Fall 1992 GREEN Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food An official publication of the Ontario Golf Superintendents Association is beautiful PER Green Beaut Fall 1992 The Red Threat Employment Contracts and You Your Greens and Tees Deserve Quality Ryan Aeration The 18 h.p. GA30 can aerate in excess of 28,000 sq. ft./hr. A broad range of tine sizes are available to suit your soil conditions. The unit features variable hole spacing and adjustable depths to 3”. The GA30 is so ruggedly built that while it will pamper your greens and tees, you can even elect to use it on your fairways and approaches. Its 3-wheel design makes it ultra maneuverable and it is transportable to up to 6 mph. The Greensaire 24 might look a little bit like your old greensaire, but that’s where the similarities end. A 2” x 2” hole pattern and 3” penetration give maximum aerification on your greens and other fine turf areas. The new Greensaire 24 features an automatic oil induction system that automatically lubricates the push rod assemblies for prolonged life and low maintenance. This 24” workhorse aerates up to 8,000 sq. ft./hr. with a wide variety of tine types and sizes available. 1184 Plains Road East Toronto (416) 827-7830 Burlington, Ontario Burlington (416) 637-5216 EQUIPMENT LTD. L7S 1W6 Fax (416) 637-2009 PRESIDENTS REPORT Green is Beautiful Ontario Golf Fall is here and it marks the end of what has to be the wettest summer since anyone can remember. Our focus and normal pri­ Superintendents orities changed during the past season. From stress management to drainage and mowing. It was a great opportunity to Association grow in all those troublesome little bare spots. But perhaps offset by the creation of BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1992 new bare sports due to puddles that would not go away. All clubs have suffered to the weather with revenues down in such areas as carts and green fees. The OGSA has also been affect­ ed. Maybe not so much in the financial end but in that our major events experi­ enced bad weather. The President/Greens Chairman had torrential downpours and we were lucky to get in 9-holes. It was too bad that we could not enjoy the efforts Paul White put into the golf course. Even under all the rain, it was obvious the spec­ tacular condition that the course was in. The Pro/Superintendent was almost a washout but after a lengthy rain delay and some fast moving by the Decorso's we were able to play 18-holes by Shot-gun. Victoria Park Golf Club was also in excellent condi­ tion and this event enjoyed one of the PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT largest fields in its past history. RHOD TRAINOR C.G.C.S. DAVE W. GOURLAY C.G.C.S. MARK HAGEN C.G.C.S. Hamilton Golf and Country Club Eagle Creek Golf Club The Oaks Golf & Country Club The GCSAA seminar is now approaching Limited P.O.k Box 931, R.R. #2 London Ontario Dunrobin, Ontario KOA 1T0 N0M 1Z0 and registration to date is good and we 232 Golf Links Road Res. (519) 641-9718 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 2N5 Bus. (613) 832-0477 hope to have yet another full seminar. The Bus. (416) 648-1441 Res.k (613) 832-0476 Symposium is just around the corner and Res. (519) 631-4798 Fax (613)836-4197 Fax (416) 648-4217 we are excitedly looking forward to it. Our cast of speakers this year will be hard to match in future years. DIRECTORS EDITOR GOLF & MEETINGS DIRECTOR Good luck to all Superintendents and SIMON GEORGE BILL FACH C.G.C.S. DENNIS PELLRENE OGSA members in winding up this season. Oakville Golf Club Rosedale golf club Ltd. Scarborough Golf Club 1154 6th Line Box 129 1901 Mt. Pleasant Road Scarborough Golf Club Rd. I have enjoyed my term as president this Oakville, Ontario L6T 4Z5 Toronto, Ontario M4N 2W3 Scarborough, Ontario M1J 3H2 year and would like to thank all my fellow Bus. (416) 844-5796 BUS. (416) 485-9742 Bus. (416) 266-4546 Fax (416) 266-1259 Res. (416) 659-3160 RES. (416) 242-4534 Board Members for their help and all of Fax (416) 845-0096 their hard work in making the Ontario ROSTER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY JOHN TAYLOR ALEX LA BELLE Golf Course Superintendents Association RICK SERRAO - C.G.C.S. Twenty Valley G.C. Carlton Golf & Yacht Club R.R. #1, Vineland, Ontario P.O. Box 162, R.R. #3 one of the finest professional organizations glendale Golf & C.C. 401 Mt. Albion Road L0R 2C0 Manotick, Ontario K0A 2N0 in this country. Hamilton, Ontario Bus. (416) 502-4333 Bus. (613) 692-4054 L8K 5T4 Res. (416) 563-1313 Res. (613) 826-3375 Bus. (416) 561-1216 Rhod Trainor Res. (416) 935-0522 DIRECTOR PUBLIC RELATIONS & COM. Fax (416) 561-5536 DOUG SUTER MARK SHNEIDER President, OGSA Credit Valley G.C. Beach Grove Golf & C.C. TREASURER 2500 Old Carriage Road 14134 Riverside Drive Est BRUCE BURGER Mississauga, Ontario ST.CIair Beach, Ontario N8N 1B6 Lakeview Golf Course L5C 1Y7 Bus. (519) 979-8134 1190 Dixie Road Bus. (416) 275-1594 Res. (519) 979-8134 Mississauga, Ontario L5E 2P4 Res. (416)275-2601 Bus. (416) 278-1971 OFFICE SECRETARY Res. (519) 621-1138 CINDI CHARTERS (416) 233-8388 Cover Photo "The Church of Turf" The Guelph Turfgrass Institute 1992 Upcoming