Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Official Publication of the Vol. 13 No. 2 March - April 1990 1990 Regulatory Reminders It used to be that reading the pesticide label mation and be posted at all of the starting tees: A. “PESTICIDE TREATED AREA” In lettering at least one inch in height. B. Brand Name, and all a.i. common (Please turn to page 6) IN THIS ISSUE before using the product was the single most necessary step in satisfying state and federal regulations. New Jersey is one of the most advanced states in the area of environ­ mental protection. In this issue of the “Greenerside,” a number of key respon­ sibilities of the golf course pesticide applicator are highlighted to serve as reminders that preparation for the spray season means more than just reading the label. Your equipment should be calibrated, you must obtain or maintain your certification status, and you have to be prepared to handle the requirements for posting under the 1989 revision of the NJ Pesticide Control Code. Good preparation takes a different twist. Last year the Pesticide Code underwent extensive changes which affect golf course management. The important ones are summarized as follows: Storage areas: The required pesticide storage area inventory must be submitted to the local fire department on an annual basis. Restricted Use List Addition: All 2,4-D formulations above 20% a.i. are now “restricted use” and re­ quire gloves and eye protection worn when mixing or loading. Records: All commercial inventory and applica­ tion records must be kept for a minimum of three years. Notification: No commercial pesticide application can be made unless you first satisfy the notification re­ quirements. Signs must contain the following infor­ March 28 Latest Results on Summer Patch Dr. Bruce Clarke (201) 932 9375 Editorial.................................2 President's Message...............3 Calendar.................................3 GCSANJ News.................... 4, 5 Mechanics sharpen skill......... 6 Superintendent Profile............ 7 Top dressing............................ 8 USGA golf house revisited.......9 Jim Gilligan's column................. 10 UST insurance................................ 11 Calibrated equipment............................12 Gypsy moth problem................................... 13 The Back Nine ..............................................16 Low maintenance landscaping..................... 17 Patron Directory.........................................19 The Greenerside 1 EDITORIALS "Please don't judge us by our cover alone" It’s official! The 1989 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America award for “Best Cover" for a golf course superintendent’s association newsletter has been made to the “Greenerside." This is one of several national awards that have been granted to the “Greenerside." The official announcement was made in the January issue of the “Golf Course Management." Being recognized for your efforts and receiving an award for them is always a pleasant assignment. But it also provides the time to pause and reflect on what makes the “Greener­ side" so special. Yes, we do put a lot of effort into designing the cover, but please don’t judge us by our cover alone! Our newsletter is printed by Association Management Corporation of Springfield, New Jersey. They are a special “contributor" for each issue helping us with the overall design and layout of the newsletter. Our other cooperators are special, too, and have contributed articles, photographs and anecdotes for the six issues published each year. The secret to the “Greenerside’s" success is the outstanding cooperation of all the contributors and our focus on New Jersey. It was gratifying to read in the critique by GCSAA of the “Greenerside" that they concurred with this, too! They cited our good coverage of local events, especially the patch disease symposium, membership communication, fea­ tures like the “back nine" and articles like “X Marks the Spot." The “Greener­ side” provides the best coverage of New Jersey golf course superintendents news. That was our mission in 1989 and it will continue to be in 1990. To achieve our goal, we need the continued support of our membership, your ideas, stories and photos will keep us strong in 1990. Thank you for your contributions to date and we look forward to more of the same in the future. Dear Steve: ILONA GRAY, EDITOR I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the recognition received from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey at New Jersey Turfgrass Expo ’89. The Distinguished Service Award, established by the association in 1986, is a very prestigious award reflecting upon the association’s recogni­ tion and appreciation for services contributing to the advancement and benefit of better turf for more enjoyable golf. I feel deeply honored in being selected as the recipient in 1989 and being accorded this recognition at the Expo Dinner show. It was totally unexpected and I must admit an emotional experience. Serving the needs of golf turf and the Association activities was an enjoyable experience from which I have benefited professionally and per­ sonally. If in any way it has helped the cause for better golf turf and the Association, I feel that it was in fulfillment of a decision made many years ago that it was one of my responsibilities. I’m very appreciative of the challenges and opportunities of the golf turf industry. Many thanks in being recognized with the Association’s Distin­ guished Service Award which I shall hold in high esteem as one of the most cherished recognitions that I have received. Sincerely yours, Henry W. Indyk Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Management 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, John Fenwick, Paul Powondra, Shaun Barry 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 © 1990 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 Forenza, CGCS, Treasurer Ed Walsh, CGCS, Past President Directors District 1 Dick LaFlamme David Mayer District 2 Larry Dodge Marty Mantell, CGCS District 3 Paul Powondra Bruce Peeples District 4 Tom Grimac, CGCS John Carpinelli 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 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Steve Finamore, CGCS President GCSANJ As we begin another golf season, I would like to bring everyone up to date on some of the Association business. Vice President Dave Pease, who is chairing our reorganization study and By-laws Committee, has informed us that we are presently filing for tax-exempt status. By the time this newsletter is printed, we should have filed a tax report for the first time in GCSANJ history. The committee was busy last year filing for incorporation and making some minor lan­ guage changes In our By-laws to satisfy some federal regulations. Dave is also chairing our Invitational Committee and has set up this premiere event for September 13 at Montammy Country Club. Committee work is an important part of GCSANJ activities. Committee members are the gears that make the organization function. Listed below are the mem­ bers of our committees. They are here to serve you, so feel free to contact them for any assistance. Also, anyone interested in serving on any of the committees, please contact the committee chairman or myself. Government Relations: PaulPowondra - To keep the membership informed on state laws, policies and regulations and to monitor lobbyist activities. Scholarship and Research: Paul Powondra - To make recommendations for GCSANJ financial support 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 365 Adams St. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Processed Only By Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Milwaukee, Wisconsin on research projects and university activities and on scholarship support. Club Relations: Tom Grimac and Larry Dodge - To administer the salary and maintenance survey and assist clubs and golf courses in procedures upon request. Membership and Roster: Larry Dodge - Respon­ sible for the yearly roster. Proposes new members, reports classification and membership changes. Education: Chris Carson - Responsible for the Winter Seminar, GCSAA seminar and other seminars. Serves on Expo Education Committee. Benevolent: District Directors Golf: Dick LaFlamme, Shaun Barry, Steve Chirip (Please turn to page 15) IN THE CALENDAR REGULAR CALENDAR April 24 GCSANJ April Meeting, Little Mill Coun­ try Club, Marlton: Superintendent, Richard Broome, (609) 768-0024. REGULATORY CALENDAR New Jersey Pesticide Control Program Certification Exam Dates April 3 & May 1 April 5 & May 3 Atlantic County Extension Office, Mays Landing Camden County Extension Office, Clementon April 10 & May 10 Essex County Parks Depart April 17 & May 17 Monmouth County Exten ment, Roseland April 11 & May 15 Morris County Parks Com sion Office, Freehold April 23 & May 18 Ocean County Extension April 24 & May 24 mission, Freylinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown Office, Toms River Sussex County Extension Office, St. Paul’s Abbey, South of Newton April 26 & May 22 Union County Extension Office, Westfield Call (609) 530-4133 to reserve a seat and obtain registration materials. All exams are during the day, Monday through Friday. YOU MUST REGIS­ TER IN ADVANCE. Your exam application must be postmarked 14 days before the exam date. You must bring the confirmation postcard to the exam in order to be admitted. The Greenerside 3 COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP SPREADS THE WORD The GCSANJ Communications Workshop was held on January 17 at the Loree Building on Cook College Campus and featured Neil Maresca and Chris Varian of Varian Maresca Associates. The program jumped right into the hot topic of dealing with televi­ sion and the media. If you think this is important only for news broadcasters, you’re mistaken. As a golf course superintendent, you routinely deal with the public on sensitive issues. A misapplication or a mis­ understanding can easily put your course on the eve­ ning news. Forty-two very enthusiastic participants worked through the all-day session. Basic principles of risk and media communication were discussed and on- camera interviews were conducted. Strategies for deal­ ing with the media were developed during the work­ shop. Mock interviews were used to bring to life the real challenges of making a presentation to the media. The microphone and Neil Maresca’s ascerbic wit was thrust upon Charlie Edgars (Green Acres CC): Gary Nokes (Bey Lea Golf Course): Rick Evans (Ridgewood CC); and Martin Mantel (American Golf Corp.). After a luncheon, the workshop switched gears and the subject of communicating in small groups such as a “greens committee" became the central focus. Interpersonal communication skills are essen­ tial and include good listening habits and giving and receiving appropriate feedback, Maresca said. The best part of the day was the “role-playing” exercises. Six of our own participated, including Bob Dickison (chairman of the role-playing Green’s Com­ mittee for the “Sunshine Lake Country Club and Golf Course - SLCC), Chris Carson (who played Mr. Avid Golfer), Dave Pease (Mr. Banker), Mike Oleykowski (Mr. Cronnie), Bruce Peeples (Mr. Duffer, a research biologist) and Steve Cadenelli (Superintendent of SLCC). The participants learned a lot about the do’s and don'ts of communication. Of course, the program doesn’t make the participant an overnight expert. To be media slick, you need a lot of practice, but to be reasonably successful, the first step is to be prepared and education is the first step in preparation. GCSANJ NEWS LET THE TOURNAMENTS BEGIN! At the GCSANJ monthly meetings, in addition to business program, we share the fun of a special golf tournament. This year will be no exception. The tour­ nament program has been planned as follows: April May June July August September October November “Beat the Host” (the Host Superintendent). District Championship Four-Man Net Best Ball Scramble Two-Man Net Best Ball Invitational Championship Skins Games The Winning New Jersey team at the MET Team Cham­ pionship was comprised of (from L to R): Chris Gaynor, Steve Finamore, Phil Scott, Harry Harsin, Forrest Arthur, Bob Prickett, Tom Grimac and Shaun Barry. ILONA GRAY Rick Evans, assis­ tant superinten­ dent at Ridgewood CC, answers one of the many difficult questions posed by Seminar Facilita­ tor Neil Moresca 4 Attendees at the GCSANJ Communications Workshop listen as their fellow supers answer tough mock inter­ view questions. GCSANJ NEWS MEMBERSHIP CHANGES A warm welcome is extended to the following new members and a special congratulations extended to those whose membership status has changed. Joseph Antonaccio and Anthony Grasso are two new Life Category members. Somerset GC A Bob Dwyer Joseph Antonaccio Morris County GC A to Life Anthony Grasso Metro Milorganite C to Life Leon Sod Farm Samual Leon C Bedens Brook CC A Benny Peta Anthony Raczynski Tamarack Club Pres. D Landscape Sply. Co. C James DeLibero Geo. Schofield Thomas Casmer C ProLawn Products Brad Simkins C Cedar Hill CC B Dennis Wrede B-l Somerset Hills CC Lance Rodgers Madison GC B Mark J. Sinto Metedeconk Nat'l GC B-l Dennis Parker Beaver Brook CC B-l Richard Lane Storr Tractor Dean Chaltas C B-l Harker Hollow GC Beth Ann Bevins Somerset Cty Parks B to A Robert Lowery Harkers Hollow GC B-l to B Don Zeffer Bowling Green GC D to B-l Melvin Waldron II Dr. Bruce Clarke (I), Extension Specialist in Plant Pa­ thology, Cook College, receives a $25,000 check from Steve Finamore on behalf of the Tri-State Turf Research Foundation for Patch Disease Research. GCSANJ Vice-Presi­ dent David Pease (I) was presented with a check for $221 from LESCO's Mike Oleykowski as part of the ongo­ ing Blue Tagged Turf Seed Redemp­ tion Program. Continue to save your blue tags to help support GCSANJ. RES. 201-992-2335 BUS. 201-227-7183 GOLF COURSE & LANDSCAPE MATERIALS DECORATIVE STONE • WHITE SAND • TOPSOIL Humus-Tee & Green mix • Bark Mulch Earthlife Established 1953 460 HORSENECK RD. FAIRFIELD, NJ 07006 GCSANJ President Steve Finamore (r) presents to Dr. Henry Indyk the Golf Course Superintendent's Associa­ tion of New Jersey's Distinguished Service Award at the New Jersey Turfgrass Expo '89, held in December. The Greenerside 5 1990 regulatory reminders (Continued from page 1) chemical names if available. C. The last and next proposed date of application. D. The areas treated. E. The name and telephone number of the person to be contacted for additional information. The signs must be visible