Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey July-August 1986 Vol. 9 No. 4 EDITORIALS WHAT'S GOING ON! THE GREENERSIDE EDITOR has reached a milestone in his journey. It has been an exciting journey marked with satisfaction, success and maybe a few disappointments. The Greenerside has matured into a journal of expectations. Expectations in the sense that it is anticipated and read by GCSANJ members and even at times by their families. In writing, editing and publishing a newsletter of this type, you wonder about some things. Do the readers read the newsletter; do they under­ stand your themes and viewpoints; why don't they respond. In developing thoughts on what we print, the constant barometer throughout the pro­ cess is to stimulate an interest and response to what is written. My biggest disappointment at this time is the lack of written response to what is written in the newsletter. We have had some comments about Walsh and DeSanctis; we printed the one letter we received responding to Bert Jones' fine editorial; and Leo Cleary keeps me posted, but nothing else. The problem that is surfacing is that we cannot continue to publish this newsletter in a vacuum (e.g. a space partially exhausted by outside in­ terests and ideas.) We need to be stimulated. We are pleased by the continuing interest of Ed Walsh and his comments in "Walsh's Thoughts." It is provocative, interesting and readable; three important ingredients in journalism. Willet Wilt has continued to be a source of pride to The Greenerside; his column in this issue is some of his best work. Bruce Cadenelli has elevated the position of associate editor to a fine degree; stimulating the pages with ideas, concepts and provocations to improve this Association. It is a simple theme, we want a better Association but it is necessary for many more to contribute. If you have ideas, suggestions or even articles, put them in an envelope and break loose for .22 and mail it to us. We are anxious to see and hear and publish your ideas. JIM GILLIGAN WEATHER OR NOT! THE EDITORIAL PAGE is usually reserved for words that state an opinion. Being a golf course superintendent in this season of 1986, I am lost for words. Isolated and chained to this golf course since April has given me a severe case of tunnel vision. Paranoia over rainfall has given way to "pump schizophrenia." The threat of rainfall is welcomed. Weather analysts, forecasters, and show business types are joyful about the beauti­ ful weather we have been experiencing here in New Jersey since April. Usually in the temperate climates we can count on ten great weather days a year. Clear skies, cool temperatures and a slight wind qualify a great day; this year there have been too many great days. Too much sun, no cloud cover, dry atmosphere—great for the beach, but tough on grass. It is with interest this time of "Liberty Week", I am listening carefully to the TV weather analysts to see if they put rain in the forecast. There is now a threat of rain in shower form moving west to east. One day of rain could give the aquifers a momentary breather to recharge. Since we haven't had our quota of rain days this spring, the fallout is evident; paper work has been neglected, the barn hasn't been cleaned and the roads are dusty. The NJDEP, Division of Water Resources has been quiet; no water restrictions or threat of allocations. The upstate reservoirs are at normal levels; the Delaware River must be flowing at seasonal volume; improve­ ments in storage and transferability of water facilities have eased the burden. What about ground water supplies? JIM GILLIGAN TBE GREEÏ1ERSIDE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association of NJ, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Jim Gilligan, Editor Bruce Cadenelli, Associate Editor Ed Walsh, Editor Emeritus Ken Kubik, Special Projects Jerry Schoonmaker, Photographer Jeff Allen, Advertising Manager Glenn Miller, Advertising Manager Please address inquiries to the Editor, P.O. Box 143, Skillman, NJ 08558, 609- 466-1820. Art and Typography by BACKES—Graphic Productions, Hopewell, New Jersey © 1986 The Greenerside 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 Dan McGlynn District 3 Dave Pease Nat Binns District 4 Tom Grimac Steve Malikowski Executive Director: Dr. Henry Indyk Opinions expressed on this page are opinions of the authors and do not ex­ press the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ board and membership. In 1986, The Greenerside will be pub­ lished six times. The publication dates will be: Jan. 20th, March 20th, May 20th, July 20th, Sept. 20th, and Nov. 1st. Edi­ torial copy deadlines will be twenty days prior to publication. Advertising copy (camera ready) will be due thirty days prior to publication. Each issue will contain fourteen pages with a perforated page containing the Patron Directory and the Calendar. 2 July—August IMM Wilt says: I Asked for Help and What Did I Get. . . If you think it is easy being green, you should try to hire a crew to run a golf course. Some of what you end up with is the following: One worker was upset that he only had one bucket of clippings after mowing six greens. The superinten­ dent was more upset to learn that the worker never took the transport wheels off the walk-behind greens mower. Noting that a new fellow didn't bring back any grass clippings to the maintenance building, the superintendent was disap­ pointed to learn that he had dumped them in the "big white pits." There is a direct ratio of the number of clutches that have to be replaced on golf course vehicles to the number of new employees one has on his course. Hiring a girl seems to either clean up the crew's language or put them into heat. When you end up with a member's kid as an employee, boy does this kill the stories around the lunch table. The employee who works for you and also caddies on weekends can be depressing, because he is the one who tells you what the members REALLY think about the golf course. Sometimes that is better left unknown. The guy who wants to work on the course because he loves golf is always a unique one. He is the one who will sit in the maintenance building all day because it is raining, and then after hours will play the course in a thunderstorm. Retired dudes who become new golf course workers are an interesting breed. They are always talking about their old job, telling you how great it is to work outside, and how it was better done their way than yours. One frustrated superintendent told a new worker to just go out with a rotary mower and mow whenever he saw tall grass, so the fellow went home and mowed his mother's lawn. You know you are in trouble when you look at your crew and realize it looks like a cast call for "Caddy Shack." But have no fear, because there is always next year. If after reading this column you are in­ terested in employment opportunities in other fields, please contact Ken Kubik at P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970. “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” —Bill Cosby The Greenerside 3 Golf Course Architect New Development remodeling, renovation, and contour mowing. Main P.O.Box 81 Purchase, New York 10577 914-963-9555 DON’T GET BUGGY USE — ROCKLAND’S DURSBAN LIQUID 2E or 4E Super DURSBAN 2.23% Granular; DURSBAN/ Fertilizer Combo Available from your local golf course supplier Rockland Chemical Co., Inc. Box 809, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 (201) 575-1322 PART II Phase Failure Dave Pease Trying not to appear too presumptuous I would like to comment on and provide possible