Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Voi. 10 No. 3 May-June 1987 TRE GREEIJERSIDE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association of NJ, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, N) 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 SUPERINTENDENTS GOLF COURSE 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, CGCS District 2 Dan McGlynn, CGCS Paul Kuehner District 3 Gerald Fountain Bruce Cadenelli District 4 Len Forlenza Steve Malikowski,CGCS 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 Editorials ................................ ___ 2 President's Message .............. ___ 3 Willet Wilt ............................. ___ 3 GCSAN) News ....................... ___ 4 Cook College ......................... . . 5,6 Superintendent Profile......... ___ 7 LPGA Classic ......................... . . . 8,9 GCSANJ News ....................... ___ 10 Meet the Patron.................... ___ 12 Roughly Speaking ................ ___ 13 Commercial Corner .............. ___ 14 Back-9 .................................... ___ 15 Calendar ................................ ___ 16 Patron Directory .................. ___ 17 ______ EDITORIALS________ WHERE ARE THE SUPERINTENDENTS? AT THE APRIL MEETING of GCSANJ approximately twenty superin­ tendents attended the day's activities. Superintendents were out­ numbered by commercial members 2 to 1. Yes the day's weather was poor. Yes for many it was a long drive. Yes this is perhaps the busiest time of the year for us. But only twenty superintendents for the entire state. What is wrong with our group? Do so many feel that there is no value in attending a monthly meeting? We owe it to our host club and superintendent to turn out in better numbers. Can we long expect clubs to host our meetings if so few attend? In todays golf environment any club can rent its facilities to an outside group and command top dollar. We need to better attend our monthly functions so that our host club sees it as an economic benefit to having a GCSANJ event. We need your participation at each and every monthly meeting! BRUCE CADENELLI EXPECTATIONS A NEW ADMINISTRATION HAS begun the task directing the for­ tunes of the GCSANJ. As in many endeavors new people excite their constiuency with the expectation of fresh ideas, firm policies, and reachable goals. We congratulate these people who have entered the arena, we hope for their success and we support them. JIM GILLIGAN A GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT WHAT MAKES A GOLF course superintendent thrive in this business of growing grass for other people to play golf? During the last six months I have reflected on many things in my life especially my ability to continue my work as a golf course superintendent after suffering that heart attack last fall. The rehabili­ tation enabled me to regain my physical and mental stamina to resume my responsibilities, but there were some doubts. When things were tough I wondered why I chose this profession. I thought I had some answers: freedom to make my own decisions; being in a flexible work environment; working outdoors; game of golf; working weekends; rainy days; winters off; big salary; or paddle tennis. Maybe all of the above! JIM GILLIGAN EDITOR'S NOTE: THE GREENERSIDE WILL have a new editor in 1988. I have decided to relinquish the editorship of this fine newsletter to Bruce Cadenelli. It will have been a three year tenure, plenty of time to do something I really enjoy. The Greenerside will be in good hands, Bruce has worked with me and at times had to do it himself. I will be staying on the editorial staff, contributing articles each issue and helping in the transition. Bruce will be needing additional help. Anyone who has the interest or the talent, we need you. There are many tasks that are important to the newsletter other than writing articles: advertising, patrons, mailings, mail­ ing lists, are just a few, contact Bruce or myself if you are interested. JIM GILLIGAN President’s Message I know this is going to sound a bit naive but I thought being the President of our Association would be easy. I must admit I totally underestimated the jobs the past presidents have done. I thought showing up with an enthusiastic attitude would help generate interest and involvement. I have been impressed by the amount of people who have made themselves available to help our Association grow and really thought this was all that was needed. Granted we have gotten a large number of our Association involved in our improvements, but I still find us falling back into old bad habits. Our last meeting at Sands Country Club was a good exam­ ple. We had approximately 70 people sign up for dinner with 45 of them committed to golf. Under­ standably, the weather conditions were not good and only 25 players challenged Ken Thompson's course. We certainly expected a reduction in the field but to my knowledge, few, if any, signees called to cancel their reservations. It seems we take two steps forward and one step backward. It is also important to note that only 25% of our members attending dinner were golf course superintendents. This Association has tremendous potential. I would not have made myself available personally, if I did not believe this and I am certain many Board mem­ bers feel the same. It is easy for us to sit back and say we are making a commitment to improve but saying and doing are not the same. I have made a commitment to the membership but that commitment will never be fulfilled unless you the membership make a similar commitment. We have built some very large barriers for ourselves and only through a dedicated effort will we break these barriers down. If you want a better Association you have to work for it. Ed Walsh, CGCS, President Serving the Industry for 60 years. • Decorative Stone/Boulders • Landscape Product: • Top Dressing Sand • White Trap Sand • Earthlife Products — Top Dressing — Construction Mix — Top Soil (201) 356-0858 Geo. Schofield Co. Inc. Bound Brook, NJ 08805 "Nice Try—But It Never Made It!" The following would be WiIlet Wilt's selection of individual's brain storms that would revolutionize the Golf Course industry but actually went bust. The infamous rubber rotary blade was an item the golf course industry was subjected to in the late '70's. It sounded good, but it had two problems—first, it didn't cut grass and second, it didn't fit the commercial-type mowers. Another forgettable innovation was the three­ wheeled truckster that was manufactured in an air­ port hanger in California. If you needed parts, you had to tell them when it was built—not only the year but what month. The brake was so bad that if you turned your back it would make an escape and more than one ended up in a golf course pond. Here's a