"Green is Beautiful’’ Ontario Golf Superintendents Association P.O. BOX 312, ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO M9C 4V3 TELEPHONE 233-8388 SEPTEMBER 1985 A Special Guest ECKHOFF AWARD For Excellence In Golf Journalism ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1985 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT Hugh Kirkpatrick Barry Endicott Al Draper CGCS Westmount Golf & Country Club Caledon Golf Club Greenhills Country Club P.O. Box 221 3 Sutter Ave. R.R. No. 3 Kitchener, Ontario N2C 3Y6 Brampton, Ontario L6Z 1G1 Lambeth, Ontario NOL 1S0 Phone: Bus. (519) 744-1041 Phone: Bus. (416) 457-2949 Phone: Bus. (519) 652-3142 Res. (519) 893-2119 Res. (416) 846-1440 Res. (519) 472-3227 DIRECTORS Robert Kennedy Neil Acton CGCS Bill Fach Garden City Golf Club Brooklea Golf and Country Club Essex Golf & Country Club 37 Lincoln Ave. P.O. Box 1342 7555 Matchette Road St. Catharines, Ontario L2P 2C7 Penetang, Ontario LOK 1P0 Windsor, Ontario N9J 2S4 Phone: Bus. (416) 685-9976 Phone: Bus. (705) 526-9872 Phone: Bus. (519) 734-1251 Res. (416) 935-2019 Res. (705) 549-2323 Res. (519) 734-6710 Gordon Nimmo Scott Dodson Thom Charters Sarnia Golf and Curling Club Chedoke Golf Club Islington Golf Club 500 Errol Rd. W. 563 Aberdeen Ave. 45 Riverbank Dr. P.O. Box 131 Sarnia, Ontario N7V 1X7 Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2S8 Islington, Ontario M9A 4X1 Phone: Bus. (519) 336-0667 Phone: Bus. (416) 529-9931 Phone: Bus. (416) 231-0925 Res. (519) 332-1521 Res. (416) 957-7729 Res. (416) 231-0925 Shorty Jenkins Gord Witteveen Tom Simpson Bay of Quinte Golf Club Board of Trade Country Club Newcastle Golf Club P.O. Box 65 200 Clarence Street R.R. No. 2 Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z9 Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1B1 Newcastle, Ontario LOA 1H0 Phone: Bus. (613) 968-7404 Phone: Bus. (416) 851-1968 Phone: Bus. (416) 987-4851 Res. (613) 392-9510 Res. (416) 851-1968 Res. (416) 987-4395 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Neil Acton CGCS Editor Emeritus — Barry Endicott ASSISTANT EDITORS Ron Heesen Alex LaBelle Editor's Comment I have always been a firm believer that if you are your own toughest critic, success shouldn't be too elusive. I happened across an article that I find quite relevant. It is written by Susan Young, the editor of Proturf Magazine. I am going to repeat it in its entirety. Seeking Dissatisfaction "I've never been satisfied with anything we've ever build. I've felt that this lack of satisfaction is the basis for progress. When we become satisfied in business, we become obsolete." J. Willard Marriott Sr. Whether the subject is hotels or golf courses, the thought is the same — a little satisfaction is a dangerous thing. Why? Because it tends to make you forget about the little details and concentrate only on the big picture. You wouldn't judge the condition of your turf by looking at only one square foot, would you? Hardly. You'd look over everything — all the details — and then decide. It stands to reason that real satisfaction should be a bit elusive. Real achievement demands a little more concentration, a little more attention and a lot more work. If you learn to keep a measure of dissatisfaction in your work, you'll force yourself to do each task better every time you do it.. . because it will never be exactly the way you want it. For example, look at your turf program. You don't use the same one year after year, do you? You change it to suit the circumstances that develop day to day or week to week. One thing you can always count on is change. New products are introduced, new methods are developed, new problems crop up. You change your turf program periodically because it can never reach the point where it's completely satisfactory all the time. And because you do change it, it improves. So, dissatisfaction does lead to progress. It did for Mr. Mariott Sr. It can for you too. With this thought in mind, I urge you all to participate in the educational seminars and symposiums being offered by OGSA, OTRF, CGSA and GCSAA. We will benefit individually as well as collectively as will the game of golf. It is imperative that we stay current, pariticularly at a time when we are being recognized as the true professionals in the business. OTRF Fundraising Tournament The Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundations coffers swelled by nearly $9,700 on Monday, August 12. This was due to the great response to the annual tournament held at the National Golf Club, followed by dinner, prizes and refreshments at the Board of Trade's Turf Care Centre. The man primarily responsible for the organization of the event, Paul Dermott, credits the participation of co-workers and the generosity of our industry's suppliers for the successful day. Along with Gordon Witteveen, special thanks to Jackie Dermott, Ron Heeson, Al Draper and Jack and Marion from Gordon's staff. The event was won by Bill Glashan who carded a fine 79 on an always demanding National G.C. The owner of this fine club, Mr. Gil Blechman, donated the course for the event and superintendent Ken