Friendly environments Disease diagnosis New provincial regulations Advocate speaks out Turf trouble-shooting Ministry plan in-hand Green is beautiful - Spring / 94 GREENS OGSA Twenty-five years ago Nutrient use efficiency Unhilling the roses Employee cultivation Built like a truck...works like a fleet. Cushman turf-care implements make And they’re all backed by the best the Cushman Turf-Truckster™ one of service in the industry. Call today for the smartest investments on the course a free demonstration. You’ll see that today. The Truckster is designed to when it comes to perfect turf, there’s accommodate a wide variety of no question about it-the answer is functions, while each implement gives Cushman. you top performance, year after year. 1184 PLAINS ROAD EAST TORONTO: (905)338-2404 BURLINGTON, ONTARIO BURLINGTON: (905)637-5216 L7S 1W6 FAX: (905) 637-2009 Spring issue, 1994 Presidential fairways Continuity is our goal Greens is the official publication of the Ontario Golf Superintendents Association and is published by the Association four times annually - spring, summer, fall, winter. It is distributed as an educational docu­ 1993 OGSA Three years of symposiums ment (without charge) to its members, Board of Directors Your Association has just completed its third year of involvement advertisers and other selected parties. with the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium. And the event improves Although every effort is made to check President material for publication, the Association every year. The trade show and educational sessions were first rate. Bruce Burger It is the right time to leave the festive season behind, and turn our is not responsible for material published Lakeview Golf Club on behalf of its contributors. thoughts back to the greens business. Manuscripts, photographs and informa­ Vice-president tion for consideration may be provided John Taylor A forum for learning directly to the Editor, or to the Twenty Valley Golf Club Association office. This material will be Many superintendents at the symposium are heard reflecting on the returned only on request. Past-president past year, and discussing their plans for the upcoming one. These All rights are reserved by the publisher David W. Gourlay symposiums are important avenues for learning and exchanging and any reproduction in whole or part Club Summerlea information amongst ourselves and leading industry personnel. without the written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Sometimes, members at our various courses have difficulty in Secretary understanding what we do during the winter Advertising rates and schedules are Simon George available through the Association office. Oakville Golf Club months. But, participating in educational pro­ grams of this type can be important for re­ Treasurer gaining enthusiasm for a new season. Feature pairing Alex Labelle Carlton Golf Club Commitment to 1994 6 Advocate speaks out Your Board of Directors has been organizing Newsletter Editor by David Turner Doug Suter for 1994 and is committed to maintaining Credit Valley Golf Club continuity. 7 Nutrient use efficiency I would like to take this opportunity to Roster Editor by Daisy Moore Rick Serrao thank Rhod Trainor and David W. Gourlay for their years of service Glendale Golf Club on the Board. I am also grateful for entrusting me with the position 8 Employee cultivation of President of the Association. I would welcome our newest Board by J. Paul Evenden Golf and meetings member, Jerry Richard of Craigowen Golf Club in Woodstock. Ken Nelson Enjoy the early spring season with the knowledge that the busy 14 Turf trouble-shooting Sutton Creek Golf Club time is just around the corner. Ian Bowen by Pam Charbonneau Oshawa Golf Club Paul Dodson 18 Ministry plan in-hand Aurora Highlands Golf Club Jerry Richard by John Gravett Craigowen Golf Club BRUCE BURGER Membership and scholarships President Mark Schneider Greens sections Owen Sound Golf Club 3 Presidential fairways 5 Editor's clippings Career profile - Bruce Burger, OGSA President Office Manager 9 History courses Cindi Charters Guelph Turfgrass Institute • Bruce attended Port Hope High School and in 1974 10 Association cuts 328 Victoria Rd. S. received a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Geography from Guelph, Ontario Brock University • As a student, he worked at Dalewood 11 Industry contours N1H6H8 Golf Club later becoming Assistant Superintendent 17 Gardener's plot Tel: (519) 824-OGSA • In 1978, he was Superintendent of Penryn Park • Then Fax: (519) 766-1704 he returned to Dalewood and by 1981 was the club's Superintendent • Galt Golf Club appointed him in 1985 Cover as Superintendent • In 1990. Bruce became the Mississaugua's famous clubhouse is Construction Superintendent at Greystone and also framed by extensive new mound­ assisted in the supervision of Deeridge • Lakeview Golf ing surrounding its rebuilt practice Club in Mississauga attracted him in 1991, as area. Completed late last fall and Superintendent, where he continues today • Since 1986, now ready for turf growth, it is scheduled for re-opening this Bruce has been involved with OGSA activities which have spring; and (inset) robins aren't the included Golf Committee, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice- Editorial design and production: president and symposium speaker • only sign of warm weather as Golf Images International juniors start the season with vigor. Computer/Film: Feraco Visual Photographs: GOLF IMAGES Printing: Ultralith White becomes green in spring Nature becomes a 'whitekeeper' while superintendents plan for spring and attend important winter annual conferences and seminars. This winterscape, a dramatic illustration of a resting golf course, is proof of positive envi­ ronmental impact. And that eventually, the forces of sum­ mer prevail. At the storied Hamilton Golf and Country Club - despite two moves in its early period - the gentle blanket of winter has been a continuous scene for a century. RHOD TRAINOR On the other hand, the violent action of ice breakup can cause spring havoc often requiring expensive remedial solutions. "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... Mounds, Hills, or Valley's!... Almost Anything! LasTec Commercial Turf Equipment RR4, Sunderland, Ontario, L0C 1H0 (705) 357 - 1019 The Ontario Turfgrass Symposium continues to be a success. Editor's clippings Winter travels are valuable On page 16 are views from the scrapbook. Dallas reflections Guelph, Calgary and Dallas - memorable events by Gord Witteveen I had the opportunity this past winter to attend our Turfgrass Symposium at Guelph, and the annual CGSA show in Calgary. There was an upbeat mood in Dallas, As usual, the Calgary trade show was outstanding. There was a Texas when almost 20,000 delegates de­ wide variety of new product on display such as electric triplexes. scended on the city to attend the In the many years I have been attending this national event, this