Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Vol. 10 No. 5 September-October 1987 GCSANJ Invitational Sept. 17, 1987 Hominy Hill Golf Club Colts Neck, NJ Sept. 17, 1987 EDITORIALS NEW AGE AMIDST ALL OUR DIFFICULTIES this summer we can turn and admire those who didn't lose any grass and sympathize with those who suffered. But what did we learn? Let us pause to recall how things were this season and contemplate how we might have played it; second-guessing ourselves maybe beneficial for next season or any season that presents the problems we encountered this year. Are we going to have to do more hand syringing? Can we cope with the influx of those destructive patch diseases that ravaged golf courses in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia? Should we be upgrading our irrigation coverage to give us better control or help us apply pesticides, fertilizers and soil amendments through a fertigation system? In times of stress, resources are stretched to the limit and one of our major resources is equipment. Did it perform well? Is it the right equip­ ment for the job? Are hand mowers more effective than triplexes? We have seen the positive results of lighter weight mowers on fairways, using the same thinking aren't triplex mowers too heavy for greens? Another resource is labor. Can we afford to pay lower wages and de­ mand high risk decisions from the same people? Are we investing in training programs for our staffs to cope with sophisticated equipment we use? We need the resources to respond to the demands of the golfer and member who has very high expectations. BALANCING JIM GILLIGAN BALANCING—A PRETTY IMPORTANT concept. To me, it means juggling responsibilities to attain the greatest success and happiness that this life has to offer. Three dictionary definitions fit the word balancing: A means of judgement or deciding, a mental and emotional steadiness, and to bring into harmony or proportion. U.S. News and World Report magazine carried a feature article in its March 23rd issue entitled, "You're Fired! Starting Over: A Survival Guide." This special report covered the present belt-tightening trend of American industry to eliminate staff by firings, job reductions, early retirement, layoffs, voluntary terminations, etc. Two quotes about people who are starting over after coping with job loss stood out. "After starting over, they seem to enjoy greater flexibility in balancing work with family life." "Many jobless executives—and managers who fear they may become jobless—are learning in the meantime that the best protection may be to live a more balanced life. A psychologist says executives will depend less on the corporation and seek reinforcement of their self-image through other institutions, such as the family, church and fraternal organizations." Sometimes it takes calamity to cause us to focus on the really important things in life. To begin balancing one's life may not be easy. Nothing worthwhile ever is. It is becoming a bigger part of my life." PATRICK LUCAS ABIENTOT (French means "so long") WITH THIS ISSUE MY tenure as editor of The Greenerside concludes. Without cluttering this page with maudlin farewells, I'll just say, it was my pleasure. JIM GILLIGAN 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, 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 Messaae............ .......... 3 Willet Will............................. .......... 3 GCSANJ News...................... .......... 4 GCSANJ Field Day............... .......... 5 Superintendent Profiles . . . . . . . 6,7 Invitationnl............................. . . . . 8,9 Weathee................................. ..........10 ExcUSCS....................................... ..........11 Meet the Pattons................. ..........12 Roughly Speaking................. ..........13 Back-9 .................................... . . 14,15 Cal<^i^<^a^t................................. ..........16 Patron Directory ................. ..........17 2 September-October President’s Message "The Endless Summer" A fellow superintendent suggested to me early this year that my President's Message should always be positive and on the up-swing. Well, when we finish a summer like the one just completed, I find it dif­ ficult to be real positive. I am sure most of us have been hard pressed to keep our pesticide and labor budgets in line due to the excessive stress weather conditions placed on our golf courses. While some courses have remained in excellent condition, most have experienced difficulties. The one very positive thing that has come out of this season, is the respect we show for each other's problems. I have always been proud to be a Golf Course Superintendent but I am even prouder of my profession when times get really tough. I remember 12 years ago in September 1975 when I thought the bottom had fallen out of my barrel. I look back on that situation now as a most positive step forward in my career. Not only was I fortunate to become associated with an outstanding Club, but equally important found true friendship and camaraderie within my profession. In essence, isn't this what our association is all about. In my own distant manner, I am trying to make a point. That point is that we, and we alone, are the strength of our profession. That strength will fail if we expect to achieve professionalism on an indi­ vidual level. Let us all congratulate our successes but be ready to rally around our disappointment. Remember ours is a business where one size fits all. Success does not guarantee success. Disappointments hopefully heightens experience.» Ed Walsh, CGCS, President 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 The summer of '87 brings to mind certain movies from the past—"The Endless Sum­ mer," "High Anxiety," and "Gone With the Wind." It was like trying to grow grass in Atlanta, but the grass that we were trying to maintain can't survive in Atlanta. You knew things were tough this year when you had to issue a hunk of Astro Turf on the first tee in order to play Summer Rules. A preferred lie this year for the Golf Course Superintendent would have been under some tree by a stream in Maine. The summer was a boxing match for the Golf Course Superintendent this year—except