January - February 2023 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. I hope this letter finds you all well and in good spirits. I’m sure everyone is anxiously awaiting the start of the season and is just about fully charged and ready to grind it out. This off-season has been very beneficial for GCSANE and the board has made progress in many areas including some great ideas for our 100th Anniversary as an Association. We are looking forward to providing a lasting impression as we celebrate those that have come before us in this wonderful industry. Incidentally, it has come to my attention that several of our key University leaders and Educators have retired leaving a potential void in a critical component to our success as turfgrass managers. As many of you know, these individuals have devoted their entire careers helping us. Despite having some new talent at the University and Research levels, there is still some concern for filling positions that may soon become vacant and potentially non-existent. Because of this, we as a board will be drafting a letter to our regional Universities and Institutions as a show of support for these positions. We would like as many of our members as possible to support this effort as well. So, please stop by the GCSANE booth in Providence at the NERTF show and sign along with us to ensure our Universities maintain the necessary staffing and programs from the scientific community that are essential to our continued success. I would also like to thank all of our Friends and Affiliates that contribute to our success. It feels really good to be partners with so many fine individuals and companies within our business. I’m sure those in attendance at this years National Conference in Orlando can agree how fortunate we are to have the support of our Industry partners locally and throughout the country. Hopefully next year is an option for those that couldn’t make it this year. However, we are still highly anticipating the regional show in Providence as it promises to be best in class as always and we encourage your attendance. Thank you in advance to all of the organizers and hard work that goes into putting together the trade show that catapult’s us into the upcoming golf season. We realize and appreciate the efforts and resources it takes for a trade show presence. Again, thank you to all of our Friends and Affiliates for all that you do for the Association. Finally, I have had the good fortune to work along side some fine individuals on the Board and would like to thank them as well. As volunteers, it is often difficult to commit the time and effort needed to successfully operate an Association that is dedicated to the advancement of its members. I believe our work is a continuation of that effort. Our board members have been diligent and precise, effectively working in specific areas while at the same time coming together as one. Along the way our Executive Director seamlessly directs, keeps the peace and puts things all together like a functioning household. Although the work is never done, it’s been a great experience so far and I encourage folks to volunteer when the time is right. I wish you all the most success this upcoming season and as always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Best Regards, Brian Skinner, GCSANE President Divot Drift CONGRATULATIONS TO WELCOME TO Jim Conant, CGCS on his recertification Elliott Dowling, Honorary Member, Northeast Regional Agronomist, United States Golf Association Steve Curry, CGCS on becoming a Certified Superintendent Andrew Feder, Assistant Superintendent, Nashawtuc Country Club Ryan Emerich on his new position as Superintendent at Cape Arundel Golf Club, Kennebunkport, ME Jason Gerich, Assistant Superintendent, Nashawtuc Country Club Andy Gay on his recent retirement as Superintendent at Veterans Memorial Golf Course, Springfield, MA Glenn Pergamo, Equip. Mgr., Bellevue Golf Club Jeff James on his new position as Superintendent at New England CC Klark Johnson on his new position as Assistant Superintendent at Wayland Country Club Greg Maak now a Sales Representative for Turf Products Corp in western Mass Hunter Mott on his new position as Superintendent at Wahconah Country Club Back Issues! Daniel Peterson, Assistant Superintendent, Pocasset Golf Club Connor Ryan, Assistant Superintendent, Winchester Country Club Phillip R. Schultz, Assistant Superintendent, Oak Hill Country Club Zachary Sullivan, Student Member, UMass Stockbridge Andrew Travers, Assistant Superintendent, Essex County Club as a returning member 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. 2 The Newsletter For more information, please contact Don Hearn at 774-430-9040 or donhearn@gcsane.org New GCSANE Initiative By Eric Richardson, Vice President GCSANE The GCSANE Board continues to work on initiatives/policy changes that elevate Golf Course Superintendent’s status to the golfing public, golf associations, and within the Superintendent’s current club’s governing body and patrons. I am excited to announce our next initiative, which the Board formally adopted at the annual meeting in January - the creation of the Superintendent of the Year Award(s). Highlighting the diverse set of obstacles, circumstances, and stories from a cross-section of our members is important to the GCSANE Board. So, GCSANE will award three worthy individuals each year. There will be one recipient from each of the following golf course classifications – Municipal/Public Golf Course, Nine-hole/ Practice Facility, and Private/Semi-Private. The selection process will be simple, the Membership Chair and their subcommittee will nominate two to three candidates for each category, and the GCSANE Board will vote anonymously for the winners. Announcement of winners will occur before or during the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference. Winners will be highlighted at the GCSANE booth at NERTC, in the newsletter, and by our golf industry partners, who will assist us by highlighting these individuals in their publications/email blasts to ensure the golfing public is notified. 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Please include the candidate’s name and briefly explain why they should be considered. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at erichardson@essexcc.org. January - February 2023 3 Sharon Brownell 2023 Distinguished Service Award The 2023 recipient of the Association’s Distinguished Service Award was interviewed by Mike Murphy, Chair of the DSA Committee. The text of the interview is included below. On behalf of the GCSANE I am honored to announce that Sharon Brownell is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Service award. Sharon grew up on Nantucket with her parents, a brother, and several sisters. She and her family loved spending their time in and around the water, which is something that she still does and enjoys. Her grandfather, who was a USCG lighthouse keeper at many places along the eastern seaboard would build little 2 or 3-hole golf courses for his kids and others to play on and enjoy. As I was interviewing her, it was 26 degrees and she was describing St John in the US Virgin Islands where she was looking over the bay and it was already close to 80 degrees! Sharon married young, started a family and moved to Cape Cod where she worked for a publishing company that published books for people with visual impairment. The company closed in 1979, during the recession and she had to look for another job. She was out of work for about a year and a half when Dick Haskell, Executive Director at the time for the Massachusetts Golf Association (MGA and predecessor to Mass Golf) which was located at the Leo J Martin Golf Course in Weston, MA advertised a secretarial position. This was the job that started her career path in golf. Along with her responsibilities for The MGA, Sharon also started working with Janice Vance who ran the Women’s Golf Association of Massachusetts (WGAM). The MGA grew as an organization and soon they realized that they were going to have to move because the space they were occupying at the Leo J Martin Golf Course wasn’t sufficient. The MGA moved to an office building in Needham and that is where she was approached about assisting the GCSANE with some accounting and other office duties by several of our former board of directors. Sharon accepted and started in 1999, assisting the board in the day to day operations of the Association. This was the start of the Executive Director’s position that we know today. The technology of today was in its’ infancy and as the Association was growing the responsibilities of the Executive Secretary did as well. She asked the board for permission to buy a computer program for accounting purposes and other managerial tasks to help with the daily operations. As the technology improved, Sharon would incorporate it into the association’s ability to communicate and operate. With her help the association stepped into the digital age where it has been ever since. Along with the GCSANE, Sharon was involved with the Massachusetts Golf Association and the Alumni Turf Group. All of whom she enjoyed working with. Our association soon needed its own space and moved to the Golf House in Norton where it still is today. Sharon continued to work for GCSANE until 2011 when she decided to retire and enjoy life with her husband Tom. They love to travel, by sailboat preferably. They have been to about every island in the Bahamas and Caribbean where they winter and then come back to Mattapoisett where they reside. She mentioned that her time working for the GCSANE was her favorite because of all the people she was surrounded by and worked with. Sharon had a few words of advice for all of us. She mentioned that we are all so busy but that the most important things in life are that we need to take the time to take care of ourselves, our families and our friends. This association owes a debt of gratitude to Sharon for her never ending commitment and volunteerism in making our organization the professional association it has become. By Mike Murphy, Chair Distinguished Service Award Committee SINCE 1949 4 The Newsletter We have a new USGA Agronomist in our region. Please read more about him and help welcome him to the area. A Heartfelt Farewell and a Fond Hello November 04, 2022 Elliott L. Dowling, senior consulting agronomist, Northeast Region Northeast Region Agronomists: Adam Moeller, director, Green Section Education amoeller@usga.org Darin Bevard, senior director, Championship Agronomy dbevard@usga.org Elliott L. Dowling, senior consulting agronomist edowling@usga.org Information on the USGA’s Course Consulting Service The USGA Course Consulting Service supports individual facilities through on-site visits by highly skilled agronomists. Contact the Green Section Staff Anyone faced with writing this sort of note to friends and colleagues likely has similar feelings. Saying goodbye and hello fills me with both sorrow and excitement. I recently accepted an opportunity to transfer into the upper portion of the Northeast Region to support golf courses in New England. The exact timeline will be ironed out soon, but I will begin covering the area next spring. I cannot give enough thanks to the countless superintendents, assistant superintendents and golfers I have met and worked alongside for nearly 10 years. I can’t imagine a more dedicated, intelligent and hardworking group than those I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It’s no wonder the mid-Atlantic states are so highly regarded in the golf community. Going forward, a USGA agronomist will always be available to meet the needs of golf courses in the mid-Atlantic so feel free to reach out. With that, I cannot tell you how excited I am to get into a new territory and get to work. It’s not often that one gets to move from one highly regarded area to another, equally regarded area. The reputation of golf in New England precedes itself – a diverse, golf-centric region with courses suited to all tastes. I will be reaching out to as many superintendents as possible this winter and hopefully get the opportunity to meet many of you at one of the several conferences I’ll be attending. If you have any questions beforehand, please do not hesitate to reach out. January - February 2023 5 New Member Spotlight - Glenn Pergamo, Equipment Manager, Bellevue Golf Club turf industry, Glenn has been part of many operations. His career has brought him to many facilities including Green Meadow Country Club, The Overlook Golf Club, Essex Club, Moffett, Myopia Hunt Club, The Meadows and now Bellevue. By Tim Johnston, Superintendent, Wedgewood Pines Country Club When a superintendent evaluates their team, many would probably say that their equipment manager fulfills the next most important role in their operation. They are responsible for the repairs and upkeep of millions of dollars worth of equipment making their role crucial. Bellevue Golf Club equipment manager Glenn Pergamo is no exception to this role and has proven himself to be one of the best in our New England chapter. With over 33 years in the Glenn’s career path started with a technical school where he learned the ins and outs of diesel mechanics. He then started working at Green Meadow on the grounds staff. Glenn was fortunate to be held going into winter where he helped work inside the shop to help service equipment and this peaked his interest. Devoted to the industry and interested in the golf course upkeep side, Glenn completed his winter certificate of Turfgrass Management at UMassAmherst. He was and still is a team player, both working out on the course and inside the shop. Glenn attributes his successes to this exact mentality of never saying never, and if you can do something, do it. Talking with Glenn I was amazed to hear about how many hats he wears. He holds a pesticide license, operates mowing equipment as needed, and works in the pump-house making repairs making him a true valuable team player. Working as a diesel mechanic earlier in his career was great, but working with a variety of equipment and lighter equipment on the golf course was more appealing to him. 