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MEETING-

Wednesday, December 2, 1987
Needham Golf Club
9:15 Directors Meeting
10:45 Regular Meeting
12:00 Lunch-Buffet
1:00 Educational
Nancy Wrenn
DEQE
Division of Hazardous Waste
Topic: Proper Disposal of hazardous
waste products and containers.
1/2 pt credit towards Massachusetts
pesticide License, catagory 37-turf
{Bring your certification number)
Directions to Club: Exit (18) Great
Plain Ave. - off rte. 128 - go toward
Neeedham and take 4th left Green
Street. Club located 1/2 mile from 128.
Host Superintendent - Ron Kirkman
Reservations Required (617) 444-5548

Shufflin'Staff

T h i s article is to
offer a few ideas and
alternatives for consideration in your
golf course maintenance operation.
Read on and see if any of what's below
can fit your operation...
Here at Spring Valley, the weekday
and staff loads change throughout the
year. During the active growing months
when there is plenty of daylight to get an
early start, our workday is 6:00 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. This starting time is altered in
the spring and fall when daylight effects
the early starts because of the darkness
and frost. During the late fall prior to the
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November 1987

Willowbend, St. Thomasa Winning mix
Bob St. Thomas is at it again.
About every 10 years St. Thomas gets
up in the morning, looks around for his
talent, discovers it and boldly demands,
"what have you done for me lately?"
Which is the signal for the energetic
and (now) enterprising golf course
superintendent to head himself in the
direction of bigger and better things.
More challenging things is more like
it.
This time St. Thomas has taken the
plunge, so to speak. Already established
as one of the section's leading
superintendents, Bob is spreading his
wings. He's into building, supervising
and maybe a little selling in a spiraling,
plus admitted exclusive venture called,
the Willowbend Club.
St. Thomas left the Hyannisport Club
last spring to be a visible part of a
development-type golf project on 412
acres of Mashpee real estate.
"That's Willowbend," he pinpointed
the location as a long look from Route 28
to Shoestring Bay. "The centerpiece is our
golf course which will be surrounded by
340 housing units - 170 condos and 170
homes."
Probably the best way to describe
Willowbend, to nutshell its impact on
prospective buyers, is to put it simply, as
in, "it ain't cheap."
St. Thomas reports that condos start at
$350,000. For many seekers of the good
life, that price tag closes the conversation.
Yet, the project's developers are certain
Willowbend will succeed.

"The Cape is ready for something like
this," St. Thomas remarked. "We're not
trying to hide the fact that we're building
something special and something special
calls for potential buyers who can afford
it. We 're talking about a very small
percentage of the population."
Obviously, Willowbend is beginning
to reach that percentage of people. The
first year's assignment of units, 60 in all,
has been sold. From here on in, the
operation will be phased over eight years
with approximately 35 units built each
year. Therefore, St. Thomas appears to be
in there for the long haul.
"Oh, yeah," Bob beamed. "You have
to understand just how exciting
something like this can be. It's really great
to be part of it. It's something that keeps
me on the edge of my anxieties every day.
I can't wait for the next day to come."
Willowbend's golf course is virtually
ready for play, although St. Thomas was
putting the final constructive touches on it
last month.
"We are just about ready to put a wrap
on the course for winter," Bob said at the
time. "We're hoping for a natural kind of
winter so that we won't have to delay the
course-opening. Right now, we're
shooting for late May or early June."
If the Willowbend real estate aspect is
something special, its golf course
attempts to enter the ultra-special class.
The architect is Michael Hurdzan who
carries a lot of the Jack Nicklaus-Pete Dye
philosophy into the design of the course.
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"I think Mike tried to 'out-Dye' Pete
Dye," St. Thomas explained the methods
Hurdzan used to create a golf course in
keeping with its surroundings. "Golfers
will see a lot of Pete Dye in the layout, as
well as Jack Nicklaus. Mike has sort of put
their ideas together—things like
mounding, grass bunkers and other
innovations that star their creations."
However, unlike some of the newer
courses that have emerged monsters in
television coverage of certain PGA Tourevents, Willowbend is not intended as a
test for the durability of three woods etc.
"The course is not long by modern
standards," St. Thomas informed. "It
measures 6,800 yards from the back tees
and 6,400 from the regulars. What the red
intention is here is to give members a
memorable experience every time they
tee it up. That's where the architect comes
in. That's where my, uh, expertise is
supposed to come through."
Willowbend will be offered to
residents. At construction's end, there
will be 340 families with a view of
Shoestring Bay and an opportunity to join
the golf course. St. Thomas thinks 60 to
70% of them will take advantage of that
opportunity.
"We're trying to emphasize the
exclusivity of Willowbend," Bob added,
"that it's a development with top security,
paving brick streets and lighting importedfrom Holland—attractions like that. "We
think we have a winner. We're headed
that way, anyway."
Which is normal for Bob St. Thomas.
When he comes on the scene, it's not to
lose. At Willowbend, he's a good bet to
keep that streak going.
GERRY FINN

