LETTER

December 2003

of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, ¿he.
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Donald Hearn's c©ramitàinìetó to profession
results in GCSANE Bistingulshed Service Award
There are awards, and then, there are
Awards. According to the mindset of the
Golf Course Superintendents Association
of New England, the ultimate of the
species is its Distinguished Service Award.
In recent years, some of the award's
recipients have lapsed into a mild quandary
when informed of their selection and the
high honor awaiting them at presentation
'—^remonies.
For example, 2003 winner Leon St.
Pierre expressed surprise bordering on
disbelief upon learning of his good fortune.
"I'd put all the 'stuff 1 did for and in the
best interests of the association out of
mind," he said. "I suppose all of this is for
something I did when I was president.
I never thought about it that way."
Enter Don Hearn, CGCS, winner of
this year's DSA. He admits the award is
one of the highlights of his career. "It's
great. . . wonderful," he piped. "It comes
from my peers which makes it even nicer.
But, really, all I did over the years was
chase a dream, catch it and try to hold onto
it for as long as I can. I've had only one goal
in my life. That goal was to be what I am."

What Hearn is and always has been is the
consummate golf course superintendent.
Presently he guides the maintenance
program at the Vesper Country Club, just
his third stop as head superintendent in a
3 5-plus year career that began on a tightrope when he divided his time between
working in the pro shop and on the golf
^course at the Woburn Country Club.
Most of those colleagues, who will be
aboard when Hearn eases into the spotlight
at next month's annua! G C S A N E meeting,
agree that he stands as a champion of

their profession. That's evident because
Don is no ordinary superintendent.
His deep involvement in the legislative
wing of the profession at the local and
national level makes Hearn someone
special. Not only did he cover all the
steps to presidency of GCSANE with
distinction, he carried it over to the
national level as a director and eventually
president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Don shrugs off that resume as if it
were expected of him. "I know it sounds
crazy, but when 1 first came into the

7 thought I had
something that I could
contribute to my
profession. its just
the way I feel about
the superintendent's
part in golf. I wanted
it to be better. I have
no idea whether or not
I made any headway
in those desires."
Donald Hearn, CGCS
Vesper C.C.

business I said that one day I wanted to
be GCSAA president," he remarked.
"I thought I had something that I could
contribute to my profession. It's just the
way I feel about the superintendent's part
in golf. I wanted it to be better.! have no
idea whether or not I made any headway
in those desires."
That's a laugh. Although Hearn claims
all he did was take flak and do some gladhanding whiie he was president, the record
shows that all the in-house improvements
in the year (1987) he served at the top
developed into landmark happenings for
the national. Revamping the certification
program and cementing relationships
between home pros and superintendents
were starred items.
Distinguished service has been a Don
Hearn trademark from the time he was
continued on page 2

INSIDE . . .
Page
Calendar of Events

. . 2

G C S A N E Nominations . . . . . . 2
A N e w Year's Wish
UMass News

. . . . . . . 3
. . 4

Maine Environmental Partners . . 4
Snow Mold Fungicide Trials. . . . 5
Divot Drift

. . 6

USGA News

. . 8

Audubon News

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PRESIDENT
J a m e s R. F i t z r o y , C G C S
3 5 7 W . S q u a n t u m S t r e e t , North Quinoy, MA 0 2 1 7 1
617-328-1776
Fax 6 1 7 - 3 2 8 - 9 4 7 9
E-Mail: Jfltz39@rcn.com
P r e s i d e n t s Golf C o u r s e
VICE P R E S I D E N T
Michael J. H e r m a n s o n
1 4 0 R y a n S t r e e t , Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-632-2713
Fax 9 7 8 - 6 3 2 - 2 7 1 3
E-Mail: Hermo68@hotmail.com
Gardner Municipal Golf C o u r s e
SECRETARY
Ronald P. D o b o s z , Jr.
1 1 3 7 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 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 C o u r s e
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 -899-791 3
Fax 781 - 6 4 7 - 0 6 0 2
E-Mail: thebrookl 8@aol.com
Pine B r o o k Country Club
TRUSTEE
Patrick S . K r i k s c e o n a i t i s
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 W o o d c r e s t Lane
Blackstone, MA 0 1 5 0 4
781 - 3 2 6 - 3 8 0 1
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 S t r e e t , M e l r o s e , M A 0 2 1 7 6
617-983-2786
Fax 6 1 7 - 9 8 3 - 2 7 8 6
E-Mail: Rheller@gcsane.org
F r a n k l i n P a r k Golf C o u r s e
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Sliva, 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: Sllvacgcs@aol.com
B e l m o n t Country Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
David A. C o m e e
6 5 Marquette S t r e e t , Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-297-2339
Fax 9 7 8 - 2 9 7 - 0 9 1 1
E-Mail: Dcomee@hotmail.com
T h e W l n c h e n d o n Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Patrick J. Daly, C G C S
P. O. B o x 2 2 8 4 , F r a m l n g h a m , M A 0 1 7 0 3
508-872-9790
Fax 5 0 8 - 8 7 2 - 5 3 9 3
E-Mail: Pat@framlnghamcc.com
F r a m i n g h a m Country Club
N E W S L E T T E R CHAIRMAN
Michael W . S t a c h o w i c z
1 0 0 Ranch Club Road, S o u t h w i c k , MA 0 1 0 7 7
4 1 3 - 5 6 9 - 9 3 3 3 , ext. 2 1 1
Fax 41 3 - 5 6 9 - 9 3 3 2
E-Mail: par5n2@yahoo.com
T h e Ranch Golf Club
PAST PRESIDENT
Robert R u s z a l a
6 9 Gelinas Drive, Chlcopee, M A 0 1 0 2 0
413-256-8654
Fax 4 1 3 - 2 5 6 - 8 6 5 4
E-Mail: Hrcc40@aol.com
Hickory Ridge Country Club
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P. O. B o x 5 6 6 , Mattapolsett, M A 0 2 7 3 9
508-758-6474
Fax 5 0 8 - 7 5 8 - 6 4 7 4
E-Mail: Sbrownell@verizon.net

