NEWSLETTER
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Golf Course Superintendents

— MARCH,

-DATES TO

REMEMBER—

March 3-6
U-Mass Conference & Show
Springfield, Mass.
April
GCSANE Meeting
To be announced in April Newsletter
April 7-8, 1986
GCSAA Seminar
"Environmental and Water Issues
in the Northeast"
Bass River, Mass.

"—LAST MEETING NOTES—
February 10, 1986 - Franklin C.C.
*Mr. Geoffrey
Cornish voted an
Honorary Member of the GCSANE
*1985 Golf Championship
Awards
*lst
Readings
for
GCSANE
membership:
Mary Knaggs-Assistant
Member
The Country Club
Peter Bruni-Regular
Member
Rockport Golf Club
James Mor an-Assistant
Member
Tatnuck C.C.
* Another fine turnout and excellent
meal from the Franklin C. C. staff, and
many thanks again to Gary Lucini for
being such a gracious host.
* Thanks are also in order to Dean
Robertson, G.C.S, Kernwood C.C. for
a very interesting presentation on his
recent retaining wall project... see that
- Murphy's Law is alive and working on
the North Shore also! Thanks Dean!
*A lot of discussion on the lack of
insurance for pesticide applicators - if
any one has a remedy, please let us
know.

POSITION A VAIL ABLE—
Golf Course Mechanic
The Thompson Club
No. Reading, Mass.
Contact:
Golf Course Superintendent
664-3092

OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

1986 —

—Hearn Headed for Supers' White House—
There's a "Veep" walking among us. That is to say, Don Hearn is back from the
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's national elections - back,
wearing his best Vice-President's smile.
And, guess what? If normal progression holds its course, we'll be calling Don,
"Mr. President" after next year's ballots are counted.
All of this grit and glory strikes close to home because Hearn has just completed a
tour as NEGCSA president - New England's favorite marching society which
produces the best golf course superintendents this side of St. Andrew's.
"I feel good about the whole thing," Hearn chimed from his office at the Weston
Golf Club. "It's a big responsibility and a positive reflection of the New England
group. After all, this is where it all started and where it continues to fuel my interest
in the profession."
Hearn is aware that, as he climbs the executive ladder at the national level, he's
allowed to take his share of the bows but also must accept the brickbats which come
with the program.
"Oh, I'm not about to say that everything the national does is right," he said. "We
are not above criticism, no group or individual is. And most of the complaints are
well-meaning.
"I think, though, that the national is in one of its strongest positions ever. Most of
its moves have been positive ones. We're on the right track. But, if we've done
something wrong, we want to know about it and do something about it."
One admitted slip last year came when the GCSAA sponsored a mid-year
conference in Indianapolis. Some of the folks around Indy, especially people
involved in traditional, local conferences and the like, thought the national was
invading their territory - unnecessarily.
"Maybe we were wrong in having a mid-year session," Hearn told. "We did get a
lot of flak and, understandably, it was heaviest as the postmarks got closer to
Indianapolis. Therefore, we've scrubbed plans for a 1986 mid-year conference."
Consequently, the national is an association that listens. Right, Don?
"Absolutely. But the national has been involved in some projects that have and
will bring positive response from the membership.
"Our main program, No. 1, is to keep hammering away at the job of improving
the image of the superintendent. Obviously, education also is high on our priority
list, but public relations is getting much attention, believe me."
The financial state of the GCSAA is in very good shape, according to Hearn who
notes that its investment account stands well over one million dollars. A chunk of
that is ticketed for big things in the commercial field.
"There's a $ 100,000 appropriation for two commercials which will fill 30 spots on
ESPN (the golfing network of the avid golfer) and really help that image," Hearn
disclosed. "Those are the people we want to reach, the ones who identify with the
country club or public course - and, essentially, with the golf course
superintendent."
That's just a sampling of what Hearn is up to as he spreads his wings in the
administrative end of the profession. When he pushes his presence up a notch next
year as president, there will be more of same. It never ends.
Meanwhile, Hearn realizes there are some local issues to be dealt with and
acknowledges that they are left in the lap of incoming NEGCSA president, Dave
Barber.
"There's still a lot to be done at our level," Don explained. "We're still caught up
Hearn Headed con't. on pg. 3—

