has provided a look back at 2005 and a look ahead at members of the committee. The magazine will certainly research priorities in 2006 and Mike Slack provides us benefit from their infusion of energy. some food for thought on grinding, as the winter Best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2006! Correction to December's 2005 issue - Norm McCollum's Retirement party was hosted by the Guelph Turfgrass Institude and held at Victoria Park East Golf Course. What's new 2006 OGSA Board We are please to welcome Chris Nelson to the Board of Directors, as Rob Ackermann steps down as past president. The association has prospered over the past eight years, through Rob’s dedication, guidance and leadership. I know all of the board members and the staff will miss him. Incoming President Bob Burrows accepting gavel from Paul Scenna. Curling Anyone? O.G.S.A. Spring Curling Day Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club is hosting a curling day for all those interested. Date: Thursday, March 23, 2006 Time: 12:00 noon sharp - lunch Host: Randy Booker Place: Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club Woodley’s Lane Dundas, Ontario L9H 5G1 Fee: $25.00 per person (payable on arrival) (Cash Bar) Agenda: Noon (sit down lunch of soup and roast beef hoagies) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1st game followed by a refreshment break 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 2nd game followed by refreshments and prize presentations Anyone wishing to join in on this fun day of curling, RSVP Dorothy Hills at OGSA by March 20, 2006. Phone (519) 767-3341 or Toll Free 1-877-824-6472 2006 Board of Directors Sporting OGSA Touques. Fax (519) 766-1704, or call Randy Booker at (905) 628-6731 Ext. 217. Please advise if you can be a Skip? Back Row L-R: Rob Gatto, Jarrod Barakett, Doug Breen, Jeff Stauffer, Randy Booker, Trevor Clapperton If you do not RSVP, on site walk-in’s are welcome, however you will not be guaranteed to play. Front Row L-R Jeff Alexander, Chris Nelson, Chris Andrejicka, Bob Burrows, PRIZE DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Sean DeSilva, Paul Scenna Georgian Bay Superintendents Association Scholarship “I would like to thank Brent Siekierzycki, of the Owen Sound Golf and Country Club for Welcome! his support and O.G.S.A. Welcomes mentorship as well as our newest members the GBSA for their recognition and fin­ Jeffrey Amaral Class F ancial support of this Markland Wood G & CC Scholarship. I am Stewart Bibb Class A currently in my final Hy Hope Golf Course year of the Golf Course Jason Brooker Class C Technician Program at Crosswinds G & CC Seneca College and the Daniel Brousseau Class F support of both Brent Granite Golf Club and the GBSA are Kevin Clark Class S Brent Siekierzycki, Superintendent, Owen Sound Golf & CC presents greatly appreciated.” Seneca College scholarship cheque to 2005 recipient Dave Atkinson, who also works at the Owen Sound G&CC. Dave Atkinson Greg Coutts Class C South Muskoka G & CC Alan Dolick Class S OGSA Calendar of Events 2006 University of Guelph Steven Elliott Class F EVENT VENUE DATE Thornhill Golf Club Vesselin Gueorguiev Class Supt. OGSA Curling Day Dundas Valley Golf &CC Thursday, March 23rd Streetsville Glen Golf Club Can/Am Challenge Detroit - TBA Monday, May 1st Andrew Gyba Class C Can/Am Challenge Detroit - TBA (alternative Monday, date) April 24th Rattlesnake Point Golf Club Pro/Super Challenge Weston Golf &CC Monday, May 29th Ian Hiltz Class Supt Spring Field Day St. Thomas Golf & CC Thursday, June 15th Firerock Golf Club President’s Day Rosedale Golf Club Monday, July 24th Ben Ingram Class F TBA September Date TBA Rattlesnake Point Golf Club Assistants Tournament Scott Knox Class C Alex McClumpha TBA October Date TBA Credit Valley G & CC Bradley MacKay Class F Note: All events will be posted to our Calendar of Events on our website as details Somerhill Golf Club are confirmed. They will also be advertised in our “Clippings” email bulletin. Scott Maxwell Class F Registration will be available on line, using either Visa or Master Cards. Mississaugua Golf & CC David May Class D Lionhead Golf & CC Michael McCarthy Class D OGSA's Green is Beautiful The Highlands Golf Club "Above the Hole" Writing Contest! Gordon Noble Class D Chedoke Golf Course How would you like to be part of Ontario’s leading Golf Course Management Magazine? The John O'Brien Class Supt. Ontario Golf Superintendents Association’s official publication, “Green is Beautiful” is pleased Sault Ste Marie Golf Club to present an opportunity to all turfgrass student interns. The column “Above the Hole”, authored by University of Guelph turfgrass intern, Justin Parsons is open to a new intern as of Richard Perry Class Supt. April 2006. The magazine’s Editorial Committee will be reviewing submissions from Ontario Caledon Woods Golf Club based turfgrass interns in February 2006. Basic requirements include; Peter Petroff Class C 1. You are in the first year of your education. Streetsville Glen Golf Club 2. You have a desire to excel in the golf course management business. Greg Rimmington Class A 3. You have an aptitude for writing. South Muskoka C & GC How do I apply? Donald Tollefson Class F We ask that each applicant submit an article entry. The article will be based on your Black Diamond Golf Club growth and experiences as a student/intern. Each entry should be 550 words in length and Steve Waggott Class C electronically submitted to the O.G.S.A. office by February 28th 2006 - at ogsa@gti.uoguelph.ca . Please email in with the subject line Above the Hole. The successful Maples of Ballantrae GC applicant will receive one year paid student membership to the association as well as a six Aquatrols Class E issue writing opportunity in “Green is Beautiful”. This is a great mechanism to express Walter Dea yourself within the industry of your future and differentiate yourself from other interns. Floratine Canada Inc. Class E Green is Beautiful looks forward to having you on board! Trevor Parkes From roots to shoots Turf Research Priority Setting 2005 IPM demonstration project - Charbonneau and Fearman • Overseeding and IPM techniques in sports fields - Elford very fall, a one day meeting is held E (M.Sc. student/Lyons) with University faculty, OMAFRA extension • Evaluation of edaphic factors leading to moss invasion on specialists, representatives from industry golf course putting greens- McGowan (M.Sc. student, Lyons) stakeholders organizations and pesticide manufacturers to decide on research Turf Research Priorities 2006 by Pam Charbonneau priorities, minor use label expansion 1. The committee on Nursery, Landscape and Turf OMAF Turfgrass Specialist priorities and submissions to OMAFRA recommends support of research efforts into the detection, publications for the upcoming year. The biology and management of emerging pests which have the nursery, landscape and turf sectors meet jointly for this meeting. potential to become economically damaging. The emerging We had good representation from both sectors, as well as good pests which affect turfgrass are bentgrass dead spot and representation from faculty, stakeholders and the pesticide European crane fly. industry. The committee was pleased to welcome the new turf 2. The committee of Nursery, Landscape and Turf recommends researcher Katerina Jordan to the committee. Anyone who is continued support for research on the development and interested in obtaining the full report from this registration of new, lower risk, IPM-friendly pesticides (e.g. meeting is welcome to contact me by email at curative insecticides) for the turf. pamela.charbonneau@omafra.gov.on.ca. Below is a summary of 3. The committee on Nursery, Landscape and Turf the meeting. recommends that more information on pest biology in Ontario (with emphasis on action thresholds for pest Turf Research and Service Accomplishments 2005 populations and pest damage) be developed for outdoor • User Requested Minor Use Label Expansion for ornamentals and turf. cyhalothrin lambda submitted to PMRA for hairy chinch 4. The committee of Nursery, Landscape and Turf recommends bugs and ants a concerted effort to support more research on nutrient • Registration of fosetyl-al for anthracnose basal rot uptake, N and P content in leachate and have more specific sponsored by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada information on the timing of application (s) to minimize • Biological control of snow moulds - In final stages of leaching of nutrients. The