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Golf Course Superintendents

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MEETING-

Monday, July 18,1988
Gardner Muni G.C.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 noon

Directors meeting
Regular meeting
Lunch
Golf; shotgun

Reservations must be made
through pro shop no later than
7 p.m. Sunday, July 17.
(617) 632-9703 (area code changes to
508, M y 16)
Host superintendent, Mike Hermanson.
Mike is a 1970 graduate of Stockbridge
and he has been superintendent of
Gardner since 1972.
Directions: From Boston, Rte. 2 west exit at first Gardner exit. Sign will read
North Gardner, Winchendon. Follow 140
North Winchendon approximately 2 1/2
miles. Golf course will be on your left.
From western Mass. take 2 east and take
second Gardner exit which reads North
Gardener, Winchendon and follow above
directions.

Divot Drift
V a r i o u s golf publications and newspapers criticized golf fans at The Country
Club for unruly behavior. Most obvious
was the experience of Curtis Strange on
the 18th fairway on Sunday. Rather than
cast the evil eye on golf fans who endured
traffic jams, a 25-year wait for THE
major golf championship, traffic tie ups,
lottery-like odds in the US Open ticket
raffle, traffic delays, mile long lines at
concession tents during Monday's practice round, traffic overloads and close to
Continued on page 2

OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

July 1988

Open Field: "Our Compliments to
the Super"
A funny thing happened on the way out
of the U.S. Open this
year.
I
No one complained
wk^fm
about the course.
Which is one way of saying the 1988 version of the most important golf championship in the world made history. Well,
when was the last time an Open field left
town without at least one player giving
the layout a cross-eyed look as he headed
for the next tournament?
Obviously, those assigned the responsibility of turning over a testing but fair
and finely groomed golf course to the
USGA as the site for its blue ribbon event
met that responsibility with the same will
to excel as did the Open's champion, Curtis Strange.
Almost from dawn till dusk, during
the eight days the tournament resided at
The Country Club, there was a constant
flow of compliments about the setup and
condition of the golf course.
Ben Crenshaw, a golf historian before
his time, snapped to when it was suggested TCC was an easy course, what
with pros like Peter Jacobsen (course
record 64 in the fourth round) posting
scores not in keeping with the "trickedup" tracks the USGA sometimes is accused of concocting to retain the Open's
traditionally tough reputation.
"Let's not jump the gun," Crenshaw
answered suggestions TCC was a snap for
the field. "The Country Club is a heck of
a golf course. When it comes right down

to it, if we didn't have a little rain and if we
had a little more wind, the scores would
have gone way up.
"The scores have nothing to do with
the way the course was set up and there's
nothing wrong with the way it turned out
(six-under for 72 holes was the low
score). Compliment the scoring to agronomy. The greens are so true that if you are
right on line, the ball will go in the way it's
supposed to."
Fuzzy Zoeller agreed.
"This is one of the fairest Open
courses I've ever played on," he said.
"I've never seen a course that gives a
player a chance for so many different
shots. Usually in the Open, it's target
golf—point A to point B. Not here,
though."
While all the players were praising
TCC to the hilt, golf course superintendent Bill Spence wondered at times that
perhaps he and his crack crew may have
done too good a job preparing the layout
for the Open. Alas, he, too, agonized over
the possibility TCC was too easy.
"I don't know about these scores,"
Spence remarked one day during the tournament. "Maybe we did make it kind of
easy for some of these players. But we did
everything according to specs, according
to the way Rees Jones redesigned it and
the USGA wanted it set up.
"Actually, the players were blessed
with the best weather we've had for playing all year. It rained at the right time, the
winds died down at the right time and the
players played some of the best golf of
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OPEN FIELD Cont. from page 1
their lives at the right time.
"But only those close to the scene
realize how favorable all of the circumstances were. Some guy somewhere will
pick up a paper and see that six or sevenunder was the winning score and he'll
come to the immediate conclusion that the
course was too easy. But, really, I've
heard nothing but compliments."
It's been passed all around the golfing
universe that Spence and his TCC crew
did a marvelous job.
"Yeah, it!s nice to get all the pats OIL
the back and hear all the praise ringing in
my ears," Bill told. "But there should be a
recording made of them so I can play all
the compliments back to my crew. It's all
due to them. They deserve the credit."
As player after player and many a
USGA official marveled at the condition
of TCC, Spence couldn't hold back the
fact that he rated this year's product only
No. 2 in matter of tournament-conditioned courses.
"Right," he disclosed. "We had the
Trans-Miss Tournament at the Kansas
City Country Club in the early ' 80's and I
think it was in better shape than this
course. I guess everything fell into place
even tighter than we had here. Regardless,
I'm very satisfied with the way things
turned out. Certainly, all the elements
were in our corner."
The Open lasted one day longer than
scheduled, what with the playoff between
Strange and Nick Faldo pushing the
course through another championship
round.
Shortly after, Spence and his crew had
another job facing them.
"Now, we have to put everything back
the way we found it before we prepared
for the Open," Bill shrugged. "We'll be
taking down tents, propping up trampeddown rough and doing general clean-up
chores. Then, it will be back to business as
usual. I liked it, though. It was fun."
It also was a huge success...thanks in
PRESIDENT
Richard Zepp, CGCS
27 F o w l e r Rd.
N o r t h b r i d g e , MA 01534
H o m e P h o n e 234-8490
O f f i c e P h o n e 234-2533
Club Affiliation
Whitinsville G.C.