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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.

introduced to golf as caddie for his father
at the Woburn Country Club. "I was nine
years-old and the game appealed to me
from the very start," Don recalled. "When
I got to high school, I spent summers working in the Woburn pro shop, springs and
falls on the golf course. The decision was
easy when i began to think about my future. Working outside was just what
I wanted."
After high school, Hearn moved on to
maintenance crew jobs at the Thompson
Club and Bellevue Country Club before
entering the Winter School at Stockbridge
in 1968. Next came his first head superintendent assignment at the Lexington
Country Club, followed by a 29-year
run at the Weston Golf Club. When
that eventful relationship came to an
unceremonious end in 2000, it didn't take
long for both parties to realize Don's
presence and expertise were a perfect
fit for Vesper.
Don reflected on his departure from
Weston only briefly. "It's unfortunate that
personalities play a part in job survival,"
he said. "But personality in itself has
become a factor in the superintendent's
working environment. It's a blessing and
a curse. Some succeed because of it;
some don't."

GCSANE announces
nominations for 2i04
slate ©f officers
The G C S A N E Nominating Committee
has nominated its slate of officers for
2004. The committee is: Ron Dobosz,
Chair; Arthur Silva, CGCS; Kevin Osgood;
Ron Kirkman; and Robert DiRico, CGCS.

Because of his exposure to all levels
of his profession, Hearn speaks with
—
authority on the changes he's seen over
the years as the superintendent attempts
to strengthen the relationship between
him and his members.
"Most of the changes are good," he told.
"Most people have come to appreciate
the technology, the expertise that goes
into getting the superintendent's job
done," he continued. "They also realize
there are reason and knowledge behind
what it takes to satisfy them. However,
w e have to keep getting our message out
to golfers that education and experience
are two of the most important tools in
our business."

Hearn believes golfers have great
expectations when it comes to course
condition, "it will always be that way,"
he added. "It's that old story about
what they see on television and the
reality of real life golf. TV golf courses,
to many, are a measuring stick in course
comparison."
"Most golfers are very reasonable. But
there's always the vocal minority that asks
for too much. They even claim they're
willing to pay for it. They think money c?
buy anything, including the condition of
the golf course. Not always true."
Job changes, although few, haven't
crimped the lifestyle of Don, his wife
Joan, and their children (Donnie, a design
artist in New York, and Kristen, a nurse
in California). "The first 25 years in
Woburn, the next 33 in Chelmsford,
and still counting," Don quipped. "It's
working for us, working for me. Really,
I like being what I am."

G E R R Y ¥Mt4

CALENDAR . . .

