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The industry has progressed, but the job description
remains the same, says Chris Albrecht at Ipswich C.C
By G a r y T r a s k
Chris Albrecht's love for the golf course
m a n a g e m e n t business began d u r i n g
his days working at Oglebay Park Golf
Course in his hometown of Wheeling,
West V i r g i n i a . He
i • 11 1111 \ m w a s j n the midst of
taking a year off
f r o m c o l l e g e to
f i g u r e out w h a t c a r e e r d i r e c t i o n he
wanted to go in, when he was stricken
by the serenity of being out on the golf
course late at night.
"I just loved being out there when it
was quiet and peaceful, finishing that
day's job," Albrecht explains. "Most of
our irrigation system was m a n u a l . It
w a s n ' t easy w o r k , b u t I l o v e d it. I
realized that this is what I wanted to do
for the rest of my life."
Albrecht returned to West V i r g i n i a
University the following semester with a
fresh o u t l o o k on life, g r a d u a t i n g in
1995 with a degree in horticulture. Fast
forward 15 years and Albrecht is still
plugging away in the business he fell for
more than a decade ago.
But times have changed.
When Ipswich Country Club opens its
fairways in 2 0 0 6 , Albrecht, the club's
head superintendent, and his 2 4 - m a n
crew will be manning a brand new $1.3
million irrigation system. Suffice itto say,
the 34-year-old has come a long way
from running around in the pitch dark
switching on and off impact sprinklers at
Oglebay Park.
"It's a m a z i n g how far the entire
industry has come," he says. "But the
one thing that isn't different is the basic

" N o matter what day of
the week it is, or what
might be going on at
the club on a particular
day, you always want
the course to be at its
best."
Chris Albrecht
Ipswich C.C.
job description. No matter what day of
the week it is, or what might be going on
at the club on a particular day, you
always want the course to be at its best."
Take a quick glance at the pristine
conditions of Ipswich C.C. and it doesn't
take long to realize that Albrecht has
remained true to his philosophy. The
club is routinely regarded as one of the
area's best-kept courses. When Albrecht
hears those compliments he takes them
to heart.
"This is my livelihood," he says. "You
take pride in the fact that people are
happy with your work."
Albrecht got his start in the business as
an intern at The Robert Trent Jones Golf
C l u b in V i r g i n i a . W h e n K a r l
Heintzelman, one of his friends on the
crew, got the head superintendent job at
I p s w i c h C . C . in 1 9 9 5 , he o f f e r e d
Albrecht a job as his assistant. He got
his first head job at Souhegan Woods in

New Hampshire in 2 0 0 1 , but when the
head job at Ipswich C.C. opened up
again in 2 0 0 4 he jumped at the chance
to return.
"I take great pride in the fact that
( I p s w i c h ) w a n t e d m e b a c k , " says
Albrecht, who lives in Londonderry, N.H.
with his wife, Denise, and one-year-old
daughter, O l i v i a . "I must have done
something right the first time around."
A l b r e c h t says that one of the best
ideas he has incorporated at Ipswich
C . C . is m a k i n g sure he is in regular
contact with the members via a monthly
e-mail.
"Communication is so important," he
says. " W e try to c o m m u n i c a t e o u r
challenges to the members to let them
k n o w what w e ' r e battling. It's something that has really made a difference
because n o b o d y has any unrealistic
expectations. A n d that's all you can
really ask." *

"Communication is so
so important. We try
to communicate our
challenges to the
members to let them
know what we're
battling."
Chris Albrecht
Ipswich C.C.

