LETTER

April 2003

of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Mew England, inc.

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Health crisis helps Brian Cowan learn how
to shrug off the stresses of a superintendent
The temperature seemed to have nowhere
to go except the low 30s with the wind
coming out of the northeast pushing along
at a 20 mph clip. Heavy cloud cover
crowded out any hope of sunlight and a
rude dusting of two inches of snow capped
the beginning of another miserable spring
day at the Eastward Ho! Country Club.
'Weather could be better," Brian Cowan,
course's 36-year superintendent, said
in the remnants of his Maine accent. "Just
went through the worst weather a Cape
Cod winter can deliver. Worst since I've
been around here, and spring's looking to
be just as ornery. Let's see. This is Tuesday
(April 8) and they're playing the New
England PGA assistants championship here
Thursday. I already told them they've got two
options - golf carts or cross-country skis."

Which meant Brian was in a pretty
good mood for someone with a plateful of
responsibility staring him down. On April
22, the boys from the New England PGA
are scheduled to return to Eastward Ho!
for a pro-am tournament. The following
day, Brian hosts the GCSA of New England
and the Golf Course Managers of Cape
Cod, gathered for a joint meeting to kick
off their "summer" slates.
Fittingly, most of the occasional visitors
to the area feel almost compelled to
return, especially golfers. "That's why
w e (superintendents) have these joint
meetings and golf days with people from
other parts of New England. The Cape
has something special to offer even on
these cold blustery days in spring.

These days Cowan takes on the
challenge of course grooming under less
than ideal conditions with a reconstructed
attitude. When he thinks the job might be
coming down too hard on him, he shrugs
it off and continues to count his blessings.
His mind slips back in time to March i 8,
2002 when he suffered a heart attack and
experienced some anxious moments
before walking out of Brigham & Women's
Hospital with an internal defibrillator in
place to regulate what had been an erratic
heartbeat.
"Going through that gave me a new
outlook on life," Brian said. "I try to be as
positive as I can these days. I found out just
how lucky I am to be here and how much
I like the Cape and enjoy my position
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When I first returned
to the job, it was on
a restricted basis,
but I did ail the things
the doctors told me
to do, and it paid off."
Brian Cowan
Eastward Ho! C.C.

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Calendar of Events

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The Super Speaks Out . . . . . . 3
From the President

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4-Ball Tournament Pairings

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2003 Turf Conference Recap

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G C S A N E News

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Divot Drift

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Host Superintendent Profile . . . 8

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PRESIDENT
J a m e s R. Fitzroy, C G C S
3 5 7 W . Squantum Street, North Quincy, MA 0 2 1 7 1
617-328-1776
Fax 6 1 7 - 3 2 8 - 9 4 7 9
E-Mail: Jfitz39@rcn.com
Presidents Golf Course
VICE P R E S I D E N T
Michael J. H e r m a n s o n
1 4 0 Ryan Street, Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-632-2713
Fax 9 7 8 - 6 3 2 - 2 7 1 3
E - M a i l : Hermo68@hotmail.com
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
SECRETARY
Ronald P. Dobosz, Jr.
1 1 3 7 Park Street, Stoughton, M A 0 2 0 7 2
781 -341 -8564
Fax 7 8 1 - 3 4 1 - 8 5 6 4 , *51
E-Mail: Rdobosz111@aol.com
Cedar Hill Golf Course
TREASURER
Michael V. lacono, C G C S
5 0 Newton Street, W e s t o n , MA 0 2 4 9 3
781 -899-7913
Fax 7 8 1 - 6 4 7 - 0 6 0 2
E - M a i l : thebrook18@aol.com
Pine Brook Country Club
TRUSTEE
Patrick S . Kriksceonaitis
4 L a k e m a n s Lane, Ipswich, MA 0 1 9 3 8
978-526-4600
Fax 9 7 8 - 5 2 6 - 8 3 3 3
E s s e x County Club
TRUSTEE
Jason S . A d a m s
11 Woodcrest Lane
Blackstone, MA 0 1 5 0 4
781 -326-3801
Fax 7 8 1 - 3 2 6 - 3 8 0 1
E-Mail: Jayadams35@hotmail.com
Norfolk Golf Club
TRUSTEE
R u s s e l l E. Heller
4 1 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 0 2 1 2 6
617-983-2786
Fax 6 1 7 - 9 8 3 - 2 7 8 6
E-Mail: Rheller@gcsane.org
Franklin Park Golf Course
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Sllva, C G C S
3 5 Pennacook Road, T e w k s b u r y , M A 0 1 8 7 6
781 - 4 8 4 - 5 4 4 0
Fax 7 8 1 - 4 8 4 - 6 6 1 3
E-Mail: Silvacgcs@aoi.com
Belmont Country Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
David A. Comee
6 5 Marquette Street, Gardner, MA 0 1 4 4 0
978-297-1223
Fax 9 7 8 - 2 9 7 - 0 9 1 1
E - M a i l : Dcomee@hotmail.com
T h e Winchendon Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Patrick J. Daly, C G C S
P. O. B o x 2 2 8 4 , Framingham, M A 0 1 7 0 3
508-872-9790
Fax 5 0 8 - 8 7 2 - 5 3 9 3
E-Mail: Pat@framinghamcc.com
Framingham Country Club
N E W S L E T T E R CHAIRMAN
Kenneth D. C r i m m i n g s , Jr.
1 0 1 Maple Lane, Northborough, M A 0 1 5 3 2
508-460-8933
Fax 5 0 8 - 4 6 0 - 8 9 4 3
E-Mail: Kcrlmmings@charter.net
Marlborough Country Club
PAST PRESIDENT
Robert R u s z a l a
6 9 Gelinas Drive, Chicopee, M A 0 1 0 2 0
413-256-8654
Fax 4 1 3 - 2 5 6 - 8 6 5 4
E - M a i l : Hrcc40@aol.com
Hickory Ridge Country Club
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. B o x 5 6 6 , Mattapoisett, MA 0 2 7 3 9
508-758-6474
Fax 5 0 8 - 7 5 8 - 6 4 7 4
E - M a i l : Sbrownell@attbi.com

