THE July-August 2005 • Volume 29 Number 4 Greenerside Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey THE BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB Site of the 87th PGA Championship. GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Doug Vogel, Editor Newsletter Business Staff Doug Vogel 973-696-6495 • FAX 973-696-8086 Greg Nicoll, CGCS 908-212-0250 • FAX 908-470-0035 Contributing Writer Shaun Barry Please address inquiries to: Editor, The Greenerside 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 For Ad Placement: Ineke Pierpoint 1-866-GCSANJ1 Art, Typography and Printing by AlphaGraphics, Wayne, NJ 973-692-9090 • FAX 973-692-9032 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey 49 Knollwood Road Elmsford, New York 10523 1-866-GCSANJ1 • FAX 914-347-3437 Officers: Bruce Peeples, CGCS, President Roger Stewart, CGCS, Vice President James C. McNally, Treasurer Mickey Stachowski, Secretary John O’Keefe, CGCS, Past President Directors: District 1 Brad Sparta Paul Dotti District 2 Gregory Nicoll, CGCS Chris Boyle, CGCS District 3 Dave Mishkin Bill Murray District 4 Gregg Armbruster Brian Minemier GCSAA Chapter Delegate James C. McNally Executive Secretary Ineke Pierpoint Commercial Representatives Shaun Barry & Tim Kerwin The LPGA at Hamilton Farms The 18th hole is prepared for the HSBC Women's World Match Play. The #1 player in the world couldn't handle the Farm. The course set-up crew of Greg Nicoll and Mike Roe start their day. Champion Marisa Baena shares the spotlight with Director of Grounds Paul Ramina and his crew. © 2005 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. On the cover: Baltusrol's famous 4th hole of the Lower Course maintained by the crew of Superintendent Scott Bosetti. www.gcsanj.org President’s Message Bruce Peeples, CGCS Spring Lake Golf Club Recently, there was a large contribution of monies made to the GCSANJ Foundation. On behalf of the entire GCSANJ membership, I would like to thank Tim Christ, golf course superintendent of Metedeconk National Golf Club as well as the membership of Metedeconk National GC for their vision and generosity in contributing over $16,500 to support The GCSANJ Foundation in its many activities. These funds are fifty percent of the net proceeds from The Robert Trent Jones Invitational held last October at Metedeconk National Golf Club. Tim felt strongly that each year, a portion of the proceeds should be given to the local superintendent association to support research, scholarships, and charities close to home and his club agreed. Tim has also agreed to serve on the GCSANJ Foundation Board to help direct funds to deserving projects. Now there is even more of a reason for GCSANJ members to attend this year’s RTJ Invitational on October 3rd, as so much of the proceeds have a direct impact on the local golf industry. Thank you very much Tim Christ and the membership of Metedeconk National Golf Club! "DryJect aeration/sand injection is tremendous. There's nothing else like it." Paul B. Latshaw, Superintendent, Muirfield Village Golf Club Only a DryJect® Contractor can help. See the unique, dynamic pattern of three dimensional channels that are created by a typical DryJect application. The aggressive subsurface changes created allow for air, water and nutrients to feed the root zone like no other system on the market today without disrupting the surface. DryJect has been used on some of the nation's top golf venues including Oakmont, Winged Foot and Merion. Also, the Dallas Cowboys Training Center uses DryJect. 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Peter van Drumpt 1-800-270-TURF (8873) Chris Collins 610-212-0656 www.dryject.com What’s Inside President's Message...............................................3 Baltusrol hospitality...............................................4 Calendar ............................................................... 5 Water, water everywhere - but not a drop to drink........................................5 Pace turfgrass research seminar..........................9 GCSANJ news................................................... 11 Baltusrol hospitality You couldn’t have asked for a better reason to visit the air-conditioned GCSANJ hospitality tent than the 95° days that torched the Baltusrol Golf Club during the 87 th PGA Championship on Augu Hospitality Chairman Ken Kubik rolled out the green carpet to ensure the guests of Mark Kuhns CGCS were comfortable during their visit to Baltusrol. If you didn’t get a chance to attend the tournament here is what you missed. Three catered meals a day, plenty of liquid refreshments, fresh fruit, snacks, ice cream sundaes, and all-you-could-eat popcorn. Entertainment came in the form of six high definition television screens, two internet access computers, a five hole chip and putt green, reading supplies and lots of camaraderie. As you left the tent you received a complimentary mint, the commemorative journal “Maintaining Baltusrol†and a bottle of water to keep you hydrated. st 8-14. Over 100 superintendents from 15 different states enjoyed what the golf media crowned as “the greatest hospitality tent there ever was.