THEGREENERSIDE Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey May - June 1995 • Volume 18 Number 3 Hominy Hill to host Women's Amateur Public Links National Championship The site of the 1995 Women’s Amateur Public Links from every region of the U.S. This year’s tournament is part of a year-long celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the USGA, headquartered in Far Hills, said Kirkpatrick. National Championship is Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck, New Jersey. The course, a Robert Trent Jones designed tract, is the showcase of the Work on the course prior to the tournament has in- by Diane T. Miller Monmouth County Park System and is rated as one of the top 100 courses in the United States according to the American Society of Golf Course Archi- tects. Annually, Golf Digest ranks Hominy Hill among the top 25 public golf courses in the U.S., said Laura Kirkpatrick of the Monmouth County Park System. The course, like many others around the state, was formerly an agricultural prop- erty, originally established as a cattle breeding farm by shipping magnate Henry Mercer. Mercer, an avid golfer, decided to convert the tract to a golf course for his private use in the early 1960s and hired Robert Trent Jones to design and supervise construction of the course. After Mercer’s death in 1974, the course came under the county’s wing. Under the direction of David R. Pease, general man- ager of Monmouth County golf courses, and Ron Luepke, superintendent at Hominy Hill, the course is prepared to host its latest major event. Previously, Hominy Hill has played host to the Men’s Amateur Public Links National Championship, the New Jersey State Amateur, and the Metropolitan Public Links Tournament, among others. The tournament begins June 19 and runs through Sunday, June 25. The event, sanctioned by the USGA, will feature 132 of the finest amateur women public links golfers cluded resurfacing of the 8th and 14th greens, rebuilding the practice green, the 17th green, and the 10th tee to allow the hole to play as a par five, said Luepke, who came to Hominy Hill in 1985. Luepke holds a B.S. in agronomy with a business minor from Delaware Valley College. “We operate this course in a tour or championship mode regularly,” said Pease, who joined the Monmouth County Continued on page 4 In this issue Editorial President's Message GCSANJ News He will be missed Bert Jones, the superintendent's friend X marks the spot Movers and shakers... Developing a monitoring calendar Back nine 2 3 4 8 9 10 14 20 26 The Greenerside 7 GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey EDITORIAL Edward Walsh, CGCS, Shaun Barry Ilona Gray Editor Newsletter Business Staff Ken Krausz, CGCS Contributing Writers Douglas Vogel, Steven Malikowski, CGCS Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474-3672 For Ad Placement: Judy Policastro (201) 379-1100 Art and Typography by Trend Multimedia 908-787-0786 • FAX 908-787-7212 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 66 Morris Ave., Suite 2A Springfield, New Jersey 07081 201-379-1100 • FAX 201-379-6507 Officers: Paul Powondra, President Glenn Miller Vice President Ken Krausz, CGCS, Secretary Ron Mencl, Treasurer Chris Carson, Past President Directors District 1 Michael Mongon Joe Kennedy District 2 Vincent Bracken Patrick Campbell, CGCS District 3 Fran Owsik Dennis Shea District 4 Thomas I. Grimac, CGCS Steve Malikowski, CGCS Chapter GSAA Delegate Wayne Remo, CGCS Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry © 1995 THE GREENERSIDE Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily express the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its membership. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Printed on recycled paper 2 The Greenerside by Ilona Gray Remembering A memorial is anything that helps you remember a person or an event. All of us carry these remembrances with us for individuals or occurrences that are Ilona Gray special to us. As a nation, we have set aside Memorial Day as a day to remember all of those who have died in combat. This year we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II and the twentieth anniversary of the end of the war in Viet- nam. Although these wars have ended, our country is still locked in serious combat on two other fronts. In our cities and towns, the level of what is called “urban vio- lence” has reached a crescendo that cannot be ignored. Even the small community of the golf industry here in New Jersey now has to remember its fallen. An article in this issue of The Greenerside recounts Bob Leslie, who was murdered in Montclair. The tragedy in Oklahoma is as unexplainable as it is unprec- edented in United States history. It marks a second front in the struggle within our country. Flags were hung at half mast and a national day of mourning was proclaimed by President Clinton. As horrific as this act was to bear for the victims and their loved ones, the national public response demonstrated the strength of our broad sense of community. It is that sense of community that permits us to move beyond the tragedy to positive actions. Many GCSANJ members have memories of their own time in the military service. Whether from Korea, Vietnam, or Desert Storm, the collective memories of all of us, coupled with the recent and tragic events, must make this Memorial Day truly a day for remembrance. Remembering alone, however, is not an adequate response to today’s events. Memorializing can be like a narcotic lulling us into a sense of complacency. Today we are facing situations that require us all to be more vigilant. As a group, I know that GCSANJ will do its part not just to remem- ber. It will fight back with generosity of spirit and actions because our industry attracts that kind of person. Evidence of this came the day after the news of the death of Robert Leslie. My phone rang many times requesting that The Greenerside have an appropriate memorial story, while others sought to establish a fund for the surviving children. Words and deeds that even in tragedy solidify our organization. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE CALENDAR An extra hug I won’t soon forget the phone call. It was Wednesday, March 22, 7:45 a.m., and Shaun Barry was Paul Powondra with Shaun, as he’s always so upbeat and positive (espe- cially when discussing golf in Ireland), but after a couple of my wise cracks fell flat, I could sense that the purpose of the call was very serious. He asked me if I had heard about the incident the day before in the Montclair Post Office, which of course I had, as had the entire country. Did I know that Bob Leslie, the sales rep for Cleary’s and a member of GCSANJ, had been one of the victims? I turned the name over in my mind several times until my thoughts went back to Expo last December where I had first met Bob, and then early February of this year when Bob had stopped by my office for a couple of hours, and we got to know one another a little better. Oh no . .. The next two days were like a blur, calling people and getting the word out about the tragedy which had befallen the GCSANJ family. Several of those I contacted were very close to Bob and were absolutely devastated by the news, yet from the grim task of conveying such unfortunate tidings to so many people I felt privileged. Privileged to have all these people share with me their thoughts about what a great person Bob was, how he had contributed to GCSANJ and METGCSA as well as last year’s Bert Jones event, and I deeply regretted not knowing Bob longer. Most of the GCSANJ Board were able to attend the viewing on that Friday, and there the enormity of the tragedy really took hold upon meeting Bob’s lovely wife, Kathy, bravely trying to cope with a senseless event which had tom her world and her children’s world apart. Many of us were visibly moved, and we resolved that we needed to “help one of our own” and, thus, the GCSANJ Bob Leslie Fund was established. It really hit home how any one of us could have been in the wrong place at the wrong time, and how tenuous our stay on earth can be. “An extra hug,” a close friend said as we discussed the world we live in. “Give your kids an extra hug once in a while. You never know.” No, we don’t. June 19-25 USGA's Women's Amateur on the line. I enjoy talking July 21 August Sept. 26 Public Links National Championship, Hominy Hill G.C. Hosts: David Pease, general manager, and Ron Luepke, super- intendent. July Monthly Meeting, Springdale G.C. Host: Charles Dey. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100. District Meetings Invitational, Panther Valley G. and C.C. Host: Pat Campbell. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100. October 3 Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association of NJ Equipment Field Day, location to be announced. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100. Annual Meeting, Hollywood G.C. Host: Jan Kasyjanski. Con- tact Judy Policastro, (201) 379- 1100. Nov. 7 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATING Millburn, NJ 201-467-8622 • DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • TEE BUILDING • GRADING The Greenerside 3 GCSANJ NEWS NJ AND PHILLY MEET AT THE CAPE Our first monthly meeting of the year turned out to be quite a success. It was a joint meeting with the Philadelphia association, and 48 of its members were able to attend. Not only did it give them and us a chance to meet new people and renew old acquaintances, but it also allowed us to listen to Gary Grigg, CGCS. Gary is President of the GCSAA, and he was our speaker for the meeting. His talk was excellent, and I am sure it opened quite a few eyes. Khlar Holthouse and Wildwood G. & C.C. were our gracious hosts for Gary’s speech and our delicious lunch. It was, however, Cape May National G.C. where the real action took place. Here, the Philly vs NJ competition took center stage. It was only for “bragging rights” but every- body played hard and enjoyed themselves. 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Jim Woods shot a 74 and edged Tom Grimac and Jeff Riggs by a shot. On the net side it took a match of cards, but Pat Campbell defeated Jim Grow. They both had 63. Steve Chirip (65) and Bill Continued on page 5 Hominy Hill to host Women's Amateur Public Links National Championship Continued from page 1 Park System as assistant superintendent at Hominy Hill in 1977. Pease is a 1975 Stockbridge School of Agriculture and 1977 University of Massachusetts graduate who holds a B.S. in Environmental Design and an Associates degree in turfgrass management. In 1978 he became the assistant at Howell Park Golf Course and served as superintendent at Howell from 1980 to 1982, when he stepped up to general manager of Monmouth County Courses and also took over as superintendent at Hominy Hill. “The basic objective of our maintenance program is to provide manicured turf similar to what is expected at private courses,” said Pease. The course receives about 55,000 rounds a season and is open from March 15 through mid- December, weather permitting. Hominy Hill is 7,100 yards long and features extended tees, large 9,000 to 10,000 square foot greens, about 150 sand bunkers, and very thick rough. “The USGA wants the rough cut a little lower than usual,” said Pease. “We usually maintain it at 2 1/2 to 3 inches, and they want it cut to 2 inches.” GCSANJ NEWS Continued from page 4 Beverlin (67) will just have to work on those handicaps. Brad Simpkins and Craig Moore were closest to the pins, and Craig also had the longest drive. J. Riggs won the only skin of the day, and T. Grimac won the shoot-out that was once again sponsored by Bob Mullock. Thanks again to Mr. Mullock, Nigel, and everyone at Cape May National for allowing us to return to your piece of paradise. NEW JERSEY SUPERINTENDENT RECEIVES PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Andrew E. Drevyanko, Jr., superintendent at Centerton Golf Club, has been designated a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) by the Golf Course Super- intendents Association of America (GCSAA). Drevyanko has been superintendent of the Elmer, New Jersey, course since 1993. He lives at 521-C Garden Road, Pittsgrove Township. GCSAA instituted the certification program in 1971 to recognize outstanding and progressive superintendents. More than 1,400 active GCSAA members currently hold CGCS status. To become certified, a candidate must have five years’ experience as a golf course superintendent, be employed in that capacity, and meet specific educational requirements of college credit or continuing education units. The candidate must then pass a rigorous six-hour examination covering knowledge of GCSAA and its certification program; the rules of golf; turfgrass management; pest management, safety and compliance; and financial and organizational management. As part of the certification process, an on-site inspection of Drevyanko’s golf course operation was conducted by two certified golf course superintendents: Thomas Grimac, CGCS, of Tavistock Country Club, Haddonfield, and Steven Segui, CGCS, of Three Little Bakers Country Club, Wilmington, DE. WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS The Greenerside welcomes the following new GCSANJ members. We invite you to call up and contribute news and stories. Leonard Berg Canoe Brook CC Summit A Dist. 2 C John J. Brahan, Jr. Philadelphia Turf Co. Doylestown, PA Dist. 4 Ron Cusick, Sr. Indian Spring Driving Range Marlton D Dist. 4 Kevin J. Gunn Stormy Acres Inc. Carneys Point C Dist. 4 Continued on page 6 PAVELEC BROS. Golf Course Construction Co. 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As a participant, you’ll receive a free copy of its compiled report, a $50 value. All other members who do not participate may purchase the report for $50, and non-members can buy it for $260. The 1995 Compensation and Benefits Report will explore areas that will assist you in negotiating your com- pensation package with your employer and will be ex- panded to provide more data than its predecessor, The 1993 Salary Report. Improvements include: Asphalt and Concrete Construction Paved or Stone Pathways Fully Insured Call 201-943-3913 6 The Greenerside • Data represented by chapters for geographic and economic comparisons. • Easy-to-read format using salary ranges in $10,000 increments. • Charts and graphs. • Detailed information on benefits. • • 15-minute completion time. 75+ pages of information. In order to make the report useful, especially chapter information, we must have a larger than usual number of surveys returned. 