goodie—C.B. radios for golf course com­ munications. This wasn't bad if you talked with a southern accent or you liked to talk to truck drivers. If you were really lucky, you got to listen to the neighborhood kids yell obscenities over your channel. Speaking about radios, how about the early radio­ controlled irrigation systems? If someone else's radio played the same frequency, you would end up with sprinklers turning on at inopportune moments. Another winner was the rechargeable putting green cup that would spit back your ball after you sank your putt so that you wouldn't have to bend down that extra six inches. Perhaps the price tag of $10,000 for a complete set might have restricted its sale to the golf course market. The hydraulic hole-cutter was another beauty. With this baby you had to drive onto the green with a Cushman and then lug the ninety pound hole-cut­ ting unit to where you wanted to place the cup. It was developed in Sweden which is known better for its hockey than its golf. You really realize when an item is a loser at the National Convention. One year they make a big splash usually taking up four booth spaces, and the next year they don't even bother to show up. Many of these items may still be available in the catacombs of our golf course suppliers' inventory. For a slight finders fee, Willet Wilt will attempt to obtain these wondrous inventions for the adventur­ ous Golf Course Superintendent. If you wish to avail yourself of this service, just write % Ken Kubik, P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ.« Cadenelli. Our thanks also to Steve Cadenelli and Dave Pease for there assistance in setting up our slide presentation. Our booth is provided to us each year as a courtesy by the N.J. PGA. Our thanks also goes to them for inviting us to par­ ticipate in their show. Meeting the public yearly at this show has proven to be an excellent public relations vehicle for our association.» B.E.C. May Meeting Jeff Allen, superintendent at Rumson C.C. since 1985, is our host for the May meeting. Jeff is a 1980 graduate of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. Before coming to Rumson Jeff worked for the Monmouth County Park System as the assistant superintendent at Hominy Hill. Rumson has recently committed to a major modernization of its facilities. Areas to be improved include the maintenance facil­ ity, irrigation system, and drainage system. The May meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 21. Jeff looks forward to upholding the Rumson tradition of welcoming the superintendents association to his club.» June Meeting Our June host is Terry Stanley of Knob Hill C.C. Terry, a graduate of both Edison Community College and the Rutgers Turfgrass program has been at Knob Hill since '83. Before his stint at Knob Hill Terry worked at Bonita Springs C.C. in Florida for 7 years. This meeting will be the last chance for many of us to see the current Knob Hill club. Beginning in March of '88 a completely new course, designed by Ed & Brian Ault, will begin to take shape and replace the present club. We'll need to schedule another meeting at Knob Hill for the early 90's so we can all compare the old and the new!» 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 District III Meeting During the late stages of Winter a number of District III members traveled to Clinton for a tour and slide presentation at the J. Rudl and Sons wood pressure treating plant. Tony Rudl and staff were most helpful and informative during our 216 hour meeting. We were shown first hand how the lumber is treated with CCA. Tony Rudl also gave an extensive slide presentation on different wood wall construction techniques. All in all a most informative meeting. If other districts are looking for meeting ideas they would be very well satisfied in arranging a tour of the Rudl operation. All would come away with numerous ideas which could be utilized at their clubs.» B.E.C. PGA Golf Show GCSANJ again took part this year in the annual PGA Golf Show held on March 30 at the Aspen Manor Hotel. We had a public relations booth where we met with the golfing public to acquaint them with our state association and also to better inform them as to our role in golf. Our thanks to the following members for working the booth: Bob Matthews, Joe Kennedy, Ed Walsh, Jim Gilligan, John Wantz, Shaun Barry, Armand LeSage, and Bruce Conventional Spin Grinding causes heavy contact be- tween reel and bed knife and will cause extreme heat build-up, a poor cut, and cause strain on Hydraulic driven mowers. Relief grinding results in very little contact between reel and bed knife resulting in longer life, a better cut, and less strain on Hydraulic Reel Motors. PRECISION GRINDING Riverdale Power Equipment Turf Equipment Repair 90 Hamburg Turnpike Riverdale. New Jersey 07457 831-9161 Call Charlie for Price Information Cook College—at Rutgers University JIM GILLIGAN, CGCS This is the third and final installment on the history of Cook College and its predecessors. We have presented an overview of the schools history and perspective of the schools contribu­ tion to the evolvement of the turfgrass industry in New Jersey. The last installment ended as World War II came to a close. At Rutgers University Dr. Thomas C. Longnecker had returned to his pre-war position of turfgrass specialist. His tenure only lasted for a brief period, he left in early 1947. He was succeeded in the summer of 1947 by Ralph E. Engel, fresh from the campus of the University of Nebraska with a masters degree in plant breeding. Mr. Engel was introduced to the New Jersey golf course superintendents at their August meeting in 1947. Dr. Engel's tenure at Rutgers spanned five decades. His presence at the university as the turf specialist opened a new phase of turfgrass research and development. Graduate students in the turf program were assisting with field work on poa annua control using lead arsenate, maleic hyd­ razide. There were tests of pre-emergent herbicides and their effect on the root development of grasses. Thatch control studies proved that cultivation and topdressing help reduce significant amounts of thatch. Engel's work continued with dormant fertili­ zation studies that recommended using urea to combat the infes­ tation of Poa annua; there was work with mist watering system; timing of pre-emergent goosegrass control; studies that showed that vertical mowing in late summer and early fall thinned the turf canopy allowing the determination of Poa annua seed. In 1952, a Turfgrass Advisory Committee was formed. The Turfgrass Advisory Committee gave counsel on the Research­ Extension program and was the catalyst in developing the Turfgrass Extension position which was first filled by Dr. C.R. Skogley in 1956. Dr. Henry Indyk became the specialist