June 2019 Presidents Message It is the end of June and I am wearing a jacket to start each day. If there is such a thing as historical weather patterns, last fall and this spring will definitely skew the data. I am not complaining, just recognizing that we are all vulnerable to the unknown each day as a Golf Course Superintendent and weather is probably the big- gest variable that we contend with, so hold on tight. The season is passing by, so make time and schedule all things important to you. Yes, your business or golf course will take precedent this time of year, but family and personal time should be built in as well as career and personal development. GCSANE meetings are a great way to unwind, but also a tremendous resource to meet and talk to peers about challenges and accomplishments. The knowledge I have gained through my network is immense and I am very thankful for those relationships that I have fos- tered through GCSANE. Another great avenue to gain knowledge of the latest agronomic hot topics is the UMASS field day, which is being held on July 17th at the Joe Troll Research Facility. This day can be used to treat and educate staff, and should be communicated back to your employer, enforcing that you are involved and learning about trends and research. Communicating back with the use of field day pictures, with you and your staff included, can speak volumes to your commitment to leadership and education. Best of luck with all that comes your way this season, and please reach out to GCSANE if we can help in any way. David W. Johnson President, GCSANE 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 Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.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 Eric Richardson Essex County Club 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 Email: erichardson@essexcc.org DIRECTOR, AFFILIATE Keith Tortorella Country Club Enterprises 2D Express Drive, Wareham, MA 02571 508-982-4820 Email: ktortorella@ccegolfcars.com DIRECTOR Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com DIRECTOR Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 Email: remerich@vespercc.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 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Greg Cormier Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com 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. Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn In the most recent issue of Mass Golfer magazine there is an article titled “Living the Golf Dream.” One of our members, Kevin Osgood is featured in the article beginning on page 12. To read more about Kevin, how he came about owning and man- aging facilities, and how he still considers himself a superintendent click this link. How many times have you heard or experienced what was clearly a violation of our Code of Ethics? I’m sure you wanted something to be done about this violation of protocol. While a code of ethics is usually a roadmap for good behavior and doing the right thing morally, sometimes it can cause just the opposite. Read the article below for a situation where the law of unintended consequences takes over: BEST INTENTIONS CAN LEAD TO ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS Most superintendents consider golf to be a noble sport and their role in it a noble endeavor. Such a pastime and profession should be guided by the highest ethical standards, and who better to enforce such standards than GCSAA and its affiliated chapters? Should the GCSAA and chapters not serve to protect its members by instituting policies and procedures providing them with an edge in a competitive marketplace? Yet, best intentions can have unintended consequences. Consider the case of the American Guild of Organists. In an effort to protect its members in the marketplace, the AGO instituted a code of ethics, which provided that members were prohibited from apply- ing for a job held by someone else unless there has been a public announcement of the vacancy. The code also required that, if a consumer wished to have someone other than an “incumbent musician” play at a venue, the chosen musician was to obtain the incumbent’s approval, and the consumer was requested to pay both musicians. In addition, the guild developed compensation schedules and formulas and instructed its chapters and members to develop regionally applicable versions to determine charges for their services. The code of ethics was implemented by the association’s members and to protect jobs and provide a financial incentive to use in- cumbent musicians. Guild members who were provided with an additional layer of protection in the marketplace. However, guild’s code of ethics blatantly violated antitrust laws and resulted in government action. The Sherman Act and the 2 The Newsletter Thoughts (continued) Federal Trade Commission Act prevent contracts and conspiracies in restraint of trade and unfair methods of competition. The key element that created the violation was the agreement to restrict competition as reflected in its code of ethics. While it is perfectly acceptable for an individual or group to refrain from seeking employment where the position was currently filled, the agreement among members to do so was an unlawful restraint of trade. By agreeing not to seek jobs held by other guild members, the organi- zation and its members were unlawfully restricting competition in the marketplace. This case is a cautionary tale for industry associations. While promoting the need