VICE
PRESIDENT
Paul M i l l e r , C G C S
1 L e i c e s t e r Rd.
M a r b l e h e a d , MA 01945
H o m e P h o n e 631-7910
O f f i c e P h o n e 369-5704
Club Affiliation
Nashawtuc C.C.

very large part to Bill Spence and the crew
that produced what contender Bob Gilder
called, "The best Open course I've played
on and I've been in 14 of these things."
And that's putting it mildly.
GERRY FINN
DIVOT DRIFT Cont. from page 1
100 degree heat to have the privilege of
watching the back of the heads of spectators standing in front of them, the spot
light should shine on the marshals, most
appropriately referred to as uniformed
spectators, who allow the spectator situations to consistently walk that fine line
between chaos and disaster.
Remember, Golf World, without the
golf fans who pay the freight, the golf
heroes of the world would be resigned to
playing for $5.00 a side on a Saturday
afternoon.
Without a doubt, it's hats off to The
Country Club for undertaking and brilliantly carrying off "ONE OF THE
W O R L D ' S MAJOR
SPORTING
EVENTS." One can only hope that the
Open will find its way back to Massachusetts before the 100th anniversary of
Ouimet's incredible upset victory.
Bill Spence, superintendent of The
Country Club is to be congratulated for
the superb condition of the golf course.
He and his assistant Patty Knaggs and
their staff did an unbelievable job of preparing the course for,the US Open.
Prominent among the grounds staff
for the week was Kevin Lyons, Turf
Specialty Co., Eric Kleinsorge, assistant
superintendent, Myopia, on sand bunkers
and International's Ron Milenski and
Nick Commuso on the divot crew. Phil
Cassidy, attending the pro shop tent.
It appears the members of the
NEGCS A goofed for its small percentage
of volunteers at The Country Club.
Remember, the US Open is just a
prelude to this year's major pro golf in
New England. July 11 - July 17 LPGA at

SECRETARY
S t e p h e n A. C h i a v a r o l i , CGCS
100 A i r p o r t Dr.
W o r c e s t e r , M A 01602
Home Phone 752-0031
O f f i c e Phone 791-5373
Club Affiliation
Tatnuck C.C.

TREASURER
Thomas Schofield, CGCS
290 N o r t h Rd.
S u d b u r y , M A 01776
H o m e P h o n e 443-3712
O f f i c e P h o n e 235-2487
Club Affiliation
Wellesley C . C .

