November - December 2022 GCSANE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President's Message by Brian F. Skinner PRESIDENT Brian Skinner, CGCS, CPO Bellevue Golf Club PO Box 760661, Melrose, MA 02176 781-248-0216 Email: brianskinner@bellevuegolfclub.com VICE PRESIDENT Eric Richardson Essex County Club 153 School Street, Manchester, MA 01944 978-500-2094 Email: erichardson@essexcc.org SECRETARY/TREASURER Bob Dembek Lexington Golf Club 55 Hill Street, Lexington, MA 02420 978-870-8669 Email: lexgc@rcn.com DIRECTORS Greg Cormier, CGCS Tom Irwin, Inc. 11A Street, Burlington, MA 01803 978-846-1133 Email: gregcormier@tomirwin.com Ryan Emerich Vesper Country Club 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 717-575-1332 Email: remerich@vespercc.com Michael Murphy Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline MA 02467 617-879-5664 Email: mimurphy@brooklinema.gov Colin Smethurst, CGCS Hillview Golf Course 149 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 781-779-5705 Email: smethurst.colin@gmail.com David Stowe, CGCS Newton Commonwealth Golf Club 212 Kenrick Street, Newton, MA 02458 617-789-4631 Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com PAST PRESIDENT Peter J. Rappoccio, CGCS Concord Country Club 246 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742 978-371-1089 Fax: 978-369-7231 Email: gcs@concordcc.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donald E. Hearn, CGCS 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 774-430-9040 Email: donhearn@gcsane.org NEWSLETTER EDITOR Colin Smethurst, CGCS Hillview Golf Course 149 North Street North Reading, MA 01864 781-779-5705 smethurst.colin@gmail.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. The months ahead should be a bit less rigorous and away from the 24/7 responsibilities we have during the season but they are busy in their own way. Unwittingly, much of our offseason work and preparation for the upcoming season can be overlooked and undervalued. Projects, tree work, and the refurbishment of equipment are just a few examples of what occurs on a golf course during the “off season”. It is also a much needed break for managers and staff to recharge and reconnect with friends and family. In line with our promotional initiative efforts, we would like to remind our golf course grounds professionals to share the value of what we do during the offseason to those who may not realize it. It is important that we do. We are also continuing work on our Social Media platform that will provide outbound information and messaging as well as additional advertising opportunities for our Friends and Affiliates. Our December meeting will feature Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Reiner from Channel 7 and he will present his winter outlook for 2022-2023. Hopefully his predictions will provide some insight for the upcoming months regarding the properties we manage. More importantly we will have a discussion after Jeremy’s presentation about the increased labor rates and ways to budget and manage the increases in both the public and private sector. It will be interesting to find out how well prepared our industry is at the moment after the well-informed labor increases were announced three years ago. Even more interesting is whether or not our industry is prepared for these labor increases in conjunction with the inflationary period we are currently in. It is an interesting topic and will certainly produce some lively conversation. Preliminary attendance numbers are good so we are looking forward to a great day with friends and colleagues in the Tavern Room at the Stockyard. Our technical school project which introduces opportunities in our industry to many technical school students across the region, is also in motion. Our pilot program includes an in person presentation by a Superintendent and an Industry Representative. It is supplemented by three related videos describing what we do. The videos were produced by GCSANE, Finch Services (John Deere) and Turf Products Corporation (Toro) and are designed to be utilized effectively in this manner. The presentation takes about 45 minutes before questions and answers and we are looking for volunteers to help out. If you know a school in your area that you would be interested in presenting at, please reach out. Finally, we are moving closer and closer to our 100th Year Celebration as an Association! According to some, we are the oldest Association in the country however, it seems we were beaten out by several months for that title from an association in the MidWest. Nonetheless, the planning has begun for a milestone that doesn’t happen everyday. For me, it makes me think about the difficulties our predecessors faced without the advantages of today’s technology. I’m sure it’s the same in every industry but take a minute to listen carefully to (Continued on next page) President’s Message (cont) Northeast Golf & Turf Supply a division of Northeast Nursery, Inc. - Est. 1982 some of the stories, be it folklore or not. As planning continues for our 100th anniversary, several ideas have come up that will require the advice and opinions of some of those very same predecessors mentioned above. So, we will summon the advice of the Past Presidents at The Annual Meeting to help contribute towards creating a lasting event. I hope this message finds you well and that the Holiday Season allows for some down time with friends and family. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. 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The report analyzed 80 studies covering various types and aspects of exercise-including strength training, endurance training, and exercise intensity-and how they impact cognitive performance. While all types of exercise were found to increase cognitive abilities, the greatest benefit came from sports that combined complex sets of movements and interaction with other players. Increased benefit came in the form of growth of new brain cells and neural connections in the frontal lobe. University of Basel researcher Sebastian Ludyga, PhD, who cowrote the report, says that partner sportsare particularly valuable to cognition because they force our brains to react quickly under pressure to «the somewhat unpredictable movements of our teammates or opponents.» The report refuted the idea that the more exercise you do, the more mentally fit you›ll become. According to the findings, the type of exercise is more important for cognitive improvement than its frequency or duration. Memory Aerobic exercise in particular plays a big role in your memory, says Wendy Suzuki, PhD, professor of neural science and psychology at New York University›s Center for Neural Science. «When you exercise, your body pumps out a wide range of neurochemicals, 2 The Newsletter including growth factors that stimulate the birth of brand-new brain cells in the hippocampus. That›s the area of the brain that›s critical for storing long-term memories,» she says. «I use that as my personal motivation to keep working out every day.» A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer›s Disease found a 47 percent improvement in memory scores among the group who did aerobic exercise for a year versus those who only did stretching exercises. Aerobics were shown to increase blood flow to the hippocampus, which may help protect against memory loss for those at risk of dementia or Alzheimer›s disease. Mood Just a single session of exercise can improve your mood, Suzuki says. Each time we exercise, it encourages our brain to release chemicals like serotonin (which regulates mood, sleep, and hunger) and our natural mood lifters, endorphins. A 2019 study published in Preventive Medicine found that people who did strength training or aerobic activities like walking, running, and cycling reported fewer depressive symptoms. Research also shows that exercise can improve the quality and length of sleep, which is important for mental health and mood. Cumulative exercise can even permanently change the structure and function of our brains for the better, Suzuki says. «The good news is that we can do an easy form of self-experimentation to decide which type of movement puts us in the best mood,» she says. «For some, it will be dancing to a