1 LETTER January 2002 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, he, mtattmmtaa^^m^m Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deserving Turf Management Students. a n H m w Superintendents must work to maintain hard-won respect^ says bü@w GCSANE president There's one given the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England has embraced in its ongoing quest to create a history marked with dignity and distinction, its members have a penchant for recognizing talent and dedication to purpose when they elect association officers. This year Jim Fitzroy follows a long line top-notch superintendents who have risen to become GCSANE president. In fact, Jim's only connection with the title of golf course superintendent is built-in, since he is, indeed, the man who keeps things tidy and smooth at Presidents Golf Course. He has been its one and only superintendent since its existence or its completion date in July 1977. That's when Fitzroy changed hats after he directed its rebirth as construction chief of a project resurrecting and redesigning the old Wollaston Golf Club. Therefore, Jim is used to assuming assignments carrying heavy responsibility. He revels in them. He loves challenges. INSIDE . . . Page s Calendar of Events . Turf Science . .3 GCSANE News . .4 Photos from the Archives . .2 . .5 Divot Drift . .6 Host Superintendent Profile . .8 aulialuliaullaliidltaljlialliiaii,^^ *Getting to the top is one thing, but staying there is another. Staying there, in fact is harder. That's why we can't afford to rest on our laurels." Jim Fitzroy President GCSANE He's determined to carry out his responsibilities as association president in the same manner he displayed in turning Presidents into a South Shore beacon as a public golf course. He lives by a one-word slogan: efficiency. One of Fitzroy's characteristics is his ability to look at things from a realistic standpoint. His hindsight tells him that the superintendent's gradual acceptance as probably the most important part of the game's big picture is based on a long haul of accomplishments that caused golfers to realize that it is the superintendent that directs the course's destiny. "I've been a superintendent for more than 25 years," Jim reminded during a recent telephone chat. "I think I was around when the public perception of our profession began to take a positive shape. Until then we were looked upon as raw grass growers and cutters. The typical picture of a superintendent pushing a mower and having a hose wrapped around his neck was popular until we set out to educating people rather than something based on a guess or a whim." Fitzroy, then, looks back at the work of those who walked the president's beat before him as the basis for the image of the superintendent as perceived by today's golfing public. His goal? To build on that image. 'As the commercial suggests, we have come a long way," Jim described the plight of his profession. "There have been large changes in the way golfers hold the superintendent. We have grown from a fraternity to a major golf organization. We're represented on the MGA Board, the Ouimet Board; we're also represented at virtually every major golf function. We are a force in the game and golfers now realize that the golf course is the starting point from which the country club, public course, and municipal course get their thrust to operate successfully. 'All you have to do is drive past a club or course on a rainy day. The parking lots are empty and there are very few signs of life. It tells you that the golf course and its condition are the driving forces behind keeping the game active. And we, as superintendents, are given the responsibility of providing the means to increase and retain that activity." Here's where Jim's foresight kicks in. "There's a lot on our table," Fitzroy explained. "If anyone saw a recent edition of the Mass. Golfer, they'd realize just continued on page 2 Page 5 uii.u^liiüiriijj^liilüll^iüi^ continued from page I PRESIDENT J a m e s R. Fitzroy, C G C S 357 W . S q u a n t u m Street, North Quincy, M A 02171 617-328-1776 F a x 617-328-9479 P r e s i d e n t s Golf C o u r s e VICE P R E S I D E N T Michael J . Hermanson P. O. B o x 145, G a r d n e r , M A 01440 978-632-2713 F a x 978-632-271 3 G a r d n e r Municipal Golf C o u r s e SECRETARY R o n a l d P. Dobosz, Jr. 1137 P a r k Street, Stoughton, M A 02072 781 -341-8564 F a x 781 -341 -8564, *51 C e d a r Hill Golf C o u r s e TREASURER M i c h a e l V. lacono, C G C S 50 N e w t o n Street, W e s t o n , M A 02493 781 -899-7913 F a x 781-647-0602 Pine B r o o k Country C l u b TRUSTEE Patrick S . Kriksceonaitls 4 L a k e m a n s L a n e , Ipswich, M A 01938 978-526-4600 F a x 978-526-8333 E s s e x County C l u b TRUSTEE Robert O. L a r s o n 13 H y c r e s t R o a d , Charlton, M A 01507 508-892-9110 Fax 508-892-4509 Pine R i d g e Country Club TRUSTEE Russell E. Heller 41 Clifford Street, M e l r o s e , M A 02126 617-983-2786 F a x 617-983-2786 Franklin P a r k Golf C o u r s e FINANCE CHAIRMAN Arthur Silva, C G C S 35 P e n n a c o o k R o a d , T e w k s b u r y , M A 01876 781 -484-5440 F a x 781-484-661 3 B e l m o n t Country C l u b GOLF CHAIRMAN David A. C o m e e 65 M a r q u e t t e Street, Gardner, M A 01440 978-297-1223 Fax 978-297-0911 T h e W l n c h e n d o n Club EDUCATION CHAIRMAN Patrick J . Daly, C G C S P. O. B o x 2284, F r a m i n g h a m , M A 01703 508-872-9790 Fax 508-872-5393 F r a m i n g h a m Country Club NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN K e n n e t h D. C r i m m i n g s , Jr. 101 M a p l e L a n e , Northborough, M A 01532 508-460-8933 Fax 508-460-8943 Marlborough Country Club PAST PRESIDENT Robert Ruszala 69 G e l l n a s Drive, C h i c o p e e , M A 01020 413-256-8654 F a x 413-256-8654 