The following is the slate of officers:
President
Michael Hermanson
Vice President
Pat Kriksceonaitis
Secretary
Russell Heller
Treasurer
. Ronald Dobosz
Trustee
Leonard Curtin
Trustee
Jason Adams
Trustee
David Comee
Finance
Arthur Silva, C G C S
Golf
James Small
Education
Patrick Daly, C G C S
Newsletter
Michael Stachowicz
Past President . . . James Fitzroy, C G C S

January 13

February

March 24

G C S A N E Annual Meeting
Blue Hill Country Club
Canton, Mass.
Supt. - Vincent lacono
N o February Meeting

due to conferences

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Framingham Country Club
Framingham, Mass.
Supt. - Pat Daly, C G C S
Guest Speaker - Dr. Scott Ebdon

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f o r m e r Icewsfetter editor 'Captain Kirk' distills
the state of ©ur profession into a 6i@w Y@ar9s Wish9
Editor's note: W e received a letter
from Scott Reynolds, Bill Spence, and
Bob Dirico that was an idea for a story
about the current state of our profession
from a personal perspective. W e asked
former Newsletter editor Ron Kirkman
to take the piece and run with it. The
Newsletter would invite any quick notes
or responses to start a conversation.
The piece will be posted on GCSM.org
so responses can be posted there or an
e-mail sent to
mstachowicz@gcsane.org.
W e will put the responses together for
an upcoming Newsletter.
The holiday season and the advent of a
New Year are good times to take stock of
ourselves and our industry. Getting back
to basics is important. The fundamental
situation w e wish to address herein is a
seeming decline of camaraderie among
our members.

GCSANE NEWS
It wasn't that long ago that the Boston
area was one of the most stable and
most hospitable regions of the country in
which to practice our profession. Our
cornerstone leaders such as Norm and
Bob Mucciarone, the Sperandio brothers,
Manny Francis Sr. and Jr., Don Hearn,
Arthur Silva, Bob Grant, Bob Piantedosi,
and Tom Curran "led the league" in
camaraderie, support of our fellow
superintendents on professional matters,
and "unusual" events such as ice hockey
games in Walpole. (The Bruins we
weren't!)
Today, a lot of that seems to be gone,
or at least diminished. Sure, w e still play
golf together. But we used to find more
time to talk, to share ideas informally, and
to generally be better neighbors to each
other. Phone conversations were frequent
concerning turf diseases, effective chemical
usage, winter damage, protection against
the ravages of drought, and how to

r

espond to member complaints and
jestions. Not so much of that exists
anymore.
Some of this may be caused by an
overly competitive relationship amongst

ourselves and our clubs, caused by
economic challenges and career aspirations.
Sadly, it seems today that many calls
among us are not for the purpose of
improving the profession, but rather for
negative purposes such as trying to hire
away key employees of others, or to
discuss who might be losing a job, or
what the lawsuit of the week will be.
W e need to regain our camaraderie
and mutual support. W e need to stabilize
rather than destabilize job security. W e
need to take a long, hard look at ourselves,
our association, and the industry as a
whole. W e need to mentor our young
members; they are our future.
There are many good and decent
people in our business that look at the
whole picture. A few seem to focus only
on their narrow self-interest. Many want
to improve the industry and themselves
but are too busy looking over their
shoulder to see who is coming at them.
Ultimately, w e rise and fall, succeed
and fail together as an industry and
association. Self-interest may have
short-term benefits for a few. They
seldom last.

Sure, we still play
golf together. But we
used to find more time
to talk, to share ideas
informally, and to
generally be better
neighbors to each other
. . . We need to regain
our camaraderie
and mutual support.
W e can turn back the clock, redevelop
our camaraderie, and continue to build
our industry and association together.
N e w Year's is the time of renewal.
Does anyone remember when w e
were all friends?

Capt. BCirk (K®ra tCirkmam)

GCSANE gyest speaker tackles the tax laws
Franklin
Country Club
Franklin, Mass.
December 1, 2003

T i m Braceland of
Edward Jones Investments
was the speaker at our
December meeting at
Franklin Country Club.
He spoke about current
and future tax laws and
their effect on the savings
and investment strategies
of members. It was worth
. i education credits.

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UMass íurf program building Im ih© fu ¿y re
By Or. Peter Venetnasi,
Department Head,
Plant & Soil Sciences, UMass
¿liter many months of discussion and
planning, UMass Amherst is moving forward
with plans for the construction of a new
building at our turf research facility in
South Deerfield. Thanks to the initial
support of alumni and friends, and with
the guidance and direction of committed
volunteers who represent the turf, sports
turf, and lawn care industries, we finally
have all the pieces in place to make this
long-identified need a reality.

UMASS NEWS
The building itself will be a multi-purpose
pre-engineered structure to meet both the
immediate and long-term needs of the
UMass turf team in the areas of teaching
and research. The straightforward design
of the building will also lend itself to future
expansion as necessary. The building will
be approximately 3,000 square feet, roughly
half of which is open space to store and
repair equipment. The remainder of the
building will contain a laboratory to wash,
sort, and dry plant materials; a conference
room; office; and bathrooms. This facility
will enable our turfgrass faculty to collaborate on a multitude of projects aimed at
solving problems for the New England
turf industry.
The important pieces are now in place:
a site-design consultant has been hired to
finalize the building design, and we expect
to put the construction out to bid in spring
2004 with a targeted completion date by
the dose of 2004. While we have secured
a strong base to work from, we will need
to look for support from alumni and friends
in the industry to help raise the additional
funds necessary to bring the campaign to
a successful close.

