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Can Those Negative Thoughts
Roy Mackintosh, whose expert hand has guided the grooming and greening of the Twin Hills Country Club
(Longmeadow, Mass.) for the past several years, has a gripe
with the Newsletter. And it probably is legitimate...even we of
the written word are open to justified criticism.
" T o o much of the articles I read are coated with negative
thinking and negative philosophy," Mackintosh claims. "I
know that the superintendent's life is no bowl of cherries.
However, everything isn't as bad as you make it sound.
There's a time and place for sour grapes. But it shouldn't
dominate our relationship with club officials and club
members."
Mackintosh makes a lot of sense in that statement. All too
often the superintendent assumes that bad blood exists between himself and members, almost before the very inkling
of a serious confrontation.
One of the specifics Roy mentioned was the comparisons
certain superintendents hear from members and the alarming reaction to them. " I t ' s only natural that members are going to compare the condition of their golf course with others,''
Mackintosh reveals. "In a way. this is something of a plus for
our profession because in noting the condition of someone
else's course, the members are expressing an interest in the
maintenance procedures of their superintendent."
Mackintosh makes a lot of sense in that statement. All too
often the superintendent assumes that bad blood exists between himself and members, almost before the very inkling
of a serious confrontation.
One of the specifics Roy mentioned was the comparisons
certain superintendents hear from members and the alarming reation to them. "It's only natural that members are going to compare the condition of their course with others,"
Mackintosh reveals. "In a way. this is something of a plus for
our profession because in noting the condition of someone

Next Meeting

Norton C.C.
August 5, 1 9 8 0
Directors Meeting 1 0 : 0 0
Regular Meeting 1 1 : 0 0
Lunch
12:00
Golf
1:00

A.M.
A.M.
Noon
P.M.

Reservations for lunch must be in by
Aug. 1.
Directions: From route 95 take route 140
in Mansfield to route 123. Go right in
Norton center. Take second right which
is Oak Street. Club is 1 1/2 miles on left.

else's course, the members are expressing an interest in the
maintenance procedures of their superintendent"
Mackintosh is not immune to comparisons, either. "I've
been doing double takes here at Twin Hills because we have
many fine golf courses in the area," he tells. " B u t I don't let
them upset me to the point where all i do is complain about
the comments. What 1 do is confront the member and have it
out with h i m . "
This lead Mackintosh to the real theme of his observations.
"It all boils down to lack of communication between the
superintendent and the m e m b e r s . " he explains. "I've always
made it one of my prime goals to establish rapport with my
members. Not only do I accept their criticism. I solicit it."
Mackintosh says that he seeks to find out what the
members think is wrong about his course's condition. "I ask
them all kinds of questions as to how the course is playing,"
he continues. "After all. they're the ones who play the
course. We groom it and unless we have an opportunity to see
it from a player's standpoint, we really don't have a clue as
what it really should be like."
It should be inserted that Mackintosh does command more
than the ordinary amount of respect and recognition from his
members. He has, in fact, been placed in charge of the entire
golf operation at Twin Hills. In effect, he runs the show.
" B u t that doesn't take away from the basic description of
my j o b input," he stresses. "I've been a superintendent from
day one of my affiliation with Twin Hills. It's not one of those
'in name only' deals. I'm a working superintendent and I'm
proud of it. And others in the profession should be, too."
Mackintosh discloses that he makes it pari of his daily
routine to make himself visible when members are playing
the course.
"I think that too many of us (superintendents) tend to do
the j o b and then hide from the m e m b e r s , " h e says. " I t ' s
almost as if we're living in hopes that each day will pass with
no one offering a complaint or constructive suggestion.
That's what I call negative j o b existence. It has to come back
and haunt u s . "
There is solid meat between both ends of Mackintosh's feel, ings. It is a rare day, indeed, when the Newsletter hears of
any positive factor entering and enhancing the daily life of
the golf course superintendent. Most of the e o m m e n t s - a s few
as they have strangely been- linger over the unpleasantries of
the profession.
" I ' m sure that many of the superintendents have been accorded some form of praise along the way, "Mackintosh interjects. " T h e way I see it the image of the superintendent has
been on an upswing for the last 10 years. This is because the
country club member has been made aware of the complex
nature of conditioning a course. Now. many of them are
beginning to appreciate j u s t how monumental a task our j o b
can be. That's a positive step in itself."
Continued on page 2.

