Official Publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey The greenersidE November - December 1991 • Volume 14 Number 6 Research projects key to understanding Most have seen the report, "Toxic Fairways: Risking Groundwater Contamination from Pesticides on Long Island Golf Courses”, made by New York Attorney General Abrams. Steve Cadenelli, president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, rebutted this in every magazine and newspaper he could get into. If you have not yet read his rebuttal, contact GCSAA headquar­ ters. Steve concluded that the report was "unsupported by fact, inaccurate and misleading.” But, in the final analysis, it’s up to the individual golf course superintendent to get the facts and stand up locally to address these issues with the concerned public and golf players. Many of the articles that have appeared in this year’s "Greenerside” will help you do this. The following is an excerpt from an article by Dr. Tom Watschke, which discusses research aimed at minimiz­ ing the use of pesticides and insuring that what we do use is utilized in an appropriate manner. Turfgrass researchers at land grant universities in the Northeastern United States have long recognized the need to investigate ways to reduce pesticide use through cultural and biological pest management techniques. The majority of turfgrass in the Northeast is grown in densely populated areas where the need for safe and effective management is critical. In recent years, public opposition to the use of turfgrass pesticides has increased greatly, particularly in the urban setting, because of the perceived view that pesticides used on lawns contaminate surface and ground water, creating both human and wildlife health hazards. REDUCED RELIANCE ON PESTICIDES In 1980, the Northeast Regional Research Committee, which is comprised of Agricultural Experiment Station scientists from throughout the Northeast, defined a set of research objectives to reduce reliance on pesticides used in turfgrass management. Numerous studies and years of research were devoted to the following objectives: • • and insect resistance, resistance of turfgrasses, to collect and evaluate grasses with improved disease to study the role of endophytic fungi on the insect • to evaluate cultural practices and biological agents that reduce insect and disease injury, and weed encroach­ ment in turfgrasses, and • to evaluate reduced rates of pesticides and new compounds that would result in an overall reduction in pesticide use on turfgrasses. Many of these studies were built on information (Please turn to page 4) In this issue Editorial President’s Message GCSANJ News Field Day kudos Deadlines and dedication GCSAA News A different set of clubs New Jersey Turf Expo '91 The Back Nine NJGCMA makes progress X marks the spot 2 3 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The greenersidE GCSANJ Newsletter is published six times a year by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of NJ, 66 Morris Ave., P.O. Box 359, Springfield, NJ 07081 Ilona Gray, Editor Glenn Miller, Ken Krausz, Newsletter Business Staff John Fenwick, Jim Gilligan, Edward Walsh, Shaun Barry, Paul Powondra Contributing Writers Please address inquiries to: The Greenerside, Editor, P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 07474-3672. For Ad Placement: Ilona Gray, (201) 595-7172 Art and Typography by Association Management Corporation, Springfield, NJ © 1991, THE GREENERSIDE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 66 Morris Ave., Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Officers David Pease, President Chris Carson, Vice President Thomas I. Grimac,CGCS, Secretary Martin G. Mantell, CGCS, Treasurer Stephen P. Finamore, CGCS, Past President Directors District 1 Ken Krausz, CGCS David Mayer District 2 Lawrence W. Dodge Chris M. Gaynor, CGCS District 3 Paul Powondra Glenn A. Miller District 4 Robert Prickett John Carpinelli Executive Secretary Judy Policastro Commercial Representatives Steve Chirip Shaun Barry Opinions expressed in this Newsletter are the opinions of the authors and do not express the opinions or policies of the GCSANJ Board and its membership. EDITORIAL Come on along! Come on along! It’s not Alexander’s Ragtime Band. But it will be just as exciting. I’m talking about the 1992 GCSAA 63rd International Golf Course Confer­ ence & Show to be held in New Orleans at the Convention Center, February 10-17. Some visitors to New Orleans think the highlights of the city are its great restaurants, jazz clubs, horse drawn cabs, the street car named “Desire”, paddle-wheel boat rides, the “Court of the Seven Sisters”, the Hotel Montelione, Rue Royale shops, War of 1812 sites, its seven flag history, Mississippi mud pies and cast iron balconies. Forget them all. This GCSAA program is so filled with excite­ ment that these typical tourist attractions just can’t compete. Here is a brief on just two of the many major programs that will be offered. The first is an all-day seminar on effective wildlife management. We’re not talking about exterminating moles. We’re talking about a joint project with the New York Audubon Society called “Wildlife Management and Habitat Conservation”. The second major program is a dynamite session which will feature three speakers. Jay Feldman, the leader of a national anti-pesticide group, the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, will outline his group’s concerns about pesticides. John Stossel, ABC-TV’s “20/20” Emmy Award­ winning environmental news correspondent, will address how the media (Please turn to page 4) NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTERS in the EAST, WEST, SOUTH & MID-WEST! AMERICA'S FINEST SPORTS SURFACES USED BY OVER 60 PRO-TEAMS • HAR-TRU® LEE® & HADEKA® TENNIS COURT SURFAC• ES & SUPPLIES WATER REMOV•AL MACHINES YANKEE® RAKES & SQUEEGEES SUPER-SOPPER® TOP-DRESSING & CONDITIONER IMPROVES AERATION AND DRAINAGE YET RETAINS NUTRIENTS & MOISTURE! BETTER THAN SAND AMERICA'S PREMIUM HEAT-TREATED TOP-DRESSINGS PARTAC GOLF COURSE TOP-DRESSING PARTAC GREEN SAND FOR DIVOT REPAIRS The Ultimate Solution to Unsightly Divots at Televised Golf Tournaments and other Sports Events! AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE 1-800-247-2326 RARTAC PEAT CORPORATION IN N.J. 908-637-4191 KELSEY PARK, GREAT MEADOWS, N.J. 07838 ORLANDO (FL) RIPLEY (MS) MEMPHIS (TN) SO. BEND (IN) RENO (NV) PLUS CONSTRUCTION, CART PATH, SAND TRAP, AND DIVOT REPAIR MIXES TerraFlow® DRAINAGE SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTED IN NJ. BY: FARM & GOLF COURSE SUPPLY 215-483-5000 FISHER & SON CO. 215-644-3300 GRASS ROOTS TURF PRODUCTS 201-361-5943 TURF PRODUCTS CORP. 201-263-1234 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE "Tis the Season” by David Pease President, GCSANJ I’m late with my copy. I’m late, I’m late, I’m late. As part of my journalistic duties as President, words of wisdom are composed bimonthly. In addition to being late, I compounded the problem by fibbing to our editor. Telling her that I had completed the message, but forgotten to send it in. Yah, right... Ilona was probably thinking to herself... “I was bom at night, but not last night... “ So, with haste, I titled my copy “Tis the Season”. The title came to me quickly, due to the fact the holiday season was upon us. (IT WAS THE ONLY THING THAT CAME QUICKLY.) It is strange, when the growing season draws to a close, you would think there would be plenty of time to take care of those extra responsi­ bilities. Little did I know that I would be infected with the dreaded virus ... Writer’s BLOCK. This infection was probably brought on by a combination of self-inflicted doses of guilt, probably from fibbing to our Editor, coupled with the pressure of coming up with a clever message with merit, meaning and importance. The following is what popped up on my monitor... As golf course superintendents, our lives are geometri­ cally surrounded on four sides. Ahh... The Seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter, (block) We are directly in touch with the environmental conditions in which we live. Not only are we aware of the day-to-day climatic condi­ tions through the likes of T.V. meteorologists, but we actually physically live the seasons, (serious block occur­ ring) We are embodied with moist, damp, hot, cold, wet, dry, bud dry. Oh boy ... (total blockage) I GIVE #%!*” UP!!! The paranoia set in with no mercy. Two days have past since I told the Editor that the President’s Message was in the mail. I could not take it anymore. So I decided to come clean. I figured “What better way to cure my writer’s block than to confess my sin?”. To my surprise the pressure of cramming my brain with extra curricula duties would be a perfect topic for this “Greenerside” issue. With all the responsibilities we have as golf course superintendents, time is our most precious resource. Dedi­ cation to job, family, church and our personal needs become a difficult task to schedule. That is why my hat is off to those gentlemen who serve on the GCSANJ Executive Board. The time and sacrifice that these individuals afford to the Association is commendable. I am using this President’s Message to thank my Board for a most successful 1991 term, and look forward to serving with them in 1992. THANK YOU, BOARD! Calendar December 2-4 December 5 December 13 December 18 December 16 January 2-20 January 7-9 January 7-10 January 13-14 NJ Turfgrass “Expo ’91” - Garden State Exhibit and Convention Center, Somerset, NJ. Contact: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Cook College, (908) 932-9271. South Jersey Landscape Conference - Clayton, NJ. Contact: Jerome Frecon, (609) 863-0110. Pesticide Safety - Mays Landing, NJ Pesticide Safety - New Brunswick, NJ. Contact: Office of Continuing Education Professional Education, Cook College, (908) 932-9271. Scouting, Sampling & Monitoring Golf Course Pests - Portland, Maine. Contact: GCSAA, (800)472-7878. Professional Turfgrass and Landscape Management with Selected Topics in Commercial, Residential and Utility Turfgrass - New Brunswick, NJ. Contact: Office of Continuing Profes­ sional Education, Cook College, (908) 932-9271. Management School - New Brunswick, NJ. Contact: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Cook College, (908) 932-9271. Introduction to Golf Course Turfgrass Management - New Brunswick, NJ. Contact: Office of Continuing Profes­ sional Education, Cook College, (908) 932-9271. Eastern PA Turf Conference & Trade Show - Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA. Contact: PA Turfgrass Council, (814) 863-3475. Environmental Considerations in Golf Course Management - Cromwell, CT. Contact: GCSAA, (800) 472-7878. January 6-March 13 Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Pesticides must be used appropriately (Continuedfrom page 1) gained in earlier investigations and are continuing today. Some important strides toward accomplishing these objectives already have been made through this initial research. Participating universities have amassed valuable information on species and cultivar performance. Cultivars with improved disease and insect resistance have been identified, and these findings have been made available to turfgrass users in the form of Extension publications. Among the most significant accomplishments was the determination that improved tall fescue cultivars possess good turfgrass quality while maintaining their inherent disease and insect resistance. Tall fescue is well adapted to a broad range of soil and environmental conditions and is used for roadside vegetation and lawns throughout the EDITORIAL (Continued from page 2) perceives the pros and cons of pesticide use. Victor Kimm, the Environmental Protection Agency’s deputy assistant administrator for pesticides and toxic substances, will provide a regulatory viewpoint. These speakers hold aggressive opinions on the use and misuse of pesticides. They will be controversial. You may not agree with them, but you should be there to hear them out. A panel question- and-answer forum will follow the presentations. Now, after you’ve feasted on these presentations, and the lights of the city are turned up, you can go out on the town. New Orleans is a great city and will be a terrific backdrop for the GCSAA Conference. Take the time now to start planning to attend. This is one conference you don’t want to miss. Ilona Gray RALPH McGILLAN Excavating Contractor Specializing in Lakes & Ponds Over 25 years experience in building new ponds, enlarging & redesigning existing ponds. Can get all DEP permits (609) 655-2281 17 Stockton Drive, Cranbury, NJ Northeast. Tall fescue is a particularly valuable species where environmental stresses severely limit the use of other cool season grasses. Research conducted in New Jersey indicated that hard fescue is also a promising low-maintenance grass that provides a dense stand, resists disease and weed invasion and retains good midsummer quality. Researchers in New Jersey were among the first to recognize the endophytic fungi, which occur naturally in tall fescue and perennial ryegrass, provide some remark­ able benefits. Endophytic fungi grow within plant tissues and are passed on to succeeding generations by their presence in the seed. These endophytic fungi have been associated with insect resistance, improved turf survival under conditions of severe environmental stresses and resistance to weed invasion. After years of