June 2018 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn restaurant. In a show of support and to keep the 100th Anniversary Celebration alive, the NEGCOA chose to hold their Annual Golf Outing at Province Lake on Tuesday, June 5th. The rain held off until golf was over and all who attended had a great time. The GCSA of New England has been a supporter of this event and we enjoy a close, mutual relationship with the NEGCOA. Erik Dolt, left and Kevin Corvino This year we are fortunate to again have Kevin Corvino and his able caddie, Erik Doldt representing the GCSA of New England to help raise funds for the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund. If you would like to make a donation that may come back to you in the form of a scholarship being awarded to a member of your family or staff please visit the Ouimet website at https://www.classy.org/ event/2018-ouimet-golf-marathon/e181306. This is the eleventh year Kevin has been involved with this fundraising event. The New England Golf Course Owners Association (NEGCOA) held their 17th Annual Golf Outing at the Province Lake Golf Club in Parsonfield, ME on the shore of Province Lake. 2018 is the 100th year of Province Lake Golf Club’s existence and a celebration was to be one of the year’s highlights. Instead, a raging fire during a howling nor’easter leveled the clubhouse, golf shop and Richard Luff, Vice President, left and Elaine Gebhardt, Executive director of the NEGCOA Russ Heller, left, in red shirt and Kevin Frawley, in red shirt Students from the Dearborn STEM Academy in Dorchester, MA made a visit to the Wm. J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park in Dorchester, June 7. They participated in First Green. First Green is an innovative environmental and STEM education outreach program using golf courses as environmental learning labs. Golf course superintendents and/or local golf course representatives host students on field trips where they test water quality, collect soil samples, identify plants, design plantings, assist in stream bed res- toration and are involved in the ecology and environmental aspects of the golf course. The students are also introduced to many other aspects of golf. A tax-exempt non-profit, First Green was founded in the State of Washington in 1997 and is expanding nationally. The day was beautiful and 39 sixth and seventh graders had a great time learning from and quizzing the presenters, flying a drone, measuring areas, learning about moisture meters, mowing equip- ment, irrigation tools, soil types, putting lessons, aerification, how to change the hole on a green along with other items that are part of the golf course maintenance routine. Being responsible stewards of the land was stressed and examples of this were on display. Thoughts From Your Executive Director (continued) Ed Downing explains the difference in soil materials Presenters were Russ Heller, superintendent at Wm. Devine Golf Course who served as the day’s host; Kevin Frawley, golf professional at Wm. Devine; Ed Downing from Read Custom Soils; Scott Lynch, assistant superintendent at Wm. Devine; Jason Van Buskirk from Turf Cloud, Inc; and Ken Stamos representing Green Sight Agronomics. The stu- dents were eager to know more about what they saw and especially liked the “furry” feel of the putting green. It was an exciting day for the students and I was excited watching the eager kids conducting themselves like gentle people wanting to know more about the world they live in. To learn more about First Green click this link http://www.thefirstgreen.org/ GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT David W. Johnson The Country Club 191 Clyde Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-456-3972 Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT Jeffrey Urquhart Milton Hoosic Club 70 Green Lodge Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-2953 Fax 781-828-3220 Email: jmartin101@gmail.com SECRETARY/TREASURER Donald D’Errico KOHR Golf 508-530-2113 Email: svderrico@icloud.com DIRECTOR, SCHOLARSHIP & BENEVOLENCE David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com DIRECTOR Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE Keith Tortorella Country Club Enterprises 2D Express Drive, Wareham, MA 02571 508-982-4820 Email: ktortorella@ccegolf cars.com DIRECTOR Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com DIRECTOR Brian F. Skinner, CGCS Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com PAST PRESIDENT Michael Luccini, CGCS Franklin Country Club 672 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-6110 Fax: 508-528-1885 Email: Mluccini@franklincc.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org GCSANE Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 Web Site: www.gcsane.org Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and June not represent the position of GCSANE. Information contained in this publication June be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. 2 The Newsletter Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn You may be familiar with Cornell University’s Turfgrass ShortCUTT (Cornell University Turfgrass Times). For those who aren’t, this is a seasonal, weekly, online publica- tion offering information in brief articles that offer ideas and com- ments from Frank Rossi, Ph.D the well-known and popular professor from Cornell University. Included here is the latest article received prior to the NEWSLETTER deadline. If you would like to re- ceive your own subscription please contact Carl Schimenti at css223@ cornell.edu. 3 June 2018 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn 4 The Newsletter HOW TO DEAL WITH DISAPPOINTMENT By Don Hearn Disappointment is a tricky emotion to deal with because every day can bring about new situations to be disappointed over. Sometimes disappointments come at rapid speed (“when it rains it pours”). Sometimes disappointments are truly huge and life changing. Then there are those that are small, annoying, or simply just make you cringe. Meanwhile, difficult times around the world might add to your daily stressors and can heighten your reaction to negative news. What follows is an article where experts have been asked to share their ideas to improve your ability to cope and bounce back quickly from the disappointments and frustrations that are a part of our everyday lives with edits (italicized) added by me. 1. Take a moment to…wallow. You may find your sense of calm more easily if you allow yourself not be calm for the initial shock of disappointment. “When you get bad news, take a moment to let it sink in,” says Tina Gilbertson, LPC, DCC, psychotherapist and author of Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them. “Also, find a word for how you feel, such as disappointed, resentful, or afraid. Labeling feelings helps us make sense of our experience.” Let the waves of disappointment wash over you, speak out loud (if only to yourself), and honor your emotions. “Experiencing your feelings will allow you to make a cool-headed decision about what to do next,” she adds. If you were told by the club, course or company these words, “we’ve decided to move in a different direction…” this might have been your “wallow” moment. 2. Do a reality check—is it really that bad? After feeling the first blows of disappointment, step back and assess. It can seem like the biggest, most horrible thing that could possibly happen—but humans tend to dramatize, too. “Feelings are real and are important to recognize, but thoughts are not always the truth,” says Psychotherapist Sarah Mandel, R.N., L.C.S.W. When the initial upset is over, she says, “Try to look objectively at your problems to help separate fact from fic- tion and reduce negative self-talk.” 3. Go high when hit with low blow. “Though we don’t get to choose the situations about which we feel disappointed, we have a lot of choice regarding how we respond to disappointment,” says Tricia Andor, MA, LPC. “We can choose what we do, say, and think about any given situa- tion.” She says it’s important to head disappointment up at the pass before things turn to into irritation, anger, resentment, jeal- ousy, or bitterness. 