there were a couple of rule changes. You were to go fifteen rounds, but there weren't going to be any breaks between the rounds to rest, and you weren't going to be told whether or not there would be a couple of rounds added on in the end. Every morning the Golf Course Superintendent would look to the skies to see what kind of battle he was going to have that day. And every night the Golf Course Superin­ tendent would look at the "Whether" (weather) Map in the newspaper and try to figure out whether or not the turfgrass could be coaxed to survive another day. He realized that he was going to lose a couple of battles, but still hoped to win the war. Finally, there is one accurate and concise job description for the Golf Course Superintendent: pressure in a pastoral setting. It is a profession in which you are driven crazy in a parklike setting. Available for the summer of '88 will be the Willet Wilt Red Card System. It seems that there are times during July and August when the Golf Course Superintendent is being pulled in too many directions at once. It is just then that someone decides it is time to make one more remark to drive another nail into the coffin. That is when the Golf Course Superintendent whips out the "Yellow Card" which serves as a warning that this is not a good time to express one's opinion about the quality of work or course condi­ tions. If the same individual approaches the said Golf Course Superintendent a second time within the week and again goes for the jugular, the Superintendent whips out the "Red Card" and the individual is out of the game for a week. These cards can be obtained by writing Willet Wilt % Ken Kubik, P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970.« For use on lawns, shrubs and ornamentals only Long lasting, will not burn “The Golf Course Choice” NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER Milorganite* 6-2-0 'Activated Sewage Sludge METRO MILORGANITE Box 267 Hawthorne, NY 10532 Processed Only By Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Greenerside 3 LAKE MOHAWK GOLF RESULTS SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT 3 Divisions A Division Winners Jack Montecalvo Tom Grimac Bob Prickett Len Forlenza B Division Winners Dick LaFlamme Steve Moran Matt Ceplo Ray Sharo C Division Winners Robert Dickison Geoffrey Drake Closest to the Pin #9 Frank Bevelacqua—8'4" #14 Rich Brandel—4'6" Bob Gregory Paul Richards Longest Drive Bob Prickett ________ Trenton Meeting________ Holding a July meeting is a courageous act for the golf course superintendent, almost as courageous as hosting an August meeting. This year's July meeting fell in the midst of stretch of 90°+ days. The official temperature at Trenton CC was 100°F. Gerald Fountain had the course ready, but 100° temperatures due cause some concern, especially when it was a "high sky" day (low humidity.) Sixty-four golfers braved the weather, with only two foursomes heading to the pool early. It was a tough day! Bob Mancini and Bob Krupts from the Division of Water Re­ sources presented an update on the critical water areas in the state, with a special focus on the problems in Monmouth County.« In the cool of the evening, dinner was served to ninety mem­ bers and their guests. TRENTON CC GOLF RESULTS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP 4 Man Net Best Ball Larry Dodge Les Stout Low Gross Phil Scott Low Net Ray Sharo Closest To The Pin #10 Shaun Barry #15 John Schoellner Skins T. Stanley—#8 & #15 S. Barry—#1 J. Montecalvo—#9 Jerry Purcell John Hyland 2nd Low Gross Paul Brandon 2nd Low Net Rich Brandel Longest Drive #8 Terry Stanley P. Scott—#10 B. Prickett—#1 T. Gimac—#17 The Louis “Duke” Polidor __ Memorial Scholarship_ ___ ____ The family of Louis "Duke" Polidor will be establishing a memorial scholarship in memory of "Duke". They have asked the GCSANJ to assist them in establishing criteria and objectives of the scholarship.« August Meeting— Lake Mohawk The GCSANJ experienced one of its largest August meeting turn­ outs in recent history at Lake Mohawk on August 20th. Course Superintendent, Dick La Flamme presented conditions, for more than 80 players, that were truly outstanding. Our guest speaker, well known golf writer, Red Hoffman, was extremely complimentary toward Dick and his staff. General manager, Gordon Johnson and Golf Pro, Davis DeRosa also did a fine job accommodating our group. Red enlightened us all with his vast knowledge of golf course, players, and history of our great game in New Jersey. His humor was just what we needed coming out of a very difficult summer. 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In 1986 there were sixty exhibitors, representing all facets of the turfgrass industry. Every effort is made by the exhibitors to have with them the latest in equipment from the manufacturers and the most information on products and ser­ vices. All the equipment is scheduled for demonstration either in the utility area or on the adjoining Rutgers Golf Course. Joe Spang, Rutgers Golf Course Superintendent, is graciously allowing demonstrations on his golf course with some concern. There is always the threat of an inexperienced operator roaring down the fairway with a large mower or renovating implement headed for the green and not quite understanding how to get the monster off the fairway. No fear, Joe, everyone has survived previous demonstrations. Joe's shop area is also the designated marshalling area for overnight equipment storage. Maybe he should bring in the equipment a week earlier in order to really demonstrate it. At 10:00 a.m. there will be an hour demonstration of athletic field construction, renovation, and maintenance. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be free refreshments (non-alcoholic) available. There will be no formal tour of booths; each registrant is free to roam the exhibit area visiting their favorite distributor or manu­ facturer or meeting a new representative. This is an excellent time to discuss the merits of products and services; whether it be a question, a possible concern, or just an inquiry for next year. Field demonstrations will be scheduled in four categories: Utility and Athletic Fields, Fairway, Greens, and Traps. Each exhibitor will have time to discuss the equipment being demon­ strated and answer any questions later. There will be prize drawings throughout the day, with the Grand Prize drawn at 4:00 p.m. In case of rain the Field Day will be rescheduled Wednesday, October 7, 1987. Wayne Ballinger, CGCS and Dr. Henry Indyk are coordinating the event. For further information contact: Dr. Henry Indyk Soils and Crop Department Cook College - PO Box 231 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 (201) 932-9453 SEE YOU AT THE GCSANJ BOOTH!» In doing good avoid fame. In doing bad, avoid disgrace. Pursue a middle course as your principle. Thus you will guard your body from harm, preserve your life, fulfill your duties to your parents, and live your allotted span of life. OTTERBINE Spray Sculpture Floating Fountains. Now you can clean up ponds and lakes naturally. growth and objectionable odors under control naturally, without costly chemicals. ponds and lakes. These self-contained water quality improvement systems help you keep unsightly algal And their sparkling spray displays may dramatically change the natural beauty of your For free information contact this Otterbine dealer: AQUA-FLO, INC. Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 561-1777 The Greenerside 5 ■ Each issue of The Creenerside profiles a New Jersey golf course superintendent. This issue is expanding that concept to a degree by profiling four superintendents and their golf course manager. Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey is the scene of the GCSANJ Annual Invitational. In recognition of that event we are profiling Ron Luepke, superintendent at Hominy Hill and his colleagues at the other Monmouth County Golf Courses: Gene Mack at Shark River; Matt Clement at Howell Park; Bob Duncan at Pinebrook. Dave Pease is the general manager of the Monmouth County golf courses. DAVE PEASE Dave Pease at the age of 32 is the General Manager of Golf Courses for the Monmouth County Park System. In reaching this position he served his apprenticeship well in the Park Sys­ tem; beginning as assistant to Steve Finamore at Hominy Hill in 1977 and 1978. It was in 1977 that the Park System purchased Hominy Hill from the estate of Mr. Henry Mercer. In 1979 Dave continued his training by serving as assistant superintendent at Howell Park and became superintendent at Howell Park in 1980 and remained there until 1982 when he succeeded Steve Finamore as superintendent at Hominy Hill. At that same time he was designated General Manager of all the courses in the Park Sys­ tem. The position he presently holds. IT’5 Feed Your Fairways Call Bill Smith 609-448-0935 Graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown, CT in 1973 he left the "Nutmeg" state to attend the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Mas­ sachusetts. He graduated with an A.S. in Turf Management in 1975. Dave continued his studies at the university graduating in 1977 with a B.S. in Environmental Design/Landscape Architec­ ture. While in school he took his placement training at the Portsmouth Country Club in Portsmouth, NH and during enroll­ ment in the four-year program he worked at the Ellinwood Coun­ try Club in Athol, MA. It was after graduation that he came down to Jersey to begin his career in earnest. Usually we like to include a glimpse into the personal life of our superintendents to observe what they be like away from the rigors of managing a Jersey course, but in Dave's case we couldn't uncover too much and he only offered a "no comment". Dave is single; living somewhere in Monmouth County enjoying his time off camping and the pursuits of life. RON LUEPKE The term flagship usually is associated with naval forces. The flagship carries the commander of the battle force and the flag­ ship is the largest, the finest, and the most important of all the ships in the fleet. From this distant observation point, Hominy Hill appears to be the flagship of the Monmouth County Park System. Even with the drapings of command, Hominy Hill must be maintained; the maintenance must match the position. This responsibility is carried well by Hominy's golf course superintendent, Ron Luepke. Ron succeeded Dave Pease as superintendent in 1985. He had been the assistant under Dave, until Dave's role as general manager of golf courses broadened. This Pittsburgh, PA native was assistant superintendent at Navesink CC with Angelo Petraglia and then Larry Dodge. He graduated from Delaware Valley Agricultural College in 1984 with a B.S. in agronomy and minor in business. While in school he worked at the Philmont CC in Huntington Valley, PA. Ron enjoys electronics as a hobby, holding a ham radio license and I'm sure the equipment to use it. A companion hobby work­ ing with computers complements his interest in electronics. This knowledge has proved useful to Ron since Hominy has the Royal Coach/Buckner control system, with the computer dedicated to irrigation. Hominy Hill's bentgrass fairways are maintained at 5/8" with an aggressive cultural program to support that cut. The Penncross greens are managed with the same intensity and are taken a step further; a Poa annua control program is used to weaken the Poa allowing the bentgrass to thrive. As with all Monmouth courses the cultural programs are strong and are comparable to many private golf courses. Ushering in over 40,000 rounds of golf annually, Ron and his staff are tested every day from March until December. Ron is a single person enjoying his time away from the course at his home a few miles from the course. PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road Box 173, Cranbury, NJ 08512 MATT CLEMENT It is becoming a familiar sight on the links of many notable golf courses throughout the state: a graduate of the Turf Manage- 6 September-October merit program of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture is the golf course superintendent of that course. If Massachusetts played Rutgers in football, the members of the GCSANJ could easily be divided in their loyalty. Matt Clement, superintendent at Howell Park Golf Course, is a 1982 graduate of Stockbridge. Westchester County, New York is his native land where he nurtured his vocation at a nine-hole golf course called