ISSUE 3: 2020 / VOLUME 55 Contents Casting Your Pod 17 Leo Barber discusses the rise of golf podcasts. 03 President's Message 06 Member News 10 Photo Pages Take It Back to the First Tee 20 14 GCSANJ Foundation A timeline of Paul Ramina's 28 15 Questions life and career. 34 GCSAA Update 40 Patron Directory History of Hudson Farm 23 Discover the history of Hudson Farm Club's commitment to philanthropy. 38 ON THE COVER The Ask North Jersey Country Club Find out which podcasts Daniel Kilpatrick, Superintendent your fellow members are listening to. Photo credit: James Surico, Assistant Superintendent THE GREENERSIDE | 1 Our Contributors Editor in Chief : Todd Raisch, CGCS Design & Layout Editor: Maureen Sharples Photography Editor: Shaun Barry Contributing Writers: Leo Barber, Shaun Barry, Maureen Sharples, Kevin Doyle Officers: Joe Kinlin, President Jeremy Hreben, CGCS, Vice President Michael Tardogno, Treasurer Todd Raisch, CGCS, Secretary Russ Harris, Past President Directors: District II- Jonathan Heywood District III- Tom Higgins District IV- Jennifer Torres At-Large: Ken Anson Lance Rogers, CGCS Commercial Representatives Rob Johnson & Tyler Otero Rutgers Liaisons Dr. Bruce Clarke & Dr. James Murphy Executive Director Maureen Sharples GCSANJ Newsletter is published four times a year. © 2020 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. THE GREENERSIDE | 2 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Joe Kinlin Chapter President Bey Lea Golf Course The new challenge began with COVID-19 impacting our industry, facilities, and way of life. The weather this season added to an already challenging work environment. The uncertainty of what might come next also made 2020 one of the most challenging years we have experienced. Despite all of the chips stacked against us, we were able to safely host some great events, communicate and meet in different ways, eliminate ball washers and bunker rakes, and learn to manage our facilities more efficiently. I don't think anyone could have predicted how popular and important golf would become while living during a pandemic. As you put your golf courses to bed for the year and start off-season projects, I want to remind you about all the opportunities still available in the coming months. Online education will dominate our learning landscape for the foreseeable future. We became a partner in the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association's online education program called "Conference Come to You." It features 30 seminars over 30 days priced at $40 each with cash draw prizes and NJDEP credits on over 15 courses. The information can be found at conferencecomestoyou.org. It's an excellent opportunity to learn something new and maybe win some cash. The next great opportunity is GCSAA's Virtual Golf Industry Show. As a health and safety precaution, GCSAA created a new platform for us to learn and interact. I am really looking forward to it. While I enjoy traveling, I know I can get all the great information available at GIS in the safety of my own home. These are just a few ways to stay connected and informed. I hope you can take advantage of them. Stay well, JOE KINLIN Chapter President THE GREENERSIDE | 3 FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maureen Sharples 21 When I think about the 2020 season coming to a close, it’s easy to dwell on the challenges of the pandemic and all the restrictions we had to deal with over the year. However, if we put all that aside (as we would all like to do) the word perseverance comes to mind. Above it all, we did it…with your amazing support and cooperation, we succeeded in providing most of our planned chapter events while 36 growing our membership base. Much of our success came from the support and generosity of our sponsor partners. These members and their respective companies continued to stay by our side during these uncertain times. In addition to their monetary support, they came out in droves to our events. Many of them encouraged our superintendent members to take a break from their course for some fun at our meetings. Let's Connect 48 The real heroes of our events this year were our host superintendents and their clubs. I personally want to thank Travis Pauley, Cliff Moore, Scott Rose, Tom Higgins, Mark Miedler, and Fred Parcells for welcoming the association to their clubs during these strange times. 973-812-0710 Our planned golf schedule unraveled in March and when restrictions were lifted each of these members worked hard to reschedule and rework our events to execute them safely. Their diligence and commitment are greatly appreciated. Our Golf Committee is hard at work planning for 2021. We anticipate msharples@gcsanj.org another great season and will continue to persevere to overcome any obstacle that lies ahead in the next year. If you are interested in hosting the association at your club please reach out to Rob Johnson, Jonathan Heywood, or me as we are always looking for volunteers. Be well, @GCSANJ1926 MAUREEN SHARPLES Executive Director, GCSANJ facebook.com/gcsanj THE GREENERSIDE | 4 MEMBER NEWS GROWING FAMILIES MOVERS AND SHAKERS Phil Page of Finch Services and his wife Taylor Ken Anson is the new Golf Course Superintendent welcomed their son, Jackson, on September at Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia. 15th. Jack is welcomed by his big sister, Lily. Casey Utton is the new Golf Course Superintendent at Fox Hollow Golf Club. Kyle Hillegass is the new Golf Course Superintendent at Knickerbocker Country Club. Pat Hickey is the new Golf Course Superintendent at Edgewood Country Club. THE GREENERSIDE | 6 GCSAA NEWS MELROSE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Class of 2021 will have a special opportunity to attend GIS 2021 and 2022! The Melrose Leadership Academy supports the professional development of GCSAA member superintendents by providing individuals the opportunity to attend the Golf Industry Show. The program provides up to 20 scholarships every year. Applications for the 2021 Academy are open through Nov. 17th. Apply online by visiting, www.eifg.org/education. For the virtual 2021 Golf Industry Show All-Access Individual Package Virtual opportunities throughout the year will include networking with GCSAA and Toro leadership, as well as education sessions in business and communication, advocacy, and environmental stewardship For the 2022 Golf Industry Show in San Diego Golf Industry Show full package registration Education seminars and leadership sessions Airfare and Five nights’ hotel accommodations $200 spending money THE GREENERSIDE | 7 CHAPTER NEWS CONFERENCE COMES TO YOU GCSANJ is proud to partner with the Carolinas GCSA in an online conference to satisfy members’ ongoing education needs. Known as Conference Comes to You, the program will deliver 30 seminars scheduled - one a day - over 30 weekdays, starting November 2nd. Using a tailored Zoom platform, the two-hour seminars will be presented live each day at 1 pm EST by leading researchers, scientists and experts in their field. All seminars will carry GCSAA education points and, over 15 seminars will offer NJDEP pesticide credits. As official partners, GCSANJ members will receive member pricing for every seminar, discounted from $70 to $40. Our members will also be eligible to share in $30,000 worth of cash giveaways. A