Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Vol. 11 No. 2 March-April 1987 EDITORIALS COOK COLLEGE—RUTGERS UNIVERSITY GROWING FINE TURFGRASS on golf courses is not an easy task. There are some who grow it by "the seat of their pants". There are others who practice turfgrass management "by the book". Finally there are those who accomplish their objectives by "trial and error". These general methods are successful now, but will they be in the future? With newer technology on the horizon, increased impact from the environmen­ tal community, and eroding economic resources superintendents will be forced to seek more sophisticated and efficient methods of turf manage­ ment. We need Cook College and its environs to initiate, analyze, and stimu­ late education and research in the New Jersey turf industry. Cook College is the key ingredient: combined with superintendents expertise in the field and the resources of the industrial complex we can confidently create the tools we need to progress in the next decade. RECOGNITION JIM GILLIGAN IT HAS BECOME CLEAR that we, as a profession, are not receiving enough recognition. It is the personal and professional responsibility of the host Superintendent of an event of any size to promote himself and his profes­ sion. Our association, whether on a district or State level should have a group or committee to assist that Superintendent in the preparation and distribution of an article or release uncovering the hidden side of the Tournament; the story that is seldom seen. Even at the press conference at Navesink the only club professional that received repeated, voiced recognition was the gold pro. This is the perfect time for our association to seize the initiative and distinguish itself among our neighboring associations. There are many tournaments in the state over the season and we would get alot of mileage out of such a plan. We could receive national recognition by tying this into the GCSAA's Silent playing partner. I am sure that with the cumulative talent our associations has that we could give ourselves a degree of visibility and recognition we deserve. REGIONAL SUITE JEFF ALLEN AFTER THE '86 CONFERENCE in San Francisco I discussed the merits of a regional suite at each year's conference. In Phoenix we again enjoyed the support and co-operation of the Metropolitan and Connecticut Superintendent Associations in funding and staffing this tri-state suite. Although our effort was successful, the suite was not the gathering place it should have been. Part of the problem can be traced to the hotel locations in Phoenix. Once people left the downtown area they did not want to take another thirty minute drive to come back to the headquarters hotel and find the suite. Many of us have already begun laying the ground work for a true Northeast suite at the '88 Houston show. Five chapters are interested in supporting this activity. Association funds, coupled with patron funding, will make this a reality. We in New Jersey will be part of a first-class hospitality suite in Houston come February. Give us your support! BRUCE E. CADENELLI 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 Ken Kubik, Special Projects Jeff Allen, Editorial Staff Glenn Miller, Editorial Staff 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: Ed Walsh, CGCS, President Bob Matthews, CGCS, Vice President Dave Pease, Secretary Wayne Ballinger, CGCS, Treasurer Bob Ribbans, CGCS, Past President Directors: District 1 Joe Kennedy John Wantz District 2 Dan McGlynn Paul Kuehner District 3 Gerald Fountain Bruce Cadenelli District 4 Len Forlenza 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. INDEX 2 Editorials ................................................. 3 President's Message .............................. 3 Willet Wilt ............................................... 4 GCSANJ News ........................................ 5 GCSANJ Seminar ................................... 6 GCSAA Annual Meeting ..................... 7 Superintendent Profile .......................... Cook College .......................................... 8,9 GCSAA Director ................................... 10 12 Meet the Patron..................................... Roughly Speaking ................................. 13 14 Commercial Corner .............................. 15 Back-9 ..................................................... Calendar ................................................. 16 Patron Directory ................................... 17 2 March-April President’s Message In the very near future all class A and B members will be receiving a survey/questionnaire. The pur­ pose of this survey/questionnaire is to gain informa­ tion pertaining to budget, salaries, benefits and other pertinent information related to our golf course maintenance operations. We feel this information can be utilized in many ways. Examples include budget, salaries, and benefit comparisons. Similar information has been gathered and evaluated on a local level by our own District III. Every member I have talked to from that District has suggested the ideas and figures exhanged have been beneficial to improvements within their operations. Interestingly enough, District III experienced better than 60% cooperation with their survey. This shows me the concept is sound and the direction is valid. We are hopeful that this information can be utilized when new positions open within our state. I can envision a club seeking to fill a vacant superin­ tendents position and having us provide them with information that we have gained from these surveys. How helpful this information can be in upgrading the new superintendents position and budget. Ap­ proximately 10 years ago a survey of this type was sent to all GCSANJ members. The response was neg­ ligible. It is obvious, based on the experience of District III and other associations throughout the country, that this idea is being accepted now. We are hopeful all Association members will cooperate and assist in this program. We welcome your com­ ments and suggestions. If we are successful in up­ grading one superintendents position or budget, we will be successful. We anticipate assisting a large percentage of our association members with this in­ formation. It is important to understand that the first decision made in preparing this survey/questionnaire was that no one will receive the information gained if they do not participate. We are hopeful we can better the 60% achieved in District III. I must take this opportunity to thank Bob Matthews and Dave Pease for an outstanding job on our recent