study, it was learned that those turfgrasses possessing endophyte exhib­ ited enhanced resistance to sod webworms, billbugs and chinch bugs. These findings represent a major break­ through in the biological control of these insect pests in turfgrasses. The major challenge now facing turfgrass (Please turn to page 9) Club Car Utility Vehicles Out Perform, Out Maneuver, Outlast The Competition Club Car's utility vehicles and personnel carriers, avail­ able in gas or electric. They are ideal for security patrols, grounds maintenance, and much more. Call to set up a demonstration. Vic Gerard Golf Cars, Inc. 281 Squankum Road Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727 ClubCar Tel. (908) 938-4464 Fax (908) 938-3211 Authorized Club Car Distributor GCSANJ NEWS SKIP AND CANOE BROOK - PERFECT TOGETHER The 14th Annual Invitational Team Championship is now just a memory, but it is a very pleasant one. Skip Cameron had come to me to offer the use of Canoe Brook C.C. for this tournament. In our meeting with their General Manager, Rudolf Fisher, Skip suggested using the South Course because most of the expected teams would not have played this course. It turned out to be a good suggestion because entries started coming back on August 2nd and the field was filled by August 10th. At the Board’s suggestion, I asked Skip if we could increase the field and he agreed. We went from 32 teams to 36 teams. We still had to turn down eight additional teams. It actually was the only real difficult thing that I had to do. The weather was beautiful and Steve Chirip had spent many nights preparing the scorecards and putting names onto the bag tags. Everything was in order and Dave Mayer, Ed Mellor and Fran Owsik worked the registra­ tion table along with Steve. Skip, Joe Fricovsky, Chris Holenstein and the entire crew worked their usual magic. The course was in normal shape which means it was perfect. Everybody at Canoe Brook should be proud of how they do things. They opened their doors and arms to make us feel at home. I wish this is where I lived! Everybody was friendly and professional as they assisted us. It was a great experience and I hope we can do it again. Unlike last year, both events were decided on a match of cards. In the Superintendent-Pro event, Gerald Foun­ tain and Dennis Milne of Trenton defeated Steve Finamore and Gary Danback of Alpine. These teams shot 62. In the team competition, Montclair G.C., represented by Greg Vadala, Mike Stubblefield, Reese Jones and Joe Dillenback, defeated last year’s winners, Greenbriar Woodlands, for third place. Montclair’s score was 58. The (Continues on next page) Since 1923 Geo. Schofield Co., Inc. P.O. 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John Carpinelli (Moorestown) hit the ball over 300 yards to win the longest drive. The Low Pro was Dennis Milne of Trenton with a 70. NEW MEMBERS RECOGNIZED Please join “The Greenerside” in welcoming these new members: Products you need. People you can count on. Whatever your turf-management needs-from fertilizers to fungicides-Pro-Lawn has a comprehensive selection ready for quick delivery. But our representatives think it's important to provide more than just the latest products. That's why each rep is a turf- management professional who can diagnose problems, help you determine your fertilizer, chemical and seed needs, and keep you informed of the latest research. So don't just call a salesman. Call a turf-management expert-your local Pro-Lawn representative. Call the Pro-Lawn rep nearest you today. 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ANNOUNCES REGIONAL CONFERENCE It is time to start preparing your winter schedule and we are pleased to announce the following USGA Regional Conference schedule: Tuesday, March 17,1992, Albany, NY Thursday, March 19,1992, Hauppauge (Long Island), NY Tuesday, March 24,1992, Boston, MA (Wakefield) Ken Krausz ALPINE DELIGHT Having our championship at Alpine gave our members and guests a chance to play one of A.W. Tillinghast’s best It Works Better It Costs Less. End Of Ad. creations. It is located in northern New Jersey only minutes from the Hudson River and New York City. It truly is a beautiful setting for a golf course. The rain forecasted for our tournament stayed away and everybody enjoyed a spectacular fall day. Steve Finamore, Mike Vacchiano and the entire crew do a superior job in maintaining this course. You can tell they all love their work and their workplace. Also adding to our enjoyment was the quality of the food and service. They were excellent. We extend our thanks to everyone at Alpine for allowing us to enjoy ourselves so completely. On the golf course, most of us had to settle for enjoying the scenery and not our scores. There were some excep­ tions. Ian Kunesch and Kevin Neal both shot a 76, but Ian won the Sherwood Moore Cup on a match of cards. Kevin did win the Dr. Henry Indyk Cup while Steve Finamore took the honors in B Flight. Jack Martin won the C Flight and Bob Moore captured the Dr. Paul Sartoretto Cup in the Commercial Division. In a separate competition, Phil Scott’s 78 led District #3 to the District Championship. Dave Mahoney had the longest drive while Rob Finnesey and Kevin Neal took closest to the pin honors. The District Championship winners were: Phil Scott, Dave McGhee, Fran Owsik, Dennis Smaldone, Angelo Petraglia and Shaun Barry. Skins were Tom Tarsia, Ian Kunesch, Kevin Neal, John Farrell (Eagle) and Chris Carson. The results of the Championship were as follows: Sherwood Moore Cup Dr. Henry Indyk Cup Dr. Paul Sartoretto Cup Supt. Low - Gross A Flight - Low Net Ian Kunesch Kevin Neal Bob Moore Ian Kunesch Kevin Neal Phil Scott Tom Grimac Kevin Neal Ian Kunesch Phil Scott Tom Grimac 76 67 85 76 76 78 81 67 70 71 75 70 72 You can’t grow GRASS without ROOTS KEN KUBIK (201) 361-5943 BERT JONES (201) 686-8709 B Flight - Low Net Steve Finamore Tom Crump (Continues on next page) GCSANJ NEWS C Flight - Low Net Commercial - Low Net Guests Low Gross Low Net Dave McGhee Les Stout Jack Martin Chris Carson Vinnie Bracken Mike Vacchiano Bob Moore Bob Gregory Rob Finnesey Steve Chirip Tom Tarcia Mark Mason 74 74 77 79 80 80 71 71 73 74 75 74 Shaun Barry 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. 