PRESIDENT
David Barber, CGCS
145Dedham St.
Canton, MA 02021
Home Phone 828-7266
Office Phone 828-6540
Club Affiliation
Blue HillsC.C.

VICE PRESIDENT
Richard Zepp, CGCS
27 Fovrter Rd.
Norlhbridge, MA 01534
Home Phone 234-8490
Office Phone 234-2533
Club Affiliation
WhibnsvilleG.C.

day weekends throughout the winter. My
main concern was completing the service
and repair of equipment using this staff
scheduling. For 2 winters now all work
has
been completed on time and I see no
President
Richard C. Zepp, CGCS
reason
to change a situation that everyone
Vice President
Paul F. Miller, CGCS
is
happy
with.
Secretary
Stephen A. Chiavaroli, CGCS
During
the growing season I try to
Treasurer
Thomas R. Schofield, CGCS
Trustee
break the boredom of the 8 hour day by
Charles T. Passios, CGCS
Trustee
Kip Tyler
altering the daily schedule as follows:
Trustee
Edward L Brearly
Finance Chairman Douglas L Johnson, CGCS
Monday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10
Golf Chairman
* Jame's S. O'Kelly
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
8
Educational Chairman
Ronald E. Milenski
Wednesday 6:00 a.m. - 12 noon 6
-Ne-wsletter-Chaimian
-Ronald-W-.-Kifkmafi- Thursday 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 10
Past President
David Barber CGCS
Friday 6:00 a.m. - 12 noon
6
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This fits our needs well in that
time change, we work from 7:00 a.m. Wednesdays are men's day with much
morning starts and after the time change, play after noon and Friday is usually
the day goes back to 6:00 a.m. The days heavy with play. All required
end during these times at 2:30 or 3:30. The maintenance tasks are completed before
6:00 to 2:30 schedule goes to the first anyone leaves on Friday.
snowfall and the closing of the golf
On golf outing days and special
course. At this point our winter schedule tournament days we also schedule staff so
is in effect.
that we are done early and out of the
This is the point where we break from golfers way without interfering with each
the "normal weekday" routine for the other.
winter equipment service. By this time all
For weekend staffing, I split the crew
seasonal employees have been laid off in two groups and each group alternates
and the full time personnel are all that weekends on and off. This allows
remain till spring. This group includes the employees to plan a weekend away or any
Assistant Superintendent, mechanic and other special happening. Any staff memfour full time general maintenance ber can switch with one another with my
employees. The staff works a four day approval provided the task assigned to the
workweek, from Monday to Thursday, original scheduled employee can be done
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 in the afternoon. There by the fill-in employee that has been
is a 15 minute break in the morning and 45 asked to work. Even after these switches,
minutes for lunch from 12:00 - 12:45. As they are expected to get back in the originother duties fall within the department al weekend schedule so all the assigned
such as snow plowing, sanding, jobs are completed each weekend.
shoveling, etc., we split the crew in half,
I have met many innovative and free
each group alternating weekends on and thinking
superintendents in my career.
off. There are at least two staff members Maybe some
you are already doing
"on call" throughout the winter months to some or all ofof what's
been suggested.
cover these duties on Friday, Saturday, Please feel free to give them
a try.
and Sunday. The 10 hour day was tiring at
first, but after 2 weeks, everyone was
RON HANSEN, CGCS
thinking positive and looking forward to 3
Spring Valley C.C.