†Many dignitaries visited including GCSAA President Tim O’Neil CGCS, the tent Steve Mona, Dr. Joe Vargas, Pete Pedrazzi, Sr. and Old Tom Morris recipient Jamie Ortiz-Patino. “This is fantastic†commented Vargas after the Michigan State professor woke up from a twenty minute power nap on one of the beautiful leather couches. As the tournament progressed, the Baltusrol staff enjoyed their few minutes of down time in the tent with family and friends. Kuhns, Scott Bosetti and Doston Kish took well deserved breaks in between their on course duties and all the distractions that come with hosting a major. Kuhns took time out of his busy schedule to praise all those who Continues on page 11 SynaTek The Turf Solutions People A NEW COMPANY . . . with years of experience SynaTek, LP is the result of a partnership between the Plant Nutrients Division of Moyer & Son, Inc. and Willard Agri Service. 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Bruce Cadenelli and Chuck McMonagle playing in the sand The famous Scott Bosetti on the famous fourth in front of the famous clubhouse. Quality control captains Paul Dotti and Greg Nicoll check in with Mark Kuhns CGCS. Half the crew eating lunch and resting. John Fitzgerald and Paul Dotti show off their championship form. The big stump and the big dog. Water, water everywhere Continued from page 5 How does this affect you? Many golf courses maintain their own ponds for irrigation purposes, lessening their expenditures for water as the water pumped onto the turf is replenished naturally under normal climatic conditions. However, during drought conditions these courses equally feel the strain; as their water-bearing ponds and streams dry up, they are forced to buy municipal water at huge costs to maintain their turf. As the demand for fresh water escalates due to increased population pressure, recreational water usage will become more stringently controlled and curtailed. Because of their high visibility, golf courses and sports fields are usually the first to be targeted for restriction. As a turf maintenance professional, you face particularly difficult choices in relation to water conservation issues. It makes sense both financially and ecologically to use less water and do your part to protect one of our most vital resources. However, water is critical to your business-from the establishment and maintenance of healthy roots for uniform, vigorous turf to the distribution and effectiveness of soil-targeted chemicals and fertilizers. Patrons of your facility are also less mindful and appreciative of your conservation efforts. They have come to expect an aesthetically pleasing experience with lush, vibrant turf; they find browning grass, even though still playable, less than appealing. If the players are dissatisfied, so is your employer -loss of revenues can equate to the loss of your job. So what choices do you have? 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(973) 473-3393 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 Pace turfgrass research seminar Moss control highlighted Silvery thread moss (Bryum argenteum) is the number one problem on many poa and bentgrass greens largely because many products that control moss also control turf, according to Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D., research director for the PACE Turfgrass Research Institute (PACE). “Attempts to control moss using these products frequently backfires,†Gelemter said, “because wherever the turf is thinned and/or stressed due to phytotoxicity, the first plant to re-colonize the area is usually moss.†products need to be selected carefully, Gelernter said. Products that are effective for moss but have the potential to injure turf include iron-based products such as ferrous sulfate, copper hydroxide (Junction®) and sodium carbon ate peroxyhydrate (Terracyte®). Despite the phytotoxicity potential of these products, however, some superintendents have successfully integrated them into their moss control programs. But, Gelernter said, “remember to test anything new on a small area first and incorporate products into your program gradually.