The Greenerside Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey March -April 2000 • Volume 23 Number 2 The rules of golf and your golf course maintenance staff Are you ever concerned that the daily maintenance activities of your staff and crew might alter the out­ come of a friendly match, or perhaps even affect the outcome of a tournament? What happens if one of your By David Finney, CGCS crew rakes a bunker that has a ball lying in it? What’s the ruling if your fairway mower runs over and embeds a ball in play or cuts up a ball in play? How do you respond to the golfer, and how do the golfers decide the outcome of a hole or the match if one of your crew has inadvertently inter­ fered? Armed with the correct information on the Rules of Golf and how they are applied to everyday situations in­ volving your maintenance crews and their equipment is something you need to know. I’ve been a golf course superintendent since 1986 and a student of the Rules of Golf since 1992 when I began study­ ing the rules in preparation for the GCSAA certification exam. Since that time I have attended several PGA/USGA four-day Rules and Tournament Administration Workshops and have had the opportunity to work as a Rules Official at the championships of the West Virginia Golf Association. Although I’m not on a par with rules authorities such as Clyde Luther or Tom Meeks of the USGA, I have gathered some pertinent information on the Rules of golf and how they affect us as golf course superintendents, our staff and our daily maintenance operations. One very interesting piece of information I’ve come across in the Decisions on the Rules of Golf book is Deci­ sion 1-4/1. This decision basically says that distractions are a common occurrence which players must accept. My inter­ pretation of the decision provides the superintendent with sort of a carte blanche for our maintenance operations. What it means to me is that the noise from a maintenance vehicle passing by a group of golfers, the engine noise from a mower, even the noises associated with construction are no excuse for a bad shot. Of course this decision doesn’t give us the right to throw the courtesy normally shown to golfers out the window, but it does say that the noise we make while working on the golf course cannot be used as an excuse for poor play, missed shots or lost matches. For the most part, our maintenance crews and equip­ ment are considered to be Outside Agencies. An outside agency is anything that is not part of the match, or in stroke play, not part of the competitor’s side. Whenever our crew members or equipment interfere with play of the ball, Rule 18-1 (Ball at rest moved by outside agency) and Rule 19-1 (Ball in motion deflected or stopped by outside agency) will come into play. Rule 18-1 simply says if a ball that is in play and at rest is moved by a mower, a utility vehicle or even a crew member (any outside agency), the ball is to be replaced be­ fore the player plays another stroke, and there is no penalty to the player. Rule 19-1 gets a little trickier for the golfer Continued on page 6 In this issue President's Message...............................2 Member profile............................................3 GCSANJ News.........................................8 GCSAA News............................................ 11 Protect the environment......................... 14 Vendor Spotlight......................................17 The truth leaks out................................ 19 1st and goal.............................................20 GCSAA's Employer-Superintendent Recognition Program a real hit............. 22 Update on Turfgrass Education Center ..24 GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Ken Krausz, Editor Newsletter Business Staff Chris Holenstein 973-627-3748 Ken Krausz, CGCS 201 599-8301 • FAX201 447-0301 Contributing Writers Douglas Vogel, Brian M. Remo, Shaun Barry Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside 125 Crain Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 For Ad Placement: Judy Policastro (973) 379-1100 Art and Typography by Trend Multimedia 732-787-0786 • FAX 732-787-7212 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey 66 Morris Ave., Suite 2A Springfield, New Jersey 07081 973-379-1100 • FAX 973-379-6507 Officers: Ken Krausz, CGCS, President Ed Mellor, Vice President Pat Campbell, CGCS, Secretary John O'Keefe, CGCS, Treasurer Glenn Miller, Past President Directors: District 1 Gary Arlio Elliott Lewis District 2 Kenneth Givens Chris Holenstein District 3 Mark Kriews Bruce Peeples District 4 Gregg Armbruster Brian Minemier Chapter GCSAA Delegate James C. McNally Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry Assistant Superintendent Representative Tim Kerwin ©2000 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 President's Message Thanks for the help! Since this issue is being produced before the GCSAA Conference and Show in New Orleans, I cannot report on what went on there. What I can report is that I was given advance information that The Greenerside was selected as best overall in its category again this year! I would like to thank everyone involved in GCSANJ and The Greenerside for their contributions to this great newsletter. The issue that was submit­ ted for evaluation was the March-April 1999 issue. A contest that all GCSANJ members were urged to participate in was the contest for the 75th anniversary logo. Six members submitted logos, and each committee member rated them on a number scale. The over­ whelming choice was the one submitted by Chris Carson, superintendent at Echo Lake C.C. Anyone who has spent time with Chris knows that he loves to draw. The logo is on the cover of this issue and represents a simple change from the logo that has been used for years. Thank you, Chris, for your continued contributions to GCSANJ! Other members who submitted drawings were: Patrick Dolan of Copper Hill C.C., Adam Shaner of Minebrook C.C., Doug Vogel of Packanack G.C., Katie Krausz (my daugh­ ter and I had a wonderful couple of evenings working together on this project) and Albert Foster. A1 Foster created the original logo thirty plus years ago. All GCSANJ members were asked to participate in a project for the 75th Anniversary Journal. Many members have filled out the survey to name all the superintendents who have worked at your club. That survey also asks for your employment history. Doug Vogel is working hard on this project, which will serve as a piece of GCSANJ history. To those of you who have contributed already, thank you. To those of us (including me) who got the request in November and saw the April 1 deadline, dig it out from the bottom of that pile, fill it out and send it in. If you lost it, contact Judy Policastro and she will send out another one. A tree is being planted in memory of Dr. Lou Vasvary on May 5, 2000; the details are on the next page in the Calendar. Anyone who ever had Dr. Lou as a professor knows how much he loved working with super­ intendents. I hope to make it there and would like to see as many superin­ tendents there as possible. Let’s show his family how much he meant to us. Ken Krausz, CGCS Member Profile By Brian M. Remo, Golf Course Superintendent Richmond County C.C. An interview with Golf Course Superintendent, Angelo Petraglia, Deal Golf and Country Club I’ll admit that my youth hasn’t offered me the pleasure of meeting everyone in this industry, but I have had the pleasure of meeting Angelo. The first time I saw him was actually in a yearbook photo. Angelo graduated from DVC with my father and was captain and a standout on the golf team. I guess you could say I knew of Angelo before actually knowing him, but my first memory is by far the fondest. Angelo hosted the first Class “C” Tournament in 1998, and at the awards dinner (which, by the way, was phe­ nomenal), he asked to take a few moments to introduce some special people in his life ... his entire crew. It wasn’t the fact that he took the time for the recognition