Tara Ferncroft C.C., Paul Johnson host
superintendent. Seniors classic July 27 July 31 Nashawtuc C.C., Paul Miller host
superintendent. Pleasant Valley classic
the second week of September, Paul
Veshi host superintendent.
The qualifying site for the Massachusetts state amateur was moved from
Ponkapoag G.C. because of its disgraceful condition. It has been said that the
Metropolitan District Commission will
not channel funds back into the golf
course. This may be true, however, you
must first start with a qualified competent
golf course superintendent.
Don't forget the meeting at Gardner.
This will be the first round for all flight
championships.
Ending on a sad note, Jerry D'Anello,
former superintendent of Winthrop G.C.,
passed away suddenly in Florida, Jerry
was 35 years old.
RON KIRKMAN

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: What has
been the reaction to using sprinkler heads
as yardage markers and has the playing
aid made a difference in speed of play at
your golf coursel
Joe Rybka,
T h o r n y Lea Golf
Club: "This is one
thing that's really
catching on. Why? Because it's something
the members go for in a big way. They
really like it.
"And when I do something to make
them happy. Well, you know.
Continued on page 3

TRUSTEE
Kip Tyler
P.O. B o x 671
P e a b o d y , MA 01960
H o m e P h o n e 745-8089
O f f i c e Phone 532-2236
Club Affiliation
S a l e m C.C.

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TRUSTEE
C h a r l e s T. Passios C G C S
218 C a m e l b a c k Rd.
M a r s t o n M i l l s , MA 02648
H o m e P h o n e 420-3210
O f f i c e P h o n e 775-5116
Club Affiliation
Hyannisport Club

TRUSTEE
E d w a r d L. B r e a r l y
189 M a t f i e l d St.
W. B r i d g e w a t e r , M A 02379
H o m e P h o n e 584-6568
O f f i c e P h o n e 588-8439
Club Affiliation
B r o c k t o n C.C.

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THE SUPER Cont.from page 2
"I think the idea probably got going
because of the confusion some of the
natural markers make. After a while,
markers like hemlock bushes and maple
trees are hard to distinguish and pretty
soon golfers are marching off distances
because they're not sure just where the
actual marker is.
"Our sprinkler marker system starts
about 200 yards from the green and comes
in every 30 yards. So, it gives golfers
yardage they never had under the old
system of putting in a bush or tree 150
yards from the green.
"One of the biggest pluses is on holes
with hidden greens. The sprinkler markers take all the guesswork of club selection out of a player's mind.
"I'm not too sure about speeding up
play. However, it has to make some kind
of an impact in that area because the
markers virtually eliminate the time-consuming act of changing clubs four or five
times a round.
"Another thing it might influence is
better scoring, at least for guests playing
the course.
"I just think it's an advancement that
coincides with the rest of the progress
found in golf. It's a big hit here."
Dave Barber, Blue
Hill Country Club: "I
know my members like
the sprinkler marker
system and they seem
to rely on it more and
more.
"Personally, I don't think it's that
much of a help shooting better scores or
playing faster. In fact, most of our members know the yardage from almost any
point in the fairway. Besides, my markers
are in the middle of the fairway and who
hits the ball down the middle every time?
"There's really no maintenance of the
markers required which means it doesn't
add to my conditioning and other problems.
"If the idea has merit, it comes on
strong when members bring guests here to
play. It helps them get a better feel for the
course and it also serves as an ego-booster
for the member.