Over the next few weeks, a calling effort
by our campaign captains will begin to open
lines of communication with superintendents throughout New England to enlist
financial support for our project. Looking
ahead, w e would like to invite you to a
breakfast for alumni and friends to coincide
with the turfgrass conference and show in
Rhode Island in March 2004. This will be
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a great opportunity to bring together as
many UMass and Stockbridge alumni and
friends as we can to apprise you of our
success to date and to honor Joe Troll.
Stay tuned for additional information.

! have been in the UMass Amherst
Plant & Soil Sciences department for the
last 26 years, the last three years as
department head, and I am convinced

that w e are a program on the move. This
building project represents the first of many
improvements to come. W e know what
we do well, and we know where w e can
improve and grow. Working as a team we
will build this building and will move on to
accomplish even more substantial projects
in the future with the support of our
alumni and friends in the industry.

Maine environmental 4 golf c©mötmnit5es
w©rkforenvironmental stewardship
SELKIRK, N.Y. - In late October 2003
representatives from the Maine environmental community and golf industry came
together for first-ever gathering to explore
ways the two groups can work together to
improve environmental stewardship on golf
courses and promote participation in the
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program
for Golf Courses. The two days of workshops, entitled "Assisting Maine Golf Courses
with Environmental Stewardship," were
co-sponsored by Audubon International,
Maine's Dept. of Environmental Protection,
and the Casco Bay Estuary Project.
Portland Country Club, Maine's only
Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
golf course, provided a fitting backdrop
for workshop attendees. Speakers were
showcased from numerous organizations,
including Audubon International, the USGA,
Maine DEP, Cornell University, local golf
courses, and environmental consulting firms.
Day one catered to Maine's closely-knit
environmental community, with representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Maine DEP, Portland Water District,
local environmental non-profits, and private
consultants attending. The second day
brought together Maine's golf industry,
including superintendente and club managers,
who, in some cases, traveled many hours
and more than 150 miles to be present at
the event. In total, nearly one hundred
people participated in this precedentsetting series of workshops.
Among the developments to come out
of the workshops is a new state-wide task
force of environmental professionals interested in working with golf courses to help
Improve environmental stewardship. "From

our perspective, the formation of a task
force comprised of both environmental
experts and golf industry representatives
is a natural approach to promoting better
stewardship," says Karen Young, Director
of the Casco Bay Estuary Project.

ENVIRONMENT
A sub-set of the task force will focus
specifically on the Casco Bay watershed,
where environmentalists, golf course
superintendents and other concerned
stakeholders are battling a variety of
environmental concerns that threaten their
quality of life and the natural heritage of
the region. "Currently, our top two goals
are to conserve and restore habitat, and
to reduce stormwater pollution, reflecting
the environmental pressures of rapid
development in the Casco Bay watershed,"
says Young. "Audubon International's
Cooperative Sanctuary Program closely
mirrors the priorities of the Casco Bay
Estuary Project of habitat, toxics, stormwater, water quality, and stewardship."
A modest grant program funded by Maine
DEP and administered by the Casco Bay
Estuary Project is available to help golf
courses finance technical assistance from
local task force experts to improve
environmental management and stewardship of their natural resources. Audubon
International is a non-profit environmental
organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and inspiring people to protect and
sustain the land, water, wildlife, and
natural resources around them. For more
information visit http://www.audubonintl.org,
or call (5 i 8) 767-9051.

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-Winter of 2002-2003 yfelds rea i world results
from superawtend'srit snow m©ld fungicide trials
(From Turf Notes, Fall 2003, with thanks
to Dr. Call Schumann, Professor of Plant
Pathology &. Turfgrass Pathologist, formerly
of UMass.)

(3) Kenneth Crimmings - Marlborough
Country Club, Marlborough, Mass.

Turfgrass managers were invited to test the
results of the UMass snow mold fungicide
trials. Some of them tested fungicide combinations that had been successful in the
UMass trials. Others tested these combinations in a timing study similar to those
conducted at UMass. Additional superin-

Results: A single application was made
because of early snow. When it melted,
the fungicides were applied, followed by
snow cover for the remainder of the
winter. Greens were treated with
Daconil + Heritage. Tees and 5 acres
of fairways were treated with PCNB.
Excellent disease control (—98%) in all
areas compared to the severe disease on
nontreated fairways and roughs.

