THE GREENERSIDE SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1996 • Volume I9 Number 5 Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey 31st Annual Turfgrass Equipment, Irrigation and Suppliers Field Day OCTOBER 8, 1996 Clear Your Calendar; this is an EVENT not to be Missed. Turn to page 6 for highlights of this important day! Four clubs celebrate their centennial Essex Fells Country Club, Forest Hill Field Club, Madison Golf Club andSuburban Golf Club have at least three things in common. They are all located in the same area of the state, they are celebrating their cente Greenerside, July-August 1994, page 10). Another interesting fact is that the Mulligan Rule had its origins at Essex Fells. It seems John A. “Buddy” Mulligan, a locker room attendant, nnwiaals known to join foursomes on the 10th hole, and as he had not had a chance to warm up, he was given a practice shot that became known as The Mulligan. and all have excellent golf course superintendents. Continued on page 4 In this issue Editorial President's Message GCSANJ News The truth leaks out GCSAA News Frost delays Po'sceghetti and meatballs X-marks the spot Back nine 2 3 6 11 12 14 16 21 25 Essex Fells is headed by Dick LaFlamme, who has been superintendent at the “Fells” since November 1994. Past superintendents include Larry Dodge, Steve Finamore, Wayne Remo, Bill Riley, Jr., Walter Will, George Gannon and William Riley, Sr., who was the first superintendent and went on to become the general manager. Dick and his wife Marilyn have two children, Matthew, age 6 and Sara, age 9. A two-year turf degree from U. Mass is the foundation of Dick’s school­ ing. This year Essex Fells plays host to the 76th New Jersey State Open Championship and the State Woman’s Amateur Championship, as well as many other events to celebrate 100 years. A few interesting things at the Fells include a boulder in the middle of the 13th fair­ way, which came into play during the Rules of Golf Country Club Championship between Ken Krausz and Jim Pelrinein 1994 (see The Dick LaFlamme, superintendent at Essex Fells Country Club. the infamous "Boulder" on the 13th Fairway at Essex Fells Country Club. GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Edward Walsh, CGCS, Shaun Barry Ken Krausz, Editor Newsletter Business Staff Ken Krausz, CGCS Contributing Writers Douglas Vogel, Steven Malikowski, CGCS Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside 330 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ 07652 For Ad Placement: Judy Policastro 908-787-0786 • FAX 908-787-7212 (201) 379-1100 Art and Typography by Trend Multimedia ••••••••• 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 Mend, Treasurer Chris Carson, Past President Directors District 1 Michael Mongon Joe Kennedy District 2 Vincent Bracken Patrick Campbell, CGCS District 3 Edward L. Mel lor Dennis Shea District 4 Douglass P. Larson Steve Malikowski, CGCS Chapter GCSAA Delegate Wayne Remo, CGCS Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry © 1996 THE GREENERSIDE Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily express the opin­ ions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its member­ ship. No part of this newsletter may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Printed on recycled paper EDITORIAL Getting started by Ken Krausz, CGCS Editorials are supposed to wake the readers up, give them something to think about, be controversial, possibly give them something to look forward to. Sorry, this is not in that vein. As my first newsletter is being put together, I have so many thoughts and decisions to make I figured that maybe you should know what is going on in my head. First and foremost is the feeling that I may be crazy! Who in their right mind would take over anything that just finished first in its league? Since The Greenerside received the FIRST PLACE AWARD in its category last year, expectations run high for this year. It is like taking over a golf course in great shape; it takes a lot to make it a little better. We have great writers and support staff, making this decision not so crazy. Second, I have to make sure members can get hold of me if they need to, especially if they would like to submit an article. Any articles that you would like to write, or if you have any ideas for articles, your input would be greatly appreciated. Messages left at my home are almost sure to get to me; that number is (201) 445-4460. Faxes sent to me are a sure thing as the machine is in my office; that number is (201) 447-0301. Feel free to page me at(201) 229- 7456; I return pages as soon as possible. Leave a message on my machine at the golf course and I will receive it; that number is (201) 447-3403.(Unfortunately, if you leave a message with a member of my staff, the chances of me receiving it drop faster than Poa in August.) Third, editing is just that, and if you submit something that does not get in or has been changed a bit, please understand that I may have to change it to make it fit (or grammatically correct). (Doug Vogel has already accused me of denying him his First Amendment rights.) I will try to let you know what is going on with an article; if you definitely do not want anything edited, please let me know when you submit it. Fourth, timing is such a key thing: articles must fit the issue. On July 6,I received an article on LIGHTNING PROTECTION, a great timely subject, except that the issue I am working on with an August 1 deadline is not due to get into the hands of the members until September 20! That article is now in my files to use in the May/June 1997 issue. The article that will get in this issue is the one on FROST DELAY S, and it is the middle of July! Boy, did the year go by fast! Maybe this editorial did give you something to think about and something to look forward to. Frost delays, lightning protection and Doug Vogel; sorry, you will have to wait for the lightning protection story. Thanks to all who met the August 1 deadline. Calendar September 30 GCSANJ Invitational, PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE A resource to be treasured After a morning of torrential rains on July 31, dropping up to four inches in the New Brunswick area, I arrived at Cook College for the Bentgrass Field Day, expecting to find few others in attendance, but wanting to show my support and interest in the program. About 130 people beat me to it, making me proud of them, pleased for the Cook staff, and a bit chagrined at my arrogant assumption that I would be one of the “few.” The next several hours went by rapidly as we hung on the words of Drs. Bruce Clarke, Jim Murphy and their col­ leagues, while casting a particularly wary eye on the anthra- cnose and brown patch disease plots. We eagerly grabbed for the pesticide performance handouts, quickly scanned the re- sults, compared them against our own strategies and thought to ourselves that in a perfect world all those diseases would remain only in Dr. Clarke’s plots where they belong. The bentgrass evaluation plots generated a lot of interest