favorite song in the living room; for others, it will be a five-mile run in nature.» Divot Drift WELCOME NEW MEMBER Dylan Deotte, Assistant Superintendent, Tatnuck Country Club CONGRATULATIONS TO Adam Bennett, Superintendent, Marlborough CC, formerly Grounds Superintendent at The Country Club Jason Paradise, Superintendent, Tree House Brewery Golf Course, formerly Superintendent at Cyprian Keyes and Clark University Greg Cormier, CGCS, on his recent recertification Back Issues! As in the past, The Newsletter continues to invite Affiliate members to submit a press release about new personnel, new products or a company bio. We will print each and every release free of charge. This is a great way to advertise for free. Who said nothing in this world is free? Free advertising to better your company, wow what an offer. GCSANE Offers Website Banner advertising at www.gcsane.org The price is $500 for one year which will be re-occurring annually from your first billing unless otherwise specified. Past issues of the NEWSLETTER are available using this link: http://bit.ly/GCSANEnewsletters. For more information, please contact Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org November - December 2022 3 Thoughts From Your Executive Director by Don Hearn From left: Nicholas Khoury, IANE; Karen Connelly, GIA; Ted Wales, MALCP; Richard Bradley, NALP, MALCP; Don Hearn and Nick Burchard, GCSANE; Bob Mann, NALP; Steve Boksanski, BCB Govt. Relations; Russell Holman, MAA. The Green Industry Alliance (GIA) met recently to review the legislative and regulatory issues that have been monitored by our legislative agents Steve Boksanski and Warren Lent from the firm of BCB Government Relations. The upcoming legislative calendar and local bylaw activity dealing with pesticide applications and fertilizer applications were discussed. Water Management Act regulations, irrigation system interruption device (rain shut off device) regulations and other industry related issues were discussed. We have to be constantly alert to those who try to make changes to environmental regulations because it makes them feel good. Changes should be sensible, practical and based on facts. from left: Mike Luccini, Rich Gagnon, Bob Dembek, Brian Skinner, Ben Bouchard, Dan Vetere, Eric Richardson, David Stowe (photo by Shaun Barry) The annual Met Team Championship, hosted by the Metropolitan New York Superintendents Association was held at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, PA. The winning team was from the Long Island GCSA. It was a rain shortened event and only 9 holes were counted for scoring. Though the rain made the course too wet for play, all had a good time and enjoyed the company of others from the various superintendent Associations. The following is a release from the event organizers. The Long Island GCSA wins 2022 Met Area Team Championship at Lehigh Country Club For the first time since the MET Area Team Championship was expanded to 15 different associations 19 years ago, the team from Long Island wins The MET Area Team Championship! John Chassard hosted this year’s event at the famed William Flynn Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, PA. from left: Steve Sheridan, Golf Professional; Rich Gagnon, Superintendent; Ron Rice, General Manager; Peter Verrier, Green Chairman The last golf event of the year took place November 7 at Meadow Brook Golf Club in Reading, MA. Our host, Rich Gagnon, had the course spiffed as for a “major event.” Rich credits his team for the great work they did for this event as well as for what they had done for the entire season. Everyone at the club made us feel welcome and were a pleasure to work with. Thank you Meadow Brook Golf Club! Low gross went to Rich Gagnon, Peter Verrier, Ron Rice and Steve Sheridan. Low net to Lou Bettencourt, Jeff Brooks, Kevin Doyle, and David Stowe. Closest to the hole was Ron Rice. 4 The Newsletter John was a great host this year, having to deal with our largest field of 136 players and all 15 chapters that made the trek to eastern Pennsylvania, along with some untimely rain during the middle of the round that dumped over an inch in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, by the time the rain stopped, and the course became playable again, we ran out of daylight to finish the 18-hole championship, so we had to cut this year’s event to a 9-hole shoot out! No matter! John had Lehigh in tremendous condition with greens smooth and fast and fairways pure and tight! Perennial competitors are familiar with the MET Team Championship’s challenging, yet fair setups and Lehigh was no different! William Flynn created a gem in the rolling hills of Lehigh Valley with dramatic topography and changes in elevation, with great green complexes that demand good shots! Thoughts (continued) John Chassard has been at Lehigh for 39 years now and over the recent years has done a ton of tree work and also did a bunker restoration and some approach expansions with Ron Forse Design. Flynn designed some great par 4’s at Lehigh allowing players to use every club in the bag and challenge all types of angles off the tees. The par 3’s at Lehigh can make or break your round and it seems like they were the deciding factor this year, with 4 holes of varying lengths and shot selections! Note: Please save the date for the Nor’easter Ski Day at Killington Mountain on March 2nd, 2023!! Housing information soon to follow. The rain shortened event did not dampen spirits of anyone playing in this year’s tournament and all are asking when we can go back and compete on the rest of the course! It’s in the works my friends! Long Island was the only team that had all 4 teams shoot even par or better! Led by one of the low net scores of the day, Ken Lochridge and Daniel Wolf shot -2, followed by the second lowest gross team of the day at -1, Shamus O’Connor and Tom Weinert. Rounding out the team, both with even par scores were Shawn O’Sullivan and Luke Knutson on the gross side and Jon Semmig and Graig Patti on the net side. Coming in 2nd place was the Pocono Turfgrass Team with the day’s best gross score of -2 by Brad Helcoski and Jim Lanza and the best net score of -3 from Les Lear and Duane Schell. Teammates John Polak and Ron Garrison also had a red number on the net side at -1 with Steve Dosialk and Tom Height rounding off the gross side of the team. Just one shot back in third place at +1 was the team from Hudson Valley and rounding out the top 4 was the newly combined team GCSA of New York at +3. Defending team Philadelphia edged out Connecticut in the tiebreaker at +4. With the rain-shortened event, we decided to raffle off the skill prizes, because half the field had not played all the holes. After hearing the tragic news of Chris Strehl’s untimely passing of his son Jack, it was unanimously decided to pass along all skins money and 50/50 money to Chris’s family to support them in this time of need. Please keep Chris and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Once again, the Met Area Team Championship is generously supported by our 7 major sponsors who continue to step up to make this one of the best events across the country! Please join me in thanking Allied Nutrients, BASF, Bayer, Ocean Organics, Plant Food, Syngenta and Toro as they continue to support this fantastic event. Thanks again to all our sponsors, John Chassard and his entire staff, and all the folks at Lehigh CC for another successful championship! A special thank you to our local GCSAA representative Kevin Doyle and Kristen Liebsch from the Philly Association for help with registration and our resident photographer Shaun Barry for the great photos that can be found at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAbPss . We look forward to seeing everyone next year, so stay tuned for announcements over the winter! From left to right: Hunter Mott, Ryan Boudreau, Colby Major, Andrew Stem (missing - Mark Mello, had to leave early) The Assistants (Now Assistant/Equipment Manager) Tournament has been an annual event for a little over 15 years now. The idea of having an event specifically for Assistants was spearheaded by Pat Daly, CGCS at Framingham Country Club. Pat spent part of his career as an Assistant in the MET area which had a similar annual event and