SECRETARY
Paul Miller, CGCS
1 Leicester Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
Home Phone 631-7910
Office Phone 595-3107
Club Affiliation
Tedesco C.C.

NEGCSA
1988 Slate of Officers
Nominee's

TREASURER
Thomas Schofield, CGCS
290 Norlh Rd.
Sudbuty, MA 01776
Home Phone 443-3712
Office Phone 235-2487
Club Affilialien
WeiiesleyC.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, CGCS
100 Airport Dr.
Worcester, MA01602
Home Phone 752-0031
Office Phone791-5373
Club Affiliation
Tatnuck C.C.

TRUSTEE
ChartesT. Passios CGCS
P.O. Box 182
Yarmoulhport, MA 02675
Home Phone 362-5869
Office Phone 775-5116
Club Affiliation
Hvannisoort Club

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Pros & Cons of Winter golf:

Playing on Regular
or Temporary
Greens

T h e agronomy experts at the USGA
have studied this subject for many years
and have developed some very definite
conclusions.
The answer to the question of whether
or not to allow play on regular greens
through the winter is very difficult to
answer precisely because so many
variables are involved. These variables
include the soil—its physical make-up,
its physical properties and its moisture
retention qualities; the grass plant—
whether it is Poa annua, bentgrass or a
combination of the two; play—the
amount and duration; and finally the
weather—its extremes and fluctuations.
The difficulty of answering this
question is that any one of these variables
can change. In the case of the weather, this
change could easily be daily or even
hourly. Play at one time may cause no
problems, but play even an hour or so later
when conditions become unfavorable
could cause serious problems to the soil
and grass.
The following reasons simply and
basically outline the agronomics of it:
(1) If the grass plant is hurt or even
worn from wear and tear, at these
times there is little or no regenerative
growth to replace the injured tissue
that has been insulating the plant's
critical growing point or crown. The
crown is then much more susceptible
to desiccation, diseases and direct low
temperature kill.
(2) In late fall or early winter when
the frost first enters the ground, the
grass blades become frozen and
brittle. Traffic at these times will

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break and crack the stiff and frozen
blades, causing a rupturing of the cell
walls and a disruption of the
protoplasm in the cell. This type of
injury is sometimes referred to as
"winter burn."
(3) Soil, the medium that
determines the performance, success
and failure of the green can be
severely, perhaps irreversibly,
harmed. Traffic on moist soil during
these times of the year will result in
detrimental soil compaction.
Compacted soil brings on many
problems.
(4) Play on greens when there is
standing water or slush can cause
severe problems. Traffic forces this
water or slush into more intimate
contact with the crown of the grass
that is already waterlogged or
hydrated. This then makes the grass
plant much more susceptible to ice
damage (from freezing) and low
temperature kill.
(5) Some of the most serious types
of injury occur to the grass plant and
soil when the frost is just going into the
ground (in the fall) and when it is just
coming out of the ground (in the
spring). When this is occurring, traffic
on greens will tend to shear off the
grass roots underfoot between the soft
upper inch or two that thaws out first
and the continued frozen soil further
down. Besides shearing off the grass
roots near the surface, soil compaction
can also be accelerated.
(6) With any type of winter injury,
whether from snow mold, ball marks,
soil compaction, desiccation or foot
traffic, there is a strong possibility that
Poa annua will fill in the damaged
areas. With more Poa annua in greens
there is more potential for summer turf
problems.
(7) When you have extensive winter
play on greens there is usually more
spring and fall maintenance work that
must be performed to bring greens up
to their highest playing potential.
Winter play is certainly reflected in
the increased maintenance work
involved in aerations, top-dressings,
spikings and overseedings.

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APPLICANTSJohn O'Donnell
Cedar Glenn G.C.
Richard Giverson
Westover G.C.
Vincent Parentela
Holyoke C.C.
James Leighton
Wayland C.C.

