LETTER
Golf Course Superintendents

Association

Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship
Fund — Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students.

OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.

October 1995

Yes, Bob Flanagan is stepping down...
but he's Mng it Just one step at a time
It s e e m s t h a t B o b F l a n a g a n qualifies as
a n a n o m a l y . T h a t is, h e c a n s t a n d t h e h e a t ,
b u t h e ' s g e t t i n g o u t of t h e k i t c h e n , a n y w a y .
"Retirement," the founder and backbone of T u r f Specialty, Inc. r e m a r k e d one
day last w e e k . " T h e r e ' s no other w a y to
d e s c r i b e it. I ' m s t e p p i n g d o w n to m a k e
room for the y o u n g ones. T h a t ' s w h a t the
s y s t e m is a l l a b o u t a n d t h a t ' s t h e w a y it
should be."
Y e a h , but. " H e ' s not going a n y w h e r e , "
injected Kevin Lyons, who with Dave
S c h e r m e r h o r n , will t a k e over the decsionm a k i n g e n d of t h e t u r f p r o d u c t s c o m p a n y .
" B o b ' s stepping d o w n all right, b u t w e still
w a n t h i m a r o u n d t o f a l l b a c k on. I t ' s a n e n d
of a n e r a h e r e . B u t h e ' l l h a v e a p r e s e n c e
here. A s Bob says, he'll be taking a peek at
the business every now and then."

November
Meeting
Monday, November 6,1995
Hopedale C.C.,
Hopedale, Mass.
Reservations Required
Call by November 2,1995
(508) 632-0252
Details to come in the November Newsletter.
There will be no regular meeting in October,
due to our two mid-month tournaments: the
GCSANE Turf Research Tournament Oct. 16
at Salem C.C. (Peabody, Mass.), and the Shanahan Memorial Pro-Supt. Tournament Oct.
18 at the Willowbend Club (Cotuit, Mass.).
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F l a n a g a n , o n l y 60, i s " r e t i r i n g " b e c a u s e
he w a n t s L y o n s and S c h e r m e h o r n to realize t h e i r potential a s quality executives.
T h e r e w o n ' t b e a n y r e t r e a t to F l o r i d a or
other retirement area, because he plans on
being active in other things, and his wife,
M a r g a r e t , r e m a i n s a school teacher in
t h e i r h o m e t o w n of D o v e r , N . H .

t o o k m e o u t of t h a t m o d e a n d i n t o t h e
S t o c k b r i d g e (turf) w i n t e r school. T h e n e x t
thing I k n e w I w a s the golf course superint e n d e n t at the Cochecho C o u n t r y C l u b a n d
looking u p to heroes like M a n n y F r a n c i s
a n d A r t h u r Anderson. It really w a s fascin a t i n g to see w h a t s o m e of t h o s e p i o n e e r s
(supers) did."

T h i n g s to do? "Well, I ' v e b e e n t h i n k i n g
for a long time about making Christmas
ornaments," Bob offered. "You never can
tell. I t m i g h t t u r n o u t t o b e a n e w b u s i n e s s
v e n t u r e . H e y , I ' m not going to put Hallm a r k out of business, b u t t h e t h o u g h t of
something challenging appeals to m e in m y
retirement years."

It w a s d u r i n g that period ( 1 9 7 3 ) t h a t
F l a n a g a n hit a highlight in t h e superintend e n t - p h a s e of h i s l i f e . " I t w a s a w o n d e r f u l
t i m e f o r m e ; " B o b said. " I b e c a m e one of

A n o t h e r c h a l l e n g e a l s o is a c o n s t a n t f o r
Flanagan. E v e r y Wednesday night he
t a k e s his competitive spirit to a local pub,
w h e r e h e engages in darts. " T h a t ' s f u n , "
he explained. " I ' m in a league with a bunch
of y o u n g p e o p l e . I ' m t h e o l d e s t o n e w h o
p l a y s , b u t I f e e l j u s t a s y o u n g a s t h e y do.
So, y o u see I ' m not going to fall into a
rocking chair a n d snooze t h r o u g h the rest
of m y l i f e . "
A n d it's b e e n a w i d e - a w a k e life f o r B o b ,
too. I t ' s also b e e n a two-profession career,
so t o s p e a k , s i n c e F l a n a g a n e n t e r e d t h e
w o r l d of golf a s a golf course superintendent w h e r e he gained a foothold on success
a s one of t h e f o u n d e r s of t h e N e w H a m p shire supers' association.
B e f o r e t h a t , t h o u g h , h e h a d to go
t h r o u g h a gradual career transition bec a u s e w h e n h e entered U n i v e r s i t y of N e w
H a m p s h i r e , it w a s a s a p r e - m e d s t u d e n t .
" T h a t soon changed, I m e a n m y aspirat i o n s , " B o b disclosed. " I looked down the
academic road a n d I could see m e stumbling over pre-med studies. T h a t vision

"I'm still a superintendent at
heart. Those guys are my
kind of people."
Boh Flanagan
Turf Specialty, inc.
t h e first s u p e r s to b e c e r t f i e d , t h e n I t o p p e d
t h a t b y b e i n g p a r t of t h e s p e a k i n g p r o g r a m
for the national turf conference in Boston.
I w a s o n t o p of t h e w o r l d . "
H o w e v e r , the competitive side of F l a n a gan was aroused a short time after his
t r i u m p h s in the superintendent's
field
w h e n he decided to t a k e a g a m b l e a n d s t a r t
his o w n pesticide a n d fertilizer business.
B u t w h y ? "We're talking years ago a n d
benefits were few and far between as a
superintendent," B o b said. " S o , I took t h e
plunge with the blessing and support f r o m
m y wife, w h o w a s teaching in Dover. I n
f a c t , it w a s r o u g h g o i n g a t first. I w o r k e d

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continued from page 1

" B o b really is t h e driving force behind

out of o u r cellar, a n d didn't d r a w a n y sala r y for a long time, so it w a s M a r g a r e t ' s j o b

a m a n of high integrity w h o is dedicated to

that kept u s above water."

his clients a n d sensitive to employee needs

The aggressive Flanagan put the com-

to w o r k for. M o r e t h a n anything, however,

critical m o v e b y taking K e n T u r n e r o n a s

is h i s g r e a t s e n s e o f c a r i n g f o r t h e golf

a partner i n T u r f Specialty. T h a t w a s about

course superintendent.

five

ested in those

in gear,

though,

and he made

y e a r s into t h e beginning of t h e com-

pany. Thereafter, business only got better
a n d b e t t e r , m a k i n g it p o s s i b l e f o r B o b a n d
Edward L. Breartey
189 Matfleld Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
508-584-6568
Evergreen Valley Country Club

VICE PRESIDENT
Robert DiRico, CGCS*
326 Fuller Street, West Newton, MA 02165
617-527-6968
Brae Burn Country Club

SECRETARY

Kevin F. Osgood
14 Inman Lane, Foxborough, Ma 02035
617-630-1950
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course

