LETTER

August 2003

of the Golf Course Superintendents Association ofMew England, inc.
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Dr. Gail Schumann moves te Marquette U.,
but won't abandon GCSÄNI
As this is being written, Gail Schumann is
in transit. Right. Dr. Schumann, pathologist,
researcher, teacher and the best weapon
against turf disease New England golf course
superintendents ever had - has resigned
her position in the department of microbiology at the University of Massachusetts
and is headed toward new challenges in
4he field of biology at Marquette University,
ilwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Schumann admits she carries a heavy
heart to her next career level because of
her long and rewarding association with
UMass. But after 19 years in the lab test
trenches at Fernald Hall where she supervised the pursuit and defeat of countless
turf demons, Gail is returning to her Midwestern roots with her home state of
Michigan only a ferry ride across the lake.
"Oh, there's more to it than that," Dr.
Schumann reassured herself in a recent
chat with The Newsletter. "This is sort of a

INSIDE . . .
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Calendar of Events

2

From the President

3

Drohen wins Mass. Amateur . . . 3
Remember When?

4

NERTF News: Research Topics . 6
GCSAA News: Hotels

6

Divot Drift

6

Host Superintendent Profile . . . 8

double-edged opportunity move for me
and my husband. Actually, the decisionmaking came in stages. Michael (husband,
Michael Switzenbaum) was offered a
department head post in civil engineering
at Marquette. Then, my parents are just
40 minutes away from that ferry ride.
W e couldn't pass it up."
However, Gail indicated there were
several factors clawing at her in an attempt
to have her stay put. Her reputation as an
outstanding diagnostician in turf diseases

I'm not abandoning
the research and cure
development stage
of my profession , . .
. . . My friends and
colleagues in the turf
field are welcome
to send as many
samples as they wish.
There's still a lot to
be done in fighting
turf diseases and I'm
still in the thick of it."
Dr. Gail Schumann

and accompanying distinction developing
cures for them brought fears from those
in the field that progress would hit a dead
end. Another setback-in-waiting was the
distinct possibility her UMass position might
not be filled because of drastic budget cuts.
"Moving never was a snap decision,"
Dr. Schumann continued. "For me, the
situation at UMass was the perfect job.
Through the years its importance always
was on the upswing and the feeling of
accomplishment from any success we
generated made life that more enjoyable.
But I lined up a list of goods and bads on
moving. The list of goods outnumbered
the list of bads and that was that."
As expected, budget shrinking did
eliminate Gail's position at UMass.
However, she made another move in
anticipation of such an eventuality. There
is an arrangement in place between UMass
and Marquette in which, for the next two
years, Dr. Schumann can continue to
accept soil samples and the like from turf
people and research them at Marquette
just as she had at UMass.
"So, no, I'm not abandoning the research
and cure development stage of my profession," she stressed. "Overnight delivery
(for samples) means overnight. My friends
and colleagues in the turf field are welcome
to send as many samples as they wish.
There's still a lot to be done in fighting
turf diseases and I'm still in the thick of It."
Which is good news for New England
superintendents, some of whom have
come to know Dr. Schumann as their
own, personal turf disease diagnostician.
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Contributing Editor
B u s i n e s s Manager

Michael

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Gerry Finn
. Julie H e s ton
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Any opinions e x p r e s s e d in this publication are those of
the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent
the position of G C S A N E . Information contained in t h i s
publication may be used freely, in whole or in part,
without special p e r m i s s i o n a s long a s the true context i s
maintained. W e would appreciate a credit line.