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President's
Message
David Barber
March, 1986
I would like to thank the entire
membership for electing me the 30th
President of the GCSA of New
England. It will be difficult, indeed, to
fill the shoes of our immediate Past
President Donald E. Hearn, CGCS to
whom I convey our association's sincere
appreciation for a job well done.
Congratulations to Don, who was
elected Vice President of the GCSAA at
the 57th Annual International Golf
Course Conference and Show in San
Francisco. Additionally: Patty Berg,
Co-Founder, Charter Member and
First President of the LPGA, became
the fourth recipient of GCSAA's prized
'Old Tom Morris Award.'
Enclosed with this m o n t h ' s
Newsletter, is a membership application
to the rational approach to pesticides.
This organization is seeking support to
protect the working interests of
professional pesticide users within the
state of Massachusetts. It is vital that
members of our association become
involved with the perpetually changing
concerns of the use of pesticides and the
insurance problems that face all
pesticide applicators for 1986.
Every superintendent should have
within his budget, the resources to
subscribe to such a valuable and fitting
association. Category (5) $ 125.00 on the
PRESIDENT
David Barber. CGCS
145 Dedham St.
Canton, Mass. 02021
Home Phone 878-7266
Office Phone 878-6540
Club Affiliation
Bine Hill C.C.

VICE PRESIDENT
Richard Zepp, CGCS
27 Fowler Rd
Northbridge, MA 01534
Home Phone 234-8490
Office Phone 234-2533
Club Affiliation
Whrtinsvilie G.C.

— Ron Kirkman —
Cowan was with Bob, and rumor has it
Many superintendents from
he didn't make it.
NEGCSA attended the annual Turf
Another superintendent from
Conference in San Francisco, CaliWhitinsville, called "Yogi Bear" was
fornia. Our congratulations to Don
riding the cable car and standing on the
Hearn from Weston Golf Club for being
running board - If you've rode on the
elected Vice President of the GCSAA.
cable car you know there is very little
We thank the entire staff and all the
clearance when cars pass each other - we
Directors of GCSAA for another
almost lost him a dozen times - finally,
fantastic show and quality educational
the conducter requested he sit down - he
sessions. We must not forget our
did.
colleagues from California and all their
respective Golf Course Superintendent
One of our sales representatives wife
Associations, from this great state. As
packed his suitcase for the trip. When he
always, they did a first class job. As we
un-packed, he discovered a small item
leave our hearts in San Francisco we
of clothing decorated with Valentine
return home with a greater store of
Hearts. Not to be out done, this lad
Knowledge and Good Will.
hunted up and down the seven hills of
San Francisco until he found something
As with any conference there is time
similar. Now John, - "FLANNEL" for
for a little rest and relaxation and we
Nancy 7171
thought we'd share with you some
Speaking of shopping, how about the
events on the lighter more humorous
poor guy from Woodland G.C., nine
side. Unlike our comrade reporters we
children - ten grand children - he gave
can reveal our informants if necessary.
up !!!
But, it is not our intent to offend
anybody so the names were not changed
Richard Caughy met Clint Eastwood
to protect the guilty.
at the Pebble Beach golf tournament.
Clint asked him what he did for a living
- SAN FRANCISCO QUIPS and Richard told him proudly that he
One superintendent went on a three
was a golf course superintendent. Clint
and a half hour bus tour to Muir Woods
asked him for a card and he gave him his
and Sausalito. He enjoyed the tour but
GCSAA business card. Mr. Eastwood
was worried his wife would find out
said don't be surprised if I call you to
about it. He vacations every year with
play golf when I come to Boston. Now,
his wife Elanor, and she would like to go
Richard we don't mind your new attire
on some bus tours but he always
of Western clothing but is it really
succeeds in talking her out of it. He said
necessary to lug around the COLT 44 7!
if his wife ever found out about his tour,
How about those ten clowns that paid
he'd be sleeping in the maintenance
one
hundred and fifty-five dollars for
garage for the next three months. Fear
twenty
glasses of draft beer. We'll let
not Arthur, your secret is safe with us.
this one alone . . .
Most of us drove over the Golden
Did you know that Bob Johnston is a
Gate Bridge - some flew over - others
food connoisseur of Gourmet Italian
went underneath by boat - and our
cooking? The story will take forever to
youthful looking Bob St. Thomas
write - so, if you are really interested in
walked over the bridge. We understand
hearing it - seek out the gentlemen from
the physical fitness specimen, Brian
Blue Hill - Dedham - Needham Cohasset - Woodland - The Orchards membership application would apply to
Brockton - Salem - Newton
members of our association. Members
Commonwealth - or our gracious hosts
will receive the Rapsheet, the Rapalert
Frank Higgins and John Lenhart.
which reports pesticide happenings and
Many of us don't bother too much
issues, and the Rapwire which reports
with our lawns at home, but it seems
news releases. "May be the wisest
that the superintendent of a prestigious
investment you'll make".
Weston golf course and, the owner of a
-David Barber, CGCS
GCSAA con't. on pg. 7-

