Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Official Publication of the Vol. 12 No. 6 November - December 1989 The Future for Turf Varieties DR. C. REED FUNK TALKS ABOUT TURF by William Steele We in New Jersey are fortunate to have one of the premier turfgrass breeders in the world. The following article appeared in the May 1989 issue of “Turf" Magazine and should be of interest to our readers. tance to net blotch, we have significant but not ade­ quate resistance to brown patch, moderate progress on stem rust, and moderate but erratic progress on crown rust.” Summerpatch and red thread are still serious problems, he says, adding, “I (Please turn to page 6) “Fifty years from now,” says Dr. C. Reed Funk, “professors will be telling their students about the good old days when we could control disease with fungicides.” Like insects, fungal diseases are rapidly becoming resistant to the poisons we use against them. Given that there are millions of tiny organisms in every field sprayed, it’s not surprising some of them should evolve resistance when the environmental pressure is on. At the same time, Dr. Funk points out, it’s becoming more difficult and expensive to develop and get approval for new fungicides. Dr. Funk, who is a profes­ sor of soils and crops at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station of Rutgers University, offers a promising alternative: he’s trying to breed new turfgrasses that are disease-resis tant. He’s been at it since 1962, when he became the first full-time person at any U.S. university working on turfgrass breeding. There’s been a lot of progress in the field since then, he says, but there’s still a lot to do. “We have quite a stable of Kentucky blue- grasses with good resistance to leaf spot and stripe smut, and moderate resistance to rusts,” he says. “In rye grasses, we’ve made progress in improving resis­ IN THIS ISSUE Editorial....................................... 2 President's Message.................3 Calendar...................................... 3 GCSANJ News ........................4, 5 Turf Varieties, cont..........6 & 16 Jim Gilligan.................................. 7 GCSAA News.................................. 9 Superintendent Profile..............10 Golf Course Trivia........................11 “Safer” pesticides?.........................12 Leaves Much or Mulch?....................13 Forward Tees............................................... 14 Research Farm...................................................15 Natural Additives................................................ 15 The Back Nine..................................................... 17 Group Grapples with Bird Issue...................... 18 Patron Directory..................................................19 The Greenerside 1 GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ, 66 Morris Ave., P.O. Box 359, Spring- field, NJ 07081 Ilona Gray, Editor Bruce Peeples, GCSANJ Newsletter Liaison Glenn Miller, Business Editor Bruce Cadenelli, Jim Gilligan, Paul Powondra Contributing Writers Please address inquiries to The Greenerside, Editor, P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474-3672. For Ad Placement: Glenn Miller, (201)528-6775, P.O. Box 241, Brielle, NJ 08730. Art and Typography by Association Management Corporation, Spring- field, NJ © 1989 THE GREENERSIDE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 66 Morris Ave., Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Officers: Steve Finamore, CGCS, President Dave Pease, Vice President Chris Carson, Secretary Len Forlenza, CGCS, Treasurer Ed Walsh, CGCS, Past President Directors District 1 Dick LaFlamme David Mayer District 2 Larry Dodge Marty Mantell, CGCS District 3 Gerald Fountain Bruce Peeples District 4 Tom Grimac, CGCS Rick Broome, CGCS Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives: Steve Chirip Shaun Barry Opinions expressed in this News­ letter are opinions of the authors and do not express the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ board and membership. 2 EDITORIALS Vote early and often! It’s a philosophy often attributed to depression era Chicago politi­ cians where even the dead were said to be registered voters who frequently cast their ballots. With all the whoopla going on over the upcoming elections for the 1990 GCSANJ officers, I thought it might be best to take a little time to reflect on the bigger picture, and that is membership. That’s right, membership which really should have a capital M. A Member is the most vital person in the GCSANJ. He or she is the main reason for the existence of our association. Our membership looks to our association for service and the benefits of association. Servicing the membership is the central pillar of GCSANJ. A Member is not a problem, but rather, his problems are the problems of the GCSANJ. A Member cannot be thought of as a statistic or a computer-generated label. He is filled with all the emotions, feelings, ideas, preconceptions and misconceptions that make us all human. A Member is always a part of our association and never apart from it. Our organization is supported by membership “dues,” as in money, and time and effort and enthusi­ asm, as in paying our dues. A Member is not an opponent. Even in elections for office within GCSANJ, “opponents” are really working for the same goal: a better GCSANJ. A Member ECKHOFF AWARD needs leadership and that’s why we have elec­ tions in GCSANJ. So, no matter who wins what For Excellence In Golf Journalism in this year’s elections, the main issue is lead­ ership for better service to the GCSANJ mem­ bership. So, make certain you go to the annual meeting and don’t forget to vote early and often! NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION ILONA F. GRAY EDITOR The case of mistaken identity This is no Perry Mason episode. First, it was a special call from Paul Powandra. Then a subtle message from John Wantz, followed by a similar call from Glenn Miller. Finally, many of the more devoted readers of the “Greenerside” noticed a slight error of mistaken identity in the September-October issue. Well, not really mistaken, more like a switched caption on some magnificent photos of Steve Stys and Joseph Tokoly of Rockland Chemical Company reported as Bron Zienkiewcz and Shaun Barry with Russ Ward at last year’s Field Day. A two for three switch! Now, how could we possibly make a mistake like that? Well, after due consideration by a panel of expert witnesses and board certified clinical pyschologists (who, incidentally all disagreed), it was determined that we were simply dazzled by their good looks! Apologies to all from “The Greenerside” Staff. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Steve Finamore, CGCS President GCSANJ Dear Members: As another season comes to a close, it is time to reflect on my year as president of GCSANJ. When I was first elected to this position, I was more than just a little apprehensive because of the growth during my predecessor’s term. But, with strong support from the Board members, this apprehension quickly faded. Things have gone fairly smoothly. Of course, there have been some setbacks. An example on the smoother side is the fact that Henry Indyk’s retirement was made manageable through the good services of Judy Policas- tro of the Association Management Corporation. Your Board’s accomplishments are many: The invita­ tional had the largest number of participants in years. Our survey continues to upgrade information on sala­ ries. A commercial cross reference has been added to our roster. Educational programs have been superb. Patch disease research has begun to benefit many courses. Scholarship funds have been made available to deserving students. The association is now officially incorporated. The newsletter is still number #1! We have a new Public Relations Committee which has just begun to scratch the surface of what it can achieve. Our cruise program was an outstanding success. Our mechanics have been encouraged and supported to get together to exchange ideas. And, we had an excellent meeting and golf tournament schedule. Your board members and committees have full-time jobs and most have wives and children and other interests, but always seem to find the time to take on the responsibilities of running our association. Through­ out the year they have provided the services that we sometimes take for granted. Thank you Dave, Len, Chris, Bruce, Larry, Marty, Rick, Tom, Ed, Steve, Shaun, Gerald, Dick, Dave, and their committee people for their dedication. And let’s not forget the members who’ve offered their clubs for our meetings: Steve Malikowski, Glenn Miller, Dave Mayer, John Sch- oellner, Drew Kiszonak, Chris Carson, Jack Martin, and Bruce Cadenelli. All of these individuals made my year as president more enj oyable, and the season for all of us much easier! COUNTRY CLUB greenskeeper Turf Products Better Quality Turf Care From The Ground Up. P.O. BOX 189 • DAYTON, NJ 08810 P.O. BOX 180 • LEBANON, PA 17042 HOMOGENOUS BLENDED & SCU FERTILIZERS STRAIGHT & COMBINATION CHEMICAL PRODUCTS CALENDAR November 6 GCSAA Seminar: Golf Course Safety, Security & Risk Management, East Brunswick. Contact: GCSAA (800) 472- 7878 November 16 November 21 November 7-10 NY State Turfgrass Association: Turf and Grounds Exposition, Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Roches­ ter, NY. Contact: NYSTA (800) 873- TURF GCSANJ Annual Meeting, Hollywood Golf Club Deal. Contact: Bruce Cad- enelli (201) 531-3609 Alliance for Environmental Concerns Annual Meeting, Jamesburg. Con­ tact: Ilona Gray (201) 595-7172 NJ Turfgrass Expo, Resorts Interna­ tional, Atlantic City. Contact: Dr. Henry Indyk (201) 932-9453 December 4-7 December 8-9, 11-12 January 15-18 Golf Course Construction Tech­ niques and Management Golf Course Restoration Renovation and Con­ struction Projects, Tuxedo, NY. Contact: GCSAA (800) 472-7878 Second Annual Advanced Turfgrass Integrated Pest Management Short Course, College Park, MD. Contact: Lee Heilman (301) 454-7130 February 19-26 GCSAA International Golf Course Conference and Show, Orlando, FL. Contact: GCSAA (800) 472-7878 February 24 - March 4 NJ Flower and Garden Show, Morris­ town Armory. Contact: Todd Jameson (201) 560-9020 The Greenerside 3 GCSANJ NEWS GCSANJ ANNOUNCES 1990 BOARD The slate of officers for the 1990 Executive Board, of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey was announced at the September Board Meet­ ing: President, Stephen P. Finamore, CGCS, Alpine Country Club; Vice President, David Pease, Hominy Hill Golf Club; Secretary, Chris Carson, Echo Lake Country Club; and Treasurer, Len Forlenza, CGCS. Please give your enthusiastic support to these four volunteer leaders. BEAT THE PRESIDENT What a theme! Beat him with what? A round of golf? OK. It’s a challenge, but, as reported by Shaun Barry, four players beat the president at the Apple Mountain Golf Course Tournament. Steve Finamore shot an 80 and with his 12 handicap, set the goal of 68 as the score to beat. Chris Gaynor had a handicapped score of 62; Clyde Ashton a 66; Charles Burdick a 67 and Bob Prickett a 67. In addition to Beat the President, the tournament featured a Mark Mason drive on the 18th for closest to the pin. Mike Prusser had the longest drive. Skins were Mark Mason, Dave Mayer, and Mel Waldron (all 1) and Bob “The Bandit” Prickett, 2. APPLE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE HOSTS SEPTEMBER MEETING The monthly meeting of the Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association of New Jersey was held on Thurs­ day, September 14, 1989 at the Apple Mountain Golf Course in Belvidere. As customary, the meeting was preceded by a golf tournament, where the participants were challenged to beat the GCSANJ President, Steve Finamore’s golf score. These results are described in a separate feature. This meeting was dedicated to Dr. Henry Indyk who has recently retired as Executive Secretary of the GCSANJ. Dr. Indyk was properly roasted by his asso­ ciates turned chefs: Dr. Meade, Dave Magee, Steve Finamore, and Drew Kiszonak. Although Dr. Vasvary could not attend, he sent a letter which was read to the assembled by Drew Kiszonak. Dr. Indyk in characteristic fashion responded roast for roast! They came to toast Dr. Indyk with great affection and humor. His dedication and service of countless hours to the GCSANJ could not go unrecognized at the time of his retirement as Executive Director. Prior to the dinner, Dr. and Mrs. Indyk had been awarded a trip to Orlando, Florida with appreciation of the GCSANJ. This was graciously acknowledged by Dr. Indyk at the roast. This was the first Superintendents meeting held at the Apple Mountain and it was an honor and pleasure to be the host for this special event. 