he wanted to bring the same idea to the New England Association. This year’s event marked the first in which our newly formed Assistant committee had a role in the planning and organization of the event. Kevin Banks, Superintendent at Vineyard Golf Club, did not waste any time expressing his interest in hosting this year’s event. Kevin has been a huge advocate for Assistant Superintendents and their growth and development. Kevin’s hands-on support played a major role in the success of this event. When we began planning, we wanted to emphasize creating value for Assistants and the people and businesses that support the event. The way we decided to do this was to pair Affiliate members with Assistants in each group to create an opportunity to build relationships with others in the industry. Networking, no matter the industry, has been proven to be one of the key factors in a person’s success in their chosen career path as well as the growth and success of a business. As many of you may know, Vineyard Golf Club is located on the Massachusetts island Martha’s Vineyard. When the golf course was proposed for construction, approval was granted with the requirements that the golf course is maintained organically. Before visiting this past October, I have heard from many how November - December 2022 5 Thoughts (continued) exceptionally the golf course is maintained. Despite the added challenge of the limited number of products to use on the golf course, Kevin and his staff had the place looking amazing. I am certain I can speak for everyone who attended how big of a treat it was to come and enjoy this very special property. The whole experience from taking the ferry over to the island, being greeted by the Vineyard Golf Club staff, meeting and reconnecting with people in the industry, and playing this one-of-a-kind golf course made for a memorable day. The amount of support we received from our Affiliate Members and Friends of the Association was remarkable. Not only did the support help make this event special, but it also will allow our committee to create valuable events for Assistants in the future. Our committee is extremely grateful for the support from our Affiliate members, Friends of the Association, Board Members (especially Don Hearn, Bob Dembek, and Eric Richardson), Kevin Banks and all of the staff and its members at Vineyard Golf Club. Thank you to the companies and individuals who supported the event. 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The club staff who contributed included Ross Jones, Clubhouse Manager; Anthony Rabeni, Executive Chef; Eri Seguin, Golf Professional and our very special thanks to Jason Benko, Caddie Master for his attention and caring to make sure all went without a hitch the entire day. This year’s New England Superintendents Championship, played at Portsmouth Country Club, was won by the Cape Cod GCSA and New England placed second. Results of all the teams are shown above. Congratulations to the Cape and all the Associations for rounds played well. From left: Frank Dully, John Eggleston, Connor Kuehl, Peter Doherty The NEPGA Pro-Superintendent Championship took place October 17 at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club in Atkinson, NH. The event was won by The Brattleboro Country Club team of Michael Zaranek, PGA and Dave Evans. They carded the low round of the day in the team gross division, with an impressive eight-under, 64. The course was in great condition and Connor Kuehl and his team had the course ready for those who enjoyed the day playing with important people in our industry. November - December 2022 7 Money Isn’t Everything by Cassidy Gladieux The following article appeared in a recent issue of Golf Course Industry Magazine and features a member of the GCSA of New England – Lianne Larson. “She applied at various times for superintendent jobs, as we all do to move up the ladder,” he says. “Various what we would consider “higher-end” jobs came up — private clubs in the area — and she would send in her resume, she would answer questions, and oftentimes, she would get an interview. “One of the ways she got an interview was how she filled out the application. She would fill out her name as ‘Lee A. Larson’ and I know for a fact, because she told me, that she went to an interview where she was positive that the entire committee thought she was going to be a man. Instead of getting really upset about it — disappointed? I’m sure she was. Upset and bitter? Nope. And I was really impressed with that. And I was really irritated because I always felt she was a superintendent who could have had some really interesting opportunities that just didn’t pan out, and I think some of the reason is because she was a woman. White Cliffs Country Club superintendent Lianne Larson switched career paths 35 years ago and never looked back. Lianne Larson starts nearly every work day as a golf course superintendent between 3 and 4 a.m. Depending on which house she stays at, she either has a 1-hour, 20-minute commute to work, or a two-minute commute after letting her dog out and making her own breakfast. “But then she went to White Cliffs. She turned White Cliffs completely around. She was and still is holding a very high standard of maintenance on the courses that she oversees.” Superintendent Lianne Larson and team are responsible for maintaining 18-hole White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Arriving at 5 a.m. with her dog by her side, she will work tirelessly on the 18-hole private course that is White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts — the same course she has worked at for the last 26 years. Her evenings will vary, but she ends the day around 8 or 9 p.m. to ensure she gets enough sleep for the never-ending job that is a superintendent. This daily routine is a stark contrast to the one Larson had over 35 years ago as a financial analyst. “It just wasn’t for me,” she says. “It was just too confined, and I didn’t like being in an office all day long.” After 10 months, Larson switched career paths, conveniently forgetting to mention it at the time to her mother. “I actually didn’t tell anybody,” she says. “I just kind of did it and my mother drove by the course that I was working at and said, ‘Did I see you at St. Mark’s with a string trimmer in your hand?’ and I was like, ‘Oh, did I forget to tell ya?’” Her journey to switching career paths wasn’t a smooth transition, however. Her longtime friend and former colleague Jeff Carlson tells the story of how Larson faced discrimination when job hunting. 8 The Newsletter © courtesy of white cliffs country club (2) While Larson had to prove herself in more ways than one, her finance background continues to set her apart. “She was an anomaly in our area because she could grow grass and she could manage, and manage really well,” Carlson says. “She could take a budget and present it, she could figure it out, make it work, balance it, and present it really well to the board. A lot of us at the time, that wasn’t considered our strongest suit. We were more or less judged on what kind of condition the golf course was in. Over the last 30 years, I’m not the only one who has gone on to not only admire her but to lean on her for help in managing golf courses. She’s really good at it. “I know a lot of superintendents in the area kind of took advantage of that really. We’re indebted to her for help in that area.” Larson has many notable achievements to back up these praises, such as being president of the GCSA of Cape Cod, but feels she is most fortunate to simply have a successful career in the industry. Throughout the years, her position has grown immensely in responsibility. “The job has become far more professional than it was back then,” Larson says. “We are maintaining turf at heights that, 35 years ago, I never would have thought possible. The invention of moisture meters and the computerized irrigation systems — there’s so much that has taken place that makes this job more professional, more advanced. But also, expectations are higher than they were back then.” Larson continues to meet and exceed those expectations at White Cliffs. people, people who care and hardworking people.” One of the obstacles the team encountered came in 2017, when a major