Wright, along with his assistant John Cherry had the course in immaculate condition for the competition. Gordon Witteveen had his Turf Care Centre well prepared for the contestants to relax and enjoy themselves following the golf and the generosity of the Board of Trade is always appreciated. The generous contributors for the day include: Labatts - Beer and sound system Oseco - Palmer ryegrass Turf Care-Steaks Bannerman - Soft Drinks CIL- corn OTEC - Salad and buns Doug Woods - Ice cream All Turf-Wine Nutrite - Cash in valice McCracken - Gas barbeque E-Z-GO-Golf Balls Duke-Shirts and prizes Bert Bergman - Workmate Gary Harrison - Shirt WEATHER IN REVIEW MAY JUNE JULY Average Daily Low Temperature 7.4°C 10°C 14.4°C Average Daily High Temperature 19.4°C 21,6°C 25.7° C Mean Temperature 13.4°C 15.8°C 20°C Normal Temperature 12.rc 18.4°C 21.5°C Precipitation 76 mm 50 mm 34 mm Environment Canada Toronto International Airport NEW MEMBERS The OGSA welcomes the following new members: Brian Gouthro - Board of Trade (F) Don McFaul - Glen Abbey (A) Charles Eberle - Ridgetown (A) John Taylor - Twenty Valley (A) Ken Graham - Brampton (F) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fernand DuFresne Club de Golf de la Rive Sud 415 rue Belle Vista St-Bastile-le-Grand Quebec Dr. Mr. Endicott: I would like to thank the Ontario Golf Superintendents Association for the scholarship awarded to me on June 4th. I would also like to express my thanks to you personally for taking the time to present the award at the graduation ceremony even though I was unable to accept it personally due to the distance between us and the busy golf season. Furthermore, being a member of both the Canadian and Quebec Golf Superintendents Associations, I would like to commend your association for the active role it plays in encouraging higher learning for present and future superintendents and thus upgrading the quality of turf care and production in Canada. Thanking you again for the honor, Yours sincerely, Fernand DuFresne CAMBRIDGE FIELD DAY by Barry Endicott The Cambridge Field plots was a tradition but the Cutten Club proved to be just Day lived up to its reputa­ as enjoyable. The scores on such a windy and coolish day, tion and was a huge suc­ at a time when all golf course superintendents have just spent cess. For the first time in the busiest 6 weeks of their year, were quite low indicating fifteen years the morning that the holes were either cut with an 8" sod plugger or some golf tournament was held fellas haven't been as busy working as they claim. Richard at the Cutten Club instead Creed deserves a lot of credit for the condition of the golf of the Galt Country Club. course and we should thank the Cutten Club for their invita­ Playing golf at the Galt tion, service and hospitality. The winners for the day were as Country Club before follows: Low Gross - Cambridge Field Day Greg Aljoe heading over to the turf Superintendents: Suppliers Lowgross- Greg Aljoe, Merryhill, 74 Low gross - Bruce Calhoun, Bannerman, 73 2nd gross - Blake McMaster, Brampton, 75 2nd gross - Rod Hermitage, Ag-Turf, 80 3rd gross - Ted Ellis, Greenwood, 76 Low net - Doug Colley, Duke Lawn, 69 Bruce Vollet, Conestoga, 76 2nd net - Dave Dick, O.M. Scotts, 70 Joe Kenney, Oaklands, 76 Low net - Paul Dermott, Oakdale, 60 Guests 2nd net - Dave Wray, Nanticoke, 66 Low gross - Randy Higgins Roger Ince, Talbot Park, 66 2nd gross - Dan Davis Clay Switzer Trophy Winners Region 3 - Paul Dermott, Blake McMaster After lunch, we all headed for the turf plots. Thom Charters body aside in one of their buildings, briefly describing the organized bus transportation and it proved to be very worth­ scope of work being carried out at the plots as well as intro­ while. the turf plots are farther from the Cutten Club than ducing some of the staff who make it all possible. Richard from Galt but the added luxury and comfort was well worth Duke was thanked for loaning the turf plots equipment and it. It looks like the bus transportation will be a permanent Ron Craig was thanked for lending a new greensmower to fixture of this day. the Cutten Club to use on their mowing fairways with At the plots, Norm McCollum and lack Eggens took every­ greensmowers experiment on the 8th hole of the Cutten Club. Lee Burpee once again showed us his healthy test green, free President of the OGSA. Thom Charters kept the evening and of disease, much to his annual disappointment. Lee informed after dinner speakers moving right along. It was a good day us that the Cambridge Turf Plots in conjunction with Ontario and it is always looked on as the first good day to get away Turfgrass Research Foundation will be holding a turf field day from your club and talk to your colleagues about turf and in August which will not only cater to the golf course superin­ renew friendships. tendent but as well as the homeowner. Lee should also have a lot of diseases to show us. Norm McCollum showed us a good variety of turf grasses and how they react to different cuts of height. After a shower and a few beers, back at the Cutten Club, SPEEDY RECOVERIES we settled down to a good roast