LETTER

March 2002

of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Mew England, ine

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After his Superintendent eff the Year award,

Kip Tyler is eager t© spread the credit around

Ever since Kip Tyler, CGCS, guided Salem
Country Club from winter-kill to recovery
for the U.S. Senior Open Sast year, he has
been in the media spotlight, culminating in
his selection as Superintendent of the
Year by Golfweek's Superintendent News.
But even with all the attention, Kip is
happy to retell the story and share the
^credit. The Newsletter recently gave Tyler
chance to break from the script, expand
on a remarkable season past, and look
into the future.
"I try to be low-key about this," said
Kip, placing in perspective the award he
received Feb. 8 at the GCSAA Conference
& Show in Orlando, Fla. "I still have to go
home and vacuum and do the dishes. And
I still make time to coach baseball."
"Two people nominated me, but I didn't
take it too seriously," said Tyler, superintendent at Salem C.C. since 1982. But he
knew something was up when he was
selected as one of nine finalists (of 98
nominees) encouraged to be in Orlando
for the awards ceremony.

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Calendar of Events

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From the President

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Audubon News
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Divot Drift

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Host Superintendent Profile

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Kip was impressed by the first-class
presentation, with recognition to all the
finalists. "It was a very nice award, and it
was great to have my family (wife Mary
Lou and sons Chris, ! 2, and Ben, 9) there
for the presentation. After all, they are the
ones that had to put up with all my 7-day
work weeks." The award also included a
new Club Car Turf 2 utility vehicle from
the sponsor, Club Car, Inc. All this was
followed by yet more press coverage,
such as the cover story in Superintendent
News that included details of the course
recovery, and characterizations of Kip
as "the poster boy for winter-kill" and
"master of disaster."
(Note for any superintendent who slept
through 2001: Salem C.C. was decimated
by winter-kill, was still under six inches of
ice on March !, endured the driest April
in 50 years, and was slated to host the
U.S. Senior Open beginning June 28.
Tyler and his crew worked to achieve a

"I try to be low-key about
this. I still have to
go home and vacuum
and do the dishes.
And I still make time
to coach baseball.ss
Kip Tyler, CGCS
Salem C.C.

remarkable recovery, on deadline, that
drew rave reviews from the world of golf.)
Talking with The Newsletter, the Master of Disaster added a number of details
to his much-repeated story. Most of these
details revealed Tyler's deep appreciation
for his crew, club members, volunteers,
fellow superintendents, and others in the
field with whom he sought counsel.
"I can't say enough about our crew:
assistant Rich Gagnon; Cliff Nunes, master
of irrigation and jack-of-all trades at the
club for 40-plus years; Richie Selvo,
mechanic at the club for 40-plus years; and
Ken Girard, spray technician. We babied
the course 7-days-a-week," he said. By
now everyone knows about the long hours,
but here are the facts: over 1300 hours of
overtime in the three months before the
tournament and 514 hours of overtime
on tournament week. One employee
logged 108 total hours in a single week.
Along with his team at the club, Kip
picked the brain of everyone about the
multitude of problems the course faced,
and referred back to information gained
at the "Winter-Kill Summit" last May at
The Country Club in Brookline. "I talked
to a lot of people . . . other superintendents, USGA agronomists, and people
from all around the country. We stayed
with good, basic agronomic practices, and
stayed away from 'snake oil' cures. The
thing that kept us going was that every
week you could see improvement."
Kip emphasized that Salem C.C.
certainly wasn't the only course battling
severe winter-kill last spring, and in fact, his
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PRESIDENT
J a m e s R. Fitzroy, C G C S
357 W . S q u a n t u m Street, North Qulncy, M A 02171
617-328-1776
Fax 617-328-9479
Presidents Golf Course
VICE PRESIDENT
Michael J . Hermanson
P. O. B o x 145, Gardner, M A 01440
978-632-2713
Fax 978-632-2713
Gardner Municipal Golf C o u r s e
SECRETARY
Ronald P. Dobosz, Jr.
1137 Park Street, Stoughton, M A 02072
781 -341-8564
Fax 781 -341 -8564, *51
C e d a r Hill Golf Course
TREASURER
Michael V. lacono, C G C S
50 Newton Street, W e s t o n , M A 02493
781-899-7913
Fax 781-647-0602
Pine Brook Country Club
TRUSTEE
Patrick S. Kriksceonaitis
4 L a k e m a n s Lane, Ipswich, M A 01938
978-526-4600
Fax 978-526-8333
Essex County Club
TRUSTEE
Robert O. Larson
13 Hycrest Road, Charlton, M A 01507
508-892-9110
Fax 508-892-4509
Pine Ridge Country Club
TRUSTEE
Russell E. Heller
41 Clifford Street, Melrose, M A 02126
617-983-2786
Fax 61 7-983-2786
Franklin Park Golf Course

FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Silva, C G C S
35 P e n n a c o o k Road, Tewksbury, M A 01876
781-484-5440
Fax 781-484-661 3
Belmont Country Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
David A. C o m e e
65 Marquette Street, Gardner, M A 01440
978-297-1223
Fax 978-297-0911
The W i n c h e n d o n Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Patrick J . Daly, C G C S
P. O. Box 2284, Framingham, M A 01 703
508-872-9790
Fax 508-872-5393
Framingham Country Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Kenneth D. Crimmlngs, Jr.
101 M a p l e Lane, Northborough, M A 01532
508-460-8933
Fax 508-460-8943
Marlborough Country Club
PAST P R E S I D E N T
Robert Ruszala
69 Gelinas Drive, Chlcopee, M A 01020
413-256-8654
Fax 41 3-256-8654
Hickory R i d g e Country Club
EXECUTIVE S E C R E T A R Y
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. B o x 566, Mattapoisett, M A 02739
508-758-6474
Fax 508-758-6474

