"Green is Beautiful” tario Golf Superintendents Association On 63, ISLINGTON, ONTARIO M9A 4X1 - TELEPHONE (416) 233-2269 MARCH 1976 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE / would like to join with the Board of Directors and members of the O.G.S.A. to wish the Canadian Upon entering the clubhouse or entertaining guests Golf Superintendents Association a most successful the question, "What do you do during the winter? " conference, March 8, 9, 10 at the Inn on the Park. invariably is advanced at this time of year. A few years age this question amused me and I would Pau! Dermott respond with the type of answer they expected to hear such as: — take holidays, try to keep warm in Listed below you will find a directory of the various com­ my office or any other brain wave that would enter mittees and their chairman. Any correspondence may be sent my head. While thinking about my response to this directly to the persons involved. question one afternoon it dawned on me that most TREASURER - John Hutchinson people unfamiliar with the business assume that once SECRETARY - Carl Bennett the turf stops growing, all activity ceases in regards to GOLF - Paul Scenna course maintenance. When viewing the question in MEMBERSHIP Alan Beeney this light I realized I wasn't doing myself any favours MEETINGS SPEAKERS - Al Beeney, Stu Mills as most people do not understand the scope of the BY-LAWS - Paul Dodson Superintendents activities. PARTIES - Alan Beeney, A. V. (Whitey) Jones As you and I know much of the work and planning ROSTER - Paul Dodson performed during the winter directly reflects on the SYMPOSIUM-1977 - Hugh Kirkpatrick, Carl Bennett conditions of your course for the coming year. At my CRESTS & PLAQUES - A. V. (Whitey) Jones course we overhaul, repair, sharpen and paint all our WELFARE - John Hutchinson - east own equipment in addition to all the tee and green Paul Scenna - west supplies, and course furniture. Tree maintenance and A. V. Jones - north pruning are carried out in addition to the snow Carl Bennett - central removal and sanding of the roads and parking lots, EDITOR - Robert T. Heron servicing the dub house and maintenance depot. PUBLIC RELATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY - David Gourlay During this time one should also plan and schedule ASSOCIATION PLANNING - Carl Bennett work projects to be performed in addition to regular maintenance. Placing orders for materials such as THERE ARE TWO Ki NDS OF MEMBERS flowers, pumps, parts, etc. required in the spring may Some keep their organization strong, prevent disappointment due to shortages or delayed while others join, just to belong. delivery dates, as well as possibly saving your dub Some volunteer and do their share, valuable dollars by shopping for these items. Also while others rest and never care. during the winter months educational conferences On meeting days, some always show, and seminars should be attended to keep abreast of while some there are who never go. the latest research and developments in this ever Some always pay their dues ahead; changing industry. You probably have additional Some get behind for months, instead. duties at your dub which I have not mentioned but Some do their best; some build, some make. people will be surprised by your activity. "Don't Some never do — just sit and take. sell yourself short",.while you may not be working Some lag behind, just let things go, the long hours required during the summer this work And never help their group to grow. is an important and necessary part of your mainten­ Some drag, some pull. Some don't, some do. ance program. Consider; Which of these is YOU? Remember to support your Association's social and educational activities, the officers work hard to Greater Houston Builders Association schedule meetings and seminars for YOUR benefit. "Reporter" Course Superintendents Merit REFERENCE MATERIAL SERVICE: Respect as Turfgrass Doctors Texts & Manuals Available thru GCSAA Golf Course Superintendents are professionals, not Recognizing the importance of continued education for magicians. An analogy between superintendents and medical golf course superintendents, the Golf Course Superintendents doctors can be drawn to illustrate the point, Association of America (GCSAA) has developed a new program and doctors are prepared to examine ailments and prescribe called the "Reference Material Service." treatment. Both are dealing with living objects. Both are con­ Beginning in mid-January, this program will make avail­ cerned that the life continue. A great deal of mystery and able specialized turfgrass textbooks and related reference misconception surrounds both occupations and their