industry is very concerned about formulation and registration of this product - Hsiang water quality and availability and would like to see more • Biological control of snow moulds with antagonists and plant research dedicated to the efficient use of irrigation water and by-products- Hsiang reduction in off-site movement of runoff. The industry feels • Evaluation of corn processing products on survival of that there should be a reward for being proactive about European crane fly larvae-Lyons collecting water for irrigation (reservoirs from roof runoff • Evaluation of nematodes on survival of European crane fly etc.). Also needed is the transfer of new technology to the larvae- Charbonneau industry. • Evaluation of efficacy of different formulations of post- 5. The committee on Nursery, Landscape and Turf emergent broadleaf weed herbicides-Lyons recommends that current economic industry data specific to • Evaluation of two sources of beet juice extract on post- nursery production (e.g. value and acreage of crop groups, emergent broadleaf weed control-Charbonneau energy use), assessment of CO2 credits and the overall value • Final year of the Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee lawn of the turf industry be acquired. www.stabilizednitrogen.com • 888-425-8732 UMAXX is a registered trademark of AGROTAIN International, LLC. Turf Minor Use Priorities for 2005 Crop Pest Priority Chemical Name Trade Name Manufacturer Insects Insects Insects Insects Insects Insects Turf (home European crane fly cyhalothrin Demand Syngenta lawn, sod and lambda golf course) 1 Turf (home European crane fly 1 carbaryl Sevin T & O Bayer lawn, sod and golf course) Turf (home European crane fly 1 imidacloprid Merit Bayer lawn, sod and golf course) Turf (home Hairy chinch cyhalothrin Demand Syngenta lawn, sod and bugs/ants 2 lambda golf course) Turf (home Black cutworm spinosad Success, Entrust Dow Agro lawn, sod and 3 golf course) Turf (home Black cutworm 3 cyhalothrin Demand Syngenta lawn, sod and lambda golf course) Sod White grub species imidacloprid Merit Bayer 4 Diseases Diseases Diseases Diseases Diseases Diseases Turf (golf Take-all patch myclobutanil Eagle Dow Agro course) 1 Turf (golf Take-all patch 1 azoxystrobin Heritage Syngenta course) Turf (golf Take-all patch 1 propiconazole Banner Maxx Syngenta course) Turf (golf Bentgrass dead mycobutanil Eagle Dow Agro course) spot 2 Turf (golf Bentgrass dead 2 boscalid Cadence BASF course) spot Turf (golf Bentgrass dead 2 thiophanate- Senator Engage Agro course) spot methyl Turf (golf Gray leaf spot trifloxystrobin Compass Bayer course) 3 Turf (golf Gray leaf spot 3 propiconazole Banner Maxx Syngenta course) Turf (golf Gray leaf spot 3 azoxystrobin Heritage Syngenta course) Weeds Weeds Weeds Weeds Weeds Weeds Turf (golf Silvery thread copper Kocide 2000 Dupont course) moss 1 hydroxide Turf (golf Silvery thread 1 quinoclamine Mogeton Agro Kinesho course) moss Turf (home Wild violets empty table cell triclopyr Garlon Dow Agro lawn, sod and Sciences golf course) Turf (golf Annual bluegrass ethofumesate Prograss Bayer course) 3 Turf (golf Annual bluegrass 3 bispyribac Velocity Valent course) sodium Zero in on fairway disease control. 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As tradition Or you could say that the committee will ensure that ten has it this is the time of year when we look workplace inspections of the facilities are completed this year. back at our accomplishments and goals These are positive goals. fulfilled and look forward to our goals for Moving from the committee, each department could have the coming year. a goal that defines that each new worker is provided with a Can you look back with pride at your comprehensive recorded orientation appropriate to the job by DougJohnson record of safety? Did all your workers that they do. Suffice to say that this is something that is always SAFETAID and Health and Safety Consulting meet the standards that you set? Have you required but we often lose sight of the fact that orientations First Aid and Safety Supplies established safety goals for the coming must also be recorded to ensue that each department head and WHMIS Training year? Will safety improve in your area of has a record of the process. If there is no record then it did responsibility? Looking back at the issues not happen. Basically, in this one there are two positive goals. of the last year provides an opportunity to build for the One, to get the orientation completed and the other to future. As you take stock of the issues or concerns of the past ensure that it is properly recorded. and evaluate them you will find that there are areas where Why not create a process that gently rewards your staff for you can improve. This is the time of year when you should meeting the Personal Protective Equipment goals that you establish the changes that you want to make to ensure that establish at your club. Get everyone involved in you improve on last year’s accomplishments. understanding and meeting your goals. If you have goals that In the safety field we often measure safety by the number are clearly communicated and your staff understands why of accidents or lost time injuries. This is a regressive measure they are important, there is a greater likelihood that the goals will be met. of our safety programs. It is much better to measure our Safety is a process of setting standards and goals and then safety programs against our goals that we set at the beginning communicating and implementing and evaluating the of the year. This is, or generally can be, a positive effectiveness of the goals. measurement of how safety is implemented at your club. Here are some examples of goals that you can establish that can be a measure of your success at the end of 2006. Have a safe and Happy New Year! If you have a Joint Health and Safety Committee why not write down what you expect the committee to accomplish this SAFETAID year. For instance, your committee may not yet have a “terms of reference”, so you could set out a goal that says that the Your 1st stop in safety! “terms of reference” will be in place before the end of June 2006. 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The first speaker, Dr. John Cisar, Professor of turfgrass and Getting the most out of water management from the University of Florida, spoke your employees is about “Factors affecting soil/water repellency and localized every superintendent’s dry spot.” Dr. Cisar’s unique presentation covered the affect challenge. Richard Kinch, of different soil types and soil amendments on water Business Leader Coach, movement in both sand and push-up greens. He also offered a wonderful discussed management techniques and the use of surfactants talk on “Creating in controlling the progression of localized dry spots. Connections... Straight Bill Nicholson, from Professional Action, discussed “ First forward leadership Aid and Safety on the Golf Course.” He showed the approaches to getting the most from your team.” His importance of an action plan in case of a medical emergency common sense approach to effective listening and the and used case studies as examples. acknowledgement of employees, associates and family Jarrod Barakett, superintendent of Deer Ridge Golf Club, members is worth implementing in our relationships. • and Vito Cirone, Burnside Golf Services, brought the Richard pointed out that too often we take people for attendees up to date with the latest “IPM” news and granted. His simple formula was, increased communication information. The number of Ontario golf courses recognized equals increased productivity. as IPM acreditees is ever on the rise. Vito and Jarrod fielded Attendees at the OSC/Nutrite seminar received 4.76 IPM questions from the audience on various IPM concerns. accreditation points and GCSAA members in attendance A favourite speaker, Dr. Frank Rossi, an Associate Professor received .50 GCSAA education points. of Turfgrass Science, from Cornell University, enlightened The successful day was capped off with a well attended everyone with his presentation, “ Nutrient Management, social hour. The feedback from the seminar was extremely Myths and Truths.” He mentioned that nitrogen is very prone positive and encourages the hosts to continually discover to leaching, particularly in an older, non - aggressive turf more innovative and current topics for education and stand. He also discusses the co efficiency of “true” foliar interest. feeding relative to actual nutrient absorption by the leaf. 