PRESIDENT
Patrick S. Kriksceonaltis
4 Lakemans Lane, Ipswich, MA 01938-2505
978-526-4600
Fax 978-526-8333
E-mail: Grounds@Essexcc.org
Essex County Club
VICE PRESIDENT
Russell E. Heller, CGCS
41 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 02176-0140
617-983-2786
Fax 617-983-2786
E-mail: Rheller@gcsane.org
Franklin Park Golf Course
SECRETARY
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
TREASURER
Jason S. A d a m s
27 Cherry Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
781 -326-3801
Fax 781 -326-3801
E-mail: Norfolksuper@hotmall.com
Norfolk Golf Club
TRUSTEE
Scott Lagana, CGCS
840 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420-4899
978-342-6451
Fax 978-342-0421
E-mail: grounds@oakhillcc.org
Oak Hill Country Club
TRUSTEE
Michael Luccini, CGCS
672 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-3615
Fax:508-528-1885
E-mail: mluccinl@aol.com
Franklin Country Club
TRUSTEE
Ronald R Dobosz
P. O. Box 541, Ludlow, MA 01056
413-589-9487
Ludlow Country Club
FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Michael W. Stachowlcz
68 Westfield Road, Westwood, MA 02090
781 -326-7860 Fax 781 -326-0664
E-mail: Mstach@dedhamclub.org
D e d h a m Country and Polo Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
James A. Small III, CGCS
690 Pine Street, Brldgewater, MA 02324-2116
508-697-4816
Fax 508-279-3355
E-mail: jaslil188@yahoo.com
Olde Scotland Links Golf Club
EDUCATION CHAIRMAN
David Stowe, CGCS
30 Western Avenue, Natlck, MA 01760
617-789-4631
Fax 617-789-4631
E-mail: Newtonmaint@aol.com
Newton C o m m o n w e a l t h Golf Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Mark Gagne
233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA 02081 -0186
508-668-3859
Fax: 508-668-9969
E-mail: mgagne@walpolecc.com
Walpole Country Club
PAST PRESIDENT
Michael J. Hermanson
140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145
978-632-2713
Fax 978-632-2713
E-mail: herm068@hotmall.com
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
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

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300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766
Tel.: (800) 833-4451
Fax: (508) 758-6474
Web Site: www.gcsane.org
Newsletter Editor
Mark Gagne
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 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.

Hospitality chair
Bob Ruszala eager
to take Nor'Easter
toyThe Next Level1

CALENDAR...

T h e 2 0 0 6 Nor'Easter Hospitality r o o m
w e n t well in A t l a n t a . W e h a d a very
large turn out for the
event. M y t h a n k s g o
out to the f o l l o w i n g
associations f o r their
sponsorship: GCMACC, CAGCS,
LIGCSA, METGCSA, NJGCSA,
GCSANE, RIGCSA, NEGCSA, a n d
VtGCSA. A special thanks also goes out
t o H a r r e l l ' s Turf S p e c i a l t y a n d Toro
I r r i g a t i o n f o r h e l p i n g to s p o n s o r the
room.

May 8

We had a total of $ 1 0 , 2 5 0 in sponsorships. The total cost was $ 1 0 , 1 2 9 . As
you can see, we were under budget for
this event. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta
was a pleasure to w o r k with a n d their
staff did a nice job.
We are already m a k i n g plans for
bigger a n d better things h a p p e n i n g at
this event next year in A n a h e i m . While
in Atlanta, I secured four new " N a t i o n a l
Friends" that will help sponsor the
N o r ' E a s t e r next year. We are also
looking for m o r e of our N e w England
Friends to help out with f u n d i n g next
year.
I want to encourage all Friends of the
Association to contact me a n d help us
to, as they say in golf lingo, "take it to
the next level." Please call me at 4 1 3 2 5 6 - 8 6 5 4 . uu

Bob Ruszala,
Chairman,
Nor'Easter Hospitality

April 27

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Joint Meeting w/Golf Course
Managers Association
of Cape Cod
O l d e S c o t l a n d Links
Bridgewater, Mass.
H o s t : J a m e s A . S m a l l III, C G C S

Scholarship & Benevolence
Tournament
Wachusett Country Club
W e s t Boylston, M a s s .
Host: D o n a l d J. M a r r o n e , Jr., C G C S

June 16

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
T h e M e a d o w s at P e a b o d y
Pea b o d y , M a s s .
Host: Richard D u g g a n , C G C S

July 10

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
J u n i p e r Hills G o l f C o u r s e
N o r t h b o r o u g h , Mass.
H o s t : T h o m a s L. Ackley, C G C S

August 22 G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Individual Championship
Marlborough Country Club
( p e r m a n e n t y e a r l y site)
M a r l b o r o u g h , Mass.
Host: Kenneth C r i m m i n g s , C G C S

Sept. 18

Superintendent / Club Official
Tournament
Winchester Country Club
Winchester, Mass.
Host: Dennis Houle

Oct. 2

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
Vesper C o u n t r y C l u b
Tyngsboro, Mass.
H o s t : D o n a l d E. H e a r n , C G C S