total of 82 prizes – ranging from $100 to $2,500 - will be drawn, live on the Carolinas GCSA Facebook page at 1 pm EST on December 21. Each seminar you take qualifies you for one entry. To validate your entry, you must watch a series of brief messages from our Industry Partners. Our chapter benefits from your participation. A portion of each registration fee paid for by a GCSANJ member, will come back to the chapter! TO REGISTER, VISIT CONFERENCECOMESTOYOU.ORG. THE GREENERSIDE | 8 CHAPTER NEWS 2020 CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS The 2020 GCSANJ Chapter Championship was hosted by Travis Pauley at Plainfield Country Club on September 14th. 1st Place Gross Superintendent Closest to the Hole Rob Arnts (78) Dick Neufeld (1'11") Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club Plant Food Company 1st Place Net Superintendent Long Drive Ken Anson (66) Nick Adams Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia Helena 1st Place Gross Affiliate Mike Linkewich (79) Noble Turf 1st Place Net Affiliate Dennis DeSanctis Jr. (71) Double D Turf THE GREENERSIDE | 9 CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Joe Kinlin and Rob Arnts Joe Kinlin and Ken Anson Joe Kinlin and Dennis DeSanctis Jr. Rob Johnson and Travis Pauley Brian Gjelsvik, Mike Linkewich, Ray DiMaggio, Kyle Hillegass, Greg James, Victor Frederico Ken Anson, and Nick Alley Nick Adams, Fred Parcells, Pat Dolan, Jeff Ward, Rob Capecelatro, Pat McMahon, Jeremy Hreben Dick Neufeld, Tom Pepe Mike Weber, Mark Miedler THE GREENERSIDE | 10 CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP PLAINFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Ben Stover, Sean Kosavich, Shannon Horn, Dan Kilpatrick, Rich Lane, Paul Dotti, Keith Bennett, Jim Cadott JP Newman, Jim Devaney Chris Boyle, Keith Kubik Curt Moore and Grant Bezek Don Asinski, Dennis DeSanctis Jr., Freddy Carmona, Russ Harris, Joe Scioscia, Ryan Tuxhorn Rob Johnson, and Rob Arnts Kyle Cwynar and Mike Elliott Rob Schipper, Josh Kopera, Wayne Jackson, Tom Higgins, Jim Rusnic, Jason Osterhoudt Ron Simpson Jr., Jack Higgins THE GREENERSIDE | 11 SUMMER GOLF MEETING BALLAMOR GOLF CLUB Ken Anson, Dennis DeSanctis Jr., Shawn Reynolds Kory Kelly and Jack Meyer Steve Juhring Rich Sweeney and Jay Ewan Rob Johnson, Scott Rose, Joe Kinlin Stephen Rudich Donovan Maguigan Lou Bosco and Mark Kuhns Kevin Tansey THE GREENERSIDE | 12 THE GREENERSIDE | 13 GCSANJ FOUNDATION 2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS The GCSANJ Foundation awarded $20,250 in scholarships to 22 applicants. They ranged from recent high school graduates to graduate school students. Many of the applicants earned a high GPA and are leaders in their schools and communities. Their academic careers and integrity are impressive, and their parents should be proud of their accomplishments. John Anderson Scholarship GCSANJ Foundation Scholarships Fran Owsik Scholarships Emily Gray Ryan Manzi Savanna Haas Jessica Krok Ed Casey Scholarship Richard Krok Nicholas Boyle Jordan Beaudoin Kirsten Dorman Michael W. Candeloro Lexus Disbrow Jennifer Krok Jim McNally Scholarship Rolf Eric Strobel Nicolas Howe Isabella Candeloro Francesca Marra John Farrell Scholarship Faith Vogel Kayla Campbell Victoria Kunesch GCSANJ President's Scholarship Abigayle Alexander Dominick Candeloro Olivia Munn Emily Strobel Patrick K. Campbell, CGCS Memorial Scholarship and Francis Owsik Memorial Scholarship Winners Brogan Meyers Brogan has an Accounting degree from Gonzaga University and is president of his class at Rutgers. He serves as the liaison between faculty and students. After his first year at Rutgers, he accepted an internship at Cherry Hills. His passion is turfgrass. GPA: 3.93 Maxwell Lyons BA from North West Missouri State and a 12-month Management Certificate from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Currently an intern at Pine Valley. Steward to the game and the profession. Moral integrity and character. Represented Rutgers at the GCSAA Turf Bowl where Rutgers finished 16th out of 60 teams. GPA: 3.72 Brian Rush BS from Nazareth College in Rochester NH. Loves science and nature. Started working as a laborer on the course. The superintendent took him under his wing. Understands the need for a great staff. Wants to be a Director of Agronomy. His superintendent is a Rutgers grad and directed him to the program. He currently is an intern at Colleton River working for Jeff Kent but has a full-time job offer at Colleton River after Rutgers. GPA: 3.81 Luke Kringler Luke has a BS in Environmental Science from Rutgers. He currently works for John Slade at Laurel Creek Country Club. GPA: 4.0 THE GREENERSIDE | 14 GCSANJ FOUNDATION TURF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Kyle Genova Kyle is a graduate student in Turfgrass Management at Rutgers University working under the direction of Dr. James Murphy and Dr. Bruce Clarke. Mr. Genova received his BS in Plant Science (Horticulture and Turf Industry) from Rutgers University. After completing his BS degree, he worked at FMC Corporation at their Research and Innovation Center. After completing one year of employment at FMC participating in many experiments with various turf grass species Kyle realized he wanted to further expand his knowledge and expertise in turfgrass science. He is currently pursuing his Masters in the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers University. His thesis focuses on best management practices for golf course turf which includes disease prevention and maintenance. Brandon McNally Graduated from Purdue University in 2017 with a B.S. in Turf Science and Management, with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. During my time as an undergrad, I did internships at Valhalla Golf Club and University of Louisville Golf Club in Louisville, KY, and Bidermann Golf Club in Wilmington, DE. I was on staff at Valhalla for two years preparing for the PGA Championship. Other tournament experience includes The Memorial Tournament and the U.S. Women's Open. Post graduation, I accepted an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky, where I worked for two years prior to returning to academia and pursuing a Master's degree at Rutgers University. My future goals include developing a successful research program that will provide BMP's for turf managers, educating future leaders in the turf industry, and supplying quality information through outreach programs so that industry professionals can stay abreast with the new and improved technology that is continuously evolving in our industry. Eric MacPherson Eric graduated in 2014 from Saint Michael's College in Burlington, VT with a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in plant biology and a chemistry minor. Following undergrad he continued on to graduate school in plant biology at Towson University, while simultaneously working at Turf Valley Golf Course and Baltimore Country Club. It was while working and studying turfgrass weeds that Eric realized his true passion was with the actual turfgrass. He decided to transfer to Rutgers University, enrolling as a grad transfer and in the Professional Golf Turf Management School, for a double dose of grass education. While in school, he was offered an opportunity to work in the turfgrass industry at Liberty National Golf Club in NJ, where