LETTER August 2005 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England, IsIL Sponsors and administrators of the Troll-Dickinson Scholarship Fund - Awarded yearly to deseiving Turf Management Students, ^ m m m m ^ m m m m ^ Even after 35-years, Steve CadenellKs passion for the game - and profession - k still evident B y i t e b Buses,, C a p e C@d T i m e s Steve Cadenelli, C G C S , figures the job of golf course superintendent is a lot like being an umpire. It's best when no one notices you. But when they do, that's no time to hide. "You need to be out there in good times and bad," he says. "When things a r e n ' t going w e l l , you've got to talk to the m e m b e r s , let them know who you are. Nature has a way of humbling you. You think you're on top, and suddenly you're not." Fortunately, Cadenelli hasn't endured many down times during a distinguished career that has spanned 35 years, the building of two outstanding private golf courses, and a year as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America in 1991. At age 56, he hasn't lost his love for the profession or his determination to constantly search for better ways to prepare a golf course. "I sometimes wonder why I continue to be motivated, but I a m , " says Cadenelli, who has been superintendent at Cape Cod National in Brewster since it opened in 1998. "I just love golf courses and I love the game." Cadenelli once thought he'd be a teacher. He then considered architecture and the law. For a while, the former cocaptain of his high school football team spent time coaching. But he got hooked on turf management after attending a conference following graduation from iülikliMkiÜiiliMl^^ Northern Michigan University in 1971. From that point on, golf courses became his classroom. "I was totally taken by the fact that there were Ph.D.s in turf management," he says. "It really caught my attention." Cadenelli grew up next to the Greenock Country C l u b in Lee, where he caddied and learned to play the game along with his two brothers. All three boys eventually became golf superintendents, with his brothers working at clubs in New Jersey and Connecticut. Cadenelli's route into the profession was purely happenstance. Unable to find a teaching job out of college, he was offered a position on the Greenock staff by a high school buddy, Peter Salinetti, who w a s the course superintendent. Cadenelli took over two years later when Salinetti left for a job in Vermont. During that time, he enrolled at the prestigious U M a s s turf m a n a g e m e n t p r o g r a m , where he came under the influence of Dr. Joseph Troll. "Dr. Troll was one of the first individuals to r e a l l y p r o m o t e the w o r k of the superintendent as a profession," Cadenelli says. Cadenelli left his hometown in 1974 to become superintendent at Pequot Golf Club in Stonington, C o n n . , and then moved on to the Country Club of New C a n a a n . He a c c e p t e d his g r e a t e s t challenge in 1985 when he oversaw the construction of Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J., where he spent 12 years as superintendent. He returned to Massachusetts in 1997 to help build Cape Cod National. It is clear from the moment you walk into his office that he has a passion for golf's history and traditions. The walls are adorned with paintings and photos of the O l d Course at St. Andrews. A statue of Tom Morris rests on his desk. Cadenelli first visited golf's birthplace in the mid-1980s to participate in matches pitting American superintendents against their Scottish peers. He has returned many times, and greatly admires the Scots' attitude toward the game. "I love the mystique, the history, the reverence for the game," he says. "In Scotland, the game is still a game. The continued on page 2 "You need to be out there in good times ond bod. When things aren't going well, you've got t© talk to the members, let them know who you are. Nature has a way ©f humbling you. You think you're on top, anc suddenly you're not." Steve Cadenelli, CGCS Cape Cod National G.C. continued from page 1 ? of new englands PRESIDENT Michael J. Hermanson 140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145 978-632-2713 Fax 978-632-2713 E-mail: herm068@hotmaii.com Gardner Municipal Golf Course VICE PRESIDENT Patrick S. Kriksceonaitis 4 Lakemans Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938-2505 978-526-4600 Fax 978-526-8333 E-mail: Grounds@Essexcc.oro Essex County Ciub SECRETARY Russell E. Heller, CGCS 41 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 02176-0140 