Green is Beautiful” Ontario Golf Superintendents Association P.O BOX 312, ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO M9C 4V3 TELEPHONE 622-9929 APRIL 1984 GCSAA's "Leo Feser winner Award" Gord Witteveen Superintendent Board of Trade Country Club ONTARIO COLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1984 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT Al Draper Hugh Kirkpatrick Rusty Warkman Greenhills Country Club Westmount Golf & Country Club Oshawa Golf Club DIRECTORS Robert Kennedy Barry Endicott Bill Fach Garden City Golf Club Chinguacousy Country Club Essex Golf & Country Club Gordon Nimmo Scott Dodson Thom Charters Sarnia Golf and Curling Club Chedoke Club Islington Golf Club Shorty Jenkins Gord Witteveen Tom Simpson Bay of Quinte Golf Club Board of Trade Country Club Newcastle Golf Club NEWSLETTER EDITOR Barry Endicott ASSISTANT EDITORS Ron Heesen Neil Acton John Hutchinson April 25 Joint OGSA, Michigan Border Cities meeting at Beach Grove Golf Club May 15 Sawmill Golf Club Joint meeting with WOGA June 14 Galt Field Day EVENTS ’84 July 13 Joint Meeting with WOGA at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club Aug. 3 President, Greenschairman at Sunningdale Golf Club 17 OTRF Tournament at National Golf Club 23 Joint Meeting with WOGA at Southern Pines Golf Club NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES PRESIDENT’S EFFECTIVE DURING THE WORK WEEK WHICH INCLUDES MAR. 1/84 OCT. 1/84 MESSAGE Al Draper GENERAL, hourly rate $ 3.85 $ 4.00 Spring is finally here, and after LEARNER, hourly rate 3.75 3.90 what seemed the longest winter in (applies only during the first month history, the golf courses are starting of employment if employee worked to come alive. With this surge of at least 28 hours per week) growth comes the long hours and Hourly rate for persons employed to added pressure of getting the serve liquor directly to the customers course into shape as quickly as pos­ in licenced premises 3.35 3.50 sible. During this busy time of year it is easy to take some things for CONSTRUCTION, hourly rate 4.10 4.25 granted. Among these are two very (includes guards at construction site) important areas which in 1984 I for (No learner or student rates in one am going to spend more time construction) on. 1) Devoting more time to my STUDENT, hourly rate 3.00 3.15 family, and 2) Making some time This rate applies to students under available for myself to exercise, 18 who: play golf and attend O.G.S.A. — work not more than 28 hours per meetings. So as the pressure in­ week during the school term, or creases throughout the season lets — work more or less than 28 hours per week during school holidays take some time for R & R. (There is no learner rate for students) I would also like to congratulate the C.G.S.A. board of directors, Mary Gurney and her staff for stag­ ing what I considered the best NEW ON THE C.G.S.A. Turfgrass Conference ever. And a special thanks to Scott MEMBERS MOVE Dodson and Thom Charters for organizing the Monday Night Greg O’Heron Mexican picnic which was enjoyed David Gourlay is the new Su­ by all. — Board of Trade perintendent at the Toronto Hope you all have a good spring — Assistant — Class F Ladies Golf Club. Dave was and looking forward to seeing you previously the assistant at An- at Beechgrove on April 25. ? Terry Heatherington caster Golf Club. — Hidden Lakes Golf Club Ed Doda has taken the position — Assistant — Class F of Superintendent at the Barrie Golf and Country Club. Danile Mcneil Rick Serrao has moved to Glen — Greenhills Country Club Cedars as Superintendent from — Class F Markland Woods where he was assistant. WEATHER IN REVIEW empty table cell January February March Average Daily Low Temperature -13.6°C -4.5°C -8.1°C Average Daily High Temperature -5.9°C 2.1°C -3°C Mean Temperature -9.8°C -1.2°C -4.2°C Normal Temperature -6.8°C -5.8°C -1.0°C Precipitation rain 3.6 mm 13 mm 20.4 mm epmty table cell snow 30.5 cm 19.6 cm 18.2 cm Environment Canada Toronto International Airport GEORGIAN BAY GOLF AND 1984 JOINT MEETINGS FOR REGION 1 EDUCATIONAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OF O.G.S.A. & SOUTH WESTERN ONTARIO June 19 Brooklea Golf Club, Midland, Ontario GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATIONS Guest Speaker: Al Draper, Pres. OGSA May 17 — Fanshawe Golf Club, London July 3 Blue Mountain G.C., Collingwood, Ont. Host — Al Stoyles Guest Speaker: Gord Witteveen, Tee Off — 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Canadian Superintendent of the Year Dinner — 5:00 - 5:00 p.m. July 17 Royal Downs G.C., Utopia, Ont. Speaker Topic — Equipment demonstration by Duke Equipment Guest Speaker: Blake McMaster, Sec.-Tres., CGSA Ltd. to follow. July 31 Midland G.C., Midland, Ont. July 12 Greenwood Golf Club, Sarnia Guest Speaker: Paul Dermott, Property Manager, Host — Ted Ellis Oakdale G.C. Tee Off — 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Aug. 14 Dinner — 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Speaker Topic — Sand green construction. Aug. 28 Circle Pine G.C., Base Borden, Ont. Aug. 16 — Highland Golf & Country Club, London Guest Speaker: Norm McCollum, Faculty, Host — Graham Shouldice University of Guelph Tee Off — 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. • all events start at 12 Noon sharp. Dinner — 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. • entry fee $12 except for invited guests. Speaker — Dr. Lee Burpee • advance notice required as space is very limited. Sept. 27 — Maple City Golf Club, Chatham • dinner is provided with entry fee. Host — John Pickard • dress is casual. Tee Off —12:00 to 1:00 p.m. • only one absence is allowed to qualify for competition. Dinner — 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. • team competition requires 4 team members at every event. Machinery Fall Field Day • established handicaps required. • prizes awarded at closing day in Borden. Nov. 8 — St. Thomas Golf Club, St. Thomas Any further information can be obtained by contacting Neil Acton Host — Rod Trainer at the following phone numbers: Annual Election meeting at 11:00 a.m. Business (Summer) — (705) 526-7532 Business (Winter) — (705) 526-9872 Lunch to follow and golf, weather permitting. Home (6 - 9 p.m.) — (705) 549-2323 GEORGIAN BAY - LAKE SIMCOE - MUSKOKA REPORT by Neil Acton All superintendents contacted were quite the severity of the disease on untreated areas signed by Bob Moote and appears