”Green is Beautiful” Ontario Golf Superintendents Association P.O. BOX 203, ISLINGTON, ONTARIO M9A 4X2 TELEPHONE 233-8388 SEPTEMBER 1986 1986 O.G.S.A. TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN THOM CHARTERS ECKHOFF AWARD For Excellence In Golf Journalism ONTARIO COLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1986 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT Barry Endicott Robert Kennedy Hugh Kirkpatrick Millcroft Golf Club Garden City Golf Club Westmount Golf & Country Club 3 Sutter Ave. 37 Lincoln Ave. P.O. Box 221 Brampton, Ontario L6Z 1G1 St. Catharines, Ontario L2P 2C7 Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3Y6 Phone: Bus. (416) 335-0034 Phone: Bus. (416) 685-9976 Phone: Bus. (519) 744-1041 Res. (416) 846-1440 Res. (416) 935-2019 Res. (519) 893-2119 DIRECTORS Rod Trainor Neil Acton CGCS Ron Heeson 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 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 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 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Neil Acton CGCS Editor Emeritus — Barry Endicott ASSISTANT EDITORS Ron Heesen Alex LaBelle OFFICE SECRETARY CINDI CHARTERS OTRFFundraisng Tournament 1986 Low Net Dick Gordon OTRF FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT This year's event, held again at the National Golf Club and the Board of Trade Golf Club, proved to be the most successful fundraiser to date. Approximately $17,000.00 was raised for turfgrass research. The suppliers and organizers deserve much credit for all of their hard work and generosity. It is stated in our ethical standards “Contact the Superintendent of a club you are visiting, and, whenever possible, do so in advance.” This courtesy should be practised whether you are in another country or around the corner. Take a minute and re-read our Association’s Ethical Standards on page 34 in your Mem­ bership Roster. NEW MEMBERS Graham Wilkinson Acrow Canada Ltd. Class E R. David Cherry Cherry Downs GC ClassF John S. Cherry Cherry Downs GC ClassB New Grass strains make growing cut and dried EDMONTON (CP) — Slow- growing grass developed at the University of Alberta is being touted as a cure for the drudgery of cutting, wa­ tering and weeding lawns. Dr. Jan Weijer says several varieties he has perfected need to be mowed only once a year, are drought-re­ sistant, disease-resistant, “self-weeding" and need no fertilizer. In the future, he sees a “gradual replacement of lawns" by these grasses, which he describes as “beautifully green" and “hardier than anything you can buy in the seed store." The new varieties — called agropyrons, festucus and native poas — all secrete a herbicide that kills annual weeds. The Turf Seed Specialist call R. Paul Johnson National Sales Manager P.O. Box 219, Brampton (416) 846-5080 or write Ontario, Canada L6V 2L2 Teed off at weed problems? 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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. May&Baker May & Baker Canada Ine. 6557 Mississauga Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 1A6 1274 Plains Road East Always read labels before use Burlington, Ontario L7S 1W6 1986 Ontario Amateur Championship by Alex Label le The preparations for this tourna­ ment began five years ago. The Midland Golf & Country Club used to be tree line to tree line fairway with no fairway bunkers and green­ side bunkers that you could step across. In 1983 I was able to get approval for a grant from the Cana­ dian and Ontario governments for course improvements under a job creation program entitled C.O.E.D. That year we built 2 ponds with 2 dams, 27 bunkers, ó tees and numerous cart paths and flower beds. Over the years we build addi­ tional bunkers and tees and recon­ toured the fairways bringing the Midland Golf & Country Club Superintendent, AlexLabelle (left) rough in on the sides and out in front was presented a plaque recognizing his efforts in preparing his of the tees. course for the 1986 Ontario Amateur Championship. The award When the O.G.A. representatives was presented by Regional Director Neil Acton C.G.C.S on be­ arrived last year to begin prepara­ half of the O.G.S.A. tions for the tournament we were It passed. The green committee words concerning the course con­ already in good shape condition­ dug in again and rapidly surveyed ditioning. ing wise. The main concern was that the proposed sites and potential The first two days the weather was a golf course with such limited yar­ trees for relocation. They sold the perfect. The third round was de­ dage (6075 yds., from the blues) board of directors and the mem­ layed for two hours due to a severe would not offer