THEGreenerside

Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey

Scott Carpenter, CGCS, Superintendent

BROOKLAKE COUNTRY CLUB

May 16, 2016
May Golf Event

Florham Park NJ

 Winter 2016 
Volume 40 
Number 1

2nd U.S. AMATEUR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB
Wednesday, May 18th - Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

We are honored to be hosting the 2nd Annual U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. The preparation of 
the golf course is the most important component in successfully hosting a USGA Championship and we 
need help from you, the volunteers, in order to prepare Championship conditions. The Championship 
qualifying rounds will be held on both the East and West courses, while the match play portion will be 
held on our newly renovated East Course. Hand mowing, rolling and course set-up are areas where 
volunteers are needed the most. Thank you for your interest in volunteering. It is greatly appreciated.

Please fill out the form below and return it no later than April 1st, 2016 by one of the options below.
We are looking to fill 30 positions, which will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

By Mail:
Weston Neff 
Winged Foot Golf Club 
851 Fenimore Road 
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

By E-Mail: 
wneff@wfgc.org

By Fax:
(914) 698-7972

First Name:

Address:

City:

Cell:

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Last Name:

State:

Zip Code:

Second Phone:

Email:

Please Check below your experience in the jobs below.

None

Satisfactory

Highly Efficient

Outstanding

Task

Walk Mow Greens
Walk Mow Tees
Triplex Fairways
Course Set-Up
Rolling Greens
Hand Watering

Please Check below both the dates and shifts you will be available to work during the Championship.

AM Shift 4am

PM Shift 3pm

Both AM and PM Shifts

Date

Thursday, May 19th
Friday, May 20th
Saturday, May 21st
Sunday, May 22nd
Monday, May 23rd
Tuesday, May 24th
Wednesday, May 25th

in this issue

President’s Message........................................................ 4

GCSAA’s 2016 Annual Meeting....................................... 5

GCSAA’s Golf Championships........................................ 7

From your Executive Director......................................... 8

Calendar of Events........................................................... 8

Annual Christmas Party Review...................................... 9

Dr. Bruce Clarke Wins USGA Green Section Award....... 

10

Architect’s Corner:.......................................................... 12, 14

Support the Rutgers Turfgrass Golf Classic.................. 16

Ed Walsh Award: Tom Grimac....................................... 18

GCSAA Field Staff Kevin Doyle Shares............................. 22

Super Assistant: Tom Kennedy, Trump Natl Bedminster. 29

Check Us Out on Social Media........................................ 37

Patron Directory............................................................... 38

Welcome New Members!

Nate Spence, Class A

Trump National Bedminster

Thomas Kennedy, Class C
Trump National Bedminster

Alex DeHaven, Class C
Trump National Bedminster

Jeff Hass, Class AF
Golf Cart Services

Jen Schneider, Class AF

Harrell's

New Jersey Chapter

GCSAA

GCSANJ Newsletter is published 

four times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents 

Association of New Jersey

Tyler Otero, Editor 

Contributing Writer & Photographer 

Shaun Barry

Please address inquiries to:

Editor, The Greenerside 

25 US Hwy 46 W, Wayne NJ 07470 

Layout, Design, Ad Placement:

Cece Peabody, Executive Director 

973-812-0710

Golf Course Superintendents 

Association of New Jersey

25 US Highway 46 West 
Wayne, New Jersey 07470 

PH: 973-812-0710 • FAX 973-812-6529

Officers:

Gary Arlio, President 

Russell Harris, Vice President 

Les Carpenter, Jr, CGCS, Secretary 

Joe Kinlin, Treasurer 

Jim Cadott, Past President

Directors:

District I
Tyler Otero

District II
Jamie Devers

District III

John Alexander

District IV

Jeremy Hreben

Todd Raisch, Tom Higgins, Scott Hall, Mike Tardogno

At-Large

Rutgers Liaisons 
Dr. Bruce Clarke 
Dr. James Murphy

GCSAA Chapter Delegate 

Bill Murray

Executive Director 

Cece Peabody, M.A.T., C.M.P.

Commercial Representatives 
Rob Johnson & Brian Gjelsvik

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Courtesy of Shaun Barry

President's Message
Life is a beautiful journey. It might not always 

give us what we want. There are days when we 
as human beings have a tendency to feel sorry 
for ourselves when faced with difficult times. These 

Gary Arlio, Essex County Parks

My day pulls me in so many
different directions from
engineering, to the various trades, to
dealing with conservancies, and now to
preparing for the largest cherry blossom festival in the
country, and I don’t feel overwhelmed because of
what our profession has taught me over the years.

When I was at the same golf course day after day, I 
pretty much knew how my day was going to evolve, 
but when you are the Superintendent of 7000 acres of 
parks with over 70 buildings, your day changes from 
minute to minute. You learn quick to plan on the run 
while doing your best to put out fires. On second 
thought that kind of sounds like a day on the golf 
course with the only difference being I have a lot more 
opportunity for those fires.

I know now that everything I have experienced in my 
career as a Superintendent will provide me all the 
tools that I need to be successful in this new and 
challenging endeavor. My term as President will be 
over in seven months and I am confident they will fly 
by. I hope to lead this organization and this board to 
achieve the goals we have set forth. After that who 
knows what the bowl of cherries will bring me.

But there is one thing I know for certain. That bond 
that brought me to where I am now, that bond that has 
been there every time I have needed it whether asked 
for or not, that bond will never be broken. I can’t wait 
to see what the day will bring me tomorrow -- the not 
knowing is what makes it beautiful.

Yours in the Bond

Gary Arlio
Gary Arlio 
GCSANJ President

tribulations can either be in our professional or 
personal lives, and no matter which one it is, it can 
change us to our core. We risk becoming this 
individual that if we took the time to truly reflect on, 
we would not like. It doesn’t make us a bad person, it 
makes us human. I sadly admit that I became just that 
person about eight months ago. Circumstances in my 
life led me to go from someone who was for the most 
part a positive individual, to this individual who was 
just negative. It infected not only me but everything 
around me. I couldn’t stand myself and I can only 
imagine that those close to me felt the same but were 
just being too kind by not saying anything to me. It got 
so bad I did not even want to go to work and for those 
of you that know me well, you know that’s pretty bad. 
And then without warning, out of nowhere that bond 
that I spoke of in my last message came shining 
through. It wasn’t the bond of those who are my close 
friends, I can always trust them to be honest with me. 
It was from a person I have considered a friend in this 
business for twenty years, but someone I would not 
say was a close friend but a good friend nonetheless. 
On occasion over the years we would speak of our 
similar situations but our conversations for the most 
part were few and far between. He was calling and 
asking how everything was going and mentioned to 
me about the possibility of an opening in his 
organization, and thought it might be something I 
would be interested in. Eleven days and two 
interviews later the dark clouds that had previously 
consumed me were gone.

I have begun a new exciting adventure that I must 
admit after four short weeks I love. It’s hard to believe 
that on a Saturday morning instead of being asked 
about green speed and bunkers, I am being asked to 
come to a meeting at of all places the giraffe house. 
They don’t teach you about giraffes at Rutgers turf 
school. But make no mistake everything that I have 
done over the last thirty years is coming into play. As 
Superintendents we are so much more than just that 
guy who grows grass. I see it now more than I ever 
have.

GCSAA’s 2016 Annual Meeting by Bill Murray, 
At this year’s annual meeting in San Diego, 

Chapter Delegate
As far as the By-Laws that were voted on and passed 
with a majority vote, eleven changes were made with 
all being the wording of changing Class SM to Class 
B.