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Rick Fletcher, who had worked with him, has shared some of his closest feelings about Bob and who he was both inside and outside of work. “Bob has always been involved with the turf industry through companies that have provided maintenance, equip- ment, or products designed for turf use. I have known Bob since 1982 when our paths first crossed at Chemlawn Services Inc. He began his courtship of his wife at that time, if my memory serves me. Our paths crossed again at W.A. Cleary Chemical Corp., where the past two years have reminded me of his genuine, good natured attitude toward Construction Golf Inc. Turn-Key Golf Course Construction 908-469-7782 TEE AND GREEN CONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE . RETAINING WALLS IRRIGATION . PONDS OTTERBINE INSTALLATION MEMBER OF NJ TURF GRASS ASSOC. & GCSANJ 8 The Greenerside the world. Those who knew Bob will remember his com- petitive drive in sports and barbecuing, his love of golf and skiing, his deep devotion to his wife and girls, his loving and playful side as he was both horse and jumping bag for his daughter, Jennifer, and his narration of many bedtime stories. Bob was a husband, a father, a businessman, a friend, and I will miss his company in this world.” “He was the nicest guy you’d ever want to meet. He worked hard. He was salesman of the quarter last quarter,” said Michael Bandy, Cleary’s national sales manager. Bob’s sales territory spanned New Jersey, New York, and six New England states. He was also an active member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey. In a March 28 letter to the members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey, GCSANJ President Paul Powondra and GCSANJ Foundation Presi- dent Chris Carson said many members had asked them to find a suitable way to honor Bob’s memory and help Kathy and the children. The Boards of both the Association and its new charitable foundation have set up an account with a goal of providing college educations for Jennifer and Christine. The family will also be able to draw funds for their other needs during this extremely difficult time. Contribution checks may be made out to: GCSANJ Robert Leslie Fund c/o GCSANJ 66 Morris Avenue, Suite 2A Springfield, NJ 07081 Ed Walsh, CGCS Bert Jones, the superintendent's friend On October 11,1994, over 100 golf course superin- another old Springfield acquaintance, Drew Morrison. They sold turf supplies to estates and cemeteries and, at Bert’s suggestion, started to visit golf courses, which ultimately became the largest part of their business. tendents and salesmen participated in an outing at Pascack Brook Golf Club to pay tribute to a true friend, Bert Jones. Bert is bedridden after a severe stro In 1977 Bert left Andrew Wilson to become regional kesal es manager for the Johns Manville Company, Irrigation Division. Manville had recently purchased the Buckner Irrigation Company, and Bert was a natural fit with his personality and experience in irrigation sales. He enjoyed his stay with Manville but realized that the company’s sales and product direction wasn’t going to work in today’s golf management environment. In 1978, while still employed at Manville, he and Ken Kubik formed the Grass Roots Turf Supply Company. A year later Bert came on full time at Grass Roots and actively contributed to the company’s success until his stroke in 1990. Bert gave much of himself back to the industry he so loved. He was the president of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association and held that same position with the Springfield Continued on page 11 but the memories of his personality and dedication to our profession are remembered by us all. Bert grew up in Springfield, New Jersey. He went through the town’s school system with another GCSAA legend, Bill Koonz. 1963 was a very difficult year for Bert and wife, Jerry. Bert lost his job with the town of Spring- field and, more importantly, suffered through the loss of oldest son Kevin to cancer. It was at that time that Bill Koonz, then employed at Doggett-Fison Turf Supply Company, offered Bert a job. Together they sold garden supplies during the day and installed residential irrigation systems in the evenings to make ends meet. 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Now keep going and consider if you have Hardgoods-201-473-3393 Nursery-201-473-2749 Fax-201-473-4402 206 Delawanna Ave. Clifton NJ 07014-1000 To Keep Your Course on Course TERRE Co has the Seeds Plants and the Turf & Ornamental products that perform 10 The Greenerside attended 15 of these events and have never won at least a plaque, which is what they give to all 80% of the winners, you’ve got to be considered a, shall we say, less than average golfer. ( I called GCSAA and asked them to look at past records and let me know if there is anyone else who has participated in 15 tournaments with similar results. They got back to me after three or four weeks with the answer. NO ... NO ... NO ... NO ... NO ... NO ... NO ... NO. Seems that Malikowski is in a class all by himself. Oh what a surprise (most of us have figured that out a long time ago)! As Paul Harvey says, now let me tell you the rest of the story. Steve and I did play together in the Best Ball portion of the event and actually did pretty good. We started out just awful going two over (that’s net) on the front nine but came on like gang busters on the back where we fin­ ished minus eight. You read that right, plus two on the front, minus 8 on the back. We finished birdie-birdie on the last two holes and were tied for sixth place, just two shots off the winning score of 64. Could of, should of, would of, I guess. Now Steve was feeling pretty good about his chances in the rest of the event because of our finish in the Best Ball. He was in pretty good shape after the first round too, just a few points (we play a Stableford scoring system) off the lead. Well, I guess he started to get a little nervous during the second round; his game went to______. Seems they didn’t list him on the score board the second day so as not to embarrass him. Well, in another part of the championship our #1 Team from New Jersey (McNally, Remo, Antonaccio, yours truly) was playing well enough to capture third place in the Net Team Championship which gets us a plaque. Seems Wayne Remo was leaving the championship banquet and heard someone crying in the bushes outside the building. After close examination he realized it was Malikowski. Now Wayne thought something really bad had happened to Steve and was getting worried. After Wayne was told by Steve that his condition was due to his not winning a plaque for the 15th year in a row, Wayne gave him the plaque he won as a member of the team. He really thought this guy was going to do something drastic to himself. Now just so you all know, Ilona Gray is going to print a separate copy of this Greenerside without this article and send that one to Steve. So if Steve comes up to you and tells you he finally won a plaque at the GCSAA Championship please congratulate him. He’s a great guy but he’s really close to losing it, and I don’t know anyone who wants to be responsible for putting him over the edge. by Shaun Barry Where are they now? In 1963 Tara Greens G.C. welcomed a recent turf school graduate into the position of golf course superintendent. His name was Dan H. (?) Quast. It became obvious to the staff that Danny really had learned something at school. He immediately started building greens, bunkers, and tees. Playing conditions improved, and his skills became well known. He worked hard but he enjoyed the challenge. Troy C.C. (Ohio) was impressed. He stayed there from 1965 through 1968. Springfield C.C. (Ohio) enjoyed the “Quast touch” for five years. This was followed by 16 wonderful years at Milwaukee C.C. Only a dream to host a U.S. Open caused him to take another position. He arrived at Medinah C.C. in 1989, and his Open was an outstanding success. Medinah is where his heart is but he often thinks of his friends in New Jersey. Drop him a line or give him a call, and tell him that the first person he ever hired sent you. Bert Jones, the superintendent's friend Continued from page 9 Jaycees. I remember Bert as one of the few sales people who always took time to talk to the assistant superintendents during visits to their respective clubs back in the late 60s and early 70s. He had a genuine interest in helping people grow and mature in this business. I, and many others, owe Bert a great debt of thanks for any success we have achieved as professionals. A special thanks must go out to the people who had the idea and organized the outing to honor Bert. Jim McNally, Jack Martin, Skip Cameron, Ken Kubik, Pete Pedrazzi, and Mike Leary, we thank you. We also want to thank Glenn Gallion and Pascack Brook G.C. for providing a tremendous day of golf and enjoyment. We thank Jerry and sons Greg, Jim, and Tim for sharing the day with us. It was great to see you all. SPECIAL OFFER! 