solutions to enable our associa­ tion to perform on a more efficient level. Dealing with the four categories outlined in "Phase Failure I" a number of changes must take place on an administrative level to ensure our association goals are met. Restructuring our methods of operation: The size of our association has grown beyond the administrative level to adequately cope with the influx of infor­ mation required to effectively perform its duties as an administrative body. Long term planning and goals must be estab­ lished in order to provide direction for its membership. These long term goals and plans are not only directed toward the ideals of the association but must also be implemented into the operational aspect of the organization. The major thrust of this article is going to deal with the re­ structuring of one important element on our administrative level. As I mentioned in the previous article, there are other administrative areas for restructuring, but I'm going to deal primarily with what I consider the multiple solution for our growing pains; the delegation of associa­ tion responsibilities through existing committees. By implementing a change in our committee format it will allow for additional participation by its mem­ bers, an understanding of the ruling body, increased awareness by the general membership, individual membership re­ sponsibility, a resource for future leader­ ship, and above all, providing a more active and productive association for years to come. We presently have fourteen commit­ tees. For information purposes I will list them; research, newsletters, govern­ mental relations, national delegate, field days, association relations, L.P.G.A., membership, roster, meetings and speak­ ers, benevolent, golf invitational, and educational seminars. Some of these committees are staffed adequately, the majority are not. The association has eight directors, four officers, one executive director, and a past president serving on the board. I would like to see existing committees to incorporate membership participation beyond the directors in­ volvement. As an example; the member­ ship committee should have at least five members serving on that committee to screen and inform the new applicants of what their responsibilities are as mem­ bers of this organization. At the present time we have only one person on that committee resulting in ineffectiveness to perform those duties by which this com­ mittee was set up for. By incorporating non-administrative members for this par­ ticular committee you are increasing your association participation by providing in­ volvement for the members. Other com­ mittees are in desperate need of this type of overhaul. The use of present directors and officers as chairmen for these com­ mittees will help coordinate and con­ dense the vast amounts of information needed to be supplied to the general membership. This would reduce the work load of the upper administration so it is able to concentrate on immediate prob­ lems, and pragmatic decision making. I believe the committeeship of our organization is the means by which this BIG TREE NURSERY association can cure many of its ills, such as the apathetic attitude discussed in "Phase Failure I". Getting more members involved on committees as a possible re­ quirement for membership in this asso­ ciation will breed responsibility and in­ terest into this association. Serving on committees could provide a resource to draw future leaders for this organization, rather than to be appointed for those roles. Individual interest may be de­ veloped through serving on committees to take on these leadership roles so that the goals of this association are met. If we are to be concerned about our future welfare we must look closely at the direction we as professionals choose in determining our destiny. This association represents what we as professionals of this industry are all about. Let us organize our functionary responsibilities and move forward on definitive goals. Suppliers of large and small nursery stock. Large, medium, tree spades for hire. [Mailing Address Only] 396 BRUNSWICK AVENUE EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 STAN LUBOWICKI • (201)254-8834 CORPORATION (201) 247-8000 1049 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ 08873 4 July—August Flanders Valley Photos by Paul Jordan Above: Walt Will, Terry Stanley, Dave Pease, and Larry Dodge look­ ing like they won! Left: Henderson, Murray, Pomeroy golf pros with host Tom Murphy. Flanders Valley Golf Results Scramble-Skin Game WINNERS Steve Lee-Dave Lee-Ron Lake-Larry Young—Eagle on #5 2nd PLACE Joel Sircone-Charlie Sweisberger Joel Moskowitz-Mike Oleykowski—Birdie on #18 Low Gross—12 Under Ed Walsh-Pete Pedrazzi-Jim Copola-Rich Browne Closest to Pin #7—Jack Martin Closest to Pin #17—Dan Mc Glynn Longest Drive—Charlie Sweisberger Oak Hill Joel Jacquemot hosted a contingent of GCSANJ members and guests to a fine day of golf and repast. There were some mumbl­ ings of quick greens, but they were quickly quieted by the praise of the conditions of Oak Hill. Joel does a marvelous job of managing and conditioning this fine golf course in the western hills of Hunterdon County. Jim Barrett, James Barrett Associates, Inc., golf course irriga­ tion designer and consultant outlined the steps needed to evaluate an updating of an irrigation system. Jim emphasized the need to explain explicitly the justification for a new or con­ verted system. Bob Matthews chaired the meeting in the absence of Bob Ribbans, who was busy preparing Fairmount for the Chrysler-Plymouth LPGA Classic. Oak Hill Golf Results Low Cross—Tom Grimac 82 Low Next—Ron Luepke 1st Team—John Schoellner-Jeff Scott 62 2nd Team—Joe F-Duke Polidor 66 3rd Team—Jack Martin-Bob Dwyer 66 Longest Drive—John Huda Closest to the Pin #5—Joe Fricovsky 1' 3.5" Closest to the Pin #11—Shaun Barry 16' 11" Skins and Scats Pete Sallozar #1 John Schoellner #6 Paul Granger #8 GCSANJ Invitational With enough potential sites escaping the committee, the Invita­ tional has firmly secured the Forest Hill Field Club as the site of the 1986 GCSANJ Invitational. Jeff Wetterling has assisted the committee in making the arrangements and will enjoy the oppor­ tunity to welcome golf superintendents, golf professionals, and green chairman to his finely tuned golf course. The date is Oc­ tober 2, 1986. District Golf Championship The Bedens Brook Club and Jim Gilligan will host the annual District Golf Championship. This doesn't mean non-contestant combatents can't play golf, everyone is welcome until the number reaches 80. The first 80 golfers who return cards will be able to tee it up, including District contestants. There will be 110 slots for dinner, so get those cards in! GCSANJ Field Day Sandwiched among the premier golf events is the GCSANJ Field Day on October 7, 1986 at the Rutgers Athletic Facility. GCSANJ Golf Championship The Navesink Country Club under the guidance of Larry Dodge will be the site of this year's GCSANJ Golf Championship. Terry Sawyer is the defending champion. The date is October23,1986." 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Did you use PGR on Poa?__________ If Yes, what were effects ?____________ 3. Have you fertilized yet?___________ How much ?_______________________________ 4. Have you begun irrigating?____________ Frequently?_________________________ If not,why not?_______________________________________________________________ 5. Topdressed yet?_________________How many times ?____________________________ 6. What other cultural practices have you postponed due to the weather? 