to all persons using the course and if the golfer requests prior notification of the exact date of application, it must be provided by the responsible applicator. For questions on the above mentioned regula­ tions, refer to the list of important phone numbers ilona gray provided within this issue. Mechanics sharpen their skills for 1990 THE BROUWER-VAC . . . largest capacity Vac on today's market. The powerful suction head and blower provide the latest technique for vacuuming turf and hard surface areas. It provides an economical method of picking up grass clippings, leaves, twigs, pine needles and thatch from verti-cutting on sod farms, golf courses, parks and recreation areas and also trash and litter from hard surfaces in airports, parking lots, stadiums and highway shoulders. FEATURES: Large load capacity Light weight construction Dual flotation tires Easy to operate finger tip controls Unloads in seconds with hydraulic driven conveyor 80 in. floating suction head (Opt. extension to 120 in.) P.T.O. Driven Only requires standard tractor 35-45 hp Double Eagle EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 285 Dayton Road Dayton, New Jersey 08810 (201) 329-9292 To most, Summer Patch is an unseen mystery Here’s how to keep it that way Banner turf fungicide works systemically to prevent the spread of diseases, like Summer Patch, before damage occurs. Back on January 22, a group of New Jersey golf course mechanics held their first meeting for 1990 at the Essex County Country Club. Mike Scherdan, super­ intendent at Essex County Country Club, was an excellent host. Ray Schroeder, golf course mechanic from Crestmont Country Club, welcomed the nearly 40 attendees and introduced the guest speaker, Gor­ don Whitaker, technical sales consultant from Bernhard & Company. Gordon spoke on the history of grinding wheels, followed by a demonstration con­ ducted by Duncan McRae from Storr Tractor. Grind­ ers last a lifetime and are quite costly, making the purchasing decision an important one. These spin grinders are used to keep all cutting equipment sharp and free of burrs. A job that used to take five to eight hours or more by hand can now be done efficiently within a few minutes on a modem spin grinder. Two representatives from GCSANJ, Peter Pedrazzi from Crestmont CC and Larry Dodge from Essex Fells CC, also participated in the workshop. Larry Dodge from Essex Fells CC (I) and Peter Pedrazzi from Crestmont CC represented the superintendents at the first 1990 Mechanics Meeting. 6 SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE ALAN BECK, CGCS It was difficult to ignore the unmistakable skyline of Atlantic City just across the bay as Alan Beck, superintendent of Linwood Country Club, pointed out some of the features of his course. Although January had proven to be quite mild after the prolonged cold of December, I was grateful that Alan was driving the golf car so I could keep my hands in my pockets. A Hatboro, Pennsylvania native, in the early 1970’s, Alan worked as a waiter at Squires Golf Club in Ambler, Pennsylvania. He told me he had intended to become a club manager, and to that end he earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 1973 from Montgomery County (PA) College. He later at­ tended Temple and became interested in agronomy while at Delaware Valley College of Science and Agri­ culture in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. That interest prompted him to enter the two-year turf program at Penn State in 1975, and while involved in that course of study, he worked at Great Bay Country Club in Somers Point. Upon graduating in 1976, Alan became assistant superintendent at Linwood. He remained there until 1978 when he became superintendent at Greentree Golf Course in Mays Landing. That same year he also established his own lawn care business. In 1981 Alan was asked by Lou Vay to return to Linwood as super­ intendent. Lou had been superintendent there for 25 years and had become the club’s general manager. Alan has remained at Linwood ever since. During his tenure, Alan has installed an auto­ matic, single row irrigation system. He started that project in 1981, using his own crew and doing the work over the course of several winters, finishing in 1984. He commented that it was a great learning experience and that he knows precisely where all piping is located on the course. That knowledge was most useful when he was called upon to do the instal­ lation of 1200 feet of 6" fire line and 3" domestic water piping to the clubhouse, crossing two fairways. Alan pointed out that virtually all projects at Lin­ wood are done in-house. A renovation program for his 64 bunkers is nearly 75% complete. Eleven additional blue marker tees have been built using the sand removed from the refurbished bunkers, the bluegrass sod being installed directly onto the sand with no other soil being added. Integrated Pest Management has been practiced at Linwood by Alan since his arrival. He noted that it was out of necessity. The course’s location on the bay, with wetlands on the property, is a constant reminder of the environmental stewardship of a superintendent. Spraying rarely is required, and until the three treat­ ments during the very wet summer of 1989, the fair­ ways had only once before been sprayed with a fungi­ cide. Greens are mowed at 1/8" four times a week, and Alan told me that, aside from occasional damage caused by a machine or a vandal, he has never had to seed any of his greens. Alan and his wife, Dolores, live in a house on the course a short distance from the exceptionally tidy maintenance yard. The shop area was equally neat and orderly. On the day I visited, Alan was looking forward to attending the GCSAA Conference and Show for the first time. By the time this is printed, it will have been some weeks ago. I hope you enjoyed it, Alan. PAUL POWONDRA SUPERINTENDENT New from ProTurf... Scotts offers disease control you can spray! Call your Tech Rep for details The Greenerside 7 Top dressing - a superintendent's perception Peat-humus has frequently been used as a soil amendment in topdressing and soil mixtures. The legislation to protect the wetlands of the United States has made peat-humus more difficult to obtain. As peat-humus becomes increasingly more difficult to obtain and more expensive to purchase, a natural tendency may be to substitute alternative soil amend­ ments such as mushroom soil or sewerage sludge. Some golf course superintendents believe that the soil amendments in use are of a peat or peat- humus product. This is not always the case. If the soil amendment is in question, superintendents may con­ sider asking a topdressing or soil mixture supplier the source of the soil amendment. The superintendent may also want to send the topdressing to a recognized laboratory to determine the physical and chemical characteristics, but more importantly, to determine factors such as pH and soluble salt quantities. With the ever-increasing demands of higher qual­ ity turf and faster greens, the golf course superinten­ dents have made use of a number of techniques. One of these techniques may be more frequent topdressing Club Car NEW, REBUILT, GAS & ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLES IN STOCK VIC GERARD GOLF CARS, INC. HWY. 547 FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727 (201) 938-4464 AUTHORIZED CLUB CAR DISTRIBUTOR 8 of golf course greens. In order to facilitate the applica­ tion of topdressing to golf course greens, another technique may be to request a topdressing product with a very low moisture content. But, a superinten­ dent also needs to consider the pH, the soluble salts and the growability of seeds and plants in the soil mixture. Remember, plants, including turfgrass grow in a soil media and reach their highest level of quality in the most optimum growing media. Are we putting too much emphasis on spreadability dryness of topdressing products and too little attention on the agronomic qualities of topdressing? Water does not leave a product until the temperature of a product, including topdressing, is heated to 160 degrees or higher. Also, the undesirable bacteria and seeds are destroyed in a soil at 160 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit; whereas, the desirable bacteria and other characteris­ tics needed for seed germination are destroyed when temperatures reach and exceed 200 degrees Fahren­ heit. Based on the above, it is obvious that the dryness of the topdressing and growability may not be compat­ ible. The superintendent’s perception may be that the drier the topdressing, the better, but in the final analy­ sis, other parameters may be equally or more impor­ tant over the long term. The answers to the above questions will become available with field observations and laboratory test­ ing for physical and chemical characteristics. Will what we perceive as being the best today, really be the best for tomorrow? The following universities and laboratories state that peat is the preferred soil amendment a) Penn State University b) Rutgers University c) Cornell University d) Texas A & M University e) Agri-Systems of Texas, Inc. SSOOIILL AAMMEENNDDMMEENNTT TTYYPPEESS PEAT HUMUS Advantages a) stated above universities and laboratories rec­ ommend and prefer peat humus b) excellent cation exchange capacity (CEC) c) excellent buffering material d) excellent soil amendment for plants e) has high water retention capacity f) has capacity to tie up metals in soil (i.e. EPA Superfund project) (Please turn to page 14 USGA golf house revisited The United States Golf Association Golf House is not “new” to many Golf Course Superintendents Asso­ ciation of New Jersey members, but it is worth redis­ covering. Renovations begun in 1986 have been com­ pleted, making room and improvements to have exhib­ its on two floors, plus an outdoor equipment testing area which has a seasonal observation deck. The driving force behind the museum has been Janet Seagle, who worked at the USGA for 26 years, 17 of them as the museum librarian and curator. Ms. Seagle retired in December. She plans to spend her winters in Orlando, returning to her home in Mend­ ham during the spring and summer. Janet will also continue her involvement at Golf House as a consult­ ant. In January I spoke with the new curator, Karen Bednarski, Ms. Seagle’s assistant for three years. It was probably the most uplifting afternoon that I’ve had all winter. Karen’s enthusiasm was infectious. She loves her job and the game of golf. Karen also enjoys meeting the wide variety of people interested in golf. Karen received her BA degree from the Univer­ sity of Vermont. In the very near future, she will be continuing her education at Drew University, seeking her master’s degree in Museum Studies. In addition to a very active business schedule, Ms. Bednarski enjoys golf, has competed professionally in racquetball, and has entered at least two long distance running events. Karen and I took a short tour of the museum, including the new temporary exhibit area. Every six months a new exhibit with a special theme is dis­ played on the second floor. The current exhibit, en­ titled “In Search of the Perfect Golf Course,” would be of particular interest. The exhibit includes original architectural blueprints, and a computer game on which golf holes can be laid out. I know that it will be very close to the spring busy season by the time many of you read this, but try and find time for a trip to the Golf House. My visit to Golf House was typical of most of my trips to museums, landmarks, and historical places. I JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATING SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. 762-1195 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TEE BUILDING GRADING had to push myself to get there, but once there, was too captivated to leave. I strolled through the rooms, disappointed that I had not left enough time to “read everything.” As I turned into the second floor hallway, there staring in my face was one of my favorite golf memories. A sequence of 8-10 photographs showing Tom Watson’s reaction to his chip-in at the 17th hole of Pebble Beach, which of course, capped his win at the ’82 U.S. Open. JOHN FENWICK BASKING RIDGE C.C. You can't grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 THE HAHN MULTI-PRO 418 AND MAXI-PRO 435 1. Super Low Compaction 2. Application accuracy to 1% 3. Rugged and Reliable The First. . .The Best! STORR TRACTOR CO. 3191 U.S. Highway 22 Somerville, NJ. 08876 201-722-9830 The Greenerside 9 Jim Gilligan's Column This winter the weather reached the extremes: ex­ treme cold in December and unseasonable warmth in January. The grasses in December went deep into dormancy, at times there was some concern about their survival. Since it was an open cold month, desic­ cation or ice formation could have been a serious problem. Now it is the beginning of February and those fears have abated. There is now some wild talk about mowing greens. The absence of this column (did you miss it?) in the last issue of the “Greenerside” was caused by a significant change in my professional career. I have assumed a new responsibility as the golf course super­ intendent at the Richmond County Country Club on Staten Island, New York. It is a homecoming of sorts, since I was bom and raised in New York City and had visited Staten Island many times as a child. For those not familiar with the governmental structure of New York City, there are five boroughs, one of which is Richmond. Richmond encompasses all of Staten Is­ land. Richmond County Country Club has a long and rich golfing tradition. The club celebrated its centen­ nial in 1988. It is now the only private golf club in New York City and one of four remaining on Staten Island. The 120-acre course lies in the center of the Island on the eastern edge of the Staten Island Greenbelt that encompasses 2,500 acres of preserved land that is in use for active and passive recreation. In acclimating myself to the golf course and trying to remember the course routing, I was startled by the beautiful vistas from the high ground. The New Jersey shoreline to the south from the Amboys to Sandy Hook are clearly defined across Raritan Bay. The elevation on the tenth tee is one of the highest along the eastern seaboard. There is always a certain amount of apprehension in assuming new responsibilities, and this job was no exception. The transition was smoothed by the fine work done by my predecessor, Geoff Drake. Geoff initiated and completed a number of important major projects, including converting the Poa annua fairways to ryegrass. This will give me the opportunity to work with some of my theories of ryegrass management. 