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New Jersey 08810 • (201) 329-9292 4 2nd Place Winners in the 2 man team at the GCSANJ In­ vitational with a score of 62 was Essex Cty C.C. Standing on the right is John Schoellner - Superintendent and at his side Pro Bill Nash GCSANJ NEWS THE INVITATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT ESSEX COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB The largest participation in recent memory was just one of the highlights of this incredible tournament. This one will go down in the memory books as one of the most exciting tournaments held by GCSANJ. What a show put on by John Schoellner, the hosting superin­ tendent! It started out plain enough with 35 teams of four players. Participation came from all over the state including one team from New York. The course was in tip-top shape, despite our bad weather this year. The scores were phenomenal, and here are the results, as recorded by Shaun Barry, the Official “Greenerside” Tournament Reporter. Taking first place in the two-man team with a score of 62 was Samuel Juliano with his Pro, John Pierce, from Knickerbocker CC. Second place with a score of 62 was John Schoellner with his Pro, Bill Nash from Essex County CC. The four-man teams’ winning circle was filled with Sam Juliano, John Pierce, Dr. Felix DeMartini, Greens Chairman, and Ed Reilly, President, Knickerbocker CC. The second place team was from Essex Fells CC and included Superintendent Larry Dodge, Pro Jim Turkeskis, Greens Chairman Doug Munson, and President Jack Cussen. The third place was won by a team from Jericho, NY of the Meadowbrook CC with Superintendent Charlie Cross, Pro Randy Grills, House Committee Ed Westfall, and Club Manager Dennis Harrington. Steve Finamore, President of the GCSANJ, col­ lected a hole in one on the fifteenth hole. Immediate Past President Ed Walsh, who witnessed the event, explained that he had never been so blessed. Let’s hope that this is a good omen for the GCSANJ for Steve’s 1990 Presidency. After all of the excitement of this excellent outing, we were treated to an extraordinary dinner, good companionship and convivial conversation. The awards were presented in the baronial dining room of the country club and a good time was had by all! 1st Place Winners of the 2-man team at the Invitational from Knickerbocker C.C. were Superintendent Samuel Juliano on right and his Pro, John Pierce 2nd Place at the GCSANJ Invitational in the 4 man team was Essex Fells C.C. From left to right - Jim Turkeskis - Assistant Pro, Larry Dodge - Superintendent, Doug Munson - Greens Chairman, Jack Cussen - President First Place Winners of the four man team from Knicker­ bocker C.C. are from left Dr. Felix Demartini - Greens Chairman, John Pierce - Pro, Ed Reilly - President, and Samuel Juliano - Superintendent Meadow Brook Club took the 3rd Place Slot in the 4 man team with standing on the left, Randy Grills; Teaching Pro; Dennis Harrington, - Club Manager; Charlie Cross- Superintendent and on the right Ed Westfall - House Committee The Greenerside 5 Dr. C. Reed Funk talks about the future of turf (Continued from page 1) could go on all day listing the things we’d like to have.” FUNGUS ADAPTS The breeder’s goals change as diseases adapt. Dr. Funk notes that red thread, once seen only in the cool, damp climate of the Pacific Northwest, is now becoming a problem in the Northeast. “The fungus has adapted to our cli­ mate,” he ex­ plains, “devel­ oping strains with heat and cold toler­ ance.” And as fast as we breed new plants with disease resis­ tance, he adds, diseases evolve ways to get around it. If a plant se­ cretes a toxin that kills the fungus, for instance, this has the same Dr. C. Reed Funk, professor of soils and effect as spray­ crops at the New Jersey Agricultural ing the toxin Experiment Section of Rutgers Univer­ on the lawn: a sity, is on the cutting edge of breeding few disease new disease resistant turfgrasses. He organisms is recognized internationally for his work. that have mu­ tated to resist it will multiply, and soon the only form of the disease you see will be the resistant form. There is more promise, he says, in plants that resist disease through hardiness or changes in the form of the plant. For instance, a spot of fungus on a narrow leaf can cover the full width of the leaf and kill it; the same spot on a broad leaf can be tolerated. A plant that is hardy and fast-growing can literally keep ahead of the fungus. A typical grass plant, he notes, may have about five leaves: at any time one leaf will be new growth and one will the oldest, in the process of dying. It’s natural to see fungus on the dying leaf, he says, even desirable: this is how the plant material is decomposed and its nutrients returned to the soil. Another problem for breeders, Dr. Funk says, is that we don’t have good data on how well currently available grasses resist some diseases. Summerpatch, for instance, is one of several diseases that use to be lumped under the name “fusarium blight syndrome.” At one time, he says, certain grasses were found to be 6 resistant to fusarium blight in Maryland, while other scientists found the same grasses susceptible in Cali­ fornia. Apparently, he says, workers in the two states were looking at different but related diseases. Resistance also varies with conditions, he points out. A grass that might resist a disease on a test plot may succumb under the stress of close mowing or damp or shady conditions or changes in soil Ph. A TEDIOUS BUSINESS Serious turfgrass breeding has been going on for only a short time compared to work in breeding vege­ table crops, where hundreds of well-financed workers have made remarkable advances. Dr. Funk can tick off a list of full-time turfgrass breeders on two hands with a couple of fingers to spare. There are a few others, he says, for whom turfgrass breeding is more of a “part- time hobby.” Full-time or part-time, it’s a tedious business. Dr. Funk, aided by a couple of technicians, a couple of graduate students and some extra Summer help, plants new varieties in three-by-five-foot test plots, each with a six-inch border, to see how they perform. Typically, he will have 50,000 such plots growing at one time. Each test, he notes, must be repeated several times to be sure there are no errors. FIRST BREAKTHROUGH Before turfgrass breeders went to work, it seems groundskeepers mostly spread seed liberally, watched the grass die in a couple of years, and reseeded; fortu­ nately, seed was cheap. The first breakthrough came with the introduction of Merion bluegrass in the early 1930s. This wasn’t the result of breeding, but simply a hardy variety discovered growing at the Merion Coun­ try Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Merion had the serious disadvantage of being a oor seed producer. The goal of breeding programs is to p ombine disease resistance with a range of other desir­ c ble characteristics, such as attractiveness, durability a a nd tolerance to close mowing, and of course, the bility to produce lots of seed. The trick is to find a isease-resistant plants to start with. For Dr. Funk, the d earch is sort of like prospecting for gold. s “For many decades,” he explains, “millions of ounds