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Steve does a marvelous job and the different tees make this 9 hole course truly play like a tough 18 hole delight. You are asked to hit every club in your bag and there is one green about the size of Dave Pease’s old Cadillac. Everybody who attended had a great day and it was capped off by a wonderful dinner cooked by friends and members of the club. The day of golf also had its high points. The qualifying scores were lead by Steve Roberts and Matt Ceplo with 74 each and Ed Walsh with a 75. Joining these players were John Wantz, Dennis Kyrchowecky and Rich Fodor. The closest to the pin award went to Derry Boyer and Rich Fodor had the longest drive. The real highlight of day came when my group reached the fourth tee and we watched Mike Mongon hugging Ed Walsh. I knew they were friends but this was unexpected. Then Mike hugged John O’Keefe and Matt Ceplo. I was really beginning to get nervous and when Mike started waving at us, I remembered a dentist appoint­ ment that I had forgotten. Before I could leave, Sam Juliano realized what had happened. Mike had made a hole-in-one. What a great achievement especially on a 217 yard hole. It truly was a great day and I shook Mike’s hand. Shaun Barry DISTRICT SUMMARY The last district to complete the qualifying for the (Continues on next page) 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 & SOU FERTILIZERS STRAIGHT & COMBINATION CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Field Day kudos John Carpinelli wishes to thank the following individuals who volunteered their efforts to make the GSCANJ’s “Turfgrass Equipment, Irrigation and Supplies Field Day” a success: Alan Phillips, Bennett Wartman, Debbie Mantell, Karen Carpinelli and Ed Schulsinger. Special thank yous go to Jack Poksay for coffee and donuts; Double Eagle Equipment which provided trans­ portation equipment; Howard Scott, Judy Policastro for Turfgrass scientists face challenges (Continued from page 4) scientists requires developing techniques that will incorpo­ rate beneficial endophytes into species and cultivars that do not naturally possess them. Excerpted from “The Keynoter", a publication of the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council, Inc., Vol. 19, No. 2, Summer 1991. registration and financial coordination and Len Forlenza for helping everybody who needed help at the field day. The success of the day was brought about by these volun­ teers as well as the 70 plus exhibitors who gave their time and support to our association. Incidentally, John’s phone number in the GCSANJ Directory is incorrect. The correct number is (609) 235- 0150. The error in the directory apparently treated the real owner of that number to a first class experience in what it’s like to be responsible for the GCSANJ Field Day. GCSANJ NEWS (Continued from page 8) District Championship was District #1 and it was held at Walkill C.C. on August 15th. This district meeting con­ cept was an experiment but it is one that has proved very successful. It was hoped that we could get member clubs involved that had not been able to host our large monthly group. Toms River C.C. and Walkill C.C. held their first- ever meetings. It was also thought that this would allow more people to attend. We know that August is a period that most people stay close to home. Keeping it in the District might help. This also proved successful. Last year our July meeting had 48 golfers and our August meeting had to be cancelled due to a lack of attendance. This year we had 112 people attend the four meetings. The third wish was that this concept would get the districts more active, attract more members and thus make the state association stronger. It is still too early to know if this will be achieved, but the potential is there. Madison C.C. has already volunteered to host the District #2 meeting in 1992 if we have a suitable date. If you think you and your club would be interested, please let Dave Mayer or Shaun Barry know. Shaun Barry Pennsylvania Grown PENNCROSS BENTGRASS SOD CALL 800-USA-TURF or 717-898-5000 STORR TRACTOR CO. 3191 US. Highway 22 Somerville. N.J. 08876 201-722-9830 1385 Lakeland Ave. Bohemia. L I.. N Y. 11716 516-589-5222 Deadlines and dedication by Ken Krausz you are and will be calling on you in the future. To all of you who have submitted articles for “The Greenerside”, you have no idea how much they have helped. When I call Ilona Gray on the day before the deadline for “The Greenerside” and she tells me that she has a full newsletter, I breathe a sigh of relief knowing we have met yet another deadline. Thank you everyone who has helped to make my first year on this staff a lot easier than it could have been. One thing that I was not aware of is the dedication of many of the commercial members of this association. My first job with “The Greenerside” was to contact the com­ mercial members and get a commitment for advertising for the coming year. I never realized the amount of money they spend on advertising in our newsletter but it is a lot. I always had the attitude that I spend a lot of money with these vendors so they should give some back. I still feel that way, but now I know they do give a lot more back than I had realized. Not only do most vendors support us financially, but also with manpower. Next time you are at any function, it may be the annual meeting, the field day, our monthly meetings and tournaments, or to help a local superintendent for a big tournament, take a look around and realize the dedication of these commercial members. It is my feeling that this organization is on the right track and it can only be on that track with the dedication of its members. I want to take this space, therefore, to thank everyone who has helped this organization grow, including our member volunteers, “Greenerside” Editor Ilona Gray, Judy Policastro and staff members at Association Manage­ ment Corporation. We couldn’t have done it without you. Fancy Facts from Fenwick Just because this column has been in a stealth mode of late, manual sightings cannot be ruled out. Our “Greenerside” observers have caught physical sitings of some fancy facts Fenwick and are pleased to report them. from Tom and Carolyn Armbruster are the proud parents of triplets. David Ed ward, Kimberly Merritt and were delivered on July 29. Tractor Irrigation, says the family is fine and his “other family” at Storr has been very supportive. “The Greenerside” extends it congratulations and best wishes to the new threesome. Mathew Paul Tom of Storr Deadlines. We all have them and they sometimes lead to what I call “crisis management”. This year has been a year of deadlines like none before it. After a year on “The Greenerside” staff, I learned a lot about deadlines. This year has taught me how to better manage my time, and, more importantly, how to let those around me help to take care of some of those tasks I cannot fit into my schedule. Most importantly, this year opened my eyes to the amount of work and time it takes to publish a newsletter and the amount of behind the scenes phone calls, letters and conversations it takes to run an organization such as the GCSANJ. Dedication has made meeting those deadlines