seminar. The speakers and topics were pertinent and timely. Many of us who attended left a bit scared, but we now know the direction we must take at our clubs regarding EPA regulations and insurance cover­ age (or lack thereof). I am hopeful this is the type of seminar we will provide on a regular basis for our membership. Everyone left Cook College well in­ formed. Thanks again to Bob and Dave. Ed Walsh, President "The Golf Course Superintendent— The Obsessive Compulsive Weather Fanatic" It is said that attitudes and emotions are supposed to be affected by the weather. The Golf Course Superintend­ ent is an outstanding example of this. He is a walking barometer whose emotional state is directly corrolated to the latest weather forecast. He does not consider weather to be a sunny sky with pleasant temperatures, but rather obnoxiously hot and humid days, major snow storms, or any other catastrophic inversions to be "real weather." Just to prove that the G.C. Supt. is obsessed with the weather, what is the first question he asks his spouse when he gets home? How is she or how did the kids do in school? No way! It's "Did you hear the latest weather report for tomorrow?" One thing you can guarantee is that no matter what the weather is, not every G.C Supt. will be happy. One wants it to rain so he won't have to water the fairways, and another doesn't want it to rain be­ cause he plans to topdress greens. With today's use of the computer, the G.C. Supt. now receives more technically wrong weather pre­ dictions than ever before. Remember, a weatherman is a profession in which you still get paid even when you're wrong. There have been situations in which the G.C. Supt. has had more than one T.V. on in hopes that one station would give a more favorable weather report than another. Probably the only time there is quiet around his home is when the weather report is on. One G.C. Supt.'s wife was disappointed to learn that the only reason they started to receive cable T.V. was to get the nationwide weather channel out of Atlanta, and not to get the movie channels. Willet Wilt's latest book, The Weather is Your Friend, has been banned by the GCSAA as a subver­ sive fiction that plays upon the vulnerability of the G.C. Supt. who believes the printed word. Willet Wilt is also working on a new movie entitled "The Weather can be Fun." It's a situation comedy. You true weather fanatics can obtain the official "Willet Wilt Walkman Radio" that only tunes into the NOAH weather channel. In this way you will never have to go through withdrawals because you are without the latest weather report. It is available c/o Ken Kubik, Mt. Freedom, NJ. The Greenerside 3 This years $225,000 in total prize money is the largest purse offered in the tournaments history with $33,750 going to the winner. That, along with the highly professional and competitive nature of the Womens Tour, promises to make Navesink a truly classic Classic. Also attending the conference, along with the usual repre­ sentatives and officials, was host Superintendent Larry Dodge. Larry has done an outstanding job in preparing for the LPGA. Seated next to Larry was GCSANJ president Ed Walsh CGCS and representing The GREENERSIDE, Jeff Allen. Our association was acknowledged and thanked by Tourna­ ment Director Peter Busatti. Also expressing appreciation was Navesink Green Chairman Gene Bonstein. April Meeting JEFF ALLEN Kenneth Thompson, superintendent at the Sands Greate Bay C.C. will be our host for the April meeting of GCSANJ. Ken, a 1981 graduate of Penn State, has been a member of our association since '84. The Greate Bay Club is owned by the Sands Hotel Corp. The golf course is a resort club which also has some private membership play. Approximately 40,000 rounds of golf are played yearly at the club. 1986 was a very busy year for Ken and his staff. During the year a new irrigation system was installed, after which all tees and fairways were completely renovated. All turf areas received a treatment of Roundup and were heavily overseeded. Ken states he had a great catch from the seeding and he is looking forward to showcasing this fine club to his fellow GCSANJ members. “Writers seldom write the things they think. They simply write the things they think other folks think they think.” Elbert Hubbard: Roycroft Dictionary and Book of Epigrams, 1923 Congratulations to Dan McGlynn of Suburban G.C. and Marty Mantell of American Golf Corporation. Both have recently be­ come Certified Golf Course Superintendents. At the recent International Conference & Show in Phoenix two GCSANJ members were part of the education program. Ed Walsh, CGCS, gave a presentation on pesticide storage buildings, while John Boyer of Marriott Seaview C.C and Resort gave a talk titled "From Country Club to Resort." Our 1987 Equipment Field Day has been set for Tuesday, October 6. Wayne Ballinger and Henry Indyk will again be in charge of the event. LPGA Classic Navesink Country Club held a press conference for the upcom­ ing Chrysler-Plymouth Classic, to be held May 15-17. The focus of the event was 1986 champion Ms. Becky Pearson. Based in Boca Raton Fla., Ms. Pearson showed herself as a true profes­ sional in the way she handled the many questions asked. Ms. Pearson mentioned, among other things, how last years victory has increased her confidence and that she was really looking forward to returning to NJ and defending her title. One interest­ ing item was that she used the services of a hypnotist who had taught her to hypnotize herself in order to raise her level of concentration. 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 4 March-April GCSANJ Winter Seminar On February 18, GCSANJ held its annual winter seminar at the Cook College Student Center. The seminar covered a very impor­ tant and interesting topic: "Pesticides: Safety and Liabilities." The meeting opened with John Pitonyak, Department of En­ vironmental Protection, and an informative presentation on state regulations and inspections. He assured us that the State's main concern is not to harass anyone but to help all applicators and insure that all regulations are followed properly. The State plans to increase its inspections to one annually per application facility covering records, safety equipment, storage, container disposal, and rinse areas. Dr. George C. Hamilton, Ph.D, Extension Pesticide Coor­ dinator, followed with a talk on proper storage and disposal of pesticides. Dr. Hamilton stressed that storage areas must be locked and identified to local fire departments, and must have warning signs posted. They should