7. Are you maintaining normal mowing heights?___________ If not, what have you done ?______________________________________________________________________ General Questions : 8. Have you played golf?____________ How often ?_______________ 9. Golfers been complaining?___________ If yes, what is your answer?__ 10. Describe weather in ten words or less. ____________________________________ 11. Do you read The Greenerside?__________ Any constructive comments?___ P.0. Box 143, Skillman, New Jersey 08558 • 609-466-1820 Taken May 15, 1986 at the Oak Hill Meeting 25 Golf Course Superintendents Responded To incorporate more local (GCSANJ) news into The Greenerside, we have instituted a random survey that will serve various func­ tions throughout the season. In tabulating the results, we discovered some interesting trends: Question 1: It was unanimous Poa annua has been slow and weak; bentgrasses also have been slow but nor­ mal; rye grasses were doing well, good growth and color. Question 2: 64% did not use Plant Growth Regulators on Poa annua. Question 3: 84% had fertilized with amounts ranging from 1/2" N to 1" N actual per thousand square feet. It is generally understood this is for greens, tees and fairways. Question 4: 80% had begun irrigating; mostly on an in­ Question 5: 88% had topdressed at least once and half of them frequent schedule. twice. Question 6: Most of postponed cultural practices were herbi­ cides applications; aerification and verti-cutting. Question 7: 96% had maintained normal mowing heights; the 4% who hadn't actually lowered their cuts to re­ move Poa seed heads. Question 8: 92% are playing golf; some as much as ten times. The average is about four rounds since the season opened. Surprising. Question 9: 68% said that their members are complaining, especially about hard greens. Question 10: Weather has been uncooperative, to say the least. Question 11: It was unanimous, everyone reads The Greenerside. 6 July—August During April of this year District III leaders authorized a salary and maintenance operations survey which was sent to all superintendents within the district. A full fifty percent of those surveyed returned the completed forms. The comprehensive survey covered all aspects of our course operations from salary and benefits to budgets and maintenance practices. The survey contained a wealth of information which will prove beneficial to all superintendents. Results were returned to those individuals who responded to the survey. District III is looking to hold a golf tournament this Fall. We hope to play the tournament on Monmouth County's Pine Brook Golf Course. The unusual aspect of this tournament is that it will be played using the new Cayman golf ball. More details to follow! Last year many superintendents in District III formulated a paper for our clubs on golf course water conservation. The paper dealt with ways to use less water, and also how to make the water you use go further. Copies are available from Bruce Cadenelli. Also, the University of California has published a book titled "Turfgrass Water Conservation." Order from ANR publica­ tions, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, California 94608-1239. Cost of the book is $10.00. “I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work. —Thomas Edison Answers to Quiz on page 10-1. Daconil, 2. Subdue 3. Dursban, 4. Bayleton, 5. Roundup, 6. Proxol, 7. Chipco 26019, 8. Actidione. Bonus question: Triadimefon 340 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N. J. 07014 201-471-0244 TURFCAT II G-4X4 TRACTOR VACS SPRAYERS ROTARIES TRIMMERS SWEEPERS TRACTORS GANG MOWERS AERATORS TRUCKSTERS Seed “pirating,” or variety misrepresentation, is causing great concern in the turf industry. Seed packaged in plain stenciled bags without a blue certified tag may be illegal seed. As a turf professional you should be aware the practice is becoming more widespread and involves many varieties. There are many ramifications to this illegal practice: How seed pirating affects you — You may not be getting what you paid for. In fact, you don’t even know what you’re getting. Its performance is unpredictable. As a turf professional, that jeopardizes your reputation. How it affects the turf industry — Most turf varieties are developed by university research programs. As part of the licensing agreement, the seed companies that market these vari­ eties pay royalties, based on sales volume, to those developing univer­ sities. Because pirating reduces legitimate sales of these varieties it reduces the royalties. That means less funding for perpetuating research and developing new vari­ eties. Less financial support for your industry. To give you an example of the extent of this support, between 1980-85 Lofts paid royalties total­ ling over $400,000 to five different universities for turfgrass research. How it affects a product’s reputa­ tion — Companies like Lofts spend This seed was delivered in a plain, stenciled bag. Its contents are questionable. You should not accept delivery of such seed. many years and many dollars working with universities to develop the top-performing varieties you need. When you buy a proprietary variety, like Prelude for example, you expect to get quality seed with consistent performance. Your expectations may not be met however unless the seed you receive is legiti­ mate Prelude or the specific variety you purchased. How to know you’re getting the seed you ordered — Every proprietary variety of seed has its own distinctive bag design. The bag will include the variety logo, company name and Plant Variety Protection number. And legally packaged seed will have a blue certifica­ tion tag which is fastened to the bag in the State of origin. This is in addition to an analysis tag. Investigations are underway to locate the origin of illegal seed. But until the practice is stopped, you need to protect yourself and your industry by dealing with only reputable seed suppliers and accepting only certified blue tag varieties that are packaged in their “designer” bags. Accept no substitutes! Every bag of seed will have a blue certified tag as proof of content. Legitimate seed is always packaged in a “designer" bag which includes the variety logo, company name and Plant Variety Protection number. This is a public-service message to the professional turf industry from Lofts Inc. LOFTS World’s largest marketer of turfgrass seed Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (201) 356-8700 • (800) 526-3890 Lofts/Great Western Albany, OR 97321 (503) 928-3100 or (800) 547-4063 Lofts/Maryland Beltsville, MD 20705 (800) 732-3332 (800) 732-7773 (MD) Sunbelt Seeds, Inc, Norcross, GA 30071 (404) 448-9932 or (800) 522-7333 Lofts/New England Arlington, MA 02174 (617) 648-7550 Lofts/New York Brewster, NY 10509 (914) 278-2710 (800) 526-3890 (Eastern U.S.) • (800) 547-4063 (Western U.S.) To locate the Lofts’ distributor nearest you, call The Greenerside 7 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Continuing our dialogue on environmental issues on golf courses we are outlining three issues: Hazardous Waste, Under­ ground Storage, and Right to Know. In researching the available material, the main objective of all the regulations is to protect the limited resource of surface and ground water supplies. The most important being the ground water. The surface supplies because of their exposed nature are being continually contaminated from pollutants in the air; acid rain being a culprit. In the arena of environmental clean-up, air quality was the first major target, it was very obvious. The environmental