TREASURER

Robert Ruszala
69 Gelinas Drive, Chicopee, MA 01020
41 3-256-8654
Hickory Ridge Country Club

TRUSTEE

John T. Hassett
110 Montgomery Avenue, Lowell, MA 01851
508-458-7300
Mount Pleasant Golf Course

"What w e did w a s go out a n d hire t w o
of t h e b e s t s a l e s m e n i n t h e

field,"

TRUSTEE

James B. Conant, CGCS*
606 River Road, Marstons Mills, MA 02648-1735
508-362-1136
King's Way Golf Club

GOLF CHAIRMAN

Michael J. Hermanson
100 Eaton Street, Gardner, MA 01440
508-632-2713
Gardner Municipal Golf Course

EDUCATION CHAIRMAN

Flanagan

Flanagan, always in the thick of things,
Turf a n d Ornamental Distribution

attachment with son Bob, J r . , and beams
at t h e mention of h i s only grandchild in

to p u t some get u p a n d go into things. W e

Texas, w h e r e daughter M a u r e e n serves an-

landed t h e m with the stipulation that they

o t h e r i m p o r t a n t field a s a r e g i s t e r e d n u r s e .

Lyons

and

eventually would b u y into t h e company.

"But

I ' m still a s u p e r i n t e n d e n t

at

So, after K e n retired and I w a s onthe same

heart," B o b said regarding his t w olives in

course, I k n e w

the turf world. " T h o s e guys a r e m y kind of

I could go out t h e door

without interrupting the progress the com-

people. I ' m so lucky

pany

is

live in those t w o worlds. T h a t ' s w h y I ' m

starred b y t h e fact that Turf Specialty h a s

taking m y retirement o n e step at a time."

was making."

That

progress

to h a v e been able to

GERRY F I N N

g r o w n f r o m a hole-in-the-ground, one-man
operation, to a position w h e r e the company
n o w employs 1 2 people.

Calendar

GCSAA and USGA join
to promote golfs
environmental benefits

Oct. 16

GCSANE
Turf Research Tournament
Salem C.C.
Peabody, Mass.

Oct. 18

Shanahan Memorial
Pro-Supt. Tournament
Willowbend Club
Cotuit, Mass.

Nov. 6

GCSANE Monthly Meeting
Hopedale C.C.
Hopedale, Mass.

Nov.
28-29

GCSAA Regional Seminar
Golf History, Theory, Construction,
and Maintenance
The International
Bolton, Mass.

Dec. 5

GCSANE Monthly Meeting
Thorny Lea Golf Club
Brockton, Mass.

A n e w color poster highlighting t h e environmental

benefits of golf courses

is

a p p e a r i n g a t golf facilities across t h e country thanks to a n effort b y the Golf Course
Superintendents Association

of A m e r i c a

and t h eUnited States Golf Association.
T h e p o s t e r lists s o m e of t h e k e y ecologi-

NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN

including protecting wildlife habitat a n d

Michael Nagle, CGCS*
51 Lincoln Avenue, Holden, MA 01520
508-853-6574
Worcester Country Club

improving a i r quality. T h e information is

15,000 golf courses i n t h e United

States,

based upon research sponsored over the
past several years by the U S G A .
In a joint statement, G C S A A President
Gary Grigg, C G C S , a n d U S G A
Reg Murphy
American

President

said: " O u r goal is to m a k e

golfers a n d the public

a w a r e of t h e m a n y positive impacts

more
that

Jan.
GCSANE Monthly Meeting
(tentative) Mt. Pleasant C.C.
Lowell, Mass.
Jan.
15-17,
1996

golf courses h a v e on their communities. W e
are extremely pleased to w o r k together to
deliver this m e s s a g e to t h e millions of people w h owill see these posters."
The 1 1 x 1 7poster h a s been distributed
Newsletter Edltor
Michael F. Nagle, CGCS
Associate Editor . Stephen Chiavaroli, CGCS
Contributing Editor
Garry Finn
Business Manager
Robert Ruszala

to 28,000 i n t h e A u g u s t issue of G C S A A ' s

Information contained in this publication may be
used freely. In whole or in part, without special
permission as long as the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line.

m e m b e r clubs later this year.

Additional

copies

contacting

magazine, Golf Course Management.
T h e U S G A also plans to mail a copy to
m a y be obtained

by

either organization. Courses a r e urged to
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Asso-

ciation. H e ' s also co-invented a n a e r i f y i n g

David

"Kevin

cal a n d social benefits provided b y t h e

Stephen A. Chiavaroli, CGCS*
6 Birch Street, Paxton, MA 01612
508-752-0031

inter-

S c h e r m e r h o r a were the people w e needed

revealed.

Richard Duggan, CGCS*
93 Warren Avenue, Marlboro, MA 01752
508-369-0879
Concord Country Club

PAST PRESIDENT

He's more

as friends than as

customers. H e backs t h e m all t h e way."

FINANCE CHAIRMAN

James Fltzroy, CGCS*
357 W. Squantum St., North Qulncy, MA 02171
617-328-1776
Presidents Golf Course

guys

is a c h a r t e r m e m b e r o f t h e I n d e p e n d e n t

K e n to add to their budding venture.

TRUSTEE

Scott Reynolds
543 Dedham Street, Newton Centre, Ma 02159
617-244-7741
Charles River Country Club

and concerns. H e ' s j u s t b e e n a good person

a

pany

PRESIDENT

the c o m p a n y ' s success," L y o n s said. " H e ' s

place t h eposters prominently.

65th Mass. Turf Conference
& 20th Industrial Show
Boston Marriott - Copley Place
Boston, Mass.

Feb.
GCSANE Monthly Meeting
(tentative) Stow Acres G.C.
Stow, Mass.
Feb.
5-11,
1996

67th Annual International
Golf Course Conference & Show
Orange Cty. Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

March
GCSANE Monthly Meeting
(tentative) Franklin C.C.
Franklin, Mass.
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The Super Speaks Quh
This month's

question:

What's your position in the spikeless versus spiked golf shoes

controversy, and how is the issue being handled at your club?
R o y Mackintosh, T w i n Hills Count r y C l u b : " W e at T w i n Hills are a w a r e of
the spikeless, uh, revolution more than
m o s t clubs. W e ' v e had golf committee
meetings on the subject and we've even got
c o m m i t m e n t s to go spikeless f r o m s o m e of
our officials.
" F o r example, our president wears
t h e m a s do o u r g r e e n c h a i r m a n a n d c l u b
treasurer. Of course, I have them as part
of m y g o l f i n g w a r d r o b e , a n d I d o n ' t s e e a n y
adverse difference in m y g a m e since I m a d e
the switch.
" H o w e v e r , m a k i n g a drastic or c o m p l e t e
c h a n g e o v e r is o u t of t h e question. T h e r e
are a l w a y s going to be people opposed to
c h a n g e of a n y n a t u r e . Therefore, the only
clubs with 1 0 0 percent spikeless mentality
will b e those that ban the conventional
spiked shoes.
" I o f t e n t h i n k of t h e b o d y english p l a y ers u s e a t o u r club - a n d at all clubs f o r that
matter. Y o u k n o w t h e scene. T h e s w i n g or
putt is followed b y a dig into t h e t u r f that
would make any superintendent scream
for mercy. So, y o u wonder how the turf
feels under those circumstances.
" W e h a v e m a d e s u g g e s t i o n s to c h a n g e
f r o m s p i k e d t o s p i k e l e s s to t h o s e p l a y e r s
w h o p e r f o r m those little tricks on t h e
greens. B u t they are just that, suggestions.
To come right out a n d expect that our club
will force each m e m b e r to go spikeless is
beyond reason, at least at this point in the
game.
" W h a t w e a r e g o i n g t o n e e d if s p i k e l e s s
is to t a k e a hold on golfers is a leadership
group that promotes the change. Certainly,
t u r f p e o p l e l i k e m y s e l f s h o u l d h a v e a n obligation to influence committees and the
like to t a k e a second look at the d a m a g e
spiked shoes cause. Then, there's the P G A

"There won't be far-reaching
change unless the PGA Tour
players give spikeless shoes
a chance."
Don Hearn
Weston Golf Club

T o u r , a l t h o u g h t h a t ' s too m u c h to hope for.
F u n n y , though, w e r e n ' t m o s t of the complaints at the P G A Championship centered
around spike marks?
"Regardless, the hopes for a spikeless
golf w o r l d lie on t h e d e m a n d to m a k e a
c h a n g e f r o m spiked to spikeless m a n d a tory. T h e r e ' s no doubt spikeless is m u c h
e a s i e r on t h e turf. W h e n a n d if c o u n t r y club
a n d golf course m e m b e r s c h a m p i o n the
cause are the two provisions standing between a complete changeover f r o m spiked
to spikeless."

Bob Piantedosi, Oakley Country
C l u b : " Y o u might say that I've been in the
spikeless shoe business for the past two
seasons. A t least I've distributed spikeless
cleats t o m e m b e r s of m y c l u b b o a r d of
directors, a n d I h a v e to r e p o r t t h a t s o m e
w e r e p u t to use a n d others w e r e not. So, I'd
s a y that, at least at O a k l e y , school's still
out on the issue.
" I h a v e to admit t h a t Oakley, w i t h its
u p a n d d o w n t o p o g r a p h y , is k i n d of a t e s t y
place for a spikeless experiment. I've put
t h e m on, w a l k e d a r o u n d t h e course, a n d
found that they are easier on m y feet. It
a l s o a p p e a r s t h a t u s i n g t h e m i n s t e a d of
spiked shoes should be beneficial to the
turf.
" A s f a r as promoting their use, I think
I've shown where I stand b y m y distribut i o n of s p i k e l e s s cleats, a n d o n a p e r s i s t e n t
level at that. So far, I've h a d mixed reviews
from those members who wore them.
" W h i c h brings u s to the p r i m e factor in
h a v i n g t h e m accepted a n d actually in place
a s the p l a y i n g c l e a t o f t h e f u t u r e . T h a t ' s
having enough supportive response from
golfers w h o see that spikeless shoes are f a r
less d a m a g i n g to greens t h a n the spiked
kind. If the golfer can see that the green
looks b e t t e r a n d p u t t s b e t t e r b e c a u s e of
c h a n g i n g to spikeless, t h e r e ' s a possibility
t h a t b a n n i n g of conventional shoes will
become universal.
" C e r t a i n l y w i t h t h e n u m b e r of r o u n d s
increasing and our greens not getting any
bigger, t h e r e ' s r e a s o n to believe the
spikeless movement will get a fair chance
to a d v a n c e to t h e p o i n t w h e r e s p i k e d s h o e s
are considered a t h i n g of the p a s t . "

Don Hearn, Weston Golf Club: "My
p a r t i n t h e e n d o r s e m e n t of s p i k e l e s s g o l f
shoes is evident in a t t e m p t s to i n f l u e n c e
m e m b e r s o n p r a c t i c a l e f f e c t s of t h e i r u s e .
W e ' v e inserted articles in the club n e w s l e t t e r , t r y i n g to c o n v i n c e m e m b e r s t h a t
spikeless m e a n s b e t t e r g r e e n s all a r o u n d .
"Personally, I can see a dramatic difference in the a p p e a r a n c e a n d health of t h e
turf when spikeless shoes are worn. H o w ever, I have strong reservations about the
spikeless trend becoming mandatory.
" F o r one thing, w e m u s t h a v e leadership in the a t t e m p t to convince p l a y e r s
that spikeless has more advantages t h a n
disadvantages. S u r e , w e ' v e all h e a r d t h e
stories of people slipping while w e a r i n g
spikeless shoes, but for that matter, people
in conventional spiked shoes h a v e to w a t c h
out w h e n they w a l k on concrete.
"Anyway, there won't be a far-reaching
change unless the P G A Tour players give
spikeless s h o e s a chance. A f t e r all, t h e y a r e
t h e idols of o u r a m a t e u r g o l f e r s , a n d w h a t
y o u see in a t o u r event is w h a t y o u u s u a l l y
see at a club t o u r n e y a s f a r as e q u i p m e n t ,
clothes, a n d t h e l i k e go.
"Oh, and another thing, m a n y golfers
are under the impression that changing to
spikeless m e a n s b u y i n g n e w golf shoes.
M a y b e w e can get out the message t h a t
spikeless cleats are available at only a f e w
dollars a set.
" I n the end, though, w e (turf people) a r e
the ones w h o h a v e to p r o m o t e the spikeless
move. We, the supers, should m a k e a statement by being 1 0 0 percent involved in
w e a r i n g spikeless shoes. A t least we'll b e
pulling the bandwagon, trumpeting their
u s e i n s t e a d of h o p p i n g on t h e b a n d w a g o n
a s it p a s s e s u s b y . "
GERRY

FINN

"There are always going to
be people opposed to change
of any nature."
Roy Mackintosh
Twin Hills Country Club