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Superintendents

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Is Stagnation Your Problem?
How long have you been on your present j o b ?
Is it beginning to get dull? Do you have the feeling that
every day passes without a challenge...a new adventure? Do
you think the superintendent down the street or on the other
side of town lives a m u c h more exciting and rewarding j o b
life than you?
If the answers to the above questions come out a
r i n g i n g , " y e s " , you might find yourself in a position were
stagnation is setting in. It's up to you to stop it. before it
becomes acute.
Of course, the c o n s u m m a t e remedy for this " d o w n " feeling
is to change jobs. Don't get alarmed at the suggestion.
S o m e t i m e s a change of scenery.a departure from a deepseated daily routine can turn life as a golf course superintendent into reborn euphoria.
Fven -the thought of hpjng fired from your present position
isn't all that deplorable and degrading. There have been examples of men in the profession benefitting from the indignation of receiving a pink slip. In m a n y cases, they have gone on
to bigger, better and more enjoyable things.
Recently, in a geographical triangle embracing the corners
of Massachusetts and Connecticut, a strange transition took
place. One superintendent was dismissed from his j o b at an
established club because his course had fallen upon hardconditioned times. In his place c a m e an enthusiastic young
m a n from another part of the country, And, you guessed it.
He pulled a minor miracle by lifting the course to triple-A
playing codition.
But what about the deposed super? He. too, found a new life
and a j o b which made demands on his sleeping talents. For
some reason, he j u m p e d into it with renewed vigor and determination with the result that his new course is the talk of the
town in regard to impeccable playing condition.
Stagnation, then, can serve as a stimulus for those
superintendents who are wearing with the familiarity of j o b
location and the people occupying it.
One Superintendent,who found himself leaning toward a
daily grind at the office, reports that he corrected it with do-ityourself projects. Of course, he couldn't attempt them
without consulting his superiors. But once he did, he was like
a new colt bolting out of the barn on its first run.

transformation of a manual irrigation s y s t e m into an
automatic one.
" I set a qualified goal of three years to complete t h e j o b , " he
revealed. " B u t it wasn't that strict so that I would hold myself
to it. I wanted to have some guidleines for progress, so I proj e c t e d completion of the work to three years from the s t a r t . "
At first, his m e m b e r s were wary of such a huge undertaking. " B u t I convinced them that it would be in their best
financial interests to give it a try," he told. " W h e n they heard
that an outside agency would do the j o b for $ 1 6 0 , 0 0 0 , m y
figure of a straight $ 6 0 , 0 0 0 popped their eyes and I got the goahead signal."
Now, the super is in the middle of the project and having
himself an interesting experience. " T h e m e m b e r s realize
that having the j o b spread out will inconvenience them on
—the course-mioje-than- Uxey. would—Lb.They hired -somebody—
else," he disclosed. " W h e n I told of future savings in manpower (there are two fulltime employees on the irrigation
guns at night), they b e c a m e more enthused about it. It's
quite a challenge for me. But I thing it's j u s t what I .needed to
get out of the rut I was i n . "
Naturally, there are those superintendents who don't allow
stagnation to set in. " I wouldn't have time to let this j o b get
dull." one cracked. " I have enough work lined up for m e over
the next five years to keep me thinking and hopping all the
time. But, I can see where some people could slow down to a
walk and become drags on their initiative."
So, don't think your value as a superintendent is coming to
an end j u s t because life at your j o b is developing an annoying
sameness. You don't have to pack it in and look for greener
pastures: nor do you have to wait to be asked to change your
address. Stagnation is not fatal, if you discover its symptoms
early enough and do something about them. But...it's up to
you...again.
G E R R Y FINN