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Featuring Syngenta's exclusive MAXX So you don't have to. microemulsion technology, SubdueMAXX® stops disease growth and prevents the development of new disease. With a residual action of up to 21 days, SubdueMAXX® is working all the time, so you don't have to. For more information on SubdueMAXX® call Syngenta at 1-888-368-4211 x525. www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com Important: Always read and follow label instructions before using this product. ©2003 Syngenta. Syngenta Crop Protection Canada, Inc., Guelph, ON N1G 4Z3 Subdue MAXX is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. Member profile Interview with Bob Heron by John Bladon Nu-Gro Canada It’s a little slice of Ontario golf maintenance history passing us by. Over the course of his career Bob Heron, 38 year member and former President of the OGSA, has seen many comings and goings in the turfgrass business. Those include people, technologies and golf courses. Ironic that after all these years and now preparing for retirement, “R.T.” still gets referred to by many as “the coolest guy in the business.” Perhaps it is the way he carries himself. Ever present on his face are the makings of a devilish smile just waiting to pop and an inherent eagerness to engage in a discussion on anything to do with golf or turfgrass. No matter how tough the circumstances inwardly, he always had the ability to make it look easy on the outside. It all began for Bob at the Guelph Country Club. He spent his initial two summers at the nine-hole club on the north end of town, raking bunkers and pushing a rotary mower about the property. After an introduction to then Cutten Club, Superintendent Jim Wyllie, Bob proceeded to spend the following 3 summers accumulating knowledge from Jim prior to his enrollment at Penn State in 1962. Schooled at Penn State by Joe Duich, the man behind Penncross creeping bentgrass, Bob gives credit where credit is due. “ Hands down Joe was the largest single influence on my career. As an educator, 2/3 of my success is directly attributed to him shaping both myself and my career. ” The summer of 1963 arrived and seeking a work term at the mid point of his education at Penn State, Bob sought Joe’s counsel on an appropriate placement. Bob ended up spending the summer under the tutelage of Warren Bidwell at Olympia Fields in Chicago, Illinois. Warren is thought to have more than 90 former employees in the field as superintendents. Graduation and 1964 arrived and Bob headed back to Canada to work with Howard Watson as a project manager on the construction of a new golf course called the Board of Trade in Woodbridge. Post construction, Bob remained at the Board, as an assistant maintenance superintendent, until January of 1968 when he was offered the superintendent’s post at Brampton GC. After a short tenure at Brampton, June of 1969 arrived and Bob shifted to Markland Wood Country Club. Markland was the first course in North America to have Penncross greens, tees and fairways and brought new challenges. Bob stayed at Markland until Mississaugua came calling in 1981. He remained there until 1989 arrived and with it, the post that Bob claims was the best he ever had. “Beacon Hall was the finest project I ever worked on. All the people I was associated with on it, including the membership, were extremely good to me. My affiliation with Beacon Hall is one which I am proud to end my career on. ” Bob aptly suggests his career as a superintendent has always been about balancing art, science and business and in his earlier years, the art and science dominated. The business component, he says, is now clearly the dominant of the three. He also relays the pleasure it has given him to work with numerous assistants and to see so many of them, including son Scott become successful superintendents. Finally, Bob also speaks proudly of his marriage to wife Carolyn and their two children. He and Carolyn met as a result of both fathers playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their union will be 40 years young as of February 19, 2006. Success in multiple arenas is clearly a story worth telling. "In the Hot Seat" • Favorite Major? The Masters • Favorite Architect? Bob Cupp • Ultimate Foursome...you and what three? Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods and Paul Dermott (Paul would have to promise to pick up the pace of play to be included though!!!) • Favorite memory on the golf course? Working the Masters as a volunteer for CBS in the 70s. In 1979 we had the opportunity to play the course on Monday after the tournament with Sunday’s pins. I shot 79, with a birdie at 18...never forget it! • Most important turfgrass based innovation over your career? Automated Irrigation and Controllers • What is in the CD player? Johnny Cash.. .just saw the movie “Walk the line”. • Favorite Meal? Surf and Turf (What else?) • Favorite Movie? On Golden Pond (That’s where Bob claims to be heading!) • What would you be doing if you weren’t working in the turf business? I really have no idea...I have never known anything else Golf course highlight The Toronto Golf Club 1157 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5E 2P5 Phone: (905) 274-1767 Fax: (905) 278-5384 Email: greens@torontogolfclub.ca Website: www.torontogolfclub.ca Golf Course Superintendent: Al Schwemler Photo by Bill Green, Assistant - Toronto Golf Club COURSE PROFILE What county is your club located in? What is the size of your maintenance shop? 1 Toro Hydroject Region of Peel 10,000 ft2 1 Ryan sod cutter 1 1820 Ditch Witch Is your club private, semi private, public, resort or What type of irrigation system? 1 Lely fertilizer spreader municipal? Toro OSMAC (hydraulic heads) 5 Lesco fertilizer spreaders Private with 1200 members 1 Dual Express bedknife grinder What is the size of greens, tees & fairways? 250,000.ft2 of greens 1 Dual Express reel grinder Typical number of rounds 125,000 ft2 of tees 1 Meyer snow plow 19,000 rounds per year 31.5 acres of fairways How long have you been a superintendent? 13 years What is your predominant grass? COURSE PROJECTS Bent - Poa What projects have you recently completed? How long have you been an O.G.S.A. member? How many USGA and loam greens? We completed construction of a 2.8 18 years 0 USGA greens & 30 loam greens million gallon irrigation pond with a new How many staff? 1800 GPM pump and pump house. We 8 year round, 30 seasonal staff What is the predominant soil type? are no longer drawing water from the Sandy loam Etobicoke Creek. The pond is being filled How many assistants and mechanics? with a transfer pump from Lake Ontario. 1 Assistant: Bill Green What equipment do you have in inventory? 2 Mechanics: Bob Shannon & Wes Jorota 1 Ford F250 pick-up truck 1 GMC dump truck LONG RANGE PLANS How many gardening staff? 1 John Deere loader Donna Drennan & Volker Kosemetzky What long range plans for renovation do you 1 Bobcat have in the next five years? 2 3200 Workman utility New irrigation system and in process of 4 2110 Workman utility completing a Master Plan by Dr. Martin COURSE STATISTICS 6 EZGO utility Hawtree. 2 Club Car utility How many holes? 2 Club Car golf carts 27 8 3100 Greensmaster triplex CHALLENGES What is the yardage from back and forward tees? 3 Toro 1000 walk behind 1 Toro 1600 walk behind Are there any particular challenges you face 6,549 yards from the back tees and 1 Turfco 1530 widespin topdresser with your property? 6,026 yards from the front tees 1 Bannerman topdresser High sodium content in soil due to poor 1 Turfco CR-10 fairway topdresser irrigation water. We flush out sodium by What is the size of driving range and range tee? 1 Toro Reelmaster 2000-D applying high amounts of gypsum and 310 yards and 27,000 ft2 4 Toro Reelmaster 5400 potassium in conjunction with injecting 1 Massy Ferguson tractor acid into irrigation water. How many bunkers? 114 2 John Deere tractor 1 Jacobsen tractor mount blower SUCCESS STORIES How many times does water come into play? 2 Jacobsen HR 5111 rough unit 1 pond - does not come into play 2 Smithco greens roller Do you have any success stories? 1 Groundsmaster Sidewinder Educating members and committees to Who was the original architect? 1 Toro outfront rotary complete our tree removal program to Harry Colt 1 Gill increase turf health by reducing shade 1 300 gal Cushman sprayer areas and increasing air circulation. What was the year of original construction? 