"Green is Beautiful” Ontario Golf Superintendents Association P.O. BOX 203, ISLINGTON, ONTARIO M9A 4X2 TELEPHONE 233-8388 DECEMBER 1986 Seasons Greetings ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1987 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT Robert Kennedy Thom Charters Barry Endicott Garden City Golf Club Islington Golf Club Millcroft Golf Club 37 Lincoln Ave. 45 Riverbank Dr. P.O. Box 131 3 Sutter Ave. St. Catharines, Ontario L2P2C7 Islington, Ontario M9A4X1 Brampton, Ontario L6Z1G1 Phone: Bus. (416) 685-9976 Phone: Bus. (416) 231-0925 Phone: Bus. (416) 332-5111 Res. (416) 935-2019 Res. (416) 231-0925 Res. (416) 846-1440 DIRECTORS Rod Trainor CGCS Neil Acton CGCS Ron Heesen St. Thomas Golf and C.C. Brooklea Golf and Country Club Beachgrove Golf and C.C. P.O. Box 62 P.O. Box 1342 14134 Riverside Drive East St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T5 Penetang, Ontario LOK 1P0 Windsor, Ontario N8N 1B6 Phone: Bus. (519) 631-2447 Phone: Bus. (705) 526-4484 Phone: Bus. (519) 735-0007 Res. (519) 631-4798 Res. (705) 549-2323 Res. (519) 735-0007 Gordon Nimmo CGCS John Taylor Scott Dodson Sarnia Golf and Curling Club Twenty Valley G.C. Chedoke Golf Club 500 Errol Rd. W. 419 Lincoln Ave. 563 Aberdeen Ave. Sarnia, Ontario N7V 1X7 Beamsville, Ontario LOR 1B0 Hamilton, Ontario L8P2S8 Phone: Bus. (519) 336-0667 Phone: Bus. (416) 563-8761 Phone: Bus. (416) 529-9931 Res. (519) 332-1521 Res. (416) 562-5011 Res. (416) 957-7729 Ed Farnsworth Mark Hagen Dave W. Gourlay (Jr.) Deerhurst Inn Golf and C.C. Wyldewood Golf Club Toronto Ladies Golf Club R.R. #4 R.R. #1 P.O. Box 400 Huntsville, Ontario P0A 1K0 Hornby, Ontario LOP 1E0 Thornhill, Ontario L3T 4A2 Phone: Bus. (705) 789-5543 Phone: Bus. (416) 878-4848 Phone: Bus. (416) 889-3531 Res. (705) 789-8282 Res. (416) 845-3183 Res. (416) 889-7620 NEWS LETTER EDITOR Neil Acton CGCS Editor Emeritus — Barry Endicott ASSISTANT EDITORS Ron Heesen Alex LaBelle OFFICE SECRETARY CINDI CHARTERS President’s Remarks... Barry Endicott As the demands of a busy golf­ into a better situation. When we ther didn't co-operate all the time. ing season decrease with the accept the inevitable and deal Attendance at some of our events onset of winter, it gives us a with it in a positive manner, with was not as high as expected, but chance to sit back and reflect success, we can't help but im­ those who attended received over the past year. Our successes, prove our positions as valued em­ good value for their money. Our fi­ our failures, our compliments and ployees at our golf clubs. I am sure nancial picture is very healthy, our criticisms should be carefully that the wet summer and fall of '86 putting us in a very good position reviewed and analyzed because will have its spinoffs in '87 with to serve you better in 1987. there are always lessons to be more drainage tiles, more cart It has been a very enjoyable learned from our experiences. paths, more tri-plex mowing of year for me as President of the I think that 1986 will be remem­ fairways and better bridges. OGSA, an opportunity that I feel bered by its unusual weather. In On May 20, 1986, Mr. Bluett, a everybody should take sometime most Southern Ontario areas, the long time Superintendent who in their career. I would like to thank winter was very tame with no spent a good part of his career at the directors who carried out their major snow storms and we had a Mississaugua Golf and Country duties so well. Our association re­ very early spring with many golf Club, passed away. There is no sponsibilities sometimes have to courses opening earlier than they doubt that Mr. Bluett was a take 3rd spot behind our families have ever opened before. In the pioneer Golf Course Superinten­ and our jobs and it takes that summer and fall most of us experi­ dent who helped to pave the way extra dedication, as a director, to enced at least 4 major heavy rain for us with the result that we are all fill that commitment. Every director storms, washing out bridges, enjoying better working condi­ responded to his challenge and, changing mowing practices, tions. I know a lot of us get tied up like all team efforts, it has ended hampering projects, closing golf in our busy lives and we often in success. courses and restricting the use of forget to reflect back to these I would like to thank everyone golf carts. During the period from early Superintendents who laid for making this year a special one July to the middle of October, the down the foundation from which for me and I thank you for your weather had been the wettest in we could build. Mr. Bluett will be support. 