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The GA-30 is a proven, time-efficient machine with a 6-mph transport speed. Convert your GA- 30 to a supplemental shatter core aerator with the solid tine aeration kit. Install 1/4" coring tines in the Quint tine holders and you have the ideal machine for summer greens aeration or for overseeding. G.C. Duke EQUIPMENT LTD. 1184 PLAINS ROAD EAST, BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7S 1W6 Fax (905)637-2009 Burlington Area (905) 637-5216 Toronto Area (905) 338-2404 Green is beautiful Fall issue, 1994 Presidential fairways Working together Greens is the official publication of the OGSA Ontario Golf Superintendents Association and is published by the Association four times annually - spring, summer, fall, winter. It is distributed as an educational docu­ 1994 OGSA Communication is important ment (without charge) to its members, Now that the stressful summer is behind us, and we begin to look advertisers and other selected parties. Board of Directors forward to fall projects, I must reflect back for a moment. It certain­ Although every effort is made to check President material for publication, the Association ly has been an eventful summer; there hasn’t been a dull moment. Bruce Burger is not responsible for material published Hopefully, everyone can rise above the controversies and put Lakeview Golf Club on behalf of its contributors. their own professionalism and the Association’s best interests first. Manuscripts, photographs and informa­ Vice-president I have just sent out a message to the membership. I sincerely hope tion for consideration may be provided directly to the Editor, or to the John Taylor that it helped to open the lines of communication between the Board Twenty Valley Golf Club of Directors and the OGSA membership. Association office. This material will be returned only on request. Past-president I have had the opportunity this summer to attend a couple of All rights are reserved by the publisher David W. Gourlay Toronto area meetings. It is beneficial for all Superintendents to and any reproduction in whole or part Club Summerlea meet locally across this large province. Any meeting, small or large, without the written permission of the publisher is prohibited. is always educational for everyone who Secretary Advertising rates and schedules are attends. Simon George available through the Association office. Oakville Golf Club Make plans for winter programs Treasurer With the fall months upon us, it is time to Feature pairing Alex Labelle start scheduling your winter education. Carlton Golf Club Please don’t forget the Ontario Turfgrass 4 Changing our ways Symposium being held at the University of Newsletter Editor by Ken Nelson Doug Suter Guelph on January 4, 5 and 6, 1995. Credit Valley Golf Club I hope everyone had a successful summer, 6 Choosing a GCSAA rep and that fall conditions are favourable to your Roster Editor Candidate’s letters Rick Serrao golf course. Glendale Golf Club BRUCE BURGER 11 Friction means fire President by Mark Schneider Golf and meetings Ken Nelson Sutton Creek Golf Club Ian Bowen Oshawa Golf Club Greens sections Paul Dodson Aurora Highlands Golf Club 3 Presidential fairways Jerry Richard Craigowen Golf Club WET FEET? 5 Editor's clippings Drainage pipe installed on 40 Membership and scholarships acres of fairway at 30 ft. spacings 8 Association cuts Mark Schneider and 2.5 ft. deep will remove a Owen Sound Golf Club minimum of 8 million gallons of 9 Product contours excess water in less than 1 week 10 Gardener’s plot every spring. A 2.5 inch rainfall will be 13 History courses absorbed within 24 hours on well- Office Manager drained fairways. That’s 3 million Cindi Charters gallons of water! Guelph Turfgrass Institute 328 Victoria Rd. S. Our licenced drainage Guelph, Ontario professionals work strictly on golf N1H6H8 course drainage and are able to bring these facts to reality. In fact, Tel: (519) 824-OGSA we have installed over 700,000 ft. Fax: (519) 766-1704 of drainage pipe on more than 60 golf courses Cover Fall offers many pleasant moments TURF on a golf course. In this case, an elderly gentleman takes advantage of DRAIN DRAINAGE DIVISION an empty bench alongside a tee at Islington as an appropriate spot to INC. read his morning newspaper. (Inset) Ontario (519)763-3130 Corn as high as an elephant’s eye provides a backdrop in one of John Printing: Ultralith Wilson’s creative gardens. had our share of problems. As chemicals for Changing our ways to suit the times, disease control come under more