threat now is the contamination of the fragile aquifers that contain a major portion of our potable water supply. Pollution from the surface in the form of pesticides, chemicals, petroleums, raw sewage, or other forms of hazardous waste can render an aquifer useless. Sight unseen these aquifers seem to be ignored or forgotten; currently we are experiencing a serious dry spell and no threat of water restrictions. Why? The criteria used to implement water restrictions is surface water. What is the level of ground water? The whole cycle of environmental pressures or impacts are centered on ground water contamination. It proves troublesome to adhere to all the regulations: safe pesticide use, controlled use of water, identification and safe disposal of hazardous waste, inventory and inspection of underground storage tanks, but all designed to protect the water. On these pages we have attempted to make everyone aware of the importance of trying to comprehend, respect, and obey the heavy burden of environmental regulations we must now work with. Our work is incomplete; information, interpretation, and regulations can be obtained from the DEP. With our limited resources we will continue to publish en­ vironmental information, it will be a continuing feature of The Greenerside. Needless to say it is everyone's responsibility to follow the regulations; the DEP has a strong enforcement policy. Hazardous Waste Hazardous wastes begin their classification as a solid waste, it is only later in the administration chain that they become hazard­ ous wastes or acutely hazardous wastes. Solid wastes are material that have been discarded from indus­ trial, agricultural, commercial processes regardless of how it is handled, treated or managed. Each generator of solid waste must make a determination if the solid waste is hazardous. If the waste is excluded from the hazardous waste regulations it is non- hazardous; household wastes, domestic sewage and farm wastes are excluded from regulation. If the waste is not excluded, the generator must determine if the waste is hazardous. There are lists published in the New Jersey Administrative Code 7:26-1 and 7:26-7 through 12. The hazardous waste regulations listed in the Code became effective August 6, 1981. These regulations were authorized by the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act (the Federal Re­ source Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) was the forerunner of this state legislation). The regulations test the standards for the proper handling, transportation, treatment, storage and ultimate disposal of hazardous wastes. The two types of hazardous wastes that con­ front golf course superintendents are: Waste petroleum pro­ ducts and pesticides. Golf courses are generally eligible for the "small quantity generator exemption." A generator is a small quantity generator in a calendar month if they generate less than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of hazardous waste, or 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of 8 July—August acutely hazardous waste, or 100 kilograms of spill clean-up mate­ rial of an acutely hazardous waste. Small quantity generators may accumulate up to 100 kilograms of hazardous waste (or 1 kilogram of acutely hazardous waste) indefinitely. As soon as the limit is exceeded however, all ac­ cumulated waste becomes subject to full regulations. The small quantity generator then has 90 days to remove waste to an au­ thorized treatment, storage or disposal facility. Waste petroleum products will accumulate at a golf course facility quicker than pesticides unless the pesticide waste is clas­ sified as an acutely hazardous waste. Petroleum wastes are exempted from the regulations unless the storage amount ex­ ceeds 1000 gallons. They can be disposed without a manifest; the oil waste hauler's manifest takes precedent thereby exempt­ ing the generator from providing the manifest. Insure the waste hauler has the proper certification. Pesticide wastes can be easily disposed of by triple rinsing the containers, this makes them non-hazardous; use the leachate in a spray to effectively eliminate the pesticide waste. Do not exceed the recommended rates. There is an excellent article in the February issue of Golf Course Management on pesticide disposal. Underground Storage Tanks Federal law (Public Law 98-616, the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984) requires that the owners of underground tanks containing hazardous substances and petroleum products register underground tanks by May 8,1986. Above ground tanks are exempted. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is the agency to receive the registration. Liquids are the Future! PFC offers you: • Our High Quality Liquid Fertilizers in many formula­ tions, including clear liquids and suspensions. • Custom Formulations, based on soil testing results. • Our Applications. Minor elements and herbicides mix with liquid fertilizers—to save trips across the field. • PFC’s own delivery trucks insure delivery of products when you need them. • High Calcium Limestone, High Magnesium Limestone and our new product Liquid Limestone. Limestone helps you get your money’s worth from the fertilizer and herbicides applied. The dry pulverized limestones are applied through our “Chain-driven, boom-type” lime applicator trucks. • The complete line of Stanford Seed. PFC has been in business for over 35 years. Please contact us for your Turf needs. PLANT FOOD CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road, Box 173, Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-448-0935 Under Federal law the following types of tanks are required to be registered: 1. all underground tanks containing any hazardous substance. 2. all underground tanks, independent of their use, with capacities greater than 1,100 gallons containing motor fuel. 3. all underground tanks containing motor fuel with capacities of 1,100 or less and used for commercial purposes. Tanks which are excluded: 1. motor fuel tanks of 1,100 gallons or less used for storage for non-commercial purposes. 2. tanks used for storing heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored. 3. septic tanks. To this point all regulations are mandated by Federal law; the State of New Jersey has a more stringent law pending. Following are some of their proposed regulations. Tanks used for storing heating oil for on-site consumption, over 2,000 gallons, are required to register. Secondly, the defin­ ition of hazardous substances is extended to include hazardous wastes under RCRA and hazardous substances and toxic pollut­ ants under CWA. Simply it means you should register all under­ ground tanks that contain gasoline, heating oil, waste oil, diesel oil, kerosene, or any other petroleum product that is a liquid. These regulations tend to be redundant and confusing, if there is any doubt register the tank or call the DEP. A third requirement is necessary under the pending state law; you must provide a site plan as part of the registration. 