ISSUE 2: 2018 / VOLUME 46 BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB Mark Kuhns, CGCS and Jim Devaney host the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur July 16th-21st Contents GCSAA NEWS 30 Our Field Representative, Kevin Doyle shares about the Green Course Certification DEPARTMENTS 03 President's Message 06 Member News 15 15 Questions Muscle Matters 18 19 28 Rounds 4 Research Foundation News Through the Decades 32 Fitness expert Kyle Newell shares his insight on building muscle 40 Who Are They? The Pink of Condition 35 History lesson in turfgrass lingo 38 ON THE COVER The Ask Baltusrol Golf Club in Dreaming of the ideal Springfield, NJ. Site of the summer vacation 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur THE GREENERSIDE | 1 Our Contributors Editor in Chief : Todd Raisch, CGCS Graphics Editor: Lance Rogers, CGCS Design & Layout Editor: Maureen Sharples Photography Editor: Shaun Barry Contributing Writers: Shaun Barry, Ken Kubik, Doug Vogel, Kyle Newell Officers: Russell Harris, President Jeremy Hreben, CGCS, Vice President Tyler Otero, Secretary Joe Kinlin, Treasurer Gary Arlio, Past President Directors: District I- Todd Raisch, CGCS District II- Jamie Devers District III- Tom Higgins District IV- Steve Juhring At-Large: Matt Castagna Tyson Karcher Anthony Hooks Lance Rogers, CGCS Commercial Representatives Brian Gjelsvik & Rob Johnson Rutgers Liaisons Dr. Bruce Clarke & Dr. James Murphy Executive Director Maureen Sharples GCSANJ Newsletter is published four times a year. © 2018 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. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Russell Harris, Chapter President Galloping Hill Golf Course 21 STRONGER TOGETHER As a member of GCSANJ I have always experienced a strong sense of community among my fellow members. Whether it is receiving advice, getting together at events, or most importantly being there when times get tough. This past month our chapter rallied to support our member, Pat McMahon’s two-year-old daughter Madison who is on the road to recovery from brain surgery. The GCSANJ Foundation along with Pat’s club, Eagle Ridge Golf Club teamed up to host a benefit golf outing. The foundation’s board of directors and specifically Shaun Barry and Keith Bennett worked tirelessly to raise money and plan a hugely successful event for the McMahon family. Our tight knit community grew when the Wee One Foundation and GCSAA got involved. Both making generous donations to the family and proving how truly vast and strong our community really is. The Wee One Foundation got its start when a group of superintendents banded together to raise money for their friend , Wayne Otto, CGCS who was battling cancer. The foundation quickly grew and since its start in 2004, has raised over a million dollars for fellow superintendents and their immediate families that are in need. They continue to help wherever needed with a strong impact throughout the golf community. It's important that we all realize that we are strong network for each other not only in difficult times but any time we need a helping hand or just friendship. Our GCSANJ and GCSAA memberships are much more than just a professional association. You are a member of a large community that was built on comradery, friendship, and support. The local and national support that was given this past month to one of our own in need truly assures how strong we are together as a community and makes me particularly proud to be apart of it. Sincerely, RUSSELL HARRIS Chapter President THE GREENERSIDE | 3 FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maureen Sharples 21 GROWING OUR FUTURE My first week as Executive Director was spent at GIS San Antonio. I had the opportunity to attend a seminar comprised of leaders from all the chapters around the country. That day was by far one of the most beneficial work experiences I’ve had since I began as your Executive Director. Learning about GCSAA initiatives and goals and how other chapters are relaying them to their members was a valuable tool for me. 36 One of the sessions focused on First Green and the field trips they help facilitate with school aged children and golf course superintendents. The First Green has developed as an educational outreach program using golf courses as learning labs for students grades 5 and up. Superintendents are the driving force of the program, instructing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focused curriculum on a field trip. Let's Connect This year, First Green merged with GCSAA in hopes to introduce our 48 industry to a new generation and recruit more members to host a trips. While the program introduces the profession to students, it also encourages environmental stewardship. For many students it is their first experience on a golf course, giving young people an introduction to the sport and a glimpse 973-812-0710 of the care and effort put into successfully maintaining a golf course. Our member and Forest Hill Field Club’s superintendent, Frank Tichenor has hosted the students of Clifton on his course for the past five years. The success of Tichenor’s field trip has influenced the growth of the program. Frank has since become an ambassador of The First Green and recently msharples@gcsanj.org attended a conference at GCSAA headquarters in Kansas. I encourage all our members to visit www.thefirstgreen.org and consider hosting a trip. I am happy to assist you in the logistics in finding a local class and connecting you with the organization for the curriculum. The program @GCSANJ1926 is a rewarding and valuable tool for the growth of our industry in New Jersey and nationwide. facebook.com/gcsanj MAUREEN SHARPLES Executive Director, GCSANJ THE GREENERSIDE | 4 UPCOMING GCSANJ EVENTS District 3 Golf Meeting Thursday, August 16th VISIT Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, NJ District 4 Golf Meeting Monday, September 17th GCSANJ.ORG Deerwood Country Club, Mount Holly, NJ for registration and updates Civil War Thursday, September 6th Indian Spring Country Club, Marlton, NJ Chapter Championship Monday, October 8th TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton, NJ WAYNE REMO (862) 209-8243 CHAD MATHIEU (914) 539-5675 SHAWN REYNOLDS (401) 486-9133 FRANK JACHEO (732) 489-1442 THE GREENERSIDE | 6 THE SECRETARY'S REPORT 2018 Board Meeting Review By Tyler Otero Even though the summer temperatures bring longer hours for turf professionals, it doesn’t mean the GCSANJ Board of Directors slows down. We have been busy continuing to make this Association one of the strongest in the country. Some of the highlights from the past few months include the award of a BMP Grant from the GCSAA due to the tireless effort of our BMP Committee that was previously headed by Tim Connolly, CGCS, and now directed by Jason Pierce. In other board news, be on the lookout for new updates to the GCSANJ website. The site received a new layout design and will be even more user friendly in the near future. The update will also include a news page giving our member current industry news. The updated website will bring added value to both our members and our partners. The scholarship committee