strict guidelines, or are eliminated, we have to find other means to keep turf healthy and By KEN NELSON Sutton Creek Golf Club more naturally more disease-resistant. As we become more aware and concerned tic for controlling disease and insects. But, Measuring up to promises about the surroundings in which we live, they must be evaluated and tested at our For a few years there have been a number of vacation and enjoy, we should also become own facilities prior to full implementation. bio-stimulants on the market. These have more conscious of our practises in and been used to enhance turf. When applied in around our places of business. Natural controls for grasshoppers small amounts, they will promote plant Integrated Pest Management is certainly growth without plant nutrient. Some of Regulations change the way we work gaining ground as a sound practice. It is one these can be used in day-to-day manage­ As an example, regulations are changing the area in which we can effectively manage ment to improve root growth, tolerate ways in which we control disease and pests with less chemicals. Although we may drought, increase photosynthesis, etc. insects in the management of turf. These not able to achieve the level of control, we But, we must be aware of the products we have an effect on the research and develop­ can keep pests to a level of tolerance with­ use since some of them do not measure up ment of newer and, in some cases, different out severely effecting quality of turf. to their claims. Each of us should develop a products to replace those we now rely on. This year, some of you may have experi­ proper program by maintaining a check plot Although we have had ample opportunity enced a greater number of grasshoppers in for evaluation and comparison of results. to use and evaluate the standard chemicals rough, non-irrigated areas, or in adjacent available over the past number of years, we ditches and farm properties. This is because Proper evaluation is a reasonable goal have yet to do the same for some new regis­ they are controlled by a fungus that grows Recently, I evaluated a new product. During trations now just coming on stream. These on moist grass, or watered portions of the the course of testing in a plot area, I con­ certainly will help in turf managemement. golf course. This fungus is deadly to grass­ tacted Dr. Roy Cullimore Ph.D. (a regis­ Now is the time to examine other methods hoppers and a good example of bio-control. tered microbiologist and Professor of and to consider entering the new age of Disease management and control is one Biology at the University of Regina). IPMs, bio-stimulants and microbe-enhanced problem that we face on a daily basis. And Coincidentally, Dr. Cullimore had products. Each of these offer a different tac- in 1994, several of us (as we now know) already evaluated it and had concluded that "Proven Around the World Sold In Your Backyard" The Articulator No Scalping No Wind Rows No Missed Grass Rolls Over Contours Cuts From 1" to Over 4” Rotary Cut 10 Feet Wide Over ..Almost Anything! LasTec Commercial Turf Equipment RR4, Sunderland, Ontario, L0C1H0 (705) 357 -1019 Green is beautiful it was not suitable for the application I was Editor's clippings Thank you for your efforts considering. Consequently, I did not waste time or money by using it. I was also told OGSA that the product claims were not as repre­ sented in the literature, or directly to me. However, this is not to conclude that this product would not have performed, as pro­ More than the leaves change this time of year moted, on another property. It does indicate, Fall is well underway and most of us have completed our end-of- nonetheless, a need for all of us to test, dis­ season construction. cuss and evaluate new products. It also sug­ It is also the time of year that many of us are looking for a gests that all are not necessarily appropriate change, or negotiating new contracts. In his article, Mark Schneider provides insight into for all soil structures, plants or regions. searching for a new position. As well, Mark describes some of the friction and stress that is associated with our work. Natural order is progress In another story, Ken Nelson writes about the changing times in golf course management We have come full circle because of the and our business. increased use of natural organic, or synthet­ ic materials which contain a number of Magazine success is credit to many people organisms that would increase the microbial Most of the success of our GREENS magazine belongs to many groups. One is the suppli­ activity in the soil structure. Thus, the inten­ ers who advertise in the magazine and, thereby, provide financial assistance. Thank you and tion is to make nutrients more readily avail­ keep up your support. able to the plant and ensure a healthier and The second group are those people who have written articles. This means extra effort on more disease-resistant plant. their part. To our writers, thank you. If the feedback I have received is any indicator, your It is important that we proceed cautiously efforts are appreciated by your peers. in these new applications. And to realize Also, an acknowledgement to Bill Newton of Golf Images who design and edit the maga­ that some products may contain soil organ­ zine for the Asociation. isms that are foreign to certain areas and And finally, thanks to you - the membership - who have given me the opportunity to put may do more harm than good in the short some ideas on paper and publish them for you. term. But, soil bacteria activity will return to normal following the foreign demise. DOUG SUTER In these changing times, changing our Editor ways to suit needs is the natural order. A super pro event Annual event in memory of Bill Bowen This year’s Pro/Superintendent event was held at Victoria Park East on September 6. Hosts Angela and David Decorso provided their guests with great hospitality and excel­ lent golfing conditions. The Scotch Ball format proved to be very popular. Winning teams were: First place: Jim Burlington and Jonathan Gee from the Bay of Quinte Second place: Dan Lavis and John Davis from Ingersoll Third place: Gavin Kellogg and Allan Huibers from Tyandaga Fourth place: Patrick Hebert and Glen Paterson from Roseland. SHAPING THE RENOVATION SCENE There were a number of door prizes, includ­ ing a set of golf clubs won by the host TURF DRAIN INC. BUNKER RECONSTRUCTION Superintendent David Decorso. All pro­ ceeds from the draw were donated to the TURF Canadian Diabetes Society, in memory of DRAIN RENOVATION DIVISION William Bowen. INC. Guelph, Ontario (519) 763-3130 Ian Bowen Oshawa Golf Club GCSAA candidates Choosing your GCSAA representative Letter from DAVID GOURLAY, CGCS Since the GCSAA’s inception in 1926, During the 66th International Canadian Golf Course Superintendents have maintained strong ties with this Association. Golf Course Conference and The physical proximity of our countries Show, which will take place in facilitates the exchange of ideas and con­ San Francisco from February cepts regarding our unique profession. 20-27, 1995, OGSA members The Ontario Golf Superintendents will be selecting their represen­ Association, founded in 1924, became one tative on the GCSAA’s Board of of the first chapters of the GCSAA. It pro­ vided great leadership to the Association Directors. with the election of the OGSA’s Founding President, Mr. W.J. Sansom, as the The two candidates have pro­ GCSAA’s third president. vided me with the following As my term of office with the OGSA Using all available media sources, the open letters to the membership concludes in January, I find myself with an ongoing education of the general public, opportunity to again step forward to dedi­ outlining the environmental benefits of golf which I hope will help you in cate my efforts to help guide our profession courses, is essential. The GCSAA, like all your decision. through this exciting and dynamic time. turfgrass associations, must continue to play I believe that the remainder of this decade an active role in the evolution of our profes­ Editor, GREENS will see the role of Golf Course Superinten­ sion. dents increasingly intensify. Those in our My background is quite extensive and profession will be required to juggle the reflects a deep commitment to our profes­ responsibilities of budgetary restraints, sion. I have faced many challenges over the improved turfgrass conditioning and the years and draw upon these experiences to delicate relationship between the golf provide me with insight in which to help course and the environment. The greatest of build a stronger Assocation. I have served these, I believe, involves our relationship the OGSA since 1986 and contributed to the with the environment. many successes which the membership now enjoys. Economical Pole Frame Buildings For All Your Needs.... Building BRAEMAR Systems Ltd. RURAL & COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Call collect to Jack or Rick Brenzil for a Free Estimate... (905) 772-3551 (905) 388-6865 Over 30 Years Experience! My environmental background has been Letter from highlighted as a