he was a part of both the 2017 President's Cup and 2019 Northern Trust, as well as several other PGA events. After his brief hiatus from academia, he has returned back to Rutgers University to pursue a PhD in turfgrass breeding under Dr Stacy Bonos. He is concentrating on improving turf varieties for golf course use, in particular bentgrass. THE GREENERSIDE | 15 THE GREENERSIDE |16 CASTING YOUR POD By Leo Barber – General Manager/Course Superintendent Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, New Zealand We are all acutely aware that regardless of the My father constantly laments the lack of community country we live in, right now the world is going sport in metropolitan newspapers grappling with through an unprecedented period of upheaval and this these changes in the modern world, yet via social of course is bringing with it a large degree of media there as never been more discussion and disruption to many industries as we know it. In many information on this form of sport and faster delivery ways this was happening prior to COVID and in some than traditional forms with just the simple click of a cases, the last six months has simply accelerated the “follow”. Golf in my part of the world has likewise change due to acute financial necessity. Businesses struggled for coverage in recent times but lately (with are trying things and technology is making leaps and the help of the kids), I have discovered podcasts and bounds. found that golf is incredibly well covered through this medium. Whether you wish to listen to forums on Recently I woke to the horrifying news that cricket – instruction, current tour news, the personalities or my yes that game us antipodeans can play for five days particular interests of architecture and course and yet still not achieve a result, was no longer going maintenance, there is something for everyone. Once to be broadcast over the radio with our sports channel you have downloaded the app (or in many cases the shelving it due to increasing costs and dropping app is already there on your phone), it’s as easy as listenership. An avid listener of sport growing up on searching for your subject, selecting your option and the “wireless”, I look back with fondness at my listening. childhood and like many I am sure, it was a part of my life since birth. At stages the transistor was almost The following list whilst by no means exhaustive, connected by an umbilical cord as it followed the contains a brief summary on but a few of my family to the beach, the garden, the garage or favourites that I think would add some value to observing a DIY project while the dulcet tones of anyone working in the golf maintenance industry. often long serving well known voices kept us all company through the airwaves. Media however is one “The Fried Egg”, is one I really enjoy and hosted by of those industries that has faced significant change your countryman Andy Johnson. It is concentrated on and while the printed news came almost exclusively the architecture and turf management of the game. through the letterbox and the cricket through the He interviews designers and greenkeepers and transistor, now days the digital world is providing those that are keen students of discussions around faster and more varied options. I suspect many will be playability. He is currently highlighting a reading this article themselves through an online superintendent a month which you will find are forum. extremely relatable listens for all of those working on the tools. THE GREENERSIDE |17 “No Laying Up” is another to sample where the hosts When golf is in the news or just when he feels like have figured out a way to get some of the biggest getting something off his chest, Geoff Shackelford names in golf to open up about life on the tour and covers the big issues in golf, talks to the smartest share hilarious stories that you would never hear voices and offers insights into the sport’s more elsewhere. Their influence in the golf media world is fascinating stories via his “Shack Show” podcast. growing significantly and this has become one of the Seeking to offer shorter but more frequent podcasts most popular golf podcasts for good reason. in contrast to the traditional 90 minute back-and- forth, The Shack Show channels Shackelford’s passion “The Erik Anders Lang Show” is a further string to for both big picture topics and fun insider fodder to Erik’s impressive bow that includes his YouTube series inject your podcast feed with just enough foresight to “Adventures in Golf” that has featured golf courses spice up your lunch room debates. right around the world including my own track here in New Zealand. Ironically, Erik put our course on his The “Good Golf” podcast is the golf show for the itinerary at late notice, jumping off his connecting serious golfer. They celebrate everything that is great flight because……. “The Fried Egg” messaged him to about the game from course architecture to say Paraparaumu Beach was the course he most promoting public golf. wanted to visit in the world. Erik is great at getting to know the person that sits in behind the story. In the “Feed the Ball” podcast, writer Derek Duncan discusses golf course design, architecture, aesthetics “Inside the Ropes” is Australian produced but, in a and other topics with golf course architects and other world, shrinking thanks to the likes of podcasts, it luminaries of the game. discusses the game right around the world. Its co- hosts include Mike Clayton who is a passionate So once you have selected your podcast from the list student of the history of the game and its architecture above, bluetooth connection now allows you to play it and always provides a fascinating insight being both a through your car radio which is perfect for the drive tour player and a designer. into or out of work, or through headphones when you are out walking and “getting back to nature”, or depending on your club’s policy, you could also play them through your hearing protectors on a machine as you are working. Unfortunately, my drive to and from work is no more than three minutes and being largely desk bound, the listening while I work option also presents limitations hence it takes me a little longer to get through an episode. I have however found them a perfect accompaniment to a walk or a great way to unwind before some sleep so whatever life allows for your own personal circumstances, these are well worth a dabble if you aren’t listening already and hopefully the above suggestions provide a helpful guide for easing you into this rapidly developing world of podcasts. THE GREENERSIDE | 18 1985 TAKE IT BACK TO In high school, Paul got his first job working on the maintenance crew at the Country Club of Maryland near his hometown of Parkville, MD. THE FIRST TEE He worked for superintendent, Dick Helm and his assistant, Andy Prinz. Paul Ramina He also played soccer and was on the golf team in high school. Through the Years Paul's love for motorsports started as a kid. He loved his dad's Italian sports car books and riding around on his uncle's Vespa scooter. As a teen, he started riding dirt bikes with his friends and has loved motorcycles ever since. He currently has a Buell motorcycle. Golf team yearbook photo 1986 Paul graduated from high school. After graduation, Paul and his Buell motorcycle he went on to study