TURF SCIENCE
tendents participated in similar tests in
2001 -2002, but the mild winter precluded
any meaningful results. The winter of
2002-2003 produced long snow cover in
most areas of New England. W e thank
the golf course superintendents listed
below for generously sharing their results,
" / l e y have had success with a number of
different fungicide combinations and rates.
As in the UMass timing studies, they
obtained successful snow mold control at
various dates following the cessation of
top growth (i.e. after the last mowing).
( S ) Roger Brink - Indian Ridge
Country Club, Andover, Mass.
Fungicides
Heritage+
Manicure+
Spectator

IRate/l OOOsf Application Date
0.4 oz. +
11/20/02
3.7 oz. +
0.37 fl. oz.

W a t e r Volume
2gal/IOOOsf

Results: Only greens and tees were
treated. Complete disease control following very long snow cover and severe
disease pressure as noted on the nontreated fairways.
(2) Jeff Corcoran - W e s t o n Golf Club,
W e s t o n , Mass. (Each green was split,
so half would receive the November 19
application and half would receive the
same application on November 30.)
Fungicides
Geary's 3336+
TeremecSP

Rate/1 OOOsf App. D a t e # I or # 2
I oz.+
I 1/19/02 & I 1/30/02
6 oz.

W a t e r Vol.
3 gai/1 OOOsf

Results: After approximately five months
jjf snow cover, there was no disease
ssent after initial snow melt on greens
regardless of application date. The same
treatment was applied to fairways with
some disease breakthrough.

Fungicides
Rate/!OOOsf
Daconil Weather Stik+ 8 fl. oz. +
Heritage
0.4 oz.

App. Date
I 1/27/02

W a t e r Vo!.
2 gal/sf

(4) Thomas Flaherty, C G C S - W o o d s
Hole Golf Club, W o o d s Hole, Mass.
Fungicides
Medallion +
Daconil Uhrex

Rate/1 OOOsf
0.5 oz +
3.7 oz

Application Date
December 23, 2002

Results: Application of this combination
to all greens provided essentially complete
disease control with moderate disease
pressure in the Woods Hole area.
(5) M a r k Fuller, C G C S - T h e
Connecticut Golf Club, Easton, Conn.
(Each fairway and green was split, so half
would receive the November application
and half would receive the same application in December. Water volume was 2.2
gal/1000 sq. ft. for all applications.)
Fairways
2,3,9
11.15,16
1,17,18
4,6,7
Greens
2,3,4

Fungicides
Heritage +
Chipco 26GT
Com pass+
Banner Maxx
Chipco 2 6 G T +
Daconi! Ultrex
Lesco 400 Flo
(PCNB)

Fungicides
Heritage+
Daconil Ultrex
PG, 11, 15
Compass+
Banner M A X X
8,12-14, 16- 18
Compass+
Banner M A X X
1,5,6,7.9,10
Heritage +
Daconil Ultrex

Rate/1 OOOsf
0.4 oz. +
0.8fl.oz.
0.2 oz.
2fl.oz.
8 fl. oz.+
5 oz.
12fl.oz.

App. Date # I or # 2
1 l/l 9/02 & 12/18/02
11/20/02 & 12/18/02
11/19/02 & 12/19/02
11/20/02 & 12/19/02

Kate/1 OOOsf App. D a t e # ! or # 2
0.4 oz.+
1 1/21/02 & 12/18/02
5.4 oz.
0.2 oz.+
1 1/20/02 & 12/18/02
2fl.oz.
(one application, entire green)
11/20/02
2fl.oz.
(one application, entire green)
0.4 oz. +
11/21/02
5.4 oz.

0.2 OZ.+

Results: All greens were free of snow mold
regardless of application date (about one
month apart) with 73-79 days of snow
cover. Fairways were equally clean
regardless of when treated. There were
a few small spots here and there. The # 4
fairway was not treated to serve as a check
and had severe disease. The # 12 fairway

was not treated because of early snowfall. The wetter side had severe disease,
but the higher side, which is dry, was
fairly disease-free despite no treatment.

Conclusions:

The results from several years of
UMass studies as well as these superintendent experiments demonstrate that:
• You can get winter-long control from a
single application If you choose the right
fungicides. Combinations from different
chemical groups are most effective, but
there are many to choose from.
• Wait until the turf leaf blades have
stopped growing, but they are still green
and capable of absorbing the penetrant
(systemic) fungicides. Use enough water
in the application to get good coverage.
9 W e used 2.5 gal./l 000 sq. ft. in the
UMass studies. The superintendents
above used from 2-3 gal./1000 sq. ft.