result of serving on the PAUL DERMOTT Water Efficiency Strategy of Ontario Committee and from the building of four It is indeed a pleasure to have this opportu­ Needless to say there will be required holes in what was later designated wetlands nity to address my colleagues. You proba­ absences from work to attend to Association at the Eagle Creek Golf Club in Ottawa. bly have received from my election com­ business. I have represented the OGSA at the mittee under separate cover notice of my I am sure you realize that Canadians have GCSAA level over the past seven years as a been well represented in the past and are voting delegate. During this time, I actively respected for our many contributions to the contributed and participated in addressing American Association. You have my assur­ the many issues that have helped shape the ance that I would like to use my energy and future of GCSAA. professional skills to represent Canadians My involvement with GCSAA has not south of the border. only included serving on numerous commi- While the Association appears to be func­ tees but by also providing Canadian repre­ tioning in a very professional manner, I sentation to the various Board Members think it can become even better and look over the past twelve years. forward to the involvement that would help I consider myself extremely fortunate, to make improvements. over the past twenty-five years, to have Bob Heron will be casting the ballots in both witnessed and participated in the San Francisco in my favour. We will be for­ development of many of the fine turfgrass warding a proxy ballot at a later date which associations. intentions to run for the Board of Directors you can sign and return to ensure your vote I have a deep sense of gratitude to these of the Golf Course Superintendents is registered on my behalf. associations, including the GCSAA, and Association of America, and a short biogra­ Many thanks to all the members who owe much of my success to them. If elect­ phy of my activities in the industry. have taken the time to call showing their ed, I promise to devote my time, energy and I think it is important that you know support and wishing me well in this under­ enthusiasm to continue in the rich tradition Oakdale has given me their support to run taking. It is gratifying to see the support. of building an association we can all be for election to the Board of Directors. Thanks again. proud of. 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Baidy, CGCS, donated include: held July 26 at the Brantford Golf by the GCSAA. Terry has been $25,000 on behalf of the associa­ • exhibitors must obtain prior Club. Host Superintendent Rick the superintendent of Castlemore tion to the USGA Environmental approval for guest appearances, Piccolo welcomed 36 teams for the Country Club in Brampton since Research Program. promotional giveaways and con­ OGSA’s most popular event. 1993. Baidy acknowledged that “The tests The winners were from Scott Candidates must have five years issue of golf and the environment is • exhibits are restricted to goods Dodson’s team from The Park experience as a golf course superin­ extremely vital to the future of the and services that relate to golf Country Club of Buffalo. Second tendent and pass a six-hour exami­ game. The results from the USGA’s course management place went to Graham Shouldice’s nation covering the rules of golf; Environmental Research program • trade show only passes will team from London Highland. Rob turfgrass management; pest man­ should provide a better understand­ replace the guest hall vouchers Ackerman’s Markland Woods team agement, safety and compliance; ing of how golf courses can mini­ • spouses of visitors, distributors placed third. and financial and organizational mize their effects on the environ­ and exhibitors will have free admis­ Special thanks to the Brantford management. The process includes ment, as well as give golf a solid sion to the trade show floor. Club’s General Manager, John an on-site inspection of the candi­ foundation for future research.” Coulson; Head Professional, Jeff date’s golf course operation - car­ The donation was accepted by The 66th International Golf Bentley; Club Car for a generous ried out, in this case, by Bill Fach Thomas W. Chisholm, Chairman of Course Conference and Show will donation of cars; and to Ted Baker, of Rosedale Golf Club and Ron the USGA Green Section. take place February 20 to 27, Golf Course Architect, for an excel­ Heesen of Monterra Golf Club in 1995, in San Francisco. lent and very informative after-din­ Collingwood. ner talk. OALA ZANDER SOD CO. LIMITED SUPPLIERS OF TOP QUALITY BENT AND BLUE GRASSES Immediate delivery of any quantity Call: (416) 364-5700 Fax: (905) 727-8546 Green is beautiful Product contours News and information OGSA Yamaha plugs new Oseco appointments Woodscape TM fertilizers • Flower and shrub food with distributor for ornamental landscapes Barricade R weed preventer: a selective pre-emergence herbicide Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. is Oseco Inc of Brampton has Vigoro has introduced a new line of that controls certain grasses and pleased to announce the appoint­ appointed Paul Eros (below) as ornamental landscape maintenance broadleaf weeds. Formulated with ment of Ontario Turf Equipment as National Sales Manager - Turfgrass products for trees, shrubs, ground IBDU slow-release nitrogen (three- the retail distributor of Yamaha Seed. He replaces R. Paul Johnson cover and flower beds. They have a four months) and with Barricade golf cars, parts and service for who retired in July after 14 years number of uses: Herbicide for long-lasting weed with the company. • Tree and shrub special: a premi­ control. Ontario. The appointment is effec­ David Telfer, a graduate of the um 60 per cent slow-release nitro­ tive October 1, 1994. Located in diploma program in horticulture at gen fertilizer to promote and main­ London, Ontario Turf has been in the University of Guelph, has been tain growth in evergreen and decid­ Returnable bulk bags the turf and recreational business appointed Account Executive, uous trees, shrubs and ground for more than 25 years. Eastern Ontario. cover. 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E., Suite 102 London, Ontario N5Z3H9 1-800-668-0956 ©Daconil 2787 is the registered trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. Always follow label directions carefully when using turf chemicals. Green is beautiful Gardener's plot Off-beat gardening OGSA By JOHN WILSON Credit Valley Golf & Country Club One year ago, John Wilson reported to Another golfing season has slowly drawn to attracted many bird species, most specifical­ GREENS about his experiment growing a close. It appears that autumn colours come ly humming birds. The final height of the corn and pumpkins on the golf course. earlier each year, and this year’s dry weath­ centre of this design was 16 feet making it a Now perfected, Wilson’s off-beat methods er necessitated more frequent watering and focal point visible from several greens on of gardening produced corn this season as feeding of the flower beds. the course. It was, as well, a continual con­ ‘high as an elephant’s eye’ (see front Now is the time to evaluate last Spring’s versation piece. cover). Following is this year’s dispatch. decisions and to analyze the success and If you propagate your own seedlings, failures, if any, of our plantings. Did our October is the time to collect seed from your members enjoy the colours and textures of specimen plants (e.g. cleones, nicotiana, various flower beds? Did the overall effect salvia, etc.). Make sure you take the time to continually change with the season? Was dry and store seeds properly to help guaran­ the plan successful - from early Spring bulbs tee good propagation next year. to the maturation of Indian corn and colour­ Harvest some of your grasses, teasels, ing of the pumpkins? gourds and pumpkins and corn to decorate The most popular bed, and the one creat­ your clubhouse and golf tees. This helps to ing the most interest this year at Credit create a feeling for the season. Valley was a circular design of Indian corn The frost is on the pumpkins now and it is and sunflowers surrounded by red canna time to clear our beds and prepare them for lilies. This was encircled with decorative next season. The cycle will begin once kale, red salvia and marigolds. This bed again. UPGRADE YOUR EXISTING ELECTRO-MECHANICAL IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM TO COMPUTERIZED CONTROL WITH THE OSMAC Radio Control System No disruption to the course during installation. Water what you want, not what the system will do. Solid state timing provides you with accurate run times. Reduce your water time window and pump electricity costs. Portable radios expand your field watering ability. Portable radios allow on-site communication with telephone access. Manufactured by: MOTOROLA TURF CARE 200 Pony Drive, Newmarket, Ontario. L3Y 7B6 Tel:(416) 836-0988 Fax:(416) 836-0995 Green /s beautiful History courses Fifteen years ago OGSA TEL: (416) 236-1001 ALBION FAX: (416) 236-4654 GOlf