"I rate the sprinkler head marker as
another gimmick, a fad...simply because
only the serious golfer benefits. Most of
the average club members rely on their
own perception and experience with a
certain shot.
"At least, that's the way I perceive it."
Ron K i r k m a n ,
Needham Golf Club:
"Mark me down as one
hundred percent in favor of the sprinkler
head marker system.
"My members? They must be close to
a thousand percent in'favor of them.
"Naturally, they are a blessing for me
because our course is a nine-holer with the
yardage changing in front and back nine
play. For example, on my No. 7 hole we
have a four-level tee that can ran shots
from 111 to 196 yards. When setting tee
markers, I keep in mind the sprinkler head
markers and it all falls into place as a
better course setup for the players.
"I'd like to think this is another service
the golf course superintendent provides
for his or her members. In fact, I take pains
when setting up the course for tournaments—that the sprinkler have markers
will help players adjust to yardage
changes.
"It could be that sprinkler head marking will leak over into the pro ranks. Right
now, the pros march off yardage and spot
yardage by measuring from bunkers or
trees. Why not use the sprinkler heads?
One thing's for sure. It would speed up
their play.
"I'm really enthused about the sprinkler head system. It has so many advantages over the old bush-tree stuff. Older
members surely benefit from it as their
depth perception weakens with age.
"As far as I'm concerned, this is far
from being a gimmick or a fad. I like it, my
members like it. Guess that makes it
unanimous here "
GERRY FINN

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OPENING-

Pine Meadows Golf Club
9 holes Lexington, MA
Contact: Mr. Peter Mills
(617) 862-9632

More About
Poa Annua
N o subject has been more thoroughly
cussed and discussed in golf course
circles than annual bluegrass. Have you
ever been to a conference when this grass
(weed) wasn't a subject for discussion?
Every conceivable management and
herbicidal control potential has been
talked and written about for as long as
most of us remember.
I have visited several golf courses in
the past few months and I must say I have
never seen Poa annua any more reproductive than I have this year. Seed heads are
so dense there doesn't seem room for
vegetation. There may be a reason for this
extra heavy seeding this year. It seems
that all plants make extra effort to survive
when they are subject to stress. Drought,
heat, cold or any abnormal stress seems to
trigger a reproductive mechanism that
tells the plant - reproduce! The prolonged
dry season of 1987 may have been the
trigger. Floral initiation for the 1988 season was initiated in late 1987. Flowering
primordia with all grasses are formed
during late summer and fall. Poa annua is
a very opportunistic grass because of its
seeding potential and it really doesn't
need much encouragement. We can depend on it to produce heavily every year
and not just in the spring. It can reproduce
at heights below the mower setting - no
matter how close.
Many superintendents have decided
to join the culprit rather than fight it. In
some instances we might have lots of bare
ground if it weren't for Poa. Yet weighing
the pros and cons it is also generally
continued on page 4
Boston Five Classic July 11-17. Tara
Ferncroft C.C. Danvers/Middleton, MA.
Those planning to attend may pick up
their passes at the WILL CALL desk in
the hotel. Cards honored with proper
identification are GCS AA, NEGCS A and
Cape Cod Turf Managers Association.
Host superintendent - Paul Johnson.

Golf Course Superintendents
of New England INC.

Association

Page 4
POA ANNUA
Cont.from page 3
agreed that we turf managers have created
the problem through over-management
Too much water, fertilizer, high soil pH's
close mowing and use of unadapted
grasses are all management factors that
have increased the presence of annual
bluegrass.
As with all species of turfgrass there
are many types of annual bluegrass. Researchers have identified over 56 types.
They are coarse, fine, dark or light colored, annual or perennial in habit, erect,
decumbent, very reproductive to no seed
production, etc. Selection and breeding
work with the species is in progress and
maybe we will eventually join it rather
than fight it.
The first control method should be
through management. If we will provide
the optimum management for the grass or
grasses we want we will discourage Poa.
Secondly, there are at least two methods
of control we can employ successfully if
we use them wisely and have some patience. The first is with the various PGR* s
(Plant Growth Regulations) that are available to us.
There is ample evidence that these
materials work well when used as recommended. If we can eliminate or reduce
seed production we can slowly reduce the
incidence of this weed. We also reduce
upward of 75% of the mowing requirement during the often wet April to June
period. The slight turf discoloration associated with their use isn't serious. Besides, we don't have much green color
anyway when our turf is white with Poa
seedheads.
A second method of control may be
afforded with the herbicide, endothall. It
has not been widely used by research Dr.
Roy Goss and associates in Western
Washington State and years of use in
Australia have shown excellent results. I
feel we have used it successfully here at
our research station as well. It is not a
quick, short-term solution and repeat use
over several years seems to be indicated.
The endothall formulation being used
is a sodium salt that contains 17.5 grams
of active ingredient per liter. It is sprayed