We realize that golf more than ever is
a year-round recreational activity. When
putting greens are properly constructed
and maintained, and when weather
conditions are right, winter play on greens
can cause few problems other than a
browning of the turf (winter burn).
However, when conditions are not
favorable, especially when the frost is just
going into the ground in the fall and just
coming out of the ground in the spring,
major problems occur. If play is allowed
on regular greens, the days must be
carefully chosen. Someone must make
these day-to-day decisions with the future
condition of the course in mind. It should
not be kept open or closed simply because
a nearby course is open or closed. Each
course is an individual problem.
One way to insure against possible
problems is to have and to use winter, or
alternate greens. These greens should be
used the entire winter season or when the
conditions for playing the regular greens
are unfavorable and injury to them could
occur.
Credit: Mass. Golf Association

Many dubs planning
to cover some greens
this winter

M o s t New England golf courses have
several greens which, because of
location, contour, etc., have difficulty
recovering each spring from harsh winter
weather. To help provide some relief to
this problem many clubs in
Massachusetts are testing the use of
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covers to protect greens during the winter
months. Apparently the results of these
tests have been positive and these clubs
are planning to continue with these
programs this winter. In most cases, the
number of greens to be covered at each
course will primarily depend on budget
restrictions.
We have discussed this subject with
Chairmen of the Greens Committees of a
few MGA member clubs to learn what
their plans are for the coming winter^ While no final decisions have yet been
made due to the lack of budget approvals,
they have reported the tentative plans of
their clubs are as follows:
Brae Burn—Covered 3 greens last
winter; tested different cover material in
the process. Will cover at least 6 greens
this winter if more funds are available. No
vandalism reported.
Charles River C.C.—Covered putting
green last winter. Will cover putting
green and 3 greens this winter.
Wellesley C.C.—Tried to test one
green last winter. Unfortunately, vandals
ripped it up the first night it was down. Do
not know how many greens will be
covered this winter, but would like to
cover them all if budget would allow it.
Weston G.C.—Covered 6 greens last
year. Very pleased with results. Intend to
cover several more this winter.
Eventually will cover all greens. In the
spring covered greens look much better
and putting quality is much better. Secret
of success of program is timing for
applying cover and taking it off. No
vandalism problems.
Salem C.C.—Last winter was 4th year
in their program and five greens, plus
putting green, were covered. Quite
satisfied with results. Tested different
cover brands and are getting 2 to 3 years
usage out of each cover. No vandalism
problems.
Longmeadow C.C.—Started program
some years back with a single green and
each successive year has increased the
number. Last winter covered 13 greens.
Greens Superintendent reports green
covers do not protect against ice damage,

but rather against wind desiccation.
Tedesco C.C.—Covered 3 greens last
year for first time. Results were good.
Planning to cover 6 greens this year.
Worcester C.C.—Started program
last year by covering 3 greens. Very
satisfied with results. Especially pleased
with early growth of grass. Plan to cover
6 greens this winter.
Vesper C.C.—Do not cover any
greens. Have attained satisfactory results
with a program of plowing greens
covered with ice and snow in late winter.
There is a side effect from the "cover"
program. For those hearty souls who
enjoy winter golf it would appear you had
better get accustomed to playing on
temporary greens. Winter golf, as many
of us have known it for generations, may
eventually become a sport of the past.
Credit: Mass. Golf Association

The Super
Speaks Out

Welcome to The Super Speaks Out—a
monthly feature which offers the golf
course superintendent a forum to
express his or her views on topics and
issues relating to their profession.
This month's question: In light if rising
costs, associated with such things as
-lightweight equipment mowing and a
shrinking labor market, how do you cope
with the problem of selling your budget to
your club?
Gary Mondor, Crestview Country
Club: "Maybe I have an upbeat
membership. Anyway, we passed
through the equipment phase of the battle,
if there's supposed to be one, last year
when the club spent $50,000 for three
mowers.
"My selling points at budget time
were kind of built-in. My members could
look around and see what some of the
other clubs were doing, getting into more
sophisticated and effective maintenance
methods and they didn't want to be left
behind.
"Actually, it was more like something