International Turfgrass Conference Show Gord Witteveen year's educational content was one of the best. As an example, there put on by the (GCSAA) Golf Course were many excellent speakers. Those who attended, I'm sure, would Superintendents' Association of America, has written about his agree. Our Association's annual event, also, was first rate. The mood was positive, because the To complete the winter 'refresher' courses, I also travelled to the American economy is improving and this Dallas experiences, Dallas conference. It was interesting to hear Pam Charbonneau, of was reflected in increased activity on the the OMAF, speak about the principles of developing a dunes course convention floor. Everyone I talked to, had which include a portrait, in North Carolina. In this spring issue, Pam writes about the seven something good to say. steps in turfgrass diagnosis. a shoeshine and a party One more Dallas note: a thoughtful IPM seminar listener was GCSAA revitalized Lynda Rankin who has a directive to write an integrated pest man­ Not only was the economy on the upswing, or two. agement program for the Maritime Superintendents Association. but so was the GCSAA. Randy Nichols, a Georgia superintendent (with the help of a No more writer’s cramp progressive Board), revitalized the We continue to have a good response from experts in our industry Association. Key long-time members were who wish to contribute articles. I would be happy to hear from any­ replaced with three new ones with fresh one about their thoughts regarding editorial material. DOUG SUTER ideas. The group is on a roll again and there Editor With spring now here, and courses opening throughout the was a feeling of relief that much of last province, I wish everyone a successful 1994 season. year’s bitterness was history. (continued page 9) SHAPING THE RENOVATION SCENE TURF DRAIN INC. BUNKER RECONSTRUCTION (Top) 1994 Board of Directors; (above) David W. Gourlay, TURF President, makes traditional gavel presentation to incoming OGSA DRAIN RENOVATION DIVISION President, Bruce Burger, at annual INC. Turfgrass Symposium. Guelph, Ontario (519) 763-3130 Environment advocate speaks out Q: Are golf courses ‘friendly’ enough? A: Maybe BY DAVID TURNER Landscape Architect The environment is a big issue today and ’’The public perception of chemical Turner, as demonstrated by golf courses have been singled out by many runoff and mono-culture wastelands his article, is a strong propo­ groups as being environmentally-unfriendly needs to be addressed. My suggestion is a nent of making the most of There have been arguments on both sides of stronger attempt to change areas outside local environments in the the issue, but the stigma remains. of the playing zone into dynamic, bio­ building, renovation and It is time for the golf course industry to diverse gems. For example:” maintenance process. make strong positive moves in continuing tc create environmentally-friendly golf cours­ • Improve the habitat for the biotic commu­ He practices what he preaches es, as well as upgrade them. In this way, the nity and positive attention can result from in his parks work for the game of golf can be better recognized as the media and the sceptics. Town of Caledon. benefitting the natural environment rather • Change the stereotype mono-culture golf Although turf managers have than degrading it. course image into islands of diversity. long believed in the responsi­ The golf course industry is the undisputed • Push the limits ofplant material use from ble care of the environment, expert in turf management and is leading the the traditionally used 10 to 20 species to the it is becoming clear that a way in the application of natural landscap­ hundreds, or even thousands of species that more proactive approach ing. Some of the new courses are incredibly naturally occur in the area. might be necessary to help beautiful and are demonstrating a return to dispel commonly-held public natural values. This is a big challenge and can represent a myths. Many of today’s courses are being dramatic move forward for this important designed within the settings of tall grass business. I am convinced that the only meadows, wildflowers and other similar impediment to a comprehensive undertak­ framework - a significant departure from ing would be the lack of will to begin. courses manicured from edge-to-edge. This In our case, we have been doing some This view demonstrates the mod­ approach has resulted in maintenance and experimenting and are finding that these ern approach to design. Tall grass­ construction cost savings and is more envi­ ideas are not necessarily expensive. They es and protected wetlands frame a ronmentally responsible. But, can more be can be aesthetically pleasing and environ­ playing area at Lionhead provid­ achieved? mentally correct. ing a natural look and minimizing perimeter maintenance. All it takes is commitment. Here, the backdrop to the green is bush which will mature to a more stately stand; whereas, the fore­ ground is sacred river space with banks left natural. This total scene becomes a pleasing view liberated from architectural tricks. Lionhead Golf & Country Club Architect: Ted Baker & Associates TED BAKER Superintendent: Jim Molenhuis How to develop an efficient nutrient program Fertilizers: a balancing act BY DAISY MOORE Fertilizer - how much, when, and how to Sandloam is generally recognized as the Horticulturist Vigoro Canada apply - factors to consider: best soil texture for turfgrass given prob­ • Soil type • history of the course • age of lems with the extremes of sand or clay. A A well-planned fertility program is the course • type of player • maintenance green built with sand, although porous, is an basic to turfgrass maintenance: level • water supply • time of year ideal medium to avoid compaction stress. • areas under-fertilized tend to be Knowing the nutrient-holding capacity of weak and discoloured A healthy soil produces healthy plants soil is important in determining how to pro­ • those over-fertilized, particularly A soil test should be done at least once a vide turf with a slow and steady supply. with soluble nitrogen, can have year prior to determining a program. thatch problems, excessive shoot Texture (clay / sand / sandy loam) is telling Know the meaning of pH growth, insect and disease trouble about soil and plant interactions. Soil pH has an impact on nutrient availabili­ ty because soil texture determines the rate An efficient fertilizer program will ensure Sandy soils have very low water and nutri­ of material needed to adjust pH. By soil that essential nutrients are present. Exces­ ent holding capacity. With these soils testing the same area at the same time each sive nutrient levels - detrimental to turf­ water- soluble nutrients should be kept to a year, increase or decrease in salt levels, as grass - will also be avoided. minimum to avoid obvious leaching. well as whether pH level is up or down, can A proper growth system is important be