prac­ materials to all superintendents at or below suggested retail tices. Often the cost of their services is considered too high, prices. Initially offering a total of 26 titles, this number will in some instances exorbitant. Appreciation is expressed only be altered according to the development of new or when the "patient" approaches some near tragedy and is refined materials as they become available. "saved", to be useful and complete again. "Diseases of Turfgrass", by Dr. Houston B. Couch, Profes­ One major difference between superintendents and doctors sor of Plant Pathology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State (other than income) is that superintendents must work to keep University. their "patients" at the verge of death, through extremely close "GCSAA Pesticide Usage Reference Manual", compiled by cutting, followed by an armada of golfers and carts. The William E. Knoop, GCSAA Director of Education. "intravenous bottles" of fertilizer and other soil conditioners "Practical Turfgrass Management" and "Principles of Turf­ can never be turned off, and should some virulent "infection" grass Culture", by Dr. John H. Madison, Professor of Environ­ invade the course in the form of fungus, insects, drought, mental Horticulture, University of California, Davis. etc., the superintendent cannot let the "patient" recover "Turfgrass: Science and Culture", by Dr. James W. Beard, through bed rest. He is lucky if he can keep carts on paths, Professor of Turfgrass Physiology, Texas A & M University. let alone golfers off the course to let it recover naturally. "Turfgrass Science", edited by A. A. Hanson and F. V. Each year stories circulate of how a superintendent has been Juska, Forage & Range Research Branch, Argricultural Research fired because the "Course didn't measure up." Seldom do we Station, Beltsville, MD, for the American Society of Agronomy, hear of those who overcame tremendous odds and did keep Inc. the course in great condition, and almost never do we hear of "Sprinkler Irrigation", by Sprinkler Irrigation Association course officials recognizing what may have caused the course Textbook Re-editing Committee. not to measure up without pointing a finger at the superin­ "Recommended Installation Specifications", prepared by tendent. The common cold can remain uncured, but superin­ Turf Specifications Project Group, Walt Gustafson, chairman tendents can have nothing short of perfection. and the Turf Interests Committee, Chet Sarsfield, chairman, There are those who contend that all of this is what the for the Sprinkler Irrigation Association. superintendent gets paid for, and few superintendents would Specialized manuals from the American Association for argue that particular point. What they might like to add, given Vocational Instructional Materials organization will include: the opportunity, is that should the "patient" suffer a setback "Electricity — " or lose some vitality, conditions other than the superinten­ Maintaining the Lighting and Wiring System, 1974. dent's abilities and actions should also be given consideration. Understanding Electricity and Electrical Terms, 1974 Superintendents are professional not magicians and they can "Motors/Engines — " only perform minor miracles, regardless of budget golfers' How Electric Motors Start and Run, 1973 desires and demands or other factors. Care and Operation of Small Engines, Vol. I, 1975 Although there may be a few charlatans in the business, Maintenance and Repair of Small Engines, Vol. II, 1974 superintendents over-all are more interested and aware of the "Tractors — " conditions of their course than any golfer, professional or Care and Operation of Hydraulics for Tractors and Other amateur, could ever pretend to be. If you wouldn't tell a doctor Mobile Equipment, Vol. I, 1974 how to remove an unsightly wart, why should golfers assume so much Inspecting and Testing Hydraulics for Tractors and Other knowledge and tell the superintendent how to perform his Mobile Equipment, Vol. II, 1974 responsibilities? Operating Tractors for Grounds Keeping and Ornamental Horticulture, Vol. I, 1974 Tractor Maintenance Principlesand Procedures, 1975 Tractor Operation and Daily Care, 1970 Farm Tractor Tune-up and Service Specifications, 1972 A prize quote used by the quick witted Andrew Bertoni Tractor Transmissions, undated who is now with "The W. A. Cleary Corporation". The Tractor Electrical System, undated "Miscellaneous —" "We, the willing, led by the unsure, are doing the impos­ Ball and Roller Bearings, undated sible for the ungrateful. We have done so much for so long Building Fences, 1974 with so little we are now qualified to do anything with Planning