of poorly-adapted ryegrasses were planted p hroughout the northeast, because the seed was cheap. t he plants would come up quickly and generally die out T i n a year or two. But of those millions of plants, there would be a few that didn’t die out. I thought that if I walked over thousands of acres, I might find them.” He did just that, walking through parks, golf ourses, cemeteries and pastures. Mostly, he looked in c laces that were under regular mowing, since he wanted p rass that could survive under that condition. “You g (Please turn to page 16) Jim Gilligan's Column It is the eve of the au­ tumnal equinox (September 23rd), the third stage of the seasonal year and the home­ stretch of the golf season. The vernal equinox (spring) and the autumnal equinox are the only time of the year when day and night are of equal length. Autumn will continue until the winter solstice in December. For the superintendent, autumn signals the arri­ val of cooler days and longer nights which are condu­ cive to growing and germinating grass. Unlike agricul­ tural seasons when spring is the season of germination, autumn is the season of grass germination. Hidden among the varieties of bent, blue, and ryegrass seed­ lings lurks the threat of Poa annua germination. Suc­ cessful overseeding programs often obscure the fact that Poa is germinating in the midst of those seedlings. But now we have the tool to combat this unwanted intrusion: Plant Growth Regulators. The success of these chemicals, combined with lightweight mowing and modem irrigation systems, has significantly im­ proved the quality of close-cut fairways. Bentgrass has been the standard turf for champi­ onship playing conditions, but until recently, it has been difficult for it to compete successfully with Poa annua. Turf-type ryegrasses have emerged as a close contender for the supremacy on the fairways. I’ve always favored bentgrass as a fine fairway turf. Fifteen years ago I tried to establish bluegrass fairways, but it failed due to poor soil conditions, disease, and close mowing. At that time, turf-type ryegrasses were being introduced and they were substituted in the mixture. The remnants of the ryegrass are still present, highlighted last fall as the effects of a PGR treatment were visible. As I have mentioned in this space before I was tempted to switch to ryegrass this fall, but decided to stay with bent program another year. But an idea creeped into my brain. Why not overseed the Bent/Poa fairways with ryegrass and nuture the ryegrass for three years while chemically eliminating the Poa annua and then begin introducing bent seed back into the fairways and complete the transition to bentgrass? Sounds simple, doesn’t it? As we usher out the eighties and welcome in the nineties, we should pause for a moment and reflect on the changes in our industry. Triplex mowing is an accepted practice today. In partnership with the chemical regulators, this practice has revolutionized fairway mowing. Modem irrigation systems have taken the fun out of night watering and removed most of the excuses that were developed in the days and nights of manual irrigation. Cushmans are lasting longer, there are less sleepless nights, roughs are being watered, and super­ intendents are staying dry. Another impact player on the golfing scene is the stimpmeter. It was developed with good intentions. Having a measure of something can be important to people, but not to use it as gauge to measure the relative quality of a putting green. This summer has been a difficult season for fast greens. The rains slowed things down and when proven methods were used to increase speeds, they seem to make matters worse. 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Consequently, these individuals are seeking as­ sistance in meeting these challenges, which translates into growth and new challenges for GCSAA. These are exciting times for the membership of GCSAA. The association is responding to the needs of the membership on many fronts. New seminars are being developed, some of which will debut at the 1990 Conference in Orlando. Interaction with the federal government regarding pesticide regulations has been greatly expanded resulting in more information being given each member through the new publication, “Briefing. ” Additional research is being funded, both on the environmental front and in the area of agronomics. GCSAA is actively moving in many directions to provide members the information needed in today’s demanding world. Don’t forget to register for the 1990 Tournament and Conference ASAP. The tournament is filling fast so act quickly if you plan on playing. Also, be sure to make airline reservations as soon as possible. Late February is a very popular time in Florida. Flights may not be available if one waits till late in the year to make reservations. The 1990 Conference and Show promises to be another very useful and successful event. Plan to be there! Thanks to the many members from our local association who have taken the time to serve on GCSAA Committees. Committee input is invaluable to the success of GCSAA. The extra effort put in by these individuals is most appreciated. Thanks. STEVE CADENELLI GCSAA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD GCSANJ was well represented at the September 11 and 12 meeting of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s Government Relations Com­ mittee Meeting. The committee meeting was held at Alvamar Country Club in Lawrence, Kansas. Our state is fortunate to have two superintendents on this com­ mittee: Gerald Fountain, Trenton Country Club, and Armand LeSage, White Beeches Golf and Country Club. Both have been very active with government relations on the state level and are now becoming active on the national level. Gerald is a member of GCSANJ’s Board of Directors and is our government relations represen­ tative. Armand is the Vice President of the Alliance for Environmental Concerns, Inc., a pesticide users’ group within the state of New Jersey. Chairman of the committee is William R. Roberts, CGCS, Superintendent of Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Many important topics were dis­ cussed in detail by the committee: Endangered Species Act, OSHA, Safety Requirements, Ground Water, Com­ pliance Assistance Program, Hazcom, MSDS, and Packaging. This is only a partial listing of the very busy agenda. GCSAA’s government relations manager, Tom Akins, and GCSAA’s Pat Jones were tremendous sources of information for the committee. Also attending was GCSAA’s legal counsel, Robert Ochs, and GCSAA’s Executive Director, John M. Schilling, who doubled as a tour guide of GCSAA’s headquarters in Lawrence and briefed the committee on the planned construction of the new headquarters building. The project is exciting and will put GCSAA ahead of all of our allied associa­ tions and better able to serve its ever-increasing membership. Many of those attending the meeting were in Lawrence for the first time and everyone on the commit­ tee was impressed with the city. The positive meetings, attitudes, and location all added to a very successful meeting. As we approach the nineties, we will add another hat to our growing list of responsibilities: that of our golf courses environmental manager’s. A.H.L. 