the challenge that bership on the idea and in we thunderstorm which dumped three- would suit such a capable group moved twenty-two trees in ten and quarters of an inch of rain on us in of golfers. It was therefore decided one half hours. one hour. The crew went to work that the contouring would be even The tournament arrived still with from green to green pushing and more demanding in the landing the skepticism that our short course pumping water to reduce the delay areas of these big hitters. Mr. Wil­ would be blown away by at least to a minimum. Friday, we were liams arrived in the spring of 1986 ten strokes under par. Nobody was threatened with the same condi­ and we went around staking the taking into account the beautiful tions but the storm passed us by and perimeters of the fairways. We let but unforgiving forest from which the gave us a final round of sunshine things grow for a couple of months, golf course was carved. The trees, and warm weather. checking from time to time on the coupled with the four-inch rough It was pleasant to see such a fine progress of the endeavour and (eight-inch amongst the newly gentleman as Stu Hamilton win an monitoring the temperament of the transplanted trees) proved to be the award that has eluded him for such Midland membership. The mem­ undoing of many fine golfers. Steer­ a long time. I enjoyed working with bers were a stoic bunch who felt ing the ball became an uncon­ the O.G.A. officials and in particular that if the amateurs could play it; scious evil that crept up on many. Mr. Skip Williams and Mr. Went so could they. Once the greens were reached, Daniel. The whole group were ex­ It was felt that we still had a few the short subtle undulations caused tremely helpful and well rep­ weak holes. Mr. Williams questioned a lot of second guessing. No green resented by our member Mr. Doug whether a tree spade could help could be read from only one direc­ Haig, president of the O.G.A. the situation. He approached the tion and speeds could not exceed The big highlight for me was the O.G.A. board of directors, after con­ nine feed without becoming unfair. presentation of a plaque from my sulting with me for estimates of costs, In the end only two players were fellow superintendents of the with his proposal that since the Mid­ able to keep their scores below par O.G.S.A. by Mr. Neil Acton C.G.C.S., land members were so kind as to over four days at 278 and 279. The my very good friend. I would like to give up their course for one week, lowest round out of the four days thank you all. There is no higher maybe the O.G.A. could donate was a 66. The golfers left with a new praise than to be complimented by $1,200 towards a tree spade rental. regard for the golf course and kind your peers. Turfgrass Research by Nancy Pierce Scientific research in any discipline is designed basi­ cally to solve problems facing that industry. Universities are usually at the forefront of research areas as these institutions have a fundamental responsibility to the ac­ quisition of new knowledge. At the University of Guelph, four local field stations are available for field research. These research stations are operated by the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, under contract with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. Facilities for conducting turfgrass research are concentrated at the Cambridge Research Station, although University personnel are also carrying out research projects at various other locations across the province. There are now over 10 acres of land at the Cambridge Research Station devoted exclusively to turfgrass research. The existence of this field station and the other areas around Ontario where University of Guelph personnel are welcome to carry out turf research makes it possible for new ideas, products and practices to be tested. Research at the University of Guelph this year is concen­ trating on the following: Turfgrass Management — perennial ryegrass and fine-leaf fescue cultivar O.G.S.A. President, Barry Endicott had the distinct ple­ trials asure of presenting Bernie MacDonald with his 25 Year — nitrogen source evaluations on Kentucky Bluegrass Membership plaque at the G.B.S.A. Golf Day held at — suitability of sewage sludge as a turf fertilizer Brooklea G.C. — iron source evaluations — triplex mowing of fairways — turf colorants — winter covers on creeping bentgrass — micronutrients on sand greens — extensive growth regulator studies Disease Control — dollar spot fungicide trials — residual effect of snow mold fungicide on dollar- spot incidence the following year — factors that may reduce fungicide requirements Weed Control — crabgrass control using