GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY Vol. 8 No. 3 May - June 1985 RIBBANS HOSTS LPGA by Jim Gilligan CHATHAM TOWNSHIP The Fairmount Country Club, Chatham Township, will host the LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Classic from May 13-May 19, 1985. A Pro-Celebrity Day on Wednesday, May 15th kicks off the tournament; regular play begins on Friday, May 17th and the final round is played Sunday, May 19th. Bob Ribbans, CGCS, Fairmount Country Club Golf Course Super­ intendent has been preparing for this tournament since September, 1984 when the LPGA selected Fair- mount as their site for the 10th anniversary of this LPGA event. Under Bob’s firm hand Fairmount has been in tournament condition, having hosted the 1984 NJPGA Championship. No major changes on the golf course were necessary to provide the LPGA with the finest playing conditions. The course will measure 6265 yards and play to a par 73; one of the longest courses on the LPGA tour. A minor change was necessary on the eleventh hole. Two 30 foot white pine trees were moved from the right side of this par 5, 446 yard dog-leg left hole to protect the left side; water and bunkers guard the green offering the players a challenge to make birdie. The LPGA players will be covering the full 6265 yards from a combination of ladies tees and thefront portion of men’s tees. The large, strongly-sloped, and contoured greens will present excellent target areas. The greens mowed at 5/32” will contest the putting ability of the players. The greens, predominantly Penncross, have been topdressed regularly. Earlier fertilizer applications were made to counter a flush growth during the tournament. A preventative disease control program was initiated to combat the possibility of an early season outbreak of Dollar Spot and Brown Patch. A normal schedule of Leaf Spot control on the fairways is being maintained. Bob’s staff, headed by Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Bob Novack have been involved in num­ erous projects in preparation for the tournament. One of the logistical problems has been the erection of a large protective net around the practice range. The range is short- long woods travel through the range, landing on an adjacent fairway. This net installation has required knowl­ edge, experience and ingenuity of all involved. A temporary 2.5 mile fence has been erected on the perimeter for security reasons. The accompanying photograph shows Bob Ribbans and some staff members assembling one of the score- boards. These will be utilized to keep contestants and spectators informed. Fairmount increased their maintenance staff for the tournament by adding four permanent people. The golf course operating budget increased 12%. Bob Novack, Assistant Superin­ tendent, is receiving his introduc­ tion in tournament preparation early in his career. This being his first as Assistant Superintendent. continued on page 4 EDITORIALS WATER OR LACK OF THE COVER STORY for “Golf Course Management” magazine this month is water! The subject of the President’s Message for that issue concerns itself with water! The state of NJ is in “Phase One” of the drought emergency because of the lack of water! At present the northern counties of NJ are under water restrictions. Golf courses in these counties are only permitted to water between the hours of 3AM-5AM. For those courses that are supplied by “city-water” the crisis is far more critical because they may be shut off completely. These restrictions and the areas restricted may be extended if the drought continues. In the near future, representatives from the GCSANJ and the NJ State Golf Asso­ ciation will be meeting with our lobbyist, Peter McDonough, in Trenton with the Water Emergency Task Force to request a more reasonable allocation of water to allow the golf industry in our state to survive. The water crisis is real and we all understand the importance of conservation—but we also want our government officials to realize how important our industry is, not only to the environment, but to the thousands of people employed and millions of dollars spent in the golf industry. usage and “Keep Golf Green.” Through your cooperation and water conservation we can still reduce our water Bob Ribbans, CGCS GCSANJ President AN INTRODUCTION WHAT DOES IT TAKE to become an editor of an association newsletter? The recipe should include equal parts of disorder, nerve, procrastination, time, and patience. Being a golf course superintendent has prepared me well for this adventurous task. This is a deadline business as is golf course maintenance. We all know the grass is a living creature that needs to be nurtured, watered, manicured, and it never knows the time of the day or day of the week. I hope all these years of experience on the golf course will give me the insight to the harshness and joy of being a golf course superintendent. This newsletter can be a vehicle each one of us can use to express ourselves; we need to be heard, we have been silent too long. I will give you the