†Research trials from around the country confirm that the two most effective moss-control products with the least phyto-potential are chlorothalonil (Echo, Daconil, Manicure) and carfentrazone (Quicksilver). Chlorothalonil has been labeled for moss control on greens for several years, but the EPA is currently reviewing an expanded label request for carfentrazone that would include greens. Gelernter said higher application volumes (greater than 2 gal/1000 sq. ft.) and repeat applications are necessary with most products for best results. Continues on page 10 Lack of turf-safe moss-control products and other turf management topics were discussed June 27 at the ninth annual PACE Turfgrass Research Seminar in San Diego. More than 100 golf course superintendents and turf managers attended the 10-session seminar. Presentations and handouts from all the sessions are available to PACE members at the PACE website at www.paceturf.org (Non-members may signup at the site for a free trial membership.) Because of their potential to harm turf, moss control AGGREGATION not Aggravation. Soil particle aggregation is critical for healthy turf growth - it defines the small and large pore spaces that are essential for water infiltration and drainage, as well as the proper balance of air and water in the profile. Caltrisal expedites the aggregation process and helps maintain structural stability. The resulting increase in pore spaces improves, water movement through the soil - enhancing the effectiveness of your salt management program and promoting overall turf productivity. AquatrolsCaltrisal For more information, contact Kevin Collins • 609-841-2077 • kevin.collins@aquatrols.com AQUATROLS www.aquatrols.com Pace turfgrass Continued from page 9 “One of the most important and also most overlooked aspects of moss control is the follow-up,†she said. “After the moss has died and there is a bare area on the green, it is absolutely critical to encourage turf growth so it wins the race to fill in the bare spot before the moss does. This means providing the turf with enough water and nutrients - basically treating it as though it were growing in for the first time - to give it the edge over moss.†Larry Stowell, Ph.D., also a PACE research director, discussed the role of several nutrients in pest management, including the role of reduced phosphorous levels in sup pressing Poa annua invasion of bentgrass greens. Stowell, Gelernter and Frank Wong, Ph.D., UC Riverside, reviewed the activity and recommended use patterns for newly reg istered products, including fungicides, such as Endorse and Emerald; insecticides, such as Allectus and Arena; and herbicides, such as Velocity and Revolver. Shoumo Mitra, Ph.D., Cal Poly Pomona, reviewed results of the wetting agent studies he conducted as part of the nationwide GCSAA- USGA wetting agent project. PACE Turfgrass Research Institute (PACE) is a mem bership organization that provides research, education and information services to the turf management community. Founded in 1993 by its research directors Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D. and Larry Stowell, Ph.D., the PACE mission is to generate and share independent and objective agronomic information among turf professionals so they may develop management programs that are effective, practical and sci entifically sound. Media Contact: Felicia Gillham, Gillham & Associates 619-482-8820; Fax: 619-482-8825 Cell: 619-341-3054; fgillham@cox.net Celebrating 75th Anniversary fisher son company, inc. c c I The “Green Industry†Supplier SUPERIOR PRODUCTS FOR THE TURF & HORTICULTURAL PROFESSIONAL AL PHILLIPS RANDY RIDER 856-478-6704 302-242-6848 Course Contractors, Inc. Golf Course Construction & Improvements Dennis Shea Division Manager P.O. Box 158 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 800-936-2652 • Cell 973-945-5938 Fax: 973-895-5578 Member GCSAA and NJGCSA www.fisherandson.com Baltusrol hospitality Continued from page 4 helped put the tent together. “This meant a real lot to me. After what happened Monday this place is just incredible.†For the record, when Kuhns showed up Monday morning the tent vendor was nowhere close to being done and he turned to Kubik and asked him to find a way to get it finished. Kubik commandeered all available bodies, golf carts, chairs, tables, etc. and put together what will be used as the bench mark for all future tournament hospitality tents. The tent “far exceeded my expectations,†stated Kubik. “It did what we hoped it would do. It highlighted the role of the golf course superintendent. I was proud with how it came out.