NEWSLETTER
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Newsletter Editor .
Contributing Editor
B u s i n e s s Manager

Kenneth Crimmings
Gerry Finn
Julie H e s t o n
(E-Mail: 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 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
maintained. We would appreciate a credit line.

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here at Eastward H o ! ! feel like I'm in the
middle of a fresh new start."
Brian's renewed enthusiasm has
expanded itself into energy due to his
remarkable recovery. "When I first
returned to the job, it was on a restricted
basis, but I did all the things the doctors
told me to do, and it paid off. Now I feel
better than ever and I'm raring to go."

That's why the winter that wouldn't
quit in the spring put a little limp into the
fast-break offense he hoped for, getting
ready for the high season months of
Eastward Ho!'s activity. We're about
three weeks behind the pace I'd like to
be at this time of year," Brian explained.
"The snow is the real culprit. It prevents
us from working outside. And the forecast
isn't all that great. W e need sun. We've
already cut twice, so there's a lot of life in
the turf. It's just covered up. Funny, this
past Sunday w e had 100 players in a
tournament of local tradespeople. Two
days later, we can't even see the fairways
for the snow."
Eastward Ho! is one of those courses
with an endless season. Cowan reports
that the club has a membership top heavy
with people who follow the sun in the
winter. However, there are others who
stay on the Cape and play whenever they
can get the weather to cooperate. "This
year the cold and snow made it tough to
enjoy winter golf, but the course got
through it with a minimum of damage."
Since his recovery, Brian has renewed
his interest in the workings of his profession. He holds memberships in the New
England, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island
superintendents groups. In fact, he was
president of the Cape Cod association in
! 979-80 and headed G C S A N E in 1982-83.
"I like to participate in all the events
that are of interest to golf course superintendents and the causes they support," he
told. "I really have strong feelings for the
rest of the guys, how they handle the job,
and all the benevolent practices they get
into. I also like to take my members to
other courses, it's an educational tool for
all of us."
One of Brian's favorite getaways is
the annual trek to Quechee, Vermont
with a half-dozen club members to play in
the "Coon Dog Invitational" hosted by
Eastward Ho!'s Ed Crowell. They join
other golfers from all over the Cape to

raise scholarship funds for students
interested in joining the veterinary
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profession. "I'm happy to participate in
this great tournament which has helped
deserving students by raising over
$200,000 in its 20-year history," says
Cowan.
Away from his immediate responsibilities
at the golf course and other efforts for the
profession, Brian is proud and enamored
of his wonderful family. Certainly, they're
a reason for living... wife Joan, a registered
medical technologist; son Chris, who
works for R.E Morse & Sons; daughter
Cheryl, who's in the restaurant business
in Naples, Florida; and daughter Jennifer,
a service manager for Merrill Lynch.
"So, you see, I have a lot to be grateful
for," added Brian. "It's a brand new day, a
brand new golf year .. . and I'm thrilled to
be part of it."