and comment among the attendees, as well as the briefing on herbicide-resistant bentgrasses. Afterward, many attended the barbecue in the new C. Reed Funk Building which had been dedicated that morning. The Funk Building is the new equipment storage facility located at Hort Farm II, replacing several ancient structures at the site, and is of all-metal construction. That metal played quite a role in the dedication ceremony, in that the activity was held during the aforementioned 4-inch downpour. Those who attended each had their own description of what it sounded like inside, but I liked Bruce Clarke’s the best. He tried to give his remarks, but couldn’t hear himself think. “It was like I was standing in the shower with my fingers in my ears,” he said. In any event, it turned into a most enjoyable day, and it was interesting to learn that many had journeyed quite a distance to attend, including one man who came from California because he felt it was an important day. So next year, I urge you to find time to attend the Bentgrass Field Day. It will be worth your while, if only to spend some tei mwith a man who actually looks forward each year to July adn August—Dr. Bruce Clarke. Treasure the resources that Cook College represents to our golf courses. October 8 October 14 October 28 Fairmont C.C., Vince Bracken, superintendent. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100. The 31st Annual Turfgrass Equipment, Irrigation & Suppliers Field Day, Rutgers University Golf Club/Stadium Campus. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100. Morie Company’s North­ eastern Superintendents Championship, Blue Heron Pines C.C. and Harbor Pines C.C. Contact Dave Mitchell, (609)391-1330. GCSANJ Championship, Trenton C.C. Contact Judy Policastro, (201) 379-1100. Hollywood Golf Club, Jan Kasyjanski, superintendent. Contact Judy Policastro, (201)379-1100. November 6 GCSANJ Annual Meeting, November 9 Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association 1996 Rutgers Turfgrass Graduation Ceremony. Contact Linda McAteer, (908) 932-9271 x 626. November 12 Geese Control Seminar, Douglas Student Center, Rutgers University. Please note date and location change from those reported in July- August edition of The Greenerside. Contact Gail DeFino at (201) 379-1100. December 9-12 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo, Taj Mahal, Atlantic City. (908) 821-7134. Four clubs celebrate their centennial Continued from page 1 The Forest Hill Field Club, home of Superintendent Geoffrey Drake, is celebrat­ ing its centennial by hosting the July GCSANJ Tournament and the 1996 New Jersey Golf Association Amateur Champi­ onship. They also hosted a Cen­ tennial Ball, as well as a series of tournaments throughout the year. Geoffrey Drake (left) poses with Glen Miller during the awards ceremony at the NJSGA Amateur Championship held at Forest Hills Field Club. This Tillinghast course has tight fairways, small greens, and is very hilly, hence the name Forest Hill. Past superintendents include Jeff Wetterling, Joe DeCorso, and Carl Osberg, who recently passed away. Mr. DeCorso said that many members became friends for a very MORIE Golf Course Construction and Maintenance Materials Unmatched Quality and Service • Bunker sands • Root zone materials • Topdressings • Decorative stone • Crushed stone • Drainage materials • Fill Dirt • Top Soil MORIE The Morie Company, Inc. A South Jersey Industries Company Box 463, Woodbine, NJ 08270 800-732-0068 Fax 609/861-2234 long time because the club has a friendly atmosphere, became the service manager for Wilfred MacDonald after leaving Forest Hill. Geoffrey’s schooling includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology as well as attending Rutgers Turf Program. He and his wife, Lanie, have two sons, Chris, 18, who is following in his father’s footsteps by attending the Penn State Turf Pro­ gram, and Justin, 14. The Madison Golf Club: How it all began ... On the night of March 27, 1896, eleven men met at the house of George H. Yeaman, on Green Avenue, to consider organizing a golf club. By the end of that evening, plans for the Madison Golf Club had been established. Fairways and sand greens for six holes were laid out and developed on acreage generously donated by James A. Webb. The present clubhouse was then Mr. Webb’s summer home. Continued on page 5 Take the STRESS off You and Your Turf with Floratine Products and Sleepy Hollow Turf Mngt. - ASTRON is designed to increase root mass, 7 length and carbohydrate storage. ASTRON enhances turfs ability to withstand stress. PERK-UP improves plant respiration, relieves wilt and restores color loss due to high heat and humidity. It also enhances root growth. PER "4* MAX is formulated to increase topical density of turf and encourage root development in early Spring and Fall. MAXIPLEX will decrease nutrient tie-up, reduce compaction and hot spots, help manage soil moisture, and in sand reduces leaching. 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From the original six holes, this private golf club now has nine challenging holes of golf, laid out on approximately 22 acres. The par 62 has been bested only five times in its 100 years (the pro tournament record is held by Senior Tour Player Jack Keifer), with the current professional, Mike Lanzetta, tying the course record, 57, last year. One of the unique aspects of the course, in ad­ dition to its very tight and narrow fairways, is the fact that in order to play the nine holes, the golfer must hit over a very busy roadway that cuts throughout the course. A most unique opportunity for golfers to demonstrate their skills! Tony Cordon, superintendent at Madison Golf Club. The Club now con­ sists of 170 Class A mem­ bers, with a Junior, Associ­ ates and Ladies Division.Tony Gordon completes his first full year as superintendent at historic Madison Golf Club. He follows a line of turfgrass experts such asL arry Dodge, Mark Sinto and the late Duke Polidor. Tony has met the challenge of superior condition and fast greens. The course was voted by the National Golf Foundation as “one of the best conditioned venues on the Atlantic sea­ board.” David Fay, execu­ tive director of the USGA, calls Madison “one of the best kept secrets in golf.” Tony attended Rutgers State University, Cook Col­ lege. Tony and his wife, Pauline, are raising two sons, Kirk, 8, and Keion, 2. Suburban Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course, 6,048 yards in length with nines of 3,126 and 2,922 yards. The Ken Givens, superintendent at Suburban Golf Club. course has been described by many as a gentleman’s course, but requiring a high degree of accuracy because of the numer­ ous traps, trees and small greens. The clubhouse formally opened on April 18, 1896. The golf course opened on July 11,1896, and at that time consisted of five holes. Between 1900 and 1910 (the exact date is not known), the course grew to nine holes. In 1919, A. W. Tillinghast was hired to redesign the course and add an additional nine holes. The year 1922 saw the dedication of the new and present clubhouse and a full 18-hole golf course. In 1927, the Subur­ ban Club changed its name to its present name, Suburban Golf Club. The club has hosted many major state championships in the past. Over the years, the course has experienced many alter­ ations and changes. There have been quite a few superinten­ dents involved. Frank Swehla was the superintendent in the 50s, followed by Marty Wallach. Pete Pedrazzl was hired as superintendent in 1960, and Jack Martin followed Pete in 1965. Jerry Schoonmaker was next and then Dan McGlynn for seven years, followed by Pat Campbell and John Ruzbatsky, who each held the position for three years. Ken Givens has been the head man since April 1,1995. Ken attended the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Orna­ mental Horticulture. Ken and his wife, Mary Jo, have a son, Kristian, eight months, and another baby is on the way. The Suburban has celebrated its centennial by hosting a Centennial Weekend Tournament and Gala which included fireworks. 