that impressed us that day, but rather the fact that they all showed up. Even more so, you could see the respect that they held for Angelo in each smiling face as their names were mentioned. The golf course was stellar that day—only one day after aerifying. There is no denying Angelo Petraglia is a great superinten­ dent. I chose him for this profile because we all know him to be a great man. Angelo Petraglia was bom at Monmouth Medical Cen­ ter in Long Branch, New Jersey, and was brought up in At­ lantic Highlands by his parents Angelo and Theresa in a family of five boys with one sister. He attended St. Agnes H.S. and Christian Brothers Academy where he had early aspirations of following in his father’s footsteps and becom­ ing a PGA Tour Professional before finishing his education at Delaware Valley College. While at DVC, Angelo com­ peted in intercollegiate golf for all four years, three of which he served as captain of the team. He won the MAC Confer­ ence Championship in 1973 and finished 25th in the 1973 NCAA Championship in Riverside, California, the same year. In 1974 Angelo was awarded the Scholar/Athlete Award before graduating with his BS in Agronomy. His resume shows a short stint as assistant pro at Spring Meadow G.C. and assistant superintendent at Navesink before landing his first superintendent’s position at Colonia. Two years at Colonia and five years back at Navesink as super led him to his present position at Deal Golf and Country Club, where he has served as superintendent for the past ten years. Angelo’s competitive golf highlights include having qualified and competed in the U.S. Junior Amateur, the U.S. Public Links and the U.S. Amateurs. In addition to his col­ lege victories, he won the 1984 NJSGA Mid-Amateur, the 1982 and 1983 N.J. Winter League, seven consecutive Continued on page 4 Linda and Angelo Petraglia posed for a photo at Deal Golf and Country Club's 1998 Christmas Party. Calendar April 1 April 25 May 5 May 15 May 22 August 3 DEADLINE FOR YOUR CLUB'S SUPER­ INTENDENT HISTORY FOR THE 75th ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL GCSANJ April Monthly Meeting: Metedeconk National G.C. Host Superin­ tendent: Bruce Cadenelli. Contact Judy Policastro at 973-379-1100. Tree Planting in Memory of Dr. Louis Vasvary: 11:00 a.m. in front of Blake Hall, Cook College Campus, New Brunswick. 5th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Re­ search Golf Classic: Host Superinten­ dent: Dave McGhee. Contact New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation at 732-821-7134. GCSANJ May Monthly Meeting: Wildwood G.& C.C. Host Superinten­ dent: Khlar Holthouse.Contact Judy Policastro at 973-379-1100. Golf & Fine Turf Research Field Day: Rutgers Hort.Farm II, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Gala": Upper Montclair G.C. Mark your calendar now! Contact Judy Policastro at 973-379-1100. October 21 GCSANJ 75th Anniversary "Kickoff October 25 GCSAA Seminar"Sustainable Golf Course Landscape Design": Location TBA. Contact GCSAA at 800-472-7878. Member Profile Continued from page 3 Monmouth County Men’s Match Play Championships, and is a six-time GCSANJ golf champion. As if this wasn’t a full boat, Angelo also developed the first PeeWee Golf Program in New Jersey while serving six years as administrator of Golf Facilities and Revenue for the Monmouth County Park System. This program has con­ tinued to serve more than 100 boys and girls each year since its inception in 1985. He has been a member of the Wall Township Environmental Advisory Committee for the past three years and also remains active in GCSAA, GCSANJ and the Alliance for Environmental Concerns. In his spare time (that’s right, folks, there’s more), Angelo enjoys golf­ ing, repairing golf clubs, playing basketball, skiing and roller­ blading. He presently resides in Manasquan with his lovely wife Linda and their son Angelo Daniel. BR: Angelo, maybe you could start with telling us how you got started in the industry. 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He had some top ten finishes, but in those days it was not a lot of money (not enough to stay on tour). When I was young, we spent all of our time at Spring Meadow G.C. where my father was pro. We all grew up running the cash register and running the golf car opera­ tion. We all played golf, even my mom. BR: Your name has become synonymous with Deal G&CC. It seems harder these days for such a long stay to be achieved by superintendents. What’s your secret to such a long and successful career at one club? AP: My club president, James Whitlock, has been instru­ mental in my tenure at Deal. He was responsible for my decision to pursue the job in 1990. I liked his ideas and vi­ sion of what the course could be. He served as greens chair­ man from 1990-1998 and has served as president since 1998. BR: Many that know of you and your club may also know of your GM, Mr. deKovacs. What do you feel is the greatest benefit to have a GM who enjoys involvement with our as­ sociation? AP: The best thing about Mr. deKovacs is that he realizes the value of a well-run greens department. Because of what we do outside the clubhouse, it makes his job easier on the inside; when revenue is up and complaints are down, it makes him very happy. BR: There is an old saying that at least once in every person’s life they experience the feeling of greatness never to be compared with. Looking back, what would you say was your finest hour of accomplishment personally and pro­ fessionally? AP: Personally, the best I have ever felt was when I mar­ ried Linda in 1981, and when our son Angelo Daniel was bom in 1984. Professionally, it was also in 1984 when I won the NJSGA Mid-Amateur at Montclair C.C. I was superin­ tendent at Navesink at the time, and the club was very sup­ portive of my playing competitive golf. BR: Very few of us every second-guess our choice of pro­ fession, but an interesting question asked of me once was if I had to go back and choose another route, which would I choose. How would you answer that question? AP: I would not choose another route. I learned the busi­ ness end of golf from my father long before I learned the turf business. This has always been a huge advantage to my Continued on page 5 Member Profile Continued from page 4 career as a superintendent. Playing competitive golf also has many advantages even if not on the tour level. BR: Much to the benefit of our association you were quite vocal and involved with our recent drought situation. Were you happy with the results of your efforts? AP: People need to wake up and realize the way our politi­ cal system works. Everyone has a voice and can make a difference if they try. Golf courses were not treated fairly in 1999. We should have been asked to cut 33%, not 90%. I am very happy with the effort that GCSANJ has made in their diligence to talk and meet with the state officials. I would like to thank Glenn Miller, Mike Mongon, Chris Carson, Ken Krausz and Dr. James Murphy for their work. BR: Your handicap and lifetime accomplishments would obviously represent your love of the game. Most would also agree that loving this game is a huge asset to our success in the industry. What benefit do you consider the greatest that the game of golf offers you on a daily basis? What Value do Trees add to your Course? Trees often define the playability of a golf course. Not only do they beautify your course, they also provide shade from the sun's harsh rays on summer days. Let Alpine assist in protecting and enhancing the trees that are so much a part of your course. We guarantee that you will find our service and shifts more than just par for the course. Removal Plant Health Care Pruning Fertilization Consulting ALPINE the CARE of TREES Call us at- 201-445-4949 Our Business is People and Their Love for Trees TM AP: On a daily basis I see the joy that the game of golf gives to other people. The challenge of the game is spell­ binding. The friendships that are made on the golf course can be