at a rate of 1/4 to 1/3 ounces in 2 1/2 gals,
of water per 1000 sq. ft. Typically, two
applications at 2 to 4 week intervals are
made in both spring and fall when temperatures are between 50° and 70°F. The
result has been a gradual elimination of
Poa annua over a 2-3 year period. It
might be worth a try.
€ . RICHARD SKOGLEY,
PROFESSOR,
UNIV. OF RHODE ISLAND

Grooming Reel
Guide
1.

Introduction

As you know, grooming is an old
technique, but the "groomer" is relatively
new. It is associated with the golfer's
desire for faster, truer and healthier
greens. There has been much discussion
among superintendents, and articles have
been written in trade publications concerning the actual benefits this tool provides. Because this management practice
is so new, there has been little, if any,
scientific research conducted to determine the long-term effects of grooming. It
is difficult, therefore, to make precise
recommendations on the use of a grooming reel. This is further complicated by the
many variables which play a major role in
achieving desired results. Some of the
variables which must be considered are:
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General condition of the green
Variety of grass on the green
Season of the year
The turf-management program
Variation in traffic
Stress periods, especially heat and
humidity
All of these vary from golf course to
golf course, and usually from green to
green on the same course. The use of the
grooming reel, therefore, requires a thorough understanding of agronomic aspects
of the turf on the green which, in turn,
determines the depth of setting and the
frequency of use. It is recommended
strongly that the superintendents experiment S-L-O-W-L-Y to achieve best results.

It is also recommended that the following tips be used for best results on the
playing surface:
• Frequent, close, visual inspection of
the green to determine the depth and/or
frequency of grooming.
• Vary the degree of grooming in accordance with the need for each green.
This will help to ensure constant ball
speed on all greens of the golf course.
• During stress periods, it may be necessary to reduce, or even eliminate, use of
the groomer.
2. What a Grooming Reel Does
• Grooming is performed above the
soil level. It cuts runners (stolons) and
grass blades at less-aggressive depth settings; but, at more frequent intervals than
is done with the traditional methods of
verti-cutting.
• Grooming promotes the vertical or
upright growth of grass and eliminates
grain by cutting horizontally growing
continued on page 5

GCSAA News
John A. Segui, CGCS, president of the
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, announced today the
GCSAA $25,000 "Challenge For Excellence" in conjunction with the Boston
Five Classic at Tara Ferncroft Resort near
Boston, Mass., on July 16-17.
"We're excited to offer $25,000 as a
reward to the first member of the LPGA to
ace the 16th hole during competition on
Saturday or Sunday," Segui said.
"Today's golf course superintendent
pursues excellence in developing playable conditions at his course just like the
professionals who play to win."
The event will be televised on ESPN.
The first LPGA member to score a
hole-in-one on Saturday or Sunday will
receive $ 12,500. The association also will
donate $7,500 to the Massachusetts Special Olympics program, and the GCSAA
Scholarship & Research Fund will receive $5,000 in the player's name.
"It's a chance for everybody to win,"
Segui said.

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GROOMING GUIDE Com. from p. 4
grasses and runners.
• Grooming, in essence, removes
more leaf area.
• Grooming provides some of the
same benefits as verti-cutting. The main
difference is that the cutting blades are
spaced closcr than on traditional verticutters, and the grooming reel is used
more frequently.
• The more frequent use removes
more grass and helps to control thatch
build-up, especially during periods of
maximum growth. For this reason, care
must be exercised during periods when
grass growth is reduced—for whatever
reason.
• Groom ing, in addition to routine turf
management techniques, like aerfication
and topdressing, may permit one to raise
the mowing height without sacrificing
green speed.
• By maintaining a higher cutting
height, the effective rooting depth of the
turfgrass is increased and the grass is in a
more healthy state. Also, it is better able
to withstand wear, as well as environmental stresses.
3. What a Grooming Reel Does Not Do
• Grooming is not verti-cutting in the
traditional sense; it is for use above soil
level. It is similar to light verti-cutting. It
provides for a frequent cutting of those
elements that contribute to grain.
• Grooming has the potential to replace verti-cutting, depending on the
overall management program.
• Verti-cutting will continue to be
used for deeper penetration into the soil,
for renovation purposes or preparation of
overseeding.
• Grooming does not necessarily
achieve, in all cases, increased ball speed.
Ball speed is dependent on other factors,
i.e., height of cut, frequency of cut, the
number of daily mowings, health of turf,
grass variety, etc. Some of these factors