determined. given environmental impact and budget. In golf course management, focus is on Clay soils have very high nutrient and water If the level of a particular nutrient is in­ optimum conditions for turfgrass growth retention abilities. Sand greens are ideal creasing, the fertilizer program can be ad­ and long-term health of the eco-system. mediums to withstand the compaction justed to reduce application of that nutrient. Although natural systems are self-sus­ stresses of golf. Applied nutrients are ab­ The trends of soil test results over several taining, golf courses are not. Because of sorbed by the clay particles and can be seasons are important. These tests, their the need for a defined and uniform play­ held until the turfgrass plant can use them. interpretation and documentation of nutri­ ing area, special attention is required. ents, will assist in fine-tuning the program. (continued, page 13) ParEx with IBDU: Slow & steady gets the job done right, every time. Looking for more predictability in your turf feeding program? You can't buy a more consistent, long-lasting source of nitrogen than ParEx turf fertilizers with IBDU. In hot or cold weather, wet or dry, our formulations deliver precise N levels with virtually no risk of burning or leaching. Introducing ParEx Rough Fertilizer 29-3-6 New for spring, Par Ex Rough Fertilizer contains our exclusive IBDU® XC Nitrogen. It's the ultimate blend of performance and economy for roughs: Lasting 4 to 5 months, one application per year is all you need. For more information, call 1-800-268-2076. TURF CARE 1-905-836-0988 "Cultivation of each employee to their full potential is a necessity" J. Paul Evenden, Assistant and other motivating strate­ Superintendent at Hamilton gies serve as boosters. Some Golf & Country Club, high­ In my opinion lights an innovative staff successful morale builders we use, are: management program. •Employee-of-the-month After reading an editorial comment in a golf course super­ The current economic and award is available during the intendents’ association newsletter, I felt compelled to employment environment has growing season for mainte­ write this letter. created new challenges for nance staff - $100 and a crest­ The superintendent writing the article commented that turf managers. Demand for ed jacket - and this is deter­ he was tired of winter, and he could barely remember the improved quality and budget mined by a staff vote. 95 degree heat of the past summer. He remembered those constraints requires innovative • To get trivial jobs done, we hot days when he longed for cooler weather and to be able thinking. hide 10 poker chips in areas The old-time management that need attention. Each is to spend more time with his employees talking about techniques are giving way to worth a pop. A single red chip “football, women, etc”. In the cold spell, he wanted to be progressive styles of the 90s. is worth a golf shop shirt. in Florida “playing golf and watching all those cute little We are using more time and • After a long week, we hold babes in their bikinis”. energy in the management of a barbecue and serve staff hot But wait, salvation is just around the corner - soon, he staff. dogs and hamburgers during reported, he would be in Dallas to “look at all those cute Our objective is to instill in an impromptu lunch. little cowgirls”. employees the concept that • A staff newspaper is pub­ How, I asked myself, did these comments get past the overall condition of the course lished by the staff. magazine’s editor? In 1994, how could anyone believe is a group responsibility. In this • A staff tournament is held at these comments would be amusing, or charming, or way, doing only assigned the end of the golfing season. duties is discouraged. The course is closed for their invoke sympathy from the enlightened men and women Our program of 'value- exclusive use. Staff organizes who would be reading his material? added' is now a reality. In hir­ the event. I have spoken with a few colleagues about this and, to ing, we look for diversification • Refreshments provided after my dismay, this attitude towards women in the turf indus­ of skills and experience with a hot work day are a morale try is not an unusual situation. Well guys, this is not a enthusiasm and attitude as booster. boy’s club. It’s time to realize that women are an impor­ key considerations. Otherwise, tant part of the turf industry. They are scientists, superin­ quality results are difficult to These are a few easy ways to tendents, salespeople, secretaries, and more. achieve. The foundation is keep staff coming to work It is time that certain female-related jokes (which I finding ways for the employee with a smile. We try not to have heard), and other inappropriate remarks, are elimi­ to want to go the extra mile. create a popularity contest. The most important charac­ Rather, it is acknowledgement nated. It is time to take down the ‘girlie’ calendars from teristic for building productivi­ of our appreciation for extra the maintenance shop walls. ty is the development of a pos­ effort. Otherwise, the women who are involved in the turf itive group morale. As managers, we expect industry might form opinions about golf course superin­ To achieve this requires improved attitudes in the tendents similar to the opinion I formed of the man repre­ management effort since workplace, but we should also sented by the above quotes. there is a direct link between recognize that some of our low morale and poor results. views must change. Together, Cindi Charters Positive individual attitudes a forward-thinking program OGSA Office Manager are a must, but group morale maximizes human resources. is essential. The result is a commitment Recognition for a job well- to a more motivated and posi­ done; setting goals with staff; tive work environment. Staff at Hamilton Golf Club We would respond well to 'value-added' program. welcome other letters about current issues, or general comment. Editor / GREENS J. PAUL EVENDEN History courses Twenty-five years ago banquet during the National Turf Conference in formerly superintendent of Maple City, took Montreal. over as superintendent at Dundas Valley. Professor Jack Eggens and OGSA organized the Monthly meetings were held at Uplands - BY BARRY ENDICOTT first Annual Field Day at the turf plots at Helmut Kopp, Whitevale; Albert Reeve, Nobleton Lakes Golf Club University of Guelph. Paul Scenna hosted the Richmond Hill; George Daron and Ed Ortlieb, golf tournament afterwards and Clay Switzer Bayview. The annual meeting was held December 10, 1968 was the dinner speaker. at Hawthorne Valley with John Arends as host. The National Turfgrass Conference and Show, The 34 members present elected the 1969 Board The OGSA conducted their second annual tour­ sponsored by the RCGA in cooperation with the of Directors: A.V. Jones, Aurora Highlands nament for superintendents and greens chairman CGSA, took place March 9, 10 and 11 in (President); John Grightmire, Beverley (Vice- on July 25. It was won by Bob Heron Toronto's Seaway Towers. president); John Arends, Hawthorne Valley; (Superintendent) and Stu Thompson (Greens) of Dick Woodward, Rideauview; Bill Hynd, St. Markland Woods. They also served as Georges; Phil Glover, Rivermead; Frank Dunn, hosts. Low net were Helmut Kopp Camp Borden. (Superintendent) and Reg Acomb (Greens) of Uplands. More than 100 attended the meeting OGSA held its annual banquet and dance at and were addressed by golf architect Geoff Aurora Highlands at the end of February - host, Cornish. Allen Jones. Sixty-five people attended which was organized by Bernie Macdonald and Frank Bob Heron was the winner of the Alex Dunn. President Jones presented Fred McClumpha Golf Tournament held at Thornhill. Grightmire with an Honourary Membership The first tournament in 1944 was also held there plaque. and the late Mr. McClumpha was their superin­ tendent until retirement. Despite the rain, 140 Bob Brewster, a greenkeeper at Northridge near superintendents and guests attended this tourna­ Brantford, won the OGSA Scholarship Award for ment. David Gourlay was host. having the highest marks in the first year of the Hair and now: Ontario Diploma in Horticulture course at the David Moote accepted the superintendent's posi­ Gord Witteveen (left), and Thom University of Guelph. Bob Moote, OGSA Past­ tion at Essex. Prior to this he was superintendent Charters congratulate each other president, presented the award at the at Rosedale for 17 years. Harry Van der Berg, for a good hair day. Dallas reflections (continued from page 5) The answer is Fred Scheyhing, a superintendent You’ll be surprised how much work you will get Small gems displayed from Mt. Kisco, New York. He has a wide angu­ done.” Best advice I have had in years. Jacobsen and Ransomes drew large crowds with lar face on top of a strong square body. Fred Then, there was the macabre presentation by their electric riding greens mowers. There is still sports a moustache to compensate for a receed- Dr. Kross about what superintendent’s die from. some concern about battery life, but for those ing hairline. When I first saw him, he came strut­ The good doctor had completed a study on 612 who can’t cut greens on Sunday mornings due to ting across the ballroom floor, dressed in shorts who had died between 1970 and 1992. Cancer noise restrictions, there is hope for relief. and exposing bulging muscles. He looked like a took 136, or 36 more than there should have The product show is so large, it takes at least sailor coming from a bar where he had just lost a been. Others succumbed to liver and heart dis­ two full days to review. Among the exhibits of fight. He was heading for the grand piano. ease and intestinal cancer. Perhaps due to worry, the big companies, are many small gems. There As soon as he caressed the keys, the macho heavy drinking and smoking. My colleague, Ted is always a chance of finding a new product that image disappeared. His soft blue eyes stared into Woerhle from Detroit, agreed. will suit a particular course and its members. space and his head swayed with the music he Amazingly, not of the deceased superinten­ played - Tenderly, Laura’s Theme and Feelings. dents had died from skin cancer. Maybe Rush Portraits, parties and a piano player Now in his fifties, he has been in demand for Limbaugh is right - the hole in the ozone layer is At the Toro booth, I had my portrait drawn seat­ functions at the club he has been superintendent just a socialist plot. ed on top of a greens mower (something that I at for almost 30 years. Fred Scheyhing does not rarely do anymore). The likeness was good read music. The final polish enough to frame and now hangs in our office. In the registration area, two young men operated Toro also entertained their international cus­ President’s reception a shoe shine. I had my shoes polished there tomers at a giant cocktail party. This is a good This is the most prestigious party to attend. It is ($3.50 plus tip) - much less then at Pearson place to meet Canadians, as well as superinten­ by written invitation only and includes a receiv­ International. dents from other countries. If you are selective ing line. Don’t even try to crash this party. I asked one of them what was the most num­ with friends, it is quite possible to get invitations But, once in, it’s a fine place to chat with ber of shoes he had polished in one day. The to a host of parties. Trent Jones; meet Byron Nelson; say hello to Jim answer, 150 pairs. This was at a financial con­ Ciba Geigy had a huge one, so did Jacobsen Beard; smile at Joe Vargas; and listen to another vention, something to do with mutual funds. and Scotts. Some are for distributors and piano player - not as good as Fred Scheyhing. “How do we superintendents compare?”, I although there are ways to get in, crashing is not asked. He said it had ben a slack week. Only advised. After nibbling hors d’oeuvres at parties, A ‘Kross’ presentation once did he get up to 50 pairs. there is little need to go out for supper. During all this, time must be found to attend lec­ Many had worn sneakers that week. If we One of my favourites is a combined effort by tures. Zig Ziglar’s remarks during opening cere­ want to improve our dress, I guess we shall need Milorganite and the Wisconsin Superintendents’ monies was outstanding, Zig said, “Treat every some lectures on how to dress. That’s the advice Association. What makes this one so special? day as if it were the day before your vacation. from the people who work at our feet. Association cuts Pot pourri Children's Fund grateful Award winners Brenda Burns, CFRB Director of Mark Schneider, OGSA Community Relations and Scholarship Chair, reports the fol­ Promotion sent this letter of lowing 1993 OGSA Turfgrass appreciation to all Association Award Winners: members: • Terry Blok "Many thanks for your very gener­ Bayfield, Ontario ous donation of $500 for the CFRB Lambton College, Sarnia Children's Fund in support of The Parks / Nursery Technician program Hospital for Sick Children. • Wendell Henry "The success of the CFRB 1993 Nepean, Ontario Children's Fund drive can only be Seneca College measured by the enthusiastic re­ Golf Course Technician program sponse and generous commitment • A. David Grant of people like you. Thank you for Lethbridge, Alberta caring - thank you for sharing. The University of Guelph children will most certainly benefit Turf Managers Short Course Winter seminars provide for edu­ from your benevolence." cational update and comraderie. 