Oct. 23

Dr. Joseph Troll
Turf Education Fundraiser
Westchester C o u n t r y C l u b
Westchester, N.Y.
Host: Joseph Alonzi, C G C S

Nov. 6

G C S A N E Monthly Meeting
9 - H o l e Meeting
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Rockland, Mass.
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President Kriksceonaitis touches a variety of topics:
scholarships, education, a new hoard,... and spring
T h e annual Providence Turf Show has
come and gone, a signal that the winter
routine is done and it's time to switch
gears. As usual, the
show was a g o o d
place to catch up with
old friends, meet
some new ones, and
f i n d out how everyone is feeling about
their turf heading
into the p l a y i n g
s e a s o n . This y e a r ,
most were cautiously optimistic. There
w a s s o m e s e v e r e f l o o d i n g in t h e
Connecticut Valley and west early this
winter; let's hope the spring rains are
gentler.
Steve G o o d w i n m a d e a p l e a s a n t
announcement at the UMass breakfast.
The Turf Research b u i l d i n g in South
Deerfield has been named the Dr. Joe
Troll Building, a lasting memory for all
he has given this industry and many of
us reading this message.
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awards. This year the recipients were
two young men going into the four-year
program at UMass, Pat Falon and John
Micklus. This year Pat is w o r k i n g for
Arthur Silva, CGCS, at Belmont Country
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plots in South D e e r f i e l d . I was impressed with the quality of both recipients. It's g o o d to be part of helping
people with their lifelong pursuits.

The annual TrollDickinson scholarship
winners were presented
with their awards. This
year the recipients were
two young men going
into the four-year
program at UMass . . .
I was impressed with
the quality of both
recipients. It's good
to be part of helping
people with their
lifelong pursuits.

The February meeting at Framingham
C o u n t r y C l u b h o s t e d by Pat D a l y ,
CGCS, was a great success. The club
provided a comfortable meeting place
with a superb meal, and was the perfect
setting for the education provided by Pat
Jones. Pat, former editor of Golfdom,
provided us with quite a bit of insight
into how our industry is changing, how
to mine the data thrown at us, and how
to be better salesmen for ourselves. I
walked away with a few ideas to help
me in my job.
The April meeting at O l d e Scotland
Links is shaping up to be just as good.
D a v i d Stowe, C G C S , o u r e d u c a t i o n
c h a i r m a n , is p u t t i n g t o g e t h e r a
roundtable discussion on how we bring
our turf out of winter. This important
time sets everything up for the rest of the
year. Bring your ideas to Bridgewater
and be part of the discussion.
The board is getting settled in their
respective chairs. Every year there is a
little change and everyone pitches in to
direct it and help our fellow superintendents. This year Jason Adams and Mike
L u c c i n i , C G C S , a r e h e a d i n g up a
c o m m i t t e e to assess t h e " S t a n d a r d
O p e r a t i n g Procedure" of the Scholarship and Benevolence Fund. Every year
there are questions: Can we do this?
Can we do that? With best intentions,
nobody knows for sure on certain items
a n d p r o c e d u r e s . If y o u h a v e a n y
thoughts on this matter, give either of
them a call. Until later, may a w a r m
wind be at your back; peace be to all.

Pat Kriksceonaitis
President, GCSANE

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Distinguished Service Award recipient Gerry Finn
reflects on his 38-year relationship with GCSANE
A Note f r o m Gerry Finn:

A m e l i a Island m a k e ready for the
annual invasion of golfing snowbirds. I
might a d d that replacing divots a n d
r e p a i r i n g ball marks has b e c o m e a
religion with me, inspired by the gentle
urging of you and your colleagues.
As for my resume (a.k.a. rez-uh-may),
I'll lean on the demands of an editor out
of my past, "keep it short and make it
sparkle." I'll even begin at the beginning.
l a m a native of Chelsea (not too loud,
please), World War II veteran (having
served on the occupational front lines),
graduate of the American International
College in Springfield, English major
(who'da thunk it?) and began my career
in journalism on the sports staff of The
Springfield Union (now deceased) in
1952. In a brief fling away from that
newspaper, I served as sports editor and
columnist for The Hartford Times (since
deceased) f r o m 1 9 6 9 to 1 9 7 6 . I
returned as columnist for The Springfield Republican (still breathing the last
time I looked) until retirement in 1 993.