GERRY FINN

CALENDAR . . .
April 23

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Joint Meeting w/Cape Cod G C S A
Eastward Ho! Country Ciub
C h a t h a m , Mass.
Supt. - Brian C o w a n

M a y 12

Scholarship &

Benevolence

Tournament
Wachusett Country Club
W e s t Boylston, Mass.
Supt. - M a t t h e w M a r r o n e
J u n e 23

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Shattuck G o i f C i u b
jaffrey, N . H .
Supt. - Paul Lautner

July 28

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Supt./Club Official T o u r n a m e n t
L e B a r o n Hills C o u n t r y C l u b
Lakeville, Mass.
Supt. - M a r k Kllmm

August 26

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Individual Championship
Marlborough C o u n t r y Club
Marlborough, Mass.
Supt. - K e n n e t h Crimmings

Sept. 22

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
T o w n s e n d Ridge C o u n t r y C l u b
T o w n s e n d , Mass.
Supt. - D a v i d C o p e l a n d

October 6

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
J u n i p e r Hills G o l f C o u r s e
N o r t h b o r o u g h , Mass.
Supt. - T h o m a s A c k l e y , C G C S

November

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Annual 9-Hoie Meeting
Norfolk Golf Club
N o r f o l k , Mass.
Supt. - J a s o n A d a m s

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"The Softer

Speaks

Out

This m©nth?s questi©n(s):
(1) Are you making adjustments in programs/products to combat anthracnose?
We all know that we can use the lowest label rates for preventative treatments,
as opposed the highest rates in a curative situation. How do you balance
when to apply preventatively, as opposed to curatively?
(2) What is your feedback on this year's conventions in Providence or Atlanta? Do you have
any thoughts on the city of Atlanta, costs, courses, talks, hospitality suite, or trade shows?
Stephen B. Tibbels, C G C S , Northeast
Regional Superintendent, Valley
C r e s t Golf C o u r s e Maintenance,
Acushnet River Valley Golf Course:
Regarding anthracnose, I have not
experienced any problems with the
disease at Acushnet. Although, through
conversations with other superintendents
¿ p d educators, it appears as though

ithracnose problems can be
compounded by cultural practices such
as mowing, top dressing, dragging,
brushing, and possibly verti-cutting.
In light of this, w e have made the
following changes: ( I ) Particular attention
is paid to quality of cut and reel
maintenance. (2) Frequent topdressings
are done at a rate which does not have
to de drug or brushed in. (3) Dragging,
brushing, and vertical cutting practices are
terminated once air temperatures exceed
80 degrees F Our goal in making these

"At the national I like
to visit new vendors
to view products new
to the industry or new
twists to old methods
or equipment"
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Acushnet River Valley G.C.

changes is to maintain healthier plants
with fewer instances of weakness during
periods of stress from climate and play.

THE SUPER SPEAKS
I thought both conferences were wel!
attended. At the national I like to visit
new vendors to view products new to the
industry or new twists to oid methods or
equipment. The Providence conference is
an opportunity to talk with local vendors
about additions to their product iines in
preparation for the year's purchases.
I also like the Providence conference
because you get to visit with your peers
within the N e w England Associations
and renew some contacts with past
employees.
Thomas Colombo, C G C S , T h e Ridge
Club: There is no question that my
biggest concern on putting green turf is
the persistence of basal crown rot of
anthracnose. I have battled this disease
on and off for the past two years on a
handful of greens (50-60% poa/bent).
I have thrown everything and a combination of ??????? at this disease with hit or
miss results. It seems that the high rates
of fungicides only go so far with little or
no success once you have the disease,
in reviewing my cultural practices, some
of the things that I have implemented
include: ( I ) Foliar feed 1/8 # N every
other week in season. (2) Regular
monitoring of nutrient levels via soil &
tissue testing (keep the turf actively

growing). (3) Monthly spiking/seeding of
bent followed by light topd'ressing followed
with a syringe cycle - no dragging! (4) Raising the hoc(? height-of-cut?) on
affected greens slightly. Turf appears to
respond to hoc adjustment better than
anything else. Golfers, however don't
appreciate the slower green speed. Hand
mowing is a given. The bentgrass does not
appear to be affected by the disease.
I am going to dryject this spring to limit
the mechanical traffic/damage on the
surface. I sent out three plugs to Gail Schumann on March 25. The damage on the
older tissue from the fall was still evident.
The surrounding grass tissue was healthy
with no active disease. I applied Edorse/
Ultrex two days later as a preventative.
Endorse has shown some promise in
recent studies. I feel, as did Dr. Schumann,
that the cold freeze w e experienced this
winter could be beneficial in terms of
anthracnose activity this year.