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 GCSANJ NEWS THE GCSANJ ANNUAL FIELD DAY: IT'S OUR PARTY AND WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A BLAST! by Dave Pease I don’t know how many of you old folk can remember (and that group includes those ages 40 or better), but outside the local post offices across this great country of ours you could be witness to a poster campaign spearheaded by “Uncle Sam” saying “I NEED YOU” for the armed forces. Well, this is Uncle Dave, saying I need you, your undivided attention in participating in our 1996 GCSANJ Annual Field Day. As our president so eloquently pointed out in his earlier correspondence, plans for our 31st Annual Turfgrass Equip­ ment, Irrigation and Suppliers Field Day have been formulated and will come to fruition on October 8. This is an important The New Jersey Turfgrass Association’s EXPO 1996 Taj Mahal Casino/Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Dec. 10,11 & 12,1996 Sponsored by: New Jersey Turfgrass Association In Cooperation With: New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station and Cook College Presents turfgrass education featuring nationally recognized speakers on subjects pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of Golf Courses, Lawns, Parks, Athletic Fields & Cemeteries. Topics of interest to Irrigation Contractors, Landscape Contractors, Landscape Architects and Nursery­ men are also included. Pesticide Credits (NJ, PA, NY, DE, CT, MA and MD) for DEP certification and recertification. New Jersey's largest "Green Industry" Trade Show. NJTA • P.O. 340 • Milltown, NJ 08850-0340 PLUS or NJTA • 41 Lupton Ave. • Woodbury, NJ 08096 For Registration and Information, Call: (908)821-7134 or (609)853-5973 fund raising effort of the Association for subsidization of Association activities. “I NEED YOU” in support of this activity, and I am seconding Mr. Powondra’s requests thatyou serve as a member of the Field Day Committee by contributing the following: 1. Attending and bringing key members of your staff, greens chairman and/or other club officials, 2. Encouraging suppliers of the turfgrass industry to partici­ pate as an exhibitor, 3. Encouraging anyone with turfgrass management responsi­ bilities to attend. We have received tremendous support from our commer­ cial members through their participation in this annual event. Our commercial members have shown support through their Continued on page 7 3215 Turf System I EQUIPMENT CO. maximum performance. 425 So. Riverside Avenue Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. 10520 Tel. (914) 271-6126 Fax (914) 271-6146 GCSANJ NEWS Continued from page 6 participation as exhibitors. The Field Day Committee needs GCSANJ member support through attendance. This year’s Field Day includes such venues as: Exhibitor Booth Recogni­ tion, Field Demonstrations, Tour of Rutgers Stadium and Sport Facility Complex, Educational Guest Speakers, Door Prizes, affordable lunch and dietary delights, and much more. The GCSANJ Annual Field Day is the single most important event of the year. Your interest and cooperation in contributing to the success of this Association activity would be appreci­ ated. Following is a list of Field Day exhibitors (as of press time for The Greenerside)'. Allied Biological, Inc. Aquatrols Corp, of America Barenbrug Northeast Bruedan Corp. Century’s Aqua Flo Double Eagle Earth Works Natural Organic Products Egypt Farms, Inc. E/T Equipment Company Grass Roots, Inc. Growth Products, Inc. Jersey Power Equipment, Inc. Koonz Sprinkler Supply Landpower Equipment Inc. Lesco, Inc. AgrEvo Continued on page 8 Tee & Green & In Between Whether your challenge is a dead­ line, a tee, a green, a fairway, a rough, or a bunker surround, we have a blend that fits your needs. We understand the variety of problems you face because we have spent a great deal of time listening to golf course superintendents. As a result, Tee & Green Sod offers the most complete product line available to the golf course industry— even a four-foot wide washed roll! Give us a call for information about our selection of products, and our unique harvesting and washing techniques. •Bentgrass •Bluegrass •Washed sod • Bluegrass-Ryegrass •Bluegrass-Fine Fescue 401/789-8177 • 401/789-3895 (fax) • PO Box 418. Exeter, RI 02822 GCSANJ NEWS Exhibitors continued from page 7 Limecrest Corp. Montco/Surf-side Plant Food Co., Inc. Rhone-Poulenc/Chipco Sandoz, Inc. The Scotts Co. - Pro Turf Div. 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June 18 was chosen because they close 18 holes every Tuesday. Steve then thought to ask if we could play the Blue and Gold Nines. They are his favorites. We got lucky again. Jack decided to ask Bruedan Corp, to donate the carts. Pete Siegel asked and gave us the good news the day of our meeting. We could not ask for anything more. It really turned out well. congratulations from CCSANJ President Paul Powondra for the great job he did as the June Meeting host. Frank inspired his staff to make the course shine and it did. It was a gem. I do believe, however, that these were just normal conditions. Even though 45,000 people a year play these nines, you can see why it is recognized on a national level: tough but fair and playable for all levels of players. The only question that I have is why did it seem to be more playable for the good players? Mark Kriews fired a 73 and edged out Phil Scott. Phil had played only once this year but still had a 74 this day. Maybe this would work for all of us. Tom Grimac(75), Ian Kunesch(75) and Bob Prickett (77) completed the list of gross winners. Heading up the net side was first-time winner Ken Indyk (66), who did not credit his dad for teaching him the game. Bob Dubee (68) took second place on a match of cards with Craig Kinsey and Kevin Haggerty. Pat O’Neill(69) may have been fifth, but he still beat 80 other players. John Farrell, who is a many-time club champ at Flanders, shot 78 and could not win a prize in the gross competition. John