{•joij? ( b o u r s e OF ^iperintenclents NEW ENGLAND, ~^lsAociation INC. NEXT MEETING Annua] Husband and Wife Outing at Chestnut Hill The next meeting will be the annual husband and wife outing. This year it will be held at the Chestnut Hill Country Club, Newton, Massachusetts on August 17, 1970. There will be a golf tournament for the men and also a nine hole scotch tournament for couples. Golf carts and caddies will be available. For those who donrt wish to play golf, the swimming pool will be open from ten to six p. m. Lunch will be in the grill room from 1 1 : 3 0 a. m. to 2 : 3 0 p. m. and dinner will be in the main dining room at 5 : 3 0 p. m. — informal dress please. The host superintendent is Dean Robertson. Dean has been at Chestnut Hill since January, 1968. Sponsors and administrators of the Lawrence S. Dickinson Scholarship Fund — Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students. HYPERODES ON THE MOVE The Hyperodes weevil, previously locked out of the lives of the New England superintendent, is creeping both north and east and in the process presents a new menace to the golf course. Sightings of the pesky devil have been made as far east as the Tatnuck Country Club in Worcester. Other evidence of its spread from Long Island and Metropolitan New York have been found a:t the Holyoke Country Club, Orchards Golf Course and Westover Golf Club. Who is this invader? The Hyperodes weevil is a relatively new insect pest that feeds on grass, particularly on annual bluegrass. The damage it does varies from small yellow-brown spots on greens to the dying out of large portions of greens, tees and fairways. What distinguishes the Hyperodes path of destruction from other familiar wielders of destruction is the complete or partial severing of the grass stems, often in areas about the size of a dime. This causes small bare spots with a few yellow blades surrounding each. When the weevils arrive in big armies, they can kill large areas of grass in just a few days. Most of the dieout, caused by the Hyperodes, seems to have been discovered in spring and early summer with the shorter cuts of grass affected. The taller blue grass in such places as high rough areas didn't seem to attract this pest. Dean Robertson In 1962 he was graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. Upon graduation he worked at the Beliriont C. C. under Manny Francis, Jr., before taking over the reigns at the Bradford C. C. in Haverhill, Mass. Dean stayed there for four years, then moved to the Ould Newbury Golf Club in Newbury, Mass. where he stayed another two years before being drafted to Chestnut Hill. During the off hours in the summer, Dean and his family enjoy boating and fishing along the Newburyport coast line. DIRECTIONS TO CHESTNUT HILL From Rt. 128 take Rt. 30 towards Boston. Follow for about six miles and Boston College will be on the right. Take your next left which will be a U-turn. Then take the next right, Algonquin Rd. Club will be short distance on right. There will be a directors' meeting at Chestnut Hill at 4:45 p. m. just prior to dinner. S U P E R I N T E N D E N T — GREEN CHAIRMEN TOURNAMENT RESULTS Brian Cowan — L. Mahoney, Eastward Ho 68 Dave Barber — T. MacBurn, Wayland C. C. 68 Len Blodgett — D. Cassell, Kitansett 70 The adult Hyperodes weevil varies from a mottled brownish-black to shiny black and is about 3/16 inch long. The snout is about 1/5 as long as the body and wears elbowed antannae near the chewing mouth parts at its tip. However, according to a report from the USGA Green Section and studies made by R. Scott Cameron, it has been found that the adult species do not do the damage. The larvae are the culprits and the adults only serve to verify identification of the pest. Accordingly, treatment must be applied in a two-fold method. First it must be used as a check on the population of the adult and a gradual reduction of its numbers. Then, it must be repeated to attack the larvae. Two distinct insecticides were called upon in experiments to perfect control of the pest. Dursban, applied at the rate of 21y£ pounds active ingredient per acre in April