Heritage Hills. While at Stockbridge he took his placement training at The Creek Club on Long Island under Nick Brodziak. He came to New Jersey soon after graduation as assistant to Bruce Peeples at Howell Park and when Bruce left in 1985 he assumed the position of golf course superintendent. Matt's course at Howell was built by the county from a design of Francis Duane, golf course architect. The course is thirteen years old and was selected in 1984 as one of the Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the nation by Golf Digest. There are bentgrass fairways complementing Penncross greens and tees. Howell is blessed with a four acre practice area (good planning). The course plays to a par 72 from a measurement of 6,869 yds. at the blue tees. Matt and his wife Jill enjoy the company of their newest family member, Ashley Marie six months young. Matt and his family reside in Farmingdale, New Jersey. BOB DUNCAN opened for play in 1965. Gene continued to perform his mainte­ nance tasks at the farm and at the same time worked on the golf course. Gene worked for Harvey Dreibelbis who had been Farm Man­ ager and who later assumed the role of general manager when part of Hominy Hill became a golf club. When the county took over Hominy Hill in 1977 Gene accepted their offer to stay on the staff of Hominy and he continued to work in maintenance gradually shifting over to turf maintenance. Gene studied at the two-year turf management program at Rut­ gers University. Combining his practical skills with his education Gene became a valuable member of the Hominy staff. Gene credits Steve Finamore with instituting the programs that have allowed Hominy to mature and successfully withstand the impact of 40,000 annual rounds of golf. Gene's Shark River Golf Course was formerly known as the Asbury Park Golf Course, built by that city after World War I. This course has a colorful history and not being a qualified his­ torian I'm going to quote from a Park System brochure: "When Asbury Park decided to build the Golf Course they hired Joseph "Scotty" I'Anson, a Scottish golf course professional to design it. Typical of that period, the greens are small, built at fairway level and protected by numerous pot bunkers." Gene's enthusiasm in his job is evident in his friendly person­ ality and willingness to help. Gene had lived at Hominy for many years enjoying the beauty, but now he lives in his own home not far from Hominy.« Bob Duncan, superintendent at Pinebrook Golf Course, traces his professional turf career back to the early days of Hominy Hill, working on the course in high school and later while at Beckly Jr. College in West Virginia. Bob completed the two year Turfgrass Management Program at Rutgers University in 1977 and stayed with the County when they purchased Hominy in 1977. He spent three years at Howell Golf Course before becom­ ing superintendent at Pinebrook, when the County assumed ownership in 1982. Pinebrook is a 61 acre executive golf course with amenities of a regulation golf course; automatic irrigation system, bentgrass fairways (11 acres), regulation size greens, full quota of equipment, and probably full size turfgrass problems that we all experience. Each of the four county golf courses are maintained individu­ ally by the superintendent who has full responsibility of his staff, equipment, and development of his programs. There is a sense of partnership among the four superintendents, but each superintendent takes pride in their own course and their might be a hint of competition in the air. But there are meetings to discuss and evaluate turf programs and arrange schedules and to receive the guidance of their manager who has ultimate responsibility. Bob is single and resides near the course to keep an eye on things. GENE MACK Gene Mack, Shark River Golf Course Superintendent, has worked in the County System since 1977 when the County pur­ chased Hominy Hill. Gene originally came to work at Hominy Hill when they were raising the prize winning Charoláis breed of cattle. The golf course was conceived in the early sixties and RANSOMES GRASS MACHINERY CONTACT Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. (201) 579-5656 The Greenerside 7 The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey is hosting their Annual Invitational at the Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck, New Jersey. Hominy Hill is one of four golf courses owned and operated by the Monmouth County Park System. The Players This event combines the golfing skills of golf course superintendents, golf professionals, green chair­ man, and a club official from golf courses and clubs throughout the state. It is an opportunity for these players to share some time together on a golf course, other than their home course where the problems of guiding a golf program through a chal­ lenging season are put aside for a moment. This format produces a unique foursome in terms of socialbility. Golf course superintendents, sad­ dled with the daily responsibility of maintaining a golf course under extreme conditions this summer found little time to play or practice. 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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 forthe retention of usable water and nutrients in the growing medium. Green and tee construction materials & mixes conforming to US GA specs are also available 8 September-October This season required constant vigilance; it seemed when one problem was resolved there was another one brewing. But true to the spirit of the game they devote countless hours to their respon­ sibilities. May the gods of golf assist them on the course today with a par or even a birdie. Playing golf is the business of golf professionals. They have the added responsibilities of operating a pro shop; teaching golfers the rudiments of the game; supervising the operation of golf car fleet; and responding to the many demands requested by the source of all this attention: the golfer. It is assumed the professional will lead this foursome to victory, but only if he has fine tuned his game with hours of practice. The next member of our foursome is the central figure in this drama, the greens chairman, whom the superintendent is