LETTER

September 2004

of the Golf

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(This is the first of a two-part series on
job longevity of the golf course superintendent, based on conversations with
those superintendents who have experienced long-term relationships with clubs
and courses. Part two will be featured
next month.)
I here appears to be a new breed of
vanishing American fading from golf's
landscape: the golf
course superintendent who forms a
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long, often lasting relationship with his employer. His days
may be numbered . . . or are they?
"I can see the day when 10 years at
one club will be exceptional for the superintendent," opines Mike Hermanson.
That's rich coming from Hermanson,
who just happens to be entrenched in his
33rd year as head superintendent at the
Gardner Municipal Golf Course.
Hermanson, president of the Golf
Course Superintendents Association of
New England, admits that he's one of his
self-coined "exceptions." An explanation
is in order. "Civil service," he tells. "My
job is protected under that system. But
civil service is also an endangered species here. I think there is only one other
department head who falls under civil
service protection in Gardner. There'll
be a change when both of us retire."
Obviously, Hermanson underestimates his presence at the G a r d n e r
layout. Not only has he become a fixture
at the public course, he's been responsible for its reputation as one of the best

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conditioned layouts in the area. "It's only
natural," Mike sighs. "I treat the course
like it's my very own. Nothing's too good
for my baby."
All affection aside, Hermanson believes change haunts his profession,
leading to the premise that golf courses
may not promote long relationships with

"Let's

face it, we ore in
a difficult profession
nowadays. We've
become a business,
same as the game of
golf. Down the road
there'll be no bonding
between employer and
employee, in business,
money is the bottom
line. The superintendent
will be part of the
overall budget. It'll be
a profit and loss world.
There'll be a lot ©f
job hopping."

Mike Hermanson
Gardner Municipal G.C.

their superintendents. "Let's face it," he
remarks. "We (superintendents) are in a
difficult profession nowadays. We've become a business, same as the game of
golf. Down the road there'll be no bonding between employer and employee. In
business, money is the bottom line. The
superintendent will be part of the overall
budget. It'll be a profit and loss world.
There'll be a lot of job hopping."
The Kittansett Club in Marion has
known only one golf course superintendent in the past 4 3 years. He's Len
Biodgett, who came aboard in 1962
when the course needed someone to lift
it from the ranks of the ordinary to one
of the extraordinary clubs on Cape Cod.
Strong, energetic, and forthright,
Biodgett brings those characteristics to
the job every day of his working life. He
says some of his club members thought
he was "too cocky" when he took charge,
but that they misunderstood confidence
for arrogance and conceit. Whatever,
they soon realized that he was the kind
of superintendent who put his money
where his mouth was.
Biodgett was working at the Country
Club of Greenfield, his birthplace, when
he got a call from a familiar turf management icon, Dr. Joseph Troll. Dr. Troll
had taken Len under his wing at the
University of Massachusetts turf school
and thought he'd be the perfect choice
to push Kittansettto prominence and into
the high-end category of C a p e golf
courses.
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PRESIDENT
M i c h a e l J. H e r m a n s o n
140 Ryan Street, Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0 - 0 1 4 5
978-632-2713
Fax 9 7 8 - 6 3 2 - 2 7 1 3
E-mail: herm068@hotmail.com
G a r d n e r Municipal Golf C o u r s e
VICE PRESIDENT
Patrick S. Kriksceonaitis
4 L a k e m a n s Lane, Ipswich, M A 0 1 9 3 8 - 2 5 0 5
978-526-4600
Fax 9 7 8 - 5 2 6 - 8 3 3 3
E-mail: Grounds@Essexcc.org
Essex County Club
SECRETARY
Russell E. Heller
41 Clifford Street, M e l r o s e , M A 0 2 1 7 6 - 0 1 4 0
617-983-2786
Fax 6 1 7 - 9 8 3 - 2 7 8 6
E-mail: Rheller@gcsane.org
Franklin Park Golf C o u r s e
TREASURER
R o n a l d P. D o b o s z , Jr.
1 1 3 7 Park Street, Stoughton, M A 0 2 0 7 2 - 3 7 2 8
781 -341 - 8 5 6 4
Fax 781 -341 -8564, *51
E-mail: rdoboszl 11 @aol.com
C e d a r Hill G o l f C o u r s e
TRUSTEE
L e o n a r d F. C u r t i n
6 Louis A v e n u e , Sudbury, M A 0 1 7 7 6
781-862-5167
E-mail: lrina2@peoplepc.com
Lexington Golf Club
TRUSTEE
J a s o n S. A d a m s
11 W o o d c r e s t L a n e , B l a c k s t o n e , M A 0 1 5 0 4
781 -326-3801
Fax 781 -326-3801
E-mail: Jayadams35@hotmail.com
Norfolk Golf C l u b
TRUSTEE
David A. C o m e e
6 5 M a r q u e t t e Street, Gardner, M A 0 1 4 4 0
978-297-2339
Fax 978-297-0911
E-mail: photoC@hotmail.com
W i n c h e n d o n School Golf C l u b
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Arthur Silva, C G C S
35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, M A 01876
617-484-5440
Fax 6 1 7 - 4 8 4 - 6 6 1 3
E-mail: Asilva@belmontcc.org
Belmont Country Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
J a m e s A . S m a l l III
6 9 0 Pine Street, Bridgewater, M A 0 2 3 2 4 - 2 1 1 6
508-697-4816
Fax 5 0 8 - 2 7 9 - 3 3 5 5
E-mail: jsmali@oldescotlandlinks.com
O l d e S c o t l a n d Links Golf C l u b
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
Patrick J. Daly, C G C S
P. O . B o x 2 2 8 4 , F r a m i n g h a m , M A 0 1 7 0 3 - 2 2 8 4
508-872-9790
Fax 5 0 8 - 8 7 2 - 5 3 9 3
E-mail: pat@framinghamcc.com
Framingham Country Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Michael W . Stachowicz
68 Westfield Road, Westwood, M A 0 2 0 9 0
781 -326-7860
Fax 781 - 3 2 6 - 0 6 6 4
E-maii: mstach@dedhamclub.org
D e d h a m Country a n d Polo Club
PAST PRESIDENT
J a m e s R. Fitzroy, C G C S
3 5 7 W . S q u a n t u m St., N . Q u i n c y , M A 0 2 1 7 1 - 2 7 5 8
617-328-1776
Fax 6 1 7 - 3 2 8 - 9 4 7 9
E-mail: Jfitz39@rcn.com
Presidents Golf C l u b
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
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508-758-6474
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"I suppose I was hand-picked for this
job," Biodgett laughs. "Dr. Troll probably figured there was a challenge out
there and I might be the right guy to take
it on. I remember him asking me if I work
cheap. Well, the salary then was $ 5 , 8 0 0 .
That's not exactlytop dollarfortaking on
a job where I had to virtually start from
scratch."
"We're talking about a course that
was tied together with baling wire, with
traps growing wild, some into the
greens. That's what I mean by starting
from scratch. It was a complete makeover. What I did first was surround myself
with good people to work with. From
there we just pulled together until the
course began to take shape."
Biodgett calls himself only the "second real superintendent" Kittansett has
had in its 82-year existence. "Mike Pierce
was the original superintendent back in
1922 when the course was built," Len
discloses. "He stayed on through World
W a r II and then the club decided to try a
pro-superintendent operation. I don't
think that worked out too well. At least it
didn't look that way when I arrived in
1962."
Like Hermanson at Gardner, Biodgett
didn't think he would have a long stay at