communications at Towson State University and continued his job at Paul and his father the Country Club of Maryland. A friend in his film class recruited him to 1989 work at the campus AM radio station. He Paul started an internship at then began working at the FM station 89.7 98ROCK in Baltimore with the WCVT as well. It was a 60,000 watt station hopes of starting a career in radio. with a considerably large reach throughout the area. As a radio DJ, Paul's show played progressive alternative rock. He featured music from up and coming bands like The Smiths, R.E.M. and Depeche Mode, who went on to credit their massive success to popular college radio stations like Paul's. 1990 1992 1993 After graduating college, Paul continued to New superintendent, Paul O'Leary and Paul took an internship to work at 98ROCK in the research assistant Dave Nehila of the Country Club of work for Paul Latshaw at department. Back then, that meant calling Maryland urged Paul to go back to school to Wilmington Country Club. At people in the area and surveying them on study turf management. Paul enrolled in the the time, he didn't know their music preferences. Paul recalls being two-year program at the Institute of Applied much about Mr. Latshaw or hung up on quite often. He was also a Agriculture and finished in three semesters. his reputation in the industry. board operator. He was still working at the His schedule was a grind because he was Back then, googling someone Country Club of Maryland part time. reluctant to give up his radio job. He worked wasn't an option! at the radio station on weekend nights, sleeping on a couch in the station, then worked on the golf course in the morning and attended school during the week. THE GREENERSIDE | 20 2002 Paul and his family wanted to get back to the east coast to be closer to family. He 2001 took the Director of Grounds position at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in Gladstone, Their second NJ. They hosted two HSBC LPGA events. child, Luke was born. GCSANJ members Rob Johnson and Pat 2006 Hamilton Farm crew with Brittany Linciome Husby worked with him at Hamilton Farm. Paul with Michelle Wie (and Hogan) at Hamilton Farm GC 2007 1999 2003 Paul accepted the position of Director of Grounds at Winged Foot Their third child, Gabe was born. Golf Club. While at Winged Foot, Paul and Peggy, welcomed their first child, Isabella. they completed course restoration tasks post 2006 U.S. Open activites. 1998 Paul Latshaw became the superintendent at Riviera 2008 Country Club in Los Angeles in Paul returned to Hamilton Farm GC. preparation for the U.S. Senior They hosted three Sybase LPGA Open. He could not commit to Paul's children events. staying after the tournament so he referred Paul for the position. Ramina was almost finished with the construction 2015 at the Links at Gettysburg and Paul transitioned to the commercial decided he could not pass up the opportunity. While at side of the industry when he took a Riviera CC, they hosted the corporate agronomist position with PGA Tour’s annual event, the Floratine. The change gave him Nissan Open. more time with his family and unique travel opportunities to the Riviera Country Club crew in 2000 UK, Scotland, Germany, and Japan. He proposed to his wife, Peggy in Anaheim, CA while attending the GCSAA Golf Industry Show. 1997 Present He became the superintendent at The Paul is working as a Sales Links at Gettysburg for the construction Representative for BASF. and grow in. When he's not working, he spends time with his family. They vacation in Ocean City, MD or go skiing in the winter. Paul still loves to ride with his motorcycle group. Paul and Peggy 1994 1995 Mr. Latshaw recruited Paul to Paul took his first work for him at Congressional superintendent position Country Club. He finally said at The Links at Challedon farewell to his radio job. He in Mt. Airy, MD. He was worked with an all-star team there for the construction including John Zimmers and Sam and grow in. Green as they prepared for the U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Open. Paul at St. Andrews THE GREENERSIDE | 21 THE GREENERSIDE | 22 The History of HUDSON FARM CLUB By Maureen Sharples Nestled in the woods of Sussex County is the twenty-room estate house on the operational dairy renowned Hudson Farm Club. It is a 3,800-acre farm. In 1920, the property was donated to The property of landscaped farmland that offers a private Hudson Guild, a charitable organization who ran the outdoor experience for its members. The club is property as a camp. renowned for having one of the most challenging and attractive shooting layouts in the country and is the The Hudson Guild was formed due to the American site of our annual GCSANJ Foundation Sporting Clays settlement house movement in the late 1800’s. The Shoot. objective of the movement was to establish houses in poor urban areas, in which middle-class volunteers Our longtime member and Foundation Trustee, Les Carpenter began working at the Hudson Farm Club in 2017. As an avid outdoorsman with a deep respect for nature, it was a perfect fit for Les. He pitched the idea of a charity sporting clays shoot to raise money for the GCSANJ Foundation and offer a new and unique non- golf event to our members. It has quickly become one of the most highly anticipated due to the club’s incredible amenities, excellent service, and picturesque setting. While many of our members have experienced what makes Hudson Farm such a special place, many do not know its rich history and conservation efforts. The history of Hudson Farm began in 1904 when railroad magnate and philanthropist John P. McRoy hired New York architect Clarence Curter to design a THE GREENERSIDE | 23 would live. These volunteers would help transition immigrants into the labor force by teaching them middle-class American values. The west side Manhattan neighborhood of Chelsea had transformed from a residential area of middle-class property owners to a bustling community where thousands of immigrant families lived and worked. The new dense population exacerbated a host of problems; poverty, hunger, disease, crime, and unsanitary conditions were prevalent. Such conditions dimmed the hopes of many immigrants who hoped for a new life in America. regional planning. The idea soon took off and the In 1895, John Lovejoy Elliott, opened a social and portion of the Appalachian Trail through New York recreation club for young men in Chelsea. During the and New Jersey was the first to be completed. Hudson next few years, he established numerous clubs and Farm continued to serve the community through some programs which opened its doors to women and of America’s toughest times including the Great children as well. In 1897, the program evolved into the Depression and World War II by hosting hundreds of Hudson Guild. This group’s programs included a families and planting “victory gardens” during the war. kindergarten, vocational training, athletics, and a library. In time, the Hudson Guild’s management determined there was no longer a need to maintain the farm. In Hudson Guild also offered summer day trips and the 1990’s the community feared that the land would camping trips to area beaches, parks, and be purchased by a developer. In 1997, businessman campgrounds. The Hudson Guild decided it would be and philanthropist