also have good ventilation, be kept neatly or­ ganized, and have a wash facililty. Records must be available to the New Jersey D.E.P., and must be kept for two years. Hamilton continued with pesticide disposal guidelines. Con­ tainers that have not held acutely hazardous pesticides can be disposed of in a "type 27" landfill once empty. A list of landfills, along with a list of acutely hazardous waste, is available through Dr. Hamilton, who can be contacted at 201-932-9801. Next on the podium was Peter Bark, with the Office of Public Safety, who spoke on safety in the workplace. He pointed out that flammables, such as gas oil mixes and oil base paints should be stored outside the shop area. All machined guards should be kept in good condition. Bark noted that 70% of accidents reported result from improper use of lawnmovers. He also said that personal protective equipment such as goggles, face shields, rubber gloves and protective suits should be available to all employees. Ilona Gray, Director, Alliance for Environmental Concerns, discussed the objectives of the Alliance and services the Alliance can provide, such as keeping members posted on what new state and local environmental laws are planned, and how those laws impact members. Dr. Neil Dougherty, Rutgers Universitiy, followed with a dis­ cussion on insurance safety. Dougherty covered the proper pro­ cedure for filing accident reports, and made some recommenda­ tions about posting safety precautions on equipment. John Dana, with Fowler Insurance Counseling, also talked about superinten­ dent insurance liabilities. Martin McGinn, Cleary Chemical Corporation, and Robert F. Hughes, Mobay Chemical Company presented the chemical in­ dustry's progress and new developments in pesticides. 3336wp n Water Soluble Bags I SAFE CONVENIENT ECONOMICAL 1049 Somerset Street, P.O. Box 10 Somerset, NJ 08873 (201) 247-8000 Toll Free Numbers: 1-800-524-1662 (East of Mississippi) 1-800-524-1663 (West of Mississippi) The Greenerside 5 GCSAA Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of GCSAA was held in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday afternoon, February 2nd. It was a briskly paced meeting that lasted approximately two hours. Two major items of business were conducted. The first was the election of officers and directors. Results of the elections are as follows: President: Vice-President: Directors: Don Hearn John Segui Dennis Lyon Steve Cadenelli Dennis Lyon Randy Nichols Len Berg Jim Taylor Marque Randall 2,318 votes 1,525 votes 2,832 votes 2,823 votes 2,625 votes 1,451 votes 1,120 votes 310 votes Cadenelli, Lyon, and Nichols were elected for two year tearms. The second major order of business was the voting on the dues increase. This vote was taken by only those members present at the meeting. By a near unanimous vote the dues increase was passed. Dues are now $175 per year. It was some­ what surprising that not a single member spoke against the dues increase. I guess most must agree with the scope and direction that GCSAA is taking. BEC Keep on Cutting with the Reelmaster 350-D. You need a stable machine when you're tackling tough terrain. On bumpy ground. On steep hillsides. Around obstacles. Through dense, wet grass. You need the 5 or 7 bladed Reelmaster® 350-D. Its mid-mounted engine and wide stance create a low center of gravity. And its even weight distribution and six oversized 4-ply tires- keep you cutting even on hillsides. See the Toro distributor below for details. STORR TRACTOR CO. Somerville, NJ 08876 201-722-9830 6 March-April GCSAA Phoenix Conference Although the weather was certainly nice in Phoenix I was not impressed with the city. Those who stayed in the outer areas of Phoenix were actually in the finer locations. I guess you needed to visit Tucson or Scotsdale to see the better areas. Anyone who traveled to Sedona and the Oak Creek Canyon area of Arizona saw some beautiful sites. The red rock country is quite impressive. It was fascinating driving through the Oak Creek Canyon area and seeing how the vegeta­ tion changed from one end of the canyon to the other. A lot changes when the elevation goes from 4,000 feet to 7,200 feet. Mel Summer sends regards to all his friends in the Garden State. Mel is at the Canyon Lake C.C. in California. I was somewhat surprised by the margin of victory that Randy Nichols posted over Len Berg. Going into the election I believed that Randy would win, but that the vote totals would be much closer. After watching now for a two year period what a candidate has to go through for election to the Board of Directors of GCSAA I've concluded it simply isn't worth it. I'm not saying that serving isn't worth the time and effort; I'm simply saying that the politi­ cal hassles which some voting delegates put a candidate through isn't worth the aggravation. All must realize that election to the Board of GCSAA is not going to alter the course of world history. Some delegates would be wise to put the entire election process into its proper perspective. As one present Board member, (not Steve Cadenelli) said to me: "It's very difficult when you have to undress in public every two years to win re-election—it can di­ minish your enthusiasm for the tasks at hand." It's interesting to note what competition will do to a com­ pany's attitude. For years the people from Ryan did nothing when Superintendents asked them to improve the mechanics of their Greensaire. But within a year after Toro introduces their machine Ryan has a new and improved Greensaire 24 on the market. So much for the power of the consumer! Certainly did enjoy the variety and quality of the country and western music stations in the Phoenix area. Puts the one New York C&W station to shame. Jake Kaine did a marvelous job with his presentation titled "Who's In Your Driver's Seat?" Although it was a four hour ses­ sion the time passed quite quickly. His talk focused on person­ nel management. The presentation was much better than I ex­ pected. BRUCE E. CADENELLI 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 separate during handling and spreading. (301) 335-3700 Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for the transition zone to specifications recommended by the U.S.G.A., Texas A&M, Penn State, North Carolina, and the University of Maryland. Many years of research and testing by 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. Pete Pedrazzi is the certified golf course superintendent at the Cresmont CC, West Orange. Twenty-two years have elapsed since he came over from Suburban Golf Club in Union, New Jersey, in