to be ready pleased with the conditions of their courses brings the point home rather well. The course to strive forward with a much healthier finan­ this spring. The most popular fungicide used has a few wash-outs, minor dam damage and cial outlook. Ed is already participating in the for winter disease protection was Scotts FFII construction scars to contend with. I’ve still got local association and hopefully hosting a golf containing Quintozene. A few courses in the a mountain of fill to use on tee and trap con­ day in August. Prior to his arrival at Barrie, Ed area were using Ferfusan and Mersil with suc­ struction as well as a healthy supply of Indus- worked with Al Draper at Greenhills on con­ cessful results. min silica sand (that’s worth the Gross National struction and he worked at the Foxwood Golf Alex LaBelle at the Midland G.C. (the Fusa­ Product of some third world countries). I have Club near Kitchener. Ed’s enthusiasm is con­ rium capital of the world) reports his best a dozer coming in next week to turn a hidden tagious and his presence will improve the pro­ spring to date at Midland. Disease was present hole into a visible hole on Rene Muylaert’s fessional image of superintendents in the when he applied Quintozene the first week of advice. A new GMIH will also let me adopt region. Dec. but it was held in check. The previous some new mowing patterns I’ve seen at some Superintendents in the Georgian Bay area year, Alex applied Broad Spectrum and was other Ontario courses. wish Stu Picken the best as sole operator of very displeased with the results. This winter, Ed Farnsworth had very good results Royal Downs Golf and Tennis Club (formerly one of his dams suffered slight damage but at spraying MERSIL at the Deerhurst G.C. in Richbrook) in Utopia, near Barrie. Stu came to least he didn’t have any igloos built on his Huntsville. Ed tells me he has tried other sprays terms with Mr. Hedges of Toronto, the owner, greens as he had last winter. He has a few new for winter protection but was not pleased with in the early part of January to lease the course traps in mind as well as 3 new tees for this the results. Deerhurst has a massive re-building and clubhouse. Stu is very familiar with the summer. job in the works with no definite start up date course and operation in general as he has been Ray Richards at the Borden Golf and Curling as yet. We’ll make sure Ed keeps us informed of the superintendent at the course for the past Club is relatively happy with the disease con­ his progress. six seasons. He is also no stranger to hard work trol he achieved by using FFII. For some un­ Blue Mountain in Collingwood came through as he simultaneously looked after Royal Downs explained reason, one green did contract some the winter very well according to Kim Hanley. on Bathurst St. in Toronto and Green Acres, fusarium and as luck would have it, it’s right in He too relied on Quintozene. Kim probably Bernie Macdonald’s old facility, near Angus. front of the clubhouse. Ray said damage is has one of the more unique projects planned We all offer Stu our full support. minimal and he guarantees me the green will for this season. His club is installing 1 1/2 miles of be playable when the Georgian Bay Superin­ six inch pipe to divert water from a creek that tendents play there on August 28 (just kidding). feeds into Georgian Bay to enable Kim to keep The schedule of events for the Southern Borden is planning extensive clubhouse reno­ his irrigation reservoir full. Georgian Bay Superintendents Association is vations this summer so Ray has been asked to And Huronia's favorite snowbird, Curly currently being prepared for the 1984 season. hold the line on the course this season with Endicott from Evergreen Golf Centre in The format is staying the same for golf but regard to major projects. Washago, has just returned from his annual guest speakers are being invited to address the Stu Picken, the operator-superintendent of working holiday (golfing) in Daytona Beach. group after dinner this year. Speakers already Royal Downs G.C., reports excellent control Curly also used Quintozene and was pleased confirmed include Al Draper, current OGSA on all areas treated with FFII. Stu is limiting his with the results. These fungicides enable him president, and Gord Witteveen, Canadian capital expenses this season to the acquisition to make late October applications so he can Supt. of the Year, who will be talking about his of some maintenance equipment as well as dog leave in early November. forthcoming trip to Australia. Any superin­ food for his new Great Dane watch dog. Sales­ Area superintendents would like to wel­ tendents in the Barrie, Midland, Collingwood, men beware. come Ed Doda to the Georgian Bay district. Ed Orillia or Muskoka areas wishing to learn more I was satisfied with the disease control FFII starts his new position at the Barrie Golf and of our informal organization are urged to gave my treated areas at Brooklea. One look at Curling Club on April 2. The course was de­ contact me. EASTERN ONTARIO GOLF NEWS by John Hutchinson John Smith from the Kawartha Golf Club is looking forward to a challenging year after the members successfully purchased the property from General Electric. The members are lucky to have a superintendent with the knowledge and expertise necessary to ensure a pro­ fitable operation. This past winter John and his crew put 21 tandems of sand into traps that they renovated last fall. He also reported that his course has wintered well. Bruce Jones at the Bellevill Golf Club, Marysville, finished the construction of another large pond in the fall of 1983, to give him more storage space for his present 18 holes and his future 9 holes, which he has started to construct. He is also making preliminary plans to con­ struct a new club house. Bruce reports that his greens have come through in top shape using Scotts FFII. Tom Simpson at the Newcastle Golf Club had the misfortune to lose all of his bridges when his course was hit by a flash flood this spring. His greens have wintered well using P.MAS @ 2oz./1000 (total cost $50.00), and has used this same product for the past 15 years. Last fall he renovated 1 green and 3 tees and is planning some reconstruction for 1984. Art Trimble is a new member from the Katchiwano Golf Club in Lakefield. His greens have wintered well, and is planning to build a few new sand traps this year. Last year he constructed a new 100’ x 40’ maintenance building. ? suppliers vs. SUPER DART TOURNAMENT Monday, Feb. 20,1984 saw the first (hopefully annual) some of their scores). Ron Craig took home the hard­ Industry Dart Tournament. The Suppliers team of Ron ware for High Score with 140. Craig, Bob Emond, Dave Dick, Ted Hartwell, Paul Shep­ Tied at the end of the final round, captains Mike pard and Teri Yamada sponsored the event. Dermott and Ted Hartwell met in a sudden death play­ Thirty people participated in the day's activities at the off. A close game all the way, it came down to the final Cross Eyed Bear Restaurant. Four six-man teams com­ toss with the Suppliers winning the trophy. peted in round robin play. The Suppliers lead through­ A title defense is planned by the Suppliers for some out the afternoon meeting the Board of Oakdale team time next year. captained by Mike Dermott in the finals. Thom Thanks go to John Brenermann of Labatt's for his Charters led his Islington team to victory in the consila- contribution, to the Management and Staff of The Cross tion round over Joe Alien's team, comprised of players Eyed Bear for the good food and great service and to all from all over the region (unfortunately for Joe, so were the participants for making the day a great success.? Ted Hartwell Hartwell Consulting Services Chemical Use on Golf Courses by Paul White As users of more and more chemicals, we the last few seasons we found that spraying 4. Record calibrations and calculations in filer Course Superintendents must cultivate good early on weekends is a very good time. You can and have two people calculate application habits for ourselves and our staff in the hand­ knock off six or twelve fairways each day which rates. ling and use of all chemicals. Good habits are will not be cut until after the weekend in the 5. Top up the tank. hard to form and so easy to break. case of fairways. 6. Mask on — gloves on — goggles on — rain suit on. Spray Program: SAFETY IS JOB #1 7. With pump running, put chemicals in tank. Our program at Lambton is basically curative No one ever dropped dead immediately 8. When spraying or applying dry chemicals but at least partly preventative. We always carry after using turf chemicals that I know of, but check for windrift. Apply in a pattern or direc­ a large stock of chemicals as if we sprayed pre­ what about ten years down the road? What are tion to reduce drift onto the operator expecial- ventively. We use a thorough recording pro­ the cumulative damages of continued misuse ly when turning. gram to project times whn we will need to of chemicals? All chemicals must be kept lock­ 9. Plan ahead where you intend to exit the spray then we watch weather and course ed in a heated, vented storage area well posted treated area so that you do not cross the treat­ conditions closely so we spray immediately to designate "dangerous chemicals”. The ed area causing the chemicals to pick up on the when disease is spotted. operator must wear a full face mask or half tires or track onto an area you may not desire Choosing A Good Day: mask and goggles from the moment he begins treated. At Lambton we spend about thirty thousand handling the chemicals. He must also wear 10. After application is completed, wash ma­ dollars ($30,000) on chemicals to control dis­ rubber gloves and a rain suit if possible. When chines down and shower. ease, weeds and insects. It is imperative that we application is completed the operator should RECORDS get the best results from every application of shower and change clothes. These protective Keeping records of chemical applications in chemicals which we apply. We choose a calm devices, I realize, are very uncomfortable for a work diary or journal is not enough. Separate morning with no rain in the forecast. Spraying the operator but their importance must be im­ charts must be set up in specific files or books. is done as early in the morning as possible. That pressed upon him. This way facts are available at a glance. You can way we can use the dew as a marker to increase SPRAYING PROCEDURE look up past records, compare from year to accuracy of application and there are fewer 1. Fill sprayer with water. year, prepare budgets and keep inventory. golfers around to get in the way. Greens and 2. Test for pressure and blocked nozzler with I cannot give specific rules or regulations tees are treated immediately after cutting in only water in the tank. which may be in effect in any specific area. That the morning and treated fairways are not cut 3. Calibrate sprayer every three or four times is the individual turf manager’s responsibility for twenty-four hours after treatment. Over used. but this article may spark an idea or two. development of a strong employee. The key to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR everything is honesty. Let your staff help you reach your turf goals. Maintain control. Although you’re develop­ As Golf Course Superintendents we are Perhaps the word atmosphere is the key. Al­ ing a team effort you must ensure that involved in an incredibly dynamic industry. It is though a challenging design and well managed direction is maintained. Establish guidelines a growing, vibrant field which poses challenges turf is essential to a golf clug’s success it is only with your crew’s input. If a staff member is dis­ on a daily basis. Perhaps the necessity to deal part of the package. There is much more that rupting the success first help them to become with nature is our greatest task for although she we as superintendents can do to provide a involved. If problems continue find someone is often our trusted ally she also has the ability good golfing environment. The future holds else. Don’t hang on and let it slip. It is a major to bring our most optimistic dreams crashing great promise for the service industries such as part of the superintendent’s responsibility to down. We return to the drawing boards and recreation as people get more free time. With keep things functioning and adhering to these hopefully discover, to some degree, how we the technological age the work ethic will guidelines. The golf course will ultimately best fit into her plans and how best to take ad­ change and people will look more and more to suffer if you don’t make it a priority. vantage of them. To be flexible, to adapt to areas such as golf courses as a way to relax and Every member of your staff is a salesperson. change and to be able to understand