SECRETARY
Paul Miller
154 Tedesco Rd.
Marblehead, Mass. 01945
Home Phone 581-2808
Office Phone 595-3107
Club Affiliation
Tedesco C.C

TREASURER
Thomas Schofield, C G C S
290 North Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776
H o m e Phone 443-3712
Office Phone 235-2487
Club Affiliation
Welles ley C.C.

TRUSTEE
Kip Tyler
P.O. Box 671
Peabody, MA 01960
Home Phone 745-8089
Office Phone 532-2236
Club Affiliation
Salem C.C.

TRUSTEE
Stephen A Chiavaroli, C G C S
100 Airport Dr.
Worcester, MA 01602
Home Phone 752-0031
Office Phone 791-5373
Club Affiliation
Tatnuck C.C.

TRUSTEE
Mark J. Klimm
P.O. Box 480
Mashpee, M A 02649
Home Phone 477-3516
Office Phone 477-0919
Club Affiliation
C.C. O l New Seabury

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E N G L A N D J

Newsletter - March, 1986

I N C .

A USER'S UPDATE ON PGR's

—ANNOUNCEMENTS—

POSITION OPENING

In March, 1985, a timely article
appeared in the Newsletter on Plant
Growth Regulators. The author was
Mike Nagle, Superintendent,
Worcester Country Club. In discussion
with other colleagues and because of
Mike's excellent report I decided to
implement this procedure in my
chemical program. As Mike did, the
intent of this article is to share
experiences with other superintendents
and possibly give confidence to
someone who may be a bit skeptical of
using this product. After all, one could
possibly get a feeling of job insecurity
when applying this economic chemical.
The most important element is
communications. Inform and discuss
with your green chairman.
At Needham, we used an FMC 200
gallon spray tank with a 15 foot boom
sprayer. The tractor ran at 1,500 RPM
with 60 pounds pressure at spray tank
and the nozzle tip size was 8004. This
covered three acres. The rate of Embark
was 6 ounces per acre and we included
16 ounces of Blazon per acre. We ran up
and down the fairway to alleviate any
heavy over-lap that you may get when
you go around. This was done on April
12, 1985.
The first spot cutting of fairways was
April 19 - second spot cutting May 3 third spot cutting May 14. 5'A to 6
weeks after applying material the grass
started to grow fast and we resumed our
regular fairway cutting program.
Estimated control of seed heads was
better than 90%. One area of our #9
fairway had a little less control and this
could be attributed to being a colder
fairway and better results may have
been obtained if we sprayed this area a
few days later.
The disadvantages I experienced is
the grass will definitely go a little off
color. This is almost negligible to
consider for it's a minor price to pay for
the results.
There was an increase in leaf spot
during this period - but fungicide
spraying can cure that. Some heavy
traffic areas were showing signs of wear
especially from golf cars.
WARNING - if you have blue grass
fairways proceed with caution. Do not
use the 6 ounce rate - spot treat or use a
maximum of 2 ounces per acre. My 4th
and 8th fairways are Merion and pretty
pure - but I included them in my
program so that their growth rate would

USGA Regional Conference, Tuesday
3/25/86 Sheraton Tara Hotel,
Framingham, Mass.
Registration 8:15 A.M.
$3®.®© Pre-Registration $35.00 at Door
NEGCSA will be credited 1/2 point for
CEU for attendance.