pos­ sible, and I am not speaking of my dedication but that of all the members of this association. I have called on many members to help me in many ways this year and have not had one person tell me they are too busy or that they did not want to help out. As a matter of fact, I have had mem­ bers ask what they could do to help at times when I already had met my deadlines. But do not fear, I remember who Sterilized Top Dressing 1-800-899-S0IL (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. GCSAA NEWS THE GRAND TOUR OR THIS IS KANSAS, TOTO This September marked the beginning of a new era for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: the dedication of its new headquarters in Lawrence, Kan­ sas. This state-of-the-art facility is the best functional building I have ever toured. Planning for the future and for expanded member services was central to its design. Those of you who had the chance to visit the old headquarters building probably remember the building as structurally sound but lacking in space and without extra room for expansion. Recently I had the opportunity to attend a meeting of the “Golf Course Management” magazine committee at the new headquarters building. It is impressive and quite motivating to see the dynamic GCSAA staff who keep us on the cutting edge of the golf industry. The members of the GCSAA should be very proud of all the behind-the- scenes work that is done in educational, governmental and regulatory issues; scholarship and research and our excel­ lent publications. We have the resources available at our fingertips. The amount of information disseminated by the GCSAA on a daily basis is overwhelming. I believe that if we are going to be a force in the golfing world, we need a facility such as our Lawrence Headquarters. Seminars are now possible in our own building. All our members can visit the Lawrence facility and take advantage of the excellent educational programs and see for themselves how the GCSAA works to support its members. It is easy for members to be critical of dues increases and increased membership costs to the various organiza­ tions that we belong to as superintendents. Nevertheless, I strongly believe that as a member, you receive what you put into the organization. GCSAA has many services and opportunities that some of us do not use. I urge you to take full advantage of the GCSAA services. You’ll see how much they want to help you as a professional golf course superintendent. If you find yourself in the Kansas City area, take time to drive out to Lawrence and visit our new building. This is Kansas, Toto! Armand LeSage Unveiling a bronze casting commemorating the dedica­ tion of GCSAA's new state-of-the-art headquarters facility on Sept. 7,1991, are GCSAA Executive Director John M. Schilling (foreground, left) and GCSAA Presi­ dent Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS (foreground, right). The Lawrence, Kansas-based association celebrated the dedication in conjunction with its 65th anniversary. GCSAA SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH COMMENDS GOLDEN TEE CLUB SUPPORTERS The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey was one of 14 chapters providing financial support to GCSAA Scholarship & Research during the foundation’s recently completed 1990-1991 fiscal year. In addition to the chapter’s donation of $1,000, seven superin­ tendents from New Jersey were members of the Golden Tee Club, the grassroots support organization for GCSAA S&R. (Please turn to page 18) Available in New Jersey through Fertl-Soil Turf Supply, Inc. Marty Futyma (201)322-6132 NATURAL ORGANIC Milorganite Activated Sewage Sludge METRO MILORGANITE 365 Adams St. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Processed Only By Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Milwaukee, Wisconsin A different set of clubs by Ron Pompei Editor's Note: We wish to thank Ron Pompei, a financial consultant for allowing "The Greenerside" to reprint his article, which was sent in by Ken Krausz. Today’s pros carry 14 clubs in their bag; each is designed to meet a specific need so the challenges of playing 18 holes can be met. Short irons and wedges plug yardage gaps for the short game while long irons and woods provide the muscle for shots of greater distance. An investment portfolio can best be compared to a full set of clubs. A full set of short, middle and long-term investments help people reach their most important goals: goals for a comfortable retirement, down payment on a home, college education or savings for current and near-term obligations. Few golfers have developed a danger­ ous short game. Players who can chip, pitch and putt consistently know the value of the short iron, wedge and putter. These clubs are like short-term investments that provide liquidity and safety for current obligations and other obligations that are less than two years away. They form the foundation of a portfolio. Investments like CDs and money markets fall into this category. Mid-irons are represented by investments that are held for longer periods. They may help individuals build wealth for the down payment on a home five years from now or provide college tuition for children who are years away from high school graduation. Investments like mutual funds, annuities, bonds and real estate may be appropriate for meeting these needs. They fight inflation to preserve purchasing power. Long-irons and woods are built to hit the ball a long way. Growth investments by nature are like long irons and TARGET ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental Audits Site and Remedial Investigations Underground Storage Tank Closures Environmental Drilling and Consulting Services OSHA Trained and Certified Single Source Contractor/ Consultant SERVING ENTIRE MID - ATLANTIC REGION TARGET ENVIRONMENTAL CO., INC. P.O. BOX 703/NEWFIELD, NJ 08344 NJ 609-692-7575 PA 215-735-7004 FAX 609-692-8685 woods; they are held for the long-term and usually give higher rates of return. They help individuals achieve financial independence at retirement, a goal that many pursue but few achieve. An annuity that grows tax- deferred for several years is one investment that fits nicely in this area. The best golfers have one thing in com­ mon: they seek perfection, but live with reality. They understand golf swing fundamentals and know that in order to become the complete player, they must develop a short and long game. Through lessons, experienced pros correct problems and teach practice-oriented conservative and aggressive golfers to hit more drives longer and straighter and more short iron shots closer to the pin. An experi­ enced financial advisor, like a good golf pro, selects investments to help individuals hit their short, middle and long-term goals. They correct problems and diversify a portfolio so that risk is lower, returns are higher and more income is free from taxes. JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, Inc. PAVING, EXCAVATINC SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. 