in 1960 when Dr. Skogley moved to Rhode Island. Dr. Indyk's contribution to the turfgrass history of the Exper­ iment Station goes beyond the laboratories and research fields of Rutgers, he was instrumental in the formation of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association and became the driving force behind the Turfgrass Expo held now each year in Atlantic City. His work as Extension Specialist extends to all turfgrass facilities in the state; home lawns, industrial sites, golf courses, and athletic fields. In 1962 C. Reed Funk became a member of the College of Agriculture faculty and made an enormous impact in the turf industry nationally and internationally. Dr. Funk as a plant breeder transformed the ryegrass plant into an aristocrat of the turf industry with his breeding techniques. Dr. Funk's ac­ complishments will have to be left to someone else to chronicle since we don't have the room to list his work or his honors. The 1960's signalled a change among the educational institu­ tions of this country. There was unrest in the cities with racial overtones; there was a demand for equality from minorities and women, the means was through education. The College had to make room for these students. Campus turf plots felt the pres­ sure. New plots were opened at the Ryders Lane facility and a new research station was established at Adelphia, New Jersey in Monmouth County. With the influx of new students there were demands to expand the curriculum to meet the needs of all citizens. There was a rising tide of environmental concern. These serious concerns filtered down to the College of Agriculture, it was to change its name to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The turf industry was also changing; pressures to be more technical was forcing turf managers to look to the university for Continued on Page 6 3336WP In Water Soluble Bags • SAFE • CONVENIENT • ECONOMICAL Quality ... Reliability FEATURES • 5.8 m.p.h. (9.4 Km/h) transport speed • 76 in. width of cut • Rear reel can be operated independently • Low center of gravity • Height of cut: 1/2in.to3in. (1.3cm. to 7.6cm.) • Transport width only 71 in. (180 cm.) 285 Dayton—Jamesburg Road • Dayton, New Jersey 08810 • (201) 329-9292 • (212) 772-0828 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) Cook College Continued from page 5 assistance. Labor was scarce; costs were rising, inflation was out of control. The simple approach to turf management was being made more complex by outside influences. All these distractions diverted attention away from research, forcing the college into the market place competing for funds, recognition, and space. To compete on an equal basis with other divisions of the College an association was needed to organize the various turf interests in the state. The first seeds of a turf association were planted in 1969 following the Field Day; an organizational meeting was held on January 22, 1970. The New Jersey Turfgrass Association was incorporated in October, 1970 and the inaugural meeting was held November 18, 1970 at the Forsgate Country Club. Leo Clearly was elected the first president of the Association. The first Turfgrass Expo was held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey in 1974 in cooperation with Rutgers University. Another change occurred in 1971: the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences was named Cook College in honor of George H. Cook (1818-1889) a reknowned geologist and teacher at the Rutgers Scientific School and the force behind Rutgers being designated a land-grant school. The eighties have brought additional changes to the College; Dr. Engel has retired, replaced by Dr. Richard White. Dr. Bruce Clarke sits where Dr. Spencer Davis dispensed his diagnosis with a touch of humor. Dr. Reed Funk has achieved a world reknown reputation. Other members of the faculty are still working with golf course superintendents to assist them in overcoming the turf problems that exist today. They include: Dr. Louis Vasvary in Entomology; Dr. Roy Flannery in Soils; Dr. Philip Halisky in Plant Pathology; and Dr. Robert Duell in Turfgrass Maintenance Research. Mr. Ned Lipman, director of the turf short courses, continues educat­ ing the future superintendents of the state. The "Economic Survey of New Jersey Turfgrass, 1983" con­ ducted by Rutgers University and supported with state funds Turf Pro 84 Every inch a Professional. 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. STORR TRACTOR CO. Somerville, NJ 08876 201-722-9830 and a grant from the New Jersey Turfgrass Association deter­ mined the economic importance of the turfgrass industry in New Jersey. The survey also provided a data base for research and education planning to meet the needs of the turfgrass industry. The Survey stimulated the administration in taking a hard look at the turfgrass industry in our state. Stephen J. Kleinschuster, Dean and Executive Director of the Experiment Station has asked the turfgrass faculty and staff to present a report on the future direction of the turf program at Cook College. This topic is being addressed by a newly formed Turfgrass Technical Committee. The committee was formed in 1986 and is being chaired by Dr. Bruce Clarke. Cook College has entered the main arena and is making a strong committment to the turfgrass industry in New Jersey. Everyone must contribute to develop the resources that meet the needs of an industry that will face greater challenges in the next century.» TURFGRASS RESEARCH COMMITTEE FORMED AT RUTGERS The first meeting of the Rutgers Turfgrass Technical Committee was held on January 3, 1986 at Cook College. The committee, chaired by Dr. Bruce B. Clarke, Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology, was formed to provide the turfgrass faculty and staff at Cook with a forum for discussing common research, teaching and extension interests on a bimonthly basis. Members have enlisted from the Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Soils and Crops. Topics that will be addressed by the committee include: re­ search objectives for the 1986 growing season, details regarding the Turf Research Field Day planned for August 6, 1986 in Adel- phia, NJ, status of the Turf Expo Proceedings, and future direc­ tion of the turf program at Cook. It is hoped that this approach to solving turfgrass problems will further strengthen Cook's strong commitment to the turf industry.» P.O. Box 853 Montclair, NJ 07042 (201) 744-8237 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 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 In conjunction with the upcoming Chrysler- Plymouth Classic we will highlight the host superintendent, Navesink's Larry Dodge. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts Larry got his first taste of golf at Hickory Ridge, one of the local courses, as a caddy. From caddying he went to work on the grounds staff and found a new fascination with the game. Being so close to the University of Massachusetts it was natural for him to attend Stockbridge School of Agriculture. For his placement training Larry migrated south to Canoe Brook. Returning there after graduation he stayed there for 3 years and, under the guidance of Skippy Came­ ron, developed and honed many skills. In 1978 Larry got his first Superintendents job at Madison Golf Course. During his 6 year tenure there Larry got a well rounded practical education and gave back a finely kept golf course. During late 1984 he applied to and was hired by Navesink Country Club as Golf Course Superintendent. This was a timely move for Larry as Navesink was about to take a major step into the future. After evaluating what the club had and deciding what it wanted, Navesink retained golf course architects Geoff Cornish and Brian Silva to develop a blueprint for the improvement of the course. From this a 5 year master plan was developed. The overall design includes all phases and aspects of the golf course. Traps are in the process of being recontoured, repairing any drainage deficiencies, with the addi­ tion of sand and any sodding associated with such extensive work. There are three new tee's to be constructed along with the releveling of any others that may need it. All fairways are to be recontoured striking a balance between playability and aesthetics. Larry has recontoured the greens and tees himself. Also planned is the removal of any Bent grass from the adjacent rough areas and its replacement with Bluegrass sod. There is a new practice green by the clubhouse. The existing green has been considerably expanded as well. With all this invested into the course and coinciding with the Chrysler-Plymouth Classic what can the women golfers expect when they tee off? Besides a beautifully groomed course they will find the longest layout in the tour. At 6358 yards the longer hitters will surely have an advantage. Super slick greens are also going to give all a real test of golf. While Larry gives the impression that everything will be handled pretty much like a big member-guest tournament, he and his assistant Pat O'Neill have and will put in a tremendous amount of time and effort on this event and their care shows. As show time nears and the finishing touches are being put on the pond work and the scoreboard starts to go up things are sure to come together for Larry and his staff. When asked what he looked forward to the most for the tournament, he responded "for it to be over." Larry's Green Chairman, Gene Bonstein has been a source of support for Larry, something he has needed and appreciated. Larry also has a great deal of praise for the entire staff of the LPGA as they have been extremely cooperative with him and the entire club staff. His wife Melissa has been very supportive and also looks forward to it all being over with so he can spend more time with his two sons, Christopher and Gregory (and also give her a break). Having been in New Jersey for 10 years Larry commented on the growth and strength of the NJGCSA. "Between the fine writ­ ing in THE GREENERSIDE and the seminars and educational op­ portunities our professionalism has increased tremendously." He also stressed the importance of golf course superintendents working together. Larry maintains good relations with the mana­ ger and pro. He feels that together they form an important team that must be mutually supportive. While keeping a relatively low profile around the club Larry has his fingers on the pulse of the membership and can deliver what they want and need. Whether it is on the Golf course, paddle courts or hockey rink Larry is there, Navesink's silent playing partner.» JEFF ALLEN| CONTACT Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. (201) 227-5656 LPGA CHRYSLER-P It's a new site, but the upcoming 12th annual Chrysler-Plymouth Classic is an old friend to many in New Jersey. Navesink C.C. is the latest host for the tournament, to be contested this year from May 11 to 17. Prize money will total $225,00 with the winner receiving $33,750. Approximately 120 golfers will tee it up for this 54 hole event. Navesink will play to a length of 6,358 yards with a par of 73. The golf course should prove to be a strong test for all the contestants! Navesink, under the direction of course superintendent Larry Dodge, has completed a number of major rebuilding projects during the past two years. Improvements were made to the practice area, including a new putting green; ponds were dredged and bulkheaded; a number of new bunkers were con­ structed, coupled with new sand being added to many of the existing bunkers. Also, during the Winter and Spring of this year major improvements were completed to the walkways and land­ scape plantings in the clubhouse area. GCSANJ members who played Navesink during our '86 Championship Tournament saw first hand many of the improvements made to the course. Navesink is the 6th site for the Chrysler-Plymouth Classic. A number of golf courses and country clubs in New Jersey were interested in hosting the '87 tournament. Peter Busatti, tourna­ ment producer, toured many of the sites before asking Suzanne Jackson of the LPGA office to visit Navesink in '86. After viewing the golf course and clubhouse facilities it was agreed that Navesink would indeed make an excellent site for the '87 event. An added consideration for selecting Navesink is that the Mon­ mouth County area is a new market for the tournament. It is thought that attendance should increase this year because of the new market area. In preparing the golf course for tournament play Larry will work closely with the LPGA Advance Tournament Officials to FREE TREES AVAILABLE Improve the play, safety and beauty of your course by planting big trees in needed areas. To get your free big trees all you have to do Is call Big Tree Nursery. We will meet with you to discuss your specific needs and provide you with a survey of existing trees on your course and In natural areas that could be put to better use In other areas. These are your free trees! You already have them. All It takes Is a brief visit from us to locate these beauties and one of our tree spades to transplant them. Every course we visited has these free trees. Yours does too! Our tree spades will economically transplant your “free” trees (up to 14" caliper) at an overall cost savings of 90% vs. buying and planting conventionally. That means *10,000 worth of trees for *1,000. With survival ratesaveraging better than 90%, you just can’t beat It. Some of the courses where we’ve transplanted trees are: AC, Suburban, Colonia, Navesink, Oakhill, Upper Montclair, Hope­ well Valley, Essex County, Echo Lake, and Ramsey, with many more scheduled for 1987. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs and survey your course. Assistance Is available for committee presentations In the form of slides, photos, or videos, with or without our representatives. Join the growing list of satisfied superintendents who have taken advantage of our services. CALL NOW! It doesn’t cost, IT PAYS! The Big Tree Experts (201) 225-4727 P.O. Box 6081, Edison, NJ 08818 We sell trees also! NJ Association of Nurserymen see that all cutting heights and tournament procedures are met. Bob Ribbans, who hosted this tournament at Fairmount for the past two years will also be in the ready to offer any assistance or insights. The LPGA does not employ a tour agronomist. If, during a tournament site preview the tournament officials feel consultation with an agronomist is needed the LPGA's normal practice is to seek guidance from the USGA Green Section. Hav­ ing spent time very recently at Navesink it became quite clear that Larry and his staff have done a marvelous job in preparing the golf course. One has the feeling that the touring pros will be somewhat taken back by the green speed Larry has readied for them. The old axiom of "putting for dough" will surely be in force during tournament week. Most LPGA players will not get there first look at Navesink until the practice rounds begin. This is not an unusual situation when a new tournament site is being used. Before coming to New Jersey the ladies will spend the previous week in Virginia. While in New Jersey many of the pros are looking to "sneak" away for a day to get in a practice round at Plainfield. Plainfield will be hosting, in July, the Woman's U.S. Open Championship. The United Way of Monmouth County is the benefiting charity for the '87 tournament. To date over $700,000 has been raised for various charities from the previous eleven tournaments. No event of this scope can happen if it were not for the volunteers who give an estimated 25,000 man hours to help make the LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Classic successful. Approximately 800 people volunteer their time to this event. As for most of the previous Classics GCSANJ will again be involved with the tournament. As is our custom we will again provide the individuals who comprise the transportation com­ mittee. When called this year GCSANJ members were quick to respond. Since we were away from the tournament for a year our membership is anxious to re-establish contact with the Classic. Those who have driven in past years have always found it to be a fun and rewarding time. So as time draws near for the '87 Chrysler-Plymouth Classic we can only hope that the weather co-operates for the week. The hours of planning and work can be somewhat negated by a wet, rainy week. We know the entire staff and membership of Navesink is ready to make this 12th Classic one of the best ever. We trust the golf community in New Jersey will flock to Navesink and renew its acquaintance with an old friend.» BRUCE CADENELLI History of Chrysler-Plymouth Classic Year 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Winner Amy Alcott Kathy Whitworth Nancy Lopez Nancy Lopez Donna White Kathy Whitworth Cathy Morse Pat Bradley Barbara Bunkowsky Nancy Lopez Becky Pearson Club Forsgate C.C. Forsgate C.C. Forsgate C.C. Upper Montclair C.C. Upper Montclair C.C. Ridgewood C.C. Wykagyl C.C. Upper Montclair C.C. Upper Montclair C.C. Fairmount C.C. Fairmount C.C. “The style of an author should be the image of his mind, but the choice and command of language Is the fruit of exercise.” r of. GCSANJ Edward Gibbon: Miscellaneous Works, 1,1796 Membe YMOUTH CLASSIC HOLE BY HOLE Total Yardage (6358 yds.) Par 73 Hole #1—Par 4 (395 yds.) Normally the 10th hole for regular play. A good starting hole; straight to an elevated green. OB to the right. Hole #2—Par 5 (466yds.) Dogleg left at Beech tree, 210 yds. Bunker left of dogleg discourages cutting 'leg. Hole #3—Par 3 (141 yds.) Short par three. Correct club selection; hitting to flat green. Hole #4—Par 4 (385 yds.) Dogleg right; drive to the leftside of fairway to avoid bunkers at corner of dogleg. Demanding second shot, strong hole. Hole #5—Par 4 (379 yds.) Hidden water hazard off tee. Slight turn to left; approach to green on right diagonal. Hole #6—Par 5 (525 yds.) Long hitters will be hitting less than driver which must be played left. Hole #7—Par 3 (162 yds.) Plays uphill and long. Large green sloping towards front. Hole #8—Par 5 (502 yds.) Birdie hole for long hitters. Hole #9—Par4 (310yds.) Straight off the tee to crest of hill. Blind second shot to small green. Hole #10—Par 4 (340 yds.) Tee shot to left of right fairway bunkers. Wedge to level green. Hole #11— Par 5 (483 yds.) Longest hole on course; every­ thing moves left to green. Road on left is OB. No birdie hole here. Hole #12—Par 4 (374 yds.) Water in front of tee; esthetics only. Aim for hemlock on distant shore. Hole #13—Par 3 (200 yds.) Long par three, green is large and not difficult to putt. Hole #14—Par 5 (451 yds.) One of the best holes on the course. Can be reached in two, but you must stay out of three water hazards enroute. Hole #15—Par 4 (367 yds.) Tight driving hole, slightly uphill through trees. Hole #16—Par 4 (353 yds.) Drive to top of hill. Green is set on ledge into side of hill and protected by bunkers. Hole #17—Par 3 (170 yds.) Plays short to downhill green. Must carry greenside bunkers. Hole #18—Par 4 (345 yds.) Dogleg left to a targeted area between two stands of trees. Green on hill, pin position is blind. Improve your putting surfaces with the Greens King® IV and Turf Groomer™. Exclusive roller design fea­ tures bevelled edges to pucker-up horizontal runners. The knife blades rotate through slots in the front roll­ ers. slicing horizontal runners before they lie down The horizontal reel follows closely behind to clip grass while it's standing straight, for faster, truer greens with­ out lowering height of cut. Golfers will notice the difference. JEP Sales Inc. 211 Yardville-Hamilton Square Rd. P. O. Box 11126 Yardville, New Jersey 08620 609-585-2300 Specialists in Turf Maintenance Equipment April Meeting Recap Ken Thompson and the Sands Create Bay C.C. were our hosts for the initial monthly meeting of GCSANJ for '87. It was most unfortunate that so few members attended the day's events. Ken and the other folks from the club were great hosts. The golf course, the hospitality, and the food were all top shelf. We all would have enjoyed better weather, but April has been a wet month for us all. Dr. Michael Sebetich, president of Aquatic Analysts, Inc., was our speaker at Greate Bay. Dr. Sebetich gave an excellent presen tation on lake and pond management. He discussed many of the reasons as to why a lake or pond will develop weed or algae problems, as well as various strategies for combating these situ­ ations. Dr. Sebetich, from Hawthorne, NJ, is available for consul­ tation work if your situation warrants expert attention. Even though the meeting was not well attended all those who traveled to Somers Point enjoyed the day. Our thanks to Ken Thompson and the staff at Greate Bay for showing us a fine time." BEC 24th Annual Dodge Open The Dodge Open held on May 19-21, benefits hospital charities and is held at Rockaway River Country Club. This will be Wayne Foster's fifth Dodge Open. The top three winners receive cars, some of the top prizes available to professional golfers in the metropolitan area.» 