early 1965. Pete had been superintendent at the Lake Mohawk Golf Club, Sparta, New Jersey in the summer of 1959, later moving over to Suburban in August of that year. Pete is a turf management graduate from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture (1959), coming down to New Jersey soon after graduation. His placement training was taken at the Crestview CC in Agawam, Massachusetts under the direction of Geoffry Cornish who was building the course that summer of 1958. Pete and Mr. Cornish have maintained contact through the years exchanging ideas and concepts. Pete's successful tenure at Crestmont can be attributed to constant attention to the relationship he maintains with his mem­ bers. He keeps this relationship on a high level by being visible on the golf course as superintendent and as a player. His profes­ sional image with the women golfers is legendary; landscaping ladies tees, keeping them informed of maintenance programs, and adjusting schedules to reduce interference are some of the things he does to maintain his image. Insuring work doesn't consume all his time Pete has been active in athletics as a participant, coach, and official. As a youth he was a fine soccer player, basketball player, and still tees it up with the best of them. As an adult he maintained his interest in sports by coaching his five sons through youth leagues and as they achieved success as quality high school athletes he closely watched their progress. Today he is a respected high school soccer official and he will be returning to the hardwood as a basketball official as soon as his youngest son completes his eligibility. Carole, his wife, completes the picture of this talented family; she is an avid tennis player, participating in local tournaments in their home area. Does Pete officiate at her matches? The athletic genes of mother and father are evident in the ac­ complishments of their sons. Tom, the first born, played soccer at Ohio State and is now an architect in Los Angeles; Bob, a graduate of the University of Tampa, has embarked on a career as a golf professional; Peter, a Stockbridge graduate, is following his fathers path to a career on the golf course; John, a junior at Ohio State, is a member of the varsity soccer team; Bill, the youngest, is a junior at Hanover Park High School playing varsity basketball and baseball. This being a profile it is only an outline of a person's life and career, but we offer it as a glimpse of a fine person and golf course superintendent and a credit to our profession. JIM GILLIGAN CONTACT Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. (201) 227-5656 The Greenerside 7 COOK COLLEGE AT Cook College and its predecessors the College of Agriculture and the College Agriculture and Environmental Sciences have been endowed with the responsibility of agricultural research, extension, and instruction service to all New Jersey residents. These responsibilities are fulfilled at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (founded 1880); the New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service (created in 1912); Cook College (established 1973). In 1923 the Department of Agronomy was formally organized in the College of Agriculture, under the direction of George W. Musgrave. Musgrave began the first turfgrass experiments at the Experiment Station: an evaluation of Virginia (C-38), Metropoli­ tan (C-50), and Washington (C-50) bentgrasses to determine their adaptability to soils in New Jersey. The United States Golf Associ­ ation Green Section provided financial and technical assistance to initiate additional turfgrass experiments in 1925. This work included a study of factors influencing the development of gras­ ses used in fine turf; specifically the comparison of the effect on fine turf of various basic and acidic nitrogenous fertilizers. Dr. Howard B. Sprague, appointed agronomist in 1927 and Dr. Edward E. Evaul, first turf management specialist, reported the results of these early experiments. They listed the value of various grasses; they published the effects of applying inorganic and organic fertilizers to creeping bentgrasses and their influ­ ence on turf density, disease incidence, presence of weeds and earthworms. 1928 was a difficult year for New Jersey greenskeepers; Poa annua suffered through a tough summer disappearing almost overnight. The concern for this problem spurred the efforts of the staff at the College of Agriculture. 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In 1926 the New Jersey Greenskeeping Superintendents Association was chartered. The first Rutgers Turf Short Course was held in 1928 with 54 students. The State of New Jersey appropriated special funds for turf research in 1929. The money was used to expand the facilities at the Experiment Station. Some of the experimental projects at the Station included: soil types and different grasses, organic nitrogen carriers, height of cut studies, and fairway seed mix­ tures. Dr. Sprague continued his soil research, working with peat as a substitute for manure. Turfgrass theories were changing as experimental work provided new data supporting field instinct. Early results showed that turf grasses needed calcium, nitrogen, phosphorus, drainage, to ensure a high water holding capacity. In 1931, Sprague undertook a study of root development in turfgrasses. It was known then that the height of cut affected root development; the lower the cut, the smaller the root system. Sprague continued his work in the greenhouse on studies on the utilization of nutrients in Colonial Bents and Kentucky Blue­ grasses. This work was supported by the New Jersey State Golf Association and the Metropolitan Golf Association. The New Jersey State Golf Association began a Turfgrass Advis­ ory Service in 1932 for its member clubs. Dr. Edward Husted, from the Ridgewood Country Club was the person who led this effort. This advisory service continued until 1956 when the Un­ ited States Golf Association Green Section began their service. In addition to the four visits each club received there was a monthly bulletin sent to each club, during the golf season, edited by Dr. Sprague. The annual fee for this service was $25.00. Improve your putting surfaces with the Greens King® IV and Turf Groomer. Exclusive roller design fea­ tures bevelled edges to "pucker-up" horizontal runners. 