March - April 2020 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org VICE PRESIDENT Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com SECRETARY/TREASURER Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com DIRECTORS Greg Cormier, CGCS Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com Len Curtin George Wright Golf Course 420 West Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 617-839-3613 lencurtin@yahoo.com Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 Email: remerich@vespercc.com Eric Richardson Essex County Club 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 Email: erichardson@essexcc.org David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com PAST PRESIDENT David W. Johnson The Country Club 191 Clyde Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-456-3972 Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.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, CGCS 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. President's Message by Peter J. Rappoccio First and foremost, I hope this message finds you and all your loved ones safe and healthy. These un- certain times have prompted a lot of questions, fears, and anxieties about what lies ahead. Yes, this all has affected our industry but more importantly affected each and everyone’s way of life. Priorities have changed, many things we each took for granted in the course of a given day are gone. I personally find myself not stressing so much about all the things I did or didn’t get done at work but more focus on my family, friends and my staff in the hopes everyone stays safe and healthy. Over the past month many of our opera- tions have had to become flexible, work more independently, and work in a manner that we are not accustomed to. For ex- ample, at my facility, staff meetings are done outside or via the internet. The team is split into two groups with different start and end times and lunch breaks. Resources have been reallocated to a staff member who cleans and sanitizes everything. Many of the programs and work we planned on this spring has been deferred to a later date. These uncertain times have made us take one day at a time and continue to do the best we can along the way. With golf facilities closed for the near future, many are faced with challenges in terms of revenues. Unfortunately, staff sizes have been reduced and many people who were expecting jobs this spring were told to stay home. Many operations have also reduced expenses as a proactive measure be- cause of these uncertain times. Turf manag- ers have been asked to keep golf courses going with a lot less staff than accustomed to. There are a lot of resources out there in terms of what different people are doing in terms of maintaining golf courses on a minimal level or with a reduced staff and budget. I know the USGA set up a guide- line on minimal course maintenance, along with many universities that are each com- ing up with an approach to help guide turf managers on a limited budget and staff. Of course this is all going to be determined by your boards and owners as to what the best course of action is for each facility. I urge all of you to make sure you communicate with your boards and owners and come up with a plan on what will be acceptable over the next weeks and possibly even months. Golf will return at some point and com- munication on what could and couldn’t get completed will be helpful for everyone. When I think of the Association, one of the best resources we all have is each other. Take this opportunity to reach out to a fellow colleague whom who may or may not have spoken to in a while. Ask how they are doing? See what they are doing for their course or business. It’s times like these where you realize the value of the relation- ships we’ve all developed through our career. I would also personally like to thank our Executive Director, Don Hearn, who has been on countless conference calls and emails keeping this group a breast of the ever changing climate we live in. We are all fortunate for his dedication and service to our Association! Together we will get through this one day at a time, I certainly hope that everyone stays healthy and safe, and if there’s any- thing I can do for anyone, please feel free to reach out. Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn WOW! What a crazy time in life! As I type this, I feel better with my outlook than I did a few weeks ago. Though our state is a hotbed for the coronavirus, it appears the country is settling down and getting ready to slowly reopen. I hope we’ll be reopen soon. Those who have spouses, children and relatives who are first responders, nurses, doctors, bus drivers, facility cleaners, grocery store workers, trash haulers and others who are working and have worked long hours in dangerous conditions, know first-hand the worry you and they deal with each day when they leave home to face the challenges of their position. Some have contracted the virus while helping others and are now dealing with their own fight for life. Some have died while doing their job and others are very sick. What can we do? Act responsibly. Even if you believe the pandemic is a hoax (I’ve been told of some who think it is) don’t put others at risk. Don’t let your attitude be the arbiter of what the appropriate actions should be to help prevent the spread of the virus. Care for others. Heed the advice of medical professionals. Practice the recommendations provided by them. On March 23, 2020, the governor issued another Executive Order advising residents to practice social distancing, prohibiting gatherings of more than ten people, and extended the closure of non-essential businesses through May 4, 2020. Golf courses have been classified as non-essential businesses. This classification has caused disappointment for some and been applauded by others. Though closed for play, basic maintenance is allowed. While there is dispute about the governor’s order being practical, prudence dictates that we should listen to the experts – medical professionals and others who have the credentials to offer sound advice. Certainly, it is of greater value than what non-professionals and anecdotes can offer. Many of our Members may believe courses should be open, proper protocol will be practiced, and all will have a good day. Maybe this is true. But what if someone has the virus or contracts the virus during a round at the course or while maintaining the course. Now what? How safe would you be? Do you now self-quarantine? Do you go about your daily routine and risk spreading