"I don't think anyone
gets the idea that he'll
remain on the same
¡ob a long time. But
somehow everything
seemed to fall into
place here. My family
liked S ivirsg on the
Cape, and once the
g©Sf course came up
to my standards, I got
the same feeling that
this would be a perfect
place t© call home/'

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 iong as the true context is
maintained. W e would appreciate a credit tine.

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Len Biodgett
The Kittanset Club

Kittansett. "I don't think anyone gets the
idea that he'll remain on the same job a
long time," Len says. "But somehow
everything seemed to fall into place
here. My family liked living on the Cape,
and once the golf course came up to my
standards, I got the same feeling that this
would be a perfect place to call home."
"Pretty soon, I told myself I wanted to
stay put. Everything made us feel very
comfortable here. I really put a lot of
myself into the job. It became a goal to
do all I could to give my family a stable
life with no drastic interruptions, like having to pull up stakes and move."
With that in mind, Len set out to let
the club realize he wanted to become a
permanent part of the operation. In turn,
he convinced club officials to get behind
him in his attempt to keep Kittansett at
the top of the Cape Cod golfing rolls.
"I also tried to convince them that
having a stable crew would be a big
asset in keeping the course in grade-A
condition," he tells. "Many of the people
on my crew today were with me when I
started the job 4 3 years ago. The club
had to get behind them, too, in order to
make this thing work. It did and everyo n e ' s a l l t h e b e t t e r b e c a u s e of
responsible leadership at both ends of
our equation." i!S
(Next: More conversations with other
superintendents who have made longevity part of the relationship with their
clubs, plus their views on long-term job
prospects of the superintendent in the
future.)
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October 5

G C S Ä N I Monthly M e e t i n g
Stockbridge Fund Raiser
Tournament
Hickory Ridge Country Club
Amherst, Mass.
Supt. - Robert Ruszala

Nov. 1

G C S A N E Monthiy M e e t i n g
Scramble
Bear Hill Golf Club
Stoneham, Mass.
Supt. - Richard French

Dec. 10

Holiday Galea
Dedham Country & Polo Club
Dedham, Mass.
Supt. - Michael Stachowicz

GCSANE president invites membership
to share ideas on improving the association
W e ' v e had a pretty easy summer, but I
understand that as northeast golf course
superintendents, we
occasionally have to
deal with problems
caused by harsh winter conditions. I can't,
however, even imagine how s o u t h e r n
superintendents are
handling the damage
and cleanup following all the hurricanes they have experienced. Good luck guys.
I have recently appointed Patrick
Daly, C G C S , as nominating chairman.
Pat will soon be forming his committee.
Contact Pat if
you have an
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interest in serving and want
to get involved. You can start out by
volunteering to serve at the committee
level. Remember, it's your association!