life long. In short, I have an appreciation of the game on a daily basis. BR: The golf course superintendent has to be an agrono­ mist, manager, politician, environmentalist, businessman, golfer and a technician. Which of these characteristics is the hardest to master and why? AP: Being a manager of people is the single most impor­ tant part of our job in my opinion. It takes the most thought and effort. You cannot do the job unless you like people and like the challenge of working the people. I am very fortu­ nate to work with people who enjoy their work and are al­ ways willing to learn more. BR: When you think back to the people in your life who have made the positive impacts necessary to your success, who professionally has had the greatest impact? Who per­ sonally? AP: Professionally and personally, my mother and father have made the biggest positive impact on my life. Their love and sacrifice has been a never-ending beacon for me to fol­ low. My parents also gave me the gift of a strong Christian faith, which has helped me through the hard times and has given me an appreciation of the good times. BR: Angelo, I appreciate you sharing a piece of your life and times with us. I wish you the best of luck in 2000 and hope to see you again real soon. AP: Thank you, Brian, it has been my pleasure and a great honor to participate in this interview. Good luck to you and your family now and in the future. RALPH McGILLIAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 35 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds. Can get all DEP permits 609-655-2281 174 Plainsboro Road, Cranbury, NJ The rules of golf and your golf course ditions, casual water, ground under repair, and there are a number of interesting decisions based on this rule relating to golf course maintenance. Decision 25/14 defines a hole made by a greenkeeper as ground temporarily dug up in con- Decision 25/14 defines a hole made by a greenkeeper as ground temporarily dug up in connection with course maintenance. nection with course maintenance. Decision 25/15 states that an aeration hole is not a hole made by a greenkeeper, there­ fore relief is not granted. However, a local rule (33-8/32) is suggested which may be adopted by your club when you aerify, that does allow a player to take relief from aeration holes. Naturally, where there are aeration holes there are Continued on page 7 AQUARIUS. Irrigation SUPPLY,INC. 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The player must pro­ ceed under Rule 27-1, take the stroke and distance penalty associated with the ball going out-of-bounds, and play the next shot from where the original ball was last played. In a similar scenario, while mowing fairways your operator pulls over and is sitting out-of-bounds waiting for the players to go through. If a shot played from in bounds goes out-of- bounds, hits the mower and is deflected in bounds, the ball is in bounds and playable. There are two exceptions to Rule 19-1, both dealing with a ball in motion landing in or on an outside agency. Rule 19-la says that if a ball in motion after a stroke other than on the putting green comes to rest in or on a piece of maintenance equipment, then through-the-green the ball shall be dropped, or on the putting green the ball shall be placed as near as possible to the spot where the ball landed on the piece of equipment. Rule 19-lb goes on to say that if a ball in motion after a stroke on a putting green is deflected or stopped by, or comes to rest in or on a piece of maintenance equipment, the stroke shall be cancelled, the ball replaced and the stroke replayed. In either case, if the ball lands in or on a piece of maintenance equipment and the equipment drives away with the ball, another ball may be substituted, with no penalty. Turning now to the application of these rules, imagine that you’re taking a mid-afternoon tour of your course, pay­ ing some attention to turf conditions, but not paying much attention to where you’re driving, when you accidentally drive over a ball in play. Now what do you do? If the lie of a ball in play has been altered by a piece of maintenance equip­ ment, the player is permitted to lift, clean and place the ball in the nearest most similar lie (within one club length), with­ out penalty (Rule 20-3b). Carrying this one step further, if the lie of a ball in play has been altered and the original spot is not determinable, the ball shall be dropped if its original lie was either through-the-green or in a hazard, or on a put­ ting green the ball shall be placed (Rule 20-3c) as near as possible to the place where it lay. And if a ball in play is deemed to have been damaged by a mower or any other piece of maintenance equipment, another ball may be substituted (Rule 5-3). Rule 25 is the rule dealing with abnormal ground con­ The rules of golf and your golf course Continued from page 6 aeration plugs. The ruling pertaining to aeration plugs can be found in decision 23/12. It states that although loose soil is not a loose impediment through-the-green, aeration plugs are considered to be compacted soil, so they are considered to be loose impediments, which may be moved away from the ball before making a shot. Just be careful not to move the ball when you move the plugs, or you’ll be assessed a one-stroke penalty under Rule 18-2c (Ball moved after touch­ ing loose impediment). How should ruts made by tractors be treated under the rules? Decision 25/16 explains that a rut made by a tractor is not a hole made by a greenkeeper. Deep ruts should be declared as ground under repair by the Committee, how­ ever, shallow indentations made by greenkeeping equipment is not ground under repair. A ball in a shallow indentation would have to be played as it lies. Is there any relief from a tree stump under the rules? Decision 25/8 says that unless the stump is marked as ground under repair, or is in the process of being removed there is no relief. A tree stump is nothing more than a short tree according to the USGA. What would be the status of a tree that had been blown over by a storm and was lying on the golf course? Decision 25/9 states that this tree is not neces­ sarily ground under repair if the tree is still attached to the stump. Decision 23/7 goes further to specify that this same fallen tree (still attached to the stump) is not a loose impedi­ ment until a member of the greenkeeping staff cuts the tree away from the stump. The fallen tree then becomes a loose impediment, and only then may branches from the tree be broken off by the player if they interfere with his swing (de­ cision 23-1/4). In any case where a tree has fallen on the golf course, the Committee would be justified in declaring the area covered by the tree to be ground under repair (deci­ sion 25/9). Decision 25/11 explains the many ramifications of grass clippings. Grass clippings are only ground under repair if they have been piled for removal. A player is entitled to relief only if clippings piled for removal interfere with his stance or swing. Grass clippings are by definition loose im­ pediments, whether or not they are piled for removal, and may be removed by the player. But again, don’t move the ball when removing loose grass clippings, or you’ll pick up a penalty stroke under rule 18-2c. It’s also worth noting that grass clippings that adhere to the ball are not loose impedi­ ments, and removal of adhering grass clippings would con­ stitute cleaning the ball (decision 2 1/2), costing you a one- stroke penalty. Have the members at your club ever had to invoke the "leaf rule” in the fall? Actually there is no such thing, how­ ever the Decisions book suggests that the Committee may adopt a local rule to deal with the seasonal problem of leaves. Decision 33-8/31 suggests adoption of a local rule declar­ ing accumulations of leaves through-the-green to be ground under repair, allowing Rule 25-1 to be applied. Grass clippings are by definition loose impediments, whether or not they are piled for removal, and may be