140 years since they have been missed. keeping weather records! Golf The OGSA has had another suc­ courses have never been sub­ cessful year. The Guelph Sym­ From The Editor... jected to such conditions. We had posium had been expanded to 2 This is the fourth issue of "Green to respond to the daily conditions, days and this successful format is Beautiful" which has contained take action and make decisions. will be continued. Our monthly advertising. The OGSA Board of We had to accept a poor situa­ tournaments and meetings were Directors agreed to accept ad­ tion, deal with it and try to turn it successful even though the wea- vertising in this newsletter for a one year trial basis. This term is now complete and all indications are On the move that advertising will become a Alex Labelle - From Midland GC to Carlton Yacht and GC permanent portion of "Green is Bruce Clark - From Board of Trade to Midland GC Beautiful". Barry Britton - From Tyandaga to Glendale GC The funds generated by adver­ Rick Serrao - From Glen Cedars GC to Thunderbird GC tising, approximately $5000, have Bob Brewster - From Weston GC to Toronto GC gone a long way in offsetting the newsletter production and distri­ bution costs. This, in turn, directly Congratulations to Bob Travis, Canadian Superintendent of the Year. benefits the financial position of our association, which is very The OGSA would like to welcome the following new members: healthy. I will be contacting the as- John Stein Ladies Golf Club of Toronto ClassF sociate members of our associa- Scott Richmond W. Robert Hutcheson Sand& Gravel Class E tion in the near future for their con- Ryan Beauchamp St. Thomas G & C ClassF tinued support. I trust they realize Robert Ian Arthur Donalda Golf Club ClassF that all members of the OGSA, Randy Scott Hillsdale G & CC ClassA both regular and associate, be­ John P. Lavis Foxbridge GC ClassA nefit by a financially sound associ­ Corrie Almack Soil Smith Ltd. ClassE ation. Brian McGary D&R Distribution ClassE The very best to all in the New Year. Letter to the Editor OGSA Best Ball Dear Neil: by Thom Charters Thought I'd fill you in on the names of the Board of Uplands Golf Club Directors in the picture in the recent "Green is Beauti­ Hosts: Ted Tom and Dave Dean ful". Twenty hardy golfers braved brutal weather to They are: participate in this year's event. Hats off to all the Left to right (standing] John Arends, Frank Dunn competitors and the hosts for their efforts on our be­ (Camp Borden), Dick Woodward (RideauView), half. Dave Gourlay, Phil Glover (Rivermead), Doug Suter, First Gord Witteveen and Ken Wright Bernie MacDonald. Second Jim Wyllie and Dr. Wayne Smith Left to right (sitting) Ted Charman (Toronto Ladies), Third Walt Dudnik and Bob Haines John Grightmire, Whitey Jones, Bill Hynd. Fourth Dave Gourlay and Dennis M'Cracken This is the 1970 OGSA Board when John Grightmire was President. I enjoy the magazine, Neil, and appreciate very Region 3 Election Meeting much the time and effort that you put into it. by Thom Charters Kindest personal regards, Joe Allen, at Derrydale Dave Gourlay Golf Club, was an excellent host. Joe persuaded the owner, Jim Holmes, to pro­ vide coffee, donuts and an excellent chicken and rib THE TURF SEED Specialists lunch at no charge. Thanks, P.O. Box 219, Brampton, Jim, it was delicious. Ontario, Canada L6V 2L2 On the business side, Thom (416) 846-5080 Charters was re-elected for a 2 year term and Barry Endicott was elected for a 1 R. PAUL JOHNSON year term. The election was followed by a presenta­ National Sales Manager tion by lawyers Robert Crouch and Michael Kerr re­ Turf Seeds garding Superintendents