and C. Kinsey, however, had two skins each and M. Kriews had one. The Leslie Cup got off to a great start with most of thfl matches being played at Flanders. The best match of the day may have been the Prickett-Grimac 20-hole victory overCharlie Clarke and Kevin Gunn. Other winners were Mylnarski- Continued on page 9 GCSANJ NEWS Continued from page 8 Kinsey, Toto-Raczynski, Kunesch-Fountain, Farrell-Scott, Owsik-Sauer, Driscoll-O’Brien and Dobbie-Harsin (19 holes). Good luck in your future matches, and no, you can’t join Dave and me in the consolation bracket. Our sincere thanks go out to Frank, Jack and everyone involved with this wonderful day. Your pride and profession­ alism were clearly evident. GCSANJ WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS The Greenerside welcomes the following new GCSANJ members: Anthony T. Benfield Deerwood C.C., Dist. 4 B-l Paul E. Capri Golden Pheasant G.C., Dist. 4 A Richard E. Gdoun Limecrest Corp., Dist. 1 Abe Hemsey Passaic County G.C., Dist. 1 Ronald M. James Dragon Golf Ltd., Dist. 3 C A C Peter J. McFarland Alpine the Care of Trees, Inc., Dist. 1 C Continued on page 10 A "SOIL FIRST” PROGRAM • REDUCE WILT •WON'T BURN • WATER HOLDING CAPACITY • BETTER NUTRIENT MOBILITY • SAFETY OF APPLICATION •SOIL CONDITIONING NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZERS: 5-4-5 • Helps reduce wilt and builds soil. 14-2-5 • Builds water holding capacity. NATURAL ORGANIC SOIL CONDITIONERS: KICK • Stimulates roots and opens tight soils. 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Jim and Bonnie Kelsey attending Field Day 1995. surgery June 29, he was up walking the hospital halls and was released July 2. “Jim is very lucky to be alive, and we have much to be thankful for,” said his wife, Bonnie, who also indicated, “the doctors said Jim is fortunate to have no permanent injuries.” Jim reflects, “All in all, an interesting experience (al­ though I wouldn’t recommend it), except for waking up following surgery on June 29 thinking I was under water fighting off a shark who had me by the head—or looking like a space monster two days later when the bandages came off.” Meanwhile, operations at Partac have continued as nor­ mal, including special projects for the Brave’s new spring training camp at Disney World, the All-Star Game in Philadel­ phia, and the Olympics in Atlanta. Jim has returned to the office and expects to be fully recovered sometime in August. He wishes to thank his many friends in the industry “for their prayers and concern that have aided in my speedy recovery.” EXETER SUPPLY CO., INC. 28 Exeter Road Reading, PA 19606 Corporate Office (610) 779-4230 New Jersey Office (908) 818-1742 by Dr. Nigel Wisskowski, CGCS The truth leaks out Thinking back to my past years, and, by the way, it appears that there is a lot more of the past than there is of the future, I recall my two mentors or heroes as a kid. Carl Yastrzemski in baseball and Jack Nicklaus, of cours golf. It has always been a let-down being a Red Sox fan, but at least when Yaz was playing there was always something good to look forward to about the games. Growing up during Jack Nicklaus’ time is also something that I will be able to remember forever. Having had the opportunity to meet Jack face to face is an experience I will treasure forever. In fact, it rates second only to meeting and dining with Arnold Palmer at his Bay Hill home back in 1990. What these three people have in common is what they have done for their respective sports through their spirit of competition, their abilities and their sportsmanship. And now I must add a new hero to my “dream team.” This latest addition is not only from a fan’s point of view, but also from a golf course superintendent’s point of view. In my book, Ray Floyd is now in that group of elite I sincerely hope to have teh opportunity to meet and speak with some day. Why? Quite ma ply, Ray Floyd is now the mentor for all golf course superintendents in becoming the outspoken leader of the Soft Spike revolution. Like many golf course superintendents, I spend a consid­ erable amount of weekend time watching golf on TV. Like many from the Baby Boomer generation, I prefer to watch Senior golf rather than their flatbellied counterparts of the PGA tour. Watching the Senior PGA Championship, it was a pleasant surprise to see an announcer ask Mr. Floyd why his shoes failed to make any noise when he walked across a paved cart path. “Well, you see, I am wearing these soft spikes in my shoes now.” He added, “I began wearing them at Augusta JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATING Millburn, NJ 201-467-8622 • DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • TEE BUILDING • GRADING National, and they have been in my shoes ever since.” I must say I was now glued to the TV and wouldn’t even get up to go to the refrigerator at this point. Is this what we as golf course superintendents have been waiting for since these non-scarring gripping devices became e,a ivna ilable for golf shoes a few years ago? Yes, it is!! Since these and other non-metal golf spikes have been in use, I have been hearing that until a big name professional speaks out on their Would you rather be the last golf course to be a non-metal spike facility or would you rather be the next one? behalf, they will never take off. Well, considering the obvious physical and visual benefits of these soft spikes (I will use the words soft spikes in the generic sense and not in the endorsing cents), and considering the “big name” we now have using them, the soft spike revolution has now taken off. On behalf of all golfers and all golf course superintendents, I would like to personally say thank you, Mr. Floyd and Mr. Chi Chi Rodriguez and Mr. Dave Stockton and Mr. Jim Colbert and every other golf professional using these greens-savers. I have heard the comment that they are only using them because they are getting paid for it. Well, excuse me, that is the wrong thing to say. I heard Mr. Floyd say on national television that he would not compromise any traction he needs for the sake of an endorsement. Obviously he does not need the money, and he is using these spikes because they not only work, they are comfortable to wear and easy on his back as well. We as golf course superintendents must now take this ball and run with it, if you will. Contrary to myth, we are the leaders of the golf industry. We build the greens, we grow the greens, we nurse the greens during times of stress. Aren’t we the ones who make the agronomic decisions? Who is called after a heavy rain and asked “is the course playable, is the course open, are carts allowed, should we have a 90 degree rule today, should carts be restricted to paths today, are the greens okay?” If we can convince our Boards and owners that we need to rebuild the greens when it becomes necessary, can’t we convince them to do something simple like use soft spikes? How many golfers notice the expensive improvements we do on the course? After the open stone drain ditches have grown over, who remembers