the virus? That said, I’ve had a few ask, “What’s the difference between a walk in a park and playing golf?” Other than carrying a bag of clubs, probably not a lot. I believe this question comes in the context that people doing both will act reasonably. We might want to believe that people will act reasonably, but we have to deal with reality. Those who act reasonably are not the problem. The problem is with the small minority who create their own reality. Their version of “it will never happen to me” works until “it did happen to me” becomes their new reality. Of course, then it’s too late. 2 I’ve been part of several conference calls with our allied associations and other golf organizations in the state and the New England region. All would love to have courses open for play – if it can be done safely. Guidelines for operating safely should be left to the experts. It’s foolish to think all will adhere to the guidelines. Everyone is suffering in some way. Whether it be financially or emotionally, this is a very difficult time for many people and the facilities and companies that employ them. The statement, “we will come out of this stronger” may be true for some, but will not be true for all. Think about those who need a hand. Stay in touch with your friends. Stay in touch with others in our industry. On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Tyler Bloom, Director of Grounds & Facilities at Sparrows Point Country Club in Baltimore, Maryland presented a workforce development seminar at the Dedham Country and Polo Club in Dedham, MA. Our thanks to Tyler for making his presentation and Matt Powell, Superintendent at Dedham Country and Polo Club for hosting the event. The summit was complimentary and open to all golf course and sports turf professionals in New England. The presentation focused on labor solutions for golf courses and sports turf and creating a developmental model through outreach, youth mentorship and apprenticeships. Labor continues to be a crippling challenge for golf courses and sports turf professionals across the country. Tyler presented innovative steps he took to help solve the labor issue head on including his plan for aligning and mobilizing the industry toward a unified workforce development initiative. The event was sponsored jointly by the New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESTMA) and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England (GCSANE). This was the first jointly sponsored event hosted by NESTMA and our Association. We hope for other joint opportunities in the future. The Newsletter During the recent Providence Turf Show the annual breakfast for friends, supporters and alumni of the UMass Turf Program was held. During the breakfast, sponsored by the Alumni Turf Group (ATG), attendees were brought up to date on happenings related to the turf program. A highlight of the event was the presentation of awards from the Troll – Dickinson Trust by Peter Rappoccio, CGCS, president of the GCSA of New England. Stephanie Aucoin, Ryan Caughey and Matthew Sutton were this year’s recipients. Ryan is the son of long time member Rich Caughey, superintendent at Hatherly Country Club in Scituate, MA. From left: Peter Rappoccio, Matthew Sutton, Stephanie Aucoin. Ryan Caughey was unable to attend. Congratulations to the National Club Association for the excellent webinars they have been presenting on a complimentary basis to all who want to view them. The webinars are full of information relating to club operations during the coronavirus epidemic. Many relate to the responsibilities of golf course superintendents and qualified for education credits from GCSAA. You can view offerings on their website at: nationalclub.org. Easy to be a warm season superintendent? Think again By Colin Smethurst As someone who has managed both cool and warm season grasses, I get asked a lot about the differences, and most are under the assumption that southern superintendents have it easy. I did not find that to be the case. Sure, in the hot, wet summer months, it’s pretty much impos- sible to kill bermuda grass, but those months are filled with non stop cultivation. From aerification, deep verticutting, and even the new practice of fraze mowing, there is no off season. When temperatures cool down, that’s when the talented turf managers separate from the pack. Ultra Dwarf Bermudas crave sunlight and it can only take a few cloudy, damp December days for things to turn south. Pythium, Mini ring, and Bermudagrass Decline diseases become the concern when days shorten and at the same time play and member demands ramp up. Ultra low mowing heights, daily rolling, and high plant growth regulation become necessary to satisfy member green speed expectations. In addition, many soils in the deep south battle oppressive nematode populations on already shrunken roots. The surge of play in the winter season also brings cart traffic concerns. Wall to wall liquid fertilizer sprays and/or quick release granular fertilizer applications must be made weekly to keep roughs and fairways strong and actively growing through cold nights. This requires starting hours before the sun comes up to beat the daily rush of golfers. Finally, many warm season superinten- dents oversee extensive landscaping through the sprawling gated communities surrounding the golf course. This means closely monitoring moisture levels and destructive insect activity that can quickly decimate a landscape display. So this August when you’re barely hanging on to your Poa putting greens, know that your Southern comrades will get their turn when you have your feet up in front of the fire. 3 March - April 2020 Thoughts from the Northshore Dear Member, Superintendents are the most valuable employees at our respective clubs. We demonstrate our value through hard work, dedication to our craft, and possess a well-rounded skillset. But we tend not to communicate our value adequately. Unfortunately, this can lead to a couple of inevitable outcomes; first, you will be underpaid, and second, funding for your department will decrease or be disproportionate to other departments at your facility. I have been the Director of Grounds at ECC for the last thirteen years, and my responsibilities have increased exponentially during this period. The expanded obligations at the club (outside of turf management) have opened my eyes. Understanding how the club fiscally operates and what traits the governing membership looks for in its decision-making employees has changed my approach for requests. There is no doubt that some of my opinions