As a matter of fact, do-it-yourself protects have become
very popular.. .not only with superintendents fighting the
blahs but with these who are thrust into ecomomic-minded
situations.
T h e stagnation threat disappeared for one super who decided that he had the knowledge and motivation to tackle the
Continued from page 1.
Mackintosh concludes by repeating his emphasis on the
importance of communication between superintendent and
member. "I wish all supers would give it a try," he winds it
up. " G e t everything out in the open is the best way to express
it. And pretty soon there'll be some smiling faces around the
m a i n t e n a n c e buildings. I'm j u s t sick and tired of hearing
sour grapes. Everything c a n ' t be as bad as I've been reading
in the Newsletter. T h a n k s for the soap b o x . "
And thank you, Roy, for the worthwhile c o m m e n t s .
G E R R Y FINN
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
Donald Hearn CGCS
Brian Cowan C G C S
Ronald K i r k m a n
4 Topeka Rd.
Robins Way
25 Green St.
C h e l m s f o r d , Mass. 01824
Needham, Mass. 02192 Harwich, Mass. 02645
H o m e Phone 432-9041
' H o m e Phone 256-8709
H o m e Phone 444-8412
O f f i c e Phone 945-9230
O f f i c e Phone 894-5906
O f f i c e Phone 444-5548
Club Affiliation
Club Affiliation
Club Affiliation
Eastward Ho.
W e s t o n Golf Club
N e e d h a m Golf C l u b

SECRETARY
David Barber CGCS
l45DedhamSt
Canton, Mass. 02021
H o m e Phone 828-7266
O f f i c e Phone 828-6540
Club A f f i l i a t i o n
Blue Hills C.C.

TREASURER
Pete Coste' CGCS
121 Granite St
Medfield. Mass 02052
H o m e Phone 359-7247
O f f i c e Phone 566-0240
Club A f f i l i a t i o n
The C o u n t r y Club

Congratulations to Richard Duggan, Maynard C.C.
Voted in as associate member.
To be voted on. at the next meeting Andrew S. Parcheski, Saddle Hill C.C.
John J. Sullivan, Charles River C.C.
TRUSTEE
Bert Frederick
45 Stoney Brook Rd
Nabnaset Mass. 01861
H o m e Phone 692-6445
O f f i c e Phone 453-1231
Club A f f i l i a t i o n
VesperC.C

TRUSTEE
Meinderl Schuits
737 P r i n c e t o n Blvd
L o w e l l . Mass. 01851
H o m e Phone 458-7605
O f f i c e Phone 452-8228
Club Affiliation
Mt Pleasant G 0

TRUSTEE
Melvin O'Kelly
345 Plain St
Marshfieid. Mass 02050
H o m e p h o n e 834-4229
O f f i c e Phone 837-3321
Club Affiliation
Marshfieid C.C

FINANCE
CHAIRMAN
Robert J o h n s t o n CGCS
128 W l l b r a h a m Rd.
Hampden. Mass. 01036
H o m e Phone 566-3075
O f f i c e Phone 566-3096
Club A f f i l i a t i o n
H a m p d e n C.C

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Tree Selection

By Roger Funk, Ph.D.
Vice President, Research and Development, The Davey Tree Expert Company,

Proper plant selection is an important factor
both from the standpoint of maintenance and
appearance. The need for future maintenance can
be reduced while at the same time the aesthetic
value of the landscape can be improved by following a few basic principles of plant selection.
Trees should be obtained from a reputable
nurseiy and be reliably hardy in the area. They
should be tolerant of the prevalent soil conditions
and resistant to any major insect and disease
pests.
Other maintenance factors that should be con
sidered are strong branch and crotch formation:
maximum height and width: and rate and habit of
growth. Trees which do not produce strong wood
or those which quickly outgrow their allotted
space will require a disproportionate amount of
pruning and corrective surgery.
After considering the factors affecting survival
and maintenance, attention should be given to
ornamental characteristics such as foliage, flowers and fruit. The impact and the length of time
these characteristics are a feature in the landscape can be helpful in determining plant selection
and site location.