the wet spots that used to be there? After the new irrigation system has gone in, how many Continued on page 14 GCSAA NEWS WAYNE REMO TO ATTEND CHAPTER DELEGATES MEETING September 7 and 8 are the dates of the Fourth Annual Chapter Delegates Meeting in Lawrence, Kansas. Wayne Remo, chapter delegate representing GCSANJ, will bring to the meeting all the concerns and questions that have been raised by the membership. This annual meeting has been instrumental in opening lines of communication between local members and national representatives. Wayne will report back to the membership regarding issues discussed at this meeting, including all proposed by-law changes and issues to be voted on at the National Convention in Las Vegas. GCSAA ONLINE With the click of your mouse or a few keystrokes, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s (GCSAA) Web site provides a “hole in one” when it comes to quick access to tools and information about the golf course superintendent’s profession in one worldwide location. GCSAA Online features a public-access area focusing on environmental issues and the role superintendents play in preserving the beauty of golf, plus an exclusive members-only section with access to GCSAA services, operational informa­ tion and links to other industry sites. New information is added weekly, so bookmark this page to stay updated on GCSAA and the golf course industry. GCSAA’s Home Page: http://www.gcsaa.org/gcsaa. For additional information, contact GCSAA at (800) 472- 7878; dbishop@gcsaa.org. TORO We’ll make your entire golf course- greens, tees, and fairways - beautifully playable. And, we’ll do it with environmentally sound plant nutrients and soil conditioners that encourage and enhance the biological processes which occur naturally in soil, plants, and grass. STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Distributors of Turf, Irrigation, Recycling Equipment, and Environmental Products & Services 175 13th Avenue 3191 US 22 East Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Somerville, NJ 08876 (516) 588-5222 (908) 722-9830 Serving the industry since 1945 Jersey superintendent receives professional certification as program reaches new height John A. Boyer, superintendent at Marriott’s Seaview Resort, has been designated a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). John has been superin­ tendent at the Absecon, New Jersey course since 1978. As part of the certification process, an on-site inspection of John’s golf course operation was conducted by two certified golf course superintendents: Steve Malikowski, CGCS, of Cape May National Golf Club, Cape May Court House, New Jersey, and Alan Beck, CGCS, of Linwood Country Club, Linwood, New Jersey. Since the certification program was first instituted in 1971, more than 1,500 individuals have achieved the title CGCS. The 1,500 mark represents approximately 22 percent of GCSAA’s current class A and B membership. GCSAA’s certification program will celebrate its 25th anniversary September 1, 1996. Over the past 25 years, requirements for certification have been modified to keep pace with changes in the industry. Currently, a sliding scale is used to balance on-the-job experience with educational requirements. To become certified, a candidate must have a minimum of three years’ experience as a golf course super­ intendent, be employed in that capacity and meet specific educational requirements of college credit or continuing education units. Hardgoods - 201-473-3393 Nursery - 201-473-2749 Fax - 201-473-4402 To Keep Your Turf Free from Disease & Insects TERRE Co has the Turf & Ornamental products that perform THE PRO’S CHOICE Grass Seed Fertilizers Insecticides Nursery Stock Fungicides Herbicides Mulches Tools Stone Soil Ties 206 Delawanna Ave Clifton NJ 07014 Frost delays How can a footprint be a killer? When it's a footprint made on a putting sur­ face that 's covered with frost. It’s hard to believe that simply walking across a golf green with frost can cause so much damage, but the proof will be there in a few days as the turfgrass dies and leaves a trail of brown footprints. That’s why most courses will delay starting times un­ til the frost has melted. And it’s also why golfers who appreciate a quality putting surface will be patient with frost delays. Why does frost cause problems? Greens are fragile. The putting surface, or green, is an extremely fragile environment that must be managed carefully and professionally. Remember that every green is a collection of millions of individual grass plants, each of which is a delicate living thing. Obviously, Mother Nature never meant for these plants to be maintained at 3/16 or even 1/8 of an inch for prolonged periods. This “stress” makes greens constantly vulnerable to attacks from insects, disease, heat, drought, cold—and frost. Frost is essentially frozen dew. It can form when the temperature (or wind chill) is near or below the freezing point. The ice crystals that form on the outside of the plant can also harden or even freeze the cell structure of the plant. When frosted, the normally resilient plant cells become brittle and are easily crushed. When the cell membranes are damaged, the plant loses its ability to function normally. It’s not much different than cracking an egg. Once the shell is broken, you can’t put it back together. The proof is in the prints Although you won’t see any immediate damage if you walk on frosted turf, the proof will emerge within 48-72 hours as the leaves die and turn brown. And, since just one foursome can leave several hundred footprints on each green, the damage can be very extensive. Thanks for understanding The damage isn’t just unsightly—putting quality will also be reduced until repairs are made. Those repairs are expensive and, in some cases, the green may have to be kept out of play for days or weeks until the new turfgrass is established. A short delay while the frost melts can preserve the quality of the greens, prevent needless repairs and may even save you a few strokes the next time you play. Source: Information from the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America The truth leaks out Continued from page 11 remember the brown or dry spots or areas where we could never grow turf? Let me tell you something, if your boss plays golf at 4:00 p.m. after 270 golfers have already gone through and the greens are still nice and smooth, you may become a much more popular person at Board meetings. Can this work on any golf course? Absolutely!! Would you rather be the last golf course to be a non-metal spike facility or would you rather be the next one? Do you and every one of your staff members who play golf wear soft spikes or spikeless shoes? If you are a real golf course superintendent then the answer is yes. Your children look up to you; why not have your members do the same? Steve Malikowski, CGCS Introducing New Daconil Weather Stik™ The Flowable Competition Fungicide. It Outsticks For Top Disease Control. High magnification microscopy shows it. And laboratory wash-off