S o r r y to take so long responding to and
recovering f r o m the shock on learning
that I had been selected to join the long
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Sorry, too, that I will be u n a b l e to
attend the corresponding ceremonies
that go w i t h it. Jan a n d I will be in
Florida tearing up the turf the supers on

My association with the
GCSANE Newsletter
started in 1967, the same
year the Red Sox spun
their Impossible Dream.

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He (Leonard St. Pierre,
Longmeadow C.C.)
wanted to utilize
The Newsletter as a
means of having the
heretofore ignored
superintendent
recognized as an
integral and vital part
of golf's operational
wing.
My a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h the G C S A N E
newsletter started in 1 9 6 7 , the same
year the Red Sox spun their Impossible
Dream. That tie with the supers develo p e d f r o m a public relations-related
idea of Leon St. Pierre, Longmeadow
Country Club superintendent and a
GCSANE stalwart. He wanted to utilize
The Newsletter as a means of having
the heretofore ignored superintendent
recognized as an integral and vital part
of golf's operational wing.
In fact, that was my main function as
Newsletter contributing editor. I think
progress was made along those lines.
Two maxims support such feeling: First,
t h e r e ' d be no g a m e , no s p o r t , no
pastime as we know it without the golf
course. S e c o n d , t h e r e ' d be no g o l f
course as we now know and enjoy it
without the golf course superintendent.
As some TV "Law & O r d e r " wit might
crack, "case closed."
Again, thank you and the rest of the
superintendent profession for recognizing my input. It was both an enjoyable
and rewarding 38-year ride; and for the
most part, a smooth one. Keep up the
good work. Outstanding playing
conditions are no fluke. You're the guys
and girls who make it happen.

Sincerely,
Gerry Finn

An informative summary of what's new at UMass
from head of Plant, Soil, & Insect Sciences Dept.
By P r o f e s s o r P e t e r V e n e m a n ,
H e a d of Plant, Soil,
& Insect Sciences D e p t . ,
U n i v e r s i t y of M a s s a c h u s e t t s
Several weeks ago we had the opportunity to greet many of our alumni at the
U M a s s b o o t h a n d r e c e p t i o n at t h e
GCSAA Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Two
of our students, Pat Folan a n d Steve
Hicks, received
GCSAA scholarships.
N o a h Snyder recently
was the recipient of a
STMA N a t i o n a l S c h o l a r s h i p . These
national awards reflect the high quality
of our students both in the Stockbrldge
a n d the four-year p r o g r a m . Pat a n d
Steve also participated in the TurfBowl
where they finished in the middle of the
pack, not bad considering that they had
just t h a t m o r n i n g e n r o l l e d in t h e
c o m p e t i t i o n . Next year we p l a n on
returning with four students to compete
in the TurfBowl and to introduce these
students to the UMass Alumni network.

turf physiology class during the spring
semester and another course during the
fall semester. This faculty member will
also be involved with the UMass Turf
C l u b a n d t h e c o o r d i n a t i o n of t u r f
internships.
W i t h i n a c o u p l e of weeks we w i l l
welcome three other candidates for the
turf pathology position. Initially this is a
three-year term a p p o i n t m e n t , renewable for longer periods in the future. We
envision that the individual w h o will
occupy this position will establish strong
links with the turf industry by carrying out
applied research at both the Joseph Troll
Turf Research Center in S. Deerfield as
well as at golf courses and ball fields
throughout New England. This individual will also work with current faculty to
improve our student internship program.

Make sure to put July 21 on
your calendar as the date
for the UMass Turf Field Day.
diagnostics. Bess has worked hard this
w i n t e r to c o m e up w i t h m o d u l e s
describing various turf diseases a n d
their m a n a g e m e n t . The n e w l y - h i r e d
faculty turf pathologist will assist Bess
w i t h d i f f i c u l t cases. All s a m p l e s f o r
nematode diagnostics are very much
w e l c o m e at t h e U M a s s D i a g n o s t i c
Facility u n d e r the l e a d e r s h i p of Dr.
Robert Wick. For diagnostics information, call Bess at 4 1 3 - 5 4 5 - 3 2 0 8 .