removed by the player. And finally, what is the ruling if a member of your staff rakes a bunker when the player’s ball lies in it, and the raking improves the lie of the ball or the line of play? Deci­ sion 13-2/4 states that if the staff member raked the bunker on the instruction, or with the sanction of the player, the player would incur a two-stroke or loss of hole penalty. Oth­ erwise, there would be no penalty. If in raking a bunker your staff member accidentally rakes over the ball partially bury­ ing it, Rule 20-3b applies and the original lie of the ball shall be recreated as nearly as possible. The rules of golf and their application to our side of the business can be involved, even a bit complicated, but they are always interesting. If a question ever arises at your club regarding your operation and the rules of the game, the best and closest source of information on the rules is your state golf association. In our area of the country, the Vir­ ginia State Golf Association, the West Virginia Golf Asso­ ciation and the Mid-Atlantic Golf Association have knowl­ edgeable, competent rules people on their staff. You can also refer your rules questions directly to the USGA, but keep in mind that the USGA will render a decision only to clubs that conduct their competitions in accordance with the Rules of Golf. The author is employed as golf course superintendent at Virginia National Golf Club in Bluemont, VA. He also serves on the Rules Committee of the West Virginia Golf Associa­ tion and has worked as a Rules Official at the Champion­ ships of the WVGA since 1995. Editors Note: Reprinted with permission from TURFGRASS MATTERS, the official publication of the Mid-Atlantic As­ sociation of Golf Course Superintendents. GCSANJ news 75th ANNIVERSARY "KICKOFF GALA" SET FOR OCTOBER 21,2000 Mark your calendar for October 21, 2000. Upper Montclair Country club is the place! The 75th Anniversary Committee is working hard and has been sorting through all the surveys that everyone has returned. We thank everyone that returned these surveys and were very happy with the amount of them that were returned. The selection is going on for the anniversary logo; by the time this gets to your mailbox the selection will have been made! We hope that everyone makes an effort to be at the “Kickoff Gala” to start this celebration off with a bang! TWO NEW JERSEY SUPERINTENDENTS RENEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Andy M. Schuckers, superintendent at The Meadows Golf Club, and Roger A. Stewart, golf course superinten­ dent at TPC at Jasna Polana, have completed the renewal process for maintaining their status of Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) with the Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association of America. Roger has been superintendent at the Princeton course since 1996 and initially achieved the title of CGCS in 1980, while Andy has been superintendent at the Lincoln Park course since 1998 and initially achieved the title of CGCS in 1995. Approximately 1,700 golf course superintendents cur­ rently hold the title of CGCS. GCSANJ salutes Roger and Andy for their commitment to education and the advance­ ment of their profession. THE RUTGERS TURF CLUB (GCSAA Student Chapter) by Dennis DeSanctis, Jr., President We, the Rutgers Turf Club members, would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves to the GCSANJ member­ ship. The club was established two years ago by a handful of motivated students, including founding President Josh Honig, in an effort to provide extra activities for Rutgers Turfgrass students. In the first year of existence Josh Honig organized a seminar series that kept the club members moti­ vated and interested. In 1998, President Bob Wolverton or­ ganized a seminar by Russell Fredricks, superintendent of Central Park, and we were able to tour the park later that semester. Bob Wolverton is currently employed at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. The vice-president that year was Shawn O’Sullivan, who is currently the superintendent of Fairchild Wheeler G.C. in Connecticut. Today, approximately 20 undergraduate and graduate students are active in the club. That number is slowly grow­ ing as more students become exposed to our advertising within the school. As in any club, we are trying to provide interesting speakers and trips while, at the same time, inter­ acting with faculty and other students. Our desire is to make the most of our college experience and form lasting friend­ ships along the way. Our 1999-2000 president is Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. and the vice-president is Gerald Henry. In October we toured TPC at Jasna Polana, which our members greatly enjoyed (thank you, Superintendent Roger Stewart). The club is al­ ways striving to improve, and our most recent achievement was becoming an official Student Chapter of the GCSAA. In order to enhance education and provide a reward to our best students, the club will be sending four students to the GCSAA convention in New Orleans. Those students are looking forward to meeting new faces and testing their knowledge against other students in the National Turf Bowl. We would like to close by thanking our numerous sup­ porters: first and foremost, the Rutgers faculty for provid­ ing us with an outstanding education; the Rutgers Turf Cen­ ter for generously providing us with funding; Dr. Clarke and Dr. Meyer for being great club advisors; all the speakers and trip hosts from the past; the NJTA for welcoming the club to EXPO; all the individuals and corporations that do­ nated to our past fund raisers; and Ken Krausz and the GCSANJ for welcoming us and allowing us to write in The Greenerside, the Turf Club’s favorite publication! SUPERINTENDENT GETS GO-FAST PRIZES Thanks to Redexim Charterhouse “Need for Speed” contest, Bob Prickett, superintendent of Pennsauken C.C. in Pennsauken, NJ, will be getting two days of go-fast training at a Richard Petty Driving School. The contest was used to promote the company’s line of high-speed Verti-Drain aera­ tors. The school gives participants an opportunity to expe­ rience the power and speed of NASCAR from behind the wheel of a Winston Cup stock car. In addition, Prickett’s local sales representative, Steve Hesser of Lawn & Golf Supply, Phoenixville, PA, was also given two days at the school in acknowledgement of the important role played by local distributors in supporting customers of Redexim Charterhouse products. Continued on page 9 GCSANJ news Continued from page 8 SNAPSHOTS OF GCSANJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The Board of Directors of GCSANJ meets monthly to keep the interests of the membership alive and the business of our association running. The following is an overview of December 1999 meeting. The first meeting of the Board of Directors for the 1999- 2000 season was called to order by President Ken Krausz at the Manasquan River G.C. on December 15, 1999, at 4:08 p.m. The announcements included: Elliott Lewis of High Mountain G.C. being introduced as the newly-elected District I director, filling the position vacated when John O’Keefe, CGCS, was elected as trea­ surer of GCSANJ. The announcement of the 75th Anniversary Kickoff Gala, which will be held at the Upper Montclair C.C. on October 21, 2000. Thank you notes were received from Ziggy Zaleski and the Paramus Ambulance Corps for our remembrance in Marie Zaleski’s name. Clyde Ashton thanked the associa­ tion for his invitation to be the association’s guest at a monthly meeting. Joe Flaherty thanked the association for his induction as the 1999 Distinguished Award Recipient. Ken Krausz thanked GCSANJ for being named Member of the Year. Bob Dwyer thanked the association on the remem­ brance of his mother. President Krausz informed the Board that a GCSAA Student Chapter was formed at Rutgers University and that there would be interaction with that group. The president of the Rutgers Turf Club and the GCSAA Chapter, Dennis