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Records fall at '95 Ouimet Marathon
Bob DiRico had a spectacular record 45
u n d e r p a r total for 1 0 0 holes to finish low
net in the Francis Ouimet Scholarship
F u n d ' s Golf Marathon III at Stow Acres
Country Club, Weston, Mass., on A u g u s t
1 6 . H e a l s o r a i s e d a t o t a l of $ 3 , 5 0 0 t o f i n i s h
t w e l f t h overall in f u n d r a i s i n g in representing the Golf Course Superintendent's
Association of N e w E n g l a n d .
DiRico's record w a s one of m a n y a s a
field o f 3 6 p l a y e r s a v e r a g e d 1 1 8 h o l e s i n t h e
Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund's Golf
M a r a t h o n III, raised over $ 1 3 1 , 0 0 0 , a n d
again broke numerous N e w England and
O u i m e t F u n d records. O t h e r highlights of
the event w e r e a record 2 5 2 holes b y Tatnuck's B r i a n Spellane, a 2 3 under p a r
performance for 1 0 0 holes by Pleasant Valley assistant pro Scott Trethewey, a n d a
hole-in-one which earned F r e s h P o n d ' s
B r i a n G o l d e n a trip to K i a w a h Island w i t h
f o u r of his pledgers. M a r k R o b i n s o n of P i n e
Brook also set a record for f u n d r a i s i n g
with $ 1 8 , 0 0 0 , a n d a 59 y e a r old completed
the 1 0 0 holes. Titleist a n d F o o t - J o y Worldwide w e r e the principal sponsors.
T h e event followed the spectacular success of t h e t w o p r e v i o u s O u i m e t M a r a t h o n s
w h i c h r a i s e d a total of $245,000. T h e
unique fund raiser had players representing courses around Massachusetts
attempting to play 1 0 0 or more holes. It
raised funds through pledges and special
gifts for the Ouimet Fund, which provides
need-based college tuition assistance f o r
y o u n g people who give three years "service
to g o l f ' a s caddies or h e l p e r s in c o u r s e
superintendent or pro shop operations.
T h e O u i m e t F u n d is c o n s i d e r e d t h e g o l f
c h a r i t y of M a s s a c h u s e t t s .
"This was another great event for us. It
m a t c h e s t h e g r e a t p a c e of o u r 1 9 9 4 e v e n t
which w a s the largest single fund-raiser w e
ever had. We're delighted with the support
of B o b D i R i c o a n d t h e G o l f C o u r s e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s Association a n d all of t h e i r
suppliers. T h e y a r e to b e t h a n k e d f o r t h e i r
tremendous help. T h e $ 1 3 1 , 0 0 0 total will
go a l o n g w a y t o w a r d t h e record $ 4 5 0 , 0 0 0
w e are a w a r d i n g in scholarships this y e a r , "
said Ouimet F u n d President Richard
S t i m e t s of Oyster Harbors.
H e w e n t onto explain that the a v e r a g e
per club improved f r o m $ 2 3 5 0 to $ 3 6 5 0 .
" W e a r e v e r y g r a t e f u l to e v e r y o n e w h o
played a n d helped raise f u n d s a n d all of t h e
sponsors and contributors, and the clubs
that contributed rounds of golf as incentives. Titleist w a s especially supportive,
and w e are deeply appreciative," he said.

It

A total of 3 6 p l a y e r s r e p r e s e n t i n g 3 5
different clubs and organizations teed off
at 6 a.m. on A u g u s t 1 6 . All b u t one comp l e t e d a t l e a s t 1 0 0 h o l e s . S p e l l a n e , of
Worcester, Massachusetts and Tatnuck
C o u n t r y C l u b finished 2 5 2 h o l e s t o b r e a k
the previous N e w E n g l a n d record of 2 1 5
holes in the golf m a r a t h o n format. T h e
record had been set in this event last y e a r
b y S c o t t K n o x of T a r a - F e r n c r o f t .
Spellane w o r k s in the pro shop at Tatnuck. H e is a 19-year-old j u n i o r at R o a n o k e
College w h o is a O u i m e t S c h o l a r - t h e recipient of a O u i m e t S c h o l a r s h i p . S p e l l a n e
played in t h e 1 9 9 4 event a n d completed
2 0 0 h o l e s , a n d v o w e d t o finish 2 5 0 t h i s
y e a r . H e finished p l a y i n n e a r d a r k n e s s a t
8:25 p.m., m a k i n g 3 0 foot putt for par on
his last hole. T h e prior two record holders
were also Ouimet scholars.
" B r i a n is t h e t h i r d m e m b e r of the Spellane family to work at T a t n u c k and w i n a
Ouimet Scholarship. He's an outstanding
y o u n g p e r s o n a n d w e a r e v e r y p r o u d of
him," said Stimets.
Spellane's 2 5 2 holes equalled 1 4 rounds
of golf. H e a v e r a g e d 6 2 m i n u t e s p e r round,
which is another O u i m e t M a r a t h o n record.
T r e t h e w e y is f r o m N o r t h G r a f t o n a n d is
i n h i s first y e a r a s a n a s s i s t a n t p r o f e s s i o n a l
at Pleasant Valley. H e had 2 7 birdies and
j u s t f o u r bogeys in 1 0 1 holes, a n d w a s only
in one b u n k e r all day. T r e t h e w e y shot a 6 5
at M a r l b o r o earlier this s u m m e r to be
state-wide medalist in the Mass Open

Some of the new records
set at the Ouimet Marathon:
• Bob DiRico's 45 under par
total for 100 holes
•252 total holes played
by Brlane Spellane
• $131,000 raised for the
Ouimet Scholarship Fund

q u a l i f y i n g a n d w a s recently second in the
assistant pro's stroke play championship.
T h e prior record for this event w a s 1 8
under by Scott J o h n s o n in 1993. Belmont
A s s i s t a n t p r o J i m R a n c a t o r e finished s e c ond at 1 8 u n d e r for 1 0 0 holes. H e w e n t onto
p l a y 1 2 7 h o l e s a n d finished 2 4 u n d e r . T h e
competition is b a s e d on 1 0 0 holes.
Golden, a 28-year-old assistant professional at F r e s h Pond f r o m Winchester,
m a d e his hole-in-one with a 1 3 0 - y a r d nine
iron shot on the 1 1 t h hole. It w a s his 1 4 1 s t
hole of t h e day. G o l d e n w e n t onto
finish
2 2 0 holes. I n 1 9 9 4 h e played 1 8 4 holes,
second behind K n o x . T h e ace w a s Golden's
first. G o l d e n a n d f o u r o f h i s p l e d g e r s w i l l
g o t o K i a w a h I s l a n d f o r t h e finals o f t h e
Million Dollar Hole-In-One event in Nov e m b e r . I t w a s t h e first h o l e - i n - o n e i n t h e
O u i m e t M a r a t h o n . A t o t a l of 1 5 , 0 0 0 h o l e s
have been played in the three years.
T o m m y L e g e r e of S t o n e h a m a n d Winchester Country Club, a 27-year-old auto
parts supplier,
finished
2 0 1 holes. H e
played 1 2 6 holes last year.
M a r a t h o n C h a i r m a n M a r k R o b i n s o n of
W a y l a n d a n d P i n e B r o o k is a B o s t o n j e w e l e r a n d a m e m b e r of t h e O u i m e t F u n d
B o a r d of D i r e c t o r ' s . R o b i n s o n raised
$ 1 8 , 0 0 0 i n p l e d g e s i n s u p p o r t of t h e 1 1 7
holes he played. H e also initiated a n u m b e r
of n e w special incentives w h i c h helped
raise t h e overall a v e r a g e s of the participating fundraisers. Robinson bettered his
own 1994 record by $7000.
G e o r g e D e m e r i t t of M i d d l e t o n a n d
S a l e m C.C. b e c a m e the oldest person to
complete 1 0 0 holes. T h e 59-year-old played
i n j u s t o v e r 1 1 h o u r s . H e k e e p s fit b y r u n n i n g a n d weightlifting. H e is president of
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital.
H e r e a r e t h e t o p five f u n d r a i s i n g c l u b s :
(1) Pine Brook, $18,000, Mark Robinson
P l a y e r / F u n d r a i s e r ; (2) O y s t e r H a r b o r s ,
$ 1 1 , 0 0 0 , R o b Pentico, Player, J o h n Teller,
F u n d r a i s e r ; (3) C h a r l e s R i v e r , $ 8 7 0 0 ,
Woody Doherty,Player, Steve Buckley,
F u n d r a i s e r ; (4) T a t n u c k , $ 8 5 0 0 , B r i a n
Spellane, Player, Steve Zwick, Fundraiser;
(5) B l u e Hill, $ 6 6 0 0 , B i l l H e r m a n , P l a y e r ,
Dennis Herman, Fundraiser.
Titleist a n d Foot-Joy World-Wide were
Platinum Sponsors, Stow Acres Country
Club w a s Gold Sponsor, and Bronze Sponsors w e r e the Boston Celtics, Boston
Herald, Boston Links Golf Shop, T h e Boston Red Sox, Dexter Shoes, Eastern
Clothing, E d w i n Watts Superstores, Hanover, Etonic, Golf Course Superintendents