recently finished grading the applications, and the Foundation should be releasing the names of the winners shortly. We had an extremely talented pool of students who applied this year, making the grading process difficult. Finally, our golf events started off the year with some bad luck due to weather, but we are ramping up now after a successful 9 and Dine at Skyway, and an equally successful District 2 meeting at Shackamaxon Country Club. The Civil War has been rescheduled for September 6th at Indian Spring Country Club. We look forward to seeing everyone at future events and let’s hope Mother Nature cooperates for those meetings. THE GREENERSIDE | 7 MEMBER NEWS GCSANJ APPOINTS TYSON KARCHER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chapter President, Russell Harris has appointed Tyson Karcher to the GCSANJ Board of Directors. Tyson is a Director At-Large fulfilling the vacancy left by Tim Connolly who has accepted a position at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia. Tyson is the Golf Course Superintendent of Mattawang Golf Club in Belle Mead, NJ, a position he has held for the past ten years. He previously was the Assistant Superintendent at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. Tyson is an Ohio native and a graduate of Ohio State University. He resides in Hillsborough, NJ with his wife Tiffany. The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Tyson, as he has been an active member of our chapter for many years. We all wish Tim Connolly great success in his new position and thank him for his Board service. THE GREENERSIDE | 8 MEMBER NEWS GROWING FAMILIES Dennis (Jr.) and Vicky DeSanctis welcomed their first child, Dylan DeSanctis, on May 7th. Grandpa DeSanctis is happy to have a “DD3” join the team and plans to have his grandson operating equipment at your golf course by the age of three! Phil Page of Finch Services and his wife Taylor welcomed their first child, Lily Day Page on April 13th. MOVERS AND SHAKERS Kyle DeNuys former golf course superintendent at Canoe Brook Country Club "South Course' is now the superintendent at Peninsula Golf & Country Club, Millsboro,DE. Jillian Desmarais was promoted to the position of GCS of the "South Course" at Canoe Brook Country Club. Matt Castagna is now the golf course superintendent at TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton. Tim Connolly has relocated and is now the golf course superintendent at TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA. Michael Tardogno is now the golf course superintendent at Skyway Golf Course, Jersey City. THE GREENERSIDE | 9 MEMBER NEWS NEW MEMBERS Christopher Krno, Class A Howard Szczurek, Class C Ryan Tretter, Class C Francis A. Byrne Golf Course Deerwood Country Club Hollywood Golf Club Zachary Owen, Class AF Brian Goudy, Class AF David Stofanak, Class C Fisher & Son Syngenta Hollywood Golf Club Kristopher Bleach, Class C David Tennant, Class AF Jim Rusnic, Class B Forsgate Country Club Textron Raritan Valley Country Club Steven Benally, Class C Casey Utton, Class A Michael Mottola, Class B Upper Montclair Country Club Hamilton Farm Golf Club Newton Country Club Grant Bezek, Class C Upper Montclair Country Club THE GREENERSIDE | 10 ECHO LAKE C.C. HOSTS 117TH NJSGA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP JULY 10TH-12TH Congratulations to Chris Carson and his team at Echo Lake Country Club on hosting the 117th NJSGA Amateur Championship. The newly renovated course was in superior condition, providing a challenging competition with an exciting 4-hole playoff finish. Congratulations to winner Dylan Stein of Stanton Ridge Country Club and rising senior at University of Arizona. THE GREENERSIDE | 11 15 QUESTIONS WITH JIM DEVANEY INTERVIEW By Todd Raisch While the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club receives many of the accolades due to its hosting of major championships like the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship, the Upper Course often is referred to as the favorite of the two courses at Baltusrol by members and guests alike. Jim Devaney is the superintendent of the Upper Course and he recently sat down with The Greenerside to discuss his career, Baltusrol and the upcoming USGA Junior Amateur. 1. Tell us a little about where you are from? I grew up in Landing, New Jersey on Lake Hopatcong. My parents are still in the same house. I went to Rutgers and have lived in Bedminster and now Basking Ridge. I just love the taxes in Jersey so I’m in it for the long haul. 2. How long have you worked at Baltusrol Golf Club? I began working at Baltusrol as an intern in 2004 and 2005. I had a brief stint in graduate school at Rutgers and have been on the management staff since 2007. 3. What major changes have you seen at the course since you began there? 6. Tell us about your family. In 2007-2008, I was the assistant during the master My wife and I met at Rutgers University our senior plan renovation with Rees Jones. This was some of the year and she (surprisingly) stuck around while I was most extensive work done on the Upper Course and an intern during the 2005 PGA Championship - so I included re-working three holes, bunker restoration, knew she could support me being in this industry. and the addition of championship tees. There have We got married in 2011, took some time to travel also been a few iterations of bunker work, and what and had our daughter Cora in 2015. She’s your seems to be a never ending expansion of practice typical, active 3-year old. We enjoy traveling as a facilities. family, going to the beach, and hiking with our 8-year old Boxer, Sadie 4. What is your favorite aspect of working on a golf course? 7. Why did you become a superintendent? No day is ever the same…one hour I’m an agronomist, Please see answer number 4. I truly enjoy the the next I’m a plumber. And some days I feel like a challenges each day presents, be it logistics, kindergarten teacher. agronomy, management, or dealing mother nature (maybe not during majors though). My first job in the 5. What are your interests outside of work? industry was supposed to be in the pro shop so that I Time with the family, acting slightly older than my 3- could golf for free. My resume made it to the year old daughter, and pretending to know what I’m Picatinny Arsenal grounds department instead. And doing while working on our 100 year old home (good here we are. thing my wife doesn’t get the Greenerside magazine). THE GREENERSIDE | 15 8. What are the unique aspects of the Upper 12. Baltusrol recently signed with Gil Hanse to Course? The topography — especially on the first six produce a master plan for both courses. What holes, the fantastic NYC skyline view from 5 tee, the changes or restorations are you hoping to see with routing of the holes and the solitude it creates while the plan? being 3 miles from Rt. 78 in Springfield, New Jersey. This is an unprecedented opportunity to ensure Like many Tillinghast layouts the course provides a Baltusrol remains a relevant championship venue for good challenge for the average golfer, but I feel the decades to come. Based on his proven success in Upper simultaneously offers more decision