DeSanctis, Jr., was invited to this meeting but had to study for finals. Dennis has shown a willingness to work with GCSANJ. A thank you letter was received from the owner of Cape Continued on page 10 UNTIL NOW, AN UNDULATING COURSE WAS AN ARCHITECT'S DREAM AND A MOWER'S NIGHTMARE. TORO CONTOUR 82 ROTARY MOWING DECK FOR THE GROUNDSMASTER'3000 TRACTOR • Four individual cutting chambers with 22 inch blades articulate independently up to 20 degrees. • Height of cut adjustments in 1/4 inch increments. • Rear discharge with semi-recycling action. • 33hp liquid cooled Peugeot diesel (two or four wheel drive) or a 45hp gasoline fueled Ford engine. • Additional attachments available. Storr Tractor Company 3191 Highway 22 Somerville, NJ 08876 908-722-9830 Form No. 97-158-T ©1997 The Toro Company GCSANJ news Continued from page 9 May National Golf Club for the work that GCSANJ did con­ cerning the drought. Under the Government Relations Committee Re­ port, Dr. James Murphy presented a letter concerning a draft proposal for specific recommendations for golf courses and public lands. The proposal concerned Dr. Murphy as Rutgers was required to do testing that it was not able to do and, therefore, thought that the requirements and their costs would be passed down to the golf courses. Ken Krausz agreed to look into this. There was discussion concerning our lobbyist and the question of our continuing our contract with him. There was concern that when we needed him during the drought, we were given more and better advice and help from others. The Board decided to not renew the contract. Glenn Miller will look into our options. 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Ed Mellor volunteered to work on creating a Web Page. Ted Vitale, the GCSANJ accountant, presented the Annual Financial Report. A request from AEC was received for a $150 donation to offset the transportation costs of the speakers for the AEC Annual Meeting. This request was approved. Keep Your Turf Management Program On Course with AQUATROLS Products SOIL SURFACTANT Treat & Promote Recovery of Turf Under Stress Prevent LDS, Establish & Maintain Uniform Turf ORGANOSILICONE SPREADER ADJUVANT DEW CONTROL AGENT Maximize Effectiveness of Foliar Applied Pesticides SOIL PENETRANT Promote Improved Water Penetration & Turf Quality AQUATROLS (800) 257-7797 I Fax: (856) 751-3859 www.aquatrols.com GCSAA news GCSAA OFFERS NEW SCHOLARSHIP GCSAA is introducing a new scholarship to benefit superintendents. It is “Footsteps on the Green” award. These awards of $500-$3,500 are available to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members who have been an active member for five or more consecutive years. The student must be pursuing a career in golf course manage­ ment. Applicants must be in a recognized undergraduate program in a major field related to golf course manage­ ment and be a member of GCSAA. Undergraduate applicants must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours in a major field of study. In the case of a two-year program, the student must be enrolled full-time and have completed 12 credit hours, a minimum of which should be nine hours of golf course management related courses. The annual deadline is April 15. You will be able to access the application for this award on the web. Also, a reminder that the deadlines for several existing scholarships are quickly approaching. 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Although Schick’s nose and facial bones have been reconstructed by a plastic surgeon, his attorney said he has more than $30,000 in medical bills and suffers from night­ mares about the incident. state appeals court has ruled that a golfer who hit an unannounced “mulligan” can be sued for inju­ ries. The defendant is John Ferolito, whose errant shot in a 1994 round at East Orange Golf Course in Millburn, NJ, hit Jeffrey Schick directly between the eyes and broke his nose. Whether the shot was a mulligan, of course, is in dispute. Apparently the dispute is over an extra ball Ferolito allegedly hit off the tee. According to court documents, af­ ter the group watched Ferolito tee off on the 16th hole, Schick and his father got in their golf car and moved a short dis­ tance ahead and to the left of the tee. They claim that Ferolito then hit another ball, which came off the heel of the club and hit Jeffrey Schick in the Ferolito’s attorney argued that sports participants are subject to risks inherent in the sport itself. “We don’t want to have the door open to litigation every time someone gets hit on the head.” A lower court agreed, but the appeals panel overturned it. They ruled that “hitting an unannounced and unexpected mulligan from the tee after all members of the foursome have teed off creates such an unanticipated risk to the other members of the foursome, from which they cannot protect themselves, that it cannot be considered an inherent or inte­ gral part of the game.” The Northeast Golf Company active on a variety of projects Bergen County, New Jersey to begin executing Master Plan The Freeholders of Bergen County, New Jersey, have approved appropriation of $6.2 million for the renovation of the county’s 4-course, 72-hole municipal golf course sys­ tem. Improvements to tees, greens, bunkers, cart paths, irri­ gation and drainage are based on a Master Plan developed by The Northeast Golf Company (NGC). NGC will provide construction documentation and supervision of the proposed improvements over a 5-year period. Phase I construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2000. Bergen County has retained NGC to provide environ­ mental analysis, operations feasibility and to develop pre­ liminary routing plans for a proposed new 18-hole munici­ pal golf facility on a 190-acre parcel in the northern sector of the county. The study is the initial step in responding to growing demand for additional golf in northeast New Jer­ sey. Oak Grove newest design for The Northeast Golf Company Routing studies have begun for Oak Grove Golf Club in Pittstown, New Jersey. An 18-hole daily fee course being developed by Somerset Capital will be set within this pasto­ ral, gently rolling farmland of Hunterdon County. 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If turf chemicals must be stored in a maintenance building, the room must have a substantial partition wall and may not be in an area where people work or congregate. Construction: Fire resistive or non-combustible construc­ tion is desirable but not required. As long as the building is soundly constructed and well maintained, it may be masonry Floor: The floor must be poured concrete with no cracks or seams and have a four-inch sill around the entire inside pe­ rimeter for spill containment. A sunken floor may also be used to contain spills, but floor drains are not allowed. Wood or dirt floors are porous and unacceptable. Security: The building must be accessible to licensed ap­ plicators only. It must be securely locked at all times. If the building has other uses, the chemical storage room should be isolated in a remote area of the building. 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Cost of these units is compa­ rable to new construction. Many clubs have switched to these buildings with great success. Freight container boxes or trailers are generally not acceptable for turf chemical storage because the floors are not liquid tight and will not contain spills. These containers are suitable for fertilizer storage. The Northeast Continued from page 12 Construction of Skyview Golf and Country Club nearing completion In spite of a rainy fall season, grassing has pressed for­ ward at Sky view Golf & Country Club in Sparta, New Jer­ sey. Through the efforts of Terry Riordan of Heinbuch Golf Construction Management; Mike Candeloro, golf course su­ perintendent; George Ley Company and Chesapeake Turf, finishing and grassing will be completed in late October with a Fall 2000 opening scheduled. The wet weather forced the use of nearly 1 million square feet of bluegrass, fescue and bentgrass sod throughout the dramatically rolling 18-hole course. 