May-June 2021 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Golf Course Dogs by Timothy Johnston PRESIDENT Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club C 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 ourse Dogs are workers, course dogs are companions, course dogs are helpers and Email: gcs@concordcc.org course dogs can be huge pain in the you know what! We took the time to compile VICE PRESIDENT a few pictures of course dogs and had their superintendents tell us a little bit about Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club them, touching base on what they love and what mischief drives them crazy. PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com Ben Pacific, Superintendent at SECRETARY/TREASURER The Haven, Boylston MA has Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club two pups. Kiah is a 11-year-old 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 Australian Shepard/Border Email: lexgc@rcn.com Collie mix. Bens says that at 11 DIRECTORS Greg Cormier, CGCS years old Kiah’s favorite activity Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 is to just simply ride around in 978-846-1133 the golf cart, unfortunately Ben Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com also states that Kiah’s 2nd favor- Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club ite activity is to roll around in 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 dead smelly things! Bens other Email: remerich@vespercc.com companion is Bauer, a 7-year-old Michael Murphy Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course Boxer/Saint Bernard mix. Bauer 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline MA 02467 loves to run, run a bit more, take 617-879-5664 Email: mimurphy@brooklinema.gov a breather and then run again. Eric Richardson Bauer is a little over friendly Essex County Club 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 though and when Ben is trying to work, Bauer is busy saying hi to anyone and everything. 978-500-2094 Email: erichardson@essexcc.org Another Superintendent with two loyal companions is Jedd Newsome at Springfield David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club Country Club. Springfield, MA. 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Jedd’s two pups are Maisey and Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com Willow. Maisey is a 4-year-old PAST PRESIDENT German Shorthair Pointer, David W. Johnson The Country Club and Willow is a rescued mix. 191 Clyde Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-456-3972 Jedd stated that Maisey covers Email: Djohnson.wgc@gmail.com a minimum of 20 miles a day, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR unfortunately during that morn- Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 ing jaunt Maisey is also known 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org to catch a squirrel, chipmunk, NEWSLETTER EDITOR or bird. Maisey does not leave Greg Cormier, CGCS Jedd’s side, Willow on the other Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 hand is a true rebel. At 9-years- 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com old Willow has it all figured out. GCSANE Headquarters As a pup Willow loved to run, 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (774) 430-9040 but now you can find her eating treats in the Proshop all day, Willow even has the lunch Web Site: www.gcsane.org chef under her paw and gets a lunch made every day for herself. 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. This course dog article is dedicated and in memory of a loving friend to Jason VanBuskirk of @greensightag and @TurfCloud. Jason unfortunately just let his pup Kingston at 14-years-old run up to doggie heaven. Kingston was his and everyone’s buddy and got to enjoy running around Stow Acres Country Club, in Stow MA. Rest easy Pal! Tim Johnston, Superintendent at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in Stow, has a trusty worker by his side by the name of Blazer. Blazer is a 1-year-old Catahoula Hound rescue. Blazer has an enor- mous amount of energy and runs alongside Tim’s gator day in and day out. Blazer loves to get into trouble more than work though, he sniffs out every bit of wildlife on the course. He chases anything big or small, deer, coyote, heron, geese, and turtles are his favorite. Blazer is known to steal employee snacks from golf carts and eat goose poop on the go! HELPING YOU WIN. SERVICE. SOLUTIONS. INSIGHTS. 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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. Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available For more information, please contact using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org May-June 2021 3 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn Many GCSA of New England members have a handicap with the Association and are able to post scores after a round of golf. There are 3 options for posting your scores. Be sure to post your score on the same day of play so that the new WHS (World Handicap System) calculations can be made and your index can be updated overnight. We suggest one of the following: My Mass Golf Home, the GHIN Mobile App or GHIN.com. To read more about posting your score please click 3 WAYS TO POST YOUR SCORES. From left: Garrett Whitney, Carl Miner, David Stowe, Patrick Van Vleck The April meeting took place April 26, At our most recent meeting I was speaking on a brisk, sunny day at Presidents Golf with a superintendent who told me he Course, Quincy, MA where Carl Miner hadn’t hosted an Association event in is superintendent. This event is when the many years. He, like others I’ve talked GCSA of Cape Cod and the GCSA of New with, seemed to express some regret England join for a day of fun, friendship about this and I assured him his offer and a bit of competition for the Bear Cup. to host a meeting would be welcomed The Cape Association was the host this and appreciated. I also mentioned that if year and they retained possession of the every superintendent member hosted a Bear Cup Trophy with a 7½ to 4½ point meeting it would mean hosting a meeting win. The Bear Cup remains on the Cape once every 20 years! This doesn’t seem for another year! Jim Favreau won the skills like it would be a burden