"It seems that the high
rates of fungicides only
go so far with little or
no success once you
have the disease."
Thomas Colombo, CGCS
The Ridge Club

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President praaad to report on winter schedule;
sad to report
the pasting of Philip tmmêy
March 10 marked our last "winter"
meeting of the year and over 130
members enjoyed a tour of the new
William Connell Golf House and Museum
as well as a tour of the maintenance
facility at the T P C Boston course. The
meeting was a fitting conclusion to our
most successful winter schedule ever.
Please join me in thanking Pat Daly
and his Education Committee for a
wonderful job setting up this phase of
our meeting schedule.
On a sad note, w e all mourn the
passing of Philip I. Cassldy, CGCS. Phil
was the longtime superintendent at the
Weston Golf Club and was the G C S A N E
President In 1948 and 1949. But our
association will forever be in his debt
for his efforts to hold the group together
during World War II. One of my fondest
items of memorabilia is a picture of Phil
presenting me the Lawrence Dickinson
Scholarship in 1968.
It's not too early to send in your
application to play in our Scholarship &
Benevolence Tournament on May 12, 2003.
This year we again take our event to the
Wachusett Country Club. For those of

you who haven't played In one of our
events there, it is a fantastic Donald Ross
course with spectacular views. Wachusett
is truly a gem that doesn't get much

FROM THE PRESIDENT
notoriety inside of 128; but it has become
one of my favorite courses. However, the
most important reason for participating
in this event is that the proceeds are
available to assist our own members both
in scholarships and benevolent aid when
there is a time of need. And the Marrone
family has priced the day very favorably
for our association. Even if you play
poorly, the prime rib dinner after golf
will make the trip worthwhile.

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Congratulations to Gary Sykes and
the entire board of directors of the New
England Regional Turfgrass Conference for
another successful event. The speaking
program was as good as any I've attended.
Mike Ditka, the keynote speaker, was
inspirational and entertaining, and the
trade show outstanding. This has become
one of the premiere regional events and
a "don't miss" for everyone's calendar.
Finally, on behalf of the entire board of
directors, I hope everyone came through
the winter without damage and has a
great spring.

James R. Fitzroy, C G C S
President, G C S A N E

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ROUND 2

QUARTER-FINAL

SEMI-FINAL

CHAMPIONSHIP

LeCiair (9.4) -Snyder (8.2)
(Bye)

Anshewitz (8.8) - fitzroy (7.9)

Phil (Cassidy) was
the longtime
superintendent at
the Weston Golf Club
and was the GCSANE
President in 1948
and 1949. But our
association will forever
be in his debt for
his efforts to hold
the group together
during World War II.
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Favreau (20.9) - Gregg (3.i)
Hogan (32.81 - Mcleod (21.h
B. Luccini (8.7) - Mooradian (7.4)
Crimmings ( 12.S) - Gulen (2.9)
Duggan (7.6) - Hagle (9.4)

— 2003

Hayes (8.9) - Healey ÌI0.0Ì

CHAMPIONS

Mackintosh (6.3) - Thys (11.3)
Milenski (15.3)-Whitley (17.2)
Berge (23.4) - Turner (17.0)
Cornee (6.9) - Hermanson (7.8)
D'Errico (19.4) - M. Luccini (5.9)
Heller (17.8)- Stowe (15.2)
Ruszala - Teschke

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-New England legfonal lyrfgrass Conference recap:
Conference education a priority, says Gary SySces
As many of you know, I have enjoyed
being a part of the New England Regional
Turfgrass Conference & Show each year
for the last six years. There are many
reasons and many people who create an
interest in me to work on the show to
continue to make it a great event. I have
greatly enjoyed meeting many golf course
superintendents, assistants, grounds
managers, exhibitors, a few celebrities,
students, many owners of businesses
related to the turf industry and many
others over the years who have an
interest of one kind or another in turf.
It has been fun!

This year's show we feei went real
well. Attendee numbers were about the
same as last year (We were afraid the late
dates and spring weather had the potential
to hurt the attendance badly). Economics
did take a bit of a toll finally, and booth
numbers were down a bit from last year.
Ve knew w e wouldn't grow every year!
Many great comments have come my
way since the show, and we appreciate
all of them.
A couple of items caught my attention,
and I wanted to share some of them. Ever
since I became involved eight years ago, a
statement of advice for the show still
rings true in my ears. "The Conference
always needs to be first," was that bit of
advice. The education that is available is
what makes the show unique every year,
and is what makes the attendees know
they have to be there. "Build it and they
will come!" in my book the trade show is
actually part of the education program as
well. I feel I learn a lot on the floor, and
I enjoy being on the floor as much as a kid
in a candy store. The trade show floor is
a great place to acquire new ideas. This
business is ever-changing, and a good turf
professional has got to stay on top of his
game. The combination of education and
trade show is a great way to do that.
When w e count heads in the education
sessions or down on the show floor, w e
^ V n o w there are a lot of professionals who
¡so think this way, and 1 congratulate you
on that. Seminars and sessions were in
some cases overflowing. Trade show
traffic looked busy and many exhibitors

said they had a great show. I hope that
everyone will continue to use the show as
a resource.