Contracts. Lively discussion and pertinent questions helped to cover the topic in great detail. It's a pity that so many chose not to at­ tend, but the topic will be included in some future meeting. Teed off at weed problems? Get proven control: Compitox Compitox Plus Silvaprop for the finest for long driving for weed control golf greens fairways in the rough A simple spray treatment with Don’t let weeds choke up fair­ It’s rough when broadleaf weeds Compitox takes care of all your ways and roughs. Take control and woody plants take over. Let most troublesome weed problems with Compitox Plus. Silvaprop take care of them, on greens: common chickweed, Proven to be most effective when safely and quickly. Where woody plaintain, mouse-ear chickweed, weeds are young and growing plants and tough perennials are and clover. vigorously, Compitox Plus con­ established in your rough­ Compitox is safe on the finest trols clover, dandelion, common control them with Silvaprop. turf, including bent grasses, red chickweed, mouse-ear chick- Silvaprop controls over 40 broad­ fescue, blue grasses and rye weed, plaintain, black medick, leaf weeds and over 30 woody grasses. dandelion and creeping Charlie. plants. Consult label for various Compitox Plus is safe on estab­ application rates and specific lished turf planted with Kentucky weed control. blue, Merion blue, fescues and rye grasses. M&B May & Baker May & Baker Canada Inc. 6557 Mississauga Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1A6 1274 Plains Road East Always read labels before use Burlington, Ontario L7S 1W6 The Superintendent’s Role Wherever the Game is Played Billy J. Shelton Just as the game of golf is en­ After all, one of the primary management techniques that are dowed with its own lofty traditions, reasons any golf course is even momentarily in the national spot­ individual golf courses over time considered as a prospective tour­ light and apply them to enhance acquire uniquely identifiable tradi­ nament site is because that the test of golf offered by their own tions. And it is the unique role of course is rated a great test of golf. courses throughout the season. the golf course superintendent to And what (beyond such "givens" It all comes down to one basic uphold his course's tradition as as location and design) makes a fact. manifested in playing condition course a great test of golf? Pre­ A reliably playable golf course and aesthetic appeal. cisely that combination of play­ is a prerequisite for a true test of The importance of this highly in­ ability factors - such as speed of golf, whether in the heat of high- dividualized role - and the tradi­ the greens, purity of fairways and dollar tournament action or a tion this guardianship role repre­ overall course conditions - deter­ friendly weekday match. Today's sents within the superintendent's mined by the superintendent's professional golf course superin­ profession - is such that it merits professional efforts. tendent - typically, a GCSAA some serious reflection, especially To verify the uniqueness and im­ (OGSA) member - is the sole now during prime tournament portance of this role, we need source for such a course and, as time. only ask who else in the golf com­ such, is truly every golfer's silent As many members of the golf munity could be expected to fulfill playing partner. community know firsthand, tourna­ it. Would it be realistic to ask the ments don't just "happen." The resident pro to do so? Green com­ superintendent's professional con­ mittee members or their chair­ tribution is one of delivering peak­ man? Tournament planners or playability conditions from first their chairman? Tournament tee-off to final putt. If he doesn't players? All those responsible par­ come through, there are simply no ties have other important roles to acceptable stand-ins readily fulfill, and few among them would available. be likely to possess the combina­ Fortunately, this profession's tion of skills, knowledge and tradition of performance has background the superintendent's been - and continues to be - one profession embraces. of "coming through" with remark­ What's been said