making doing so, I look forward to seeing Tillinghasts original moments for low handicap players. design philosophies for each hole be restored with his twist for today’s game at all skill levels. I also look 9. What are your biggest on course challenges at forward to seeing his vision regarding improving the Baltusrol? continuity between the two courses. Being proactive with regards to the details. Everyday, there is a new guest on property - it’s important that 13. In recent years you have worked with both the we provide an experience that exceeds our members PGA of America and the USGA. What have been the expectations. unique differences in working with each? Both organizations have been a pleasure to work with 10. What does a typical summer day look like for and I would say there is more in common than not. you on the Upper Course? The overarching goal is to make the event a success Aside from consuming unhealthy amounts of shop for all entities involved. Both put the ball in our court coffee and assigning the crew out in the morning, the and rely on our skill set to achieve the desired result. only thing else that’s typical is changing my plans for They are accommodating, incredibly prepared, and the day at least 3 times. I consider myself a planner, very responsive. Most noticeable difference would be but truth be told I think I’m better at adapting. the number of individuals involved in certain aspects of on course decisions, marking, and set up. 11. Tell us about the influence Mark Kuhns has had on your career. He has taught me the importance of giving back to the industry, one example being the internship program that he has fostered here are Baltusrol. We really are preparing students to become assistant superintendents. Additionally, he has consistently pushed the facility to improve our environmental stewardship. He has also showed how to set people up for success, and have the restraint to let them be accountable decision makers. The ability to delegate, hand off, and trust is something that I’m still working on. THE GREENERSIDE | 16 14. The Junior Amateur is during a tough time of 15. List four things we don't know about you? year for golf courses in New Jersey. Will you 1. I repeat myself …a lot, especially to crew members manage the course any differently leading up to the and interns. championship? In all honesty you never know what you’re going to get 2. I have a 1968 Mustang Fastback. in Jersey anymore. Spring and Fall seem to not exist anymore, and September is more like August than 3. I never drive my 68 Fastback (My Father August is. With that being said, we should have events commandeered it, which is fine, because apparently around here in October because Mother Nature car seat anchor points and seatbelts were not a makes you look good without even trying. Having priority then.) gone through the PGA two years ago to almost the same week we will mirror our strategies that include 4. Amongst my inner circle I’m considered to be a additional bunker bank and rough applications to sandbagger. bolster our scoring defense. Ensuring we come into mid-July healthy, well rooted, and prepared to sustain a lean dry down period (or a deluge that we saw in 2016). THE GREENERSIDE | 17 THANK YOU 2018 ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH Dear Fellow Members, I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Rounds 4 Research auction. Whether you donated a round or bid on one, you made a great impact on our cause. This year’s R4R program set new records raising over $300,000 nationwide, which will to be donated to the Environmental Institute For Golf (EIFG). Their efforts include valuable research, funding the Melrose Leadership program as well as assisting our industry with educational opportunities and scholarships. I am proud to report due to all your efforts our chapter also set records and reached new heights. Our goal was 40 courses and we came very close with 38, a 20% increase compared to last year’s 31 courses. Again, GCSANJ was one of the top ten chapters in the country. The best news of all is that are chapter has gained a 40% increase of revenue from the auction! This year our share is $14,884, which is a $4,527 increase from last year! GCSANJ also held the POSTMODERN record for highest bid in the country. The foursome from Somerset Hills C.C. sold for over PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in $3,000 in a bidding war, which was the most of any round nationwide. oil and watercolor Although I retired last season, I really enjoyed the opportunity given to me by the Board to continue leading the program and am enjoying my time on the Foundation Board. I want to give special thanks to our new Executive Director Maureen, she was fantastic and I could not Take a peek into a day have done it without her. in the life of budding artist Stella Young, I want to personally thank all the people who donated and for taking my calls and howand sheemails improveswhen I was looking for support. This program and the monies earned have really bolstered her craft the GCSANJ scholarship program and our Foundation. If you didn’t participate this year please consider for 2019, it is a small gesture from your club that can make a big difference. Thank you, Les Carpenter Rounds 4 Research Chairman THE GREENERSIDE | 18 FOUNDATION Madison McMahon Benefit Outing By Shaun Barry GCSANJ Foundation and Eagle Ridge Golf Club Host Benefit Golf Outing The GCSANJ Foundation has been busy in 2018. It was created in 1994 and has for most of that time functioned quietly doing the things found in their Mission Statement. Research and scholarships are constants but there have been several times when members and their families have needed help. That is when the Foundation and the GCSANJ have immediately stepped up to help. In September of 2017, Pat McMahon’s daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Madison was almost 2 years old so she couldn’t understand what that meant but her parents understood and I can only imagine their fears and sleepless nights. POSTMODERN PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in Madison was fortunate that the doctors at CHOP Pat, Susanne, Madison and family membersoilwere in and watercolor were excellent. The tumor was benign but it had to attendance to thank everyone who was there to be removed. The operation was a success but only support them. Allen had been in touch with two time will tell if there are any lasting complications. other foundations and they made presentations of money and support. The GCSANJ Foundation closed Pat is the superintendent at Eagle Ridge GC and he the evening with a big checkTake presentation. a peek into aIncluded day has a great relationship with everyone there. Allen in the total was a donation ofin$12,000 with $10,000 the life of budding DePuy is the manager and he immediately started coming from the Wee One Foundation artist Stellaand $2,000 Young, organizing a fundraiser to help Pat. During the initial from the GCSAA. With this help we she and how expect that the improves planning stage Pat mentioned that the GCSANJ final total will approach and may exceed her craft$40,000. Foundation might