1 150 gal Cushman sprayer Working with our soil agronomist, Dave 1910 1 Handler 3 (chemical mixer) Smith, to counteract high sodium levels in 1 Tree Sprayer our soil by executing the proper fertilizer What major tournaments have been held there? 1 50 gal Hydro seeder program. Canadian Open 3 John Deere Aerocore Canadian Amateur 1 Verti-drain - deep tine Please list any innovative cultural practices Shell Wide World of Golf 1 Verti-drain - fairway you may perform. Keep it simple. Ontario Golf Course Management Conference & Trade Show - 2006 by Dorothy Hills All reports indicate that the 2006 conference and I was absolutely spellbound, show was a tremendous success. Despite the change in listening to keynote speaker, venue and the early date, on the heels of the Christmas Terry Evanshen, who gave an and New Year festivities, we had an outstanding turnout. energetic account of his tragic Many of the delegates brought their families with them to accident in 1988 when his jeep enjoy some of the Toronto attractions, while they were was T-boned by a van running a taking in the education seminars and the trade show. You red light, and how he and his wouldn’t want to miss any of the seminars, as they were all family struggled each day to first rate. The pre-conference seminar, Developing a Turf build a new life. His story Management Program, led by Dr. Thomas L. Watschke, reminds us that genuine from Penn State University, attracted more than 200 healing resides as much in the participants. acceptance of our weaknesses as it does in overcoming them. The overall mesaage to us was to seize each day...the future is now! Following his presentation, Terry answered questions from the audience, then made himself available to autograph copies of his absorbing and inspirational book, “The Man Who Lost Himself’, written by June Callwood. The opening cerermonies were folloed by our Awards Luncheon where OGSA receipents were acknowledged with plaques and congratulations. Honorary Member President Paul Scenna started the awards presentation by announcing that Glenn Goodwin, had graciously accepted our Sean DeSilva, our 2006 Conference Chairman, invitation to be an OGSA officially opened the conference, thanking all delegates, Honorary Member. Glenn exhibitors, speakers and especially our sponsors. He “Goodie” Goodwin is the introduced President Paul Scenna, who extended a warm most important man in welcome to all, encouraging participants to attend as Toronto Amateur golf. He many seminars as possible and use this opportunity to has been giving back to the networks with their colleagues. game for almost 20 years and continues to contribute in many ways. He is regarded as “Mr. Amateur Golf’ in the GTA, since founding both the Greater Toronto Area Golf Association in 1998 and the Toronto Star Amateur men’s and women’s championships. Glenn is about to unveil a national junior tournament, the Kern Cup in 2006, and has created the Greens and Dreams Charitable Foundation which will support children’s hospitals and junior golfers across Canada. Glenn has been noted as saying “Charity is going to be the most important thing I ever do. Where it goes, I do not know”. Unfortunately, Glenn was unable to attend the Awards Luncheon but asked to pass along his sincere regrets, and that he is truly honoured to receive this recognition and David with the Gourlay Girls will do his very best to do all that he can to promote the “Congratulations David, this honour is well deserved. I most underrated golf body in the industry - the OGSA - have had the privilege of knowing David Gourlay for today and for many years to come. almost 50 years. Dave started his turf career in Hamilton at Chedoke Golf Course in 1950. From there he moved to William Sansom Distinguished Service Award Kapuskasing where he met his bride to be Frances, Frankie to all of us. Dave has 2 families the first one and Mr. David S. Gourlay, Sr. was announced as being the the most important is Frankie and their children, Ian, recipient of the 2nd William Sansom Distinguished Service David, Jimmy, Beth, Jean and Sheila. Dave has always been Award. The award has been named in honour of our first proud of his family, as I am sure they are of him today. president, William Sansom, who held that position from The second family was all the young superintendents, golf 1924 through 1932. superintendent associations and anyone who needed a This award is presented to a person who the association hand or a little help. David was and is the eternal helper, members feel has made an outstanding contribution to whether it was a young assistant or an older the advancement of the golf course superintendent’s superintendent that needed some advice or a little profession. This contribution must be significant in both direction, Dave was always there. When the Canadian substance, and may be, or have been national or regional Association got in trouble with the Green Master Dave in nature. Jim Wyllie, long standing friend of David’s was stepped in and kept the magazine going until paid help asked to present the award. Jim commented on David’s was able to take it over. During that period you could history in the following address. always find Dave in the Tim Horton’s in Thornhill between 4:00 and 5:30 AM working on something pertaining to the Green Master, or maybe his budget from Thornhill Golf Club. David was instrumental along with Bob Heron, Sid Puddicombe and myself in taking over the turf conference from the RCGA and forming what is now the Canadian Turfgrass Conference and Show. David has been honoured by GCSAA with the Distinguished Service Award. He received the John B. Steele award from CGSA and the Score magazine award for Superintendent Of The Year. He was President of the Ontario Golf Superintendents ’ Association and President of the Canadian Golf Course Superintendents Association. David is active in his local Lion’s Club as well as PROBUS. When Dave retired from Thornhill he was approached by the Summerlea Club in Montreal and asked, could he come down and help them out. He drove back and forth every week for 2 years and turned the course around. Dave’s son David Junior then took over and became the superintendent. Dave then went to work at Beacon Hall for Bob Heron changing cups and tee markers. All the Jim Wyllie presenting award to David Gourlay young workers would ask Dave what he thought of the particular job they were doing and could he help them Ontario Golf Course Management Conference & Trade Show continued... with additional instruction or a little tip. I traveled with Dave for years to conferences throughout United States and Canada. We always had a great time. One night we were in Palm Springs out walking and David started to behave like he was wacky, falling over and losing his balance. He said, “I need an ice cream cone.”, which we got for him and immediately he was fine. Apparently his sugar went out of balance. After that little episode we gave him the nickname of “nutsie” and that private little nick-name has stuck, through to today. Now let me tell you, David is always a nice person, but if you ever played a trick or prank on him he would get you back in spades. You have all heard of the wrath of God, and of Wayne Rath, but God help you if you ever ran into the wrath of Gourlay; it was nasty. I am sure it came from some ancient Scottish tribe way up in the Highlands. In this one instance we were staying in a nice hotel in New Ted and Carmen DeCorso received their plaques in December at the GTI Orleans in the French Quarter and I was a little late coming back to the room. Everyone was asleep and I The following are also 25 year members, but were not proceeded to wake up David, needless to say he was not as available to receive their plaques: Greg Aljo, Sid Witteveen happy as I was. We all went to bed and at 4:00 AM, 5:00 and Randal Hooper. AM and 6:00 AM I was woken with a wake-up call from the front desk, the wrath of Gourlay. Annual Membership Draw David was an avid golfer but, a wee bit of a sand-bagger we would all show up to play and ask what the handicaps Every year the OGSA does a were and David would always say, “Oh, about 16.” and random draw from all our new would proceed to shoot 80, and collect all the money. members who have applied On a more serious note, I congratulate the selection for membership during the committee on their choice for the Distinguished Service past year. This year our lucky Award this year. David we all wish you and Frankie new member is Danny continued good health and Happiness.” Beacock, Assistant Super­ intendent at Pheasant Run 