for anyone. contest with a hole-in-one. Congratulations Everyone I’ve mentioned this to has agreed. to Jim. Fortunately, we’ve had members who have gone above and beyond to be our hosts. This tournament was organized to honor Some have generously offered the facility the memory of Gary Luccini “The Bear” when we’ve had an unexpected change who passed away in 2001. Gary was the of venue. That happened this year. Our long-time superintendent at Franklin thanks to Mike Poch, Superintendent at Jim Favreau Country Club and a friend to many. Foxborough Country Club (18 holes) and Ken Mooradian, Life Member at Hopedale Gary’s son, Mike, a Past President Country Club (9 holes). Both offered of our Association, followed in his their club for our August 17 meeting. This father’s footsteps as the Superintendent of meeting is usually the qualifier for the New Franklin Country Club. Gary’s other son, England Superintendents Championship, Brian, was previously a Superintendent and which, due to the pandemic, was canceled is now a Client Representative for Tom last year. The event will be held this year Irwin, Inc. October 18, at the Essex County Club, which is where last year’s event was to be This event pairs two-person teams from held. Because of this it was decided an each Association in a friendly competition 18-hole course would be better suited for and a day of fun in a Ryder Cup format. a qualifier and Foxborough was chosen. The winning Association claims possession Those who qualified last year will be of the Bear Cup trophy for a year. representing the GCSA of New England this year at Essex. Players qualifying this year will be doing so for an “Alternate” Kurt Calderwood, left and Ed Gianni position in the event a qualifier from last getting ready to bring the Bear Cup to the year has to cancel. Cape. 4 The Newsletter Thoughts continued in 1986 to design and build The Links at Round Hill, in South Dartmouth, MA, where he still resides. He has been President of the Long Island GCSA, Nassau County Cooperative Extension Agency, New York State Turfgrass Association, GCSAA in 1980 as well as the Golf Collectors Society. He is an Honorary Member of both the Slovenian and Austrian Greenkeepers Association. The cost of the book is $50.00 and can be ordered through this link https://linkscounsellor.ecwid.com. The link also includes more about Mel, the book, and reviews of the contents. This is an interesting observation on “bumpy poa” that you might consider when hearing from golf announcers and players who blame bumpy poa for a missed putt. It was submitted prior to this year’s US Open. In my travels around Presidents Golf Course I came across a noticeably positioned tribute to Jim Fitzroy who spent many years at Presidents as Superintendent. The inscription reads: JAMES R. FITZROY, CGCS PROUDLY REPRESENTED THE PRESIDENTS GOLF COURSE AS PRESIDENT OF THE GOLF COURSE Bumpy Poa? SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Carl Schimenti Extension Specialist 2010 As the US Open at famed Torrey Pines approaches, viewers should expect to hear announcers furthering the narrative surrounding In the last issue of The Newsletter there was a highlighted area “bumpy poa”. Players will show their displeasure, pointing to the on page 13 that called attention to a book written by Mel Lucas lone spike mark that seemingly deflected their ball away from the titled A History of Greenkeeping. I’ve known Mel for more than hole (despite their now legal ability to smooth said spike marks). 50 years and can attest to his devotion to our profession and the But is this warranted? Is there evidence to support the notion that organizations who support our efforts. I’ve read the book and was “poa” is particularly susceptible to bumpiness as the day progresses? impressed by the documentation he has used to explain what he writes about. For many years I didn’t pay much attention to our Research at the Cornell Turf research center has been conducted history explaining how our profession evolved, but this book has for several years evaluating the effect of golfer traffic on putting opened my eyes, expanded my curiosity and created a different surface performance. Participants wear various golf shoes, walking perspective about our profession. in set pattern to simulate 140 rounds of traffic after which putting performance metrics are taken (one of which is the bobble test to Mel is a well-known superintendent and Massachusetts resident measure surface smoothness). This research has been conducted on who takes the reader on a journey through the greenkeeper/golf two surfaces, 100% bentgrass (A1/A4) and 60/40 poa/bentgrass, superintendent profession. The book is hard cover, 422 pages, both maintained at championship level quality. with illustrations, is indexed and covers the first known person called a Greenkeeper in the 1760’s in Scotland. It follows golf in Scotland, its spread across the United Kingdom and then to North America. A lot of the book covers the Northeast part of the country and notes Franklin Park hiring the first woman greenkeeper in 1901. There is also mention of two longtime past members of the GCSA of New England, Manuel Francis and Bert Frederick. Mel Invariably, the surface that experienced the least disruption after graduated from the UMass Winter Turf School in 1963. During traffic was the 60/40 poa/bent surface. When compared to non- his military obligation he was stationed at Ft. Devens where he and trafficked plots, the poa/bent surface in 2020 experienced a 14% Bert Frederick designed and built a golf course on the property drop in smoothness vs. a 25% drop on the bentgrass. The poa/ in 1964-65. After completing military service, he became golf bentgrass surface also exhibited less visual spike damage and superintendent of Garden City Golf Club, NY. In 1978 he took retained greater ball roll distance. Further observation showed on the added responsibility of golf superintendent at the Piping that surface disruption on the 60/40 poa/bent surface is generally Rock Club. He was then superintendent at both the Piping Rock confined to the bentgrass, where horizontal leaf blades are more Club and Garden City Golf Club. He left these Long Island clubs prone to vertical pocking/lifting (see picture above). May-June 2021 5 Thoughts continued