be helpful. We still have several people who expressed interest in donation and the Foundation will continue to Pat contacted Keith Bennett and they met with Allen receive donations with 100% of these donations and immediately plans were made for a joint effort going to the McMahon Family. for the fundraiser. Both organizations worked well together and on the day of the event we had over The night ended with lots of hugs, laughs and good 175 golfers. Eagle Ridge ran registration with some wishes and Allen noted that superintendents do help from Keith. They had a 50/50, a putting contest, more than just grow grass. He is absolutely correct several CPs & LDs. There were many sponsors and a and we all share in the success of an event that we large offering of auction prizes. wish had never been needed. THE GREENERSIDE | 19 About Wee One Foundation The Wee One Foundation was founded in 2004 Founded on the principle of assisting golf course when friends of Wayne Otto, CGCS banned management professionals (or their dependents) together to financially assist him in his battle with who incur overwhelming expenses due to medical cancer. Wayne was a pioneer in the turf industry hardship without comprehensive insurance or always searching for new and better ways to adequate financial resources, the Foundation has produce a finer playing surface. evolved into a cause that goes way beyond its initial reason for existence. Those that knew Wayne, knew a man small in stature and a man that placed more effort and Since its inception in 2004 the Wee One enthusiasm into his friendships and care for his Foundation has gifted over $1,000,000 to those in fellow man. Wayne died in the fall of 2004 but his need. The Foundation raises money through its passion for life and his willingness to help still live membership, golf outings and sponsorships. on because of the work of the Wee One Foundation. To learn more about Through the perseverance and hard work of Wee One Foundation, visit several friends of Wayne, the group developed its www.weeone.org mission of helping those in need. POSTMODERN PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in oil and watercolor Take a peek into a day in the life of budding artist Stella Young, and how she improves her craft THE GREENERSIDE | 20 2018 RUTGERS TURFGRASS CLASSIC By Shaun Barry On May 7th, Fiddler’s Elbow C.C. hosted the 23rd Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic which is run by the NJ Turfgrass Foundation with lots of help from the Center For Turfgrass Science. The Classic Committee benefits from the superb efforts of Drs. Bonos, Clarke and Meyer. Bill and Stacy reach out to their contacts in the seed industry and when these two world class turfgrass breeders ask for help very seldom are they turned down. The results are the same when Bruce asks. Everyone recognizes what Bruce stands for and that the results are fair and accurate. The CTS results are the benchmark for cool season turfgrass and the scientists working in the program are always thinking of ways to keep expanding the horizons of turfgrass research. The weather was excellent. The temperature The final number of golfers who committed to was moderate and a nice thin layer of clouds play was 372 which is our second highest kept everyone feeling comfortable. In a year that number ever. Many of these people come from it seems rain is an everyday occurrence we were the 13 Premier, 2 Eagle and 10 Birdie Sponsors quite lucky. that Bill, Bruce and Stacy are responsible for signing-up. Looking at a quick breakdown of who Matt Willigan, Ben Messenger and Steven Saxe supports this industry event we are not had to deal with lots of construction this Spring and with all of the rain, getting that completed in Fisher Ad surprised by some of the different parts of the Green Industry in attendance. 304 of the time was quite a challenge but they did it and attendees have a direct connection to the golf while the courses are always in great shape this industry. Golf Course superintendents (93), may have been their best year yet. They and suppliers and vendors (84), university staff & their staff deserve a warm round of applause. In students (37), seed producers & suppliers (90) addition to their efforts our thanks go out to make up the number. Included in those numbers General Manger, Tom Hurley, Chef Michael and are 6 associations. Ryan Buckley who is Fiddler’s Outing Coordinator. These folks and everyone at As expected we had several people whose Fiddler’s is committed to making this day special. schedules changed and caused them to miss the day. We had 354 actual golfers who headed out Jeff Weld, Matt Lindner, Cece Peabody and her to one of three courses and it is awesome staff ran the biggest Silent Auction that I have watching all of the carts leaving the staging area. ever seen. Last year we had about 85 items and Registration of these people were handled by this year we had 125 items. Anybody who took Karen Plumley, Rich Buckley, Sabrina Tirpak, the time to browse through the items was sure Classic Committee members and 10 volunteers to find something of interest. from the Turfgrass program. THE GREENERSIDE | 22 The extended cocktail reception is always so popular most people don’t even move inside for the introductions and awarding of the prizes. Dean Robert Goodman was introduced by Dr Clarke and he spoke for a few minutes expressing the appreciation of the university for this event and he touched on some of the new directions that are being considered. Bruce was very gracious in defeat as he acknowledged Dr Meyer’s victory in their annual competition to see who can bring in the largest amount of support. Bruce got closer this year but it appears that the only way he will win is if Bill retires before he does. I hope that anyone who has attended the Classic enjoyed it enough to make sure you are part of the day in 2019. The need for everyone’s support grows every year and for the CTS to continue as a leader in research it cannot do it without your help. THE GREENERSIDE | 23 FOUNDATION 2018 Foundation Shootout The weather was warm and dry, but the 95 degrees By Shaun Barry did eventually lead to a wild thunderstorm as people were heading to their cars. Good timing. The heat forced us to dine inside with the air Hamilton Farm Golf Club conditioning and there were no complaints from anyone. Hosts The 2018 Shootout Before and during dinner we acknowledged our The GCSANJ Foundation’s 5th Annual Shootout was hosts and sponsors. The sponsors are listed below, held at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. The Club has a but several need to be mentioned here because great reputation and everyone in attendance could POSTMODERN their level of sponsorship was new this year. Their see why. Our members and guests were given first PAINTING. Stella sponsorship came from them asking how they can alternately paints in class treatment which is the way the club treats oil and watercolor do more. The executive committee led by President everyone. Tony Hooks, Vice President Tyler Otero, Treasurer Keith Bennett and Secretary Pat Husby in Jason Harrison was our host along with Brad Jones conjunction with