pre- and postemergence herbicides — herbicide phytotoxity on Kentucky Bluegrass As the turfgrass industry continues to grow, so must the scope and depth of turfgrass research if we are to meet the needs of the industry. On September 10, 1986, you are invited to attend what is hoped to be the largest turfgrass research field day yet at the Cambridge Re­ search Station to see the various research plots. In addi­ tion, Dr. Clay Switzer and University president Burt Mathews will be in attendance to discuss new initiatives which will further strengthen turfgrass research, teaching and exten­ sion at Guelph. Random Thoughts That Surfaced... After changing cups on the same greens for over 15 years, by MBCGSA months pregnant and had six months to live. (Please note the the mind starts to wonder... I HATE CHANGING CUPS! woman is healthy and too old to have children.) Why is the number of rocks encountered while changing cups Why is it that the practice green, which has the most holes, is in direct proportion to how close the golfers are? usually the hardest and rockiest (is that a word?) green when What law of nature states the number of no-shows and tardy changing cups? employees is related to the importance of the tournament and OH MY ACHING BACK! the earlier tee-off time? Why is vandalism in direct proportion to the desire of showing Why is it when you borrow or lend equipment it inevitably breaks off a good course? down? Ever notice salespeople seem to come in groups? No one for What law is it that makes the severity of machinery breakdown weeks, then everyone at the same time. It is almost like they in direct proportion to the importance of the job and the time have a secret meeting to decide who they are going to see. limit allowed? (Please don't take offence, guys.) How does equipment and pump house know when it is a This is a fill in the blank. Did you ever notice a weekend? is like a policeman, never around when you need one? How does disease know when it is the first day of a three-day Why does the boss always show up when something goes wrong weekend? that you don't want him to see? WHY ARE THESE GREENS SO HARD? Ever notice how things come back to haunt you? I instituted the How come there are so many ball markers on the greens when policy that each Director write an article for the Collaborator, every golfers swears that he repairs his and two other ball marks? and now I'm paying for it! Ever notice that it is usually the same golfer who complains THE HECK WITH IT, I'LL LET MY ASSISTANT CHANGE CUPS FROM about poor playing conditions and who complains that the NOW ON! course is closed due to wet conditions or renovations? Would reverse psychology work on this same golfer, for example a cart sign "PLEASE DRIVE CARTS THROUGH WET AREAS"? I wonder how many golfers would hit a ball at an unaware worker, if that worker was his son or daughter? Ever notice when mowing fairways, golfers will never hit a ball Southwestern when you drive towards them, they wait until your back is turned and driving away? Why do golfers feel the need to walk or drive in front of main­ tenance equipment? Ontario News by Ron Heesen THERE MUST BE AN EASIER WAY TO CHANGE CUPS! Due to budgetary restrictions, the brakes on maintenance equip­ The heat of the summer has really kept this part of ment are usually the last thing repaired, much to the surprise of Ontario hopping recently. An unusually high amount of the above golfer. rainfall this spring and early summer has reduced irriga­ Why is it usually easier to get clubs to spend $500 to repair an tion demands, but this has been replaced with hot and old piece of equipment, when a new one costs only $1000? dry weather. (This is hypothetical as there are no machines for $1000!) Most members join a golf club for golf, otherwise they would Since it is very difficult to attend all the meetings join a social club; so why is it when money gets scarce, the golf through the season, I would ask that the host Superinten­ course budget is the first to get cut? dent of the meeting to prepare a story and send it to We have streamlined our operation enough so that April 1, we Green Is Beautiful. This is very important, and makes the are only 6 months behind our regular yearly maintenance! magazine interesting for everyone in all regions. Why is it you can search for something you need and after you So, remember, the day after the meeting, sit down finally buy one, many others become avail-able? and write up a story about your event. Let us know the WHY CANT SOMEONE INVENT A HYDRAULIC CUP CUTTER TO turnout, the weather, the scores and anything special FIT ON THE BACK OF A CUSHMAN? about the meeting. Ever notice early