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In 1937 Sprague and Burton conducted experiments on Poa annua, studying the effects of temperatures, day length, fertility, and pH on the growth of Poa. The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station announced the introduction of a new Velvet Bentgrass called Raritan in 1938. World War II commenced in 1941. The effects of the war effort were immediate: people went into the service, there was a scar­ city of materials, and less time to care for grass. This silenced the campus in New Brunswick. John Stephenson working for T.C. Longnecker who was in the service maintained the plots and did the turf service work during the war. Professor Gilbert H. Ahlgren helped guide and assist the turf program during the war. By 1953 Dr. Ahlgren had been chairman of the Farm Crops Department and delivered a key address at the national confer­ ence in Atlantic City in 1953. 2,4-D was discovered as part of the war effort and at the close of the war in 1945 Rutgers began testing the compound making comparisons of the relative effectiveness of various concentra­ tions of different salts on the weeds. Work was also being done by the Entomology Department on the control of the Japanese beetle grub and chinch bug. Dr. Longnecker returned after the war to assume control of the turf management program at Rut­ gers. In 1946 a ten-week short course in turf management was instal­ led at the College of Agriculture. It was designed to train golf course personnel in various turf management subjects. Included were: Turf Management, Turf Grasses, Weeds, Soils, Pests, Land­ scape, Horticultural Marketing, and Accounting. This short course continued until 1958 when it was discontinued. In 1962, to meet the demands of the turf industry a two year turf course was started to replace the original ten week course. The original five day short course begun in 1929 continued until 1957 when it was displaced by a shorter three day program. The advent of the New Jersey Expo in 1974 merged the shorter programs with a trade show. But even since then an advanced turf seminar is held each winter for advanced credits for graduates of the ten week program and other interested turf people. The first turf field day was held in 1928. This was an annual event held at the turf plots on the campus of the College of Agriculture. In recent years the field day has been held at the plots on Ryders Lane or at the turf research facility in Adelphia. These valuable programs provide turf people the results of re­ search and development work of the Cook College faculty. The Adelphia Center was established in 1962 as part of the New Jersey Experiment Station. It is located on the border of Freehold and Howell Townships in Monmouth County. It con­ tains more than 200 acres of land with support structures includ­ ing offices, sample prep building, machine shed, three greenhouses, and three storage buildings. Work with forage crop production, land use, environmental quality, turfgrass breeding and management, water use, weed control and soil fertility and management. The end of World War II in 1945 signalled the surgence of interest in turf management throughout New Jersey. The war had forced many golf courses to limit their maintenance prog- Continued on Page 10 PAVELEC BROS. Golf Course Construction Co. Inc. 98 Evergreen Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110 Specializing in all phases of Golf Course Construction Field Drainage/Landscaping Excavation Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182 The Greenerside 9 continued from page 9 rams, lowering the quality of conditioning. Golf course greenskeepers returning from the war effort were concerned about the weakened condition of many golf courses. They felt confident they could restore these beautiful courses to their prewar condition if they had the men and materials. They felt so confident they could accomplish this task they invited the national association to hold their annual meeting in New York City in 1947. The invitation was accepted. There was also a feeling among the superintendents that a full time turf position should be established at Rutgers. The following is taken from the November-December, 1945 issue of The Greenskeeper's Reporter, contributed by John Anderson. "On October 24 a meeting was held at the New Jersey Experi­ ment Station in New Brunswick, to consider a Regional Program of research and extension in turf work. This meeting was the result of many tries on the part of the U.S.G.A. Green Section, the authorities at the N.J. Experiment Station, N.J. Golf Assn. Greens Section, Metropolitan Golf Assn. Green Section and the N.J. and Metropolitan Greenskeepers to get together and discuss ways to start a full time turf research program. Attending this meeting were: Dr. Fred Grau, Director, U.S.G.A. Green Section; Dr. G.H. Ahlgren, Dept. of Agronomy, Rutgers Universitiy; Dr. M. E. Husted, Chairman Green Section, N.J. Golf Assn. (Ridgewood CC); Eugene Larkin, Chairman Metropolitan Golf Assn. (Wykagyl CC); and the following superintendents: T.T. Taylor, Westchester CC, Rye, N.Y.; Emilio Strarra, Round Hill CC, Greenwich, Conn.; Harold LaFurgy, Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamoroneck, N.Y.; Alex Reid, Twin Brooks Golf Club, Plainfield, N. J.; Carl Treat, Montclair CC, Montclair, N.J.; John Anderson, Essex County CC, West Orange, N.J. These men were in full agreement that the services of a full time turf man was needed and that the proposition should be on a permanent basis." This ends this portion of this three part series. 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Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road, Box 173, Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-448-0935 10 March-April GCSAA Director’s Chair Let me begin by expressing my very sincere thanks and apprecia­ tion to all members of GCSANJ for their support of my candidacy for GCSAA Director. The reception and support of everyone in New Jersey since my arrival here, still less than two years ago, has been so much more than anyone could possibly expect. It is this support that paved the way for victory in Phoenix, a victory that truly was a team effort, not only for everyone in New Jersey, but a team effort for the tri-state area of New Jersey, Metropolitan New York and Connecticut. I look forward to the challenges ahead as a member of GCSAA's Board and will do all that I can to represent the profession of golf course management in the most positive manner possible. I am very anxious to receive any and all comments regarding the educational program at conference, future conferences and other educational offerings, as well as comments on GCSAA's Certification program as I have been appointed Chairman of the Education