Events Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 1992 C.G.S.A. - Canadian Turf Conference Ontario Jan. 4-6, 1993 Ontario Turfgrass Symposium Golf Jan. 23 - 30,1993 International Golf Course Conference G.C.S.A.A. Superintendents Feb. 1 -4,1993 Association University of Guelph Professional Development Series for Turf Managers Feb. 1 -26,1993 University of Guelph Annual Turfgrass Short Course GPM PUMPING SYSTEMS Golf Pumping Station Manufacturers TURF CARE The Pressure is on... With over 150 Golf pumping stations in Canada, GPM is the leader in golf course irrigation pumping systems In Ontario • Vertical turbine contact: system • Variable speed drive TURF CARE pumping system • Underground centrifugal pumping TURF CARE package PRODUCTS LTD. • Custom built pumping unit 200 Pony Drive Newmarket, Ontario L3V 7B6 Tel: (416) 836-0988 Fax: (416) 836-0995 Manufactured by PLAD Equipment Ltd. From the Editor Times As another golf season winds down, we are all preparing our have courses for the winter. Of course this season was the wettest, coolest, most abnormal changed. season of all. How about you? However, most courses were in great shape if the mowers could Slow release nitrogen sources have keep up with the lush growth and the rain. Winter is a time to changed and improved — thanks to technological advances and a better once again reflect on our successes and to look back at the com­ understanding of turfgrass needs. pletion of special projects, it is also a time to attend many of the Now you can apply turf fertilizers educational programs offered such as the Guelph Turfgrass containing nitrogen blends that release the Symposium. right amount at the right time. That's better for your turf, better for your budget, and better for the environment. Take some time, continue to grow, have a great winter and see If you have been relying on a traditional you in the spring. slow release nitrogen, take the time to compare sources. Times have changed! Simon George Slow Release Nitrogen Release Response in Weeks Congratulations to "Superintendent of the Year" winner Tom Charters from Specific solutions for specific needs. Weston Golf and Country Club! That's the promise behind every Nutrite product. For the up-to-date professional fertilizers story, and how you can benefit, contact your Nutrite representative. Pesticide Safety Training Seminars Introductory Land Class 1 & 3 Licence Preparation Courses February 6 & 7,1993 - London March 6 & 7,1993 - Toronto March 27 & 28,1993 - Guelph April 3 & 4,1993 - North Bay NUTRITE A change for the better. Ontario: 1-519-669-5401 For more information contact : Québec: 1-514-462-2555 Maritimes: 1-418-689-4759 John Gravett of TURFECS at (519) 767-1611 O.G.S.A. Membership Report Oct. 6, 1992. resently our association has along the same format that is, vot­ through our magazine and educa­ P 386 members of which 24% are in the E classification, or ing and holding office still would only apply to paying Class "AA", company membership. The cur­Class "A" and Class "B" members. rent bylaws restrict this category to What this does is increase tional programs to capture the imaginations of those biologists and agriculturalists who, during the course of their studies, are 25% of the total membership. We our overall base giving us addition­ searching for opportunities to are in a dilemma whereby we must al funds thus holding the dues of apply their skills and intelligence begin to turn away prospective superintendents down in a time of to a challenge. Too often we are members because of their affilia­ increasing expenses. It also gives taken for granted merely as grass tion which many feel is not in the us a chance to contribute to the cutters by the uninformed. We best interests of the association. As education of individuals who have have the mechanisms through our membership director I have been been and are becoming more and association to focus the attention asked to make recommendations as more involved in the daily opera­ of these people upon an exciting to how we might overcome this tions of our courses. and challenging career which is and several other aspects of our Regarding fee structures growing rapidly and charting new system of classification. and services, the mechanics and territory in the future as our world The company membership, technicians could join at the same around us becomes more conscious Class "E", should not have restric­ rate as we charge the assistant of the delicacy of that which is tions based on a percentage of the superintendent. They could avail called nature. total. The fee structure should be themselves of the magazine and This is not a time to close increased but additional represen­ mailings. They could be offered ourselves in a shell and limit tatives in the same company would membership rates for the special growth. This is not a time to be reduced. The membership seminars and educational events. cocoon ourselves out of fear that should be increased to include Finally, our future depends we will be overwhelmed by a mass three new categories. The cate­ upon our youth. If we are to con­ of humanity who do not fully gories which should be added are tinue to develop positively then we understand what we are about. Class "M"; mechanics, Class "T"; must ensure that well educated, Rather, it is the time to reach out; technicians, and Class "S"; stu­ innovative minds are given the to seize the opportunity; to step dents. opportunity to flourish. There are into the future, revitalizing our This is no way will detract many young people in our colleges association, moving forward confi­ from the ability of the superinten­ and universities who are unaware dently together. dents to operate the association of the existing challenges that this since the duties of voting and profession offers. We should be Wm. Alexander La Belle holding office will be continued actively promoting ourselves O.G.S.A. 