opportunity on the pages of The Greenerside to present your viewpoints, register your complaints, and if there is any justice, an appreciation of the effort. Ed Walsh, Editor Emeritus, set a precident for quality, pugnacity and punctuality that established the standards for this newsletter. It will be my job to maintain his standard of excellence and if the newsletter falters, Ed will be there to stand it up. I am not replacing Ed; I’m only moving into his desk. Ed has done an outstanding job as editor and I hope to measure up to his success. The format will not change; the change I’m looking for is in the bylines. I want to edit articles and opinions of the GCSANJ membership. I enjoy writing, but I am the editor; I can help you write an article. Put your concepts on paper and send them to: THE GREENERSIDE, P.O. Box 143, Skillman, NJ 08558. (Skillman is only thirty miles due north of Hog Wallow.) Jim Gilligan, Editor The Greenerside “The ambition of the Irish is to say a thing as everybody says it, only louder.” Gerald Manley Hopkins A TRIBUTE TO ED WALSH ED WALSH, A MODEST INDIVIDUAL, has succeeded in quietly stepping aside as editor of The Greenerside. This is ludicrous, we know he isn’t modest, we know he isn’t quiet, let us mimic Ed for a moment and sound off an overdue Thank You. He edited and produced this fine newsletter for over six years, he represented the mem­ bers of GCSANJ in a profound way, he kept us informed. Ed isn’t finished. Being Editor Emeritus, he has a career pass to page 6 to say what is on his mind. If you don’t believe it see page 6. Thanks, Ed Walsh. Jim Gilligan GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Super­ intendents Association of NJ, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Jim Gilligan, Editor Ed Walsh, Editor Emeritus Ken Kubik, Special Projects Wayne Foster, Photography Please address inquiries to the Editor, P.O. Box 143, Skillman, NJ 08558. GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY Cook College - Rutgers University Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Officers: Bob Ribbans, CGCS, President Wayne Foster, Vice President Bob Matthews, CGCS, Secretary Wayne Ballinger, CGCS, Treasurer Bob Dickison, CGCS, Past President Directors: District 1 Jo-Ann Ward Joe Kennedy District 2 Jeff Drake Chris Gaynor Executive Director: Dr. Henry Indyk District 3 Dave Pease Charlie Edgar District 4 John Boyer Len Forlenza Art and Typography by Backes Graphics, Hopewell, New Jersey CONTENTS Ribbans Hosts LPGA............. Editorial................................. GCSANJ Policy....................... Willet Wilt.............................. District 4 Opens.................... NJ Water Use Facts............... GCSANJ Meets Dept. Com.. . Thoughts from X-Editor. . . . PGA Golf Show.................... MGA Forms Green Com. . . . Meet the Patron.................... PA Press Release.................... GCSAA Assignments............. Back-9...................................... Greenerside Calendar............. Patrons.................................... . . 1 . . 2 . . 3 . . 3 4 . . . . 5 5 . . . . 6 6 . . 7 . . 8 . . 8 . . 9 . . 10 . . 11 . . 12 2 May-June GCSANJ POLICY CAN A DROUGHT BE GOOD? The drought emergency has compounded the problems of the Jersey Golf Course Superintendent. The Governor said you can water between 3 and 5AM. That’s fine if you have a waterman who has insomnia and can see in the dark. In the summer, by 3am most superintendents have been asleep for 6 or 7 hours. The fairways are getting so hard one fellow got a hole-in-one last week on a par four hole. A superintendent said he had not realized how hard his greens were getting until he heard the “BOINGS” when the golf balls hit the greens. The spring drought is supposed to be good for the roots of the grass. By July your grass will be brown, but you will be able to tell the golfer how great the roots look. One superintendent’s tees have become so dried out that he spreads Calcium Chloride on them to keep the dust down. With the drought and greens being cut so short for speed, no grass will be able to survive. Therefore, we’d better develop a putting green quality moss. Willet’s next lecture in his series will be on how to make your putting greens not The face you see on this page belongs to Sinclair Lewis, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1930. His importance to us is not his literary reputation, but the fact that he graces the 14 ¢ stamp. 14 ¢ is the current cost of U.S. postal cards. These 14 ¢ postal cards are part of the Attendance Policy being enforced by the GCSANJ. In conjunction with the Atten­ dance Policy is the Cancellation Policy, both of which are explained in detail below. A Guest Policy is also on the agenda—be cooperative in all these policies. POLICIES A. Guest Policy 1. Each member is allowed one guest per meeting and only two guests total per year, except for guests who are golf club officials. 