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L3Y 7B6 Tel:(416) 836-0988 Fax:(416) 836-0995 Industry contours News and information Hard hats cause pain Georgian Bay events Hunter G-606 introduced Water Saver lawn seed It seems that understanding regu­ 1994 golf events and meetings of Valve-in-head rotor designed for Oseco announces a new concept lations about hard hat compli­ the Georgian Bay Superintendents golf courses for home lawns and low mainte­ ance is simple. Not so, at least in Association, are: nance areas. the United States. Hunter industries has introduced the • Mad River / May 17 gear-driven G-606, an electric Water Saver lawn seed is a product A Pennsylvania superintendent Host: Ray Richards valve-in-head golf course rotor with for the times we live in - watering called the GCSAA about the • Owen Sound / June 7 pressure regulation. restrictions, conservation and natu­ Occupational Safety and Health Host: Mark Schneider It is designed for mid-range cov­ ralization. Administration's hard hat regulation • Scotch Settlement / July 12 erage on greens, tees and multi-row The turf-type fescue cultivars for employees. Host: David Brooke fairways, and has five interchange­ that make up the new seed mixture Although there is no specific • Lake St. George / August 23 able nozzles to vary the radius from are drought-tolerant, low-growing law, OSHA has told the GCSAA on Host: Greg Louth 53 feet to 78 feet. The flow rate is and disease-resistant. many occasions that golf course • Horseshoe Resort / September 13 adjustable from 13 to 32 GPM. They are endophyte-enhanced to employees should wear a hard hat if Host: John Hughes The impact-resistant, flanged discourage surface insects and re­ working in an area where chances body provides stability and protects quire less fertilizer. of being struck by a golf ball are All OGSA members are welcome. the sprinkler from heavy equipment. Water Saver will produce an increased. Please telephone well in advance to A new valve filtration system pre­ attractive dark green lawn in sun or Being responsible, the superin­ register and book tee times. vents contamination and ensures shade. The extensive root system tendent asked the employees to don positive shut-offs. has no thatch build-up and with­ the protective bonnets. But, that's Engineered to deliver years of stands foot traffic better than Weather lore when the trouble began. performance, the heavy-duty gear­ Kentucky bluegrass. "When they weren't wearing the • If a crescent moon hangs like a cra­ drive operates as a fixed, full circle hard hats, golfers would wait for dle in the springtime the summer sprinkler providing uniform water For information and pricing: them to move out of the way before will be dry. distribution. Oseco Inc. they hit the ball," said the frustrated * On April 18, 1855 a line of violent It pops up 3 1/2 inches with a Tel: 1-800-668-5080 superintendent. thunderstorms swept across built-in recess cap for yardage, and "But, when they are wearing the Southern Ontario. Known as the operates at a pressure range from 50 Appointments hard hats, the golfers think it must hurricane of 1855, it prompted to 100 PSI. be OK to hit because they are pro­ water to rise 3 mat Owen Sound All Hunter rotors are available David Schmelefske, a past director tected. and along Lake Ontario. with a purple, reclaimed-water iden­ of the Ontario Golf Superintendents "Now, I've got guys getting hit in • Dry Lent, fertile year. tifier cap for use on courses irrigat­ Association has joined the turf and the face, the arms, the legs, back , * On March 12, 1870 the first of ed with non-potable water. golf course division of Ontario all over," he reported. three major snowstorms struck Seed Company. "Let me tell you, unless you drop Southern Ontario with 23 to 63 cm For more information, contact the Schmelefske had been superin­ a ball out of a helicopter, the of snow from Hamilton to Markham. Hunter Canadian distributor: tendent at Merryhill Golf Club and chances that a flying golf ball will A second storm on the 16th dumped Aquamaster can be reached at: 1-800-465-5849. hit a guy on the top of the head are 45 to 63 cm and a third on the 27th One Guardian Rd. pretty slim." added 90 cm more. Thornhill, Ontario McCracken Golf Supplies recent­ OSHA representatives say they • Clover contracts before a storm. Tel: (905) 881-4794. ly announced the appointment of do not have a solution for the pecu­ Everett Nieuwkoop as Technical liar situation. Sources: • Old Farmer's Almanac Book of Sales Representative. Weather Lore * Canadian Weather Trivia Nieuwkoop, with a strong back­ Calendar Great Lakes and pesticide ground in fertilizer, seed and pesti­ cides, will be calling on courses in Golf courses in the Great Lakes Rockies see White Southwestern Ontario. He can be region contribute the least amount reached at: (519) 579-3024. An eager participant at his first of pesticide residues found in the major turfgrass conference as a pro­ Turf Care Products Canada is watershed, according to a report fessional was Peter White, Assistant pleased to announce the appoint­ issued by US General Accounting. Superintendent at Credit Valley Golf ment of Stephen Hewgill to the Conducted at the request of Club. position of Turf Specialist. Senator Carl Levin of Michigan, White who, admittedly, "had This newly created position will the report found that of the 56 mil­ never been west of Thunder Bay", further develop the company’s lion pounds of pesticides used got his first glimpse of Canada's commitment to their fertilizer busi­ annually in the United States and Rocky Mountains when he travelled ness. Canada in the Great Lakes water­ in March to the CGSA Annual Hewgill has several years of shed, only two million pounds were Turfgrass Conference in Calgary. Information about products sales experience, six years in the used on golf courses. Agricultural Sadly, White reports: "I was just or industry news may be sent golf course business and recently crops took 45 million pounds and too busy attending workshops to do to the Editor, care of the completed a University of Guelph lawns, eight million. Association office. any sightseeing.” Diploma in Horticulture. The study is to be tabled in 1994. 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Fax: (519) 456-5002 We can supply almost any size and species you require. DAVE ROBB Call Phil Dickie Technical Sales Representative Professional Turf Products Res. (905) 697-2283 FAST FOREST INC. Car: (905 435-2376 270 Shoemaker Street Res. Fax: (905) 697-2510 Kitchener, Ontario N2E 3E1 Tel: (519) 748-6610 FAX: (519) 748-6626 Fertilizers - a balancing act (continued from page 7) Golf courses - old and new Well-managed established courses should have a thriving turfgrass TEL: (416) 236-1001 ALBION FAX: (416) 236-4654 community which only requires supplemental levels of nutrients. On a new golf course, the soil has been disrupted, often compacted, GOLF CARS A DIVISION OF C.J. MCDONALD CO. LTD. and the soil biology is out of balance. Root systems are shallow and AND TURF EQUIPMENT 29 ADVANCE ROAD TORONTO. ONTARIO M8Z 2S6 can't easily seek nutrients. More supplemental fertilization is needed until the system finds a balance. Soil tests should be done often. BRUCE MCDONALD Different needs for turf variety Turfgrass species vary requirements for fertilizer - especially nitro­ gen. Annual bluegrass will be under stress if fertilized at bentgrass rates. Bentgrass