4. Don’t stew in negativity. Like any other emotion, disappointment has a spectrum, says licensed counselor and life coach, Monte Drenner, LMHC, CAP. “The secret to dealing with disappointment is to not let it grow into stronger emotions like discouragement and depres- sion,” he says. “The longer I stew in disappointment the more likely I will allow myself to become discouraged which is even more difficult to get through. The longer I’m discouraged the greater the chances of getting depressed.” Turn the emotional tables on disappointment and always look for ways to grow from it. “Turn this negative emotion into a positive emotion like determination,” he says, because is it a way to restore peace of mind. 5. Avoid anxious reactions by lowering stress. Find a sweet spot for fast anxiety relief, such as meditating, walking, listening to music, or watching a comedy. Your general state of stress and anxiety can add an extra layer of sensitivity and make you more prone to agitation. “Stress is on a continuum from 0 (no stress at all) to 10 (the most stressed out you have ever been),” says Elizabeth R. Lombardo, PhD, MS, PT, author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. “When we are at a seven or higher out of ten, we tend to “negative filter”—focus almost exclusively on the negatives—and catastrophize.” Find things to do every day that keep you calmer so that you don’t feel it is the end of the world every time you are disappointed by an outcome. 5 June 2018 6. Put things in perspective. Sports journalist Sam Weinman, author of Win at Losing: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead to Our Greatest Gains, has interviewed many public figures and mental health professionals about disappointments. “The psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr talks about ‘framing’ events in our lives in a constructive way,” says Weinman. “His point is that our interpretation of what happens is in many ways more important than what actually happens. If that’s the case, Loehr says, in any disappointment we need to find something useful that we can build on, or that at least lets us see even the smallest positive.” The more we can learn to frame in a way that’s constructive and positive while still being honest, the better we are able to process disappointment. 7. Try not to take other people’s reactions and opinions to heart. Differing points of view are not, in themselves, insults. “Some people feel attacked when someone disagrees with them or implies that they’ve done something wrong,” says marriage and family therapist, Jill Whitney, LMFT. “Wise people know that every person has a unique perspective, and that’s okay.” Not every person we deal with in life or in social media is wise, but we can all work on becoming secure in our own points of view so that others do not rattle us with theirs. And we can also lighten up about some of our own views. “Be open to new ideas and facts,” she said. “Don’t feel a need to be right all the time.” It is also important to own our mistakes and apologize when called for. This might be difficult for many of us to deal with. For me, it’s difficult to not get agitated when listening to other people’s opinions that seem so counter to what I believe is a sensible way of looking at a situation. It looks like I should be paying increased attention to deal- ing with this aspect of disappointment. 8. Limit others from dumping their disappointments. While sharing and being heard is important, try to stay clear from people who make a big deal out of everything that goes wrong. “You may know someone who takes everything as a per- sonal affront,” says Whitney. “He’s sure that the other driver cut him off on purpose, that his boss has it in for him, that his spouse forgot to buy milk because she’s being passive-aggressive or because she doesn’t care about him.” People who put a nega- tive spin on everything often spew the negativity on the people around them, she says. Sometimes you have to limit contacts and when exposed, let negative news go in one ear and out the other. Especially when trying to process your own disappointments. 9. Write down your distress. This can help get it out of your system. “One way to cope with disappointment is by writing down our feelings,” says Diana Raab, PhD, creativity expert and author of Healing with Words and Writing for Bliss. “Journaling is a good way to start because it can help you express concerns and emotions about your disappointment in a non-threatening way. The journal is non-judgmental and will listen.” She says to ‘free write,’ not even lifting the pen from the page, until every- thing flows out. It can be a great way to grow, learn and trans- form from your disappointment.” Writing can be uses to release pain and to also help us rebuild strength. 6 10. Develop positive thinking muscles. When we get stuck focusing on bad news we lose sight of what is right in our lives and the world around us. “Our brains are fun- damentally wired to focus on the negatives in our lives. It is part of our self-preservation to look for potential threats in the world around us,” says Louise Aspden, a life coach specializing in posi- tive thinking and emotional intelligence. “That wiring is old and in today’s world doesn’t always serve us when we are pummeled with negativity at every turn.” Our brains are also neoplastic, meaning we can rewire them to look for what is right in the world, she says. A gratitude list of 10 to 20 items every day can help reset your mind. She suggests you list everything from that new job to that delicious morning coffee and you will see your knee-jerk reaction to negative new transform. 11. Breathe your way to a clear mind. The emotional center in our brain can take over our ability to think straight in stressful situations, says Aspden. “It can send stress hormones through the system, increase your heart rate and blood flow so that you can ‘fight or run,’ as well as narrowing your thought process,” she says. “The simple act of taking a few deep breaths will dissipate the cortisol (stress hormone) through oxygenating your blood and will get you back into thinking mode instead of reaction mode.” Breathing can literally help you increase feelings of wellbeing and peace. Remember, while we cannot always control the disappointments that come our way, we can seek to alleviate and counteract their impact on our daily lives. But if the burden is too heavy to carry alone, reach out for a friend to talk to or professional support. I R R I G A T I O N w w w . W in t e r b e r r y I r r ig a t io n . c o m o r 1 . 8 0 0 . 7 2 2 . 7 3 4 8 The Newsletter B E A L S + T H O M A S “Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.” - Arnold Palmer “Concentration comes out of a combination of confidence and hunger.” - Arnold Palmer renovated 12th hole, 2017 tpC Boston - norton, Ma For over 30 years, our concentration on client satisfaction and project excellence has proven successful. We have a unique focus and understanding of the golf industry and are pleased to support the GCSANE and GCSACC as Affiliate Members. We provide professional engineering, design, environmental and permitting services tailored specifically to golf clubs throughout New England. Contact us to see how we can assist you and your facility. 