Ontario Golf Superintendents Association OGSA 31 DIANA DRIVE DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO PHONE 416-633-1591 Newsletter YOUR 1971 BOARD OF DIRECTORS RES. TELEPHONE BUSINESS PRESIDENT JOHN ARENDS 277 - 4061 277 - 0848 VICE PRESIDENT WM. HYND .247 - 2795 BE, 1 - 3393 SECRETARY ROSS HAINES 270 - 2923 459 - 5050 TREASURER R, HERON 459-3299 625 - 2062 DIRECTORS: R. ALLEN 445 - 7791 447 - 5575 F,.DUNN (705) 424 - 5528 B. MACDONALD (705) 424 - 6021 424 - 1460 R. LAMB 884 - 7873 884 - 8189 H. KOPP 889 - 3291 J. WYLLIE 451 - 5428 767 - 2175 PAST PRESIDENT J. GRIGHTMIRE 485 - 9742 RE: GREENS CHAIRMAN/SUPERINTENDENT GOLF DAY Dear Member: You are invited to attend the Fourth Annual Greens Chairman/ Superintendent Day which will be held at Chinguacousy Country Club on Thursday, July 22nd, 1971. The programme for the day is outlined on Page 2 of this Newsletter. The club, through your President, has been asked to support your entry for this day. This cost is $15.00 per person. Requests have been received to have more than one member of the Greens Committee attend. As a result, we are allowing a Greens Chairman and a member of the Committee to attend this function if they so desire. However, the Superintendent must play with his Greens Chairman. If you are unable to compete in the golf event, you can bring your assistant to partner your chairman. A reservation card is enclosed for your convenience — please return it as soon as possible to Paul Dermott, R. R. #1, Inglewood, Ontario. PLEASE NOTE: IT IS THE SUPERINTENDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO RETURN THE CARD. We look forward to this event, and to your participation. Yours very truly, ONTARIO GOLF SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION, Ross Haines, Secretary. OGSA NEWSLETTER JUNE 1971 APPRENTICESHIP COURSE - HUMBER COLLEGE Since the season is well under way, and we have had an opportunity to evaluate our men working on the golf course, this may be the time to dis­ cuss with them the course available to them this winter at Humber College. What follows is a repeat of the information already mailed to you earlier in the year. It is very important that those interested get in touch with Mr. Graham as soon as possible. Your President, John Arends Horticulture Apprenticeship - Humber College in Rexdale offers a 2 year (winter) course for all those working in Horticulture. After discussions with Humber College and the Dept. of Labour, who sponsors this course, we have come to the conclusion that this course would also be very beneficial for those working on golf courses. In some cases, this may be the Superintendent, but in most cases, it is designed for those men working on the course that show interest and promise in this line of work. The first year course is 12 weeks, and will cover the following: 1. Practical mathematics 6. Blueprint Reading 11. Tree Maintenance 2. Applied Science 7. Turf Management 12. Basic Machinery Theory 3. Basic Business 8. Herbicides 13. Landscape Machinery 4. Basic Survey 9. Large Tree Planting 14. Masonry 5. Landscape Field Trips 10. Nursery Woody plants 15. Case Studies Seminar The 2nd year course is 9 weeks. With enough participation, minimum 15, a separate class will be formed to study only subjects related to golf course management. TIME OF THE COURSE: — First year: November 2, 1971 - January 1972 Second year: The Following Winter We objected to the November starting date and we are still trying to get this moved to late November or December, but at the moment, there is a problem with the availability of teachers at that later date. For those participating in this course, the Dept. of Labour pays a subsistence allowance, particulars of which follows. The figures represent the maximum allowances. The amount will depend on where the person lives, how far he has to travel, or if he has to board. (These rates are effective August 31, 1970) Code Single Rate In & Out of Town $43.00/wk. 1 Out of Town: Code In Town 1 Dependent $62.00/wk. 3 1 Dependent $85.00/wk. 4 2 Dependents $72.OO/wk. 5 2 Dependents $95.00/wk. 6 3 Dependents $82.00/wk. 7 3 Dependents $105.00/wk. 8 4 or more Dependents $88.00/wk. 4 or more Dependents $111.00/wk. Much more information is available for those Mr. W. Graham, Counsellor interested by calling or writing to: Industrial Training Branch, Department of Labour, 74 Victoria Street, Toronto 1A, Ont. 365-6462 - In Office Monday’s OGSA NEWSLETTER JUNE 1971 NEXT MEETING GALT COUNTRY CLUB and University of Guelph - Turf Plots DATE: June 10th, 1971 HOST: Paul Scenna, Superintendent PROGRAMME: 8 -9a.m. - Tee off at Galt Country Club $1 for prizes 12-1p.m. - Lunch 2-4p.m. - Visit to Turf Plots 4-5:30p.m.