Hickory R i d g e Country Club EXECUTIVE SECRETARY S h a r o n K. Brownell P. O. B o x 566, Mattapoisett, M A 02739 508-758-6474 Fax 508-758-6474 obst t u e i N E W S L E T T E R C3CSAME H e a d q u a r t e r s 175 Highland A v e n u e , N e e d h a m , M A 02494-3034 Tel.: (781) 453-8668 Fax: (508) 758-6474 W e b Site: w w w . g c s a n e . o r g N e w s l e t t e r Editor . . . . Contributing Editor Business Manager E-mail Kenneth Crimmings Gerry Finn Juifs Heston jeh25@aol.com Any opinions expressed In this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent the position of G C S A N E . Information contained in this publication may be used freely, in whole or in part, without special permission a s long a s the true context is maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line. r.ilÜ.iLlM^MÜAL^iMUMÜüL-lJdLiiiÜ^LiäliiMÜüi how important the superintendent has become in the eyes of the golfer. Almost the whole magazine featured the expertise of GCSANE member superintendents. It really showcased our profession and put another feather in our caps. "However, it also told us to beware of an old axiom . . . that getting to the top is one thing but staying there is another; staying there, in fact, is harder. "That's why we can't afford to rest on our laurels. We have to think and act up to our level of recognition, it may mean reorganizing the way we conduct meetings, the way we react to national scrutiny, and the way we accept changes in conditioning theories and practices." Fitzroy cites a personal experience as an example of the impact change can make in the game of golf. "I'm talking about green speeds," he explained, "i remember when we were cutting four times a week at one-quarter inch at Presidents and we were considered fast. Now, we cut six days a week at five thirty-seconds and we're looked at as only moderate in way of green speed. We have to accept certain things we don't totally agree with. It's part of change." The new prexy is also aware of the raising of course condition standards. "Let's face it," he said. "We've set our goals and standards high. We've attained a levei of experience once thought impossible. We never thought the levels would get this high. So, we have to gather all our skills and energy and focus on those levels. "This leads to summer meeting schedules. There's a declining attendance at our summer sessions. Some superintendents can't get away for a whole day. Maybe we could change the hours when we meet, it's something to think about. We're in this position where we have to maintain that level of excellence we've worked so hard to reach for so many years." Fitzroy, then, insists the profession has come a long way, but also believes there's still a ways to go, as demands for perfection walk hand-in-hand with the reward superintendents have realized in the long haul up the ladder of success. His foresight has overcome his hindsight. He thinks it's on target and his fetish for efficiency should land the profession smack dab in the middle of that target. G E R R Y FINN! CALENDAR . . . F e b . 3-10 G C S A A 73rd International G o ! f C o u r s e C o n f e r e n c e §1 S h o w O r l a n d o , Fla. F e b . 7-9 N e w England G r o w s Hynes Convention Center B o s t o n , Mass. wvAv.negrows.org F e b . 12 Stockbridge School job Fair U n i v e r s i t y of M a s s a c h u s e t t s A m h e r s t , Mass. Feb. 27 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Framingham C . C . F r a m i n g h a m , Mass. Supt. - P a t D a l y , C G C S March 2 M G Ä Spring Conference Westin Hotel B o s t o n , Mass. M a r c h 5-7 N e w England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show P r o v i d e n c e , R.I. www. turfshow. M a r c h 21 com G C S A N E Monthly Meeting jointly w i t h U S G A S e m i n a r T h e International G . C . B o l t o n , Mass. Supts. - B r e t t J o h n s o n , C G C S & Jim Whitley, C G C S April 22 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting J u n i p e r Hill G . C . N o r t h b o r o , Mass. Supt. - T o m A c k l e y , C G C S May 6 S c h o l a r s h i p 8i B e n e v o l e n c e Tournament Belmont C.C. B e l m o n t , Mass. S u p t . - A r t h u r Silva, C G C S J u n e IO G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Joint Meeting with C a p e Cod Indian P o n d G . C . Kingston, Mass. Supt. - T o m H a r r i n g t o n July G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Joint M e e t i n g w i t h R h o d e island Kirkbrae C . C . Lincoln, R.L S u p t . - M a r k Richard, C G C S August G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Individual Championship TBA S e p t . 23 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Supt./Club Official T o u r n a m e n t Wellesley C.C. W e l l e s l e y , Mass. Supt. - D a v i d B a r b e r , C G C S Oct. 7 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Team-off-Two C h a m p i o n s h i p T h e Ranch G . C . S o u t h w l c k , Mass. Supt. - M i k e Stachowicz Nov. 4 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting Nine-Hole Meeting Whltinsville G . C . W h i t i n s v i l l e , Mass. Supt. - Paul W i l s o n BAttftB id,lil,lkiii,LLLi.i.ilJxi,i Jl,litii,liJii,lll.ijiiii,1 Page 3 iilitl^iièiitiiUèiaLilèèiiHLàiiiUti.iihi, ÏMXèkèëàkà Opinions differ, but Persn State's Dr. [LandschTOt makes a convincing case for Dai®-fall fertilization Dr. Peter Landsch@@t9 Penn State University Dollar for dollar, fertilization does more to improve turfgrass quality than any other single maintenance practice. The challenge in developing a good program is to apply the correct amount of fertilizer at the time of year that will most benefit turf health. Although few people dispute the need for spring and ¡ate summer fertilization of cool-season turfgrasses, opinions differ on the