617-983-2786 Fax 617-983-2786 E-mail: Rheller@ocsane.org Franklin Park Golf Course TREASURER Ronald P. Dobosz, Jr. 1137 Park Street, Stoughton, MA 02072-3728 781-341 -8564 Fax 781 -341 -8564, *51 E-mail: rdoboszl 11 @aol.com Cedar Hill Golf Course TRUSTEE Patrick J. Daly, CGCS P. O. Box 2284, Framingham, MA 01703-2284 508-872-9790 Fax 508-872-5393 E-mail: pat@framinghamcc.com Framingham Country Club TRUSTEE Jason S. Adams 27 Cherry Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 781 -326-3801 Fax 781 -326-3801 E-mail: Norfolksuper@hotmall.com Norfolk Golf Club TRUSTEE David A. Comee 65 Marquette Street, Gardner, MA 01440 978-297-2339 Fax 978-297-0911 E-mail: photoC@hotmail.com Winchendon School Golf Club FINANCE CHAIRMAN Arthur Silva, CGCS 35 Pennacook Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876 617-484-5440 Fax 617-484-6613 E-mail: Asilva@belmontcc.org Belmont Country Club GOLF CHAIRMAN James A. Small III, CGCS 690 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324-2116 508-697-4816 Fax 508-279-3355 E-mail: jasiiil 88@yahoo.com Olde Scotland Links Golf Club EDUCATION CHAIRMAN David Stowe, CGCS 30 Western Avenue, Natick, MA 01760 617-789-4631 Fax 617-789-4631 E-mail: Newtonmalnt@aol.com Newton Commonwealth Golf Club NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Michael W. Stachowicz 68 Westfleld Road, Westwood, MA 02090 781 -326-7860 Fax 781 -326-0664 E-mail: Mstach@dedhamclub.org Dedham Country and Polo Club PAST PRESIDENT James R. Fitzroy, CGCS 357 W. Squantum St., N. Qulncy, MA 02171-2758 617-328-1776 Fax 617-328-9479 E-mail: Jfltzroy@presidentsgc.com Presidents Golf Club EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Sharon K. Brownell P. O. Box 566, Mattapolsett, MA 02739-0566 508-758-6474 Fax 508-758-3688 E-mail: Sbrownell@gcsane.org «tTHË I NEWSLETTER G C S A N E Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel.: (800) 833-4451 Fax: (508) 758-6474 W e b Site: www.gcsane.org Newsletter Editor Michael S t a c h o w i c z Business Manager Julie Heston (401 -934-3677; E-mail: jheston@verizon.net) Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and/or person quoted, and may not represent the position of G C S A N E . Information contained In this publication m a y be u s e d freely, In whole or in part, without special permission a s long a s the true context is maintained. We would appreciate a credit line. greenskeeper plays in the club championship. Costs are low, so everyone can afford to play. "1 also learned that the game should be played on the ground, and for that you need a firm, fast surface. I do all I can to hold back water, to keep the course as firm and dry as possible," he says. "That's the origin of the game. St. Andrews has an irrigation system, but they rarely use it." Of course, Cadenelli concedes that rock-hard, brown fairways are unrealistic in America, especially at a private club such as C a p e C o d N a t i o n a l , where members arrive from winters in Florida and Arizona expecting lush, emerald lawns and receptive greens. "It's a constant battle to convince Americans that not every shot has to hold the green," he says. "It has to be a wellstruck shot. It's not a matter of water; it's a matter of hitting the right shot." For 3 5 years, Steve C a d e n e l l i has deftly made his case. You could say he became a teacher after all. ® "it's a constant battle to convince Americans that not ever)/ shot has to hold the green. It has to be a wellstruck shot. Si's not a matter ©f water; it's a matter of hitting the right shot." Steve Cadenelli, CGCS Aug. 23 ©CSASHS M o n t h l y Individuai Meeting Championship Marlborough Country Club ( p e r m a n e n t y e a r l y site) Marlborough, Mass. Supt. - Kenneth C r i m m i n g s , Sept. 19 GÊSÂNE Monthly Joint Meeting Goif Course CGCS Meeting with Managers A s s o c i a t i o n of C o p e CodJ Eastward Ho! Country Club "I love the mystique, the history, the reverence for the gome, in Scotland, the game is still a gome. The greenskeeper plays in the club championship. Costs ore low, so everyone can afford to play." Chatham, Mass. Supt. Emeritus - Brian Supt. - Frank Oct. 4 Mew England Championship for Cowan Hancock Tournament Superintendents Franklin Country Club Franklin, Mass. Supt.: Michael Luccini, (Hosted by Oct. 6 CGCS GCSANE) G C S A N E Monthly Joint Meeting Meeting with the Northeastern ©CSA Berkshire Hills C o u n t r y Club Pittsfield, M a s s . Supt. - Stephen Oct. 19 Curry Pro-Superintendent Tournament "I also learned that the game should be ployed ©n the ground, and for that you need a firm, fast surface. Pinehilis G o l f Club Plymouth, Mass. S u p t . : J o e Felicetti, CGCS ( N E P G A event) Oct. 20 Dr. J o s e p h Troll Turf E d u c a t i o n F u n d ¡laiser C a p e Cod National Golf Club Brewster, M a s s . Supt. - Stephen G . C a d a n e l l i , ( S p o n s o r e d by U M a s s ) Steve Codeneili, CGCS Cape Cod National G.C. , lililí Page 2 L¡IIÜ.