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This is an award given annually to a member of The Country Club’s Squirrel Squad who has excelled in service and dedication to the Club at the highest level. Anthony first joined the Squirrel Squad as an intern in 2011 and has since taken on roles from Spray Technician to Assistant Superintendent to Golf Course Superintendent. He had a monumental year with the outstanding success that was 2022 U.S. Open, and his leadership among the Grounds Team played an integral role. Kristen LaCount, General Manager of The Country Club with Anthony The December meeting was a hit with those in attendance. Jeremy Reiner, WHDH, Channel 7, Chief Meteorologist was an energetic presenter full of information he shared with the audience. He also loves golf! Jeremy Reiner, left and Lou Bettencourt Jeremy grew up in the Berkshires, and it’s been his lifelong dream to work in the Boston Television Market. Currently he produces and presents weather forecasts in a concise and entertaining fashion through several media platforms such as traditional television broadcasts, twitter, instagram, facebook, periscope as well as online blogs/ video forecasts. Not only is he a meteorologist for the station but also reports on any science related news events such as earthquakes, tsunamis and even dealing with the Ideal Gas Law and how it relates to deflated footballs. When he’s not tracking nor’easters or tornadoes, he is heavily involved in community functions such as an emcee for fundraisers or visiting area schools to chat with students about the water cycle. His knowledge of weather trends over time was impressive. Many superintendents begin and end their day with an eager eye on the weather and for many their trusted source is Jeremy. In addition to the information presented by Jeremy, area superintendents discussed the labor situation. Not a new topic, but one that’s not going away soon. Ben Bouchard, Troy Noble and Mike Murphy spoke about their situations and how they addressed them. As you may know, Dave Rice, Superintendent at Hopedale Country Club has been dealing with a grade 2 Glioma that set him back initially, but he’s doing better now. He’s back on the course ably assisted by former Superintendent Brian Joyce, and John McShane. Others who have pitched in to help Dave are Tom Albert from Turf Products for mechanical issues; Tom Brodeur, now retired from TPC Boston who helps with cup setting, tee marker placement and other specialties; Mike Poch, Superintendent at Foxborough Country Club has offered to be of help in any way; and Andrew Ingham, Sales Representative for Five Star Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles has been a tremendous supporter and friend to Dave. Andrew, through his contacts with the Boston Bruins, was able to present a hockey stick personally inscribed to Dave and signed by the team. A wonderful gesture by a great group of people. It’s good to know there are people out there who are willing and able to lend a hand when someone in our profession needs it. Sometimes something that seems so insignificant as a phone call can change an attitude and make someone feel better about their situation or status in life. It’s nice to know people care about you. It can leave a never to be forgotten memory. January - February 2023 9 Thoughts (continued) Recently I read an article in GOLF magazine by Josh Sens. As the title implies, superintendents were given the opportunity to let people know what ticks them off. Josh has been featuring superintendents in his columns to help golfers understand what we do and to feature course maintenance practices as expertly explained by those who know the art and science of turfgrass management – golf course superintendents. Maybe you have some things that golfers do that tick you off. If so, send them along to me and I’ ll include them in an upcoming issue of The Newsletter. What REALLY irritates golf-course superintendents? They told us in this 2022 poll By: GOLF Editors December 30, 2022 back nine, with three clubs in one hand and his pocket filled with balls. “Oh, I’m just hitting a few shots in the rough.” Um, no you’re not. You’re getting in your car and leaving. 4. Litter bugs They said it: Five empty beer cans on the tee box when the trash bin is literally five paces away. 5. Lip disservice They said it: The same golfer who can’t be bothered to bend over and repair a divot spends four minutes digging his ball out of the cup with the head of his putter, wrecking a freshly cut hole. 6. Reckless driving (Getty Images) Earlier this year, we granted our panel of superintendent contributors anonymity in return for their candid takes. Our weekly Super Secrets column covered a lot of turf in 2022, from leaf-removal tactics to seeding vs. sodding to golf-course mowing patterns. Every installment engaged our readers — credit the sharp insights of our fleet of superintendent contributors expertly woven together by GOLF Senior Writer Josh Sens — but none drew a larger audience than our superintendents’ pet peeves survey. As Sens noted in the introduction to the piece, “as a group, superintendents are easygoing. But they’re not immune to irritation. Leave a minefield of divots and ball marks in your wake without making the slightest effort to repair them, and you’re bound to irk your super.” They said it: Ropes and directional signs weren’t put there to be props in a demolition derby. But golfers still run over them. “Oh, sorry. I didn’t see the sign!” — as I pry the shrapnel out from under your cart. For this column, which became our most-read Super Secrets story of the year, we granted our panel of superintendent contributors anonymity in return for their candid takes on what gets their goats. Here are a dozen of their responses, as we first reported in March 2022: 9. Stage whispers 1. Tee-box temper tantrums They said it: Golfer misses a tee shot and then winds up and blasts the nearest tee marker in frustration, shattering it into a million pieces. Congratulations. At least you can hit something. Too bad those markers cost me $27 each. 2. Early-bird practice sessions They said it: A golfer in an early group drops 17 balls in the middle of the fairway and whacks them all with an 8-iron, not bothering to fix his divots or ball marks. Hey, Bub, you want to practice? Buy a bucket at the range. 3. Off-season trespassers They said it: The course is closed, but that doesn’t stop some guy — and it’s pretty much always a guy — from walking his dog on the 10 The Newsletter 7. Ash holes They said it: Guy smoking a fat cigar digs his heels into the bunker, swings and blades one over the green, and then promptly drops his stogie in the sand and stamps it out. Last I checked, our bunkers are not your personal ashtray. 