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Contact Sarah today! sstearns@bealsandthomas.com Corporate offiCe 144 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772 regional offiCes 32 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 295 Devonshire Street Boston, MA 02110 508.366.0560 www.bealsandthomas.com mail@bealsandthomas.com CIVIL ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS LAND SURVEYORS PLANNERS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS 7 June 2018 Wireless Valve Control using your Existing Irrigation Controllers How many times have you heard? “I just took over this job and I need to repair or add some irrigation control valves (valve-in-head) sprinklers, and I do not know where any of the existing wires / infrastructure” or “If I could get a wire or wires to an area on the course, I could vastly improve the conditions”. Winterberry Irrigation is spearheading the “Wireless” move- ment. We have been trained exclusively by Tucor for the evalu- ation and installation of all wireless products. We have learned from meeting and speaking with golf course superintendents over the past 24 months that reliable “Wireless” capabilities will help most golf courses today. If you are considering any of the following projects “Wireless Control” would be a viable option: We have seen many of the projects listed above were rejected not because of the material cost but the labor cost. These projects would need construction/destruction that Board of Directors and members, and golfers do not like to see, especially during the golfing season. Comparison – Conventional vs. Wireless With the wireless option the materials will be: a site survey (free visit), a Gateway at your controller and a receiver at the Sprinkler (valve-in-head) or a Globe Valve with a DC latching solenoid. Based on actual installations to date, the labor will be approximate 30 minutes at the controller and 30 minutes at each receiver, again based on actual installations to date. There may be a slight difference in cost, but remember, with the wireless solution there is minimal construction/destruction of your golf course and surrounding areas. • Adding sprinklers or electric valves • Renovation of small areas • Wireless moisture sensors • Repairing valve wire that was damaged over the years • Adding control to your Green fans • Controlling water features such as aerators, circulators • Controlling booster pumps • Needing to control lighted features, etc. Wireless may be your Best Solution! 8 The Newsletter Scholarship and Benevolence Committee Prepares for 26th Annual Tournament at Kernwood By Bob Healey The S&B tournament committee is finalizing plans for the 26th Annual Scholarship and Benevolence Golf Tournament to be held September 24, 2018, at Kernwood Country Club in Salem on the Donald Ross gem that overlooks the Danvers River on three sides. For those not familiar with this year’s venue, Kernwood has a long and distinguished past in both Massachusetts golf and our own Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England. Established in 1914, work began on nine holes in mid-1914, under the direction of golf architect Donald Ross. The open- ing of the first nine was marked by an exhibition on August 28, 1915, featuring future multi-time PGA champion and Mass Open champion Walter Hagen, host pro Jack Shea, U.S. Open runner up and future Mass Open champion Mike Brady and Tom Kerrigan, golf pro at Dedham Country and Polo Club, a future four time winner on the PGA tour, who would finish third at the 1921 British Open Championship at Saint Andrews. Francis Ouimet, the 1913 U.S. Open and 1914 U.S.Amateur and future Mass Open and five time Mass Amateur champion, served as referee. Kernwood opened the second nine on August 30, 1918 with an exhibition match, where Army Lieutenant Francis Ouimet and future U. S. Amateur, Mass Open and three time Mass Amateur champion Jesse Guilford defeated Donald Ross and host professional Jack Shea 5-3. The true winner that day was the America Red Cross as the Kernwood membership raised $5,010 for the Red Cross Fund, helping establish Kernwood’s enduring philanthropic mission. A mere four years after Kernwood’s expansion to eighteen holes, Kernwood hosted the 1922 Massachusetts Amateur where Francis Ouimet lapped the field winning the 36 hole final 12-11 and set a record in the qualifying round by posting a course record 70. It was Ouimet’s fifth Massachusetts Amateur in nine years. Over Kernwood Country Club’s 104 year history the club has hosted seventeen State and Regional Championships includ- ing: the Massachusetts Amateur three times, the Massachusetts Open four times, the Massachusetts Woman’s Amateur three times, the NEPGA four times, WGMA Keyes Cup one time and the Massachusetts Junior two times. The Kernwood Country Club membership is appreciative of the devotion displayed by the men most responsible for creating and sustaining the beauty of the property over these past 104 years–the superintendents. E. A. Crombie the very first caretaker (1914-1919) brought the new course from its original nine through construction and completion of the second nine in 1918 during the war years. R. C. Becker (1920–1922) groomed the eighteen-hole course to prepare for hosting the 1922 Massachusetts Amateur–its first Championship event. Robert A. Mitchell, Superintendent for twenty-three years (1923-1946) guided the course through the great depression and the Second World War. This period began the long asso- ciation of Kernwood Superintendents with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England. Robert Mitchell a long time GCSANE member served on the Board of Directors and as the Association President in 1937-1938. Albert “Lester” Allen, Superintendent for thirty-one years (1947-1978), brought Kernwood into the modern era of grounds maintenance. He was introduced to Kernwood as a caddie at the age of twelve. After completion of high school he became a full-time member of the grounds crew under Robert Mitchell. Lester was a long time GCSANE member, served on the Board of Directors and as Association President in 1959 -1960. Lester also served as President of the New England Turf Council, taught courses in agronomy at UMass-Amherst’s Stockbridge School from 1950-1967. Lester’s two sons-in-law also worked on the staff. Ray for 31 years and Bob for 45 years before they retired. Dean Robertson, Superintendent for thirty years (1978– 2007) who had known Lester Allen as a teacher at UMass/ Stockbridge was a natural selection to follow Lester. Dean is a long time GCSANE member, served on the Board of Directors, was NEWSLETTER editor and as Association President in 1978 -1979. Dean’s many accomplishments at Kernwood include re-construction of all eighteen greens, the oversight of the Algonquin Company gas line through the course in 2004. “We shut down the front nine starting November 2003, the pipe runs from the grass bunker next to #3 green, under the river to the Danvers side. On the course, it runs under #4 tee, under the #5 fairway, up #3 fairway, under #3 tee and under the parking lot, past the Arch, across #18 and #8 fairways, under Kernwood Street to the connection in the river near the Kernwood bridge. They used the practice fairway and #1 and #2 fairways for stag- ing areas for the pipe.” Today you are hard pressed to see or know where any of that work was done. He is also proud of hir- ing John Eggleston as his heir apparent in 2004. Our host for the 26th annual tournament is John Eggleston, Superintendent for twelve years and counting (2007-pres- ent). John was officially hired on October 27, 2004. If that date sounds familiar it’s the same day the Boston Red Sox won their first world Series in eighty-six years. John, a member of 9 June 2018 the Association since 2002, continues the legacy of Kernwood Superintendents with impressive success. Since taking over in early 2007 his major projects include: Rebuild of #17 tee and #17 green, adding championship tees #1 and #6, along with provid- ing an immaculately conditioned course when Kernwood served as co-host with Salem for the 2012 New England PGA cham- pionship and doing the same when Kernwood Country Club hosted the 2014 Massachusetts Amateur during their centennial. John always gives generous credit to his entire staff. “We couldn’t be successful as a team without the great job they all do.” The Committee recently met with our host John Eggleston, Lorelei Judge, clubhouse manager and Steve Bramlett, assistant golf professional to finalize the September 24th S&B tourna- ment. The staff at Kernwood is looking forward to hosting our special event and making it a memorable day for all. Over the past 25 years, our Association is privileged to have 19 different clubs host this annual event. Through 2017, the committee awarded scholarships to 96 individual students total- ing $140,750.00. Additionally, the committee quietly disbursed to members and their families, in times of medical or personal issues, benevolent aid totaling $147,200.00 over the same 25 years. This is what our Scholarship and Benevolence Fund is about. Affiliate and Friend members should note that solicitations for sponsorship options are in the works. Contact the Association’s Executive Director, Don Hearn for