762-1195 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TEE BUILDING GRADING MUNTHER'S SPRAYING SERVICE, INC. Complete Golf Course Spraying since 1947 Fairway Programs References Available Owner- Operator Lany Munther (201)540-9764 9 Shadyside St. Morristown, NJ 07960 Express yourself to the NJ Turf Expo '91 broad range of topics pertinent to the golf course superin­ tendent: Motivating your employees; Basic soils, testing and interpreting results; Right to Know, How to keep in compliance; Equipment repair and maintenance, irrigation systems; Coping with flaws in the design and use of the Featured at the EXPO will be workshops, educational sessions and a two-day trade show. system; and Using annuals and perennials in the landscape plan. An opportunity to catch up or maintain pesticide certification is available at the EXPO. CORE training is available from Jonathan Forsell Don’t miss this one. On Dec. 2-4,1991, you will be treated to professional talks on golf and fine turf, lawn and landscape management, athletic field maintenance and a special evening seminar from Dr. Houston Couch. This talk will focus on “Synergistic Tank Mixes to Maximize Turf and Ornamental Tree and Shrub Disease Control”. The NJ TURF EXPO will be held at the Garden State Convention and Exhibit Center in Somerset, N.J. This location is new for the EXPO. Its location is central to all New Jersey and attendance is expected to be strong. The NJ Turfgrass Expo ’91 represents the combined efforts of the NJ Turfgrass Association, Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Cook College/Rutgers Univer­ sity. Also featured at the EXPO will be workshops, educa­ tional sessions and a two-day trade show. The EXPO provides an exceptional opportunity for professionals to broaden their knowledge and stay abreast of recent devel­ opments in the industry. The workshop sessions cover a TOUGHEST CATS JACOBSEN. ON TURF. and Richard Obal of the Essex and Monmouth extension services. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protec­ tion and Energy Pesticide Certification, CORE and Cat­ egory Tests will be administered as well. (Fees are not included with registration.) Coupled with all this action, the EXPO includes some social time and programs for awards and recognition for those who have served this industry. Pre-registration is easy and you are urged to attend. Contact Bea Divine, Executive Secretary of the NJ Turfgrass Association, at (908) 821- 7134 for additional program and registration information. The members and leadership of the New Jersey Turfgrass Association (President Richard Hurley, Vice President Robert Dobson, Secretary Ralph Engel, Treasurer Joseph Bianco and Past President Robert Dickison) are all to be commended for putting together this ambitious program. Our hat’s are tipped also to all the fine volunteers and to the State Extension and Cook College staff. See you there! 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 JERSEY. TURF. SPECIALISTS • Deep Tine Aerofying Services • The Solution to Compacted Soils 37A Elmtown Boulevard Hammonton, N.J. 08037 Jack Montecalvo (609) 567-9001 THE BACK NINE Fall is here once again and thoughts are on renovat­ ing and preparing turfgrasses for the winter. Have you considered using perlite in your maintenance program? This article from the Perlite Institute, Inc. should answer your questions. RENOVATING GOLF GREENS WITH HORTICULTURAL PERLITE Golf greens are among the most highly managed turf areas to be found. Not only are greens subject to the variables of nature, but greens must withstand compaction from concentrated foot traffic, exhibit infiltration rates sufficient to absorb heavy rainfall without ponding while still retaining water and nutrients for optimum truf growth. In addition, maintenance costs must be carefully monitored and there should be minimum interruption of play for golfers. The Role of Perlite in Golf Greens The unique physical characteristics of horticultural perlite make it an ideal material for renovating golf greens. When horticultural perlite is a constituent of the soil in golf greens, perlite particles interface with each other and other soil constituents to create air passages through the green. These air passages provide oxygen to turf roots, which is essential for good turf growth. In addition, these air pas­ sages permit excessive water to drain rapidly thus eliminat­ ing ponding and allowing play to proceed sooner following heavy rain. In addition, the horticultural perlite eliminates soggy greens, which can be easily damaged. Although horticultural perlite aids drainage, the unique surface configuration of perlite particles enable horticultural perlite to retain an optimum amount of water on their surfaces. This surface configuration retains water and water soluble nutrients making it available to the turf as needed. IRRIGATORS Free Estimates Fully Insured Quality Irrigation Systems Design and Installation Custom Pipe and Wire Installation Boring and Trenching Work Performed Small Drainage Projects Hydraulic Floor Tables Installed and Serviced Root Pruning Services Contact: Scott McNally (201) 728-1776 Renovating Greens Ideally, the best method of incorporating horticultural perlite into golf greens is as the greens are being con­ structed. There are literally thousands of existing greens, however, that can take advantage of the benefits of horti­ cultural perlite through a renovation procedure. In one technique used to renovate a golf green with horticultural perlite, plugs of turf 3/4 inch (2 cm) in diam­ eter and 10-12 inches (26-31 cm) long, spaced on four-inch (10 cm) centers, are removed from the green. Turf plugs and plug debris should be thoroughly removed so that plug holes are not subsequently refilled by this material. Horticultural perlite is then spread on the green and swept into the plug holes until the holes are approximately 1/3 full. In the final stage, sand is spread over the green and swept into the plug holes until they are filled. As a result of play, irrigation and rainfall, the horticultural perlite will migrate into the soil surrounding the plug holes to com­ pletely treat the green. As horticultural perlite is an inor­ ganic material, it will not rot or deteriorate in the soil but will continue to perform year-after-year. Actual years of service before another treatment is required will depend on many factors such as amount of play, soil structure, irriga­ tion and rainfall. POLITICIANS AND FACTS “Politicians will follow opinions widely held by their constituents. On the other hand I’ve never seen a politician run from a fact. If there are facts, they would always rather face the issue with facts and not opinions. But opinion drives politics in the absence of fact.” So said turfgrass expert Dr. Tom Watschke, Penn State, at the recent Ohio Pesticide Applicators for Responsible Regulation meeting. Specializing In White Trap Sand, Screened Top Soil, Washed Sand Scale Office (201) 297-3381 (201) 422-3106 DALLENBACH SAND CO., INC. BOX 333 • DAYTON, NEW JERSEY 08810 NJGCMA makes progress on all fronts Members of the New Jersey Golf Course Mechanics Association have been hard at work establishing goals, objectives and an operating code of ethics. Led by Ray Schroeder, the association has outlined an 11-point Code of Ethics. The code was established to promote and maintain the highest professional standards of service and conduct among the NJGCMA membership. The overall objectives of the association have also been formalized. First, the NJGCMA is to provide educa­ tional information and programs pertinent to golf course equipment. It will also provide for the exchange of informa­ tion associated with golf course technicians and their responsibilities. A third objective covers the need for a library and for advertising of used equipment and parts. The fourth key objective is to promote a closer working rela­ tionship between the golf course superintendent and technicians. The members have set some specific goals as well. They plan to evaluate new products and equipment and provide superintendents with information to help them with new purchases and programs. Also planned are training programs in association with vo-tech institutions. Direct lines of communication with equipment manufacturers are to be opened. This will help improve equipment, given recognition to safety problems, obtain timely information on updates and modifications and utilize their training programs. A video and printed library is also to be estab­ lished focusing on new equipment and educational and instructional information. The NJGCMA also plans to publish and distribute a newsletter complete with a listing of equipment and spare parts for sale, rent, loan or barter. The newsletter will also contain the list of available library materials. The newly organized NJ. Golf Course Mechanics Association collects names at the October Field Day. Standing (from I. to r.) are Gary Droz, Bob Lay, Wayne Frew and Ray Schroeder. Bentgrass Sod Fine Fescu Blend e s (201) 227-0359 WE SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOM BUILT SPRAYERS. A SPRAYER DESIGN SHOULD BE AFFORDABLE, SIMPLE AND DEPENDABLE ,SO OUR SPRAYERS ARE DESIGNED WITH COMPONENTS FROM FMC, SPRAYING SYSTEMS, TEEJET OR HYPRO. NORTHEASTERN ALSO CARRIES A FULL LINE OF PRODUCTS FOR THE GOLF COURSE INDUSTRY. Bluegrass Blends Special Orders Grown To Tee and Specifications Green Sod P.O. Box 418 Exeter, RI 02822 23 "I" COMMERCE ROAD • FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 FAX (201)227-0865 Phone 401-295-1870 or 401-789-8177 Fax 401-789-3895 X marks the spot If you are 35 or younger, you probably don’t need to or want to read this column. This is going to deal with middle age and for somebody under 35, you probably won’t think the things I am about to mention will ever happen to you. That’s the way I thought anyway. Well, I am now 45 years old. Nothing new, I’ve been 45 for some time now. Let me see, it’s been almost ten months. The only reason I men­ tion this is because there might be someone out there, besides my insurance man and Ken and Ginny, who wants to send me a birthday card. The exact date’s not important, but it’s at the end of January for you folks, like Malikowski, who have only ten fingers and can’t figure it out alone. Another thing that gets me is that more and more people call me Mr. Walsh. Now that makes me feel old. There are certain things that start to happen when you get to this age. Some of those things might be a bit embar- RANSOMES GREENS 3000 BRINGS GREENS CARE INTO THE 21st CENTURY High cutting frequency of 138 cuts per yard at 4 mph with 9 blade reels. Cutting height adjusts quickly and easily without the use of tools to as low as 1/8-. Versatile reel options are all interchangeable. Choose from 9 blade front mounted Verti-Groom, 9 blade Greens, 7 blade Fairway and Tees, or Verti- cut reels. Armchair comfort reduces operator fatigue. Adjustable tilt steering wheel and power steering. All controls and gauges are in easy reach and sight. Padded seat with adjustable back rest. RANSOMES GREENS 3000 WHERE GREAT IDEAS START For a FREE demonstration contact: Steven Willand, Inc. 201-579-5656 rassing like having someone think you’re older than Bob Prickett. Now that happened to me and, at that point, I knew things were changing. I also started to hear some really funny sounds when I swing a golf club. Particularly when I am warm­ ing up. Places in my body making noises that I’ve never ever heard before. Sort of like a 20-car accident on the Turnpike. Another thing that gets me is that more and more people call me Mr. Walsh. Now that makes me feel old. When I was being brought up, we were always required to refer to older folks as Mister or Misses. But I mean they were real old folks like Flaherty or Rathjens, not someone as young as me. The other day I took a hearing test and to no one’s surprise, my hearing is a little weak. Seems I am going to need a hearing aid pretty soon. The doctor suggests that it is job related. All those years of being around loud equip­ ment. Loud equipment, hell, my past assistants would say. It’s all those years of being around myself. No one’s closer to that loud voice than me. I’ll bet they wish they all had hearing problems when they worked with me. May have made it a lot easier. Another thing I am noticing is I seem to be going to bed even earlier than before. Now that’s something to think about because I’ve always been a real early-to-bed person. I mean, don’t call me after 9 p.m. because I am generally out by then. Now it may be as early as 8 p.m. Other things that come to mind are hair loss and physical fitness. Some people loose it all quickly but mine seems to be starting in a small circle at the top of my head and working its way out. As far as my physical condition is concerned, I am in terrible shape. I go to the gym and look at all those folks who are keeping themselves in shape and really envy them, but know I don’t have the patience to develop a program I’ll stay with. Mike Mongon and I play racquetball but I’ll have three or four beers after we finish which gives back everything I might have lost. Well, if this all seems a little confusing, blame it on Bob Prickett. I really didn’t think about middle age until that bartender in Scottsdale, Arizona, thought he was my younger brother. As a matter of fact, she suggested that he was my much younger brother. Do you think he might have paid her to say that? Ed Walsh, CGCS Fertilization of turfgrass and water quality by Joseph B. Hackman, Ph.D. Specialist in Soil Fertility Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service Pollution of surface and groundwater are environmen­ tal concerns with the use of nitrogen fertilizers on turfgrass. A recent University of Maryland study (Gross et al., 1990, J. Environ. Qual. 19:663-668) determined losses of nutri­ ents and sediments via runoff and leaching from turfgrass. The study compared N fertilizer applied in a liquid and granular form and an unfertilized control. Nitrogen (as urea) was applied at a rate of 4.