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A graduate of the four-year Penn State program in the late 1960’s, John worked at Hershey Country Club while attending school, and after completing his stud­ ies, stayed on as assistant until 1969. From there, he went to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Carmel Country Club, also as assistant. In 1971, John became super­ intendent at Forsgate Country Club, involving himself in constructing a new nine for the West course, and installing a new irrigation system for 18 of Forsgate’s holes. He remained there until 1975, becoming super­ intendent at Old York Country Club in Bordentown, remaining there until 1980. That course site is now ...serious about beautiful turf? put the Brouwer anti-thatch team to work. Verti-Cut For fast, economical, vertical mowing, the Brouwer Verti-Cut™ is the ideal machine. A regular use program enables you to control the level of troublesome thatch. It allows valuable chemicals, fertilizers and also water to penetrate to the roots. 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John also said that he has instituted a tree program of preservation and replace­ ment in an orderly fashion on the course, total acreage of which is 380 acres, with 160 acres of turf. An avid golfer, with a nine handicap, John serves on the Tournament Committee for GCSAA, and is looking forward to playing in Orlando in February. PAUL POWONDRA SUPERINTENDENT NEW FAIRWAY 5000 SPECIALIZED FOR TOP-QUALITY FAIRWAY MOWING • Five cutting units, hydraulically controlled • Wide 106" cutting width • Excellent hill-climber • Ultimate in operator comfort • Three-wheel drive PLUS • Very productive—produces top quality cut (80 cuts/meter) even at 6mph top speed RANSOMES FAIRWAY • Lightweight and compact for easy transport • Fully interchangeable cutting units CONTACT Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. (201) 579-5656 New Jersey golf course trivia information request New Jersey has a long tradition of golf. We have a lot of great golf courses. But we don’t have our own compilation of trivial facts. I’ll start the ball rolling with a definition of trivia. It comes from the Latin word for three roads. It was felt that where two roads came together, great ideas were discussed, but where three roads met, this would be a market place town and the Romans felt it to be intellectually unimportant. So what? We at “The Greenerside” think trivia is impor­ tant. Especially if it is about New Jersey golf courses. As starters, we are asking for the answers to the following questions. Now please understand, we don’t have the answers. We are seeking the answers. If you’ve got the facts or even want to just venture a guess, please write to “The Greenerside.” • What is the oldest active golf course in New Jersey? • Which 18 hole course has the longest hole? the shortest hole? • Which was the first course to have an irrigation system put in place? • Which golf courses have had US Presidents as players? as members? • What is the longest 18 hole course in New Jersey? and for 18 holes the shortest? Which county has the most residents per golf course? Which county has the least? • What is the busiest 18 hole course in NJ? • What course has the most acreage? • What are the northernmost, westernmost, east­ ernmost and southernmost courses in the state? Send your replies, including additional questions, to “The Greenerside,” PO Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474- 3672. Specialists in Turf Maintenance Equipment JEP Sales Inc. 211 Yardville-Hamilton Square Rd. P. 0. Box 11126 Yardville, New Jersey 08620 609-585-2300 FAX# 609-585-8977 JACOBSEN GRAVELY The Greenerside 11 Mother nature’s brew There has been a lot of news and even a few “recommendations” on the use of natural products as pesticides for both agricultural uses and for turf man­ agement. These natural products are often touted as “safer” than conventional approaches. Some special­ ists have challenged the effectiveness of some of these products. My interest is in their presumed safety. Nicotine has an oral LD 50 of 52-188 mg/kg bw. It has a dermal LD 50 or 285 mg/kg bw. These values place nicotine as a fairly toxic product when compared to many synthetic pesticides. In fact, that is one of the reasons it was displaced in the marketplace. In “Pesti­ cides studied in man”, it was reported by Dr. W.J. Hayes that from 1930-1934 there were 106 accidental deaths from nicotine and 182 fatal suicides in the US. Many patients died in less than five minutes. Tobacco extracts may be less toxic than straight nicotine, but the use of tobacco juice as an insecticide should not be presumed “safe.” The use of pesticides in the US is highly regulated. Occasionally unregistered home brewed type pesticides are recommended or even marketed. It is a violation of both federal and state law to do so. Many other “natural” pesticides appear to have some pretty negative characteristics as well. Rotenone has an acute oral LD 50 of 39 mg/kg bw. It is also very, very toxic to fish (channel catfish LC 50 of 2.6 ppb). Another product occasionally recommended by “or­ ganic faddists” is Ryania which has an LD 50 of 150 mg/kg bw (dogs). In general, less is known about the toxicology of these natural products than of the synthetic insecti­ cides. They are frequently recommended because people perceive them to be safe. The historical record on their not-so-safe use, and the available toxicology data speak to the contrary. It is important, as professionals, to recognize that “natural” does not equal safe. If we don’t educate our industry, then the public will continually be led to accept this inaccurate axiom. The bottom line is this: Don’t use any pesticide that does not have a valid label. Don’t assume that “natural” equals safe or even legal! ILONA F. GRAY Storr Tractor Company Proudly Introduces RUBIGAN IS THE ONLY FUNGICIDE GUARANTEED FOR THE PREVENTION OF: Kawasaki Mule 1000 Introducing the Kawasaki Mule. A new utility vehicle engineered to make turf care easier and quicker. A mighty 454cc, 