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The law requires employers to inform both their employees and public agencies of the chem­ icals they are using. They also must label every container with the chemical name and identification number of its contents. At present, only public golf courses are required to comply with the law: private golf courses are exempt. All schools and industrial establishments with Standard Industrial Classification codes of 46-49, 51, 75, 76, 80, 82, & 94 must comply; private golf courses have a SIC code of 7997. The law is for the safety of the employee. Golf courses are already in compliance in most hazardous areas due to their adherence to the more complex pesticide regulations which re­ quire extensive labeling and safety procedures. Since it is prob­ able that golf courses may have to comply with the "Right to Laws" in the future it is important to be familiar with them now. Some of the current requirements are: DEP Environment Sur­ veys, labeling of all containers, and the establishment of educa­ tion and training programs. The law is being challenged on its labeling requirements be­ cause it duplicates a OSHA stipulation that containers include warnings about the potential hazards of chemicals. Simply a single label applied to all hazardous containers could be devised that contains all the information that the EPA, DEP, Right to Know, and OSHA require. Environmental Phone Numbers Water William Whipple, Assistant Director, Water Supply and Watershed Management Element Robert Mancini, Water Allocation Water Allocation Permits Dirk Hofman, Deputy Director, Division of Water Resources Pesticides Raymond Ferrarin, Chief, Bureau of Pesticide Control Ralph Smith, Pesticide Certification Mark Robson, Research Scientist Don Patterson, Enforcement Bob Kosinski, Emergency Response Hazardous Waste Division of Waste Management Division of Waste Advisement Division of Registration Division of Disposal Division of Regulations Division of Manifest Forms Right to Know Ed Stevenson, Coord., Science 609-292-6714 and Research Maria Vega, Dept. of Health 609-984-1863 Underground Storage Tanks Rob Nugent Registration 609-292-0424 609-984-9736 609-292-7219 609-292-2957 609-292-0580 609-292-1840 609-530-4122 609-530-4131 609-530-4124 609-530-4132 609-530-4138 609-292-8341 609-292-8341 609-292-8341 609-292-8341 609-292-8341 609-292-8341 N.J. POISON INFORMATION & EDUCATION SYSTEM 1-800-962-1253 The Greenerside 9 Walsh's Thoughts How often have you sat with a group of superintendents and discussed job changing? How often has that discussion centered around a job that was filled by a local or national association board member? How often have we criticized that particular individual because we thought his position was used unfairly? I know I have either done this myself, or been involved in such a discussion many times. I do not know if it is age, maturity, or more practically, common sense, that has changed my initial thinking. I have now come to realize that, the person who I thought had an unfair advantage, really never had. If that is the case, why does it seem that the person involved in the association is in a position to move up professionally quicker than someone who is not involved. Without question, the reason has just been mentioned . . . "involved". I now realize the importance a green committee chairman or search committee place on a prospective superintendent, who is involved in his professional association. The superintendent that makes himself available for association duties, but still main­ tains a high standard at his club, is a well rounded, well organized individual. It is not uncommon to find that a job has been filled by such a superintendent and it is certainly not uncommon to hear that an important reason for that person getting that posi­ tion was his involvement with his association. I guess I am trying to make a point and that point should be obvious. It is much too easy to say you will make a commitment to your association. The difficult part is fulfilling that commit­ ment. If you do not think that involvement and commitment will have a positive influence on your career direction and im­ provement, you are an extremely naive individual. The golf course superintendents profession is one of flexibility and chal­ lenge. The person who does the high quality job at his club and accepts the commitment to help improve his professional associ­ ation will always be looked upon favorable by the golf commun­ ity. Remember, someone in that community may be your next employer. Quiz Match the generic name with the trade name: 1. Chlorothalonil 2. Metalaxyl 3. Chloropyrifos 4. Triadimefon 5. Glyphosate 6. Trichlorfon 7. Iprodione 8. Cyclohexamide _____ Dursban _____ Chipco 26019 _____ Actidione _____ Proxol _____ Bayleton _____ Subdue _____ Daconil _____ Roundup Bonus question: Can you identify the compound whose molecular structure appears on the cover of the May-June issue? Turf Pro 84 Every inch a Professional. Buckner DISTRIBUTORS The Toro Turf Pro 84 is an all hydraulic triplex that gives you the right clip for the right height of cut and type of grass. All three reels and wheels are hydraulically powered, reducing maintenance time and cost. Reels have independent suspension, providing a better quality of cut. With move­ ment of a single pin, cutting height adjusts from 3/8" to 2 1/2." Front rollers, grass catchers and de­ luxe seat are optional. TORO STORR TRACTOR CO. Somerville, NJ 08876 201-722-9830 THE PROFESSIONALS THAT KEEP YOU CUTTING. Aqua-Flo Inc. P.O. Box 454 HAMMONTON, N.J. 08037 N.J. (609) 561-1777 800/524-0895 10 July—August From the Archives GCSANJ members and their wives pictured on the steps of the Monmouth Park Race Track July, 1962. 1st Row L-R: Joe Malikowsi, George Dixon, Al Foster;2nd Row: Bob Kapherr, Floyd Staats, Sky Bergen, Roy Bossolt, Charly Alliott; 3rd Row: Bill Riley, Earle Miller, Frank Paolantonio, Bill Koonz; 4th Row: "Doc" Crawford, Mike Yarussi, Leo Cleary, Pete Pedrazzi, Al Caravella; 5th Row: Larry Munther, Jim Roach, Bill Monahan, Ben Dziedzic, George Burton, Chet Huey, Phil Koch. Weather RANSOMES GRASS MACHINERY CONTACT BILL RAPP at Steven Willand, Inc. 321 Fairfield Road Fairfield, NJ 07006 (201) 227-5612 "Methinks I have outlived myself, and begin to be weary of the sun." Thomas Browne: Religio Medici, 1842 Rain, or lack of it, is the main thought on each superintendent's mind this spring. In mid-April, specifically the 14th, 15th and 16th, New Brunswick had 5.06 inches of rainfall. The entire month of April had 6.72 inches, 178% of normal. Except for the three days of deluge there has been below normal percentages of rainfall for three months beginning in April. May and June have been extremely dry with about 25% of normal precipitation in Central and Southern New Jersey; Northern Jersey has faired better with about 50% of normal precipitation. This below normal rainfall, coupled with hot, dry, windy and sunny days have pushed irrigation systems to the limit. Below is printed rainfall data for weather stations throughout the state. Newton Charlottesburg New Brunswick Freehold Hammonton Pomona at New Brunswick 4/16/86 4/17/86 4/18/86 1.42" 2.59" 1.05" 5.06" $ April Inches 4.68 7.08 6.72 6.44 6.74 4.59 %of Normal 117% 163% 178% 176% 189% 143% May Inches 2.34 2.07 0.96 1.02 1.05 0.54 %of Normal 67% 52% 25% 27% 30% 18% The Greenerside 11 Proper Pesticide Application Is your ability to successfully perform your job being jeopardized by another golf course superintendent? The "Other Guy" may not understand how to properly apply a pesticide. By misapplying the pesticide, damage to the environment may occur. When enough reported cases of environmental damage have been received, the pesticide will be reviewed by the proper authorities (EPA). If the pesticide is determined to pose a real threat to the environ­ ment the pesticide will be removed from the market. In the most recent case, Diazinon was determined to be a threat to the avian population generally found on golf courses and sod farms. Primarily, goose and duck popula­ tions have been seriously harmed from grazing on