in the morning while going to work, a traffic Meanwhile, good luck through the rest of the summer. light will turn red on you for no reason and will remain red until another car approaches the green Iight from the other direction? Ever realize the Catch-22 we are in? We try to pay some of our help what they are worth so we can help them and as soon as we do, they realize that they aren't starving and have lives besides work, so they don't want to work overtime? Why don't we take summer vacations? I took a week this year, and probably lost less turf than if I had been on the job. Are we RAE MURRAY irresponsible if we take time off? Should our jobs be in jeopardy TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE if we take time off? Would members tolerate being told when PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS they could take their vacations? This is too touchy a subject to be discussed here. CHIPMAN A Business Unit of C-l-L Inc. TELEPHONE The most original excuse by an employee for taking time off 400 JONES ROAD (416) 1 800 263-2136 was used twice by the same person within a five-year period. STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO (705) (519) (613) He probably doesn't think I've caught on so I expect to hear it L8G 3Z1 1 800-263-8353 again soon. He needed time off because his wife was three President, Green Chairman, Superintendent Event Doug Suter and the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club were magnificent hosts for this outstanding day. Despite excessive rainfall for two days prior to the July 14th date, Doug and his staff had this demand­ ing course in tip top condition. Forty-four teams from across the province were treated to fine weather, great food and an interesting address from James Snow, a USGA Agronomist. Jim pointed out the dilema that faces today's superintendent regarding green speed. Most in­ terestingly, he suggested that as golfers adjust to faster greens, the more comfortable they become with them, and the less willing they are to accept anything but the fastest greens possible. A good point to consider when trying to determine the mean green speed that you intend to provide at your course for the duration of the playing season. Among other subjects, Jim stressed the impor­ tance of turfgrass research. We all hope that the attending Presidents take his words to heart when it comes time to respond to the OTRF's fund raising requests. Do your part to see that your club partici­ pates in a tangible way. Listed below are the top three teams based on team total stableford points: 1 st Markland Wood, 103 points: G. O'Heron, D. McCanse, E. Nesbitt 2nd Meadowbrook, 99 points: J. Cunningham, B. Davidson, B. Watson 3rd Summit, 97 points: D. Hoskins, N. Godef, USGA Agronomist James Snow, President, G. Perkins Green Chairman, Superintendent Event guest speaker. 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Norm brothers at their beautiful Victoria Park Golf Club in McCollum was well organized and led the interested Guelph. The course was in superb condition. parties through informative sessions with the various re­ Carmen's staff did a remarkable job, working through search personnel. Fortunately the weather was co-opera­ heavy rain, to prepare the course for the early morning tive through this part of the day. shot gun start. Even notoriously short hitters were hitting the Angelo, Ted and Carmen had saved the trump card ball out of sight. The dense fog began to dissipate after for last, and we all enjoyed an excellent dinner in the five or six holes, however, and the 90 hardy golfers con­ beautifully appointed banquet facility. tinued through some shower activity. The following prize winners were acknowledged after After a healthy buffet lunch, the group moved on to dinner: Superintendents: LOW GROSS: T. Ellis, 74 W.Vout,75 H. Kirkpatrick, 75 LOW NET: K. Barnett, 65 J. Kenny, 66 D.Gourlay,67 Ass’t. Superintendents: LOW GROSS: C. Dew, 78 T. Murphy, 88 LOW NET: D. Schemelefske, 69 B. McRae, 69 Associates: LOW GROSS: R. Hermitage, 81 B. Calhoun, 82 LOW NET: T. Yamada, 69 D. Dick, 72 R. Craig, 72 Clay SwitzerTrophy Winners — Region 1 Ted Ellis and Kelly Barnett—133 combined net score We kindly thank the suppliers who contributed and especially the DeCorsos, we hope you'll have us back sometime in the future. Ten Years Ago Today... In 1976 the Directors of the The Sixth Annual Manage­ held at Markland Wood C.C. OGSA were as follows: Paul Der­ ment Symposium was held at The Mclumpha Memorial Tour­ mott (president); Al Beeney Aurora Highlands G.C. hosted by nament was held at St. Thomas (vice); Carl Bennett (sec.); John Whitey Jones and chaired by G.C. The