2. Guests must not sign for expenses at a meeting. Any member bringing a guest must sign for him. B. Attendance Policy Attendance will not be permitted with­ out proper reservations made by return of the card provided with the Meeting Notice within the specified deadline date or by a phone call to the Executive Director’s office no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting date. C. Cancellation Policy If reservation(s) are made but unable to attend for unforeseen reasons, cancella­ tion of reservation(s) will be required and accepted up to 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Any reservations which are not cancelled within the pre­ scribed period will be billed and obli­ gated for payment of dinner cost. This Meeting Policy will provide for more orderly meetings for all concerned as well as improve upon our professionalism. Your cooperation in adhering to this policy is requested.■ fast and not slow, but “Half-fast.” If you plan to attend this “Half-fast” lecture, please let Ken Kubik know as soon as possible because of the limited seating capacity in WiIlet’s van. THE TENSION RELIEVER. You can worry about turf problems caused by too much or too little water, or you can use AQUA-GRO, the 100% active ingredient water management tool. AQUA-GRO ELIMINATES LOCALIZED DRY SPOTS. . . AND COMPACTION. AQUA-GRO INCREASES FERTILIZER AND PESTICIDE ACTIVITY. AQUA-GRO REDUCES WATERING COSTS 30%-50%. AQUA-GRO reduces irrigation costs, because water is used more efficiently. There’s less run-off and less evaporation . . .you use less water, plants get more. And AQUA- GRO lasts, because it won’t leach. For free illustrated brochure and more information call TOLL FREE 800-257-7797, in N. J. 609-665-1130. AQUA-GRO AOUATROLS CORPORATION Of AMERICA. INC. 1432 Union Avenue Pennsauken New Jersey 08110 If you have any topic requests for Willet Wilt, send them to Ken Kubik, P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970. KOONZ WILLIAM F. KOONZ President WILLIAM F. KOONZ, Jr. General Manager WILLIAM HOWELL Director of Sales Master Distributors for RAIN BIRD. WEATHERMATIC and HUNTER Sprinkler Equipment We maintain a complete inventory of pipe, fittings and repair clamps. Call us for all your irrigation requirements. KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Avenue Springfield, New Jersey 07081 (201) 379-9314 Specialists in Golf Course Irrigation Design The Greenerside 3 RIBBANS HOSTS LPGA continued from page 1 Fairway conditioning is always measured by people when judging the quality of the golf course. Fairmount’s bent grass popu­ lated fairways will be mowed at 5/8” during the tournament. A Toro 350D unit will be used each evening to mow the thirty-acre fairway. Regular mowing patterns consume 5 1 /2 hours; alternate mowing patterns will be used. e c a P . M n a s u S : o t o h P Bob Ribbans and crew working on scoreboards Being early in the season irrigation shouldn’t be a major concern. However, this season New Jersey is experiencing a major drought. There may be significant water restrictions enforced at tournament time. Bob’s irrigation plan is to use less irrigation during the tournament. The drought restrictions will make him an honest man. Fairmount will close to member play on Sunday, May 12th send the staff imme­ diately into their tournament maintenance schedule. Tournament preparation can be frus­ trating, exhausting, and almost endless, but Bob has planned well; his staff is trained, the turf is in fine shape, and maybe in the end- good weather. DISTRICT 4 OPENS WITH TAVISTOCK MEMBERSHIP MEETING District 4 directors John Boyer and Len Forlenza, hosted the Opening General Membership Meeting at Tavistock Coun­ try Club. Tom Grimac, Superintendent, (Stock Bridge ’79) provided the golf course and nature provided the beautiful weather. The program included golf (results on pg. 10), dinner and education. Sixty-eight members and guests attended. Tavistock has embarked on a unique program of converting their fairways to zoysia. They have completed plugging 14 acres of fairways with 11 acres remaining. If this isn’t enough they are in the third year of a three year bunker rebuilding program. EDUCATION The education program was highlighted by the appearance of John Segui, CGCS, GCSAA Membership Chairman. John pre­ sented a slide program on GCSAA history, scenes of headquarters at Lawrence, KS and benefits of a GCSAA Membership. John outlined the current certification process. The role of the attestor drew a sharp reaction from the audience. The concern was whether the attestor was at­ testing a superintendents qualification to be certified or making an evaluation of his ability. Segui listened and promised to relay this concern to the GCSAA Board of Directors. Tom Grimac acknowledged his two as­ sistants Mark Williams and Steve Hesser, praising them for their fine work in pre­ paring for this meeting.