PRESIDENT'S
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I have recently
appointed Patrick DaSy,
CGCS, as nominating
chairman. Pat will
soon be forming his
committee. Contact
Pat if you have an
interest in serving and
want to get involved.
Congratulations to Tom Brodeur and
his staff at TPC-Norton for once again
doing a tremendous job. The course was
given rave reviews by the tour players.
Great job, Tom!
if you have any ideas to make the
association better, please contact myself

or any other board member. I was contacted with a great idea just the other
day. It was recommended that one way
to increase attendance at the Team-ofTwo Championship is perhaps to add
another division. This division would
have one affiliate and one superintendent paired together. Sounds pretty
good to me!
Since autumn begins on September
22, it seems only fitting that we talk about
what 1 think is one of our finest events.
I'm talking about the association's Holiday Gala. Mike Stachowicz will be the
host this year on Friday, December 10 at
Dedham Country & Polo Club. If you
haven't been in the past, you don't know
what you're missing, and the best part is
that the association pays one half the
cost. Mark this date on your calendar.
B@sf wishes,.
M i c h a e l J . Hermans©«
©CSAME President

Stuart Eyman reports m his memorable experience
playing m the People vs. The Pros Tournament
By Sfwart Eyman, C©CS
M y experience in Pinehurst at The People vs. The Pros Tournament was exciting
and fun. It started with a cocktail reception hosted by BASF in
which they announced
they were sponsoring
an additional tournament open only to the 14 superintendents there for People vs. Pros. The two
low-net superintendents at the end of the
54-hole qualifier would compete for a
grand prize of $10,000, with the loser
getting $5,000. The superintendents
would also receive BASF products.
Staying at the Carolina Inn was pure
luxury, with a very attentive staff and
food that was fantastic. The grounds of
the inn were beautiful, with flowering
trees, shrubs, and gardens. The tournament opened on Friday, August 6 on

Course # 5 where I shot a respectable
98. However that turned out to be my
best score. On Saturday, we played
Course # 4 and Sunday we played
Course # 5 again, but I just couldn't do
much scoring. I forget what I ended with,
but it was high. 1 ended early enough on
Sunday to have time to play 10 holes at
the famous # 2 Course. That was the
high point of my entire trip and I managed to shoot a 51, which wasn't bad

for that course. Those greens have some
very severe slopes and are fast.
BASF arranged for the 14 superintendents to be interviewed by ESPN before
the Saturday round. The interviews will
be aired as part of ESPN's tournament
coverage on December 6 ( 1 0 a.m. - 12
noon, EST). All in all it was a delightful
experience which I'll always remember.
Many thanks go to BASF, G C M A C C and
GCSANE for making it possible. tM

BASF arranged for the 14 superintendents to be
interviewed by ESPN before the Saturday round.
The interviews will be aired as part ©f ESPN's
tournament coverage on December 6.
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USGA agronomists offer recommendations on
management of anthracnose basal rot disease
i f D a v i d ©satis, D i r e c t o r ,
& J i m Sk@r&jl$ki Si J i m Bcsird,
Agr@ira@ m i s t s

W h i l e a greater understanding of both
cultural and chemical m a n a g e m e n t
strategies for anthracnose basal rot
(ABR) disease has decreased the severity
of outbreaks, this fungus continues to show
up, lurk, or otherwise
e x p l o d e on w e a k ened, stressed Poa annua turf despite a
relatively mild growing season. ABR is
commonly incited by the quest for fast
greens and the practices that are employed to o b t a i n t h e m . H o w e v e r ,
stressful weather (i.e., too hot, wet, or
dry) alone is enough to spark the disease
and, once active, ABR is one of the most
difficult diseases to control. More and
more, superintendents are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place
when it comes to satisfying golfer demands for green speed and keeping turf

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alive. As the saying goes, "the greens
always putt best before they die."
The following list is recommendations
for managing ABR disease and balancing turf health and playability based
upon field observations and university
research:
• C h e m i c a l control of ABR is best
achieved using a preventative program
consisting of tank mixtures of appropriate contact and systemic fungicides.
Contact your regional Green Section
agronomist or university turf extension

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® More frequent application of fungicides is critical during stressful weather,
when increased bail roll is desired, or
following disease outbreak.
• Since the fungus resides in the mat or
thatch layer, apply fungicides using an
adequate volume of water to ensure that
the active ingredient reaches its target.
° Research has clearly demonstrated
the relationship between increased nitrogen fertility and reduced ABR disease

ABR is commonly incited by the quest for fast
greens and the practices that are employed to
obtain them. However, stressful weather (i.e.,
too hot, wet, ©r dry) alone is enough to spark
the disease, and once active, ABR is one of the
most difficult diseases to control.

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specialist for a list of fungicides that are
recommended for control of ABR.

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Division
Representative

severity. In other words, don't starve Poa
annua forthe sake of increased ball roll.
At least 3 lbs. N per 1000 sq. ft. per year
is recommended to promote healthier
Poa annua turf on putting greens, including 1/10-1/8 lb. N per 1 , 0 0 0 sq.ft.
every 1-2 weeks during the summer
months using a soluble form of fertilizer
that can be tank-mixed with fungicides.
• Increased nitrogen fertility warrants
the need to adjust cultivation practices
(i.e., aeration, verticutting, topdressing,
etc.) accordingly to manage thatch accumulation. However, be aware that
these practices also can incite the dise a s e , especially during stressful
weather.
• When possible, time your fungicide
applications in conjunction with cultivation practices in order to protect wounds
from infection.
® Raise the height of cut as much as
possible and adapt other less stressful
practices (e.g., double cutting, rolling,
growth regulators, etc.) to achieve the
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Do soil selfs only affed @w coastal regions?
Here is a primer on different types of soil §&Bfs
by Chilean Tocci, Aquafr@Ss
S o i l salts only affect coastal regions . . .
true or false. False!
Salt related problems in turf have
been a factor for some time in many
parts of the country. They are, however,
becoming more of an
o c c u r r e n c e in geo] Td -M g r a p h i c a r e a s that
may have not been affected in the past. While some "salts" are
essential nutrients to plants, high levels
of salts can become detrimental to plant
growth. When evaporation is greater
than rainfall or irrigation amounts, salt
levels build up in the soil. Salts also build
up in soils because of the use of poor
drainage, a high water table or poor
quality water. Poor water quality can
result from natural salts in wells, use of
effluent water or salt water intrusion.