"The people in the association (GCSANE)
have been my sounding board in sorting
out the variables leading the way to recognizing the disease and eventually coming
to a conclusion on its cure," Gail explained.
"I get phone calls, e-mails, letters from
the superintendents. Anything they feel
will help. And it does. W e swap what I call
disease messages."
"Such communications have been going
on for several years. I think at certain stages
of discovery and development the superintendent is out there looking for some
glimmer of hope, some clue that maybe
we're on to something positive. I can almost
sense a feeling of relief when I tell some
superintendent that 'no, your sample is not
disease-infested.' "lb them, it's a great feeling."
Dr. Schumann and G C S A N E members
have collaborated on many projects in
recent times. One of those had to do with
the tracking and isolating of gray leaf spot,
a deadly attacker of perennial ryegrass.
The battle was launched three years ago
after gray leaf spot had migrated north
from the southern section of the country.
"We're crossing our fingers on this
one," Gail informed. "This is August and
so far the incidence of gray leaf spot has
been rare in these parts, if even seen at
ail. However, September always has been
a critical month. The key is recognition of
the disease. Often, it's mistaken for
pythium and treated the same. Needless
to say, that treatment doesn't work."
Another pet project with Dr. Schumann
and regional superintendents is the recognition of and relief from pink snow mold.
Happily, Gail reports the project is finished
with success in both phases of the battle.
" W e have come a long way in the
development of effective and friendly
fungicides," she offered. "The snow mold
project has prospered on this account.
W e now have a list of effective fungicides
superintendents can put down and we've
pinpointed an open window to do it. That
window opens when grasses stop growing
in fall. The superintendents seem to have
agreed that mid-November is the most
opportune time."
That kind of turf-thoughtful association
between superintendents and Dr. Schumann
will continue for at least the next two
years. "I'll be juggling my lab work with
teaching for those years," she revealed.
"Eventually, I'd like to concentrate on
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teaching. It all depends on the opportunities in that aspect of my field."
Dr. Schumann, a model interviewee, i_
not without a show of emotion as she
separates herself physically from the New
England turf scene. "I've made a lot of
friends in all parts of the turf world," she
said. "The turf people were part of my
personal fight when I had a serious disease
two years ago. They were so supportive,
so wonderful to me. I can't say how much
they meant when I beat that thing."
Gail repeats she has feelings for all the
people with whom she's been associated
over the memorable 19-years stay UMass.
"I really have the best of memories, and the
golf course superintendents are right in the
middle of them," she added. "I want to stay
in touch, and they can be assured I'll be
working those samples as they pour in.
I mean it when I say 'overnight is overnight.'
W e know turf always will be a mystery
but w e can solve it together."
So Gail Schumann has the best of both
worlds. She's going home to the Midwest,
yet remains here in spirit, via the internet,
telephone, and overnight delivery.
The GCSANE and its members wish o n l y ^
the best for Gail, who always gives her bes
in the interests of the golf course superintendent and the turf world that both live in.

G E R R Y FIMN

(After Labor Day Dr. Schumann's contact
information will be: Gail Schumann,
Marquette University, Dept. of Biology,
Wehr Life Sciences 206A, 530 N. 15th St.,
Milwaukee, W l 53233; (4I4) 288-7793;
gail.schumann@marquette.edu.)

CALENDAR . . .
August 26

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
individual Championship
Marlborough Country Club
Marlborough, Mass.
Supt. - Kenneth Crimmings

Sept. 22

G C S A N E Montbiy Meeting
Townsend Ridge Country Club
Townsend, Mass.
Supt. - David Copeland

October 6

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting

Juniper Hills Golf Course
Northborough, Mass.

Supt. - Thomas Ackley, C G C S
November

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Annua! 9-Hole Meeting
Norfolk Golf Club
Norfolk, Mass.
Supt. - Jason Adams

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^resident applauds both winners & volunteers . . .
. . . and volunteers to runfor6CSM director post

Congratulations to Andy Drohen for his
great win at the M G A State Amateur
tournament held at The County Club in
Brookline. As you know, Andy represents
Pursell Technologies Inc. (Polyon) and is a
G C S A A member. Of course, Bill Spence
and his staff had the golf course in
wonderful tournament condition. The
tournament and Andy's win will certainly
be a highlight of the MGA's centennial
celebration.

I'd like to thank everyone who
participated in our recent Superintendent/
Club Official tournament at LeBaron Hills
C.C.. I believe that there are many qualities
and aspects of the game of golf that make
it the greatest sport man has created. And
one aspect is the number of tireless people
w h o volunteer time and efforts for the
games and the clubs or courses that they
play. This annual G C S A N E event is a chance
for us to say thank you to those people who
alp us do our jobs. But more importantly,
this event gives our club officials an opportunity to see the G C S A N E on a first-hand
basis. Mark Klimm had the new golf course
in perfect condition, and many thanks to
Charlie Dickow for his hospitality.