« John Segui, CGCS, GCSAA Membership Chairman, promises to relay concerns to GCSAA Board of Directors. You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201 ) 686-8709 ★ ★ ★ TIPS ON WRITING PUBLISHABLE MATERIAL ★ ★ ★ • Be interesting • Get the facts • Know what you are talking about • Use short concise sentences • Re-write your material • Use ordinary English • Be grammatical • Have your work edited 4 May-June DROUGHT: A PERIOD OF LITTLE OR NO RAIN We are in a major drought for the second time in this decade. The rainfall deficit since August, 1984 is 12 inches and it is the first time in 50 years there has been no significant spring runoff. What snowpack there was in the watershed evaporated during the extremely warm spell in February, 1985. This eight month shortage is significant, because it resembles the pattern during the prolonged drought of 1961-1965. During this period New Jersey was declared a disaster area. At the height of the drought in 1965 the annual deficit was 16 inches, the rate we are experiencing. Armed with the low percentages in the reservoirs, the gloomy forecast and the long summer approaching Gov. Kean issued Executive Order 97-1 on April 18, 1985,enumera­ ting 94 communities in North Jersey, putting them into a Phase 1 Water Emergency. Golf courses in those communities may water greens and tees from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM on odd numbered days of the month. In a related manner clay tennis courts may be watered by means of sprinklers for no more than 10 minutes once each day between 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM. With the continuance of dry weather it is expected the water use restrictions will spread to more communities impacting more golf courses.« The National Weather Service will be issuing a drought potential-water resources statement detailing the previous two week’s rainfall and predicting the ensuing two weeks. These statements will be issued every second and fourth Wednesday each month, beginning April 24th. NEW JERSEY GOLF COURSE WATER USE FACTS There are approximately 264 golf courses in New Jersey. Of this number 143 are public or daily fee courses. Over the past year on public courses alone, 6.7 million rounds of golf were played with the golfers spending over 5.4 million dollars. On an industry wide basis the New Jersey Golf Industry spends over 300 million dollars a year. There are over 12,000 people employed on our state’s golf courses and the courses pay well over 120 million in taxes each year. Each year the golf business raises over five million dollars for local charities. We are probably the state’s largest fund raiser outside of the “United Way”. Our golf courses employ thousands of low income minorities, students of local high schools and colleges each year who otherwise would be unemployed. These people are the ones who would be affected most if there are any major cutbacks in our industry, resulting from water restrictions. The average golf course is 150 acres in size. Greens and tees total about 4 acres and fairways approximately 30 acres. The value of this fine turf is six hundred thousand dollars on each 18 hole golf course. Well over 90 percent of New Jersey golf courses have their own non-potable water supplies, that are derived from holding ponds, lakes, streams and wells on their property. As an industry that depends on water for the quality of its product we have always tried to develop extra water sources as a hedge against prolonged dry spells. Environmentally speaking, the average 150 acre golf course can: infiltrate into ground water supplies 82,000 gallons from an average rain, this is enough water for more than 1,000 people; supply enough oxygen to sustain life for over 9,000 people. In our highly urbanized state, golf courses are the providers of the much needed “green belts”. In some cases golf courses are the only “green areas” in a community. The New Jersey Golf Course Superintendents have always been looking for ways to efficiently irrigate their fine turf. We have installed automatic controllers and moisture sensors, supported research for drought resistant turf, increased surface water holding ponds and lakes, backed increased use of effluent for irrigation and work closely with the DEP to monitor water supplies within New Jersey. We have done, and will be willing to do, our part in water conservation for the future. We also know that many decisions re­ garding drought conditions are of a political or arbitrary nature and we will not jeopardize our investments under those circumstances. The New Jersey Golf Course Superintendents feel that in setting guidelines with the DEP regarding irrigation during a drought, prior to the emergency period, will eliminate the problems that would arise if it were done at the last minute, as in the 1980 drought. GCSANJ MEETS WITH DEP COMMISSIONER On Tuesday, April 23rd, three GCSANJ Representatives met with Donald Graham NJ Department of Environmental Protec­ tion Assistant Commissioner of Regulatory and Government Affairs. The Representa­ tives, Bob Dickison, GCSANJ Governmental Relations Chairman, Jim Gilligan, Editor of The Greenerside and Peter McDonough, Legislative Representative, know the two hour watering on odd number days is not sufficient. In