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The Hall of Fame honors amateur or professional athletes, deceased or alive, who have resided in New Jersey or who have a significant connection with the Garden State. Since the first induction ceremony in 1993, the Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey has enshrined 55 legends and nine special events. Their plaques are on per­ manent display in the Continental Airlines Arena at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. NJSGA President Gene E. Benzenberg said, “It is a tremendous honor for the Sports Hall of Fame to recognize the important role that the New Jersey State Golf Associa­ tion plays in promoting the sport of golf throughout the State. This honor truly recognizes our charitable contribution in­ cluding our Caddie Scholarship Fund and our Youth Foun­ dation.” The Association will be joined by nine other athletic legends including Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, Donald Newcombe; San Francisco Giants great, Bobby Thompson; St. Anthony’s High School coach, Bob Hurley, Sr.; NBA Hall of Famer, Willis Reed; NBA Commissioner David Stern; Heisman Trophy winner, Angelo Bertelli; NFL Hall of Famer, Lawrence Taylor; World-class sprinter and long jumper, Eulace Peacock; and the New York Giants for their Super Bowl XXV victory. The year 2000 will mark 100 years of existence for the New Jersey State Golf Association. There are numerous events planned to celebrate this centennial including a Gala Celebration being held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on September 16, a Golf Summit being held at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick on March 11, a special one-time team tournament championship which will be inclusive for men and women of all NJSGA member clubs, a video presentation tracing the Association and the history of golf in New Jersey and a 2000 calendar which is currently in circulation. “We are thrilled that the work and efforts of the NJSGA have been recognized by the New Jersey Sports and Exposi­ tion Authority. This recognition is even more special since Vendor spotlight A T Sales Associates, Ltd. is a sales agency consisting of two salespeople, Chip Presendofer and Owen Regan, and a soils consultant, Dennis Watkins. Our business is to provide tools that make a superintendent’s job easier. 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What these retired superintendents and those approaching retirement age have done for the golf industry and us is too often forgotten. They’ve given us a lot and have asked for little or nothing in return. Many of us got into the turf business because of our love of the game and, as superintendents, have the opportu­ nity to play the game as a benefit of the profession. I re­ member when I first began my career as a superintendent, I couldn’t wait to join the GCSAA and my local association. I looked forward to my first meeting to meet the other local superintendents, to see their courses and to have access to the wealth of information now available to me. Many retired superintendents still have these same rea­ sons for staying involved. I don’t think they all just go fish­ ing for the rest of their lives. But many of them don’t know that they are still welcomed at the meetings or that the courses they played as active superintendents are still available to them. I know many of my senior mentors feel they are im­ posing by calling to try to play a golf course. Most of them probably no longer have expense accounts, which makes it harder for them to get away. Now, I’m not sure of all of the associations’ policies, but I feel it would be appropriate for us to let our lifelong friends know of the unwritten rules or benefits. Yes, any superintendent can play my course if they want, but so can my retired mentors. Yes, even you, Walsh. They get the same meeting notices that I do, but are prob­ ably not aware that it is now at no charge, or should be. Turf conferences and seminars should be the same. Many retired people go back to school because they still have the need to learn. I remember turning 39 and deciding to begin planning for my retirement. I knew that soon I would only have ten years to practice and hone my game for the senior tour. Well, now with only two years left to get my game in shape, I guess I should start planning for the super seniors. At the very least I hope to be able to play more often when I retire. I hope I don’t have to ask if the course has special rates for seniors. Editors Note: Last year, GCSANJ started a policy of invit­ ing retired members to meetings as our guest when there was a meeting in that member's district. This policy was well received and will continue to be refined. Any member, retired or active, is invited to be my guest at Paramus Golf Course. Now that Nigel is back, how far can Ed Walsh and X Marks the Spot be? Let's all call Ed and tell him how much we miss his wisdom. The Best Liquid Fertilizers & Soil Amendments Available Today! Contact: PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. 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You remember that all the trials and tribulations you en­ counter get easier as time moves on, but you tend to miss the difficulty of the first times because they are exactly that ... the first. You never really prepared yourself, however, for when the time comes to let go of these things you may have taken for granted. Like when the time comes for your first assis­ tant to move on. The funny thing is, I hope to be a super for quite a few more years, so it’s not like this sort of thing won’t happen 20 or 30 more times, but the first time, well . .. I guess it’s more difficult because it is exactly that... the first time. I laugh now at the fact that when I was an assistant, I tried to be in tune with all of the facets of this industry that I could. Now, the shoe is on the other foot. An assistant working for a first-time super has a different kind of respon­ sibility than when they work alongside a seasoned veteran. A first-year super isn’t even quite sure what they expect of themselves and the course, let alone the production of an­ other human being. As an assistant, I always thought three things were the most important goals to attain during your stint: 1.) To gain the complete trust of the superintendent; 2.) To gain the absolute respect of the crew; and 3.) To have the ability to “Run the Show.” Gaining the respect of the crew is mostly up to the individual, but it’s important for a super not to damage any progress in this area that the assistant has made. I once heard a saying whose origin I can’t quite remember, but which made a lot of sense to me in dealing with my staff: Scold in private. Praise in public. As far as trusting your assistant, well, like I said, it’s different when you are a first-year super because you haven’t quite learned how to trust yourself yet. It’s important to listen to the contributions that your assis­ tant has to offer you, with both parties knowing that the ul­ timate decision must exit your lips, for the chopping block rarely has room for two heads. I have this one rule when it comes to this area of the super/assistant relationship ... the mistakes I make are mine to make, the mistakes you make had better be mine. “Running the Show.” This phrase gets thrown around in so many ways. I remember using it as an assistant, and I often hear it exiting the mouths of many people in our in­ dustry. Many assistants like to know going in that they will be given the ability to “Run the Show.” I thought when I was at Rock Spring that I had that distinct honor as my father’s assistant. Truth is, guys and gals, that now I’m the super, I’ve come to the realization that I don’t even run the show. “The Show” is run by a conglomerate group of the shareholders of the organization set up to determine the out­ come of the recreational facility that I am employed by. Free license and total control are a moot thought at best, and to anticipate that once becoming a super has a direct relation­ ship with the ability to decide and control the ultimate deci­ sions made on the golf course is an invitation to the disap­ pointment party with you as the guest of honor. 