continued on page 6

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Four sponsors announce plans
for Environmental Steward Award
T h e f o u r s p o n s o r s of the E n v i r o n mental Steward A w a r d today announced
plans for the 1995-96 program. Giba Turf
& Ornamental Products, Rain Bird, Jacobsen Division of T e x t r o n Inc. a n d L e b a n o n
Turf Products announced the following
important dates: E n t r y forms available
Sept. 1 , 1995; closing date for competition
Oct. 3 1 , 1 9 9 5 .
I n t h e p r e v i o u s t h r e e y e a r s of t h e competition, Ciba, R a i n Bird, J a c o b s e n a n d
Lebanon have donated more than $50,000
to T h e G C S A A Foundation.
"We appreciate everything the sponsors
have done to m a k e the E n v i r o n m e n t a l
S t e w a r d A w a r d one of the leading recognition programs in our industry," says G a r y
Grigg, C G C S , president of the Golf C o u r s e
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s Association of A m e r i c a
(GCSAA). " A s an association, together
with Ciba, R a i n Bird, Jacobsen and Lebanon, w e ' r e committed to expanding this
p r o g r a m a n d k e e p i n g it on t h e r o a d to
success."
E n t r y f o r m s are available f r o m a n y of
t h e s p o n s o r s , C e r e s C o m m u n i c a t i o n s (coordinator of the p r o g r a m ) , or in the
S e p t e m b e r issue of Golf C o u r s e M a n a g e ment, G C S A A ' s monthly magazine.
A n i n d e p e n d e n t p a n e l of j u d g e s , selected for expertise in environmental
issues and turfgrass management, reviews
the entries. A w a r d s are given in three categories: public, private, a n d resort courses.
O n e national w i n n e r is selected in each. I n
addition, there m a y be as m a n y as 2 1 U . S .
regional winners: one public, private, and
resort w i n n e r in each of t h e seven U . S . Golf
Association regions. T h e r e also m a y be
three winners each in C a n a d a and internationally. Merit w i n n e r s m a y be selected at
the discretion of the J u d g e s .
I n 1994-95, 3 1 golf course superintendents received Environmental Steward
Awards, which w e r e created to recognize
golf course s u p e r i n t e n d e n t s and golf
courses f o r their w o r k to protect a n d enhance their local environments.
B e n e f i t s for national winners include:
$500 donation to T h e G C S A A Foundation
in their n a m e , personalized p l a q u e , specially designed seal for display purposes,
traveling trophy, a n d the opportunity to b e
h i g h l i g h t e d in a 1 9 9 6 edition of G o l f
Course Management.

Regional winners receive a $ 5 0 donation to T h e G C S A A F o u n d a t i o n , plus the
p l a q u e a n d seal. M e r i t w i n n e r s receive a
personalized certificate of merit. T h e
n a m e s of all w i n n e r s a r e i n c l u d e d i n a 1 9 9 6
i s s u e of G o l f C o u r s e M a n a g e m e n t .
Ciba Turf & Ornamental Products, one
of t h e f o u n d e r s of t h e E n v i r o n m e n t a l
S t e w a r d A w a r d , is a l e a d i n g s u p p l i e r of
plant growth regulators, fungicides, herbicides, a n d insecticides.
R a i n Bird's Golf Division, the second
f o u n d e r of the a w a r d p r o g r a m , supplies
w a t e r - m a n a g e m e n t products for golf

courses, landscapes,
around the world.

and

agriculture

J a c o b s e n Division of T e x t r o n Inc. h a s
manufactured a n d distributed commercial
turf maintenance equipment for 75 years.
Lebanon Turf Products manufactures
a n d distributes fertilizer, sells t u r f seed,
and formulates fungicides, herbicides, a n d
insecticides.
For more information about the Environmental Steward Award, contact:
E n v i r o n m e n t a l S t e w a r d A w a r d , c/o C e r e s
Communications, 421 West Travelers
Trail, Burnsville, M N 55337 (phone:
612/894-2414; F A X : 612/894-2423).

Notre Dame coach to keynote
GCSAA conference and show
O n e of the m o s t successful football
coaches of all time, L o u Holtz, will b r i n g
h i s b r a n d of m o t i v a t i o n a n d i n s p i r a t i o n t o
the Golf Course Superintendents Associat i o n of A m e r i c a ' s
(GCSAA)
1996
conference and show. Holtz, the head
coach at the University of N o t r e D a m e , will
keynote the conference's Opening Session
scheduled for Wednesday, F e b . 7.
T h e Opening Session and Reception,
presented in partnership with United Horticultural Supply (UHS), will kick off
G C S A A ' s 67th International Golf Course
Conference and Show, the largest event in
t h e golf course m a n a g e m e n t industry. T h e
event will be Feb. 5 - 1 1 at the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando,
Fla.
Holtz has led the Fighting Irish to a
70-14-2 record during the past seven years,
including a school-record, 2 3 - g a m e winning streak. Through nine seasons at
Notre Dame, he has h a d 83 victories - at
least nine more each than legendary
coaches A r a Parseghian, K n u t e Rockne,
and Frank Leahy accumulated during
t h e i r first n i n e y e a r s a t t h e u n i v e r s i t y .
Prior to coming to Notre D a m e , Holtz
built successful programs at William &
Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, and
Minnesota.