Our association is involved in many
charitable endeavors. In addition to our
own scholarship and benevolence program,
w e participate in the Ouimet Fund Golf
Marathon, support the Black and W h i t e
on Green tournament at Franklin Park in
Boston, and for a number of years have
been a participating sponsor in a Jimmy
Fund tournament held at Nashawtuc
Country Club. However, this year the
board has opted to support the Jimmy
Fund directly. Because studies have
shown an elevated cancer risk to people
in our profession, and because literally
everyone has been touched in some way
by the terrible disease of cancer, it was a
pleasure to present a check directly to
the Jimmy Fund the night of the Club
Official tournament.

I recently received a call from G C S A A
President "Tommy Witt. Tommy asked
rne if I would consider running for director
of our national association. After much
consideration and the support of the
Norfolk County Commissioners and my

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wife Maureen, I decided to make the run

for office. The Golf Course Superintendents

Association of America has been a vital

part of my career, providing identity as a

FROM THE PRESIDENT
golf course superintendent, the vehicle of
certification, and a source of continuing
education. I have been privileged to serve
G C S A A on the committee level and as

chapter delegate from the G C S A of N e w
England. I am looking forward to continuing
to serve our association as a member of
the board of directors and appreciate all
of the support I have received from
GCSANE.
Finally, I hope you have all had a great
season and hope to see everyone at the
fall events scheduled.

James R. Fstzroy, CCsCS
President, GCSANE

GCSAA member Andy Drehen wins
2003 Massachusetts State Amateur title
Ninety years ago a young caddie named
Francis Ouimet walked through the gates
of The Country Club and captured the
1913 U.S. Open Championship in what
was one of the most memorable sporting
moments of all time.
O n this afternoon, a former caddie from
The Country Club, Andy Drohen (St. Anne
C.C.) delivered one of the greatest upsets
in recent Massachusetts amateur golf
history by defeating four-time Richard D.
Haskell M G A Player of the Year Frank
Vana, Jr. (Marlborough C.C.), I -up, in the
final match of the 95th playing of the
Massachusetts Amateur Championship at
The Country Club in Brookline, Mass.

W i t h the victory, Drohen's name will
be etched on The Massachusetts Cup, a
trophy that has been claimed by such golf
legends as Francis Ouimet, Jesse Guilford,
Frederick Wright and "led Bishop.

Playing on a course that he made many
a b o p on during his tenure as a caddie,
Drohen played with confidence and
consistency during the early stages of the
36-hole match and jumped out to a 5-up
lead after 24 holes. The t w o players
battled hole-for-hole throughout the
first 18 holes. Vana, who started off the
morning with a bogey on the 446-yard,
par 4 I st hole, found himself trailing by
three holes at the turn.
The door of opportunity opened for
Vana as he found himself only I -down on
the 18th tee. An errant tee shot, however,

sailed far right and into the pine trees
behind the 15th green. A double bogey
on that hole - Drohen had made a routine
par - dropped Vana to 2-down at the break.
Drohen's momentum continued even

MGA NEWS
after the brief lunch break as he captured
that 5-up advantage thanks to a birdie on
the 3 i 0-yard, par 4 24th hole. Following a
brief rain storm that suspended play for an
hour, Vana began an incredible - and what
would have been a historic - comeback.
Vana posted birdies on three of four holes
to pull within two holes of Drohen heading
into the final seven holes. As the rain began
to threaten once again, the two competitors
walked onto the 36th tee with Drohen
holding onto a slim I -up lead. Drohen
looked to be in trouble when his second
shot landed in the left bunker short of
the hole, but he came through with an
outstanding shot out of the sand that left
him with a 15-foot putt for par. Vana then
missed his birdie putt - one that would
have forced extra holes - and watched as
Drohen calmly sunk his par putt to close
out the match and earn the title of 2003
Massachusetts Amateur Champion.
E d i t o r ' s n o t e : Andy is a sales repre-

sentative for Pursell Technologies, Inc.

and G C S A A Member. Information for

this article is from an M G A press release

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üemember When?: Loeking back at GCSANE's past-

Remember When1 takes a look back at
the people and events of GCSANE's past.