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NEWSLETTER

GCSANE
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Fax: (508) 758-6474
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Newsletter Editor . . . .
Contributing Editor
Business M a n a g e r

Kenneth Crimmings
G e r r y Finn
Juli© K e s t e n

Any opinions expressed In this publication are those of
the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent
the position of GCSANE. Information contained In this
publication may be used freely, in whole or In part,
without special permission as long as the true context Is
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course did have an advantage in recovery
efforts. "We were lucky that we were closed
until May 25. The membership was so
understanding in going along with keeping
our club closed to golf. The club let us
spend what we needed to do the job right.
We could do anything we wanted at any
time, without worrying about soaking a
member on the 4th green. We had no cart
or foot traffic, while other courses had golf
and wear-and-tear. So we healed quicker
than other courses. I have to thank my club
members, the Green Committee, and
Green Chairman Bob McCormack for
understanding what we had to do, and
taking the pressure off about when we
had to open."
During the critical recovery period, Kip
was in the hot-seat, with local, regional, and
national media watching progress. His
personal style and an understanding press
helped him through media crunch-time.
"The more you practice, the more comfortable you get," said Tyler of his grace
in public relations. "I have done so many
interviews I have become more at ease.
I try to answer every question truthfully.
I don't try to make something up if I don't
know the answer." He is also grateful for
supportive newspaper coverage. "There
is a great bunch of media people in the
Boston area, such as Jim McCabe of the
Boston Globe; joe Gordon of the Boston
Herald; and Bob Albright of the Salem News.
There were many prominent articles on
the region's winter-kill problems that
were supportive of the superintendent.
We don't have an adversarial media."
By tournament day, the course recovery
had exceeded Kip's expectations. During
tournament week Tyler was blessed with
52 volunteers from five states, 19 clubs,
and six companies. Eight companies and
courses loaned equipment. "Breakfast was
at 4:15 a.m., and we were on the course
by 4:45," Kip recalled. 'After two-or-three
hours, the volunteers headed off to their
'real jobs.' But many came back for the 5
p.m. shift. And this went on for eight days!
People warned me that the volunteer
enthusiasm might sag as time went on. But
this group of volunteers was committed
for the whole tournament."
Despite Tyler's relentless effort to
deflect attention away from himself and
onto everyone else, The Newsletter wanted
to give the Superintendent of the Year the

opportunity to step up on the soapbox and
offer his observations on (I) the future oT*the profession, (2) the aspiring superintei.
dent, and (3) the lessons learned in 2001.
The f u t u r e of t h e profession, Tyler
feels that his increased visibility at tournament time was indicative of the increasing
respect shown the profession, thanks to
the efforts of the GCSAA and GCSANE.
"The association is taking on a bigger role
in promoting the profession. No longer
are we just grass growers working out of
a barn," he said. "The association is letting
people know that the superintendent is
worthy of coming out of the shadows. Most
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CALENDAR . . .
A p r i l 22

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Juniper 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

Scholarship &

Benevolence

Tournament
Belmont C . C .
B e l m o n t , Mass.
Supt. - 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 Cape C o d
Indian P o n d G . C .
Kingston, Mass.
Supt. - T o m Harrington

July 15

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Joint Meeting with

ffitode

Island

Fall River C . C .
Fall River, Mass.
Supt. - T o m Ohlsen, C G C S
August 19

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Individual Championship
B l u e Hill C o u n t r y C l u b
C a n t o n , Mass.
Supt. - V i n c e n t lacono

Sept. 23

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
S u p t . / G i s b Officia! 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-of-Tw® Championship
T h e Ranch G . C .
S o u t h w i c k , Mass.
Supt. - M i k e S t a c h o w l c z

Nov. 4

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Nine-Hole Meeting
Whltlnsvllle G . C .
Whltlnsville, Mass.
Supt. - Paul W i l s o n

Dec. 7

G C S A N E Holiday Gala
Woodland C.C.
Auburndale, Mass.
Host - Dave Mucclarone

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-President Fitzroy gives good grades for attendance;
Imks forward to Scholarship & Benevolence event
Many thanks to Pat Daly and the entire
staff at Framingham Country Club for
hosting our February meeting. The
attendance was the largest of any February
meeting in recent memory. And a special
thank you to Pat, Russ Heller, and Bob
DiRico for their presentation of irrigation
installation experiences. Based on the
success of this meeting, Pit Daly, education
chairman, will investigate other topics
for this type of hands-on information
presented by superintendents.

with the R.E Morse Company; it was
through Jack's urging that GCSANE began
it's charitable activities with the jimmy Fund.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

We send our condolences to the families
of Steve Cadenelli and Steve Kristoff. As
you know, Steve Cadenelli's father passed
after a long illness. Steve is a past president
of the GCSAA. Steve Kristoff passed this
winter and was a longtime member of the
GCSANE and retired from the superintendent's position at the Charles River Country
Club a number of years ago. He was a
mentor to Scott Reynolds.
We also lost a long time and active
nember Jack Cronin. Jack finally succumbed
to cancer after a courageous battle. He
was a superintendent in New Hampshire
and a founding father of the New Hampshire GCSA. An active affiliate member

Tyler shares the credit
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have degrees, and are well-versed in
science, math, and public relations as
well as grass growing."
On a more day-to-day level, Tyler notes
that the superintendent of the future will
have to work even harder to keep pace
with advancements in the field. "We get
bombarded with trade magazines, and
hardly have the time to read them all.
There are always reports of new equipment, pesticides, and technology. As a
superintendent I strive to keep up with all
the new ideas." The future also promises
to be more competitive, especially among
public courses, said Tyler, as courses and
clubs reach for marketshare. One golf
trend that concerns Tyler is the demand
faster greens. "There may come a
iime when we go over the edge with
green speed, and we will have greens
dying all over the place."