benefits of late-fall fertilizer applications. The following is a description of how latefall fertilization influences turf performance and which types of fertilizers and rates provide the best response. Late fall fertilization defined: At least some of the different opinions about late-fall fertilization stem from confusion about the meaning of this term. vOme turf managers refer to late-fall fertilization as simply "fall fertilization". It is important to realize that fall fertilization is not the same as late-fall fertilization. Fall fertilization could occur anytime from late September to just before Christmas. Most experts agree that late-fall fertilization should take place when foliar growth stops (or slows to the point that turf no longer needs to be mowed); grass is still green; and before the soil freezes. In Pennsylvania, this period usually occurs around Thanksgiving, however, it nay occur later in transition-zone states and earlier in northernmost portions of the United States. Application timing also may vary from year to year depending on weather conditions. Why fertilize in late fall? Fall is the time of year when cool-season turfgrasses recover from summer stressrelated conditions, such as drought, heat, and disease. The cooler temperatures and moist conditions are conducive to good turf growth. Provided plants are properly fertilized, JLrf begins to accumulate carbohydrates in stems, rhizomes, and stolons. This reserve will help turf resist winter injury for root and shoot growth the following spring. duuLL Late-summer fertilization can aid in turf recovery and carbohydrate accumulation. However, by late fall the response to late summer applications has usually dissipated. Research has shown that if fertilizer applications are made while shoot growth is still active (during mid-fall), the turf may not harden properly, increasing potential for winter injury and disease. TURF SCIENCE Late-fail fertilization has been promoted as a means of prolonging turf color into eariy winter without increasing the chance of winter injury and disease. Winter color will be more noticeable in regions where winters are warmer (transition-zone states) and during mild winters. Late-fall fertilization can also enhance spring green-up without the excessive stimulation of growth that often accompanies early spring fertilization. This greenup often will last into mid-spring. A fertilizer application in mid- to late spring is usually required to provide additional nutrients to plants. A small but potentially important increase in the plant's carbohydrate It is important to realize that late-fall fertilization is not the same as fall fertilization. Late-fail fertilization should take place when foliar growth stops, grass is still green, and before the soil freezes. reserves occurs when fertilizer is applied in late fall instead of early spring. This increase may provide a slight advantage by promoting better stress tolerance and disease resistance. Another reported effect of late-fall fertilization is an increase in rooting, though precisely when and how this increase occurs is a source of some debate. Maximum root growth of cooi-season turfgrasses occurs in spring and fall, with early to mid-spring being optimum. Some root growth will occur in winter if temperatures are above 32 degrees. Little, if any, growth occurs in summer. Most fertilizer applications are made in spring and late summer in attempts to promote root growth. One problem in using this approach is that much of the fertilizer is used by the shoots, sometimes preferentially over roots. One reported advantage of late fall fertilization is that roots are still growing at a time when top growth has ceased, thus allowing the roots to make full use of the fertilizer. But the roots are growing very slowly, and if the soil is frozen, not at all. Studies in Virginia have shown that moderate rates of soluble nitrogen (I lb. N/1000 sq. ft.) increased rooting of creeping bentgrass without a noticeable increase in top growth. In contrast, studies in Ohio showed no increase in Kentucky bluegrass root growth during late fall or winter following late fall fertilizer applications. However, when compared to early spring applications of nitrogen, late fall fertilization increased rooting in spring. Presumably, this benefit was due to early spring green-up from a late-fall application, which alleviated the need for early spring fertilization. When fertilizer was not applied in late fall but instead in early spring, excessive shoot growth occurred, depleting carbohydrate reserves that would have otherwise gone into root production late in spring. One could derive from these studies that while the net effect of late-fall fertilization on rooting is slight, application continued on page 4 Page 5 UiillJi.i,liJiJili i.Ull.illIi.iJi luUl.it lll.iJi.UlH.il 1 Another chance to study proposed bylaws The following are the proposed changes to the GCSANE Bylaws. All proposed changes are in italics. Page 21 , Article X I I I , Bylaw Amendm e n i s . These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the regular members present at any regular meeting of the association providing the amendments are held over for one meeting and the proposed amendments are included in the notice of said meeting. GCSANE NEWS Page 5, Article IV, Membership, Section 2 - Classes of Membership I. There shall be seven classes of membership: Regular, Associate, Assistant, Honorary, Life, Affiliate, and Student. I. There shall be nine classes of membership: Class AA - Life members, Class A - Golf Course Superintendent, Golf Course Superintendent, Class C - Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Honorary, Affiliate, Associate, Student, and Inactive. Section 3. Regular M e m b e r s Class A - Golf Course Superintendent