8. Taking excess relief They said it: There are bathrooms in the clubhouse. There are bathrooms on the course. But for some reason, in your mind, the entire property is one giant outdoor WC. They said it: Golfer complains about conditions loudly enough for me to hear but without saying it to my face. Newsflash: You did not miss that putt because the greens are slow; you missed it because you are not very good. 10. Wannabe bosses of the moss They said it: Golfers who insist on asking, “What are the greens rolling at today?” when they wouldn’t know a Stimpmeter from a parking meter. 11. Icy treatment They said it: Golfer complains to me about the frost delay, as if it were my doing. “There wasn’t any frost at my house!” That’s because you have desert landscaping! 12. Putting the aggro in agronomy They said it: Golfers mistreating maintenance crews by either hitting into them or making no effort to get out of their way. You want to play that way? Remember, I can control every sprinkler on the course from my radio or phone from anywhere in the world. Thoughts (continued) From left John Eggleston, Tom Colombo, Marc Mimmo, John Bresnahan, Melissa Gugliotti From left, Jim Fitzroy, Mike Hermanson The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show (no longer the Golf Industry Show (GIS)) seemed a hit in Orlando. To me it was a great educational opportunity and a way to meet others in our industry and profession. I was able to take some photos of those I came across while on the trade show floor and share them here. A highlight of the Conference was the annual meeting and the election of the officers and directors of GCSAA. Kevin Breen, CGCS at La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, CA was reelected to a one-year term as president. Other elected officers include Jeff L. White, CGCS the superintendent at Indian Hills Ron Kirby From left, Rich Caughey, Ryan Caughey, Jeff Kinney From left, Greg Bennett, Erick Koskinen, Tamari Williams Country Club in Mission Hills, Kan., as vice president, and T.A. Barker, CGCS superintendent at Fore Lakes Golf Course in Taylorsville, Utah, as secretary/treasurer. in the country. Although a person who walks in the rarified air of billionaires, his story is one of humility, caring for nature and unpretentious drive to be generous and do what is right. While being interviewed during the presentation, his character came across as a genuinely nice guy who does things without needed fanfare. Board members Paul L. Carter, CGCS, superintendent at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay in Harrison, Tenn., and Steven J. Hammon, superintendent at Traverse City (Mich.) Country Club, were re-elected to serve on the board, while H. Scott Griffith, CGCS, director of agronomy at the University of Georgia Golf Course, in Athens, Ga., was newly elected to join the board as a director. Douglas D. Dykstra, CGCS, golf course superintendent at White Mountain Country Club in Pinetop, Ariz., and Marc E. Weston, CGCS and superintendent at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington, Conn., continue their service on the board. After a member vote to amend the bylaws, Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, natural resources leader at Westfield Country Club in Westfield Center, Ohio, will serve a second year as immediate past president. The Old Tom Morris award was presented to Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge, a golf resort considered one of the greatest golf resorts Patrick Van Vleck Left, Paul Blanusa, Sean Parsons Brian Giblin, Robin Hayes Patrick Gleason January - February 2023 Justin Gagne 11 Thoughts (continued) The Annual Meeting was held at the Renaissance Boston Hotel at Patriot Place, January 12, 2023. There was a good turn out and the hospitality was great. from left: Jim Fitzroy, Pat Hogan, Mike Murphy, Bob Dembek to the right of each The board of directors held their Annual Board Meeting. The Past Presidents had their Annual Meeting and were informed of the Association’s plans to celebrate the 100th year of the GCSA of New England with the publication of a book and a celebration. The election of Officers and Directors was held. 25-year pins were presented to Pat Hogan and Mike Murphy and a 50-year pin was presented to Jim Fitzroy. All current board members were elected to another one-year term. Bylaw changes were approved and Allied association representatives in attendance were recognized. After lunch we were entertained by keynote speaker and former professional linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, David Holloway. David gave a motivational presentation stressing the need to never give up and how to make happen what looked impossible. HELPING YOU WIN. SERVICE. SOLUTIONS. 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If you were busy making the most of Show, or not able to attend, not to worry. This wrap-up takes pieces from GCSAA media outlets to give you a small snippet of the many impacts our members from the Northeast region made in Orlando. Be sure to add Phoenix Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2024 to your calendar now! Excellence in Government Affairs Award Winner Kenneth Benoit Jr., CGCS, 28-year GCSAA member and past president of the Metropolitan GCSA, has earned the 2023 Excellence in Government Affairs Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Benoit was honored for his efforts in establishing the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for New York state golf courses, educating those outside the industry on BMPs and developing a strong working relationship with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This award honors the cumulative efforts of Benoit’s proactive approach in establishing BMPs at New York state golf courses, as well as his dedication to developing a positive and productive working relationship with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York state Agency tasked with regulating pesticide registrations, commercial applicators and other relevant issues. Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards Four golf course superintendents were named winners of the 2022 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA). The annual awards are presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and Golf Digest in partnership with Syngenta. Eight runners-up also received recognition for their environmental efforts. The Innovative Conservation Award recognizes unique and innovative strategies for conservation. The 2022 Northeast region was represented by first runner-up in the Innovative Conservation category: · Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, Conn. Melrose Leadership Academy Thanks to funding from the Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation, 12 members of the Golf Course Superintendents 14 The Newsletter Association of America (GCSAA) had the opportunity to attend the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. Participants in both Melrose programs are chosen through an application process based on financial need, involvement in communities through volunteer efforts and a drive to progress in their careers. Four superintendents from the Northeast region were chosen for the 2023 Melrose Leadership Academy: · David Golembeski of Newtown Country Club in Newtown, Conn. · Duncan McGowan of Sharon Country Club in Sharon, Conn. · Colin Smethurst, CGCS, of Hillview Golf Course in North Reading, Mass. · Reese Wasson of Spook Rock Golf Course in Suffern, N.Y. The Melrose Leadership Academy supports the professional development of GCSAA superintendent members while the Melrose Equipment Management Experience provides professional development for GCSAA equipment managers. Both programs are administered through the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of GCSAA. Envu Grant Program Winners Envu partnered with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) to send up to 10 members to the annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. As part of the selection process, an emphasis was placed on leadership and inclusion – motivating their teams and embracing and encouraging individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent. The 2023 Envu Superintendent Grant Program winners from the Northeast region were: · Patrick McIntyre of Buffalo Olmstead Golf Courses in Buffalo, N.Y. · Michael Sharpe of Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. · Jesse Sutton of Fox Run Golf Club in Ludlow, Vt. The Inaugural Larry Powell Scholarship Travis Campbell, GCSAA member and student at Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science in New Brunswick, N.J., was named the winner of the inaugural Larry Powell Scholarship from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The Larry Powell Scholarship was established in 2022 by GCSAA Past President Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, and the GCSAA Foundation to honor Larry Powell, a 48-year GCSAA member and golf course superintendent at Clearview Golf Course in Canton, Ohio. The scholarship focuses on individuals from underserved populations who are GCSAA members or interested in becoming a member. Scholarship preference is given to needs-based applicants with consideration for leadership skills and community engagement. GCSAA Resources and Deadlines you Get Cool Stuff from your Association Already Deadline is approaching! Application form VALIDITY SCREENING SERVICES GCSAA LEGACY AWARDS GCSAA has partnered with Validity Screening Solutions, a third-party background check, drug testing and compliance services company, to offer discounted services to members. Since 1992, Validity has offered a streamlined and cost-effective approach to employment screening services by using the latest technology and compliance standards. GCSAA has used Validity for its employment screening needs since 2006 For more information on this member benefit and more, visit: https://www.gcsaa.org/about-gcsaa/membership/ membership-benefits PAR AIDE GARSKE GRANT The goal of this program is to assist GCSAA members’ children in funding their education at either an accredited college or trade school. It is available to the children of GCSAA members who have been an active member for five or more consecutive years. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and be accepted at an institution of higher learning for the upcoming year. The GCSAA Par Aide Garske Grant is open January 1-March 15. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, they must have been accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. In addition, award winners are ineligible to apply the year following their award, but can reapply after a one-year hiatus. The GCSAA Legacy Awards competition offers education aid to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members. Awards of $1,500 each are funded by Syngenta and the GCSAA Foundation. The GCSAA Legacy Awards are open January 1-April 15. Application form Upcoming Education: Virtual Conference and Show coming March 14 & 16 Keep your eyes on GCSAA Conference and Trade Show | Homepage for all the details soon!! Again, if I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. January - February 2023 15 Your Golf Irrigation Specialist        Course Superintendents of New England       . "#!%%%! $ !"" Chase Cameron (203) 203) 233-1482 or Tim Clarke (845) 845) 325-3868 16 The work you do plays a vital role in the health and well-being of your guests and the community. We offer you a network of caring professionals with innovative solutions created to help you succeed. With Tom Irwin, you’re not alone. Chris Cyr | 774-279-4392 | chriscyr@tomirwin.com January - February 2023 17 We Need all Golf Courses in New England to We Need to Donate a Round of Golf for Turfgrass Research Join This Initiative! Every donation will help Research! 2023 Online Auction April 10-17th, 2023 Go to: www.tee-upnewengland.com An application will be there for you! 18 The Newsletter January - February 2023 19 Assistant Superintendent Spotlight Colby Major, The Kittansett Club By Ryan Boudreau, Framingham Country Club We head to The Kittansett Club for this edition of Assistant Spotlight where Colby Major is the Assistant Superintendent. He is a graduate of Penn State University and started his career at his local 9-hole club in his home town of Montrose, PA and then interned at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA for the 2015 Women’s U.S. Open. From there, Colby got his first job at Wade Hampton Golf Club in Cashiers, NC before landing his current role at The Kittansett Club in 2022. During his career Colby has also volunteered for the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle Point and the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. When he is not on the course Colby enjoys spending time with his family, taking his dog (Cash) on hikes with his fiancé, mountain biking, fly fishing, playing basketball and golf. Q: Colby thank you for participating in this edition of Assistant Spotlight, what sparked your interest to pursue a career in turf management? A: I was always outdoors as a kid and played golf with my dad on the course I started my career at. My first superintendent told me I could make a career out of turfgrass and that was right around the time I was applying to go to college so I looked into the turf program at Penn State and the rest is history. Q: Prior to coming up to the Northeast you spent part of your career in the Carolinas, what are some of the biggest differences in managing turf between the two regions? A: I went down to Wade Hampton after graduating to do a complete course renovation in 2017 and gained a lot of construction experience along with managing new USGA bentgrass greens. Wade Hampton Golf Club is located the Mountains of Western N.C. where rainfall was well over the 100 inches per year mark while I was there. The biggest difference for me was going from managing brand new bent greens to managing 100-year-old bent/ Poa native push up greens at Kittansett. 