25 Years Ago

Sustaining the good health of a golf
course was the subject of a recent overview
of a projected major problem in course
maintenance - shortage of water - by
the Midwest Association of Golf Course
Superintendents. The gist was to point out
the longevity of bluegrass compared to
bentgrass and poa annua when supplies of
water become limited, restricted, or even
banned in maintaining golf course turf.
That bluegrass is superior to bentgrass
in water-stressed situations is based on
knowledge and experience. Since some
courses are succumbing to the requests
of touring pros to change over to bent
because of the frequency of so-called
"fliers" hit off bluegrass, danger lurks for
the golf course superintendent who
makes the change from blue to bent.
The conclusion: During certain periods
of drought, bent and poa annua plants will
die. On the other hand, Kentucky bluegrass
may look to be completely dead under
the same conditions, but after a good rain
it comes back to its original living state. So
states the MAGCS.
Results from last month's association
play at Mt. Pleasant C.C.: first place: Ron
Kirkman, Tom Schofield, Leroy Allen, Brian
Cowan - 63; second place (after match of
cards): Bill Carter, Steve Murphy, Steve
Hosington, Frank Marean - 63; third
place: Doug Johnson, Paul Johnson, Norm
Mucciarone, Buddy Young - 64.
The new member voted in at the last
meeting is Richard Arzillo. Richard is head
golf course superintendent at the George
Wright Golf Course.
Here's a chance for GCSANE members
to spread their wings and learn how the
four winds of the profession work. The
event is the first joint meeting of New
Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Northeast,
and New England golf course associations,
it all gets together Oct. 17 at the Woodstock Golf and "Tennis Club, Woodstock, Vt.

S 5 Years Ago

GCSANE president Dick Zepp presented
a captain's chair to Bill Spence, superintendent of The Country Club, in recognition
of the outstanding job Bill and his staff did
at last June's U.S. Open.
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into remission. Some superintendents
said their fairways and tees were lost
because of Pythium, Fusarium, Summer
Patch, and an overabundance of moisture.
A few insist that fairways were damaged
by a strange looking Brown Patch. It
appears more blight materialized in the
areas receiving higher amounts of rain. It
was, indeed, Miami weather at its worst.
Congratulations to Bob Garrity of
Heritage Hill, our new GCSANE champion.
Bob shot 73-75- i 48 at the Thorny Lea G.C.
Doug Johnson finished second with 77-74151. Jack Hassett of Mt. Pleasant (Lowell)
picked up third place at 76-77-153. Mike
Hermanson of Gardner Municipal captured
net honors, while in a well-stocked skins
game field the winners were Jim O'Kelly,
Brae Burn; Ron Kirkman, Needham; Tom
Flaherty, Woods Hole; Cameron Quinn,
Turf Products; and Garrity.

The endless Miami weather has taken
its toll on golf courses in the Northeast.
Day after day excessive heat, oppressive
high humidity, and monsoon-type rains have
made life miserable for the golf course

REMEMBER WHEN?
superintendent. As w e enter the second
week of August, the suburbs north, south,
and west of Boston have experienced over
30 days of 90-plus degree temperatures.
For many clubs, turf started to
deteriorate at the end of July. Some
courses suffered from severe infestation
of Pythium on the greens. With such an
excess of humid weather and upwards of
a foot of rain in some areas, fairways
appeared to be blanketed with slime.
The following week the battle was lost
when poa annua and other grasses went

GERRY FJMM

Gary Lyccini Memorial 4-Ball Championship

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- Round I & 2 / Quarter-Finals / Semi-Finals / Championship Match ROUND 1

Ferraritino (12.3) -Parks (13.6)
Anshewltz (8.8) - fitzroy (7.9)

QUARTER-FINAL

ROUND 2

SEMI-FINAL

LeClair - Snyder
A

Favreau - Gregg

Favreau - Gregg

Favreau (20.9) - Gregg (3.1)
Hogan (32.8) - McLeod( 21.1)
B. Luccini (8.7) - hooradian (7.4)
trimmings (12.5) - Culen (2.9)

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Hogan - McLeod
Duggan - Nagle
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2003
CHÂMIPIOMS

Mackintosh - Thys

Mackintosh (6.3)-Thys (11.3)
Milenskl (15.3)-Whitley(17.2)

Hogan - McLeod

Hogan - McLeod

Duggan (7.6) - Nagle (9.4)
Hayes (8.9) - Healey (10.0)

CHAMPIONSHIP

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Milenskl-Whitley

Milenskl - Whitley

Berge (23.4)-Turner (17.0)
Comee (6.9) - Hermanson (9.8)

Comee - Hermanson

D'Errico (19.4) - M. Luccini (5.9)
Heller (17.81-Stowe (15.2)