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In other words, an employ­ er generally cannot prevent an employ­ employers and employees of the means of reporting to superiors, and a ee from taking with him that which is virtues of written employment con­ budget for professional training and in his head. tracts. upgrading of the superintendent. A most important feature of More than ever before, With greater frequency, any employment contract is the flexi­ employers now wish to have in place a employers and to some extent employ­ bility it can have as to what terms you written agreement which will limit, or ees, are turning their attention to the want included and what you want at the very least, quantify, their ability fine print dealing with non-competi­ excluded. There is no general rule or and define the circumstances under tion and non-disclosure of confidential guideline as to how specific or general which termination can take place. As information by employees. As employ­ the terms of the employment contract well, employees are now more likely to ees become more mobile, employers should be. Suffice it to say that each want to have termination provisions are recognizing that they have interests situation with the superintendent and spelled out in a written document to to be protected when employees move the golf course owner should be exam­ provide the certainty of knowing the on to "greener pastures". These types ined individually to get the right "mix" conditions under which they can be of provisions must always be prepared for both parties. fired and the compensation to which with great care as the ability to enforce With the onset of an econom­ they would be entitled in the event of them depends upon their reasonable­ ic slow-down in Canada, the issue of termination, wrongful or otherwise. ness. Non-competition clauses are employment contracts and the protec­ Without an employment con­ considered in law to be generally in tion of the interests of both employers tract, the employee has less protection restraint of trade unless it can be and employees has assumed a greater against an employer. The provisions of demonstrated that the restraint is rea­ importance in our legal landscape. the provincial legislation provide for sonable to protect a legitimate interest Employment contracts are for minimal standards of employment and of the employer. This reasonableness the benefit of both the employer and severance payments in lieu of notice in must be both in relation to the time the employee and should be strongly the event of dismissal. Attempting to period during which a former employ­ considered in attempting to define and recover proper "common law" reme­ ee is restricted from carrying on a par­ establish these important working rela­ dies necessarily involves suing, or ticular activity and in the geographic tionships. A small investment of time threatening to sue, the former employ­ area in which any restraint applies. and money at the beginning of your er. This is a speculative and expensive Clauses specifying the non­ employment with the golf course can proposition at the best of times. disclosure of confidential information avoid significant investments of both Written employment contracts are premised upon the protection of time and money in the future, should can cover a wide range of issues includ­ proprietary information of an employ­ your employment relationship deterio­ ing a specific definition of duties, a er from unauthorized use by a former rate. It is hoped that this article will be fixed term of employment, salary/com- employee. This may include secret of assistance to you in taking the pensation/benefits formulae, and the industrial processes or inventions or appropriate steps as you commence or settlement provisions upon termina­ such things as business operations. renew your employment with the golf tion. A further list of specific areas are The key is that the information must course. be something in which the employer Ridgetown College Continuing Education Ridgetown Ontario Lawn Care and Landscape Management Short Course February 22-26,1993 Golf Course Management Short Course February 22-26,1993 This practical one week course will provide an introductory and updating series of lec­ An opportunity to learn the basics of golf course management through a week long tures and demonstrations to individuals in the lawn care and landscaping industry. course targeted for those managing and operating