storm racked up millions of dollars’ worth of damage. It wasn’t the first or last storm the course would see, and Larson is known by other area superintendents as the “Duchess of Doom” for her weather forecasts. “If you called up Lianne and it had been raining at your property, she will have had at least an inch more,” Carlson says. “If it was dry, you wouldn’t believe how much drier it was at White Cliffs. If it snowed that day and we had 6 inches of snow, she had at least a foot, if not more.” Showing no signs of slowing down, Larson walks nine holes at White Cliffs every morning with her golden retriever, taking in the sunrise and the breeze on the coastline. “You have to be happy with what you do,” she says, “or life isn’t really what it should be.” Cassidy Gladieux is a Kent State University senior and frequent Golf Course Industry contributor. “Her position has evolved from the superintendent to kind of — not general manager, they have one of those — but like a director of operations,” Carlson says. “All the capital expense stuff goes through her now and she takes charge of that. Her job has expanded, and responsibilities have expanded at White Cliffs, and I know that they really rely on her. I would not want to be the superintendent that follows her when she decides to move on or retire. “Any longtime members of White Cliffs would say the condition of the golf course, the condition of the operation, the professional way that it is operated, has gone way up in the time she has been there. I’m sure a lot of those people don’t know anyone else, so their expectations are high but anyone who has been there since before she got there, I’m sure, would have a lot to say about that.” Larson isn’t the only one responsible for keeping the course in shape, though. Across all six departments she manages, she confidently leads a team of about 35 to 50 people through routines and obstacles that may arise. “I’m very fortunate that my two golf course assistants, Ross Riberdy and Mike Baptiste, have been with me for a long time,” she says. “They know the course, they understand that my job is always changing every day. They’re really the backbone of my operation. And then I also have a landscape manager who once was a golf course superintendent, he’s another big part. They keep the teams running so that I can keep it running from my end. “I have great support within the club, my general manager is very supportive and understanding. The people that we have are good CUSHMAN UTILITY VEHICLES A LINEUP YOU CAN COUNT ON Hauler 800(X) 13.5 hp gas, or 56V AC Lithium 800lb Payload – 600lb Tow Capacity Consistent Power & Efficiency Hauler 1200(X) 900 – 1200lb Total Load Capacity 12 cu-ft Cargo Bed Optional Lifted Suspension Hauler Pro(X) 3 AC Lithium Options 5O Mile Range 1,200 – 1,500lb Tow Capacity Climb Hills with Ease Andrew Ingham - 617-780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com November - December 2022 9 10 The Newsletter Your Golf Irrigation Specialist        Course Superintendents of New England       . "#!%%%! $ !"" Chase Cameron (203) 203) 233-1482 or Tim Clarke (845) 845) 325-3868 11 Show Prep 2023 by Gary Sykes, Executive Director Even before the floors were swept at the 2022 New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show, thoughts, notes and ideas are already projecting forward to what we can do in 2023 to improve the show. Which speakers should we approach? Which companies were missing and should have been there? What topics will be of interest and needed in 2023? What were any gaffs that we need to correct? How do we avoid lines on Wednesday morning? A lot goes through your mind after our event, and it includes thoughts like: how can we put it all together for next year but do it better? In 2023 our basic footprint will remain the same for March 7-9, 2023. It is planned that we will host (12) 2 & 4 hr. seminars on Tuesday, March 7 with many great topics and instructors. Booth sales have begun, the trade show remains strong and will be open on Wednesday and Thursday for 12 hours over the 2 days. Education for 2023 is locked in with the help of several in the industry, education will be high quality and applicable. Similar tracts are scheduled each day like we did in 2022 with speakers from across the country and with some locals too. It is all gearing up to be another great show and educational experience for everyone who attends and exhibits! To be a successful turfgrass manager in 2023 your personal education is fundamental and it needs to be a continuing process throughout your career. Having a good broad education base in our business is a real starter, but like so many other industries, if you are not progressing then you are falling behind. The problem is that not only is the turf industry getting more complicated, but it is also that the industry is getting more specialized. Think about what is contained on many of today’s golf courses. Under the ground we have an expensive sophisticated irrigation system that has more heads than a lettuce farm being powered by engineered pumps controlled by delicate computer equipment. Systems costing as much as 2 million dollars have been installed giving superintendents pinpoint control of all artificial precipitation. Wires are buried all over the property electronically controlling each head and the pumphouse to boot. Most systems now have handheld control that you can even program at your kitchen table. Now this sounds all well and good until you take a lightning strike the week before your member-guest. You may need a technician trained by dig-safe who knows where all the wires and pipes are buried and who can chase the electrical failure(s) and replace any burned valves and controllers or other damage. Superintendents were usually expected to be able handle controller failure and repairs, but with so much involved it is much tougher. The title of irrigation technician on southwest golf courses was common but now even in New England individuals are specialized to be at the ready. These individuals need training and support. How about turf equipment repairs? Forty years ago, many superintendents did all the equipment repair work plus sharpen and service their mower units. It was mostly tractors and gang mowers for roughs and fairways, a tee mower, something to mow banks with, and of course a greens mower or two. Other equipment might include a trap rake, aerifier, top-dresser, sprayer, a few utility carts, and a trim mower. Nothing too complicated, but each piece was essential. Today, courses are expected to be freshly cut and trimmed before the early groups hit the fairways. Now, not only do most courses have multiple fairway units, rough units, green and tee units, and several carts and complicated trucksters, but look closer and this new stuff may include a fleet filled with on board computers, some are considered hybrids equipped with wiring galore, bunches of electric values and relays to deal with. Equipment costs have more than tripled in the last forty years with equipment that is more complicated than an Apollo Space Capsule. Diagnosing and repairing some of the onboard problems takes trained knowledgeable individuals. Jimmy-rigging is no longer an allowable artform especially with liability issues. To keep up, the equipment techs need education and instruction so not to make a new problem even larger by probing sensitive components incorrectly. I remember the day of having to drag a sophisticated fairway unit off the middle of one of our fairways and onto a trailer not because the engine died, or the hydraulics leaked, or the transmission jammed, but only because the onboard computer had somehow shorted?! I don’t believe we need computers to cut grass, but the market allows for it, and so the equipment technicians will, without a doubt, need to be ready for it when “it” happens! Whatever it is? Therefore, training and education will be needed for your personnel and should be looked at as an investment for your facility. This March we will enjoy having Jim Nedin in our Equipment Tech’s session making two presentations. Jim has worked in the industry for more than 50 SINCE 1949 12 The Newsletter years and has seen it all and has taught even more. We have been trying to get Jim for years, and