beef buffet, some prizes for the winners and a few presentations were made. Bob Char­ To Ted Ellis from Greenwood and Rick Cylka from ters, President of the OGA made a couple of presentations Huron Oaks. Hope you're up and at 'em soon! to Al Draper on behalf of the OTRF and Hugh Kirkpatrick, PRESIDENT, GREENCHAIRMAN and SUPERINTENDENT DAY The Toronto Board of Trade's famed West course was the site of 1985's annual President, Greenchairman and Superintendent Tournament. Teams comprised of vari­ ous Ontario golf clubs compete for the trophy which is awarded to the club attaining the most points as decided by the Stadleford System. The highlight of the day was the presence of Walter Woods, Link Supervisor at the Royal and Ancient, St. Andrews. Walter's visit was sponsored by the OGSA with special co-operation received from Bill Hynd and Gordon Witteveen. Walter spoke quite candidly on sub­ jects ranging from turf care in Scotland versus turf care in North America to hosting the Open. With golfing WINNING TEAM - SUMMIT GOLF CLUB hours occasionally stretching from 3:30 a.m. to 11:00 Left to right, Mr. Perkins, Mr. Mathers, Doug Hoskins p.m., it's quite obvious Walter has some unique prob­ lems. Coupled with tee-off times being required up to supervision of Superintendent Gordon Witteveen and a year in advance, it's easy to see how St. Andrews his assistants, Brian Gouthro and Bruce Clark, must be receives 130,000 rounds of golf a season. commended for preparing the course so thoroughly. Most people in attendance were unaware that Walter Many thanks to The Board of Trade President, Mr. Al received word from Scotland that his father had passed Lockerbie and the Greenchairman, Mr. Don McConkey away the day before the OGSA tournament. The OGSA for the privilege of playing at the Board of Trade, in is most grateful to Walter for prolonging his stay under particular, the coveted West course. Tournament or­ the circumstances and we all send our deepest condo­ ganizer, Tom Charters, deserves a medal for all of his lences. hard work which resulted in a most successful day. The The Board of Trade's turf care crew, underthecapable complete standings are as follows: 1. SummitGolf Club Hoskins, Perkins, Mathers 10points 2. IdlwyldeGolf Club Butler, McNabb, Mills 104 3. Oakdale Golf Club Dermott, Gordon, Mills 102 4. Brampton Golf Club McMaster, Kirkness, Terry 98 5. Lambton Golf Club White, Tinmouth, Hansen 93 6. Bay of Quinte Jenkins, Strahan, Ling 93 7. Highland Golf Club Shouldice, Blake, Atkinson 92 8. York Downs Golf Club Solonon, Thomas, Lewarne 91 9. Elliot Lake Golf Club Kellog, Forget, Diotte 91 WESTERN ONTARIO GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION by D. W. Gourlay The 1985 golfing season appears to be Special thanks are given to Bill Glashan A special congratulations is given to running smoothly for the Golf Course from Whirlpool Golf Club, Ralph Hyslop Eric Rutts, presently the assistant at the Superintendents in Western Ontario. and Maurice Ducharme from the Mt. Ottawa Hunt Club, the 1985 recipient of Participation at the monthly meetings are Hope Golf Club, and Dave Chapman the turfgrass scholorship given from the at an all-time high. This record atten­ from Glendale Golf Club. All of us from Western Ontario Golf Course Superin­ dance can be attributed to the superb the W.O.G.S.A. thank them for their out­ tendents Association. golf courses that are hosting these standing hospitality in making these For anyone planning a vacation in the events. functions great successes. fall, Paul Emerick from Westbrook Golf Club is organizing a Vacation Package to and other travel information. held at Dundas Valley Golf Club on Sep­ Myrtle Beach. Those interested should A reminder to all, that the next meeting tember 30th. Don't miss this one! inquire with Paul for dates of departure will be the Taylor Barnes Tournament, MT HOPE GOLF CLUB WHIRLPOOL GOLF CLUB GLENDALE GOLF CLUB Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net 79 R. Hyslop 71 S. Dodson 76 B.Kurmich 71 B. Calhoun 70 D.W. Gourlay 70 T. Charters 77 D.W. Gourlay 72 W. Windjack 74 B. Harwood 71 J. Kenny 77 G.GIashan 73 D. Nichols 74 D. Black 71 A. Draper FIVE YEARS AGO TODAY by Barry Endicott The Board of Directors of the mitage. Country Club on November 15. OGSA in 1980 was as follows: Paul The President, Greenchairman and A CGSSA fall seminar was sched­ White (president), Ken Nelson (vice), Superintendent Tournament was uled in Toronto on Landscape 1 De­ Doug Hoskins (sec.), John Smith (tre­ held Friday, July 25 at the Summit sign Theory for October 29 and 30. asurer), Stu Mills (past pres.), Dan Golf Club hosted by Doug Hoskins. Instructors were William R. Nelson, Ardley, Bob Brewster, Al Draper, The team from Richmond Hill Golf University of Illinois and Mr. C.E. Shorty Jenkins, Blake McMaster, Club of Peter Barnett scored 109 McNinch, director of independent David Moote and Rusty Warkman. points for first place. Hugh Kirkpat­ study, University of Guelph. The1981 Bob Brewster was editor and Blake rick of Westmount had the low gross CGSSA International Turfgrass Con­ McMaster was co-editor