Peter Kellogg led a group which beneficial to purchase a property outside of the city. purchased the property and some surrounding land The Guild acquired several hundred acres of the ultimately saving the property from overdevelopment. McRoy farm in what was then the borough of Byram They created the Hudson Farm Club as we know it Township, New Jersey. The goal was to bring city today. The original McRoy estate house which served children to the country and teach them the essentials as the main lodge of Hudson Guild Farm, was of farming, while offering traditional camp activities. beautifully renovated and restored to serve as the clubhouse. In the philanthropic spirit of the Hudson Guild, the club hosts fundraising activities on its grounds throughout the year and operates the Hudson Farm Foundation, which supports a myriad of local charities including our own GCSANJ Foundation. Hudson Guild Farm instituted numerous innovative programs and became a haven for innovators with progressive ideas. Probably no greater idea originated at Hudson Guild Farm than the concept for the Appalachian Trail, which began in June 1921 at an informal gathering. The meeting resulted in an essay by forester and planner Benton MacKaye advocating a linear Appalachian Mountain park as a tool for THE GREENERSIDE | 24 HUDSON FARM CLUB CONSERVATION American Chestnut Program American Chestnut Foundation American Kestrel Society Research Projects American Kestrel Foundation Forestry Management Reforestation Project with the Boys Scouts Golden Wing Warbler Survey Natural Resource Conservation Service The Greenhouse at Hudson Farm The greenhouse supplies the kitchen with year-round fresh- picked quality produce and houses fish raised to stock our ponds. The 6,000 sq ft glass house was constructed in 2018. Nesting Boxes Hudson Farm Club has a total of 67 nesting boxes including 32 Wood Duck boxes, 6 bat boxes, 7 Bluebird boxes, 7 Screech Owl boxes, and 15 American Kestrel boxes. These boxes will be monitored to determine reproductive success and survival for each species. THE GREENERSIDE | 25 HUDSON FARM CLUB GCSANJ FOUNDATION SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT Keith Bennett, Nick Roberto, Les Carpenter, Brian Kubik, Keith Kubik, Brian Weismantel, Paul Ramina, Josh Kopera, Alex DeHaven Mike Campbell, Ethan Campbell Mike Paluzzi, and Pat Quinlan Curt Moore, Fred Rapp, Nick Kelly Josh Kopera, Scott Braun, Andy Berenty, Mike Brown, and Scott Bosetti Nick Roberto Jim Devaney, and Kyle Hillegass Brian Kubik Roger Flanagan, Robert Flanagan, Frank Horan Lou Bosco, and Mike Weber THE GREENERSIDE | 26 THE GREENERSIDE | 27 QUESTIONS WITH 15 DAN KILPATRICK By Maureen Sharples Dan Kilpatrick recently sat down with The Greenerside to discuss his career, family, and North Jersey Country Club. 1. Tell us a little about where you are from? I am from Mississauga, Ontario, which is about 20 minutes outside of Toronto. Like most Canadians, I grew up playing ice hockey and baseball. 2. How long have you worked at North Jersey Country Club? I have been at North Jersey Country Club for two years. 3. Why did you become a superintendent? I started playing golf at 11 years old. My grandfather always encouraged me to become a caddy. When I was 18, attending University, I took a job interview and 5. What are the unique aspects of NJCC 's course? was told turf interns made more money than the The property is stunning in a very natural and rugged regular crew . That was the first time I learned about way. It is not your typical manicured property, which the opportunities in turf maintenance. I enrolled in the is part of its beauty. The course is a Walter Travis Turf Management program at Seneca Community design, and he has some amazing greens here. They College and then completed the two-year program at are all remarkable, but #3 and #14 are my favorite. Penn State. 6. Tell us about your family. 4. What is your favorite aspect of working on a golf I am married to my wife, Jessica, an assistant course? superintendent at Rockaway River Country Club. We The people and relationships are my favorite aspect. It have two sons John (4) and Connor (3). is the people on my team, the members, and my peers in the industry. The salespeople I work with, and fellow 7. What are your interests outside of work? superintendents I know have become great friends My hobbies have faded since I have gotten older. I who are always looking out for my best interest. I think it stems from my time at Baltusrol Golf Club. We had don't play hockey as much as I used to. I spend most so many interns throughout the years. It was of my free time with my wife and kids. We are rewarding to work with such a diverse group of people, looking forward to taking some trips as a family once who I still stay in touch with today. it's safe to do so. THE GREENERSIDE | 28 8. What does a typical summer day look like for you as a superintendent? There is no such thing as a typical day for me. First thing each morning, I drive the course to ensure that it is ready for the members. We formulate a plan for our cultural practices and monitor green speeds, but it seems like something always comes up and forces us to change the plan. 9. What are your biggest on-course challenges at North Jersey Country Club? Water is the biggest challenge. Our permit only allows 3.1 million gallons a month, which was challenging in a year like this. We struggle to keep our ponds full enough to be aesthetically pleasing in the heat of summer. Our finishing hole centerpiece is the pond 12. You spent 15 years at Baltusrol Golf Club. What wrapped around the tee and it got to the point where did you learn from your time there? we were counting down the days we had left until we The club was incredibly active that there were no ran out. limitations on what you were exposed to daily. I feel as though all that experience allowed me to better 10. What change would you most like to see to address how to help North Jersey Country Club get your operation at North Jersey Country Club? to where they would like to, from a practical and The club is committed to purchasing new equipment logistical standpoint. and a new irrigation system . I can not complain, just need a little patience. 13. What has been the most trying experience of your career? 11. You have done a lot of course construction and are The U.S. government kindly asked me to leave the preparing for a restoration at NJCC, tell us about it? country in the summer of 2012. When my lawyer In April, we completed the first phase of Brian switched my visa, I was not aware there was a date Schneider's restoration plan. The goal is to get the discrepancy in the transfer. I received a letter on June original Walter Travis design back in the golf course. 29th and had to leave by July 2nd. It was a tough pill We are going to attempt to recreate eight of his to swallow. I had no control over the situation and original greens. This first phase was a bunker could not continue working during the busiest season. renovation/removal along with expanding bent grass Luckily, Baltusrol was understanding, and my areas around the greens. One of the cooler aspects of job was waiting for me when I returned. The silver the project is the golf course will end up having around lining was I got to have my first summer off since I 25 bunkers, limiting maintenance but using the was 18. topography as the hazard. 