for members to have high ethical standards is laudable at first glance, instituting rules requiring them to steer clear of each other in the marketplace is not the proper goal of an association tasked with the primary responsibility of lawfully sup- porting the profession. Nathan J. Breen, Esq. Howe & HuttonLtd The May meeting was a joint meeting hosted by the Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association. The location was the Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth, RI. The cub’s staff was as helpful and friendly as you’d ever need. The course was in beauti- ful condition thanks to the efforts of our host, Bill Coulter, and his talented team of experts. Next year we will be hosting our friends from Rhode Island at a course to be determined. By Don Hearn from left: Bill Coulter, host superintendent; Matt Crowther, Mike Hermanson, Bob Healey This year’s New England Golf Course Owner’s Association (NEGCOA) outing was held May 15 at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, MA. Nate Henry, superintendent had the course in mid-season condition. David Frem, General Manager/ Owner of Cyprian Keyes Golf Club gave an overview of the activities that took place at National Golf Day in Washington, DC earlier in the month. In addition to the topics discussed while in Washington, he made note that the largest contingent of golf industry representatives were affiliated with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Yes – golf course superintendents. Nice to know. from left: Joe Lazaro, Mike Varkonyi, president RIGCSA; Wayne Zoppo, Mike Iacono 3 June 2019 Government Relations Update The Department of Family and Medical Leave issued final regulations today that reflect the new date for implementation of the payroll tax (October 1, 2019) and adjust the rate of the payroll tax up to 0.75 percent. The increase allows the Department to collect the same aggregate amount ($800M) estimated to fund the program under the original time frame. The final regulations can be viewed here. Beginning October 1, 2019, employers are responsible for: • Reporting wages paid, payment for contract services rendered, and other information about your workforce • Determining contribution amounts for your workforce and you as employer where applicable (employers with fewer than 25 employees are not required to make contributions) • Making deductions for employee contributions through payroll services, as wages or independent contractor services • Notifying your workforce of the PFML law Stephen A. Boksanski, Principal BCB Government Relations, Inc 4 The Newsletter Thoughts from the Northshore Dear Member, We survived the long and wet slog of spring, and it is now officially summer. The summer season is when we get to showcase our work while combating the inevitable tribulations our profession has to tackle each year. Every property has its limiting factors with site-specific deficiencies, but I think we would all agree that finding, retaining, and training labor is a challenge everyone has to overcome. I am going to share a little about our failures and successes with the hope to spark further conversation amongst our group. For multiple years we failed to fill out our seasonal staff. To compensate, we increased the hours and responsibilities of our core staff; this resulted in a decrease in staff retention and morale. In the end, the main issue was our outdated hiring procedures, defi- cient communication tactics, taxing work schedule, and unrealistic expectations for seasonal staff. Full disclosure, our labor chal- lenges still exist but are vastly improved due to some minor changes and a little effort. My first adjustment was to create a more well-rounded team. I now have multiple staff members (Non-Assistants) with chemical application licenses and other certifications. Finding people to fill Assistant Superintendent or Summer Intern positions has become more difficult, but the transition or inability to hire is made easier if you already have members of your team trained on essential tasks such as irrigation repair, chemical applications, and hand-watering. One of our biggest changes was to allow the seasonal staff to pick their schedule. I have two requirements; they must start their workday early in the morning and work one weekend day shift a week. Most of my seasonal staff now work 3 to 5 days a week. Working fewer days a week has resulted in a higher number of applicants, less overtime, a higher retention rate, and a decrease in tardiness. We also decided to reach out to high schools and colleges in our immediate area. I am on the Advisory Board at Essex Agricultural and Technical High School. During the winter months, we give presentations regarding our industry and discuss the various opportunities within the turfgrass community to students. During the fall we host 15-20 interested students for an all-day field trip to the club. Over the last two years, seven students have gone on to a seasonal position at a golf course. Finally, we have modified how we communicate, particularly to the younger generation. My management team and I had to evolve our communication tactics to motivate our team; which is not an easy pill to swallow. There were times when a member complaint or turf health issue would arise and take its toll on our stress level. Our communications with staff members during high-stress periods were not as positive as they could have been. Keeping a positive and high energy work environment is more difficult than