ÍL.IMIIÍAIÚALIMÍÍÍMLÍAIÚAL.ÍMÍIIÍÍÜA Nov. 1 G C S A N E Monthly 9-Hole Wampatuck Country Club Canton, Mass. Supt. - E d w a r d lili i l Meeting Meeting Eardley CGCS With Did Duggan in his final Ouimet Golf Marathon QCSANl is on the lookout for a siow *marathon man 1 am writing this on August 9, which is one day before I reach the legai speed limit on Route 2. August 10 is also the eighth and final time that Dick Duggan, C G C S , will represent G C S A N E in t h e Annual Ouimet Golf Marathon. We are still looking for someone to continue this tradition in 2006. S p e a k i n g of t h e Ouimet, there was a typo in last month's President's Message. The Ouimet hopes to award $1,000,000 in scholarships this year, not the $ 1,000 figure that was stated. Each month I write about the golf courses we visit and the superintendents who manage them. On July 11,1 had the pleasure of hosting the Team-of-Two Championship. A special thank you goes out to everyone who made the trip to Gardner. I think that those in attendance realized that a municipal golf A.A. Will ~Materials Corp. Est. 1886 ~ Custom Soils Division We deliver to all of New England! Root Zone Mixes - Divot Mixes Top Dressing Blends - Native Bunker Sand Ultra White Bunker Sand Cart Path Mixes - Bridging Stone Hardscape Supplies - Decorative Stone We provide testing for all of our material. 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I Finance Committee Chairman Arthur SUr® keeps watchful eye on GCSANE h&dsef It has been my pleasure to have served on the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England's board of cirectors for the last six years as Finance Committee chairman. My responsibilities are the preparation of the annual budgets, assisting the treasurer as needed, and the general supervision of financial affairs of the association. I was saddened t© hear about the passing of longtime superintendent and Past President of G C S A N E , Joe Butler . . . G C S A N E has made a donation to the Ouimet Fund in Joe's memory. will report more on that in the September Newsletter. I was saddened to hear about the passing of longtime superintendent and Past President of GCSANE, Joe Butler. Those of you who knew Joe will remember what a great person he was. GCSANE has made a donation to the Ouimet Fund in Joe's memory. I'd also like to recognize superintendents Dick Duggan, C G C S ; Kip Tyler, C G C S ; and Steve Murphy, whose pictures appeared on the cover of the July issue of North Shore Golf. The cover read "Super Heroes, the vital role of a golf course superintendent." To these gentlemen and those mentioned in the article, congratulations. If you ever have any questions or constructive criticism, please fee! free to contact myself or any other board member at any time. Best w i s h e s , M i c h a e l J . Herm©Bis®rt P r e s i d e n t , ©CSAME Respectfully s u b m i t t e d , A r t h u r Silveo, C G C S We specialize in moving large mature trees. Spad® Services today to plan your winter projects. Take that easy shot and make it more difficult by adding a tree. Greeno is the name you have grown to trust. We also have a variety of large trees for sale. Here is § sampling of this month's 'greatest hits' derived kmw postings to GCSANE's online forum F r o m time to time The Newsletter reprints selected postings from G C S A N E ' s web site forum in order to reach a wider audience. Topic: A s i f h r a s n o s e Wcsyrae IE LctCroix, C G C S (Posted 7/30/05) W a a a a a a y out of control!!!!!!!!! I've thrown the kitchen sink at it, pre- and post-infection and can't seem to prevent or control the outbreak. Any suggestions! Topic: D e e d G r a s s D o w €©mee (Posted 7/26/05) We have erected a 6 0 / 4 0 ft. tent over a freshly sodded area to accommodate outings. Any suggestions on keeping the turf under the tent alive until October? I have water but it will not see any sun for a while. It is scheduled for at least one outing per week, with tables and chairs, heavy foot traffic, beer, whisky, vodka, wine etc., etc. It has been only four weeks and the turf is looking pretty sick already. HELP! Response: e Dear Mr. Comee: I would dare to say with one outing