14. Who is your mentor in this industry, and why? I have a lot of mentors, pretty much all the superintendents I worked with along the way. Early in my career at the Toronto Board of Trade Golf Course, Pat Greenman, Mike Jackson, and Bill Danaird all took me under their wing. Al Schwemler at the Toronto Golf Club. Later, Mark Kuhns became my mentor at Baltusrol Golf Club. THE GREENERSIDE | 29 15. List four things we don't know about you? 1. My wife's family is full of superintendents. My wife, my father-in-law, and two brothers -in- law are superintendents or assistants. 2. My father and his father were gold miners. 3. I enjoy the beer after hockey more than hockey itself. 4. I am a terrible golfer. I have a pretty swing, but don't let it fool you. THE GREENERSIDE | 30 Advertisement A TurPh. Dudes Take On Industry Innovation This year has definitely been one for the record books. Our industry, our country, and the entire planet went through one unforeseeable situation after another. Weird became normal, and change became routine, but the one thing that never wavered was the turf world’s determination to adjust, adapt, and innovate. Innovation really is what makes this industry unique, and it’s at the heart of what drives us as a company. That’s why we’re Where do the TurPh.Dudes fit into the product constantly asking ourselves, “What’s next?” and, process at Harrell’s? “How can we make this better?” Because at the end My role with Harrell’s, as it relates to product of the day, if our growing solutions aren’t keeping up development and research, is stewarding product with the ever-evolving needs of the industry, then concepts from initial research—or initial idea—to field our mission to MAXimize our customer’s success will research, and ultimately to market launch. Our slip. So, to ensure that never happens, we’ve always objective as a company is to set our customers up for put product research & development at the forefront as much success as possible. So, taking an idea, of our process. We conduct field trials and research putting it through the research and development with universities throughout the country, and we process, and then ultimately providing it to our have two turf Ph.D’s on staff—affectionately known customers and seeing our customers have success is a as our TurPh.Dudes. Our success depends on your very rewarding part of my role. success, so we want to do everything that we can to make sure you come out on top. To give you a Let’s talk more about that field research. glimpse into why we care so much about providing Field trials are very important to developing products you with the perfect product, we picked the brilliant for Harrell’s and for our customers. When we launch brain of one of our TurPh.Dudes, Dr. Jeff Atkinson, to a product into the market, our objective is to give the explore why R&D and continued innovation is so customer as much information about the product important to the industry. (and the ways that they can best use the product) to help them be as successful as possible. But often times, when we do launch a product, customers use them in ways that we never envisioned. So, we bring that information and those ideas to universities and try to put data behind those innovations so that our customers can more efficiently use those products and continue to innovate. THE GREENERSIDE |32 What’s the best part of being involved in that What’s new right now at Harrell’s? Anything fresh process? out of the R&D pipes? My favorite part about being involved in that process Harrell’s has new three product offerings for this is seeing an idea become realized into a tool that our year. We have Seaweed A+E, which is a proprietary, customers can use to be more successful. So, maybe unique formulation of Ascophyllum nodosum and that idea comes from a customer, or maybe that idea Ecklonia maxima. We have EarthMAX® Organic, comes from one of our team members in the field. which is the same EarthMAX® product that our But, to see that through its development process customers have grown to love but now has an OMRI from the university level, and then to the customer certification. In addition, it also has a 22% carbon level, and then ultimately to our customer’s success claim on the label. And third, we have Activator+SA. is the most satisfying part of that process. We wanted to find a way to incorporate a plant health component into our standard Activator Why are trials and product development so adjuvant, and we’ve done that by incorporating important? Salicylic Acid into our Activator formulation. Our industry relies on research and development because it’s a testing ground and vetting process for What inspires you to continue working on product products before they reach the customers. Our innovations like those? customers have enough to worry about beyond the When you look at our customers—how hard they products working like they should or meeting the work, how much dedication they put into their craft— claims that are made about the products. That’s why that makes me want to work harder for those we’ll always prioritize trials and product customers to provide them with the solutions that development. We want our customers to have the they need to ultimately be successful. utmost confidence in our products, so we make sure to put them through the paces before they ever For more insights into industry topics like turf health, nutrition, reach the shelves of our customers. It just gives them control solutions, and the latest in academic research, tune into our TurPh.Dudes podcast. Our TurPh.Dudes are constantly one less thing to worry about. connecting with industry leaders and game-changers so that they can share with you what’s going on in the world of turf. You can subscribe on iTunes and Google Play Music, or tune in directly at www.harrells.com. THE GREENERSIDE |33 ADOVOCATING FOR OUR INDUSTRY By Kevin Doyle, GCSAA Northeast Field Representative Have you ever been to Europe? I haven’t had the These pressures are nothing new to superintendents pleasure yet but hope to someday. I’d enjoy the in Maine, who have no state preemption protection, opportunity to play golf there, too. Stories from and now they aren’t alone. The Town Manager of colleagues have informed me that it is a wonderful Barnstable, Mass., simply signed a document in 2019 experience. On the maintenance side, discussions and synthetic fertilizer and pesticides went away for with two U.S.