January-February 2021 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President's Message by Peter J. Rappoccio PRESIDENT Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Dear Member; Email: gcs@concordcc.org VICE PRESIDENT I hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying the Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club winter! Thank you for all those who attended our annual meeting PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 on January 7th; we had a nice turnout and a great speaker. I am Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com optimistic our annual meeting next year will have the opportunity SECRETARY/TREASURER to be in-person. As the winter ends in a few weeks, the golf season Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club will be here before we know it. I hope that all of you got a little bit 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 of a break over the winter and are ready for the upcoming season. Email: lexgc@rcn.com If 2021 is anything like 2020 in terms of golf, golfers will be busy DIRECTORS Greg Cormier, CGCS enjoying all of our courses. I am hopeful the weather will be Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 cooperative to get the year started off on the ‘right track’ and the spring is much warmer 978-846-1133 than in seasons past. Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club We have a great golf calendar lined up and I am very hopeful that we will be able to enjoy 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 seeing each other at these meetings. Obviously, it will be all dependent on gathering sizes Email: remerich@vespercc.com and restrictions but I am optimistic for the year ahead! Also, the Board will be presenting Michael Murphy Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course a few new ideas to the association in the months ahead which we feel will be an added 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline MA 02467 value to the membership. 617-879-5664 Email: mimurphy@brooklinema.gov Eric Richardson I wish all of you much success in the 2021 season and good health in the months ahead. Essex County Club 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 Peter 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. Divot Drift WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Back Issues! Nick Bonasoro, Equipment Manager Worcester CC, Worcester, MA Ryan Dignard, Superintendent Greenock Country Club, Lee, MA Kevin Calocci, Assistant Superintendent Shaker Hills CC, Harvard, MA Ryan Carey, Assistant Superintendent Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs, MA Kevin Fasulo, Assistant Superintendent Kernwood Country Club, Salem, MA Patrick Gleason, Assistant Superintendent Hopkinton Country Club, Hopkinton, MA Brian Hawkes, Superintendent Golf Club of New England, Stratham, NH Jay Popko, Affiliate Winfield United, Florence, MA GOOD LUCK TO Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available Rick McHugh on his retirement and LIFE MEMBERSHIP in the using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. Association. Rick has been on the staff at Framingham Country Club for more than 30 years. His contributions to the success of the course will be missed. Steve Thys who recently became the Superintendent at Warwick (RI) Country Club. Steve was formerly at Metacomet As in the past, The Newsletter continues to invite Golf Club in Providence, RI. Affiliate members to submit a press release about new Robert “Chip” Fitzgerald who was recently selected as the personnel, new products or a company bio. We will print Superintendent at Renaissance in Haverhill, MA. Chip moved each and every release free of charge. This is a great on from the National Golf Links on Long Island where he was way to advertise for free. Who said nothing in this world Assistant Superintendent. is free? Free advertising to better your company, wow We wish Rick, Steve and Chip good luck, continued success what an offer. and a happy future. CONDOLENCES TO The family of Mel O’Kelly. Mel passed away December 19, 2020. He was a 72 year member of the GCSA of New England. Bob Barrow, sales representative for MTE Turf Equipment GCSANE Offers Website Enterprises, whose mother passed away December 31, 2020. Banner advertising at BEST WISHES TO www.gcsane.org Amy Pease, the wife of Dave Pease, Executive Secretary of the Alumni Turf Group, who is recuperating after a fall. Amy usually accompanies Dave during the days spent at The price is $500 for one year which will be the Providence Show and has become a friend to many by re-occurring annually from your first billing her presence there. unless otherwise specified. We send our heartfelt thoughts for a speedy recovery to For more information, please contact Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or Kip Tyler, retired superintendent of Salem Country Club. donhearn@gcsane.org Kip is recovering from surgery needed to remove a lesion from his brain. 