and again in May gave the best control. Then, it was found that Diazinon, applied at a rate of five pounds active ingredient per acre in April and again in May, gave good control. A ratio of the same ingredient at two pounds proved to provide only fair control. Thus, the Hyperodes has landed and measures have been discovered to protect areas from its ravages. The grass wrecker is on the move all right, so supers should be on their guard to check its spread. — Gerry Finn C o u r s e NEW KIND OF CLINIC • S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s • S O U N D OFF 11!! • You think of a golf clinic and right away the natural reaction is a discussion of the proper grip, slow takeaway, lateral return et al. Or, it might touch on such things as not walking in a guy's putting line, playing shots in proper order keeping mouse-quiet while an opponent swings et al. All of this is very nice, especially when younger players are exposed to it to get them off on the right foot. However, it comprises only about one-half of their golf education. So, what about a clinic for juniors on the appreciation of the golf course? That's where the superintendent comes in . . . that is, if he gets the co-operation of college, high school coaches and advisors and, of course, interested parents of budding golfers. You all know the scene. Take the typical junior foursome. They race out of the clubhouse, pockets full of candy bars and maybe a soft drink clutched in their hands.""Halfway down the f i r s t or tenth hole the fairway suddenly takes on the a p p e a r a n c e of a giant litter bag. This doesn't have to happen. Okay, you get the point. Now, switch out to the battle where young and foolish hearts often get away with the the moment of severe competition. The might come in the form of a swipe on the green with or maybe a jump into the air with an elephant-like on the putting surface. field of carried reaction a putter landing These and other forms of course abuse will never be completely eliminated, but a course maintenance appreciation clinic could help cut it to a minimum. It does take concentrated cooperation, though, and maybe a planned program to bring about such a relationship between player and superintendent. So, what is being suggested here is a new kind of clinic . . . one with the welfare of the course in mind. It could be set up very easily by superintendents at clubs where organized junior programs are part of the golfing schedule. Before the season starts supers could get together in a junior or student golfer must play in maintaining the ~ ^ 5 A o c i a t i o n ' coaches, advisers, parents and discussion of the importance of appreciating the part everyone condition of the course. {Here it is that time again jor Newsletter readers to come out with pens flailing for another edition of Sound Off. The Newsletter reminds one and all that they are eligible to make their contribution to this column. You may have a gripe, crisp comment or even a pat on the back for someone or something. Whatever it is, we would like to hear from you. Send them along to Newsletter Mail Box, 24 Riverview Drive, Newbury, Mass. 01950. The Newsletter reserves the right to comment on all letters published.) * . * Naturally, there will be cases where the advice will be ignored. But, on the other hand, exposure to the situation to others might very well mean the difference between a pockmarked, scuffed-up green and a pool table surface. A new kind of clinic. Why not? It's worth a try. -— Gerry Finn * * MRS. CRAIG J E N K I N S Newport, R. I. Your club could be ahead of the times if workers' clothing allowance were made part of the budget. v^^t/iif 1 9 7 0 CLASSIC A V C O A U G U S T 20-23 PRO-AM A U G U S T 19 PLEASANT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB SUTTON, MASS. 01527 July 2, 1970 R i c h a r d C . B l a k e , President Golf Course Superintendents A s s o c i a t i o n o f N e w E n g l a n d , Inc. 2 1 1 Sewall S t r e e t Boylston, Massachusetts 01505 Dear Mr. Then, too, groups could be invited to the superintendent's office for a direct seminar on the subject. * "There