California, the chapter delegates from around 
the country gathered to vote on New Member 
Standards and new By-laws along with voting for the 

Board of Directors for the 2016 year.

Member 

Standards and 
By-Laws Changes

The delegates were then presented with the election 
slate for President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer 
and two Directors.

Peter Grass was nominated and elected President with
no opposition from the floor.

Bill Maynard was nominated and elected Vice 
President with no option from the floor.

Rafael Barajas and 
Darren Davis then 
squared off for the 
Secretary/ Treasurer 
position. What the usual 
right of passage is that the 
elder statesman wins the 
election and the loser runs 
and wins the following 
year. This year this did not
happen. With what I believe were some shady 
shenanigans going on with a certain area of the 
country, Mr Davis won the election by a very close 
margin. Our association was backing Mr. Barajas and 
it will be interesting to see what happens next year in 
Orlando.

With Mr Barajas losing the election earlier, he had to 
be nominated from the floor to run as one of the 
Directors for the Board. Yours truly was honored to 
nominate Mr Barajas from the floor and he was able to 
obtain one of two Director positions along with Board 
member Kevin Breen from California. John Walker of 
Texas was then appointed to fill the vacancy created 
by Mr. Davis’ unexpected win and finish his last year 
of a two year term.

At the end of the meeting, our own John O’Keefe was 
honored by the board and past presidents on a job well 
done.

If any members have any question about what goes on 
at GCSAA please feel free to contact me and I will be 
happy to answer any question you may have.

Below are the Member Standards that were adopted 
by a majority vote.

-- A more inclusive definition of Class A has been 
crafted that will allow individuals to maintain their 
Class A status when they no longer hold a golf course 
superintendent job, but are still employed in the golf 
industry. They will still need to maintain ongoing 
requirements.

-- The superintendent 
Member (SM) classification 
will return to Class B. This 
will provide a more logical 
listing of the professional 
membership classification. A,
B and C (assistant 
superintendent).

— Class A Eligibility will continue to be based on a 
sliding scale of formal education, superintendent years 
of experience and continued education. The scale is 
based on a combined formula of 20 points, with a set 
point value assigned to your level of formal education 
and a variable combination of continuing education 
and experience. Service points will no longer be a 
component of eligibility.

-- Class A renewal requirements continue to 
necessitate a total of 5 points over a 5-year period. 
However, they have been enhanced to include a 
minimum of 3.0 education points rather than the 
current minimum of 2.0 education points. Service 
points for renewal will now focus on golf-centric 
activities.

-- Possessing a pesticide license or passing the 
GCSAA IPM Exam will continue to be a requirement 
of eligibility and renewal. Additionally, the GCSAA 
IPM Exam fee will be eliminated.

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GCSANJ MEMBERS ENJOY THE GCSAA 
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS

It seems that each year fewer of our members take 

the opportunity to participate in the GCSAA Golf 
Championships which are always held in 
conjunction with the National Conference. In spite of 

that, our members often shake off the rust in time to 
compete favorably with the rest of the field.

Shamble:
Heron/ Mark Kuhns/ Maynard/ Ryan Oliver: 1st 
Jeremy Batz/Cliff Moore/ Tyler Otero/ Lance 
Rogers: T-4
Jim Devaney/ Dan Kilpatrick/ Komer/ Nykorchuck: 
T18

by Shaun Barry

GCSAA

Congratulations to these gentlemen and to all of those 
who played and didn't make this article. You will have 
another chance next year in 
Orlando and I hope more of 
us can take advantage of 
this opportunity to meet 
people from all over the 
world and make friendships 
that will last forever.

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS.. 

NEW JERSEY 

MEMBERS SHINE!

We aren't ready to challenge at the Championship 
levels because that requires a game that hasn't been in 
hibernation all winter. We,
however, once again get the 
chance to recognize two of 
our members who now can 
call themselves “National 
Those
Champions”. 
gentlemen are Mike 
Brunelle and Tom Weinert.
They are two of our most 
liked and visible members so 
that makes it extra special.
They are also members of The MET so both 
associations can claim them as National Champions. 
They took top honors in Four Ball ll Net and they also 
were in a tie for second place in Four Ball ll Gross. 
Wonderful playing gentlemen. Tom's great golf 
carried over to his play in Classic AFF Gross ( T-6 ) 
and Classic AFF Net ( T-4 ).

Jeremy Batz

Here are some of the results from our other members

Four Ball ll Net:
Scott Hines (formerly at Baltusrol) & Mark Kuhns: 
10th
Cliff Moore & Lance Rogers: 17th
Four Ball ll Gross:
Cliff Moore & Lance Rogers: T-25 
Four Ball lll Net:
Jim Devaney & Dan Kilpatrick: T 11
Four Ball lll Gross:
Jim Devaney & Dan Kilpatrick: T 9
Classic IV Net:
Mike Brunelle: T- 14
Classic IV Gross
Mike Brunelle: T-9

Cliff Moore

Lance Rogers

From Your Exec Director
Cece Peabody, M.A.T., C.M.P., Executive Director

Things Really Amazing Employees Do And 
How Employers Can Recognize and Reward
Them 
from Inc, Kevin Daum

(1) They enthusiastically learn all aspects of the job. They 
learn other jobs areas like finance and management. 
What can you do? Send them to seminars in business 
basics like accounting and management to help them 
learn and grow.
(2)  They resolve issues before they are issues. They are 
always looking to improve systems proactively and do 
even when you don't know there is a need to do so. 
What can you do? Communicate a clear written vision of 
where you're going and encourage initiative so 
employees feel empowered to make change.
(3)  They tell it like it is. Amazing employees understand 
that hiding bad news helps no one. They find kind ways 
to bring uncomfortable information to the surface, but 
they DO bring it. They tell people what's necessary 
before major damage is done. What can you do? Foster 
open communication where employees are given 
permission to tell the truth but absolutely required to.
(4)  Demonstrate high standards, with low maintenance. 
Trust an employee will perform a task to the same high 
standards you would, without constant attention. What 
can you do? Set the example and the tone for high 
performance with minimal drama. Publicly reward those 
who can execute in the same manner.
(5)  Grow employees and others. Employees drive their 
own career and inspire others to do the same. They lead 
by example without creating animosity or resentment. 
What can you do? Encourage personal development and 
peer growth through dedicated group time and learning 
for career advancement.
(6)  Stimulate Happiness. Amazing employees aren't 
always sunshine and roses. They do know to keep it real. 
But they understand the dynamics of people, stress, and 
the blend of work, life and friendship. They are self­
aware and able to direct their own path that brings out 
their best with family, friends and career. They exude 
positive energy even in stressful times and share it 
around, making for a happier workplace. What can you 
do? Create an environment where employees can openly 
express themselves. Encourage them to work hard in 
fulfilling ways and achieve their dreams.
(7)  Facilitate Amazing Bosses. Amazing employees make 
bosses grow. Employees confidently get their value and 
help bosses get theirs. What can you do? Make the 
effort to genuinely show appreciation for any of the 
above behaviors so people will grow to their full 
potential. Then they will do the same for you.