2 The Newsletter Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn Well, GIS is over and it certainly was a different experience. certainly is well deserved.” Though the content of many sessions was the same as if in person, being online wasn’t the same. This isn’t a criticism, just Matt, who became a Certified Golf Course Superintendent in an observation. I can’t imagine the technical talent required to 1999, has been active in local and regional associations, serving produce such a multi-faceted event and the teams from GCSAA as president of the GCSA of Cape Cod and the New England and the production company that worked together to make it Regional Turfgrass Foundation during his career. happen should be given credit for doing such a challenging task so well. “I never set out for recognition, and did what I did voluntarily,” Crowther says. “I was not under any restrictions. I often questioned The Annual Meeting was held and it went well. Usual business was my sanity for doing it, but I took great pride in the work and conducted, votes were taken and the 2021 Board of Directors was longevity. I feel honored and am deeply humbled to receive this elected. Those elected are listed elsewhere in this issue. award.” One of the week’s highlights Mass Golf has taken note of Matt and featured him in a recent was the presentation of various issue of their newsletter, the February 5, 2021 issue of The awards for environmental Weekender. Read more about Matt here. stewardship. Matt Crowther, CGCS was recognized as the recipient of GCSAA’s In the UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture 2021 President’s Award for Newsletter, Winter 2020-2021 is an article featuring Andy Environmental Stewardship. Connelly. Andy was a 2020 recipient of a grant provided by the This award was established PROFESSOR JOSEPH TROLL and PROFESSOR LAWRENCE in 1991 to recognize “an S. DICKINSON TRUST. He spent time as a volunteer at Winged exceptional environmental Foot Golf Club during the 2020 US Open Championship last fall contribution to the game of golf — a contribution that further and has a goal to become a golf course superintendent. Please read exemplifies the golf course superintendent’s image as a steward more about Andy’s background and experiences and about the of the land.” Matt has been an environmental leader in our Stockbridge School of Agriculture here. profession for many years. He was nominated for his work at both Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven, MA., where he was superintendent from 1995 to 2019, and Cape Cod Country The Association’s Annual Meeting was held online January 7, Club, where he is currently the superintendent. Matt’s course 2021. Business was conducted, reports presented, 25 and 50-year management focuses on using as few inputs as possible while members were recognized, hosts of the few meetings held last also creating a healthy, quality playing surface. year were thanked, Kip Tyler, this year’s Distinguished Service Award recipient, was recognized and he expressed words of His approach has reduced chemical inputs dramatically. Mink thanks for the honor, and the election of officers and directors Meadows features 45 acres of irrigated turf, but only 3½ acres was held. The business of the Association was taken care of. Our are conventionally maintained with fertilizers and pesticides. In speaker was Laura Katen. She was our speaker at the 2020 Annual addition, he established low-maintenance native areas at the course, Meeting also. This year’s presentation was another outstanding which has benefited wildlife and reduced the cost and energy performance. Her topic centered around business communication consumption associated with maintaining those areas. and how to present yourself for success. “I feel as though all superintendents are environmentalists at heart,” says Matt. “We care deeply for our courses and the You may have read that the Massachusetts Best Management surrounding ecosystems. Some maybe like to think outside the Practices Manual has been published. The manual is being widely box or take it a step further environmentally, such as I did, but distributed and you may have received it by now. If you haven’t, it doesn’t diminish the average day-to-day maintenance on most and would like to receive a copy, please send me a note and I’ll send courses.” you an electronic copy. “Matthew is widely recognized as one of the true shining stars in our industry — a genuine environmental steward whose work at We owe our gratitude to Rick Lawlor who chaired the team of both Mink Meadows Golf Club and now at Cape Cod Country Charlie Passios, Eric Richardson and Greg Cormier. All worked Club are worthy of praise,” says GCSAA President John R. diligently to review countless iterations and spent many hours Fulling Jr., CGCS. “His accomplishments deserve to be held up as contributing to drafts for review by the group. Please note, since examples of the golf industry doing the right thing when it comes this is an electronic version, there are many hyperlinks in it that to the environment, and we’re pleased that we can honor him might bring you to sites that do not contain relevant information. through the President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship. It We do not control the status of these sites. January-February 2021 3 Thoughts continued What I’ve experienced during online meetings, no matter the platform, is it’s not the same personal interaction that we feel when gathering “ face to face.” Is it easy to disseminate information? Yes. Is it easy to receive information? Yes. But the lack of “people at the table” leads to a totally different feel. Those in another profession can provide a description of what causes this or what this is called. I just know it as being different. I came across an article relating to Zoom fatigue that is being shared here. Zoom Fatigue: What It Is and How to Alleviate It Video conferencing is draining: Here’s why and what you can do about it by Molly McLaughlin Zoom fatigue is a form of mental strain caused by excessive video How to Alleviate Zoom Fatigue conferencing. It’s not limited to Zoom. The term applies to any The ways to ease or avoid Zoom fatigue are all about reducing video conferencing service, including Google Meet, GoToMeeting, brain strain. Methods include cutting down on visual stimuli, Skype, and others, but the Zoom moniker stuck because of the maintaining focus, and taking frequent breaks. The tips below can service’s popularity. also help with in-person meetings. What Causes Zoom Fatigue? 