responsible to. Is it fun playing golf with your boss? Their relationship is unique; at times they share the fruits of a successful solution to a problem, other times there may be conflict over policy or philosophy, or again they might as­ sume an adverserial position in a stressful situation. The greens chairman is the liaison between the golf­ ing membership and the golf course superinten­ dent and in that capacity he or she must have the Wisdom of Abraham, the Patience of Job, and the Judgement of Solomon. A chairman's responsibility is twofold: once to the membership and once to the superintendent. At times a thankless job, maybe frustrating, but always a learning experience. Exhilarating at times when the golf course sparkles with Open conditions and satisfying when the greens budget is in the black. The fourth member of this foursome usually is another club member or even the manager depend­ ing on the need for the proper handicap. Through the years of the Invitational there have been numerous pairings; some exist today and some ceased to exist due to irreconcilable differences. The Course Hominy Hill Golf Course was designed in the early sixties by Robert Trent Jones at the bequest of Mr. Henry Mercer. Mr. Jones converted 182 acres of Mr. Mercer's 275 acre prize winning farm into one of the finest golf courses in the state of New Jersey. The private golf course was enjoyed by business as- sociates of Mr. Mercer, a shipping executive. The Mercer family owned the golf course until 1977 when it was sold to the Monmouth County Park Sys­ tem. Green Acre funding from the state of New Jer­ sey provided half the purchase price of $2.6 million. The site provides a stiff test of golf whether it might be played from the longest yardage (7,059 yds.) or the shortest length (6,000 yds.). Trent Jones used all skills in designing a course with long tees that overlook a sharp dogleg on most holes or a long straight par 4 or 5 that requires a booming tee shot. The par three 11th hole is a copy of Jones' 12th hole at Spyglass Hill. hosting the 1983 United States Golf Association Amateur Public Championship. David Pease, General Manager of Golf Courses for the Park System works with the golf course superintendent, Ron Luepke to keep this beautiful golf course in top flight condition for the 40,000 rounds that are played at Hominy each year. Hominy Hill is one of four courses of the Mon­ mouth County Park System. The others being How­ ell Golf Course in Farmingdale, Matt Clement, superintendent; Pine Brook Golf Course in Manala­ pan, Bob Duncan, superintendent; Shark RiverGolf Course in Neptune, Gene Mack, superintendent.« JIM GILLIGAN THANK YOU John Wantz, Invitational Chairman, and his committee are to be thanked for their effort in making this an Invitational to remember. In the next issue of The Creenerside, John will thank everyone individually; for now, all of us thank John for the great job he has done. The Creenerside staff would like to thank Dave Pease and his staff for their contributions to this issue. The 14th hole a 535 yards par five has a pond in the front of the green, protecting it from long hitters who may be tempted to get home in two. This hole has some resemblance to the 15th at Augusta National. TURF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT The 9th, another par five, has a pond on the right side forc­ ing the golfer to stay left keeping everyone honest about par. 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In New Jersey veteran superintendents are saying it has been the worse summer weather in many years. Significantly it has been the hardest season on turfgrass in many years. Along the mid-Atlantic coast other superintendents are saying similar things but for different reasons. There was drought, disease, and floods in other areas while we suffered from a combination of disasters. Southern New Jersey golf courses suffered from hot, dry con­ ditions that were magnifying the diseases of summer patch. From central Jersey north it was high temperatures, high relative humidity, and heavy rainfall in thundershowers that created an environment for continued disease activity, crabgrass germina­ tion, and the twin killers, wet and dry wilt. For those who could see it, the handwriting was on the wall in early spring when March was warm and dry, crabgrass was germinating in mid-April, irrigation systems were in action in early May, in late May the thermometer was pushing 90, followed by July weather in June, and heavy rainfall in late June and most of July and into August. All this did was create tough grass grow­ ing conditions all summer. During this conflict there were many decisions to be made: when to spray (every day); when to irrigate (what time or day); when to syringe (how often); to cut or not to cut (another ques­ tion); should we be prudent and raise the height of cut on the mowers (alas! the green speed will suffer). This confusion was in the midst of a hot streak, northern New Jersey had over thirty- six days above 90, surprisingly southern New Jersey only had twenty-two days over 90, but they had no rain. What seem to make it worse was the fact the hot weather stayed whether it was wet or dry. Disease was rampant at times, but what disease. Was it dollar spot, pythium, brown patch, black layer, anthracnose, or fusarium? From this observation post it seemed the usual fun­ gicides weren't able to stop the diseases once they got a toehold. The one thought that kept occurring in my mind was how I'm going to grow cool season grasses in a warm season climate.« JIM GILLIGAN AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (F) DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL (F) PRECIPITATION TOTALS (INCHES) % OF NORMAL PRECIPITATION NO. Of DAYS WITH MAX. TEMP. 90°F OR GREATER NO. OF DAYS WITH 0.01 ” PRECIPITATION OR MORE JUNE 71.1 + 1.4 4.99 153% 5 14 JULY 76.0 + 1.3 9.60 218% 12 13 71.5 -1.7 3.65 75% 3 9 72.9 + 0.3 18.24 145% 20 36 NEW BRUNSWICK WEATHER STATISTICS AUGUST SUMMER The 92°F on June 1st equalled the record set in 1918. A new record of 94° or greater occurred from July 20-26.