not, but has been essential in successfully motivating my staff. Our trade requires us to be a bit of everything each day, which is why we love what we do and why we are the most important employee at our facilities. Try to pass on your passion to your team, particularly during times when you want to drive them all off a cliff. Hopefully, I kept your attention in this post. I expect to have a new Superintendent Profile for you to read next month. Please reach out if you are interested in participating. Best, Eric Richardson Director of Grounds Essex County Club 5 June 2019 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle How do you communicate to your staff or colleagues on a day-to-day basis? My guess is that it is much different now than it was, say, ten years ago. While radios may still be a piece of the on-course puzzle, text messages might be the dominant choice. While you are off property, text messages and email can keep you alerted of goings-on instantly. How long could you operate your facility using only electronic communications without put- ting your eyes on a fellow worker or even holding a brief con- versation? I’m thinking it’s not too long, for despite technology, face-to-face interaction is still the king of communications. While an entire robotic staff might be in our future, we rely on our staff or colleagues to accomplish our goals. First, we need them to be there. Without eyes on that situation, the best laid plans could easily come off the rails. A sense of community or teamwork comes with the ability to interact and socialize, and this sets the foundation. This should allow the team to gain trust, and ultimately develop better working relationships. To operate well as a team, leadership must communicate the duties and expectations and reinforce the culture that has been devel- oped. Verbally and in person should be the top choice to accom- plish this goal. Many important pieces are missing from communications without visual contact. Non-verbal cues are often cited for their importance, so I won’t dwell on those. By looking at the staff post-aerification week or after member-member preparation we know the responses communicated back from tired staff will be different than a typical day. Think about what goes into a written communication. The ability to edit the content stands out. Are the emails and text messages you receive really what the sender intended to say, or was that message tailored to illicit a favorable response? Maybe the message you received wasn’t the first thing that came to mind from the sender? Tone does not come across in writing either. If you instruct a staff member via text message to check moisture and do another lap with a syringe hose at 4pm and get “ok” as a response, what does that mean? Is it “yes sir I’m glad to because it will help the team,” or “my buddies are waiting for me to go the beach but I need this job no matter how much I hate it.” Same message sent, but could easily be a big difference in tone. Do you ever engage staff or colleagues in brainstorming ses- sions? Maybe engaging key staff or colleagues with a discussion 6 on a Friday afternoon, rainy day, or in advance of upcoming event on ways to improve or adjust operations. Accomplishing such a beneficial task electronically would be a tedious mess and more likely counterproductive. Beyond the course related items, the personal side of the per- sonnel task’s superintendents perform require face to face com- munication and your full attention. Whether it relates to strife within your team, home life, or medical issues creating stress with your team members, avoiding misinterpretations of any kind is a must. While sometimes written documentation may be required as a policy, building trust through personal interac- tions is key. Communicating understanding and compassion via written word is difficult and may not convey the importance your staff member or colleague believes the situation deserves. Instead of sending a text or email next time you need to communicate, consider using your phone as it was originally designed for, as a telephone. Maybe instead of texting a job assignment to a staff member, text them to meet you someplace convenient and communicate that next task to them in person. Your time is valuable, and those around you know it. By you taking some of that time to interact with staff and colleagues directly or face to face only communicates the importance of your message and the value you have for them. When clear, concise communications take place, it becomes easier for a team to achieve the desired goals. GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already GCM’s Most Valuable Technician Award GCM’s Most Valuable Technician Award is designed to honor the best and brightest golf course equipment technicians in the industry, the men and women who play such a key role in keeping the tools of golf course maintenance up and running. The award is presented annually in partnership with Foley Co. Nominations are narrowed to a field of three finalists by a team of industry judges. GCM readers then review the qualifications of the finalists and vote online for their favorite. 