2016

CALENDAR
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Thursday, April 21
War at the Shore
Scotland Run Golf Club
Williamstown, NJ

Monday, May 2
Rutgers Turfgrass Golf Classic
Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
Far Hills, NJ

Monday, May 23
Golf Event
Brooklake Country Club
Florham Park, NJ

Wednesday, July 6
Nine and Dine
Skyway Golf Course
Jersey City, NJ

Tuesday, August 2
Rutgers Research Field Day - Golf/Fine Turf
Hort Farm 2
North Brunswick, NJ

Thursday, August 11
District 3
Toms River Country Club
Toms River, NJ

Sunday, August 21
Summer Social
Monmouth Park
Oceanport, NJ

Tuesday, October 4
GCSANJ Foundation Shootout
Mountain Ridge Country Club
West Caldwell, NJ

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As everyone entered the room they donated a 
toy. The toys would end up under some 
Christmas tree somewhere because Bill was 
taking them to Toys 4 Tots. At the end of the party, 
Bill needed lots of help getting 
everything into his vehicle. There is 
always something special about 
helping children at Christmas.

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We had our largest number of 
attendees with 50 people making 
an appearance. I was excited to 
see Gene and Jean Mack. Gene 
retired years ago but this beautiful 
couple make the effort to get to the
party and say hello. Jim & Tina Cadott and Tyler 
& Meredith Otero represented the GCSANJ 
BODs while Ron & Karen Luepke and Glenn & 
Diane Miller were there because this is a fun 
time.

It is a really nice time to take a break and just 
enjoy good food and friends while helping make 
Christmas better for some children in need.

PICTURES ON PAGE 21

The Rutgers Soil Testing Lab  
The Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory performs 
chemical and mechanical analyses of soils.
The following services are routinely performed:
Landscape
Level 1 Fertility Test: Nutrients, pH, recommendations 
Level 2 Problem Solver (soil/plant suitability test)
Level 3 Topsoil Evaluation
Greenhouse 
Saturated (Organic] Media Extract Analysis: Nutrients, pH, 
electrical conductivity, inorganic nitrogen
Sport Turf
Level 1 Fertility Test: Nutrients, pH, recommendations 
Level 2 Complete Test: Nutrients, pH, estimated CEC &

cation saturation, soluble salt level, organic matter* 
content, soil textural class

Level 3 Sand Root Zone Test

’Organic matter content would be determined by loss-on-ignition for 
golf course greens, as described by USGA guidelines.

Bill Murray keeps denying 
that he has anything to do 
with the Christmas Party but 
somehow he always seems 
to be the individual 
who secures the 
location, selects the 
menu, collects the
toys and runs registration. Sounds like he 
might be the person who is running the 
day, but I will keep letting him pass off the 
accolades to others. He is correct that 
there are many people helping out. I saw 
Mark Kuhns CGCS ripping and selling 
50/50 tickets and he was helped by Dave 
Mishkin and Ken Kubik. A nice 
committee I would say.

Our entertainment was first class. Vince Giunco 
seems to qualify as a “Renaissance Man” 
because he is not only a top sales rep for Vic 
Gerard Golf Cars and a golf professional, he is 
also a wonderful entertainer. He picked up a 
friend to play the keyboard, and Vic played the 
guitar and sang beautifully. This was his donation 
to the association and his selection of music 
seemed to appeal to everyone.

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provides accurate and timely diagnoses 
of plant problems.
Below is a sample of services performed:

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Dr. Bruce Clarke Receives 2016 USGA Green 
Section Award

Honoring his more than 30 years of leadership 

and research, the United States Golf 
Association has named Dr. Bruce Clarke, of 
Rutgers University, as the recipient of the 2016 

USGA Green Section Award. Presented annually 
since 1961, the USGA Green Section Award 
recognizes an individual’s distinguished service to the 
game of golf through his or her work with turfgrass.

Article from USGA website, November 25,2015, written by Steve Boyle
Clarke’s research and extension programs focus on the 
cause and control of turfgrass diseases and integrated 
pest management strategies to reduce fungicide use. 
Clarke’s work with the biology and control of summer 
patch and anthracnose, and his introduction of 
effective cultural management and fungicides are cited 
as some of the most important achievements affecting 
the playing conditions of golf courses worldwide.

Clarke, of Iselin, N.J., is an extension specialist of 
turfgrass pathology in the department of plant biology 
and pathology at Rutgers, and is the director of the 
Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science. Clarke has 
authored or co-authored 75 refereed journal articles 
and more than 200 industry publications, and he has 
edited three books, including the second and third 
editions of the Compendium of Turfgrass Diseases. 
He is also a frequent contributor at turfgrass 
conferences throughout the world.

“While the efforts of scientists throughout the country 
advance turfgrass research and help provide golf with 
exceptional playing conditions, Dr. Clarke goes much 
further,” said Dr. Kimberly Erusha, managing 
director of the USGA Green Section. “He combines 
the qualities of an exceptional researcher with selfless 
dedication to outreach and outstanding commitment. 
His leadership at Rutgers University has motivated a 
team of scientists across all disciplines and resulted in 
a program that is improving turfgrass conditions 
around the globe.”

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ARCHITECT’S Corner

1/4” - 1” non-woven geotextile material attached to the 
prepared substrate by the use of metal or plastic sod 
staples after drainage has been installed and bunker 
floor has been properly plate compacted. The 
overlapped seems and heads of the staples are then 
glued to secure the liner material with Liquid NailsR. 
While under the proper management, these liners can 
perform rather well, but I have on occasion seen sod 
staples pushed up from the liner due to winter 
freeze/thaw cycles and fabric dug up by burrowing 
animals. They are also susceptible to mechanical trap 
rakes pulling-up portions of the fabric. Some 
companies offer a limited manufacturer’s product 
warranty.

2) Better Billy BunkerTM
This liner method is achieved by having a certified 
installer undercut bunker floors and apply a uniform 
2” layer of specified gravel, typically 1/4” or 3/8” 
washed gravel on the prepared and compacted bunker 
floor and then having the gravel surface hand sprayed 
from a drum and pump set-up using a proprietary 
liquid polymer. After the material has properly cured 
for at least 24-hours to a semi-ridged/flexible state, 
new bunker sand can be installed. In my experience, 
Better Billy Bunker is a satisfactory liner product and 
provides an effective slope and subsoil barrier 
material that drains well and protects the integrity of 
the bunker sand. The company offers a warranty for 
their product.

3) Capillary Concrete
This liner company provides their clients with field 
support, logistics and specifications in coordination 
with the golf course architect, owner and local cement 
company to batch mix their liquid polymer material 
with 1/4” or 3/8” washed gravel all combined in a 
homogenous slurry at the plant and delivered to the 
site. As with BBB, Capillary Concrete bunkers 
require that bunker floors are undercut by the Golf 
Contractor to account for the 2” uniform layer of liner 
material being installed over the drained and 
compacted bunker floors. This liner application is 
another very effective product that drains well and 
offers material flexible enough to combat freeze/thaw 
cycles while protecting the sand. Capillary Concrete 
also offers a warranty through Lloyds of London.
continued on page 13

“Of the different bunker liners - 
bunker blanket, better billy bunker, 
matrix bunker, capillary concrete, 
klingstone, sod bottom then roundup - 
please give comments on each of the 
ones you have worked with.”

A. John Harvey, ASGCA, ASLA:

The use of liners is becoming more and more of an 
acceptable part of the landscape of golf. Their main 
purpose for incorporation into bunker floors during the 
design and construction of new or renovated bunkers 
is to help safeguard bunker sand from erosion, 
washouts, freeze/thaw cycles, and contamination from 
subsoils. There are a variety of products on the market 
today, each with different installation requirements, 
methodology, porosity and price points. Regardless of 
the material selected, it is vital that bunker 
maintenance protocol includes a rigorous schedule of 
monitoring and maintenance of the depth of sand, 
especially with greenside bunkers and practice 
bunkers. The use of trap rakes with aggressive rake 
attachments should be avoided. Generally, hand 
raking is the desired method of maintenance of these 
sand areas once liners have been installed, especially if 
the desired depth of sand is less than 6”.