this early phase of the drought emergency, more time should be allocated. Mr. Graham advised the GCSANJ to ap­ peal this allocation to the Water Emergency Task Force, chaired by Dirk Hofman, Deputy Director of the Division of Water Resources. The GCSANJ in partnership with New Jersey State Golf Association is forming a committee to make the appeal to the Task Force. Bob Dickison will be heading the GCSANJ delegation. Vic Gerard Golf Cars, Inc. Electric Vehicle & Battery Specialists Tire, Batteries and Distilled Water FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT or UTILITY VEHICLES Stop in or give us a call! (201) 938-4464 R.R. 2, Box 28, Hwy. 547 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 The Greenerside 5 Thoughts from the X-Editor Although it is said you should not bring your job home with you, I find that almost impossible as a Golf Course Su­ perintendent, and I am sure I am not alone. How often have you attended a social function with other super­ intendents and lis­ tened to our wives discuss labor prob­ lems, golf carts use, fertilization programs or gov­ ernmental regulations? Probably so often it becomes surprising only if they don’t talk turf to some extent. Most often our children are usually well versed in our professional problems also. As an example, just a few short weeks ago I was discussing the drought situation over dinner. I explained that in our area we could only water our greens and tees from 3 AM to 5 AM and only on odd numbered days. Without another word, my son, Christopher, aged 16, suggested that didn’t seem fair. He asked how a course with nine holes could be granted the same allocations as a 18, 27 or 36 hole course. Then my daughters, Jennifer (15) and Beth Ann (13) started discussing the last drought crisis in 1981. I am sure they remembered because Ridgewood hosted a L.P.G.A. event than year. They said they didn’t think those kinds of restrictions would be imposed after all the cooperation we provided the State of New Jersey (D.E.P.) with regarding water usage, taxes, employees, purchased goods, etc., etc., etc. (it’s amazing what kids remember). Ed Walsh, CGCS FOR SALE: Lockers—6’ x 14” x 24” deep. Excellent for staff lockers or storage. Make an offer. Contact: Charlie Dunlap, Dunlap Construc­ tion (patron). Office: (201) 489-4562 Home: (201)488-7803 6 May-June P.G.A. GOLF SHOW On April 1 the GCSANJ participated in the New Jersey P.G.A. Golf Show held at the Aspen Hotel in Parsippanny. The P.G.A. provided us with a complimentary booth where we had a slide presentation, copies of the Greenerside and a raffle on some fine golf books. The booth was located in an active area. The slides, featuring many golf courses and a tree identification quiz, grabbed the attention of many attendees long enough for them to find out who we are and what our association is all about. The show was geared to golf pros and their suppliers, and attracted many club members, public golfers and people interested in the game. Our participation in this show was a good public relations tool for us and could be even more effective in the future. We must thank the following people for pro­ viding slide trays that were shown during PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING the show: Ed Walsh, Ted Horton, Bruce Cadenelli, Steven Cadenelli, Ray Korbobo and Roger Rulewich (of R.T. Jones.) We also appreciate the efforts of those who helped with the show and manned the booth throughout the day: Ed Walsh, Bob Matthews, Jim Gilligan, Bob Dickison, Bruce Cadenelli, Bob Ribbans, Skip Cameron, Jack Martin and Dr. Henry Indyk. Gary Danbeck, NJPGA President and golf professional at Alpine Country Club, acknowledged the GCSANJ participation in his comments to the general audience. George Sauer, NJPGA Golf Show Chair­ man and Steve Jubb, NJPGA Executive Director were very cooperative with the set-up of the booth and educational presentations. Bob Matthews, CGCS JEP Sales Inc. Specialists in TURF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING HEAT TREATED AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS DISTRIBUTED IN NJ. BY: FARM & GOLF COURSE SUPPLY HOWARD SCOTT, 215-483-5000 FISHER & SON CO. FRANK FISHER, 215-644-3300 Jacobsen John Bean Bunton Gravely Yazoo E-Z Go National Smithco GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS KEN KUBIK, 201-361-5943 GREEN HILL TURF SUPPLY JIM ROACH, 201-938-7007 PRO-LAWN PRODUCTS ANDY MULICK, 201-967-9124 INGRID KERN, 215-750-1732 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. ERNIE RIZZIO, 201-263-1234 (609) 585-2300 211 Yardville-Hamilton Sq. Rd. P.O. Box 11126 Yardville, N J. 08620 MGA FORMS GREEN COMMITTEE The Metropolitan Golf Association has formed the MGA Green Committee. It is comprised of Golf Course Superintendents representing New Jersey, Westchester and Long Island, plus Club Green Committee Representatives and MGA Executive Com­ mittee Representatives. Bob Dickison, Ed Nickelsen, and Bob Ribbans are the NJ Delegates to the committee. The MGA Green Committee was formed