I was remiss last month in not welcoming Julie Heston to the association. Julie will
be the business manager of The Newsletter.
She also serves as executive secretary for
the Rhode Island GCSA and the GCMA of
Cape Cod. Julie has a degree in business
from the University of Rhode Island and
is the mother of two sons; ages 3 and 5.
In addition to assisting in the monthly
production of The Newsletter, Julie will be
actively recruiting insert advertisements
for our publication.
I know with the conferences and other
winter activities, many of us have not thought
about golf. Bob Healy has applications for
the Gary Luccini Memorial Four Ball Tournament. This is a two-man team, best
ball, match play event. Last year everyone
who participated enjoyed the camaraderie
and competition, it's always great to get
out and play other courses so let's try to
get a full field this year.
Advice t o 4h® aspiring superintend e n t . "Today a superintendent needs formal
education, a two or four-year degree,"
noted Tyler, who holds a B.S. in agronomy
from Ohio State University. "But practical
experience plays a huge part. You can learn
the diseases in the classroom, but you still
need to be able to recognize them out on
the golf course." Public relations gets
Tyler's attention as well. "There are always
plenty of PR opportunities with members
and board members," said Kip. "Take them
out on the course to see problem situations
first-hand." And don't hide your education,
advises Tyler: "If you attend conferences
and seminars, don't be afraid to let members know what you're doing." And if you
don't know what you're doing? "Don't be
afraid to ask your peers for advice."
Lessons f r o m 2001. "Every day is a
learning process, as you adjust to Mother
Nature. A superintendent is always facing
something new each day," said Tyler when
asked about his future. "I am still striving

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And speaking of golf, I hope everyone
has May 6 noted in his or her calendars.
Our Scholarship & Benevolence tournament
will be held that day at the Belmont C.C.
I'm sure Arthur Silva and the entire staff at
Belmont will go out of their way to ensure
this will be a special event for our association. Russ Heller and his committee have
been hard at work preparing for the day,
which will be in honor of Gary Luccini. As
you know, we have awarded scholarships
to children and grandchildren of members
for a number of years. But we have also
been able to provide over $ 10,000 in
assistance to families of members in time
of need. This tournament benefits our
members and ! hope everyone makes an
effort to participate this year.
Our March meeting is in conjunction
with die USGA Regional Conference, March
21 at The International, Bolton, Mass. The
USGA has developed a great program, with
many Green Section agronomists scheduled
to make presentations. For information
contact James Farrell, USGA Northeast
Regional Affairs, at 401 -295-5430.
Jim Fatzroy
President, GCSAME
to stay up with the new technology, talking with other superintendents, attending
seminars, and keeping up with my credit
requirements for being a Certified Golf
Course Superintendent."
For those looking for a one-word
insight into the wisdom gleaned from 2001,
"Patience," was Tyler's reply. "I learned
the patience to go along with Mother
Nature in getting the grass to grow."
His advice to others in the position he
was in last year: "Be patient, go with your
instincts, and don't go with any tricky
remedies. Look for weekly improvements,
not daily improvements."
In this spring season Kip starts anew,
facing the same challenges as his golf
course superintendent brethren . . . with
one exception. For this year at least,
he'll have to carry a few more initials
after his name: Kip Tyler, CGCS/SOY...
Superintendent of the Year.
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âudybooi] international survey shows golf courser
continue to improve environmental performance
Golf courses continue to improve their
environmental performance, according to
the Audubon International's 2001 Managed
Lands Survey for Golf. The survey,
comprised of over 470 of the 2000-plus
golf courses enrolled in the Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP)
for Golf Courses, revealed the following
in a few of the key research areas:
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When examining Water Quality and
Water Conservation efforts, 89% of
courses that responded had improved
their irrigation system or the way that
water was applied to the site. As a result,
these golf courses saved an estimated
1.9 million gallons of water per year per
course since joining ACSP, totally over
500 million gallons per year. Likewise,
86% of golf course managers and superintendents have increased efforts to
monitor water quality.
• In the area of Chemical Use Reduction
and Safety, 82% of respondents reduced
pesticide use, while 75% reduced pesticide
costs. Additionally, 92% of respondents
used pesticides with lower toxicity levels.
• Efforts to address Wildlife and Habitat
Management have been equally effective,

"The survey clearly
shows that the ACSP
is helping improve
their

performance

without

sacrificing

playing quality or
golfer

satisfaction."
Jean

Audubon

Mackey

International

with 89% choosing native plants when
landscaping, as compared to 49% before
joining the program. Likewise, the average
number of acres devoted to providing
wildlife habitat increased by 50%, from
45 acres to 67 acres per course on average.
® Finally, all of these strides were taken
without compromising the quality of the
game itself. Nearly 100% of courses
surveyed reported increased or maintained golf quality and satisfaction.