here about able consistency. At the pinnacle the role of the superintendent as of the profession, some superin­ today's golf course manager is tendents have been so successful just as applicable to local invita­ in establishing and upholding tional tournaments as it is to larger, their courses' identities that the better-known and more widely names of those individuals have publicized national events. Even become synonymous with those of though most superintendents may their courses. While not many may never have the opportunity - or attain that peak of accomplish­ the budget - to prepare a golf January 26 — February 2, 1987 ment and recognition, it should be course for an event on the scale of Phoenix Civic Plaza understood that most superinten­ a major national tournament, all Phoenix, Arizona dents do shoulder the same set of can share a fraternal sense of ... 29 seminars ... Golf championship basic day-to-day primary profes­ pride with those who do. ... Trade show ... Annual meeting sional responsibilities for their Recognizing the fact that every Make YOUR plans to attend! courses. superintendent's primary roles, re­ For Conference, Seminar, Advertiser At tournament time, the larger sponsibilities and professionalism or Exhibitor Information: impact and significance of the are similar, each can relish his 1-800-472-7878 superintendent's many daily re­ own course's traditions. Where ap­ Golf Course Superintendents Association sponsibilities should snap into propriate, superintendents can of America sharp focus for everyone to see. 1617 St. Andrews Dr. adapt ideas, procedures and Lawrence, KS 66046 Return to Hideaway: G.B.S.A. Home of the Master by Ron Heesen News October fifteenth was the big by Alex Labelle day for the Region One election Horseshoe Valley Resort was meeting. This year's venue was the site of the G.B.S.A. final day held at Hydeaway Golf Club in on September 16, 1986. It was Windsor. Hydeaway is the home of that illustrious probably the only day in Sep­ golf-pro/greenkeeper Nick Panasiuk, now better tember that it didn't rain. The known for his teaching abilities. Three of Nick's young course was in great shape thanks to superintendent stable of junior golfers are all on golf scholarships in John Hughes' hard work. the States. I am speaking of Audrey Bendick, Joye After the tournament, we awarded prizes for the McAvoy and Sandra Renaud. Under Nick's care and day and total four games of the season. Low gross coaching, these girls rank in the top ten in Canada. and net suppliers of the year went to Bruce Calhoun It is sometimes hard to tell whether Nick enjoys and Ted Hartwell. Low teams were Bordon G.C. and teaching these girls or if he would rather be installing Midland G.C., with low superintendent awards going drainage tile. Either way, Nick is a great member of to John Hughes and Neil Acton. As you can see, our association. Not only does he understand the there were quite a few prizes handed out thanks to game of golf inside out, he has a great understand­ support from our enthusiastic suppliers and the sharp ing of what the Superintendent faces day in, day out. pencil of Doug Acton. It was a somewhat cloudy day, but the golf turned As usual, Horseshoe Valley Resort's Ken Robertson out superb and Nick's well-drained course sure saw to our every need and it might be a good idea helped. Over 30 Superintendents turned out for the to hold our final event there each year considering meeting. After golf, we were treated to a superb the ease of access, excellent facilities and service. steak and lobster dinner. The election saw Gord This will be my last report as President of the Nimmo reinstated for another term on the OGSA G.B.S.A., since I will be leaving for Ottawa this winter. Board. The highlight of the evening came when Gor­ I will be turning Midland Golf and Country Club over don Witteveen entertained us with his talk on hosting to the capable hands of Bruce Clark. Ray Richards the duMaurier Classic at the Board of Trade. Gor­ has agreed to be president with the help of John don's talk was superb and capped off a fine day. Hughes and Henry Toews. Of course