25 Year Members Golf Club. Danny received a Membership director, Rob Gatto presented plaques to complimentary registration our 25 year members. package for the 2007 Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show. The following awards were presented by our director of scholarships, Jeff Alexander. Hugh Kirkpatrick Bursary The OGSA, in conjunction with the Kirkpatrick family has developed this bursary program to recognize the leadership, commitment and accomplishments of assistant superintendent members of the OGSA. This bursary is named after Hugh Kirkpatrick, who was very active in our association and held the position of president in 1985. The 2005 Hugh Kirkpatrick Bursary was awarded to Chelsea Stroud. At the time of application Chelsea was the assistant superintendent at The Rock. We are happy Tim Clarridge, John Cunningham and Ed Farnsworth to announce that she is following her dream and has just recently accepted the superintendent’s position at Muskoka Highlands Golf Club. Congratulations Chelsea! The scholarship presentations were followed by our Chelsea says that her future Green is Beautiful awards, presented by Assistant Editor goals are simple. She wants to Doug Breen. Green is Beautiful is our association’s main become a superintendent at a vehicle of information to our members, on a bi-monthly golf course that has an active basis. This publication is run on a cost recovery basis with plan for improvement. She articles and photos being submitted by volunteers. Doug would like to be known as the encouraged all of us to explore the possibility of putting superintendent who comes into pen to paper and submitting an article, or a photo. a struggling course, makes incredible changes and improves golfer satisfaction "Barry Endicott Article of the Year" across the board. Being more Award involved within the industry in terms of networking and bettering turf research is high on her priority list. The criteria for awarding the As part of Chelsea’s application for this scholarship, she “Barry Endicott Article of the wrote an essay “The Importance of the Mentor/Protege Year” Award is based on a point Relationship", which has been reprinted on page 23 for system consisting of originality, your enjoyment. relevance, clarity, depth, style, illustrations, and readability. The recipient is judged by the Turf Managers Short Course Education Editorial Committee in Award November and approved by the Board. An annual award is given to the golf course related The recipient this year is Colin White, Assistant Super­ student, who upon completion of the program, received intendent, Mississaugua Golf and Country Club for his the highest overall mark in the course. This year’s award article in the February 2005 issue of Green is Beautiful, winner is Jamie Downton, with the highest overall average entitled “Credit River Realignment”. of 95%. At the time of completing the course Jamie was employed as the assistant superintendent at Huron Oaks Golf Club in Bright’s Grove. Jamie was not available to "Photo of the Year" Award accept his plaque, as he was on his honeymoon. Our congratulations go out to Jamie, both on his recent The criteria for awarding the marriage and on his academic achievements. best photo is divided into five categories: golf course, projects, landscaping, wildlife, Turfgrass Diploma Scholarship and finally, best overall. The recipient’s photo is judged by The OGSA has developed this the Editorial Committee. The scholarship to recognize recipient this year is Chris scholastic accomplishments Nelson for his photo of “12th and potential leadership in the Green from the Willows” at field of turfgrass management. Markland Wood Country Club, Students who are Ontario appearing in October 2005 residents and have a career goal issue of Green is Beautiful. in being employed in the golf industry are eligible to apply. This year’s Turfgrass Donation to Turf Research by Vanden Scholarship was awarded to Bussche & Rain Bird Brent Riopelle. Brent is attending the Golf Course In addition to the Green is Beautiful awards, Doug Technician program at Seneca College and was announced that Vanden Bussche Irrigation Equipment employed as a golf course technician for The Club at Limited and Rain Bird have generously donated a total of Bond Head. Brent’s goals include becoming a highly $500.00 in the names of our two Green is Beautiful Award visible and active member of the OGSA and CGSA and to winners to the OGSA Turf Research Fund, which will go become a certified IPM agent. He intends to make his towards furthering research in the golf industry in mark in the industry. Ontario. 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The certainty...most have chosen it because someone significant in substance lies within making sure that we all become a mentor to their life has paved a path that made the fight well worth it. I am at least one prospective turf enthusiast. talking about the ‘mentor’ that all of us have regardless of the As assistant superintendents we must take the opportunity now stage we are in our careers. The mentor is someone who has to create some kind of program that will allow young turf students taught us to learn and to use our knowledge to make the best to learn as much as they can outside of the classroom. Building a conditions possible regardless of financial budget or club strong turfgrass intern program at your course will allow these expectations. The mentor is someone at the end of the day who students to use their knowledge they have learned in the can easily remind you why you chose to work with turfgrass, the classroom and combine it with their new found skills developed environment and golfers. He will always remind you that it is at your club, to become great turf managers. It's true that you will about passion and how you dream about grass whether you want in turn lose these students to other golf courses down the road, to or not! but the result will be a developing intern program at your own I have a mentor who has branded the industry on me for life! club that will continue to turn over strong crews each year. I don’t imagine I would have chosen this career without the The hope in the end is that one of your many interns will turn encouragement of my first boss, Ian Bowen. He hired me as a 16- to you some day and give thanks for all that you have done for year-old high school student at the Oshawa Golf Club and him. 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I am also interested in evaluating various cultural and biological control measures aimed at decreasing am a newly appointed faculty in both nematode population levels and the symptoms they can cause the Department of Plant Agriculture at the on highly maintained turfgrasses. University of Guelph and am writing to Finally, I will be overseeing the turfgrass diagnostic clinic housed introduce myself and give you an idea of at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. Working with Erica Gunn, the what I am hoping to accomplish for the technician who has been operating the clinic, I hope to continue the Ontario turfgrass industry. I am originally excellent service that has been offered to superintendents and other from the United States and was bom in turf managers in the past while making some improvements that will Maryland where I attended both hopefully better serve the industry. We are adding nematode undergraduate and graduate school for my screening to our list of services in the hope that we may be able to by Katerina Jordan master’s degree. Although I was trained as answer some questions when fungal diseases are not the cause of an agricultural plant pathologist both in visible symptoms. We will have specific instructions for submitting Assistant Professor school and at the United States Department samples for nematode counts on the website this coming spring. We Department ofPlant of Agriculture, I have had an interest in are also going to include management program recommendations Agriculture, U of G turfgrass and turf management for over a for your specific problem at the time of diagnosis, making sure to decade. I recently attended the University include a combination of cultural and chemical methods that are of Rhode Island, where I completed my doctorate research on plant- available for treatment of your turf. Finally, if we are unable to parasitic nematodes of golf course greens turf. I am an avid golfer determine the cause of your problems in the lab, I will do my best to and enjoy sports of all kinds and