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. SANDS GREATE BAY CC GOLF RESULTS Blind 9 Low Net Longest Drive Dick Van Zandt—31.5 Tom Grimac—33 Jack Montecalvo—34 Closest To The Pin Ed Walsh—#4 Bill Amerman—#14 Dennis Smalldone Skins Dick Van Zandt—#4&8 Jack Montecalvo—#11&12 Rich Brandel—#9 Shaun Barry—#7 From The Archives GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY Officers 1952-1953 President, Edward ). Casey; Vice-President, Sherwood Moore; Second Vice-President and Secretary, Melivin B. Lucas; Treasurer, Frank Svehla; and Directors, Charles Storrier, William Monahan and Harold Loesher. Organization and History Founded in October 1926, the original "Greenskeepers Association of New Jersey" adopted its first constitution and by-laws April 11, 1927, at which time the following officers were elected: President, Riggs Miller, Treasurer, Arhtur Burton and Secretary, Paul Tetor. Other charter members, who by unselfish cooperation and steadfast belief in the high principles of the new organization laid the foundation for today's group included such well known turf men as: lohn Anderson, William Coerper, Sr., A.V. Eaton, Edward Fogarty, Frank Svehla, H.T. Isleib, George Kells, Arthur Laver,). Maretzky, FJ. Roth, Wm. Sharkey and W. Totty. Numerous changes in the by-laws were required in the ensuing years to reflect the rapid growth and even increasing interests of our organi­ zation. An application was made for a national charter which was granted on August 12, 1939.» 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 • 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 You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 Pretty drastic measures... but no longer necessary. has produced a whole stable of great new turfgrass plants that will set the standard for years to come. These new varieties will produce high-quality turf and better than average seed yields. ... is very dark in color and exhibits a semi-dwarf growth habit. Fine-Leafed Perennial Ryegrass . . . has outstanding dark green color which makes this ryegrass suitable for planting with or overseeding kentucky bluearass lawns. . . . the best of the new generation of semi-dwarf turf-type tall fescues. Superintendents have learned not to count on adequate supplies of any one creeping bentgrass. Pennstar Creeping Bentgrass repairs damaged surfaces without changing surface color or texture. CREEPING BENTGRASS Brand Pound for pound... our new turfgrass seed is worth its weight in gold! 201-938-7007 (IN NEW JERSEY) RIP RIPPEL: 201-566-6540 ED BARBANO: 609-848-0551 1-800-526-2 3 03 (OUTSIDE NJ) MEET THE PATRON This month for our Patron of the month we are pleased to intro­ duce |esco. Jesco has been appointed New Jerseys' authorized John Deere Golf and Turf distributor, serving this state and Staten Island, New York. Their present facilities consist of over 100,000 square feet of sales and support services, located in Wil­ liamstown, Fairfield, Three Bridges and South Plainfield, New Jersey. The Golf and Turf division will be operated from the Three Bridges and Fairfield branches. By spring 1988, the other two locations will also provide support services to the Golf Industry. Jesco utilizes the latest parts storage technology, a com­ puterized inventory which has the ability to communicate directly with John Deere, and experienced personnel which are trained to provide outstanding service and superior parts availa­ bility. Jesco today is recognized as the second largest industrial dealer in the world. Golf and Turf sales manager William Daly expects that the new John Deere products and the superior support that Jesco pro­ vides will have a significant and positive impact on the Golf Course Industry. John Deere and Jesco will be introducing 18 new products this summer and more for the 1988 season. Along with help of salesman Darryl Bogart this should be an exciting time for those looking for a good product and sales support to match.» TURF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT 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 Incidental Use of Wood Preservatives__________ Back in November, 1986, wood preservatives containing pen­ tachlorophenol, creosote, or inorganic arsenicals as active ingre­ dients were made restricted-use by the U.S. EPA. The Bureau created a new category, 7E-Wood Preserving Pest Control, for applicators using these wood preservatives. The question has arisen as to the need for having Category 7E certification if the use of wood preservatives is incidental to the work normally done by an applicator already certified in other categories. An example of this is a landscaper, already certified in Category 34A (Ornamental) and 3B (Turf) Pest Control, occasionally apply­ ing wood preservatives to landscape timbers. Does Category 7E have to be added to this person's license? First of all, Category 7E certification is requested only if a restricted-use wood preservative is used. So the use of a wood preservative that does not contain pentachlorophenol, creosote, or inorganic arsenicals requires no further certification. When a restricted-use wood preservative is used, Category 7E certification will be required. The U.S. EPA is currently pondering this matter and if they decide that incidental use, such as that described above, does not require Category 7E certification, New Jersey will go along with their decision. Until then, either use general-use wood preservatives or get your Category 7E certifi­ cation.« Ralph Smith-Section Chief, Certification/Registration/Permits. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Pesticide Control. Correction________________________ _____________ In the last issue it was incorrectly stated that the O.J. Noer Foundation would receive money from seed tags returned to Al Radko. It is the Musser Foundation that will receive these funds. We apologize for the error. Just remember to send your tags to All« Aqua-Flo Inc. P.O. Box 454 HAMMONTON, N.J. 08037 N.J.