SOIL
SClEi

Nationwide water conservation efforts have increased the need for golf
courses to turn to non-potable water for
irrigation - particularly wastewater (effluent, recycled or grey water). Increased
use of effluent water sources has resulted

There ore three types
of so it-affected soils.
They ore saline, sodic
and soline-sodic soils.
A saline soil has a
high enough level ©f
soluble salts t© affect
plant growth . . .
S©dic soils are high
in exchangeable
sodium . . . The third
type of salt affected
soil is soline-sodic . . .
these soils exhibit a
high level ©f salt and
exchangeable sodium.
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in a greater potential for salt management problems - presenting a new
challenge for many turf managers.
W h a t s h e u l d S I@@k f o r ? There are
three types of salt-affected soils. They are
saline, sodic and saline-sodic soils. A
saline soil has a high enough level of
soluble salts to affect plant growth. TypicaMy you will s e e a w h i t e crusty
appearance at the surface of the soil, a
burned leaf or stunted growth of grass.
These symptoms, however, are not always visible. In this soil type, the salts
attractwater, making less water available
to the plant causing salt induced plant
wafer stress (physiological drought).
Shoot and plant tissue damage may occur as well as plant nutrient deficiencies.
Sodic soils are high in exchangeable
sodium and appear hard and lumpy
when they are dry. Water infiltration,
especially in finer textured soils, is usually poor. In addition, pH levels are
usually high in these soils and plant
nutrition imbalances may occur. Poor
soil penetration can result which inhibits
water movement through the soil.
The third type of salt-affected soil is
saline-sodic. As noted by the name,
these soils exhibit a high level of salt and
exchangeable sodium. This is a frequent
condition seen in turfgrass management. Soils of this type may physically
appear satisfactory but plant growth
may be inhibited. The problems manifest
themselves in this soil type in the same
way as saline soil - especially in the
reduction of water available to the plant.
Saline-Sodic soils suffer all the symptoms
of both conditions above and are the
hardest to manage. Due to poor water
penetration caused by sodium, the ability to leach and manage the high soluble
salts is severely reduced. Salt levels can
build up rapidly in these soils even if
water quality is not extreme.
W h a t c a n I d o ? As there are different types of salt affected soils, there are
different ways to treat them. Saline soils
require leaching of the excess salts. Historically, this has been achieved with
additional irrigation to "flush the salts
away." By applying large volumes of
water and allowing it to drain through

As there are different
types of salt-affected
soils, there are
different ways t© treat
them. Saline soils
require leaching of
the excess salts.
the soil, you may be able to reduce the
level of salts. As stated earlier, water
conservation is a key element in turfgrass
management today, reducing the desirability of this option. However, if this
tactic is employed, the use of an effective
soil penetrant will help the applied water
to penetrate and leach the salts below
the rootzone. In addition, fertilization
programs may be modified to correct
nutritional imbalances.
In both Sodic and Saline-Sodic soils, the
sodium must be addressed aggressively.
Sodium easily attaches itself to the soil
particles, negatively affecting soil structure. This damage to soil structure reduces
water penetration, percolation and drainage. Soluble salts start to build in the
rootzone and the turf becomes stressed.
The only way to displace the sodium
and rebuild soil structure is to increase
the calcium in the rootzone. When soluble calcium is available in the rootzone,
the calcium can displace the sodium on
the soil particle. The sodium, along with
other salts, can then be leached away
with a leaching program.
Typical calcium programs include
gypsum applications if pH's are high,
and lime applications if pH's are low
(below 6). Recently, injectable and
sprayable grades of these products have
been introduced into the market to help
in the application of these products.
While these products are "tried and
true," they are slow to solubilize calcium
into the system. Consequently, the effect
of the calcium on modifying the soil
structure is slow. Using a product that
Continued on page 6
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Chang©s to GCSAA certification program include
completion of portfolio & e closed-book exam
fiks a Class A member of G C S A A , you
may be qualified, or close to being
qualified fo pursue
certification. All individuals applying to
the program on or after November 1, 2 0 0 4 will be subject to
a new examination process.
This process includes the completion
of a portfolio that involves your re-

Thls process Includes
the completion ©f a
portfolio that Involves
your responses to
case studies, skill
statements, and
submission ©f work
samples.

sponses to case studies, skill statements,
and submission of work samples. The
portfolio must be turned in with your
application. You can begin working on
your portfolio at any time by requesting
the Instructional Study Guide for the
G C S A A Portfolio. It is available for $ 2 0
through G C S A A Member Solutions at
(800) 4 7 2 - 7 8 7 8 .
The new process also involves a
closed-book exam and the attesting
process, both of which must be completed within one year of the approval of
your application. Certification eligibility
requirements include completion of a
Self-Assessment and Developmental Action Plan (DAP) through our online tool
called the PDR (Professional Development Resource). A new and improved
PDR fool will launch on Oct. 4. However
from Friday, Sept. 1 7 through Sunday,
Oct. 3, the PDR will be unavailable so
user data can be moved to the new tool,
if you are in the process of completing
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please complete them prior to Sept. 16
so that your points can be posted to your
record appropriately.
Certification eligibility requirements
can be found online. If you have any
questions, please contact Penny Mitchell
at pmitchell@gcsaa.org
or Lorrie Butell
at lbuteli@gcsaa.org.Mi!