Of the 2 5 collegiate t e a m s u n d e r h i s
direction, 2 0 h a v e earned post-season b o w l
i n v i t a t i o n s , 1 4 h a v e finished i n t h e
final
Associated Press Top 20, and eight h a v e
finished
in t h e T o p 1 0 . Holtz n e e d s o n e
more victory in the 1 9 9 5 season to r e a c h
the 200-win mark, a feat accomplished b y
only 1 4 h e a d coaches in t h e history of coll e g e f o o t b a l l a n d b y o n l y five o t h e r c o a c h e s
currently active in the game.
Holtz' keynote speech will show attendees h o w to apply the principles of a
w i n n i n g edge to their personal and professional lives.
Before Holtz' presentation, an a w a r d s
ceremony will recognize the recipients of
G C S A A ' s Distinguished Service A w a r d
and Leo Feser Award.
Following the Opening Session, U H S
will sponsor a complimentary reception
with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

GCSAA's 67th
International Golf Course
Conference and Show
February 5-11, 1996

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Ouimet

Marathon

Continued from page 4
A s s o c i a t i o n of N e w E n g l a n d , G o l f D a y ,
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Marriott
Hotels/Cambridge/Boston
Longwharf/Newton, Miller Golf, N e w Balance, N e w E n g l a n d P G A , Post Road
Liquors/Upper Falls Liquors, Robinson
Jewelers, Spalding Professional Golf, and
Wilson Sporting Goods.

Here are some interesting facts about
the 1 9 9 5 Ouimet F u n d Marathon:
The Ouimet Marathon
raised
$ 1 3 1 , 0 0 0 . It w a s the highest g r o s s i n g
M a r a t h o n in N e w E n g l a n d in 1 9 9 5 , as in
1993 and 1994.
T h e 3 6 p l a y e r s p l a y e d a t o t a l of 4 2 5 6
holes, a n a v e r a g e of 1 1 8 holes, w h i c h is six
holes over six rounds.

T e n p l a y e r s completed at least 1 2 0
holes. T h e top ten a v e r a g e d 1 5 8 . 3 holes.
S c o t t T r e t h e w e y , P l e a s a n t valley assistant pro, w a s low w i t h a 2 3 u n d e r p a r
total for 1 0 0 holes.
D e a n D e m i t r o p o u l o s of V e s p e r w a s
low a m a t e u r - six over par f o r 1 0 0 holes.
M o s t p l a y e r s did b e t t e r in t h e t h i r d
a n d f o u r t h r o u n d s t h a n t h e y d i d i n t h e first
a n d second. T h e f o u r t h r o u n d average
score w a s about two strokes below handicaps.
B r i a n S p e l l a n e of T a t n u c k b r o k e t h e
Ouimet and Eastern M a r a t h o n records by
p l a y i n g 2 5 2 holes. Spellane played 200
holes in 1994. T h e prior record w a s 2 1 5
holes by Scott K n o x in 1994.
B o b D i R i c o , V i c e P r e s i d e n t of t h e G o l f
C o u r s e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s A s s o c i a t i o n of
N e w E n g l a n d , w a s low net w i t h a 4 5 u n d e r
p a r total for 1 0 0 holes.

M a r k R o b i n s o n of P i n e B r o o k w a s t h e
top f u n d raiser, accumulating $ 1 8 , 0 0 0 in
pledges and gifts.
R o b P e n t i c o of O y s t e r H a r b o r s w o n a
special incentive as the top f u n d raiser
a m o n g a s s i s t a n t pros. A r n o l d a n d club captain J o h n Teller accumulated $ 1 1 , 0 0 0 The
club w a s second overall behind Pine Brook.
B r i a n G o l d e n h a d the first hole-in-one
in t h e event on the 1 3 0 - y a r d 1 1 t h hole. It
w a s G o l d e n ' s 1 4 1 s t hole. H e w e n t onto play
220. It w a s G o l d e n ' s first hole-in-one a n d
f i r s t i n 1 5 , 0 0 0 h o l e s of O u i m e t M a r a t h o n
play. T h e ace earned h i m a trip to K i a w a h
I s l a n d . G o l d e n ' s 2 2 0 h o l e s is s e c o n d b e h i n d
Spellane in O u i m e t M a r a t h o n records.
J o h n M o n r o e , assistant pro at Cape
C o d C o u n t r y C l u b , w o n t h e l o n g d r i v e contest for the second straight year.
G e o r g e D e m e r i t t of S a l e m b e c a m e
t h e oldest p l a y e r to complete 1 0 0 holes in
t h e M a r a t h o n . D e m e r i t t is 5 9 y e a r s old.

DIVOT DRIFT...announcements...educational seminars.. Job opportunities
...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of Interest to the membership.

MEMBERSHIP
Proposed for Membership: Don Doering,
Affiliate, Doering Equipment Co., Franklin
Mass.; Bob Lake, Affiliate, Winding Brook
Turf Farm Inc., Weathersfield, Conn.; Kevin
Miller, Assistant, Tatnuck Country Club,
Worcester, Mass.
Welcome N e w Members:
Robert
Aronowitz, Associate, Shaker Farms C.C.,
Westfield, Mass.; McNulty Construction
Corp., Friend, Framingham, Mass.; Michael
Marshall, Assistant, Cedar Hill G.C., Stoneham, Mass.

INFORMATION
Apologies to Todd and Jean Sauer of
Mount Pleasant C.C., Boylston, Mass., for
not reporting the birth of their daughter
Kristin Marie in The Newsletter. She was
born April 17, 1995.
The RIGC S A is providing us with complementary space at its Rhode Island Turf
Conference in Providence on November 28 &
29. If anyone can man the GCSANE booth at
that time, please contact Chip Brearley at
508-584-6568.
On September 9 & 10, GCSANE Secretary
Kevin Osgood attended the GCSAA Chapter
Relations Meeting at the Lawrence, Kansas
headquarters. He will report the results of
the meeting in an article in the November
Newsletter.

A number of golf courses in eastern Mass.
were used as sites of a special goose hunting
season September 5-15. Wampatuck C.C. in
Canton reduced its resident flock by 13 in a
matter of minutes, according to Golf Course
Superintendent Ed Eardley, who was quoted
in several newspapers. Daryn Brown of
Braintree Municipal G.C. was also quoted in
the press regarding the goose problem. However, he chose the pacifistic approach, letting
his 4-legged live-in, Tyler, chase the birds off.

POSITION AVAILABLE
Assistant Superintendent - Heritage Hill
Country Club, Lakeville, Mass. Two to three
years golf course experience and Mass. pesticide applicators license required. Send
resumes to: Ru Garrity, 17 Heritage Hill,
Lakeville, Mass. 02347. For more information, phone (508) 947-3444.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Giant Vac leaf loader/vacuum, 20 hp. Köhler, 10" suction hose, new discharge hose,
very good condition - $2000 or best offer. Call
Mike Nagle, Worcester C.C., (508) 853-6574.
Royer model 30 power screener, 5 hp.
B&S engine, very good condition - $1200 or
best offer. Call Mike Nagle, Worcester C.C.,
(508) 853-6574.