will not align with yours, but I hope that my views create a dialogue. I have observed people in our industry for 22 years, and it appears from my soapbox that communication is a weak point for many in our profession. Like many of you, my communication skills were lacking and not a requirement when I began my turf management career at age 18. I enjoyed being part of a team, but there were many hours of solitary work each day, which at the time I enjoyed. For many of us, communication skills are a learned trait and may not come naturally, but those skills are a prerequisite for success and increased resources. There are many ways to communicate effectively and in a way that creates your desired perception. I urge you to take advantage of local, regional, and national seminars that will help you find your voice. How each person communicates with their club’s governing body should differ based on the personality traits of your audience. Finding your voice will build and install confidence within your club’s leadership, which will allow you to become more involved in the club’s operations. A complete understanding of the club’s processes and finances will allow you to time your financial requests appropriately. Asking for a new employment contract or significant increases in spending should be timed and based on the club’s available and projected resources. Except for this paragraph, I wrote this newsletter posting before the health crisis began. A complete understanding of the club’s financials is more critical today than ever. All clubs (private and public) have various revenue streams. There is a misconception that private clubs solely rely on member dues to balance the operating budget. Loss of outing fees, food and beverage revenue, and other revenue sources during the health crisis will undoubtedly affect your staffing levels and your budget. Please make sure your voice is a part of the inevitable tough decisions your employer has to make during this trying period in history. I hope you and your family are healthy and safe. Sincerely, Eric Richardson – Director of Grounds Essex County Club p.s. I am still looking for volunteers for the Superintendent Profile. The board wants to highlight you in the newsletter. The process is simple and requires very little time. Please send me an email at erichardson@essexcc.org if you are interested. 4 The Newsletter 5 March - April 2020 Grassroots Ambassador by Patrick VanVleck ment works and becoming familiar with my assigned political official. I contacted Michael Lee, Manager of Government Affairs with GCSAA and asked him to make initial contact with Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s office, and in the blink of an eye I had a site visit scheduled. It was really quite that easy. Then the panic slowly seeped in…… I’m meeting with a Congressperson, well, their District Director anyhow. Either way, I was feeling a little overmatched and didn’t know exactly what to expect, being my first meeting. I spoke to Kevin Doyle, who was also attend- ing the meeting, and he said to me “Patrick, they are just regular people just like you and me”. So, here I am, in a meeting with Congresswoman Clark’s District Director Kelsey Perkins discussing the issues at hand and educating her on how I feel the majority of Superintendents feel and think. After talking for a little while, one of her first comments was, “I didn’t know what to expect from our meeting, but being con- cerned about the environment wasn’t one of them”. I realized at that moment, the public doesn’t know who we are and that it is up to us to communicate our story. So here are a few take-aways: • Learn who your representative is and what they are passionate about- find a connection • Use language they can understand- for example I used taking medica- tions as an analogy to our chemical applications. • They are no different than you and I. • Have an open mind and be ready to listen • Grassroots Ambassadors alone aren’t enough - all of us have to tell our story, what we are about, collectively we are a much larger voice. After the meeting had concluded and everyone had left I sat in my office thinking about something my wife had said to me after I had signed up for the program. She had said to me “you are the last person I would have expected to get involved in poli- tics." I remember laughing and saying “I’m not, I’m advocating and telling my story." As per usual she was probably a little more right than I was… Please get involved, contact your local politicians, voice your concerns, tell your story! It is entirely up to us to communicate and educate what we and our industry are about, if we don’t we will be painted with a broad brush, and I’m certain we won’t like the color. Back in the fall of 2019 I decided to get involved in the Grassroots Ambassador Program through the GCSAA. Why? What led you to this deci- sion? Those questions are simply answered, for the most part. The why was the easiest part, although it has many components and had been building for sometime. Over my years as a super, as I’m sure you have experienced yourself, it was questions like “Why do you spray?” or “Why do you wa- ter?” or “Why do you…?” (You can fill in the blank. You know how that story goes). The second part of my why is more about the recent pesticide bans in South Portland, ME, glyphosate rulings based off of emo- tion, and WOTUS. I could keep going on here as well. It had become abundantly clear that our voice needed to be heard, that we are in fact not being heard, even though I was advocating the best I could at my own club. Then the opportunity came, Don Hearn posted a memo asking for volunteers for the Grassroots Ambassador program. It was a no brainer for me. I wanted in! Fast forward a few months, I’ve gone through my Ambassador “Boot-camp” i.e. re-educating myself on how our govern- 6 The Newsletter Spring Irrigation Pump Station Service by J. Matthew Faherty Many changes are occurring presently on the golf courses - benches, bunker rakes and even golfers are being removed! With these challenges, let us not forget the preparation of the pump station for the season. Avoiding the pump station service, because of its complexities, can be a crippling mistake. Yearly preventative maintenance can save money by avoiding costly breakdowns. An authorized service technician can perform annual check-ups, diagnostics and preventative maintenance. A preventative check- list of pump station data may ensure that the station is ready for the spring with the records available for comparison to the prior