of "Green is round for the day shooting 72. Andy ference and Show was held on Janu­ Beautiful". Bertoni was guest speaker. On Au­ ary 25-30 in Anaheim, California. There was a March meeting held gust 12th a meeting was held at The first annual Turfgrass Research at Scarborough Golf and Curling Westview hosted by Keith Nesbit. Foundation Invitational Golf Tourna­ Club for the annual curling day. Bob Low gross scores were Bill Bowen ment was held on Friday August 1 at Moote's rink beat Bill Bowen's rink and Hugh Kirkpatrick with 79 and low the National hosted by Ken Wright and won the R.F.M. Trophy. The bus­ net winners were Bill Hynd and Neil with the barbecue being held at the iness section of the meeting, lead by Acton, 70. A discussion was started Board of Trade hosted by Gord Wit- host Dave Moote, involved a salary on the rules of golf as Keith was the teveen. The tournament raised and benefit discussion with Stuart head of the rules of golf for OGA. $2,800 for Turfgrass Research in On­ Mills, Dan Ardley and Grodon Witte- Ken Wright and Ben Kern won the tario. Low gross was Bob Cherry with veen also giving us a breakdown of Pro-Superintendent Tournament an 84 and low net was Kimmo Sol- the wages and benefits paid to their played at Lake St. George Golf Club onen. employees. in Orillia with a score of 153. Low Tom Lewis ended a 55 year career The first golf meeting was held on super gross was Dan Ardley 78, low when he went into semi-retirement May 5 at Roseland Golf and Country supers net was Brent McCaffery 69, after serving as head greenskeeper Club, Windsor, hosted by Bud and low pro Ben Kern 67. The at Kawartha Golf and Country Club Hooper. Dr. Vargus paid a post din­ McClumpha Tournament was held at for the past 22 years. Fred Curra was ner visit, speaking on the theories Dalewood Golf Club on September hired to replace him. Hugh Moulton about "Maintaining Turf Not Grass". 29 hosted by Dan Ardley. Low gross of Windsor Park Golf Club was killed The Galt Field Day was held on superintendent was Ken Wright with in a car accident in September. June 12 at Galt with a visit to the U 74 and low net was Hugh Kirkpatrick A Regionalization Committee con­ of G Turf Plots. Dr. Tom fisher was 70. A scramble golf day was held at sisting of Dan Ardley, Bob Brewster, the guest speaker. Low gross Bayview Golf Club hosted by Jim Blake McMaster and Thom Charters superintendent was Bruce Vollett 74, Wyllie. The winning team was Bob was established to study regionaliza­ low net super was Whitey Jones 64. Heron, Shorty Jenkins and Dave Dick tion. Low assistant gross was Bruce Burger with a score of 67. The Christmas 72 and low guest gross was Rod Her­ Party was held at Lambton Golf and ROOTING ENHANCEMENT Rooting increases of Kentucky blueg­ rass sod were greater than one and one half times the control when treatments of cytokinins, iron and non-ionic wetting agent were applied after transplanting of sod. Bayleton, alone and in combination with iron and a wetting agent, increased rooting more than two fold. R.E. Schmidt and R.H. White. Rooting en­ hancement of transplanted Kentucky bluegrass sod. Virginia Polytechnic Insti­ tute and State University. (154). SUPERINTENDENT-PRO TOURNAMENT Playing golf on a course that is impeccably manicured Bob Charters is always a pleasure and I'm sure all contestants in this President of OGA year's Superintendent-Pro will agree to a man that presenting a cheque Greenhills was superb shape. Al Draper C.G.C.S and to Al Draper (left) his assistant, Dan McNeil must be commended for pre­ representing the OTRF. paring the course so thoroughly for the competition. Ed Farnsworth commented that he practiced putting the night before in his empty bathtub yet he still found Al's greens quicker. TEAM HONOURS — GROSS TEAM HONOURS — NET WHITEVALE G.C. 157 Warren Vout S HIGHLANDS G.C. 149 Graham Shouldice S Mike Morris P Mike Silver P WESTMOUNTG.C. 160 Hugh Kirkpatrick S DERRYDALEG.C. 151 Joe Allen S GusMaue P Bob Breen P OAKVILLE G.C. 160 George Garner S DEERHURSTG.C. 152 Ed Farnsworth S Bill Devington P Greg Hickey P SUPERINTENDENTS Low gross and recipient of Keith Nesbit Trophy Warren Vout, Whitevale 78 Low Net Paul Dermott, Oakdale 73 2nd Gross Thom Charters, Islington 81 2nd Net Keith Nesbit, Westview 73 3rd Gross Bill Bowen, Peterborough 81 3rd Net Gavin Kellog, Elliot Lake 74 4th Gross Bruce Burger, Galt 82 PROS Gary Maue, Hamilton 70 Ben Kern, National 75 Graham Gun, Summerlea 74 Rick Sikorski, Tyndaga 75 Steve Bennet, Huron Oaks 75 Phil Hardy, Richmond Hill 77 LOLIUM-FESCUE TRIAL 5. Bowley, Department of Crop Science Seeded 1984 Elora Research Station. Forage (3 cut) Management. Entry 1984 1985 Forage Yield (kg/ha) Tillering 1984 Regrowth Vigour Rust 1984 Winter Survival 1984 1-5,5 = best 1-5,5 = best 1-5,5 = low 1-5,5 = good Cuti Perennial Ryegrass Acclaim 3 1 4 5 2410 Blazer 3 2 2 3 2510 Cowboy 2 1 4 5 2570 Ensilo 3 2 5 4 2710 Fiesta 4 2 3 4 1990 Gambit 2 2 1 1 2750 Hunter 3 2 5 4 2510 Loretta 2 1 4 4 2830 Manhatten 2 2 5 4 2840 Norlea 3 2 5 3 3530 Omega 2 2 4 4 2840 Palmer 4 2 4 4 2540 Player 3 4 5 2 2550 Prelude 2 1 3 5 3100 Yorktown II 