and Certification Committees of GCSAA. I am pleased to chair these very significant committees and seek as much input as possible as to how the membership can be best served in these areas. Do not hesitate to contact me with your thoughts, suggestions or concerns along these lines. Again, thank you for your support. I look forward to working with—and for your—on behalf of our profession and the great game of golf. STEVE CADENELLI “Grass is the forgiveness of nature—her constant benediction... Forests decay, harvests perish, flowers vanish,, but grass is immortal.” John J. Ingalls: Speech in the Senate, 1874 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, NJ You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 The Bunton Greensmower... BUNTON stands grass up - then cuts it clean. The Bunton Greensmower’s powered rotary brush brings grass to attention, then clips it off cleanly and evenly to give your greens the best grooming they’ve ever had. And that’s just one of this high-quality mower’s many features. This self-propelled mower is highly maneuverable, with finger-tip controls and equally powered dual drive rollers to ensure the straightest possible cut. A hand brake and quick-release removable pneumatic-tired wheels provide easy transportation. Add to this a quiet, reliable, 4-cycle Robin engine and high-quality construction throughout, and you have a greensmower that’s unmatched in performance -. anywhere! Call us for a demonstration. BUNTON TURF PRODUCTS 4054 Quaker Bridge Rd. Trenton, NJ 08619 (609) 799-4101 MEET THE PATRON Joe Philipczak also enhances our staff with 15 years in the irrigation industry. Joe covers golf course irrigation sales and design in New Jersey, with special emphasis on custom design for pumping stations and related control systems. Rick Hill is in charge of irrigation sales and design in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Rick joined Aqua- Flo in 1985 with 15 years previous experience with Hills Irrigation, Front Royal, Va. Mike Pastori, is a graduate of Utah State University, with a degree in Landscape Architecture, registered in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Mike calls on commercial and residential irriga­ tion contractors and also assists landscape architects and en­ gineers in design of turf irrigation systems. Aqua-Flo's total staff of sales and inside personnel have ac­ cumulated over 125 years of irrigation experience to better serve the turfgrass irrigation industry in the northeast.■ NGF—Golf Consumer Profile The typical American golfer reports that he plays an 18 hole round of golf in 25 strokes over par, or an average score of 97. This, and other information has been provided for the first time by a survey of American golfers conducted by the National Golf Foundation. The survey, titled the Golf Consumer Profile, was recently published by the NGF and contains never before avail­ able information on how golfers view themselves as players, consumers, media observers, and much more. Two-thirds of all golfers, according to the Golf Consumer Pro­ file, report they normally break 100 on a regulation 18 hole golf course. Only one-third regularly complete play in under 90 strokes, and the elite group that posts scores in the 70's accounts for only eight percent of all golfers. ■ Aqua-Flo, Inc. is an Irrigation Equipment Distributing Corp, started in May 1976 by Philip F. De Marco, formerly of De Marco Turf Irrigation Contractors, Inc. De Marco Turf Irrigation instal­ led many golf course irrigation systems in the state of New Jersey, i.e., Plainfield C.C., Echo Lake, Canoebrook, Ridgewood, Hack­ ensack, Manasquan River C.C., Seaview C.C. and many others. Aqua-Flo, Inc. is devoted to the sales, service and system de­ signs of irrigation equipment to golf courses, athletic fields and commercial turf and shrub areas. Presently on staff is Jerry Purcell, Certified Golf Course Irriga­ tion Designer by the Irrigation Association of America. He has been in the irrigation business for over 20 years, joining Aqua- Flo, Inc. in 1978, covering golf courses in eastern Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey and Delaware. TURF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT CUSHMAN RYAN BROUWER JOHN DEERE BROYHILL VICON GIANT VAC MAGLINE SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • LEASE Double Eagle EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 285 Dayton—Jamesburg Road • Dayton, New Jersey 08810 • (201) 329-9292 Personnel Carriers • Burden Carriers • Security Vehicles • Refuse Collectors • Sweepers Scrubbers • Vacuums • Tractors and Implements • Fine Turfcare Equipment Sprayers • Spreaders • Line Markers • Trailers • Batteries 12 March-April Roughly Speaking At the recent Annual Meeting of GCSAA in Phoenix a dues in­ crease of $30 per year was proposed, and by a near unanimous vote of those present, was passed. Yearly dues are now $175. I think this is a very reasonable sum for the programs and activities which GCSAA offers its membership. Also, in relationship to other professional associations in golf, our dues are on the low end. Although I do agree with the dues increase I do have two concerns with the actions that took place in Phoenix. My first is that so few of our total membership in Phoenix attended the annual meeting and actually voted on the dues increase. Re­ member, this vote is not taken on a chapter basis. Only those present at the meeting voted on the issue. It should be pointed out that all members in Phoenix had the right to attend the meeting and make their wishes known. It's disappointing that only 300 to 500 members feel the meeting is important enough to attend. I question whether it is wise to have so few of the membership vote on an issue which impacts us all? Maybe this issue is something that GCSAA's Board should investigate! Not all members can attend the International Conference and Show so GCSAA needs to be aware of their feelings as well. My second concern deals with the GCSAA member who does not have his dues paid for by his employer. At present we do not know what percentage of membership falls into this categ­ ory. I'm concerned that we are asking this individual to pay his total dues in one lump sum, and with life's other economic pressures will he now decide that GCSAA is something he can't afford. He may still believe that GCSAA is a very worthwhile organization to be a member of, but his own economic situation forces him to pass on membership. I don't know if this is a real issue for many in our profession, but it is an area that needs to be investigated. Randy Nichols, newly elected Director and membership chairman for our national association shares these concerns and in telephone discussions we've had has stated that he and his committee will look into these issues and report to the Board on any action GCSAA should take. I've proposed that for those individuals who pay their own dues that a system be set up which allows them to pay on an installment basis. This is just one workable idea. I'm sure Randy and his committee will come up with many more. If we want GCSAA to be the voice of the Superintendent in this country than we must make it attractive to as many in our field as possible. As we come under greater governmental scrutiny we need to act in one unified manner. GCSAA can be our conduit in these areas so we must keep membership avail­ able to all." B.E.C. 