1. Keep video meetings short and focused. Ideally, they Like computer eye strain, Zoom fatigue is partly caused by staring should not run longer than an hour without a break. If it’s at a computer (or smartphone) screen. It’s also taxing to the brain your meeting, set up a clear agenda; if it’s someone else’s in a few ways, including a lack of visual cues and overstimulation. meeting, ask for a summary. Avoid doing other activities while attending meetings. Body Language You might not realize how much you depend on body language 2. Turn your camera off when you’re not speaking. This way, and other cues that are easy to pick up in person but difficult or you don’t have to worry about where you’re looking or what impossible over a video conference. Similarly, many people rely on kind of face you’re making. Go to Settings > Video > Turn off a form of lip reading to help them “hear” better. If the video and video when joining a meeting to start meetings without video. audio don’t match up, that also wreaks havoc on the brain. If you must be on camera, hide the video of yourself, so you don’t have to worry about getting distracted. Your body language plays a part too. When you’re all in the same room, people understand you’re still paying attention even if you 3. If available, use speaker view rather than grid or gallery glance out the window or look over your notes. But if you’re not view, so you don’t have to see everyone at once. staring directly into the camera on a video call, it can look like you’re not listening. But continuously staring at the same thing 4. Take frequent computer breaks. Block off times before and isn’t natural and can also be exceptionally draining. after meetings to step away from the screen. Visual Stimuli 5. Limit video meetings. Figure out what you do over chat, It’s also more challenging to take in all the visual stimuli over video email, or a regular phone call before opting for a video call. than in person. Work with your colleagues to set aside days of the week where there will not be any video meetings so everyone can focus on According to National Geographic, “Gallery view—where all other work. meeting participants appear Brady Bunch-style—challenges the brain’s central vision, forcing it to decode so many people at once 6. Cut down on meeting size. Limiting your invite list can help that no one comes through meaningfully, not even the speaker.” keep meetings short and focused. If you must have a large gathering, consider using breakout rooms. Interruptions Finally, it’s not possible to have side conversations or ask to look at your neighbor’s notes as you can in a conference room, and it’s hard to interject. The constant false starts and talking over one another kills the momentum. 4 The Newsletter Jordan Elected 85th President of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Feb 05, 2021 | Kate Hiebert Election took place as part of the virtual had stints as an assistant superintendent Yacht and Country Club in St. Petersburg, 2021 Golf Industry Show Lawrence, Kan. at Winding Hollow Golf Club in New Fla., as secretary/treasurer. (Feb. 5, 2021) – Mark F. Jordan, the certi- Albany, Ohio, and Hyde Park Golf and fied golf course superintendent (CGCS) Country Club in Cincinnati. Board members Jeff L. White, CGCS and and natural resource leader at Westfield superintendent at Indian Hills Country Country Club in Westfield Center, Ohio, “As Col. John Morley was establishing Club in Mission Hills, Kan.; T.A. Barker, was elected to a one-year term as presi- GCSAA in 1926, he used the altruistic CGCS and superintendent at Fore Lakes dent of the Golf Course Superintendents principles of justice, faithful brotherhood Golf Course in Taylorsville, Utah; and Association of America (GCSAA) at the and generous benevolence as foundational Paul L. Carter, CGCS and superintendent association’s annual meeting Feb. 4, held in elements. These timeless principles contin- at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay in Harrison, conjunction with the Golf Industry Show. ue to guide the association today,” Jordan Tenn., were elected to serve again, while He is the 85th president in the association’s said. “I am humbled and honored to lead Marc E. Weston, CGCS and superin- history. this same organization that Col. Morley tendent at Indian Hill Country Club in and every single president before me has Newington, Conn., was newly elected to Jordan served as vice president of the as- led.” the board. sociation in 2020 and has been a member of the association’s board of directors since He graduated from the Ohio State Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS, golf