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That first year, how­ ever, there develops a special relationship between the two. Unfortunately, it’s only after the time comes for them to leave that you realize that this was your first assistant, you’ve never done it any other way, and now, in a way, you have to start over again with someone who will be certain to have a mul­ titude of differences than those of his or her predecessor. Maybe, the new person will be better, maybe not. Thoughts go through your brain that you can’t quite recollect because, well, it’s the first time. You start to wonder if your were a good boss. You think about the times you may have yelled and regretted the tone you took. You ask yourself if your assistant valued the expe­ riences he or she takes with them and if you contributed any to their benefit. The fear of the landslide theory often oc­ curs at this time. This is the fear that once one person leaves, others will start taking off like prom dresses. When these ill feelings and worries start dissolving is when you realize the most valuable advantage to having an assistant in this in­ dustry. Aside from the assistance, input and relief of respon­ sibilities, the constant turnover from one assistant to another forces the training process to start once again. And each time, you are obligated to teach your assistant the ins and outs of your management program to ensure the success of your operation. Once again you become the instructor and, in teaching, we remember what we have learned. We re­ member what we know. We remember what it is like to be a first year super. We remember why we chose this position. We remember that the show runs us. We remember why we got the lead in the play and the supporting actors who con­ tributed to who we are. SPECIAL OFFER! 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Included in the festivities were a reception at the international headquarters of the John Deere Company, participation in the Pro-Am Tournament at the Oakwood Country Club, site of the Clas­ sic, with a touring PGA pro. They also played with a local professional and John Deere and GCSAA representatives at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club in a scramble format tour­ nament for charity. One of the highlights of the week was a special tour of the nearly completed TPC Deere Run Golf Club, which will be the site of all future John Deere Classics when it opens in 2000. The stay was capped off with a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River. The Recognition Program offered a chance for a very enjoyable golfing experience, while meeting superintendents and golf course personnel from various parts of the nation and the world, and sharing ideas with GCSAA officials. If you are a Certified Golf Course Superintendent and did not participate in the contest for the coveted spots last year, be sure to join the competition for the dozen places in 2000. Watch for the application forms this spring. Be sure to fill them out and participate in an outstanding program; have a wonderful time while getting better acquainted with your employer. Paramus’ Ken Krausz will be happy to share the good news of the event with you. As one participant said, “What a fantastic experience it was playing in the John Deere Pro- Am golf tournament. A trip I will never forget. Everything about the experience was enjoyable . . . although it was HOT!!” Editors Note: The applications for the 2000 Recognition Program should have been received by all Certified Golf Course Superintendents by now, as the entry deadline is April 14, 2000. The program will be held July 23-26, 2000. It is a great time to get to know a club official on a personal level. There's No Mistaking an Original. www.zenecaprofprod.com ZENECA Professional Products Always read and follow label directions carefully. DACONIL® and HERITAGE® are registered trademarks of a Zeneca company. © 2000 Zeneca Ag Products Inc. Zeneca Professional Products is a business of Zeneca Ag Products Inc. ZPP-TRF-020 Update on Turfgrass Education Center Some of the most widely grown grasses in the world have sprouted from research conducted at Rutgers University. Today, a partnership between the Univer­ sity and the turfgrass industry is producing another major Arthur Brown, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture; Bruce Carlton, Executive Dean of Cook College and execu­ tive director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Sta­ tion; and turfgrass industry representatives presided at the turf advancement at the Cook College campus—a new Turfgrass Education Center. The center will combine laboratory, classroom and computer facilities to “improve the education opportunities for students who are going to be our future golf course su­ perintendents and leaders in the turf industry,” said Dr. Bruce Clarke, director of the Center for Turfgrass Science at Cook College, Rutgers University, at a groundbreaking ceremony for the center held in September. To be built alongside the world-renowned turf research plots, the facility will liter­ ally put cutting-edge research at students’ feet. “This will also be an outdoor laboratory. Cutting-edge research will be going on right outside the door,” Clarke said. The $750,000 facility is being funded with a heavy commitment from the turfgrass industry, including a contribution from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey. groundbreaking ceremony on Horticultural Farm II. “For the first time since Rutgers launched turfgrass research in the 1920s, our faculty, our students and our cer­ tificate program participants will enjoy state-of-the-art labo­ ratory, classroom and computer facilities—all under one roof,” said Carlton during the ceremony. “When completed, this building will truly be an asset to students, to the turfgrass science program and, most importantly, to the landscape and golf turf industries throughout the Northeastern United States,” Dr. Carlton added. The $750,000 facility is being funded with a heavy commitment from the turfgrass industry, including a contri­ bution from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey. “Rutgers has done a world-class job of meet­ ing the needs of our industry with its research and educa­ tional programs, and this facility is a demonstration of our commitment to the University and to the job the Center for Turfgrass Science is doing,” said Richard Caton, executive director of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association. The facility is expected to be completed this spring. Its conference room, which can accommodate up to 100 people, is designed to serve as a central meeting place for turf in­ dustry professionals as well as a learning center for under­ graduate and graduate students. It also will house students enrolled in the two-year Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management certificate program. “This facility can help bring members of the industry closer together to discuss common concerns and needs,” Clarke said. “It can also bring the entire industry to the door­ step of the research and education that can fill those needs.” Editor's note: As of the middle of February, the foundation had been poured and the first portion of the building erected. 