Assistant Superintendent
Myopia Hunt Club
South Hamilton, Mass. 01982
Please contact:
Henry J. Stelline, Superintendent
Office No. 617-468-2231
Home No. 617^68-2431

POSITION OPENING
Golf Course Superintendent
Cedar Glen G.C.
Please contact Mr. William Home
617-233-0161, or
617-233-3609

POSITION OPENING
Golf Course Foreman
The International G.C., Bolton, MA
Contact Ron Milenski, Supt.
617-779-6911

be the same as the other areas... it took
seven weeks for them to recuperate and
the dis-coloration seemed 100 times
worse than the others.
On April 22, 1985 we applied 10
pounds of Bensulide per acre for preemergence crabgrass control on all
fairways. On April 29, 1985 Offtenal
was broadcast on all fairways. I
mention these two applications to point
out that we had no compatibility
problems.
In 1986 we will use Embark once
again at the 6 ounce rate except the two
merion fairways.

*Steerfing) Extra
A farmer shopped around for a new
pickup truck and became thoroughly
disenchanted with the pricing system,
what with all the talk about optional
equipment and "extras." But he settled
on his purchase. A few days later the
dealer who had sold his new pickup
arrived at his farm to buy a cow. Here is
the farmer's itemized bill —
Basic cow
$2,000
Two-toned exterior
$45
Extra stomach
$75
Product storage compartment . $60
Dispensing device
(4 spigots at $10 each)
$40
Genuine cowhide upholstery.. $145
Automatic fly swatter
$35
Dual horns
$15
Total (exclusive of tax and delivery)
$2,395
Credit: NWPGCSA

"on the Green"

PLAY
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The author wishes to state that no
endorsement
of name products is
intended, nor criticism implied of
similar products
which are not
mentioned in this article.
—Ron Kirkman
—Hearn Headed con't. from page 1
in the pesticide certification program. Frankly, it's not clear to anyone as to where
responsibility lies.
"I'm still on the New England board, so I'll continue to have input here. I'm not
deserting the ship and I'm proud of what we've accomplished locally. I think the
NEGCSA has been on the upswing and should continue on that path. Attendance is
up. Why, we ran out of food at the last two meetings."
So, while Don Hearn looks down the road to the national's White House - if you
will - he remains in close touch with his original golfing family. He's going places, all
right, but he'll never forget where he's already been and the associations that
spawned from it.
- G E R R Y FINN

Golf Course Superintendents
OF NEW

ENGLAND,

Association
INC.

— The Super Speaks Out —
Welcome to The Super Speaks Out a monthly feature which offers the golf
course superintendent a forum to express his views on topics and issues relating to
his profession.)
much to wipe out this nasty condition
This month's question: We hear a lot
but if they ever do, I'd be in heaven. You
about turf research, its need and the
can't believe July and August around
responsibility of funding it; but how
here when that poa goes from beautiful
about its direction,
where
should
to ugly.
research be directed?
"Maybe, we're barking up the wrong
John Petraitis, Crestwood Country
tree here. Maybe we should be pouring
Club: "I don't know if there is one,
money into weather research, so we can
straight-out answer to this question.
dial our own kind of conditions. Hey,
"Generally speaking, our profession
wouldn't it be great if every month was
always can use a better strain of grass
like September?"
with emphasis on being a disease
Manny Francis, Jr., Green Harbor
deterrent. That's probably putting it too>
Golf Club: "I guess I can speak for the
simply and kind of expecting a Utopia
heavy-traffic courses which means I'd
existence for the superintendent.
like to see something come out of
"Realistically, research should
research that would reduce wear and
concentrate on those areas which are
tear on turf without affecting amound
affected by local weather conditions,
of play.
soil texture and things like that. There
" I n c r e a s e d p l a y h a s hit t h e
are, always enough adverse situations to
superintendent in the last few years,
find where grass and other plants have
along with increased use of golf cars.
to grow.
Put the two together and you get one big
"However, along these same lines, I
problem for the person who is
would think that the superintendents
responsible for giving golfers consistent
not be asked to carry the heaviest
and top-conditioned courses.
burden in financing research projects. I
"Of course, we fight wear and tear our
think it should be a sideline with us
own way - we don't allow golf cars on
because we just don't have the resources
Green Harbor. This is a big plus,
to fund such a big undertaking.
especially when we're up to 35,000
"I say go to the companies who
rounds a year and more in the future.
produce golf course conditioning
"I realize most courses can't restrict
p r o d u c t s and actually benefit
m o t o r i z e d golf c a r s b e c a u s e of
tremendously from successful results of
economic factors. Therefore, they must
research. Regardless, they should have
turn to research and the turf industry
more involvement in research than they
for grasses that might hold up better to
have now."
heavy play.
Eric Newell, Rockland Golf Club: "I
"What really gets me are some of the
know of one area where research should
comments I hear about the TV courses,
be pointed and stay there until an
says Augusta National where there
answer is found.
probably aren't 5,000 rounds play a
"Even though it doesn't affect my
year. It looks so nice. Why shouldn't it?
o p e r a t i o n directly, I t h i n k the
"On the other hand, I hear gripes
researchers should pay more attention
about some municipal courses. 'It looks
to providing relief for drought stress
so tired and worn.' That's a joke when
areas. I'm fortunate here because we
you consider some of them are pushing
have enough water to take care of times
up to 50,000 golfers around their tracks
when everything looks dried out and
every year.
parched.
"They say beauty is only skin-deep
"However, everyone doesn't have the
and it applies to the golf course. But it
luxury of controlling moisture, so
can be only skin-deep when the traffic is
developing a grass that will hold up
getting heavier and heavier all the time.
better when dry spells occur seems to be
Something's gotta give and it's usually
essential where the superintendent's
the grass.
work is concerned.
"So, I'd like to see research headed in
"Personally, I'd like someone or
the direction of developing a grass that's
something to come along that would
tough, that endures while golfers
take care of my poa problem.
enjoy."
"I know that researchers can't do
-GERRY FINN