Turf Field Day

Plant diagnostics

M a k e sure to put July 21 on your
calendar as the date for the UMass Turf
Field Day. Come and visit our beautiful
new research b u i l d i n g a n d b e c o m e
a c q u a i n t e d w i t h o u r newest f a c u l t y
members, t i

Routine plant disease diagnostics are
carried out by Bess Dicklow, who joined
us last year. Bess holds a M.S. degree in
t u r f p a t h o l o g y a n d f o r t h r e e years
worked with Dr. Gail Schumann on turf

Staff update
We are presently in the m i d d l e of
campus visits for candidates for the Turf
Physiology position. We are hosting five
excellent candidates a n d hope to be
able to make a formal offer within the
next couple of weeks. This is a tenure
track research/teaching position. The
new faculty member will be teaching the

Two of our students,
Pat Folan and Steve Hicks,
received GCSAA
scholarships. Noah Snyder
recently was the recipient
of a STMA National
Scholarship. These national
awards reflect the high
quality of our students
both in the Stockbridge
and the four-year program.

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Incoming Newsletter editor Mark Gagne hopes to
offer readers a different perspective and insight
by M a r k G a g n e ,
Editor, The
Newsletter
A s the incoming editor, I would like to
introduce myself to you and offer some
thoughts on the future direction of The
Newsletter. Having
served as superintendent at Waipole
m
Country Club and a
member of the GCSANE for 16 years, I
a m now eager to make a contribution to
our association. I earned a turf management degree from Stockbridge
('86), which was a great education, but
it u n f o r t u n a t e l y d i d not o f f e r a n y
t r a i n i n g in newsletter writing. I look
f o r w a r d to w h a t I expect w i l l be a
learning experience.
It is my hope t h a t we can offer a
different perspective and insight that will
ultimately help with the flow of information that is important to you. Along these
lines, I hope to pick up where Michael
Stachowicz left off and continue with
those types of articles that have been
well received. I also look f o r w a r d to
filing reports with a different angle. As
peers, it seems we are often comparing
budgets, maintenance practices, and
operations as a w h o l e . With that in
m i n d , I hope to produce a series of
s u m m a r i z e d survey articles that
e x a m i n e t o p i c s such as: " H o w w e
manage the crew and ourselves each
day" and "How we manage the green
committee." I am very interested in any
other topics you may also find timely
and relevant in this or other formats.
Just as Pat Kriksceonaitis has outlined
his goals for the new Board, I have

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some objectives in mind for the Newsletter. As we examine ways of improving
communication within the association,
we cannot overlook the opportunities
presented by the internet and e-mail.
O u r web site has great potential to
expand and become a source of the
t y p e s of i n f o r m a t i o n w e c u r r e n t l y

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As we examine ways of
improving communication
within the association,
we cannot overlook the
opportunities presented
by the internet and e-mail.

Scott Ebdon and David Webster of the
U n i v e r s i t y of M a s s a c h u s e t t s h a v e
published the results of a study entitled
Effects of Fall-Applied N
1 i f i V S l and K on Cold
Hardiness
of
Perennial
Ryegrass.
It is interesting to note that the study
found late fall-applied nitrogen had no
effect on winter kill. Nitrogen applied
after shoot growth had ceased had no
significant effect on either cold hardiness or winter disease. Applications of

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provide in print. Additionally, e - m a i l
blasts can quickly and easily disseminate time-sensitive information. It is my
hope that we can increase the use of
these mediums. The cost of producing
the newsletter in 2 0 0 6 is projected to be
t w i c e the r e v e n u e d e r i v e d f r o m its
a d v e r t i s i n g i n c o m e . Perhaps s o m e
changes in the way we produce the
newsletter can help increase funding to
other areas that will improve member
participation and satisfaction.
Along the way, I want to encourage
you to provide your feedback and
opinions as we attempt to help provide
the information that is most interesting
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three pounds WSN during periods of
active shoot growth (in September and
October) caused significant increases in
crown hydration and winter kill from low
temperature stress and disease.
Winter kill from fall-applied potassium
was dependent on the rate of N. Applications of one pound of WSN with high
levels of K approaching five pounds per
1,000 sq. ft. per year and higher decreased the potential for low-temperature
kill, possibly due to luxury consumption of
K. These K rates are above those levels
typically recommended.
N o d e t r i m e n t a l effects o n w i n t e r
survival w e r e ever o b s e r v e d w i t h
relatively high levels of K so long as
WSN rates in the fall did not exceed one
p o u n d per 1 , 0 0 0 s q u a r e f e e t per
growing month.
The full study can be viewed at http-J/
www.turfgrasstrends.com.
This r e s e a r c h was f u n d e d by the
M a s s a c h u s e t t s Turf & L a w n g r a s s
A s s o c i a t i o n a n d the N e w E n g l a n d
Regional Turfgrass Foundation. W