AUDUBON NEWS
"The survey clearly shows that ACSP
is helping improve their performance
without sacrificing playing quality or golfer
satisfaction. It's also clear we need to
continue to work with courses to reduce
runoff, employ Best Management Practices
in the maintenance facilities, and monitor
stream water quality," according to Jean
Mackey, Director of Educational Services,
Audubon International.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Golf was launched in 1991 in
conjunction with the United States Golf
Association (USGA). "Golf courses offer a
unique open space in the human landscape
for wildlife to exist and thrive. Ongoing
stewardship actions and education efforts
lead to habitat protection, natural resource
protection, as well as a reduction in
the overall impact of golf management
practices on the surrounding ecosystem,"
states joellen Zeh, Staff Ecologist of
Audubon International.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
System (ACSS) educates and encourages
landowners and land managers of existing
properties to become actively involved in
protecting and enhancing wildlife habitats
and conserving and sustaining natural
resources on their own properties. ACSS
Programs designed for golf courses, schools,
businesses, and backyards provide
conservation assistance and educational
support specific to the unique location,
resources, and needs of each site. Audubon
International provides advice, mentoring,
and guidance on how to conduct projects
on sites to meet these goals.

(Contact: joellen Zeh, ACSS, Audubon
International, 46 Rarick Road, Selkirk, NY
12158; Phone: (5 ! 8) 767-9051, Fax: (518)
767-9076, E-mail: jzeli@audubonintl.org.)
These dubs became certified in various categories of the ACSP in 200 ! :
Environmental Planning:
The Orchards G.C., South Hadley, Mass.;
Dedham Country & Polo Club, Dedham,
Mass.; Olde Scotland Links, Bridgewater,
Mass.
I n t e g r a t e d Pest M a n a g e m e n t :
Winchester C.C., Winchester, Mass.
Wildlife H a b i t a t M a n a g e m e n t :
Marlborough C.C., Marlborough, Mass.;
New Seabury C.C., New Seabury, Mass.
W a t e r Quality M a n a g e m e n t :
Winchester C.C., Winchester, Mass.
Fui! Certification:
Winchester C.C., Winchester, Mass.
Re-certified:
Hyannisport G.C., Hyannisport, Mass.

It's also clear we
need to continue
to work with
courses to reduce
runoff, employ
Best

Management

Practices in the
maintenance
and monitor

facilities,
stream

water quality: "
jean
Audubon

Mackey-

International

"Remembering

"The

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by Elisabeth Lueeini

The sun has risen over the 13 th hole at
Franklin Country Club, and the freshly cut
greens are shimmering with fresh morning
dew. This particular morning is different
from others in the past though, the birds axe
singing a slightly different tune and there
seems to be an unexplainable feeling in the
air. I look down across the fairway and I see
a solid man sitting in a utility cart, he's
leaning on the wheel and is in deep thought,
one would almost be too intimidated to
interrupt him, but I was full of wonder
about this man who seemed to have such a
way about him. I approached him, and he
introduced himself as the Bear, this name
didn't surprise me one bit. I just had to ask
what he did to create this heavenly place
which so many flock to for a retreat from
daily life., and he responded., ha., that's the
story of my life. I said push over and take
me for a ride, I want to hear the whole thing,
and I'm not leaving until I do. He
responded with a smile and off we went.
He began to tell me about his wonderful
parents, and how they were a source of
knowledge and wisdom, he learned every
aspect of life from them, including his
strong work ethic. His athleticism came
from his father and his taste for only the
finest cuisine from his mother. He told me
of his two brothers, who are Hall of Fame
coaches, and how proud he was of their
achievements, and how glad he was to be
there for the good times and the bad. We
made a stop at the snack house so he can get
some jelly beans, good n plentys and
cookies and we continue on. He begins to
tell the story of his true love Kathy, and

what a wonderful and supportive wife
she's been for the past 32 years, he felt
truly blessed to have this beautiful
woman in his life. As far as his children
and grandchildren, he could go on for
hours, but chose a few words to describe
how he felt about them. They were his
pride and joy, the reason he woke up in
the morning. He was their symbol of
strength, who stood by them through the
bad times and the good times. He
supported them in all their endeavors
and instilled a work ethic that is
unparalleled. He reminisced about times
at the dinner table when he'd have his
fork ready to grab food off his children's
plates when he had finished his, and how
they would cower over them in attempts
to protect their food. Fishing with his
sons and teasing his daughters brought
him much pleasure! His grandchildren
were the apple of his eye, and they
brought much happiness to his life.
As I continued listening to him, I
knew that this was the type of man who
attracted people everywhere, a man who
demanded respect and always got it, a
man who was invincible. His chuckle
broke my train of thought and he began
telling me about his adventures with his
best friend Kenny aka the Gorilla, and
how they mapped out every ice cream
stand from New York to Maine. They
became fondly known as the Buffet
Boys. I could see how fond he was of his
friends, and what their friendship meant
to him. The Bear continued to amaze me
with his stories about the people he
befriended through the years, the people
he worked with and the people he loved,
but I still wanted to know more about
him. Stock Car Racing, football and golf
were his favorite sports, and he
acknowledged the fact that people
enjoyed watching sports by his side just
so they could laugh at his antics. All of a
sudden he began singing to the tunes of
the Grateful Dead and snapping his
fingers. I couldn't help but laugh, he
started dancing towards me and I could
tell he wanted me to join in, clearly, the
Bear was a person who wanted the