a week you don't stand much of a chance. But keep it fertilized, keep the mowing height up, let it dry out before being used, and if it has rolled up sides, keep them up as much as possible. You may also want to try to get the kitchen to rearrange the tables and chairs for each event so that you can spread out the wear pattern. G o o d Luck. (Dan Higgins) continued on page 9 Hesp@nsess 8 Wayne, have you tried Zerotol for a quick knock down? Apply eight ounces per 1 0 0 0 sq. ft. Do it two days in a row. (Ron Kirkman - "Capt. Kirk") • I have had the same problem. Banner, Heritage, Systek. It reappears in four or five days. I have resorted to telling people it is wilt. (Dave Comee) • Wayne, I have had decent luck with Zerotol also, but also had great luck with a B a n n e r a p p l i c a t i o n , lightly watered-in and follow up the next day with eight oz. of Daconil. Good luck. I have been battling anthracnose for a couple years now. (Ron Dobosz) 8 Check out Clarke's work at Rutgers for the best information. (Russ Heller) ° I have had some anthracnose and have been able to keep it in check with Banner, 3 3 3 6 , Daconil, & some fertilizer four to five day sprays! I may try some of the Zerotol this week. Why not? If it is good for the Captain, it should be good for me. Hey Capt., do you water-in your Zerotol? (Rich Caughey) 'Rich, we do not water it in. We spray first thing in the morning and the following morning, around 3 or 4 a.m. It will get water during our regular cycle. We only had two greens with the start of anthracnose and we caught it early e n o u g h . G r e e n s a r e d i s e a s e free. K N O C K O N W O O D ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ("Capt. Kirk"- Ron Kirkman) Page 4 .lUlliiLUUlfiUlULl^LLIlUJi^ B o b Ruszolsa, superintendent at Hickory Ridge Country Club, is honored by having a practice area dedicated to him at the course. Not many people get to enjoy that type of appreciation within their lifetime. Pictured is a bench that is part of the dedicated practice area. Seated on the bench are (I. to r.) G e o f f r e y Cornish, B o b Ruszoia, and Dr. J o s e p h TroSi. Standing at the rear is M i k e Hermartsora. Presidents Golf Course km th@ distinction of being the only county-operated golf course in Massachusetts By James R. Fitzroy, CGCS T h e Presidents Golf Course opened July 8, 1977 and is the only county operated golf facility in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is located eight miles south of B B o s t o n a n d is situated on 9 3 acres in both the City of Quincy and town of Milton. The par-70 golf course offers dramatic views of the Boston skyline, Neponset River, and the Blue Hills Reservation. The wind, hilly terrain, and the influence of the Atlantic O c e a n give the Presidents Golf Course a unique character that provides an excellent golfing experience. Local golf h i s t o r i a n s h a v e d o c u m e n t e d that Francis Ouimet used the site to prepare for competition in the British Open and Amateur championships. He found the wide variety of topography and windy conditions ideal for practicing for overseas competition. Presidents is located on the site of the old Wollaston Golf Club. In the early 1970s when the members of that club constructed their new championship course in Milton, the County of Norfolk, with the aid of a grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, purchased the property and developed the course as we know it today. Presidents G o l f Course features six par-3s with a variety of distances, testy par-4s a n d the signature double dogleg par-5 15th hole. The facility has a 20-plus year history of operating as a profitable business. Improving the quality of the product has a l w a y s b e e n high on the C o u n t y Commissioners' agenda. Much of the capital improvement that has taken place since the late 1980s has been of an infrastructure nature and as such, not readily visible to the players when they experience a round of golf at Presidents Golf Course. A new maintenance building, irrigation a n d well improvements, and modern equipment result in improved conditions, but are not highly visible as golfers play the course. In 2001 however, the County Commissioners embarked on a project that has •lit ii.iL,lidii.il c h a n g e d the golfing experience at Presidents Golf Course. The architectural firm of Armstrong Associates was retained to design a master plan for renovating the bunkers (sand traps) at the course. The goals and objectives of this project were to: s E n c o u r a g e strategic play of the course. 