5 2 3 4 2670 Bison 1 5 1 0 4450 Annual rye x tall fescue Johnstone 1 2 0 4 2730 Kenhy Annual rye x tall fescue 1 2 0 5 3110 Annual Rye x meadow fescue Elmet 1 3 0 1 2690 Annual Rye x meadow fescue Prior 1 3 0 2 Orchardgrass Hallmark 2 4 4 5 3070 empty table cell empty table cell empty table cell empty table cell LSD (0.05 695 THE 1985 U.S. OPEN by Ron Heesen Living in the Windsor area left us mistook me for a pro from Canada. I should also mention that the a short half-hour drive to the prestigi­ Al immediately told me that if Calvin GCSAA had a hospitality tent on the ous Oakland Hills CC, so many Peete didn't show up, I could play. Thursday night, and that Superinten­ superintendents took advantage of Thank God Peete showed up at the dents as a group were well rep­ its proximity. The excitement that last minute! resented. The golf course was simply surrounds a tournament like the U.S. The golf course was like a small immaculate, and Superintendent Open is incredible. Even the practice circus during the practice rounds. Ted Woerhle, a veteran of these rounds seem to have more meaning. The pro's were shooting and marking events, took everything in stride. Before I get into the tournament, yardages from every angle. Around Prestige, professionalism and re­ I would like to discuss the one thing the greens it was like a juggling act. spect are the way I'll remember this that comes to mind as I think back. Picture Seve Ballesteros popping U.S. Open. I am also delighted that That was the hospitality and respect chip shots from the fringe, Ben Cren­ I had the time to attend. It is an ex­ shown for those in the golf profes­ shaw putting, David Graham playing perience that is worth every minute. sion. Prior to the tournament, we sand shots and Greg Norman playing In the end we were all pulling for were all (Michigan and area superin­ pitch and runs from the edge, all on Dave Barr to win, a fate which just tendents) sent invitations for not the same green, while four caddies alluded him. But if you were there to only ourselves but also our wives. kept throwing all the balls back to witness all the pros who were eaten They instructed us that we would not their bosses, and you get the idea. up by the Monster Oakland Hills and only receive golf course passes with On the thirteenth hole I looked its bunkers, you'd realize what a feat our GCSAA card, but also a down to the green and said to my runner-up is. In the U.S., the winner clubhouse pass. I took advantage of wife, "Look at the size of that green." usually gets called to visit in the Oval this and took my wife for the Monday Just as I looked up, I nearly bumped Office with the President. I think Barr afternoon practice round. Before we into Hubert Green who though I was deserves at least a visit to Ottawa to knew it, an Oakland Hills member talking to him. He shook his head, be recognized by Mulroney and was giving us a tour of the club wondering who this strange person given some encouragement to carry house. Then it was over to Al was, and carried on with his busi­ on his incredible play. Mengert, the host Professional, who ness. TERMS USEFUL IN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND THEIR MEANINGS 1. Average employee Not too bright 2. Exceptionally well qualified Has committed no major blunders to date 3. Active Socially Drinks heavily 4. Wife is active socially She drinks too 5. Character and integrity above reproach Still one step ahead of the law 6. Zealous attitude Opinionated 7. Quick thinking Offers plausible excuses for errors 8. Takes pride in his work Conceited 9. Takes advantage of every opportunity to progress Buys drinks for the boss 10. Forceful and aggressive Argumentative 11. Outstanding Frequently in the rain 12. Indifferent to instruction Knows more than his seniors 13. Stern disciplinarian A bastard 14. Tactful in dealing with superiors Knows when to keep mouth shut 15. Approaches difficult problems with logic Finds someone else to do the job 16. A keen analyst Thoroughly confused 17. Definitely not the "desk" type Did not go to college 18. Expresses himself well Speaks English fluently 19. Often spends extra hours on the job Miserable home life 20. Conscientious and careful Scared 21. Meticulous in attention to detail A nit picker 22. Demonstrates qualities of leadership Has a loud voice 23. Shows exceptionally good judgement Lucky 24. Maintains professional attitude A snob 25. Keen sense of humor Has vast repertoire of dirty jokes 26. Strong adherence to principles Stubborn 27. Career minded Back-stabber 28. Gets along extremely well wth superiorsandsubordinates alike A coward 29. Slightly below average Stupid 30. Avery fine employee of great value to the organization Gets to work on time TRY TO MATCH THE STAFF MEMBER TO THE TERM/MEANING 1st PRIZE — One Week at the Brampton Hotel 2nd PRIZE — Two Weeks at the Brampton Hotel CONSOLATION PRIZES — One Week in the Office with the Secretaries GEORGIAN BAY SUPERINTENDENTS NEWS by Alex La Belle If you've never been to Horseshoe Valley Resort then you've show whenever Mr. Nesbitt can spare the time to capture been missing some great