2020 Dog Days of Golf Calendar Submit your entry today » Submissions for the 2020 Dog Days of Golf Calendar will be accepted through Aug. 1, 2019.From the submissions, 14 dogs will be selected. Owners of the selected dogs will be notified in September, and the calendar will be distributed with the November issue of GCM magazine. LebanonTurf has been supporting golf course superintendents and their chapters through the Dog Days of Golf Calendar for more than a decade. The Newsletter Upcoming Webinars July 16 @ 10AM: Retaining Your Recruits. Bill H. Maynard, CGCS Aug. 22 @ 10AM: Topdressing 101: Organic Matter Management. Roch Gaussoin, Ph.D. Sept. 18 @ 10AM: Developing Engaging Presentations and Enhancing Your Delivery. Rick Capozzi Oct. 30 @ 10AM: What About Wetting Agents? Doug Karcher, Ph.D. Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/education/my-learning-hub#ixzz5qCBJWWx4 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 7 June 2019 Volume 20:6 June 10, 2019 Gazing in the Grass Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D. T h e t r a n s i t i o n t o s u m m e r conditions has begun across the N o r t h e a s t w i t h t h e S u n approaching its highest point in the sky. Clear, dry days have been few and far between this year, forcing plants to adapt to cloudy wet weather. These low light, wet conditions have taken a toll on p l a n t s f r o m S y c a m o r e t o Bluegrasses. The current snap of dry weather is beginning to impose biotic and abiotic stress that will quickly expose weaknesses, especially on notoriously shallow rooted grasses such as Kentucky and Annual bluegrass. Last week brought the regions first few days of consecutive heat stress into the NY Metro area. Heat stress is monitored on our FORECAST website and defined as a nighttime (8:00 pm through 8:00 am) hour when the sum of the temperature (°F) and Relative Humidity (%) exceeds 150. On a daily basis, high risk corresponds to five or more heat stress hours. Furthermore, the dollar spot risk models have begun to indicate higher risk the last few weeks. The coming week suggests that risk will be low except for the furthest south. If you have not experienced symptoms to date, have resistant turfgrass varieties that resist low to moderate pressure, or have instituted a comprehensive cultural program of rolling, dew removal and consistent growth, hold that spray-especially for large acreage. The early signs of Annual Bluegrass Weevil damage are evident in areas with historical damage and via samples submitted to the regions diagnostic labs. Images above from Professor Ben McGraw suggests insect pressure is high and annual bluegrass turf is weak. Scouting for this pest is essential for effective control whether the adult or larval stages are the target. Now that the first generation is well into the larval stage throughout the Northeast, it makes sense to scout for larvae. An excellent video by Steve McDonald or Turfgrass Disease Solutions is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1rEMYP388. Credits:Ben McGraw 8 The Newsletter As soil temperatures continue to warm, more N will be released from soil organic matter. This is a sign of a healthy soil and typical of most soils that have maintained grass cover for more than 10 years. However, newly established turf areas, especially those established on subsoil that is often labelled “topsoil”. These subsoils lack good structure, aggregation and are prone to compaction and poor nutrient and water holding capacity. The inset image is an unfortunate example of misapplication of fertilizer to newly established lawn with a drop spreader. Besides the humorous design reminiscent of the “artist formerly known as Prince” symbol, this demonstrates the lack of surface movement of N when applied. Clearly when the material was applied in the last few weeks in Central NY, there was adequate rainfall that could have resulted in movement, however it seems to have remained in the exact location it was dropped on the surface. A good point to keep in mind when discussing N fertilizer use with an often ill-informed public. Fertilizer Mis-Application Newly Established Turf Golf course turf is entering the critical period for fungal diseases where root and foliar pathogens begin to exhibit signs and symptoms. Diagnostic labs are beginning to see samples of take-all patch on bentgrasses, dollar spot, leaf spot on KBG, and anthracnose basal crown rot on annual bluegrass putting surfaces. What has not started to arrive into labs yet is summer patch (root pathogen of annual bluegrass -inset image). The persistent wet weather and very low abiotic stress levels to date will allow currently summer patch infected plants to maintain active growth. Preventative applications should be made to areas with history of summer patch symptoms. The initial applications are recommended to be most effective if applied when soil temperature is 65F at 2” depth for 5 days. These are DRENCH applications and must be applied with enough water or irrigated to penetrate to the depth of the root system for complete protection. In addition to fungicide use, reducing compacted soils that further limit rooting has been shown to reduce symptoms. Finally, the use of acidifying fertilizer such as ammoniacal sources of N have been shown to reduce symptoms, even on high pH soils. The regular use of acidifying fertilizers over time appears to alter the soil chemical properties sufficiently to provide suppression. In the last few years there has been an increase the amount of fine fescue turf, particularly hard fescue, that is infected with summer patch organism. The issues on fescue have been associated with higher N rates and on irrigated stands. The transition to summer stress is underway, be mindful of abiotic and biotic stress levels and moderate management to reduce stress on plants showing symptoms. 