turf treated with Diazinon. Unfortunately, there may be some individuals willing to misuse a pesticide to rid themselves of a local goose population. Ciba-Geigy in their recent defense of Diazinon before the EPA Scientific Advisory Panel, sited a survey which dealt with nuisance Canadian Geese on golf courses. Ciba- Geigy stated: Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS GCSAA Director from Saginaw Country Club Saginaw, Michi­ gan. Mr. Faubel is Chairman of the CCSAA Government Rela­ tions Committee. "The survey conducted by Conover and Chasko demonstrates that Canada geese are perceived as a widespread problem on golf courses in the eastern United States and that a significant proportion of course managers appear willing to use or would condone killing geese with lethal chemicals. Quantitatively, the study shows that 26% of the 8,328 (i.e., 2,165) golf courses in eastern states may have geese problems; with -10% of respondents strongly favoring or favoring use of lethal poisons these data suggest that such activities may have the potential to occur on over 200 golf courses. As nearly 50% (26 of 54) of reported bird kills attributed to Diazinon have involved Canada geese, it must be asked what proportion of these incidents may be intentional misuse of the most widely used, and therefore, most available turf insecticide." By this statement, Ciba-Geigy has stated the misuse of their product—Diazinon is the problem and not the product itself. The Scientific Advisory Panel did agree about the potential misuse of Diazinon by the applicators. Golf course superintendents in general have had a long standing professional pride in their responsibility toward the environment. They have treated their surroundings with great respect and with a great deal of justifiable pride. The golf course superinten­ dent receives many accolades from the membership when everything looks green and wonderful. The other side is the tremendous pressure on the superintendent by an irate membership when the golf course has blemishes from too much or too little of something. Brown grass is not pleasant for anyone. The real problem is the perception as to what a golf course should be. The blemish free, green lush turf, free of insects and disease might be a thing of the past if some people have their way. It may just happen if we continue to use the same turfgrass cultivars we are attempting to grow at the present time. No matter how much money a club is willing to spend on their chemical and fertilizer budgets, the chemicals and fertilizers may not be available to use, because they may be a threat to the drinking water supply and/or the environment. The USGA/GCSAA is coordinating an extensive turfgrass breeding program at various sites throughout the United States. Other factors such as plant physiology and improved (continued on page 13) Sterilized Top Dressing EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE ! All top dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not sepa- rate during handling and spreading. 301-335-3700 Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for the transition zone to specifications recommended by the United States Golf Association, Texas A&M, Penn State, North Carolina, and the University of Maryland. 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 Wagner Seed Co., Inc (516) 293-6312 The Terre Co. (201)473-3393 12 July—August RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 25 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds (609) 655-2281 17 Stockton Drive Cranbury, N.J. PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING 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 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 Roughly Speaking "Do you ever feel like a range ball mixed in with a new batch of Titleists?" So asked golf professional Gary McCord at the recent Metropolitan Golf Writers and Golfcasters dinner. He was referring to his wacky endeavors on the professional golf tour, but I think being a golf course superintendent can also make one feel in a similar vein. Slightly out of step with the rest of the world. When so many look forward to the fun and sun of Summer, we worry about wilt, pythium, and the reliability of our pumping systems. When the best Summer days are the ones when it rains; this gives us and out staffs a little time to relax. Certainly a different perspective from most folks. This business of greenkeeping is a curious profession. So much time, effort, and money expended to develop and maintain these green carpets we call golf courses. Many times I think we as superintendents try to do our jobs too well. The problems that we incur with moving grass just slightly higher than dirt are numerous. Not only must the turf look good, but it must also roll well and be able to hold a sculled four iron. Now where is the justice in this world? As I said, some of it is our fault because we try and get something out of the plant that isn't there yet. As difficult as this profession can be, it is a marvelous way to make a living. Outdoors, enjoying the beauty of nature, is a great way to spend your working day. I doubt if many of us would thrive working in a more normal office setting. Having the freedom to roam our courses and manage our operations is an appealing aspect to our work. Another positive aspect to our work is the area of member relations. When a member takes the time to seek you out, and pay you and your staff a compliment it adds an important element of respect and appreciation to your work. I've come to learn that our members truly appreciate the golfing conditions we give them, and that they truly value us for the contributions we make to golf. All in all, being a professional golf course superintendent is a nice way to go through this life ! B.E.C. Faubel—Pesticide Application (continued from page 12) maintenance techniques are being developed. Greater Stress Resistant Turf—stress factors such as water, fungus, insects, heat, salt, and compaction. The golf course superintendent should realize the serious na­ ture of the problem. There will be fewer pesticides, less water and the demand for improved turfgrass. Conditions can be im­ proved for everyone, a safe and clean environment can be main­ tained. Through the cooperative efforts of all people interested in the game of golf, the necessary research and development can be accomplished. Presently, GCSAA has contacted the Miller Chemical and Fer­ tilizer Corporation in an effort to find an effective repellent for water fowl which can be used safely on golf courses. EPA has suggested safer methods be developed, such as injecting pes­ ticides into the thatch layer to deposit them at the site of the pathogen. Exposure to the environment of a pesticide must be reduced and the pesticide must not enter the food chain or the water supply. Worker safety is another consideration. Applicators need a good protective water proof suit; go to the Golf Professional and purchase one of the new rain suits. It probably is made from one of the new synthetic fabrics which will provide excellent protection. One of the most difficult things to wear is a breather or respirator. To reduce exposure consider using flowables, liquids and products which come in safe packages, such as Dow Chemicals' new soluable package. One of the keys to safe use is safe handling and reduced exposure. THE BEST NAMES IN TURF CARE JACOBSEN SMITHCO FMC National E-Z-GO GRAVELY Perkins JEP Sales Inc. 211 Yardville Hamilton Square Rd. P. 0. Box 11126 Yardville, New Jersey 08620 609 585-2300 Specialists in Turf