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Regardless of their reasons, no one in my mind tops the unique collection of my friend and neighbor, Donald Busher. Growing in his backyard is turf collected from some of the most famous sports venues on the East Coast. It started rather innocently with a piece of turf uprooted from Shea Stadium on that magical day in October when Cleon Jones clutched the final out of the 1969 World Series. As the fans stormed the field, Busher found himself next to a crying old man feverishly digging and screaming, “This where Ron Swoboda caught the ball, he landed right here! Take a piece of history, son, and plant it in your backyard.” Don took a piece and the rest is history—literally. in ...a Ken Krausz divot has little or no value because the supply is numerous, there is no demand... Ever since that day, Busher has collected “historical” turf. His baseball turf plots most notably include a piece of Centerfield from Yankee Stadium, a patch where Brooks Robinson stood while protecting third base at Memorial Stadium, and a weed infested square from the former Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. “Ricky Henderson played his minor league ball there the last year the stadium was used by professionals,” Don explained. Continued on page 13 "You just can't beat THE SYSTEM!" Looking for a lightweight fairway mowing system that can handle virtually every turf and seasonal condition on your course? Look no further... With more than 10,000 hours of field testing, the 3215 Turf System I and the 3235 Turf System II mowers have proven themselves dependable and efficient. Check out these features and then give us a call for your own field test... 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In Japanese beetles, some nematode species are not recognized by the immune system, others are initially entrapped but subsequently escape, and some are invariably heavily encapsu­ lated. Encapsulation, however, does not always prevent host death. Are insecticidal nematodes opportunists? Yes. Are they biocides? No. Despite a broad experimental host range, the twin constraints of host habitat-finding and host-finding come into play in the field, imposing ecological and behavioral barriers that greatly augment the morphological and physiological defenses that operate in the laboratory, thereby restricting host range. This is why nearly all predators and parasites have broader host ranges in the laboratory than in the field: host habitat­ finding and host-finding are bypassed. Thus, many insect species are physiologically but not ecologically susceptible to nematode parasitism. The above was excerpted from the Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Symposium, January 5-6, 1995, as sponsored by the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Turfgrass Science. and kept my eye on that sucker for two hours until the coast was clear. I casually walked out, picked it up, put down the topdressing and beat feet,” a smiling Busher reminisced. “It was very small and the heat had severely dried it out.” The proud collector now boasts that “it is almost a square foot.” As with all collectibles, value is determined by a combination of supply, demand, and condition. For in­ stance, a Ken Krausz divot has little or no value because the supply is numerous, there is no demand, and, if there was, the condition can be mighty ugly. But a Ken Kubik signed limited edition white Dunlop tennis ball? Bring your checkbooks. The Greenerside 13 tion from insecticide regulations in virtually every country, insecticidal nematodes are often regarded as indiscriminate generalist predators. It is important that we are able to make predictions regarding nematode host specificity by under­ standing how nematodes select hosts. The four sequential steps in host selection are (1) host habitat-finding, (2) host-finding, (3) host acceptance, and (4) host suitability. The first step is the most significant because it eliminates the most species from any potential host list, yet it is the least studied for insect nematodes. Insecticidal nematode species are, however, known to respond with directed orientation toward plant roots, the micro-habitat for many soil insects. Most insecticidal nematode species fall into one of two host-finding strategies. Cruisers tend to be highly mobile, search within the soil, and respond to host volatiles. Ambushers tend to be sedentary, are found near the soil surface, respond poorly to host volatiles, and attach to passing insects. Thus, ambushers appear best adapted to parasitize mobile hosts adapted to the soil surface, where cruisers attack sedentary insects within the soil. Once host contact is made, recognition must occur (host acceptance). The conventional wisdom is that insecticidal nematodes are indiscriminate, yet our data demonstrates that these parasites reject many potential hosts. Insect morpho­ logical barriers to penetration can resist attackers, and chemical defenses in the insect gut can inactivate them. Once found and recognized, an attack may not succeed Memorabilia Continued from page 12 The golf section at the Busher household is most impressive, and his technique in acquiring his pieces shows some thought with respect to the golf course. “I never go to a tournament without small bags of topdressing to fill any of the divots I may take. Most of my pieces come from the driving range anyway.” Don’s collection includes ten Arnold Palmer range divots and a monster Lawrence Taylor chunk from the Upper Montclair Country Club, one each from Nicklaus, Faldo, Zoeller, and Watson from the 1993 U.S. Open at Baltusrol, and his historic divot—John Daly’s 1 iron divot from Baltusrol’s 17th. “I stood behind the ropes Movers and shakers...members giving something back to GCSANJ by Mike Oleykowski Sterilized Top Dressing 1-800-899-S0IL (7645) FAX (301) 335-0164 Our top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. EXCLUSIVE! All materials are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Computerized blending of soil mixtures for a superior growing medium. 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Shrubs usually only require good planting to thrive and produce a wealth of bloom. Shrub upkeep is minuscule when compared to the amount of time that goes into golf course turf and flower care. And there’s a shrub available to meet your different needs. In fact, you will probably have several shrubs to choose from. Research the plants you wish to use before planting them, says Marianne Waindle, a horticulturist with The Davey Tree Expert Company. “Shrubs come in a wide variety of heights, shapes, foliage and flower colors, flower Direct traffic Strategic planting can turn a shrub into a traffic guide. For example, shrubs can help direct the play of the course by further defining the boundary between the fairway and the rough. They can also be planted around the club house and field house to guide pedestrian traffic. Even the most experienced golfer sometimes wanders into a potentially dangerous spot. Carefully planned shrub locations can help keep people out of the line of play. Shrubs can also direct traffic on cart paths. Cart paths can become difficult to drive on during storms and as the Continued on page 19 Providence & Dominant Creeping Bentgrass Champion On Course Ryegrass Professional Turf Fertilizer West Coast Affiliate SEED RESEARCH OF OREGON, INC. 