While these data are specific to the surfaces produced at music. I think of it for days, then put it to rest for a while. the Cornell Turf research center, they at least challenge the perception of bumpy poa as TV announcers and players have I have always been a “winning isn’t everything” kind of person. portrayed it. I’m not sure if this is because I’m not especially good at winning. Or, if it’s because I believe there’s too much emphasis on “winning is what counts,” or “winning is all that counts.” I assume if I was an avid sports fan, then winning would be more important to me than it is. Or, if I had an inner need to win or if I had a competitive persona, I certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable being the loser. Of course, I would like to be the winner, but not in the “winning is all that matters” sense. I don’t have to win every argument or discussion concerning a difference of opinion or fact. Would I like to win every argument? Of course I would. But, I realize, when I lose, the other person feels good. Unless the person is a complete jerk or a bully, they usually try to make up for their win. I’ve noticed, in most situations, the person who wins tries to make me feel better because of my loss. Maybe this is human nature. Maybe it’s because I’ve been fortunate to experience this in my life. Maybe it’s just the way it is. From left: Jim Fitzroy, Tim Hood, Daryn Brown, Ron Kirkman When I’ve been in a situation where there will be a winner and a The May meeting took place at Braintree Municipal Golf Course, loser and the heartbreak of losing is severe, I mentally go back to May 18. Superintendent Daryn Brown and Food and Beverage days many years ago when my Little League coach, Mr. Nelson, Manager Giustina Scalia welcomed all who came to have an told the team to not forget – only one team can win. Sometimes enjoyable day with others in our profession on a beautiful spring it will be us. Sometimes it won’t. Losing doesn’t feel good. But we day. will all experience it in our lifetime. The team low gross was won by Ed Downing, Vin Iacono, Dan St. Well, maybe writing this will get rid of my earworm! Laurent and Peter Lund. Team low net was won by Mark Casey, Greg Misodoulakis, Brian Skinner and Mike Whitehead. Closest to the Hole #2: Pat Daly 6’ 9” Closest to the Hole #16: Scott Gabrielson 4’ 4” An unusual feature at Braintree is the use of goats to control vegetation in the rough areas of the course. “The goats of Braintree Municipal Golf Course” live permanently on Max and some of the goats the course in a shelter erected for them. These are not “rent-a-goats.” They are cared for by Max an employee at the course. He told me the goats are kept in a particular area needing removal of heavy growth until it is deemed finished. Then the temporary fencing is moved to another location and the process is repeated. The goats have plenty of work to do and are well cared for by Max. WINNING ISN’T EVERYTHING I’ve thought of writing something about “winning isn’t everything” for some time. Why? I’m not sure. 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Call: (800) 243-4355 or visit us at: www.turfproductscorp.com May-June 2021 7 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle Golf course maintenance as an It is difficult to imagine window washer or bridge construction industry has its challenges. As workers with a fear of heights, yet so many of our peers in golf an outdoor profession we fall course maintenance suffer from the outdoor affliction of pollen-re- to the whims of mother nature lated allergies. As if the stress of a normal golf season wasn’t enough whether through rainfall, lack already! If you have noted the increase of symptoms in 2021 you thereof, frost and extreme are by all accounts correct. For those of you with upcoming rag- temperatures high or low. She weed sensitivity, hopefully some of the abatement tactics will help dictates our day-to-day situ- you get through when the peak allergen arrives soon. ation, and we often respond to counteract. 2020 will be To read Michael Volkner’s article, click on the link here. remembered as the year Covid both shut the golf world down GCSAA Resources and and broke it wide open. While it’s early in 2021, don’t be surprised if it is remembered for being an Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your all-time high in another outdoor factor, allergies! Association Already Michael Volkner, CRNP of Maryland Primary Care Physicians The EXCEL Leadership Program wrote a piece that summarizes some of what we already may know. offers leadership training for personal, Allergies in 2021 are BAD! He writes: career, and community/industry stew- ardship for assistant superintendents; “Like taxes, allergy season is one of those things you just can’t the future leaders in the golf course avoid. In fact, due to climate change, it may be getting worse. management industry. Applications for the 2021 program are Warmer temperatures lead to more pollen production, so 2021 open through June 24 may be the most intense allergy season yet. And due to COVID-19 quarantine, children may especially have a rough year.” ChAPPter Challenge Help your GCSAA-affiliated chapter win $500 by downloading Volkner would explain how the reduced exposure to pollen in the GCSAA Now Mobile App. There are two ways for a chapter to 2020 by many due to indoor quarantining, especially by younger win: children, would intensify the body’s reaction to pollen in 2021. Adults have had many years of exposure to pollen, children not • Most chapter member who have downloaded the GCSAA app so much. Add on top of that, the quick warm up of this spring in the Northeast aided in pollen production leading to an elongated • Highest percentage of the chapter membership who have allergy season and the perfect eye irritation, itchy throat, and sneez- downloaded the GCSAA app ing storm! The contest runs May 4-July 31, 2021. The article offers a few mitigation strategies to help get through the season. UPCOMING WEBINARS Cost Estimating Guide Walkthru • If you have pets, keep them in the house on high-pollen days. July 13 @ 10 a.m. Pollen may stick to their fur and end up in your nose. (a dif- Jack Daugherty, GCBAA ficult ask for our @dogsofturf lovers) Today’s Turf is ... Zoysiagrass • Change your AC filters regularly and consider getting a HEPA July 15 @ 10 a.m. air filter to strain allergens out of the air in your home. Jack Fry, Ph.D. • Use over-the-counter allergy medicines to relieve symptoms: Today’s Turf is ... Paspalum antihistamines to relieve your itchy nose and sneezing, and July 22 @ 10 a.m. decongestants to get rid of your stuffy nose. (other sources note Tim Hiers, CGCS a proactive approach on expected high pollen count days is best) Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. • On high pollen days, change your clothes when coming in from outside. Kevin Doyle GCSAA Field Staff • Keep windows and doors closed to reduce pollen entering the kdoyle@gcsaa.org house. Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE 8 The Newsletter OUR PASSION IS YOUR SUCCESS With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. 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Explore our redefined lineup at LESCO.com/Upgrade. 10 The Newsletter Federal Anti-Pesticide Legislation Last year, we updated you on the potential of Federal anti-pesticide legislation planning on being introduced by Congressman Joe Neguse. While that bill did not succeed in 2020, the Congressman plans to reintroduce this legislation sometime in the summer of 2021. The bill which will ban organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquats has received strong opposition from several trade and user groups. Additionally, the bill will allow local communities to pass pesticide bans by exempting them from state preemption laws. RISE is fully prepared to oppose this legislation; we must stress how it is important that all pesticide users advocate against this legislation to prevent it from becoming law. Massachusetts Decision on Neonics The Massachusetts Pesticide Subcommittee Board finalized a decision in 2021 to make neonicotinoids a restricted use pesticide in the state of Massachusetts. This ruling comes after a several yearlong process which involved industry advocates and environmental advocates presenting thorough scientific reviews of neonics. This decision will make it so only certified and licensed pesticide applicators can apply neonics within the state. Maine Considers Anti Pesticide Legislation Maine's legislature has been actively considering several bills which seek to ban or restrict pesticides that do not fall under "agricultural" use. RISE directly opposed this legislation in the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. After receiving major opposition in committee and not receiving any support from legislators beyond the original sponsor, the bill was not called for a full vote and has effectively died for the legislative session. RISE remains active in Maine while the legislature continues to consider other pesticide related bills. Connecticut Preemption Legislation State legislators will finish the session without advancing a bill which would allow local municipalities to regulate pesticides as they see fit. While we are happy this bill did not advance this session, we continue to face a strong anti-pesticide community in the North East and in New England specifically. RISE opposes all attempts to rollback State regulatory authority on pesticides. Rhode Island Neonics Bills to restrict neonics were introduced in both the Rhode Island House and Senate. RISE along with several members from the green industry provided opposition testimony to both bills. We are hopeful that this legislation will not pass before the June 30th adjournment date. For more information about RISE or questions about pesticide legislation please contact Director of State Affairs, Jon Gaeta, JGaeta@pestfacts.org May-June 2021 11 2020 NERTF Press Release by Gary Sykes Randy in that role. Mark B. Mansur, of was highly successful considering the Covid Wintonbury Hills Golf Course represent- restrictions and the need to offer a remote ing the Connecticut Association of Golf program. Many of the area’s industry ven- Course Superintendents (CAGCS), will dors contributed generously to the program serve as the vice-president/treasurer for this through sponsorships helping to subsidize upcoming year. Benjamin J. Polimer of the the attendees experience and program. The Town of Weston, who represents the New foundation will celebrate the 25th annual England Sports Turf Managers Association Conference and Show in Providence on (NESTMA), will become the current March 8-10, 2022 at the Rhode Island May 26, 2021 foundation secretary. Ben joined the board Convention Center. Planning has already in 2020. begun. For more information on the show and New England Turfgrass Research T he New England Regional Turfgrass The foundation consists of 2 delegates from please visit our website: www.nertf.org or Foundation recently held its 24th each of the 7 GCSAA Chapters located in call 401-841-5490. Annual Meeting on May 26, 2021 New England, 2 delegates from the Sports where a new Executive Board was elected. Turf Managers Association of New England In other NERTF news, the 10th annual It was Zoom Meeting due to concerns and (NESTMA) and 1 delegate from the Tee-Up New England rounds of golf auc- Covid restrictions. Robert B. Searle, Golf Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care tion was held April 12-19, 2021. 83 rounds Course Superintendent of the Abenakee Professionals (MALCP) for a total of 17 of golf, a Day of Grass Tennis at Longwood Club in Bidderford Pool, Maine has members. Advisory board members are in- Cricket Club and a Golden Passport to been elected as the 25th President of the vited from state universities in Connecticut, New England Golf donated by the New Foundation. Bob is a past-president of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The England Golf Course Owners Association the Maine Golf Course Superintendent board usually meets every other month were auctioned off. Nearly $28,000 were Association and has been serving on the avoiding the hot days of the summer. raised to fund turfgrass research here in NERTF Board since 2016. Bob is re- New England. The foundation recently placing Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS from The 24th Annual Conference was held cleared a milestone, with Tee-Up New Concord Country Club in Concord, MA. virtually on March 2nd & 3rd, 2021. 