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These tests have been developed by Agri-Diagnostics and are being offered in your area exclu­ sively by: Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. Mount Freedom, New Jersey 201-361-5943 Koonz Named Hunter's Distributor of the Year Bill Koonz, Sr. of Koonz Sprinkler Supply, Springfield, NJ, was recently named Dis­ tributor of the Year by Hunter Industries, a sprinkler manufacuter based in San Mar­ cos, CA. The presentation took place at a national sales meeting in San Diego, CA. Koonz was honored for outstanding sales and customer service during 1986. A handcrafted tourmaline plaque was pre­ sented to him by Ed and Frances Hunter, founders of Hunter Industries. Utility Vehicle The new John Deere 1500 Utility Vehicle has been designed as a multifunctional vehicle for maximum productivity. The 4- wheel construction and square tube rigid frame provide a low center of gravity for increased operational stability. The 1500 Utility Vehicle can perform as a spreader, sprayer and utility truck, all packed into one compact and dependable unit. The 1500 Utility Vehicle features a 16 horsepower Kohler-Magnum engine pro­ viding excellent power and durability. The synchronized manual transmission fea­ tures 3 forward speeds up to 11 mph plus reverse. New Ryan Turf Care Distributor Double Eagle Equipment Company, Inc. is happy to announce our appointment as the Ryan Turf Care Equipment distributor for Central and Northern New Jersey. We will supply new Ryan equipment, parts, and service consistent with the perform­ ance that has earned our valued reputa­ tion. On The Road Again Golf Cars, Inc. announces its move to new and expanded facilities at 4180 Skyron Drive, Buckingham, PA 18912. New phone number is (215) 340-0880. Office hours to suit the needs of the superintendent are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. They are the manufac­ turers authorized exclusive distributor of CLUB CAR golf cars and utility vehicles for the following New Jersey counties: Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer, Burling­ ton, Camden, Warren, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic. They continue to offer the area's finest sales, leasing and service organization. Steven Willand, Inc. has moved since January 1, 1987. They are now located on Route 206, South of Ross Corner, P.O. Box 9, Augusta, NJ 07822. Telephone Number: 201-579-5656. PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING Blue Tags A request has come from Al Radko. He would like all superintendents to save the blue tags from our seed bags, and send these tags to him at his New Jersey address. Each blue tag that Al collects goes to a seed company which in turn gives $1.00 per tag to the O.J. Noer Turfgrass Research Foun­ dation. Al thanks us all in advance for our co-operation. Soluble Bags W.A. Cleary Chemical will have available their systemic fungicide 3336 in WATER SOLUBLE BAGS for the 1987 season. The new WATER SOLUBLE BAGS are safe, easy to use, no exposure to chemical dust fumes or residue and no container dis­ posal. Packaged 4 (8 ounce) WATER SOLU­ BLE BAGS in a foil packet/6 packets per case. ROCKLANDDO FUNGICIDES INSECTICIDES FERTILIZERS COMBINATIONS OF NITROFORM I.B.D.U. S.C.U. And And WITH INSECTICIDES PRE-EMERGENCE CRABGRASS KILLERS WETTABLE POWDERS E S I T GRANULAR FLOWABLE A L L Ask your supplier or write: ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. Passaic Ave.. West Caldwell. N.J. GRANULAR LIQUID WETTABLE POWDERS HERBICIDES GRANULAR LIQUID SELECTIVE AND TOTAL 14 March-April 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 HELP WANTED SALES REPRESENTATIVE JESCO, New Jersey's John Deere Golf & Turf distributor is currently interviewing for sales representatives. John Deere's new line of Golf products will continue to expand during 1987 and so will the opportunities here at Jesco. If you have turfgrass experience, interest in repre­ senting a quality line of products, and would like to work for a superior organi­ zation, I would like to hear from you. Please call Bill Daly at 201-753-8080 for more information. FOR SALE! 1975 — Ryan Greensaire II (Good Running Condition) 1974 — Giant Vac Leaf Collector (Engine4yrs. old, minimum use) 1984 — Toro Groundsmaster 62 Twin Contact: Louis Polidor, Fairmount Country Club, 201-377-8904. New Arrivals Jim and Judy Snow are the parents of a new son, Kevin, born January 30th. Kevin came in at 7 lbs. 11 oz. Both mother and son are doing well. Bruce and Janet Peeples are the proud par- rents of a baby girl, Ellen Margaret. Con­ gratulations! CORE AND CATEGORY TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR 1987 LOCATION Atlantic County Extension Service 1200 West Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ DATE Apr. 7 May 5 Camden County Extension Service 152 Ohio Avenue Clementon, NJ Monmouth County Extension Serv. 20 Court Street Freehold, NJ Apr. 9 May 8 Apr. 15 May 19 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 Apr. 13 May 13 Apr. 21 May 21 Apr. 24,29 May 11,27 TEST SIGN-UP NUMBER IS: (609) 530-4133 GCSANJ Membership News The following individuals have been accepted for membership in the GCSANJ: CLASS B ............... Kenneth VanFleet, Avalon Golf Club ............... Keith Bunnell, NAEC, Lakehurst Golf Club ............... Steven Bradley, Hopewell Valley Golf Club CLASS B-1............. Eric Tomzick, Ramsey Golf & Country Club ............. Andy Schuckers, Spring Lake Golf Club ............. Dough Kauffman, Hollywood Golf Club CLASS C............... Alan Phillips, Fisher & Son ............... Richard Brandel, Steve Willand Inc. The following change of status requests were approved by the Exec. Committee: Ed McSeaman, Toms River Country Club