18 The Greenerside P.O. BOX 373 DAYTON, NJ 08810 800-522-4769 Committed to providing reliable, dependable service and the best in quality lawn and garden products. For information call Twin Light at 800-522-4769 and ask for Gerald Fountain. Shrubs add more than beauty The opportunity to observe wildlife is one factor that attracts many people to the game. The small songbirds create a peaceful atmosphere for golfers to enjoy. Create Outdoor Rooms How do you create privacy for intimate, outdoor gatherings without erecting an ugly, permanent barrier? With shrubs, of course. Shrubs can create separate spaces and be used to design beautiful outdoor rooms. Serve As Living Screens Not only do shrubs add beauty to the course, but they can hide unsightly objects from view. Plant them around parking lots to block the view of automobiles and around holes to screen noise and other distractions. In order to meet your goals, proper shrub selection is key. Mistakes can be costly and time-consuming. For example, don’t plant a shrub that needs a lot of sunlight beneath other trees’ canopies. A little research now will save you grief in the future. Contact a professional land­ scape architect or visit your local library before you buy any shrubs. JACOBSEN Jacobsen Division of Textron, Inc continued from page 18 light begins to fade. Unpaved cart paths can be difficult to follow, as well. Because most shrubs are eye-level, they are easier for drivers to see than the edge of the cart path. “Most cart drivers will pay special attention so they don’t wind up in the shrubbery,” Waindle says. “By helping drivers stick to paths, shrubs help protect the turf from cart damage.” Tired of repairing the dirt paths created by pedestrian “short cuts?” Use shrubs to direct traffic around nodes— areas where sidewalks, pathways, etc. meet and cross. Use a design with pedestrian traffic in mind, as well as one that provides aesthetic benefits. Fill A Void As some trees mature, the lower canopy thins. “Instead of being surrounded by a beautiful wall of trees, golfers view a sparse area,” Waindle says. “Shrubs planted among these trees will help to break up the monotonous view by adding touches of color and beauty.” Act As Windbreaks In addition to creating more scenic surroundings, shrubs act as windbreaks. Although a gentle breeze can be sooth­ ing, persistent strong winds can annoy golfers. Strategically planted shrubs help block bothersome winds that whip across fairways. Provide Visual Interest in Winter For some areas of the country, winter landscapes can be dreary and depressing. Many shrubs have attractive berries that create interest in winter. Also, when most plants have lost their leaves, evergreen shrubs can add a splash of color. Shelter Small Birds Small migratory birds—not geese—can find shelter in shrubs during their journey. This helps increase the chance that the birds will return to the course later in the spring. the power of information Verticutter-Seeder 1-800-314-7929 benefit from the experience ROUTE 17 & TERMINAL ROAD, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071 201-804-1000 The Greenerside 19 by Robert G. Way IPM Program Associate Developing a monitoring calendar It is important to set a calendar when attempting to monitor a site. This can help focus efforts on where and when problems are most likely to develop. It helps to avoid wasted time spent on the site deciding where to start and what to look for. It can mean the difference between success and failure in an IPM program. publication may be ordered from Cornell Cooperative Extension by calling 607-255-2080.) The Southeast Penn sylvania IPM Research Group has had an ongoing research project, gathering GDD information for the last four years. They put out a weekly report which anyone can receive by Growing Degree Days (GDD) can be very helpful in setting up a calendar. Decide in advance which plants are key plants (e.g., most problem prone). Then, based on what pests have been a problem in the past, plan to look for those this season, finding them early before their populations build. If the site is new and there are no records of past pest problems, use the local key pest list to develop a list of potential problems. Next, determine when those problems will occur, based on site history, or based on growing degree day information. Be sure to consider the life cycle of the insect or disease pests. For example, records may indicate a problem has been seen in August each year, but knowledge of the life cycle shows the pest first appears in June; the first genera­ tion can thus be managed before damage occurs. The calendar can be customized to meet your needs, such as adding a control section or list of plants attacked. An individual calendar can be developed for each site or one can be developed for the general area and then modified for each site. The purpose for this preparation is to increase the monitors’ effectiveness once they get on the site. It may appear to be a monumental task to gather all this informa­ tion, but the result is well worth the effort, and it only has to be done once. Growing Degree Days (GDD) can be very helpful in setting up a calendar. There are several sources of GDD information relative to insect development. The Cornell “Pest Management Recommendations—Trees and Shrubs,” contains GDD information for many insect pests. (This Available In New Jersey through Fertl-Soil Turf Supply, Inc. NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER Milorganite 4%lron Marty Futyma (908) 322-6132 METRO MILORGANITE 365 Adams St. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 20 The Greenerside There are several sources of GDD Information relative to insect development. subscription. For more information or to subscribe, contact Dave Suchanic, Penn State County Agent, Penn State University Cooperative Extension, Southeast Pennsylvania IPM Research Group, P.O. Box 20, Creamery, PA 19430; (610) 489-4315, Fax (610) 746-1973. Another book which contains GDD information is “Coincide” by Donald Orton (Plantsmen’s Publications, Flossmoore, Illinois). This would be available through any good book store offering a large selection of horticulture books. There is also a one-page handout prepared by this program which lists many insect pests and their GDD values. It is available by contacting the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Landscape IPM Program at (908) 349-1246. Current information for accumulated GDDs can be found in the IPM newsletter or in a weekly mailing put out by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. This publica­ tion, known as the “Green Sheet,” includes GDD informa­ tion for areas all over the state. (For more information, call Mike Gerling at 609-292-6385.) It is also possible to calculate the GDDs as the season Continued on page 21 Great Blue Pond Management Services PO Box 187 Middleville, NJ 07855 (201) 300-0800 Lorraine M. Mizak Aquatic Biologist Developing a monitoring calendar Continued from page 20 progresses. This can be time consuming but would be more accurate because it is based on information collected locally. A min-max thermometer is needed. It must be looked at daily. A more in-depth discussion of how to calculate GDDs appears in the March 15, 1994, issue of Landscape IPM Notes. Call (908) 349-1246 for a copy. The GDD information in the “Sample Scouting Fore­ cast” (below) is provided to allow a review of what has happened the last two years to help in judging what might happen this year. Since temperatures across the state can vary a great deal in any given month, three readings are given to represent North, Central, and South Jersey. The pests listed are only those which will appear for the first time this season or whose