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'lew England Regional Turf EFeundaiiom
welcomes suggestions for ¡mew research topics
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By Gary J. Sykes,
Executive Director, N E R T F

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It's July 2! and it feels like w e are riding
the wave-crest of one of the oddest years
on record for growing turf. We've had it
all: cold, snow, cool, rain, warm, rain, and
hot and dry. It sounds normal, but the
combinations and durations seemed
extreme to say the least.
Regardless, it seems each year unique
issues arise and challenge the best minds
in turf. This year's insect generations and

NE RTF NEWS
population are near the top of local concerns.
Winter death showed up on many golf
courses again in non-consistent patterns.
Summer, as always, is separating the ready
from the not so ready and the recurring
continues to be "endure to the end!"
The Mission Statement of the New
England Regional Turfgrass Foundation is:
Improving Turfgrass: Through Research,
Education, and Environmental Stewardship.
The NERTF wishes to communicate
always that it is dedicated to responding
to the needs of those managing turf in the
New England Region first. In New England,
w e are fortunate to have great research
facilities and well qualified researchers who
could help In this effort. Attempts to develop
and improve turfgrass with ongoing research

Pictured above is a panorama of turf research plots at the University of Rhode Island.

at state universities will add to the arsenal
of all managers. The NERTF is dedicated
to funding this cause, with the knowledge
that the beneficiaries will be the turfgrass
managers in New England.
The NERTF needs input from the turf
industry on areas and topics of needed
research, and encourages anyone who has
concerns to contact the NERTF board or
office with suggestions. W e need your
suggestions and concerns. It is our plan to

A new feature for the Newsletter
Editor's Note: www.gcsane.org has a forum
on the website. Starting this month we will
reprint select postings in order to help
them gain a wider audience.
Cushman Mowing Deck (Ron Dobosz,
7/29/2003). Does anyone have an old or
extra Cushman front line mower deck
available? Looking for a Top Flow 60" deck
iodel #888326. Call or email. Thanks. Dobz.

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.ange N e t s (Pat Daly, 6/25/2003). Does
anyone have a company that they use for
installing range poles/nets? I have to add
a few poles on my range ASAP. ! have
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contacted both Grattan Line Corp. and
Elec.com for prices and need at least one
more quote. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Pat.

FROM THE FORUM
Range N e t s (Jim Fitzroy replied, 6/25/2003).
Pat, W e ' v e used United Fence out of
Pembroke. The contact is Ed Demersky
(781 826-9655). W e have used J.A. Cissel
and Redden Marine nets but the thing that
has held up best Is coated chicken wire. Jim.

place those suggestions in the hands of the
researchers on your behalf. The NERTF
Funding Committee plans are to suggest
that these issues would have greater weight
when project proposals are submitted. The
board is aware, however, that other research
issues should always be considered,
especially when they could provide a
critical link to a larger problem or issue.
The NERTF is also asking anyone who
hasn't made a club donation to dig out the
letter sent to you in February. The letter
asked for your research suggestions and a
donation from your club to the NERTF
for $200 or more to help with project
funding. If you cannot find your letter you
can download one from the NERTF
website (www.nertf.org) or request one
from the NERTF office (401 -841 -5490).
Your club's name will appear in our yearly
newsletter as a turf research supporter,
and all funds will go directly toward
ongoing turf research projects in N e w
England this year. The next project funded
could be the one you've been hoping for!
The NERTF wishes everyone all the
best in our continued common pursuit of
"Improving Turfgrass!"

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GCSAA conference hotels vs. doing it ©n your ©wn

I n our quest to provide excellent customer

service, o n e of G C S A A ' s t o p priorities, w e
reserve blocks of hotel r o o m s for m e m b e r s
at t h e G C S A A C o n f e r e n c e & Show. T h e
hotel will not r e s e r v e r o o m s w i t h o u t a
c o m m i t m e n t ; G C S A A must sign a block
contract. In return, they offer complimentary
and discounted r o o m s f o r speakers,
instructors, and staff. In Atlanta, these
discounts saved t h e association $163,000.
B y m e m b e r demand, o u r c o n f e r e n c e
is held in popular cities that host m a j o r
conventions, many at t h e same t i m e as
o u r event. T h e r e f o r e , attendees of o t h e r
conventions look for hotel r o o m s on t h e
same dates. If G C S A A cannot p r o v e that

w e will use t h e r o o m s blocked, eventually
hotels will sell t h e r o o m s t o o t h e r groups.