a golf course. A combination of qualified individuals will deliver this course through information sessions and The course will be delivered by: * Ridgetown College Research Staff demonstrations. *Affiliated University Staff, *Leading Industry Representatives. Course Details If interested in the complete course program and registration form for the above two Course Location: Ridgetown College, Ridgetown, Ontario courses, contact: Course Cost: $295.00 Plus 7% GST = $315.00 Linda Balmer, This includes course materials and noon meals (Monday - Thursday). Continuing Education, Overnight Accommodations available at the College Residence (Steckley Hall) for: Ridgetown College, Ridgetown, Ontario. Single Room: $21.75 per night per person (5% tax included) Double Room: $15.75 per night per person (5% tax included) Telephone 519-674-5456 / Fax 519-674-3042 Raving Red Thread By John W. Gravett, Turfecs lthough Red thread is The disease is confined to the may also become windborne um, and especially nitrogen A usually prevalent during the spring and fall sea­ sons, the cool, wet weather this season has ignited record­ leaves and sheath of the grass, proceeding from the leaf tip down. Under ideal conditions (air sat­ increasing disease distribution. Red thread will only germinate in turfgrass plants if there is a film of moisture over the sur­ levels are deficient. It is best to maintain adequate and balanced fertility in your susceptible turf areas. ed levels of Red thread across urated with moisture) the faces of leaves or leaf sheath. Applications of nitrogen are Ontario. Many superinten­ pathogen produces colourful Traditionally, Red thread has particularly helpful in reduc­ dents and turf managers have mycelial structures. Pink to not been frequently found ing disease severity, but exces­ surprisingly discovered Red pale red fungal growths called across Ontario. It is usually thread in their turf areas dur­ sive rates must be avoided. It "red threads", may extend up detected in moisture-saturated is recommended that slow- ing the summer months. to 1 cm beyond the end of the atmospheric areas such as the release fertilizers be utilized to Red thread can be severe on leaf tip. Pink cottony flocks of lakelands and near northern prevent overstimulation. Soil Red fescue and Perennial rye­ mycelium up to 10 mm in areas of the province. pH should be in the range rec­ grass. Occasionally, as in this diameter may also be pro­ However, the weather condi­ ommended for turfgrass season, it may attack Kentucky duced. When the red threads tions experienced this season growth (generally 6.5 - 7.0). bluegrass. Red thread tends to or flocks are present especially have favoured disease develop­ following humid weather, the ment on many golf courses. Water should be applied thor­ be seen more often in turf patches of blighted grass take Red thread develops most oughly (deeply), as infrequent­ mowed from 1-3 inches in height, making it a common on a reddish brown cast that is favourable in air temperatures ly as possible, and early in the place in golf course roughs and easily detected. ranging from 18 - 24°C, in day. Avoid watering late in home lawns. Irregular shaped periods of moisture-saturated the day if possible. Alternate Red thread survives turfgrass species and cultivars or circular patches (5-20 cm in unfavourable periods as air (spring and fall). Heavy diameter) of infected grass dews, light rains and fog also that are less susceptible to Red threads of mycelium on infect­ become water-soaked and die contribute to disease develop­ thread may also be considered. ed leaves or lying in the rapidly. When the disease is thatch. These threads can sur­ ment. Usually limited levels of Red severe, turfgrass appears slight­ vive high (32° C) or low (- Red thread is also known to be thread infection in Ontario ly reddish-brown in colour. 20°C) temperatures and capable of growth at cooler doesn't warrant the use of The patches may be widely remain viable for up to two temperatures down to 0°C. It fungicides for control. As a scattered or close together and years when dry. The pathogen also may occur during periods result, most fungicides are not may join together to form is spread locally as threads when grass is growing slowly, labeled for Red thread control large areas of infected turf. moved by running water, due to low temperatures. Red in Ontario at the present time. These large areas will have a equipment, people and ani­ thread is most severe when general "ragged" appearance. mals. Infected plant debris potassium, phosphorus, calci­ LOOKING FORA FRESH APPROACH Glen Abey Golf Club 17th Green Site & Approach Turf Drain Inc. TURF 22 Spring Street DRAIN INC. Guelph, Ontario N1E 1Z8 Green Site Tel: (519) 763-3130 RENOVATION DIVISION Fax: (519) 763-5086 Reconstruction Make Plans Early To Attend The Ontario Turfgrass Symposium, January 4 - 6,1993 at the University of Guelph. upport your Association and turfgrass research in USGA Greens Specifications, Renovations Inhouse or S Ontario. International speakers and our own University experts such as Beard, Petrovic, Danneberger, Vavrek, Lumis, Sears, Hall, and Pepin will share their turf knowledge