Section 4. Associate Members Section 7. Life Members Golf Course Class AA - Life Superintendent Section 5. Assistant Members Class C - Assistant Golf Course Superintendent Thanks, Friends, for first-class Holiday Gala The GCSANE would like to thank the following Friends of the Association for their kind donations to the Holiday Gala held on December 16, 2001 at Wellesley Country Club: Bayer Corporation; The Cardinals, Inc.; Charles Hart Seed Co., Inc.; Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation; McNulty Construction Corp., Nardone Sand & Gravel, Inc., Shawnmark Industries, Inc.; Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.; Turf Enhancement Enterprises; Turf Products Corp.; and Weed and Feed, inc. It is through the generosity of these companies that our association is abie to present a first-class event for our members. Members Section 10. inactive Member /. An inactive member is an individual who, by reason of unemployment, illness or other adverse circumstances, has been placed in this class upon his or her application. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to act on such application and to place a member on Inactive status subject to terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may specify by Standing Rules. Section 8 i, Associate M e m b e r An Associate Member is an individual that is involved in the growing or production of fine turfgrass, and who does not qualify for membership in another category. He or she shall have all the privileges of the Association except to vote and to hold office. He or she shall pay such initiation fee and annual dues as established by the Association. Page 19, Article SX, Meetings, Section I Regular meetings of the association shall be held monthly on a date approved by the Board of Directors. Regular meetings of the Association shall be held on dates approved by the Board of Directors. Br, LandseliTOt counts all the reasons for late-fa!! fertilization continued from page 3 in late fall may be more beneficial than in early spring. Late-fall fertilization is occasionally blamed for increased winter injury, snow mold and annual bluegrass encroachment. A few studies have been designed to examine the influence of late-fall fertilization on winter injury. But none has conclusively demonstrated detrimental effects. Heavy fertilization in mid-fall, when grass shoots are actively growing, can enhance snow mold (presumably due to reduced hardening and increased succulence of plant tissue). Bui this should not occur with late fall-fertilization. In fact, reports from several universities have shown that late-fall fertilization may actually reduce winter diseases. While studies have shown increased annual bluegrass populations in fall, there is no good evidence to show that this increase is related to late fall fertilization. Fertilizer sources and rates Most late-fall fertilization programs include moderate amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Rates of I /2 to ! lb. soluble N/1000 sq. ft. are recommended over higher rates (assuming a late-summer application was made) to avoid winter injury, excessive growth in spring, and leaching or runoff. A recent study at the University of Illinois showed that when nitrogen was applied at moderate rates in late fall (I lb. of N/l 000 sq. ft.), both urea and sulfurcoated urea provided a better earlyspring color response than Milorganite. However, when Milorganite or sulfurcoated urea was applied in late fall at a higher rate (2 lb. of N/l 000 sq. ft.), results as far as spring green-up were similar to those obtained from applying urea at a lower rate (I lb. of N/ lOOOsq. ft. in late fall and 1/2 lb. of N/l 000 sq. ft. in early spring). Slow or controlled-release nitrogen sources are better than soluble sources on sandy soils because of reduced potential for leaching. Nitrogen fertilizer should never be applied to frozen soil due to the increased chance of nutrient runoff. Suggested rates of nitrogen fertilizers for Saie-fel! fertilization Bentgrass fairways and greens: 1/2 lb. soluble N/l000 sq. ft.; I lb. slow-release N/l 000 sq.ft. Kentucky bluegrass/perennial ryegrass/ fine fescue turf: i lb. soluble N/l000 sq. ft.; I 1 / 2 - 2 lb. slow-release N/l000 sq. ft— (This article appeared in Chips & Putts, a publication of the Pocono Turfgrass Assm,, and is used with permission.) ¡ñúCjí T u i t J j j J Iii M m » if fi jpsf 1 ih •r 1 i v- ÄHR ' ¡g ^J 1 ' 1 ¡mar a. a - V a 1/ / n i g Mw M ' J f .i ár M M a r c h 5-7,2002 Rhode Maud Convention Center Providence A Combined Six States Show... Show & Conference Pass Includes 9 9 Opening Reception Admission to Trade Show Educational Sessions ° Keynote Speaker 9 Show Reception »Luncheon Voucher 0 Over 400 Turf Related Booths Await You... Meet professionals on the cutting edge of turf management. See the latest in equipment, products and supplies. Join fellow lawn, golf, sports, landscape, municipal and other turf industry professionals. PRE CONFERENCE SEMINARS: Monday, M a r c h 4 • §asn - Spin Call 401-841-5490 Preparing Your Golf Course for Tournaments ~ 8am-12pm Shaded Greens: Turf, Trees and Politics - lpm-5pm Sprayer Calibration and Drift Management ~lpm-5pm TRADE SHOW HOURS: Ikesday, March 5 0 5pm«8pin Wednesday, March 6 9 10am-2pm/4pm-6pni Thursday, March 7 • 9am-lpm EDUCATIONAL SESSION HOURS: Tuesday, March 5 0 9»m-5pm General Session <6 Keynote Speaker Scott O'Grady Wednesday, March 6 • 9am-llam 12pm-4pm Thursday, March 7 9 8:30am-llam Informative Presentations • Golf Course Management 9 Lawn & Landscape 0 Sports Turf & Municipal Turf Management 9 Equipment Management 9 Student Career Seminar Certification Credits Pesticide Applicators Recertification Credits have been requested for all New England states, NY & NJ. Keynil Speaker • March 5th « m Eilfaìi