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Now a new pro­ gram created by Novartis and accredited by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) gives frontline personnel continuing education credits for learn­ ing to communicate about risk. Despite the fact that the green industry makes impor­ tant contributions to the property value, quality of life and natural environment of millions of Americans, misconcep­ tions persist. So in cooperation with key industry organiza­ tions, Novartis Turf & Ornamental Products created an edu­ cational program to help frontline landscape, lawn care and golf course professionals address those concerns and com­ municate the importance of their work. The program, titled “Communicating About Risk: Tak­ ing the Lead from the Ground Up,” is available through lo­ cal Novartis sales representatives. 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The company is dedicated to research­ ing and developing innovative products that will maximize performance and minimize environmental risks. When You Run With The Deeres... You Run With The E/T Equipment Co. 425 South Riverside Avenue Croton, NY 10520 914-271-6126 Northern Jersey & New York 2000 Patron Directory ALAN G.CRUSE INC. Golf Course Materials Alan Cruse - Jim Cruse (973) 227-7183; Fax 973-227-1984 LOFTS SEED INC. Grass Seed Co. Kevin Driscoll - Scott Mearkle - MaryBeth Ruh (800) 708-TURF SADLON ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental Consultant Nancy Sadlon,John Sadlon (732) 560-9377 DuBROW'S NURSERIES INC. Certified Landscape Architects, Wholesale Tree Grower,Ground Management Michael Branch - William Mulvaney (973) 992-0598 WILFRED MacDONALD INC. www.wilfredmacdonald.com Turf Equipment Blair Quin - Chris Hunt - Mike Pelrine (888)831-0891 EARTHWORKS Natural Organic Fertilizer & Soil Conditioners Joel Simmons (800) 732-8873 RALPH McGILLAN EXCAVATING Lakes and Ponds Ralph (609) 655-2281 EGYPT FARMS INC. Soils Steve Chirip - Dean Snyder - Dave Cammarota (800) 899-7645, (410) 335-3700 JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Golf Course Construction Joseph J. Mercadante - Robert T. Mercadante (973) 467-8622; Fax (973) 467-2225 ADVANCED AGRO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DryJect, Axis Peter van Drumpt - Chris desGarennes - Chris Collins (732) 922-4743 ALPINE THE CARE OF TREES Arboriculture Firm Bobbie Carlos - Wendy A. Riehm, Designer (847) 394-4220 AQUARIUS IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC. Wholesale Irrigation Supplies David Beausoleil - Reneé Muré - Joe Jaskot (973) 423-0222, (800) 922-0717 AQUATROLS Soil Surfactants Phil O'Brien (856) 573-9795 AT SALES ASSOCIATES Premium Sod for Golf Courses Chip Presendofer - Owen Regan (215) 886-6011, (401) 465-8066 ATLANTIC MILLS INC. Accessories Jack Brady - Diane Hill - Bill Vogel (800) 583-3465 X AVENTIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Plant Protectants Shaun M. Barry (732) 846-8173 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. Irrigation Design & Consulting Jim Barrett (973) 744-8237 BAYER CORPORATION Chemical Mfg. Jeffrey Weld (973)208-2418 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS Topdressing - Construction Mix - Sand - Potting Soil Gene Evans (717) 443-9596 BOHM'S SOD FARM Growers of Premium Golf Turf David Bohm (800) 624-1947 THE BRUEDAN CORPORATION Golf Cars Peter Siegel - Mike Gesmundo (800)535-1500 CENTURY RAIN AID Hunter Golf Phil DeMarco (800) 642-3706 CHIPCO Manufacturer of Plant Protectant Chemicals Greg Hutch (732) 929-4657 CLASSIC GOLF INC. Golf Course Renovation/Restoration, Laser Grading Charles Cross - Mark Klimm (516)262-8953 WA CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP. Turf & Horticulture Chemicals Bryan Bolehala (908) 329-8399 COUNTRY VIEW, INC. Design, Renovation, Construction & Root Zone Mixes Scott A. Bills - Dave Barle (800) 284-9701; Fax (732) 560-0535 E-mail cvi560@aol.com E/T EQUIPMENT CO. John Deere Golf & Turf Distributor Dick Neufeld - Tom Fallarcaro - Kevin Collins (914)271-6126 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY Golf Course Supplies,Topdressing & Divot Mixes Marty Futyma - Cathy Futyma-Brown (908) 322-6132; Fax (908) 322-6332 FINCH TURF EQUIPMENT John Deere Equipment Dennis DeSanctis - Bob Fields - Fred Blaicher (215) 661-0390 FISHER & SON CO., INC. Superior Turf and Horticultural Products Alan Phillips - Mike Fisher (856) 478-6704 GOLF CARS, INC. Distributor of Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles Jon F. Schneider - John A. Czerwinski - Paul H. Szymanski (215)340-0880 GO WILD! NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Wildlife Consulting, ACSS Certification Consulting Christopher J. Markham (973) 726-0995 GRASS ROOTS, INC. Distributor of Golf Course Maintenance Supplies Ken Kubik - Keith Kubik - Jay McKenna (973)361-5943 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones (201)744-4031 STEPHEN KAY, GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS Golf Course Design, Master Planning Stephen Kay - Doug Smith - Ron Torek (914) 699-4437 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY, INC. Irrigation Distributors to Golf William F. Koonz,Sr. (973)379-9314 LEBANON TURF PRODUCTS Fertilizer, Seed,Mulch,Control Products John Farrell (800) 532-0090 LEON'S SOD FARMS Sod Farm Samuel Leon - Diane Leon Berger - Irene Leon (908) 996-2255 LESCO, INC. Manufacturer and Supplier to the Green Industry Craig Lambert - (973) 663-3368 Brad Simpkins - (609) 758-7620 Greg Moran -Tim Reinagel - (800) 321-5325 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Golf Course Maintenance & Construction Materials Adam Geiger-Wes Perrine (732) 356-0858 THE SCOTTS CO./TURF PARTNERS Fertilizers,Turf Protectants, Seed & Growth Regulators Fran Berdine - (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich - (610) 253-4003 SHEARON ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Golf Course Design and Construction Chip Kern (609) 466-0666, (215) 828-5488 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf and Irrigation Equipment, Environmental Products & Services Fred Rapp - Bob Kaufman (908) 722-9830 WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO., INC. Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service David C.Stothoff- Bill Snyder (908) 782-2717; Fax (908) 782-4131 STULL EQUIPMENT COMPANY Turf Equipment and Supplies Bob Fetzko - Charlie McGill (800)724-1024 SWEENEY SEED COMPANY Grass Seed,Fertilizer, Chemicals Andrew Sweeney - Desri Pursell - Charles Baker (610) 239-8770 TEE AND GREEN SOD INC. Sod Supply and Installation Owen Regan - David Wallace (401)789-8177 THE TERRE CO. Grass Seed,Fertilizer,Chemicals,Top Dressing Byron Johnson - Bob Schreiner - Pat O'Neill - Peter Glanvill (973) 473-3393 TURF PARTNERS, INC./ECO SOIL SYSTEMS Biologicals, Plant Protectants, Fertilizer, Seed Steve Rudich - (610) 253-4003 Fran Berdine-(914) 361-4105 (800) 228-6656 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION Golf Course Suppliers Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake - Jim Dempsey (973) 263-1234 X TURFNET ASSOCIATES, INC. Information Services for the Golf Course Industry Peter L. McCormick (800)314-7949 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Barley Straw, Echo Chlorothalonil Biobarrmier, Golf Course Supplies Scott Apgar - (914) 282-0049 Ernie Steinhofser - (914) 760-6112 Office - (888) 217-1039, Fax (203)-743-0458 MITCHELL PRODUCTS Treated Topdressing,TriCure Surfactant, Construction Sands & Mixes Dave Mitchell (609) 327-2005 MONTCO PRODUCTS/SURFSIDE Wetting Agents & ZAP! 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Fertilizer & Grass Seed Manufacturer/ Distributor Matt Anasiewicz - Chris Zelley (732) 446-6363 UNITED HORTICULTURAL SUPPLY Fertilizer, Grass Seed, Chemicals Gerald Fountain - Richard Baker - Keith Lord - Tom Hughes (732) 296-8448 Rich Bernard - (609) 414-9185 X WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY Accuform Rakes - Miltona Turf Tools, Pesticides, Fertilizer, Seed Bob Lippman, Sr. - Bob Lippman,Jr. (914) 248-7476, Fax (914) 248-6862 RIGGI PAVING INC. Frank S.Riggi,Jr. (201)943-3913 X New Patrons for 2000 KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. Irrigation supplier to the Golf Course Superintendent No one knows irrigation like Koonz 800-772-8486 39 Waverly Avenue, P.O. Box 55 Springfield, NJ 07081 GREEN-RELEAF