with you. Contracted Out, Maintaining USGA Greens After Establishment, Localized Dry Spots, Renovation and Construction Techniques, Golf Course Irrigation, and Organic Fertilizers-Separating the Fact From the Fiction. Of course you don't have to stay strictly in The Symposium opens on Monday morning with con­ the golf course session. There are another 19 talks current seminars, covering the topics Sod Production, being presented that you are invited to attend. Turf Insect Workshop, Pesticide Optimization and Team Building. Afternoon workshops include Media There is much more. The Trade Show has been and Public Relations, Agrometeorology in Turf expanded so that you will have more time to view Management and the Environmental Fate of new product lines from over 100 exhibitors. Fertilizers. If you are an OGSA member or registering with an The next day the opening ceremonies feature the OGSA member make sure you indicate that on your keynote address with Dr. James Beard from Texas registration form so YOUR Association gets financial A&M University. This well respected author of many credit for your participation. If you haven't received books and papers will set the stage for the entire your registration package contact the Office of Symposium. The Association split sessions then take Continuing Education at The University of Guelph at over. Of particular interest to the Golf Course Sector (519) 824-4120 or (519) 767-5000. 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Box 219, Brampton, Ontario L6V 2L2 Telephone 416-846-5080 • Fax 416-846-6909 Where Do I Start Rick Serrao Glendale Golf and Country Club estled against the Bruce Trail We now have a tool to irrigate the were already beginning to show their N along the Niagara Escarpment in the heart of Steel Town - course to the demanding micro-cli­ mates that exist. Proper amounts of Hamilton, Ontario - lies the Glendalewater can be delivered to slopes, shad­ Golf & Country Club. It is just over ed areas, and open areas without hav­ value. In 1992 we have deep tined and, hydrojected once, hollow cored with 5/8 tines once, and solid cored twice with 1/4" tines. This truly rep­ 6,000 yards in length, the course is ing to depend on the human element resents more aerification than most not like the new monsters that are of manual irrigation. At this point in courses usually do, but a necessity being created. It does, however, offer time our members still haven't here. Improved regular maintenance the members an enjoyable respite grasped the importance of installing fertilizers and more attention to detail from life's grind, and challenges even the system. Economy has made in sprayer calibration and chemical the lowest handicapper to have his affordable what was 1 -2 years ago, applications have contributed "A" game in shape to score well, as double or triple in price. immensely to bringing back this tired, there are many tall mature trees that It is true that most systems have had a neglected old girl. line the fairways, greens and tees on lot of rest, if they have been used at We are still faced with what seems the 107 acres that the club sits on. all, this year, but what awaits us in 93. like an overwhelming amount of You really ask yourself what you have Who knows. Next season when it is work ahead of us for years to come. gotten into, and where do you start. hopefully dry we will be able to work The thoughts of rebuilding greens, The list of problems seemed endless. and improve those poorly drained adjusting to environmental pressures, Poor maintenance facility, antiquated areas that have surfaced this year. vandalism, encroachment by major irrigation system, shade, thatch, com­ Our truly biggest problem that will roads plus pressures from neighbours paction, wear, and the list goes on. create most of our problems is our for increased safety from stray golf You then compound this with the cart traffic and people movement. balls must all be tackled, prioritized, record cool temperatures, and rain­ The rains have forced us this year to and acted upon. falls of 1992 and you end up with a purchase and use some $2,500.00 Communication of what, when, season you would rather forget. We worth of rope and stakes to try and where, why and how we are going to have now added drainage to our list get carts out as much as possible. It accomplish this is the key. of areas to look at. seems that there were more decisions In starting with the basics of cleaning Our first thrust into turning the on carts made than agronomic ones. up the loose and untidy things that course around was to reorganize our On the agronomic side of things we have been around for years, you set personnel by weeding out some bad definitely have opened Pandora's Box. the table to tackle the bigger, deeper, influences and attitudes and instilling Poor fertility, drainage, thatch, shade, issues that need to be addressed to a positive can-do attitude. This has poor root zone mix must all now be turn around an aging, neglected, been a tremendous help in ensuring attacked with an intensive turf man­ potentially magnificent piece of land that the course will improve. 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