studies, too. New Daconil Weather Stik fungicide sticks and stays like the competition can't. So when other fungicides might wash away, you can continue to count on Daconil Weather Stik for control of major turf diseases on both warm and cool season grasses. That includes Brown patch, Leaf spot, Melting out, Dollar spot, Anthracnose, Rust, Red thread, and Snow mold. Plus control of most ornamentals plant diseases and algal scum, too. In addition, Daconil Weather Stik can be tank-mixed with a wide range of turf and ornamentals fungicides, so you can also count on it for broad-spectrum support of your systemics, as well as disease resis­ tance management. Remember, there's never been a documented case of disease resistance to a Daconil brand fungicide in over 25 years. And Daconil Weather Stik is more con­ centrated than prior formulations, so you'll have fewer jugs to get rid of, too. Which simply says from better protection to easier disposal, Daconil Weather Stik is the right flowable choice for you. ISK Biosciences Corporation, Turf & Specialty Products, 1523 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 250, Marietta, GA 30062. ISK BIOSCIENCES Always follow label directions carefully when using turf and ornamentals plant protection products. ™ Trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. by Dave Pease Po'sceghetti and meatballs Outlined against a hot and hazy June sky, the four horsemen rode again. In dramatic lore they are known as “FAMINE, PESTILENCE, DESTRUCTION AND DEATH. ” These are only their aliases. Their real names are Spaghetti Open you say? Yes, that’s right, the Spaghetti Open. The Spaghetti Open was bom some 32 years ago out of a desire to share professional experiences within the community of golf course management. The event was the creation of Jack Montecalvo. However, the title Spaghetti Open was to come The Spaghetti Open was bom some 32 years ago out of a desire to share pro­ fessional experiences within the com­ munity of golf course management. years later. Jack, dining the late fifties, had his superintendent baptism at Ocean Acres Golf Club. He continued his profes­ sional pursuits onto Woodcrest, where Jack protracted his desire to gain further knowledge in the field of turf manage­ ment through consultation with fellow superintendents. Dur­ ing those earlier years, GCS AN J monthly meetings and educa­ tional seminars were rarely held south of the Point Pleasant Bridge, New Jersey’s Mason/Dixon Line. So Jack, in his infinite wisdom, thought, “What better way to gain profes­ sional knowledge and camaraderie amongst superintendents than to invite some of the fellows from the North for a friendly* game of golf.” The day’s events culminated over an orgasmic delight of “Pasta de Montecalvo” served from Rose’s kitchen. Now, getting back to the origin of the title. After a seven- year hiatus fromNew Jersey living, Jack returned from the state of Maryland. Shortly after his return he was approached by Jack (Martin) inquiring, “Hey, Montecalvo, when are we going to have the Spaghetti Open?” Never before had the event possessed such nomenclature, hence forth the title: The Spa­ ghetti Open. Charter participants included Jack Martin, Glenn Gallion, Ed Walsh, Pete Pedrazzi, Frank Leary, Richie Brown and Phil Continued on page 17 Dragon Golf Ltd Your complete source for Golf Course and Driving Range supplies and equipment. Distributors for Jett Enterprises, NEW Soft Bucket-Spreader Covers & Equipment Seat Covers — plus — We manufacture and distribute the NEW “Closest-To-The-Pin” SWIVEL MARKER Martin, Scott, Stout and Montecalvo. As if written in apoca­ lyptic scripture, they were positioned to engage all who play the game of golf. The battlefield aligned with pillars of coniferous and deciduous boarders, rewarding only the most accurate of shots struck, proved to be the challenge of the day. However, the underlying crux of competition lies deep in tradition, pitting North against South for bragging rights and cash restitution. The southern contingency was lead by a “God-like” figure whose presence stirred up mythical visions of James Dean. Standing out amongst his fellow competitors, adorned with his once-golden wavy locks now singed with years of brash behavior, Robert “Bo” Prickett displayed his former awesome power and grace with his venerable flawless swing. The table was now set for the 25th Spaghetti Open. Financial Solutions You Can Trust “I'm working to land myself a successful retirement. It’s never too early to plan for retirement. 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Subsequently, the field of participants has grown over the years to include the likes of Shaun Barry, John Carpenelli, Les Stout, Larry Dodge, Fran Owsik, Alan Beck, Bill Smith, Bill Johnson, Tom Grimac, Bob Prickett and many others, who if not mentioned by name are included in the “many others.” Over the years the Southern teams have managed to “squeak out,” and I emphasize “squeak out,” 23 victories (according to the archive records, which were obtained from the Historical Society of South Jersey). The 23 victories include this year’s Silver Anniversary event. The North has achieved only two victories; the first came when Jack Martin shot his lifetime career round (even par 72), and the second came when that same Martin “stayed in the cart” and was unable to attend. This year’s 25th anniversary field included, from the North: Phil Scott, Jack Martin, Les Stout, Fran Owsik, Bill Johnson, Bill Milsop, Gary Knight, and yours truly. 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Taylor (it should be noted that Larry has been the evening’s entertainment for the past few years, making things disappear, with the exception of the North’s inability to gain victory). Larry is the GCSANJ’s staff magician. The contest is divided into two parts, medal gross scoring of teams, to be followed by a team scramble. The South rode into victory +5 on the front and +2 on the back for a seven up victory on the aggregate ten point must scoring system. The South also managed to over­ come the North by the most narrow of margins in the post scramble event. The significance of this event lies philosophically within fraternal instincts, bringing together those who toil in this most grueling of professions for a day of reflection and comrade­ ship. Events such as the Spaghetti Open occur throughout the state in the form of Golf Course Softball Teams, Barbecues, Ed Walsh’s Christmas Party, Bowling Green’s “The Closed- Open,” Golf Excursions to colleagues golf courses and many other events that go unpublicized. The Spaghetti Open is just another one of those superintendent socials, relieving for a moment those daily pressures which affect each and every one of us who work in this industry. TRI-KING™ 1900 D * NEW DESIGN ! * 19 HP KUBOTA * AUTOMATIC 3 WD ! * ACCESSIBILITY ! * POWER STEERING * 5,7,OR 10 BLADE UNITS 2 TERMINAL ROAD, LYNDHURST, NEW JERSEY 07071 201-804-1000 JACOBSEN TEXTRON Jacobsen Division of Textron lncs Greenskeepers' lament Auf Wiedersehen