0 Improve the aesthetics of the bunkers and the course in general. 9 Improve the ease of maintenance of the bunkers. ° Allow for the playabiiity of average golfers. ° Challenge the better players. ° Visually direct players to the intended line of play forthe hole. T h e s t r a t e g y the c o m m i s s i o n e r s employed to implement this master plan was to break the overall project into phases based on need, impact, and a v a i l a b l e capital expenditures from operations rather than bonding the total project. Using surveys from the National Golf Foundation that indicated players remember the first and last holes they play, the first phase of the project was defined as completing holes one and nine. This phase was completed in the late summer of 2 0 0 2 and the response from the players at Presidents Golf C o u r s e w a s that of o v e r w h e l m i n g approval. As most courses have holes they consider "signature holes," in 2 0 0 3 it was decided the next phase would be to enhance our most outstanding holes; numbers 14 and 15. The willow trees protecting the par-4 14th dogleg were destroyed in the 1991 no-name storm, rendering the hole vulnerable to an aggressive tee shot. We re-established the dogleg nature of the hole by using creative bunkering, mounds, and planting native fescue. It w a s also decided to create more visible bunkering on number 15 and to use mounds to frame the green site. This work has continued on page 7 1 i 1 # 1 i _ » . . i.. II ( 1 R• ' - T V jr —J ï p j H Fairways. Sand traps. Greens. Whatever your turf needs may be, Outdoor World of New England has you covered. We offer cutting edge products by Stabilizer,® Profile, id Accusoils, as well as an assortment of top dressings, |mds, root zone mixes, and mulches designed to keep your grounds looking—and playing—their best. Golf courses across New England rely on products from Outdoor World—shouldn't you? Call to discuss your specific needs. AGGUSOILS 24 Lehoux Drive • Hooksett, NH 03106 1-800-270-1199 » 603-625-6620 • Fax: 603-625-6650 www. ou tdoorworldne. com 4 Page 1J ñ Km York superintendent and course owner has a meéeé for dealing with ptsskf biting flies B y J©@ SCehn, S u p e r i n t e n d e n t &. O w n e r , W i n d y M i l l s G@Sf C o u r s e , E a s t a n , N.Y. ®y 2001, the biting flies on our course were so bad that we had seriously discussed selling the course that took us five years to build. The flies not only were driving our staff crazy, but worst of all, were affecting our golfers, resulting in fewer rounds . . . and lost revenue. We solved the problem and wrote about the solution in the January 2003 issue of Golf Course Management. Since then I have received many "how'sit-going" inquiries and felt that an update four years later would be helpful to those with a similar problem and for those who might have missed the original article. Our course, Windy Hill Golf Course, in Easton, N.Y., is surrounded by many natural wet areas along the Battenkill That first year, we reduced our deer fly problem by about 75%. It reduced our number one complaint to a tolerable problem. The increase in green fees that first season quickly paid off the expense of the traps. The traps have required virtually no maintenance and with proper winter storage are still in good shape after five seasons. Subsequent seasons have seen a steady reduction in the number of biting flies to the point where they are no longer a significant issue for our customers or staff. Continuing to use the traps each year has allowed us to keep the fly problem from recurring. Last year, the traps continued to catch biting flies, although at a reduced rate given the lower number of flies that appear each year. After five years, we remain very pleased with our solution. The traps we used are available from Newman Enterprises (see their web site at www.bitingflies.com; or call toll-free at 1-888-685-2244). * River. It so happens that wet areas are the kind of breeding grounds that this family of flies seeks. Although our particular problem was deer flies, other members of this family of biting flies are the horsefly and yellow fly. My initial investigation of how to address our fly problem was discouraging. Because insecticides are ineffective, many of the entomology web sites (and fellow superintendents) said that there was no solution to the problem. You just had to wait the season out. This turned out not to be true. Fortunately, in 2001 we found a trap on the web that effectively trapped biting flies and purchased six of them. We placed