second or third generations, etc., Continued on page 23 Sample Scouting Forecast GDD Summary for the last two years (expressed as a range covering a whole month) North (Newton) Central (New Brunswick South (Hammonton) ‘93 9-68 GDD ‘94 0-50 GDD 8-77 GDD 19-85 GDD 18-136 GDD 58-182 GDD Insects: GDD 7-120 25 35 50 50 86 121-448 150 200-299 Disease: Name Ornamentals Name Elm bark beetle White pine aphid Eastern tent caterpillar Spruce spider mite Pine sawflies (European) Holly leaf miner Nantucket pine tip moth Hemlock woolly adelgid Lilac borer Ornamentals Plants Affected Anthracnose Cedar apple rust Leaf spot diseases Ovulinia petal blight Rust Scab shade trees junipers, apples crab apples many plants azaleas, rhododendron apples, crab apples apples, crab apples Turf Stage of Development emerging adults adult larvae eggs/immatures larvae larval feeding inside the leaf adults eggs and 10% hatch adult emergence Conditions new foliage & moisture new foliage & moisture new foliage & moisture flowers open & moisture new foliage & moisture new foliage & moisture Red thread Leaf spot low fertility turf low fertility turf low nitrogen low nitrogen The Greenerside 21 By Deborah Smith-Fiola Agricultural Agent, Ocean County Organic nutrient sources With increased interest in “organic” fertilizers, I thought we’d take a look at the pros and cons of their commercial use. Natural organic nitrogens contain carbon, but are obtained from biological sources such as plant and animal materials. Soil micro-organisms break down this material into a form that can be utilized by plants. Natural organics supply other essential plant nutri­ ents besides nitrogen and add organic matter to improve the soil structure. The slow release rate reduces potential burn problems and leaching problems, although the release rate varies for different organic nitrogen carriers. Additionally, once soil temperatures are below 55°F, the release rate slows since soil microbes are not very active. (Be aware of the distinction between chemical organic nitrogen and natural organic nitrogen. Chemical organic nitrogen, such as urea, can be defined as organic because nitrogen is chemically combined with carbon. Urea can be found in manures [naturally occurring] or made through a synthetic industrial process.) On the flip side, natural organic fertilizers require higher application rates, since the amount of nitrogen in individual products tends to be lower than synthetic prod­ ucts. Products thus can be over-applied and contribute to water pollution. They can be bulky to store and transport, and may be more expensive per unit of nitrogen than chemical fertilizer. They may have an odor as well. When selecting a natural organic fertilizer, examine the percentage of nutrients and calculate the application rate, keeping in mind the nitrogen release rate to match the needs of the plant. Natural mineral fertilizers, developed from parent materials rich in P or K, are also slow release “organic” products. They can be applied at high rates with minimal negative effects because of their low solubility and low salt index. However, they are also bulky to store and transport. Don’t Fall Into The Same Old Trap Call on Dallenbach - Pros In quality sand products - to supply all your course needs. White Trap Sand - Washed Sand Screened Top Soil - Crushed Stone 908-580-3910 DALLENBACH SAND CO., INC. BOX 333 • DAYTON, NEW JERSEY 08810 22 The Greenerside ROCK PHOSPHATE is the raw material treated with acid to make water soluble phosphate fertilizers. The P2O5 content ranges from 28-38%, but is most readily available to plants at a pH below 5.0. It can be applied to lawns and Natural organic nitrogens contain biological sources such as plant and carbon, but are obtained front animal materials. gardens any time of year without fear of bum at the rate of 25-50 lbs/1000 ft.2. BONEMEAL is a byproduct of the slaughterhouse industry, consisting of steamed, ground bones. It contains 15% P2O5as well as 2% N, with the P more quickly avail­ able than from rock phosphate. WOOD ASH, from burned wood, contains an average 6% K2P, 2% P2O5, and 23% calcium, as well as trace amount of Mg, Mn, Zn, Fe, B, and Cu. The neutralizing value is 50% that of limestone, and should be used only on acid soils to increase soil pH. Use a rate of 25 to 50 lbs/ 1000 ft.2. GRANITE DUST contains 3-5% K2O, originally mined from rock granite. The K release rate is slow and dependent on weathering. Use 100 lbs/1000 ft.2. Potassium sulfate, containing 50% K2O, has a rapid release rate and should be used according to soil test results. GREENSAND is a bluish green glauconite material, mined from deposits laid down in what once was ocean in Sewell, NJ. It has a high cation-exchange capacity (nutrient storage capacity), comparable to clay. It is used to improve soil physical properties and as a slow release source of potassium (5-8% K2O). It will not burn plants and can be Continued on page 24 am P.O. BOX 680 ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY 07712 IN NJ (908)774-4882 FAX (908)775-3288 OUTSIDE NJ (800) 242-7374 TEE TO GREEN ACCESSORIES, MAINTENCE & SAFETY ITEMS! YOUR NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURER WITH ONE STOP SHOPPING. FOR CATALOG AND PRICING INFORMATION CALL 800-242-7374 Developing a monitoring calendar Continued from page 21 are appearing. The information from the “Sample Scouting Forecast” box can be turned into a monitoring calendar. For example: One site located in central New Jersey has mugo pines, lilacs, crab apples, azaleas, hemlocks, rhododendron, forsythia, and green ash. Pine sawflies, tent caterpillar, hemlock woolly adelgid, lilac borer, and Ovulinia petal blight all have been a problem in the past. Since the site is in central Jersey, and looking at the information in the Site: Plant crab apple mugo pine azaleas Sample Monitoring Calendar 6 Wayside Drive GDD 35 50 Pest tent caterpillar pine sawfly State larvae larvae ovulinia petal blight disease Take the STRESS off You and Your Turf with Floratine Products and Sleepy Hollow Turf Mngt. Floratine PRODUCTS GROUP Speciality Products for Turf ASTRON is Designed to Increase Root Mass, Length and Carbohydrate Storage. 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For These & Other Fine Floratine Products Contact Sleepy Hollow Turf at (717) 456-5172 Exclusive Distributors in the Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and Eastern Pennsylvania Areas. forecasting box, it can be concluded the grow­ ing degree day accumulation will probably not go much above 100 for the whole month. This means the mugo pines should be monitored for pine sawflies, crabapples for tent caterpillars, and azaleas for ovulinia petal blight. It is too early to monitor for hemlock woolly adelgid and lilac borer. Represent this information in a chart form, (See the sample calendar to the left). Become familiar with what the pest looks like, what the damage looks like, and how to control the problem. Then, when monitoring, the most problem-prone plants are known, identification of pests should be relatively easy, and the choice of control tactics can be made available, ready to be employed then and there. Lakes and Ponds have feelings too. Treat 'em right. 