for an Irrigation System, 1971 nothing." Selecting and Storing Fuels and Lubricants, 1973 Typical Superintendent Utility Buildings, 1974 GOLF CHAIRMAN REPORTS Puttin Around - MISCELLANY Come on fellows, do your share for your Association by NEW MEMBERS - Graham Shouldice - Highland Golf attending more meetings. You would become a better Golfer, and Country Club, London, Ontario. a better Person and a better Superintendent and your golf Our beloved"Whitey Jones" reports in with news from his course will gain enormously. very reliable weather man. As the story goes the winter weather is determined on December 19, 20 and 21. As these three days RULES were very much unalike, the conclusion is the weather up to 1. The Golf Committee will record all 18 hole scores. All March 21st is going to be very unsettled, and unusually windy! scorecards are to be properly signed and attested by Thanks "Whitey". competitors. Some Superintendents recently down South or better yet, 2. All completed roundswill be eligible for "O.G.S.A. still down South include, Jack Harris, Keith Nisbet, Jim Wyllie, TROPHY". the Moote brothers, Bruce Summers, Dennis Pellrene, the 3. The best three scores of each player will count towards Dodsons' Paul and Art as well as many other fortunate and the prizes: First and Second Gross wealthy, Supers. First and Second Net 3 Low Gross and 3 Low Net round totals wins the O.G.S.A. TROPHY 4. Handicaps for the above O.G.S.A. trophies will be Sid Witteveen has left Glen Abbey as Assistant Superin­ assessed by the Golf Committee. tendent, and is going to work at Northwood Country Club for 5. The Golf Committee reserves the right to make any other Ken Wright. necessary decisions. 6. The three best scores will also be the same for the suppliers. The new Toro distributor in Ontario, Turf Care Products, recently hosted a one day Irrigation Seminar for Golf Course PRIZES: First Gross Superintendents. President Mike Donahue, opening the pro­ First Net ceedings with a pictorial tour of courses around the world (co-incidentally all had Toro Irrigation Systems), then Bob Alawa from Riverside spoke on design concepts, pertaining SUPERVISORS CHECKLIST to lateral heads, spacing, water source etc. Turf Care Products 1. Are my personal habits above reproach? Jack Austin touched on irrigation in Ontario and Ken Larson, 2. Do I have a good knowledge of the work to be done? Service Manager for the Toro irrigation division, spent the 3. Do I have a good relationship with other people? afternoon discussing maintenance procedures, trouble shooting, 4. Am I dependable? changes in various heads and answered many questions. 5. Do I keep my word? There were about 50 Superintendents in attendance. 6. Am I sincere? 7. Do I accept responsibility? 8. Is my personal appearance exemplary? 9. Do I assume authority when necessary? Mr. Colin MacKay General Manager of Rainbird Canda 10. Am I a good teacher? announces that Mr. Gerald Gitzel has left the employ of 11. Am I a good listener? Rainbird to set up his own irrigation distribution 12. Do I express myself well? Company. Until replacement is appointed Mr. MacKay asks 13. Do I accept criticism? that persons contact Mr. Tom. Dunseath in Rainbirds Guelph 14. Do I use common sense? office or contact the company head office in Surrey, B.C. 15. Do I have loyalty to the company? 16. Do I know the company's plans and policies? 17. Do I make decisions when necessary? 18. Do I take advantage of opportunities to improve myself? Congratulations are in order to "Cam Cairncross" who 19. Am I adaptable to change? recently started in his new position with the Sault St. Marie 20. Am I courteous? Parks Department, also Ted Charman who has started at the Taken from "Handbook for Supervisors" National Golf Club in Woodbridge, and Doug Hoskins who Ecker, Ouellette, Macrae & Telford now is at the Summit Golf Club. ETIQUETTE OR ETHICS THINGS TO REMEMBER Rare is the Superintendent who worries about etiquette or A. Return your reservation cards immediately. ethics, but maybe the time has come. Have you ever taken a B. Call the monthly host at least 24 hours prior to the close look at the GCSAA voluntary Code of Ethics? In it there meeting if you can not attend. is a pledge to ten statements with the tenth being a further C. Bring a guest, preferably a potential new member. list of rules for seeking employment: D. Bring your chairman or other club officials. As a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ E. Dress appropriately. tion of America, I pledge myself to: F. If you play golf, you must stay for dinner and the edu­ 1. Recognize and discharge all my responsibilities to my cational session. employers at all times. G. Contribute your suggestions. 