course 2014. A 34-year member of GCSAA, University – ATI in Wooster, Ohio, with superintendent at White Mountain Jordan is also a member and past president an associate of applied science degree in Country Club in Pinetop, Ariz., continues of the Northern Ohio GCSA. turfgrass management; and the Ohio State his service on the board. John R. Fulling University in Columbus with a Bachelor of Jr., CGCS, grounds and facilities manager Jordan has served as the natural resource Science degree in agronomy. Other elected at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Country Club, will leader at Westfield CC since 2007, but has officers were Kevin P. Breen, CGCS and serve as immediate past president, while been with the club since 1988, previously golf course superintendent at La Rinconada past president Rafael Barajas, CGCS and serving as general manager, club manager, Country Club in Los Gatos, Calif., as the director of golf course operations at superintendent and assistant superin- vice president, and Kevin P. Sunderman, Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club in Boca tendent. Prior to Westfield CC, Jordan CGCS, director of grounds at Isla Del Sol Raton, Fla., retired from board service. January-February 2021 5 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle 2021 Virtual GIS at a Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS, has one year remaining on his two- Glance year term. John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, will serve on the board for one year as immediate past president. Rafael Barajas, CGCS, While GCSAA continues to retires from the board after serving the last year as immediate past update the membership on hap- president. Congratulations to Marc Weston, CGCS, of Indian Hill penings from 2021 Virtual GIS, Country Club of Newington, CT on a very busy GIS. Weston was this brief update will utilize elected to a one-year term as a GCSAA Director garnering signifi- much of the same information, cant support from the membership. In addition, Weston had been with a twist. Below are some named a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner just a of the highlights including few days prior to the Opening Session. an emphasis on accolades and recognition achieved by those GIS Education close to home. GIS educational offerings had a heavy dose of NE Region turf professionals. Rutgers university had its usual lineup of industry Old Tom Morris Award Winner: Jim Nantz leading research. Friends Paul Jacobs and Adam Moeller from the Jim Nantz, three-time Emmy winner and lead anchor of CBS’s golf USGA played prominent roles in the program as well. Many of coverage, will be the recipient of the 2021 Old Tom Morris award. your peers from the region offered insights to attendees, includ- Nantz began covering golf for CBS in 1986 and became the lead ing Chris Carson, David Parson, Andrew Wilson, Stephen Kay, anchor of the network’s golf coverage in April 1994, partnering Delphine Tseng, JR M Wilson, and Jennifer Torres. Depending on with 1998 Old Tom Morris Award winner Ken Venturi until June your GIS registration selection, the wonderful insights from these 2002. He currently partners with six-time major championship folks and many more may still be available to you on the Virtual winner Sir Nick Faldo. In addition to his golf broadcast respon- GIS platform. All Access registrants have until March 6th to view sibilities, Nantz is also the lead play-by-play announcer for the every session and event. Attendance for the virtual GIS was strong network’s NFL and college basketball coverage. with more than 9,300 attendees from around the world during the live event. The education component of the event featured 88 ses- If you missed the award presentation during the GIS Opening sions, with preliminary numbers for those presentations currently Session Tuesday February 2nd, make the effort to watch it on de- at 9,197 participants total. mand. Nantz shared wonderful stories many of which highlighted his deep respect for golf course superintendents and his continual Matthew A. Crowther, Cgcs, Named efforts to recognize our peers during his golf broadcasts. Recipient Of 2021 President’s Award For At the conclusion of the presentation, Nantz asked all superinten- Environmental Stewardship dents to please introduce yourselves to him should you ever have Matthew A. Crowther, the certified golf course superinten- the chance. He would like to thank you each in person for recog- dent (CGCS)at Cape Cod Country Club in East Falmouth, nizing him with such a meaningful award. Mass., has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship by the Golf Course 2021 Annual Meeting Results Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Crowther The 2021 Annual Meeting of the Golf Course Superintendents was nominated for his work at Mink Meadows Golf Club in Association of America was held Thursday, Feb.4 as part of the Vineyard Haven, Mass., where he was superintendent from 1995 virtual 2021 Golf Industry Show. to 2019 and more recently at Cape Cod Country Club. His course Officers management focuses on using as few inputs as possible to keep the PRESIDENT: surrounding environment in mind, while also creating a healthy, Mark F. Jordan, CGCS quality playing surface. VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Kevin P. Breen, CGCS Many thanks to all who supported the 2021 Golf Industry Show. SECRETARY/TREASURER: Whether you registered as attendees or took part as vendor part- • Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS ners, we hope GIS this year met or exceeded your expectations. GCSAA in conjunction with our presenting partners at the Golf DIRECTOR POSITIONS Course Builders Association of America and American Society of • Jeff L. White, CGCS Golf Course Architects try to provide a location where you, the • T. A. Barker, CGCS greatest minds in our industry, can gather, network, and learn. We hope you found value in Virtual GIS 2021 and sincerely hope to • Paul L. Carter, CGCS welcome you to a snow-free 2022 Golf Industry Show in San Diego • Marc E. Weston, CGCS February 5-10, 2022. 