18 hp. liquid-cooled engine delivers torque and power smoothly and quietly. For nimble handling, there’s rack and pinion steering and independent front and rear suspension. The Mule seats two. Has a tiltable cargo bed. 1,000 pound total payload.Tows 1,000 more with optional trailer hitch mount. And with its differen­ tial, it won’t tear up the turf. But it will haul seed, supplies, machinery and more. Come in and get a Mule today. K aw as Let the good tim ak i es roll. 12 STORR TRACTOR CO. Somerville, NJ 08876 201-722-9830 • Summer Patch • Necrotic Ring Spot • Fusarium Blight See your local Elanco Distributor for details or call BOB SCOTT [201] 376-7290 Elanco Area Representative Leaves much or mulch? That is the question It’s nearing the end of another growing season, and, hopefully, we can look back at the past as another success. If the leaves haven’t started to fall yet, I’m sure you are all looking forward to the upcoming possible mess that this can produce. It has been my experience working with leaves in the past that they can be the best natural resource a golf course has to offer. Leaves are organic, and that means they will eventually break down naturally in the soils and become available to plant material in two ways: 1. As a mulch; 2. As additional nutrient to become available to One way to speed up the breakdown process is to process your leaves. There are many ways to process leaves. My favorite and the most efficient method, is the use of a good rotary mower, preferably a front mower deck with some horsepower, works very well. It usually takes at least three passes with the mower to accom­ plish a good manageable mulch that will not catch the wind. This kind of mulch can be left in natural areas plants. GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SIGNAGE • COMPLETE DESIGN & CONSULTATION SERVICES • • EXTERIOR SIGN SYSTEMS • ON & OFF COURSE • • MAIN ENTRANCE SIGNAGE • • INTERIOR SIGN SYSTEMS • • CHAMPIONSHIP DISPLAYS • • ETCHED GLASS PRODUCTS • • MANUFACTURING & INSTALLATION • where the leaves have fallen (which is ideal) or moved and used around much needed plant material to help protect the roots through the winter. It’s always better to add mulch to trees after the first frost (after rodents have found their winter homes elsewhere). This will help avoid tree bark from being girdled. I hope this can solve some or mulch of your leaf problems. EDWARD SCHULSINGER HORTICULTURAL CONSULTANT 609-667-0939 Edward Schulsinger 13 Ivy Lane Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Horticultural Consultant To The Golf Industry T R A C P A TOP-DRESSING G OL RSE F C OU AMERICA'S PREMIUM TOP-DRESSING HEAT TREATED AVAILABLE IN BULK OR BAGS ALSO HIGH-SAND MIXES, CONSTRUCTION MIXES, CART PATH MIXES AND DIVOT REPAIR MIXES DISTRIBUTED IN N.J. 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 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. ERNIE RIZZIO, 201-263-1234 DISPLAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION 910 Fourth Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (201)988-5400 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION KELSEY PARK, GREAT MEADOWS, NEW JERSEY 07838 201-637-4191 The Greenerside 13 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 Don’t skirt the issue! I hate bad puns as much as the rest of “The Greenerside” readership, but this wasjust too tempting and I couldn’t keep my hands off of it. We recently received a press release from the American Society of Golf Course Architects entitled, “It’s Time to Move Forward!” It was about forward tees for women players. It argued that, in days gone by, an average woman player could reach a 320 yard hole in two strokes. This assumes a presumably average 40 yard role following each stroke. The 40 yard roll was based on firm fairways. Today’s fairways are so lush, according to press release, that today’s average woman player needs three shots for the same 320 yard hole. Lush turf apparently reduces the roll by 30 yards. I don’t know about that, but what I do know is that women are making their presence felt in golf and many courses are considering adapting to their game. Lady golfers represent 25% of all golfers today. They also represent 41% of all new golfers. Many new and remod­ eled courses are putting in forward tees as a reaction to these statistics. South Richmond Nursery Corp. SPECIALIZING IN GOLF COURSE RECONSTRUCTION Green & Tee Expansion • Cart Pathways Drainage • Sand & Grass Bunkers BULK DELIVERED MATERIALS Trap Sands • Construction Mixes • Top Dressing Bent Grass Sod • Decorative Landscape Stone WITH LABORATORY ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT RENTALS Top Soil Screening Plants ■ Aeration Equipment 1-800-552-9200 711 SHARROTTS ROAD, STATEN ISLAND, NY / 718-317-1400 14 Research Farm Jonathan Green & Sons Inc., has expanded its commitment to research and development of quality grasses. Its Oregon division, Cascade International Seed Co., moved into a new office and research station during August. Official opening was October 1 with most of the work completed in refurbishing the office facilities, the plant test plots and trial grounds. “Cascade is responsible for production and con­ tracting of new seed varieties used by Jonathan Green & Sons Inc.,” Irv Jacob, president of Cascade said. “This new facility will allow us to control production of foundation seed and evaluate new varieties for seed yield capability before they go into commercial produc­ tion.” The new research farm is located one half mile south of the sleepy little town of Aumsville. This is about 10 miles south of Salem, Oregon’s state capital. The soil is ideal for production of seed and comes complete with its own irrigation capability. One of the first projects will be to evaluate some 80 plant types of Kentucky bluegrass. These new selec­ tions are being screened for seed yield, quality, disease resistance and sod growing. Cascade will conduct research projects for a number of other major organizations including Rutgers University, Normarc Seed Company, Unocal, and other international seed companies as well as Jonathan Green & Sons Inc. Natural soil and plant additives A number of soil and plant additives have ap­ peared on the market with manufacturers’ claims that may exceed performance. These products include: 1) microbial fertilizers and soil innoculants, purported to contain beneficial strains of soil microorganisms; 2) microbial activators, designed to increase the activity of soil microorganisms; 3) soil conditioners, purported to create beneficial physical and chemical conditions in the soil resulting in improved crop yields; and 4) plant stimulants and growth