Selection and Care of Low Maintenance Trees
for Golf Courses
Trees and large shrubs are important assets on golf
courses and other large areas. Trees offer shade, create
sight barriers and accents, enhance landscape aesthetics
and value, and constitute major features in the use of an
area.
The uses for trees on a golf course include defining
and lining fairways, serving as a background to a green
or separating greens from trees. Trees are used in fairways as yard markers, to create hazards in rough areas,
to provide shade for golfers or to screen a green, service
road, building or work area. In addition to these and
other functional uses, trees are used to beautify a course
to add attractiveness in the form of foliage, flowers,
fruits and growth habit. Many of the great golf courses
are remembered not so much for their degree of difficulty but rather for the beauty of their landscape.
Trees have a financial as well as functional and
aesthetic value. The International Society of Arboriculture has established the value of trees at $18 per
square inch cross section of trunk modified by species,
condition and location. As long as trees are kept growing in a healthy condition the value of trees increases annually.
Trees for the golf course should be selected, planted,
and maintained with these thoughts in mind.
Planting
Proper planting procedures are essential for the health
and survival of even the best adapted and most carcfully
selected trees. Post-planting cultural care such as watering, fertilizing and pruning seldom compensates for
poor planting.
The planting pit should be dug wide enough and deep
enough to accommodate all the roots without crowding. Bent or twisted roots may develop into girdling
roots which, as they grow in thickness, press against the
base of the trunk and restrict the movement of water
and dissolved minerals and nutrients.
Trees should be planted at the same depth they grew
originally or planted slightly higher in heavy soils where
drainage is poor. Drainage tiles can also be installed
under or adjacent to tree planting sites in poorly drained
soils to improve the air:water ratio. Deep planting or
heavy soils can prevent sufficient oxygen reaching the
living cells in the lower roots which may not function
properly and die. Since the root system was reduced
during the digging operation, any additional losses may
result in the death of the entire tree.
Backfill or soil to be placed in the hole around the
roots or soil ball should provide the best possible condiGOLF
CHAIRMAN
Ken Mooradian
134 Green St.
Hopedale. Mass 01747
H o m e Phone 473-2352
O f f i c e Phone 473-3508
Club Affiliation
H o p e d a l e C.C

EDUCATIONAL
CHAIRMAN
Paul Miller
173 Salem St.
S w a m p s c o t t . Mass 01907
H o m e Phone 581-2808
O f f i c e Phone 595-3107
Club Affiliation
Tedesco C.C.

tions for new root growth. Improving the soil removed
from the planting pit usually gives better results than introducing a totally different soil type. Organic matter at
a rate of one-third of the volume of soil is recommended
as a general conditioner for most soils.
A soil test is recommended prior to planting to determine proper treatments to correct nutritional deficiencies and soil pH.
Phosphorus is relatively non-mobile in soils and is
much easier to incorporate before planting. If a soil test
is not available, a general recommendation is to add 10
lbs./cu. yd. of 5-10-5 or similar high phosphorus fertilizer to the backfill. Newly transplanted trees will also
benefit from the nitrogen and potassium found in complete fertilizers, although trees are more sensitive to
over-fertilization at this time because of the limited root
system.
The soil pH determines nutrient availability and is optimum for most plants between 6 and 7. Values below 6
usually require the addition of lime while those above 7
may need to be treated with sulfur to correct soil reaction.
Fertilization