probably is a good reason for my complaint, so please don't take offense because I'm just a little, old ignorant lady. "Anyway, I have been noticing the attire of some of the golf course workers around our club and if I do say so . it's appalling. " Y o u people, as supervisors, certainly should take pride in the appearance of your crew members. I know that I certainly would if I were in your position. "Am I talking out of line, or can this situation be remedied? The other day I had a guest in my foursome and she told me the workers at her club wear a special uniform and always look neat. Is my club behind the t i m e s ? " Blake: 1'ne ly70'"Aycc C l a s s i c Tournament c o m m i t t e e wi.TI b e glad to grant m e m b e r s of your a s s o c i a t i o n a c o m p l i mentary d a i l y ticket d u r i n g T o u r n a m e n t W e e k . — I f y o u w o u l d b e k i n d enough to notify your m e m b e r s of this in your next m a i l i n g , upon r e q u e s t f r o m t h e m , w e w i l l b e happy to send t h e m a ticket for the day they w o u l d like to a t t e n d . Sincerely, E . J. F a r r e l l General Chairman GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS OF NEW ENGLAND TOUR Beginning on November 7, 1970, touring England, Scotland and Ireland. Historic St. Andrews, Trafalgar Square, Fleet Street, Abbey Theatre, Dublin and many more. Contact Leon V. St. Pierre, 51 Fenwood Rd., Longmeadow, Mass. r, Mass. 01601 President — First Vice President — Second Vice President — R I C H A R D C . BLAKE "ROBERT G R A N T THOMAS CURRAN 211 Sewall Street 22 Patricia Road 153 Fisher Street Boylston, Mass. 01505 Sudbury. Mass. 01776 Walpole. Mass. 02081 Phone 869-2737 Phone 443-267! Phone 668-7221 Club Affiliation .Club Affi.ia»';i Club Affiliation Mt. Pleasant Country Club Brae Bum Country Club The Country Club Tel. (617) 865-4411 Secretary — Treasurer Trustee — Trustee — Trustee — W A Y N E ZOPPO LUCIEN DUVAL RONALD KIRKMAN ROBERT M U C C I A R O N E NORMAN MUCCIARONE 48 Barberry Drive R.F. No. 5 Gault Road 25 Green Street 465 Summer Street 101 Alban Road Seekonk. Mass. Bedford, N. H. 03105 Needham, Mass. 02192 Westwood, Mass. 02090 Waban, Mass. 02168 Phone 399-7141 Phone 472-3454 Phone 444-8412 Phone 329-9682 Phone 332-3056 Club Affiliation Club Affiliation Club Affiliation Club Affiliation Club Affiliation Agawam Hunt Club Manchester Country Cli jb Needham Golf Club Dedham Country and Polo Club Woodland Country Club Finance Chairman — NARY SPERANDIO Concord, Mass. 01742 Phone 369-4723 Club Affiliation Concord Country Club New Hampshire Golf Course Superintendents Association, Inc. Editor NEXT MEETING were voted in at the last meeting. Criticism It has become increasingly more apparent in the past decade that the American golfer has become spoiled. This fact was emphasized recently in the U. S. Open by Dave Hill. If anything doesn't suit their game (even the w e a t h e r ) , they become quite indignant. I believe foreign players on the tour have developed a better frame of mind, namely to conquer the course rather than the players. With the advanced technology in both the equipment and chemicals we use, there is little excuse f o r not having a well maintained course. If these materials are made available to the Superintendent through an adequate budget. B e r n a r d A. Godfrey Eastford, Vt. Grounds F o r e m a n Dartmouth College Hanover, N. H. Associate Unfortunately for the Superintendent, many problems incurred on the golf course is not because he has been negligent in his position, but rather because he was not given the proper tools with which to work. Robert E. Wirta B o x 3 3 2 , Contocook, N. H. Grandliden-on-Sunapee Sunapee, N. H. Associate month is the annual husband and wife bash held Kingswood Country Club in Wolfeboro, N. H. on 3. ( T h a t is a M o n d a y ) This promises to be the of the year. B o b and A n i t a Hale host and hostess day are notorious for their hospitality. A golf tournament f o r the couples is planned as well as a steak Bar-b-que and dance. T h e antique shops in the area are always nice to visit if you don't golf. There