in part to emphasize the role the superin­ tendent plays in the success of a golf club. The Committee Chairman is Arthur Weber, Old Westbury, NY. A series of Green Chair­ man Seminars were conducted in March. The New Jersey Seminar was held at the Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, NJ on Saturday afternoon March 16th. The semi­ nar focused on the relationship between Superintendent and Green Chairman. Par­ ticipants in the seminar were Mr. Marty Rakowitz, former Mountain Ridge Chair­ man; Jim Gilligan, Bedens Brook; Pete Pedrazzi, Crestmont; Bob Dickison, Upper Montclair all GCSANJ members. Future seminars will be conducted pro­ viding a forum for superintendents and chairman to share some thoughts. Another role for the Green Committee will be the establishment of research pro­ jects focusing on specific problems in the Metropolitan area. The current research project centers on the moss problem on Long Island. Cornell University is scheduled to begin evaluating data as soon as the par­ ticulars are completed. The MGA Green Committee is prepared to organize a re­ search project for any major turf problem in any of the three states in their jurisdic­ tion. These projects would be financed through the active participation of MGA member clubs. METROPOLITAN GOLF ASSOCIATION 125 Spencer Place, Mamaroneck, New York 10543 (914) 698-0390 COPING WITH THE WATER SHORTAGE The Irrigation System A well-designed, correctly installed and properly utilized automatic irrigation sys­ tem provides the best means of conserving water. Water savings of 40% to 75% have been documented on golf courses which converted from a manual to an automatic system. However, regardless of the type of irrigation system available, it should be operating at peak efficiency and steps should be taken to increase its efficiency if the situation permits. • Repair all leaks. • Check nozzle size as it relates to avail­ able pressure and resulting coverage. • Check for nozzle wear. • Where necessary, relocate heads to im­ prove water distribution. • Use half-circle sprinklers where appli­ cable. • Check pump performance and other pumphouse systems. James T. Snow, Agronomist USGA Green Section New Reelmaster 350-D. GOLF COURSE DESIGN (201) 744-4031 Metro Milorganite, Inc. TONY GRASSO JOHN WISTRAND (914)769-7600 You'll get a good quality cut with our 5- or 7-blade 350-D It offers a variety of great features, including hydraulically- driven reels, variable clip, independent reel suspension, large tires for minimized compaction and a height of cut ranging from 3/8" to 3" Best of all, it delivers renowned Toro durability to keep you cutting See the Toro distributor below for details Storr Tractor Co. U.S. Hwy. Route 22 Somerville, New Jersey (201) 722-9830 The Greenerside 7 MEET THE PATRON James McC. Barrett Irrigation Designer and Consultant James McC. Barrett has joined the ranks of the Greenerside’s Patrons. Jim is a graduate of Brown University, 1965 (B.A.) and served in Uncle Sam’s Navy (brown water duty) from 1965-1969. He began his career at the Crag Burn Golf Club, Elma, NY, a new construc­ tion project in 1969. 1970 saw Jim with the Florida Golf Corporation as Irrigation Installer/Job Foreman. Robert Trent Jones, Inc. beckoned in 1972 and he was a Design Associate/ Irrigation Designer with the firm until 1985. James McC. Barrett Associates was formed in 1985, specializing in golf course irrigation design. The company services include evaluation of existing systems, redesign of existing systems and design of new installations. His current work includes the design of the new irrigation system installed at the Ridgewood Country Club, Ridge­ wood, NJ. He also designed the system for Flanders Valley, Flanders NJ and IBM Country Club, Poughkeepsie, NY. Press Release PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS During the course of the next year, Penn­ sylvania will have three Turf Conferences and two Trade Shows. One Conference and Show will be in the East (Valley Forge Convention Center) and the other in the West (Expo Mart in Monroeville). In ad­ dition, a Golf Turf Conference will be held at Penn State. For the past several years, Pennsylvania’s Turf Conference and Trade Show has been held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center during December. The Western PA Turf and Grounds Mainte­ nance School and Trade Show has been held in Monroeville, PA and the South­ eastern PA Turf School and Trade Show has been held in Jeffersonville, PA. The format in the West will remain the same and the Conference will be held February 25-27, 1986. The name will be changed to the Western PA Turf Conference and Trade Show. The former Southeastern PA Turf School and Trade Show and the former Hershey Turf Conference will be merged into the Eastern PA Turf Conference and Trade Show and be held at Valley Forge Convention Center, January 20-22, 1986. The educational program for the Eastern and Western Conferences will be expanded and include a day of educational workshops. The Golf Turf Conference will be held at Keller Conference Center on the Penn State Campus on November 10-12, 1985. The program for this Conference will be oriented toward the golf course superin­ tendent and no Trade Show will be held.