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. per year according to appropriate spring and fall feeding schedules. Surface runoff was collected from plots with slopes of five to seven percent from significant rainfall events throughout the year. Groundwater samples taken monthly at 0.75 m depth were analyzed for nitrate. Although nutrient losses via runoff were small, total N in runoff was approximately two-fold higher in the liquid and granular treatments when compared to the unfertilized control. There was no difference between liquid and PAVELEC BROS. Golf Course Construction Co. Inc. 98 Evergreen Avenue Mutley, NJ 07110 Specializing in all phases of Golf Course Construction Field Drainage/Landscaping Excavation Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182 granular treatments with respect to runoff. The concentra­ tions of nitrate in percolate under the granular, liquid and unfertilized control treatments were 1.02,0.85 and 0.33 ppm. The liquid and granular treatments were significantly higher than the control but not different from each other. These nitrate concentrations are lower than the Environ­ mental Protection Agency drinking water standard of 10 ppm nitrate and are considerably lower than nitrate concen­ trations previously reported under com. This study demon­ strated that very low concentrations of nitrate were found below the root zone of fertilized and unfertilized turf and that nitrogen and phosphorus losses in runoff from estab­ lished turfgrass were low. Sediment and nutrient losses via runoff from established turf are generally low because of the resistance to surface water movement provided by a dense turf stand. The study concludes “that properly managed and judiciously fertilized turf is not a significant source of nutrients or sediment in surface or groundwater.” Reprinted with permission from "The Soil Profile" Volume 1, No. 4, Summer 1991. GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SIGNAGE INTRODUCING: A Signage Program “Guaranteed” for the Life of Your Club. Call for more information about our “Tomahawk” line. DISPLAY PRODUCTS CORPORATION 910 Fourth Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (908) 988-5400 FAX (908) 974-8873 GCSAA NEWS (Continued From page 11) “Chapter and individual member support are abso­ lutely crucial to our ability to fund turfgrass research and to offer scholarship assistance to future golf course superin­ tendents,” said Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, president of GCSAA. “We commend the GCSA of New Jersey and its members for their high level of involvement and assis­ tance.” The GCSA of New Jersey earned a “group” member­ ship in the Golden Tee Club for its contribution. Cadenelli and fellow board members also noted with appreciation the following New Jerseyites who held individual member­ ships in the Golden Tee Club: Alan S. Beck, CGCS Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS Maurice C. Cameron Benny A. Peta Wayne P. Remo, CGCS Eberhard R. 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South Richmond Nursery Corp. ACCEPTING BID PROPOSALS FOR 1991 PROJECTS GOLF COURSE RECONSTRUCTION Green & Tee Expansion * Cart Pathways Drainage • Sand & Grass Bunkers BULK DELIVERED MATERIALS (800) 552-9200 (718) 317-1400 INSIDE NY SERVING THE TRI-STATE REGIONAL AREA 609-667-0939 Edward Schulsinger 13 Ivy Lane Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Horticultural Consultant To The Golf Industry PATRON DIRECTORY ALPINE TREE CARE. INC. Complete tree care Robert Mullane-Peter Orszulak-Brian Nadriczny (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 - Phil O’Brien - Drew Effron (800) 257-7797 ATLANTIC MILLS INC. Tee Towel. Shop Wipes and Sport Towels Pete Donnelly - Jack Brady; (908) 774-4882 JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES. INC. Golf Course Irrigation - Design and Consulting Jim Barrett; (201) 744-8237 BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS. INC. 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Electric motor/pump repair/sales Cathy Hughes - Bob Tai; (201) 539-4141 WILFRED MCDONALD. INC. Turf Maintenance Equipment Dennis DeSanctis - Ed Rockhill - Bill Lu thin (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 - Lucille Mercadante (201)762-1195 (201)763-0042 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. Turfgrass Supplies Rich Apgar - Joe Stahl; (914) 666-3171 MONTCO/SURF-SIDE Wetting Agents/Defoamere Robert Oechsle; (215) 836-4992 NK Lawn Garden Co. Turfgrass Seed & Fertilizer George Rosenberg (800) 828-5856 NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO. Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer Shaun M. Bany; (908) 846-8173 ★ NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATES Sales & Service for Golf Course Industry Vincent Dujets - Chuck Kolenut (201) 227-0359 ★ New Patrons for 1991 PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION Golf Course Top-Dressing Jim Kelsey (908) 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 * P A P EXCAVATING INC. Excavating Contractor, Lakes & Ponds, Equip. Rental, Grading Bob Laner. (201) 227-2819 (201) 227-2030 PRO LAWN PRODUCTS, INC. Ingrid Kern; (215) 750-1732 Craig Lambert; (201) 663-3368 Brad Simpkins (609) 758-7620 ROCKLAND CORPORATION Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizer Steve Stys (201) 575-1322 R A S LANDSCAPING CO.. INC. Specialists for Golf Course Construction Claus I. Raven (201) 278-0616 GEO. SCHOFIELD CO.. INC. Golf Course Supply Kevin Schofield - Bob Carson - Tom Casmer (908) 356-0858 THE SCOTTS COMPANY - PROTURF DIV. Turf Fertilizers, Protectants, Seed Fran Berdine (914) 361-4105 Steve Rudich (215) 253-4003 SEACOAST LABORATORIES. INC. Twin Light Turf Products John C. Moynihan - Richard G. 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