Canadian Open was Hutchinson (treasurer); David Keith Nesbit and Bill Glashan. held at Essex G. & C.C. Gourlay, Paul Dodson, Hugh Guest speaker was Murray On March 26 a curling meet­ Kirkpatrick, Whitey Jones, Stew Tucker, golf director from the ing was held at North Halton Mills, Paul Scenna and Bob Board of Trade. hosted by Al Beeney. The win­ Heron (editor). Meetings were held at ning team was made up of Al New members: Graham Bayview G.C., Ed Ortleib; North Beeney, Carl Bennet, Paul White Shouldice, Highland G.C.; Doug Halton G.C., Al Beeney; Beach and Bill Robinson. Larry Sherk Hoskins, Summit Golf Club; John Grove (via "Pelino Express"), Ed from Sheridan Nurseries gave an Ingram, Glenview G.C.; Henderson; Board of Trade, interestinng slide presentation. Graydon Rogers, Westers Trent Gord Witteveen; and Maple John Bennet moved from G.C.; Craig Wilton, Greenhills Downs, Art Dodson. Cedar Brae Golf Club to London C.C.; Gerald Gitzel, Rain Tech The C.G.S.A. Conference was Hunt, and Bruce Thrasher, assis­ Irrigation Services; David held in Toronto at the Inn on the tant to Paul Dodson at Missis­ Jackson, Southbrook GC. Park. There was a spring dance sauga moved to Cedar Brae. Sid Witteveen has left Glen at Islington G.C. The Galt Coun­ Ted Tom, formerly working at Is­ Abbey as Assistant and is joining try hosted the Galt Field Day and lington Golf Club is now at Up­ Ken Wright at Northwood. Cam the President, Green Chairman, lands Golf Club as Superinten­ Caimcross started a new posi­ Superintendent Tournament was dent. tion with the Sault Ste. Marie at St. Georges hosted by Bill The brother of Blake McMas­ Parks Department, Ted Char­ Hynd. The Pro Superintendent ter, the father of John Bennet and man has started at the National Tournament was held at North Don Webb who was at the Lon­ G.C. and Doug Hoskins has Halton G.C. hosted by Al Beeney don Hunt C.C. passed away dur­ moved to Summit G.C. and the Christmas Dance was ing that year. 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Not so this time. which are integral parts of such ed the floor to an informal blitz We didn't have to stand at the a stressful occupation. of questions on any aspect of clubhouse window and watch Our next event at the Circle turf maintenance that the audi­ my new putting green wash Pine Golf and Curling Club has ence chose to enquire about. down the hill. Teri Yamado been changed from August 19 Thom was kept very busy with gave a very educational lesson to August 26 at Base Borden. an array of excellent questions. on the economics of mowing The final day with closing The answers were of an equally our golf courses. In both cases ceremonies is at Horseshoe high caliber. From Brooklea we the Clubhouse managers pro­ Valley Resort on September 16. moved to Midland one month vided a delicious repast in en­ Please come out. We are very later. Again the weather co-op­ joyable surroundings. I would informal and anxious to meet erated for this joint O.G.S.A./ like to thank our distributors for new faces. Westmount G.C. Wins Slo-Pitch Tournament Turf Care Slo-Pitch Tournament winners — Westmount Golf Club — are pictured above receiving trophy from Turf Care representative Jack Austin. Westmount coach, Hugh Kirkpatrick, directed his team to the trophy by defeating Donalda Golf Club in the final. Thirty-four teams competed in this year's event, necessitating 14 hours of baseball to decide the winners. Next year's tourney is filling up rapidly so enter your team now by con­ tacting Jack or Ron at Turf Care. Can You Help? While going through the files trying to find some material suitable for publication, I came TREES across the above picture of a past Board of Directors. I am surmising these gentlemen over­ HAVE saw the OGSA operations about 16 or 17 years ago. I recognize my old mentor Bernie Mac­ FEELINGS Donald. I can't make up my mind if that is really Doug Suter standing beside him. Dave TOO! Gourlay looks the same, as do Whitey Jones, Bill Hynd, John Grightmire & John Arends. We They Respond To Care can attribute this to our lifestyle I suppose. I & Attention... And React would like to know who the other gentlemen To Careless Neglect. are and where they may be. Kindly let me know. 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 rewarded with an envionable success Can They Talk? One Thing’s For Certain — rate of better than 99.9%. CGSA NATIONAL SEMINAR PROGRAM TREES WANT TO LIVE! Hourly Rates Don’t Tell All! (Ontario Seminars) A. Soils & Fertilizers: The Basics Friday, October 17 — Horseshoe Valley Resort DOUGLAS WOOD Instructor: Bill Kilmer LARGE TREE SALES LTD. RR 2 Rockwood, Ont. 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