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Rather, it is designed to provide a base or “floor” for retirement income, to which income from private pensions, personal savings, and investments must be added. How the numbers don’t add up Most retirement plan experts agree that you will need between 70% and 75% of your working income to maintain your current lifestyle during retirement. However, the percentage of your pay that is replaced by Social Security is likely to fall far short of the 70%-75% replacement rate you will require. Recent government statistics indicate that Social Security typically replaces only about 40% of pre-retire­ ment income for the average American worker. The remain­ der will have to come from: • Employer-sponsored retirement plans such as pensions, profit sharing, 401(k), and employee stock ownership programs. • Personal savings, including individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and personal investment accounts. Employer-sponsored retirement plans For about half of the American workforce, much of the money that is needed to replace 60% of pre-retirement income not typically covered by Social Security benefits at retirement will come from company-sponsored retirement plans. These include Defined Benefit Plans and Defined Contribution Plans. Whether investments are made for the employee by the employer or by the em­ ployee for themselves, it is becoming more and more impor­ tant that today’s workforce start saving earlier to secure their later years. Organic nutrient sources Continued from page 22 applied at the rate of 100-200 lbs/1000 ft.2. Use your judgment when using natural organic fertiliz­ ers. Also remember to test the soil before applying any of these products to first determine nutrient needs. (Source: Heckman and Kluchinski, “Nutrient sources for growing plants by the Organic Method”, RCE bulletin FS 675) SERVING THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY OF THE GARDEN STATE grass roots turf products, inc. KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 24 The Greenerside RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 30 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds. Can get all DEP permits (609) 655-2281 74 Petty Road, Cranbury, NJ GCSAA adds two to managerial staff The Golf Course Superintendents Association of past six years as staff counsel and director, government affairs. She has her doctor of jurisprudence from George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, DC, and bachelor’s degrees in government and politics, and economics from the University of Maryland. association’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen F. Mona, CAE. America (GCSAA) has announced the hiring of two key management leaders, according to the Deena Amont has been hired as director of education and Cynthia Kelly has been hired as government relations manager. Both Amont and Kelly began working at GCSAA headquarters in mid-May. Amont comes to GCSAA from Cook College, Rutgers- The State University of New Jersey. She served as assistant director of its continuing education program, directing the two-year Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School. She has a bachelor of science degree from Cook College. Amont’s duties will be to redesign, promote, and administer GCSAA’s continuing education program that will include teleconferencing, seminars, conference work­ shops, self-guided instruction, video and booklet develop­ ment, and information technology. 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Her duties will include responding to member inquiries, monitoring governmental actions, writing and overseeing briefings and newsletter material, and attending relevant meetings and conferences. •••••••••••••••••••••••• Did you know that... Continued from page 16 contrast, wettable powder pendimethalin efficacy was reduced if irrigation was applied later than the day of treatment. Reprinted with permission from New Jersey Turfgrass Association Clippings PARTAC TOP-DRESSING GOLF COURSE AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING HEAT TREATED AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS PLUS GREEN & TEE CONSTRUCTION MIXES, WHITE TRAP SANDS, CART PATH & DIVOT REPAIR MIXES AND MUCH MORE! DISTRIBUTED In NJ. BY: FARM & GOLF COURSE SUPPLY HOWARD SCOTT, 215-483-5000 FISHER & SON CO. FRANK FISHER, 215-644-3300 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS KEN KUBIK, 201-361-5943 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. ERNIE RIZZIO, 201-263-1234 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION KELSEY PARK, GREAT MEADOWS, NEW JERSEY 07838 908-637-4191 The Greenerside 25 Back Nine COOK COLLEGE EXECUTIVE DEAN RESIGNS Daryl B. Lund, Exective Dean has announced his resignation effective in August to accept a position at Cornell’s state College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in New York. Dean Lund, who conies from Wisconsin, played a large role in analyzing New Jersey’s farming industry, chairing a committee that issued a long and detailed report this past winter. He was a progressive and popular dean, who was also a strong supporter of the Center for Interdisci­ plinary Studies in Turfgrass Science (CISTS). He was hired as the associate director of the state’s agricultural experiment station and chairman of the food science department in 1988. He became executive dean at Cook College, one of the most powerful posts at the univer­ sity, in 1991. CONGRATULATIONS, BRIAN Brian M. Remo, who graduated from Delaware Valley College with a BS in agronomy on May 20, 1995, has accepted the position of assistant golf course superintendent at the Lake Mohawk G.C. under Superintendent Eric Carlson. Brian’s father is the superintendent of the Rock Spring Club in West Orange, and his grandfather, James P. Remo, was the superintendent of the North Jersey Country Club until his death in 1983. Congratulations, Brian. Your family is proud of you, especially your father. DEER SEASON Not counting road kill, New Jersey hunters claimed a harvest of 43,569 deer. This is up by over 1500 from 1993 report. The total harvest for 1994-1995 stands at 51,442 according to Sue Predl, Senior Wildlife Biologist with New Jersey Fish and Game. PLAYING CHICKEN Geese and chickens are promising biocontrol agents for intercropped apple orchards, eating everything from the Japanese Beetle to weeds. Chickens consumed the tomato hornworm, adults and larvae of the Colorado potato beetle, ground beetles, rove beetles, ants, grasses, and birdsfoot trefoil. Geese will eat weeds such as lambsquarters, grasses, 26 The Greenerside dandelion, plantain, pigweed, ragweed, Canada thistle, and curly dock. Thus, geese are herbivores, while chickens eat both arthropods and plant material. (Any Greenerside . reader wanting to evaluate chickens as IPM tools on a golf course should contact Ilona Gray. The Greenerside would love to have a photo of it.) (Source: IPM Practitioner, September 1994) ROOT DISEASE PROBLEMS? Do the turf areas you maintain continually have root disease problems? If so, consider lowering the pH to around 6.0 (even as low as 5.5). Research at Rutgers shows that Kentucky bluegrass stands maintained at these pH levels showed significant reduction in Summer Patch symptoms even when infected. Fertilizing with acidifying fertilizers (ammonium sources, SCU, etc.) and avoiding nitrate fertilizers can help lower the pH and reduce disease. NEW PEST ALERT The Asian Gypsy Moth, which can feed on conifers as well as deciduous trees and can hybridize with our common (European) gypsy moth, appears to have made inroads in the Northeast. An introduction into North Carolina has been apparently controlled, but the Asian variety has now been confirmed on Long Island as well as in Northern New York (along the St. Lawrence River). (Source: Amer. Nurs. 1-1-95) FORBES FYI According to an article in Forbes FYI, April 29th was “World No Golf Day.” (Or did you miss it?). The event, or rather nonevent, was proposed by a Japanese organization called the “Global Anti-Golf Movement” or GAG’M (pron. “GAG-em”). Forbes cites Paul Harvey as a “cornpone radio commentator and newspaper columnist” as a potential ally to GAG’M and the 50 million golfers around the world who strongly