year’s operation. Are the pumps producing similar flow to past years? Motor winding insulation value and resistance can be tested (meg-ohm meter), to ensure that the motor not degrading and will determine available life. A weekly inspection of the pump house (superintendent), to the observe the pump and motor vibrations, leaks and smells that differ from the norm is recommended. An inspection of the pumping capacity of the pumps or excessive vibration on the motors may literally save your position. Keep notes and a checklist of power, performance, electrical inspection and test data. Keep the pump station clean of debris and wildlife to ensure proper cooling to extend service life. Seasonal events such as algae blooms will affect filter maintenance. Motor and pump controls should be upgraded before they fail, technical advances in PLC’s and electrical components may make upgrades a smart decision. A list of services provided by that are performed and reported back to the superintendent includes: • Vibration test on each pump • Inspect, clean component filters • Lube bearings • Inspect and tighten any leaking joints • Test, adjust pressure relief valves • Change oil in wet sump motors only • Meg test on each motor • Test and review PLC operation; make corrections and updates • Check manual valves • Pump packing adjusted • Control cabinet inspection, including tightening of any con- nection points • Inspection/cleaning of cooling components • Test all fuses and circuit beakers • Dynamic flow test • Check amp test – all motors; examine intake screens for debris • Hydraulic valves (including Cla-Valves), need periodic service, cleaning and adjustment Factory trained technicians can provide you with the expertise, knowledge and experience solving any issue that your system may incur. Winterberry Irrigation and Pumps, Southington, CT Service to all New England States 7 March - April 2020 Volume 21:2 April 6, 2020 Gazing in the Grass Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D. The growing season continues to p r o g r e s s w i t h w a r m i n g a i r temperatures, and some drying conditions leading to increasing soil temperatures that will encourage more top growth of grasses. But how much? At average air temperature of 50F the growth potential of cool season turfgrass at this time remains about 20% (the % of growth a grass plant COULD produce at a certain air temperature). Expect some top growth to occur, but it is unlikely to warrant dramatic increases in maintenance over the next week to 10 days with forecasted temperatures averaging in the low 50’s in NYC and south. North of NYC, GDD accumulation continues slowly and lags behind normal accumulation. Mild winter and now cool soil temperatures promote healthy active rooting depending on drainage. A longer more expansive root system will develop the longer regular mowing can be delayed. Any increase in rooting at this time would aid in surviving longer periods of minimal maintenance when water and other inputs are not feasible. Establishing minimal maintenance plans should consider area use and traffic. Vigilant attention to worker safety and environmental conditions are required for effective management during the pandemic. Many turfgrass managers continue to face high traffic stress from outdoor “social distancing” activities. High traffic areas require more maintenance and this should be communicated to facility administrators and property owners. Currently, pest pressure remains very low in the Northeast and annual grassy weed germination still weeks away, so it’s a good time for planning. 8 The Newsletter What’s that Weed? Using Cornell Weed ID Tool! Weed ID is the first and most important step in designing a pollinator friendly turfgrass or a progressive control program that targets weeds when most susceptible. Weed ID can be confusing, websites use uncommon words, and often require a lengthy internet search looking for similar plants. Thankfully, Professor Jenny Kao-Kniffin and her team at Cornell developed and improved the practical, easy to use, weed ID tool. The website is formatted simply to observe some easy to distinguish characters such as leaf shape, creeping/upright, and flower type for broadleaf and grassy weeds commonly found in the turfgrass landscape. Each selection of a feature narrows the plants that fit the description with many high quality images at the click of a finger. Program Manager Carl Schimenti produced a quick screen narrated video demonstration that is available at our Cornell Turfgrass Website. Identification leads to management options. Some flowering plants in turfgrass provide benefits to pollinators and others might require some control depending on location and use. Each plant in the database has life traits and characteristics that are useful in designing control programs targeting periods of w e e d h i g h susceptibility. Control options are NY- centric conventional chemical labels and a revised list of reduced a n d m i n i m u m r i s k c h e m i ca l s a l l owa b l e under the Child Safe Playing Fields Act are listed as well as a new- Pesticide Free Management Section. Pesticide-free management information is available for fence lines, grass playing fields, gravel, hard surfaces, mulch, and playground areas. Pesticide-free management of these areas focus on prevention using cultural practices to keep weeds from becoming problematic. Progressive control options such as thermal weeding are discussed. http://turfweeds.cals.cornell.edu/ 9 March - April 2020 An Update from RISE, the Voice of the Specialty Pesticides & Fertilizer Industry By Megan Provost Megan Provost, President of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) Jon Lobenstine, director of agronomy at Montgomery County Golf in Maryland, Megan Provost, President of RISE, and Peter McDonough, golf course superintendent at Keswick Hall & Golf Club in Virginia. can make the greatest positive impact. We look forward to continuing to work with GCSAA, regional associations, and any applicators willing to educate consumers about the importance of pesticides. RISE is happy to provide any assistance we can with your advocacy efforts. In ad- dition to our association website, www. PestFacts.org, we provide educational material on natural turf, pollinator protec- tion, invasive species, and more at www. DebugtheMyths.com. I look forward to working with you in the years to come. When I started as the President of RISE this past December, I began planning for a year of change and continued growth for our as- sociation. Responding to a