like the idea of being able to make myself available for on-site visits to evaluate ongoing issues you combine my career with my personal interests. Most importantly, I may have. We hope that these improvements will help us at the GTI am fascinated with the performance that today’s turfgrass cultivars better serve your needs as we enter the 2006 season. are able to give turfgrass managers, and am excited about Ultimately, my goal in this position is to aid the turfgrass industry researching management methods of these resilient plants. in solving whatever problems arise with each season. There is no One of the major problems I see for turf managers today is doubt that being a turfgrass manager is never a boring job, as once maintaining turfgrass at the especially high level necessary to meet you think you have one problem solved, another one is sure to pop the increasing demands of the end users. Without an excessive up. Weather, wear, and the demands of the end users all affect how reliance on chemical inputs, it is often difficult for many turf will thrive through a growing season. As each of these superintendents to meet these needs while keeping their turf alive. parameters is extremely dynamic, it is difficult to predict what My research focus in Guelph will be to develop and test turfgrass problems will be encountered each year. That combined with management methods aimed at reducing chemical inputs while increased pressure to reduce chemical inputs makes the job of a golf, maintaining high quality turf. With the proper combination of sports, or sod turf manager extremely challenging. In order to best targeted breeding and a willingness to focus on cultural practices for address the needs of the turfgrass industry in Ontario, it is important pest reduction and general maintenance, I believe that it is possible to talk to the people who are directly involved. Therefore I plan to to reduce the total amount of chemical inputs on turf. This would try to meet or at least speak with as many of the turfgrass managers eventually lead to cost reduction for turf maintenance, and would in the area as possible before really starting my research program. I reduce any negative environmental impacts that managing turf may hope that those of you reading this article will be willing to share your have. My specific plan of action is to look at a variety of organic concerns with me and that together we can work to make your lives amendments and potential biological controls to improve overall just a little bit easier. I have included my contact information below plant and soil health, and to evaluate different turfgrass species and and welcome your calls or visits should you have a problem that cultivars than those principally used today. My graduate student, needs to be addressed. Before I close, I would like to thank the John Watson, will be conducting a study on establishment and department of Plant Agriculture in their commitment to turfgrass management of velvet bentgrass beginning this spring. research by supporting my position and my technician, Alex Porter. My second priority is to continue some of my nematode research I would also like to express my great appreciation to the OGSA and on turfgrass in Ontario. The results I obtained in New England lead the OTRF (Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation) for providing me to believe that plant-parasitic nematodes may be more me with research funding in the form of start-up monies. problematic on highly maintained turf than might be expected in I look forward to meeting with many of you and to continuing to this area, especially considering the similarity in climate between the foster the positive relationship that already exists between the two regions. Understanding the potential threats that lie beneath University of Guelph turf program and the Ontario turfgrass the soil’s surface may allow turfgrass managers to more effectively industry. I can be reached at (519) 824-4120 X 56615 or via e-mail at manage their turf. Specifically, I hope to evaluate potential threats kjordan@uoguelph.ca, and have an office on the Guelph campus in from nematodes through extensive soil surveys throughout the 1237 Bovey Building. province, and to assess various factors that may influence population 154 Upper Centennial Parkway (HWY 20) Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada L8J 2T7 Telephone 905-662-2663 • Fax 905-662-2253 CAN-USA1-800-263-8606 David C. Smith, A.Ag., C.G.C.S. 185 Oriole Crescent Soil & Turfgrass Consultant Gravenhurst, Ontario Express Dual P1P1C6 & AngleMaster Office (705) 687-SOIL (7645) Reel Mower Fax (705) 687-3518 Toll Free 1 -888-607-TURF (8873) Sharpeners Cell (905) 512-6004 Email dcs.ogronomic.services@sympatico.ca On the REEL side of things by Mike Slack Slack Reel Service How do you spell "R-E-L-l-E-F"? It is that same question that has been asked of me for more with an alternative option when the reel begins to lose its cutting than twenty years. Spin or Relief? It is certainly one of the more edge. This option is known as backlapping. While backlapping is controversial topics and it has sparked many a debate amongst both not sharpening, it can provide an effective way to maintain an edge superintendents and equipment technicians. on your reel. Goodness knows, we all can use an edge!!! When spin Sharpening equipment today is more sophisticated than ever and grinding was bom into this world, it seemed to be promoted under capable of supporting any practice you desire. There are many ways the “no backlapping required” umbrella. This meant that rather to utilize the spin/relief grinding processes and through than backlapping, you removed the cutting unit from the machine experiences, I have become a staunch believer in relief grinding, and sharpened it. Does this sound like a more efficient process than mainly because most reel manufacturers advocate it. From that backlapping? NOT!!! The claims suggested that it was next to point, the key becomes knowing which process best suits your needs impossible to successfully backlap a spun ground reel because of the at various times throughout the maintenance cycle. large amount of landing area on the reel blade thus requiring the A number of years ago, a study was conducted by one of the 3 removal of an excessive amount of material to produce a sharp major reel manufacturers. The purpose of the study was to look cutting edge. Alternatively, relief on the back edge of the reel leaves more closely at the effects of sharpening practices on equipment very little contact area on the blade thus requiring less material to be running efficiencies. The end result of the study was if you elected removed to produce a sharp leading edge. to spin grind exclusively, your equipment would run, at a minimum, In the end, every operation has its own subtleties. In my with 16% more stress on the working systems 100% of the time. estimation, the ability of an operation to spell R-E-L-I-E-F will most Further findings were as follows; If your setup were to have a .002” to certainly contribute to more efficiencies and productivity being .005” gap between your reel and bedknife, the required horsepower realized. would be .75 hp/cutting unit with relief, and .87 hp/cutting unit without relief. Here is where the study findings get interesting. Mike will be happy to answer any of your questions, on a regular When reels are adjusted with minimal contact and have relief, it weekly basis, through the OGSA web site forum, “Turf Talk”. To requires .88 hp/cutting unit. That same situation without relief post a question or comment go to the Members Only Section of required 2.59 hp/cutting unit. Without question, relief grinding will www.golfsupers.on.ca click on “Turf Talk” and start a new thread or minimize stresses on both engines and traction hydraulic systems. click on an existing thread. If you have a problem using “Turf Talk” Consider that when you grind relief into your reels, it not only call the OGSA office at 877-824-6472 or 519-767-3341 and they will provides benefits mechanically, but it also presents the operation assist you. HEADfor THEHILLS WITH THE l-TRIM TRIPLEX 70" ROTARY MOWER Finally, a machine specifically engineered to cut undulating terrain on slopes, banks and especially green & bunker surrounds. The l-Trim's 3-axis rotation allows the decks Visit our website to follow the most uneven www.gcduke.com contours in hilly areas. Its dual function decks mulch or discharge clippings and the 1184 PLAINS ROAD EAST solid rear rollers leave a classic BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7S 1W6 striped finish. 