CONFERENCE NEWS
The other thought i had was how
surprised I was with Coach Ditka. His talk
on the word 'ACE" was just what I needed
to hear. Three very important factors
in life, "attitude", "character," and
"enthusiasm" can help make a person
successful. Our business is very demanding
and these three traits can put you over
the top or hold you down. Some of us

have all the tools w e will ever need, but
do we use them? At the end of the day
are w e content with "the man in the
glass." A great message I thought, and w e
hope that all those who were at the show
this year gained something and left
Providence feeling better for coming.
W e plan on a even better event next year,
just as w e plan on better turf each year.
W e wish to thank all sponsors, exhibitors,
attendees, and guests for participating in
this year's show and conference. Here's
to a prosperous growing season to all!

G A R Y 5YK.ES

Scholarship & Benevolence Chairman

eiplalns importance ©f participation
According to GCSAA data, the largest
percentage of superintendents are in their
40s. Many of these people have families
and children that are thinking about college.
I have spoken with several superintendents
that are astounded at the cost of higher
education. With tuition as high as $30,000
a year, it is a wonder parents can make
ends meet. G C S A N E is here to help.

GCSANE NEWS
As most of you know, G C S A N E
awards scholarships to members' children
each year. The award won't pay for an Ivy
League school for a semester, but it will
help take care of books and other
necessities.
Most likely fewer of you realize that
G C S A N E provides benevolent aid to
members. From time to time, personal
issues arise that leave a person in dire
straits. Over that past several years, our
Benevolent Fund has aided many superintendents and their families. It is done
quietly, but the results speak loud and
clear to those in need.
To finance these acts of goodwill,
G C S A N E holds a golf tournament each
year. Most of you know this and play in it
regularly. The Scholarship & Benevolence

Tournament is the sole fundraiser for the
S&B Fund. Without the monies raised
from this event, the fund would dry up
and aid would disappear.
How can you help? Play golf. Donate a
prize for the raffle. It's as easy as that.
The tournament this year will be held
May ! 2 at Wachusett Country Club.
Wachusett is a terrific Donald Ross course
located just minutes from Route 2 and
1-290. It takes less than an hour to get
there from Boston. It is a first-class event
that Includes buffet lunch, a dinner of
prime rib or swordfish, open bar, and 18
holes of championship golf. This is not an
event to miss.
So please register now. Sell all your
raffle tickets. Donate that round of golf
for four at your course. Help us raise
money that may come back to you later.
This event is for you and cannot be done
without you.
Please contact me if you need help.
My number is (617) 983-2786 and my
e-mail is rheller@gcsane.org. Thank you.

Russell Heller
Chairman,
Scholarship & Benevolence
Committee

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seminars., job opportunities
...tournament results..Band golf
miscellaneous
items of interest t® the membership.
course. Spanish speaking ability is a plus. Com0 arin@uiiceineritSe..edycatSonaS

MEMBERSHIP

Welcome N e w Members: Sean Keating, Assistant Superintendent, Oak Hill Country Club.

INFORMATION
Condolences go to David and Vickie Wallace and
family on the recent passing of David's sister, Janet
(Wallace) Huff.
Condolences go to Ron Tumiskl and family on
the recent passing of Ron's father, Charles
Tumiski.