people around him to enjoy what he was
enjoying.
We jumped back on the cart and he
told me of his 32 years at the Franklin
Country
Club.
His
dedication
persevered though difficult times, and I
could understand the sense of reward he
felt when he looked at the course. In the
golf course industry as well as everyday
life, the Bear had established himself as
a go to for all kinds of guidance. This
came as no surprise to me as I already
began thinking, what would the Bear
say, what would the Bear do in this
situation. He mumbled something along
the lines of "I hope I taught them well
and my time here is done", and just then
the cart came to a stop back at the 13th
green, I sat there puzzled for a minute
wondering what he meant. We got out
and looked around, and just as I turned
to say its been a pleasure meeting you,
he disappeared, I called out "Bear come
back, I want more time with you". I was
suddenly overcome with a tremendous
feeling of faith and strength. Right then
I understood what I had witnessed, and
I felt incredibly blessed. Not only had I
been able to meet the Bear, I was able to
be with him at a sacred time for him, his
last trip around his "backyard, his
masterpiece". The angels sent him down
one more time, so he could assure me
that everything would be okay.
Now is our time to say goodbye to
the Bear. Although we can no longer see
him with our eyes, we can feel him in
our hearts. The Bear's life was so
wonderful. His presence will be felt in a
special way in each and every one of us.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to
everyone here for sharing with my
family and me the life and loves of a
very special and gifted man, my father,
The Bear.

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f s ©Iii the bag: 6CSM & Senior P Œ s Jim Colbert
announce renewal of sponsorship agreement for WQ2
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Senior PGA
Tour professional jim Colbert announced
the extension of their sponsorship agreement for 2002.

The pact calls for the
35-year PGA Tour
member to feature the

GCSAA NEWS

GCSAA logo on his shirt
and bag . . . in addition,

The pact calls for the 35-year PGA "four
member to feature the GCSAA logo on
his shirt and bag at all Senior Tour and other
"official" events, in addition, he will serve
as a spokesman on selected association
issues, make special appearances on
GCSAA's behalf and advise the association
on various matters. GCSAA sponsored
the Kansas State alumnus last year, the
first time the association has sponsored
a touring professional.
"GCSAA is fortunate to have many
supporters among golf's touring professionals, but none more fervent than jim

he will serve as a
spokesman on
association

selected

issues.

Colbert," GCSAA CEO Steve Mona,
CAE, said. "He has been a trusted advisor,
an outspoken advocate, and has exposed
the association to key audiences. He is
truly a friend of the association and the
golf course superintendent."
Colbert, who also operates a golf
course architecture and development
business, has a combined 28 victories on
the PGA (8) and Senior PGA Tours (20),
including the 2001 SBC Classic. He was

A Thank fou

from the 6CSM
January 17, 2002
Mr. Robert Ruszala
President, GCSANE
Dear Robert:
On behalf of the Metropolitan Golf
Course Superintendents Association,
GCSAA Board of Directors and The
GCSAA Foundation Board of Trustees,
thank you for your chapter's support of
the relief efforts. Your contribution to
the Red Cross and the FDMY and MYPD
Relief Funds is greatly appreciated.
It is times like these that make you
proud to be part of a profession and
industry that are always willing to help
those in need. Your chapter's commitment
will assist families and friends as they
begin the healing process. Please express
our sincere appreciation to the members
a«f your chapter for their tremendous
¿pport.
Sincerely,
Tommy D. Witt, CGCS
GCSAA President

the leading money winner on the Senior
PGA Tour in 1995 and i 996, and has
finished in the top 35 on the money list in
each of his nine years on the Senior Tour.
Last year, he was among the finalists for
the Senior Tour's comeback player-of-theyear, a distinction he first claimed in 1998.
"I have had many wonderful experiences in the game of golf as a competitor
and as a businessman," Colbert said.
"I would say my association with GCSAA
and its members has been among the most
rewarding and enjoyable. It is not hard to
go to bat for an organization and a group
of people in which you truly believe."
Among the projects that Colbert and
GCSAA have collaborated on is the golf
management education program at his
alma mater, Kansas State University, in
Manhattan, Kan. The program includes
hands-on experience at Colbert Hills Golf
Course, designed by Colbert and Jeffrey
Brauer, ASGCA. GCSAA has also been
involved in the First Tee National Academy
developed by Colbert and the university
at Colbert Hills. In August, Colbert began
his term on The GCSAA Foundation's
Board of Trustees.

IPA receives cancellation request from
registrars of Chlorpyrifos (Dursban)
On June of 2000, an agreement was reached
between the EPA and the registrants of
chlorpyrifos (Dursban) to eliminate and or
reduce several uses of chlorpyrifos.
Under terms of the agreement, nearly all
outdoor residential uses will be eliminated
and uses on certain agricultural commodities commonly consumed by children,
will be modified to significantly reduce
exposure to pesticide residues.
It is also worth noting that the retail
sale of virtually all residential products and
many nonresidential use products (where
children will be exposed) has ceased as of
December 31, 2001.
Pursuant to this agreement is the receipt
of a request to cancel or amend the registrations of 94 products containing the
pesticide chlorpyrifos (Federal Register:
June 27, 2001 Voiume 66, Number 124).