we are glad to have him finally here in Providence in 2023. Our industry needs more opportunities for equipment techs, with the quality of speakers the New England Conference has, it truly will be a must attend event. Annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show, bring your Crew and be prepared to learn a few things! Gary Sykes, Executive Director New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation So, this brings me back to our show and 2023 show prep. I have learned it is better to embrace technology rather than ignore it. Not that I always want the newest toys, it’s more about being as efficient as anyone else out there. In our program this year we have tried to tie many presentations into the theme of “Technology and Turf”. There will be presentations focused on new technology available in the industry, artificial turf, and sprayers technology, electrical troubleshooting, and of course new agricultural products with the idea that by keeping up with technology, you will keep up with the demands of your position. Our annual show was formed not just to make money for turfgrass research, but to also educate members of the turfgrass industry so that you might have a leg up on the competition and be favored in the eyes of those that gave you the position to begin with. These are some of the great reasons to attend the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show in Providence on March 7-9, 2023! Our postcard is on the way, and our brochure will be sure to follow soon after. Our online registration will begin Monday, December 19. Remember we are a Turfgrass Conference and Show, we have education centered on Golf, Sports and Grounds, Lawn Care and Landscapes and Turfgrass Equipment Technicians too! So, come to the 26th November - December 2022 13 GCSAA Update by Kevin Doyle With thermometer readings sliding off summer highs and into fall lows, calendars will also change from meeting and event golf season to indoor education season. Chapter education, vendor events, regional conferences, and of course GCSAA Conference and Show in Orlando are being announced and updated almost daily now. As a quick add: Don’t miss the NEW interactive facility Learning Tours in Orlando where hands-on activities will be highlighted! This year’s conference offers more opportunities for staff including assistant superintendents, equipment managers and staff members. With our often-understaffed teams, it’s critical to arm everyone with the education needed to maximize their skills. GCSAA, along with so many other education providers, learned how to deliver online education during the pandemic. The online 2021 conference and show was the first opportunity your association took to target education for maintenance team members outside of superintendents and assistants. The resulting feedback was excellent! The ease of use regarding the online platform and level appropriate information were noted by many members. The more eyes that are trained to alert of potential issues, the better. Equipment manager (EM) education and resources continue to grow. More local associations are building education days specifically for member EMs. Add in the long-time running, full-day agenda offered at the New England Regional Turfgrass Show in Providence, and there are several resources available in the Northeast Region. Education at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show continues to be robust and growing, including EM specific receptions developed for connecting EM peers and growing their network. With the GCSAA Equipment Manager Certificate Program and now EM Certification opportunities, the ability to educate, develop, and recognize this critical part of the golf maintenance leadership team is growing in importance and easier than ever to accomplish. Educating assistant superintendents seems to always have been an integral part of building a successful team. Local and regional resources are widely known and utilized. As a reminder, the GCSAA Assistant Superintendent Certificate Series is a targeted learning opportunity developed by assistants for assistants to offer these up-and-coming professionals the chance to differentiate themselves among their peers. Agronomy, business, leadership and communication, and environmental stewardship education will assist in building the skills needed for success in the future. There is little doubt that education can be costly, and travel hasn’t gotten any cheaper either. Have you had the opportunity to discuss the value continued education brings to your facility? If any member of your staff can keep one issue or pest problem from 14 The Newsletter becoming more costly to correct, is that a value? With the supply chain struggling to provide timely parts deliveries (if at all), would a more highly trained and connected EM be in a better situation to develop a fix and get equipment back on the course? Finding and keeping talented staff is an industry-wide concern. The ability to offer education to your staff at every level can only help in developing your team and benefit your facility. It might take time, funding, and lots of communication with decision makers at your facility to make this important investment in your people. If your staff is valued as the asset they deserve to be, educational opportunities will bring both tangible returns to the club and your team. A true win-win situation. GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already 2023 GCSAA Conference & Show Highlights 4 action-packed, interactive days for superintendents to discover, learn, test, demo, connect and grow. Don’t miss all the ways the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show can cultivate your career. See the full schedule for more details on events. HEALTH IN ACTION 5K to benefit the GCSAA Foundation. SILENT AUCTION great deals for a good cause. GCSAA ANNUAL MEETING be there Thursday morning. Member needs survey Help shape the future of your association Check your inbox for the link to your Member Needs Survey. The responses to your survey does indeed drive decisions regarding GCSAA initiatives and resources. Reach out to Greg Stacey (gstacey@gcsaa.org) if you need a personalized link to your survey. UPCOMING Education Effects of Cultivation, Topdressing and PGR Use on Annual Bluegrass Putting Greens Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. Dec. 15 @ 2 p.m. 2023 Working with Water Kelly Kopp, Ph.D. Jan. 12 @ 10 a.m. Fine Tuning Monitoring and Sampling Techniques for the Annual Bluegrass Weevil Albrecht Koppenhofer, Ph.D. Jan. 26 @ 10 a.m Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. Kevin Doyle GCSAA Field Staff kdoyle@gcsaa.org Follow me on Twitter @GCSAA_NE The work you do plays a vital role in the health and well-being of pfli^l\jkjXe[k_\Zfddle`kp. We f]]\iyou a network of ZXi`e^professionals n`k_ innovative solutions Zi\Xk\[kf_\cgpfljlZZ\\[. N`k_Kfd@in`e#pflÊi\efkXcfe\% :_i`j:pi | ..+$).0$+*0) | Z_i`jZpi@tomirwin.com November - December 2022 15 2022 Chapter Delegates Meeting October 25-27, 2022 conclude activities Thursday. Delegates met at headquarters in Lawrence on day two. Discussion included various department leader updates, including information from the GCSAA Foundation and progress with the implementation of facility Best Management Practices. A report on the new chapter affiliation agreement was discussed. Chapters have been asked to add an equipment manager membership classification. Adding this category at the local level allows promotion at all levels and reflects opportunities for professional development among the members. Key Messages remove This year the GCSA of New England was represented by Mike Murphy who participated with delegates from all parts of the country. Delegates from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) met in person during a twoday event at GCSAA Headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., as well as the KCI Airport Hilton Hotel on October 25-26, 2022. The meeting brings delegates together from GCSAA’s 97 chapters to discuss initiatives, provide insight on moving the association forward and to begin discussions on electing board members and officers at the February 2023 annual meeting. First-day highlights included updates and