specific details. Look for details in future NEWSLETTERS and mailings, circle the September 24th date and make the commitment to support your scholarship and benevolence fund. Get involved, plan on playing Kernwood CC, or donate your time at the day of the event if you cannot play, attend the dinner, donate a round of golf or a special prize or become a sponsor. If you have not participated in the past, get off the sidelines; plan on this year as your personnel stepping off point. This tour- nament supports all GCSANE members and your families. See you at Kernwood, for a special day. Topdressing Sand Bunker Sand Divot Mixes -Bulk, Bagged and Super Sacs! -HD, Buff, Pro White -Bulk, Bagged or Super Sacs! Cart Path Blends Engineered Soils Root Zone Blends Bob Doran 978-230-2244 Nate Miller 978-660-0480 bob@nesoils.com nate@nesoils.com John Toomey 978-660-0175 jt@nesoils.com www.nesoils.com 10 The Newsletter Playing Defense Is a Strength, Not a Weakness Sometimes knowing what NOT to do is most important! BY KEITH A. HAPP Weather is, by nature, unpredictable and many times one must react to how turf responds to adverse conditions. Golf course superintendents try to prepare for every possible scenario when conditioning turf for play. However, the weather is unpre- dictable and we often find ourselves reacting to how the turf responds to adverse environmental conditions. It is impossible to prepare for all potential weather factors. Dealing with the unexpected and reacting to turfgrass response is a big part of golf course maintenance. Playing defense is essential at times to successfully main- tain the course in a consistent manner. For the golf course superintendent, playing defense begins with a good offense. Implementing that offense means having the time and resources to strengthen turf health and prepare it for play. Doing the right thing at the right time, or backing off and not doing something when environmental con- ditions warrant, can make all the difference in turf performance as the season unfolds. Written golf course maintenance standards should define the criteria for turf performance. The scheduling of aeration, mowing fre- quency, and where and when water is applied to each playing area are examples of important practices in- cluded in written maintenance stand- ards. It may seem like an oversimplifi- cation, but aeration stimulates root ©2012 by United States Golf Association. All rights reserved. Please see Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications. Subscribe to the USGA Green Section Record. Page 1 growth, timely irrigation allows roots to be maintained and well defined, and reasonable course maintenance standards help ensure that turf health is not compromised by an irrational conditioning request or demand. All too often, agronomic programs are compromised because necessary procedures are not prioritized to achieve the healthiest turf possible. The golf course is there for golfers, and plenty of play provides the revenue needed to support maintenance costs. Yet, there must be a level of coopera- tion between golfers and the superin- tendent to achieve the level of con- sistency desired throughout the playing Green Section Record Vol. 50 (25) November 30, 2012 TGIF Record Number 213467 11 June 2018 Superintendents now have more options than ever to aerate golf course turf, especially putting greens. Stand- ard aeration and linear aeration injec- tion of sand or water can be used for both short- and long-term benefits. Treatments may be conducted to achieve the desired effect while mini- mizing surface disruption. However, some level of disruption is unavoidable when completing aeration that is needed to defend against turf decline during summer weather conditions. It is unrealistic for golfers to expect that the turf can perform consistently well without aeration procedures. Know the actual mowing height in the field, not just the bench setting in the maintenance facility. Do not assume mowers will perform the same in the field during all weather conditions. If the turf swells from humidity, for example, it is more susceptible to scalping and the height of cut may need to be raised to avoid turf injury. Quality of cut is more important than height of cut in the field, and to mini- mize damage to turf it is necessary to make adjustments. If mowers are cutting too close in the field, then it is only a matter of time before turf damage occurs. Surface performance Topdress more or less in response to the turf growth rate, and be willing to adjust or even suspend certain procedures should environmental conditions become too stressful. Know the actual mowing height in the field, and this can be accurately determined using a prism gauge. A mower’s bench setting is just a starting point when adjustments in the field are needed in response to environmental conditions. all focus on managing the balance between soil, water, and air. Properly managing this balance is an important defensive measure for turf perfor- mance and is especially critical to turf survival during stressful weather. season. That might mean golfers tolerating a little inconvenience while defensive measures are put in place to prepare for worst-case scenarios. Core aerating during the fall or spring in advance of summer stress is the most obvious example. Most courses look and perform well during mild spring weather, provided that turf survived the winter unblem- ished. Turf performance during the dog days of summer, however, is another matter. The dynamic nature of turfgrass management dictates that turf man- agers must react to uncontrollable weather variables come summer, no matter how well he or she prepared in the spring. Those reactions can be as complicated as adjusting fertility plans to ensure the turf thrives, e.g., switch- ing to a fertilizer with a different nitro- gen source, or as simple as not performing a common task such as vertical mowing because of adverse weather conditions. SOME GAME PLAN DOS Schedule aeration when it will be most beneficial for the turf and not based on when it will be least disrup- tive to play. There have been many articles written about aeration, and ©2012 by United States Golf Association. All rights reserved. Please see Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications. Subscribe to the USGA Green Section Record. 12 Page 2 Green Section Record Vol. 50 (25) November 30, 2012 The Newsletter Rolling can be a key defensive strategy for putting surface preparation. Operators should exercise caution when traversing back and forth over putting surfaces, and wear damage can be further minimized when starting and stopping points are frequently altered. is not solely dependent upon mowing height. Topdress more or less in response to the growth rate of the turf. Know what needs to be accomplished every time topdressing is applied. While the focus early in the season is to dilute organic matter, later in the season the same amount of sand could damage leaf blades rather than protect them. Some topdressing is good because it helps to maintain water infiltration while creating a smoother and firmer playing surface. Too much topdressing can wreak havoc with mowers, require more brushing to move the sand into the canopy, and result in bruised turf that is predisposed to weather stress. The amount of topdressing applied at any one time can be controlled, but the weather cannot. If the turf is bruised or weakened by topdressing at the wrong time, decline during difficult weather can be an issue. Be willing to limit or suspend topdressing operations during stressful weather conditions and you will save grass. Roll to complement mowing procedures. The use of rolling as a key component of putting surface preparation is a very effective defensive strategy. Instruct operators to change directions in different places as they traverse back and forth across each green. For example, if rolling is per- formed four days a week, the spot where the roller stops and starts to change direction should not be in the same location each time. Stopping or starting abruptly can bruise the turf. A defensive sequence for example, would be to roll through the collar the first day, stop and transition on the collar the second day, transition on the