20 The Newsletter Q: This past year you played a major role in hosting a Senior US Amateur, what were some highlights for you during that week and what were some key factors that allowed you and your team to be successful? The biggest highlight would be meeting Bill Murray. He was attending the event to watch his caddie compete and ran into us on a couple different occasions and was as nice and funny as you would expect. Also being able to meet and work alongside our volunteers was a great experience. The volunteers and our staff’s attention to detail and tremendous work ethic along with a little help from mother nature is what made that event be such a great success. Q: You recently got back from this year’s GCSAA Conference in Orlando, what are some of the coolest products or pieces of equipment that you think would be a game changer to your operation at Kittansett or in the industry in general? It was great and had plenty of new and intriguing products. I am personally interested in the autonomous products. It seems that the industry is headed in that direction and our generation will be the ones implementing it into our management programs. Q: Do you have a favorite job/task that you like to perform while on the golf course? A: My favorite job is doing course set up in the mornings. It allows me to see the golf course and prepare it for golfers each day. Q: Are there any exciting projects or renovations you and your club have in the works in the near future? A: Our club has recently just finished a complete bunker renovation right before I started at Kittansett. We are always striving to improve the golf course each year with in house projects that include tee installation and renovations, green expansions, drainage and tree management. Given that Kittansett is right along Buzzards Bay, we are cognizant of sea level rise and plan to implement a long term strategy to raise certain areas of the golf course that are directly affected by high tides and storm waters that breach the banks. Q: What is your favorite golf course you have played and what is on the bucket list of places you hope to play someday? A: Its hard to just pick one. Besides the courses that I have worked on, it would have to be either Peach Tree or Vineyard Golf Assistant Superintendent Spotlight (continued) Club. The bucket list is large but if I had to pick one course it would have to be Cypress Point. Q: What would you like to see change within our industry to help promote Assistant Superintendents and the value they bring to golf course operations? A: I think the industry as a whole is moving in the right direction with promoting the importance of assistants. I would like to see more events primarily focused around assistants which I feel that our committee is making great strides in doing so. January - February 2023 21 Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? Why balance could be a matter of life and death – and how to improve yours Best foot forward … Joel Snape. The guardian Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better Until we start to lose our balance, we barely notice that it’s there at all. “It starts for a lot of people with simple stuff,” says Dr Anna Lowe, an expert on healthy aging and physical activity. “Maybe you used to be able to quickly stand on one leg to put a shoe on, and you’ve stopped doing that at some point. Maybe you used to get out of the bath on to a slippery floor without thinking, and now you have to hold on to something. It’s easy to either miss the signs or just put it down to aging – but it really is something you can affect.” The key, it is increasingly becoming clear, is to address the decline before it gets serious: and that can happen earlier than you might think. What is balance? Perhaps surprisingly, those who deal with it have struggled to settle on a single definition. Technically, it’s the complex interaction of several different systems in your body – from muscles, nerves, eyesight and the inner ear to the sensory system that lets you recognize where your body is touching the ground, along with movement receptors within your joints that tell you where your body is in space. It’s not something we’re born with, but also it’s not something we learn in the same way as speech – not quite a sense or a skill, but an ability that we gain early and lose over time. Most simply, balance is often defined as the ability to distribute your bodyweight over your base of support – a definition that muddles up movement and physical ability with what other people think of as innate. George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi and the author of Falling Is Not An Option, suggests that we think of balance as the thing that lets you learn how to ride a bike after your first few hours of falling off. He describes it as “the rapid and automatic response by your postural muscles to the sensation of imbalance”. Or thinking of balance as something you build, and then something you have – not something you do. Whatever your definition, a lack of balance is, globally, associated with serious health problems. Earlier this year, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published the results of a decade-long study involving more than 1,700 middle-aged participants, which concluded that an inability to balance was associated with an almost twofold increase in risk of death. Among other health tests, volunteers were asked to stand on one leg with their other leg pressed against it, arms by their sides, eyes fixed straight ahead. After accounting for age, sex and underlying conditions, an inability to hold the position for 10 seconds – given three attempts – was associated with an 84% heightened risk of death from any cause. 