9 June 2019 10 The Newsletter 11 June 2019 EPA glyphosate update by Angela Hartmann | Jun 03, 2019 GCSAA regularly participates in meetings of the EPA Pesticide Policy Dialogue Committee, which meets biannually in Washington, D.C. The PPDC, a broadly representative federal advisory committee, meets with EPA to discuss pesticide regulatory, policy, and program implementation issues. The last PPDC meeting was held on May 8-9, 2019, and here is the latest update from EPA regarding glyphosate. Background • Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum non-selective herbicide registered for use on many agricultural crops, in non-crop areas, in residential areas, for aquatic weed control, and in commercial settings. It is also registered for use on glyphosate-resistant crop varieties including corn, soy- bean, canola, cotton, sugar beets and wheat. Overview of Health Findings • The assessment found no meaningful risks to human health when the product is used according to the pesticide label. • • EPA initiated registration review for the widely used her- bicide glyphosate (RoundUp) in 2009. In 2015, an International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) report classified glyphosate as “probably carcino- genic to humans”. All other international fora, including all regulatory bodies, have concluded that glyphosate is unlikely to be carcinogenic. • As part of registration review, EPA released draft human health and ecological risk assessments for glyphosate in December 2017. EPA’s assessment concluded that glypho- sate is not likely to be carcinogenic In March 2018, EPA opened a 60-day public comment period on draft human health and ecological risk assess- ments with supporting documents for glyphosate. • • EPA received 250,000 public comments on the draft assessment. The majority of comments are from mass mailing campaigns; approximately 200 are distinct sub- stantive comments being reviewed. • EPA announced the proposed interim registration review decision in late April 2019. The proposed interim registra- tion review decision outlines proposed mitigation mea- sures to reduce potential ecological risks. • Under a settlement agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, EPA is scheduled to complete a bio- logical evaluation on glyphosate by 2020 and, if necessary, initiate an Endangered Species Act consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service by 2020. 12 • The agency’s scientific findings are consistent with the conclusions of science reviews by a number of other coun- tries as well as the 2017 National Institutes of Health Agricultural Health Survey. Overview of Proposed Interim Decision In its 2019 proposed interim decision for glyphosate, EPA is proposing the following mitigation and label changes: • Spray drift management measures (e.g., release height, droplet size and wind speed restrictions) to reduce off-site exposure to non-target wildlife. • Weed resistance management labeling (e.g., information on mode of action, scouting instructions, and reporting instructions for weed resistance). • Label consistency measures including updating the pre- sentation of maximum application parameters, updating the environmental hazards statement for aquatic use, and clarification on rotational crop timing. • EPA is committed to protecting pollinators, including the monarch butterfly, from pesticide exposure. As with all other herbicides, EPA has updated the label language for these pesticides to raise awareness of their potential effects to pollinator habitat and direct users to instruc- tions on minimizing spray drift. EPA’s strategy to protect the monarch butterfly also includes collaborating with federal, state, and other stakeholders on conservation efforts and promoting best management and integrated pest management practices to reduce spray drift and help preserve pollinator habitat. The Newsletter Your Golf Irrigation Specialist Tanto Irrigation has proudly provided the Golf Industry with Irrigation Services for over 50 years. Let us know how we can serve Please Contact: William Bartels (914) 447-8872 Or Paul L. Guillaro (914) 262-7324 13 June 2019 14 The Newsletter Divot Drift WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Kevin Bracken Superintendent, Nabnasset Lake Country Club Richard Grant Affiliate, Mayer Tree Service Greg Hollick Superintendent, Nashua Country Club Back Issues! OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. 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 Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org 15 June 2019 If you have children who are interested in the game, you may want to read about this program. Youth on Course Announces Partnership with Mass Golf Affordable Rounds for Kids Now Available in 31 States and “We introduce our juniors to the game through our six First Tee of Massachusetts locations, which serves as a natural feeder system into Youth on Course, where our members now have a resource through which they can play the game at an affordable and unobtrusive rate.” Under the guidance of the Women’s Golf Association of Massachusetts (WGAM), the first-ever state-wide tournament was held in the Bay State in the fall of 1900 at Oakley Country Club. In 1903 a total of 38 clubs came together to help form the Massachusetts Golf Association, which conducted its first championship – the Massachusetts Amateur – that same year at Myopia Hunt Club. The merger between the WGAM and MGA in 2018 represented a coming together of two