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With the rise of harmful viruses & security intrusions
protecting your computer is more important than ever
Bob LaChance, Editor,
The G r e e n Breeze,
Greater Cincinnati GCSA
Computers were supposed to make our
lives easier. In many cases, they have.
Running the irrigation system for 45
holes, most of which is triple row with
bank and green
heads, certainly
needs a computer.
But w h e n t h e y
don't work or perform poorly, they can
seem like more of a hassle then they are
worth. There is always a great deal of
work setting them up to do the tasks we
want them to perform before they can
p e r f o r m the task r e p e a t e d l y a n d
efficiently. Then there is the task of
keeping them running.
In recent years, the number of threats
to k e e p i n g o u r c o m p u t e r s r u n n i n g
smoothly has increased dramatically.
Some people out there are bent on
b r i n g i n g the c o m p u t i n g w o r l d to its
knees just for the fun of it, others insist
that we need to see every ad for every
bogus product dreamed of, a n d still
o t h e r s a c t u a l l y w a n t to s t e a l o u r
important and personal information for
their own profit. Consequently, it has
become necessary to protect ourselves.

Some people out there
are bent on bringing
the computing world
to its knees just for the
fun of it, others insist
that we need to see
every ad for every bogus
product dreamed of,
and still others actually
want to steal our
important and personal
information for their
own profit.
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Be it your irrigation computer at work or
your personal computer at home, if you
have an i n t e r n e t c o n n e c t i o n , y o u r
computer needs protection. The threats
are real but some basic programs will
protect you against most attacks. Please
note: most of the programs mentioned
in this article can be found by googling
the company's name.
First and foremost, you need to keep
up with security software updates from
Microsoft.Visit
http://update.
microsoft.com
and follow the instructions to be sure your computer is up to
date. Even if you only check your e-mail
on your irrigation computer at work,
you need to do this regularly. Microsoft
issues updates twice a month and the
people who want to exploit the Microsoft
operating system don't ever seem to
take a break.
Most attacks on your computer will
occur w h i l e b r o w s i n g the i n t e r n e t .
Internet Explorer, which comes installed
with your computer, is the object of most
attacks. One way around this problem
is to use alternative browsers: Mozilla's
Firefox 1.5, Netscape's 8 . 0 , and the
Opera 8.5 are each good alternatives.
Firefox has the advantage of being very
customizable and features tabbed
browsing. Opera is very fast and less
used than the others, so fewer attacks
are aimed at it. All browsers need to be
updated to keep them secure.
E-mail is the most publicized source of
attacks. Never open an attachment on
an e - m a i l that is f r o m someone you
don't know. Most people use Outlook or
Outlook Express and are consequently
the object of most attacks, but there are
alternatives: M o z i l l a ' s T h u n d e r b i r d ,
Eudora, a n d an u p - a n d - c o m i n g
p r o g r a m , Poco Mail, are a few. Like
your o p e r a t i n g system, e - m a i l prog r a m s need u p d a t i n g to keep them
safe.
Your e - m a i l can be the source of
viruses. You need an anti-virus program
to scan incoming mail, your downloads,
and your hard drive. Norton Anti-Virus,
Trend Micro's PC-cillin Internet Security,
and MacAfee Virus Scan will each run
you about $40, but are simple to Install
and keep updated. Two free programs
that are quite good are Grisoft AVG 6.0

Most attacks on your
computer will occur while
browsing the internet.
Internet Explorer, which
comes installed with your
computer, is the object
of most attacks. One way
around this problem is to
use alternative browsers.
Basic and Alwil Avast! You can only use
one anti-virus program at a time.
A firewall will protect your computer
from uninvited intruders. Each program
you install usually installs a program
that will a u t o m a t i c a l l y check for
updates. This seems like an innocuous
enough thing and very convenient, but
once a program gets installed on your
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Survey reveals that a well-maintained golf course
is the number one factor driving golfer satisfaction
W h i l e the apocalypse of Y2K did not
happen to anywhere near the extent the
doomsayers had predicted, the turn of
the century did signify a downturn in the
participation rate of golfers.
Since t h e n , r o u n d s p l a y e d o n a
nationwide basis have decreased. As a
response, the golf industry developed
n u m e r o u s p r o g r a m s to attract m o r e
people to the game and to keep them