Siiti O'Grady Scott O'Grady is an inspiration. As an Air Force fighter pilot he was shot down over Bosnia. He shares with his audience the ingenuity that kept him alive in enemy territory for six days. He brings audiences to their feet as he shares the tools of courage, faith, and innovative thinking that are crucial to success in business and in life. Presented by : The New England Regional Ttirfgrass Foundation in cooperation with the University of Rhode Island and the University of Massachusetts For the benefit of the New England Golf& Green Industries. Proceeds dedicated to the support and development of turf research and education. Watch your mail for your registration form or call (4011848-0004 or visit us online at www.NERTF.org Page 5 r Photo misceliaoy shows many faces of GCSANE Outgoing newsletter editor Russ Heller reaches way back in his desk drawer tofinda collection of photos that n e w 'made the cut®... until now! Ever the optimist, even in the spring of 2001, this superintendent is determined to find at least one living blade of grass. Most of us know that a superintendent can be a 'cool dude' even without the sunglasses. This golfer is ready to send the bail all the way to the next month's venue. G C S A N E members know how to relax, as evidenced in this photo from the archives that documents one of the Holiday Gala events. Even though the chain is down, these docile, well-domesticated superintendents don't seem at all interested in the wide-open escape route. This lecturer shares with G C S A N E his close-up view of a typical golf course in the winter of 2001. ^iktiJkÀUààkiïàMàlÀÂLàààLiàLkàkà W h o knows what photos this former editor might have in his desk drawer? uililii.ljiiiialjli.iijilill.i.liitliljllilliilitiiiii Page ó DIVOT B M F T . ..announcements...educational seminars...job ©pporteinltles ...tournament results...and Assistant. miscellaneous items of golf interest the membership. Lexington G.C. is a private, 9-ho!e would beto a plus. Salary is commensurate with MEMBERSHIP Proposed for Membership: Paul Veshi, Superintendent, Webster Dudley G.C.; Brian Mulrenan, Superintendent, Widow's Walk G.C.; R.A.D. Corp., Friend; Holliston Sand Co. Inc., Friend; Putnam Pipe Corp., Friend. INFORMATION Brian Linehan, formerly superintendent at Heritage Hill C . C . , is now superintendent at Brookmeadow C.C. Mike Yarkonyi, formerly superintendent at Reservation G . C . , is now superintendent at Potowomut G.C. Congratulations to Dick Zepp, CGCS, on receiving his 25-year pin from GCSANE, and to Robert Mucciarone on becoming a 50-year member of GCSANE. O u r condolences go to Neii Wendell and family on the recent passing of Neil's sister. G C S A N E was recently presented a check from Turf Seed, Inc. on behalf of Glen LaChapelie. Glen submitted blue tags from qualifying seed varieties. Thank you to both Glen and Turf Seed, Inc. EMPLOYMENT Assistant Superintendent. Sterling C.C. is a privately owned i 8-hole country club located 18 minutes north of Worcester. A certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the course has four acres of Bentgrass greens, four acres of bent/rye tees, and 18 acres of Bentgrass fairways. The course has an automatic Toro OSMAC irrigation system, and hosts 30,000 rounds annually. Responsibilities include working with superintendent and one other assistant to manage, train, and supervise a crew of 20+ individuals; plus general golf course maintenance, chemical/fertilizer applications, overseeing projects, irrigation & drainage repairs, scheduling, record-keeping, and day-to-day operations. Qualifications include a two-year degree in turf management, a valid Mass. pesticide applicator's license, and should have 3-5 years of experience as an assistant. Applicant needs to be a team player with good communications skills who is committed, motivated, and ready to have fun. Salary is competitive, with full medical benefits, 401 (k), golf privileges, two weeks of vacation, and paid association dues. The position is open until filled. Please send resume to; Greg Tower, Sterling C.C., 33 Albright Road, Sterling, MA 01564; fax: 978-422-8055; E-mail: sterlingcc@aol.com. club located 15 miles north and west of Boston in the historic town of Lexington. The club has completed a long-range master plan and many course improvements in the iast few years. W e will be undertaking the installation of a new irrigation system in the fall of 2002. Lexington is seeking a qualified, self-motivated individual to fill the assistant position. Individual should have aspirations to become a superintendent in the future. Duties include course set-up, plant protectant applications, course scouting/pest monitoring, employee training, purchasing, budget assistance, recordkeeping, equipment repair, winter snow removal, and intimate involvement with upcoming irrigation installation. Benefits include meals (seasonal), 8 0 % health insurance, two weeks paid vacation, holiday bonus, and golf privileges. Position available February Î8. Send resume to: Len Curtin, Superintendent, Lexington G.C., P.O. Box ¡77, Lexington, MA 0242 i ; phone: (781 ) 862-5167. Foreman. The Dedham Country & Polo Club, a private 18-hole club that opened in 1920 with bent/poa greens, tees, and fairways, is seeking two highly-motivated individuals to fill these positions. Responsible for mowing, golf course set-up, fertilizer and pesticide applications, maintenance of Toro Network 8000 irrigation system, goif course construction projects, and training of new employees. This is an hourly-wage position based on experience and qualifications. Aiso included are health/dental insurance, 401 (k), paid annual vacation, and goif privileges. Send resume to: David j. Ferrantino, Director of Goif Course & Grounds Operation, Dedham Country & Polo Club, 