organiza- tions that collectively represent more than 200 years of Bay State golf history. Operating in every U.S. region, Youth on Course has more than 50,000 active members. Since 2006, juniors have played more than 10 million holes and 765,000 rounds while the orga- nization has helped generate more than $5.2 million in tee-time revenue reimbursed back to individual golf courses. In addi- tion to subsidized rounds, Youth on Course also facilitates paid internships, a caddie program and nationwide scholarships. They have awarded 223 students with college scholarships totaling more than $1.4 million in financial support. The current Youth on Course scholarship retention rate is ninety-four percent, with 80 students already graduated. YouthOnCourse.org | Facebook Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter About Youth on Course The core purpose of Youth on Course is to provide youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Members play hundreds of courses for $5 or less, benefit from employment through the caddie and internship program, and receive college scholarships. Headquartered in Pebble Beach, Youth on Course is a 501(c)3 organization that began as the charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association. Since 2006, more than 765,000 rounds have been played by Youth on Course members and more than $1.4 million has been raised for college scholar- ships. In the United States Youth on Course serves Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin with the goal of delivering affordable golf in all 50 states by 2021. The program has expanded to Alberta, Canada with plans on servicing every province by 2022. More information: 831.625.4653. Canada (PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.) – Youth on Course – the non-profit organization providing young people with subsidized golf, col- lege scholarships, caddie programs and paid internships – part- ners with Mass Golf to bring $5 rounds of golf to youth in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Members ages 6-18 in the Bay State will be able to join the Youth on Course national network and access golf for $5 or less per round at 1,100 facilities across 31 states and Canada. Mass Golf member clubs currently offering Youth on Course tee times include: • Chelmsford Country Club • Cranberry Valley Golf Course • Crystal Lake Golf Course • DW Field Golf Course • Egremont Country Club • Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course • Maynard Golf Course • Newton Commonwealth Golf Course • Norwood Country Club  • Ponkapoag GC #1 • Ponkapoag GC #2 • Rockland Golf Course   • Stoneham Oaks Golf Course     • Swanson Meadows Golf Course • The Links at Mass Golf  • Unicorn Golf Course • Waubeeka Golf Link “Massachusetts is home to an incredibly active population of golfers with a long history of participation in the sport,” says Adam Heieck, Youth on Course CEO. “It is a thrill to be able to provide their next generation of golfers with access to the game in an affordable way.” Golfers joining Youth on Course will receive the same primary benefits provided to all Mass Golf members, including a USGA Handicap Index, access to competitive events, subscriptions to MassGolfer Magazine and Global Golf Post New England, plus more. For more information please visit www.massgolf.org/youthoncourse. “Through this partnership with Youth on Course, Mass Golf is able to celebrate the tradition, fun and enjoyment of golf by sharing it with future generations in an inviting and accessible way,” says Jesse Menachem, Executive Director of Mass Golf. 16 The Newsletter Registration Open For Summer Programs From The Umass Turf Program - Wednesday July 17 - UMass Turf Research Field Day - Come see what we're up to, and get the latest on turf research and education at UMass! • Take a guided research tour with presentations and demos • Hear about and see projects in the field • Talk turf with UMass faculty and staff • Network with colleagues • Meet with industry exhibitors • Enjoy continental breakfast and a great barbecue lunch • Get pesticide and professional re-certification credits For information on any aspect of UMass Turf Research Field Day, e-mail fieldday@umassturf.org call Jason Lanier at (413) 545- 2965, or Mary Owen at (508) 892-0382. “Green Start Academy was designed to cultivate skills in budgeting, leadership and management,” said Mike Hirvela, Customer Marketing Manager, Golf, Bayer.  “In addition, Green Start Academy provides a venue for networking and peer to peer interaction. We’re honored to help assistants grow their roles as future leaders of golf course management.”  The event will take place from October 23 – 25, 2019 at the Bayer Development and Training Center in Clayton, N.C., the John Deere Turf Care factory in nearby Fuquay-Varina and John Deere headquarters in Cary, N.C. Green Start Academy Application Period Now Open Apply now to learn from the best in the industry at Green Start Academy Cary, N.C. (June 05, 2019) – The application process for the 14th annual Green Start Academy (GSA) is now open. John Deere Golf and Bayer, are accepting applications through June 28th. Those interested in applying can do so at the Green Start Academy Website. GSA is open to assistant superintendents from the U.S. and Canada who are looking to advance their careers. Opportunities to develop critical business skills, expand their business network and learn from notable industry experts are provided throughout the two-day event held each October in North Carolina. “Green Start Academy offers an opportunity for assistant superintendents to get invaluable facetime with notable indus- try professionals,” said Ren Wilkes, tactical marketing manager for John Deere Golf. “Since 2005, John Deere has taken great pride in contributing to the next generation of superintendents through this program. The relationships created during GSA last a lifetime, and our alumni are a testament to the success of the event.” Those selected will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Raleigh, N.C.