—Temps and Tides 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 its standing straight, for faster, truer greens with­ out lowering height of cut Golfers will notice the difference. JER Sales Inc. 211 Yardville-Hamilton Square Rd. P. O. Box 11126 Yardville, New Jersey 08620 609-585-2300 Specialists in Turf Maintenance Equipment 10 September-October 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 rates averaging 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 satisified superintendents who have taken advantage of our services. CALL NOW! It doesn't cost, IT PAYS! BIG TREE N SER Y U R Big T he T ree Experts (201) 225-4727 P.O. Box 6081, Edison, NJ 08818 P.S. We sell trees also! Member of: GCSANJ NJ Association of Nurserymen EXCUSES! The Greenerside has received some criticism in the past for not offering a "Popular Mechanics" approach to turfgrass jour­ nalism; if you can't get the wit involved here it has been the lack of "How to Do" articles. Satisfying everyone's taste in liter­ ature has not been one of our objectives, besides we don't know that much anyway. But today we decided to print for the benefit of those superin­ tendents who have a less than successful season and are search­ ing for the appropriate excuse to lay on their chairman we pre­ sent our nominations for this '87 season: ■ above normal temperatures in May. ■ record amount of rainfall in short periods. ■ increase in ultraviolet radiation from the sun. ■ new highs in relative humidity. ■ thirty-six days over 90. ■ the weather/poor drainage. ■ restricted air movement. ■ incurable diseases. ■ ineffective fungicides. ■ poor equipment. ■ faulty irrigation system. ■ not enough budget. ■ too many outings. ■ ladies tournaments. ■ weekends/golf cars. ■ poor soil/trees/lightning. ■ no time off. ■ too much Poa annua. ■ inadequate labor. ■ golf course superintendents There are enough excuses there to last through a couple of meetings with your chairman or stave off an angry golfer who is demanding a refund. When you are down and threatening to quit, think of future generations who wilLspeak in awe of those who survived the Summer of '87.■ JIM GILLIGAN WINTER WARMTH For those superintendents blessed with foresight, here are some suggestions for a winter respite. "Many of the drier, warmer—and less expensive—winter ha­ vens are inland and at a fairly high elevation. It might be better to think of those rather than coastal areas, which in many cases have their rainy season from January to March. The visitor plan­ ning a lengthy stay may also want to look to some less obvious destinations in order to cut costs, avoiding perhaps the more popular warm spots, like Scottsdale, Ariz., and parts of Florida. A relatively sunny and dry climate will be found in North Carolina, in towns like Asheville (which is at about 2,000 feet), Hendersonville, Brevard and Tryon. These are year-round re­ sorts. Some Northerners head for the Ozarks, to resort towns like Mountain Home and Mountain View in northern Arkansas, or to the Highland lakes region of Texas, between San Antonio and Austin. In Arizona, Prescott, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, and at an elevation of more than 5,000 feet, is favored by many winter visitors. In New Mexico, Roswell and Carlsbad in the southeastern part of the state and Clovis near the Texas line also offer the right climate. Californians say that Palm Desert is less expensive and less busy than Palm Springs, its better known neighbor. Among coastal places with a relatively warm winter but subject to a certain amount of rain are the stretch of South Carolina between Myrtle Beach and Charleston and St. Simmons, St. Helena and Jekyll in Georgia's Sea Islands."-N.Y. Times, August 30, 1987" JIM GILLIGAN Long Range Forecast for September '87-November '87 The National Weather Service forecast for September through November is for temperatures to average near normal and pre­ cipitation to average near normal. It should be kept in mind that seasonal forecasts such as these apply to average conditions over the period and should not be used to imply expected con­ ditions in any particular week or month in the period. Also, these forecasts do not specify the precise amount of deviation from average conditions.-Dr. Robert Harnack, Dept. of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, Cook College/Rutgers University* JIM GILLIGAN “An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.’’ Author unidentified The Greenerside 11 MEET THE PATRONS In this space each month we highlight one of our patron firms with an article. Since we are approaching the end of the year and we won't have the time or space to honor every patron, we are going to take the time now to say thank you to all fifty-nine patrons and those who advertise for their support in making this news­ letter one of the finest in the nation. We welcome your con- tinued support in the future. All the patrons are listed in our Patron Directory on the fold-out section, page 17. The directory is on back of the calendar and conveniently per­ forated for easy removal and mounting in a handy space. Use this convenience, it can save time hunting through the phone book and maybe it will save some money. All of our advertisers are also patrons who have decided to purchase additional space in our publication to display information about their products and services. This sup­ port emphasizes their confidence in The Greenerside to reach their target: the golf course superintendent. We appreciate that confidence.» BACKES GRAPHIC PRODUCTIONS, INC. It was a cold windy day in February, 1985 that a bewildered, neophyte Greenerside editor walked into the offices of Backes Graphic Productions, Inc. on Broad Street in Hopewell, New Jersey hoping to find a friendly typesetter. What he found was a group of graphic artists who could do more than typesetting. Graphic layout, artwork, editorial assistance, and printing were offered by this graphic house. The editor was pleased he could concentrate on producing copy for publication. The partnership of The Creenerside and Backes Graphic Productions, Inc. has been very successful. The Creenerside has been a quality news­ letter throughout their tenure. Everyone at Backes has a hand in the production of The Creenerside. Rosemarie Cruz and Maria Asper type the rough copy into final smooth copy; Kelly