Newsletter

- March, 1986

— PFISTER POTPOURI

-

by Dudley Smith, Silver Lake C.C.
At the twentieth annual Wisconsin Turf Symposium in
Milwaukee the speakers presented these thoughts to digest.
Dr. Joe Vargas, Michigan State pathologist:
If you want to encourage bentgrass over Poa Annua in the
fairways —
1. Use only 2 lb. Nitrogen/per 1000 sq. ft. annually
2. Verticut lightly
3. Use the new growth regulator, CUTLESS
4. Aerify while the Poa Annua is seeding (May). The bentgrass will fill in the aerifier holes. The Poa Annua roots
are dormant while the plant is flowering.
5. Only use arsenicals if you like to play with fire.
Kevin Dushane, Michigan superintendent:
Fairway mowing with a triplex mower is VERY expensive.
The annual cost with a single triplex was $9000, with a 7 gang
unit $3000. The triplex offers these bonuses: less watering, less
fertilizer (only 2 lb. Nitrogen), less fungicides, the ability to
mow in different directions, less syringing, eye appeal, and less
grain. However, the fairways will have a thatch buildup and
must be verticut six times a year.
Billy Buchanan, PGA Tour Agronomist:
1. Golf course superintendents maintain PUTTING SURFACES, not landing areas. We do not control the golfers
ability to hit the shot, that's what handicaps are for.
2. The game should be played on firm surfaces; not hard, not
dead ... but firm. The golf ball should bounce, not plug.
3. Nitrogen levels and clipping weight removed are NOT important. It's the stuff that's left after mowing that is important. The 1/8 inch of stubble is what the tournament
golfer is interested in. That's why frequency of cut is so
important. Championship courses mow their greens nine
times a week!
4. Let's keep golf a forward game, not backward (backspin).
The course should play to 7100 yards, not 7200 yards with
100 yards of backspin on the greens.
5. Three steps in grooming good greens: frequent mowing,
spiking to let fresh air in, and topdressing lightly with
dry material.
Jim Latham, USGA Agronomist:
While the superintendent is thinking agronomically about the
needs and quality of his turf for 1986, his member golfer thinks
only about this particular fairway as he approaches his next shot.
Yardage markers every ten yards are a pain in the butt. Arborvitae bushes at 150 yards, red maples at 200 yards are silly.
Joe Dye, former USGA executive director, was a purist. All
bushes, etc. used for yardage indicators were yanked and sodded
in one year before the competition date. The sod repairs were
not to be visible to the golfers.
Visibility and depth perception are a part of golf. See your
optometrist, as well as your golf pro, to sharpen up your game.
Yellow balls sliding down a pole should be reserved for one
occasion ... Times Square on New Years Eve.
Ted Woehrle, Michigan superintendent:
Ted led a discussion on the problem of earth worms and their
deposits on fairways mowed at 1/2 inch. The mess they create
on the rollers when the fairways are wet. Another problem, the
encroachment of MOSS on putting surfaces mowed at 1/8 inch.
There was no solution to either dilemma.
Ted Woehrle, lunching with current U.S. Open Champion
Andy North at the Pfister, took time to visit kitchen boy T. C.
Chen.
Over 200 people attended this excellent Wisconsin program.
More Chicago superintendents should take the two hour drive
North and enjoy our neighbor's hospitality.