-based BIGGA certified Master two municipal golf courses. As I write this, the City of Greenskeepers, an assistant superintendent from Philadelphia is considering doing the same for their Ontario who worked for a year in Holland, and a municipal properties, including six golf courses. Think presentation done by Irish native John Dempsey, about it: One town meeting or the two bills noted Ph.D., educated me on the challenges of maintaining above get enacted, and just like that, we are in Europe! golf courses without many — if any — pesticides. That’s how they roll in Europe, and if Senator Udall (D-NM) 35-year GCSAA member Bruce McIntyre, Director of and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) have their way, we will all Golf, Town of Barnstable, was at the Town Council have plenty of experience too! meeting in 2019 when the Town Manager announced that the town will no longer be able to utilize synthetic You may have received an Action Alert from GCSAA fertilizer or pesticides on municipal properties, regarding S. 4406 and H.R. 7940. These bills would including the two golf courses. Just like that, undermine the science-based standards contained McIntyre’s world changed. Two days removed from within our nation's pesticide laws in many ways. It the meeting that changed management of “Old Barny” would: and Hyannis Golf Course, McIntyre and Immediately ban several classes of pesticides superintendent Chris White unexpectedly jumped on including organophosphates and neonicotinoids. the road to see a presentation given by Frank Rossi, Ph.D. Rossi consults with the poster child for all Ban any product currently banned or otherwise organic golf course maintenance just off the coast of prohibited by Canada, the European Union, or any Cape Cod, The Vineyard Club, and was beset with one country in the European Union. questions by McIntyre and White. Eventually, he signed on as a consultant. Eliminate pesticide preemption laws in every state by allowing local governments to restrict McIntyre spent hours developing a budget and plan to pesticide products, thereby creating a patchwork attempt the transition including overseeders to deal of differing regulations from town to town. with turf loss, increase staff for manual weed removal, and upgrading spray equipment to attempt to handle This legislation is not likely to pass this Congress, but the harsher product now required. What he couldn’t the bill is a clear blueprint of how anti-pesticide groups plan for was the impact declining course conditions want to amend pesticide laws in 2021 to significantly would have on dismal 2020 season pass renewals. The restrict your access to these products. THE GREENERSIDE | 34 result meant budget cuts, staff cuts, and no additional GCSAA going to be extremely WEBINARS busy connecting with all of you! equipment allocations for the 2020 season. Want to keep these bills at bay and advocate for the golf industry? On top of COVID-19 related challenges and the Spring Dead Spot & Take-all Root Rot resulting traffic from single-rider carts, McIntyre told Take two minutesPrevention and fill out the GCSAA Action Alert Lane Tredway, Ph.D., and Dean Mosdell, me 2020 brought more of the same. The variety and outbreak of weeds like you see in a textbook and so Ph.D. located here: www.gcsaa.org/advocacy/take-action. many insects it required additional cleanup after SEPT. 16 @ NOON While I look forward to enjoying the experience of mowing. When discussing the current status of golf in Benefits & Challenges of Sand playing golf in Europe someday, I’d prefer that happen Barnstable, McIntyre speaks about the experience and Topdressing Programs in Europe, not here! education of the staff while lamenting over the Douglas Karcher, Ph.D. inability to keep the conditions from deteriorating further. SEPT. 22 @ 10 A.M. “To come to work every day and watch your turf die is depressing.” McIntyre has graciously offered to share his experiences with anyone in need of guidance. His contact information was forwarded to those in the Philadelphia area to assist in their advocacy work. If bills S. 4406 and H.R. 7940 manage to pass through the Senate and House respectively, I think McIntyre’s THE GREENERSIDE | 35 CHAPTER DELEGATES MEET VIRTUALLY 112 delegates representing 93 chapters meet in virtual 2020 platform For the first time since the Golf Course Superintendents Wednesday’s Town Hall Session allowed delegates the Association of America’s chapter delegates began meeting chance to ask questions of the GCSAA Board. The annually in 1993, members in 2020 met via virtual interactive session focused on processes with the annual platform October 20-21. meeting and allowed further discussion on items discussed during the two-day event. The annual event brings delegates together from GCSAA’s 98 chapters to discuss initiatives, provide insight on Candidate breakout sessions concluded activities. The moving the association forward, and to begin discussions delegates were awarded ample time to interact and ask on electing board members and officers at the February questions of the candidates. Those running for the 2021 annual meeting. GCSAA Board in 2021 are: • For President – Mark F. Jordan, CGCS Members heard from President John R. Fulling, CGCS and • For Vice President – Kevin P. Breen, CGCS CEO Rhett Evans. Both discussed GCSAA’s influence in • For Secretary/Treasurer – Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS; the world of golf, facing difficult times during a global Jeff L. White, CGCS pandemic. GCSAA continues to showcase the organization • For Director (electing three) – T.A. Barker, CGCS; Paul and its members as the global leaders in golf course L. Carter, CGCS; Jon M. Christenson; Christopher A. management. Reverie; Marc E. Weston, CGCS During the year, GCSAA has been at the forefront on There are three open positions for director. The terms of issues keeping golf and maintenance open. GCSAA Barker, Carter and White are expiring. All three director worked with all national golf organizations on the positions will be for two-year terms. If White is not voted Back2Golf initiatives, providing guidance on keeping in as Secretary/Treasurer, his name may be submitted as facilities open and making golf an enjoyable recreational a candidate from the floor. Sunderman is in the middle of activity. his two-year term as director. If he is unsuccessful in his bid for Secretary/Treasurer he will remain on the board A member dues discussion also took place. GCSAA follows as a director. If Sunderman is elected a dues increase process created in 2006 from input and Secretary/Treasurer a one-year director position will be approval from chapter delegates. The process is tied to the voted on by the delegates to fill his remaining term. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and equates to smaller and more frequent increases in dues rather than infrequent, but larger increases. This year’s proposal is the following: CONTACT OUR • 3.3% increase in CPI since 2019 GCSANJ CHAPTER DELEGATE • $15 increase for A and B ($415) and $10 increase for C ($215) John O'Keefe, CGCS • Approval rate for dues increases has ranged from 87% - 96% turfjok@aol.com Your valuable feedback and questions are always The delegates offered their thoughts on the dues increase welcome. to the board during small group breakouts. The GCSAA Board of Directors will consider delegate feedback as they discuss the proposal. THE GREENERSIDE | 36 MEMBER BENEFIT ANNUAL REPORT GCSANJ is an official club of the NJSGA. As benefit to your membership, we offer complimentary GHIN numbers. Please contact the GCSANJ office to get started. Maureen Sharples, Executive Director msharples@gcsanj.org or 973-812-0710 WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED "Literally! with Rob Lowe where he catches up with all of his old Hollywood pals. The Eric Anders Lang Show with his modern take on the game of golf. Any number of real estate investing podcasts where I continue to learn in what will probably be my life after my golf course career comes to a close." -Todd Raisch, CGCS, The Ridgewood Country Club "What is your favorite podcast right