POSITION OPENINGS
Second Assistant Superintendent, Mt. Pleasant C o u n t r y Club, Boylston, Mass. Mt.
Pleasant is a private, 18-hole William Mitchell design located In central Mass. Responsibilities
include employee training and supervision; irrigation system operation and repair; and pesticide
and fertilization application, with record-keeping,
special construction projects, and involvement in
all aspects of golf course maintenance. A turf
certificate or two-year degree in turf-related field
are preferred. Applicant must have a minimum of
three years of experience in grounds maintenance, must obtain a Mass. pesticide license
immediately, and have a valid drivers license.
Compensation is commensurate with experience,
and includes 8 0 % health insurance paid by club,
401(k), paid local and national dues, paid attendance to local seminars, golf privileges, and a paid
off-season vacation. The position is available immediately. Piease send resume to: Todd Sauer,
Golf Course Superintendent, Mount Pleasant
Country Club, 369 Cross Street, Boylston, MA
01505; phone: (508) 869-2328.
Third Assistant Superintendent, Willowbend Club, Mashpee, Mass. The third assistant
will assist with training and supervision of staff of
35 and implement plant care applications program. Candidates should have an understanding
of !PM principles and practices, team-building
skills, and a desire to continue learning the golf
management profession. Willowbend is a 27-hole,
private, independently-owned golf and real estate
development on Cape Cod. Willowbend hosts a
PGA Celebrity charity event in June. W e are currently growing-in nine new holes slated to open
this summer. Willowbend is operated by Willowbend Golf Management, which manages golf
properties across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Qualifications include a turf degree or certificate and a
current pesticide applicator's license. Individual
should be career-minded, with two-to-five years
of golf course maintenance experience, with a
minimum of one season as spray applicator on a

pensation is commensurate with experience, and
includes medical insurance, 401 (k), optional dental insurance, uniforms, golf privileges, meal
program, holidays, and two weeks vacation.
Housing is a possibility. The position is available
immediately. Please send resume to: Mark Casey,
Superintendent, Willowbend, 100 Willowbend
Drive, Mashpee, MA 02649; phone: (508) 5395436; fax: (508) 539-5230 or 5210; e-mail:
willowbendgolf@juno.com.

¡irrigation Technician/Second Assistant Superintendent, Dedham Country and F o b
Club, Dedham, Mass. Dedham Country and
Polo Club is a private, 18-hole club that opened in
! 920 with bentgrass/poa greens, tees and fairways. Dedham Country and Polo Club is seeking
a highly-motivated individual to maintain a Toro
Network 8000 irrigation system and assist in the
daily operation of the goif course. Salary is negotiable on the basis of experience and qualifications.
Also included are housing; health and dental insurance; 401 (k) plan; paid annua! vacation;
association dues; and golfing privileges. The position is open until filled. Please send resume to: The
Dedham Country and Polo Club, David j. Ferrantino, Director of Golf Course and Grounds
Operations, 124 Country Club Road, Dedham,
MA 02026.
Second Assistant Superintendent, The Milt o n - H o o s i c C i u b , C a n t o n , Mass. T h e
Milton-Hoosic is a private, 9-hole course in Canton, Mass. Duties include staff supervision;
fertilizing and pesticide application; irrigation system repair and operation; daily set-up; and
mowing. A minimum of a two-year degree is
preferred, but will train qualified winter school
certificate holders. Applicant must have or have
the ability to obtain a Mass. pesticide license.
Compensation is comensurate with experience,
and includes i 0 0 % individual health insurance,
GCSAA dues, uniform, and golf privileges. The
position is open until filled. Please send resume to:
Stephen R. Gregg, Golf Course Superintendent,
The Milton-Hoosic Club, 70 Green Lodge Street,
Canton, MA 02021; fax: (781) 828-3220; office:
(781) 828-2953; e-mail: sgreggl3@aol.com.
Second Assistant Superintendent, Walpole
Country Club, Walpole, Mass. Applicant must
have a minimum of a two-year degree in turf
management or related field; a minimum of one
year of goif course related experience; and a Mass.
pesticide applicator's license. The position involves general golf course maintenance, including,
but not limited to, course set-up, pesticide and
fertilizer applications, irrigation repair, project
management, and record-keeping. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual

seeking to prepare for the first assistant position.
Compensation is negotiable, and includes health,
dental, and life insurance; 401 (k); paid vacation;
uniforms; association dues; and loca! conference
expenses. Housing is possible. The position is
open until filled. Please send resume to: Mark
Gagne, Golf Course Superintendent, P.O. Box
186, Walpole, MA 02081; fax: (508) 668-9969;
e-msH:mgagne@walpolecc.com.