regulators that supposedly stimulate plant growth. WE TRANSPLANT BIG TREES Direct play -eliminate shortcuts Improve safety-block stray balls Any season-up to 50' tall Survival rate-95% + Low cost - 90% less vs. buying Join the dozens of golf courses that have used our services We sell big trees too BIG TREE NURSERY (201) 788-0078 Box 489 Quakertown, NJ 08868 These products have a number of characteristics in common. They include: 1) low rates of application compared to fertilizer; 2) the per-acre cost is relatively low; 3) the product is labeled natural or organic; 4) the beneficial results may be due to ‘trade secrets;’ and 5) individual testimonials are offered in support of the product but rarely is this based on any extensive, unbiased research. Do these products really work? Some, like the commercial preparation of nitrogen-fixing bacteria Rhizobium, have been used for many years with great success. Other compounds may exhibit some effective­ ness, but the results may be variable due to poor quality control by the manufacturer. Others will be totally ineffective. Should a grower want to try these products, do so under controlled conditions on a small scale, making comparisons with untreated checks. In addi­ tion, conclusions must be based on more than one year’s data. In general, growers, both conventional and or­ ganic, should be skeptical of products that sound too good to be true. These products cannot substitute for good farming methods and sound management prac­ tices. STEPHEN REINERS EXTENSION SPECIALIST IN VEGETABLE CROPS RES. 201-992-2335 BUS. 201-227-7183 GOLF COURSE & LANDSCAPE MATERIALS Earthlife Decorative Stone • White Sand • Topsoil Humus-Tee & Green Mix • Bark Mulch Established 1953 460 HORSENECK RD. FAIRFIELD, NJ 07006 The Greenerside 15 The future for turf varieties (Continued from page 6) could walk for a day or two and not find anything at all,” he recalls, “but then you might find a plant that has spread to three or four feet or more In diameter.” If a single seedling, spreading out at the rate of two or three inches a year, had grown to cover such a large area, that meant it had been growing for many years, surviving the ravages of disease, insects and climactic change. Dr. C. Reed Funk, top New Jersey turfgrass breeder, examines turfgrass at Rutgers University. He recalls finding one plant 13 feet in diameter. “That one had been there a long time.” he says. He estimates that 90 percent of the plant varieties used in breeding programs today still come from collections he made in the early 60s. Since then a number of other workers have gone into the field, and some collections have been made in Europe. “We should be beating the bushes,” he adds, “in places like the Grecian Isles and Siberia.” In the Sheep Meadow in New York City's Central Park, Dr. Funk found a plant that would become the ancestor of the popular Manhattan line. He crossed it with another desirable ryegrass, producing 100 differ­ ent varieties, which were planted in test plots and evaluated. From those, 16 were selected for additional crosses and eventually one plant was produced that seemed ready for market. In 1967 the first 4,000 pounds of Manhattan were sold. (Manhattan has been replaced by Manhattan II, but the original variety is still popular for use on European soccer fields.) BREEDING NEW VARIETIES If you remember Mendel’s laws of genetics you will understand why it takes so long to breed a new variety. The genetic information in a plant, as in any other living thing, is stored in a double strand of DNA. In a “pure­ bred” plant, both strands will be pretty much alike. Cross two pure-bred plants and the offspring will all 16 receive one strand from each parent; all the offspring will have similar characteristics. But cross the off­ spring with one another and things start getting com­ plicated: about one-fourth of the “grandchildren” will be like one “grandparent,” one-fourth like the other, and the rest will have various mixes of characteristics from the two grandparents. By crossing and recrossing the plants with the mixed traits, the breeder tries to produce a plant that is like, say, a commercial variety “grandmother,” while zeroing in on just the disease-resistance gene from a wild “grandfather.” Sometimes “backcrosses” are done, combining a third or fourth generation plant with one of the original ancestors. Each crossing takes a genera­ tion, so many years go by before you see usable results. Even so, dozens of new, improved varieties have come on the market since Dr. Funk proved it could be done with Manhattan. Today, both universities and commercial seed companies have breeding programs. Dr. Funk thinks each one has its place. “Some large seed companies can do the whole job themselves,” he says. “Smaller companies might have breeding programs in their seed production areas, but they need to cooperate with someone in the (geographi­ cal) area where the seed will be used.” And vice-versa, he adds. In addition, he says, a university can take a long-term view, pursuing a promising variety that doesn’t immediately seem to have commercial value. Universities also continue basic research on breeding methods and do the all-important job of training future breeders. issue of “Turf" magazine. And what will those new breeders be doing in the future? Vegetable crop breeders now can bypass some of the tedious process of crossing and recrossing by using the new techniques of genetic engineering to build “designer genes” for desired characteristics and implant them in existing plants. Some turfgrass work­ ers have experimented with such techniques, Dr. Funk says, but they are still hampered by lack of knowledge of just how resistance and other characteristics work. If, for example, you can find a toxin that kills a certain disease, it’s theoretically possible to work backwards from the chemical to a gene that would manufacture it in the plant, then synthesize that gene and implant it. But resistance that’s based on leaf shape or general hardiness is not so simple: it may involve many genes working together. Breeders, Dr. Funk says, are waiting for plant pathologists to do the research that will reveal how various diseases infect plants, and how they can be stopped. “I think we have to use every tool in our arsenal,” he says. “The most basic should be genetic resistance and management practices. We have a tremendous opportunity to reduce disease by good management, by improving fertility, drainage and soil conditions.” Reprinted with permission from the May 1989 SECOND ANNUAL ADVANCED TURFGRASS IPM SHORT COURSE OFFERED The Second Annual Advanced Turfgrass Inte­ grated Pest Management Short