Credit: The Bull Sheet, Dec. 1985

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A N N O U N C I N G
"ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER ISSUES IN THE NORTHEAST"
April 7-8» 1986
Red Jacket Beach Resort
Bass River, Massachusetts
The Cape Cod Turf Managers Association and Golf Course Superintendents Association
of America are pleased to co-host a unique educational program this spring in the
Cape Cod area»
"ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER ISSUES IN THE NORTHEAST" will feature Dr. Joseph Troll, affiliated with the University of Massachusetts, as a speaker and chairman of the 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. session on Monday, April 7, Water quality, quantity, research efforts,
drought relief, ground water contamination and other environmental issues will be
the subjects of presentation on this first day. Speakers will include Dr. William
Thomas, an attorney from Chicago who is coordinator of the Ground Water Task Force
of the National Water Alliance; Scott Horsley, a water quality expert from an environmental consulting firm; Ted Horton» a golf course superintendent from New York who
serves on the Westchester County Drought Emergency Task Force, and representatives
from EPA and the Massachusetts Pesticide Bureau.
On Tuesday, April 8 , a series of half-hour presentations will feature representatives
from the Connecticut Association of GCS, the New Jersey GCSA, New Hampshire GCSA,
Rhode Island GCSA, Vermont GCSA, Maine GCSA, Cape Cod TMA and the New England GCSA.
Concluding the program will be an open discussion in a panel format, the panelists
being Monday and Tuesday presenters.
To register for this exciting and innovative seminar, complete
the registration form enclosed and return promptly to:
GCSAA Regional Seminars
1617 St. Andrews Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Two Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to attendees of this seminar
as well as a Certificate of Achievement from GCSAA. Registration will be confirmed
upon receipt of the enclosed form and a card will be furnished for the purpose of
making room reservations at the Red Jacket. Special rates of $55/night for a double
or single have been negotiated for participants. Lunch on Monday and Tuesday is
included in the registration fee. SEMINAR REGISTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING
THEIR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
Act now! Don't miss this!
Send the registration form
with your check or credit
card information today!
Call 1-800-GSA-SUPT for more information.

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con't. from pg. 2

prominent North Shore equipment
dealership have GREAT looking
lawns. We found their secret in S.F. If
you ask them we are SURE they would
be willing to inform you on how they do
it!
Finally, we appreciate and extend a
big thank you to Chip Brearly for the
fine job he did in managing the
NEGCSA Suite in San Francisco,
where some of these stories originated.
The Association had an excellent
t u r n o u t f o r the N a t i o n a l Golf
Tournament held at Palm Desert,
California.

CHAIRMAN
FINANCE
Joseph G. M o n d o r
13 Longview Drive
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Home Phone (413) 596-8057
Office Phone (413) 786-1740
Club Affiliation
Crestview C.C.

GOLF
CHAIRMAN
James O'Kelly
P.O. Box 130
Newtonville, MA 02160
Home Phone 444-9285
Office Phone 244-0680
Club Affiliation
Brae Burn C.C.

INC.

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Steve Butler
104-87
See what one day without Martinis can
do?
Frank Higgins
97-90
All opponents dressed in RED.
Mark Klimm
84-89
Finally figured out golf balls are
attracted to fresh water as well as salt
water.

Membership
1st U.P., Richard Zepp, CGCS
Secretary, Paul Miller
President, David Barber, CGCS

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Dave Barber
2nd gross P,ed division
Steve Chiavaroli
7th gross Black division
Doug Johnson
3rd net Black division

Palm Valley C.C. - Monterey C.C.