2. Practice and insist on sound business principles in exer­ H. Send interesting news to the newsletter editor. cising the responsibilities of my position. I. Most important of all — bring yourself to all association 3. Utilize every opportunity to extend my professional meetings and functions. knowledge in order to increase my value to my employers, my industry and my profession. 4. Truly assume the responsibility for the physical well­ being of my golf course by insisting on and exercising the pre­ rogative of my professional judgment in declaring my golf SUMMARY course playable or unplayable, according to prevailing conditions. A man of many hats, the Golf Course Superintendent is 5. Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct to required to be versed in agronomy, horticulture, entomology, reflect credit and add to the stature of the profession of Golf plant pathology, landscape architecture, construction, Course Superintendents. accounting, meteorology civil engineering and mechanics as 6. Neither engage in nor support any exploitation of my well as public and labor relations. Association, industry or profession. The Superintendent's qualifications, responsibilities and 7. Avoid dissemmination of any malicious information requirements will vary tremendously from course to course, concerning other golf courses and/or other Golf Course but the basic aspects will always be present in one form or Superintendents. another. Dedicated to the ideal of producing the highest quality 8. Lend my support to, and actively participate in, the playing conditions in the most efficient and economical efforts of my local Chapter and National Association to manner, the Golf Course Superintendent will endeavor to improve public understanding and recognition of the profes­ accomplish that ideal regardless of any diversity he may face. sion of the Golf Course Superintendency. Being cognizant of the Golf Course Superintendent's 9. Extend technical help to any golf course when called qualifications, responsibilities and requirements should upon by the superintendent. ultimately result in a greater understanding and appreciation 10. Recognize, observe and expect in return the highest of the game of golf and the importance of the Superintendent's standards of integrity in my relationship with other Golf role. In reality, the game can progress only as rapidly as the Course Superintendents as follows: Golf Course Superintendent's profession realizes greater A. When seeking employment heights and is given full opportunity to implement its specialty. 1) i will seek counsel of local GCSAA Chapters when applying for a position in any district. 2) I will make certain the position is open before making application to any prospective employer. 3) I will ascertain and uphold the salary level of the dis­ "GUIDELINES TO HIRING A SUPERINTENDENT", trict in which I negotiate for a position; NOW AVAILABLE 4) I will, when possible, speak to the man who is leaving Suggestions for properly locating and hiring a golf course or has left the position for which I am considered. superintendent are contained in a new publication of GCSAA. B. When visiting other golf courses The 20 page booklet, written for the person charged for hiring 1) I will call on the Superintendent of the golf course. a superintendent, carefully details the ins and outs of filling 2) I will present my GCSAA membership card. this important position. Included in the booklet are samples of contracts and GCSAA's Employment Referral Service form. This latest booklet was designed to augment an earlier public­ There is a difference between etiquette and ethics; ethics ation. "How to find a new position," which has been distri­ is what we stand for, etiquette is how we show it. The sugges­ buted to all members. Superintendents are invited to present tions for seeking employment would fall under the heading of this new booklet to their employer when leaving a position, etiquette. We do not need a set of rules in our code of ethics thereby assisting the course, and helping to insure a qualified to tell us how to seek employment. superintendent is hired. AURORA HIGHLANDS G.C. HOSTS COMING EVENTS 1976 O.G.S.A. SYMPOSIUM, JAMUARY 8th Mar. 7-11 C.G.S.A. Turf Conference, Inn on the Park, On January 8, 1976, the Aurora Highlands G.C. and Superin­ Toronto tendent Allen V. Jones hosted the O.G.S.A. sixth annual Mar. 26 Monthly Meeting, North Halton Golf Club management symposium under the chairmanship of Keith 11 a.m. Curling, 2 p.m. Meeting Nisbet of the Westview G.C. and Bill Glashan of the Apr. 2 Spring Dance, Islington Golf Club Whirpool G.C. ($10-$12) more to follow