disagree. GAG’M apparently wants to stop golf course construction, especially Japanese sponsored con­ struction, around the world. IPM SOFTWARE AVAILABLE Interested in IPM software for your business computer? Purdue Extension Services is offering monitoring software which compiles a plant inventory while recording all insect and disease information throughout the growing season. It can also be customized to include pesticide records and inventories, treatment records, report and graph evaluation labor use, and more. The cost is $100; make checks payable to Purdue Research Foundation and mail order to Entomol­ ogy Extension Office, Purdue University, 1158 Entomology Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1158. PATRON DIRECTORY AGR-EVO USA CO. Manufacturer of Fine Turf Chemicals Shaun M. Barry (908) 846-8173 FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT INC. & John DEERE ALLIED PRODUCT TURF LINES Sam Baird - Dennis Wagner - Ray Finch; (800) 875-8873; FAX (215) 721-2833 AGRO-TECH 2000, INC. Axis/Break-Thru/Agroroots Peter Van Drumpt - Chris Des Garennes Rich Brandel, (609) 275-3995 FISHER & SON CO., INC. Turf & Horticultural Supplies Alan Phillips - Frank Fisher - Mike Fisher (609) 478-6704 ALPINE, THE CARE OF TREES Complete tree care Michael Cook; (201) 445-4949 AQUA-FLO, INC. Irrigation Equip. Distrib. Phil DeMarco - Jerry Purcell (609) 561-1777 AQUATROLS CORP. OF AMERICA Manufacturer of Water Management Products. Andy Moore - Phil, O'Brien (800) 257-7797 ATLANTIC MILLS INC. Tee Accessories, Towels, Detergent Peter Reitmeyer- Jack Brady - Laura Gammel (908) 774-4882 FLANAGAN'S LANDSCAPE-IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR, INC. Building Greens & Tees Irrigation Robert J. Flanagan - Roger P. Flanagan, Jr. - Christine Flanagan (908) 469-7782 GOLF CARS, INC. Club Car Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles, Sales, Service, Leasing Jon F. Schneider, Genl. Mgr. - John A. Czerwinski, Sales - Linda A Szymanski, Sales Manager (215) 340-0880; FAX (215) 340-1634 GRASS ROOTS, INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Jay McKenna (201) 361-5943 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. Irrigation Consulting & Design Jim Barrett; (201) 744-8237 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones; (201) 744-4031 STEPHEN KAY, GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS Master Planning, Renovation, New Course Design Stephen Kay - Ron Turek (914) 699-4437; FAX (914) 699-4479 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY INC. Distributors Turf Irrigation William F. Koonz, Jr. (201) 379-9314 LEBANON TURF PRODUCTS Fertilizer Manufacturer-Grass Seed John Wiblishawer - Chris Zelley Alan Kulibaba (800) 233-0628; NJ (215) 639-1334 LEON'S SOD FARMS Sod Grower Samuel Leon; (908) 996-2255 LESCO, INC. Manufacturer & distributor of Green Industry products Greg Moran - Lance Seeton (800) 321-5325 LOFTS SEED INC. Grass Seed Company John Morrissey - Dr. Richard Hurley - Mary Beth Ruh; (800) 526-3890 LONGO INDUSTRIES Electric motor, Pump repair, Sales Bob Tal - Bob Cladar (201) 539-4141 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS Topdressing, Sand Gene Evans; (717) 443-9596 BRUEDAN CORP. Yamaha Golf Cars Peter Siegel - Michael Gesmundo (800) 535-1500 ALAN G. CRUSE INC. Golf Course Landscape / Materials Alan Cruse - Jim Cruse; (201) 227-7183 DE BUCK'S SOD FARM Growers & suppliers of golf quality turfgrass sod Leonard M. DeBuck - Valorie DeBuck; (914) 258-4131 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Professional Turf Equipment Clyde Ashton - Stan Stevenson Jerry Pearlman; (908) 329-9292 • E/T EQUIPMENT COMPANY John Deere, "Distributors of Quality Turf Equipment" Bernie White Tom Fallacaro; (914) 271-6126 EARTH WORKS Manufacturer of Natural Organic Products Joel Simmons, (800) 732-TURF EGYPT FARMS, INC. Greens Topdressing, Construction Mixes, Bentgrass Sod Jeff Lacour - John Strickland - Dean Snyder (410) 335-3700; (800) 899-7645 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY, INC. Topdressings, golf course supplies Marty Futyma - Cathy Futyma (908) 322-6132 RALPH MCGILLAN EXCAVATING Lakes & Ponds Ralph McGillan; (609) 655-2281 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Paving, Excavating, Cart Paths, Tee and Trap Construction, Golf Course Construction Joseph Mercadante - Robert Mercadante (201) 467-8622; FAX (201) 467-8419 • RIGGI PAVING INC. Asphalt Paving & Concrete Contractors Frank S. Riggi, Sr. - Frank S. Riggi (201) 943-3913 THE SCOTTS COMPANY - PROTURF DIV. Turf Fertilizers, Growth Regulators, Seed & Protectants; Fran Berdine, (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich, (215) 253-4003, Jim George, (800) 543-006 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Rick Apgar - Scott Apgar - Joe Stahl (914) 666-3171; FAX (914) 666-9183 SHEARON ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Golf Course Design and Construction Chip Kern (609) 466-0666; (215) 828-5488 MONTCO/SURF-SIDE/ZAP! Surfactants & Defoamers Bob Oechsle; (215) 836-4992 Fax (215) 836-2418 NATIONAL SEED COMPANY Supplier of Lawn Seed Ken Griepentrog - Sky Bergen - Barry Van Sant; (800) 829-5856 P & P EXCAVATING INC. Excavating, Ponds & Lakes Bob Laner (201) 227-2030; (201) 227-2819 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Top-Dressing & Construction Mixes, Golf Hole Targets, Turf Blankets Jim Kelsey; (908) 637-4191 PAVALEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Golf Course Construction Anthony Pavelec; (201) 667-1643 PENNINK ARRIMOUR INC. Golf Course Construction & Renovation Tom Ristau; (609) 466-1500 (215) 659-6411 PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. Manufacturer of Fluid Fertilizers Ted Platz - Anthony "Rip" Rippel (609) 448-0935; (800) 562-1291 FAX (609) 443-8038 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS INC. Professional Turf Seed, Fertilizer & Chemicals Craig Lambert; (201) 663-3368 Ingrid Kern; (215) 750-1732 Brad Simpkins; (609) 758-7620 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Topdress, Bunker Sands, Construction Materials Supply Kevin Schofield - Robert Carson - Thomas Casmer (908) 356-0858 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Distributors of Turf, Irrigation, Recycling Equipment & Environmental Products & Service Phil Scott, Paul Granger, Dr. Karen Plumley; (908) 722-9830 WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO. INC. Well Drilling & Pump Repairs David C. Stothoff - William E. Snyder (908) 782-2717 STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY Industrial Turf Equipment John Barrow - Charlie McGill (800) 724-1024 SWEENEY SEED COMPANY Turfgrass Seed Jeffrey Shockley - Andrew Sweeney (215) 275-2710 TEE AND GREEN SOD INC. Bentgrass, fine fescue and ryegrass sod blends, washed sod. Owen Regan - David Wallace; (401) 789-8177 Chip Presendofer; (215) 886-6011 TERRE CO. OF N.J. Seed, Fertilizer, Nursery Stock Byron Johnson - Bryan Bolehala - Pat O'Neil (201)473-3393 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. Suppliers of Golf Course Materials Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake - Jim Dempsey (201) 263-1234 TWIN LIGHT FERTILIZER & SEED COMPANY Fertilizers, Grass Seed Gerald Fountain, Richard Baker; (800) 522-4769 WA CLEARY CHEMICAL Turf Equipment Specialists Dennis DeSanctis- Blair Quin - Mike Pelrine (201) 365-6801 WILFRED MCDONALD, INC. Turf Equipment Specialists Dennis DeSanctis- Blair Quin- Mike Pelrine (201) 365-6801 STEVEN WILLAND INC. Turf Equipment Distributor Mark Ericson - Bruce Pye - Bill Rapp (201) 579-5656 • New Patrons for 1995 The Greenerside 27 What do the superintendents of these prestigious golf courses have in common? They use the services of... 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