S e c o n d Assistant S u p e r i n t e n d e n t , Bass
Rocks Golf Club, Gloucester, Mass. The
individual will be a key player in the operation,
assisting the superintendent and first assistant, and
will share these responsibilities and others:
pesticide/fertilizer applications; irrigation system
operation and maintenance; and supervising and
training seasonal employees. The candidate
should have desire to excel in the turf industry and
have an enthusiastic outlook on learning all aspects
of turf maintenance operations. The individual will
attend Greens Committee meetings and be an
integral part of the turf management team. Bass
Rocks is an architecturally unique, 107-year old
property with frequent ocean views. A turf
degree or certificate and current pesticide
applicator's license is required. Salary is
commensurate with experience. Benefits include
medical insurance, golf privileges, two weeks
vacation after first year, membership in GCSAA
and local associations, and paid attendance at New
England Turf Conference. The position is open
until filled. Piease send resume to Patty Knaggs,
Golf Course Superintendent, Bass Rocks Golf
Club, P.O. Box 303, Gloucester, MA 01930;
phone: (978) 283-7774; fax (978) 283-0977; email: majormpk@shore.net.
Park Maintenance/Irrigation Specialist, City
of N e w t o n Parks and Recreation Dept.,
Newton, Mass. Individual will be responsible for
supervising and working with small work crews
involved in construction, repair, and maintenance
of department's irrigation systems. Work includes
directing and assisting work crews, ensuring for
the quality and completeness of work performed,
and assisting in the overall efficiency of project
operations. Position assists in department snow
and ice removal operations. Candidate should
have three-to-five years of experience in
recreation or athletic field maintenance or general
plumbing maintenance. An associates degree is
preferred. Salary is W-10, $!7.35/hour. Benefits
include health and dental insurance, education
incentives, retirement plan, and deferred
compensation. The deadline for applications is
April 30, 2003. Please send resúmelo Karen Kelly,
Employment Coordinator, Human Resources
D e p a r t m e n t , N e w t o n City Hall, i 000
Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre, MA
02458.

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A-OK Turf Equipment Inc.

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

A.A. Will Materials Corp.

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

Accusoils

Country Golf, Inc.

4852 Westchester Dr., Traverse City, Ml 49684
Golf course construction 8, reconstruction;
specialists in Donald Ross courses.
Jerry Deemer-(616) 947-5751

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Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories

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

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

104WymanRd„ Braintree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance services & training.
Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978

OHT Golf Services

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

5 Timberwood Rd., #108, Goffstown, NH 03045
Professional stump chipping service.
Brendan McQuade - (603) 625-4165

McNulty Construction Corp.

Tee S Green Sod, Inc.

Miller Golf Construction

Tom Irwin Inc.

DGM Systems

D.L. Matter Co.

Allen's Seed Store ins.

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

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

EZGQ/Texfrom

1 Leicester Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945
Golf course construction & renovation.
Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030

693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
goif course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898

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

Agresource. Inc.

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

The Andersons Technologies, inc.

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

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

Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA

100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer & supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437

Bayer Environmental Science

Bayleton, Compass, Dylox, Merit, Nemacur Tempo.
Jim Santoro - (508) 679-4797

The Borden Company

114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571

Boston irrigation Supply Company

60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies 8, accesson'es.
Andy Langlois, J . Anderson III, Ron Milenski
(800) 225-8006

Bourke & Lannery Turf Care dba "DryJect"
48 Hardwick Terrace, Brighton, MA 02135
Aerification & filling of holes with dry material in one
pass on greens, tees, or problem spots on fairways.
Rory Bourke - (617) 779-8873

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, ioam, and mulch.
Darren Young - (978) 443-7177

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc.

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

Ciccarelli Landscaping

Woburn, MA 01801
Reverse rototilllng, cultivating.
(781) 938-5055

F A Bartlett Tree Expert Go.

640 Hale St., Beverly Farms, MA 01915
Complete tree care, landscape design 8.
construction, disease control, long-range planning.
Ben Staples - (978) 927-1590

Gold Star Nursery & Sad Farm

250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turtgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhail
Lexington, MA-(781) 861-1111
Canterbury, NH - (603) 783-4717

GPS New Engiand Mapping

39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts;
wire tracking & electrical repairs.
Greg Albanese - (781) 789-1166

Greeno, Inc.

2-352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742
Tree transplanting, landscape construction, 8. masoniy.
Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

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

Hartney Greymont

433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492
Tree care, landscape construction, consulting.
MarkTobin-(781) 444-1227

iTollision Sand Co., inc.

P. O. Box 1168, Trfft Rd„ Slatersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommeoded sands, root-zone mixes, bunker &
topdressing, agesot, compost stone-dust & 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

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Norfolk Power Equipment, ins.

North Shore Hydroseeding

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

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

Putnam Pips Corp.

90 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748
Underground water, sewer, & drain piping sales.
6 distribution. 24-hour service. Eiiiot 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

Rotondo Precast

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

151 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 06001
Precast concrete buildings for chemical & equipment
storage. Fully-equipped restroom buildings also available. Bob Anania - (860) 673-3291

Irrigation Management & Services

Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.

International Turf Applicators

Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc.

P. 0. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles.
Dave Farina, Dann Eddy, Darren Orr
(800) 662-2585

Nardone Sand and Gravel, inc.