CARS AND TURF EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF C.J. MCDONALD CO. LTD. 29 ADVANCE ROAD TORONTO. ONTARIO M8Z 2S6 By BARRY ENDICOTT Nobleton Lakes Golf Club BRUCE McDONALD In 1979 the OGSA directors were Stuart Mills (President), Paul Kawasaki Club Car White (Vice-president), Blake McMaster, Ken Nelson, Paul MULE Golf's Driving Force Scenna, Bill Bowen, Paul Dermott, Bob Brewster, John Smith, George Garner and Rusty Warkman. Hugh Kirkpatrick moved to Westmount in Kitchener and Dan Ardley replaced Hugh at Dalewood. Jim Wylie accepted the posi­ Michael J. Kernaghan Turfec John W. Gravett tion at Bayview and Paul White moved to Lambton. Nichol Thomson, who was professional and superintendent at the Whirlpool Golf Club from the time it opened until his retirement in 1972, passed away. 45 Walman Drive The OGSA welcomed these new members: Thom Charters, Professional Turfgrass Guelph, Ontario Islington Golf Club, Allen Lettler, Walkerton Golf Club, Ron N1G4G8 Thorne, South River Golf Club, Ted Tom, Uplands Golf Club, Educational Raymond Richards, Merryhill Golf Club, Bruce Vollett, Consulting Services (519) 767-1611 Conestoga Golf Club, John Treloar, Trehaven Golf Club, Carl Bennet, Richview Golf Club, Ted Ellis, Greenwood Golf Club, Hugh Moulton, Windsor Park Golf Club, Charles Eggleston, Niagara Chemicals, Neil Acton, Green Acres Golf Club, Brent McCafferey, Carrying Place Golf Club, Bob Labbett, Beaverdale Golf Club and John Woodhouse, Pine Orchard Irrigation Ltd. One hundred superintendents, assistants, students and distributors attended the 9th Annual Management symposium at North Halton Golf Club. The speakers were Doug Hoskins, George Garner, Bill Hynd, Bill Glashan, Harry Endicott, Jack Eggens, Fred Charman, Art Dodson, Blake McMaster, Al Shantz, Doug Suter, and Geoff Perkins; and the chairmen were Norm McCollum and Dave Moote. Meetings were held at Oshawa Golf Club, (Rusty Warkman), Whirlpool Golf Club, (Bill Glashan), Thornhill Golf Club, (Dave Gourlay), and Weston Golf Club, (Bob Brewster). Seventy people participated in the Galt Field Day and Bill Bowen won low gross at 71. The President, Greens Chairman, Superintendent Tournament was held on July 20 at Mississaugua Golf Club, with the Credit Valley Golf Club team of Doug Suter, Jack McGregor and Jim Clelland winning first prize The pro-superintendent day was held on August 13 at Victoria Park Golf Club. The low team was from Victoria Park with 149, the low superintendent was Hugh Kirkpatrick with 76, and the low pro was Gary Maue with 70. The McClumpha Tournament was held at Glen Eagles with Hugh Kirkpatrick shooting a 73 for low gross and Bill Bowen firing a 75 for 2nd low gross. Glen Abbey hosted the Canadian Open; Cataraqui, the Ontario Open; Summit, the Ontario Amateur; Brantford, the Canadian Amateur; and the National hosted the CPGA Classic. The Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation was founded, with Keith Nisbet as President, A1 Beeney as Vice-president and Paul Dermott as Secretary-treasurer. Friction means fire . . . continued from page 11 Here are every person you have ever met in this busi­ people do not ever apply for someone else’s some key points ness - be it a salesperson, superintendent, job. These rules are absolute and sacrosanct. that assistant or research person. You will have Ethics in our business is something that you can help literally hundreds of contacts on which to could devote volumes to. draw. You will be absolutely amazed at 1. Network, network, network how yellow the pages will get. You have 3. Lose the attitude, gain an played golf with these people, or met them attitude How often have you heard the saying “It’s at turf conferences, etc. All of these people not what you know, but who you know.”? know of your plight and all of these people Most people, when faced with a crisis like This is true in the grass growing business are more than willing to help. Most of them looking for a new job, have bitter feelings just as it is in most businesses. Through the have been in your shoes before. Call some about their last job. Hence the need for a years we have all met hundreds of people in of the contacts and sniff out the jobs. new job. Reverend Jesse Jackson has a say­ our business. They in turn know where the ing ... “It’s your attitude, not your aptitude, jobs are, and who to contact. Not all jobs 2. Be ethical that determines your altitude." Lose your- are advertised. bitterness because it will show through on This is the tough one. 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