-area. The chosen assistant superintendents will be notified during the week of August 5th. 17 June 2019 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Agresource, Inc. 110 Boxford Rd. Rowley, MA 01969 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 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 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. Harley Ingham jingham@barusa.com BASF Turf & Ornamental 169 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449 “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com 18 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 Country Club Enterprises PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 (978) 685-3300 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 www.cpsagu.com Cub Cadet / MTD Products Cub Cadet’s innovative products utilize advanced technologies to enable turf managers to achieve consistently excellent turf conditions, reduce operational costs and improve overall turf health. From robotic greens mowers to all-electric pitch mowers, explore how Cub Cadet is “Unlocking Possible” and setting the standard for turf that delivers: www.cubcadetturf.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 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 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 Mark Casey (617) 447-4076 Call or visit our website at www.finchinc.com Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles 724 MacArthur Boulevard Pocasset, MA 02559 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 Tim Russell (603) 557-3463 Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com MA Territory The Newsletter 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 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 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 Mayer Tree Service Providing a wide range of tree care from Plant Health Care to tree removal. Mobile wood waste grinding services. Stump grinding. Land clearing. Loam and mulch delivery. Tree pruning to enhance shot value and playability. Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 rich@mayertree.com MAS Golf Course Construction 60 Lumber St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 matt@masgolfconstruction 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 Alan Hubbard: (413) 355-0603 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 John Toomey (978) 660-0175 Lauren Baldarelli (978) 860-5469 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 19 June 2019 Please patronize these Friends of the Association 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 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 www.readcustomsoils.com 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. Tree Tech, Inc. 6 Springbrook Rd Foxboro, MA 02035 Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River 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 Tuckahoe Turf grows some of the finest sod in the Northeast. We grow Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Blue/Fescue blends. We also have several bentgrass varieties at both tee and green height. Please call for details. Scott McLeod (401) 230-2631 Peter DeBrusk (603) 819-9700 800-556-6985 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 Syngenta Professional Products P.O. Box 1775 Wells, ME 04090 John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 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 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 North Shore Hydroseeding 49 North Putnam St. Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. 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 Prime 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 20 The Newsletter TurfCloud powered by GreenSight 12 Channel Street, Ste 605 Boston, MA 02210 WinField United 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C Sutton, MA 01590 Whether its autonomous drone service to keep your turf dialed in or a digital platform to keep your data on point, TurfCloud has you covered! Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. Time Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 Jason VanBuskirk VP Sales & Marketing (774) 244-2630 jvb@greensightag.com drift.me/jvb www.turfcloud.com @greensight @TurfCloud Turf Enhancement Enterprises Featuring Floratine products, JRM tines and bed knives and Greenleaf Turbo Drop air induction spray nozzles. Tom Fox 508-450-9254 Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 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 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 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 WSP USA Offices throughout New England Hydro-geologists and Engineers Rob Good 203-929-8555 rob.good@wsp.com www.wsp.com/en-US/sectors/hydrogeology Water supply investigation, development. engineering, and permitting; including groundwater, surface water, ponds and pumping systems. 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