Since the use of liners have become more and more 
acceptable in the golf industry during the past 8-12 
years, I have been involved at various public and 
private golf courses using a variety of liners here in the 
northeast and have a few thoughts to share that may 
offer some insight. Typically, the only time a client 
has decided not to use liners was due to budgetary 
constraints. I recall on two occasions, later on down 
the road they regretted not making the upfront 
investment to have them installed during course 
renovations due to premature deterioration of the sand.

1)  Fabric Liners (SandMat, Sand Trapper, 
SanddaMTM, etc.)
Fabric liners were one of the first bunker liners 
introduced to the golf industry. Essentially, they are a

ARCHITECT’S Corner

4) Klingstone
Klingstone is a spray-on polymer liner material that is 
applied directly onto the compacted bunker floor soil. 
Once it has cured, it provides an inert plastic barrier 
that provides similar benefits listed in with the prior 
applications. Personally, I have only experienced the 
use of this product only as a demo in one bunker 
during construction of a new golf course and after a 
winter or two; it was reported by the superintendent to 
have only limited results.

5) Sod or Liners
Locally, I was recently involved with a bunker 
renovation project where this bunker lining technique 
was used. It has the support of a number of industry 
leaders as a viable “organic” way to create a barrier to 
protect the integrity of bunker sand. It seems like an 
interesting alternative to other liners, where in lieu of 
fabric or gravel acting as the barrier between the 
substrate and the sand, the root structure or thatch 
mass acts as the liner. Once the drainage has been 
installed, while it seems counterintuitive, sod is placed 
on the bunker floor, grown-in until proper root 
development is achieved and locked-in, then the sod is 
sprayed with a non-selective herbicide and killed prior 
to sand installation. I understand that after 3 years, 
this liner is performing rather well.

6) Matrix Bunker Liner
While I have not specified this type of liner on one of 
our projects, I understand it is a porous asphalt based 
liner product that is applied in a 2” layer on the bunker 
floor and slightly cheaper per SF than BBB or CC.

I recently attended the New England Regional 
Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show in Providence, 
RI where Adam Moeller - Agronomist with the 
USGA Green Section’s Northeast Region, gave a 
wonderful presentation on “Sand Bunker 
Construction Systems and Methods” on March 1, 
2016. During his presentation, he highlighted these 
bunker liner systems and many others concerning, tips 
for success, key advantages, challenges and 
installation costs. I know Adam would be willing to 
share his presentation and answer any questions you 
may have about the subject. I would also be happy to 
lend further assistance as well.

While the “jury” is still out as to how long liners last, 
pros and cons of each system and their ultimate value 
and effectiveness; as you could imagine, there are 
many variables at play here. However, it is important 
to do your research and due diligence. Solicit your 
fellow superintendents, vendors, liner companies, 
your golf course architect and the USGA for their 
advice and experience using bunker liner products to 
help shed some light on the process, given your 
specific application.

I view bunker liners as an insurance policy to protect 
the longevity of bunker sand. Certainly they require 
an extra line item with budgeting for bunker 
renovations, but liners help minimize washouts, 
prevent soil contamination with neighboring soil and 
gravel and have been shown to reduce maintenance 
costs.

If you have a question you'd like us to ask the architects, 
send an email with the question: execdirector@gcsanj.org

ARCHITECT’S Corner

Bunker Blanket 
Installation. Key is 
gluing seams and 
staples.

Better Billy Bunker - has two inches of angular pea 
gravel over the entire bottom of a bunker which is then 
sprayed with a polymer (that binds the pea gravel 
together yet allows for rapid drainage). If you asked 
me about this two or three years ago my answer would 
have been 'the jury is still out - I want to see how it 
does after a couple of hard winters". However after 
four winters, two of them being real winters in our 
area, the Better Billy Bunker has proved to work (such 
as Winged Foot). Matt Willigan and I are currently 
using the BBB on the Meadow Course at Fiddlers 
Elbow on holes #1 thru 5, while on holes #6 thru 9 we 
used two years ago bunker blanket (Sand Trapper). 
When you're at the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf 
Classic on May 2 you could take a look at both. 
Note: With BBB you need to hire an authorized 
company to spray the gravel. (Approximate cost for 
material and labor $2.00 to $2.25 per s.f.)

Better Billy 
Bunker -

1st Hole at 

Fiddler's Elbow 

Left:

Just Drain Line

Better Billy 

Bunker

First Hole at 

Fiddler's Elbow. 

Right:

2” Angular 
pea gravel

“Of the different bunker liners - 
bunker blanket, better billy bunker, 
matrix bunker, capillary concrete, 
klingstone, sod bottom then roundup - 
please give comments on each of the 
ones you have worked with.”

Stephen Kay, ASGCA, ASLA:

First to review why have so many clubs installed or 
should install a bunker liner. The main reason for all 
of these two products is twofold: one is to minimize 
shoveling the bunker sand after a wash-out; but if it 
does rain an unbelievable amount, say 2 inches in 30 
minutes, and the bunker sand does wash down, the 
sand would be clean and not polluted with the sub-soil. 
I have experience with most but not all of the products 
on the market, but I have investigated all of them, so I 
could talk about them in my construction class at 
Rutgers.

Bunker Blanket - This was the first artificial product 
on the market and was first used and discovered in 
1999 when Tim Christ starting using them at Hamilton 
Farms. - it was first used for steep banks on highway 
projects; Tim tried it, liked it and then his wife sold it 
calling it 'Bunker-Wol'. Many companies then sold a 
similar project under many names; the two main 
brands I have used are 'Sand Trapper' and 'Sand-daM'. 
The key to their use is gluing all of the seams with 
liquid nail as well as using the frost heaves plastic 
spikes and gluing each spike. Bunker blanket 
definitely minimizes erosion and keeps the sand clean 
but many superintendents complain about the 
staples/spikes and blanket becoming exposed. If I 
spoke to 10 superintendents who have it - five love it 
and would keep using it, while the other five would 
not. The five that would not generally are clubs that 
are either very busy with a tremendous amount of 
golfers like Douglaston golf course in Queens, NYC 
that gets over 60,000 rounds a year or Club that has a 
very small maintenance crew. The key to Bunker 
Blanket is having 4" inches of bunker sand and not 
letting the bunker sand get shallow, and if the blanket 
or staples gets exposed it has to be fixed that day, do 
not wait. (Approximate cost for material and labor 
$1.00 to $1.30 per s.f.)

ARCHITECT’S Corner

Matrix Bunker (permeable asphalt) originally called 
the Monkey Bunker was patented by Dan Meersman 
Director of Grounds for the Philadelphia Cricket Club 
who is now partners with David Mitchell. It has been 
installed at Philadelphia Cricket Club and at Merion 
as well as several others. In 2009 on the 14th hole, 
we installed the original Monkey Bunker in one 
bunker on the 14th hole at Doylestown north of Philly 
while we installed bunker blanket on the other four 
bunkers. It did just as good a job as the Bunker 
Blanket in minimizing erosion washouts; however 
after three years, it appeared that the asphalt was 
slowing up a little bit in its drainage. Once Dave 
Mitchell became partners, the spec of the permeable 
asphalt changed to improve its percolation rate. The 
permeable asphalt (2.5 inches) is placed right on top 
of the sub-base soil and lightly tamped in (not rolled 
with a one-ton roller, just hand tamped). I spoke to 
Matt Shafer at Merion last week and he said he has 
had the Matrix Liner for four years and loves it. He 
had had bunker blankets, they worked but he had 
problems with the fabric becoming exposed. 
Somerset Hill is also installing Matrix Liner and my 
designed bunkers at Scotland Run had the matrix 
liner installed last year. (see photo below) 
(Approximate cost for material and labor $ 1.35 to $ 
1.95 per s.f.)