scenery and hospitality. We of the our attention again. Georgian Bay Superintendent's Association and our guests The attendance for this event was encouraging and were fortunate enough to have our fourth meeting at this everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The prize table was fine establishment. John Hughes, the course superintendent, bolstered by donations from C.I.L./Chipman, Duke Lawn staged a marvelous day of entertainment in co-operation with Equipment Co., OM Scott and Turf Care Products. Our thanks the management and we would like to extend our thanks to goes out to them for their continued support. They play a them all for the pleasant manner in which everyone was very great part in the success of these endeavours. The low treated. John had the course in wonderful shape which took gross prize of four complimentary greens fees and two golf the sting out of some very erratic golf games. Needless to cars generously donated by Mr. Hamilton was wrestled from say I was all over the place examining John's handiwork. the field by George Forrest. George is the superintendent at Mr. Gar Hamilton ensured that everyone was well cared Pike Lake Golf Course. Low gross guest was Gar Hamilton, for. His rapport with members and guests is something that Horseshoe Valley resident pro; Gib Montgomery, Low Net. every young Pro should study. There's nothing like local knowledge when your knees are A delicious meal of beef Stroganoff prepared by Mr. Ken knocking. Robertson's capable staff revitalized the group and set us up The closing event is a two day affair at Brooklea Golf Course for some interesting revelations concerning the rules of golf. and Midland Golf & Country Club. We hope to see many of The oration delivered by Mr. Keith Nesbitt was a topic of such you there. The guest speakers are Mr. Al Draper, C.G.C.S., interest that we didn't get to the slide presentation. Once and Mr. Robert Heron C.G.C.S. These two experienced the floor was opened to questions Keith was deluged with superintendents will no doubt have some interesting stories requests for his interpretation of several subtle "exceptions" to tell. Neil Acton C.G.C.S. and myself can provide you with to the laws of the golf course. We hope to see the rest of the any details that you need. CGSA SEMINARS The CGSA is proud to announce the new national seminar Included in the one day seminar fee will be two coffee program — affirming its commitment to provide ongoing edu­ breaks, a snack lunch and all seminar materials. Attendees cational opportunities for superintendents across the country will be sent a certificate after the session indicating atten­ — in both turfgrass and business management. dance. THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS ARE BEING OFFERED IN ONTARIO The Successful Negotiator Disease Diagnosis and Management Seminar Leader: Dan Rooney Seminar Leader: Dr. Lee Burpee As managers, most of us do not think of ourselves as nego­ Dr. Burpee will discuss techniques used to diagnose turf­ tiators. Yet almost every decision, interview, appraisal, pur­ grass disease, the use and misuse of fungicides and explore chase or contract is really the product of negotiation. At the the integration of cultural and chemical disease management. same time, others are using a variety of strategies and tactics Date: October 16, 1985 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. which influence our decisions. Not recognizing these Location: Horseshoe Valley strategies and tactics can affect the success of our daily trans­ actions. This seminar provides a unique blend of theory and Fee: $40.00 practice to evaluate your most used strategies, and to practice various styles of negotiating. The ultimate aim is to turn those Dr. Lee Burpee potential loss situations into success situations. Dr. Lee Burpee is the highly regarded turf pathologist teach­ Date: October 11, 1985 — 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ing in the Dept, of Environmental Biology at the University Location: Constellation Hotel, Toronto of Guelph. A member of the Greenmaster Editorial Advisory Committee, Dr. Burpee has contributed many important arti­ Fee: $40.00 cles to that publication in recent years. Dan Rooney The Young and the Dan is president of the DJR Management Consulting Co., Restless in Windsor, Ontario and has conducted numerous Organiza­ Pictured at left, left to tional Analysis, Program Reviews, and Comprehensive Man­ right, Dave S. Gourlay, Jack Harris, Whitey Jones, agement Audits, in government and private business. A Ses­ Dave W. Gourlay and John sional Instructor and Field Supervisor the the University of- Harris. The monthly meet­ Windsor, Dan Rooney specialzes in human relations and ings continue to attract human behaviour with emphasis on interrelations and perfor­ friendly rivalries between mance standards and has consulted with golf superintendents members of this associa­ on salary negotiations and performance appraisals. tion. (WOGSA) ST. GEORGE'S GOLF COURSE GROOMING FOR TOURNAMENTS by Bill Hynd Grooming the golf course for a wear and tear. Only about 750 rounds the