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Most of the talks highlighted current except that science is much more attractive in the morning. research and trends in the industry as well as touched upon Nevertheless, the end result is that even the most basic cultural traditional beliefs and practices. practices are constantly evolving as is the technology that governs Although I found the talks very informative and worthwhile, I the industry. can’t help but feel slightly bewildered when looking back on the Further complicating the issue is the fact that there is often a event. Who am I kidding? I feel like K.J. Choi at a tractor-pull; disconnect between the research and what is practical. Also, confused and scared. On the surface it would appear that the there are several ways to interpret research and often times the science of growing grass has changed very little in the past few way a superintendent prioritizes the data can lead to varying decades. After all, a plant has basic requirements and when they practices from club to club. We must also remember that what are not met, the result is a decline in health, but the truth is we works at one course may be ineffective at another. The end like to complicate things. There is an inherent need to know result is that essential plant requirements can be interpreted and more and to improve upon the past. The end result is science applied in a variety of ways. I suppose as students we are taught creating ten more questions. the basics and from there we can fend for ourselves. How much phosphorous should a plant receive on an annual These seminars are extremely beneficial since they provide basis? What’s the best form to apply nitrogen in? Should new perspectives on established practices. At the same time, they potassium levels be equal to nitrogen levels? Should we water can be rather overwhelming. The bottom line is, it’s impossible turf with the sole intention of replacing the day’s ET Rate? Will for a superintendent to be an expert in all areas of turfgrass Tom Kite finally get laser eye surgery? management. I suppose the key then is to know who to call when These are basic questions regarding fundamental there is a query you need help with. If science is creating requirements of a plant. You would think that I would have been questions ten times as fast as it is answering them, then it’s time able to answer these questions after first semester. As you can to beef up the old rolodex. imagine, I felt somewhat inadequate when I left the talks with Braemar Building Systems Custom Design Quality Buildings Competitive Prices • Maintenance Buildings • Storage Facilities • New Buildings • Wood & Steel Structures For your FREE ESTIMATES call us at 1-800-215-1996 www.braemarbuildings.com Off the fairway ... The Winter Garden Season Molinia (Molinia sp.). This forms a similar sized clump only with more delicate flowers, and a thick skirt of golden leaves. Good for the a gardener, I never think that the As birds, good for the garden. winter is a time to snooze and ignore the Winter is a perfect time to get to know the natural and transition garden. Instead, winter is a time for reflective areas on the golf course. Natural areas include wooded and non­ thinking and exploration in a garden, and this wooded regions and low use areas that border the property. With the includes some special areas of golf courses. leaves off you can more easily see the forest floor and determine what Winter conditions can emphasize some woody species are living there. Deciduous shrubs are more distinct interesting and beautiful aspects of a garden, and often more showy when their twigs are exposed. You can observe and they also allow you to think about how various plants are colonizing the area and this can give you clues transition zones that separate the playing about drainage patterns or micro-climates. In non-wooded areas, by Daisy Moore snow cover accentuates the shape of the landscape and again indicates surface and the natural areas. In the winter months the cultivated garden should have some drainage and growth patterns. showy plants that offer seasonal interest. Evergreens are an obvious The edges of these natural areas are transition zones, from choice for the winter garden and I especially like the look of white cultivated into un-cultivated land and are rather like the collar around pine (Pinus strobus), balsam fir (Abies balsamea), hemlock (Tsuga a green, a swath of land, 8-15 feet wide, that separates two distinct Canadensis) and cedar (Thuja occidentalis). Boxwood (Buxus sp.) habitats. Two examples are the transition between roughs and woods too is a great asset in the winter garden. Deciduous woody shrubs are or cart paths and creeks. What you allow to grow in those transition another group of plants that add to the winter garden. Native zones will make a big impact on the aesthetics and health of the American Hazelnut (Corylus Americana) is an excellent choice for a landscape. showy specimen, year round. The mature shrub grows to over 8 feet Transition zones are at high risk of invasion from alien weeds and in height and 5 feet in diameter. It is multi-stemmed and is covered undesirable growth, because they have usually been disrupted in some with drooping catkins from the fall until the spring. In the fall the way. Excavation nearby, tree removal, fertilization or foot traffic will leaves are brilliant yellow. Edible hazelnuts are commonly produced impact adjacent areas, and may shift the living conditions in favour of and greedily sought after by blue jays. Alternate-leaf or pagoda a weed. Weeds tend to win in the early stages of change because they dogwood (Comus altemifolia) is another super choice for a shady have adapted to follow human disturbance better than indigenous spot that needs a showy specimen. plants. Some examples of problematic weeds you might find in Amongst the showiest plants I have enjoyed this winter have been transition zones are buckthorn, raspberries, burdock, coltsfoot, wild ornamental grasses. grape and dog-strangling vine. These plants are not considered assets There are two that to the landscape (with the exception of the raspberries, in the right stand out the most place) so it is important to take stock of what you have and make a and the first one is game plan to get rid of them. Some species will vanish by supply Indian grass cutting off the seed source for a couple of years (burdock) until the (Sorghastrum seed source dies out, others will need to be dug up (raspberries) and nutans). It forms a 4- the more persistent types will need the help of a herbicide (dog 5 foot clump, lead by a strangling vine). Once the undesirables are removed a more bouquet of copper- desirable mix of plants, including what used to live there can be VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE coloured flower planted to expand the aesthetics of the property. PUMP STATIONS FOR THE GOLF spikes. It is not invasive and looks well Daisy Moore is a horticulturist and garden designer. She builds & TURFGRASS INDUSTRY with just about any gardens throughout Ontario and specializing in plant selection. companion plant in Listen to The Gardening Show on 570news (www.570news.com) the perennial border. Saturday mornings 7-8 Another favourite is Visit her site www.daisymoore.com for more tips on gardening. 