Dodds illustrates and designs the covers that originate in the brain of the editor; Dilip Kane and Janet Cash create artwork and design that fill the pages of the newsletter; Arlene Bougher coordinates the movement of The Creenerside through production; Jack Backes and Sandra Baird lend assistance if there are technical drawings needed; Karen Mamo works with the editor unfolding the raw copy and producing a finished product that everyone takes pride in. Diane Backes keeps a practical eye on the process throughout produc­ tion and delivery. Backes Graphic Productions, Inc. has done outstanding work in designing and producing The Greenerside. JIM GILLIGAN PAVELEC BROS. Golf Course Construction Co. Inc. 98 Evergreen Avenue Nutley, MJ 07110 3336 wp Bags Water Soluble In • SAFE • CONVENIENT • ECONOMICAL Specializing in all phases of Golf Course Construction Field Drainage/Landscaping Excavation Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182 12 September-October 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) "And the seasons they go round and round, and the painted ponies go up and down." A few words from one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs. I guess all of us in the turfgrass business, save the chemical salesmen, are happy to see the seasons' change. It was a long summer where you could not miss too many beats. September is only half way completed, but with the cooler weather we've been enjoying it makes one forget the diffi­ culty of those July and August days. It's nice to know we have the better part of a year to recover and reflect on the season past. I remember a year similar to this past summer in the late 70's. I was still a rookie superintendent and I remember telling a friend of mine that I wanted a summer filled with heat and humidity to test the type of person and turfgrass manager I was. Well, we did O.K. that year, as I'm fortunate to say we did this year too! But now that I'm nine years older I know I no longer need nor want to be this severly tested.- I know what I'm made of so lets leave it at that. But as we all know it's June, July, and August that we are paid for. Our work load certainly doesn't decrease during the Fall period. With aerification, overseeding, construction projects in full swing, coupled with smaller staffs, we have plenty to do. But I find that once the pressure of losing grass is off the business once again returns to a normal, semi-sane routine. I enjoy beat­ ing the hell out of the grass, making it ugly, because I know that come next Summer we again stand a very good chance of holding our turf. I believe that if there is one thing I've learned about turfgrass is that if I'm going to do anything to excess it will be soil cultivation; and if I'm going to do anything on the light side You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KKEENN KKUUBBIIKK ((220011)) 336611 --55994433 BBEERRTT JJOONENESS (2(0710)1 6)6868-68-780 7909 it will be fertilization. This approach seems to keep me out of trouble. You learn a lot about yourself from the season just past! "We can only look behind from where we came, and go round and round and round in the circle game." Let's hope we all make the best of this new Fall Season.» B.E.C. AEC ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Alliance for Environmental Concerns will be holding its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 1987 at Forsgate Country Club in Jamesburg, New Jersey. The meeting is slated to begin at 9:30 a.m. Meeting cost is $20.00 per person. Two talks will highlight the meeting. Dr. Thomas Watschke of Penn State will give an in-depth presentation on Pesticide Runoff/Leaching Research. Mr. Chuck Hardwick, Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, will talk on Communicating with Your Legislature. To make your reservation for this meeting, call Ilona Gray, Executive Director for the Alliance, at 595-7172. Credits will be given towards your pesticide license for those in attendance.» Every idea is a source of life and light which animates and illuminates the words, facts, examples, and emotions that are dead—or deadly—and dark without you. We are afraid of truth, afraid of fortune, afraid of death, and afraid of each other. One age yields no great and perfect persons...Our housekeeping is mendicant, our arts, our occupations, our marriages, our religion we have not chosen, but society has chosen for us. We are parlor soldiers. We shun the rugged battle of fate, where strength Is born. 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 The Creenerside 13 sharing. Assisiant Superintendents Positions available immediately: Cobbs Creek Golf Course, 72nd & Lansdowne Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151. Holes on course: 27—currently open, 9—due to open spring 1988, 350 acre facility, manual irrigation system. Two year turf management degree required. Benefits include: excellent compensation package and profit­ Please send resumes along with salary requirements to: Richard Menseck, U.S. Golf Management, Inc., Cobbs Creek Golf Course, 72nd & Lansdowne Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151. Lofts' "Tribute" to Former President Bound Brook, NJ—A new turf-type tall fescue, "Tribute," has been released by Lofts Seed Inc. The new turfgrass cultivar is named in honor of the late Peter Loft. According to his brother Jon, President of Lofts, Tribute's characteristics are similar to those of Rebel—namely, fine-leaf texture, good color and low maintenance requirements. For every pound of Tribute sold, a royalty will be donated to the Peter Selmer Loft Memorial Scholarship Fund, established 14 September-October to benefit deserving students in the field of turfgrass science. Last year four graduate students at Rutgers University benefited from the scholarship fund. The late Peter Loft was one of the nation's leaders in the turfgrass industry. He served as President of the NJ Turfgrass Association, was a member of the Turfgrass Hall of Fame, and was named Turfgrass Man of the Year. For more information on Tribute, please contact Lofts Seed Inc., Chimney Rock Road, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (201) 356-8700. S&R Committee Forms New Club The GCSAA Scholarship