No. 16 green, which I know to major tournament is an extension of of golf which is half the normal, and be the worst on the course re drain­ what should be a well-run, efficient when you consider shots played this age and shade, came through last operation. As Superintendent at St. will be about 30% of normal. Last but winter (1982) one of the better George's Golf Club the past twenty not least, the Pro ladies do not have greens. years, preparing the course for major the physical strength to take divots tournaments has been a highlight in or ball bruise greens like the male Stimpmeter my career. It is an opportunity to pro­ Professional. The stimpmeter is a useful tool as duce playing conditions which will a gauge to greens speed and vari­ surpass the best conditions it is pos­ Golf Carts ations of speed. I wouldn't be with­ sible to attain at any other time, given Normally, there will be over 400 out one prior to and during the tour­ reasonable weather. carts per week zig zagging all over nament, when all greens are In normal years our goal is to pro­ the fairways. During tournament checked. Our greens increased in duce playing conditions to the satis­ week there will be no carts other than speed very quickly over 3-4 days with faction of a busy membership - 35,000 Pro-Am Day, and a few carts ech day double mowing in the afternoon, rounds yearly - 15% of this total will for Officials. The comparison is quite tapering off at an average speed of be guest play. The Superintendent dramatic, and it is clear that the ever- just over 10 feet. High readings were has to show discretion and determi­ increasing use of golf carts very 11'3" and 11'5" on two of the new nation, at times, to complete certain quickly cancels out the gains we have greens, while low readings of 9' were tasks such as topdressing greens. made in recent years with modern registered on two old greens. However, it doesn't make sense to mowing and irrigation equipment. Although it would be impossible be over-zealous in this regard to the to expect absolute uniformity of aggravation of members - just Greens speed on all greens, there is no ques­ enough to keep the course healthy. It is significant that greens are the tion that the gap has to be narrowed, As a matter of interest, in a normal focal point in a major tournament. and it is our duty to the members to year, we will give the golf course a Good greens are expected as a mat­ improve this situation. quality rating of 80%. ter of course, whereas poor greens Now, during the week of a major are remembered. Fertilizer tournament it is possible to improve St. George's greens are a mixture Last applications on greens, tees standards of playability from 80% to of old and new. The old greens, dat­ and fairways will be three weeks be­ over 90% quite simply by intensifying ing back to 1929, are all suffering fore the tournament begins. Fer­ the mowing. We have time to do this. from non-functioning drainage sys­ tilizer planning is probably the most In addition to regular mowing in the tems. The six new greens were all important factor in course prepara­ early morning, greens, tees and fair­ built to U.S.G.A. specifications from tion and is not the time for experi­ ways will be cut in the afternoon at 1965 — the most recent being No. 1 menting with a new product. 3:00 p.m., which is about two hours green re-built in October 1982. The tournament date is critical after the last group has teed off. It is difficult to provide uniformity when planning other chemical pro­ Mowing grass in the afternoon, as with this mixture and we don't expect cedures. we know, is desirable for a quality to do so. However, it is very clear The July 1 - 4, 1982 Peter Jackson cut, but is just not possible during that inferior quality greens are a Classic date was ideal, as we expect regular member play. All told, during hazard to the Superintendent's well­ a healthy, deep rooted grass at that the 1982 Peter Jackson Classic week, being, and there has to be some de­ time. greens were mowed 17 times at 1/8", termination in improving them on an Fungicides - preventative only fairways 12 times at 1/2", tees 12 times ongoing basis. Herbicides - spot treat only at 3/8" Before sun-up in the early The true evaluation of greens may Insecticides - none morning fairways on the first few take a number of years. In our case holes were dispersed of dew with a five new greens built to U.S.G.A. Construction hose before mowing. Any isolated specifications during the period It is a fact that the decision of the clumps of wet clippings were 1965-1968 have been, over the long Golf Club to host a major tournament smoothed out after mowing with a term, far superior to the old greens. adds stimulus to improve and bamboo pole, which would take It is difficult to convey this informa­ change. Golf Course Architect, Rob­ about 5 minutes per fairway. Filling tion to the Golf Committee. While bie Robinson was hired in 1965 to divots was faithfully carried through we Superintendents have long design four new greens and numer­ each day. With all this attention, par­ memories, the Golf Chairman will ous new