Trees, like turf, must have sufficient fertilizer for proper
growth and development.
In the urban and suburban environment, the natural
recycling of nutrients is disrupted as leaves are raked
and removed. In addition, trees planted in association
with Man are subjected to a number of stress conditions
such as air pollution, soil compaction, grade level
changes and mechanical wounding that further contribute to decline. Proper fertilization helps restore the
nutrient balance in the soil which enables the tree to
maintain vigor and increase insect and disease
resistance.
Since trees on a golf course are usually growing in a
turf area, fertilizer should be placed in the tree root zone
under the sod. This helps encourage deep tree roots and
minimizes the potential for rapid, succulent turf growth
or burn.
Fertilizer can be injected as a soluble or liquid suspension from a sprayer through a soil probe or placed in
vertical holes drilled under the branch spread. Trees
should be fertilized with a complete fertilizer (3:1:1
ratio) on a regular program every two years at a rate of
six pounds nitrogen per 1000 square feet of root area.
Annual applications are preferable where optimum
growth is a major consideration.
Timing of application is more important with quickrelease than with slow-release fertilizers, particularly
those containing nitrogen.
Fertilizers such as ureaformaldehyde release nitrogen
over a period of several months to one or more years.
Because of this relatively continuous supply of
nutrients, slow-release fertilizers have a low burn potential and promote uniform growth. Quick-release fertilizers, however, are usually leached from the root zone
within a few months and are best applied in late fall or
early spring to obtain the maximum results.
Pruning
Proper pruning to prevent or correct undesirable
growth is another important part of a maintenance program.
Early corrective pruning can eliminate narrow and
weak crotches, improve the symmetry of the branching
structure or remove the lower branches where clearance
is desired under trees.
In a regular maintenance program, attention should
be given to removal of dead, diseased or broken branches; thinning to reduce shade or wind resistance; and
removal of branches interfering with buildings or traffic.
Pruning cuts should be made flush with a branch
where the removed branch originates. This is known as
thinnin and results in a natural appearance and allows
the wound to "heal" properly. If stubs are left, they will

NEWSLETTER
CHAIRMAN
Tom S c h o f i e l d CGCS
290 North Rd.
Sudbury. Mass. 01776
H o m e Phone 443-3712
O f f i c e Phone 235-7333
Club Affiliation
Wellesley C.C.

PAST PRESIDENT
Dean Robertson
24 Riverview Drive
Newbury. Mass. 01950
H o m e Phone 462-4540
O f f i c e Phone 745-7289
Club Affiliation
K e r n w o o d C.C.

Kent, Ohio

eventually die and provide a breeding ground for insects
and diseases. Pruning cuts made just above a lateral bud
(that is, heading back) is acceptable and, at times,
necessary when pruning smaller branches but care
should be taken to retain the original shape of the tree.
Trees should be inspected periodically and other
maintenance such as watering, mulching and insect and
disease control provided when necessary. Failure to provide a regular maintenance and inspection program can
result in unhealthy trees and unnecessary losses.
Removal, replacement and renovation are expensive
and never as satisfactory as having established trees in
the landscape that increase in beauty, function and
value every year.

Some Recommended Trees for Golf Courses
The fpllowing list provides a selection of various sizes of
deciduous and evergreen trees that are usually pest free
and are hardy in Zone 3. Consult local nurseries for additional selections.
Viburnum prunifolium — Blackhaw: A plant 15 feet
in height with an oval form. The deciduous foliage
turns a shining red color in autumn. Creamy white
flowers in May are followed by blueish-black berries
in September. It is an excellent plant as a specimen or
massing and is often substituted for hawthorns since
it has the same shape and is free of pests.
Viburnum lentago — Nannyberry: A vigorous, dense
plant that will attain a height of 30 feet. The leaves
turn purplish-red in autumn and the red berries attract birds. It makes a good screen and the old branches arch over and root where they touch the ground,
if allowed.
Phellodendron amurense — Amur Cork Tree: A wide
spread, vigorous tree with a height of 30 feet. Small,
whitish flowers in panicles in early June are followed
by clusters of round, black berries in autumn only on
the pistillate plants (sexes are separate). The yellow
autumn color is only of passing interest since the
leaves drop quickly. It produces light shade and is
particularly interesting in winter because of the
massive branches and interesting bark.
Carpinus caroliniana — American hornbeam or Ironwood: An excellent tree for a small place that reaches
a height of 36 feet. The delicately shaped leaves,
orange to red autumn color, pendulous clusters of
fruits and "muscled" trunk tend to make it of considerable interest throughout the entire year. Unfortunately, the hornbeam is not too easily transplanted.
Populus alba — White Poplar: A good specimen tree
for large areas, this Poplar is wide-spreading and
achieves a height of 90 feet. The upper side of leaves is
grayish green and the underside a contrasting white
which is very pubescent. Foliage turns reddish in the
fall although not as pronounced as in maples. The
columnar variety is a good substitute for Lombardy
Poplar.
Juniperus virginiana glauca — Silver Red-cedar: One
of the best colored forms of this evergreen species,
this plant is a narrowly columnar tree 15 to 20 feet
tall. The silvery blue color of the foliage is brightest in
the spring, gradually turning silvery green in the summer.
Juniperus virginiana — 'Elegantissima' — Goldtip
Red-cedar: This plant is usually not over 20 feet tall at
maturity and has a pyramidal growth habit. The
branchlets are tipped with golden yellow which turns
a good bronze color in fall providing contrast in this
evergreen species.
Chamaecyparis pisifera — Sawara False Cypress: A
variable evergreen species with many recommended
varieties, it will achieve a height of 150 feet. The older
trees tend to lose lower branches requiring annual
pruning but it is hardy and remarkably free of insects
and diseases. The brownish-red, shedding bark is an
interesting feature of older plants.