global pandemic was beyond my predictions, but we’ve suc- cessfully advocated for policies that support applicators and keep products available – and will continue to do so no matter the challenge before us. In February, RISE entered its thirtieth year as the voice of the specialty pesticides and fertilizer industry, just before COVID-19 spread across our communities. Beyond the pandemic, we’re in a crucial time for our industry, with an increase in efforts to ban products at the local, state, and federal levels. We remain incredibly grateful for the continued vocal support online and in person from golf course superintendents to ensure that pesticide products remain available as a tool to help keep public and private spaces available for use. Allen James’ first official trip as RISE President in 1991 was to the Golf Industry Show, and only a month into my tenure, I too attended GIS. At our annual GIS Industry Issues Breakfast, two GCSAA members joined me in speaking to break- fast attendees about their personal advocacy efforts: Peter McDonough, golf course su- perintendent at Keswick Hall & Golf Club in Virginia, and Jon Lobenstine, director of agronomy at Montgomery County Golf in Maryland. Our members appreciated hearing first-hand from superintendents about their advocacy efforts and learning more about how we can continue to work together to ensure that pesticides remain an option for fighting pest threats. Through close working relationships with applicator associations such as GCSAA, we’re making sure our members can meet your products needs now and into the future. We recently kicked off our strategic planning process to launch our next five- year plan and take a deep look at how we Megan Provost is the President of RISE. Before joining RISE, she worked for Farm Foundation; Dow AgroSciences; Senator Richard Lugar; the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service; and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Provost holds a B.S. in agribusiness, an M.S. in agricultural economics from Oklahoma State University, and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School. 10 The Newsletter 11 March - April 2020OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.comWith Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Recommended Reading: Golf Course Design by Ryan Green Perhaps one of the most misunderstood facets of golf is golf course architecture. As a superintendent my mind is natu- rally more focused on the turf. Many golfers playing all types of courses designed by accomplished golf architects have little appreciation for design due to a lack of understanding about the architect’s intent on each hole they encounter. Admittedly, I am no authority on golf course architecture, but more of a casual ‘armchair’ student of the trade. My genuine interest in golf design came about later on. In fact, I squandered a real chance to closely study one of the most revered courses in American golf design, even though I completed my internship there! The National Golf Links of America in Southampton, NY for me, at the time, I knew it was top ten course that was truly special place, but being a young turf student I didn’t learn about or steep in its grandeur of golf design as I was busy at work and had not yet read much about golf course architecture. Once I began to read books on the subject, it became clearer that The National, considered by many to be the first truly great American course, is one of the essential stops for anyone considering golf course archi- tecture or anyone simply interested in the subject. It’s not uncom- mon to not give it much thought. I think most golfers, superinten- dents or even golf pros, unless they have educated themselves, are potentially missing out on learning about classic and modern golf design and about the people who have brought these courses into existence. Being so closely tied to our courses, I think it’s important to bring design into our daily maintenance practices. While it may be difficult to change the land itself, we do have a direct impact on the golfer and are able to decide to either keep up the original design intent of the architect or make changes to such things as fairway contours, landing areas and green complexes. I think it’s especially important to have a basic understanding to be able to communicate these concepts with a golf course owner, board mem- ber or greens committee chairman. Surely, many poor golf course features have been added and other great ones have disappeared based on the personal preference of a particular club member with authority but lacking proper knowledge of golf strategy and design. Additionally, with all golf course maintenance, I believe it is best to keep course design intent as one of the primary points of focus, and not make too many sacrifices to the course for turfgrass mainte- nance alone. Over the last couple of off-seasons, I’ve read several books on golf architecture which give a good broad knowledge of architecture to those seeking its history and basic processes. These books are not intended so much to learn landscape design or how to read grade, topographical and land drawings, but more to give you the basics on where certain design concepts, features, and ideology came from and developed over time. There were, and are, many prolific golf architects who designed dozens, even hundreds of courses world- wide, and those who built a single course. Basic concepts you’ll read about along the way are the three schools of design: penal, strategic, and heroic architecture. You can also 12 become familiar with how the profession of golf architecture developed. For example, in the early years, golf course design was not necessarily a trade of design and construction. Today’s golf course architect either has their own construction crew or remains on site while construction is being completed to ensure the design is executed as planned. However, years ago many country clubs and golf clubs simply hired a golf course designer to ‘stake out’ a course routing, or simply find teeing and green locations, after which the club would hire out local construction. This might have included simply mowing down the existing turf and using horse- drawn earth scrapers to smooth out the existing landforms. I was surprised to learn that our very own GCSANE member club and host of the 2020 U.S. Open, The Country Club in Brookline was originally laid out (although only 6 holes at the time) for a fee of only $50 in 1893! One prolific designer, though his name is not as common in New England was Tom Bendelow, who had a golf design method what he described as “18 stakes on a Sunday afternoon”. Often these early clubs did not have the funds for more than a design fee to find a good golf course routing, and that is how many architects worked in the very early days of golf. In the books listed here, you’ll move through time and see the perspectives of Alister MacKenzie, C.B. Macdonald, Donald Ross, to the more modern Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Jack Nicklaus, Coore and Crenshaw, Pete Dye and Tom Doak. There are three books which I recommend reading if you are interested and would like to learn more in golf course design and architecture. There are many more books on the subject, but these are a good starting point. 