GCSAA NEWS
G C S A A has hotel rates in San D i e g o
ranging f r o m $ 104-$235. W e offer t h r e e
great areas: d o w n t o w n , Shelter Island, and
Mission Valley. M o s t d o w n t o w n hotels are
in the G a s L a m p District.
M a n y will consider a dot-com to book
a hotel. This may provide a r o o m at an
" i n t r o d u c t o r y " l o w e r rate for a f e w days.
Although G C S A A negotiates the best group
rates, hotels will not offer t h e l o w e r rate
for a large block. F u r t h e r m o r e , r o o m s

b o o k e d outside t h e block (through a
dot-com) d o not count t o w a r d G C S A A s
r o o m c o m m i t m e n t . W e need y o u r help!
Let G C S A A provide excellent customer
service: no-hassle r o o m reservations.
In return, w e guarantee a r o o m will be
available and not b o o k e d by other groups.
Also, r e m e m b e r that G C S A A provides
c o m p l i m e n t a r y shuttle service t o e v e r y
c o n f e r e n c e hotel. Staying in o n e of the
official hotels provides networking opportunities during breakfast, on the shuttle ride,
and during cocktail and dinner hours. W i t h
your help G C S A A can avoid attrition issues.
Please support y o u r association and
select o n e of G C S A A ' s official hotels.

DIVOT DRIFT. ..announcements...educational

seminars...Job opportunities
...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.
Proposed for membership: Jeffrey M. Gudaitis,
Superintendent, The Georgetown Club, Newburyport, Mass.

INFORMATION
Aquatrols announces inaugural Aquatrols
Scholarship Essay Contest. The contest is open
to children of turf management professionals attending an accredited college or university during
the 2004-05 academic year. Entrants will compete for a total of $4,000 in scholarship prizes
awarded. Instructions, rules, and eligibility will be
posted on the Aquatrols website by Sept. 15,
2003. Contact (800) 257-7797; http://www.aquatrols.com; mail to: info@aquatrols.com.
Applications for the 2004 G C S A A Excellence
in Government Relations Awards are now
available to members and affiliated chapters. The
EGR Awards recognize outstanding individual and
chapter efforts in government relations. Recipients are recognized for accomplishments in areas
of advocacy and compliance. Nominees will be
judged on how their efforts best serve the superi n t e n d e n t profession and golf c o u r s e
management. Any affiliated chapter and all Class
AA, A, superintendent member, and C members
are eligible to receive EGR Awards. Recipients will
be selected by the GCSAA Government Relations
Committee, and recognized through GCSAA
publications and at the 75th International Golf
Course Conference & Show in San Diego. The
deadline for nominations is Oct. 15, 2003. Applications are available online. To request a hard

copy nomination form or for more information,
contact Erica Brown at (800) 472-7878, ext. 453.
Website of the Morsth: www.Golfclubatlas.com.
It features profiles of several N e w England
courses and a discussion forum on golf course
architecture. It offers a good search engine to find
discussions about a golf course or architect.

GCSANE NEWS
G C S A N E needs sites to host monthly meetings
in 2004. Please contact Dave Comee at 978-2971223 if you wish to help out.
Once again Dick Duggan, superintendent at
The Meadow at Peabody, will participate in the
Ouimet Golf Marathon. Look for sign-up sheets at
meetings or contact Mike Hermanson to pledge.
Congratulations to Tom Brodeur on his new
baby boy, Sammy.
P a t Daly is serving on t w o boards in addition
to his duties at G C S A N E as Education Chairman.
He is on the Wading River Advisory Board, helping
the MGA with their new learning facility and on
the UMASS Extension Turf Advisory Board.