will be thatchy if fertilized at bluegrass levels. Creeping red fescue has a very low requirement for nitrogen. Thus, feeding it at the same levels as Kentucky bluegrass wastes money. Michael J. Kernaghan Proper maintenance plays a role John W. Gravett Maintenance practices play a role, such as leaving clippings which reduce fertilizer needs since natural organic breakdown increases nutrients. Excessive clippings can be managed by reducing the 45 Walman Drive quantity of water-soluble, or readily available nitrogen. Professional Turfgrass Guelph, Ontario N1G4G8 Nitrogen should be metered Educational Nitrogen is an important element in nutrient use efficiency. When Consulting Services (519) 767-1611 present in soluble form (urea) it will be converted and move through the system.The most effective way of supplying nitrogen is by intro­ ducing it in small amounts. Controlled release nitrogen is an excel­ lent way of metering out nitrogen and increasing efficiency. Business card Methods of slowing down nitrogen release include: and advertising rates • Coated materials - sulphur coated urea, polymer coated urea are available through • Methylene urea(s) - short, medium and long chain • IBDU - isobutylidene diurea • Natural organics - i.e. manures, compost, pro­ the OGSA office tein meals (bone meal), sewage sludge. Call for information Various characteristics create harmony (519) 824-OGSA All of these materials have unique release characteristics which need to be understood to maximize their benefits. Longer-lasting nitrogen sources can be applied less frequently; shorter-lasting products need to be applied frequently at lower rates. Temperature and microbial activity are essential for some con­ trolled mechanisms to work and moisture must always be present for any to work. Knowing the factors determines high or low demand. Timing is critical in maximizing efficiency Overall improvement • In late season, grass stops growing. Plants are still green carry­ Fertilizer granulation sizes and timing tech­ ing on photosynthesis, but shoots do not need sugar. This is nology have improved greatly. It is critical to stored in the crown, roots, rhizomes and stolens for new consider release principles and proper timing growth. Properly timed application promotes this. Benefits of of the correct nutrient blends at the right rate. late season application include earlier spring green-up and an To do so, means a sustainable agricultural extended period of photosynthesis. system. • Late spring application prepares turf for stressful summer months. Root growth is minimal with high temperatures and the plant relies on stored materials. • In late summer when root activity begins again, is ideal to fer­ tilize to increase shoot density and prepare for winter. Turf trouble-shooting BY PAM CHARBONNEAU OMAF Turfgrass Advisor An unfortunate reality of managing golf course turf is that diseases are likely to 2. Weather conditions 6. Signs of pathogen occur at some point during the season. A very important step in disease control is Know your specific growing environ­ Look for signs of the pathogen: After accurate diagnosis. Some fungicides are ment: When turf is stressed, it is more like­ making note of the symptoms, take a closer known to enhance certain diseases. Thus, ly to be affected by disease. Some factors look. This might require the use of a hand a misdiagnosis followed by an incorrect which lead to stress are compaction, poor lens, or a dissecting microscope. Signs of choice offungicide could worsen the situa­ drainage, nutrient deficiencies, poor air physical evidence of the pathogen include tion. Repeat applications offungicide movement and insufficient light. Providing mycelium such as occurs with pythium or cause stress to the turf killing-off benefi­ a more favourable growing environment for dollarspot, hair-like fruiting bodies which cial fungi. These help to break down turf may help areas which have chronic dis­ are found with anthracnose or sclerotia thatch and keep disease organisms in ease problems. (hard fruiting bodies) associated with grey check. snow mold. There are several steps to take which 4. Symptoms To correctly identify one mycelium from will help solve the disease puzzle. another often requires more sophisticated Make a note of the symptoms: Many turf equipment such as a compound microscope. diseases cause similar symptoms, namely - If mycelium is observed and the disease is Seven steps in dead patches in the turf. There are a few not easily identified, the next step is to send diagnosing disease subtle differences if the patch is examined a sample to a clinic for diagnosis. closely. Some diseases cause 'frog eye' symptoms. Others have a smoke ring on the 7. Turf sample 1. Turfgrass species outer edge of the patch. Certain patches are brown in colour, others straw-coloured. How to submit a turf sample: There are Identify the turfgrass species which is The size of the patch often is indicative several items to remember when taking a affected: Some diseases are very specific to of one specific disease. Diseases usually turf sample for disease diagnosis: one species of turfgrass. Identification can occur in a random pattern. If the symptoms help correctly determine the problem. A observed are regular, then the damage may • Take the sample from the border of the good example of this is anthracnose which be caused by a sprayer, mower, hydraulic diseased and healthy area. This is where the affects Poa annua and not creeping bent. leak, or so forth. It is important to make pathogen is most active. The centre of the detailed notes on all of the above to assist in dead area will no longer have fungal activi­ 2. Weather conditions diagnosis. ty and it would be impossible to diagnose a sample from this area. Keep track of weather conditions: Many 5. Close look • The turf sample should be 10-15 cm. turf diseases require very specific environ­ square and should include some of the mental conditions for infection to occur, Take a closer look: Once the size and char­ roots. A cup cutter size plug is a perfect including specific relative humidity, tem­ acteristics of the damage have been noted, size. perature and periods of leaf wetness. A use­ look closer at the turf leaves and roots. • Do not send a sample that has had a recent ful diagnostic tool is the turfgrass disease Some diseases produce characteristic fungicide application. Turf which has been time profile chart. This helps hone in on lesions on turf blades which aid in the diag­ treated with a fungicide will have no active about one-half dozen diseases which are nosis. Helminthosporium leaf spot produces diseases present and it will be difficult to possible in any given month. For instance, a characteristic oval lesion which is straw- make a diagnosis. Take the sample before if there is a problem in April, there are five coloured in the centre with dark brown mar­ treatment. possible diseases to consider based on the gins. • Keep the sample cool before