will be no business meeting at this affair and the entire day will be dedicated to fun and games. SCHOLARSHIP Country Club, Rye, N. H. T h e r e is no doubt as to the quality of American Golf Courses where even an unraked trap can send the club members into mass hysteria. Winfred B . Davis Newport, N . H. Assistant Superintendent J o h n H. Cain Golf Club Unity Rd., Newport, N. H. Next at the August hi-light f o r the J. Barry, Supt. Abenaqui Unjust B o b Flanagan did it. Bob is the first N. H. G. C. S . A . Champion. T h e championship which was initiated this year, had a field of 16 vie for the trophy. T h r e e new members They are: — John FUND I f you have not already done so, would you please send the money collected from Super-Day Tournaments t o : Len Chace Charmingfare Country Club Candia, N. H. I believe M r . Hill's complaint was about the layout and its many doglegs. T h e course was laid out taking full advantage of its surrounding terrain. Excellent. Whether a course be difficult or easy every player must play on the same tees, greens and fairways. THE SHORT END OF THE DEAL In the old days, when horse power was supreme, not every team was evenly matched. T h e bigger horse was put on the off, or right, side. In plowing, the stronger horse had to pull in the furrow while the lighter horse got to walk on the firm sod. In the barn the horses were always stabled the same way. Big horse on the off side, same as when harnessed. Sometinjes the double-tree was set over against the bigger horse, with the length shortened on his side, so that he took more than half the weight of the load. F r o m this practice of old-time farming came the saying — which you still hear used by people who never handled a team — " H e got the short end of the deal," meaning that someone had taken advantage of him in a business transaction. GERALD The Netv England CARSON Galaxy Maine Golf Course Superintendents Association Editor — Norman Pease, Supt., Purpoodock AUGUST MEETING August meeting of the M. G. C. S. A. will be held August 4th at the Penobscot Valley C. C. in Orono. Vaughn Holyoke of the U. of M. will be the guest speaker Date Time Education Lunch August 4 11 A. M . 11:30 A . M . \oon Club, Cape Elizabeth, NEW Maine MEMBER Clyde Jones Boothbay Region C. C. Boothbay There are still a few members who have_Jiat paid dues.. Please get them in. For He's a Jolly Good Fellow N o matter how high an executive may climb, and how aware he is of public relations, he still may be guilty of personal quirks that a n n o y the people he deals with. A n d unless he pauses for an occasional stocktaking, these can become more and more ingrained as years go by. F o r instance: Does he talk t o o fast? This is apt to give people the impression that what he's saying can't bear logical analysis. D o e s he have " a million of ' e m " ? H e ' d better get a good idea of the other person's tastes before he tells that earthy joke. Is he a fixer—who picks the lint off the jacket of the man he's talking with?. Or a poker, who j a b s his-companion TB t h e c h e s t with - ^ f o r e f i n g e r ? Or perhaps he's a peeker, and can't resist stealing a glance, either secret or open, at the papers on another m a n ' s desk. As he becomes one of the older boys, an executive would d o well to remember that the good old days are gone forever. A constant reminiscer is one of the world's greatest bores. In the same vein, he should beware of ridiculing a new a p p r o a c h simply because it's never been done before. A n d , finally,, he should avoid becoming a glory-hog, who takes credit for his subordinates' ideas—unless they prove unworkable. A n y m a n with all these shortcomings would be the office terror. But even one or two can sabotage a m a n ' s success with others. — Reprint from "The In Box" their N E W OF ENGLAND, INC. Sound Off (continued) "Recently, I was on vacation and decided to take in a few of the Connecticut courses. I was surprised to see something there that I haven't seen around home. In the particular instance of my playing three different courses I discovered the score card contained