FINANCE
CHAIRMAN
D o u g l a s W. J o h n s o n C G C S
50 N e w t o n St.
W e s t o n , M A 02193
H o m e P h o n e 894-7377
O f f i c e P h o n e 899-7913
Club Affiliation
Pine B r o o k C . C .

GOLF
CHAIRMAN
James O'Kelly
201 I n d i a n R o c k Rd.
M e r r i m a c k , N.H. 03054
Home Phone 603-429-2453
Office Phone 244-0680
Club Affiliation
Brae B u r n C.C.

may make a bigger impact on ball roll than
grooming itself.
• Grooming can cause adverse effects,
if used too frequently at aggressive settings (especially during environmental
stress periods, i.e., heat, high humidity or
traffic).
4. Grooming Reel Adjustments
A word of advice on grooming reel
adjustment procedures. When adjusting a
grooming reel, the following steps are
recommended for optimal results:
First: Set the dSsired height of cut.
Second': Set <»e grooming reel in
raise/disengage position. Set one flush
with the rollers and set one 1/32-inch
above the height of cut.
Third: Make several passes, preferably over the practice green or nursery,
before using the unit on a regular green.
Fourth: Judge the amount of grass in
the basket of number one, two and three,
and readjust accordingly.
Fifth: Visually inspect the results and

decide which setting to use for the best
job. Make further adjustments if necessary.
Sixth: Set all grooming reels to the
same desired depth.
CAUTION: A 1/32-inch depth setting
can make a very substantial impact on
grass removal and, more importantly, on
the severity of grooming.
The user must be aware that the
groomermay cause adverse effects if used
frequently at an aggressive setting. This is
especially true during environmental
stress periods, i.e., heat, high humidity or
heavy traffic.
In summary, the grooming reel may be
the best tool available to the superintendent for managing the greens precisely
and in accordance with the desire of the
golfer. However, timing, frequency of use
and depth of setting must be managed
properly!
HELMUT ULLRICH
The Toro Co.

After you follow
through^ don't
forget to follow

EDUCATIONAL
CHAIRMAN
R o n a l d E. M i l e n s k i C G C S
65 R o c k y P o n d Rd.
P r i n c e t o n , M A 01541
H o m e P h o n e 464-5312
Office Phone 779-6911
Club Affiliation
International G.C.

NEWSLETTER
CHAIRMAN
Ronald Kirkman
25 G r e e n St.
N e e d h a m , MA 02192
H o m e P h o n e 444-8412
O f f i c e P h o n e 444-5548
Club Affiliation
Needham C.C.

PAST
PRESIDENT
David Barber, CGCS
145 D e d h a m St.
C a n t o n , MA 02021
H o m e P h o n e 828-7266
O f f i c e P h o n e 828-6540
Club Affiliation
Blue Hills C.C.