The new process
also involves a closed
book exam and the
attesting process,
both ©f which must
be completed within
one year of the
approval of your
application.

A piones3 m mil salts:
ñ concern not only
for our coastal regions
continued from page 5
improves the solubility of calcium can
enhance its availability in the soil, maximizing the displacement of sodium that
has built up. The calcium will help to
rebuild the soil structure while the sodium a n d other displaced salts are
leached away from fhe rootzone.
While high levels of salts in soils may
not totally prevent you from growing
turfgrass, you will need to modify your
turfgrass management techniques. You
must find techniques which will allow you
to move water through the soil and rel e a s e the " e x c e s s s a l t s " f r o m fhe
rootzone. til
A r t i c l e c o m p l i m e n t s of
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ñ selection of postings from the GCSANE Forum
with thoughts on bunker liners H Greens King VI
F r o m time to time The Newsletter reprints selected postings fron G C S A N E ' s
web site forum in order to reach a wider
audience.
¡Synkcgr l i n e r s
(Peter H a s a k , 0 9 / 0 8 / 2 0 0 4 ) . Anyone
who has made use of any of the newest
"wave" of bunker liners, any info pro or
con w o u l d be m u c h a p p r e c i a t e d .
Thanks, Peter.
(Russell Heller, 0 9 / 0 9 / 2 0 0 4 ) . Peter, I
used one of the new fabic liners (don't
remember which) on
some sloped faces. I
,1 H found it to help keep
the sand clean after
washouts. In the future, I will consider
using the smaller liners on non-face
areas. The price adds up, but I'm interested in n o n - c o n t a m i n a t e d bunker
sand. Dahn Tibbett was going to build
some bunkers this year using the sprayable product (Klingstone?). You might
want to give him a call for more info. I
did some bunker liner research at the
National and have a file with prices and

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1 found it to help keep
the sand clean offer
washouts. In the
future, I will consider
using the smaller
liners on non-face
areas. The price adds
up, but S'nn interested
in non-contaminated
bunker sand/'
Russ Heller,
contributing to
the GCSANE Forum
discussion on
bunker liners

"But I have heard this
from someone that the
hoses will last longer
when reels are shut off
when not cutting/'
Ron SCirkman,
contributing to
the GCSANE Forum
info. Give me a call if you want to talk
about it further. Russ.
(Ren Wilkes, 9 / 0 9 / 2 0 0 4 ) . Peter, North
American Green makes one called Bunker G a r d . Fall River C . C . did a test last
year and should have info on performance. Their website is nagreen.com. Ren

G r e e n s King ¥1
(Scott Reynolds, 08/1 7/2004). I have a
had a lot of hydro problems (leaks) with
my GK6, two times last year and three
this year (on greens) and the machines
are only two-years-old. Is anyone else
having these problems?
(Bill Yanokakis, 0 8 / 1 9 / 2 0 0 4 ) . Scott, I
have had problems with my 3 4 0 0 Fairway mower. I have blown five hoses on
a two-year-old machine. They seem to
let go arbitrarily, not at friction or wear
points. I think that Jacobson may have
used a poor quality of hose. There is
more information on the national site
under Shop Talk. Good Luck, Bill - Rockport C . C .
(Ron Kirkman, 0 8 / 1 9 / 2 0 0 4 ) . Bill, when
we go from fairway to fairway we always
shut the reels off on the 3 4 0 0 . The only
time the reels are on is when we are
cutting and making a turn. Don't ask me
why or how. But I have heard this from
someone that the hoses will last longer
when reels are shut off when not cutting.
Hope it's not the o p e r a t o r . . . Capt. Kirk.
(Rich C a u g h e y , 0 8 / 2 0 / 2 0 0 4 ) . Hey
Scott, I have two Greens Kings, four-

years-old, no blown hoses yet, knock on
wood. Did you replace with jake hoses
or other? I have made a habit of replacing all our hyd. hoses with the best
quality hose from a local hyd. shop.
Great summer otherwise; all this rain is
great for the course, or so i have heard.
Rich.
(Scott Reynolds, 08/21 / 2 0 0 4 ) . As things
break we have been getting other hoses
but the leaks have not been limited to
flex hoses.
(Bill Y a n o k a k i s , 0 8 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4 ) Ron,
Thanks, I'll try that. But speaking of the
operator, Jack just came in wondering
why one of his reels was not spinning?
After I dug out his baseball cap, which
was lodged between the reel and bedknife, I sent him on his way! I think you
got all of the brains in your family! We
hung the cap up on the wall as a reminder of what not to mow! Bill. 01