now and why?" "I do not listen to any podcasts regularly, but I do listen to a lot of audiobooks during my early morning (and late night) drives. I just finished Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, a novelistic non-fiction book that I would highly recommend. Following the lives of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair architect and a prolific serial killer, it is incredible how many historical figures and 'new' inventions that we now take for granted converged in 1893, along with a crazy busy serial killer who went largely unnoticed at the time. As you read (or listen to) the book, it truly unfolds like a novel and you have to keep reminding yourself the events actually happened as depicted. Set the playback at 2x speed and the miles melt away!" -Keith Bennett, Grass Roots "The Joe Rogan Experience because he has an honest approach to the subject matter regardless if he agrees or disagrees with the person he’s interviewing." -Tom Weinert, Plant Food Company THE GREENERSIDE | 38 THE GREENERSIDE | 34 "I listen to the podcast, KP Burke and his Dad Present: American Loser. A father and son look back in American history and discuss historical events in a sometimes irreverent way." -Doug Vogel, Preakness Valley Golf Course "I’m more of an Audible listener, but I tune in to The Joe Rogan Experience because he’s not afraid to tackle controversial issues and interview polarizing people. Plus, he’s a big elk hunter which I like. For laughs, I listen to a few of the Barstool Sports ones as well." -Tyler Otero, Harrell's "For early morning jobs, I get going with The Joe Rogan Experience. I also like to listen to Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and the Carolinas GCSA podcast, Pullin' Weeds." -Howard Szczurek, Deerwood Country Club "My favorite podcasts have remained constant for the past several years: Freakanomics Radio, Planet Money, and How I Built This with Guy Raz. Freakanomics Radio explores the hidden side of socio-economic issues and explores new perspectives. Planet Money explains the economy in an interesting and digestible way. How I Built This tells the story of entrepreneurs and the highs and lows of how they built their companies. All three are informative and inspirational!" -Andrew Shaul, The Ridgewood Country Club THE GREENERSIDE | 39 GCSANJ PATRON DIRECTORY A.G. ENTERPRISES BRAEN STONE EAST COAST SOD & SEED Staff Uniforms Construction Material Sod & Seed Supplier,Bent Grass, Rick Gordon Joe Klemm Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, and Fine Ph: 201.488.1276 Stone, Sand, Recycled Materials, Fescue Sod Fx: 201.575.4140 and Asphalt Kevin Driscoll merrick160@aol.com 400 Central Avenue Ph: 609.760.4099 agenterprisesonline.com Haledon, NJ 07508 kdriscoll@eastcoastsod.com Ph: 973.838.7100 Ext.2 BASF jklemm@braenstone.com EWING IRRIGATION & Plant Protection & Plant Health Products, www.braenstone.com LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Lexicon, Xzemplar, Honor, Insignia Irrigation & Turf Products David Schell DOWNES TREE SERVICE CO. Rain Bird Golf Distributor Ph: 410.800.8762 Tree Services, Mulch & Top Soil, Fred Rapp david.schell@basf.com Containers,Trimming & Removal frapp@ewingirrigation.com Paul Ramina Kevin Downes Ph: 848.225.4618 Ph: 908.413.2944 65 Royal Avenue Jim Miner paul.ramina@basf.com Hawthorne, NJ 07506 jminer@ewingirrigation.com Ph: 973.238.9800 Ph: 908.674.1145 BAYER info@downes.pro Plant Health Products E-Z-GO TEXTRON Jeffrey Weld DOUBLE ‘D’ TURF, LLC Nick Roberto Pesticides Turfgrass Aeration Specialist E-Z-GO, Cushman, Jacobsen 2 T.W. Alexander Drive Dennis DeSanctis, Sr. Ph: 845.637.7641 Research Triangle Park, NC Dennis DeSanctis, Jr. T 845.637.7641 Ph: 914.419.9384 Drill & Fill, TurfPride, JRM Tines Fx: 877.492.1897 86 Bergen Mills Road FINCH SERVICES jeff.weld@bayer.com Monroe Twp, NJ 08831 John Deere Authorized Dealer Ph: 732.241.7378 Phil Page BLACK LAGOON POND dennis@doubledturf.com ppage@finchinc.com MANAGEMENT dennisjr@doubledturf.com Cell: 609.498.4031 Pond/Lake Management Curt Moore Michael Blaner DRYJECT NEW JERSEY cmoore@finchinc.com Algae/Invasive Plants Control, Dennis Granahan Cell:215.280.7367 Fountain & Diffused Aeration Systems 7 Seagull Lane 419 Industrial Drive 56 US Highway 130 South Lincroft, NJ 07738 North Wales, PA Bordentown, NJ 08620 Ph: 917.617.8827 Ph: 1.888.243.0891 dryjectnj@comcast.net FISHER & SON COMPANY Fx: 609.585.0525 Distributor of Golf & Turf info@blacklagoon.us EARTHWORKS Products,Fertilizer, Seed Carbon based fertilizers Rob Johnson Jack Higgins 110 Summit Drive, Ph: 484 894-0242 Exton PA 19341 hwww.earthworksturf.com Ph: 800.262.2127 jack@soilfirst.com Cell: 215.475.7998 rjohnson@fisherandson.com THE GREENERSIDE | 40 GCSANJ PATRON DIRECTORY FOLEY INC NUFARM STEPHEN KAY GOLF COURSE CAT Equipment Dealer Pesticides for the turf & ornamentals ARCHITECT Sales and Rentals Michael Molchan Stephen Kay Cindy Snow 25 Roland Avenue 665 Saint Andrews Drive csnow@foleyinc.com Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Egg Harbor City NJ 08215 Office: (732) 885-3154 Ph: 610-653-7983 Ph: 609.703.3300 855 Centennial Avenue michael.molchan@nufarm.com stephenkgolf@aol.com Piscataway, NJ 08854 PLANT FOOD COMPANY SYNATEK GRASS ROOTS, INC. “The Liquid Fertilizer Experts” Shaun Kennedy Golf Course Maintenance Supplies Dick Neufeld: 973.945.6318 737 Hagey Center Drive, Unit A Ken Kubik: 973.418.7035 Tom Weinert: 914.262.0111 Souderton, PA 18964 Keith Kubik: 973.418.7034 Tom Pepe: 609.751.1372 Ph: 8662.266.9288 Jay McKenna: 973.418.7036 Biostimulants & Other Products Fx: (267) 203-1613 Office: 973.252.6634 for Premium Turfgrass skennedy@synateksolutions.com www.plantfoodco.com HARRELL’S LLC SYNGENTA Josh Kopera SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Manufacturer, Plant Protectants Cell:201.213.8693 Providing the Products & Lee Kozsey jkopera@harrells.com Expertise That You Need & Trust Cell: 215.796.0409 Jen Schneider Frank Jacheo: 732.489.1442 Lee.kozsey@syngenta.com Cell:732.828.0895 fjacheo@siteone.com Brian Goudey jschneider@harrells.com Wayne P. Remo: 862.209.8243 Cell: 518-764-2412 harrells.com wremo@siteone.com Brian.Goudey@Syngenta.com Ph: 800.282.8007 Shawn Reynolds: 401.486.9133 sreynolds@siteone.com TOTAL TURF GOLF SERVICES HELENA Greg Hufner People…Products…Knowledge SOIL & WATER CONSULTING 1965 Byberry Road Tim Gerzabek Corey Angelo Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Cell: 609.221.9240 Consulting and Analysis for Your Ph: 215.426.0554 GerzabekT@helenaagri.com Turfgrass, Soils, and Water. gregh@totalturfservices.com www.helenaagri.com Ph: 848.225.5115 corey@soilandwaterconsulting.com VIC GERARD GOLF CARS LABAR GOLF RENOVATIONS CLUB CAR golf fleet and Golf Course Construction & STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Carryall utility vehicles Renovations Commercial Toro Turf & Irrigation Vince Giunco Richard S. LaBar Jr. Equipment 281 Squankum Rd 170 Mount Airy Road, Suite A1 Steve Bradley, Jim Devaney Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Rick Krok Ph: 732-938-4464 Ph: 908.502.5353 3191 Highway 22, Branchburg NJ vinceg@vggc.net rich@labargolf.com Ph: 908.722.9830 sbradley@storrtractor.com NOBLE TURF Brian Gjelsvik 25 Roland Avenue Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Ph: 856.273.1402 briang@seetonturf.com THE GREENERSIDE | 41