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' G e o f f r e y S. C o r n i s h & 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
Chester Drake & S o n s , Ins.
222 Walnut Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Golf Course Construction
617-875-7929
Elanco P r o d u c t s C o m p a n y
Stephen C. Dolinak
31 Old Town Trail
Narragansett, Rl 02882
401-789-9017

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G r e e n w a y Irrigation C o m p a n y
Irrigation, Drainage, Wire Laying
P.O. Box 8157
East Lynn, MA 01904
John Murphy 595-3010
Steve Murphy 598-6917
H a m m o n d & Tilton, Inc.
P.O. Box 30, Exit 35 off I95
Tel: (207) 453-7131
Contact: Gary Hammond
The Charles C. Hart Seed Co.
Weathersfield. Conn.
Bob Kennedy, Rep., Roy Sibley, Rep.
H o l l i s t o n S a n d Co. Inc.
Lowland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
Sand for Topdressing & Bunkers
International Golf C o n s t . Co.
Antonios Paganis, Rep.
5 Pureed R d „ Arlington, MA 02174
Golf Course Construction
617-648-2351 or 428-3022
"Torn Irwin, Inc.
11 B A St., Burlington, MA
Jack Peterson
Dennis Friel Phone: 617-938-1751
Wayne Ripley
L a r c h m o n t Eng. & Irrig. Co.
Larchmont Lane
Lexington, MA 02173
617-862-2550
"LescoInc.
20005 Lake Road
Rocky River, O H 44116
Ron Tumiski, Rep., Mike Donahue, Rep.
800-321-5325
" L o f t ' s Seed
20 Beck Road
Arlington, MA 02174
Victoria Wallace, Rep.

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RONALD W. KIRKMAN
Newsletter Editor
DOUG JOHNSON CGCS
Associate Editor
THOMAS SCHOFIELD CGCS
Business Manager
GERRY FINN
Contributing Editor

T h s M a g o v e r n Co., Inc.
27 Lawnacre Road
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Tel.: 800-243-7718 or 203-623-2508

G o l d Star S o d Farms, Inc.
Sod & Pine Bark Mulch
Canterbury, N.H.
603-783-4717
Lexington, MA
617-861-1111

*D.L. Maher
Box 127, Concord Street
N. Reading, MA 01864
Mobay C h e m i c a l Co.
Greg Ellis
67 Primrose Drive
Warwick, Rl 02818
R.F. Morse & S o n s Inc.
W. Wareham, MA 02576
617-295-1553
Larry Anshewitz, Rep.
Jack Cronin, Rep.
George Wise, Rep.
' N a r d o n e S a n d & Gravel Co. Inc.
37 Power Road
Westford, MA 01886
617-692-8221
S o c i a l i z i n g in Topdressing Sand
Nor-Am C h e m i c a l 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 C h e m i c a l Inc.
Fertilizers-Seeds-Turf-Chemicals
66 Valley Street
E. Providence, R.I. 02914
Old Fox Golf C o u r s e Div.
Custom Applications, Spraying,
Aeration, Top Dressing, Slice Seeding
Full Line of Materials
Weymouth, MA 02190
800-462-5990

E.B. R o t o n d i & Sons, Inc.
224 Forest Street
Winchester, MA 01890
617-729-3330
Tennis Courts, Cart paths, Parking lots.
Sawtelle Bros.
65 Glenn Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
617-682-9296
Scott A s s o c i a t e s , Inc.
60 Water Street
Clinton, MA 01510
617-365-6341
Pumps-Sales, Service installation,
Vertical Turbine Pumps Specialists
S c o t t s Pro-Turf Div.
Rep. Ed Wiacek 401-253-4284
Rep. Scott Brown 617-853-6654
T u c k a h o e Turf F a r m s Inc.
Exeter, R.I. Litchfield, N.H.
West Suffield, CT
800-556-6985
Largest Producer of Penncross in
New England
Alan Anderson
T u r f P r o d u c t s Corp.
7 Coppage Drive
Worcester, MA 01602
617-791-2091
T u r f Specialty Inc.
60 Merrimac Street
Hooksett, N.H. 03106
Turf & Ornamental Supplies
603-485-7866 (collect)
Ken Turner, Kevin Lyons,
Dave Schermerhorn
Philip Wogan
Golf Course Architect
17 Walker Road
Topsfield, MA 01983

Partac Golf C o u r s e T o p D r e s s i n g
Kelsey Park
Great Meadows, N.J. 07838
Jim Kelsey, 1-800-247-2326
Greg Moore, 401-683-9496

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