POSITION OPENINGS
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Renaissance Golf Club is a private 18-hole Brian
Silva-design golf course in Haverhill, Mass. The
goal at Renaissance is to develop a traditional golf
course maintained to world-class standards. The
Renaissance is scheduled to open in 2004. Highly
motivated individuals with career goals in golf

course maintenance are desired. Applicants must
have aturfgrass maintenance related degree. Several seasons of golf course experience is a must.
W e are searching for an individual who has the
ability to manage and organize work crews and
has a keen eye for details. Spanish language skills
are a plus. Applicants must be prepared to work
long hours. Massachusetts pesticide license required. Individual must be prepared to undertake
any task necessary during the construction period.
Assistant's responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, employee training; mowing; and pesticide/fertilization applications. Pay commensurate
with experience. Compensation includes paid vacations, personal days, health insurance, dues for
national/local chapters, and golf privileges. Other
benefits available as the club develops. Position
open until filled. Please send resume to: Daniel
Higgins, CGCS, Renaissance Golf Club, 154 East
Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Golf Course Superintendent. Bass Rocks Golf
Club is a private 18-hole "links" type golf course
founded in 1896 and located on the ocean in
Gloucester, Mass. Requirements include a turf
management degree or equivalent with a
minimum of five years of experience as superintendent or assistant. Individual must be skilled in
administration, management, personnel,
budgeting, and communication. Mass. pesticide
license is required. Experience with golf course
construction and irrigation systems necessary.
Computer literacy is a must. Full salary and
benefits package available, commensurate with
experience and education. Deadline: September
3, 2003. Send resume and salary requirements to
Bob Shea, Bass Rocks Golf Club, P.O. Box 303,
Gloucester, MA 01930; or Fax: 978-282-7725

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

Country Golf, Inc.

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

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

A.A. Will Materials Corp.

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

Accusoils

DHT Golf Services

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

Allen's Seed Store Inc.

250 West R d , Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhail
Lexington, Mass. - (781) 861-1111
Canterbury, N.H. - (603) 783-4717
275 Wells S t , Greenfield, MA 01301
Club Car golf, turf, transportation, 8, utility cars.
James Bernier - (800) 287-0955

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

GPS New England Mapping

Boston Irrigation Supply Company

60 Sturgis Way, Dedham, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies & accessories.
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 Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unionville, CT 06085
Golf course and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc.

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

Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc.

6 Jessica J Dr., Millbury, MA 01527
Fioratine products, Precision Smaii Engine C o ,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150

North Shore Hydroseeding

TurfNet Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywine R d , Skillman, NJ 08558
Cutting edge communicaiion forthegotf course industry.
Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929

Partac Peat Coroaration

Putnam Pipe Corp.

18 Legate Hill R d , Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, 8i IPM.
Glenn Larabee, Bruce Chapman, Mark Miller
(800) 224-4440

irrigation Management & Services

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

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 8. remodeling, cart paths,
Drainage, tree pianting, landscape construction.
Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250

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Turf Enhancement Enterprises

Prescription Turf Services, Inc.

Country Club Enterprises

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Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

Hartney Greymont

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

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

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16 Kane Industrial Dr., Hudson, MA 01749
Distributor of quality fertiizer, grass seed,
6 control products for the golf course industry.
Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen,
Jim Favreau - (866) 567-9221

TurfLinks, Inc.

157 Moody R d , Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro irrigation 8, maintenance
equipment and other golf-related products.
Tim Berge, Paul Hallock, Rick Moulton, Mike Turner
(800) 243-4355

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

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

Nardone Sand and Gravel, Inc.

Keisey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heat treated topdressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, other specialty golf suppiies.
Jim Keisey - (800) 247-2326

2910 Dranefirld R d , 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,
8, Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585

37 Power R d , Westford, MA 01886
Topdressing sand 8, mixes, bunker sands, root-zone
mixes, loam, cart path materials, drainage stone.
Greg Frederick - (978) 692-8221

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

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

International Turf Applicators

Clean Quest

Turfgrass Environmental Consulting

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

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

Ciccarelli Landscaping

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

22 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham, MA 02576
Professional goods, services, & John Deere
equipment for the golf course industry.
Larry Anshewitz, Chris Cowan, Doug Dondero,
Mike Hannigan, Kevin McDonough, Tom Rowell,
Ren Wilkes, John Winskowicz - (508) 295-1553

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

International Golf Construction Co.

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

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.

R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

Greeno, Inc.

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

11 A S t , Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodoulakis, Mike Fontaine
(800)582-5959

33 Thtuway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586
Commercial turf 8i irrigation equipment.
Bill Stinson - (888) 708-5296

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

P. O. Box 1168, Tifft R d , Slatersville, Ri 02876
USGA-recommended sands,root-zonemixes, bunker 8i
topdressing, agresoj, compost stone-dust & pea-stone
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc.

Stumps Are Us

S.V. Moffett Co., Inc.