I'll be back from It would be a big mistake if I did not thank all those time to time to visit old friends and play on some fine who helped in making this a great meeting. Thanks golf courses. to Virginia and Louise Panasiuk for the great dinner; Ed. Note: Bob Panasiuk and Nick Panasiuk Jr., who joined the Good luck at Carlton Golf and Yacht Club, Alex. participants for golf - what a great way to learn how We’ll hold you to your word regarding return vis­ to play golf; All Turf for their equipment display put its! on by Larry Allan; to our many guests, especially from Michigan, Jim Timmerman, Ted Whoerle, and Gord Lafontaine; from Toronto, Bill Hynd, Gordon Wit­ teveen, and Larry Allan; last but not least, to Nick Panasiuk for making the whole day possible. Nick was presented with an OGSA golf shirt for his efforts which, at last report, was winging its way to Windsor via Canada Post. Merry Christmas to all in Region 1 and good luck with plans for 19871! New Treatment for Dutch Elm Disease ‘Promising’ Courtesy Toronto Star A researcher in Holland has presented to the Sixth International before it spread west and, later, taken a significant step in the fight Congress of Pesticide Chemistry in southward. against Dutch Elm Disease, ac­ Ottawa. The fungus sometimes spreads cording to Ian Delaroche, director Delaroche said the fact that by roots to healthy trees, but it is of chemistry and biology research Kerkenaar presented his findings generally spread by elm bark for Agriculture Canada. at the meeting lends substance to beetles. Kerkenaar says that, un­ The elm, a magnificent, foun­ his claim. A University of Guelph like earlier fungicides, the new tain-shaped tree that once expert, who interviewed one of treatment is toxic enough to inhibit graced the Ontario countryside, Kerkenaar's team, called the fen­ the growth of the fungus without has all but disappeared due to a propimorph treatment "very prom­ harming the tree. This is because fungus that, in effect, chokes off its ising," but was skeptical of its the new fungicides, like fen­ sap. commercial potential. propimorph, permit concentra­ Ton Kerkenaar, head of re­ The treatment would cost about tions low enough to interfere with search into the disease at the Insti­ $200 a tree, require a large labor the growth of the fungus, but not tute of Applied Chemistry in Hol­ force to be widely used and spe­ that of the tree. They also allow land, claims a newly developed cial training forthose who injected wounds at the site of injection to fungicide, fenpropimorph, has the solution, Lloyd Edgington said, heal normally and so do not stunt produced encouraging results on but could be the answer for the growth of wood. 229 test trees over the past two homeowners. The new fungicide treatment is years. There are preventative meas­ cheaper than existing methods Delaroche told The Star the ures but no cure for Dutch Elm Dis­ and can also be applied easily treatment is somewhat like giving ease, first described in Holland in by injecting roots, root stumps or a human “a dose of penicillin." 1921 after it entered Europe from the trunks of elms. The treatment He said the fungicide prevents Asia. It was introduced to Canada may even prove effective in cur­ the killer fungus from developing and the United States in 1930 on ing similar withering diseases af­ into the white-strand mycelium elm logs imported for furniture fecting oaks and plane trees, Ker­ stage, which chokes off the life of veneer. Millions of elms in the east­ kenaar says. the tree. Kerkenaar's paper was ern part of Canada were killed ECONOMICAL POLE FRAME BUILDINGS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS . . . BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD. FARM & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Call collect to Jack or Rick Brenzil for a FREE ESTIMATE . . . (416) 772-3551 (416) 388-6865 Over 30 Years Experience! CGSA Fall Field Day by Thom Charters A large number of OGSA members participated in this year's event at Kanawaki GC. The OGSA Team finished second to the Quebec entry for the CGSA Trophy. This annual event is a great way to