I n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a i n e d in this p u b l i c a t i o n m a y be used
f r e e l y , in w h o l e or in p a r t , w i t h o u t special p e r m i s s i o n as l o n g
as the t r u e c o n t e x t is m a i n t a i n e d . We w o u l d a p p r e c i a t e a
credit line.

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N e w E n g l a n d S e a l c o a t i n g Co., Inc.
T e n n i s C o u r t Const, a n d M a i n t e n a n c e
S e a l c o a t i n g H i n g h a m Ind. C e n t e r
H i n g h a m , M a s s . 749-6800
N.E. C h a p t e r Land I m p r o v e m e n t
C o n t r a c t o r s of A m e r i c a
P r o f e s s i o n a l C o n s e r v a t i o n of
Soil and W a t e r
C o n t r a c t o r In y o u r area,
call Peter W h i t i n g . Pres.
617-877-5323
N o w C h e m i c a l Corp.
Bill Brennan: Rep.
Tel. # 891-1275 a n y t i m e
Box 522
H o l l l s t o n , Mass. 01746
Tel. # 429-2044
•K O l d Fox C h e m i c a l Inc.
F e r t i l i z e r s Seeds T u r f C h e m i c a l s
66 V a l l e y St.
E. P r o v i d e n c e , R . I . 02914
P r o - L a w n P r o d , Inc
F r e d A n t h o n y , Sales Rep.
391 T r e m o n t S t .
N. D l g h t o n , M a s s . 02764
617-823-1348
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TOM SCHOFIELD
290 N o r t h Road
S u d b u r y , M A 01 7 7 6

Sawtelle Bros.
565 H u m p h r e y St.
Swampscott, Mass.
617 599 4856

T u r f Products Corp.
1496 J o h n F i t c h B l v d .
S. W i n d s o r , Conn. 06074
1 203-289 3471
J o h n P e r r y , Sales Rep.
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Turf Specialty, Inc.
84 Merrlmac St.
H o o k s e t t , N.H. 03106
Turf & Ornamental S u p p l i e s
Ken Turner 617-263-7526
V a l l e y F a r m s N u r s e r y & Supply, Inc.
133 H o p e m e a d o w St., Rt. 10
S i m s b u r y , Ct. 06070
P u t t i n g G r e e n Sod for the P r o f e s s i o n a l
Joe B l d w e l l Pres.
Bus. 203-651 8555 Res. • 203 658 6886
White Turf Engineering
5 S u m m e r D r i v e , W l n c h e n d o n , M a s s . 01475
617 297 0941
Phillip Wogan
Golf C o u r s e A r c h i t e c t
21 B u d l e i g h A v e . , B e v e r l y , M a s s .

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