Ron Mancl, Mendham Golf Club Paul Kuehner, Rock Spring Club from B1 to B from B1 to B from B to A Membership applications may be obtained from Dr. Indyk's office or from Paul Kuehner. Please send completed applications with a check for dues to Rock Spring Club, Rock Spring Road, West Orange, NJ 07052, 201-736-2154. Changes Richard Byers, CGCS, is new Golf Course Superintendent at Fiddler's Elbow, 32 Tree Top Road, White House Station, NJ 08889. Richard, a graduate from Cornell Univer­ sity (1976) was previously at Rutland Coun­ try Club, Rutland, VT (1977-1980) and Park Country Club of Buffalo, Williamsville, NY (1980-1986). Pat Campbell, previously from Tara Greens, has joined Basking Ridge Country Club (NEE Pennbrook Country Club). New Patron for 1987—Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect, based in Purchase, NY is a new patron for 1987. He specializes in long range planning, remodeling and new design, and construction management. Stephen believes "remodeling should help to create a greater golf course which is a more memorable playing experience." Eric G. Shiel, U.S.G.A. Regional Affairs an­ nounced a U.S.G.A. regional conference to be held at the Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, Maryland on Thursday, April 9,1987. For additional information contact Mr. Shiel at U.S.G.A. Golf House, Far Hills, N.J. 07931. Dr. Paul Sartoretto, Technical Director, W.A. Cleary Corp, will speak in the morn­ ing session. His topic will be: "How Toxic Are Golf Course Chemicals!." Other topics on the program include a panel discussion on fairway grasses. Stan­ ley J. Zontek, Director Mid-Atlantic region will moderate this panel. “Progress needs the brakeman, but the brakeman should not spend all his time putting on the brakes.” Elbert Hubbard: Roycroft Dictionary and Book of Epigrams, 1923 “The crop always seems better in our neighbor’s field, and our neighbor’s cow gives more milk.” Ovid: Ars amatoria, I, c. 2 b.c. “We can live without our friends but not without our neighbors.” IBID The Greenerside 15 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey EVENT NJPGA Show GCSAA Seminar: Environmental and Water Issues in N.E. Greenerside Deadline GCSANJ Meeting MGA Intercollegiate Championship LPGA Classic GCSANJ Meeting DATE March 30 LOCATION Aspen Hotel Parsippany, NJ April 6-7 Cape Cod, Mass. April 15 April 16 April 27 P.O.Box143 Skillman, NJ Sands Greate Bay CC Crestmont Country Club HOST Steve Jubb Betsy Evans (913)841-2240 Jim Gilligan, CGCS (609)466-1820 Cary Schmidt, Host Pete Pedrazzi, CGCS Host May 14—17 May 21 Navesink Country Club Larry Dodge, Host Rumson Country Club Jeff Allen, Host GCSANJ 1987 Monthly Meeting Schedule DATE April 16 May 21 June 25 July 23 August September 17 October 21 November 17 LOCATION Sands Greate Bay CC Rumson CC Knob Hill CC Trenton CC Lake Mohawk GC Hominy Hill GC Ridgewood CC Forsgate CC HOST TOURNAMENT Ken Thompson Jeff Allen Terry Sawyer Gerald Fountain Dick LaFlamme Dave Pease Ed Walsh, CGCS Bob Ribbans, CGCS Blind 9 District Tournament Two Man Best Ball Four Man Best Ball Scramble Invitational Championship Annual Meeting 16 March-April 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 ★ AQUA-FLO, INC. Irrigation System Designers and Suppliers Phil Demarco - Jerry Purcell (609) 561-1777 (800) 524-0895 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 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 (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 (201) 992-2335 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT Turf Maintenance Equipment Clyde Ashton - Jerry Pearlman (201) 329-9292 EGYPT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing Supplier John Strickland - Rich Piatnek - Jeff Lacour (301) 335-3700 ★ E-Z-GO/TEXTRON, INC. Golf Cars - Turf Vehicles - Personnel Carriers Tom Sauer - Bob Vail - Sam Baird (609) 586-4000 ★ FAIRWAY GOLF CAR & TURF EQUIPMENT CO. Golf Vehicles - Bunton Mowers Ron Kotz - Bob Petre (201) 575-0995 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 VIC GERARD GOLF CARS, INC. Golf & Utility Vehicles; Battery Whse. Dist. Vic Gerard (201) 938-4464 ★ New Patrons for 1987 (201)686-8709 GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Albert Wunsch - Luke Martin - Bill Wister (215) 340-0880 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 - James C. Taft, Jr. (609) 585-2300 JONATHAN GREEN INC. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals Barry K. Green II - Ed Barbano - Rip Rippel (201 ) 938-7007 HARFORD INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Sands, Top Dressing Materials Jack Montecalvo - Dorothy Stancill (609) 965-3414 (301) 679-9191 ★JESCO, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment William "Bill" Daly (201) 753-8080 REES JONES, INC. Golf Course Design Rees Jones, President (201) 744-4031 ★ STEVEN KAY Golf Course Architect Steven Kay (914) 963-9555 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 Joe Longo, Jr. - Virginia Wellington (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 ★ RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor, Lakes & Ponds Ralph McGillan (609) 655-2281 ★JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC. Cart Path, Tee, and Trap Construction Joe Mercadante - Bob Mercadante (201) 762-1195 (201) 763-0042 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Tony Grass - John Wistrand (914) 347-4222 MONTCO PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Chemicals Robert Oechsle (215) 628-3144 (215) 836-4992 NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO. Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer Jeff Johnson (302) 737-8598 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey (201) 637-4191 ★ PAVELEC BROS. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Golf Course Construction Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182 ★ PLANT FOOD CHEMICAL CO., INC. (201) 278-1954 Manufacturer of Fluid Fertilizers Bill Smith (609) 448-0935 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) 821-4769 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 SPRING BROOK TREE SERVICE Tree Service James A. Davenport - John D. Schaus (201) 891-1764 STANDARD GOLF COMP. Golf Course Equipment Steve Tyler - Chief Waseskuk (319) 266-2638 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY Turf Maintenance Equipment, Irrigation Paul Deschamps - Gene Tarulli - 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 Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Avenue • Springfield, N. J. 07081 (201) 379-9314 Branch Offices: Wall Township • Toms River • Wyckoff