Scotland 

Run -

Permeable 

asphalt 
being 
installed 
on 17th 

hole

Asphalt 
ready to 
be hand 
tamped on 
3rd hole

Bunker Solutions - is a patented idea from a golf 
course superintendent from Texas, which uses 
synthetic turf (white astro-turf). It also includes a 
geo-textile fabric and an impermeable ditch liner that 
is installed on the vertical bunker edge and down into 
the drainage trench. I have installed this in one 
bunker at Plantation G & CC in Venice Florida where 
it as worked very well. I personally like the idea of a 
white astro-turf under the sand so that if it does 
become exposed, I do not think the golfer would 
object that much. (Approximate cost for material and 
labor $2.50 to $3.00 per s.f.)

Top:

White Astro turf

Bottom: 

Installation at 
Plantation G & 

CC, Venice

Florida

Sod Under Sand - this method is used mainly in the 
Pacific Northwest (State of Washington and Oregon) 
as well as to some degree in the Buffalo NY area. Sod 
is placed and allowed to root in the bottom of the 
bunker, after it is rooted the superintendent would 
spray Round-up to kill the sod and then place bunker 
sand. This method was first written about way back 
in the 1980's in Grounds Maintenance magazine. I 
was involved in trying it in three bunkers at a golf 
course. The superintendent first loved it saying it 
minimized much erosion during heavy rains, but then 
five years later after a very very heavy rain when the 
sand did wash down, said it was as if he had put 1" of 
peat moss under the bunker sand and that is was a 
mess.

Continued on page 20

SUPPORT THE RUTGERS TURFGRASS GOLF 

CLASSIC AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE by Shaun Barry

You have read about how the Rutgers Turfgrass 
Classic is the largest and most successful (over 
1.5 million dollars raised in 21 years ) one day 
turfgrass fundraiser in the world. That has been 
true for many years and with your support that 
will continue for many years to come. The key 
element is your support. The “your” that I am 
addressing is you and anyone who is in the 
turfgrass industry especially any golf course 
superintendent. This request is for everyone who 
has a connection to the lawn care industry, 
landscaping, sports and fine turf, sod,

THERutgers Turfgrass Research 

Golf Classic

cemeteries, trees and ornamentals but most of 
the work done at Rutgers applies to your issues 
on the course. You know that what they do is not 
just helping NJ golf courses. Their sphere of 
influence is worldwide. Rutgers is not the only 
university doing great work but for most of us this 
is the easiest way to support turfgrass research 
while being an active participant in their 
fundraiser. If you can help that would be 
wonderful. I just want to make sure you know 
that your support is needed and The Center For 
Turfgrass Science will continue their work 
because of that support.

Supporting the Rutgers Turfgrass Research 
Classic is a very easy and fun process. Doctors 
Clarke, Meyer, Murphy, Huang, Bonos, 
Koppenhofer and many of the other scientists at 
Rutgers will be in attendance. They are there to 
interact with you and get to know you and to 
answer any questions that you have. Some will 
do exactly what 326 people did last year and that

is to eat breakfast, have lunch on the course while 
playing golf, enjoy an extended cocktail hour, bid 
and win prizes at the Silent Auction and just 
interact with hundreds of your fellow turfgrass 
professionals. It is a unique experience and one 
not to be missed if possible.

If any of this appeals to you, please make the 
effort to help by contacting Cece Peabody. Cece 
is the Executive Director of the GCSANJ and the 
NJTA. She and her staff will be happy to answer 
any questions and mail or e-mail you an 
application. She can be reached at 
cpeabody@peabody-adv.com. We have several 
ways to support the event. Sponsors range from 
Premier Sponsors, Eagle Sponsors, Birdie 
Sponsors, Par Sponsors, Grand Reception 
Sponsor (already reserved), Lunch Sponsor, Hole 
Sponsors along with teams of golfers to individual 
golfers. If you want to help, we will make it 
happen.

I know that I speak for everyone at the Rutgers 
Center For Turfgrass Center when I say, I hope to 
see you there at Fiddler's Elbow on May 2, 2016.

Download a registration 

and sponsor form 

on the NJTA website: 
www.njturfgrass.org

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Dr. Clarke’s Award...

continued from page 10

Ed Walsh Award 

Given to Tom Grimac
A surprised Tom Grimac was awarded the Ed 
Walsh Award at our 2015 Championship. This 
award was for the 2014 season but since Tom 
was unable to be at any meeting after the winner 
was decided, the presentation had to be delayed 
until this meeting. The award is named after long­
time GCSANJ member Ed Walsh CGCS, whose 
passion for writing inspired him to be the editor of 
the Greenerside for many years in addition to 
being GCSANJ President from 1987-88.

Tom Grimac, Left • Gary Arlio, Right

Each year the communications committee is 
asked to review all of the superintendent written 
articles and then choose which article was the 
best written. It is not judged solely on the topic so 
non-technical articles have as good a chance as 
technical articles to win.

Once a member has won the award they are 
automatically included into the group who can 
choose our winner for the succeeding years.

Todd Raisch won the 2013 Ed Walsh Award and 
he had a 2014 article that qualified for 
consideration but he recused himself from 
judging. The committee takes this award 
seriously and they look forward to seeing many 
more articles to consider in 2016.

Judging for 2015 will happen soon and I am sure 
another quality article will be chosen.

RUTGERS TURF BOWL TEAM PLACES 9TH IN 

COUNTRY AT GOLF INDUSTRY SHOW
Ninth Place Team Members were: Elizabeth Holmes, Katherine Wickel, 

James Surico, and EMily Braithwaite.

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However, I have spoken to a Canadian golf course 
architect and Joel Kachmarek, GCS, at Tacoma C&GC 
in the State of Washington. They said they have been 
doing it for years without any problems. A concern is 
that the sod needs to root in well, so bunker 
construction would have to be in the fall and spring 
and not in the winter time so the sod can root-in, 
whereas with the other methods you can do the work 
in the winter. This is the least expensive of the 
methods. (Approximate cost for material and labor $ 
.60 to $ .85 per s.f.)

Photos (Above and below) courtesy of Joel 

Kachmarek, GCS - 
Sod under bunker -

to be sprayed with Round-Up 

then add bunker sand.

Ecobunker - is recycled astro-turf that is used for the 
bunker edge (think revetted bunker - see photo below 
of bunker at Mosholu GC) and could also be astro turf 
under a bunker. The recycled astro-turf for the edges 
comes in 9" x 18" pieces (see photo).
(Approximate cost for material and labor for the 
reveteed edge is $5 to $10 per s.f. and for the bottom 
of the bunker under the sand $ $ 2.00 to $ 3.00 per s.f.)

Above & Below: Mosholu GC in the Bronx - 9th 
Hole installing Ecobunker to create revetted bunker

Below: Recycled Astro-turf used for revetted edge 

and bottom of bunker at practice area 

(golf course in England)

Pictures

from

Christmas 
Party at 
Bar A

Above: Mark Kuhns, Ken 
& Keith Kubik sell 50/50 

tickets.