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Hopedale C.C.
9 Hole - Assistant Superintendent
Contact: Robert Dill
(617) 473-7444
Marshfield C.C.
18 Hole
Contact: Steve Atwater
P.O. Box 788
Marshfield, MA 02050
(617) 434-4092

happening before their eyes, like the
improved conditions because of
lightweight mowing and the first traces of
our long range goal of reducing poa
annua.
"We are heavy in poa, the percentage
about 80 percent poa to 20 percent bent.
Somewhere down the line, we would like
to turn those percentages around. I think
lightweight mowing is a positive move
toward realizing that goal.
"This means I'll need more money for
overseeding and other complementing
materials. But I honestly have to say I
haven't met any resistance from my
members. They know they need certain
costly things to run their businesses and
apparently they transfer that feeling to the
business I'm in here.
"My attending concern of labor needs
have been circumvented for the moment.
I've eliminated certain jobs but not the
people who did them. Therefore, I haven' t
had to ask for any increase in help. How
long that lasts no one knows. For now,
though, my budget needs have been met
by the membership."
Don Marrone, Jr., Wachusett
Country Club: "My dad's been good to
me. Hey, what can I say?
"After all, we're a public golf course,
privately-owned and family-operated.
My dad calls the shots and his did it before
him. This is a three-generation situation.
Regardless, we know what's going on in
the golf business. That knowledge and
experience are just passed down to the
next in line and right now I'm it.
"I don't want to give the impression
that we have no consideration for the
golfers who play Wachusett. Most
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certainly we do. But our route to giving
them good playing conditions is different
from most courses.
"Generally speaking, my budget is
tied into our profit and loss statement.
When we have a good year, there's no
second thought to financial outlay for
equipment. In fact, when my dad agrees
there's a need for something, it's always
the best selection.
"On the other hand, a not-soprofitable year might mean we have to
tighten things which include my budget.
"As for lite mowing, we're not into it.
So far, we don't think we need it.
Anyway, the best part of this arrangement
is that we make our budget decisions
without influence from our golfers. Yet,
we notice what's Joing on around us and
try to keep up with playing conditions at
neighboring courses. It's working , too."
Bob Johnston, Wampanoag
Country Club: "Selling my budget
hasn't been a problem for me, mainly
because of two factors.
"No. 1 - I have an enthusiastic
membership that's interested in my
maintenance program and the importance
of updating equipment and work
methods.
"No. 2 -1 have a green chairman with
the same approach and he makes no bones
about it. He wants it done.
"Really, I have members who
probably react to spending for course improvement according to the times. And,
right now, times are good. Frankly, my
members want better playing conditions
and they're willing to pay for it.
"That's why I expect no hassles when
I present my next budget. In it, there's a
call for two new mowers. I expect to get
them because of the positive attitude
among the members.
"We're in the middle of a three-year
improvement plan as it is, so my members
know what spending for better conditions
is all about. There's a plus going for me,
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Douglas W. Johnson CGCS
50 Newton S t
Weston. MA 02193
Home Phone 894-7377
Office Phone 899-7913
Club Affiliation
Pine Brook C.C.

GOLF CHAIRMAN
James O'Kelly
201 Indian RockRd.
Merrimack, N.H. 03054
Home Phcjie 603-429-2453
Office Phone 244-0680
ClubAffiliation
Brae Burn C.C.

too. Most of the comments about the
program have been favorable.
"I guess the problem all of us have to
face is an increase in labor cost, we have
to project for some numbers we once
thought absurd, Again, I'll go into my
budget meeting prepared to explain the
labor situation. It shouldn't be tough
because our labor problem is every
employer's labor problem. I expect
common sense to prevail."
GERRY FINN