10 The cultural management of ryegrass is new to the northeast region and there is plenty to learn. The short history of ryegrass this far north has created a void in the management experience and the research data of ryegrass management. My experience with ryegrass is minimal. The fall, appearance and playability were excel­ lent. This is one year following the original establish­ ment and the annual overseeding in 1989. Two appli­ cations of a suppressant herbicide were applied last fall to weaken the Poa. The December freeze concerned me. Ryegrass has not had a severe test under those cold temperatures. It can be sensitive to low tempera­ tures. Coming to work at Richmond County has created the opportunity for me to meet and work with a new group of associates. I’ve even ventured out to the tip of Long Island to visit. I’m anxiously awaiting the open­ ing of the golf season this year, since this is a new opportunity for me to work with a different golf course and to meet the challenges of being a golf course superintendent. Use tall fescue sod for those tough spots or Trap, green and tee banks, areas along cart paths. Even those areas around the club house. They’re tough to maintain. Consider Rebel II or Tribute sod: • Holds up better than Kentucky bluegrass • Requires less irrigation compared to Kentucky bluegrass • Requires less fertilizer than Kentucky bluegrass • Heat tolerant • Excellent dark green color • Greater disease resistance than most other turfgrasses For good-looking turf with less maintenance, use Rebel II or Tribute sod. Lofts Seed Inc. World’s largest marketer of turfgrass seed Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (201) 356-8700 LOFTS Contact your local sod grower or call Lofts Research for sod grower nearest you (800) 624-1474 (NJ) or (800) 526-3890. UST insurance is a must GCSAA Sponsors UST Insurance Program Affordable underground storage tank (UST) lia­ bility insurance is now available through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Envi­ ronmental Protection Agency regulations require UST owners to show evidence of ability to pay for any necessary corrective actions or compensate third par­ ties for damages caused by a release from a tank. Evidence of the owner’s ability to pay must be ob­ tained by Oct. 26, 1990. Details about the insurance program have been mailed to members. For further information, contact GCSAA’s Office of Government Relations at (800) 472-7878 or (913) 841-2240. Underground Storage Tanks Must Be Retrofitted by September 3, 1991 The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has proposed substantial regulations con­ cerning underground storage tanks (UST) which are expected to be issued as final regulations in early 1991. USTs will be required to be retrofitted with spill and overfill prevention mechanisms, cathodic protec­ tion systems and monitoring systems no later than Sept. 3, 1991. USTs used to store other than petro­ leum products must also install secondary contain­ ment systems under a proposed 1998 deadline. Closure Requirements include DEP approved plan, fee and monitoring well If a UST is taken out of service prior to these deadlines, significant obligations will still be imposed. USTs taken out of service after the adoption of the proposed regulations will be required to have a closure plan approved by the DEP prior to commencement of the removal work. DEP can be expected to charge a substantial fee for review and issuance of the closure permit. At least one monitoring well is also required as part of the closure plan. Currently, the DEP does not have the authority to require a monitoring well unless it is evident that a discharge from the UST has oc­ curred. Soil Contamination Soil samples at UST locations should be taken because the DEP is currently allowing contaminated soils to remain in place provided there is no impact on ground water and the residual contamination is not at saturation levels (i.e., no free product present in soils- e.g., soils become saturated with petroleum hydrocar­ bons at approximately 30,000 ppm). In order to avoid the potential expenses of retrof­ itting USTs under the proposed regulations, the USTs must be removed prior to the adoption of the final regulations. If contamination is discovered at any tank, soil samples should be taken to document the concen­ tration of the contaminants in the soil and a monitor­ ing well should be installed to determine groundwater impact. If the excavation does not show visible signs of contamination, soil samples should be taken to con­ firm that no discharge has occurred. This will elimi­ nate the requirement to install a monitoring well. All documentation regarding tank removal and discharge investigation and remediation should be retained in the event that future questions regarding contamination at those sites arise or in the event that ECRA becomes applicable to your operations. Insurance Requirements under Federal EPA Regulations By Oct. 26, 1990, all owners and operators of USTs must show that they would be able to cover the costs of cleaning up and repairing environmental damage should a leak occur. For most owners, this will mean obtaining UST insurance which, for non­ petroleum industry tanks, has been largely unavail­ able or expensive. EPA requires $500,000 per occur­ rence and $1,000,000 to cover all the leaks that might occur in one year. Reducing Risks The following factors may help reduce premiums and the possible risk of leaks: (1) Double-walled USTs. (2) Newer tanks. (3) Smaller tanks. (4) Have tanks using a suction piping system as opposed to pressure piping system. (5) Have tanks installed by a certified firm. (6) Exceed EPA minimums for tank monitoring. (7) Have suffered no recent prior incidents. References: NJ Register: August 7, 1989, Site Vol. 21, NJR pp 2242-2265 Federal Register: October 26, 1988, pp 43,330- Hotlines: Bureau of Underground Storage Tanks: (609) 984-3156; NJ DEP USTs Hot Line (800) 722- TANK - for Registration and Billing Questions EPA ACRA Hotline (800) 424-9346 (8:30 am - 7:30 pm EST) - devoted exclusively to providing confi­ dential information. Our thanks to Dr. Doug Mampe of the “Pest-O-Gram" and Tom Akins of the GCSAA “Briefing" for supplying much of the information contained in this fact sheet. The above was further adapted from the Alliance for Environmental Concerns January 1990 newsletter. In New Jersey underground stor­ age of petroleum and non-petroleum products are coming under tremendous scrutiny. Tank Management Associates ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Hamilton Business Park 1501 Oakwood Blvd. Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Main: 609-625-3662 Fax:609-625-1631 • Tank Testing • Site Assessments •BUST/ECRA Tank Removals • Tank Management Programs • Groundwater Investigations Soil & Groundwater Remediation The Greenerside 11 Golf course superintendents do it with calibrated equipment As you ponder all the pesticide and fertilizer re­ quirements that your course will need for 1990 and add up the costs, remember that the single biggest boost you can give to your program is the use of properly calibrated application equipment. If your sprayer or granular application equip­ ment is not calibrated correctly, you can be over- or under-applying pesticides and fertilizers. This will result in either too much product applied and, therefore, a waste of precious budget dollars, or too little product applied, which may result in a less than satisfactory job. Your equipment should be calibrated on a fre­ quent basis and preferably before each application. During the late winter months is an ideal time to recalibrate each piece of equipment. In a Nebraska study application, equipment at 53 golf courses was evaluated. Researchers found that the average appli­ cation error was 26%. The ranges given were from 0.1% to 177%. Over-application was made on average at a rate of 19%. Think of that percentage in terms of your pesticide budget! Eighty-four percent of the ap­ 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 609-667-0939 Edward Schulsinger 13 Ivy Lane Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Horticultural Consultant To The Golf Industry 12 plicators were spraying within equipment guidelines. The remaining 16% were either wasting money or doing a poor job or both. Since many New Jersey golf courses contain ponds or streams, accidental over­ application could have pretty serious consequences. A good calibration review should include measur­ ing and adjusting the system’s pressure, ground speed and nozzle discharge. Remember to select the appro­ priate nozzle for the job. You can’t tell if a piece of equipment is calibrated properly unless you measure for it. Visual inspection won’t detect errors until they approach a 50% rate. There are a number of sources for help on the “how to’s” of pesticide application equipment calibra­ tion. The manufacturer’s manual, county agricultural agent and other experienced applicators are all good sources. For additional information regarding calibration of Knapsack sprayers and handguns, ask your local cooperative extension service for Fact Sheet 178. For calibration of granular application equipment, ask for Fact Sheet 177. ILONA GRAY 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 Gypsy moth problem increasing After enjoying several years of declining popula­ tions, the gypsy moths are again returning in full force. Defoliation in 1988 occurred on only 7,400 acres, but in 1990, it jumped to 137,000 acres and it could easily exceed 200,000 acres in 1990. Based on recently completed egg mass surveys by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the heavi­ est concentrations of the pest are expected to occur in Hunterdon, Warren, Morris, Sussex, Somerset, Union and Essex Counties. If you suspect a gypsy moth problem on your golf course, you can easily check for it by counting egg masses on your trees. You simply set up a 1 /40th acre plot (18.5 foot radius) and count the number of egg masses on the bole and the undersides on the limbs on the trees within the plot radius. If there are more than 13 egg masses in this sample, you can expect heavy gypsy moth feeding next spring. Establish at least 10 plots in as close to a natural, undisturbed setting as possible. If you need to spray, you have a choice of both biological and chemical spray options. The biological option is Bacillus thuringiensis, or B.t, Aqueous for­ mulations of either Foray 48B or Dipel 8AF seem to work the best. It should be applied to early instars (when larvae are generally under 1/2 inch long) and TOUGHEST CATS JACOBSEN. ON TURF. thorough coverage of tree is essential. Normally, the best application time is in mid-May in north-central New Jersey. A second spray in late May when larvae migration occurs will probably not work since large caterpillars can eat material without dying. B.t. kills only lepidopterous larvae feeding at that time and does not impact other insects on wildlife. An effective chemical option that is highly selec­ tive to leaf eating insects is called Dimilin (dif- lubenzuron). This insecticide is an insect growth regu­ lator which prevents the gypsy moth from molting to its next instar. It does not kill beneficial wasps (includ­ ing honeybees), beetles and parasitic flies. Dimilin does not readily wash off and is effective throughout the entire larval feeding season of the gypsy moth. However, since it takes several days to work, spraying it on large fifth instar larvae will eventually kill the insect but feeding might continue for several days. Therefore, the spray window for best effectiveness is between May 7 to May 21. As with any insecticide, follow the label carefully since this material is highly toxic to crab, shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates and, therefore, should not be applied directly to water or wetlands. JOHN D. KEGG, CHIEF, BUREAU OF PLANT PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL NEW FAIRWAY 5000 SPECIALIZED FOR TOP-QUALITY FAIRWAY MOWING For professional use only. Jacobsen Turfcat Out-Front Mowers, Models T422D, T436G ■ Choice Of 22-HP Diesel Or 36-HP Gas Engine ■ Dual-Range Hydrostatic Drive Matches Traction Speed to Mowing Conditions ■ Rear-Wheel Power Steering ■ Choice Of 50", 60", 72" Rotary Decks Or 60" Fine-Cut Flail ■ Large 8.5-Gallon Fuel Tank 340 MAIN AVENUE, CLIFTON, N.J. 07014 • 201-471-0244 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 Lightweight and compact for easy transport Fully interchangeable cutting units contact Turfgrass Division at Steven Willand, Inc. (201) 579-5656 The Greenerside 13 Top dressing (Continued from page 8) g) is a natural product h) has low pH (typical range 4.8 to 5.6) i) has low soluble salts Disadvantages regulated a) harvested in the wetlands and, therefore, is b) costly to remove c) difficult to remove during a wet season MUSHROOM SOIL Advantages Disadvantages a) available at the present time b) inexpensive to obtain/cheap a) typically high in silt and clay b) may have a high pH c) may have high soluble salts d) is a by-product Disadvantages a) content unpredictable b) DER, Penn State Univ., Cornell Univ., Rutgers Univ. Texas A & M Univ., and Agri-Systems of Texas do not recommend sewage sludge for a green house soil amendment or as a soil amendment for high traffic areas c) is a by-product SAWDUST Advantages a) normally available b) inexpensive to obtain/cheap Disadvantages a) varies according to wood type (i.e. oak sawdust removes available nitrogen from the soil) b) poor cation exchange capacity (CEC) c) poor buffering material d) poor soil amendment for plants e) not recommended by universities or laborato­ SEWAGE SLUDGE Advantages a) inexpensive to obtain/cheap b) available at the present time ries GENE EVANS BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS, INC. WHITE HAVEN, PA SAVE PAR JACOBSEN’ with GREEN T Liquid Fertilizer! LGREEN IQUID FERTILIZER T FOR GOLF COURSES & TURF GRASS To order Green T Liquid Fertilizer or for more information contact either Scott Sterling or Ted Platz. PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers of Fluid Fertilizers Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road, Box 173 Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-448-0935 • 1-800-562-1291 14 UP FRONT IN LIGHT WEIGHT FAIRWAY MOWING. JEP Sales Inc. 211 Yardville-Hamilton Square Rd. P. O. Box 11126 Yardville, New Jersey 08620 609-585-2300 FAX# 609-585-8977 President's