information from CEO Rhett Evans on “leading out together.” Delegates were asked to encourage participation and engagement from their staff and colleagues. A government affairs update was provided, recognizing GCSAA members and their efforts across the country. Delegates also received an update on the Conference and Trade Show. The 2023 show in Orlando will be an interactive experience, with facility learning tours, an interactive grass stage and a new Send Off Celebration to 16 Delegates also heard about the importance of branding, using the GCSAA-affiliated chapter logo to connect the industry and working together. A bylaws change to GCSAA’s Benevolence Fund was also discussed. This change will update the bylaws to align with current management practices within the fund. A member dues discussion also took place. GCSAA follows a dues adjustment process created in 2006 from input and approval from chapter delegates. With the recent rise of inflation, delegates were asked to consider a dues adjustment for 2023, following an adjustment in 2022. Normally, the adjustment is considered every two years. The process is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and equates to smaller and more frequent adjustments in dues rather than infrequent, but larger adjustments. This year’s proposal is the following: · 7.9% adjustment in CPI in 2022 · $35 adjustment for A and B ($465) and $20 adjustment for C ($240) · Approval rates for dues adjustments using this process has ranged from 87% - 96% The GCSAA Board of Directors will consider delegate feedback as they discuss the proposal. Delegates are encouraged to communicate the proposed dues adjustment with their membership and provide chapter feedback to GCSAA. The Newsletter The delegates offered their thoughts on a variety of industry issues during breakout sessions. Questions on labor, professional development and best management practices were of focus. Wednesday’s town hall session allowed delegates the chance to ask questions of the GCSAA Board. The interactive session focused on processes with the annual meeting and allowed further discussion on items discussed during the two-day event. Candidate breakout sessions concluded activities. The delegates were awarded ample time to interact and ask questions of the candidates. Those running for the GCSAA Board in 2023 are: · For President – Kevin P. Breen, CGCS · For Vice President – Jeff L. White, CGCS Kevin P. Sunderman, CGCS · For Secretary/Treasurer – T.A. Barker, CGCS; Paul L. Carter, CGCS · For Director (electing three) – H. Scott Griffith, CGCS; Steven J. Hammon; Ryan S. Kraushofer, CGCS; Christopher A. Reverie; Jennifer L. Torres; Michael L. Upchurch; Richard A. Wit, CGCS There are three two-year director positions available. Mr. Barker and Mr. Carter are both at the end of their two-year term. Whoever is not elected Secretary/Treasurer will need to run off the floor for Director. With former vice-president Kevin Sunderman, CGCS, leaving Vice President post and superintendent position to become GCSAA’s Chief Operating Officer, Breen will seek a 2nd term as president. Delegates were also asked to discuss a possible bylaws change allowing immediate past president Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, to continue in that position for a second year. GCSAA’s Annual Meeting will take place Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 9-11 a.m. at the Orlando Convention Center. is typo Assistant Superintendent Spotlight Andrew Stern, Vineyard Golf Club By Hunter Mott, Assistant Superintendent Essex County Club For our first Assistant Superintendent Spotlight, the Assistant›s Committee are pleased to highlight one of our own committee members, Andrew Stem of Vineyard Golf Club. Andrew has been an assistant at Vineyard Golf Club for 5 years, and was recently host to our most recent Assistant/ Equipment Manager Tournament. His first taste of the golf course industry started during the first summer break of college at Old Fort Golf Club in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for two summers. Andrew furthered his career at Valleybrook Golf and Country Club as a full time employee and interned during his final year of the Turf Management program at Chattanooga State. Starting as a post graduate intern in 2018 at Vineyard Golf Club, he has moved up the ranks to his current position at Vineyard Golf Club. A: That’s a tough one. I really can’t pick a favorite. One of the things I love most about my job is the ability to mix it up and jump on everything. Q: What would you like to see change within our industry to help promote Assistant Superintendents? A: Having the Assistant Superintendent Spotlight is a huge help. Additionally, having a Superintendent above you that is supportive of education, networking and allows you to grow through programs offered through both GCSAA and outside resources is invaluable. I have been extremely fortunate to work under Kevin Banks. He has been behind all of us here learning, growing, and opening doors to networking and educational opportunities. Q: Being an all organic golf course, what are some of the biggest challenges you face and how do you manage them? When he›s not on the course, Andrew enjoys hiking, golfing, mini golf, disc golf, traveling, and beaching! Q: Andrew, thanks for being our first highlight for our Assistant Superintendent spotlight series. Tell us what got you into the profession? A: I never knew this was something that you could turn into a career. I had a great time working in the summer for Old Fort Golf Club in my hometown, and as I was sitting in a history class (while in school for marketing) I looked out the window and saw someone mowing a green across the parking lot. I immediately opened my laptop and discovered there was a turf management program offered. I went to admissions the next day and changed my major! It was one of the best decisions of my life and I still can’t believe it has brought me to where I am today. A: The biggest challenge I would say is watering. Because we are organic, we have to stay on top of it. We spray and fertilize our course so that it can be the healthiest plant it can be, but watering is our biggest factor. typo Q: For those of us that may end up on Martha’s Vineyard, what is a can›t miss spot to grab a drink or bite to eat? A: You can’t go wrong anywhere you go here. 19 Raw in Edgartown has some of the best food on island. A lobster roll at Larson’s Fish Market in Menemsha is second to none. Lookout Q: Do you have a favorite course you enjoy playing? A: Definitely Vineyard Golf Club, but I always have to try and get on at the place I started: Old Fort Golf Club back home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. typo Q: Do you have a favorite job/task that you like to perform while you›re at work? November - December 2022 17 Assistant Superintendent Spotlight (continued) 12. This year, he is coming in to change the Blue/Black tee and walk up from the second green, and add new bunkers to the right side of our 14th hole. We have been gradually changing our bunkers over the past few winters to Better Billy Bunker as well. Tavern or anywhere on the Oak Bluffs Harbor is great for drinks throughout the typo summer. Q: We›ve heard renowned architect Gil Hanse will be doing work yet again at VGC, what are some of the biggest changes happening to the golf course? A: Last year he came in and reshaped our 8th hole as well as adjusted and renovated tees on 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 14, and 15. He also added new bunkers on 8, 10, 11, and 18 The Newsletter Winter Outlook 2022-2023 By Jeremy Reiner Chief Meteorologist 7 News Boston Ahh yes, Winter Outlook time… How much snow are we getting this winter, JR?! A song as old as rhyme, tale as old as time. Alright, let’s get to this beastly blog. Before looking ahead, a quick review of last winter’s outlook, shall we? Also, a storm track like the one shown means Messy Mix type storms are in play (similar to the minor event we just had earlier this week—-November 15th). Messy Mix storms tend to limit seasonal snowfall for southern New England, especially for coastal communities. Farther north and inland, western & northern New England, can do quite well with snow so if you like