and Research Committee has an­ nounced the formation of a new group within GCSAA. The "Golden Tree Club" will consist of GCSAA members who pledge $100.00 or more in a given year to the Scholarship and Research Fund. "It is an elite group of leaders within GCSAA," Chairman Jerry Faubel, said. "And they will be clearly recognized as such." Membership in the Golden Tree Club will entitle contributors to special recognition at the Annual Convention & Show, as well as admission to unique events. One of these will be a private reception with the winners of the Old Tom Morris Award each year at the Annual Convention & Show. "For everything S&R means to those it supports, and ultimately to all of us, the investment of $100.00 is well worth the price," Faubel said. He indicated that pledges could be broken into quarterly payments if necessary. A monthly pledge of $8.27 would entitle a superintendent to membership in the Golden Tree Club. Contributions to the Scholarship and Research Fund are tax deductible. Individuals who wish to become members should contact Scholarship and Research Manager, Zachary Grant, at 1-800­ 472-7878. Newsletters The Long Island Golf Course Superintendents Association is now publishing an excellent newsletter entitled: "The Whole Nine Yards". It is published six times per year. The editor is Bob Ranum. Charlie Cross, formerly of Rumson CC and for a brief time editor of The Greenerside is one of the production coordinators of the newsletter. Association newsletters are interesting to read, numerous ar­ ticles are very informative. If you might be interested in obtaining copies contact: Bob Ranum, 173 Hempstead Gardens Drive, West Hempstead, NY 11552, (516) 248-2868. In the same vane, the Metropolitan Golf Course Supermtend- ents Association publishes a newsletter called "Tee to Green". It is edited by Ken Flisek and copies may be obtained by calling him at: (914) 967-2100. Core Training Course The next CORE training session will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 1-4 pm in Room 201, Thompson Hall on the Cook Cam­ pus. Course sign-up is run on a first come, first serve basis (limit 50 peple) with overflow extending to the next date. This course will also offer 6 Core recertification credits for those already certified. To enroll call the office at (201) 932-9801. A '87 Environmental Expo DEP with other state and federal agencies and a host of business, professional, academic and environmental societies will sponsor the "Fourth Annual Environmental Exposition for Business and Industry" on Oc­ tober 20 and 21 at the Skylands in Randolph (Morris County). The conference will fea- ture two full days of programming on cur­ rent environmental issues complemented by a complete exposition of environmental products and services. For further informa­ tion contact Linda Siecke, Environmental Exposition, P.O. Box 487, Quakertown, NJ 08868. Phone: (201) 782-0062. GCSANJ ANNOUNCES 23rd ANNUAL TURFGRASS EQUIPMENT IRRIGATION AND SUPPLIES FIELD DAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1987 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Rain Date-October 7) Rutgers Stadium and Golf Course Rt. 18 (River Road) Piscataway, N.J. Registration beginning at 9 am NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS EXPO '87 DECEMBER 7-10, 1987 Resorts International Atlantic City, N.J. Workshops: Golf Course Business Management, Disease and Insect I.D. and Control, Selected Grasses for Golf Courses, and Computers. For information contact: Dr. Henry W. Indyk, Soils and Crops Dept. Cook College-Box 231, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 (201) 932-9453 ROCKLANDDOE FERTILIZERS COMBINATIONS OF FUNGICIDES INSECTICIDES GRANULAR LIQUID WETTABLE POWDERS HERBICIDES GRANULAR LIQUID SELECTIVE AND TOTAL NITROFORM I.B.D.U. S.C.U. And And WITH INSECTICIDES PRE-EMERGENCE CRABGRASS KILLERS GRANULAR FLOWABLE WETTABLE POWDERS S I T Ask your supplier or write: ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO., INC. co Passaic Ave.. West Caldwell. N.J. The Greenerside 15 Maps & Publications Sales Office Moves The Bureau of Collections & Licensing, Maps and Publications Sales Office has moved to Suburban Square Shopping Center, 25 Scotch Rd., second floor, Rm. 2, in Ewing Township, a suburb of Trenton. The mailing address of the Sales Office re­ mains CN 402, Trenton 08625. The phone number is new: 609-530-5790. Underground Tank Program The department has established a toll-free telephone number to assist individuals who have questions pertaining to the re­ gistration of regulated underground stor­ age tanks. The number is 1-800-722-TANK and is in operation five days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey EVENT GCSANJ Field Day GCSANJ Championship N.Y. State Turfgrass Conference GCSANJ Annual Meeting GCSAA Seminar: Assistant Supt. NJ Turfgrass Expo Rutgers Advanced Seminar DATE LOCATION October 6 Rutgers University HOST Henry Indyk (201)932-9453 October 2 7 Ridgewood CC Ed Walsh, CCCS November 3-6 Rochester, NY Elizabeth Seme (518) 783-1229 November 7 7 Forsgate CC Bob Ribbans, CGCS November 23-24 Hartford, CT 1-800-CSA-SUPT December Atlantic City, NJ Late February New Brunswick, NJ Henry Indyk (201)932-9453 Ned Lipman (201)932-9271 GCSAA Conference February 1-6 Houston, TX 1-800-GSA-SUPT GCSAA Seminar: Managerial Productivity GCSAA Seminar: Golf Course Design Principles February 23-24 Albany, NY 1-800-GSA-SUPT March 14-15 King of Prussia, PA 1-800-CSA-SUPT GCSAA Seminar: Disease Identification and Control March 17-18 New Brunswick, NJ 1-800-CSA-SUPT The Greenerside 16 PATRON DIRECTORY ALPINE TREE CARE, INC. Complete tree care Robert Mullane - David DiBenedetto (914) 948-0101 AMERICAN TENNIS & TRACK, INC. Tennis Courts — Repair and Const. Jim Snagusky (201) 778-1171 ★ 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 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 (201) 686-8709 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay - Peter McCormick - James C. Taft, ,r. (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. 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 Mark Ericson - Richard Brandel - Bruce Pye (201) 579-5656 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