a diverse socialize. Let’s not forget our ultimate goal, to Their work and their attitude sells the golf club. number of areas are the keys to success as turf­ have the golfer enjoy his or her time at our I encourage staff to take part in club functions, grass managers. club. We can’t lose if they do. And although it is although this may not be practical at some Recently, the general economic crisis has extremely important to be technically updat­ clubs. If they’re energetic, informed, well come to the forefront as a problem that, for the ed, well supplied and progressive in growth, known and pleasant they can make a golfer’s most part, we have all had to come to grips the people who work with us are the essential day. A happy hello, an answer to a question with. Owners, shareholders and boards of element. and obvious effort to fast efficient work can directors have become increasingly more Is this a commonly understood fact? I don’t turn it around. But most of all if you’ve put the aware of where the dollars go and why. As think so. A great deal of potential is often ig­ effort in you should as superintendent find that managers of their investment we have to be nored, a whole pool of ideas and energy that person has become your greatest asset be­ sure of our position, research it thoroughly, passed by. It is the superintendent’s responsi­ cause he or she is part of your club and feels and be able to produce the facts and figures. bility to tap this resource. It is a growing chang­ part of it. Most of all we must prove that our decisions ing resource overlooked perhaps in a time of I take courses from the University of Guelph benefit the operations of the golf club. Some­ incredible technological growth. to help me update and improve in turf grass times our egos suffer as a much desired project How do we best utilize this asset? The impor­ management as I’m sure many other superin­ is looked on as window dressing. tant first step is to realize that the potential tendents do. These economic conditions have forced us exists. At Streetsville Glen we have a relatively For those interested, local community col­ to look at our methods on producing excellent small staff of six which includes myself at the leges provide excellent personnel courses to golf courses. Re-evaluation is always important height of the season. Don’t forget you’re part help us in this important area too. I enrolled at for it’s easy to become complacent, a little too of the crew. Although administrative duties Sheridan College in Brampton and find it helps comfortable in our ways. As a result we don’t draw you away from time to time it is important my efforts immensely. We all need direction. adapt to change and the flexibility and diversity to share the work. It keeps you in touch with Our profession is a rapidly changing one. which is so important to our growth is lost. The your crew and at the same time lets you convey There are tremendous advances all the time question is how do we keep on producing ex­ your ideas and goals. You create the environ­ with which we must remain in touch. We all cellence under stricter financial guidelines. ment, the excitement in attaining these goals. strive to do excellent work but we all need Let’s not blame a lack of quality on a changing If everyone shares in the drive then it’s easier to help. Fortunately our greatest tool is at our situation. Updating our technical capacity and maintain direction. It also helps you stay in fingertips. With good effort and hard work our keeping abreast of new research is essential touch with reality. As we all know a project on staff can provide us with an unlimited resource (computers will prove to be an incredible tool paper looks a lot easier than when you start in which can demonstrate endless solutions to in turfgrass management). There are however the field. Progress and flexibility are easier to the problems in our incredibly diverse resources already at our disposal which are accomplish when you’re in the job. industry. very often not fully utilized. Our own personal Provide direction. Determine the kind of potential is seldom tapped to a great degree. people you want and search for them. It’s not It was refreshing to listen to Neil Acton at the easy. Be picky. You take a great deal of time Guelph symposium. Many things that are com­ choosing equipment so you should spend as monplace at a large number of courses, such as much time on choosing the people who will James V. Sara fairway fertilizer, are major considerations operate it. Determine the least number you Course Superintendent elsewhere. This does not mean the task is any need and build a strong team. Most of my staff and General Manager less challenging or demanding than that found are students and I generally look for people Streetsville Glen Golf Course at the larger budget clubs. Perhaps it is an even with strong academics and athletic ability since more difficult situation since the golfer con­ these attributes point out determination and tinually becomes more discriminating and energy. Even the 65 year old gentleman who sophisticated in course condition. With tighter budgets we must take full advantage of what cuts our fairways and rough was successful in sports, school and business and continues to The Assistant and we already have, utilizing our flexibility, diver­ sity and imagination to produce comparably dance on the weekends. Convey your goals and methods. Be involved and excited about the Turf Conference fine facilities. your work. It is a contagious disease that is Having experienced the Canadian Turfgrass The golf course at which I work, Streetsville transmitted through hard work and effort. Conference and Show, I’d like to relate some Glen, is very budget conscious. Over the last Your people will become involved, commonly of the values these extra-curricular activities three years I have assumed many of the general oriented and motivated. have on the career of an assistant. manager’s duties after his retirement. This op­ Listen to your staff. Even the young person The wealth and sharing of knowledge that is portunity has allowed me to view the golf club who began work 2 days ago can provide an in­ exchanged during an event similar to the turf from a different angle. This unique insight and sight, a change which improves efficiency. conference is sizeable. Anytime I can increase the financial restrictions have made my Although a formal meeting