green the third day, and target roll near the hole location only on the fourth day. Or, if operators are trained care- fully using side-to-side rollers, many can start and stop safely on the putting surface so as to never add mechanical traffic to putting green cleanup laps, collars, or green surrounds. Make every effort to control even the smallest degree of stress from rolling practices. Putting surface conditions can be improved by brushing, grooming, and vertical mowing. However, use ©2012 by United States Golf Association. All rights reserved. Please see Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications. Subscribe to the USGA Green Section Record. Page 3 these techniques with discretion and good judgment, because they remove more grass from the greens compared to regular mowing. Do not allow the vocal minority of golfers to dictate what they think should be done for a short- term effect. It is never bad to have plenty of healthy grass on a putting surface. Ball roll can be managed by implementing timely procedures, and the focus should remain on the long- term benefits a practice provides. For example, vertical mowing can be used to promote upright growth by stimulat- ing new tillering, but this practice can be harmful if grass is already under stress or if stressful conditions are pre- dicted in the immediate future. Predis- posing turf to environmental stress is never beneficial, and weakening the grass is never good. On many occa- sions we hear golfers say, “Don’t you think there is too much grass on the greens? Shouldn’t we verticut them to thin the stand of grass?” And we have heard equally often from superinten- dents, “I wish I had not verticut when I did.” While timely vertical mowing is very productive, overusing the strategy Green Section Record Vol. 50 (25) November 30, 2012 13 June 2018 can push turf over the edge. Being able to politely say “no” is part of playing defense. Fertilize the grass. Grow healthy grass first and then condition it for play. Turf will better tolerate stressful weather, disease activity, and other pests when it is growing at a controlled rate. Research has shown that stress- related diseases such as anthracnose cause less injury to turf when the grass is properly fertilized. Additionally, the first line of defense against weed encroachment is a dense stand of turf. Many superintendents use solid front rollers on putting green mowers year-round to reduce mechanical stress to turf while providing excellent playing surfaces. Timely vertical mowing can enhance surface quality and turf health. However, doing so at the wrong time of year can result in catastrophic damage. ©2012 by United States Golf Association. All rights reserved. Please see Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications. Subscribe to the USGA Green Section Record. 14 Page 4 Fertilizing in a regimented manner, as dictated by soil test results and root health, makes a difference. Timely applications of nitrogen stimulate uptake of other essential nutrients. Be willing to make adjustments that allow nutrients to be applied as frequently as needed. At times, smaller amounts of fertilizer applied more frequently allow turf to better tolerate harsh weather and provide more consistent playing conditions Set up mowers to limit mechani- cal stress. If using grooved front rollers on mowers, change to solid rollers sooner rather than later in the season to limit mechanical stress on the greens in preparation for summer. In fact, many superintendents now use solid front rollers on their mowers year-round and still provide excellent playing surfaces. Monitor equipment operators to ensure that baskets do not become too full when mowing greens. The added weight of grass clippings in mower baskets can cause turf injury or result in a poor quality of cut. Empty the baskets more frequently when grass is growing aggressively in the spring and fall. Mow early in the morning when temperatures are lower, and reduce double cutting if a sharp, well-adjusted mower delivers the desired effect after a single cut. Superintendents now have the option to use mower reels with 11, 14, or 15 blades. Mowers equipped with these new blade options offer a greater level of mowing effi- ciency without having to rely solely on multiple mowings to achieve desired surface quality. Golf course equipment managers are an important ingredient for success. They are responsible for setting up mowers that are sharp and properly adjusted before use each day. This is a Best Management Practice (BMP). If mowers are not well adjusted and sharp, the grass will be bruised and torn rather than cleanly cut. Bruises are potential infection sites for disease, and playing conditions are compro- mised when turf is ragged, torn, and bruised. It is no surprise that sharp and properly adjusted mowers are a key component to an effective defensive strategy that reduces turf stress. Green Section Record Vol. 50 (25) November 30, 2012 The Newsletter SOME GAME PLAN DON’TS Don’t mow too low. We have seen a change in maintenance procedures on putting greens in recent years that aid turf health while producing the same or even better playing conditions. Most notably, combinations of mowing and rolling are now used in many instances instead of ultra-low mowing heights and increased mowing frequencies to meet expectations for green speed and putting surface smoothness. This is very positive, because rolling strategies are far less stressful alternatives that can produce the same ball roll effect without mowing too low or too often. Play defense and protect the grass from mechanical wear by using turning boards when regular mowing is performed. Why wait for turf damage to occur when it can be prevented through proactive measures? increased labor, but it could pay off later in the season if turf loss is avoided. At the very least, have the option to use turning boards on weak areas of the collars or where it is difficult to maneuver mowers. Don’t starve the grass for a short-term effect. Alter the frequency of nutrient applications to the grass to sustain growth. Uncontrollable factors may dictate that certain strategies or procedures need to be rescheduled because of the weather. For example, it may be necessary to vent, or lightly aerate, the turf more frequently because frequent rainfall causes saturated soil conditions. Venting will promote root growth, and adjusting the fertility program will maximize the benefit to turf health. Supply readily available nutrients to maintain plant health and resulting surface quality. Don’t wait until the turf declines to respond! Grow the grass. Finally, communicate at every opportunity regarding care of the golf course. Make yourself available to answer questions, even if immediate answers are not available. Use the support systems you have in place to respond promptly and effectively. And when you do respond, avoid speaking in “turfease.” Remember, a short period of slower greens is better than closure of a green for any length of time. Defensive management is about preserving turf health when environ- mental conditions dictate. KEITH A. HAPP is a senior agronomist in the Mid-Atlantic Region, visiting courses in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Keith is a graduate of The Ohio State University and has a regional office in Pittsburgh, Pa., bringing him closer to golf facilities in the western portion of the Mid- Atlantic Region. Green Section Record Vol. 50 (25) November 30, 2012 15 Don’t topdress according to the calendar. When topdressing, first consider the rate of sand to be applied and the method needed to incorporate the sand into the canopy. The same procedures used during the spring may have adverse effects if performed in the heat of summer. Dragging sand on a low-humidity day may cause dam- age, so pay attention to daily environ- mental conditions when topdressing. Once again, being able to adjust or say “no” can save grass. Don’t verticut too often or too aggressively. Infrequent use can be productive, while overuse will be harmful. The same goes for grooming. A little at the right time of year works well, but excessive grooming is dam- aging. When golfers ask if there is too much grass on the greens, simply say “thank