6 The Newsletter GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already UPCOMING Scholarship Deadlines Upcoming Webinars GCSAA believes in investing in the future of the profession. To Mar. 16 @ noon ensure this, GCSAA’s philanthropic arm, the Environmental Epidemiology and Management of Spring Dead Spot present- Institute for Golf, administers a number of different scholarships for ed by PBI-Gordon students pursuing careers in the golf course industry, future turfgrass Jim Kerns, Ph.D. researchers and educators, children and grandchildren of GCSAA members, and foreign students studying in the United States. Mar. 23 @ 10 a.m. Par Aide’s Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant Program - March 15th More Leading Your Team John Cunningham, CGCS, and Pat Finlen, CGCS Gcsaa Legacy Awards – April 15th Mar. 25 @ 10 a.m. Visit Scholarships | GCSAA for details and the application. El riego del césped: la cantidad y calidad de agua, y la falta de Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards ambas Marco Schiavon, Ph.D. Applications OPEN!! Presented by GCSAA and Golf Digest in partnership with Apr. 1 @ 10 a.m. Syngenta, the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards recognize To Ignore Nematodes in Turf is April Foolish! golf course superintendents and golf courses around the world Bruce Martin, Ph.D. for their commitment to environmental stewardship. Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact We have moved the application period. ELGA applications me. are open from February 1 to April 30, 2021. In 2018, the ELGAs were updated to recognize more superintendents Kevin Doyle in more focused areas of environmental sustainability. The GCSAA Field Staff ELGAs are based on the environmental best management kdoyle@gcsaa.org practices that GCSAA recommends all courses utilize. Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE There are four ELGAs available: • Natural Resource Conservation Award • Healthy Land Stewardship Award • Communications and Outreach Award • Innovative Conservation Award There will be one winner and two runners-up recognized for each award. GCSAA members may apply to one, two, three or all four awards in a single year. However, an individual can only win one award per year. All applicants will be notified by December whether or not they have been selected as a winner. Winners will be recognized at the Golf Industry Show. January-February 2021 7 Officers and Directors elected at the GCSA of New England 2021 Annual Meeting OFFICERS DIRECTORS President Greg Cormier, CGCS Peter Rappoccio, CGCS Tom Irwin, Inc. Concord Country Club Ryan Emerich Vice President Vesper Country Club Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Michael Murphy Bellevue Golf Club Robert T. Lynch Municipal Secretary / Treasurer Golf Course Bob Dembek Eric Richardson Lexington Golf Club Essex County Club Past President David Stowe, CGCS David Johnson Newton Commonwealth Golf The Country Club 8 The Newsletter W hile we weren’t able to present membership pins to recognize 25 and 50-year members at this year’s Annual Meeting, all were sent their pins. The 50-year pin is a new hallmark for membership. This year, all who reached 50 or more years of membership were awarded this pin. Below is the list of those who reached these milestones. 25-Year Awards 50-Year Awards Peter Hasak – Tedesco CC ++ Larry Anshewitz 1970* Ernie Bernard – Retired Dave Barber, CGCS 1965* Ken Crimmings, CGCS – Retired Len Blodgett, CGCS 1964* Rich Gagnon – Meadow Brook GC Steve Butler 1965* Russell Heller, CGCS – Wm. J. Devine GC Nick Cammuso 1959* Michael Johnson – King Rail & Reedy Meadow GC Dave Clement 1965* Mike Kroian – Harrell’s Brian Cowan 1970* Rob Larson – Tom Irwin, Inc. Tom Curran 1960* John LeClair, CGCS – Poquoy Brook GC Doug Dadeau 1960* Mark Richard, CGCS – Kirkbrae CC Dick French 1969* Carl Teschke – Amherst GC Don Hearn, CGCS 1968* ++ more than 25 years Paul Johnson 1971 Ron Kirkman 1960* Roy Mackintosh 1966* Ken Mooradian 1971 Norman Mucciarone 1950* John Nugnes, CGCS 1971 John Petraitis 1964* Dean Robertson 1964* Wayne Zoppo, CGCS 1965* * more than 50 years of membership January-February 2021 9 Since 1970, Turf Products has been providing our valued customers with the knowledge, tools and equipment to protect and preserve the Northeast’s most beautiful outdoor environments. We are your single source supplier for turf mowing and maintenance equipment and golf irrigation systems, as well as drainage, pond aeration, lightning detection and much more. TPC has been selling Toro equipment continuously for over half a century. Together we deliver the most innovative products in the golf industry. 