Right: Tyler & Merideth 
Otero are stylish in red

Above: Gene and Jean 

Below: Ron and Karen 

Mack

Luepke

Above: Glenn & Diane Miller 
Right: Tina & Jim Cadott 
Below: Keith Kubik, Lance Rogers, 
Ken Kubik, Kim Rogers

Vince 
Guinco 

entertained 
everyone at 
the party.

Below: Bill Murray celebrates the generosity of members who contributed to help children

GCSAA Field Staff, Kevin Doyle 
Shares GCSAA Resources & Info

understanding of your expectations should be on the 
table at the start. Can you be creative enough in 
scheduling for a promising young turf talent to thrive 
and attain that passion that drives us all?

Leadership and motivation are important tools of 
successful superintendents, and understanding 
generational traits of employees can assist with their 
use. Encouraging employees to be creative, 
empowering them to utilize their talents, and 
respecting them as people will go a long way towards 
their inclusion as a team member. Just knowing that 
what they value most could be the one thing that 
creates success for a new hire. While personal time 
might be the hardest item to provide, it may just end 
up being the most critical to your people.

GCM’s Most Valuable Technician Award
Does your turf equipment technician deserve a day in 
the sun, a tip-of-the-cap for all the hard work and the 
vital behind-the-scenes role they play in the success 
of your golf facility? If so, he or she is eligible for 
GCM’s Most Valuable Technician (MVT) awards 
program, presented in partnership with Foley United. 
To learn more and nominate your tech visit the GSAA 
website.

GCSAA 2016 Member Engagement Opportunities 
Want to volunteer at the GCSAA level? It is not too 
late yet! GCSAA is encouraging those interested in 
2016 committee/task group service to apply. Contact 
Kevin Doyle to find out how.

Upcoming FREE webcasts:
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Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to 
contact me.
Kevin Doyle 
GCSAA Field Staff 
kdoyle@gcsaa.org
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Hopefully at this time of year you 
recently have enjoyed some much 
needed time off, followed by a 
stretch of workload that falls well 
below the typical summer stress 
line. The nature of this profession
allows us to build a seasonal quality of life that often 
leads to a matching imbalance. Experienced 
superintendents and industry workers have developed 
a network of supporters and a system of routines to 
deal with the nature of the job. How did you 
accomplish those tasks? If you are like me when I 
was new to the industry, you worked hard for a very 
long time to adjust, and those closest to you, friends 
and family, needed to adjust with you to strike that 
balance. What about your new employees, who is 
assisting them to find a balance? What steps are being 
taken to at your facility to help employees be as 
successful outside of the workplace as they are 
within?

There are often similar steps taken to acclimate new 
employees into the team at your facility. Training and 
encouragement bolstered by proper compensation and 
benefits are basic tools to get the process moving. 
Recognition and empowerment by you and staff can 
increase the likelihood of a new employee succeeding 
as part of a team within the workplace. What steps are 
taken to help with the work-life balance beyond the 
out-of-bounds stakes?

I continue to hear of younger, talented professionals 
moving out of the industry to different careers. While 
lack of upward job mobility may well be a reason, 
don’t overlook the difficulty of work-life balance. 
Traits of the younger generations do little to mirror the 
needs and historical workload of our industry. How 
would you describe the hours you put in at the course 
when you began? Would all day-every day be 
accurate? Time and flexibility are a priority to the 
employees entering our industry. As much as we 
value our personal time and family needs, the younger 
generations entering the workforce most likely will 
have to have it. Flexibility may well be the key to 
making that happen. Working sun-up to sun-down is 
more indicative of a superintendent’s passion than a 
profession. Developing the golf industry as a passion 
may not happen in the first week, month or year. By 
then, the work-life balance may well be out of whack. 
Do you make it clear what the expectations are when 
they begin? Your recognition of their needs, and their

Thanks to the Courses who Donated for 

2016 Rounds for Research

At print time, the following golf courses donated rounds for the benefit of EIFG and the 
GCSANJ Foundation. Others may have come in after this list went to print, and we thank 

Alpine Country Club 
Ash Brook Golf Course 
Bala Golf Club 
Bey Lea Golf Course 
Ballyowen Golf Course 
Black Oak Golf Club 
Brooklake Country Club 
Cranbury Golf Club 
Crystal Springs Golf Club 
Farmstead Golf & Country Club 
Flanders Valley Golf Course 
Galloping Hill Golf Course 
Indian Spring Country Club 
Newton Country Club 
New Jersey National Golf Club 
Pebble Creek Golf Club 
Preakness Hills Country Club 
Raritan Valley Country Club 
Roxiticus Golf Club 
Royce Brook Golf Club 
Silver Lake Golf Course 
Somerset Hills Country Club 
The Ridge at Back Brook 
TPC Jasna Polana 
Trump National Golf Club - Colts Neck 

those who may not have made this list.
Demarest, NJ
Scotch Plains, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Toms River, NJ
Hamburg, NJ
Long Valley, NJ
Florham Park, NJ
West Windsor, NJ
Hamburg, NJ
Lafayette, NJ
Flanders, NJ
Kenilworth, NJ
Marlton, NJ
Newton, NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ
Colts Neck, NJ
Wayne, NJ
Bridgewater, NJ
Mendham, NJ
Hillsborough, NJ
Staten Island, NY
Bernardsville, NJ
Ringoes, NJ
Princeton, NJ
Colts Neck, NJ

How Fit Are You? A Fitness Test for Adults

Simple Fitness Tests -- most of which you can do 
at home -- will clue you in to your heart strength, 
balance, and flexibility and give you a blueprint 
for improvement.

You owe it to yourself to make fitness a priority. 
Physical fitness can help prevent more than 40 
chronic diseases including potential killers such 
as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, 
hypertension,and even cancer.

But how do you know whether you’re fit? Your 
overall fitness is a measure of four physical 
abilities -- endurance, strength, balance, and 
flexibility -- and body composition or body mass 
index (BMI). BMI tracks height and weight only 
while a body composition test, which calculates 
your fat and lean muscle mass, is an excellent 
indicator of overall-fitness. For a more hands-on 
approach, try these personal trainer-approved 
fitness tests to see how you stack up.

by Beth W. Orenstein, from EverydayHealth.com

Endurance and Cardiovascular Tests

Your endurance level reflects the health of your 
cardiovascular system -- your heart, lungs, and 
circulatory system.

The VO2 Max Test: When you exercise 
intensely, you’ll eventually reach a point when 
your body cannot breathe any harder to keep up. 
That’s your VO2 max -- the milliliters of oxygen 
used in one minute per kilogram of body weight 
(ml/kg/min). The more oxygen that circulates 
throughout your body when you exercise, the 
fitter you are. This is a test endurance exercisers 
might want to determine who much oxygen they 
use during intense workouts, says Maro Serban, 
co-founder of the LA Training Room in Los 
Angeles and trainer of Dancing With the Stars 
contestants. Because the VO2 max test requires 
a special face mask and other equipment, it has 
to be administered by a professional, usually an 
exercise scientist or physiologist.

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How Fit Are You? A Fitness Test for Adults

Talk to your doctor about your heart health before 
pursuing a test.