"But speaking of the
operator, Jack just
came in wondering
why one ©f his reels
was not spinning?
After i dug out his
baseball cap, which
was lodged between
the reel and bed knife,
S sent him on his way!
I think you got all ©f
the brains in your
family! W e hung the
cap up on the wall as
a reminder of what
not to mow!"
Bill Yanokakis,
contributing to
the GCSANE Forum
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give recommendations
on managing ABRs
anthracnose basal rot
continued from page 4
desired range of ball roll.® Lighter walkbehind mowers provide a better quality
of cut and less turf wear and stress
relative to triplex machines.
• Switch to solid front rollers on reel
mowers during the summer to help reduce turf wear and stress.
® Skip mowing the cleanup passes
around greens 2-3 times each week.
° Implement a lightweight rolling program every other day to help achieve
desired bail roll. To reduce wear, be
careful not to turn or reverse the rolling
units on the perimeter of the greens.
Consider rolling the greens instead of
mowing on certain days.
• Mow infected greens last to avoid
spreading the disease to uninfected
greens.
• Use growth regulators that impart
stress tolerance on annua! bluegrass
and help to increase ball roll.
- An outbreak of ABR can be exacerbated by too much or too little water so
closely monitor moisture levels in the
putting greens and apply water accordingly. Train your staff to detect the difference between drought stress and
disease symptoms.
" ABR is most severe on annual bluegrass turf that thrives in wet, shaded, or
compacted areas. Therefore, now is a
good time to: 1) correct drainage problems in greens; 2) remove trees that
impede sunlight, air movement, and
uptake of water and nutrients by turfgrass roots; and 3) remove obstructions
(e.g., vegetation, bunkers, etc.) that create concentrated traffic patterns and turf
wear.
® Schedule tournaments or special
events (when green speed is in high
demand) in early to mid-June, September, or early October when weather
conditions are least stressful and ideal
for turf growth and recuperation. HI

Sources Jim Baird,
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Federal agencies adopt new proces
for ESA-friendly pesticide approval
A t the 76th International Golf Course
Superintendents Conference in San Diego, G C S A A launched a campaign
supporting federal
regulations to es' I J i k i +ablish a process for
registering pesticide
products while protecting endangered
species. The regulations have been
adopted. Our thanks to those who provided positive comments to the Federal
Register docket as well as to chapters
that promoted the campaign through
web site postings and e-mails.
The regulations aim to stop lawsuits
brought against the EPA by anti-pesticide
groups. In recent years, such groups have
sought injunctions restricting use of vital pest
control measures. This spring, activists were
successful in using the Endangered Species
Act (ESA) to restrict use of pesticides used on
golf courses in the Northwest.
The ESA requires a federal agency
(such as EPA) to consult with other federal
wildlife agencies when it takes any action
with potential to harm endangered species. In the past, not having a process in

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to occur. The new regulations, which
define this consultation process, were
developed after a review of EPA's risk
assessment methods. The improved procedures ensure measures are taken to
protect fish and wildlife. They also will
ensure that golf course superintendents
have the pest control products they need.
By using sophisticated scientific methods to protect wildlife from pesticide risks,
EPA can determine that use of a pest-control product is "not likely to adversely
affect" a listed species. Wildlife agencies
can perform periodic reviews of methods
to ensure EPA determinations are consistent with ESA requirements.
When consultation is needed, EPA may
use an optional procedure to determine
effects of a pest-control product. This also
allows EPA to request involvement of representatives of the sen/ices. As required by
law, the services would make the final
determination whether threatened or endangered species are likely to be
jeopardized by a FIFRAaction. Visit the EPA
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DIVOT DRIFT.. . announcements • •. educational seminars •.. job opportunities
. . . tournament results... and miscellaneous items of interest î© the membership.
GCSAA NEWS
W e l c o m e M e w ftflermbers: Chris Donato,
Superintendent, Bass Rocks G . C . Gloucester,
M a s s . ; Keith Theresen, Superintendent,
Agawam Municipal G . C . , Agawam, Mass.;
Geary Belanger, Affiliate, E-Z-GO Textron,
New Hampshire.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
T h e A n n u a i G C S A N E H o l i d a y G a l a is at
Dedham Country & Polo Club on December
10. The cost is a discounted $100 per couple
( G C S A N E and sponsors pick up the other
$100). Every year attendees report a great
time, so give it a try this year.
Communications: G C S A N E received a
thank-you letter from the Stockbridge Alumni
Classic. G C S A N E sponsored a foursome to
this event.
C e n g r a f u S a i i o n s go to the following winners
at the G C S A N E Individual Championship at
Marlborough C.C.: Superintendent Low Gross
- Chris Tufts, Superintendent Low Net - Jim
Whitley, Affiliate Low Gross - Mary Armstrong,
Affiliate Low Net - Mike Turner, Senior Low
Gross - Dave Barber, and Senior Low Net - Jim
Beane.
CoragrofuSafisras g ® t© T@m B r o d e u r for
all the good press he has received. They are
very informative articles that are a credit to
Tom and our profession. See
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2004/08/29/spor
ts/sportsl
.txt.
B e s t w i s h e s for a speedy recovery go to
Lennie Blodgett who recently had surgery to
repair some blocked arteries.
@wr e@nd@lenses go to Tim Berge and family on the recent passing of Tim's father,
Werner Berge.
A s c h o l a r s h i p f u n d has been created to
help the family of David Prior. All donations
can be made to: Caitlin Prior, c/o Village
Ba nk, 307 Auburn Street, Auburndale, M A
02466.
C o r r e c t i o n : W e apologize for last month's
incorrect information in the condolences to
Dick French on the passing of his mother.
Condolences go out to Jack Hassett and family
on the passing of his mother, Rita Hassett.

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G C S A A p r o v i d e s f r e e life i n s u r a n c e . As
a benefit of membership, eligible members
are automatically enrolled into the dues term
life insurance program when they join GCSAA.
Do you have a beneficiary named for this
policy? Learn more about this valuable member benefit.
L e n d y@ur t i m e , talents, skills, and expertise
to help move the golf course management
profession forward. Visit the community section of G C S A A Online to access a volunteer
application form, beginning Sept. 13.
Q s f o b e r 8 is t h e f i n a ! s a i l to submit an
application for the 2004 GCSAA/Golf Digest
Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards.