1) Golf ’s Grand Design - Bob Cupp & Ron Whitten. Written in 2012, this is a companion to the PBS television special Golf’s Grand Design, which I would also highly recommend watch- ing on YouTube. This book is more of a 2-man conversation between Bob Cupp, who was Jack Nicklaus’ right hand man, and Ron Whitten, a long time Golf Digest writer who is a wealth of knowledge of all things to do with golf design. Overall a great primer, conversational, a very easy read with brief, entertaining stories about many course architects and great golf holes over time. 2) The Golf Course: Geoffrey Cornish and Ron Whitten. Writ- ten much earlier in 1982, with revisions in 1987, this book also features Ron Whitten with the accomplished architect Geoff Cornish. This book gives a good history of how golf and golf design developed. It also dedicates a full half of its text to a huge and impressive list of every course designer, a brief bio and list of every course they ever built and a cross reference by course to designer. Overall a good book for beginners on the subject. A couple of years after reading this book, I still find myself cross referencing and turning to random pages and finding more information about different courses and architects. The Newsletter 3) The Anatomy of a Golf Course: Tom Doak. 1992. This book was written by Tom Doak, early in his career. It also gives a good basic perspective in layman’s terms, one great golf hole at a time. Doak uses individual golf holes and outlines such concepts as routing, fairness, hazard placement, tee, fair- way and green design, construction, and maintenance. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird Golf MA, NH, VT, ME and RI • Granular Fertilizers • Specialty Nutrients PRODUCT CATEGORIES • Control Products • Soil Conditioners • Turfgrass Seed • Golf Course Accessories NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Dennis Port, MA NORTHEAST CONTRACTOR CENTER Peabody, MA NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Londonderry, NH Learn more about our products and services at: www.northeastnursery.com 13 March - April 2020 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: Tim Clarke (845) 325-3868 Or Paul L. Guillaro (914) 262-7324 14 The Newsletter 15 March - April 2020 The following article was submitted by Cody Stone, Assistant Superintendent at The Quechee Club in Quechee, VT. Writing and publishing an article for a chapter newsletter or Golf Course Management magazine is a require- ment for completion of the GCSAA Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series. The Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series is composed of certificates covering key competency areas of: • Agronomy • Business • Leadership and Communication • Environmental Management/Best Management Practices The certificates are golf-centric, avail- able to GCSAA members and non- members, and can be completed in any order. It is strongly recommended that an assistant superintendent has at least two years of work experience before beginning any of the ASCS certificates. However, the certificates are available to all and not limited to assistants. Cody and his twin brother Owen grew up in the small town of Littleton, NH. Throughout their childhood they grew up playing basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf. After high school they attended Texas State Technical College where they earned their degree in Turfgrass Management. During school they both worked at Twin Rivers Golf Course in Waco, TX. After graduating they went their separate ways, Cody working at Oyster Harbors Club in Osterville, MA and Owen working at Hudson National Golf Club in Hudson, NY. Several months later they both joined back up at The Quechee Club in Quechee, VT where they are currently Assistant Superintendents. Outside of work they are both avid outdoorsmen, enjoying snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing. We are honored to have Cody choose The Newsletter as the vehicle for his article. 16 A Unique and Challenging Experience: Managing Alongside your Twin Brother by Cody Stone Being an Assistant Superintendent alongside your twin brother is a unique and challeng- ing experience. There are pros and cons to having a twin brother. From my childhood to assisting in managing a golf course, I have experienced a lot of these pros and cons. Owen Stone and myself, Cody Stone, are both Assistant Superintendents at The Quechee Club in Quechee, VT. The Quechee Club is a 36-hole facility, featuring two golf courses, Highland and Lakeland. Owen is an Assistant on Highland and I am an Assistant on Lakeland. We both grew up with the same interests. Playing the same sports all the way through high school. We each developed a passion for golf in high school which led to both of us pursu- ing a career in the Turf Industry. Owen and I ended up attending the same school for Turfgrass Management at Texas State Technical College. From there we each did an Internship at The Quechee Club. After we both went to separate clubs for a brief time. Eventually, we both ended up back at The Quechee Club where we still are today. If you have a sibling, you know that your sib- ling is your biggest critic. They are not afraid to let you know when you make a mistake. Some might think working alongside your biggest critic is not beneficial. I would disagree. Having someone that is not afraid to let you know when you make a mistake will only make you a better employee and manager. Being challenged day in and day out, always competing to outdo each other elevates you to be the best you can be. Being able to learn from someone who thinks in the same manner as you is a benefit that not a lot of people in any industry get to experience. It is a benefit that I do not take for granted. We constantly are bounc- ing ideas and strategies