The Step Test: A simpler way to test your 
cardiovascular strength is the step test, says 
Mark Reifkind, owner of Girya Russian 
Kettlebells in Palo Alto, California. To perform the 
test, you need a 12-inch-high step and someone 
to time you. Step on the block with your right foot 
and then with your left foot so that you’re 
standing on the step, facing forward. Reverse, 
going down with your right foot and then your left. 
Repeat this process at a consistent pace for 
three minutes. Rest in a chair for one minute. 
Then, take your pulse for six seconds and 
multiply that number by 10 to determine your 
heart rate for one minute.

The results will vary depending on your age and 
gender. For men ages 18 to 25, a 60-second 
pulse rate between 85 and 100 is average to 
above average; 84 or less is good to excellent, 
while 101 or higher is fair to poor. For men 46 to 
55, a pulse rate of 93 or lower is good to 
excellent, while 113 or higher is fair to poor.

For women ages 18 to 25, a 60-second pulse 
rate between 94 and 110 is average to above 
average; 93 or lower is good to excellent,while 
111 or higher is fair to poor. For women ages 46 
to 55, a pulse rate of 101 or less is good to 
excellent, while 125 or higher is fair to poor.

How to improve endurance: Get regular 
aerobic exercise. Try brisk walking, swimming, 
jogging, biking, climbing stairs or hills, or playing 
an active team sport, such as tennis or 
basketball.

Balance Test

Balance is a key ability for overall health as you 
age, and this simple test will help you determine 
where you stand.

The One-Legged Balance Test: Take off your

Continued from page 24
shoes and stand on a hard surface. Ask 
someone to time you. Close your eyes and left 
one foot about six inches from the floor. Bend 
your knee and place your foot against the leg 
you’re standing on (if you’re right-handed, lift your 
left foot; if you’re left-handed, lift your right foot). 
See how long you can hold this position.

Do the test three times and average your times. 
You should be able to hold your balance for 30 
seconds or more if you’re 30 or younger. As you 
get older, it’s normal for your time to go down. “If 
you’re over 65, I’d be happy w ith you being able 
to hold it for five seconds,” Serban says.

How to improve balance: Practice standing on 
one foot or walking heel-to-toe. Yoga and tai chai 
can also improve balance.

Flexibility Test

This simple test measures your flexibility.

The Sit-and-Reach Test: Start by stretching 
your legs: Lie on your back and lift your right leg 
toward your chest and hold for 10 to 30 seconds. 
You can grab your thigh to get your leg closer to 
your chest. Repeat wit your other leg. Then 
stretch your trunk: Sit up and stretch your legs in 
front of you; bend your left leg at the knee so that 
your foot touches your right thigh, and then run 
your hands down your outstreched leg. Repeat 
on the other side. After a couple of stretches, 
take a brisk walk for one to three minutes.

Place a yardstick on the floor. With a piece of 
masking tape, mark the 15-inch spot. Sit on the 
floor with the yardsick betwen your legs. Your 
legs should extend straight with your toes 
pointing toward the ceiling and your heels at the 
14-inch line mark, with your feet about a foot 
apart. Reach forward with both hands along the 
stick and see how far along it your fingertips 
reach. Repeat three times with five seconds of 
rest between each stretch. Write down the 
longest measurement. (The goal is to reach your 
heels) 

continued on page 30

SUPER ASSISTANT! Tom Kennedy
I’m 29 years old and I grew up in Churchville, PA. 

Currently, I live with my girlfriend, Jenn, in New 
Hope, PA. I have 2 dogs, a 4-year old pitbull/boxer 
and a 3-year old yorkie/wheaten terrier. I love the Dallas 

Assistant Superintendent, Old Course 
Trump National Golf Club - Bedminster

Cowboys. When I’m not working I enjoy playing golf, 
spending time with family and friends, and watching 
cooking shows (guilty pleasure). My favorite golf course 
(other than TNGC) is Merion Golf Club.

I attended Shippensburg University and received a 
BSBA in Finance in May 2009. I worked at Trenton 
Country Club during the summers of my college years.
Tom Tuttle, the Superintendent at TCC at that time, encouraged me to explore turf management 
as a career. By August 2009 I was enrolled in Rutgers 2-year Professional Golf Turf 
Management Program. In April 2010, after my first year of the program, I began an internship at 
Merion Golf Club. I completed the program in December 2010 and graduated with High Honors.

I was an Assistant Superintendent at TCC from January 2011 to October 2014. Currently, I’m the 
Assistant Superintendent on the Old Course of Trump National Golf Club-Bedminster. I feel 
very lucky to be here and I look forward to going to work every morning.

Tom Tuttle set me out on this career path, and through the years he has continued to present me 
with opportunities for professional growth. I 
consider Tom to be my greatest mentor. Thank 
you for everything, Tom.

My goal is to continue to grow without 
limitations. I aspire to be a Golf Course 
Superintendent at a top 100 course. Most 
importantly I want to have a positive impact on 
the lives of my employees and colleagues. Who 
knows, maybe one of them will be thanking me 
one day.

How Fit Are You?

How to improve flexibility: Begin a regular 
program of stretching exercises that involve most 
of your joints. Include shoulder and upper arm 
stretches and calf stretches. Yoga and tai chi are 
also good for improving flexibility.

Strength Test

Muscular strength is the key to being able to stay 
active.

The Sit-Up Test: Lie down on the floor and have 
someone time you. Count how many sit-ups you 
can do in 60 seconds. This drill will give you an 
idea of your core strength -- the strength of your 
abdominal and hip flexor muscles.

Results will vary depending on your age and 
gendor. The younger you are, the more you 
should be able to do.

Continued from page 28

For men ages 18 to 25, any number over 49 is 
excellent; 35 to 38 is average. For men over 65, 
any number over 28 is excellent; 15 to 18 is 
average.

For women ages 18 to 25, any number over 43 is 
excellent; 29 to 32 is average. For women over 
65, 23 is excellent, and 11 to 13 is average.

How to improve strength: Start a weight­
training program with free weights or weight 
machines. Target the major muscle groups, and 
challenge yourself by adding weight as you 
progress. An excellent discipline that focuses on 
deveoping core muscles is Pilates.

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However, keep in mind that finding out your 
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important as using them as a baseline and 
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and conditioning routines, Reifkind says. 
Repeat these fitness tests after a few months of 
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The 2016 Chapter Members Directory will be coming across your desk shortly. It will be emailed or 
mailed based on how you requested it.

Note that Class SM members will be changed to Class B in the directory in keeping with the 2016 
Class change passed at the national conference in San Diego. This was noted by our national 
delegate, Bill Murray, in his report on page 5. [The superintendent Member (SM) classification will 
return to Class B. This will provide a more logical listing of the professional membership classification. A, 
B and C (assistant superintendent).]

Also, as many of you renewed your 2016 membership, you were in the process of ensuring your Class 
was consistent with GCSAA and with the NJ Chapter, and followed up by sending the office a copy of 
your GCSAA membership card. Please continue with that process if you have not completed it.

Per Bill Murray, 2016 is the last year where Classes will be grandfathered. All Class A and Class B 
members must also be a member of GCSAA. The membership committee and the office will be 
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New Golf Rules

Rule 1.a.5
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distance it carried or rolled into the rough with no penalty. The senior should not be penalized for tall 
grass which groundskeepers failed to mow.

Rule 2.d.6 (b)
A ball hitting a tree shall be deemed not to have hit the tree. This is simply bad luck and luck has no 
place in a scientific game. The senior player must estimate the distance the ball would have travelled 
if it had not hit the tree and play the ball from there.