Maintenance Equipment “Time For Clipping” Richard Kell On our arrival they were merely green Needles pricking the soil, with space between For air and sunlight; pride of the previous owner Who, dreaming a lawn quite innocent of weeds, Had cleared the ground, sprinkled the fine seeds And left the rest to fate and gardener's honour. For thirty weeks they grew undisciplined, Guzzling the rain and grappling with the wind; Each juicy filament took the lean and swerve Of its compacting wave in a churned lake, At last, fetching the clippers and the rake, I contemplate the sentence I must serve. And then the blades move in, precise and swift, Chopping the tough lank fibres, and a drift Of shredded silk is loosed above the whish And clack of the clean steel, in tangles wet With hoarded rain—refusing to forget Their fragrance lingers like a mindless wish. At length we make our survey; sodden dirt, A stubble grimed uneven, but alert; And there the slugs and earthworms that remain Through all retrenchments. Yet no real weed Is trundled out of consciousness to feed The slow impartial bonfire down the lane. The Greenerside 13 Change in Sales Johnathan Green, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Anthony (Rip) Rippel as the newest sales representative in our Green Hill Turf Supply-Golf Course Sales Division. ProTurf ProTurf's new Technical Representative for New Jer­ sey, Northern Delaware, and the Philadelphia area is Steve Rudich. He brings with him 10 years of turfgrass experience with the most recent at the Country Club of Northampton County. It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr. John D. Fenwick III as your new area sales rep­ resentative. John comes to us with eleven years ex­ perience in turf maintenance, having served as golf course superintendent at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Far Hills, NJ. A reliable solution for spray pattern identification SPRAY PATTERN INDICATOR By Milliken Chemical Consider for all your spraying requirements and enjoy these extra benefits Totally water soluble Inert with most herbicides, fungicides and insecticides Non-toxic to turf grasses Non-toxic to humans and animals Easily removed from hands, clothing and equipment Stops excessive overlap and possible misuse Colors available- Blue, Red and Yellow Temporary color is easily dissipated by rain or dew Environmentally safe DISTRIBUTED BY: GRASS ROOTS, INC. P.O. Box 336 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 14 July—August Ken Kubik (201) 361-5943 Bert Jones (201) 686-8709 PHILADELPHIA GOLF, INC. FIDELITY COURT 259 RADNOR-CHESTER ROAD RADNOR, PENNSYLVANIA 19087 (215) 254-0521 May 30, 1986 Mr. James Gilligan The Greener Side P.O. Box 143 Skillman, NJ 08558 Dear Sir: This letter will follow up our telephone conversation and verify that Philadelphia Golf, Inc. is looking for three to four assistant superintendents and one or possibly two head superintendents. Philadelphia Golf, Inc. operates the five city courses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as well as the Porky Oliver Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware. The positions that we are offering are full time-year round positions and the assistant superintendent candidates may well become head superintendents as our company continues to grow. All positions offered carry negotiable salaries and benefits dependent on the qualifications of the individual candidates. I would appreciate it greatly if you would advertise these positions for us in you magazine or newsletter. If you should need any further information, please feel free to contact me at the above telephone number. Sincerely, Randy O'Linger General Manager ROL/bjf Enclosure Diazinon Cancellation Supported by SAP_______ EPA's proposed decision to cancel the golf course and sod farm uses of diazinon was supported by the FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel in a preliminary report. The report said SAP found that the weight of evidence supported the proposed cancellation of the two uses and stated that to respond to the concern about the risk of adverse effects to birds from the use of diazinon on homes, parks, and other sites, it would be appropriate for EPA to call-in data on these other uses. SAP also agreed that the risk to birds was unacceptable and that bird kills could not be elimi­ nated by changes in application. SAP also stated that actions other than cancellation would be unacceptable and recom­ mended that EPA also investigate the hazards of diazinon. George C. Hamilton, PA. D Extension Pesticide Coordinator New Arrivals_______________ Gary Stedman, Battleground Country Club, became a proud father of a baby girl, Amy Louise on May 15, 1986. Paula and Gary congratulations! Gregory Adam Dodge made his parents, Melissa and Larry, very proud when he weighed in at 9 lbs. 12 ozs. on May 23, 1986. Navesink CC is a happy place! Attention GCSANJ Members!_ The GCSANJ is offering to its members, quality golf shirts, vest sweaters, and long-sleeved sweaters. The garments are available at GCSANJ functions and through Henry Indyk's office. The prices are: $15.00/shirt, $18.00/vest sweater, and $20.00/full-sleeve sweater. The Associa­ tion also has embroidered crest patches; they are also $15.00. News Flash!________________ There is some serious news breaking out in the Monmouth Section of District III. There have been reports of conflict in this volative area. The reports have cen­ tered around softball skirmishes. We have only heard from the victors, Hominy Hill and their commander, Dave Pease. There are possibilities of future encounters; Navesink, Rumson, Spring Lake were mentioned. It is also reported that Deal and Hollywood are thinking about entering the fracus, but are waiting to sign more free agents. If the Mercer Section of District III has a qualifying tournament, a true World Series of District III Softball could be held. It could be a sellout! Northeast Autumn Classic____ The 2nd Annual Northeast Autumn Clas­ sic will be held September 29-30,1986 at the Quechee Club, Quechee, Vermont. This tournament is open to all mem­ bers of a golf course superintendents as­ sociation, but you must have a current official handicap card. The cost is $115.00 per entrant, which includes everything but overnight lodg­ ing. For those returning from the 1st An­ nual, the cost is only $100.00 per entrant. The entry deadline is September 1,1986. Locally, contact Ed Walsh for informa­ tion and in Vermont call Mark Fuller at (802) 295-7488 or (802) 295-1458. CORE AND CATEGORY TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR 1986 LOCATION Atlantic County Extension Service 1200 West Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ DATE Aug. 12 Sept. 10 Camden County Extension Service 152 Ohio Avenue Clementon, NJ Monmouth County Extension Serv. 20 Court Street Freehold, NJ Aug. 28 Sept. 22 Aug. 7 Sept. 15 LOCATION NJ Dept. of Env. Protection Bureau of Pesticide Control 380 Scotch Road West Trenton, NJ Sussex County Extension Service St. Paul's Abbey (Rt. 206) South of Newton, NJ Union County Extension Service 300 North Avenue East Westfield, NJ DATE Aug. 5 Sept. 3 Aug. 25 Sept. 24 Aug. 18 Sept. 17 TEST SIGN-UP NUMBER IS: (609) 530-4133 GCSANJ Membership News The following individuals have been accepted for membership in the GCSANJ: CLASS A.............. Pierre Coste, American Golf Corp., Dyker Beach Golf Club CLASS B-1............ Robert Bienkowski, Tamarack Golf Club ............ Gregory T. Davidson, Trenton Country Club ............ Stephen Hesser, Tavistock Country Club CLASS C.............. Stephen J. Rudich, O.M. Scott and Sons Co. .............. Jeffrey R. Johnson, Nor-Am Chemical Co. .............. Ronald J. Lake, Turf Products Co. Membership applications may be obtained from Dr. Indyk's office or from Bob Mathews, CGCS. Please send completed applications with a check for dues to Bob at Deal Golf Club, Box 387, Deal, NJ 07723. The Greenerside 15 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY EVENT MGA Public Links Championship RutgersTurfgrass Field Day Cancelled DATE July 31 LOCATION HOST Hominy Hill Golf Course Dave Pease August 5 Cancelled Adelphia Research Station Adelphia, NJ Cancelled Dr. Henry Indyk (201) 932-9453 Cancelled Linda Ericison (201)329-6003 Dr. Joseph M. Duitch (814) 865-9853 Irrigation Field Day August 13 Rechler Park, South Brunswick, NJ Penn State Field Day August 14-15 University Park, PA Atlantic City LPGA Classic August 20-24 Seaview Country Club John Boyer GCSANJ Meeting August 21 Northeast Autumn Classic September 29-30 The Bedens Brook Club Skillman, NJ The Quechee Club Quechee, VT GCSANJ Invitational October 2 Forest Hill Field Club GCSANJ Field Day October 7 Rutgers Athletic Facility MET Area Team Championship October 10 GCSANJ Championship October 23 Oak Lane Country Club Woodbridge, Conn. Navesink Country Club Middletown, NJ Jim Gilligan Ed Walsh Jeff Wetterling Dr. Henry Indyk (201)932-9453 Les Kennedy, Jr. Larry Dodge GCSANJ Ann. Meeting November 6 Hollywood Golf Club Bruce Cadenelli FUTURE EVENTS January 6-7,1987—Connecticut and Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Seminar at February 1987—GCSAA Seminar Golf Course Construction, Albany, N. Y. April, 1987—GCSAA Seminar Environmental Issues, Cape Cod, Mass. theTappan Zee Motor Inn The Greenerside 16 PATRON DIRECTORY ALPINE TREE CARE, INC. Complete tree care Robert Mullane - David DiBenedetto (914) 948-0101 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 Manufacturers of Water Management Products Andy Moore - Jerry Curtice - Demie Powell (609) 665-1130 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. Golf Course Irrigation — Design and Consulting Jim Barrett (201) 744-8237 VIC GERARD GOLF CARS, INC. Golf & Utility Vehicles; Battery Whse. Dist. Vic Gerard (201) 938-4464 ★GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Albert Wunsch- Luke Martin - Sam Baird, Jr. (215) 249-0414 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS, INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Bert Jones (201) 361-5943 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay-Peter McCormick-John D. Fenwick (609) 585-2300 ★JONATHAN GREEN INC. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals Barry K. Green II - Jim Roach - Rip Rippel (201) 938-7007 ★ BIG TREE NURSERY Tree Spades for Hire; Suppliers of Nursery Stock Stan Lubowicki (201) 254-8834 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil Gene Evans (717) 443-9596 BRUEDAN CORPORATION Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Richard Lewis (800) 535-1500 (914) 469-2275 BUNTON TURF PRODUCTS Turfgrass Equipment Phil Mowery - Stan Stevenson - Dave Walter (609) 799-4101 W.A. CLEARY CHEMICAL CORP. Turfgrass Chemicals Barbara Cleary (201) 247-8000 CONSOLIDATED STEEL & ALUMINUM FENCE CO., INC. Fencing Contractor Eugene T. McLaughlin (201) 272-6262 ALAN G. CRUSE INC. Golf Course Materials Alan G. Cruse (201) 227-7183 DAVENPORT TREE SERVICE Tree Service James A. Davenport - John D. Schaus (201) 891-1764 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT Turf Maintenance Equipment Clyde Ashton - Jerry Pearlman (201) 329-9292 EGYPT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing Supplier John Strickland - Rich Piatnek (301) 335-3700 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY, INC. Greens Topdressing/Turf Supplies Marty Futyma (201) 388-0100 GOLF BY JANIS INC. Golf Course Construction, Renovation, Irrigation Al Janis (301) 641-8156 ★ New Patrons for 1986 ★HARFORD INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Sands, Top Dressing Materials Jack Montecalvo (609) 965-3414 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones, President (201) 744-4031 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY COMPANY Rainbird Irrigation Equipment William Koonz (201) 379-9313 LESCO, INC. For all your golf course needs (800) 321-5325 LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP. Country Club Fertilizers & Chemicals Bill Nist (201) 329-4011 LEON'S SOD FARM Sod Grower Samuel Leon - Irene Leon (201) 996-2255 LOFTS INC. Turf Seed and Fertilizer Supplier Dr. Rich Hurley (201) 560-1590 LONGO MOTOR & PUMP, INC. Electric motor/pump repair/sales Larry Bishop (201) 539-4141 MALLINCKRODT, INC. Turfgrass Chemicals John Magnus (609) 654-0476 WILFRED MCDONALD, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Dennis DeSanctis - Ed Rockhill - Bill Luthin (201) 471-0244 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Tony Grasso - John Wistrand (914) 769-7600 MONTCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Chemicals Robert Oechsle (215) 628-3144 (215) 836-4992 MOUNTAIN TURF PRODUCTS Turfgrass Supplies Richard Grant (717) 646-7220 ★NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO. Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer Jeff Johnson (302) 737-8598 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey (201) 637-4631 POCONO TURF SUPPLY CO. Turf Supplies Ron Olsen (215) 672-9274 PRO LAWN TURF PRODUCTS Services for the Professional Andrew Mulick (201) 967-9124 Ingrid A. Kern (215) 750-1732 ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizer William Dunn - Steve Stys (201) 575-1322 R & S LANDSCAPE CO., INC. Golf Course Construction Claus I. Raven (201) 278-0616 SEACOAST LABORATORIES, INC. Manufacturer John C. Moynihan - Richard G. Baker (201) 257-7772 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC. Landscape Products—Sands & Stone Russell P. Balunis-Michael Stair-Roy Malpas (201) 356-0858 O.M. SCOTTS & SONS Fertilizer, Chemical Sales Fran Berdine (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich (215) 253-4003 ★SHEARER/PENN Tree Surgeons Dena Dobenski - Steve Willard (609) 924-2800 STANDARD GOLF COMP. Golf Course Equipment Steve Tyler - Chief Waseskuk (319) 266-2638 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf Maintenance Equipment, Irrigation Paul Deschamps-GeneTarulli-Paul Granger (201) 722-9830 ★WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO. INC. Well Drilling, Pumps, & Pump Repairs William L. Stothoff III - William E. Snyder (201) 782-2717 THE TERRE COMPANY Turfgrass Supplies Byron Johnson - Bryan Bolehala - Pat O'Neil (201) 473-3393 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Supplies Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake (201) 263-1234 STEVEN WILLAND INC. Turf Equipment Distributor Bill Rapp - Kurt Wagner - Mark Ericson (201) 227-5656 VAUGHAN'S SEED COMPANY Grass Seed; Golf Course Supplies Charles Walkiewicz - Sky Bergen (201) 356-4200 Baltusrol • Bedens Brook • Canoe Brook • Shackamaxon • Spring Brook • Timber Trails and others . . . What do the superintendents of these prestigious golf courses have in common? They use the services of . . . KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY ... the smart choice for all your irrigation needs Service Excellence Complete inventory Service assistance and technical support 25 years experience Quality product Lines Distributors of RAIN BIRD® HUNTER® WEATHERMATIC® Sprinkler Equipment KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Avenue • Springfield, N. J. 07081 (201) 379-9314 Branch Offices: Wall Township • Toms River • Wyckoff