from time to time is my knowledge about my job increases my extremely aware of a resource which, if man­ important talk casually and frequently with all ability to make correct decisions and always aged well, is probably our most important and your people. Pick up baseball games, going out work at "full throttle”. that is the people working with us. It is quite for a beer, and just sitting down after work, The overall mood of camaraderie generated easy to become absorbed into the technical creates lots of inroads. You’re expecting the at these affairs really makes me feel good about side of turfgrass management and look to it to staff to share in your problems and help solve being in the business. You know, I always do solve our problems. However, I’ve found that them so don’t ignore theirs. If you help solve a my best work after being to one of these the more effort I place into personnel manage­ personal dilemma you have a better worker. seminars. ment, the more problems I solve, the easier it is Proper incentives are essential. Money is the to accomplish goals, and what is most pleasing obvious reward but remarkably not the sole Tim Sherlock is the money I can save. The result is a better motivator. Involvement and genuine responsi­ Assistant Superintendent golfing atmosphere. bility can do much more towards the Chinguacousy Country Club Aqua Master NGF ANNOUNCES Irrigation Seminar by Neil Acton WINNERS IN 1983 The recent irrigation seminar sponsored by Aqua Master ws extremely well attended. ECKHOFF AWARD Nearly 100 superintendents, assistants and irri­ gation technicians participated in the one day event. CONTEST Mike Donahue opened the sessions with speaker introductions followed by an interest­ NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. — Fore and Florida Golfweek continued their ing slide presentation highlighted by slides domination of the Harry C. Eckhoff Award contest by taking first places for showing the installation of Stu Mills new pump the third straight year in their categories. station at the Hamilton Golf Club. The contest, sponsored by the National Golf Foundation, honours Jack Austin of Toro Irrigation gave an informative talk covering sprinkler repair and excellence in golf journalism in local and regional publications and troubleshooting electric and hydraulic prob­ newsletters, produced by golf-related organizations. lems encountered in irrigation system opera­ There were a record 145 entries in the seven categories, breaking last tions. He also mentioned the C.I.A. (Canadian year's mark of 96. In fact, new records for entries have been set each year Irrigation Association) and their recent com­ since the contest's inception in 1979. pilation of a generic specification booklet for system installation. Acquiring one of these "This really is a labor of love for the Foundation," Joe Much, NGF booklets would be advisable for anyone executive director said. "I'm always impressed with the volume and the contemplating installing or improving an irri­ quality of the entries. Judging is getting more difficult year year, because gation system. many of the entries are so exceptional. Pumps were discussed next with Rod Hen­ "As a service organization, NGF must be particularly appreciative of derson of the Berkely pump company provid­ those who also serve golf. The men and women who produce these ing expert and technical information on centrifugal, vertical turbine and submersible publications are rarely recognized sufficiently for their professionalism and pumps. Rod pointed out the pros and cons of dedication." all three types and also showed us graphs and All winners will receive plaques from the NGF. Honorable mentions will charts that enable a person to choose the receive certificates. Winners will also get an Eckhoff Award logo that may correct size of pump for his (or her) own par­ ticular situation. Rod also gave some trouble­ be displayed in their masthead and stationary. shooting suggestions and proceeded to solve a lot of individual's specific pump problems during the question period. The 1983 winners — Automatic control valves were covered next by Mike Devine of Cla-Val Co. These clayton NEWSLETTERS: 1) Quail Ridge Newsletter, Alex MacDonald, Editor, valves are used on all new pump stations and are common in many existing stations and Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach, Fla.; 2) Southern Ohio Section systems. They are a very versatile instrument of PGA Newsletter, Madeline Mohanco, Executive Director, Columbus, and just some of the functions they can perform Ohio; 3) Carolinas Newsletter, Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents include pressure regulation, solenoid opera­ Assn., Clemson, S.C. tion, rate of flow control, liquid level control and check valve operation. These valves can also Honorable Mention: The Bull Sheet, Midwest Assn. of Golf Course be used in the pipe system on the course to Superintendents, Glen Ellyn, III.; The Chieftain, Shannopin Country Club, regulate flow and pressure in specific areas Pittsburgh, Pa.; Chips, Ann Berger, Editor, Bel-Air Country Club, Los such as a low portion of the course that is sub­ Angeles, Calif.; Green is Beautiful, Barry Endicott, Editor, Ontario Golf ject to higher pressures. Mike pointed out how Superintendents Assn., Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada; The Greener Side, Ed important regular cleaning of these valves is to ensure proper and troublefree operation. Walsh, Editor, Golf Course Superintendents Assn. of New Jersey, New Paul Lyons of Electraulics provided an ex­ Brunswick, N.J.; Highlights, Bud Coleman, Editor, La Quinta Country Club, tremely interesting talk covering station panels La Quinta, Calif.; Monterey Country Club Newsletter, Palm Desert, Calif.; and their options and features. We are all Off the Tee, Wisconsin Section of PGA, Robert Brandenburg, Executive pretty familiar with the usual features such as Director, Brookfield, Wis.; The RoadRunner, Hal Davee, Editor, low and high pressure sensors, low water StoneRidge Country Club, Poway, Calif.; Rub of the Green, David Lozoya, switches and voltage protectors but I heard Paul mention some new options. Imagine re­ Editor, Hi-Lo Desert GCSA, Palm Desert, Calif. ceiving a phone call from your pump station in the wee hours of the morning informing you its not performing properly. Or possibly even NEWSPAPERS: phoning your station to cancel operation as