5 Cushing Dr., Wrentham, MA 02093
Sales, service, rentals, leasing, Kubota tractors
(508) 384-0011

275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301
Club Car golf, turf, transportation, 8i utility cars.
James Bemier - (800) 287-0955

71 -73 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01613
Distributor of tires for lawn 8. garden, trucks,
cars, industrial equipment, and goit cars.
Gerry Jones-(508) 755-5255

Country Club Enterprises

R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

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

Golf Cart Services, Inc.

Clean Quest

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

S.V. Moffett Co., Inc.

33 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586
Commercial turf & irrigation equipment.
Bill Stinson-(716) 334-0100

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

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

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

Sodco Inc.

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

dba Weed 8, Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050
Golf course renovation & construction in all areas:
bunkers, tees, greens, drainage, irrigation, 8. cart paths.
Dahn Tibbett, Chip Breartey - (781) 837-3503

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

ASSOCIATION
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dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co., Inc.
738 Main S t , Suite 223, Waltham, MA 02154
Complete line of golf course accessories;
Standard, Par Aide, Eagie One.
Joe Lazaro - (781) 647-3361

P.O. Box 1125, Carver, MA 02330
Topdressing sand & mixes, divot mix, greens 8c tees,
root zone mix, bunker sand, cart path mix, stablizer,
& greens care analysis.
Joe Farina, Frank Santos - (866) 222-6644

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

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Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation

I I Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Marc Utera- (781)862-2550

Landmark Construction

P.O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890
Tee/bunker shaping & remodeling, cart paths,
Drainage, tree planting, landscape construction.
Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Larry Bunn,, Jim Favreau, John Lenhart,
Ai Vadala, George Wise - (800) 999-8873

S B I Turf Services

65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, & water-injection aerification,
DOL & Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services.
(800) 999-TURF

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.

P. 0. Box 8966, Warwick, R! 02999
Matt Howland-(401) 295-1673

Simplot Partners, Inc.

15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhali, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656

Sports Club Management

Stumps Are Us

P.O. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegrass, & Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace-(401) 789-8177
Scott McLeod-(401) 641-3814
11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodoulakis, Mike Fontaine
(800) 582-5959

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.

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

1'urfgrass Environmental Consulting
47 Falmouth Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106
IPM plans for permit projects, wildlife enhancement
projects, & water quality monitoring programs.
John Bresnahan - (413) 565-5340

TurtLinks. 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 Jessica J Dr., Miilbury, MA 01527
Floratine products, Precision Small Engine Co.,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150

TurfNet Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558
Culling edge communcatkm forthe goif course itidusky.
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, 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

Varnay Bros. Sand & Gravel

79 Hartford Ave., Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golf 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 Bastian - (978) 664-8059

Winding Brook Turf Farm

Wethersfield, CT06109
Peter DeBrusk - (800) 243-0232

Winfield Nursery, Inc.

1700 Mountain Rd., W. Suffield, CT 06093
Wholesale nursery supplies, including fertilizer, grass seed,
turf control products, and landscaping trees 8. shrubs.
Joe Trosky - (860) 668-5225

Philip Wogam S George F. Sargent, J r .

17 Walker Rd.. Topsfield, MA 01983
Goif 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 Host Superintendent Matthew Marrone^ Wachusett C.C.
T h e Golf Course Superintendents
Association of N e w England is very
proud to hold the 2003 Scholarship &
Benevolence Tournament at Wachusett
Country Club in West Boylston, Massachusetts. O u r hosts for the day will be
Matt Marrone and the Marrone Family,
w h o have successfully owned and
operated this club since 1938.
Matt Marrone is a third-generation
golf course superintendent at Wachusett
C.C., and has been the superintendent
there since 1994. Previously his father,
Donald Marrone, jr., and his grandfather,
Donald Marrone, Sr., served as superin-

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learned in the business to these t w o men.

Par:

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Regular Yardage:

6170

Ladies Yardage:

(Rating: 70.0)
5573

H e continues to learn each day from his
father, Donald, jr., who currently manages
the club.

Championship Yardage:

(Rating: 74.6)
6567

Wachusett C.C. Facts:

Tees (yardage and type):

HOST PROFILE

Superintendent: . . . . Matthew Marrone
Golf Professional:
Tim Bishop

Number of Members:
Terrain:. . . . . . . .
Architect:
Year Organized:

375
Hilltop, fairly open
Donald Ross
1927

Greens (yardage & type):

(Rating: 71.7)
3 acres

Bent Poa
. . . . 2.5 acres
Bent, Rye, Poa
Fairways (acres and type): . . . 25 acres

Roughs (acres and type):
Carts:

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