MEETING NOTES
Thank You to B o b Leblanc, the staff at
Westminster C.C., and all of the other Leblancs for a great job hosting the September
meeting!

TOURNAMENT
RESULTS
Team of T w o Championship
September 11, 1995
Westminster Country Club
Closest to pin #10 - Len Blodgett, 20' 9"
Closest to pin #17 - Joe Piana, 9' 7"
Supt. Low Gross - David Comee and Mike
Hermanson, 74
Supt. Low Net - Jim Beane and Dick Zepp, 58
Supt. 2nd Low Net - Art Silva and Dave
Barber, 61
Affiliate Low Gross - Joe Lazaro and Dick
Gurski, 80
Affiliate Low Net - Steve Butler and Roy
Sibley, 65
Affiliate 2nd Low Net - Kevin Lyons and
Dave Schermerhorn, 67

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Please Patronize These FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Advanced Agronomic Services, Inc.
65 Rocky Pond Road, Princeton, MA 01541
Specializing In Verti-Draln deep-tine aerification
Jim Favreau - (508) 464-5159

Doering Equipment
P.O. Box N, Franklin, MA 02038
Distributor of John Deere golf & turf equipment.
Mark Doering - (508) 520-3629

A-OK Turf Equipment
8 Boulder Dr., Coventry, Rl 02816
Buy & sell used turf equipment.
Mike Cornicelli- (401) 826-2584

Elanco Products Company
31 Old Town Trail, Narragansett, Rl 02882
Stephen C. Dollnak - (401) 789-9017

AA Will Materials Corporation
168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072
Top dressing & bunker sand, loam, decorative
stone, & landscape materials. Est. 1886.
Frank Will, Dan Graziano, Kevin LaPorte
1-800-4-AAWILL

F.D.I., Inc.
(Fairway Design Illustration)
55 Railroad Ave., Warren, Rl 02885
Custom granite signs & markers.
Joseph K. Martin, Robert Page
(401) 245-7890 or 1-800-358-8337
Gold Star Wholesale Nursery & Sod Farm
Bill Thompson
Lexington, MA - (617) 861-1111
Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717

Agriturf, Inc.
59 Dwight St., Hatfield, MA 01038
Fertilizer, seed, and chemicals for turf.
Bruce Chapman, Paul McDonough,
Chris Cowan
1-800-346-5048

Golf Direction Associates
54 N. Grove St., Foxboro, MA 02035
Business forms, graphics, reports, resumes.
Nora Berard - (508) 543-9822
FAX (508) 698-0402

Baker Golf Cars
40 Walker St., Swansea, MA 02777
Steve Founier, Doug Hooper
(508) 379-0092

The Charles C. Hart Seed Co.
P. O. Box 9169, Weathersfield, CT 06109
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski
1-800-326-HART

Bartlett Tree Experts
153 Rumford Ave., Newton, MA 02166
Tree maintenance, fertilization & consulting.
(617) 969-5990

International Golf Construction Co.
5 Purcell Rd„ Arlington, MA 02174
Golf course construction.
Antonios Paganis
(617) 648-2351 or (508) 428-3022

Bayer Corporation
1516 Capella South, Goat Island
Newport, Rl 02840
Baylaton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo, Nemacur.
Brad Herman - (401) 846-3515;
FAX (401) 846-8012

Irrigation Management & Services
21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760-4252
Irrigation consultation, design and
system evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625

Best Bent Turf, Inc.
P.O. Box 318, Raymond, NH 03077
Alan Anderson - (603) 895-6220
The Borden Company
Maynard, MA
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden - (508) 897-2571

Tom Irwin, Inc.
11B A St., Burlington, MA
Jack Petersen, Wayne Ripley, Dennis Friel
Paul Skafas, Chris Petersen
1-800-582-5959

Boston Irrigation Company
Dedham, MA
Distributor, Irrigation supplies & accessories.
John Ramey, Paul Kenyon, Robert Barbati
(617) 461-1560

Ken Jones Tire Co.
Worcester, MA
Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks,
cars, Industrial equipment, and golf carts.
Gerry Jones - (508) 755-5255

Brennan Sales
P. 0. Box 1082, Scarborough, ME 04070
Turf care products.
Bob Brennan - (207) 883-5799

Landmark Construction
42 Chamock St., Beverly, MA 01915
Cart path work, drainage, tree planting,
6 landscape construction our specialty
Daniel Chapin - (617) 927-5052

Caldwell Environmental
5 Cross St., Acton, MA
(508) 263-4586

Larchmont Eng. & Irrig. Co.
Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02173
Steve Butler - (617) 862-2550

The Cardinals, Inc.
166 River Rd„ P. O. Box 520
Unionville, CT 06085
Golf course & landscape supplies.
John Callahan - (203) 673-3699

The Lawn Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 1540, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Fertilizers & pest controls applied;
fairway aeration & slice seeding.
Tom Fair - 1 -800-660-TURF

Geoffrey S. Cornish & Brian Silva
Golf Course Architects
Fiddlers Green, Amherst, MA 01002

Lazarn's Golf Course Accessories
dba Hammond Paint & Chem. Co., Inc.
738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154
Joseph Lazaro - (617) 647-3361

Country Club Enterprises, Inc.
P, 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, carryalls, utility cars.
Jim Casey, Dave Farina, Ed Maguire
(508) 563-2284
Country Golf, Inc.
4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction & reconstruction;
specialists In Donald Ross courses,
Jerry Deemer-(616) 947-5751
Michael Drake Constuction, Inc.
240 Walnut Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper
Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247

LESCO, Inc.
20005 Lake Rd„ Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumlski, Mike Donohue
1-800-321-5325
Loft's Seed
22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, Rl 02822
Victoria Wallace - 1-800-648-7333
D.L. Maher Co.
Box 127, Concord St., N. Reading 01864
Water supply specialists;
water wells & pumping equipment.
(617) 933-3210

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M3ss Natural
P. 0. Box 363, Westminster, MA 01473
Manufacturers & suppliers of organic compost, enriched topsoil, custom planting mixes.
(508) 874-0744
Lawrence Ft. McCoy & Co., inc.
100 Front St., 700 Mechanics Tower
Worcester, MA 01608
Wholesale resource for railroad ties, timbers,
bagged or bulk mulches, fencing, stakes,
planters, and Ice & snow melt.
1-800-346-2269
Modern Aeration Service, Inc.
212 KendrickSt., Newton, MA 02158
Featuring water Injection aeration.
Kevin Osgood-(617) 630-1950
Modern Tractor & Truck Service, Inc.
400 Pine St., Seekonk, MA 02771
Holllston sand/loam topdressing mixture, 1/2"
or 1/8" screened loam, underground tank
removal, Convault aboveground fuel tank.
Steven S. Howitt - (508) 761-5554
R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.
W. Wareham, MA 02576
Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin
(508) 295-1553
Nardone Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
37 Power Rd„ Westford, MA 01886
Specializing In topdressing sand.
Greg Frederick - (508) 692-8221