600 England’s help, the foundation has funded Peter served as the 23rd & 24th President seminar seats and over 400 session seats more than $2.5M of turfgrass research of the Foundation. He served as the first were sold over the two days. Many great in New England since March 1998 when two term president of the foundation due speakers and presentations were received the first New England Regional Turfgrass to Covid-19 concerns. Randy Weeks, of by those attending. Pesticide recertifica- Conference and Show was held and the Laconia Country Club was serving as the tion credits were available from nearly all first research proposals were submitted later Immediate Past-President, Peter will replace the seminars and sessions. The conference that year. 12 The Newsletter 2021 Tee-Up New England Success by Gary Sykes T he New England Regional Turfgrass (New England Universities). The local research is the most ap- Research Trust (NERTRT) would plicable research for New England Turfgrass Facilities. Dollar Spot like to thank all the golf courses (83) Resistance and ABW research among others being done in New and contributors for funding turfgrass re- England can help local courses greatly with their specific issues. search by donating to the 2021 Tee-Up New Tee-Up New England funds as well as New England Regional England Online Auction. $27,899.00 was Turfgrass Foundation funding will only go towards local research raised by auctioning all donated lots from designed to help local turfgrass managers. These funds are dedi- April 12th -19th. More than 1140 bids were cated and will always be for that reason. placed by 114 bidders. One of the greatest facts of the bidding is that the bidding comes from the end-users. In 2021, the Trust will be funding more than $56,000 of commit- The golfers! Some of the private courses went for a pretty penny, ted research from previous years. In 2020, no new proposals were more than a $1000 for a foursome, showing that there are individ- accepted due to so many financial uncertainties. With the hope uals out there that will pay an extraordinary fee just to play either of a conference and trade show in 2022, the plan is to invite New a favorite course or a facility that they have always wanted to play England Turfgrass Researchers to submit proposals this coming fall someday! We appreciate, even with the complications of Covid (Sept) for 2022 funding. Since 1998, the Foundation and Trust and the increase in daily play, that courses could see the value of has combined to contribute more than $2.5 million in turfgrass donating to turfgrass research through the auction. Thank you to research in New England. This is a significant amount of research all donors and thank you to all bidders, we hope to continue this and it is this path that the foundation hopes to return to. As long success. If you have not been able to contribute in the past, please as the show continues to be important to the industry, then the consider it in 2022 all donations are appreciated! Foundation/Trust will have funds for turfgrass research to the ca- pacities of the past. We look forward with anticipation to our 25th The great feature of Tee-Up New England is that it is local dona- Anniversary Conference and Show in 2022…..We wish everyone tions (clubs in New England) being auctioned for local research continued success in 2021. May-June 2021 13 FMC Corporation 2929 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-299-6000 www.fmc.com For Release: Immediate  For More Information: Evan M. Parenti 215-299-5874 evan.parenti@fmc.com Local GCSAA Chapters Begin Reinvesting in Golf Industry with FMC Give Back Checks For Chapters Receiving Donated Funds, Education is an Overwhelming Priority PHILADELPHIA (June 8, 2021) — One consistent and funds on it. overwhelming theme rings true among local Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) chapters on “We want our members to thrive, and education is an investment the receiving end of donations totaling $25,000 – made pos- in their success. Our industry is constantly evolving, and continu- sible through the FMC Professional Solutions Give Back to Local ing education is critical to keeping current with the latest research Chapters program. They strive to “give back” with their Give Back. advancements, best management practices, regulations and product releases,” said GCSA of New Jersey Executive Director Maureen While a handful of chapters out of 30 are still determining how Sharples. they will use their 2021 FMC Give Back donation checks, many of the chapters have big plans for the donated funds. The top 30 One admirable non-education use of an FMC Give Back dona- chapters earned awards from $250 to $5,000, distributed after tion is being implemented by the Utah GSCA chapter. “We have participating in 2021 Golf Industry Show activities tied to FMC’s allocated our funds to our local Riley L. Stottern Benevolent Fund. Kalida™ Fungicide launch earlier this year. “We truly appreciate those companies that see value in the local chapters and try to help them out,” said Carolinas GCSA Executive Director Tim Kreger. The Carolinas GCSA plans to fund an addi- tional scholarship this year with the $1,000 Give Back check they received from FMC. Like the Carolinas GCSA, local chapters impacted by the extra funds earned in the Give Back program overwhelmingly plan to apply the donations primarily towards education initiatives in the form of scholarships, training, seminar hosting and workshops for their members or turf students. A few are building full-scale educational events to take place later in 2021 or in 2022, now that Covid-19 restrictions are easing in many parts of the country. “Thanks to FMC’s support of the Minnesota GCSA, we will use this unexpected money to support scholarships to attend the Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science online educational courses. Each year, the MGCSA sponsors up to five individuals who complete the ten-week program. It is a win-win for the industry and the student. The Give Back to Local Chapters program helps make this opportunity possible,” said Minnesota GCSA Executive Director Jack MacKenzie. As superintendents need to have such a broad knowledge base and multidisciplinary approach to their work in an industry with continuous advancements in management practices, plant