shipping and average temperature experienced during Do not ignore the roots - many affect the do not allow it to dry out. those months in Southwestern Ontario. roots and crowns of plants. To examine the • Wrap the sample in newspaper or paper Keeping track of minimum and maxi­ roots, take a cup cutter and remove a plug. toweling. Do not add water. The sample can mum temperatures can be very useful in Turf roots should be deep and white. If the be placed in a loose plastic bag or wrapped diagnosing. Another good example of using top of the plant readily falls away from the in foil. Pack in a sturdy box. weather conditions, is with the identifica­ roots, and the roots appear black, this can be • Include a Pest Diagnostic Clinic turfgrass tion of pythium blight. High temperatures an indication of a patch disease. submission form (available from all OMAF of 30 degrees C in the day and 22 degrees C Remember that root problems will result at night, plus 10 hours of leaf wetness, are in foliar symptoms which can cause confu­ required. If temperatures have not been that sion when trying to diagnose the disease. high, then it's presence can be eliminated. offices), or write a letter including as much Other OMAF services Reference material background as possible. In the absence of a form, the following information is required: • Turf hotline: three- minute Comparing symptoms with pic­ -identify grass species and variety, if known recorded message, updated week­ tures can be useful in diagnosis. ly with current information on Good reference material on hand -age of turf and whether sodded or seeded insects and diseases occurring in is useful: -soil condition (type, depth, texture, USGA the province; service operates or native) April to October; diseases preva­ -dates and rates of pesticides and fertilizers, lent each week are recorded, • Compendium of Turfgrass topdressing, aeration prior to disease onset their symptoms and treatments Diseases, 2nd edition, 1992; by -disease symptoms, size, shape, and colour • Turf Advisor is available for R.W. Smiley; available from -weather conditions at time of symptom site visits about problems which American Phytopathological development cannot be identified Society, 3340 Pilot Knob Rd., St. Paul, Minnesota, 551-21-1097, Samples submitted for diagnosis should be Pam Charbonneau USA; call 1-800-328-7560; sent by courier to: OMAF Turfgrass Advisor US $25 (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture • Management of Turfgrass and Food) Diseases, 2nd edition, 1993; by The Pest Diagnostic Clinic J.M. Vargas; available from Lewis Agriculture and Food Laboratories Tel: (519) 824-4120 / ext. 2597 Publishers, 121 South Main St., PO Services Centre Fax: (519) 766-1704 Box 519, Chelsea, MI, 48118; Box 3650, 95 Stone Rd. W., Zone 2 Turf hotline: (519) 767-1211 call (407) 994-0555; US $59.95 Guelph, Ontario N1H8J7 •Scotts Guide to Identification of Turfgrass Diseases and Insects, Tel: (519) 767-6256 1987; call 1-800-543-0006; US $12 Fax: (519) 767-6240 Charges for diagnostic services are: The new -Basic fee, $10 Additional charges, $32/hr. (max. 2 hrs.) Golf A Turfgrass Air-Ject Disease / Time Profile Chart is doesn't take a available through the OMAF office. bite out of your greens or your wallet. Phone Ian Clark for a free demo.416-247-7875 Gordon Bannerman Limited 41 Kelfield Street, Rexdale,Ontario M9W 5A3 Telephone 416-247-7875 • Fax 416-247-6540 New law passed: Exhibitors display a wide-range of product and Caddies 90 cents per hour services during Ontario's annual turfgrass industry The Ontario legislature passed an Act late in the fall of 1968 affecting show. wage earners everywhere in the province. The bill guarantees male employ­ ees a minimum wage of $1.30 per hour starting January 1. Up until recently, the minimum wage has been $1.00 per hour. Referring to persons under the age of 18, the act states that caddies must be paid a minimum of 90 cents per hour. Up until now, caddies have been paid anywhere from $2.00 to $3.00 per round. If the average round of golf takes four hours to complete, caddies may earn as much as $3.60 for a round and with a tip it would cost a mem­ ber about $4.00 But, what about weekends when a round of golf may take up to six hours to complete on busy courses. Are golfers prepared to pay their caddies in excess of $5.00 for a round of golf? It seems they have two alterna­ tives: either rent a cart, or speed-up play. Taken from newspaper files and report­ ed by Barry Endicott. Economical Pole Frame Buildings For All Your Needs.... Building 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! Gardener's plot Returning roses to beauty Make sure that the rose bushes are care­ fully unhilled, pruned and treated with a dormant lime-sulphur spray. BY MARK SUTHONS Horticulturist, Lambton Golf Club 1. After unhilling, the spring pruning of roses is very important. Winter is winding down and with spring • Pruning allows for new growth to occur, quickly approaching, our busiest and most thus invigorating the exhausted bush. hectic time of year is about to begin. • Increased flower size and number of Lambton Golf & Country Club, estab­ blooms result from the strong vigorous lished in 1902, has approximately 150 rose canes that will be promoted. bushes. These are primarily hybrid teas with • Ideally, you would like to create an open centered bush with three to seven canes and each having three to seven buds. • Make sure you prune to select outward facing buds that will become the new rose canes. New canes will then not grow in­ wards and crowd each other. This will help the appearance and also improve air circu­ lation within the the bush, thus decreasing the chance of insect and disease problems later in the season. After insulation through hilling 2. After pruning all of the rose bushes, and winter snow, Suthons will remove any debris remaining in the bed. bring Lambton's roses back to life through careful attention to spring duties. 