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The EPA intends to grant the requested
amendments and to delete uses, as well
as issue a cancellation order, for the
deleted uses and canceled registrations at
the end of the public comment period.

EPA NEWS
All interested parties are strongly
encouraged to look for future updates on
the status of this agreement and the proposed cancellations and amendments.
Additional information (including a list of
the registrants under this agreement) can
be obtained online via the federal register
atwww.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPAPEST/200l/JuneJ
Day-2 7/pi 6125.htm.

From ih® Fall 2@0 S issue of 4he
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Bureau

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...tournament r®sultse..and miscellaneous items ©f interest t© the membership.
MEMBERSHIP
W e l c o m e N e w Members: Paul Veshi, Superintendent, Webster-Dudley Golf Club; Brian
Mulhenan, Superintendent, W i d o w ' s Walk;
R.A.D. Corp., Friend; Putnam Pipe Corp., Friend;
Holliston Sand Co. Inc., Friend.
Proposed for Membership: Christopher Ryder,
Superintendent, Sankaty Head Golf Club; Coley
Jason Penrose, Assistant Superintendent, Sankaty
Head Golf Club; Mark Klimm, Superintendent,
LeBaron Hills Country Club; Kris Jamrog, Superintendent, Beaver Brook Goif Club; Robert B.
Skinner, Assistant Superintendent, Fresh Pond
Golf Club; Derek Mannion, Assistant Superintendent, Red Tail Golf Club; Manny Mihailides,
Affiliate, DGM Systems.

INFORMATION
T h e UMass Turf Disease Diagnostic Laboratory will reopen on March 25,2002. Please call
Dr. Gail Schumann before sending in a sample at
413-5453413. Information about sample delivery,
addresses, the history sheet, and other useful
items are available at the UMass Extension Turf
Program website at www.umassturforg.
T h e 2002 Scholarship & Benevolence Tournament needs prizes for its raffle. Please donate
a round of golf for four from your course. With
your help w e can make this event a success.
Please send certificates to Russell Heller, 41 Clifford St., Melrose, MA 02176. Thank you.
Thank you to Patrick Daly, CGCS, and the entire
staff at Framingham Country Club for hosting the
February GCSANE meeting.
Congratulations to Ron Dobosz and his wife,
Jennifer, on the recent arrival of their twins.
O u r condolences to Steve Cadenelii, CGCS, and
his family on the recent passing of Steve's father.
Our condolences to Joe Rybka and his family on
the recent passing of Joe's brother.
O u r condolences to the family of Cost Davis,
who recently passed away. He was formerly superintendent at Cranberry Valley G . C . in
Harwich, Mass.
Henry Coffin III, retired November 1,2001 after
22 years as superintendent at Sankaty Head Golf
Club. Congratulations.
David G. Mihailides, seven year GCSAA member, has been appointed by Reelcraft Industries,
Inc. to lead international sales development of the
new Direct Under-Ground Maintenance Syringing System ( D G M System) and other Reelcraft
products to the golf and irrigation market. In this

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position Mihailides will be actively involved in appointing, training, and supporting Reelcraft's
direct distributors and working with key international accounts. Mihailides is the former regional
superintendent for Bernard Golf & Asset Management of Coventry, R.I. He is the inventor of the
D G M System now manufactured and marketed
by Reelcraft.
Eric Koskinen. formally of Wayland Country
Club, and most recently of Tom Irwin Inc., has
accepted the position as superintendent of Stow
Acres Country Club.
Recently the Boston Globe ran a job ad for a
local golf course advertising a superintendent's
position. Unfortunately, there was still a superintendent employed by this club. W e are asking that
before our members send a resume please be
sure the position is vacant.
Joshua W h i t e , formally the assistant superintendent at Brookline Golf Club, has accepted the
same position at Pleasant Valley Country Club.

POSITION OPENINGS
Turf Specialists. This is a unique opportunity to
develop communication skills and to experience
the challenges or managing turf under a variety of
conditions with varying degrees of disease and
insect pressure. Responsibilities include working
one on one with clients to develop and implement
programs to maintain turf on residential properties; diagnosing and treating insect and disease
problems; communicating with clients; scheduling
work; and making additional recommendations
for turf programs. Training available for commercial driver's license, professional designation, and
the development of skills for year-round employment. Full professional benefits package. Send
resume to: Hartney Greymount, Inc., 433 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492, Attn. Ted
Wales; or e-mail Ted@hartney.com.
Second Assistant Superintendent. Vesper
Country Club is a private 18-hole country club
located in Tyngsboro, Mass. Vesper Country Club
is about 15 minutes west of downtown Lowell and
about 15 minutes south of downtown Nashua,
N.H. A turf school graduate preferred, but not
required. Must have or be willing and able to
obtain Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator Certification. Benefits include competitive hourly pay,
health insurance, vacation, local and national association dues, sick leave, 401 (k), and uniforms.
Please send resume to William Banfield, Assistant
Superintendent, Vesper Country Club, 185 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 by April

¡,2002.