tees for the 1968 Canadian ticularly in early July, fairways should need some that a U.S.G.A. specifica­ Open. be superb. Sand traps were hand tion green, which will be firmer and Last year, 1982, we used over 1,000 raked each morning. may lack colour, is better than a tons of sand and gravel for new con­ It is important to keep in mind that neighboring old green which may be struction of a green, tees and sand during tournament week, the golf soft and richer in colour, this is extra traps. It is a constant on-going prog­ course is having a rest from normal difficult to explain when in our case, ramme — never lost that impetus! Status of the Superintendent his blinkers on — he has a one-track Tournament Committee be formed Within the Club structure it is im­ mind thinking greens - greens - consisting of the Greens Chairman if portant to define the areas of respon- greens. Above all else it has to be possible, and other members of the sability. It is easy to become diluted fun and enjoyable and this would not Club, the purpose being to supervise by extra responsibilities such as care be possible without a keen, hard­ course preparations. This may be ad­ of golf carts, tennis courts, swim­ working golf course maintenance visable to aid in standardizing ming pools, etc. However, you staff. The 1982 Peter Jackson Classic maintenance procedures through­ should expect to be recognized first was the sixth Championship since out the Tournament year. In our as the person who makes the golf the 1968 Canadian Open. The staff of case, however, I accept sole respon­ course tick, and strive for the support fourteen excelled last year and were sibility for the condition of the and respect of the powers that be, constantly in tempo with every phase course, answering to the Tourna­ and the membership as a whole. of the operation. ment Director on behalf of the Preparing for a major tournament L.P.G.A. Advance Officials, L.P.G.A. and the Greens Chairman is a time of intense activity and chal­ Joycelene Bourrasa, Tournament Di­ on behalf of the members. lenge. There are many knowledge­ rector and Betsy Rawls, L.P.G.A., In closing, preparing a golf course able people involved, striving to provide useful information re con­ for a major tournament is a constant make a successful event, including touring and other improvements to challenge and has many variables. It many Club members and other vol­ the golf course. These discussions is a long apprenticeship and a re­ untary help. The whole atmosphere are refreshing and an antidote to warding experience with mutual re­ is electric and exciting. As far as the stereotyped thinking. spect of all parties involved. Superintendent is concerned, he has The L.P.G.A. does suggest that a SUPERS PROFILE Barry Endicott - Caledon Sports Centre Barry got involved in the golf bus­ the dozers turned Glenn Shield and of the extra pay-as-you-play traffic. iness in the early 60's by working for Willowdale into a subdivision. The members and the green fee play his father and the family business at For the past 7 years Barry has been are co-existing quite comfortably. I Richbrook Golf Club, 7 miles west of Superintendent at Chinguacousy CC am noticing more wear and tear on Barrie, Ontario. working for the members. Now he is the course because of the increased In the early 70's his father sold the working for the owners under the traffic, but the increase revenue club and Barry continued as Superin­ new name of Caledon Sports Centre. should give us more money and tendent under the new management When asked how he likes working equipment to carry out the extra and new name, Royal Downs. It was for the owners under a semi-private management duties." good experience being in charge of set-up, he remarked, "There is more Barry is married to Bev and they a golf course but there was a lot more money coming into the club than have two girls, Jane age 3 and Chris­ to be learned and Toronto was the there has ever been before because tine, age 1. place to get this extra experience and exposure. So in the fall of 1973, he started as second assistant to Gord Witteveen at the Board of Trade. This was valuable training that you could only get at a high budget golf club. During these last 3 years of work Barry was studying for his Ontario Diploma in Horticulture, majoring in Turf Management. Barry claims that the ODH course, which is through correspondence, is a great way to ob­ tain good technical turf knowledge and still get ahead by obtaining full time job experience. Three years later an opening for assistant and later superintendent became available at the Glenn Shield and Willowdale Golf Clubs. This was a good stepping stone and in the spring of 1978 he landed the superin­ tendent's position at Chinguacousy Curling Club, eight months before COMING EVENTS Oct. 7— McClumpha-Thornhill Nov.7-8— GCSAA Seminar - Lambton Dec. 3— OGSA/OTRF Annual Meeting-Wyldewood Dec. 14— OGSA Xmas Dance-Galt 1986 ONTARIO TURFGRASS SYMPOSIUM Co-sponsored by OGSA and OTRF January 8 & 9, 1986 Peter Clark Hall, University of Guelph Ontario Golf"Green is Beautiful" Superintendents Association