Steve Chiavaroli
79 - 81
As usual, drive for show putt for dough.
Doug Johnson
83 - 78
Mr. Critic still stands on wrong side of
ball.
Dave Barber
82 - 80
Our new leader needs practice.
Jim O'Kelly
86 - 87
Would you believe, the brother of
David?
Steve Murphy
86 - 88
Certainly did not follow the water
mains - or did he?
Paul Jamrog
85-92
Was looking for apple trees the 2nd
round.
Kip Tyler
94 -103
Night life will do it all the time.
Burt Frederick
114 - 93
For the 2nd round he used his own golf
pencil - the one with an eraser.
127 - ?
Tony DeBettencourt
The nail ran out of golf balls.
Don Hearn
100 - 96
Typical Politicians score.
Tom Schofield
96 - 94
Would be able to strike the ball with
authority if he had room for his
backswing.
Art Washburn
84 - 90
Was thinking too much about the

ENGLAND,

Cushman booth at the show - he knew
beforehand.

GROSS RESULTS
Paul Miller
78-79
January score? He's in the wrong
business.

NEW

CHAPTER TEAM RESULTS
2nd net
Dave Barber - Paul Miller
Johnson - Paul Jamrog.

- Doug

Congratulations to all who participated
in the tournament.
Rumor has it that Bob Mucciarone
and his younger brother Norman are
planning to play in this tournament
next year. Can you imagine a pairing of
Stormin Norman - Fast Burt - Tony, the
Nail and Easy Bob?
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-CHIP SHOTSCongratulations to Charlie and
Frannie Passious (Cummaquid G.C.)
on the birth of their first child, a boy, on
2-9-86, Charlie's b r o t h e r Jim
(Middleton G.C.) was a very excited
uncle at the Franklin Super's meeting ..
. Always one to be inovative, we heard
from the 9 hole budget meeting that
Steve Chiavaroli has devised a new P.T.
program for his crew, and times it
around his Offtenol application! . . .
Congratulations to Larry Bunn who has
joined Sawtelle Bros, as a sales rep!
. . . D.J. is at it again insisting that we let
members know that Murph has earned
the nickname "Le Broom" for sweeping
AWAY every match that he played at
Palm Desert - did you use the slope
Steve?? . . . 1986 budget surveys are now
available to "Regular Members" only,

EDUCATIONAL
CHAIRMAN
Edward L. Brearley
279 Torrey St.
Brockton. M A 02404
Home Phone 584-6568
Office Phone 588-8439
Club Affiliation
Brockton C C.

NEWSLETTER
CHAIRMAN
Ronald Kirkman
25 Green St.
Needham, MA 02192
Home Phone 444-8412
Office Phone 444-5548
Club Affiliation
Needham C.C.

PAST PRESIDENT
Donald E Hearn, C G C S
4 Topeka Rd.
Chelmsford, M A 01824
Home Phone 256-8709
Office Phone 894-5906
Club Affiliation
Weston Golf Club

GCSA OF NEW ENGLAND
1986 COMMITTEES—

Finance
Joseph G. Mondor, Chmn.
Educational
Edward Brearley, Chmn.
Golf
James O'Kelley, Chmn.
Newsletter
Ronald Kirkman, Chmn.
Michael Hannigan, Editor
Welfare
Stephen Chiavorali, CGCS, Chmn.
Mark Klimm
Kip Tyler
Employment
Richard Zepp, CGCS, Chmn.
Publicity
Ronald Kirkman, Chmn.
Turf Research
Richard Zepp, CGCS, Chmn.
Dr. Joseph Troll
Dr. Richard Skogley
Dr. Richard Cooper
Pat Vittum
By-Laws
Paul Miller, Chmn.
Massachusetts Golf Association
David J. Barber, CGCS, Liaison
Pesticide
Commission
Dean Robertson, Chmn.
Steve Chiavorali, CGCS
Mark Klimm
Kip Tyler
Christmas Party
Ronald Kirkman, Chmn.
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please call Dick Zepp if you care for one
. . . the editor would like to point out
that all regular members are entitled to
have "the Newsletter" sent to two of
their club officials; if you are not taking
advantage of this benefit and would
like, please contact Mike Hannigan or
Ron Kirkman . . . Congratulations to
NEGCSA member Tom Morris who
has accepted the Superintendents
position at Duxbury Yacht & C.C. . . .
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Bacher Corp.
876 Boston Rd.
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Baker Tractor Corp., Ford Tractors
Harley Davidson Golf Cars
Swansea, Mass.
Yamaha Golf Cars
'Bordens Spreader Service
Maynard, Mass.
Tel. 617-897-2571
Sales Rep. Jack Borden
Bulk Limestone Dealer
Boston Irrigation Co.
Dedham, Mass.
John Ramey - Paul Kenyon
617-461-1560
Distributor of Irrigation Supplies
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Eric Oman-Sales Rep.
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Golf Course Architects
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Country Club Enterprises
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FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Connecticut Silica Co.
Ledyard, Conn.
Sand, White Silica for Traps,
Chemically inert Topdressing
Jim Sinlowski-203-536-2618
Elanco Prod. Co.
Scott Eicher
12 Jillson Circle
Milford. Mass. 01757