Rule 3.b.3(g)
There shall be no such thing as a lost ball The missing ball is on or near the course and will 
eventually be found and pocketed by someone else, making it a stolen ball. The player is not to 
compound the felony by charging himself or herself with a penalty.
Rule 4.c.7(h)
If a putt passes over a hole without dropping, it is deemed to have dropped. The law of gravity 
supersedes the Rules of Golf.

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The Veterans Golf Association has negotiated with The Royal and Ancient Golf Club, based in St 
Andrews, Scotland to modify the Rules of Golf for Seniors

Rule 6.a.9(k)
There is no penalty for so-called "out of bounds." If penny-pinching golf course owners bought 
sufficient land, this would not occur. The senior golfer deserves an apology, not a penalty.

Rule 7.g.15(z)
There is no penalty for a ball in a water hazard, as golf balls should float. Senior golfers should not 
be penalized for manufacturers' shortcomings.

Rule 8.k.9(s)
Advertisements claim that golf scores can be improved by purchasing new golf equipment. Since this 
is financially impracticable for many senior golfers, one-half stroke per hole may be subtracted for 
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to announce the birth of their second son, Gabriel 
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Lexicon, Xzemplar, Honor, 
Insignia & Emerald 
Ph: 410-800-8762 
david.schell@basf.com

BAYER
Plant Health Products 
Jeffrey Weld 
Pesticides
2 T.W. Alexander Drive 
Research Triangle Park, NC 
27709-2014
Ph: 914- 419-9384 
Fx: 877-492-1897 
jeff.weld@bayer.com

BLACK LAGOON
Pond Management / 
Invasives Control 
Michael J. Blaner &
Chris Borek 
Algae/Weed Control; 
Fountain
Sales/Service/Installation 
56 US Highway 130 South 
Bordentown, NJ 08620 
Ph: 302-670-5199 
Fx: 609-585-0525 
blacklagoon.office@ 
gmail.com
www.blacklagoon.us

DOUBLE 'D' TURF, LLC
Turfgrass Aeration 
Specialist
Dennis DeSanctis, Sr.
Drill & Fill, Turf-Pride, 
JRM Tines
86 Bergen Mills Road 
Monroe Twp, NJ 08831 
Ph: 732-241-7378 
Fx: 732-446-0708 
dennis@doubledturf.com 
www.doubledturf.com

DRYJECT NEW JERSEY
7 Seagull Lane
Lincroft, NJ 07738 
Ph: 917-617-8827 
dryjectnj@comcast.net

FISHER & SON COMPANY, 
INC.
Distributor of Golf & Turf
Products
Rob Johnson &
Ralph Henninger 
Fertilizer, Seed, Horticultural 
110 Summit Drive, Exton PA 
19341
Ph: 800-262-2127
Ralph - 609-289-7882
rhenninger@fisherandson.
com
Rob - 215-475-7998 
rjohnson@fisherandson.com

GRASS ROOTS, INC.
Golf Course Maintenance 
Supplies
Ken Kubik: (973) 418-7035 
Keith Kubik: (973) 418-7034 
Ryan Burbridge:
(973) 418-7038
Jay McKenna: (973) 418-7036 
Office: (973) 252-6634

GROWTH PRODUCTS, LTD.
Manufacturer/Distributor 
Matthew Grassi/
Nicole Campbell 
Fertilizers, Micronutrients, 
Organics, Fungicides 
80 Lafayette Avenue 
White Plains, NY 10603 
Ph: 800-648-7626 
Fx: 914-4282780 
questions@growthproducts. 
com

HARRELL'S LLC
Josh Kopera -
(201) 213-8693
jkopera@harrells.com 
Jen Schneider - 
(732) 8284-0895 
jschneider@harrells.com 
www.harrells.com 
Ph: 800-282-8007

HELENA CHEMICAL
Shaun Kennedy
Ph: 973-980-8516
kennedys@
helenachemical.com

PBI GORDON CORP
Pesticide Manufacturer 
John Patten 
Herbicides, Fungicides, 
Insecticides 
PO Box 4090 
Kansas City, MO 64101 
Ph: 609-970-1546 
jpatten@pbigordon.com

PETER MCGILLAN
EXCAVATING LLC
Peter McGillan
Excavation
Specializing in Lakes and 
Ponds
24 Conover Road
Millstone Township, NJ 08535 
Ph: 609-213-2138
Fx: 732-792-0616
petermcgillanexcavatingllc@
gmail.com

PLANT FOOD COMPANY
“The Liquid Fertilizer Experts” 
Dick Neufeld (973) 945-6318 
Tom Weinert (914) 262-0111 
Tom Pepe (609) 751-1372 
Biostimulants & Other 
Products for Premium 
Turfgrass
www.plantfoodco.com 
Ph: (800) 562-1291 
PFC@plantfoodco.com

SEETON TURF WAREHOUSE
Brian Gjelsvik
25 Roland Avenue
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Ph: 856-273-1402
briangjelsvik@seetonturf.com

SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
Providing the Products and 
Expertise That You Need and 
Trust
Agronomic Sales
Representatives:
Frank Jacheo (732) 489-1442
fjacheo@siteone.com
Chad Mathieu
(914) 539-5675
cmathieu@siteone.com
Wayne P. Remo
(862) 209-8243
wremo@siteone.com
Shawn Reynolds
(401) 486-9133
sreynolds@jsiteone.com

STEPHEN KAY & DOUG 
SMITH GOLF DESIGN, LLC
Golf Course Architecture 
Stephen Kay
Master Plans, Golf Course 
Restoration and Drainage 
Design
665 Saint Andrews Drive 
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 
Ph: 609-703-3300 
Fx: 609-965-9174 
stephenkgolf@aol.com

STORR TRACTOR COMPANY
Commercial Toro Turf & 
Irrigation Equipment 
Blair Quin, Steve Bradley,
Rick Krok 
3191 Highway 22 
Branchburg NJ 08876 
Ph: 908-722-9830 •
Fx: 908-722-9847 
kindyk@storrtractor.com

SYNGENTA
Manufacturer
Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. & Lee 
Kozsey
Plant Protectants
Dennis: 732-580-5514 
215-796-0409
Lee: 
dennis.desanctis@syngenta.c 
om
lee.kozsey@syngenta.com

TOTAL TURF GOLF SERVICES
Greg Hufner
1965 Byberry Road 
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 
Ph: 215-426-0554 
greg@totalturfservices.com

WILFRED MacDONALD, INC.
Turf Equipment Sales 
Bill Luthin • Bernie White • 
Glenn Gallion •
19 Central Blvd 
South Hackensack, NJ 07606 
Ph: 888-831-0891 • Fx: 201­
931-1730
sales@wilfredmacdonald.com

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2nd U.S. AMATEUR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB
Wednesday, May 18th - Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

Please circle the appropriate sizes below. Headwear is one size fits all. Please wear khaki pants or shorts (no cargo shorts or cargo pants).

Shirt S M L XL XXL XXXL

Jacket S M L XL XXL XXXL

In the event of an emergency, please contact the following person:

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Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City:______________________________________________ State:________________________ Zip Code:______________________

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Housing for volunteers working the entire tournament or from out of the area is available on a first come, first 
served basis and is limited.

Thank you for your support,

Stephen Rabideau, CGCS
Director of Golf Courses
Winged Foot Golf Club

MORE COMFORT. MORE POWER. 
MORE VERSATILITY. MORE CONTROL

Simply Superior.

THE NEW WORKMAN GTX SERIES
COMING SPRING 2016.

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