renew old ac­ quaintances and make new ones. Plan to attend next year. It was announced at the dinner that the host superintendent, Bob Trevis, was named the Score Award, Superintendent of the Year. WOGSA by Dave W. Gourlay The 1986 season in Western Ontario has ended in a whimper. Play was down in September, resulting from the record­ setting rainfall that fell upon us. Prolonged wet conditions were prevalent throughout the region. Ad­ ditional repairs to bridges, bunkers, drainage and cart paths at this time of the season left many of us scrambling with the limited number of employees left at our clubs. The WOGSA, on the other hand, had a very suc­ cessful year. Attendance at our meetings was excel­ lent. Our last tournament of the year was the Taylor Barnes. The tournament was held at the Brantford Golf and Country Club which was hosted by Vince and Rick Piccolo. Eighty eight people attended the day with the majority playing golf. Dr. Burpee gave us a very informative talk on the latest research and development from the University of Guelph. Taylor Barnes Winners Low Gross: Don Blatchely 75 Sawmill Golf Club Low Net: David Wray 70 Nanticoke Golf Club A special presentation was given to John Piccolo for his contribution to the WOGSA over the years. This distinguished service award was presented to John for his driving force in the success of our association. The 1987 WOGSA Board of Directors are the fol­ lowing: President Bob Kennedy Vice President OJ Piccolo Historian Bill GLashan Sec/Treasurer Scott Dodson Games Captain David W. Gourlay RAE MURRAY TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS CHIPMAN A Business Unit of C-l-L Inc. TELEPHONE 400 JONES ROAD (416) 1-800-263-2136 STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO (705) (519) (613) L8G 3Z1 1-800-263-8353 Ontario Turfgrass Symposium Peter Clark Hall University of Guelph January 6 & 7 Price: TBA January 6 January 7 8:00 Registration (Pre-registration packs) 8:00 Registration, coffee and donuts Chairman: Norm McCollum Chairman: Gordon Witteveen 9:40 Opening remarks and welcome by: 9:00 Rod Hermitage Dean McCewan O.A.C. and AgTurf Limited Robert Kennedy, President O.G.S.A. Chemical Update 10:00 Keynote Speaker - Uwe Wicke 9:20 Dr. Chris Hall Working With Winners University of Guelph 11:00 Corey Almack Plant Growth Regulators Soil Smith Corporation 9:40 Demi Moore Burlington, Ontario Aquatrol Corporation 11:30 Dr. Lee Burpee Water Use University of Guelph 10:00 Break Research Update Chairman: Thom Charters 12:00 Lunch in Peter Clark Hall 10:40 Stu Mills Chairman: Al Draper CGCS Hamilton G&CC 1:30 Presentation of OGSA 25 Year Plaques Computers on the Golf Course 1:40 Dr. Clinton Hodges 11:00 Jerry Richard Iowa State University Brooklea GC General Biology of Sand Greens Expansion and Renovation at Brooklea 2:15 Break 11:20 Doug Hoskins 2:45 Pat Tucker Summit GC University of Guelph Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Trees and Shrubs on the Golf Course 11:40 John Bennett 3:15 Warren Bidwell London Hunt Club Tee 2 Green Corporation Construction Slide Presentation 12:00 Thomas McBroom Cocktail Hour with Cash Bar Golf Course Architect in Faculty Lounge 12:30 Lunch in Peter Clark Hall 2:00 Gale Friedlander Images That Suit 3:00 Draw Symposium Organizer Hugh Kirkpatrick has assembled an excellent selection of speakers for this two-day event. Pre-registration packs are enclosed. Don’t delay, register today! 5 Years Ago Today by Barry Endicott Day was held at the Galt Country a record attendance of 750 Club hosted by Paul Scenna. The people. A pre-conference golf President, Greenchairman, Super­ tournament was held at the intendent Tournament was held at Shaugnessy Golf Club and the the Scarborough Golf Club on July Point Grey Golf Club and the win­ 17. There was a rules meeting held ners were Rod Hermitage winning at Westmount Golf Club and forty the gross prize and Hugh Kirkpat­ Superintendents, associates and rick winning the net prize. Sixty four guests attended with Keith Nesbit golfers participated in the tourna­ discussing the rule book. ment. The GCSAA was held in The Pro Superintendent