Ilona. Wenn Du diesen Brief liesst, dann Bist Du und Dr. Bob bereits in Deutschland. Wir wünschen Euch alles gute und danken Euch nochmals für alles, was Ihr für uns getan habt. Bei Gelegenheit geht bitte zu einen “örtlichen Golfplatz und beobachtet dort die Vögel, damit Ihr an Eure Fleunde in New Jersey erinnert werdet. Wenn irgendein eiij greenskeeper ein Flannel hemd fragt und darüberchinaus noch schlect golf spielt, dann lasst uns das bitte wissen. Mit den besten grüssen, Eure Familie Vogel Rutgers Turf Management School accepting applications Applications are being accepted for the two-year Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School, one of the nation’s leading professional educational pro­ grams in golf turf management. The course is presented i 10-week sessions over two years and requires two seasons of supervised field experience where students apply skills learned in the classroom. Through this program, students learn the technical skills required of all superintendents, skills such as turfgrass estab­ lishment, maintenance of greens and tees, plant pathology, entomology, weed identification, computer literacy and com­ munication. n two The course is recommended for golf course superinten­ dents, assistant superintendents, greenskeepers, irrigation tech­ nicians and mechanics who have a minimum of two years experience working in turf management. The Fall Session will be held October 7 - December 13, Continued on page 21 Providence & Dominant Creeping Bentgrass Champion GQ ® Perennial Ryegrass ESN For information call Twin Light/UHS at 1-800-522-4769 and ask for Gerald Fountain, Tom Hughes, or Rich Baker HUorticnultuirtal eSudpply, Providence, Dominant, and Champion GQ are Registered Trademarks of Seed Research of Oregon, Inc. ESN is a Registered Trademark of UHS. 4260 Rt. 1 North Monmouth Jct. NJ 08852 Look what’s new... The Toro Reelmaster 6700D. The first seven-plex midweight fairway mower that will offer both productivity and high quality of cut. Demo it this summer!! The Irrigation Service Department. Jim Healey, A1 Caponigro and Duncan Mac Rae will keep you wet all summer long. Storr Tractor Company Suppliers o/Toro Commercial Turf, Ballfield, Irrigation, Recycling Equipment, BioPro Environmental Turf Care Products and RGF Wastewater Recycling Systems 3191 Highway 22, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 908-722-9830 Translation For those of us who cannot read German, here is the English version of the secret message on page 18. Good-bye, Ilona. By the time you read this, you and Dr. Bob will have settled down in Germany and started on your new adventure. We wish you the best and thank you for all you have done for us. When you get a chance, go to the local golf courses and check out all the birds that fly in the sky to remind you of your friends back in New Jersey. If any greenskeepers wear flannel shirts and play poor golf, let us know. With kindest best regards The Vogel Family John Deere Tournament John Deere’s 10th Annual Golf Toumament will convene in Newport Beach, California, November 14-17, 1996. Regional qualifiers were sponsored by Finch Turf Equipment, North Wales, Pennsylvania, at Kennett Squa Golf Club in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and Easton Club, Easton, Maryland. E/T Equipment Company, Croton-on- Hudson, New York, sponsored its regional qualifier at Briar Hall Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Winners of each regional qualifier will meet in November. Foursomes are to include the golf course superintendent or assistant who is a member of the GCSAA, the club manager, the club president/greenkeepers chairman, and the golf profes­ sional who is a PGA member or apprentice. John Deere and reC ompany donates $20 per team to the GCSAA Scholarship and Research Fund. Last year’s donation totaled over $14,000 and over $100,000 has been donated in the 10-year history of this tournament. The staff at The Greenerside wishes good luck to the regional qualifiers in Newport Beach. PARTAC TOP-DRESSING GOLF COURSE Use Native Grasses & Wild Flowers 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 N.l. 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The forecast for the next few days is for thunder showers and high temps of 82 degree We’ve had little disease pressure and even though Essex County Country Club has a terrible irrigation system, we haven’t had to use it for more than three days all season. Basically I am saying that to this point in the season (and it might be way too early to say this), this has been a reasonably easy year for growing grass in my location. Now let me finish this thought by saying we haven’t had nearly as much rain as some other places that aren’t too far from here, and we drain real well on top of this mountain, so I am only speaking for my club. I’ve talked to a lot of supers and few have mentioned any significant disease or insect problems other than the first generation of hyperhodes. Now, the funny thing about this rare occurrence is that when most supers are happy, the folks down at Rutgers University/Cook College are depressed. I saw a little something working in one of our fairways that we couldn’t identify, so I took a sample to Cook’s Disease Identification Lab. Well, expecting to see Rich Buckley, I tried to walk into the facility and the door was locked. Someone told me he went to the post office, but I’ll bet he was driving around our state looking for disease, any disease he could find, just to stay busy. I’ve been to the Lab many times in the past and never once found it locked. I then went over to Bruce Clarke’s office, Rutgers Turf Management School Continued from page 18 1996, and the Winter Session will be held January 6 - March 14, 1997. Applications for the Fall Session were due July 26, 1996, and applications for the Winter Session are due by September 27, 1996. To request a brochure and application or for more information, please contact the Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0231; (908) 932-9271. and he had a very depressed look on his face. Not many people have visited either him or Rich this year, and they were wondering if it was #1: lack of disease pressure, or #2: bad breath or something like that. Seems that the only time these guys are happy in the s. summer is when they’re identifying Summer Patch or Pythium or Take All Patch. I remember having a conversation with Bruce a few years ago, and he was so excited telling me about the great Summer Patch samples he had been seeing around the state. I’ve had people tell me Rich Buckley looks a lot like Marty Feldman in “Young Frankenstein” when he gets great Pythium samples. He gets that excited. Now I know my observations are probably a little off base, but even if they aren’t really accurate, let’s do everything we can to keep these two guys sad for the rest of the summer. You know, I wouldn’t mind if someone said they seemed like the Maytag repairman the whole summer of‘96. GOLT COURSE CONSTRUCTION and RENOVATION ❖ Tees ❖ Greens ❖ Bunkers ❖ New