GCSANJ Executive Director and Casey Utton. They and their staff had prepared Maureen Sharples were able to accommodate the course over the weekend for a major club event Take a peek into a day them. and those conditions carried over to our in the life of budding tournament. The weekend green speeds were over artist Stella Young, This was the first year that we had title sponsors. and how she improves 13 feet on the stimpmeter and they didn’t get any Both Helena and Textron were quick to assume the her craft slower for us. title sponsor level. Shortly after that was completed BASF agreed to be the reception A few folks got to the club early enough to play the sponsor. The level of support from the industry has Hickory Course and enjoyed it immensely. I believe never wavered and that support for this event this is still the only 18-hole par three course in means the Foundation can continue to fulfill its America that has a USGA slope rating. That is quite mission statement. impressive. A search for the 2019 site has begun and several The Foundation normally limits the number of clubs have been contacted. Once we have a signed players at the Shootout to 100 golfers but due to a contract we will let you know so you can put it on strong interest in the club we upped the number to your calendar. It no doubt will be a meeting that 112 players. We didn’t want to disappoint anyone, if you won’t want to miss. possible. THE GREENERSIDE | 24 Shootout Results Shootout Sponsors RTJ CUP, LOW GROSS TITLE SPONSORS: HELENA AND TEXTRON PLANT FOOD: TONY HOOKS & STEVE RABIDEAU ( 67 ) RECEPTION SPONSOR: BASF THE FOUNDERS CUP, LOW NET PLATINUM SPONSORS: FISHER & SON, GRASS RUTGERS CTS: ROOTS, HARRELL’S, NOBLE TURF, SITEONE, JIM MURPHY & DON KOBAYASHI ( 63 ) STORR TRACTOR LOW NET: GOLD SPONSORS: DOUBLE “D”, FINCH SERVICES, SECOND PLACE PLANT FOOD, SYNATEK, SYNGENTA, WILFRED MACDONALD JUMPING BROOK C.C. TOM HIGGINS & RON SIMPSON ( 64 MC ) SILVER SPONSORS: BASF, BAYER, DRYJECT NJ, HELENA, SOIL & WATER CONSULTING, TEXTRON, CP: VINCE GIUNCO - 6 FT 5 INS TOTAL TURF CP: PAUL KACANDES - 12 FT 0 INS CP: PAUL KACANDES - 8 FT 4 INS HOLE SPONSORS: AQUATROLS, OCEAN CP: STEVE WHIPPLE - 2 FT 11 INS ORGANICS, SPECTRUM LD - KEATON JUERGENS LD - DAN MCCRAKEN CP SPONSORS: COOMBS SOD FARM, GCSANJ FOUNDATION, MIDDLETOWN SPRINKLERS, NOTE: EVEN THOUGH ROB ARNTS & ROB JOHNSON DRYJECT NJ DIDN’T WIN IT IS WORTH NOTING THAT ROB ARNTS SHOT A 69 ON HIS OWN BALL WITH 3 LD SPONSORS: GCSANJ FOUNDATION, BOGEYS. PRETTY IMPRESSIVE. WESTCHESTER TURF SUPPLY POSTMODERN PAINTING. Stella alternately paints in oil and watercolor Take a peek into a day in the life of budding artist Stella Young, and how she improves her craft THE GREENERSIDE | 25 GCSANJ THROUGH THE DECADES PART SEVEN By Ken Kubik, Grass Roots Inc. 1956: Many golf courses including Essex County CC, Frank Votta, GCS and Rumson CC, Ed Brittain, GCS install fairway irrigation systems after a severe drought strikes NJ. New Jersey GCS are surveyed on their thoughts about electric golf carts. 1966: First Association Invitational is held at Colonia CC, Al Caravella, GCS and is won by Ridgewood CC, Bob Kapher, GCS. Ted Roberts, GCS at Fairmount CC is president of the GCSAA. 1976: The district concept for the Association begins. Dr. Henry Indyk, Rutgers University is named executive director. Joe Flaherty, GCS at 1926: Greenkeepers Association of NJ is founded with Baltusrol GC chairs Golden Anniversary Gala held at fifteen charter members. They first meet on Shackamaxon CC, Jack Martin, GCS. 9/14/1926 under a big tree next to the barn at Crestmont CC with John Anderson, head greenkeeper. 1986: Hazardous Waste, Underground Storage Mr. Anderson was the the first recipient of the Tanks, and Right-to-Know Laws become latest GCSANJ “Hall of Fame” award initiated in 2017. The environmental issues. Dr. Ralph Engel, Rutgers goals of the association are to elevate the University, retires after 40 years of turf research. Al greenkeeping profession to a dignified status, advance Radko, USGA Green Section is awarded the first welfare of its members and to establish a system of GCSANJ Distinguished Service Award. The initial education and training. The first chairman (later ShopRite LPGA Classic is held at the Stockton changed title to president) is Riggs Miller, Richmond Seaview Resort & Golf Club, John Boyer, GCS. Steve County CC, which is actually located on Staten Island, Cadenelli, GCS at the developing Links at Vista NY. Center is nominated for Director of the GCSAA. EPA cancels the registration of the insecticide Diazinon 1936: The Greenkeeper Association of NJ receives a for use on golf courses. charter of affiliation from the National Association of Greenkeepers of America. John Anderson is elected president of the National Association. The US Open is played at Baltusrol Golf Club “Upper Course,” Mason R. Avery Jones, GCS. 1946: Association votes to allow salesmen to attend meetings. Bill Riley, GCS Crestmont CC uses new weed killer 2, 4-D with a homemade boom. Turf Tournament for Golf Course Research is held to raise funds to hire a golf turf research individual at the NJ Experiment Station. The tournament is discontinued eight years later. Rutgers University initiates a ten week winter short course in turf management. THE GREENERSIDE | 28 2016: The NJ Open is held at Galloping Hill GC, Russ Harris, GCS. It is the first time the event is held at a county owned golf course. The 98th PGA Championship is held at Baltusrol GC, Mark Kuhns, Director of Grounds, Dan Kilpatrick, Lower GCS and Jim Devaney, Upper GCS. After expenses are paid from sponsorship monies received from industry partners, $27,275.15 is donated to turfgrass industry foundations, associations, and university turf clubs. 2026: The 100th Anniversary of the GCSANJ and it will continue to be the benchmark of the GCS Associations throughout the world. 1996: Soft spikes enter the turf management vocabulary. Shaun Barry, Aventis E.S. is awarded the first GCSANJ Member of the Year Award. Ken Krauz becomes the fourth Editor of the “Greenerside” and the newsletter again wins an award from the GCSAA. John Boyer, GCS at the Marriot Seaview Resort wins the GCSAA Environmental Steward Award for the resort golf course category in the Northeastern Region. The GCSANJ Field Day returns to Rutgers Golf Course/Stadium Complex after a three year hiatus due to stadium and bubble construction. The 1st Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic is held at Fiddlers Elbow CC, Tom Breiner, GCS and Dave McGhee, GM. 2006: The Water Supply Advisory Council Bill is signed into law by Governor Richard Codey. The bill is sponsored by the Alliance for Water Conservation (AWC) and they recommend to the Governor that one “We learn from experience that of the seats be filled from the ranks of the GCSANJ. Mickey Stachowski, GCS at the Golf Course of men never learn anything from Concordia is named a recipient of the prestigious experience.” GCSAA Excellence in Government Relations Award. The first GCSANJ Summer Social Cruise is held. The weather is perfect and 144 people attend and have a -George Bernard Shaw fantastic time on the River Belle, Point Pleasant Beach, (circa 1856-1950) NJ. THE GREENERSIDE | 29 GCSAA GOLF COURSE GREEN CERTIFICATION BY KEVIN DOYLE, GCSAA NE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Golf courses are often misunderstood, With a score of 300 points need to achieve tagged as hazards to the environment. certification, and a further 350 points required to re- Much effort is put into setting the record certify, these totals are indeed lofty goals. straight. One way to differentiate higher standards is through specifically More than simply turf, this program looks to touch designed environmental programs. all aspects of the golf facility and you are rewarded with points for practices or changes that are positive Before GCSAA’s 50 by 2020 best management for the environment. As always, the benefits of practices initiative, some state and local programs environmental programs come from the resulting were already in place. One such comprehensive data, and I recently learned that the data does program developed in conjunction with Rhode Island indeed impress! Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is the Rhode Island Golf Course Green Certification, GCSAA class AFC member Pat Hogan, government a collaboration with the Rhode Island Golf Course relations director for the RIGCSA, updated the group Superintendents Association (RIGCSA). at a recent chapter meeting on RI DEM data. Ann Battersby, Senior Environmental Scientist at the In 2010, the RIGCSA, led by then president John DEM, compiled information from seven golf courses LeClair, CGCS, worked hard to develop the recently recertifying through the Golf Course Green voluntary point-based program and have touted the Certification program. benefits ever since. THE GREENERSIDE | 30 Here are some of the highlights: Kudos to the seven recertified Rhode Island Golf Pesticide reduction: 32 pounds Course Green Certification on their accomplishments Fertilizer reduction: 98,690 pounds and I look forward to the data 13 courses can develop Water reduction: 243.8 million gallons in the future! Want to learn21more about the program? Hogan’s employer, Sodco, is also a noted Check out the Rhode Island Golf Course Green environmental business earning Sustainable Turf Certification workbook link here: Farm Certification designation. Sodco’s recertification numbers are stunning as well: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/assist/grn Pesticide reduction: 61 gallons cert/pdf/rigolcer.pdf Fertilizer reduction: 103,455 pounds 36 Water reduction: 129.2 million gallons Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Whether by using your current or future BMPs, Follow Kevin on Twitter state sponsored programs (as RI has done), or @GCSAA_NE utilizing lake/river friendly opportunities, the intrinsic or perceived value of environmental 48 programs and their recognition is real. When voluntary efforts large or small can result in differences as noted above, it continues to prove the stewardship of our industry. As of February 2018, 13 courses in Rhode Island are Golf Course Green Certified: Button Hole GC Shelter Harbor GC Goddard Memorial Park GC Alpine CC Rhode Island CC Sakonnet GC Wannamoisett CC Point Judith CC Agawam Hunt Club Potowomut GC Pawtucket CC Weekapaug GC Newport CC THE GREENERSIDE | 31 HEALTH FEATURE THE SECRET TO FINDING HIDDEN MUSCLE By Kyle Newell Well, well, well. It turns out that we do have some Tonic muscles are the ones that get tighter as we areas that are waiting for us to unlock some hidden get tired or age. Phasic muscles are those that muscle. tend to weaken under stress or age. So, bad things happen when we are tired, stressed or not aging Ok, I suppose that the first thing I should address is gracefully. the idea of adding muscle. If you are like most men, The tonic muscles include the upper back, your you’ve been inundated with the idea of gaining pecs (chest), biceps, the hip flexors and piriformis, weight is bad, no matter the type of weight you hamstrings and calf muscles. I want you to POSTMODERNthink PAINTING. Stella gain. for a minute of how you sit when you arealternately at work. paints in If you are similar to the masses, you sit withanda watercolor oil YOU need to gain muscle and fight to gain muscle rounded back, leaning forward. This only your entire life. Muscle is your foundation for every exacerbates the issue of the tonic muscles getting other physical quality. Muscle is your fountain of tighter. youth. Once we cross the age of 25, it’s bye-bye muscle unless we actively fight against the The phasic muscles includeTakethe arhomboids, peek into a daymid- cannibalization of ‘it’. As we gain muscle, I can back, triceps, gluteus maximus, in thedeep life ofabs, external budding guarantee that you will lose body fat. Don’t worry artist Stella obliques and deltoids (shoulders). These Young, muscles how I know this, just trust me on this point. and how she improves are for the most part on the back side of the body her craft or aren’t readily visible. Now, if you’ve hired a trainer before or have been going to a Globo-gym, I am sure that you have been Most men head to the gym, if at all, and train the taught the wrong way as far as training goes. tonic muscles, well, because that’s what the magazines have shown you to do or better yet, Screeeeccchhhhhh.. Jimmy the personal trainer thought what you really That was me putting on the breaks, I am getting needed were bigger biceps and a better set of pecs. ahead of myself again. Again, this training the tonic muscles exclusively will only speed up the shortening process of them We have two different types of muscle groups. And as we age. What would be the logical thing to do yes, we do have over 600 muscles in the body, but with tight muscles? Oh yes, stretch and move to focus on all of them would be silly. Let’s focus on them through a range of motion! Back to that in a the big global muscles, the ‘bang for your buck’ minute. muscles. THE GREENERSIDE | 32 HEALTH FEATURE The phasic muscles are those that’ll be the first to have gravity destroy them, meaning they will get saggy and droopy first. These are areas that can put a lot of muscle on and that’ll keep us young and full of vitality. I have always had our athletes train the heck out of these areas because most of the athletes need to gain muscle and gain it fast. And if you have fallen into the trap of thinking that I want you to first do a ‘Bat-wing’. To perform the bench press is king for a man, here is some good these, you will lay face down on a bench and keep news for you. By training the mid-back, delts and your feet on the ground. Grab a pair of dumb bells triceps, your bench will continue to get stronger and off of the ground and pull up to your rib cage, stronger in your bench press (the bench isn’t done bringing the elbows straight up to the ceiling. Hold correctly by 99.9% of the people to develop and that for 5 sets of 10. train the chest). For the glutes, I want you to perform a goblet So, what to do? squat. Take a dumb bell or kettle bell and hold it goblet style on your chest. Sink down into a full Without addressing nutrition here, let’s talk training. squat, elbows touching the insides of your knees. I am sure that