3. Apply a lime-sulphur spray at this time. • Lime-sulphur is a fungicide, often acting some floribundas and grandifloras. Of all of as an insecticide as well. This product is our gardens, members seem to prize their considered relatively safe to the user and roses the most. can be purchased at most garden centres. To help achieve the best possible show, Read the label on the container and follow don't overlook a few basic practices. Here is the instructions. how we approach these chores to help en­ • Lime-sulphur can be phytotoxic to the rose sure that roses are brought back to their full bush if the spray application is not timed (Top) OGSA President, David W. beauty. Prepare now for the best display this properly. Once the buds break, and the Gourlay presents a $25,000 summer. plant is actively growing, do not attempt to cheque to GTI Director, Jack spray using this product. The lime-sulphur Eggens; (middle) Paul Dermott, spray application must be done while the Founding Chair of OTS receives an Gather ye rosebuds white ye may, plant is still dormant. honourarium of books given to GTI library in his name from OTS Old time is stiff a-flying, Following these steps will help produce Executive Committee; (bottom) And this same flower that smites cheque for $10,000 is presented to healthy, productive rose bushes. today Tomorrow witt be dying. GTI from PLCAO President, Bruce Shepherd. REPART MANUFACTURING LTD. 1110 WELWYN DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L5J 3J3 DISTRIBUTORS FOR: LEBANON FERTILIZERS 18-4-10 CC 18-0-18 CC 84-24 CC SPYKER FERTILIZER SPREADERS • F.A.G. BEARINGS - BEARINGS • CHICAGO RAWHIDE - SEALS RED-MAX TRIMMERS • TORO EQUIPMENT PARTS • TORO IRRIGATION PARTS Manufacturers of: • BENCHES AND WOODEN GARBAGE RECEPTACLES • REPLACEMENT SEATS • WHIELE ROLLERS AND CAST MARKERS • BRASS TURF VALVES, KEYS AND NOZZLES • SOLID TYNES • ALUMINUM IRRIGATION DISKS CALL: ROB DAVIS, SALES MANAGER OFFICE: (905) 823-2900 FAX: (905) 278-5384 Revised Ontario pesticide licensing system Ministry plan in-hand BY JOHN W. GRAVETT Turfecs The Ministry of Five types of licenses Unlicensed technicians Environment and There are five types of licenses in the According to regulation, the unlicensed Energy has reviewed revised system. These are: technician must pass a ministry certification the current Ontario course which covers the safe use and han­ pesticide licensing dling of pesticides before any application. system. The findings Operator The operator and/or supervising extermina­ confirmed the need to tor are expected to provide additional train­ streamline the system Vendor ing relating to specific pesticide applica­ and improve training Land Exterminator tions to be performed by the technician. associated with Water Exterminator Upon completion of this course, the tech­ licensing. nician will receive a wallet-size certificate John Gravett Its goal appears to Structural Exterminator which they must carry during all extermina­ of Turfecs provides professional turf­ be the full licensing of tions. the certificate is valid for a period of grass educational all individuals who Each license type has been further subdivid­ one year for technicians working under the consulting services. apply pesticides com­ ed into license classes, prescribing the con­ supervision of a Land Exterminator. mercially. ditions of pesticide sale or use. Each class is The unlicensed technician (who must be identified in descriptive terms, such as land­ a minimum of 16 years of age) may not per­ scape, forestry and fumigation, rather than form the following duties: product recom­ by a class number as is done under the cur­ mendation; selection of application method, With a new season about to rent system. or rate of application; mixing and loading of begin, keep in mind the regu­ schedule 1 and 5 pesticide products, or ap­ latory changes that will be A phased-in system plication of schedule 1 and 5 pesticide prod­ The revised licensing system will be phased­ ucts. The same technician being supervised enforced this year for pesticide in over a five-year period beginning in 1995 by exterminators must maintain a log book use in Ontario. with operator and vendor licenses. and keep a daily record of the name of the Some current license holders may be supervising exterminator, as well as the required to upgrade their training by under­ time and location of each on-site visit. • Specifically, posting signs taking an initial certification course. This is that were legal for use in because license classes under the revised Additional changes 1990,1991 and 1992 cannot system are broader than current ones. Further changes to the system states that all be used in 1994. exterminators must be trained in safety pre­ Exterminator licenses cautions; pest identification; proper use and • Signs in inventory with the In regard to Exterminator licenses, classes handling of chemical pesticides; use of words Keep off are no longer under the revised system (to be phased-in alternatives to pesticides; integrated pest legal in the province. over the next five years) correspond to major management techniques and application pesticide-use activities. Licenses will not be technology. • In regard to recent regulato­ limited to certain schedules of pesticide Prior to obtaining a license from the min­ ry changes, all applicators products, but will authorize the exterminator istry, each candidate will be required to pass must ensure that signs posted to carry out pesticide applications using a certification course and associated exami­ products appropriate to that activity. nation. are removed not less than Each licensed exterminator will be able to Licensed exterminators will also be three days and not more than supervise a maximum of three unlicensed required to undergo recertification (retrain­ 10 days after spraying occurs. technicians. The supervising licensed exter­ ing) every five years in order to renew their minator must visit and observe the techni­ license. The ministry is currently negotiat­ cian at least once per day. As well, this per­ ing with various agencies and consortiums son is ultimately responsible for the acts and for delivery of certification and recertifica­ omissions of the unlicensed technician. tion courses. In 1994, this sign becomes illegal. To avoid non-compliance, they should be eliminated from the golf course inventory. Daconil 2787® Your best approach to turfgrass diseases. aconil 2787® fungicide is the premier D broad-spectrum, contact turf care prod­ uct with good reason. It gives superintendents superior control of their most troublesome summer and winter diseases. Especially dollar spot, brown patch, leaf spot and snow mould. Daconil 2787 gives you your money’s worth on tees and greens, as well as fairways. And there’s never been a documented case of dis­ ease resistance to Daconil 2787. That’s why it should be part of your disease resistance management program. Daconil 2787: Your best approach to a more playable course. ISK BIOTECH ISK Biotech Limited Suite 102, 931 Commissioners Rd. E. London, Ontario N5Z 3H9 800-668-0956 Always follow label directions carefully when using turf chemicals. ®Daconil 2787 is the registered trademark of ISK Biotech Corporation. What Can The Reelmaster 5100-D, Ontario’s Leading Fairway Mower Do That No Other Mower Can? Ask It Yourself. All mowers make noise. The Through the ClipACE™ 5100-D holds conversations. It tells function the 5100-D talks to itself and you where problems are. It automatically adjusts reel even talks to itself with a speed according to brain called ACE™ forward speed. This (Automated Control gives you a higher Electronics) that keeps quality of cut over a the 5100-D working wider variety of turf instead of being worked on. conditions without With the ACE hand-held lifting a finger. diagnostic tool the 5100-D The 5100-D tells you the status of is built so well, over 40 major electrical you’ll seldom need ACE. But on the components. 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