« The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council, Inc. DO YOU KNOW THE RULES OF GOLF? QUALITY SERVICE FULLY INSURED JAMES DAVENPORT BS IN FORESTRY • U of MAINE • NJ CERTIFIED TREE EXPERT 891-1764 WYCKOFF, N.J. INSTANT LAWN MERION KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS BLENDS KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS MIXTURES SITUATION: In stroke play, a player declares a ball unplayable and lifts it. He then discovers that the ball was lying in ground under repair. □ A. The player may take relief without penalty from ground under repair. □ B. The player must proceed with the procedure for an unplayable ball because of his declaration that the ball was unplayable. □ C. The player incurs a one-stroke penalty for lifting his ball. CORRECT CHOICE: A. Since the player did not put the ball into play under the unplayable ball Rule, he may still take relief from ground under repair without penalty. RULES 25 and 28. Dec 28/11 Courtesy: Metropolitan Golf Association CERTIFIED SOD GROWN ON MINERAL SOIL SAMUEL LEON R.D. FRENCHTOWN, N.J. 08825 PHONE (201) 996-2255 8 May-June News of Affiliate Associations GCSAA COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS COMMITTEE Allied Associations in Golf............................ .... Eugene D. Baston, Chairman.................. Certification Committee................................. .... Dennis D. Lyon, Chairman.................... CHAIRMAN Donald E. Hearn, Vice Chairman Communications/Awards Committee.......... .... James M. Taylor, Sr., Chairman............. Conference and Show Committee.................. .... John E. Laake, Chairman....................... Education Committee.................................... .... Dennis D. Lyon, Chairman.................... Donald E. Hearn, Vice Chairman Election Committee......................................... .... James A. Wyllie, Chairman.................... Finance Committee......................................... .... Donald E. Hearn, Chairman.................... Government Relations Committee............... .... Gerald L. Faubel, Chairman.................... Internal Affairs Committee............................ .... Riley L. Stottern, Chairman.................. . . . . John A. Segui, Chairman......................... Membership Committee................................. Nominating Committee................................. .... Robert W. Osterman, Chairman............. Planning Committee......................................... .... Riley L. Stottern, Chairman.................. Public Relations Committee.......................... .... James M. Taylor, Sr., Chairman............. . . . . James W. Timmerman, Chairman.......... Standards Committee (ethics, bylaws).......... Tournament Committee................................. .... John E. Laake, Chairman....................... Scholarship and Research Committee.......... .... Gerald L. Faubel, Chairman.................... 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Many years of research and testing by these leading universities have produced a soil mixture for superior growth; to maintain the best balance of percolation; to resist compaction; for good aeration; and for the retention of usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. •Green and tee construction materials & mixes conforming to U.S.G.A. specs are also available. Distributed by Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914) 769-7600 The Terre Co. (201)473-3393 Wagner Seed Co., Inc. (516) 293-6312 American Mech Tech Inc. Pumps Vertical Turbine Horizontal • End Suction In-Line Sales and Service Stocking Distributor for Peerless Pumps With our modern shop facility we can overhaul your pumps, deisel engines and air compressor regardless of make, type or age. Peter J. Mauro (201) 785-1270 Office (201) 391-5336 Home The Greenerside 9 HIGHLIGHTS... Bruce and Janet Peeples, (Howell Park Golf Club) are the proud parents of Robert Carlton Peeples. Robert was born on March 2nd and weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz., CON­ GRATULATIONS! Steven Cadenelli is the superintendent at the new golf course project in Jackson Township, The Links at Vista Center. He will assume his duties June 1st. GOOD LUCK, STEVE. Welcome to New Jersey. Is Jackson far enough from Deal? Ed Walsh, CGCS, (Ridgewood Country Club) is serving on the GCSAA Education Committee, chaired by Dennis Lyon, CGCS. Ed will be attending the GCSAA Education Committee meeting in San Francisco May 9-10th. Gerald Fountain, (Trenton Country Club) is working on the Scholarship and Research Committee with Gerald Faubel, CGCS. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: Sky Bergen’s (Vaughan Seed) musical ability was mistakenly attributed to the reed in­ strument family. It is duly noted the instru­ ment in question was the cornet, a valved bass instrument. Sky is interested in joining with other jazz musicians in the association to form a jam group. Ken Kubik’s (Grass Roots) name was inad­ vertently left off the list of scholars who appeared at the Winter Turf Program at Cook College. HANDICAP POLICY Dave Pease, GCSANJ Golf Chairman, re­ quests that all GCSANJ members establish and maintain a current golf handicap. This policy will be in force as soon as possible this year. It means we all are going to have to play more golf. Shaun Barry (Cleary Chemical) is the Handicap Committee for the GCSANJ Golf Committee. 10 May-June SUPER HOBBIES We all have a hobby of some type, even if it’s watching our POA fade! Here are some of the more unique hobbies we found in the golf course trade: Nat Binns, Hopewell Valley Country Club —builds balsa-wood model planes Dennis DeSanctis, Wilfred MacDonald Equipment—salt water fish aquarium John Wantz, North Jersey Country Cub­ an avid stamp collector (philatelist) Leo McKnee, Terre Company—aviary breed­ ing of zebra finches and canaries Les Stout, Somerset Hills Country Club- still trying to rebuild his 1955 T-bird *We’ll have more in our next issue. “ON THE COMMERCIAL SIDE” Fluf, a liquid urea-form flowable (18-0-0), may be delivered in bulk. Shaun Barry, W.A. Cleary Corp., reported that fluf, manufactured by Cleary, will be delivered in bulk containers to Mt. Ridge Country Club and Shackamayon Golf Club. This is an experiment that Shaun hopes proves successful. TAVISTOCK GOLF RESULTS J. Hyland—Closest to Pin #4 (4’8”) L. Dodge—Closest to Pin #13 (8’5”) R. Broome—Longest Drive #2 BLIND 9 BOGEY TOURNAMENT RESULTS B. Milsap—34 D. DeSanctis—35 G. Miller-36 N. Binns—36 L. Dodge—36 M. Armstrong—36 GCSAA 1985 TOURNAMENT SCORES Palmetto Dunes—Hilton Head, S.C. Red Flight D. McGhee—169 2nd Gross Prize Blue Flight J. Schoellner—146 2nd net prize J. McNally—149 4th net prize J. Fenwick—152 5th net prize Send in your Highlights, Hobbies, or News to be included on our ‘‘BACK 9” page. Source: GCSAA Newsline Vol. 10 No. 2, Feb./Mar. 1985 BORDENTOWN OFFICE: Rising Sun Road Bordentown, NJ 08505 (609) 298-6868 KENILWORTH OFFICE: 316 North 12th Street Kenilworth, NJ 07033 (201) 272-6262 A Minority Business Enterprise eugene T. McLaughlin VICE PRESIDENT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY DATE May 23 June 4 EVENT LOCATION GCSANJ Membership Meeting Bamm Hollow Country Club Lincroft, New Jersey HOST Phil Scott Golf Course Superintendent GCSANJ at the Races Monmouth Park Race Track Oceanport, New Jersey Ben Dziebzic Track Superintendent June 11-13 NJSGA Amateur Championship June 19 USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links June 20 GCSANJ Membership Meeting July 10-12 NJSGA/First Fidelity Open Championship July 11-14 USGA Women’s Open August 14 Irrigation Association of NJ Field Day August 21-22 Walker Cup August 27-29 Michelob-NJPGA Championship Aug. 27-Sept. 1 USGA Men’s Amateur October 1 GCSANJ Field Day October 24 GCSANJ Championship Alpine Country Club Alpine, New Jersey Jerry Schoonmaker Golf Course Superintendent Flanders Valley Golf Club Flanders, New Jersey Tom Murphy Golf Course Superintendent Colonia Country Club Colonia, New Jersey Chris Gaynor Golf Course Superintendent Echo Lake Country Club Westfield, New Jersey Don Pullen Golf Course Superintendent Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield, New Jersey Joe Flaherty, CGCS Golf Course Superintendent Reed Sod Farm Princeton, New Jersey Linda Errickson Administrator Pine Valley Golf Club Pine Valley, New Jersey Dick Bator Golf Course Superintendent Forsgate Country Club Forsgate, New Jersey Joe Schoen Golf Course Superintendent Montclair Golf Club Montclair, New Jersey Ed Nickelsen Golf Course Superintendent Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Dr. Henry Indyk Executive Director Hollywood Golf Club Deal, New Jersey Bruce Cadenelli Golf Course Superintendent Coming in October: The Eighth Annual GCSANJ Invitational The Seventh Annual Metropolitan Area Superintendents Associations Team Championship, Stanwich Club, Greenwich, CT. Scott Niven, Golf Course Superintendent The Greenerside 11 (914) 469-2275 ALAN G. CRUSE, INC. Top Soil, Sand, Stone, Spar, & Humus Al Cruse (201) 992-2335 ALPINE TREE CARE, INC. Serving Northern N.J. for 64 years Bob Mullane - Peter Moritz (914) 948-0101 AMERICAN MECH TECH, INC. Irrigation, Pump Repairs and Installation — Diesel Engines and Air Compressor Repairs Peter Mauro (201) 735-1270 AMERICAN TENNIS & TRACK, INC. Tennis Courts — Repair and Const. Jim Snagusky (201) 778-1171 ARTESIAN PUMPING SYSTEMS Irrigation Pumps and Repairs Graham Every (201) 845-7080 AQUATROLS CORP. OF AMERICA AQUA-GRO Demie, Andy, or Bob Moore (609) 665-1130 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil Gene Evans (717) 443-9596 BRUEDAN CORPORATION Bunton, Club Car, Cushman, Yamaha Richard Lewis - Sam Baird, Jr. 1 -(800) 535-1500 CONSOLIDATED STEEL & ALUMINUM FENCE CO., INC. Eugene T. 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