Message (Continued from page 3) and Dave Mayer - Runs the golf tournaments at the monthly meetings. Sweaters, Shirts and Jackets: Dave Mayer and John Carpinelli - Responsible for selling apparel with GCSANJ logo. Field Day: Len Forlenza and John Carpinelli - Responsible for all aspects of Field Day. Newsletter: Bruce Peeples - Monitors newsletter and is liaison between Editor and Executive Commit­ tee. Meetings and Speakers: Tom Grimac and Bruce Peeples - Establishes locations for monthly meetings. Public Relations: Marty Mantell - Disseminates information on GCSANJ activities to the press and the public. Association Relations: Dave Pease, Bruce Cad- enelli and Dick LaFlamme - Represents GCSANJ with the LPGA, MGA and the Alliance for Environmental Concerns. National Liaison: Steve Malikowski - Liaison be­ tween GCSANJ and GCSAA. Represents our Associa­ tion as a voting delegate. Finance Committee: Chris Carson - New com­ mittee formed to monitor our budget and keep our As­ sociation in the black. Commercial Representatives: Shaun Barry and Steve Chirip - Liaison between commercial members and Executive Board. Sterilized Top Dressing 1-800-899-SOIL(7645) FAX (301 ) 335-0164 Our top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. EXCLUSIVE! All materials are thoroughly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homogenous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Computerized blending of soil mixtures for a superior growing medium. Green and tee construction materials and mixes conforming to specifications are available. Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your speci­ fications are available. One final note, special congratulations to Ilona for the “Best cover for newsletter 16 pages and over” award given by the GCSAA. Have a good season! STEVEN FINAMORE PARTAC TOP-DRESSING GOLF COURSE Pennsylvania Grown PENNCROSS BENTGRASS SOD CALL 800-USA-TURF or 717-898-5000 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 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS KEN KUBIK, 201-361-5943 FISHER & SON CO. FRANK FISHER, 215-644-3300 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. ERNIE RIZZIO, 201-263-1234 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION KELSEY PARK, GREAT MEADOWS, NEW JERSEY 07838 201-637-4191 The Greenerside 15 THE BACK NINE WHO YA GONNA CALL? When an emergency with pesticides or other chemicals occurs, who you call and how fast you call is quite important. The numbers below should be clipped and saved just in case: DEP Hotline - Reportable Spills, Emergency Re­ sponse 609-292-7172 Hazardous Waste Management - Disposal of Pesticides 609-292-8341 NJ Department of Health - Questions about health effects of pesticides 609-633-2043 NJ Poison Information & Education System - Emergency Situations 1-800-962-1253 Pesticide Control Program - Complaints, Ques­ tions 609-530-4132 Pesticide Control Program - Test Sign-Up 609- Pesticide Control Program - Public Outreach 530-4133 609-530-5070 WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED Jersey is to purchase GCSANJ clothing. Place your order for hats, shirts and sweaters today. See the order form appearing in this issue of the “Greener- side.” USGA PROMOTES JIM SNOW Jim Snow has recently been promoted to national director of the Green Section of the United States Golf Association. He is taking over for William Bengeyfield who is retiring. On behalf of the “Greenerside” and the GCSANJ, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations and good wishes to Jim Snow. NEW EXTENSION SPECIALIST IN SOILS Dr. Joseph R. Heckman joined the Rutgers Uni­ versity Extension faculty as of January 1. This posi­ tion was previously held by Dr. Roy Flannery who retired. Dr. Heckman earned his MS degree in agron­ omy from the University of Maryland and his Ph.D. in soil science from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the Rutgers Extension faculty, he worked for the USDA at the Beltsville, Maryland station. One easy way to support the great work done by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New GCSANJ CLOTHING Hats Shirts Sweaters $10.00 $25.00 $25.00 Adjustable Available in black, green, white, gray, and blue Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL Available in jade, light pink,dusty rose, blue and beige Sixes: M, L, XL, XXL Available in green, cranberry, and white GCSANJ Clothing Order Form Name____________________________________________________________________________________________ Golf Course_______________________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________________ Please send me the following: Total Indicate color & size of each below _____ Hats _____ Shirts _____ Sweaters @ $25.00 each ___________ Grand Total __________ @ $10.00 each ___________ ____________________________________________ @ $25.00 each ___________ ____________________________________________ Please make checks payable to the Golf Course Superintendants Association of New Jersey, 66 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081 16 Low maintenance landscaping Low maintenance landscapes begin by matching landscape plants with their appropriate site require­ ments. Sun and soil, wet versus dry are major consid­ erations. THE SUN Full sun exposure is essential for many of our major shade trees. The oaks and ashes are typical examples. All major conifers, except hemlocks and yews, (the spruces, pines, true cedars and junipers, for example) require full sun. In contrast, broadleaf evergreens (rhododendron, holly, ivy) will scorch, bud blast or die with late after­ noon winter sun exposure. SOIL CONDITIONS Very few plants thrive under wet site conditions. The roots of white pines and yews are especially sensi­ tive to root decay. In fact, in order to provide screen plantings of conifers in poorly drained sites, they have to be grown on berms or in raised planters. Some plants are especially sensitive to drought. Rhododendrons, azaleas and dogwoods suffer root damage during extended dry spells which makes them vulnerable to winter injury. Doublefile viburnum, which wilts severely under drought stress, can serve as an indicator plant. When it calls out for water, it is also time to water rhododendrons and dogwoods. Many of our cultivated flowering dogwoods are so pampered they can only grow under optimum soil moisture conditions. Dr. Elwin Orton’s new C. kousa x C. florida hybrids exhibit more hybrid vigor and site tolerance than either parent. They will soon be on the market under the names of ‘Gallaxy,’ ‘Constellation’ and ‘Ruth Ellen.’ mulches and gravel underlaid with black plastic can reduce mowing time and lawnmower blight on low branched trees and shrub masses. Shade-tolerant ground covers can be planted into beds of wood chips which will reduce water loss and weed control during the three years required for establishment. Once these ground covers are flourishing, they are nearly mainte­ nance free. ESTABLISH A MAINTENANCE PROGRAM WITH PRIORITIES High visibility areas such as arrival spaces, out­ door dining areas or views from the building should receive the most attention. Changing displays of bulbs for spring, annuals for summer and chrysanthemums for winter can be massed for visual impact and ease of maintenance. Low maintenance masses of herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses are also growing in popularity. Portable planters can be effectively em­ ployed where solid pavement prohibits in-ground plant­ ings. Low visibility or infrequently used areas can have the appearance of manicured maintenance through the use of bold, simple, curving bed lines. Mowing strips, berms and bollards can also be employed to achieve a sharp definition between turf and more naturalistic low-maintenance areas. Low maintenance, however, does not mean no maintenance. Undesirable native and alien invaders (poison ivy, greenbriar and multiflora rose, Hall’s honeysuckle) will require an­ nual control. Programming the entire property on a calendar basis is the name of the game. Scheduled preventive maintenance in the long run produces a low-mainte­ nance landscape. AVOID MONOCULTURE It is always a good idea to avoid landscape plants which are prone to fatal or disfiguring disease and insect attacks; but plagues can be difficult to predict. One way to avoid potential problems is not to over­ plant a single species. Creating a banquet condition for insect pests and diseases has caused the demise of the American Elm, the Honey Locust, and the Aus­ trian Pine and still we haven’t learned this lesson: East coast communities are frantically overplanting Gallery Pear cultivars. Likewise, fast-growing, weak-wooded trees should be avoided or eliminated from high visi­ bility areas. Silver maples, mulberries, Lombardy poplars and Tree of Heaven all cause various mainte­ nance problems. MULCHES AND ALTERNATIVE GROUND COVERS Eliminate turf where it won’t grow or is difficult to maintain. Shade-tolerant ground covers, organic DR. BRUCE HAMILTON ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR COOK COLLEGE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 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 The Greenerside 17 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 • DISPLAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION 910 Fourth Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (201)988-5400 • Golf Courses • Estates • Athletic Fields • Commercial • Floating Aerators • Custom Built Pumping Systems AQUA-FLO, INC. 320 Basin Road • Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 561-1777 1-800-524-0895 (outside NJ) 4155A Westfax Drive • Chantilly, VA 22021 (703) 968-7081 18 Case Of The Disappearing Fungicide. With Pace disposing of contaminated containers is no problem. There aren’t any. RUBIGAN IS THE ONLY FUNGICIDE GUARANTEED FOR THE PREVENTION OF: Summer Patch Necrotic Ring Spot Fusarium Blight See your local Elanco Distributor for details or call BOB SCOTT [201] 376-7290 Elanco Area Representative PATRON DIRECTORY-------------- ATLANTIC MILLS INC. ALPINE TREE CARE. INC. Complete tree care Robert Mullane - David DiBenedetto (914) 948-0101 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 - Drew Effron (609) 665-1130 Tee Towel. Shop Wipes and Sport Towels Pete Donnelly - Jack Brady (201) 774-4882 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES. INC. Golf Course Irrigation - Design and Consulting Jim Barrett (201) 744-8237 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS. INC. Top Dressing, Peat, Humus & Potting Soil Gene Evans (717) 443-9596 BRUEDAN CORPORATION Yamaha Golf Cars - John Deere Turf Equipment Richard Lewis (800) 535-1500 (914) 469-2275 ★ CIBA-GEIGY Turf and Ornamental Products Stephen Rezac (201) 530-4252 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 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 ft 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. Schneider (215) 340-0880 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS. INC. Golf Course Supplies Ken Kubik - Bert Jones (201) 361-5943 (201) 686-8709 *LAWN & GOLF SUPPLY COMPANY HARFORD INDUSTRIAL MINERALS Sands, Top Dressing Materials Dorothy Stancill (301) 679-9191 JEP SALES, INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Jack Poksay - Bill Beverlin - Michelle Poksay (609) 585-2300 JONATHAN GREEN INC. Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals Barry K, Green II - Ed Barbano - Rip Rippel (201) 938-7007 REES JONES. INC. Golf Course Architects Rees Jones - Keith Evans - Greg Muirhead (201) 744-4031 STEVEN KAY Golf Course Architect Remodeling - Long Range Planning - New Courses (914) 699-4437 KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY COMPANY Rainbird Irrigation Equipment William Koonz (201) 379-9313 Specialists in Equiment and Supplies for Maintenace of Turf Sam Baird Jr - Charlie Greeninger - Jim Carville 215-933-5801 (800)362-5650 LESCO. INC. Serving the GCSAA of NJ Mike Oleykowski (800) 825-3726 LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP. 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 ft 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 Rich Apgar - Joe Stahl 914-666-3173 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 ★ New Patrons for 1990 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 Ted Platz (609) 448-0935 POCONO TURF SUPPLY CO. Turf Supplies Ron Olsen (215) 672-9274 PRO LAWN TURF PRODUCTS. INC. Services for the Professional Andrew Mulick (201) 967-9124 Ingrid A. Kern (215) 750-1732 ROCKLAND CHEMICAL CO.. INC. Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizer Steve Stys (201) 575-1322 R & S LANDSCAPING CO.. INC. Golf Course Construction Claus I. Raven (201) 278-0616 SEACOAST LABORATORIES. INC. Twin Light Turf Products John C. Moynihan - Richard G. Baker (201)821-4769 (800)522-4769 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO.. INC. Landscape Products - Sands & Stone Roy Malpas - Kent Caldwell - Tom Casmer Russ Balunis (201) 356-0858 O.M. SCOTTS ft SONS Fertilizer, Chemical Sales Fran Berdine (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich (215) 253-4003 SHEARON ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Golf Course reconstruction, landscape services, tree transplanting Chip Kem, CGCS (609)466-0666 STEVEN WILLAND INC. Turf Equipment Distributor Mark Ericson - Bruce Pye - Rich Brandel (201) 579-5656 STORMY ACRES Premium Bentgrass Sod Kevin Gunn (802) 265-3046 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 (Pete) - William E. Snyder (201) 782-2717 (215)828-5488 * SEQUOIA TREE SERVICE INC. Paul Portsmore - John Schaus - J.T. Kievit 201-891-0309 SWEENEY SEED CO. Wholesale Seed Andrew M. Sweeney 800-544-7311 THE TERRE COMPANY OF NJ. INC. Seed - Fertilizer - Pesticides - Nursery stock Byron Johnson - Bryan Bolehala - Pat O’Neil (201) 473-3393 - FAX 473-4402 TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION Turfgrass Supplies Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake (201) 263-1234 VAUGHAN’S SEED COMPANY Horticultural Supplies George Rosenberg - Sky Bergen - Charles Usic (800) 942-7706 The Greenerside 19 Baltusrol • Bedens Brook • Canoe Brook • Shackamaxon • Spring Brook • Timber Trails and others . . . What do the superintendents of these prestigious golf courses have in common? They use the services of . .. KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY ... the smart choice for all your irrigation needs SERVICE EXCELLENCE . Complete inventory • Service assistance and technical support • 25 years experience KOONZ Sprinkler Supply, Inc. 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