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27 Lawnacre Rd
Windsor Locks. Conn 06096
Tel 1-800-243-7718 or
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Scoff Associates, Inc.
60 Water St. Clinton, Mass
617-365-6341
Pumps-Sales, Service
Installation - Vertical
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Mobay Chemical Co.
Gregory Pagano
50 Coburn Woods
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Greenway Irrigation
Irrigation, Drainage. Wire Laying,
Trenching
Peabody, Mass.
617-777-3639

Ft.F Morse i Sons Inc
W. Wareham, Mass 02576
Tel. 617-295-1553
J Willen Roell. Rep

The Charles C. Han Seed Co
Weathersfield. Conn
Bob Kennedy. Rep.
Roy Sibley. Rep.

'Nardone Sand S Gravel Co Inc
37 Power Rd.
Westford. Mass 01886
617-692-8221
Specializing in Topdressing
Sand

Holliston Sand Co. Inc.
Lowland St
Holliston, Mass. 01746
Sand For Topdressing & Bunkers

New England Sealcoalmg Co. Inc
Tennis Court Const 6 Maint.
Sealcoating Hingham Inc Center
Hingham, Mass 749-6800

I & E Supply. Inc.
Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28)
W Wareham, MA 02576
(617) 295-2362
*Tom Irwin. Inc.
I I B A St. Burlington, Mass.
Jack Peterson
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Wayne Ripley

'Lesco. Inc.
20005 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumiski. Rep.
Mike Donahue. Rep
(800) 321-5325

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565 Humphrey St.
Swampscott. Mass. 01907
617-599-4856

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Box 127, Concord St
N. Reading. Mass 01864

Gold Star Sod Farms. Inc.
Sod & Pine Bark Mulch
Canterbury. N.H.
603-783-4717
Lexington, Mass.
617-861-1111

Larchmont Eng. 8 Irrig. Co.
Larchmont Lane
Lexington. Mass 02173
617-862-2550

•Loft's Seed
20 Beck Rd.
Arlington. Mass. 02174
Victoria Wallace, Rep.

Nor-Am Chemical Co.
Wilmington, Delaware
David Sylvester, Rep.
203-828-8905
Norfolk Power Equip., Inc.
194 Main St.
Norfolk, Mass. 02056
Tel. 617-528-3120
Don Reynolds, Rep.

MICHAEL E. HANNIGAN
Editor
RONALD KIRKMAN
Newsletter Chairman
THOMAS SCHOFIELD CGCS
Business Manager
GERRY FINN
Contributing Editor

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Exeter, R.l. Litchfield, N.H.
West Suffield, Conn.
1-800-556-6985
Largest Producer of Penncross
In New England
Alan Anderson. Sam Mitcheii
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36 Sword St
Auburn. Mass 01501
617-791-2091
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84 Merrimac St.
Hooksett, N.H. 03106
Turf & Ornamental Supplies
617-263-7526
Ken Turner-Kevin Lyons-Bob Lake
White Turt Engineering
5 Summer Drive
Winchendon, Mass 01475
617-297-094
Philip Wogan
Golf Course Architect
21 Budleigh Ave.
Beverly, Mass. 01915

Old Fox Chemical Inc
Fertilizers-SeedsTurf-Chemicals
66 Valley St.
E. Providence. R.l 02914
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28 Ruttedge Rd
Natick, Mass. 01760

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