the traps where the flies were most numerous and out of the way of golfers. That first year, we estimated we trapped between 600 to 700 flies each day. It is dramatic to see the many dead flies in the trap, but the real biological significance is that none of those dead flies will be laying eggs for the coming season. Seeing is Believing Are you experiencing Rain Bird Golf irrigation quality on your course? If not. this is your chance! E A G L E ™ Series Rotors Y 33' -115' V Closed throw case design VSuperior water distribution v5-year warranty when used with a RAIN BIRD swing joint Call us today to see what you are missing! ^ I b s . V . M o f f e t t C o . , BjUN^BiRD. I n c . TURF & IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT 888-708-5296 www.svmoffett.com 9 4 Page 1J Dr. Joseph Troll Turf Education Fundraiser O c t o b e r 20, 2005 Cape Cod National Golf Club Brewster, Massachusetts Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS ~ Host $225/player $900/foursome Scramble format Lunch at the course Dinner to follow at the Wequasett Inn See the course and the Inn at www.wequassett.com For more information Call Steve Curry (413) 329-4912 Jim Fitzroy pern a detailed profile of Presidenfs Golf Course continued from page 5 created two dramatic, strategic, back-toback holes. H o l e s n u m b e r 11 a n d 18 w e r e completed in the spring of 2004. The 11 th hole was particularly challenging. It is a short par-4 that strong players could overpower. It was probably the weakest hole on the course and was uninspiring. When the winds became onshore, many attempted to drive the green. By our use of bunkering, contouring of the approach to the green, and adding a fairway bunker, the hole became better protected from just a power shot and allowed for many various options for attacking the hole. And probably just as important, the hole changed from a rather bland spot on the course to one of the most aesthetic areas. Holes 2 and 8 were completed in the spring of 2 0 0 5 and the raves and compliments from the players at our course continued. Based on the overwhelming success of this progress, the county commissioners have funded a major phase of the overall project scheduled to begin this late this summer. Renovations on the four holes that traverse the highest hill on the course (3 through 6) will begin on August 20, 2005. There are a number of advantages in accelerating the bunker work. The amount of time the course will be disturbed is reduced, thus allowing play to proceed as needed. Savings with the contractor will be realized as there will be reduced costs in mobilizing for the work. A n d , savings will be accomplished with fewer visits f r o m the architect. But probably one of the most important reasons for accelerating the project has been the overwhelming response from the players. The work has more strongly positioned our course in the competitive public golf course market in southeast Massachusetts. However, the commissioners recognize the facility cannot stand still in terms of improvements. Our clubhouse, which has served us since opening day in 1977, has become outdated, and unable to support our profitable volume of business. The building does not meet current A D A requirements, and has inadequate seating. The pro shop areas are too small for our traffic volume, and the mechanical systems are beyond their life expectancy. Although we believed our most important asset is the golf course, the commissioners also recognize the clubhouse is an integral part of the golfing experience. The architectural firm of STA Incorporated was retained in the fall of 2 0 0 4 to complete a study and cost estimate for the expansion and remodeling of the The par-70 course offers dramatic views of the Boston skyline, Neponset River, and the Blue Hills Reservation. The wind, hilly terrain, and the influence of the Atlantic Ocean give the Presidents Golf Course a unique character that provides on excellent golfing experience. 30-year-old clubhouse. The proposed new configuration of the clubhouse expands the existing dining room to accommodate a 150 seating capacity. This seating will allow our facility the ability to compete in the golf outing marketplace, which typically fields 144 players in a full event. The plan also captures space in the lower level, which accommodates the need for storage. The lower level a l s o p r o v i d e s for expanded pro shop space adjacent to the first tee, thus enabling the staff to more efficiently monitor play. 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