(609) 561-1777 800/524-0895 the need and value of a first class record-keeping system, but I don't want this phase of the business to limit my time on the course. For ultimately I'm not graded on the quality of my records but on the quality of the course which the staff and I produce. I view the computer simply as a management tool to improve my performance. I will not allow myself to become enamored with all the wonderful things it can do. What has become clear to me is that once the computer comes into the office the secretary is not far behind. A secretary working fifteen to twenty hours per week can really free up the superin­ tendent to spend his time on the course. So, computers are with us for the long haul. More and more of us will be getting involved with them. My advise is to enjoy what they can do for you, buy always remember that the quality of your course is more important than the quality of your record­ keeping. A computer is nothing more than another management tool. Don't fall in love with it! Now, if you'll excuse me it's time for a game of baseball on that all important management tool.» B.E.C. NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER For use on lawns, shrubs and ornamentals only Long lasting, will not burn “The Golf Course Choice” Dave Bunnell, writing in the March issue of PC World magazine states: "In the next two to three years, more data will be gener­ ated and disseminated than in all of recorded history." Quite a statement. Americans have a tremendous ability to generate in­ formation. Whether this information is all needed is open to debate. In today's world it's the computer and the access we all have to them which is responsible for this information explosion. As observed over the last few years computers are increasingly being used in our end of the golf business. It started a few years back with the computer dedicated solely for irrigation. Now we have true computers which are being used to monitor and record information relating to all aspects of golf course maintenance. Our maintenance operation at Hollywood was computerized approximately a year ago when an extra PC was delivered to us by our club-house accounting team. They were moving up in computer sophistication and found themselves with this extra unit. I was initially less than thrilled by this gift. But I'm happy to say that during the past year I've grown to admire what it can do for us and our operation. We now record on the computer all pesticide and fertilizer applications, maintain our pesticide inventory, monitor water use on the course, develop and store our operating and capital budgets, as well as store all written correspondences. We are also now trying to develop, by use of the Lotus 123 program, our own work hours accounting program along with an equipment maintenance record-keeping program. The few canned programs which are available seem to have a number of limitations which I believe we can overcome by developing our own setup. One concern I still have with computers is the amount of time needed to input all information into the system. I understand To Keep Your Course In Classic Condition, Use These High-Quality Products from NOR-AM* * • NITROFORM’ SLOW-RELEASE NITROGEN Releases by slow bacterial action to provide consistent 38% nitrogen •TURCAM’ INSECTICIDE Controls a wide range of turf and ornamental pests •PROGRASS’ HERBICIDE Controls certain annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in ornamental turf • DELTIC’ INSECTICIDE Gives fast knockdown and long-term control of fleas, ticks and other pests •ACTI-DIONE’ TURF AND ORNAMENTAL FUNGICIDES Control a broad range of diseases on turf grasses and ornamentals •BANOL® TURF AND ORNAMENTAL FUNGICIDE Controls pythium and phytophthora • PROXOL 80SP INSECTICIDE Controls white grubs, sod web­ worms, cutworms and armyworms in fine turf THE FAIRWAY CLASSICS to keep your course in top condition Commercial Corner Milorganite___________________ A distinguished panel of federal and state health officials has declared that there is no scientific link between Milorganite and ALS. Officials on the panel included: Dr. Alfred A. Rimm, Chief of Biostatistics, Med­ ical College of Wisconsin; Dr. Henry Anderson, Chronic Disease Epidemi­ ologist, State (Wis.) Division of Health; and Dr. Patricia Murphy, Epidemiologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati. In addition, Alan Rubin, Chief of the Wastewater Solids Criteria Branch of the Environmental Protection Agency, said; "As of now there has been no way to draw an inference that cadmium, chromium or other substances in Milorganite were linked to ALS. In the studies we have, we have never (emphasis added) seen any trends or statistics indicating a deteriora­ tion of people's health because of the use of sludges." Continued Use of Diazinon Products_____________ You can still depend on Diazinon to protect turf against damaging insects this summer. Recent EPA action does not restrict use on golf courses at this time. A final deci­ sion will not be made until late summer or early fall, after additional hearings are completed. Products like DZN AG500, DZN 50W and DZN 14G are exempt from current restric­ tions because of CIBA-GEIGY's appeal of EPA's proposed cancellation of Diazinon in December. Lofts' Establishes Pro Turf Division Lofts' Seed Inc., world's largest marketer of turfgrass seed, has formed a special­ ized division expressly to serve turf professionals. Lofts' Professional Turf Division is headed by Dr. Richard Hurley, Lofts' Direc­ tor of Research and John Morrissey, Execu­ tive Vice President, and backed by a staff of professionals. Cholinesterase Testing_________ This blood test measures the exposure of the applicator to pesticides that inhibit the body's ability to produce cholinesterase, an enzyme that is needed for the nervous system to work properly. Common pes­ ticides that inhibit cholinesterase are organophosphate and carbamate prod­ ucts such as Sevin, Malathion, Dursban, Oftanol, etc. If you or your employees mix and spray on a regular basis, you may want to consider having a cholinesterase test program. Products that are cholinesterase inhibitors are labeled as such. Before the spray season get the initial blood test done to determine a base line, or normal value. Each person's is different. Periodic testing during the season will help you monitor your exposure and alert you if your enzyme levels are too low. In New Jersey very few labs conduct this test at their own site. Most labs send this test out. I could only find one lab in New Jersey that conducts the cholinesterase test itself: Roche Lab, 5 Johnson Drive, Raritan, NJ 08869 (Contact Dr. Kei Chiang at 800-631-5250). ROCKLANDo FUNGICIDES INSECTICIDES Credit: Alliance for Environmental Concerns GRANULAR LIQUID