Course is being offered by the University of Maryland at College Park from January 15-18. The contacts are Lee Hellman, a coop­ erative extension entomologist, Tom Turner, turfgrass agronomist; and Peter Dernoeden, turfgrass agrono­ mist (301-454-7130 between 8:30 and 3:30 weekdays). The course is limited to 35 people. Tuition is $600. Placement is on a first paid basis. The course is national in scope with special emphasis on insect, weed, and disease pest management in cool and transitional zone turfgrass as well as bermuda and zoysia. Industry representatives and faculty from the University of Maryland all have practical experience in turf manage­ ment. BUY ANOTHER BEER Sky Bergen’s list of GCSANJ attendees of the 1989 GCSAA meeting held at Anaheim, California as pub­ lished in “The Greenerside” on a wager of one cold beer, failed to list yet another name: Dennis Shea from Morris County Park Commission as reported by Steve Chirp, Lebanon Chemical. Looks like we better buy another beer! I WONDER HOW MANY GOT AWAY? The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife has issued its 1988 annual report and included some pretty fascinating statistics. Seven hundred eighty thousand trout were reared at the State Pequest Fish Hatchery. Ninety thousand Chinook Salmon Smolts and 1,128 Steelheads were released into the Raritan River, and 28,000 Northern Pike, 15,000 Channel Catfish and 1,000 Tiger Musellunge were placed in other state waters. THE BACK NINE ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ANNUAL MEETING The Alliance for Environmental Concerns will hold its state-wide annual meeting at the Jamesburg Holi­ day Inn on Tuesday, November 21. This meeting is open to both individual members and to those holding asso­ ciation membership. The GCSANJ is a member of the Alliance for Environmental Concerns and, therefore, GCSANJ members are welcome to attend. This year’s meeting will feature a special workshop program on dealing with the media. The media’s exploitation of pesticide issues is not new and those of us whose work depends upon the intelligent use and understanding of pesticides must be prepared to deal with the press on this subject. Anyone wishing to attend should contact the AEC at (201)-595-7172. PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC.: • Manufactures and applies liquid fertilizers and limestone. • Offers complete soil testing analysis with recommendations. • Sells fertilizer tanks, pumps, nozzles, and other liquid handling products for fluid fertilizers. Phone For Further Information... (609) 448-0935 PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road Box 173, Cranbury, NJ 08512 The Greenerside 17 Consensus group reports on pesticide effects on birds Early in August a diverse group of experts from environmental organizations, the pesticide industry, three federal agencies, and academia released a con­ sensus report that recommends ways to improve scien­ tists’ ability to assess the potential effects of pesticides on birds. Brought together by the Conservation Founda­ tion, the Avian Effects Dialogue Group (AEDG) has been working for a year to find better approaches for You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361 -5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 assessing potential impacts of pesticides on birds. Among other things, the group has set several initia­ tives in motion: • A retrospective study designed to identify pos­ sible correlations between pesticide use practices and changes in bird populations. Several agrichemical companies and a federal research group have agreed on funding. • An international workshop to develop models for predicting the effects of pesticides on birds. • A library to make approved test protocols avail­ • Generation of checklists of study elements and of test results on similar or related chemicals. Lou Best, a professor of animal ecology at Iowa State University and a member of the group, said “The AEDG has made a major step toward resolving the challenges posed by avian studies, and it sees its efforts as setting an example for future cooperation.” Reprinted from the August 14, 1989, “Agrichemical Briefing”, Vol. 7, No. 15. able to all scientists. about bird habitat use. • Collaboration in gathering and sharing data Do you have IRATE golf members when you AERATE the greens? JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATING SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. 762-1195 We eliminate the problem by drilling... not plugging. The Floyd & McKay Deep Drill Aerafier • Greens Ready For Use Immediately • Allows Better Drainage • Increases Root Penetration • No Cores to Remove and no Verticut • Drills 3" to 10" call or write TODAY Great Greens, Inc. P.O. 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Fencing Contractor Eugene T. McLaughlin (201) 272-6262 ALAN G. CRUSE INC. Golf Course Materials Alan G. Cruse (201) 227-7183 (201) 992-2335 DISPRO DISPLAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION Manufacturer of Golf and Country Club Signage Ron Smith (201) 988-5400 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT Turf Maintenance Equipment Clyde Ashton - Jerry Pearlman - Stan Stevenson (201) 329-9292 EGYPT FARMS, INC. Top Dressing and Construction Mixes John Strickland - Jeff Lacour - Mike Witt (301) 335-3700 E-Z-GO/TEXTRON, INC. Golf Cars - Turf Vehicles - Personnel Carriers Tom Sauer - Kevin Norcross - Sam Baird, Jr. (609) 586-4000 FERTL-SOIL TURF SUPPLY. INC. Greens Topdressing/Turf Supplies Marty Futyma (201) 388-0100 FISHER & SON CO., INC. Distributors of Pesticides, Fertilizer and Seed Allan Phillips - Frank Fisher (609) 478-6704 (215) 644-3300 GOLF BY JANIS INC. Golf Course Construction, Renovation, Irrigation Al Janis (301) 641-5108 GOLF CARS. INC. Golf Cars, Turf and Utility Vehicles Albert Wunsch - Luke Martin - Jon F. 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Country Club Fertilizers & Chemicals Steve Chirip (201) 347-2755 LEON’S SOD FARM Sod Grower Samuel Leon (201) 996-2255 LOFTS SEED INC. Turf Seed and Fertilizer Supplier Dr. Rich Hurley (201) 560-1590 LONGO MOTOR & PUMP, INC. Electric motor/pump repair/sales Larry Bishop - Cathy Hughes (201) 539-4141 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 Grasso - John Wistrand (914) 347-4222 MONTCO/SURF-SIDE Turfgrass Chemicals Robert Oechsle - Peter Oechsle (215) 628-3144 (215) 836-4992 NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO. Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer Shaun M. Barry (201) 846-8173 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey (201) 637-4191 PAVELEC BROS. 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