Sodco, Inc.
P.O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Matt Faherty, Joe Wagner
1-800-341-6900
Sports Club Management
104 Wyman Rd„ Braintree, MA 02184
Hazcom and right-to-know
compliance implementation.
Ron Smith-(617) 848-5978
Sullivan Tire Co.
Goodyear specialty tires 8c tubes.
Tom Wilson
MA: 1-800-464-1144, (508) 580-2222
NE: 1-800-321-0042
Dahn Tlbbett Professional Golf Services
d/b/a/ Weed & Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Specialists in golf course construction and
irrigation Installation. We also offer a wire
tracing service.
(617) 837-3503, FAX (617) 834-2392
Tee and Green Sod, Inc.
Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, bluegrass and blue/fescue sod.
Dave Wallace, Robin Hayes
(401) 789-8177
Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.
Richmond, Rl
Chris Beasley- 1-800-556-6985

Agr-Evo U.S.A. Co.
Wilmington, Delaware
David Sylvester - (203) 828-8905

Turf Enhancement Enterprises
Featuring Floratine Products, Precision Small
Engine Co. 8c Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150

Partac Golf Course Tap-Dressing
Kelsey Part, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heat treated top-dressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, and other specialty golf supplies.
Jim Kelsey, 1-800-247-2326, (908) 637-4191

TurfNet Associates, Inc.
21 Brandywine Road, Sklllman, NJ 08558
Communication.Jnfonmation...
market Intelligence
Peter L. McCormick - 1-800-314-7929

P.I.E. Supply Co.
For your irrigation needs; dedicated to sales
and service of quality Irrigation equipment.
Greg Albanese - (617) 964-8533 (phone & fax)

Turf Products Corp.
7 Coppage Dr., Worcester, MA 01603
Distributors of Toro irrigation and maintenance
equipment, lightning detection systems, and
other golf-related products.
Tim Berge, Ed Fallow, Rick Moulton,
John Winskowicz
(508) 791-2091

Pro-Lawn Products, Inc.
24 Johnathan Rd„ W. Greenwich, Rl 02817
Specializing in turf & ornamental needs.
(401) 397-8880
Read Sand & Gravel, Inc.
171 VFWDr., Rockland, MA 02370
Topdressing; root-zone mixes; bunker sand;
3/4 & 3/8 screened loams; cart path materials;
mulch; drainage stone.
Joe Farina- 1-800-660-2955

Turf Specialty. Inc.
15 Londonderry Rd„ Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Bob Flanagan, Kevin Lyons,
Dave Schermerhorn, John Lensing
1-800-228-6656

J.P. Roberts Co.
Technical resource catalog; survey-weathertesting-measurement 8c diagnostic equipment.
Barbara Plantedosi - (508) 456-6886

United Horticultural Supply
P.O. Box 7, Sodus, NY 14551
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and IPM.
Glen Larabee - (508) 223-4931
Ed Wlacek- (401) 254-1674

Safety Storage, Inc.
86 Sanderson Ave., Lynn, MA 01902
Prefabricated pesticide storage buildings,
gas 8c oil, storage cabinets.
(617) 599-5490

Varney Bros. Sand, Gravel & Concrete
Bellingham, MA
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradian - 1-800-441-7373

Sani-Mate Supply, Inc.
88 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA
Distributor, Karcher hot high pressure equipment 8c bulk detergents, sales, service, rentals
Barry Hackett - (508) 752-8888
Sawtelle Bros.
65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannigan,
Frank Hlggins, John Lenhart
(508) 682-9296
Scotts Pro-Turf Div.
Allan Cumps, Regional Director
Randy Hamilton - (508) 528-4642
Richard Forni - (413) 534-8896

Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc.
240 Griswold Rd„ Wethersfield, CT 06109
1-800-243-0232
Winfield Nursery
1320 Mountain Rd„ Suffield, CT 06109
Wholesale nursery trees & shrubs.
Jeff Rogers
Philip Wogan
Golf Course Architecture
17 Walker Rd„ Topsfield, MA 01983
Zip Type Service
50 Kent St., Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, ad specialties.
Sheila Johnson - (508) 462-9358

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Support for GCSAA members battling weather problems
T h e s p r i n g a n d s u m m e r of 1 9 9 5 h a v e
been among the most challenging weather
years the industry has faced. Heat d a m a g e
across m u c h of t h e M i d w e s t a n d flooding
in the S o u t h e a s t h a v e left superintendents
struggling to s a v e greens - a n d jobs.
In response to that challenge, G C S A A
h a s t a k e n a n u m b e r of steps to assist m e m bers. G C S A A ' s support will come f r o m two
approaches: (1) Communicating the facts
about the w e a t h e r crisis to golfers v i a med i a o u t l e t s ; a n d , (2) O f f e r i n g a p r a c t i c a l
i n f o r m a t i o n kit to m e m b e r s needing assistance.
F i r s t , t h e S e p t e m b e r 1 5 episode of " P a r
for the C o u r s e " on E S P N will feature a
story about the drought-like conditions
f a c i n g m u c h of t h e mid- a n d e a s t e r n U n i t e d
States. T h e story will present facts regarding
the
agronomic
reasons
for
the-weather-related damage and talk
about w h a t superintendents a r e doing to
b r i n g courses b a c k into condition.
Next, several major golf publications
and networks, including Golf Digest,
Golfweek, and Golf World magazines, and
the Golf Channel, will be approached about
the serious situations f a c i n g m u c h of the
country's courses.
F i n a l l y , a n e w s article is b e i n g developed a n d will he distributed through a
syndication service to newspapers across
the country. T h e article will present the
facts about the weather-related problems
f a c i n g golf courses across the country a n d
w h a t is b e i n g done to save t h e m .

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E v e n with this major media communications effort, t h e r e is no g u a r a n t e e t h a t
t h e m e s s a g e will b e effectively delivered.
T o a u g m e n t this effort, G C S A A has assemb l e d a p a c k a g e of i n f o r m a t i o n t h a t s h o u l d
be helpful to m e m b e r s who face questions
or criticism during this stressful period.

a n d not wait until criticism mounts. T h e
package also contains a s u m m a r y article
t h a t m e m b e r s can insert in their club
newsletters.
M e m b e r s are also encouraged to w o r k
t h r o u g h their chapters to place articles a n d
i n f o r m a t i o n in local/regional golf publications.

T h e package, available f r e e to G C S A A
members, contains articles f r o m the U S G A
G r e e n S e c t i o n a n d t u r f e d u c a t o r s a n d scientists. T h e articles are intended to give
m e m b e r s the ammunition to be proactive

A n y G C S A A m e m b e r can request this
free information packet by calling G C S A A
T e c h n i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n S e r v i c e s a t (800)
472-7878.

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