WETTABLE POWDERS HERBICIDES ____ LIQUID GRANULAR SELECTIVE AND TOTAL FERTILIZERS COMBINATIONS OF NITROFORM I.B.D.U. S.C.U. And And WITH INSECTICIDES PRE-EMERGENCE CRABGRASS KILLERS GRANULAR FLOWABLE WETTABLE POWDERS E S À I L T L Ask your supplier or write: ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. ® Passaic Ave.. West Caldwell. N.J. Enforcement Summarization, March 1987___________________ A total of 152 complaints were received by the Bureau of Pesticide Control during the month of March. Unregistered ap- plicators/businesses generated 24 com­ plaints, termite control 3 complaints, general pest control 6 complaints, turf and ornamental 1 complaint, agricultural complaints 111, and storage/spill 7 complaints. The increase in this month's storage/spill category was the result of several fires and abandoned pesticide storage areas re­ ported to the bureau. John Orrok, Senior Environmental Specialist (NJ DEP—Bureau of Pesticide Control) , PARTAC TOP-DRESSING GOLF COURSE 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 Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni______________________ If you are a graduate of the Rutgers Turf Short Course you are eligible to join the Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association (RTAA). The Association was formed to preserve the quality of turfgrass programs at Rutgers—to promote greater interest in turfgrass education—encourage better financing for turfgrass educa­ tion—act as an organized advisor to the Rutgers Administra­ tion—support advances in turfgrass science—act as a liaison to the New Jersey Turfgrass Association and other turfgrass associ­ ations—job placement and referrals—and fellowship and camaraderie. Joseph Bianco is president of the Association; Dennis DeSanctis is membership chairman; Gary Nokes is recording secretary; Bob Dickison is bylaw chairman. The associations address is P.O. Box 39, Dayton, New Jersey, 08810. New Arrivals__________________________________ Jill and Matt Clement of Howell Park are the proud parents of daughter, Ashley Marie. Ashley was born on March 6, and came in at 8 lbs. 7 oz. Our best to the family. The Hole Nine Yards__________________________ The Long Island GCSA has issued its premier edition of their newsletter. Bob Ranum is the editor of The Hole Nine Yards. Charlie Cross, ex-Greenersider, is a production coordinator. Edward F. McSeaman, superintendent at the Toms River Country Club is now a member of the Golf Course Superintendents As­ sociation of America. CORE AND CATEGORY TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS FOR 1987 LOCATION Atlantic County Extension Service 1200 West Harding Highway Mays Landing, NJ DATE June9 July7 Camden County Extension Service 152 Ohio Avenue Clementon, NJ Monmouth County Extension Service 20 Court Street Freehold, NJ |une11 |uly9 lune 23 July 21 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 |une17 July15 lune 25 July 23 June15,29 |uly17,29 TEST SIGN-UP NUMBER IS: (609) 530-4133 GCSANJ Membership News The following individuals have been accepted for member­ ship in the GCSANJ: CLASS A............... Richard Beyers, Fiddlers Elbow CC ............... Michael Gaffney, Stone Harbor GC ............... Michael Lael, Rockland Country Club CLASS B ............... William Martin, Spooky Brook GC CLASS B-1............. Fred Diefanback, South Shore GC CLASS C............... Kevin Driscoll, Loft Seed Co. ............... Bill Smith, Plant Food Chemical CLASS D............... Robert Gregory, Merck & Co. The following change of status requests were approved by the Exec. Committee: Art Elmers from A to Life A Mike Hocko from B to A Jim Roach from C to Life C Membership applications may be obtained from Dr. Indyk's office or from Paul Kuehner. Please send completed appli­ cations with a check for dues to Rock Spring Club, Rock Spring Road, West Orange, NJ 07052, 201-736-2154. Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey EVENT LPGA Classic GCSANJ Meeting NJSGA Amateur Championship Greenerside Deadline GCSANJ Meeting NJSGA Open Championship USGA Women's Open Irrigation Association of N) Field Day GCSANJ Field Day DATE May 14—17 May 21 June 9-11 June 15 June 25 July8-10 July 20-26 August 12 October 6 LOCATION Navesink Country Club Rumson Country Club Beaver Brook Country Club HOST Larry Dodge Jeff Allen Charlie Lane P.O.Box143 Skillman, NJ Jim Gilligan, CGCS (609)466-1820 Knob Hill Country Club Terry Stanley Essex County Country Club John Schoellner, CGCS Plainfield Country Club Chet Wender Future Dates Monmouth Junction, New Jersey Rutgers University Linda Erickson (201)521-2333 Henry Indyk (201)932-9453 GCSANJ 1987 Monthly Meeting Schedule DATE May 21 June 25 July 23 LOCATION Rumson CC Knob Hill CC Trenton CC August 20 Lake Mohawk GC September 17 Hominy Hill GC October 21 November 17 Ridgewood CC Forsgate CC HOST Jeff Allen Terry Stanley Gerald Fountain Dick LaFlamme Dave Pease TOURNAMENT EDUCATION District Tournament Chris Casey, Horticulturalist Two Man Best Ball Dr. Richard White Four Man Best Ball Robert Mancini Scramble Invitational Ed Walsh, CGCS Championship Bob Ribbans, CGCS Annual Meeting Red Hoffman Jim Snow — — 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. |im Snagusky (201) 778-1171 ★ AQUA-FLO, INC. Irrigation System Designers and Suppliers Phil Demarco - lerry Purcell (609) 561-1777 (800) 524-0895 AQUATROLS CORP. OF AMERICA Manufacturers of Water Management Products Andy Moore - lerry Curtice - Demie Powell (609) 665-1130 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC. Golf Course Irrigation — Design and Consulting |im 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 lanis (301) 641-8156 VIC GERARD GOLF CARS, INC. Golf & Utility Vehicles; Battery Whse. Dist. Vic Gerard (201) 938-4464 ★ New Patrons for 1987 GOLF CARS, INC. Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Albert Wunsch - Luke Martin - Jon F. Schneider (215) 340-0880 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS, INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Bert Jones (201) 361-5943 3201) 686-8709 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 ★IOSEPH 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 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey ★ 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. 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 (201) 278-1954 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 Quality Product Lines Distributors of RAIN BIRD® HUNTER® WEATHERMATIC® Sprinkler Equipment KOONZ Service Excellence . Complete inventory . Service assistance and technical support . 25 years experience Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 39 Waverly Avenue • Springfield, N. J. 07081 (201) 379-9314 Branch Offices: Wall Township • Toms River • Wyckoff