Tourna­ Anaheim, California, with a re­ ment was held at the Castlemore cord attendance of 7,713 people. Golf Club with Dave Nichol as Jim Wyllie became the vice host Superintendent on August president of the GCSAA. Blake 17th. The winning team was from McMaster became a director of Aurora consisting of Laurie Buck­ the CGSA. Dan Uzelac became a land and Paul Dodson and the director of the Michigan Golf The Board of Directors in 1981 second team was from Oakdale Superintendents Assoc. Randy were Ken Nelson (president), Bob Golf Club with Ron Montressor Price became the Superintendent Brewster (vice pres), Rusty Work­ and Paul Dermott. The low team of Markland Wood Country Club man (sec), John Smith (treas), Paul Gross Aggregate was from and Bob Heron became the White (past pres), Dan Ardley, Al Westmount Golf Club consisting of Superintendent of Mississauga Draper, Barry Endicott, Blake Mc­ Gus Maue and Hugh Kirkpatrick. Country Club. Master, Dave Moote and Doug The OTRF Tournament was held New members were Sean Eve­ Hoskins. The editor of "Green is at the National Golf Club and the lyn, Evelyn Golf Centre, Alex Beautiful" was Bob Brewster and barbecue at the Board of Trade LaBelle, Midland Golf Club, Gerry the co-editor was Barry Endicott. Country Club with $4,800 being Chillingworth, Aero Irrigation Ltd., The OGSA/WOGSA joint meet­ raised. Ian Clark was the low pro James Moore, Puslinch Golf Club, ing was held at the St. Catharines with a 72 and George Garner was Mark Hagen (F), Greenhills Golf Golf and Country Club hosted by the low man from the rest of the Club, Doug Rothwell (F), Islington John Piccolo with 63 golfers in at­ field. Ninety people attended the Golf Club, and Don Crimble (F), Is­ tendance. Hugh Kirkpatrick was barbecue afterwards and the lington Golf Club. low gross winner with a 77 and Bill cost of the day was $50.00. The Christmas Dance was held Glashen was low net winner with a The CGSA Conference was at the Oakdale Golf and Country 71. On June 14th, the Galt Field held in Vancouver, B.C., and it set Club on November 14. 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Core transplanting was planned in this instance apply topdressing to the entire green in the usual when the fall overseeding failed and cool spring manner. weather prevented an early overseeding effort. Without a doubt, core transplanting is time con­ The first step is thorough aerification. Using a large suming. However, when it is executed properly, it will 5/8-inch tine will make it easier to place the good yield excellent results. Putting conditions were good plugs back into the holes. Some of the newer aerifiers three weeks after transplanting was completed. will permit even larger tine coring. Do not overlap Conditions had greatly improved in as little as a when coring, and follow a straight line method of week's time. Certainly this method is not meant to re­ aerification. place sodding or overseeding in all cases, but it has Cores from the healthy portions of a green are its place in course management, and it can be used placed by hand into the holes on the bare areas. to the superintendent's advantage. It prevents the You must proceed quickly with this part of the pro­ patchy appearance that so often results from sod­ cess to prevent the cores from drying out. Natural ding. TREES HAVE FEELINGS TOO! They Respond To Care & Attention ... And React To Careless Neglect. We’re continuously striving to learn We have transplanted over 8000 large more about these gracious gifts from trees on Ontario and Quebec golf nature — courses. Our dedication to their care Do They Think? and attention in handling has been Can They Talk? rewarded with an envionable success rate of better than 99.9%. One Thing’s For Certain — TREES WANT TO LIVE! Hourly Rates Don’t Tell All! DOUGLAS WOOD Call LARGE TREE SALES LTD. RR 2 Rockwood, Ont NOB 2K0 (519)853-2035 1-800-265-6681 McClumpha ’86 Maple Downs G.C. Jack Austin (left) presenting McClumpha Trophy to Paul White (right) thanking host superintendent Paul winner, Bill Hynd. Brown. Influence of Protective Covers on Reducing Winter Desiccation of Turf by