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His skill with a camera has been recognized by the publication of He was selected as the Superintendent his photos in promotional materials in of the Year in 2001. A national honor GCSAA publications and various news awarded by Golf News. articles about his practices at Medinah and Salem Country Club. In addition to his endeavors at Salem, he has contributed to the betterment of the Kip and his wife Mary Lou, a CPA, GCSA of New England in many ways. are the proud parents of Christopher, During his 38 years of membership he a Physician Assistant who is employed has been a director of the Association and by Landmark Health and Ben, a PGA served as newsletter editor for many years. Golf Professional, who is the City Tour K ip Tyler has been selected as the Manager for Nextgengolf. recipient of the Golf Course As one nominator stated, “Kip was always Superintendents Association willing to assist, guide and educate his of New England’s 2021 Distinguished fellow superintendents.” Those who know Service Award. Kip agree - he’s humble, a nice guy, always calm and goes about life with a smile. Kip was the superintendent at the Salem Country Club where he served for 38 He has made presentations to people in years before retiring at the end of 2019. the golf industry at educational events He is an Ohio native who spent time as sponsored by GCSAA, GCSANE, the an assistant superintendent at Medinah Canadian Golf Course Superintendents Country Club prior to his relocation Association, Maine GCSA, USGA to Salem. He earned a BS degree in Agronomy with a specialization in Turfgrass Management from Ohio Northeast Golf & Turf Supply State University. a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 While at Salem he hosted three cham- pionships of the United States Golf Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird Golf Association. The 1984 Women’s Open, MA, NH, VT, ME and RI 2001 Senior Open and the 2017 Senior Open. In addition, numerous Mass Golf and New England Golf cham- pionships have been held at Salem during Kip’s tenure. One of Kip’s biggest challenges at Salem was dealing with turfgrass PRODUCT CATEGORIES injury coming out of the winter of • Granular Fertilizers • Control Products • Turfgrass Seed 2000-2001. The course was devastated • Golf Course Accessories • Specialty Nutrients • Soil Conditioners from the widespread damage left from the ravages of winter. 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To implement the new requirements, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has identified Audubon International’s Golf Course Certifications to be practical and manageable mitigation options for WMA permitted golf courses. In addition, golf courses may reduce their costs for energy, water, pesticides, and fertilizers and may find that their members take pride in their golf course’s environmental stewardship. HISTORY The Water Management Act (M.G.L. c. 21G) became effective in March 1986 and requires MassDEP to regulate large water withdrawals from surface and groundwater supplies by balancing a variety of factors including, but not limited to: • Protection of land values, investments and enterprises; • Conservation consistent with efficient water use; • Protection of drinking water, water quality, groundwater recharge, wetlands, fish and wildlife, agriculture; and • Economic development and job creation. The Water Management Act (WMA) includes two ways to recognize users, a registration process for historic withdrawals (withdrawals made from 1981-1985) and a permit process for new withdrawals. Those in existence from 1981-1985 had the opportunity to register their existing water withdrawals by January 4, 1988. Registrations can be renewed or transferred. Since 1988, water withdrawals of 100,000 gallons per day (GPD) or more on average, or 9 million gallons in any three-month period, are required to obtain a WMA Permit if not already registered. Typically, golf courses requiring a WMA permit are courses that missed the registration process, new courses and expansions of existing registered or unregistered courses. Because golf courses can be required to obtain a WMA permit before beginning construction, therefore before a course would have data identifying whether water use would equal or exceed the 9 million-gallon permitting threshold, Massachusetts convened a working group of golf course professionals that identified that courses irrigating the following acreage were assumed to need a permit: • 23 acres or more during the period of initial vegetation grow-in or 36 months from planting, whichever period is longer; or • 35 acres or more of mature established turf. Currently, 87 golf courses are registered and 62 are permitted under the Water Management Act in Massachusetts. 1 Shi Chen has served as an Environmental Analyst at the MassDEP Water Management Program since 2014. She participated on an interagency workgroup from 2014 to 2018 that developed mitigation criteria for Water Management permitting and was the lead on developing guidance on mitigation credit for permitted golf courses. 