you” for the compliment. Having a lot of grass provides options to achieve the desired surface presenta- tion. Having no grass only provides for the use of one option — CLOSED FOR RECOVERY! Superintendents must be able to say “no” when condi- tions warrant. This decision should be supported by the green committee chairman, course owner, park adminis- tration, or other club officials. After all, you are protecting their primary asset. Having a course setup statement contained within a course standards document helps when preparing for and defending against uncontrollable weather variables. The business of turfgrass management is dynamic, and adjustments, as dictated by heat, humidity, moisture, and traffic, need to occur throughout the growing season. In a perfect world, it would never get above 85°F, humidity would be 40 percent or less, it would rain only at night, and golfers would agree with everything the superintendent wanted to do. In an ideal world, once a game plan is in place, nothing would change and the grass would be perfect! In the real world adjustment is the norm. Don’t wear out the grass! Playing defense means that certain programs may be needed at specific times of the year. For example, as part of course maintenance, turning boards may be needed to protect turf on putting green collars when regular mowing is con- ducted. Using these boards requires ©2012 by United States Golf Association. All rights reserved. Please see Policies for the Reuse of USGA Green Section Publications. Subscribe to the USGA Green Section Record. Page 5 June 2018 16 The NewsletterLearn more about our products and services at:PRODUCT CATEGORIES• Granular Fertilizers • Specialty Nutrients • Control Products • Soil Conditioners • Turfgrass Seed • Golf Course Accessorieswww.northeastnursery.com Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird GolfMA, NH, VT, ME and RINortheast Golf & Turf Supplya division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982NORTHEAST CONTRACTOR CENTERPeabody, MA NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Londonderry, NH NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Dennis Port, MA 17 June 2018Your Golf Irrigation SpecialistTanto Irrigation has proudly providedthe Golf Industry withIrrigation Servicesfor over 50 years.Let us know how we can servePlease Contact:Steve Kubicki(203) 988-6620OrPaul L. Guillaro(914) 262-7324 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle Golf courses are often misunderstood, tagged as hazards to the environment. Much effort is put into set- ting the record straight. One way to differentiate higher standards is through specifi- cally designed environmental programs. Before GCSAA’s 50 by 2020 best manage- ment practices initiative, some state and local programs were already in place. One such comprehensive program developed in conjunction with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is the Rhode Island Golf Course Green Certification, a collaboration with the Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association (RIGCSA). In 2010 the RIGCSA, led by then president John LeClair, CGCS, worked hard to develop the voluntary point-based pro- gram and have touted the benefits ever since. With a score of 300 points need to achieve certification, and a further 350 points required to recertify, these totals are indeed lofty goals. More than simply turf, this program looks to touch all aspects of the golf facility and you are rewarded with points for practices or changes that are positive for the environment. As always, the benefits of environmental programs come from the resulting data, and I recently learned that the data does indeed impress! GCSAA class AFC member Pat Hogan, government rela- tions director for the RIGCSA, updated the group at a recent chapter meeting on RI DEM data. Ann Battersby, Senior Environmental Scientist at the DEM, compiled information from seven golf courses recently recertifying through the Golf Course Green Certification program. Here are some of the highlights: Pesticide reduction: 32 pounds Fertilizer reduction: 98,690 pounds Water reduction: 243.8 million gallons Hogan’s employer, Sodco, is also a noted environmental busi- ness earning Sustainable Turf Farm Certification designation. Sodco’s recertification numbers are stunning as well: Pesticide reduction: 61 gallons Fertilizer reduction: 103,455 pounds Water reduction: 129.2 million gallons 18 As of February 2018, 13 courses in Rhode Island are Golf Course Green Certified: Shelter Harbor GC Alpine CC Rhode Island CC Sakonnet GC Wannamoisett CC Point Judith CC Agawam Hunt Club Goddard Memorial Park GC Potowomut GC Pawtucket CC Weekapaug GC Newport CC Button Hole GC Whether by using your current or future BMPs, state spon- sored programs (as RI has done), or utilizing lake/river friendly opportunities, the intrinsic or perceived value of environmental programs and their recognition is real. When voluntary efforts large or small can result in differences as noted above, it con- tinues to prove the stewardship of our industry. Kudos to the seven recertified Rhode Island Golf Course Green Certification on their accomplishments and I look forward to the data 13 courses can develop in the future! Want to learn more about the program? Check out the Rhode Island Golf Course Green Certification workbook link here:. http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/assist/grncert/ pdf/rigolcer.pdf GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already Class A toolkit Tools You Can Use To Promote Your Class A Membership Use this toolkit to share your great achievement with employers, golfers, and community members. You can share the news about your Class A status in a variety of ways. Letter To Your Employer GCSAA will send congratulatory letters to up to three employ- ers announcing your Class A status. The personalized announce- ment will be mailed to the contacts and addresses provided and copies of each correspondence will be sent to you via mail. The Newsletter Did you miss these FREE Labor-related webcasts: I-9 Compliance and Worksite Enforcement in 2018 Christopher Thomas June 30: OSHA 101 How to Prepare for and Handle an OSHA Inspection or Whistleblower Investigation with an Update on the Agency’s New Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements Matthew Linton Upcoming FREE webcasts: June 26: Fertilización y Nuevas Tecnologías en la Nutrición de Campos de Golf José Ángel Sánchez Alcalá June 28 ABCs of Algae 2.0 Erwin McKone, CGCS Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Kevin Doyle GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE Class A Member Certificate Display your achievement with a Class A member certificate. Complete this request form to receive your certificate in the mail, and please provide your name as you would like it to appear on the certificate. Class A Member Logo Use the GCSAA Class A member logo on business cards, statio- nery, websites or other items. News Release Create a personalized press release to share your Class A mem- ber status. To develop a press release, complete the news release form, either for new Class A members or renewed Class A mem- bers. The information provided will automatically pre-populate into a personalized press release that you can distribute to vari- ous media outlets. Newsletter Article Highlight your achievement in your facility’s newsletter. Two versions of the special Class A newsletter article are available for use, either as a PDF or Word version. Call for nominations Nominations are due by June 30, 2018 Posted on behalf of Peter J. Grass, CGCS – 2018 GCSAA Nominating Committee Chairman The following offices will be up for election for the GCSAA Board of Directors at the 2019 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA: • President • Vice president • • Director (three positions) The deadline for nominations for the 2019 GCSAA Board of Directors is June 30, 2018. Click here for more information Secretary/treasurer 19 June 2018 Divot Drift Welcome New Members Bill Bartels Affiliate, Tanto Irrigation Robert Grant Assistant, International Golf Club Lisa Golden Affiliate, MTE - Turf Equipment Solutions Wes Weyant Affiliate, Finch Services Jim Murray Affiliate, VGM Club VGM Club Friend of the Association Jeffrey Tibbetts Superintendent, Quinnatisset Country Club Welcome Back Fred Murray Superintendent, Chelmsford Country Club Back Issues! Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. 20 As in the past, The Newsletter continues to invite Affiliate members to submit a press release about new personnel, new products or a company bio. We will print each and every release free of charge. This is a great way to advertise for free. Who said nothing in this world is free? Free advertising to better your company, wow what an offer. GCSANE Offers Website Banner advertising at www.gcsane.org The price is $500 for one year which will be re-occurring annually from your first billing unless otherwise specified. For more information, please contact Kris Armando at 508-745-8555 or karmando8@gmail.com The Newsletter 21 June 2018 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Agresource, Inc. 110 Boxford Rd. Rowley, MA 01969 Agresource Inc. is a proud manufacturer and distributor of quality compost, soil, and sand throughout the northeast for over 30 years. Agresport, a division of Agresource focused on materials and services specifically for the golf and sports fields market working together to enhance and maintain your unique properties Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 cell: (978) 904-1203 Mike Carignan 978-270-9132 mcarignan@agresourceinc.com www.agresourceinc.com Allen’s Seed 693 S. County Trail Exeter, RI 02822 Specializing in quality seed, fertilizer, chemicals, & related golf course maintenance supplies. 1-800-527-3898 info@allenseed.com www.allensseed.com Atlantic Golf & Turf 9 Industrial Boulevard Turners Falls, MA 01376 Specializing in agronomy through the distribution of fertilizer, seed & chemicals throughout New England. Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 www.atlanticgolfandturf.com A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. 1357 Main St. Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, & used equipment. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 www.pavewithasi.com Barenbrug USA Suppliers of supercharged bentgrasses now with Aquatrols, Turf Blue HGT, Regenerating perennial rye (RPG), and Turfsaver RTF, the only rhizomatous tall fescue on the market. 10549 Hammond Hill Road East Otto, NY 14729 BASF Turf & Ornamental PO Box 111 West Dennis, MA 02670 “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com Country Club Enterprises PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Danny Brown (603) 365-6751 Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 BACKED by BAYER Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. Crop Production Services Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brian.giblin@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com Beals & Thomas, Inc. 144 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772 32 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 sstearns@bealsandthomas.com Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course site design services including irrigation pond analysis & design, drainage & utility improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, construction administration, boundary & topographic surveys, master planning & project design. The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course & landscape supplies. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 Dennis Friel (617) 755-6558 Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch. Darren Young (978) 443-7177 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. 304 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. Specializing in custom seed blends. Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 (978) 685-3300 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 www.cpsagu.com DAF Services, Inc. 20 Lawnacre Rd. Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Custom pumping solutions. Custom pump controls. Complete pump service. Serving all of New England. Dick Young (860) 623-5207 DeLea Sod Farms 486 Church Street Wood River Junction, RI 02894 DeLea Sod Farms provides first quality tallgrasses & bentgrass to the landscape & golf markets. Full line of U.S. Silica Greens topdressing & bunker sands. Scott McLeod 800-344-7637 smcleod@deleasod.com www.deleasod.com Dependable Petroleum Service One Roberts Road Plymouth, MA 02360 UST / AST facility maintenance, installation & compliance testing. Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner (508) 747-6238 bgarrett@dependablecompany.com www.dependablecompany.com DGM Systems 153A Foster Center Road Foster, RI 02825 Golf & Sports Turf Specialty Products & Services Office (401) 647-0550 Manny Mihailides (401) 524-8999 David Mihailides (401) 742-1177 Visit www.dgmsystems.com 22 The Newsletter International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd. Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis (781) 648-2351 (508) 428-3022 Irrigation Management & Services 21 Lakeview Ave. Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, & system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID (508) 653-0625 Ken Jones Tire, Inc. 71-73 Chandler St. Worcester, MA 01613 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, & golf cars. Gerry Jones (508) 755-5255 Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation 11 Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02420 Offering a full range of inventory for irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & landscape lighting products & services for all of your residential & commercial needs. (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano Lazaro’s Golf Course Supplies & Accessories dba Hammond Paint & Chemical Co., Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223 Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line for all your of golf course supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle One, turf & ornamentals, aquatics, turf marking paint, safety items, adjuvants. Joe Lazaro–cell: (617) 285-8670 Fax: (781) 647-0787 Email: jlazaro698@aol.com www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com Finch Services, Inc. Finch Services is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. Wesley Weyant (978) 758-8671 Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Dan Paradise (978) 853-2916 Eric Berg (516) 473-3321 Call or visit our website at www.finchinc.com Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles 724 MacArthur Boulevard Pocasset, MA 02559 E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Tim Russell (603) 557-3463 G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers PO Box 600645 Newton, MA 02460 Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New England. Gary Fialkosky (617) 293-8632 www.garyfialkoskylawnsprinklers.com Green Sight Agronomics 12 Channel Street, Ste 605 Boston, MA 02210 617-855-5021 Turn-key automated turfgrass monitoring using drones. We deliver maps of moisture variation and turf stress daily. Matt Lapinski 978-551-0093 www.greensightag.com Harrell’s LLC 19 Technology Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Turf & Ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600 Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222 Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 Mike Nagle (508) 380-1668 Jim Favreau (978) 227-2758 Helena Chemical Company 101 Elm Street Hatfield, MA 01038 National distributors of all your turf chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line of Helena Branded wetting agents, foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. Louis Bettencourt, CGCS (978) 580-8166 Chris Leonard (339) 793-3705 www.helenachemical.com Maher Services 71 Concord Street N. Reading, MA 01864 Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com Maltby & Company 30 Old Page Street, P.O. Box 364 Stoughton, MA 02072 Provides expert tree pruning, tree removal & tree planting services. Our two other divisions include Natural Tree & Lawn Care, which treats for winter moth caterpillars, ticks & mosquitoes etc. Forest Floor recycling manufactures color enhanced mulch & natural composted leaf mulch. For more information or to speak with one of our arborists please call Bill Maltby at (781) 344-3900 MAS Golf Course Construction LLC 51 Saddle Hill Rd. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 www.masgolfconstruction.com McNulty Construction Corp. P. O. Box 3218 Framingham, MA 01705 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty (508) 879-8875 MTE, Inc. – Turf Equipment Solutions 115 Franklin Street Extension Derry, NH 03038 New England’s source for equipment: New & pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 Mark Casey: (617) 990-2427 Eastern MA Jess Hamilton: (603) 500-3936 NH Sean Smith: (207) 385-6684 ME Lisa Golden: (978) 857-3726 23 June 2018 Please patronize these Friends of the Association North Shore Hydroseeding 20 Wenham St. Danvers, MA 01923 Saturated Solutions 18 Evergreen Road Northford, CT 06472 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. Greg Moore (203) 980-1301 Brian King (978) 762-8737 www.nshydro.com On-Course Golf Inc., Design/Build 16 Maple Street Acton, MA 01720 Golf Course Craftsmen. We serve all your remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust your project with us! We make you look good! Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 www.on-coursegolf.com Precision Laboratories 1428 S. Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60083 Specialized chemistries that enhance plants, seeds, soil and water. Greg Bennett 978-877-3772 www.precisionlab.com Putnam Pipe Corp. Hopkinton & Taunton, MA Distributor of water, sewer, drain and stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion & sediment control products. Free delivery & 24-hour service. David Putnam 508-435-3090 Read Custom Soils 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Hingham, MA 02043 Consistent sand for the next twenty years. Top dressing sands, root zone blends, high density bunker sand,“early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Matt Medeiros (508) 951-6139 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 www.readcustomsoils.com Saturated Solutions is the sole distributor of the Air2G2 Machine for sales & contracted services. Replenish your soils with oxygen when it needs it most in any conditions with no disruption. saturatedsolutionsllc.com Select Source 3208 Peach Street Erie, PA 16508 National, full line distributor of turf, ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive distributor of Prime Source branded pesticides & specialty products. Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager (814) 440-7658 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 600 Roswell, GA 30076 Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski (800) 321-5325 ext. 6219 Sodco Inc. PO Box 2 Slocum, Rl 02877 1-800-341-6900 Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue Installation options available Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson Southwest Putting Greens of Boston P.O. Box 827 Westford, MA 01886 Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, outdoor & indoor practice facilities. Douglas Preston (978) 250-5996 Mungeam Cornish Golf Design, Inc. 195 SW Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 Golf course architects Office: (508) 476-5630 Cell: (508) 873-0103 Email: info@mcgolfdesign.com Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA www.mcgolfdesign.com New England Specialty Soils 435 Lancaster Street Leominster, MA 01453 1mm. Top Dressing Sand, High Density Bunker Sand, Rootzone Mixes, Tee Blends, Divot Mixes, Bridging Stone, Cart Path Mix, Infield Mixes, Inorganic Amendments, SLOPE LOCK Soil. Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 www.nesoils.com New England Turf Farm, Inc. P.O. Box 777 West Kingston, RI 02892 Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass available for golf courses, sports turf and landscapers. Expert installation available. Office: (800) 451-2900 Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 erniesod@comcast.net Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 www.newenglandturf.com NMP Golf Construction Corp. 25 Bishop Ave. Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Golf course construction Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 Northeast Golf & Turf Supply 6 Dearborn Road Peabody, MA 01960 Complete line of Golf Course, Landscape & Lawn Care Construction & Maintenance Supplies Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Dan Ricker (978) 317-7320 24 The Newsletter Tree Tech, Inc. 6 Springbrook Rd Foxboro, MA 02035 U.S. Pavement Services 41 Industrial Parkway Woburn, MA 01801 Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Ken Sprague 781-825-3290 Sportscapes Unlimited LLC PO Box 1686 Duxbury, MA 02332 Specializing in fairway aeration & cleanup, deep tine aeration, Air2G2 aeration & full seeding services. Mike Lucier 617-913-8958 mijke@sportscapesunlimited.com sportscapesunlimited.com Stumps Are Us Inc. Manchester, NH Professional stump chipping service. Brendan McQuade (603) 625-4165 Syngenta Professional Products P.O. Box 1775 Wells, ME 04090 John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Full service tree service specializing in zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning & tree risk assessments by our team of Certified Arborists. Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. PO Box 167 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Many varieties of turfgrass sod for the golf course. Bentgrass, Bluegrass, Fine and Tall Fescues, Blends and Mixes. 800-556-6985 Turf Enhancement Enterprises Featuring Floratine products, JRM tines and bed knives and Greenleaf Turbo Drop air induction spray nozzles. Providing asphalt paving, cart paths and walkways, line striping and concrete work. Valley Green 14 Copper Beech Drive Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 karcari@windingbrookturf.net www.windingbrookturf.com WinField United 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C Sutton, MA 01590 Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. Mark Guyer 508-372-9121 Winterberry Irrigation Pump service, installation and sales. Irrigation installation, service, repairs, and sales. Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding testing, start-up, and winterization. Matt Faherty 860-681-8982 mfaherty@winterberrylandscape.com Visit www.winterberryirrigation.com 25 Target Specialty Products 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Franklin, MA 02038 Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 Tom Fox 508-450-9254 Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 Turf Cloud, Inc. 39 Mountain Gate Road Ashland, MA 01721 Tartan Farms, LLC P.O. Box 983 West Kingston, RI 02892 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 Tanto Irrigation 5 N. Payne street Elmsford, NY 10532 Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly providing the Golf Industry with irrigation services for over 50 Years. Bill Bartels 914-347-5151 tantoirrigation.com Tom Irwin Inc. 13 A Street Burlington, MA 01803 (800) 582-5959 We bring you a network of professionals and innovative solutions dedicated to your success. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Whether you’re focused on your turf, your family, your friends, or your hobbies, our goal is to provide administrative assistance to your operation, so you can have just that, more time! Turf Cloud, Inc.’s unique passion for technology, coupled with years of turf grass experience can offer you superior data tracking programs and insight to web strategies to increase your time and productivity. Ask us how today! Jason VanBuskirk (774) 244-2630 jvb@turfcloud.com www.turfcloud.com Turf Products 157 Moody Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Serving the industry since 1970 800-243-4355 Bill Conley Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Tim Berge (860) 490-2787, Andy Melone (508) 561-0364 www.turfproductscorp.com June 2018 26 The Newsletter Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England The Newsletter–Rate Schedule THE NEWSLETTER DISPLAY ADVERTISING ORDER FORM Company Name: Address: Contact Name: Issues (List month and total number): Amount of Check: Phone: Email: (Made payable to “GCSANE”) Member Rates: Monthly Rate 4 Times Per Yr. (Save 5%) 6 Times Per Yr. (Save 10%) 8 Times Per Yr. 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