science, regulations and even equipment, it is easy to see why so many chapters look to foster education and choose to spend any extra 14 The Newsletter The goal of the fund is to do as much good as possible for all Utah GCSA members and their immediate families who may be burdened by a serious illness, a death or other hardship. The money is greatly appreciated and will help our members in need,” said Utah GCSA Chapter Executive Natalie Barker. “We strive to support local chapters who can benefit in various ways from the sup- port,” said FMC golf and lawn care market manager Evan Parenti. “To see the FMC donations fostering educational initiatives is especially rewarding as that knowledge only makes the industry better and stronger.” Don Hearn, executive director of the New England GCSA, said that his chapter is looking to highlight the work of superin- tendents and points out what all of these efforts are really about the game of golf. “We plan to use the funds to assist with the production costs of a video highlighting the work of superintendents who help make golf an enjoyable experience for those who Northeast Golf & Turf Supply play the game.” a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 The FMC Give Back to Local Chapters initiative was driven by FMC True Exclusive Distributor for Rain Bird Golf Champions, a program launched in spring MA, NH, VT, ME and RI 2019. A key feature of the program is to support industry associations such as GCSAA chapters, We Are Golf and RISE. Superintendents can enroll for free, and FMC will track purchases of qualified products throughout the season and then submit their “give back” donation directly to their local GCSAA chapter. Qualified PRODUCT CATEGORIES products include Fame™ SC, Rayora™ • Granular Fertilizers • Control Products • Turfgrass Seed and Kalida™ fungicides. Through August 2021, a percentage of sales of those prod- • Specialty Nutrients • Soil Conditioners • Golf Course Accessories ucts will be donated to local GCSAA chapters. NORTHEAST NORTHEAST NORTHEAST TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY CONTRACTOR CENTER TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLY Dennis Port, MA Peabody, MA Londonderry, NH FMC True Champions Learn more about our products and services at: www.northeastnursery.com The FMC True Champions program is a source for golf course superintendents and managers to access valuable Product Rewards and Product Assurances. It also has a third pillar, Industry Support, that highlights industry initiatives and associa- tions like GCSAA, We Are Golf and RISE. May-June 2021 15 Jack Harrell, Jr. Inducted into the Tampa Business Hall of Fame and community see and benefit from his work of the FCEE in preparing our young generosity daily. people to become productive members of the workforce, responsible consumers and Having been delayed from May of 2020, wise investors.” this year’s ceremony will not only com- memorate the induction of the class of About Harrell’s, LLC- In addition to 2020, but also the class of 2021. The being one of the nation’s largest distribu- purpose of the induction is to “recognize tors of branded fungicides, herbicides and exceptional individuals who’ve distin- insecticides, Harrell’s produces top-qual- guished themselves through their contri- ity, custom blended fertilizers, specialty butions to the Tampa Bay community.” liquids, and wetting agents. Harrell’s -Florida Council on Economic Education guarantees stringent quality control proce- (FCEE).The class of 2020 consists of dures, tight manufacturing specifications Jack Harrell, Jr. (Harrell’s LLC), Dwayne and careful selection of raw materials for Hawkins (Crown Automotive), Pam each product that carries the Harrell’s Iorio (Big Brothers Big Sisters), and name. They are also the world-class Tom Wallace (Florida Funders). The formulator and a leading world distribu- class of 2021 includes Colleen Chappell tor of POLYON®, the industry’s superior Tampa, Florida, May 27, 2021- Jack (Chappell Roberts), Sonji Coney (Coney controlled-release fertilizer technology. Harrell Jr, Chairman and CEO of Funeral Home), and Ron Wanek (Ashley Harrell’s, LLC, has been selected to join Homestore). All proceeds from the cer- For more information about Harrell’s the class of 2020’s induction into the emony are put toward economic, financial including their core values to serve, honor Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame. literacy and free enterprise education and glorify God, take care of people, and programs of the FCEE and the Gus A. grow their financial strength, visit www. Jack R. Harrell, Jr. is a native of Lakeland, Stavros Center for Free Enterprise & harrells.com. Florida and the third Harrell in three- Economic education at the University of quarters of a century to lead the company, South Florida. which was established in 1941. Over the years Jack has served the company in “This year’s ceremony will celebrate all many roles spanning across every depart- Tampa Bay Hall of Fame members who ment before becoming CEO in 1990. are seen as “Visionaries” in their fields,” His wealth of knowledge in every area of said Greg Celestan & Oscar Horton, the company has led to the growth and Co-Chairman of the Event & Selection expansion of Harrell’s across the United Committee. “We look forward to an States and internationally. Taking care exciting event that will celebrate the ac- of people is always at the forefront of his complishments, leadership and service endeavors and his employees, customers of the Honorees, and support the critical 16 The Newsletter Learn more about the full line of John Deere Golf & Sports Turf Equipment at www.finchturf.com May-June 2021 17 “Leave No Trace” Your Golf Irrigation Specialist Tanto Irrigation has proudly provided The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England with Irrigation Services for over 50 years. Let us know how we can serve Please contact Tim Clarke OR Paul L. Guillaro (845) 325-3868 (914) 262-7324 tantoirrigation.com 18 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Agresource, Inc. Beals & Thomas, Inc. Dependable Petroleum Service 110 Boxford Rd. 144 Turnpike Road One Roberts Road Rowley, MA 01969 Southborough, MA 01772 Plymouth, MA 02360 Agresource Inc. is a proud manufacturer and 32 Court Street UST / AST facility maintenance, distributor of quality compost, soil, and sand Plymouth, MA 02360 installation & compliance testing. throughout the northeast for over 30 years. Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Bruce Garrett / Francis Turner Agresport, a division of Agresource focused on Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists (508) 747-6238 materials and services specifically for the golf and sports fields market working together to Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 bgarrett@dependablecompany.com enhance and maintain your unique properties sstearns@bealsandthomas.com www.dependablecompany.com Dave Harding office: (978) 388-5110 Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course cell: (978) 904-1203 site design services including irrigation pond analysis & design, drainage & utility Finch Services, Inc. Mike Carignan 978-270-9132 improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic Finch Services is your premier John Deere mcarignan@agresourceinc.com evaluations, construction administration, Golf Distributor in the Northeast. www.agresourceinc.com boundary & topographic surveys, master planning & project design. Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Mark Casey (617) 447-4076 Atlantic Golf & Turf Ryan Lane (978)758-8671 27 Industrial Boulevard The Cardinals, Inc. Call or visit our website at www.finchturf.com Turners Falls, MA 01376 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Specializing in agronomy through Unionville, CT 06085 Five Star Golf Cars & the distribution of fertilizer, seed & Golf course & landscape supplies. Utility Vehicles chemicals throughout New England. John Callahan (860) 916-3947 174 Main Street Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Scott Gabrielson (401) 258-5830 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles www.atlanticgolfandturf.com Cavicchio Greenhouses, Inc. Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com 110 Codjer Lane MA Territory A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. Sudbury, MA 01776 1357 Main St. Annuals, perennials, garden mums, Coventry, RI 02816-8435 ground covers, loam, & mulch. Fore The Turf Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Darren Young (978) 443-7177 Proudly representing Floratine Products Group, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, JRM Inc., and Greenleaf Technologies. Baroness, & used equipment. Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. brianjuneau21@yahoo.com Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 www.pavewithasi.com 304 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Harrell’s LLC BASF Turf & Ornamental Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. 19 Technology Drive 169 Kings Hwy Specializing in custom seed blends. Auburn, MA 01501 Hancock, NH 03449 Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 Turf & Ornamental supplies. “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600 Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222 peter.jacobson@basf.com DAF Services, Inc. Jim Favreau (978) 227-2785 20 Lawnacre Rd. Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Kent Lemme (413) 281-8087 BACKED by BAYER Custom pumping solutions. Custom Building on an already solid foundation pump controls. Complete pump service. of proven products to help you succeed. Serving all of New England. Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 Tim Berge, Sales Manager brian.giblin@bayer.com c (860) 690-1192 www.backedbybayer.com o (860) 623-5207 x227 tberge@dafsvcs.com May-June 2021 19 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Helena Agri-Enterprises Mayer Tree Service Mungeam Cornish 101 Elm Street Providing a wide range of tree care from Plant Golf Design, Inc. Hatfield, MA 01038 Health Care to tree removal. Mobile wood 195 SW Main Street waste grinding services. Stump grinding. Douglas, MA 01516 National distributors of all your turf Land clearing. Loam and mulch delivery. Tree chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line Golf course architects pruning to enhance shot value and playability. of Helena Branded wetting agents, foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 Office: (508) 476-5630 rich@mayertree.com Cell: (508) 873-0103 Jeff Urquhart (781) 571-1164 Email: info@mcgolfdesign.com www.helenaagr.com Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA MAS Golf Course Construction www.mcgolfdesign.com Larchmont Engineering 60 Lumber St. & Irrigation Hopkinton, MA 01748 New England Specialty Soils 11 Larchmont Lane Fulfilling all your renovation and construction needs. 435 Lancaster Street Lexington, MA 02420 Leominster, MA 01453 Offering a full range of inventory for Matthew Staffieri (508) 243-2443 matt@masgolfconstruction 1mm. Top Dressing Sand, High Density irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & www.masgolfconstruction.com Bunker Sand, Rootzone Mixes, Tee landscape lighting products & services for Blends, Divot Mixes, Bridging Stone, all of your residential & commercial needs. Cart Path Mix, Infield Mixes, Inorganic (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano McNulty Construction Corp. Amendments, SLOPE LOCK Soil. P. O. Box 3218 Bob Doran (978) 230-2244 Framingham, MA 01705 John Toomey (978) 660-0175 Lazaro’s Golf Course Lauren Baldarelli (978) 860-5469 Supplies & Accessories Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. www.nesoils.com dba Hammond Paint & Chemical Co., Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223 John McNulty (508) 879-8875 Waltham, MA 02154 New England Turf Farm, Inc. Complete line for all your of golf course MTE, Inc. – Turf P.O. Box 777 supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle West Kingston, RI 02892 One, turf & ornamentals, aquatics, turf Equipment Solutions marking paint, safety items, adjuvants. Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass 115 Franklin Street Extension available for golf courses, sports turf and Joe Lazaro–cell: (617) 285-8670 Derry, NH 03038 Fax: (781) 647-0787 landscapers. Expert installation available. Email: jlazaro698@aol.com New England’s source for equipment: New & Office: (800) 451-2900 pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, erniesod@comcast.net Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide Maher Services & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. www.newenglandturf.com 71 Concord Street Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 N. Reading, MA 01864 Rob Nolek: (617) 990-2427 Eastern MA NMP Golf Construction Corp. Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Jess Hamilton: (603) 500-3936 NH Sean Smith: (207) 385-6684 ME 25 Bishop Ave. Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Bob Barrow: (401) 537-8597 RI or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Alan Hubbard: (413) 355-0603 Golf course construction Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 20 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Northeast Golf & Turf Supply Prime Source Sportscapes Unlimited LLC 6 Dearborn Road 3208 Peach Street PO Box 1686 Peabody, MA 01960 Erie, PA 16508 Duxbury, MA 02332 Complete line of Golf Course, National, full line distributor of turf, Specializing in fairway aeration & Landscape & Lawn Care Construction ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive cleanup, deep time aeration, Air2G2 & Maintenance Supplies distributor of Prime Source branded aeration & full seeding services. pesticides & specialty products. Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Mike Lucier Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager 617-913-8958 (814) 440-7658 mike@sportscapesunlimited.com sportscapesunlimited.com North Shore Hydroseeding 49 North Putnam St. Putnam Pipe Corp. Danvers, MA 01923 Hopkinton & Taunton, MA Syngenta Professional Products Hydroseeding & erosion control services. Providence, RI P.O. Box 1775 Distributor of water, sewer, drain and Wells, ME 04090 Brian King (978) 762-8737 stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 www.nshydro.com & sediment control products. Free Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 delivery & 24-hour service. Nutrien Solutions David Putnam 508-435-3090 Target Specialty Products Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Read Custom Soils Franklin, MA 02038 (978) 685-3300 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Hingham, MA 02043 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 www.nutrien.com Consistent sand for the next twenty years. Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 Top dressing sands, root zone blends, high density bunker sand,“early green” On-Course Golf Inc., black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Tartan Farms, LLC Design/Build Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 P.O. Box 983 Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 West Kingston, RI 02892 16 Maple Street Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 Acton, MA 01720 Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 www.readcustomsoils.com Golf Course Craftsmen. We serve all your remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust your project with us! We make you look good! Tanto Irrigation SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 5 N. Payne Street 7 Lincoln Road Elmsford, NY 10532 www.on-coursegolf.com Foxboro, MA 02035 Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly Offering our customers the most complete line providing the Golf Industry with of products, service & expertise in the industry. Precision Laboratories irrigation services for over 50 Years. Ron Tumiski (508) 697-2757 Bill Bartels 914-347-5151 1428 S. Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60083 tantoirrigation.com Specialized chemistries that enhance Sodco Inc. plants, seeds, soil and water. PO Box 2 Greg Bennett 978-877-3772 Slocum, Rl 02877 www.precisionlab.com 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 May-June 2021 21 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Tom Irwin, Inc. Turf & Golf Services Welch Mechanical 13 A Street 13 Bachelor St. Welch Mechanical is a mobile repair Burlington, MA 01803 company specializing in golf course West Newbury, MA 01985 (800) 582-5959 equipment. We provide a variety of services Turf & Golf Services provides golf course including but not limited to hydraulic and www.tomirwin.com superintendents with resources to maximize electrical systems repairs, engine repair, We bring you a network of professionals and used equipment resale value and a resource for Sprayer calibration and repair, welding/ innovative solutions dedicated to your success. reasonably priced, quality turf equipment. fabrication, and rebuilding mower reels. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Please check out our website Contact Ryan Green (603) 512-2898 www.welchmechanical.com Harris Schnare, ryan@golfandturfservice.com Client Relations Manager: 508-654-2488 Winding Brook Turf Farm Turf Products Tree Tech, Inc. 157 Moody Rd. Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME 6 Springbrook Rd Enfield, CT 06082 240 Griswold Road Foxboro, MA 02035 Wethersfield, CT 06109 Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Serving the industry since 1970 karcari@windingbrookturf.net Full service tree service specializing in 800-243-4355 www.windingbrookturf.com zero impact tree removal, stump grinding, Bill Conley tree pruning & tree risk assessments Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 by our team of Certified Arborists. www.turfproductscorp.com WinField United Andy Felix (508) 543-5644 29 Gilmore Drive–Unit C Sutton, MA 01590 Valley Green Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Using industry-leading insights to provide 14 Copper Beech Drive you with the products that help you win. PO Box 167 Kingston, MA 02364 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Time Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Tuckahoe Turf grows some of the finest Fax: (413) 533-0792 sod in the Northeast. We grow Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Winterberry Irrigation and Blue/Fescue blends. We also have Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Pump installation and sales. several bentgrass varieties at both tee and Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 Irrigation installation, service and repairs. green height. Please call for details. Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding testing, start-up, and winterization. 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