off each other. Ideas and strategies from managing people to managing turf. Growing up with someone from birth you develop a bond that you can’t really describe. You know what one another is thinking without having to say anything. It helps working with someone who is on the same page as you. Working alongside your twin does have cons that come with it. Even though there are many benefits to working alongside your twin brother, it is also the biggest challenge in our careers. People tend to think of you as one. It is important to make sure people know, we are our own person. Although we are alike in many ways, we do have differences and we do disagree with each other. We are each pursuing an end goal in our own careers to become a Golf Course Superintendent. If one of us achieves this goal that doesn’t make the other one achieve it. Both of us have to earn everything we accomplish in our careers. Not only is this a unique and challenging experience for Owen and I as twin broth- ers, it is also a challenge for our superiors. Having to manage twins that are both part of the management team is a challenge not many get to experience. How do you handle promotions? Bonuses? Raises? While it is hard for me to explain some of the benefits and challenges my superiors have with man- aging twins, I do believe it is something that can make everybody better. When new employees start on our team, some struggle with knowing who is who. This is another challenge that Owen and I are tasked with. It is our responsibility as managers to develop a relationship with each employee, not only is this essential to being a leader but to help employees tell Owen and myself apart. Every relationship with each employee is different. Some are more per- sonal than others but I believe it is important to make a relationship with every employee. The better the relationship one has with one another the better connection they have. This is an aspect that helps our employees know who is who. Being an Assistant Superintendent, I am a leader at our golf course. I need to set the example and keeping everything profes- sional is key. As brothers, we may have issues linger outside of work. We can’t bring those issues to work. As we are both Assistant Superintendents at the same facility, we are a team. We go into each and every day with that attitude and it has helped us grow into better leaders and managers. The Newsletter The companies listed are participants in the 2020 Partnership Promotion Program (PPP)*. Please keep in mind they offer enhanced support for our Association and its Members. Please consider them when making your choices this season. *as of April 9, 2020 2020 PARTNERS Platinum Partners MTE – TURF EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS TANTO IRRIGATION TOM IRWIN, INC. TURF PRODUCTS Gold Partners ATLANTIC GOLF & TURF FINCH SERVICES / JOHN DEERE GOLF HARRELL’S Silver Partners LARCHMONT ENGINEERING NORTHEAST GOLF AND TURF SPORTSCAPES UNLIMITED NEW ENGLAND SPECIALTY SOILS SYNGENTA READ CUSTOM SOILS Patron Partners AGRESOURCE BAYER BEALS + THOMAS CAVICCHIO GREENHOUSES CHAS. C. HART SEED CO. HELENA AGRI ENTERPRISES LAZARO’S GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES / HAMMOND PAINT & CHEMICAL CO. INC. MAS GOLF CONSTRUCTION NEW ENGLAND TURF NOBLE TURF NUTRIEN SOLUTIONS PRECISION LABORATORIES PUTNAM PIPE CORP. SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SODCO TARTAN FARMS TUCKAHOE TURF FARMS WINDING BROOK TURF FARM WINFIELD UNITED WINTERBERRY IRRIGATION 17 March - April 2020 Turf Show 2020 by Gary Sykes, Executive Director, NERTF, Inc. If you have ever been out on a golf course trying to get a job done or finish a round in the path of a severe thun- restaurants and fast food places, zero school sports are being played and the list is grow- ing. My buddy owns a bar/restaurant, and he is trying to start a take-out business just to generate some income. Not to mention the cancellation of NCAA Basketball, a delay for the MLB, the Master’s is being moved to the fall, the cellar floor of the stock market is giving out and just when you thought it could not get any worse, Tom Brady becomes a free agent and will not return to the New England Patriots after 19 years?! Life, my friends, as we have known it, has changed! At least temporar- ily. One thing I did notice, Tom’s departure is not such a big deal after all with every- thing else that is going on. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the grass to start turning green again to help take my mind off all these other things! Let’s all do our best to keep ourselves, our families and our friends healthy in all ways. view the lines of equipment and products that would be available for 2020. Finally, awaiting everyone just before the finish was a trade show lunch! The board had decided to close 2020 an hour earlier than 2019 to help travelers get a head start. So, if you came for the 3-days you were kept very busy if you wanted to be. Each night there were receptions and privately organized events to keep you up as late as you wanted to go! Adaptations to the common hand- shake were introduced to keep the poten- tial spread of this oncoming hazard to a minimum while keeping the conversations light, though the potential impact to our lives was in the back of our minds, it never seem to get fully in the way of a good turf show experience. Little did we know what was coming. Since the end of the show, over the last 13 days, we have experienced many shutdowns, cancellations, delays and closures. Schools have closed and are scrambling to come up with an online curriculum and families are adapting to all sorts of disruptions. We have been asked to not congregate in groups of more than 200, and then 100, 50, 20, now 10. I know a few families that have 10 kids, you got to wonder what they are going to do? Our churches are not having Sunday services, no full funerals or weddings, you can only purchase take-out food from derstorm on the horizon, you would know how it felt as we watched the news of the mounting threat of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. We knew it was coming and it was going to affect a lot of people, but what we didn’t know was that by the time this thunderboomer arrived it was going to be more like a category 5+ hurricane from coast to coast! Luckily, our show dates were March 3-5. If they were the 10th-12th, the outcome would have been much, much, less successful and if they were March 17th-19th the entire show would have been cancelled for 2020! Never, did any of us think that we were going to