All of the speakers involved gave very impressive Apr. 8 Monthly Meeting, Beach Grove, Windsor, Ont., and informative talks which included Public Relations, possibly on the "Pelino Express" Details will motivating the men, Insects and controls, Budget controls and follow. Ed Henderson, Superintendent presentation, Short cuts, Irrigation designs, How to be a May Tentative, Glen Abbey successful superintendent, communications, repair and June 8 Monthly Meeting, Galt Golf Club replacement of equipment, fertilizer, management, and the Visit to University of Guelph Turf Plots General Manager Concept. Golf — tee off before 9 a.m. The response to the talks was excellent in the form of Lunch & Surf & Turf & Golf & Liqueur questions, suggestions and comments, and those who attended (approx. $20) couldn't help but broaden their knowledge. July 16 President — Greenschairman — Superintendent The guest speaker, mr. Murray Tucker, who is the Golf tournament Director at the Board of Trade G. C. in Woodbridge, gave a very St. Georges Golf and Country Club — entertaining and informative talk on the importance of a good limited 40 teams. $90.00 per team. relationship between the Superintendent Professional and Breakfast 8:30-9:30. Dinner, Cocktails, Prizes Manager. Aug. 6 Pro — Superintendent tournament The members of the association certainly own the North Halton Golf Club speakers a vote of thanks for making the day such an Aug. 21 Fun Day with "The Little Woman" educational success. Hawthorne Valley G.C. Golf p.m. John Hutchinson Aug. 26 Meeting Board of Trade G.C. Golf and Steak Bar-B-Q at the Maintenance area — Informal Sept. 15 Cutten Fields Golf Club. Visit to Entomology BAYVIEW GOLF CLUB, HOSTS Dept., University of Guelph FEBRUARY MEETING Oct. 4 McClumpha Tournament — St. Thomas Ed Ortleib hosted a very informative meeting on February Oct. 19 Monthly Meeting, Maple Downs Golf Club 20th. Curling began at 11:00 a.m. and was won by Clair Tour of Pick Seed (tentative) Whitton's rink, consisting of Lome Jamieson, Paul Dermott and Dec. 3 Christmas Dance, Markland Wood Country Club Rusty Warkman. The losing team in a play-off was Paul Scenna, Dec. 7 Annual Meeting, Aurora Highlands Golf Club Doug Heron, Kimmo Salonem and John Smith. After a short business meeting the guest speaker Mr. Eric Gillespie spoke on the possibilities of Golf Course Superin­ tendents incorporating their services. In some cases this would benefit the club as well as the superintendent. Also mentioned was the importance in belonging to the REMINDER OGSA Pension Plan which is administered by J. Eric Gillespie and Associates, 199 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Have you paid your membership dues? If you have not Toronto, Ontario M5J 1J6. already done so, PLEASE REMIT TODAY! "SUPERS ON TOUR" This is the title for the bus trip to Windsor to visit Ed Henderson at the Beachgrove Golf Club. The date is Thursday, April 8th and the bus will depart from the north west corner of NEW MEMBER POSTINGS Highway 6 and 401 at 5:30 pm. on Wednesday, April 7th. The trip is limited to 30 persons, and the name on the unit Douglas W. Hoskins — Summit Golf Club, Richmond Hill will be the "PELINO EXPRESS" as our good friend from John L. Ingram — Glenview Golf & Curling Club, Petrolia Galt will be the driver. The price of 20.00 will include the rental Graydon (Buck) Rogers — Westers Trent Golf Club, Bolsover cost and a double room in the Windsor area. Craig E. Wilton — Greenhills Country Club, Lambeth Please send your cheque as soon as possible to our office, If any member has any objections to the above persons Box 63, Islington, Ont. applying for membership in the O.G.S.A. the secretary must Yes,there is a washroom on the bus. be notified in writing within 30 days. Converse With a Crowd you will be seated and where you will speak from. SPEAK-OUT FOR YOUR PROFESSION Having so carefully prepared yourself and your material, your self-confidence level should be quite high when the time Public speaking does not have to be the "mission impossible" comes for you to make the actual presentation. You should many golf course superintendents assume it to be. Speaking­ hope there are no surprises, but you will certainly be prepared out in his own best interest and for his profession should be an for them if they do occur. opportunity sought out and enjoyed by the superintendent, Prior to your introduction, you can determine from your not avoided and dreaded. The following suggestions are not host, or a glance around the room whether the planned items guaranteed to answer all questions, but should make public are indeed as they were outlined. Any changes can be prepared speaking