†The Golf Course Superintendent Association of New Jersey Foundation will be the recipient of all remaining monies which is projected to exceed $20,000. A Big Thank You to all our sponsors. GCSANJ news Birth announcements Tony and Tina Piechowski are proud to announce the birth of Grace Elizabeth on July 8, 2005. The beautiful little girl weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 26 1/2 inches. Tony is the junior assistant superintendent to Elliott Lewis CGCS of the High Mountain Country Club in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Dennis DeSanctis, Sr, Cell: 610-608-3181 Office: 610-327-3390 Fax: 610-327-0581 ddesanctis@aer-core.com 1486 S. Hanover St. Pottstown, PA 19465 www.aer-core.com Turfgrass Services Equipment Sales Rutgers Turf Short Course circa 1952. Can you find Skip Cameron? Sherwood Moore? GCSANJ news GCSANJ photo gallery Joe Kennedy, Chris Carson and Dennis DeSanctis Sr. yuck it up at the Rutgers Turfgrass Field Day. Bruce Peeples, Ineke Pierpoint, and Brad Sparta caught enjoying the evening at the Metropolitan Golf Writers Banquet. Bruce Peeples presents a handsome plaque to Ed Mellor for his many years of service on the GCSANJ Board. Veterans Harry Harsin and Steve Cadenelli trading turf stories with each other. Cliff Moore is congratulated by Bruce Peeples CGCS for his successful hosting of the New Jersey State Amateur at the Mountain Ridge C.C. Peter Pedrazzi was the busiest man at Baltusrol photo documenting the PGA from sunrise to sunset. GCSANJ news Eagle Ridge rises to the occasion By Shaun Barry It has been such a long time since we had the June meeting at Eagle Ridge GC our host may have forgotten that he even went through this meeting. It was June 14, 2005 and you will be reading this in September (if the USPS can figure out how to deliver bulk mail and not lose it). With the stress from this harsh Summer each one of us will be looking forward to the future and trying to forget anything to do with the last three months. We must not however forget everything that Dennis Parker and his staff did in preparing the course for our enjoyment. The course was in great shape and it proved to be a strong but very fair challenge to all of our members and guests. After trying to arrange this meeting for three years it was great that we made it happen and now I hope we can do it again soon. District III director Dave Mishkin updates the crowd at Eagle Ridge with GCSANJ business. Since this meeting had no lunch we warmed up and then gathered at the carts and soon we were headed out to play and observe. There were so many good things to see we forgot how to play (ok, I forgot how to play but that started to happen 15 years ago). Continues on page 15 No fuel. No fumes. No noise. The Jacobsen E-Walk and E-Plex electric, precision-cut greens mowers. Revolutionary, ultra-quiet walk-behind and triplex greens mowers deliver tournament quality results without uttering a sound. It's a perfect solution for early morning maintenance near homes along the fairways and next to greens. There’s no gas to spill, no hydraulic fluids to leak, no emissions and best of all, no noise. And the E-Plex and E-Walk costs only pennies a day to operate thanks to a convenient rechargeable battery pack. 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These were sponsored by Atlantic Irrigation, Maser Eagle Ridge superintendent Dennis Parker accepting the GCSANJ plaque from president Bruce Peeples CGCS. Consulting, The Terre Co and Torsilieri Inc. Winning the sponsored closest to the pin contests were Ron Simpson Sr. (Maser Consulting) 9 ft 1 in, Tom Tucci (Philadelphia Toro) 9 ft 7 ins, Ken Mathis (Storr Tractor) 3 ft 2 ins and Brad Simpkins (Wilfred MacDonald) 1 ft 11 ins. Walking away with one skin each were Bill Baumert, Alan Beck, Rick Krok, Ken Mathis, Bill Murray and Peter VanDrumpt. Dinner was sponsored by Bayer ES and Lebanon Turf Products. They really got good value for their money because Jeff Mead made sure everything was up to his standards. Following this delicious meal our group benefited from a very thorough presentation on watershed management given by Tom Kellers. It was a very long evening but it did not end until our many questions were asked and answered. Once again I can say these guys are good at their jobs. Thanks again Dennis for all of your efforts and please convey our compliments to everyone at the club. Shaun Barry is the technical representative of Bayer Environmental Science. Broad Vision • Careful Thought • Hand-Crafted Design Our team, led by principal golf course architect Robert McNeil, is a visionary group of professionals with proven creative and technical abilities. Through renovation and new construction, we’ve created exciting courses that remain true to our client’s expectations. It would be a pleasure to collaborate and explore the pure spirit of golf on your next