Weekly: 1) Florida Golfweek, Charles Stine, Publisher, Winter Haven, you are receiving 2" of rain (that wasn't fore­ Fla.; 2) South Florida Golfer, Larry Bush, Editor, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. casted). Technology is so advanced we are Monthly: 1) Golf Review, George J. Hennessey, Publisher, Swampscott, limited only by the cost factor involved to Mass.; 2) Michigan Golfer, Terry Moore, Editor, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 3) provide such options. Ontario Golf News, Dave Colling, Publisher-Editor, Ajax, Ontario, Canada; Aqua Master and the speakers should be commended for putting on this educational Gordon Witteveen, Columnist, Woodbridge, Ont. Canada. day. All indications are that this is going to be Honorable Mention: The Golf Paper, Michael I. Curtis, Publisher, an annual event and I hope to attend again.? Indiana Section of PGA, Frankfort, Ind. A Fish Story During the midwinter thaw last Febru­ the fish are his problem. When asked how ary, the Grand River at Paul Scenna's Galt he plans to get rid of the remaining 1,000 Country Club overflowed its banks and fish, Paul quickly pointed out that the fact then quickly subsided. About 5,000 carp that he has changed the menu at the Galt and suckers became disoriented and were Field Day held in June from a roast beef beached on the fairways on the lower buffet to a fish fry has nothing to do with it. holes. I asked Paul, in early April, how he The fact that Paul has left the country for was going to handle this problem of spring a brief visit to Italy from April 12 to 16 is clean-up and he said the problem is partly also not connected to this fish story. Paul is solved. There are only about 1,000 fish left. speaking at the Italian Association of Golf Where did they go? Well, the animals ate Secretaries Conference. You may ask, some but most of them vanished when “What is a Golf Secretary?" Well, it is the about 50 people returned 7 to 8 times to Italian way of saying Golf Superintendent. fill up their car trunks. About 70% of the He will be speaking on how he maintains fish were alive for some time in pockets of his golf course, on new greens construc­ water. Paul called the conservation and tion and spring fish removal. the natural resources people and they said By Barry Endicott SAFETY AND THE WORKPLACE General duties applying to Employers, Supervisors and Workers SUBJECT EMPLOYER SUPERVISOR WORKER PROTECTIVE ENSURE THAT: S 14 (1) (a) (b) (d) ENSURE THAT WORKER: S 16 (1) (b) SHALL: S 17 (1) (b) DEVICES the equipment, materials and protective de­ uses or wears the equipment, protective use or wear the equipment, protective de­ vices as prescribed are provided; devices or clothing that his employer re­ vices or clothing that his employer requires to the equipment, materials and protective quires to be used or worn. be used or worn. devices provided by him are: SHALL NOT: S 17 (2) (a) maintained in good condition and used as remove or make ineffective any protective prescribed device required by the Regulations or by his (See Regulations) employer, without providing an adequate temporary protective device. WORK the measures and procedures prescribed are works in the manner and with the protec­ SHALL: S 17 (1) (a) PRACTICES carried out in the workplace: S 14 (1) (c) tive devices, measures and procedures work in compliance with the provisions of the where so prescribed, provide a worker with required by this Act and the Regulations. Act and the Regulations. written instructions as to the measures and S16(1) (a) procedures to be taken for the protection of a where so prescribed, provide a worker worker. with written instructions as to the mea­sures protection 16 (b) (2) and of procedures the worker. to S be taken for empty empty table cell TRAINING provide information, instruction and super­ table cell vision to a worker to protect the health and safety of the worker; S 14 (2) (a) when appointing a supervisor, appoint a competent person. S 14 (2) (b) HAZARDS acquaint a worker or a person in authority advise a worker of the existence of any report to his employer or supervisor the ab­ over a worker with any hazard in the work and potential or actual danger to the health or sence of or defect in any equipment or pro­ in the handling, storage, use, disposal and safety of the worker of which the super­ tective devices of which he is aware and which transport of any article, device, equipment or visor is aware: S 16 (2) (a) may endanger himself or another worker: S17 a biological, chemical or physical agent: S 14 (1) (c) (2) (c) report to his employer or supervisor any con­ travention of this Actor the Regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he knows: S 17 (1) (d) GENERAL take every precaution reasonable in the cir­ take every precaution reasonable in the SHALL NOT: S 17 (2) (b) SAFETY cumstances for the protection of a worker. circumstances for the protection of a use or operate any equipment, machine, de­ S 14 (2) (g) worker. S 16 (2) (c) vice or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself or any other worker; or engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boister­ ous conduct; S 17 (2) (c) ONTARIO TURFGRASS RESEARCH FOUNDATION — PRESIDENT’S REPORT YEAR ENDING — MARCH 31,1983 I would like to thank Alan 1. tors. Mr. Don Walkinshaw has 4. OTRF have attempt­ The Beeney, one of the found­ donated his services to the Foun­ ed to broaden their base. ing directors of the OTRF dation on a no fee basis. In this respect the follow­ for making available the ing individuals have been Thank you Don Walkinshaw. North Halton Golf Club today and invited to attend Board meetings also Thom Charters for the details in an advisory capacity; Steve Mil­ in setting up today’s meeting. I would like to thank those people ler, CGSA; Krys Vandermey, On­ who have served on the Board of tario Cemetary Association; Barry Thank 2. you to those peo­ Directors of the Foundation. The Endicott, OGSA; John Wright, ple who have seen fit to Directors do not receive any re­ Landscape Ontario; Des Rice, support the OTRF by muneration for their time and Commercial Sprayers Association. either membership or efforts on behalf of the Founda­ Special 5. thanks are in or­ support of our activities over the tion Business. In fact the host for der to the Ontario Golf past year. It is rewarding to see our Board Meetings absorbs the Association who were individuals deriving their income meeting costs from their own our largest single contri­ and enjoyment from turfgrass pocket. butor in the year ended March 31, give something tangible back to Now that’s commitment. 