you don’t have hour upon free hour I’d recommend 5 sets of 10-20 reps each and to train. With that in mind, we need to think every workout. efficiency. The first thing that I’d advise you to do is to stretch the tonic muscles. Finally, I’ll give you two options for the delts and triceps. The first one is a simple pushup, but make Specifically, I’d have you stretch the pecs, biceps and sure your elbows are facing forward, not bent at 90 hip flexors and roll out the hamstrings, piriformis (a degrees like nearly everyone does them (that is a deep muscle of the glute region) and calves. This is HUGE failure of physical education teachers, more effective for those areas than performing world-wide, in my opinion. Hey, I can say that, I simple static stretching. For the stretching, either was a PE teacher.) Perform 100 reps each and use a TRX strap or find a door way, bend elbows at every day. 90 degrees, brace one arm on each side of the door way and lean forward slowly. The second exercise for this region is the one arm overhead dumbbell press. Keep your heels For strengthening and packing on muscle in the together and start with a light dumbbell and press phasic muscles, I will provide you four exercises. it from shoulder all the way to lock out. Let’s go That means that anyone can do these three things with 5 sets of 6-10 reps here. as I have the novice in mind, but just because these movements are simple it doesn’t mean that you can’t Remember when I said you can make these make them extremely challenging. extremely hard? Here is what I meant in terms of what very hard would be: THE GREENERSIDE | 33 goblet squats with 5 sets of 20 reps at 100 pound ABOUT KYLE dumbbells, 100 pushups with 60 pounds of weight added in the form of chains or a weight vest, goblet Kyle Newell is the creator and owner of Newell squats for 5x20 with 100+ pound dumbbells and Strength located in Hillsborough, NJ. He has a finally, 5 sets at 10 seconds of bat wings with 60+ B.S. is Fitness Management from Delaware pound dumbbells. University and multiple physical fitness and nutrition certifications. For more about Kyle and Alas. You now have the tools to keep your muscles Newell Strength visit, www.newellstrength.com. young and supple while packing on a boat load of muscle. Yes, it is that effective. Don’t let the simplicity of it fool you. The treasure trove of hidden muscle is there for the taking. THE GREENERSIDE | 34 WE ONCE KEPT GOLF COURSES PINK BACK WHEN BOTTLES WERE MADE OF GLASS By Doug Vogel Long before going green meant going brown, pink was the color any greenskeeper worthy of his title was striving for. Having your course described as being in The Pink of Condition was a compliment of the highest order during the first 50 years of American golf course maintenance. Fast forward to 2018, “dialed in” would be the modern-day equivalent. The American greenskeeping profession has changed tremendously during the past 100 years, but has it really changed at all? The vocabulary may have changed, the chemistries may have changed, and the techniques may have changed, but the end result has not. Grass still needs to be cut, cups still need to be cut and sometimes budgets need to be cut. Let’s look back and compare at how things were done differently while somehow achieving the same results. Fertilization circa 1950 Fertilization circa 2010 Artie - “Have you tried that new fertilizer Agrinite?” Elliott - “When you going out with your Fall app?” Al - “Yeah, I put it down in the late fall, just after Doug - “Late Summer. I’m spoon feeding weekly up Thanksgiving when the grass goes dormant.” until Thanksgiving.” Artie - “But the grass is frozen isn’t it?” Elliott - “I see. You’re just tickling the turf with a little N?” Al - “That’s why they call it dormant feeding.” Doug - “No, I’m just spoon feeding.” Artie - “What rate you going out with on your Elliott - “That’s a lot of labor expense, isn’t it?” fairways?” Doug - “Not really, it’s my labor and I’m salaried and I Al - “Wide open.” can fit it in my 80-hour work week.” Artie - “What about your greens?” Elliott - “Any kelp in the mix?” Al - “Bag a green.” Doug - “No, the soil test saw no need for it.” Elliott - “Who would have thought you didn’t need any kelp?” THE GREENERSIDE | 35 Green Speed circa 1936 Green speed circa 2005 Henry - “Did you hear Bobby Jones say that the Asst. Supt. - “Did you hear Tiger Woods say that the U.S Open’s greens were the fastest he ever putted greens at the U.S. Open were slow?” on?” Intern - “Slow? I thought they were cutting them at Monahan - “Yes I did, and unfortunately, so did .095. How could they be slow?” my green chairman. Now he wants our greens cut just like theirs.” Asst. Supt. - “Because Tiger said so.” Henry - “That’s crazy. Did you tell him it was only Intern - “I saw them double rolling them. What were for the week of the U.S. Open?” they stimping at?” Monahan - “He didn’t want to hear it.” Asst. Supt. - “Between 12 and 13.” Henry - “What height were they cutting them at Intern - “That’s sick.” anyway?” Asst. Supt. - “Bobby Jones would have thought so.” Monahan - “3/16 of an inch.” Intern - “Who’s Bobby Jones?” Henry - “3/16 of an inch? Yikes! That’s low.” Monahan - “Yes, 3/16 of an inch and six days a week.” Henry - “Six days a week? I hope my chairman never finds that one out.” Grubs circa 1968 Grubs circa 2013 Ed - “I heard you have grubs on your greens.” Brad - “I heard you have grubs on your greens.” Pete - “Who told you that?” Gary - “Who told you that?” Ed - “Your least favorite salesman.” Brad - “An anonymous posting on the web.” Pete - “I should have known. I don’t buy anything Gary - “Web this! My greens are cherry.” from him.” Brad - “How did you get them so cherry?” Ed - “What happened?” Gary - “My spray tech went out and bombed the Pete - “My assistant dropped four jugs of greens with an app of Imidachloprid this chlordane on the cement floor of the barn. Glass spring?” and poison everywhere. Smelled like hell. There was no money in the budget to buy anymore.” Brad - “May I ask at what rate?” Ed - “Four jugs! What rate you going out with?” Gary - “Yes you may.” Pete - “One gallon per 1⁄2 acre.” Brad - “Everyone has to be a wise guy. What rate?” Ed - “Well, don’t say I didn’t tell you so.” Gary - “1.6 ounce per 1⁄4 acre.” Pete - “What d’ya mean?” Brad - “WP or F?” Ed -“I told you upgrading your barn floor with Gary - “Neither. WSP. Only way to go.” cement would come back to haunt you.” THE GREENERSIDE | 36 Brad - “Did it do a good job?” Irrigation Gary - “Yes, but if we miss a few I will have my Old Timer - “Back in the day we made 40 minute five interns hand pick the adults and crush them moves on the greens.” between their fingers. You know-IPM.” Youngster - “What do you mean…moves?” Brad - “Any problems with the ASPCA with that method?” (laughter) Old Timer - “You know, you set up the sprinkler in the back of the green and after 40 minutes you Gary - “Not yet.” walk over, pick up the sprinkler and move it to the front of the green for another 40 minutes.” Brad - “Sounds pretty simple to me.” Youngster - “That sounds like you’re putting down Gary - “Don’t tell anyone, but I go out with a lot of water on the