22 The Newsletter Roughly one in five participants failed to pass the test, a percentage that rose in tandem with age – more than one in three (37%) failed between ages 66 and 70. Other studies have made similar connections, with the ability to rise from the floor to a standing position, balance with one eye closed or simply walk at a brisk pace all tied to longevity. Obviously, this relationship is complex – in some cases, poor balance is a byproduct of more serious conditions, or related to the same lack of physical activity that causes them – but the amount of bodily systems involved in balance suggests that actively maintaining it is likely to keep other problems at bay. And sometimes, the relationship is causal – the World Health Organization estimates that 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death, with a further 37m falls severe enough to require medical attention, leaving many more people dealing with disability or a shortened lifespan. Again, some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions – but many aren’t. Meanwhile, a loss of balance, as Locker notes, is a medical problem without a medical solution: something that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its life-altering consequences. As to what causes a lack of balance in the first place, there’s no single easy answer. Lack of activity has traditionally been blamed, with a globally aging population – by 2030, it’s estimated that 12.3% of people on the planet will be 60 and over – proving increasingly sedentary. But health professionals point out that balance problems can be caused by a variety of other factors, many of them age-related – impaired vision or slowing nerve signals can be contributing factors, as can declines in the other systems. Blood pressure can dip, leading to lightheadedness, while reflexes and coordination slow with age. If you experience a sudden, noticeable change in your ability to balance, Lowe says, you should consult a professional – whether it’s caused by a relatively benign inner-ear problem or something more serious, it’s better to be informed. But a slow, barely noticeable decline will be the thing most people should worry about. Increasingly, efforts are being made to remedy a lack of balance among the groups already most affected by it. A first-of-its-kind fall prevention research centre in Australia has its own team of neuroscientists dedicated to monitoring fall injury patterns, identifying risk factors and developing preventive strategies – using everything from at-home video games to an obstacle course to help older adults mitigate their risk. The Netherlands, meanwhile, has its own physiotherapist-run programs, rated by the government and partly covered by health insurance, that teach older citizens the kind of fall-breaking skills more commonly associated with judo. But part of the problem is that once balance begins to fail, the process becomes a downward spiral. Older people who can’t – or are afraid to – walk around outside their homes, let alone tackle anything more strenuous, develop further imbalances as their muscles and sense of balance atrophy, making falls more likely. This means that prevention is better than cure, and with many people’s balance appearing to diminish from midlife onwards, it’s probably better to start sooner rather than later. “The loss of balance starts at 45, and it’s very clear,” says Locker. “You look at 45-year-old men walking down the street, and they’re starting to lose their glutes, the muscles around the buttocks, which are among the biggest, strongest muscle groups in the body. Many guys get big up top with spindly legs from a combination of diet and the kind of activity they do, and that’s difficult to reverse later. So you have to start prevention in midlife “Upstream interventions are key,” agrees Lowe, who is a physiotherapist alongside her role as an associate professor researching strength and balance in midlife. “You’ve got to stay active: older women are far less active than older men, and general activity, just moving around and doing stuff, affects balance a lot. For some people, just try to build in an element of balance and muscle strengthening. Can you walk your dog off-road? Could you do yoga or gym work where you feel a little unsteady? Singlelegged movements, such as walking lunges, are a great test of dynamic balance, but if you’re new to exercise, even bilateral movements like squats can provide a challenge.” Locker also says there’s a crucial distinction to be made between balance as many studies define it – standing upright on one leg – and the kind of weight-bearing, one-legged balance that’s important in real-life situations. “Walking on a level surface doesn’t typically include a very challenging element of balance, as your legs are typically locked when your foot contacts the ground,” he says. “Neither does running, unless you’re doing it off-road, as your feet aren’t in sustained contact with the ground. Midlife is the time to choose what I call the bent knee and ankle sports – skiing, ice skating, inline skating, surfing, and standup paddleboard. They all include the kind of sustained knee and ankle bending that builds capacity. Unfortunately, taking up one of these sports isn’t an option for more senior citizens – so they’ll need to find other ways to build the same capacity.” Tai chi, practiced by an estimated 50 million people in China and more than three times that worldwide, is one option. As an aerobic workout, it’s not particularly taxing, but studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’ scores on the Tinetti test – a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking – as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits, with the Yang style proving slightly more effective than the faster-paced Sun style. Again, the former typically uses a lower, more bentlegged stance than the latter – suggesting that this style of balance is something to consider. “Standing on one straight leg isn’t the same as standing on one bent leg,” says Locker, who began practicing tai chi with a master who “could throw guys half his age and twice his size around the room”. January - February 2023 23 “When the leg is straight, the skeleton supports the body, not the postural muscles. Older people are commonly advised to practice brushing their teeth standing on one leg to build their balance, but in order to train the postural muscles to support the lower body, you should use one bent leg.” This way, over time, you’ll build not just balance but work capacity. For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position. Progress to walking lunges, where you move across the ground by lunging on alternate sides, and add hand weights in to build muscular strength. Whatever activity you choose – and whatever stage of life you’re at – the take-home lesson is to work on your balance before you need to, not after it becomes an issue. Resistance exercise, whether that means lifting weights or hiking with a backpack, comes with a host of other proven health benefits, from improved bone density to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As Locker puts it: everyone’s told to save money for their retirement, and nobody’s taught to save their balance. But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone. Try step ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through on that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help, keep your toes off the ground on that foot. Progress by using a higher step or by taking your trailing leg up towards your chest. Try 10 with your right leg and then 10 with your left, and add hand weights to build strength. Just 15 minutes a day of balance practice can be beneficial, but if you have more time, use it. Starting earlier helps: use the exercises below and practice on a hard, level surface. Standing on one leg – with your hands resting on a work surface if you’re feeling unsteady – see how long you can maintain your balance. Make it harder by going up on to your tiptoes or doing 10 small knee bends. Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth. Finch Turf www.finchturf.com 1-800-78-DEERE 24 The Newsletter Press Release January 16, 2023 For more information contact: Dave Pease, Executive Secretary, Alumni Turf Group alumniturfgroup@gmail.com More information about the Alumni Turf Group available at www.alumniturfgroup.com University of Massachusetts Alumni Honors Jeff Wentworth, CGCS at 16th Annual Joseph Troll Turf Classic Pelham Country Club in Pelham, New York played host to a full field of University of Massachusetts Turf Program Alumni and turf industry professionals at the 16th annual Joseph Troll Turf Classic where Golf Course Superintendent and University of Massachusetts alum, Jeff Wentworth, CGCS was honored. The sold-out field raised over $50,000 to support the turf program at UMass/Stockbridge School of Agriculture. At the University of Massachusetts, Wentworth earned an Associate’s Degree in Turfgrass Management from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and a Bachelor of Science in Urban Forestry. His early career saw him at notable courses like Hickory Ridge, Myopia Hunt Club, Ridgewood Country Club, Columbia Country Club and eventually as an Assistant Superintendent at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York where he helped prepare for 4 PGA tour events. Wentworth has been the Golf Course Superintendent at Pelham Country Club for the past 28 years. Since starting at Pelham, he has improved almost all the course’s infrastructure constructing a state-of-the-art maintenance facility; complete irrigation system, massive drainage projects and most recently a 20-acre course improvement project, including 5 new holes, and an extensive stormwater management system. The Metropolitan Golf Association recognized Jeff in 2021 awarding him and Pelham Country Club the Arthur P. Weber award for environmental stewardship. He is a founding member of the Alumni Turf Group. Bob Ruszala, President of ATG, stated, “We are thankful to the many Friends, Alumni, and UMass turf family for our success. The Pelham Country Club was gracious to support our success on this day. We truly appreciate everything they did for us and the staff was fantastic. The golf course was in great shape and we are thankful to Honoree Jeff Wentworth CGCS and his grounds crew for the awesome playing conditions.” January - February 2023 25 “I was fortunate to have many turf students work for me at Hickory Ridge Country Club. Most went on to Golf Course Superintendent positions. Jeff Wentworth CGCS is one who I am very proud to have had worked with me.” Dave Pease, ATG Executive secretary speaking at the event said “The event was a fundraising success thanks to industry support. Premier Sponsor, Tom Irwin has been involved with this event since its inception. We appreciate Tanto Irrigation joining us as at the Platinum level as well. In addition, crucial support came from Turf Products Corporation, Finch Services, and Harrell’s at the Gold Level.” “Every dollar raised today goes directly to the Turfgrass Research Program at the University of Massachusetts. This brings the total raised in the past 17 years to well over $1.5 million in matching funds to the turfgrass research program which has included the construction of the Dr. Joseph Troll Research Center, underwriting major research studies, contributing to an endowment, and providing a base for educational opportunities. “ Ruszala points out that “This effort by alumni is more important now than ever as the Turf Program has lost three professors to retirement: Dr. Scott Ebdon, Dr. Prasanta Bhowmik, and Dr. Rob Wick. ATG will be meeting with UMass officials to discuss plans to replace these losses. We need everyone’s help and voice to be heard so these positions won’t be eliminated”. The Alumni Turf Group (ATG), formed in 2005, is a 501c3 organization made up of turf professionals who are graduates of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and the University of Massachusetts. Through fundraising, ATG hopes to further research and education, promote UMass alumni in the turf management profession, and instill pride and commitment in the turf programs at the University of Massachusetts. Additional information for this event, membership applications, and ATG information are available online at www.alumniturfgroup.com. 26 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! Sean Belanger – New England Regional Sales Manager Main: 781.935.970 Fax: 781.935.9080 Cell: 508.523.2499 E-mail: Sbelanger@arborjet.com 99 Blueberry Hill Road • Woburn, MA 01801 www.arborjet.com www.ecologel.com Atlantic Golf & Turf 27 Industrial Boulevard Turners Falls, MA 01376 Civil Engineers–Landscape Architects–Land Surveyors–Planners–Environmental Specialists Sarah Stearns 508-366-0560 sstearns@bealsandthomas.com Beals & Thomas specializes in golf course site design services including irrigation pond analysis & design, drainage & utility improvements, permitting, hydrogeologic evaluations, construction administration, boundary & topographic surveys, master planning & project design. 174 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 E-Z GO Golf Cars, Cushman Utility Vehicles Andrew Ingham (617) 780-5482 Andrew@fivestargolfcars.com MA Territory The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River Rd., PO Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085 FMC Corporation Golf course & landscape supplies. 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 27 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. Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 www.on-coursegolf.com 195 SW Main Street Douglas, MA 01516 Maher Services 71 Concord Street N. Reading, MA 01864 Well drilling, pump service & well maintenance Peter Maher cell: (781) 953-8167 or (978) 664-WELL (9355) Fax (978) 664-9356 www.maherserv.com Precision Laboratories Office: (508) 476-5630 Cell: (508) 873-0103 Email: markamungeam@gmail.com 1428 S. Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60083 Contact: Mark A. Mungeam, ASGCA www.golfdesignconsultant.com Specialized chemistries that enhance plants, seeds, soil and water. Greg Bennett 978-877-3772 www.precisionlab.com New England Turf Farm, Inc. P.O. Box 777 West Kingston, RI 02892 Mayer Tree Service Providing a wide range of tree care from Plant Health Care to tree removal. Mobile wood waste grinding services. Stump grinding. Land clearing. Loam and mulch delivery. Tree pruning to enhance shot value and playability. Richard Grant (978) 500-8849 rich@mayertree.com 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 28 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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