the name of the golf professional AND the course superintendent. I think it a good gesture on the club to follow this practice. Why can't you promote such a practice?" S I D N E Y CON KLIN Washington, Mass. G o o d observation, Sid. Let this be the first step in promoting a little recognition on the scorecard. "Please do not label me a 'disgruntled member'. Rather this is sent only in a moment of inquisitiveness. I was wondering what this 'top dressing' bit is all about. My club superintendent has his top dressing crew out about twice a season. Naturally, it doesn't help my putting when those plugs and things are all over the green. But someone says it is a necessary inconvenience and actually helps my putting in the end. Is he kidding?" JOE "Mark me down as another confused member of the tribe. "There have been occasions at my club when I don't know whether I'm coming or going. But some of my members could take lessons from me in that direction. "One of my jobs is to place the tee markers. Recently, under conditions when the course was soft and playing extremely long, I moved the tee markers up front to make up for the difference in distance the members would experience off the tee. "Well, sir, I still don't know where I'm at. Some of the members came lip to me and shook my hand, congratulating me for my 'quality of heady thinking'. "On the other hand, there were a few members (most of them the better players at the club) who wanted to wring my •neck instead. They claimed I made the course too easy and took away their advantage of being able to play shorter irons to the greens. Who's crazy? Me or t h e m ? " JACK FINLEY Champion, N. D. That's a leading question, Jack. MILANO Jersey City, N. Y . The next time you hole one of those curlers to clinch your Nassau bet, Joe, tip your hat to the trueness of the green, then top your hat to your super for his top dressing job (That shutoff leaves point. another All the letters more of same. Please requested, " I have been experiencing a problem at my course and wonder if I'm alone in my trouble. I can only guess that it's a gang of youths. Anyway, my flags and tee markers have been disappearing at every turn of my head. The other morning I found a four-letter word burned into one of my greens. Does this happen because of me or is it a case of countrywide vandalism? I wish I knew." names UNIVERSITY Ctlltff if edition OF remember or affiliations RHODE ISLAND of Sound were interesting precarious ive invite to sign them. Naturally, when will be S T E V E SULLIVAN (Club Withheld) and ivithheld). KINGSTON, Dtpsrtmrnt A&xttltsrt Off at a RHODE ISLAND if A^nnamy and MrcbunrxiJ 02881 AfrkultttTt April 9, 1970 You call them vandals. W e call them animals. Mr. Dean Robertson 24 Riverview Drive Newbury, Massachusetts 01950 Dear Mr. Robertson: TRANSPIRATION is the loss of water vapor from plants into the air. The vapor passes out chiefly through the stomata, small openings in the surface of leaves. Most plants transpire a great deal of moisture on a hot, dry, windy day; much less in the cool of night, or when the humidity is high, as just after a rainstorm. The quantities of water given off are often very great. A single corn plant may transpire 50 gallons (about 400 pounds) in a 100-day life span; an acre of corn plants may lose 1200 tons of water in a 100-day growing season. Desert plants must be adapted to survive high temperatures and dryness, when transpiration would normally be rapid. Why are deserts so hot and dry? Golf Chairman — JULIUS AKSTEN 6 Main Street Southboro, Mass. 01772 Phone 485-8885 Club Affiliation St. Mark's Golf Club Educational Chairman — ALBERT A U G E R 6 A Fort Hill Street Hingham, Mass. 021 13 Phone 749-2272 Club Affiliation South Shore Country Club Newsletter Chairman — DEAN ROBERTSON 24 Riverview Drive Newbury, Mass. 01950 Club Affiliation Chestnut Hill Country Club Past President — A N T H O N Y C A R A N C I , JR. 22 Hillview Drive No. Providence. R. I. 02900 Phone 723-1688 Club Affiliation Ledgemont Country C l u b We have set the dates for our thirty ninth annual turfgrass research field days. They are: Wednesday, August 26, 1970 - Golf Course Superintendents Field Day. Thursday, August 27, 1970 - Lawn and utility Turf Field Day. The field days are held at the turfgrass fieldhouse. College of Resource Development, university of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island. I will be happy to answer questions anyone might have relative to these activities. We would appreciate the inclusion of these dates in the announcement section of your publication. Sincerely, (LjC&tfi* C. R. Skogley Associate professor Information contained in this publication may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission as long as the true context is maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line. Pieadc ^atfKUt^e FRSENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION Agrico Chemical Company R. D. Sibley, Jr., Representative 375 Power Rd. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 Agway Commercial Sales Richard Williams 66 James St., W. Newton, Mass. Phone 244-5309 Alfco Rokeby Co., Inc. Fertilizers and Chemical Specialties P. 0 . Box 267, Marietta, Ohio Astroturf Recreational Surfaces Monsanto Co., R. Spencer Thompson P. 0 . Box /2130, Springfield, Mass. Baker Tractor Corp., Ford Tractors Harley Davidson Golf Cars Swansea, Massachusetts C. S. Curran T. R. C. Products, Oils and Greases 7 Linden St., Framingham, Mass. Fairway Equipment, Inc. Sales •— Service — Rentals 35 Walnut St., Reading, Mass. Farm Bureau Association 158 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass. 02154 Fred Heyliger, Representative Fisk, Alden Ford, Tractor Sales, Inc. Rear 900 Providence Highway Dedham, Mass. 02026 Manuel Francis and Son, Inc. Turf Nurseries 624 Webster St., Marshfield, Mass. Ron Gagne — Scotts Golf Course Div. 45 Mechanic St., Apt. 1A Foxboro, Mass. 02035 Philip C. Beal, Consulting Engineers Irrigation and Recreation Facilities P. 0 . Box 102, Hanover, Mass. 02339 Gold Star Sod Farms, Inc. 181 South Ave., Weston, Mass. 02197 The Charles C. Hart Seed Co. Wetheisfielu, Conn. Grounds Equipment Co., Inc. 383 Bt Newton Gen., Mass. Corenco Corporation Tewksbury, Mass. 01876 J . E. Nordholm Turf Specialist *Tom Rowley.. Johns-ManviHo S 1.50 Causev- • . *The Clapper Co. 1121 Washington St. West Newton, Mass. * Geoffrey S. Cornish Golf Course Architect Fiddler's Green, Amherst, Benneti i Corp. Joston, Mass. Karandrew Turf Farms, Inc. Sam Mitchell, Sales Representative 18 Old Randolph St., Canton, Mass. Mass. George E. Cull Tferra-Green Soil Conditioner 112 Green St., Abington, Mass, Arthur Curran Rock Driller Supply Equipment, Inc. 20 E. Glenwood Ave. Hyde Park, Mass. 02136 The Kenneth Barrie Company Irrigation 375 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. ' Tuco Products Co. Division of the Upjohn Company Kalamazoo, Michigan Magovern Company, Inc. Lawn Acre Road Windsor Lock, Conn. D. L. Maher Co. Water Supply Contractors P. O. Box 274, Woburn, Mass. Old Fox Chemical Inc. Fertilizers — Seeds — Turf Chemicals 66 Valley Street East Providence, Rhode Island 02914 Sil Paulini, Inc. 6 Manor Avenue Natick, Mass. 01760 Richey & Clapper, Inc. 28 Rutledge Road Natick, Mass. 01760 "Sawtelle Brothers Jet. Routes 128 and 62 Danvers, Mass. Shepard Sod Company Merion Blue Grass and Pencross Bent 200 Sullivan Ave., So. Windsor, Conn. Stur-Dee Rake Co. P. O. Box 1087, Woonsocket, R. I. 02895 Philip A. Wogan Golf Course Architect 21 Budleigh Ave., Beverly, Mass. Wyandotte Chemical Co. 709 Salada Bldg., Boston, Mass. Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. 380 Union St. West Springfield, Mass. 01089 Larchmont Irrigation Co. Larchmont Ln., Lexington, Mass. Yerxa's. Inc, Golf Course Equipment 740 Broadway, S. Portland, Me. * Contributors to the Lawrence S, Dickinson Scholarship Fund . 0 \M.t r f i j PDSTAGf JUL2P70 ~ 06 FIRST f'lj I 74175 CLASS f (bourse ^UffefintenJenh s^iiociation or NEW E H B U k l DEAN ROBERTSON Newsletter Committee Chairman 24 Riverview Drive Newbury, Massachusetts 0)950 Phone 462-4540 Club Affiliation Chestnut Hill Country Club L E O N V. ST. PIERRE Business Manager GERRY FINN Contributing Editor son 0Z165 ;