Disclaimer: Where trade names are
used for identification, no product endorsement is implied nor is discrimination
intended against similar materials. The
authors of this newsletter have compiled
the most reliable information available at
the time of publication. Due to constantly
changing laws and regulations, neither
UMass Extension nor the Universities of
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, N e w Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, or Connecticut
can assume liability for recommendations.
The pesticide user is responsible for reading
and following the directions on the label.
The user of this information assumes all risks
for personal injury and property damage.

Superintendents
participated in similar
tests in 2001-2002,
but the mild winter
precluded any
meaningful results.

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PIVOT iRlFT...announcements...educational seminars..j©b opportunities
...tournament resuits.s.arsd miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.
ing development of the golf course and supervising a staff of 15. Responsible for maintenance of all
grassed areas on club property plus all areas through
G C S A A Information Packets & Mini-Packs.
the green. Other duties include budgeting and
An information packet is a compilation of articles
controlling capital/operating expenses; preparing
on one topic that have been bound in a handy
work/task schedules; purchasing equipment, supplies
reference tool. A mini-pack is a smaller compila& services; overseeing capital improvements; and
tion. Articles for are gathered from Golf Course
hiring and training the crew. The position reports to
Management magazine, Chapter Publications, the
the green committee chairperson. A degree in turf
USGA Green Section Record, and other sources.
management, horticulture, agronomy, or related field
For topic lists, prices, and ordering information
is required. Candidate must have a minimum of five
visit the GCSAA web site's Resource Center at:
http://www.gcsaa.org/resource/infopacks/infopacks.asp. years of golf course supervisory and maintenance
experience. Must hold a pesticide application license
from a recognized authority. Written and oral
FOR SALE
communication skills are important attributes. Salary
Dave Comee has 10 gallons of Evergreen Plus Turf is commensurate with experience. Benefits include
Dye and about 5 gallons of Lesco Green Turf Dye.
paid vacation, health/life insurance, IRA, and paid
it is free if anyone wants it. Call 978-297-2339.
professional and continuing education. Deadline for
responses: Jan. 15,2004. Please send resume to: Jack
Toro Hydrojeci 4000 (354 Hrs.) - $8,000 or best
Carson, Green Committee Chmn., Stonington C.C.,
offer; Terra Drum Aerifier-$500/b.o.; Toro GM300
396 Taugwonk Rd., Stonington, CT 06378.
without cutting units - $500/b.o.; Ryan Renovaire $ 1,500/b.o.; Little Bubba Cement Mixer (never used) Second Assistant Superintendent, The Inter- $3000. Call Matt at Twinhills C.C. (413) 567-3059
national G.C., Bolton, Mass. The International G.C. is
from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; e-mail: mbirdie33@aol.com.
a private golf facility consisting of two 18-hole courses.

GCSAA NEWS

Proposed for Membership: Jeffrey Power, Superintendent, Woburn C.C.
[New Members: Sean R. Belanger, Asst. Supt,
Concord C.C.; Patrick Van Vleck, Asst. Supt., Norfolk G.C.; BASF, Friend; Bob York, BASF, Affiliate.

GCSANE NEWS
The 9-Hole budget meeting will be at 9 a.m.
Tues., Jan. 27,2004 at Whitinsville G.C. All 9-Hole
superintendents welcome. Call Paul (508-2342533) to be put on the mail/fax list or for questions.
The Nor'easter Hospitality Suite will be Feb. ! 2,
2004 at San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, 6-8 p.m.
The Newsletter is looking for stories about you
from local sportswriters. Please take advantage of
this way to get your name out there. E-mail the
Newsletter the contact information for the sportswriter and an idea on a story, and we will take care
of the rest. The goal is to build relationships between superintendents and the local media.
Don't forget to visit www.GCSAA.org and record
education points for the Franklin G.C. meeting.
Make sure your course is reporting its water
usage to the DEP. The yearly report and fee of
$ 100 is essential to avoid fines. W e know of two
courses that have been fined $8-10,000 and eight
other courses that are under review.
A meeting site is needed for April 2004. Please
contact Dave Comee.
The Massachusetts Golf Association has asked
GCSANE for advice about a superintendent-oriented session for their spring conference. The
idea from the December meeting is to have someone from the GCSAA speak about supplying the
superintendent with tools needed to succeed.
Other ideas can be forwarded to any board member.
Six volunteers are needed for ! F M training
sessions at two home/garden centers in April.
Both on Saturdays; one in Woburn, the other in
the Sharon area; three needed for each session. It
is a great chance to work on public speaking and
meet people. Contact Pat Kriksceonaitis if interested.
In other I P M news, Pat Kriksceonaitis is working
with Mary Owen on an IPM fact sheet. Anyone
with special insight into this summertime weed is
welcome to contact Pat with their two cents.
Advertisers are still needed for The Newsletter
for 2004. Please contact Julie Heston.