1983. It is gratifying to see their the business. What better way of representatives here today. doing this than their support of Turfgrass Research which will Thanks to Keith Nisbet and Roley Thank you to the Univer­ 6. contribute to a strong, healthy in­ Barnsley who are retiring from sity of Guelph for the co­ dustry for the future in addition to our Board. Their efforts have been operation on the research providing better turf swards and commendable. However, we will projects and the improve­ playing conditions for those who not be losing the services of these ment in the turf plots over the past use our product (turfgrass). fine gentlemen as they have indi­ few years cated their willingness to serve as I3.would like those people advisors and to act as Patrons of 7. those people who con­ To in attendance today to the Foundation. tributed so generously note the minimal admnis- for our fund raising event It was nice to see our recom­ each year, the golf tourna­ trative costs on our finan­ mendations to the GCSAA ac­ ment. Thank you. cial statement. There is a strong cepted this year as Keith Nisbet commitment from your Board And without supporters such as Gil received the “Distinguished Ser­ that the maximum amount of Blechman and Ken Wright of the vice Award” from the GCSAA. It is income possible be directed to National and Gordon Witteveen quite an honour and hopefully it the very worthwhile function of from Board of Trade, this function will acknowledge in some small Turfgrass Research. In this regard would not be possible. way the many contributions Keith a great deal of thanks must go to A special thanks to the Industry has made to Superintendents and our Professional advisors. Namely Suppliers who have really gotten Golf in general. Another member the firm of Price Waterhouse, our behind our endeavours, I am truly of our Board of Directors has also accountants, whose fee has been touched by their generosity and been acknowledged Internation­ absorbed by the G.C. Duke Con- support of our activities. ally just recently. Gordon Witte- ment Limited account at no cost veen received the “Leo Feser Hopefully we can count on your to the foundation. Award” from the GCSAA for liter­ support in the future as we strive to Thank you Richard Duke. ary excellence. In addition Gord­ make a greener tomorrow through on has just recently received the turf grass research. Thanks are in order to our legal “Scores Award” as Superintend­ counsel, the firm of Roebuck & ent of the Year in Canada. Paul Dermott Walkinshaw Barristers & Solici­ Congratulations Gordon. President William Stevens - receives $100 award for being the student with the highest marks at the Humber College Turf Management Course. Taken by Gord Witteveen at the New Brunswick The first and second place curling teams at the OGSA meeting held at North Halton G.C. on Turf Seminar — March 1984. February 22. GORD WITTEVEEN SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR Gord Witteveen, golf superintendent at Toronto's prestigious Board of Trade Country Club, was honoured January 30, as Golf Course Superintendent of the Year, at the Third An­ nual Score Awards Banquet. Leading off the presentations, CGSA Presi­ dent elect Steve Miller applauded the many accomplishments of Gordon Witteveen, and stressed the magnitude of his contribution to the professionalization of the Canadian golf course superintendent. Gordon was a driving force behind the formation of the CGSA and was instrumental in establishing the Green­ master as the voice of the Canadian turfgrass Golfers at the pre-conference golf tournament held at the Board of Trade on March 10 before the industry. GCSA conference and show. Seven other leaders in Canadian golf were honoured at the banquet, held once again at Toronto’s Westin Hotel. In hosting this third Awards evening, the founders of Score have again demonstrated their commitment to golf in Canada. The Score Awards were established in 1981 to provide a forum for paying tribute to Cana­ da’s best golfers and finest administrators, the people who are the foundation of golf in Canada. FOR INFORMATION ON O.G.S.A. shirts, sweaters, jackets, crests and hats, contact The Monday night party, a Mexican Picnic sponsored by the OGSA and organized by Thom Char­ Thom Charters at 231-0925. ters and Scott Dodson at the CGSA Turfgrass Conference. GCSAA LAS VEGAS CONVENTION By Neil Acton The much-awaited National conference is upon his arrival in Las Vegas at a reception at Bob Brewster and Paul Dermott placed 3rd low now history. Record attendance, record exhi­ Keiths’ and Gords’ honour hosted by Duke net in the Chapter Teams category. In the Best bitors and record trade show square footage Lawn Equipment Ltd. at the MGM Grand. Two Ball competition, Bob Heron from Mississauga would indicate a success. It is now time to other prominent superintendents who have teamed up with GCSAA Past President, Mike reflect on what we gleened from the proceed­ received this coveted award include Paul Bavier, to capture 2nd low net. Ralph Hyslop ings as well as pay our incoming Visa bills. Voykin from the Briarwood G.C. in Illinois and from Mt. Hope partnered another best ball Winners at the tables and slots were few and Louis Miller from the Louisville C.C. in Ken­ team with Bob Phipps from Shorehaven G.C. in far between but two O.G.S.A. members did tucky. Connecticut and won the 4th low net prize. manage to garner very prestigious awards. Two other O.G.S.A. members were active The actual daily proceedings are very broad These were presented at the opening sessions participants in the conference. Paul Dermott, in scope and cover warm season as well as cool of the conference. C.G.C.S., from Oakdale G.C. gave an excellent season grasses. Some subject matter may Keith Nisbet of Westview G.C. was present­ presentation entitled "Clubhouse Landscap­ appear to be of little benefit to superinten­ ed with the "Distinguished Service Award". ing" which was very well received judging by dents from another zone but I totally disagree. This is given to individuals who have demon­ the audience reaction. Thom Charters from G.K. Chesterton once said "There is no such strated dedication and outstanding service to the Islington G.C. served as session chair­ thing