12 The Newsletter GROWING RECOGNITION THAT MORE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IS NEEDED In 2010 Massachusetts convened the Sustainable Water Management Initiative (SWMI) in order to incorporate the best available science into management of Massachusetts’ water resources. In 2012, the SWMI Framework 2 concluded that increased protection of coldwater fish resources and mitigation of the environmental impacts of increasing water withdrawals was needed to effectively manage Massachusetts’ water resources over the long-term. In November 2014, MassDEP adopted revised WMA regulations (310 CMR 36.00) that required permittees to mitigate the impacts of increasing water withdrawals over a baseline period (2003-2005), defined in the WMA regulations (310 CMR 36.03). Water use during the baseline period serves as a reference point from which to measure future increases in water withdrawals. MassDEP has since worked to identify specific activities that will directly or indirectly result in enhanced groundwater recharge and streamflow, or will provide other environmental benefits. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GOLF COURSES Golf course water use is unique, and most of the mitigation activities that are available to municipal permittees are not applicable to golf courses (e.g. surface water releases, sewer systems improvements, enhanced local wetlands and stormwater management by-laws). Understanding that, MassDEP recognized that golf courses needed an alternative approach and developed a mitigation credit approach focused on achieving professional certifications designed to implement environmentally focused Best Management Practices (BMPs). After reviewing the certification programs offered by Audubon International (Audubon), MassDEP agreed to an indirect mitigation crediting system using these programs. That decision is based on Audubon’s long history of working on sustainability issues in the golf industry and recognition by the environmental community that Audubon practices are aligned with the principles of sustainability. Audubon has three certification programs with established guidelines for golf courses to implement a variety of environmental management practices to achieve certification in each program. The programs are: 1. Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf, designed for existing golf courses and including practices that protect and preserve the natural heritage of the course; 2. Classic Sanctuary Program for existing golf courses that are planning or undergoing a renovation, expansion, or master planning of any size; and 3. Signature Sanctuary Program which provides comprehensive environmental planning assistance to new golf courses. Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf - Was developed for existing golf courses, and in MassDEP’s mitigation crediting system is appropriate for those courses in need of additional water that are not expanding their footprint. Such courses may mitigate their additional withdrawals through participation in the ACSP for Golf by adopting various components. Those six components for Golf include: • Environmental Planning • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Water Conservation 2 Massachusetts Sustainable Water Management Initiative Framework Summary, November 2012, https://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/eea/water/swmi-framework-nov-2012.pdf) January-February 2021 13 • Water Quality Management, and • Outreach and Education. Golf Courses must receive recognition in the Environmental Planning and Water Conservation components as a prerequisite for receiving indirect mitigation credit. Depending upon how much mitigation credit is needed, each golf course may then choose among Wildlife and Habitat Management, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, and Water Quality Management, worth 3 credits each, for a maximum of 9 credits. Each credit is worth 10,000 gallons per day (gpd), so a course in need of up to 30,000 gpd would choose one of the three components for recognition. A golf course in need of mitigation credit for more than 90,000 gpd can complete full certification in all six components, including Outreach and Education, and will receive a maximum of 12 credits. During the life of their WMA permit, golf courses must maintain recognition or certification as appropriate, based on the Audubon requirements. In the event of superintendent changes, Audubon may require the golf course to resubmit documents to confirm certification or recognition status. (Note: The Classic Sanctuary Program and Signature Sanctuary Program outlined above and developed for expanding or new courses have not been applied in MA to date and as such are not the focus of this paper.) Currently there are six golf courses in Massachusetts that have incorporated partial or full participation in the ACSP for Golf into their mitigation plans in their most recent WMA permits. MassDEP estimates that another 20 to 30 WMA permitted golf courses will be required to address their mitigation requirements in the next few years. By recognizing these professional certifications that are designed to implement environmentally responsible maintenance practices, MassDEP provides a practical and manageable mitigation option that can also reduce energy, pesticide, and fertilizer costs through implementing the holistic environmental measures in these certification programs. MassDEP hopes to see this approach of combining the best available environmental management strategies, which have been tailored to the needs of the golf industry, with state or local regulatory requirements become more widely accepted. This approach can help ensure broader recognition of the need for better environmental management to protect natural resources while also promoting best management practices for the golf industry without sacrificing the quality of play or causing financial hardship. 