to ski, should be a good for skiing! OK, so how did I arrive at this? Not too shabby, missed pretty low on Nashua and Taunton was much more than my forecast(Temps did finish mild as advertised but most only really care about the snow grade). Fast-forward to the present. Here is what I think our winter will offer: Lol, can you imagine? Like always, I start with the state of the tropical Pacific Ocean temps (El Nino Southern Oscillation or ENSO). We know that the oceans do interact with the atmosphere and so knowing ocean temperature distribution anomalies can give us clues to how the atmosphere will respond. It’ll be another La Nina winter and they typically feature a storm track across New England. In southern New England that can mean an overall mild winter with slightly below normal snowfall. In a typical La Nina, a lot of the cold and snow occurs early in winter rather than late winter. Understand that a mild winter in New England does not mean golfing and beach days, rather, the mild days will likely outnumber the cold days between December and March (Yes, you can, and still do get Bitter Blasts & Arctic Assaults even within a mild winter). What jumps off the map is a lot of warm colors (yes the oceans are warm these days) but also a noticeable area of cool colors in the equatorial Pacific. That is a signal for La Nina (El Nino’s sister). We’ve touched on this in past Winter Outlooks but here is how La Nina’s affect the global winter patterns: November - December 2022 19 1956/57 1975/76 2000/01 So let’s see what those prior triple-dip La Nina’s produced for snowfall & temperature (for both Boston and Worcester) When looking at this upcoming winter, it looks like we’ll hold onto La Nina conditions across the equatorial Pacific throughout winter as shown by the computer models. The takeaway from those graphics are for a cold winter and near to slightly below normal snow. OK but lets see what a couple of the computer models say for the winter: A La Nina winter….Nothing we haven’t experienced before right? Correct! Sort of. This upcoming winter will be our 3rd consecutive La Nina winter and that is rare territory! Since 1900, there has only been 5 winters like this one..three consecutive La Nina Winters (which I’ll reference as a triple-dip La Nina). Those winters were: 1910/11 1917/18 20 The Newsletter You can see the signal for Boston snow data as well They suggest a mild winter for southern New England (a warm winter for the south—book those winter flights to Florida!). I do think with the globe much warmer now than in the early part of the 20th century you probably have to rely less on the past winters (analogs) and more on the computer models when building a winter outlook as the past winters climate (especially those winters of 1910-11 and 1917-18 winters) are indeed different than today’s background climate state. You can certainly see our winters have been warming since the early part of the 20th century by looking at winter temperature data from the Blue Hill observatory: I think the takeaway from these charts is not to say climate change means more snow every winter but rather, a warmer atmosphere can hold more water and so snowstorms are (currently) capable of producing some really big snow totals even tho we are seeing fewer snowstorms now versus 150 years ago. When It snows nowadays.. it really snows!! That is a wildcard when forecasting a mild winter, that just 2 or three storms can get you pretty close to our seasonal snow average. And with all that in mind, here is the graphic you’ve been wanting to see since the opening sentence…..seasonal snow forecast! There ya have it! Winter doing winter things once again. I chose Blue Hill Observatory rather than Boston because Boston climate data collection site has varied through its early history (since 1872) until finally settling on a constant location (Logan Airport) since 1936. Also, Boston has grown as a city the past 200 years and urbanization of a city (more buildings, parking lots, roads) can skew temperature data upward. Blue Hill hasn’t had that happen so the temperature data (rise or fall) would be more atmospherically induced rather than infrastructural induced. Not all is lost snow lovers. When you look at snowfall trends for Blue Hill observatory you also notice an upward trend. Enjoy the journey, I hope you enjoyed the reading! ;o) ~JR November - December 2022 21 Finch Turf www.finchturf.com 1-800-78-DEERE 22 The Newsletter 1941 Our success depends on your success. Thank you for trusting us to be your Partner for Success. 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With over 30 commercial-grade attachments, Ventrac is America’s most versatile tractor . . . built to get work done! Call: (800) 243-4355 or visit us at: www.turfproductscorp.com 24 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Arborjet / Ecologel, Inc. Beals & Thomas, Inc. Finch Turf Working with Distributors in Plant Health Care by providing turf and tree management solutions to protect the entire golf course. Offering proprietary water technology converting soil moisture vapor into plant usable water droplets. Thus, reducing watering frequency. Offering our line of BioStimulants. Seaweed Supplements and Liquid Fertilizers to help Turf Managers during the stresses of the season. 144 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01772 Finch Turf is your premier John Deere Golf Distributor in the Northeast. 32 Court Street Plymouth, MA 02360 Bill Rockwell (508) 789-5293 Mark Casey (617) 447-4076 Ryan Lane (978)758-8671 Call or visit our website at www.finchturf.com Thank you! 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Market Specialist – New England and New York Region John Callahan (860) 916-3947 Scott Gabrielson (401) 258-5830 Specializing in agronomy through the distribution of fertilizer, seed & chemicals throughout New England. Five Star Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles Mike Marino, CGCS 2929 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. 860-287-3334 Chris Cowan (413) 530-5040 Paul Jamrog (401) 524-3322 Scott Mackintosh CPAg (774) 551-6083 www.atlanticgolfandturf.com 304 Main St. Wethersfield, CT 06109 mike.marino@fmc.com Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg Brothers foliar fertilizers, & Aquatrols. Specializing in custom seed blends. Fore The Turf A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642 1357 Main St. Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Corbett Irrigation Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, & used equipment. Concord, MA Golf Course GIS as-built and mapping services Integrate into your existing control system map Or Google Earth. Mike Cornicelli (401) 826-2584 www.pavewithasi.com Kyle McNerney (978) 897-9004 Visit Corbett GIS Mapping BASF Turf & Ornamental Country Club Enterprises 169 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449 “We don’t make the turf. We make it better.” Pete Jacobson (919) 530-9062 peter.jacobson@basf.com BACKED by BAYER Building on an already solid foundation of proven products to help you succeed. Brian Giblin (508) 439-9809 brian.giblin@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd. W. Wareham, MA 02676 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Keith Tortorella (508) 982-4820 Mike Giles (978) 454-5472 DAF Services, Inc. 20 Lawnacre Rd. Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Custom pumping solutions. Custom pump controls. Complete pump service. Serving all of New England. Proudly representing Floratine Products Group, JRM Inc., and Greenleaf Technologies. Brian Juneau 781-738-3201 brianjuneau21@yahoo.com Harrell’s LLC 19 Technology Drive Auburn, MA 01501 Turf & Ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall (508) 400-0600 Jim Cohen (978) 337-0222 Jim Favreau (978) 227-2785 Mike Kroian (401) 265-5353 Kent Lemme (413) 281-8087 Helena Agri-Enterprises 101 Elm Street Hatfield, MA 01038 National distributors of all your turf chemicals & fertilizers. Extensive line of Helena Branded wetting agents, foliars, micro nutrients & adjuvants. Jeff Urquhart (781) 571-1164 www.helenaagr.com Tim Berge, Sales Manager c (860) 690-1192 o (860) 623-5207 x227 tberge@dafsvcs.com November - December 2022 25 Please patronize these Friends of the Association Hunter Industries McNulty Construction Corp. Northeast Golf & Turf Supply Hunter manufactures comprehensive golf irrigation solutions designed to simplify irrigation. From our Pilot Command Center irrigation management software to the most reliable total top serviceable rotors in the industry to rotary nozzles for bunkers or landscape lighting for the clubhouse, Hunter has a solution for every golf course. P. O. Box 3218 Framingham, MA 01705 6 Dearborn Road Peabody, MA 01960 Dave Antunes 401.644.2777 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty (508) 879-8875 MTE, Inc. Equipment Solutions 115 Franklin Street Extension Derry, NH 03038 david.antunes@hunterindustries.com hunterindustries.com/golf New England’s source for equipment: New & pre-owned mowers, tractors, & maintenance items from: Jacobsen, Turfco, Smithco, Ventrac, Redexim, Neary Grinders, Ryan, Buffalo Turbine, Mahindra, Gravely, Standard, Par-Aide & others. Sales, Parts, & Service all brands. Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation 11 Larchmont Lane Lexington, MA 02420 Offering a full range of inventory for irrigation drainage, pumps, fountains & landscape lighting products & services for all of your residential & commercial needs. Tom Rowell (978) 317-0673 Jeff Brown (508) 868-8495 Dan Fuller (508) 789-2323 North Shore Hydroseeding 49 North Putnam St. Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding & erosion control services. Brian King (978) 762-8737 www.nshydro.com Derry Shop: (603) 404-2286 Nutrien Solutions Sean Smith Suppliers of Chemicals, Fertilizer, & Grass Seed NE Sales Mgr., (603) 303-4237 Lucas Doucette North Eastern MA/Boston Cell 617-990-2427 ldoucette@mte.us.com (781) 862-2550 Susan Tropeano Aaron Bunn Western MA Cell 508-825-6639 Abunn@mte.us.com Lazaro’s Golf Course Supplies & Accessories Dana Northrop South Shore/Cape Cod Cell 978-857-3726 Dnorthrop@mte.us.com dba Hammond Paint & Chemical Co., Inc. Complete line of Golf Course, Landscape & Lawn Care Construction & Maintenance Supplies Elliot Leonard Norfolk/Bristol MA Cell 508-272-0699 eleonard@mte.us.com (978) 685-3300 Nick Burchard (401) 601-7213 Drew Cummins (401) 952-4219 www.nutrien.com On-Course Golf Inc., Design/Build 16 Maple Street Acton, MA 01720 738 Main St., Suite 223 Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line for all your of golf course supplies. Par Aide, Standard, Eagle One, turf & ornamentals, aquatics, turf marking paint, safety items, adjuvants. Eric Burke NH Cell 603-212-6395 eburke@mte.us.com Matt Hunter ME Cell 207-385-6684 mhunter@mte.us.com Golf Course Craftsmen. We serve all your remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust your project with us! We make you look good! Joe Lazaro–cell: (617) 285-8670 Fax: (781) 647-0787 Email: jlazaro698@aol.com www.lazarogolfcoursesupplies.com Mungeam Golf Design, Inc. 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Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 rich@mayertree.com Golf course architect Many types of tallgrasses and bentgrass available for golf courses, sports turf and landscapers. Expert installation available. Office: (800) 451-2900 Ernie Ketchum (508) 364-4428 erniesod@comcast.net Mike Brown (508) 272-1827 www.newenglandturf.com NMP Golf Construction Corp. 25 Bishop Ave. Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Golf course construction Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787 Prime Source 3208 Peach Street Erie, PA 16508 National, full line distributor of turf, ornamental & specialty products. Exclusive distributor of Prime Source branded pesticides & specialty products. Mike Blatt, Northeast Territory Manager (814) 440-7658 Putnam Pipe Corp. Hopkinton & Taunton, MA Providence, RI Distributor of water, sewer, drain and stormwater pipe & fittings. Erosion & sediment control products. Free delivery & 24-hour service. David Purnam 508-435-3090 26 The Newsletter Please patronize these Friends of the Association Read Custom Soils Target Specialty Products Turf Products 5 Pond Park Road, Suite 1 Hingham, MA 02043 165 Grove Street, Suite 70 Franklin, MA 02038 157 Moody Rd. Enfield, CT 06082 Consistent sand for the next twenty years. Top dressing sands, root zone blends, high density bunker sand,“early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Supplier of fertilizer, chemicals & grass seed. Mark Pendergrast (617) 686-5590 Garrett Whitney (617) 697-4247 Ed Downing (508) 440-1833 www.readcustomsoils.com 800-243-4355 Tartan Farms, LLC www.turfproductscorp.com Dave Wallace (401) 641-0306 Tanto Irrigation 100 Clarkson Ave Pittsfield, MA, 01201 Over twenty years in the used turf equipment business specializing in golf course equipment. Nick Merrill (617) 631-8873 nick@rsturf.com www.rsturf.com 5 N. Payne Street Elmsford, NY 10532 Golf Irrigation specialists. Proudly providing the Golf Industry with irrigation services for over 50 Years. Bill Conley Nat Binns (332) 351-5189 Valley Green 14 Copper Beech Drive Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: (413) 533-0726 Fax: (413) 533-0792 “Wholesale distributor of turf products” Doug Dondero (508) 944-3262 Jon Targett (978) 855-0932 Joe Trosky (860) 508-9875 Bill Bartels (914) 347-5151 SiteOne Golf 7 Lincoln Road Foxboro, MA 02035 Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service & expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski Jim Pritchard, Territory Manager 401-862-1098 Glenn Larrabee 774-670-8880 P.O. Box 983 West Kingston, RI 02892 Reel Sharp LLC Toro Equipment & Irrigation– Serving the industry since 1970 (508) 697-2757 Sodco Inc. Chase Cameron (203) 233-1482 Welch Mechanical Tim Clark (845) 325-3868 tantoirrigation.com Welch Mechanical is a mobile repair company specializing in golf course equipment. We provide a variety of services including but not limited to hydraulic and electrical systems repairs, engine repair, Sprayer calibration and repair, welding/ fabrication, and rebuilding mower reels. Please check out our website www.welchmechanical.com Tom Irwin, Inc. 13 A Street Burlington, MA 01803 (800) 582-5959 www.tomirwin.com PO Box 2 Slocum, Rl 02877 We bring you a network of professionals and innovative solutions dedicated to your success. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT and Lyman, ME Black Beauty, Tall Fescue, Green & Fairway Height Bent, Short Cut Black Beauty, Short Cut Blue, 90-10 Fine Fescue Chris Cyr, Client Relations Manager: 774-279-4392 240 Griswold Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 Kathy Arcari (401) 639-5462 karcari@windingbrookturf.net Installation options available Contact: Pat Hogan, Alicia Pearson Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. www.windingbrookturf.com WinField United Sustainable Turf Science, Inc. PO Box 167 Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Tuckahoe Turf grows some of the finest sod in the Northeast. We grow Kentucky Bluegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Blue/Fescue blends. We also have several bentgrass varieties at both tee and green height. Please call for details. 1-800-341-6900 STS Turf 68 Winchendon Rd. Baldwinville, MA 01436 Advanced technology fertilizers and complete soil and water testing. Scott McLeod (401) 230-2631 Peter DeBrusk (603) 819-9700 800-556-6985 Jim Paresi, CGCS (831) 524-8850) Brad Snavely, Technical Director (831) 224-3179 Turf & Golf Services 2 Commerce Boulevard Plainville, MA 02762 Using industry-leading insights to provide you with the products that help you win. Tim Hanrahan (978) 815-9810 thanrahan@landolakes.com Chris Leonard (339) 793-0727 cleonard@landolakes.com Jay Popko (413) 454-3847 jpopko@landolakes.com www.ststurf.com 13 Bachelor St. West Newbury, MA 01985 Winterberry Irrigation Syngenta Professional Products P.O. Box 1775 Wells, ME 04090 Turf & Golf Services provides golf course superintendents with resources to maximize used equipment resale value and a resource for reasonably priced, quality turf equipment. John Bresnahan (413) 333-9914 Melissa Hyner Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Pump installation and sales. Irrigation installation, service and repairs. Wire tracking, GPS mapping, grounding testing, start-up, and winterization. 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