as an uninteresting subject: There are golf course superintendents and the profes­ person for a Golf Course Management session only uninterested people". I truly believe each sion. As we know, Keith certainly is very and did a very capable job in ensuring the talk, no matter how far removed from our deserving of this award. He is now in a very fine smooth proceedings of the talks. It’s good to present situation, has some fact or point that league with such other notable recipients as see the OGSA playing such an active role at the would prove beneficial to us if we adopted it O.J. Noer, Dr. Grau, Professor Musser, Dr. National Conference. into our system. Duich, Dr. Goss and fellow Canadian, Geof­ frey S. Cornish. The seminars offered both before and What can you say about the exhibits? Every The "Leo Feser Award" was presented to during the conference were w'ell attended piece of equipment utilized in turf mainten­ Gord Witteveen from the Board of Trade G.C. with over 600 superintendents taking advan­ ance today is on display as well as all the neces­ This is awarded to the GCSAA member super­ tage of the informative topics offered. These sary chemicals, seeds and supplies. With next intendent in recognition of the best Superin­ seminars are always a must for me and there year’s conference being held in nearby Wash­ tendent-written article in Golf Course Man­ was at least 10 other OGSA members partici­ ington, D.C., superintendents who in the past agement. Although Gord is a very frequent pating. have been unable to attend the show should contributor to this fine magazine, the selec­ Almost 300 fortunate souls golfed in the pre­ start to work on their chairmen or owners to tion committee singled out his article on conference tournament. This was held at two allocate the necessary funds. It truly is an im­ Bowling Greens as the winning article. Past courses in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ken Wright pressive show. The conference is scheduled for President of the GCSAA, Jim Wyllie, accepted from the National won 2nd low net in the 1st Feb. 5-13 with the 9-11 being the best dates for the award in Gord’s absence. Gord wad flight, Paul Dermott was 4th low net in the 2nd a limited trip. If you are really fortunate, maybe detained in Toronto where he was presented flight and Ron Craig from Turf Care placed 2nd they’ll send you to Palmetto Dunes Golf Club the award as Canadian Superintendent of the low net in the affiliates category. An Ontario on Hilton Head, site of the 1985 GCSAA golf Year. Gord received his "Leo Feser Award" team comprising of Steve Miller, Ken Wright, tournament. ? Fifteen Years Ago To-Day The annual meeting of the Ontario Golf golf tournament afterwards and Clay Switzer Reeve, Richmond Hill, George Darou, Bayview, Superintendents Association was held on was the after dinner speaker. Ed Ortlieb and Tam O’Shanter. December 10th, 1968 at the Hawthorne Valley The OGSA conducted their second annual The National Turfgrass Conference and Show Golf Club with John Arends as host. The 34 tournament for superintendents and green­ sponsored by the RCGA in co-operation with members present elected the following mem­ chairmans on July 25. It was won by Bob Heron, the CGSA took place on March 9,10 and 11 in bers to the board of directors for 1969; A.V. superintendent, and Stu Thompson, green­ the Seaway Towers in Toronto. Jones, Aurora Highlands (pres.), John Gright- chairman of Markland Woods. These same New Law: Caddies 90c per hour. The Ontario mire, Beverley G.C. (vice), John Arends, Haw­ gentlemen also served as hosts of the event. legislature passed an Act late in the fall of 1968 thorn Valley, Dick Woodward, Rideauview Low net were Helmut Kopp, superintendent affecting wage earners everywhere in the G.G. Manatick, Bill Hynd, St. Georges G.C., and his chairman, Reg Acomb from Uplands. province. The bill guarantees male employees a Phil Glover, Rivermead G.C. Ottawa and Frank More than 100 people attended the meeting minimum wage of $1.30 per hour starting Dunn, Camp Borden G.C. and they were addressed by golf architect January 1. Up until recently, the minimum wage O.G.S.A. held it’s annual banquet and dance Geoff Cornish. has been $1.00 per hour. Referring to persons at the Aurora Highlands G.C. at the end of Feb­ Bob Heron was the winner of the Alex under the age of 18 the act states that caddies ruary, hosted by Allen Jones. 65 people McClumpha golf tournament held at Thorn­ must be paid a minimum of 90₵ per hour. Up attended the party which was organized by hill. The first tournament in 1944 was also held until now, caddies have been paid anywhere Bernie Macdonald and Frank Dunn. President at the club and the late Mr. McClumpha was from $2.00 to $3.00 per round. If the average Jones presented Fred Grightmire with an the superintendent at this club until his retire­ round of golf takes four hours to complete, Honorary Membership Plaque. ment. 140 superintendents and guests attended caddies may earn as much as $3.60 for a round Bob Brewster, a greensman at Northridge this tournament despite the rain and David and with a tip it could cost a member about G.C. near Brantford, won the OGSA Scholar­ Gourlay was host. $4.00. But what about weekends when a round ship Award for having the highest marks in the David Moote accepted the superintendent’s of golf may take as much as 6 hours to complete first year of the Ontario Diploma In Horticul­ position at the Essex G.C. in Windsor. Prior to on our busy courses. Are golfers prepared to ture course at the University of Guelph. Bob this he was golf superintendent at the Rosedale pay their caddies in excess of $5.00 for a round Moote, past president of the OGSA presented G.C. for 17 years. Harry Van der Berg, formerly of golf? It seems they have two alternatives: the award at the banquet during the National superintendent of Maple City G.C., Chatham, either to rent a cart or speed up play. Turf Conference in Montreal. took over as superintendent at Dundas Valley Prof. Jack Eggens and the OGSA organized Golf Club. Ed. Note: Is this why caddying at golf clubs the first Annual Field Day at the turf plots at the Monthly meetings were held at Uplands seems to be a dying art? University of Guelph. Paul Scenna hosted the G.C., Helmut Kopp, Whitevale G.C., Albert O.G.S.A./Joint Meeting Tuesday, May 15th Sawmill Golf Club Host: George Julie "Green is Beautiful" Ontario Golf Superintendents Association