First Asst. Superintendent, The Internationa!
G.C., Bolton, Mass. The Pines Course is the
world's longest golf course at 8,325 yards. It was
founded in 1901, and lengthened and redesigned
in 1957 and 1972 by Geoffery Cornish and Robert
Trent Jones. The International also has an 18-hole
Tom Fazio designed course that opened in 2001,
a 53-room lodge, a state-of-the-art conference
center, and a nine-hole public course. Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations and staffing of up
to 35 team members; assist in chemical & fertilizer
applications; assist with irrigation repair, maintenance, and scheduling; assist with record keeping,
planning, and coordination of cultural management practices. Qualifications include a two or
four-year degree, a Mass. Pesticide License, and
two-plus seasons as first or second assistant.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits include 7 0 % health/dental insurance,
401 (k), uniforms, local/national dues, and local
seminars/conferences. Position open until filled.
Send resume to: Jim Whitley, CGCS, The International G.C., P. O. Box 215, Bolton, MA 01740.
Assistant Superintendent, Leicester C.C.,
Leicester, Mass. Leicester C.C. is an 18-hole public course west of Worcester, Mass. Applicant
should have a working knowledge of all phases of
golf course maintenance, irrigation systems, and
equipment maintenance practices. Applicant
should have ability to manage and organize work
crews, be highly-motivated, with attention to detail, and have a career goal in golf course
maintenance. Salary commensurate with experience and education. Position open until filled.
Send resume to: Leicester C.C., 1430 Main St., P.
Q. Box 138, Leicester, MA 01524, or fax resume
to 508-892-1331.
Golf Course Superintendent, Fresh Pond G.C.,
Cambridge, Mass. The Thomas P. O'Neill/Fresh
Pond G.C. is a municipal nine-hole course owned
by the City of Cambridge. The site includes a golf
course, practice area, newly constructed maintenance facility, and a clubhouse. The successful
candidate will assume total maintenance responsibility for the course. Qualifications include a
minimum of three years of experience as an assistant superintendent; a minimum of two years of
educational background in agronomy, pathology,
fertilization/pesticide/herbicide application programs, turf management, golf course construction
and maintenance, and landscape design; a minimum of three years of supervisory experience;
and a current Mass. Pesticide Applicator's License. Salary based upon experience and
qualifications. Complete benefit package includes
health/dental/vision insurance, and retirement
plan. Send (4) copies of resume and cover letter
to: Dept. of Human Services, City of Cambridge,
51 Inman St., Cambridge, MA 02139. Deadline is
March 20, 2002.

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Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the
A-OK Turf Equipment Inc.

Country Golf, Inc.

1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-8435
Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer
brush, & used equipment.
Mike Comicelii-(401) 826-2584

4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction & reconstruction;
specialists in Donald Ross courses.
Jerry D e e m e r - ( 6 1 6 ) 947-5751

h.k Will Materials Corp.

D G i Systems

168 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748
Top dressing & bunker sand, decorative stone,
landscape materials. Charlie Downing, Mike Read
(800) 4-AA-WILL

Sllen's Seed Store Inc.
693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898

Agresouroe, Inc.

100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913
Tim Gould - (800) 313-3320, (978) 388-5110

The Andersons Technologies, Ins.

I Snagwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825
Distributor of Reelcraft products 8 inventor of the
Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System.
Manny Mihailides - (401) 647-0550

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper.
Michael Drake - (508) 875-8247

EZGO/Testfron

30 Peace Pipe Terrace, Smithfield, Rl 02917
(401)419-7409

F.A. Barflett Tree Expert Co.

26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075
Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products.
Rick Fomi - (413) 534-8896

640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915
Complete tree care, landscape design &
construction, disease control, long-range planning.
Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm

76 S. New Boston Rd., Francestown, NH 02043
Gotf course design & renovation.
(603) 547-3132

Aventis Environmental Science

311 Carriage 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

250 West Rd., 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 care.
J a m e s Bemier - (800) 287-0955

GPS New England Mapping

Bayer Corporation

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

The Borden Company

2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742
Tree transplanting, landscape construction, & masonry.
Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244

118 Ellery Ave., Middletown, Rl 02842
Bayleton, Merit, Dylox, Tempo.
J i m Santoro - (800) 842-8020

1 1 4 S u m m e r S t . , Maynard, M A 0 1 7 5 4
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
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc.

110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground
covers, loam, and mulch.
Darren Y o u n g - ( 9 7 8 ) 443-7177

Cedar Lawn Tree Sendee, inc.

32 Nlckerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal, 8. professional care.
William P. Maley - (508) 881-2622

Clean dues!

Greeno, Inc.

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

P. 0 . Box 9169, Wetbersfield, CT 06109
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes
(800) 326-HART

Hartney Greymonf

433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492
Tree care, landscape construction, consulting.
Mark T o b i n - ( 7 8 1 ) 444-1227

Holliston Sand Co., inc.

P. O. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes,
bunker 8 topdresslng, agresoll, compost, stonedust, & pea-stone.
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

International Golf Construction Co.

5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474
Golf course construction.
Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351;
(508) 428-3022

International Turf Applicators

2910 Dranefirid Rd., Lakeland, FL 33811
Ray Duffy - (800) 995-8720, (860) 646-0259

P. 0 . Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488
Distributors of the Landa Water system
for treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical
buildings, and Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585

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

Cornish, Silva, § Mungeum, Inc.

Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569
Golf course architects.
(508) 278-3407

1

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

Irrigation Management & Services

71-73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for lawn & garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Geny Jones - (508) 755-5255

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation

I I Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Marc Utera - (781) 647-3361

Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies
6 Accessories

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 L a z a r o - ( 7 8 1 ) 647-3361

Lcsco Inc.

20005 Lake Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumiski, Mike Donohue - (800) 321-5325

D.l. Matter Co.

71 Concord S t , P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Water supply specialists; water wells
& pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210

McNuity Construction Carp.