feel like the squirrel that just ran through 5 lanes of traffic during rush hour unscathed, but by the end of the week, it is fair to say that many of us were all very glad to get the show over with very little damage caused by the Coronavirus storm…. We have now completed our 23rd New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show and would like to take a moment to thank all our attendees, exhibitors, vol- unteers and sponsors for all your support. The show is very appreciative of each of you and your support provides the fuel to the foundation’s ability to fund turfgrass research. The three days in Providence were jammed packed with educational opportu- nities, trade show interaction, receptions, an auction, and other specially designed ac- tivities. The overall format was very similar to 2019. At the start there were 12 seminars on Tuesday, more than 700 seats were sold that covered many different topics of interest to attendees. The Trade Show and Conference followed on Wednesday and Thursday. Education started at 8am, the trade show opened at 9 and the show floor was buzzing until 4pm when the auction began. It was our 16th annual auction and with enthusiastic buyers it set an income record with more than $25,000 raised for turfgrass research! Thursday morn- ing began like Wednesday, but with the always present calm feeling of the last day of any event. Less crowds, less excitement, less energy but still a great opportunity to 18 The Newsletter 19 March - April 2020 20 The Newsletter Back Issues! Divot Drift WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Tim Clarke, Affiliate, Tanto Irrigation Chad Hall, Superintendent, Wyckoff Country Club Erick Holm, Affiliate, Turf Products John Keeler, Affiliate, Harrell’s Greg Nicoll, Affiliate, Harrell’s James Poro, Associate, UMass Amherst, Turf Research Facility Ken Rago, Affiliate, Tanto Irrigation Max Sheridan, Superintendent, Haverhill CC Ross Schultheis, Assistant Superintendent, Milton Hoosic Club Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. Justin Trodella, Assistant Superintendent, The Country Club WELCOME RETURNING MEMBER Kent Lemme, Affiliate, Harrell’s GOOD LUCK TO  Matt Ponte, Affiliate, in his new position as Irrigation Project Manager at Turf Products 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 21 March - April 2020 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 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 22 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 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 BACKED by BAYER Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. Club ProCure We proudly support the GCSA of New England Call your Club ProCure team at 800-363-5480 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 Local Representative: Jim Murray jmurray@clubprocure.com (203) 952-8252 www.clubprocure.com Country Club Enterprises PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 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. 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: The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085 Golf course & landscape supplies. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch. Darren Young (978) 443-7177 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. Tim Berge, Sales Manager c (860) 690-1192 o (860) 623-5207 x227 tberge@dafsvcs.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 The Newsletter Finch Services, Inc. Finch Services is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. Irrigation Management & Services 21 Lakeview Ave. Natick, MA 01760 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 174 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 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. E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Gerry Jones (508) 755-5255 Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com MA Territory 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 Jim Favreau (978) 227-2758 Helena Agri-Enterprises 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. Jeff Urquhart (781) 571-1164 www.helenaagr.com International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd. Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis (781) 648-2351 (508) 428-3022 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 Rob Nolek: (617) 990-2427 Eastern MA Jess Hamilton: (603) 500-3936 NH Sean Smith: (207) 385-6684 ME Bob Barrow: (401) 537-8597 RI Alan Hubbard: (413) 355-0603 23 March - April 2020 Please patronize these Friends of the Association 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 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 Nutrien Solutions Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed (978) 685-3300 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 www.nutrien.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 Putnam Pipe Corp. Hopkinton & Taunton, MA 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 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC 7 Lincoln Road Foxboro, MA 02035 Offerringh our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski (508) 697-2757 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 Distributor of water, sewer, drain and stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion & sediment control products. Free delivery & 24-hour service. Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 David Putnam 508-435-3090 24 The Newsletter 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. Time Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 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. 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 www.tomirwin.com We bring you a network of professionals and innovative solutions dedicated to your success. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Harris Schnare, Client Relations Manager: 508-654-2488 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 TurfCloud powered by GreenSight 12 Channel Street, Ste 605 Boston, MA 02210 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! 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 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 25 March - April 2020 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”) Payment can be made by check payable to GCSANE or by creidt card using the Pay Pal link on the home page of the Association's website at gcsane.org. You do not need a Pay Pal account to use your credit card. Member Rates: Monthly Rate 3 Times Per Yr. (Save 5%) 6 Times Per Yr. 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