UMASS NEWS
P l e a s e n o t e t h a t A u g u s t 3 1 marked the
permanent closing of Gail Schumann's Turf
Disease Diagnostic Lab at Marquette University. Dr. Schumann is retiring from her turf
duties and will no longer be available for
diagnostic services or consultations. Along
with all of you, we will dearly miss her efforts
and wish her the best for the future. All samples
and questions should be now be directed to
Dr. Robert Wick at Umass-Amherst. For details, see:
http://www.umassturf.org/services/
turfjdiagnostics/diseases.html.
U M a s s has
started a search for a turf pathologist.

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
W e b s i t e of t h e
ftS@nfb:
http://www.bluebooktor.com/search/quicksearch/,
a website
for finding M S D S sheets and chemical labels.
It will replace the big bluebook that most of us
have that is out of date anyway.

GOLF RESULTS
2004 Gary Luecini ftfiemerial
F®ur-isii Championship
Finals at Pleasant Valley, 9/14/04:
Milier - Mackintosh defeated Lazaro - Gagne,
6-and-5.
(There are no results yet for third place.)

POSITION OPENINGS
H e a d Wleshanie, B a s s i o s k s G o l f C l u b ,
G l e u s e s t e r , Mass. Bass Rocks is a 100-year
old gem located on the Atlantic Ocean in
Gloucester, Mass. W e are currently constructing a new, 3,200-square foot storage facility
with a golf lift, dual reel and bedknife grinders,
and many leased pieces. Previous experience

with golf course equipment a definite plus.
Must have knowledge of small engines, hydraulics, reel grinding, and setting. Hourly
wage is commensurate with experience. Compensation includes vacation time, sick time,
medical and disability insurance, and golf
privileges. Deadline for applications: as soon
as possible. Please send resume to: Chris
Donato, Golf Course Superintendent, Bass
Rocks Golf Club, 27 Beach Road, Gloucester,
M A 01930.
Golf Ceurse Superintendent, Alburg
©elf L i n k s , A l b u r g , V t . Alburg Golf Links is
a semi-private 18-hole course located on Lake
Champiain in Vermont. The course is under
new ownership as of December 2003. Alburg
Golf Link is a links style course and may be
seen at www.alburggolflinks.com. Qualifications include a two or four-year degree, ability
to obtain a Vermont Pesticide License, and
experience as a head superintendent or a
strong first assistant with three years of experience. Must have a familiarity with New
England grasses and diseases. Should be a
working superintendent that places strong attention to detail. Mechanical experience is a
bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience and length of working season. Benefits
include health insurance (75%) and local/national dues. Deadline for applications: Open
until position is filled. Please send resume to:
Dave Anderson, Alburg Golf Links, 230 Route
129, Alburg, VT 05440.

EQUIPMENT WANTED
Bfflwe Cesvsee is looking for a very good
quality used sprayer for greens, tees and basebail field. 160 - 200 gals. Contact Dave
Comee at (978) 297-2339.
l o © k i n g f o r @Sd R a i n b i r d P a r 2 4 sleek.
Contact Fred Murray, Wayland Country Club,
121 O l d Sudbury Road, Wayland, M A 01778;
(508) 358-2250.
L e a k i n g f o r a u s e d Y o r k r a k e , 4-5' preferred. C o n t a c t J a s o n A d a m s at (781)
326-3801.

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
1950 W © r i h i n g f @ n T r a c f e r that has been
stored for a few years. Call Rich at Hatherly
G . C . (781) 545-6121.
F r e e f© a g e @ d h o m e : various C O P S face
plates and controller parts. Must move quickly!
Contact Peter Hasak at (781) 595-3107.

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A-OK Turf Equipment Inc.

Country Club Enterprises

1357 Main St., Coventiy, Rl 02816-8435
Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Grooms:
brush, 8 used equipment.
Mike Cornicelii-(401 > 826-2584

P.O. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf curs, Carryall utility vehicles.
Dove Ferine, Darin Eddy, Darren Orr - (800) 662-2585

LA. Will Materials Corp.

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

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

Country Golf, Inc.

DGM Systems

Accusoils

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

I Snagwood Rd, Foster, Rl 02825
Distributor of Reelcraft products 8 inventor of the
Direct Underground Maintenance Syringing System.
Manny Mihailides- (401) 886-0888, (401) 524-8999
David Mibailides -(401) 647-0550

Allen's Seed Store Inc.

SHI Golf Services

693 S. County Trail, Exeler, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related
golf course maintenance supplies.
00)527-3898

Agresource, Inc.

] 00 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913
Tim Gould, Guy Trovers
(800) 313-3320,(978) 388-5110

The Andersons Technologies, inc.

dba Weed 8 Feed, Inc.
20 dark Lane, Morsbfield, MA 02050
Golf course renovation 8 construction in all areas:
bunkers, tees, greens, drainage, irrigation, 8 cart paths.
Dahn Tibbett, Chip Breorley - (508) 746-3222

Michael Drake Construction), Inc.

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

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

IZGO/Texfron

Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC

Sold Star Nursery & Sod Farm

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

¡BASF Turf & Omomesrisl

EZGO golf and utility vehicles.
David Anlunes, Doug Hopper - (800) 234-0474
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, Insignia, Pendulum AquaCap, Curalau, Drive,
Basagran, Ipradione Pro, Propiconazoie Pro,
Bifenthrin Pro, Plateau, Sahara
Bob York-(413) 283-9675

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

Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA

GP$ New England Mapping

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

Goif Cart Services, lac.