P. 0. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705
Asphalt paving ot cart paths, walkways,
parking areas; imprinted asphalt.
John McNulty - (508) 879-8875

Miller Golf Construction

1 Leicester Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945
Gotf 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 t i n s o n - ( 7 1 6 ) 334-0100

R.F. Morse S Sons, Inc.

22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576
Larry Anshewitz, Jack Cronin,
Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero - (508) 295-1553

Martone Sand and Gravel, Inc.

37 Power Rd., Westford, MA 01886
Topdressing sand & mixes, bunker sands, root-zone
mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone.
Greg Frederick-(978) 692-8221

North Shore Hydrossedini

20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseedlng, erosion control, & tree services.
Brian King - (978) 762-8737

Partae Peat Corporation

Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heat treated topdressing, gotf hole targets,
turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies.
J i m Kelsey - (800) 247-2326

Prescription Turf Services, Inc.

P. 0 . Box 39, Middleton, MA 01949
Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom
fertilizer a pesticide applications, fairway aeration,
topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663

Putnam Pipe Corp.

90 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748
Underground water, sewer, & drain piping sales.
& distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam,
David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090

R.A.D. Corp.

269 Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339
Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers,
drainage, earth-moving, ponds, & water features.
Robert M. Delmonico - (781) 826-2800

Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Larry B u n n , , J i m Favreau, John Lenhart,
Al Vadala, George Wise - (800) 999-8873

SBI Turf Services

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification,
D 0 L & Verb-Seed overseeding, irrigation services.
J i m Favreau - (800) 999-TURF

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.

P. 0 . Box 8966, Warwick, Rl 02999
Matt H o w l a n d - ( 4 0 1 ) 295-1673

Simplot Partners, Inc.

15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
J i m Wietzbicki - (800) 228-6656

ASSOCIATION
Sodeo Inc.

P. 0 . Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877
Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye,
Bluegrass/Fescue/ Rye, Bentgrass.
Matt Faherty, Pat Hogan - (800) 341 -6900

Speils Club Management

104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance services & training.
Ron S m i t h - ( 7 8 1 ) 848-5978

Stumps Are Us

5 Timberwood Rd., # 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, & irrigation installation.
(781) 837-3503

Tom Irwin Inc.

11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
J a c k Petersen, Wayne Ripley, Paul Skafas,
Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Erick Koskinen
(800) 582-5959

Tuoisahos Turf Farms, Inc.

P. 0 . Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894
Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985

TerfLinks, Inc.

16 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson, MA 01749
Distributor of quality fertilzer, grass seed,
a 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
Fioratine products, Precision Small Engine Co.,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox - ( 5 0 8 ) 865-9150

TurfMet Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywlne Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558
Cutting edge communication for
the golf course Industry.
Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929

Turf Products Corp.

157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro irrigation & 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 Rd., Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, & IPM.
Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller
(800) 224-4440

Varney Bras. Sand & Gravel

79 Hartford Ave., Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golt cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373

Waterflowers Ecological Design

116 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864
Environmental audits, planning/design,
& permits for all environmental details.
Terry Bastion - (978) 664-8059

Winfield Nursery, Inc.

1700 Mountain Rd., W. Suffield, CT 06093
Wholesale nursery trees and shrubs.
Stan Hildreth

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr.

17 Walker Rd.. 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

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Meet tests Jim Whitley I Irett j©hns@n of The International G.C.
The March meeting of the Golf Course
Superintendents Association of New
England finds us with two exceptional
hosts at an equally exceptional club,
The International Golf Club in Bolton,
Massachusetts.
The International consists of two
spectacular 18-hole golf courses. The
Pines was designed by the well-known
Geoffery Cornish, and later redesigned by
R.T jones III. It is considered the world's
longest course at 8325 yards with a slope
of 154. The newest addition is an 18-hole,
Tom Fazio designed course named The
Oaks, which opened in June 200 i. After
the completion of this expansion, The
International can now boast of being
one of the few 36-hole golf course in
Massachusetts. The international is also
slated to host this year's 29th Annual
New England Open.
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Jim Whitley, CGCS, has been superintendent at The Internationa! overseeing
The Pines golf course since 1998. He has
been a certified golf course superintendent
(CGCS) as outlined by GCSAA since 1999

HOST PROFILE
and has been an active GCSANE member
for the past seven years. Before his career
at The International, Jim worked as the
assistant superintendent at Copper Hill
Country Club in Flemington, N.j. He left
New Jersey in 1994 to be the superintendent at Maynard Country Club until 1998.
His educational background includes
receiving a bachelor of science degree
in agronomy from Pennsylvania State
University in 1993. When he has some
spare time, Jim enjoys scuba diving,
golfing, and spending time with his wife,
Kim, and their daughter, Alyssa.

Brett Johnson, CGCS, started as
superintendent at The International in
2000 during the construction of their
second 18-hole course now known as
The Oaks. He became a certified golf
course superintendent in 2001 and has
also been a member of GCSANE for the
past seven years. His previous experience
includes working as an assistant superintendent at Oak Hill Country Club in
Fitchburg, Massachusetts from 1995-1997.
He then was promoted to superintendent
of that course in 1997 and continued
there until 2000. Brett is a graduate of
the University of Massachusetts, holding
a bachelor of science degree in plant and
soil sciences. When he is not overseeing
The Oaks, he enjoys golf, ice hockey, and
traveling with his long time girlfriend, Marie.

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