14 The Newsletter Learn more about the full line of John Deere Golf & Sports Turf Equipment at www.finchturf.com January-February 2021 15 16 The Newsletter OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Harris Schnare | 800-582-5959 | harris@tomirwin.com January-February 2021 17 Woodland Golf Club’s Forward-Looking Approach to Superintendent Role W oodland Golf Club has always recognized the impor- tance of the Golf Course Superintendent position. Even back when superintendents didn’t have the professional status they’re accorded today, Woodland’s management respected the superintendent’s role in the club’s success. For example, until recently Woodland had had only two su- perintendents in 66 years – both named Mucciarone. Norman Mucciarone held the position for 37 years before passing the reins to his son Dave in 1991. The Mucciarones set a high standard of turf care and were long appreciated by the Woodland member community. But the most telling example of Woodland’s forward-thinking approach was the way the club handled the promotion of Chris Donadio to head superintendent in October 2020. A graduate of the Stockbridge School, Donadio had interned at Blue Hill Country Club and Black Rock Country Club before tak- ing his first job after graduation at Cohasset Golf Club, where he spent three seasons. Donadio joined Woodland as assistant superin- tendent in 2009. Over the next six years, Chris learned from Dave Mucciarone while bringing a fresh approach to maintenance practices at Woodland. Chris then decided that he was ready for a head superintendent position and began interviewing. He was a finalist for a job at a top New Hampshire private course. Club leadersip recognized an opportunity to not only retain Chris at the club, but also ensure a smooth transition when Dave There was also a practical side to the written commitment. ““One Mucciarone stepped down. They pledged to Chris that if he stayed, of the advantages of planning five years ahead is you can groom the the head superintendent position would be his in five years. The person during that time to ensure a smooth transition,” said Kohr. club then backed up its promise by putting together an agree- ment. In a business that rarely sees such arrangements – and where As each year went by, the club included Donadio in more meetings clubs are more likely to shop around for a new superintendent – it and gave him more leadership responsibilities. For example, he was seemed extraordinary. put in charge of a major, very successful bunker renovation project at Woodland last year. Not to Steve Kohr. The bunker project is representative of an increased investment “We owed it to the club to make sure Chris stuck around,” said in the golf course at Woodland in recent years. A drainage system Kohr, who’s helmed the club since 2017. “It was a no-brainer simply was installed two years ago, and the success of that project and the because he’s so good at what he does.” bunker renovation led to the greenlighting of an irrigation system upgrade planned for this year. Kohr sees the best of both worlds in Chris Donadio. Steve Kohr believes that Woodland’s forward-thinking approach to “He’s a little bit of a ‘new-world’ super,” said Kohr. “He has a the head superintendent position is also the result of another factor wealth of education behind him. He enjoys working with the guys – the unique community spirit of Woodland’s membership. and trying new things. But also, having worked with Dave, he’s picked up a lot of the ‘old world’ wisdom. That combination is go- “The membership has been very good at building relationships,” he ing to ensure he has a great, great career here.” said. “Woodland started as a blue-collar club, and while there are new demographics coming into the club, our members still include 18 The Newsletter a lot of self-made men and women who built their own businesses. I think that makes them more appreciative of the people working behind the scenes.” That may also explain why Woodland golf pro Ted Griffin has been with the club for 35 years, and bookkeeper Dominic Dougherty has worked there for a remarkable 60 years! Chris Donadio’s five-year agreement with Woodland ended on October 1, 2020 when he finally assumed the head superintendent position. In carrying out his responsibilities, he says his great- est role model is his predecessor, Dave Mucciarone, who remains involved with the club as the Special Projects Manager. “I’ve learned so much from him, especially from his work ethic,” said Donadio. “He doesn’t take a day off. He doesn’t call in sick. It’s nice to have someone who’s on the same page as I am.” “It’s pretty much unheard of to have a transition like this,” said Donadio. “I feel very fortunate. My loyalty to this place is second to none.” HELPING YOU WIN. SERVICE. SOLUTIONS. INSIGHTS. When it comes to your course, you need a partner that’s consistent. Count on us for the right products and technical insights you need to help your business thrive. CONTACT YOUR WINFIELD UNITED REPRESENTATIVE TODAY TO LEARN HOW WE CAN HELP YOU WIN. 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