Lazaro's Goif Course Supplies & Accessories

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

leseo,Int.

Simplot Partners, inc.

15 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf 8 ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike M a n , Mike Nagle,
Jim Wierzbicki-(800) 228-6656

Seeks Inc.

P.O. Box2, Slocum, Rl 02877

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

Sean Morun, Paf Hogan - (800) 341 -6900

D.L Maher Co.

Sports Club Management

McNully Construction Corp.

Stumps Are Us

71 Concord St., P.O. Boxl27,N. Reading,MA01864
Water supply specialists; wells 8 pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210
P.O. Box3218,Framingham,MA01705
Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways,
parking areas; imprinted asphalt.
John McNully-(508) 879-8875

Miller Golf Construction

1 Leicester Rd, Marbleheod, MA 01945
Golf course construction 8 renovation.
Jonathan Miller-(781) 631-2030

S.V. ISoffett Co., Inc.

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

R.F. liarse 8 Sons, Inc.

22 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham, MA 02576
Professional goods, services, 8 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

Msrdone Send and Gravel, Inc.

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

Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

104 Wyman Rd,Braintree,MA02184
0SHA and EPA compliance services 8 training.
Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978
5 Timberwood Rd, # 1 0 8 , Goffstown, NH 03045
Professional stump chipping service.
Brendan McQuade-(603) 625-4165

Tee & Green Sod, Inc.

P.O. Box 418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegrass 8 Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace-(401) 789-8177; ScolfMcLeod-(401) 641-3814

Tom Irerin Inc.

1T A St., Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodouiakis, Mike Fontaine, Mike DeForge
(800) 582-5959

Tuckslseo Turf Farms, Inc.

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

Turfgrass Environmental Consulting

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

Turfiinks, Inc.

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

39 Cedar S t , Cohasset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation 8 drainage os-builts;
wire tracking 8 electrical repairs.
Greg Albanese - (78T) 789-1166

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

Greesso, Inc.

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

North Shore Hydroseeding

20 Wenham St, Danvers, MA 01923
Hydroseeding, erosion control, 8 tree services.
Brian King-(978) 762-8737

6 Jessica J Dr., Millbury, MA Of 527
Florafine products, Precision Small Engine Co,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox-(508) 865-9150

60 Sturgis Way, Dedhom, MA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies 8 accessories.
Andy Lcnglois, J. Anderson III, Ron Milenski
(800)225-8006

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., inc.

Psrtac Peat Corpora!!«

Turfite! Associates, inc.

Boiiite & tannery Turf Core dba "Dryjecf"

Marine/ Greymont

The Borden Coupon'/

114 Summer S t , Moynard, MA 01754
Bulk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden-(978) 897-2571

Boston IrHgafson Supply Company

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

48 Hardwick Terrace, Brighton, MA 02135
Aerification 8 filling of holes with dry material in one pass
on greens, tees, or problem spots on fairways.
Rory Baurke - (617) 779-8873

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

The Cardinals, Inc.

P. 0. Box 1168, Tifft Rd, Slafersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sonds, rout-zone mixes, bunker 8
topdressing, ogresoil, compost, stone-dust, 8 pea-stone
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

166 River Rd, P.O. Box 520, Unionville, a 06085
Goll coarse and landscape supplies.
John Callahan, Dennis Friel - (800) 861-6256

Cavicchio landscape Supply, inc.

Hollistoii Sand Co., Inc.

international Golf Construction Co.

110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776
Annuals, perennials, garden mams, ground covers,
loom, 8 mulch.
Darren Young-(978) 443-7177

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

Cedar Lawn Tree Service, inc.

irrigation Management ft Services

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

Ciccareili Landscaping

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

Clears flues!

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

Cornish, Silva, & Stemmm, Inc.

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

21 Lokeview Ave, Notick, MA 01760
Irrigotion consultation, design, and system evaluation.
Bob Heeley, ASIC, CID-(508) 653-0625

Men Jones Tire, inc.

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

Larchmont Engineering S irrigation

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

Landmark Construction

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

Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heal treated topdressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies.
Jim Kelsey-(800) 247-2326

Prescription Turf Services, Inc.

P. 0. Box 39, Middleton, MA Of 949
Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom
fertilizer 8 pesticide applications, fairway aeralion,
topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663

Psjtoaru Pipe Corp.

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

HA.D. Corp.

269 Hanover St, Hanover, MA 02339
Goif course construction, greens, tees, bunkers,
drainage, earth-moving, ponds, 8 wafer features.
Robert M. Delmonico-(781) 826-2800

Sotsuds Precast

151 Old Farms Road, Avon,CT06001
Precast concrete buildingsforchemical 8 equipment storage.
Fully-equipped restroom b
Bob inania-(860) 673-3291 "

Sowteile Brothers, Inc.

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

SBi Turf Services

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

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box8966,Warwick, Rl02999
Mart Howfand - (401) 295-1673

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

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

lurf Products Corp.

157 Moody Rd, 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

United Horticultural Supply

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

Vstirey Bros. Sand 6 Gravel

79 Hartford Ave, Bellingham, MA 020] 9
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mootadian-(800) 441-7373

Woterfiowers Ecological Design

132 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970
Environmental audits, planning/design 8 permits
far ail environmental details.
Terry Bastion-(978) 745-3142

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

WinfieM Nursery, inc.

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

Philip Wogan £ George F. Sargent, Jr.

] 7 Walker Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
Golf course architects.
(978) 887-3672

Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.

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

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