Divot Drift

A record field of 72 teams teed it up in
the annual Green Chairman, superintendent tournament held at The Country
Club. Although crowded, it was a
pleasure playing the course that will host
theU.S. Open in just seven months. At the
evening dinner, it was stated the greens
had a Stimp speed of 9 1/2. What they
didn't tell you was the reading was taken
up-hill. Bill Spence had the course in
excellent condition and he said the greens
will be faster and the rough two inches
higher for the Open. The winners at 73
gross were Doug Johnson and Lee
Korofsky, Pine Brook C.C. The duo from
Tedesco C.C., Paul Miller and Jim Ferrin
tied the Thompson C.C. team of A1 Singer
and Dennis Bard with a gross 76. Tedesco
C.C. captured second place by matching
of cards. In the net division, Len Blodgett
and Ron Donley from Kittansett C.C.
squeeked out first place with a smooth 66.
Three groups were tied at 67. By
matching of cards, second place went to
Mel O'Kelly and Ken Joy, Marshfield
C.C. Third place went to Brian Cowan
and Warren Sampson from Eastward Ho
C.C. Fourth spot was awarded to Jim
Fitzroy and Jim Foster from the
Presidents G.C.
Closest to the pin on #2 - Phil Cahalin,
Chairman, Hatherly C.C.

EDUCA TIONAL CHAIRMAN
Edward L Br early
189 Matfield St.
W . Bridgwater, MA02379
HomePhone 584-6568
Office Phone 588-8439
ClubAffiliation
Brockton C.C.

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

PAST PRESIDENT
Donald E. Hearn, CGCS
4TopekaRd.
Chelmsford, MA01824
Home Phone 256-8709
Office Phone 894-5906
Club Affiliation
Weston G d f C l u b

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Closest to the pin on #7 - Mark Taylor,
Supt. Haverhill C.C.
Closest to the pin on #16 - Bob Bullard,
Chairman, Weston G.C.
Straightest drive #1 - Tom Sperito,
Chairman Gannon G.C.
Four days later, 3 miles down the road,
we were at Brae Burn C.C. for the Pro Superintendent tournament. Our host,
Jim O'Kelly, does not believe in the
Stimpmeter - simply, a ball rolling off it
rolls right off the greens at Brae Burn. As
luck would have it, Jim and his pro six (6)
putted the second green. Too bad! You
realize that only three groups broke 80
and two of those were 79. Again, the
southpaw from Pine Brook C.C. - Doug
Johnson and his partner Bob Crowley
won the tournament with a net 70. (In our
association, low net is the winner.) Makes
no difference though, their gross score
was a sizzling 73. Second net at 71, was
Don Levangie and Gerry Mackedon from
Norfolk G.C. Third net at 73 was Ron
Hansen and Steve Bagley from Spring
Valley C.C. Mike Nagle and Ron Lajoie
from Worcester C.C. tied for first gross at
79 with Paul Miller and Bob Green from
Tedesco C.C. Jim Fitzroy and Art Cicconi
from the Presidents G.C. captured second
gross with an 81. In at third gross with an
82, was Dave Barber, Blue Hill C.C. and
Jack Neville from Ponkapoag G.C. One
has to admit, we played two great golf
courses in a span of four days.
Don't forget to sign up for the
Christmas Party, December 5 atNeedham
Golf Club.

HOUSTON
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February 1-8, 1988

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603-783-4717
Lexington, MA
617-861-1111

'The Bordon Company
Maynard, MA
Tel: 617-897-2571
Sales Rep. Jack Borden
Bulk Limestone Dealer
Boston Irrigation Company
Dedham, MA
John Ramey - Paul Kenyon
617-461-1560
Distributor of Irrigation Supplies
and Accessories
C & J Lawnmower Serv. Inc.
188 Main Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
Eric Oman - Sales Rep.
617-658-2022
The Clapper Company
1121 Washington Street
Newton, MA 617-244-7900
Connecticut Silica Company
Ledyard, Conn.
Sand, White Silica for Traps
Chemically inertTopdressing
Jim Sinlowski - 203-536-2618
'Geoffrey S. Cornish & Brian Silva
Golf Course Architects
Fiddlers Green, Amherst, MA 01002
Country Club Enterprises
Club Car Golf Cars
Tennis & Leisure Equip.
P.O. Box 400 W. Falmouth, MA 02574
617-563-2284
C.S. Curran
T.R.C. Products Oils & Greases
7 Linden Street
Framingham, MA
Chester Drake & Sons, Ins.
222 Walnut Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Golf Course Construction
617-875-7929