project. (732) 747-1888 • e-mail: design@northeastgolfcompany.com • www.northeastgolfcompany.com Tony Funari Sr. and Steve Malikowski. Mark Peterson and Dave Mishkin defeated Jeremy Daubert and Randy Rider. They still have to play John Farrell and Harry Harsin who defeated Kevin Driscoll and Phil O’Brien in the first round. The winner of this match gets to play Brian and Rolf. In the smaller Northern field Ewan MacAulay and Chuck McMonagle beat Shaun Barry and Dave Pease. They get to play Chris Boyle and Brad Sparta who edged Eric Carlson and Rich Fodor. Jim Cross and Dennis DeSanctis Sr. defeated Mark Griff and Steve Wirth. Their next opponents are Brad Fox and Josh Kopera who defeated half of the team of Rick Krok and Eric McGhee. The finals will happen in October and it should be quite a struggle when the best of the best get to meet. I will keep you informed as the matches continue. GCSANJ news The Bob Leslie Cup update By Shaun Barry This has been a really tough year to get matches played but many are completed and we soon will be back on schedule. The Southern bracket has more teams and with all of the talent in this field we have had some great matches. 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Sand & Gravel Quarry; Golf Course Mixes Golf Course Maintenance & Construction Material Ron Carusi - George McRoberts 800-922-7263 Fax: 609-861-3671 WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY, INC. “Servicing the Golf Turf Profession†Bob Lippman, Jr. - Dave Lippman 845-621-5067 Fax:845-621-7180 Email: Westturf@ren.com WILFRED MacDONALD, INC. Turf Equipment / Irrigation Bernie White - Tim Kerwin Steve Kopach 888-831-0891 WM. STOTHOFF CO., INC. Well Drilling & Pumping Systems David C. Stothoff, President Robert H. Stothoff, Vice-President 908-782-2717 AT SALES ASSOCIATES Material Supplier: Sod, Greens mix, Compost, Sand, Stone & Seed Chip Presendofer - Owen Regan Jake Straub 888-442-2322 ADVANCED AGRO TECHNOLOGIES Soil Aeration Peter van Drumpt Chris des Garennes 732-493-3555 AER-CORE, INC. Contract Turfgrass Services & Equip. Supply Dennis DeSanctis Sr. Robert Eichert, William Mast 610-327-3390 ALAN G. CRUSE, INC. Golf Course Materials Alan G. Cruse James A. 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Distributor of Toro Equipment & Irrigation Products Thomas Drayer 215-340-5431 FISHER & SON CO., INC. Superior Products for the Turf & Horticultural Professional Al Phillips - 856-478-6704 Randy Rider - 302-242-6848 Mike Oleykowski - 609-267-8041 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. PO Box 110 Bound Brook, NJ 08805 Wes Perrine - 732-356-0858 GRASS ROOTS, INC. Golf Course Maintenance Supplies Ken Kubik-973-418-7035 Keith Kubik-973-418-7034 Joe Kennedy - 973-445-8139 Jay McKenna - 973-418-7036 Office: 973-252-6634 JADA CORP. Manufacturer of Wetting Agents Barry Kronman 973-762-8002 LEBANON TURF Fertilizer, Seed, Control Products John Farrell - Dennis Smith 800-532-0090 LESCO, INC. Fertilizer and Control Products John Fenwick - 908-413-6454 Matt Paulino - 609-839-4230 John Fitzgerald - 908-482-1496 800-321-5325 METRO TURF SPECIALISTS “Customers, Our Top Priority†Ernie Steinhofer - Dave Conrad Scott Apgar - Gary Rehm 888-217-1039 - 203-748-GOLF Email: mail@metroturfspecialists.com MONTCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION SURFSIDE WETTING AGENTS LIQUID - GRANULAR - PELLETS ZAP! Defoamer Information: Bob Oechsle 215-836-4992 800-401-0411 NATIONAL SEED Grass Seed & Seeding Supplies Ken Griepentrog - George Rosenberg Barry Van Sant 732-247-3100 PAVELEC BROTHERS GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Golf Course Construction and Renovation Anthony Pavelec Jr. 973-667-1643 PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. 38 Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road Cranbury, NJ 08512 Ted Platz 609-448-0935 RALPH McGILLAN EXCAVATING LLC Lakes & Ponds Ralph 609-655-2281 RIGGI PAVING, INC. Asphalt & Concrete Construction PO Box 2214, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 Frank J. 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Hospitality Chairman Ken Kubik and Keith Kubik (w/hair) welcomes Jamie Ortiz- Patino to the tent. Shaun Barry caught testing the popcorn maker. Statues Steve Chirip and John Hyland were placed in the formal garden as accent pieces. Ken Kubik, Greg Nicoll, Dr. Joe Vargas, Mark Kuhns, Tom Weinert and Jim Davis at the Bayer sponsored dinner. Official hosts for the hospitality tent Janet and Mark Kuhns. The sun sets on the GCSANJ hospitality chalet. KOONZ Supply, Inc Creative . Solutions for Turfgrass Management. Floratine Invested In The Wonder A Floratine Group Distributor 908-305-5647 201-755-0738