more enjoyable and satisfying. for immediately, before your time arrives. If all speakers approached public speaking assignments the When the appointed time comes and while you are being same way they do private conversations, the assignments introduced, take a few good, deep breaths to relax yourself as would not seem so arduous. Knowing the audience, the group's much as possible. At the conclusion of the introduction, plan needs and how he can best satisfy those needs are basic re­ to move briskly and confidently to the podium, assuming a quirements of either private conversations or public speaking. self assured posture and arranging your notes or papers Limitations placed upon the assignment by occasion, time, immediately. subject and purpose are also very important considerations. If a microphone is available, adjust it immediately so that Acquiring this information and putting it to use will be extre­ you can comfortably stand 12 to 15 inches away from it. If mely helpful, regardless of whether the speaking assignment is there is a squealing sound move another six to nine inches for the club's budget committee or the local Rotary club. away. One clue to a novice speaker is the seeming need to In preparing your actual text, it is good to remember that press against the mike. Stand back and speak naturally across almost every type of speech is best begun with an early state­ the face of the mike. If the sound level is not proper someone ment of purpose, followed by the development of that will adjust it for you. purpose. To assist your audience in following your thoughts, Remember when you are using a microphone that all these methods are suggested: restatement, factual information, sounds, not just those you would like the audience to hear, are examples, comparisons and contrasts and testimony. Natur­ picked up and amplified by the device. Therefore, avoid ally, a strong conclusion is required to reiterate your original shuffling papers, handling the mike or making any unpleasant statement of purpose. noises such as clearing your throat or coughing directly near Having familiarized yourself with the intended audience, the mike. and prepared a speech which will bring your points home, As you give your talk, try to remember that you are having while satisfying the audience's needs, you must next consider a conversation with each member of the audience. Talk to preparations for the actual delivery. The most basic prepar­ each one of them, not at the group. Don't read your text, ation technique prior to presentation is to become totally look at the audience and maintain as much eye contact as familiar with your text and practice its delivery. Standing in possible. One trick often used by speakers is to look just over front of a mirror while you practice is often suggested because the heads, rather than directly at the audience's eyes. This you have an opportunity to see yourself most like the audience gives more people in the audience seeming eye contact and will see you. you are not trapped by one individual. During these practice sessions, you should keep additional In shifting your view around the room, be careful not to points in mind. Foremost in this area is never attempting turn your head totally away from the microphone, thereby to memorize your speech. Rather, work towards an ability to gaining eye contact at the expense of losing your voice to the recall the sequence of ideas you intend to present. Memorized audience. speeches are usually dull events for both the speaker and Proceeding through your talk, simply keep your prepar­ audience, they drone on and on, and if you have memorized ation and practice sessions in mind and continue with your the text and then forget an area, the entire presentation could intended sequence of ideas through to the conclusion of the be in jeopardy. best speech you have ever delivered. Posture is another important area of public speaking, often overlooked by the novice. When you are in front of the mirror, look closely at yourself to see that you are standing quietly and relaxed, but not stiff. Hold head erect with your chest up, but not puffed out in military fashion. Your hands should be used naturally to emphasize any of the major points you want to make, so try to hold them in a relaxed, natural position but ready for use. Before you ever set foot in the room where you will give your talk, you should continue your preparations and clear- up several areas with the individual who is preparing the event or hosting you at the function. Among these are anticipated attendance, general schedule of events and introductions, and room set-up which would include such items as the pre­ sence or absence of a headtable, microphone, podium, where ONTARIO GOLF ASSOCIATION 1976 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE May 20 Ontario Public Course, Championship (OGA Trophy), King's Forest Civic G.C., Hamilton May 28 Ontario Best Ball Championship (Oakdale Trophy), Oakdale G. & C.C., Downsview June 15 Peter Jackson Ontario Open, Qual. Rounds, TBA June 18-20 Peter Jackson Ontario Open Championship, TBA June 25 Ontario Champion of Champions & Sr. Ch. of Ch. (Beefeater Trophies), Weston G. & C.C. July 13-16 Ontario Amateur Championship (Star Trophy), Cedar Brae G. & C.C., Milliken Aug. 10-11 North American Life Parent & Child Championships (North American Life Trophies), Toronto G.C., Toronto Credit Valley G. & C.C., Markland Wood C.C. Aug. 18-19 Ontario Seniors Championship (Hiram Walker Trophies), Board of Trade C.C., Woodbridge R.C.G.A. NEWS Sept. 17 George S. Lyon Club Team Championship Bruce Forbes, Executive Director (Geo, S. Lyon Shield), Toronto G.C., Bill Hamilton, Manager & Amateur Tournament Co­ Lambton G. & C.C., Toronto ordinator Geordie Hilton, Canadian Open Co-ordinator Doug Findlay, Assistant Amateur Tournament Co-ordinator 1976 RCGA EVENTS Len Goldson, Chairman of the Greens Section The R.C.G.A. moved September 30, 1975 to Glen Abbey July 5-8 Canadian Senior Championship (Rankin Memorial Golf Club, which is now the home of "Golf House". Included Trophy), Que. is the Museum and Golf Library as well as the Golf Hall of July 22-25 Canadian Open Championship, Essex G. & C.C., Fame. Windsor The new address is: Aug. 18-21 Canadian Junior Championship and Juvenile R.R. No. 2 Championship, Rideau View G. & C.C., Phone (416) 844-0516 Manotick, Ont. Oakville, Ontario Aug. 18-19 Junior Interprovincial Team Matches, Rideau View G. & C.C., Manotick, Ont. Aug 25-28 Canadian Amateur Championship (Earl Grey Cup), Royal Colwood G. & C.C., Victoria, B.C. Aug. 25-26 Interprovincial Team Matches (Willingdon Cup) Royal Colwood G. & C.C., Victoria, B.C. Q. What's the difference between a recession and a depression? A. Severity, that's all. It's a recession when your wife loses her job, a depression when you lose yours. That JUNIOR EVENTS cynic Harold Coffin define it otherwise, however. Said May 26 Junior Golf Week Target Round, St. George's G. & he: "It's a recession when you have to move in with your C.C. in-laws and depression when they move in on you." June 12-20 Junior Golf Week, All Clubs July 20-21 Ontario Junior Final Championship (Lady Eaton Trophy), Cutten Club, Guelph July 21 Ontario Junior Final Championship (Bantam Division), Victoria Park G.C., Guelph Aug. 24-25 Ontario-Quebec Junior Matches, Hamilton G. & C.C. Aug. 25-26 Junior Inter-City Team Matches CPGA EVENTS (Williamson Cup), Apawamis G.C., Rye, N.Y. July 8-11 CPGA Championship, St. Charles C.C., Winnipeg Sept. 2 Ontario Junior Best Ball Championship, Aug. 30 to Summit G. & C.C., Richmond Hill Sept. 1 Canadian Senior Association Tournament, Sept. 2 Ontario Juvenile Best Ball Championship, Mississauga G. & C.C., Toronto Golf Club King Golf Club, Kettleby June 11-13 Ladies Classic, Cedar Brae G. & C.C. President PAUL DERMOTT Islington, Ontario Phone 231-0925 Vice-President SUPERINTENDENT WANTED ALLAN BEENEY The London Hunt and Country Club requires an experienced Georgetown, Ontario Golf Course Superintendent for its Championship eighteen hole Phone 877-2642 golf course. Secretary All replies will be held strictly confidential. Qualified Superintendents CARL BENNETT who are interested in the position are requested to send a complete Oakville, Ontario resume to: Phone 845-3132 Mr. C. A. Walker, General Manager London Hunt and Country Club, Treasurer JOHN HUTCHINSON P.O. Box 455, Warkworth, Ontario London, Ontario N6A 4W9 Phone 924-2299 Directors DAVID GOURLAY Thornhill, Ontario Phone 889-6955 WANTED Sales Representative for Western Ontario, for Turf Care PAUL DODSON Products. Top salary provided, interested persons contact Mississauga, Ontario Mr. Mike Donhue, President. Phone 270-0716 HUGH KIRKPATRICK Coburg, Ontario Phone 884-8665 A. V. WHITEY JONES FOR SALE Aurora, Ontario 1 Ingersol Land Irrigation pump and motor complete with Phone 727-5640 base (1000 gpm) STU MILLS 1 Denning Irrigation pump and motor complete with base Ancaster, Ontario (650 gpm) Phone 648-4474 1 Metal work bench 2-1/2' x 6' PAUL SCENNA Quantity of used irrigation snap valves No. 44 Key size Cambridge, Ontario Quantity of used 707 irrigation sprinklers Phone 623-3292 Phone Paul Dermott - (416) 231-0925 Past President Newsletter Editor ROBERT T. HERON Brampton, Ontario Phone 459-3299 ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Box 63, Islington, Ontario M9A 4X1