PERSONAL NOTES
Congratulations to Dr. joe and Lonnie Troll on
their 60th wedding anniversary.
Our condolences to Malcolm and Neil Wendell
and family on the recent passing of Dorothy Wendell.

POSITION OPENINGS
Head Mechanic/Shop Manager, Bass Rocks
G.C., Gloucester, Mass. Must have organizational
skills and positive attitude. Position is responsible for
maintenance of all equipment associated with operation of an 18-hole private golf facility. Previous
experience with golf course equipment a definite plus.
Must have thorough knowledge of reel grinding and
backlapping. Benefits include competitive hourly rate,
health insurance, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Position open until filled. Send resume to: Chris Donate, Golf Course Supt., Bass Rocks G.C., P.O. Box
303, Gloucester, MA 01930; 978-283-7774.

The Pines, opened in i 90 i, is the world's longest golf
course at 8,325 yards. The Oaks, opened in 2001, was
designed by Tom Fazio and was just voted #8 Best
New Private Course by Golf Digest. Qualifications
include a two or four-year degree, ability to obtain
pesticide license, and two-plus years golf course experience. Candidate will assist in overseeing daily
operations and staffing of up to 60 team members;
implement chemical and fertilizer applications; assist
with irrigation repair & maintenance; record keeping
and assist in planning and coordination of cultural
management practices. Pay is commensurate with
experience, 65% health & dental, 401 (k), uniforms,
local and national dues, local seminars and
conferences upon approval. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2004.
Send resume to: Brett R. Johnson, CGCS, The
International G.C., 159 Ballville Rd., Bolton, MAO 1740.

Golf Course Mechanic, Quidnessett C.C., N.
Kingstown, R.I. Quidnesset C.C. is a privately-owned,
private 18-hole club that hosts 30,000 rounds per year.
Golf Course Superintendent, Alburg C.C.,
The majority of equipment is Jacobsen. The club is
Alburg, Vt. Alburg C.C. is a semi-private 18-hole
looking for someone who is highly motivated and able
course located on Lake Champlain. The course is
to prioritize equipment repair and maintenance. Two
under new ownership as of December 2003. The
years of experience as golf course mechanic preferred,
links style course may be seen at www.Alburg.com.
individual must have thorough knowledge of reel
Qualified candidates should have a two or fourgrinding and daily set-up. The qualified applicant will be
year degree, ability to obtain a Vt. Pesticide
organized and able to work under a variety of condiLicense, and experience as head superintendent
tions. The position is full-time, and includes health
(or strong first assistant with three years of expeinsurance, 401 k plan, paid vacation, and meais. Salary
rience). Must have familiarity with New England
is commensurate with experience. Send resume to:
grasses and diseases, and must be a working
Brian A Cromack, Golf Course Supt., Quidnessett
superintendent that places strong attention to
C.C., 950 North Quidnessett Rd„ N. Kingstown, Ri
detail. Mechanical experience is a bonus. Salary is
02852; phone: 401 -885-7144; fax: 401 -884-2306. The
commensurate with experience and length of
position is open immediately, and open until filled.
working season. Benefits include health insurance
(75%); local/national dues; housing may be availGolf Course Superintendent, Stonington C.C.,
able. Deadline for responses: Jan. 16,2004. Send
Stonington, Conn., is an 18-hole golf course
resume to: Dave Anderson, Co-owner, 207
surrounded by woods and wetlands in rural StonWater Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.
ington. The private club has 300 golfing members,
playing 15,000 rounds per year. Duties include lead-

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P/eose Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION
A-OK Turf Equipment inc.

Country Club Enterprises

Landmark Construction

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

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

P.O. Box 662, Winchester, MA 01890
Tee/bunker shaping 8 remodeling, cart paths,
Drainage, tree planting, landscape construction.
Daniel Champion - (781) 729-3250

A.A. Will Materials Carp.

Country Golf, inc.

Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories

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

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

Accusoifs

DGM Systems

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

Allen'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

Agresource. Inc.

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

The Andersons Technologies, Inc.

I Snagwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825
Distributor of Reelcraft products & inventor of the
Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System.
Manny Mihailides - (401) 886-0888, (401) 524-8999
David Mihailides -(401)647-0550

DHT Golf Services

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 Breariey - (508) 746-3222

Michael Drake Construction, Inc.

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

EZGG/Textron

26 Waite Ave., S. Hadiey, MA 01075
Manufacturer of fertilizer 8 control products.
Rick Fomi-(413) 534-8896

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

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

F A Bartlett Tree Expert Co.