Greenway Irrigation Company
Irrigation, Drainage, Wire Laying
P.O. Box 8157
East Lynn, MA 01904
John Murphy 595-3010
Steve Murphy 598-6917
Hammond & Tiiton, Inc.
P.O. Box 30
Exit 35 off I95
Tel: (207) 453-7131
C o n t a c r G a r y Hammond

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N e w s l e t t e r Editor
DOUG JOHNSON CGCS
Associate Editor
THOMAS SCHOFIELD CGCS
Business M a n a g e r
GERRY FINN
Contributing Editor

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Holliston Sand Co. Inc.
Lowland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
Sand for Topdressing & Bunkers
I & E Supply Inc.
Cranberry Highway (Rte. 28)
W. Wareham, MA 02576
617-295-2362
International Golf Const. Co.
Antonios Paganis, Rep.
5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02174
Golf Course Construction
617-648-2351 or 428-3022
' T o m Irwin, Inc.
I I B A St., Burlington, MA
Jack Peterson
Dennis Friel Phone: 617-938-1751
Wayne Ripley
Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co.
Larch mont Lane
Lexington, MA 02173
617-862-2550

Partac Golf Course Top—Dressing
Kelsey Park
Great Meadows, N.J. 07838
Jim Kelsey, 1 -800-247-2326
Greg Moore, 401-683-9496

'Loft's Seed
20 Beck Road
Arlington, MA 02174
Victoria Wallace, Rep.

E.B. Rotondi & Sons, Inc.
224 Forest Street
Winchester, MA 01890
617-729-3330
Tennis Courts, Cart paths, Parking lots.

The Magovern Co., Inc.
27 Lawnacre Road
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Tel.: 800-243-7718 or 203-623-2508

Sawteile Bros.
65 Glenn Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
617-682-9296

*D.L. Maher
Box 127, Concord Street
N. Reading, MA 01864

Schmidt Golf & Turf
2399 G.A.R. Highway (Rte. 6)
N. Swansea, MA 02777
Tel.: (617) 379-0959
John Deere Tractors, Mowers,
Aerifiers, Sprayers, etc.

Mobay Chemical Co.
Greg Ellis
67 Primrose Drive
Warwick, Rl 02818

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

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

R.F. Morse & Sons Inc.
W. Wareham, MA 02576
617-295-1553
Larry Anshewitz, Rep.
Jack Cronin, Rep.
George Wise, Rep.
'Nardone Sand & Gravel Co. Inc.
37 Power Road
Westford, MA 01886
617-692-8221
Specializing in Topdressing Sand
Nor-Am Chemical Co.
Wilmington, Delaware
David Sylvester, Rep.
203-828-8905
Norfolk Power Equip., Inc.
194 Main Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
617-528-3120
Don Reynolds, Rep.
Old Fox Chemical Inc.
Fertilizers-Seeds-Turf-Chemicals
66 Valley Street
E. Providence, R.I. 02914
Old Fox Golf Course Div.
Custom Applications, Spraying,
Aeration, Top Dressing, Slice Seeding
Full Line of Materials
Weymouth, MA 02190
800-462-5990

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Scotts Pro-Turf Div.
Rep. Ed Wiacek 401-253-4284
Rep. Dave Schermerhorn
413-436-7889
Tuckahoe Turf Farms Inc.
Exeter, R.I. Litchfield, N.H.
West Suffield, CT
800-556-6985
Largest Producer of Penncross in
New England
Alan Anderson
'Turf Products Corp.
7 Coppage Drive
Worcester, MA 01602
617-791-2091
'Turf Specialty Inc.
84 Merrimac Street
Hooksett, N.H. 03106
Turf & Ornamental Supplies
603-485-7866 (collect)
Ken Turner-Kevin Lyons-Bob Lake
Philip Wogan
Golf Course Architect
17 Walker Road
Topsfield, MA 01983

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