Construction Tom Ristau - Division Manager Richie Valentine - Turf Consultant PA phone: (215)659-6411 PA fax: (215)659-9317 NJ phone: (609) 466-1500 Member of: Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, of America Golf Course Superintendents Assoc, of New Jersey Philadelphia Assoc, of Golf Course Superintendents Huntingdon V alley, PA Hopewell, NJ I R U O M R R A K N N N E P I by Jozsef de Kovacs Hot flash from Deal The Blizzard of 1995-1996 has come and gone and blessed the Garden State with upwards of 30 inches of snow. Cold weather and snow is nothing new to the northeast, but how about the reports that are coming in fr traditionally warmer climates such as: • Georgia: Three employees on ground property fell on ice • Alabama: Sprinkler system freezes and bursts in Mainte­ and were injured. nance Building. • Oklahoma: Four major snow storms so far this winter. The point is: we all have to take a hard look at our facilities to make sure they are properly winterized and also what we have in the way of a plan of action in case of any type of emergency. Snow Removal: If it can be done safely, remove snow from building roofs—especially flat roofs. This will help control structure collapse, ice damage and water damage. Even if the RANSOMES 300 THE MOST PRODUCTIVE FAIRWAY MOWER FEATURES;. 116” cutting width 5 floating heads 7 mph cutting speed 4 wheel drive 38 hp Kubota diesel maintenance building is closed, clear snow from the access roads to admit emergency and fuel delivery vehicles. If you have not yet serviced your heating system, do it now. Install an auxiliary generator to keep your heating plant operating during power outages. om Take a walk through all of your club maintenance build­ ings; now is the time to inspect them. Finally, be prepared. MAINTENANCE MAN’TE-NENS What better time to visit the maintenance department to assure the safety of the shop and the people who work in it. After all, management has the primary legal responsibility to maintain a safe work environment and to hold employees accountable for following safe work practices. Keep mainte­ nance buildings in good condition. Repair, lighting, sanitary facilities and general housekeeping should be maintained. The shop should be cleaned daily .A clean shop is a safe shop. Tools must be kept in good condition. Patched electrical cords should Continued on page 24 IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC. WHERE THE CUSTOMER COMES Products you Need when you Need them FIRST! 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Guards must be maintained on all equipment such as bench grinders, electric saws, air compressors, etc. Dispose of ladders that do not meet Federal and State safety standards. Mount ABC fire extinguishers on the wall; inspect extin­ guishers monthly and service annually. Employees should be trained in the use of fire extinguish­ ers. rags. Provide UL listed oily waste cans for proper disposal of oil Employees should be provided with instructions in the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hear­ ing protection and respiratory equipment. Employees may also need protective gloves, hard-hats, safety shoes and protective clothing. Make certain that there are emergency first aid kits and an eye wash station available. Employees must be made aware of the hazardous chemicals in use by means of a hazard communication program to train employees to lift safely to protect them from back injuries or hernias. 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Why not take a walk around the club and grounds and look for unsafe conditions that you can correct: • Weather damage to outside stairs • Potholes in parking lots • • Loose, uneven or raised flagstones and bricks in side­ Sidewalks cracked, heaved or washed out walks, patios and porches Inadequately illuminated parking lots, walks and stairs • • Golf spikes work on smooth surfaces, wrinkled or tom carpet • Loose or missing stair handrails • Uneven stair risers In any event, if you find a condition that can cause a fall, you should take corrective action ASAP! FIX THE PROBLEM ... NOT THE BLAME! Flammable liquids should only be stored in and dispensed from approved flammable liquid safety containers bearing the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and/or Factory Manual (FM) designation. Any other type of container is not approved. 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Those found guilty of addressing police with the familiar Du rather than the more formal Sie are fined an average of $1,283. Ilona, beware! Source: Time Magazine, June 27, 1988. Important Notice: Laminate That New License!—The Pes­ ticide Control Program (PCP) has been notified that the ink on the new licenses may rub off when it comes in contact with plastic. In an effort to provide a more durable license, the PCP had to use paper stock more dense than what was used previously. As a result, the ink did not penetrate the paper as well. This is typical of most laserjet printed material. This was not a problem with the previous licenses because they were printed on more absorbent stock. In order to protect your new license, please do not put it in the plastic sleeve of your wallet. It is strongly recommended that you have your license laminated. The PCP apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. “We are looking for a solution to this problem right now, and hope to provide you with a more durable license in the future.” If you have any questions, please contact the PCP at (609 530-4070. 1996. Source: Pesticide Control Report, Vol.11, No. 2, Summer Back Nine Curses! Fined Again—West Germany—A few choice words usually come to the mind of a driver when he is stopped by the police, but Bavarians have a very expensive reason to think twice before uttering any unseemly thoughts. According to a sur­ vey by the Munich newspa­ per Abendzei-tung Bavar­ ians who vilify traffic of­ ficers as damischer bullen (stupid bull) are fined an average of $1,710. Some less costly imprecations in­ clude raubritter (rob­ ber baron) at $1,140, Geo. Schofield Co., Inc. 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Suppliers of Golf Course Supplies, Top Dressings, and Construction Soil Marty Futyma - Cathy Futyma (908) 322-6132; Fax (908) 322-6332 FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT INC. & John DEERE ALLIED PRODUCT Sam Baird - Ray Finch - Michael McLaughlin (800) 875-8873; FAX (215) 721-2833 FISHER & SON CO., INC. Turf & Horticultural Supplies Alan Phillips; (609) 478-6704 FLANAGAN'S LANDSCAPE-IRRIGATION CONTRACTOR, INC. Building Greens, Tees & Irrigation Robert J. Flanagan, Sr. - Roger P. Flanagan, Jr. - Christine Flanagan (908) 469-7782 GOLF CARS, INC. Club Car Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles, Sales, Service 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 - Keith Kubik (201)361-5943 RALPH MCGILLAN EXCAVATING Lakes & Ponds Ralph McGillan; (609) 655-2281 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. 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