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

BASF Turf a Ornamental

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

Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA

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

12 Peterson Rd.. Palmer, MA 01069
Emerald, Pendulum AquaCap, Curalan, Drive,
Basamid, Basagran, Iprodione Pro, Propiconazole Pro
Insignia, Bifenthrin Pro, Plateau, Sahara
Bob York-(413) 283-9675

100 First Ave., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer 8 supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Patneaude - (617) 788-4437

The Borden Company

114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754
Bulk limestone dealer.
J a c k 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

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.

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

Cedar Lawn Trea 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 rototilling, cultivating.
(781) 938-5055

Glean Quest

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

I

Cornish, Sllva, & Mungeum, Inc.

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

Gold Star Nursery a Sod Farm

J i o l f Cart Services, Inc.

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

GPS New England Mapping

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

Greema, Inc.

2352 Main St., Concord, MA 01742
Tree transplanting, landscape construction, 8 masonry.
Kevin Mulcahy - (800) 439-7244

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

P. 0. 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.
Mark Tobin-(781) 444-1227

Holliston Sand Co., inc.

P. O. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommerrded sands, root-zone mixes, bunker &
topdressing, agresof, compost stone-dust, & pea-stone
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

International Golf Construction Co.

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

International Turf Applicators

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

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.
J o e Lazaro - (781) 647-3361

Lesco Inc

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

D.L. Maher Co,

71 Concord St, P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Water supply specialists; wells 8 pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210
'

McNulty Construction Corp.

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

Miller Golf Construction

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

S.V. Moffett Co.. Inc.

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

R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

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

Hardone Sand and Gravel, Inc.

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

Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

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

North Shore Hydroseeding

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

Partac PsaS Corporation

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

Prescription Turf Services, inc.

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

Sports Club Management

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

Stumps Are Us

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

Tom Irwin Inc.

11 A S t , Budington, 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

Turfgrass 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

TurfLinks, Inc.

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

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

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

TurfNet Associates, Inc.

21 Brandywine R d , Skillman, N J 08558
Cutting edge communcaion for the golf course todusiry.
Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929

Turf Products Corp.

157 Moody R d , 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

¥arney Bros. Sand a Gravel

R.A.D. Corp.

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

Rotondo Precast

Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation

Sodco Inc.

Putnam Pipe Corp.

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

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

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

Simplot Partners, inc.

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

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

irrigation Management & Services

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

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

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

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

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

Shawomark Industries. Inc.

79 Hartford A v e , Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373

Waterflowers Ecological Design

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

Winding Brook Turf Farm
Wethersfield, CT06109
Peter DeBrusk - (800) 243-0232

Winfield Nursery, Inc.

Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.

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

SB! Turf Services

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

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

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr.

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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Mow is the time t© listen, strategic €©mmiseratef & plan

By ICeith Happ, Sr. Agronomist

¡November has brought more than just cold
temperatures, shorter days, and piles of
leaves. The conference season has arrived
and there is an abundance of information
and education from which to benefit. It is
time to listen to new strategies, commiserate with fellow turf managers, and plan
for the new season.

USGA NEWS
If you haven't participated yet, take time
to spend at least a day or two at your state
or regional conferences. There is much to
he gained from university researchers, as
well as experiences of others in the field.
Recent calls have focused on two pest
management issues. The first is white grub
control, particularly late-season damage and
whether to treat areas of the golf course.
The first step is to be sure what pest is
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causing the problem. Animals are creatures
of habit; they return to the same areas in
search of food. Some level of disturbance
may be experienced even if white grubs
have been controlled. Spot treatments
may be beneficial, but be sure of the
cause of the problem before application.

The second issue has been dollar spot
on Poa annua and bentgrass. First examine
the fertility plan in place before fungicidal
controls are employed. A little fertilizer

can go a long way, and fall is the time to
push the turf with readily available nutrient sources. If fungicide applications are
necessary, use the right nozzle ensure
proper coverage. Contact materials need
to stay on the leaf to deliver the desired
effect. If treatments are necessary, treat
when the turf is dry. This aids control by
allowing contact fungicides to be properly
placed on the foliage where they are
most beneficial.

Audubon programs certify Red Tail G.C„ & T P C
Two Massachusetts golf courses are among
nine recently named as Audubon Sanctuaries.
T P C Boston was certified as an Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary, one of 2,455
properties registered in the Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuary Programs. Nine
Audubon-certified golf courses are located
in Massachusetts.

Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, Mass. was
certified as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary.

AUDUBON NEWS
For further information on this category
of certification, visit www.audubomnti.orgl
programs/signature/members/index.htm.

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