J.M. Roberts, Harvests Loss of turf to desiccation in late winter and early - Spunbonded polyester blankets provided the most spring continues to be a major problem especially in beneficial results. northern climates. Most early research with protec­ - Compared to the uncovered control, bentgrass tive covers involved the use of solid or perforated grown under the spunbonded polyester blankets plastic tarps. Because of the "greenhouse" effect generally had 10 to 20 percent more spring leaf created by polypropylene covers, the proper timing moisture, up to 24 percent more root length, 80 per­ of removal in the spring is of critical importance. cent more clippings and up to 20 degrees Black insulated blankets and polyethylene of several Fahrenheit (10 degrees Centigrade) higher soil tem­ different densities and colors have been tested and peratures. found to reduce winter desiccation and raise minimum soil temperatures, but they excluded light - Compared to the uncovered control, spunbonded to cause chlorosis of the turf. Straw mulch works but polyester blankets hastened the rate of spring turf stimulates snow mold. green-up by 5 to 12 days. Research at the University of New Hampshire has - Polypropylene blankets and pine needles also re­ evaluated natural and synthetic covers for the pro­ duced winter desiccation although less consistently. tection of Emerald bentgrass putting green turf from - Polypropylene blankets blocked up to 99 percent desiccation during the winter and early spring and of the photosynthetically active radiation and to enhance subsequent growth and appearance of caused less desirable color and growth when com­ the turf. The following observations have been re­ pared with the spunbonded polyester. corded: Wettest Summer in 143 Years Caused by Stalled Jet Stream Courtesy of Toronto Star A jet stream parked in the skies at 45,000 feet in a weather pattern shifted so radically this summer. line from Texas to Toronto for the last two months is The long-wave patterns "re-arranged themselves" mainly responsible for dumping so much rain on us this summer and forecaster Dan Restic says "that's this summer. why it was so wet." Tumbling along up to 240 kilometres (150 miles) an Another factor is that in late July the high-pressure hour, the jet stream trapped a cold air mass on the system known as the Bermuda High, which normally south side and a warm air mass on the north. sits off the United States' east coast, settled inland When the warm Gulf of Mexico air slid up the side over the southeast. of the jet stream and collided with the cold air mass The Bermuda High prevented storms from crossing over Ontario, it created rain about every 24 hours that area and redirected them north to the Great over Ontario, making it our wettest summer in 143 Lakes, said Sandy Radecki, Environment Canada years. climatologist. About 573.5 millimetres (22.5 inches) came down. The odds are that a similar weather pattern won't Traditionally, the jet streams, which separate air develop again for another 50 years. masses, have cold air on their north side and warm air on the south. What is strange this year is that during August and September, the jet stream parked in a north-south axis and didn't move. Normally, they run west to east and vary almost daily. The good news is that the direction of the one parked over Ontario is shifting back to a west-to-east line and that should ease up on the rainy weather we have been getting. The path of the jet stream had been North from Texas over the Toronto area and then bending away to the northeast to head out over the Atlantic Ocean. Jet Stream Slip-up: Diagram shows where the jet stream This parking of the jet stream has created a storm has been stalled in the skies at 45,000 feet for the past two track over Ontario for the past two months and months, in a line from Texas to Toronto - the main cause of weather officials can't say why the long-wave record rains. Many thanks to Dave Gourlay for fill­ ing me in on the identity of the Past Board of Directors which I published in the last "Green is Beautiful." 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