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Turf or consequences by Doug Breen, Superintendent Golf North Properties My Dog my office there is a calendar with pictures of golf In embarrassed when I see the other dogs in the park catching superintendents and their dogs. The dogs are all well- Frisbees or fetching balls, and not running into trees or behaved, calm, and would be welcome additions to any tearing some stranger’s backpack apart to get the gum inside. grounds staff. Now I love my dog, but he’ll never be on such It’s like at a Christmas concert where the neighbour’s kid is a calendar. My dog will never be calm, well-behaved, or a playing Mozart sonatas on the piano while your kid is playing welcome addition to anything. This calendar is an annual the wood block for the little drummer boy - badly. I wish I’d reminder of what a complete failure I have been as a dog taken him for some obedience training when he was a puppy, trainer. In my defense, my dog exhibits that special kind of but I honestly thought that we knew what we were doing. In mental deficiency that only expresses itself after copious retrospect, I grew up on a farm where the life expectancy of generations of line breeding. His father was his grandfather our dogs was generally about a year before we’d all be and his great grandfather, and mom was his aunt as well as his bawling because someone had run over it with a tractor, so I grandmother. You do this with people, and you get the never really got to see the long-term results of the “Breen Appalachians. You do this with dogs, and you get Grover. Canine Training Regiment” until now. Now that I think Grover was named after one of my all time favorite football about it, my childhood consisted primarily of taking in stray players, and the Muppet from Sesame Street. Grover dogs, overfeeding them for six months, burying them, crying Covington was a rush end for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who a bit, and then repeating the process. We never bought a still holds many team and CFL records. He was strong, fast, dog, they’d just show up one day and hang around until they intelligent, and athletic. My dog has none of those qualities. died, like some kind of canine ‘elephant graveyard’. Some He’s more like the Muppet - only way bigger. He’s an Old would argue that Grover’s lack of training is tied to the fact English Sheepdog, so he’s about the size of a small car that my upbringing has left me emotionally incapable of covered with shag carpet, and he has no idea where his body attachment to any dog. parts are most of the time. It’s like having a goat in your So he’s never going to be in the Super’s Best Friend house that thinks it’s a lap dog, only a goat with hair in its eyes calendar, but that’s OK because it’s pretty much our own and the accompanying visual impairment. He eats like a goat fault, the kids love him, he’ll never bite anyone, and you can too. I’m actually more than a little concerned that Grover always count on him to clean up the spilled milk. And it’s not Covington will come to my house and sack me for allowing like they’re knocking down the door to put me in any his name to be affiliated with such a project. calendars either. We got him as a puppy nine years ago. We were celebrating the recent death of our cat. I apologize to cat lovers, but it was the happiest day of my married life. Sure, the kids being born were pretty cool, but I really hated that cat. Krista’s family had been the proud owners of two Old English Sheepdogs who were the best dogs I’d ever met, but I found out later that my wife was in no way whatsoever involved, in whole or in part, with the training of those two dogs. Her family actually looked into getting a restraining order to limit her access to them. I understand why; she managed to teach a puppy bad habits. In her defense she was enjoying morning sickness while doing the house training, but everything that dog knows about manners, obedience, and not eating out of the pots on the stove, he learned before we picked him up from the breeder. He ate my son’s first Advent Calendar, and every one since - it’s part of our annual Yuletide traditions. Last Easter, we found out that he’s big enough to get a chocolate rabbit off the top of the fridge. My daughter (who’s the victim of similar training) left our fridge door open one day last week, and the dog ate a whole pot of pasta. Imagine coming home to Mr. Mugs, covered with red sauce, sitting on top of the clean laundry that somebody left on the couch. Now he’s a very happy, friendly dog. I just get a little Looking back 5 YEARS AGO TO-DAY by Barry Endicott, Project Manager Gordon Wendover Construction 2001 the Board of Directors were John Gravett (pres), In Westmount Golf and Country Club. John Stoughton 1910 - 2001 Keith Bartlett (past pres), Jim Flett (vice), Mark Piccolo, Rob passed away at the age of 91 in Orillia. John spent the last 25 years Ackermann, Dean Baker, Jeff Burgess, Bob Burrows, Mike of his career at the old and new Barrie Golf and Country Club. Courneya, Dave Cours, Sean DeSilva and Paul Scenna. Jeff Jim Boyce passed away on August 29th. Jim developed Stauffer was the editor of “Green Is Beautiful”. Pat Thomas was correspondence courses for the University of Guelph and was the welcomed as a new staff member of the OGSA. Executive Director of the CGSA from 1970-1973 and the editor of New members: Jonathan Atkinson (C), Craigowan GC, Joe “The Greenmaster” magazine. England (B), Bridgewater C C, Steve Gomme (F), Greystone GC, Keith Nisbet received the CGSA’s John B. Steel Award for Patrick Greenman (C), Oakdale GC, Jason Hanna (F), St. Distinguished Service. The CGSA Conference and Show was held Georges GC, Derrick Hawley (B), Sleepy Hollow C C, Mary Beth in Vancouver. Kelly (D), Club Link, Ken Nelski (F), Maple Downs GC, Patrick “A Century of Greenskeeping”, written by Gord Witteveen was O’Brien (C), The Kirkland C C, Ryan Scott (F), North Halton published and distributed by the OGSA. Gord wrote his last GC, Peter Sojak (C), Blue Springs GC, Bill Willeart (A), article titled “The Back Page” for CGSA Green Master Woodside Greens GC, Chris Armatage (F), Glen Abbey GC, publication. Robert Baker (A), Seven Lakes GC, Wade Beaudoin (C), St. The Supreme Court made a decision to uphold a bylaw in the Thomas GC, Robert Hendricks (A), Timber Ridge GC, Louis town of Hudson, Quebec where municipalities had the power to Lieff (C), Diamond Back GC, Tanya McIvor (C), Glen Abbey, ban the use of pesticides. It was feared that such powers could Daniel McNeil (A), Riverbend GC, Mike Pellerin (C), Rosedale, move into the province of Ontario Dennis Piccolo (C), St. Catherines GC, Ryan Scully (F), Muskoka The GTI announced the appointment of Dr. Julie Dionne to Lakes GC, Ed Sealy (A), Mahoning Valley GC, Brad Sizer (B), the position of Turf Management Faculty with the department of Brier Fox GC, Norbert Szabo (F), Thornhill C C, Deni Terenzio Plant Agriculture. (S), Glen Abbey GC, Gary Terris (C), Port Royal GC, Tom Winger The GCSAA celebrated its 75th Anniversary with conference (F), Willow Valley GC, Roseann Winters (B), Frog’s Breath GC, being held in Dallas. “Green Is Beautiful” won the Most Doug Brooks (E), Envirolinks , Scott Maue (B), Walkerton GC, Improved Publication for the second year in a row. Mitchell Guest (C), Merry Hill GC, Stefen Schlotthauer (C), The “Spring Field Day” was held at Guelph Lakes Golf Club Hamilton GC, Gordon Trotter (C), Deer Creek GC, Chad Vibert hosted by John Bladon. Dave Swab (76), Victoria Park West and (C), Mad River GC, Fred Weening (E), Earth Power Tractors and Chris Dew (76) The National were low gross winners and Ken Equipment, Rob Snyder (E), Eastern Farm Machinery Ltd, Wright (65) Devils Pulpit and Dave DeCorso (70) Victoria Park Kameron Fordyce (E), Engage Agro, Joe Pillitteri (E), Golf and East were low net winners. The Sarnia Golf and Country Club Turf Canada, Marlene Oilgisser (E), HH Holdings, Alan Firth was the host of the Border City Challenge hosted by Paul Brown. (B), Ashton Meadows, Troy Humphries (F), Jaspur Ridge Stables, The Pro Super challenge was held at Angus Glen hosted by Ernie Mark Pickering (C), Crosswinds GC, Ed Wagner (A), Hawthorn Amsler and Doug Taylor. There was a 3 way tie at 65 and Kelly Valley GC, James Woloszanski (C), Wyldewood GC, Rick Ziegel Barnett, Fox Glen GC and pro Kevin Corriveau were crowned the (E), Burnside Irrigation Services, Terry Perossa (E), More Trees winners. Please, Graham Butler (C,) Brantford GC , Brian Carver (A), The Presidents Day tournament was held at Beacon Hall International C C, Greg Moore (S), Cherry Downs GC, Jamie hosted by Bob Heron on July 16th. The winners were as follows: 1st Spencer (C), Echo Valley GC, Fred Stockwell (F), Kings Riding The Briars Golf Club, Paul White, 2nd Ballantrae Golf Club, Kurt GC, Doug Leitch (E), Armtech Ltd., Jim Firth (E) Penguin Golf Rasmus, 3rd St. Georges Golf Club, John Gall, 4th Beacon Hall, Bob Associates, Louis Gonzales (C), Kleinburg GC, Stacy Reardon (C) Heron and 5^ Lowville Golf Club, John Dimitriw. Deer Creek GC, Darryl Shaw (B), Deer Creek GC and Chelsea The Alex McClumpha Memorial Tournament was held at The Stroud (F), Westmount GC. Briars Golf Club hosted by Paul White. The low gross winner was On the move: Sean DeSilva from Diamond in the Rough to Ted Ellis from Blue Springs GC and the George Darou Trophy Taboo. Dean Baker moved from Glen Abbey Golf Club to North was won by Bruce Burger, Lakeview GC. Halton Golf Club after the retirement of Allan Beeney. 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