124 Country Club Rd„ Dedham, MA 02027. Superintendent. Stowe Acres C.C., Stow, Mass. Seeks head superintendent for a 36-hole public golf facility in Boston's western suburbs. The award-winning facility, host of the ¡995 USGA Public Links Championship, includes two 18-hole championship courses, a golf school, and active function facility. The superintendent is responsible fox year around care of all landscaped areas including the golf courses, golf school, driving range and clubhouse areas. Superintendent is responsible for care and maintenance of all equipment and goif cars, and hiring, training, and management of the maintenance staff. The superintendent reports directly to the owner. The job requires a degree in turfgrass management or related fields and thorough knowledge of modern agronomic practices, including fertilization, cultivation, and IPM. The applicant must have a current pesticide license and strong experience as well as a working knowledge of irrigation systems and equipment maintenance practices. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and team building skills required. Three-plus years experience as a superintendent required and multi-course experience i experience and education. The company offers health benefits, a profit-sharing retirement plan, paid vacations and holidays, mea! allowances, and paid association dues and conference attendance. Send resume by Feb. 1, 2002 to Walter Lankau, Stow Acres C.C., 58 Randall Rd„ Stow, MA 01775; or e-mail: wlankau@stoeacres.com Superintendent, The C.C. of Wilbraham, Wilbraham, Mass. Semi-private newly expanded to 18-hole course located in western Massachusetts. The new baek-9 holes are scheduled to open in May 2002. New automated irrigation system and updated grounds equipment and facility. Position reports to general manager. Maintain all grounds inclusive o country club property. Goif course maintenance, including landscaping and improvements to tees, fairways, bunkers, greens, cart paths; and adjacent play areas, including club house area, trees, flowers, and portions of unimproved properties as directed. Equipment and facility maintenance including newly-constructed maintenance building, pump house, golf carts, and ali equipment related to performance of duties. Snow and ice removal including roadways, parking area, and walkways. Establish and develop short and long-term financial and operational plans to meet objectives established by the general manager. Maintain excellent customer/member relations. Keep current on environmental issues as they relate to course maintenance. Must have a four-year degree in turf management or related field, or equivalent experience plus at least five (5) years of goif course experience, three of which as an assistant or superintendent. Must have Massachusetts pesticide applicator's license. Certificate from Golf Course Superintendents Association preferred. Send resume to C.C. of Wilbraham, Attn. Search Committee - Ptiul Lane, P.O. Box 61, Wilbraham, MA 01095. GOLF RESULTS CongraiuäatIons to 2901 g®Sf award winners: 26©I G C S A N E Individual Championship Pine Ridge Country Club Superintendent I st Gross: Chris Tufts, 72 Superintendent I st Net: David Barber, 67 Affiliate I st Gross: David Antunes, 78 Affiliate 1st Net: Scott McCleod, 63 2001 G C S A N E Teanrs-of-Two Championship Hickory Ridge Country Club Superintendent ist Gross: Ron Dobosz& Ed Gianni, 63 Superintendent 1st Net: Ed Eardley 8i Joe Piana, 6 i Affiliate i st Gross: Larry Anshewitz & Sean Moran, 74 Affiliate 1st Net: Robin Hayes & Bob Healey 200 S Gary Luccini Memorial Four-bail Championship Ken Crimmings & Bob Culien < Page 5 .illlldkljdil.iljildii.i^idljlidlji^^ Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the A-Q&Turf Equipment Inc. Country Golf, Inc. 1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435 Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer brush, & used equipment Mike Comicelli - (401) 826-2584 4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684 Golf course construction & reconstruction; specialists in Donald Ross courses. Jerry Deemer - (616) 947-5751 A.A. Will Materials Corp. DGM Systems 168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748 Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone, landscape materials. Charlie Downing, Mike Read (800) 4-AA-WILL Allen's Seed Store Inc. 693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Ri 02822 Specializing in quality seed and related golf course maintenance supplies. Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898 The Andersons Technologies, Inc. 26 Waite Ave., S. Hartley, MA 01075 Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products Rick F o m i - ( 4 1 3 ) 534-8896 Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC 76 S. New Boston R d „ Francestown, NH 02043 Golf course design & renovation (603) 547-3132 Aventis Environmental Science 311 Carnage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 Acclaim Extra, Banol, Chipco, DeltaGard, Finale, ProGrass, ProStar, Proxy, Sevin, Turcam David Sylvester - (860) 828-8905 Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA 100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129 Manufacturer & supplier of dry organic fertilizers. Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437 Bayer Corporation 118 ElleryAve., Middletown, Ri 02842 Bayleton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo Jim Santoro - (800) 842-8020 The Borden Company 114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754-2216 Bulk limestone dealer. Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571 Boston Irrigation Supply Company 60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026 Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories. Andy Langlois, J. Anderson III, Ron Milenski (800) 225-8006 The Cardinals, Inc. 166 River R d „ P.O. Box 520 Unionville, CT 06085-0520 Golf course and landscape supplies. John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256 Casey ft Dupuis Equipment Corp. 340 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 Construction/earthmoving equipment sales & rentals; all sizes of job equipment available. Paul C a s e y - ( 6 1 7 ) 924-7575 Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, and mulch. Darren Young - (978) 443-7177 Cedar Lawn Tree Service, inc. 32 Nickerson R d „ Ashland, MA 01721 Pruning, fertilization, removal, and professional care. William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622 Clean Quest 15 Pinehaven Dr., Wyoming, RI 02898 Distributor of Reelcraft products & inventor of the Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System (401) 539-7737 Dow/Elanco 560 Ashwood R d „ Springfield, NJ 07081 Bob S c o t t - ( 9 0 8 ) 510-5549 Michael Drake Construction, inc. 240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702 Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper. Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247 EZGO/Tettfran 30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smithfield, RI 02917 (401) 419-7409 F.A. BartlaS Tree Eiperl Co. 640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915 Complete tree care, landscape design & construction, disease control, long-range planning. Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590 Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm 250 West R d „ Canterbury, NH 03224-2127 Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals Malcolm McPhail Lexington, M A - ( 7 8 1 ) 861-1111 Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717 Golf Cart Services, inc. 275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301 Club Car golf, turf, transportation, & utility cars J a m e s Bemier- (800) 287-0955 GPS New England Mapping 39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025 Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts; wire tracking & electrical repairs Greg A l b a n e s e - ( 7 8 1 ) 789-1166 Greene, Inc. 2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742 Tree transplanting, landscape construction, & masonry Kevin Mulcaby - (800) 439-7244 Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. P. O. Box 9169, Wethersfield, CT 06109-0169 Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes (800) 326-HART Hartney Greymonf 433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492-2822 I ree care, landscape construction, consulting. MarkTobin- (781) 444-1227 Internationa! Golf Construction Co. P. 0 . Box 2, Slocum, RI 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass Matt Faherty, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900 Lcsco Inc. 20005 Lake R d „ Rocky River, OH 44116 Ron Tumiski, Mike Donohue - (800) 321-5325 104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184 OSHA and EPA compliance services and training Ron S m i t h - ( 7 8 1 ) 848-5978 Lofts Seed, Inc. Stumps Are Us 22 Lantern Lane, Exeter, RI 02822 Victoria Wallace - (800) 648-7333 D.L. Mailer Co. 71 Concord a , P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864 Water supply specialists; water wells & pumping equipment. (781) 933-3210 McNulty Construction Corp. P. 0 . Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705-3218 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty - (508) 879-8875 Miller Golf Construction 1 Leicester R d „ Marblehead, MA 01945 Golf course construction & renovation Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030 S.V. Moffett Co., Inc. 33 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586 Commercial turf & irrigation equipment Bill S b n s o n - ( 7 1 6 ) 334-0100 R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc. 22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576-0099 Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero - (508) 295-1553 Nardone Sand and Gravel, Inc. 37 Power R d „ Westford, MA 01886-4112 Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone. Greg Frederick - (978) 692-8221 North Shore Hydroseeding 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services Brian King - (978) 762-8737 Novartis Specialty Products, Inc. 394 Monson Tpk. R d „ Ware, MA 01082 Banner MAXX, Barricade, Subdue MAXX, Primo Partac Peat Corporation Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets, turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies. Jim Kelsey - (800) 247-2326 Prescription Turf Services, Inc. P. O. Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949 Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom fertilizer & pesticide applications, fairway aeration, topdressing operations. (978)777-1663 Irrigation Management ft Services Read Custom Soils Ken Jones Tire, Inc. 71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613 Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks, cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars. Gerry Jones - (508) 755-5255 Landmark Construction P. 0 . Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488 Distributors of the Lartda Water system tor treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical buildings, and Octaflex portable wash pads. Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585 P. O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890 Tee/bunker shaping & remodeling, cart paths, drainage, tree planting, landscape construction. Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250 Cornish, Silva, ft Mungaum, Inc. Larchmont Engineering ft irrigation 207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Golf course architects. (508) 278-3407 Lsara's Golf Course Supplies 6 Accessories Sedee Inc. dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc. 738 Main St., Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154 Complete line of golf course accessories; Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One. Joe Lazaro- (781) 647-3361 5 Purcell R d „ Adington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625 I I Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483 Marc Utera - (781) 647-3361 Country Club Enterprises P. 0 . Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr (800) 662-2585 itiJiJiil.i.ljLLliiiUiJiil-tiijLLliifLll^idiJXijili.lAaiLiiiiJ^ili.ijLLLidLiiJxiL.ijLLl^ ASSOCIATION 171 VFW Drive, Rockland, MA 02370 Topdressing, root-zone mixes, bunker sand, 3/8 screened loam, cart path materials, mulch, drainage stone. (888) 475-5525 Sawtelle Brothers Sports Club Management 5 Timberwood R d , # 1 0 8 , Goffstown, NH 03045 Professional stump chipping service Richard Plantier - (603) 624-0347 Dahn Tibbett Professional Golf Services dba Weed & Feed, Inc. 20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050 Specialists in golf course construction, bunker restoration, and irrigation installation. (781) 837-3503 Tee and Green Sod, Inc. P. 0 . Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 Bentgrass, Bluegrass, and Blue/Fescue sod. Dave W a l l a c e - ( 4 0 1 ) 789-8177 Tom Irwin Inc. 11 A S t , Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products Jack Petersen, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Erick Koskinen (800) 582-5959 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. P. 0 . Box 167, Wood River Junction, RI 02894 Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985 TurfLinks, Inc. 16 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson, MA 01749 Distributor of quality fertilzer, grass seed, 6 control products for the golf course industry. Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen (866) 567-9221 Turf Enhancement Enterprises 6 J e s s i c a J Dr., Millbury, MA 01527 Floratine products, Precision Small Engine C o , Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts. T o m Fox - (508) 865-9150 TurfNet Associates, Inc. 21 Brandywine R d , Skillman, NJ 08558 Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry. Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929 Turf Products Corp. 157 Moody R d , Enfield, CT 06082 Distributors of Toro irrigation and maintenance equipment and other golf-related products. Tim Berge, Mark Daly, Paul Hallock, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner - (800) 243-4355 United Horticultural Supply 18 Legate Hill R d , Sterling, MA 01564 Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and IPM. Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller (800) 224-4440 Sarney Bros. Sand & Gravel 79 Hartford A v e , Bellingham, MA 02019 Concrete golf cart paths. Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373 Waterflswers Ecological Design 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Bob Brown, Larry Bunn, Mike Hannigan, Frank Higgins, John Lenhart - (978) 682-9296 116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864 Environmental audits, planning/design, & permits for all environmental details Terry Bastion - (978) 664-8059 SBI Turf Services WMeld Nursery, Inc. 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification, D 0 L & Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services. Jim Favreau - (800) 999-TURF Shawnmark industries, inc. P. 0 . Box 8966, Warwick, RI 02999 Matt Howiand - (401) 295-1673 Simplof Partners, Inc. 15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053 Turf & ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle, Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656 1700 Mountain R d , W. Suffield, CT 06093 Wholesale nursery trees and shrubs. Stan Hildreth Philip Wogan ft George F. Sargent, Jr. 17 Walker R d , Topsfield, MA 01983 Golf course architects. (978) 887-3672 Zip Type Printing Services, Inc. 50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties. Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358 I i itili ill 111 ill I l l i l L I Militi 111! ili I I III i l il Page 5 áAjáiiúüXLíUúj (Meet host superintendent Edward Gianni, Kidder F a ™ G.^ Edward Gianni, superintendent at Ridder Farm Golf Club, hosted GCSANE's Annual Meeting on January 14, 2002. The membership was well represented to enjoy the hospitality and fine luncheon to start off the new year of 2002. Ed has been at Ridder Farm Golf Club for the past 6 years. His past experience includes working as the assistant at Cedar Hill Golf Club from 1993-1994 and then as a technician at New Seabury Country Club In 1995. Ridder Farm Golf Club is located in Whitman, Massachusetts and was designed by Geoffery Cornish, it is a public, 18-hole, par 70 course that opened in 1961. The HOST PROFILE course is made up of 18 acres of fairways and 60 acres of rough. The lush greens are penncross/poa annua with bent/rye/ poa tees. Ed has helped to enhance the course by growing and planting some difficult species of trees. Ed has been a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England for eight years, and has also been a member of the Golf Course Managers Association of Cape Cod since ¡998. His education includes graduating with a bachelor of science degree in plant soil science from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 1996 and earning a B.S. in plant management from Massachusetts College of Libera! Arts in 1993. When Ed is not busy on the golf course, he enjoys spending time with his wife Erin and their 11 -month-old daughter Lauren. He also enjoys snowboarding during the off season and finding time to play the piano. i W0E-WR0 VW 'weqpasN snusay pue|q§!h sz | SS¥13 JLSHId 1.9 -on nujj9d vl/\j '}jodajnqms|s¡ l i W á aßBjsod STI I!BA | 1 ssBio jsjy :oj ujnjay a a i x a l ffiN äarkutli