greens.” trichlorfon in the early Fall just in case.” Old Timer - “Exactly, they were green and lush by Brad - “Just in case what? the next morning.” Gary - “Just in case you find out I don’t have any Youngster – “Didn’t that promote advanced fungal interns and you post it on Facebook.” activity?” Old Timer - “Son, what do you think Mercury was for?” Youngster - “Freddie Mercury?” Old Timer - “No, the heavy metal poison.” Youngster - “Sir, Poison thinks they were heavy metal. You must mean Megadeath.” Old Timer - “No, I didn’t mean Megadeath. That only took care of worms.” we asked, "I would like to vacation on the beach in the Outer you answered Banks with my children and grandchildren. Actually a summer vacation anywhere with my family would "A summer vacation would be spent be great by me." traveling to a location my family has never -John O'Keefe been. Preferably, a trip to northern New England to get a glimpse of some October weather and maybe even lobster fishing trip!" -Jason Osterhoudt If you could take summer vacations, "I intend to take summer vacations once our little girl how would gets a bit older. I would go see some of our National Parks they be spent? or rent a cabin/house on a lake somewhere." -Joe Kinlin "I would spend my vacation not on a golf course. One thing I miss about summer is firing up the barbecue and relaxing with friends and family back home. My ideal summer vacation would be going back to New England and renting a lake house. " -Justin Adams "If I could take summer vacations it would have to be somewhere we could escape the summer heat for a bit and do some camping and fishing. Maybe head up north to Lake George and rent a cabin for a week, or two. This way we could get away from hectic pace of New Jersey as well. A complete change of scenery would be nice." -Justin Dorman THE GREENERSIDE | 38 "I would definitely spend time at my house in North Carolina. I have had it for 4 years and have never seen my warm season lawn when it is green, only when it is dormant in the winter months. Aside from my house, Ireland, Italy and an Alaskan Cruise are on the hit list as well, but most importantly as long as I can spend it with my family!" -Paul Dotti "They would be spent with my wife and 3 daughters. As a kid, summer time meant vacationing in my family, and it hurts knowing that my children might not get to experience the same family time in the summer that I had growing up." -Steve Juhring "For my family our favorite vacation is to Vista Verde Ranch in Steamboat Springs, CO. It’s an all inclusive dude ranch where you get assigned a horse, a saddle, and a pair of cowboy boots for the week. Along with horseback riding, you can hike some awesome trails in the National Forest by the ranch, fly fish the Elk River and close by lakes for trout, mountain bike some exciting and beautiful trails. But the greatest thing about the ranch is that there are no TVs, no internet, and no cell service, so you are totally off the grid. It’s a great chance to unplug and unwind with the family." -Dennis Granahan "A compromise with my wife and 2 young daughters: I get to play golf in the early morning, (first one on the course), then we spend the day doing the beach/ boardwalk thing; Ocean City, NJ and Rehoboth Beach, DE are both great for families with quality golf nearby." -Michael Grillo THE GREENERSIDE | 39 GCSANJ PATRON DIRECTORY A.G. ENTERPRISES DRYJECT NEW JERSEY LAWN & GOLF SUPPLY CO. STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Staff Uniforms Dennis Granahan Turf Equipment Supplier Commercial Toro Turf & Irrigation Rick Gordon 7 Seagull Lane Steve Hesser Equipment Ph: 201.488.1276 Lincroft, NJ 07738 Ph: 610.933.5801 Blair Quin, Steve Bradley, Fx: 201.489.5830 Ph: 917.617.8827 Fx: 610.933.8890 Rick Krok merrick160@aol.com dryjectnj@comcast.net shesser@lawn-golf.com 3191 Highway 22 Branchburg NJ agenterprisesonline.com 647 Nutt Road Ph: 908.722.9830 EAST COAST SOD & SEED Phoenixville, PA 19460 Fx: 908.722.9847 BASF Sod & Seed Supplier www.lawn-golf.com kindyk@storrtractor.com Plant Protection & Plant Kevin Driscoll Health Products www.eastcoastsod.com NOBLE TURF STEPHEN KAY GOLF COURSE Lexicon, Xzemplar, Honor, Ph: 609.760.4099 Brian Gjelsvik ARCHITECT Insignia & Emerald kdriscoll@eastcoastsod.com 25 Roland Avenue Golf Course Architect David Schell Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Stephen Kay Ph: 410.800.8762 FINCH SERVICES Ph: 856.273.1402 665 Saint Andrews Drive david.schell@basf.com Phil Page briang@seetonturf.com Egg Harbor City NJ 08215 Paul Ramina ppage@finchinc.com Ph: 609.703.3300 Ph: 908.413.2944 Cell: 609.498.4031 PLANT FOOD COMPANY stephenkgolf@aol.com paul.ramina@basf.com Curt Moore “The Liquid Fertilizer Experts” cmoore@finchinc.com Dick Neufeld: 973.945.6318 SYNATEK BAYER Cell:215.280.7367 419 Tom Weinert: 914.262.0111 Shaun Kennedy Plant Health Products Industrial Drive Tom Pepe: 609.751.1372 737 Hagey Center Drive, Unit A Jeffrey Weld North Wales, PA Biostimulants & Other Products Souderton, PA 18964 Pesticides for Premium Turfgrass Ph: 8662.266.9288 2 T.W. Alexander Drive FISHER & SON COMPANY www.plantfoodco.com Fx: (267) 203-1613 Research Triangle Park, NC Distributor of Golf & Turf Ph: 800.562.1291 skennedy@synateksolutions.com Ph: 914.419.9384 Products,Fertilizer, Seed PFC@plantfoodco.com Fx: 877.492.1897 Rob Johnson SYNGENTA jeff.weld@bayer.com 110 Summit Drive, SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Manufacturer Exton PA 19341 Providing the Products & Lee Kozsey DOUBLE ‘D’ TURF, LLC Ph: 800.262.2127 Expertise That You Need & Trust Plant Protectants Turfgrass Aeration Cell: 215.475.7998 Representatives: Lee: 215.796.0409 Specialist rjohnson@fisherandson.com Frank Jacheo: 732.489.1442 lee.kozsey@syngenta.com Dennis DeSanctis, Sr. fjacheo@siteone.com Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. GRASS ROOTS, INC. Chad Mathieu: 914.539.5675 TOTAL TURF GOLF SERVICES Drill & Fill, TurfPride, Golf Course Maintenance cmathieu@siteone.com Greg Hufner JRM Tines Supplies Wayne P. Remo: 862.209.8243 1965 Byberry Road 86 Bergen Mills Road Ken Kubik: 973.418.7035 wremo@siteone.com Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Monroe Twp, NJ 08831 Keith Kubik: 973.418.7034 Shawn Reynolds: 401.486.9133 Ph: 215.426.0554 Ph: 732.241.7378 Jay McKenna: 973.418.7036 sreynolds@jsiteone.com gregh@totalturfservices.com Fx: 732.446.0708 Office: 973.252.6634 dennis@doubledturf.com SOIL & WATER CONSULTING WILFRED MACDONALD, INC. dennisjr@doubledturf.com HARRELL’S LLC Corey Angelo Turf Equipment Josh Kopera Consulting and Analysis for Your Bill Luthin DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO. Cell:201.213.8693 Turfgrass, Soils, and Water. Ph: Glenn Gallion Tree Services, jkopera@harrells.com 848.225.5115 Mike Pelrine Mulch & Top Soil, Containers, Jen Schneider corey@soilandwaterconsulting.com 10 Maple Avenue, Unit 303 Trimming & Removal Cell:732.828.0895 Pine Brook, NJ 07058 Kevin Downes jschneider@harrells.com Ph: 888. 831 0891 65 Royal Avenue harrells.com Fx: 973.487.1333 Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Ph: 800.282.8007 sales@wilfredmacdonald.com Ph: 973.238.9800 Fx: 973.238.0222 info@downestreeservice.com