39 Cedar S t , Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts;
wire tracking 8, electrical repairs.
Greg Aibanese-(781) 789-1166

Holliston Sand Co., Inc.

110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground
covers, loam, and mulch.
Darren Young- (978)443-7177

104 Wyman R d , Braintree, MA 02184
0SHA and EPA compliance services & training.
Ron Smith-(781) 848-5978

Tom Irwin Inc.

Golf Cart Services, Inc.

The Borden Company

McNulty Construction Corp.

Sports Club Management

Miller Golf Construction

Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm

Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA

D.L. Mailer Co.

71 Concord St, P. O. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Water supply specialists; wells 8, pumping equipment.
(781)933-3210

1 Leicester R d , Marblehead, MA 01945
Golf course construction 8i renovation.
Jonathon Miller-(781) 631-2030

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

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

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

Sodco Inc.

EZGO/Texiron

F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

76 S. New Boston Rd„ Francestown, NH 02043
Golf course design 8, renovation. (603) 547-3132

Lesco Inc.

20005 Lake Fid, Rocky River, OH 44116
Ron Tumiski - (800) 321-5325

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

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

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

Simplot Partners, Inc.

15 Londonderry R d , Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf 8. ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhaii, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656

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

Agresource, Inc.

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

Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories

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

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

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

The Andersons Technologies, Inc.

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

693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Alien - (800) 527-3898
100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913
Tim Gould, Guy Travers
(800)313-3320, (978) 388-5110

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DGM Systems

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

ASSOCIATION

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Turf Products Corp.

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

United Horticultural Supply

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

Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel

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

R.A.D. Corp.

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

Roiondo Precast

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

Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.

65 Glenn S t , Lawrence, MA 01843
Deep-tine, core, 8i water-injection aerification,
D0L & Verti-Seed overseeding, irrigation services.
(800) 999-TURF

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.

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

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56 Island S t , Lawrence, MA 01840
Environmental audits, planning/design 8. permits for
all environmental details.
Terry Bastian - (978) 557-0137

Winding Brook Turf Farm

Wethersfield, CT 06109
Peter DeBrusk - (800) 243-0232

Wlnfield Nursery, Inc.

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

65 Glenn S t , Lawrence, MA 01843
Larry Bonn, John Lenhart
George Wise - (800) 999-8873

S B I Turf Services

Watertlowers Ecological Design

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, J r .

17 Walker R d , Topsfield, MA 01983
Golf course architects.
(978) 887-3672

Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.

50 Kent Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Design, printing, mailing, advertising specialties.
Sheila Johnson - (978) 462-9358

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Meet host superintendent Pawlel Copeland, Townsend Ridge C.C ^
The September meeting of the G C S A N E
will be heid at Townsend Ridge Country
Club, where David Copeland will be
our host for the day. David has been a
member of G C S A N E for over eight years.
He has been the superintendent at
Townsend Ridge since 1994 and was
there to oversee the grow-in process.
David's experience in this business
includes spending time as an assistant
superintendent at the Wianno Club from
1982-1984. He then spent six years as
superintendent at Monoosnock Country
Club in Leominster, Mass. He traveled
and lived in Portugal to oversee the
Golden Eagle Country Club for two
years, before returning to N e w England

to start work at Townsend Ridge. He
received his associates degree from
Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1979.

HOST PROFILE
David has many interests besides playing
golf with his friends and co-workers. He
enjoys spending time at home with his
wife, JoAnne, and their daughter Kate.
He likes to take his daughter fishing and
enjoys camping with his family.

Townsend Ridge C.C. Facts:
Club Name: . . . Townsend Ridge C. C.
Superintendent: . . . David G. Copeland
Golf Professional: . . . . Corey Mansfield
Number of Members:
200
Terrain:
Hilly/Lots of wetland

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Architect: . . . . Ted Manning, Mary Mills
Year Organized:
1996
Par:
70
Regular Yardage:
5,814

(Rating: 68.5/123)
4,709
(Rating: 68.3/115)
Championship Yardage: . . . . . . . 6,215
(Rating: 70.2/125)
Greens (yardage & type):
3 acres
Providence bent
Tees (yardage & type): . . . . . . 2 acres
rye & bents
Fairways (acres & type): . . . .
15 acres
fescue, rye, bentgrass, bent
Roughs (acres & type):
20 acres
fescue, rye
Carts:
Electric
Ladies Yardage:

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