- Demonstration of triplex greensmowers 5 :30 on - Cocktails - Dinner - Guest Speaker This is becoming a popular annual event - please be sure to attend! Host Paul Scenna has been at Galt Country Club since December 1963. He has been busy the past 8 years rebuilding the golf course and 8 greens have been built and stolonized to Cl5. The new valley holes are very picturesque and offer a contrast to the tree lined, light fairways of the upper holes. A fine, sporty golf course. Paul and his wife Diane have a son Paul Junior who is 3 years old. PIRECT1ONS: Highway 401 to No. 24 South to Galt, then Highway #8 west to golf club. GREENS CHAIRMAN/SUPER1NTENDENT GOLF DAY JULY 22nd, 1971 CHINGUACOUSY COUNTRY CLUB HOST: PAUL DERMOTT PROGRAMME: 10:30 - 11:30 a. m. - Coffee 11:30 a. m. - Shot Gun Start 6:00 -7:00 p. m. - Cocktails 7:00 p. m. - Dinner Guest Speaker: - Mr. Bruce McLaughlin, Developer of the Golf Club Cost: $15.00 per person Return slip to be sent to Superintendent Copy of Program will be sent to Greens Chairman and President. OGSA NEWSLETTER JUNE 1971 REPORT ON APRIL MEETING On April 20th a most successful meeting was held at Port Colbourne Golf Club with Bill Robertson as host superintendent. Our guest speaker was Bert Henning from the Niagara Parks Commission who spoke to us about trees and shrubs and gave us many ideas on selection and techniques of planting and presented some beautiful slides on the topic. After lunch we drew numbers for tee-off positions and 47 played a round of golf we enjoyed very much. *It was fellowship in the first degree as we played not with our usual partners, but with other superintendents which we were only barely acquainted with. It is surprising, but if you play a round of golf with a chap you get to know him quite well by the time you've finished 18 holes. (*Ed. Note: This makes a lot of sense, and is very appropriate). The low gross winner was Bob Hall of Georgetown Golf & Country Club while low net went to Keith Nisbet of Westview Golf Club. First low gross in Associate Member and Guests division was Doug Heron, while 1st low net went to Jack Wilson. The Most Honest golfer award went to Bert Henning, our guest speaker, who really should tear himself away from horticulture once in a while and play some golf. Your golf committee urges everyone who wants to participate in golf at the different events to be able to submit an authentic O.G.A. handicap or else submit to the golf committees rulings as far as handicaps are concerned. Competition is getting keener all the time, and some of the prizes donated by the Associate members are quite valuable indeed and we feel, to be fair to everyone concerned, a good handicap system must be maintained. The chaps who did not play golf or who arrived late played cards during the afternoon and some of us who played with Fred Grightmire learned a great deal about euchre and in a hurry too! He certainly is an avid player of the game. There were 64 at the dinner table and we gorged ourselves on veal cutlet, raisin squares and coffee. The club should be commended highly since they were expecting about half that many but they came through with flying colours, to put on such a great day for us. It was especially nice to see Camil Labelle, our new President of the C.G.S.A. there, along with Jim Boyce, Executive Director of the C.G.S.A. and Dr. George Smith, our Greens Chairman of the R.C.G.A. The meeting was a huge success and many thanks and much credit to Bill Robertson and the Port Colbourne Golf Club. JACK EGGENS HAS BEEN SICK FOR A NUMBER OF WEEKS AND IS NOW MAKING A SPEEDY RECOVERY ALL OUR BEST WISHES, JACK! OGSA NEWSLETTER JUNE 1971 CHINGUACOUSY COUNTRY CLUB L1M1TED (Site of Greens Chairman/Superintendent Golf Day) JULY 22nd, 1971 Chinguacousy Country Club was founded in 1960. The club received its Charter July 1, 1961 and the official opening was held in 1962. The property is located on the Credit River in the foothills of the Caledon Mountain. The golf course was designed and built by Rene Muylaert of Toronto Golf Construction who remained as Golf Superintendent until the winter of 1967. In 1964 the south nine was built giving the club a shorter nine to compliment the existing course. The course, although not long, is noted for its narrow fairways and tight- ness, making it difficult to score on. . The club appeals to family memberships as there is a Junior and Senior Clubhouse, riding facilities and instruction, tennis courts, swimming pool, chalets, Glen Meadow Villas and snowmobiling. The first phase of the Senior Clubhouse was built in 1963 and another storey and a half was added in 1970. Paul Dermott became Superintendent in the winter of 1967 after serving as assistant, for a period of time. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in Turf Management in the spring of 1967, previously graduating from the University of Guelph in 1965 with a Diploma in Agriculture. Paul lives on the property with his wife Jacqueline and three children. Directions: Highway 10 North of Brampton - At Supertest Station on left going North (which is before you get to Ingelwood) make left hand turn West which takes you to the club. OGSA NEWSLETTER JUNE 1971 DELINQUENT MEMBERS AS OF MAY 20th Reg Allen Ed Henderson Mike Shymanski * George Cooper Ed Hill Norm McMullin * Wayne Unsworth Sam Elliott Sherman Hooper Herve Mongecn * Don Withers * James Georgas * Robert Howard George Oleniuk * Bruce Woolley John Harris * John Ireland Thomas Ralph Carl Wagner * Fred Hempstead * Tom Johnstone Wm. Sakeris Claire Witton Martin Walsh * Had not paid previous year Associate Member: Toronto Organic Supply HANDICAPS ARTICLES FOR SALE Handicapping is the great equalizer Set of Reels (3) for 68 inch among golfers of differing abilities. National Triplex. Help your Golf Committee by recording all Phone 277-4061 Mississauga. your golf differentials, acquiring an O.G.A. Handicap from your Pro. These rules are not intended to restrict your enjoyment of the game, but to enhance it. Greensmasters 2-3 years old. Gord Witteveen, Northwood Golf Club. GOLF Toro Parkmaster, Golf is a science, the study of a lifetime, in which you may exhaust your- Toro fairway Units. self but never your subject. It is a D. Moote - Essex Golf Club. contest, a duel, or a meter, calling for courage, skill, strategy and self- control. It is a test of temper, a trial, of honour, a revealer of character. ADVERTISING SPACE: It affords a chance to play the man and act the gentleman. It means going into Please note: Advertising space is God’s out-of-doors, getting close to free for any A or B Member wishing nature, fresh air, exercise, a sweeping to buy or sell Golf'Equipment. away of mental cobwebs, genuine, recreation Phone or write your Editor: of tired tissues. It is a cure for care, Bill Hynd, an antidote to worry. It includes compani­ to place your ad. onship with friends, social intercourse, opportunity for courtesy, kindliness and generosity to an opponent. It promotes not only physical health but moral force. If you have changed your address, or you are not receiving your mail, please D. R. Forgan, St. Andrews, Scotland. phone or write the office: 31 Diana Drive, Downsview, Ontario. Phone: 633-1591 OGSA NEWSLETTER JUNE 1971 ' , Editor's Message It has been said that the best possible condition for a golf course to go into winter is a few days hard frost followed by a prolonged snow cover. The past winter was the exception to the rule, the ground was soft and snow cover existed all winter in the Toronto area. First impressions were that most golf courses had wintered well under those conditions and it now appears that other courses were hit more than normally. Lets discuss these problems at our monthly meetings. Here is the opportunity to put the association to work..... As members, we must communicate with out colleagues, and air our problems, whether they be labour, disease, salaries. etc., etc. CHANGE OF ADDRESS??? NOT RECEIVING MAIL??? Please contact the office - 31 Diana Drive, Downsview. This is YOUR responsibility. Curious Wagers RECENT LETTER FROM J. K. CAMPBELL, ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND. At Hoylake, England, a match was arranged between a scratch golfer and Nine of his men attended the Scottish a 6 handicap player. They played Greenkeepers meeting last week at Monifieth level, the handicap player having the Golf Club, Dundee - and preparing for the right to say "Boo" three times during Walker Cup Matches to be played on the old the round. He said "Boo" at the 13th Course 24 - 27th May. Amateur Internationals hole. He won the match easily and between Britain and U.S.A. had two "Boos" in hand, the scratch Walker Cup Instituted 1922. player, of course, being effected by always anticipating the "Boo". REMEMBER MEETING DATES Jane 10th - Meeting of O.G.S.A. - Western Association at Galt Country Club and Gulph University Turf Plots. Jul 22nd - Greens Chairman/Superintendent Golf Day Chinguacousy Country Club August - York Downs, Unionville (Tentative) September 9th - 10th - Annual Conference - Canadian Golf Superintendents Assoc. Chinguacousy Golf Course September - Summit Golf Club October - St. Thomas Golf Club McLumpha Tournament November - Uplands (Any member wishing to host a monthly meeting in 1972, please notify Ross Haines, the secretary)