According to the Golf
Digest survey of core
golfers and avid golfers,
the top factor in driving
golfer satisfaction is not
necessarily how one plays,
but where one plays.

c o m i n g back. The early indication is
those programs are having a positive
impact. But a recent
survey from Golf
Digest indicates golf
facilities might want to
reconsider h o w they invest their resources to retain golfers.
According to the Golf Digest survey of
core golfers (8-24 rounds played per
year) a n d avid golfers (25 or m o r e
rounds played per year), the top factor in
driving golfer satisfaction is not necessarily how one plays, but where one plays.
Using a 7-point scale (with 7 being most
important and 1 being the least important), golfers were asked to rate a battery
of factors that led to their enjoyment and
satisfaction. The highest rated factor was
w e l l - m a i n t a i n e d greens a n d bunkers
( 6 . 3 4 ) , f o l l o w e d by w e l l - m a i n t a i n e d
fairways and tees.
The survey also revealed that enjoyment is more about conditioning than

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challenge. Golfers indicated by a nearly
9 - t o - l ratio (88% to 12%) that they would
prefer to play a course that is in very
good condition, but not as challenging,
as opposed to a course that is in not
good condition, but is very challenging. UL

Source: GCSAA

Golfers indicated by a
nearly 9-to-l ratio that
they would prefer to play
a course that is in very
good condition, but not as
challenging, as opposed
to a course that is in not
good condition, but is
very challenging.

Start of the spring season brings used equipment to the market;
sellers include golf courses, maintenance companies, & municipalities
T h i s m o n t h the Newsletter
received
notice of so many items for sale that
they overflowed the customary listing
space in Divot Drift. Items
include e q u i p m e n t f r o m
both golf courses a n d
municipalities.

# 7 8 1 8 , s e # l 9 2 5 , g o o d reels, $ 3 0 0 0
or B/O. Contact Bill Sansone, Wellesley
C.C., at 7 8 1 - 2 3 5 - 7 3 3 3 .

• Ryan Greensaire 24, $ 5 0 0 ; Cushman
with Giant Vac blower, $ 5 0 0 ; Greens
Iron roller, $ 5 0 0 ; G M C D u m p Truck,
$ 5 0 0 ; Terra Spiker, $ 5 0 0 ; and Greens
Spiker, $ 5 0 0 . Contact Rich Caughey,
Hatherly G.C., at 781 - 5 4 5 - 6 1 2 1 .

• Exmark sit-down ZTR with a 150 lb.
granular spreader and a 30-gallon
b o o m sprayer at a rate of 1 / 2 gallon per
1000 sq. ft. or 6 0 , 0 0 0 per tank. It also
has a hand sprayer in addition to the
boom. Great for weed control. Also
comes with a jrco aerifier. $ 1 0 0 0 .
Contact Brian King,
Northshore
Hydroseeding/The Turf Company, at
978-815-4827.

• Cushman Air Cooled Engine, 22 HP,
s e # 8 8 7 2 1 7 , spec. 7 7 5 2 2 5 5 , $ 8 9 9 or
B / O ; Kohler short block engine, 16 HP,
s e # 2 1 3 2 9 0 6 2 0 1 , $ 5 0 0 or B / O ;
Jacobsen Sweeper, model # 7 2 0 E H L ,
s e # 3 3 8 7 , $ 4 5 0 0 or B / O ; C u s h m a n
Sprayer, model
# 8 9 8 6 5 5 ,
s e # 9 9 0 0 6 4 2 9 , 681 hours, raven
computer, hose reel, $ 4 5 0 0 or B / O ;
a n d Jacobsen LF 1 2 8 , 1 9 9 8 , m o d e l

• The Town of Paxton has a model
B130X Kifco Water Reel which was
acquired in 2 0 0 0 for field irrigation but
has never (or very rarely) been used. It
has 3 5 0 feet of hose and covers an area
of approximately 100 feet by 4 0 0 feet or
more depending on the water pressure.
The list price of a new machine of this
size is about $ 5 , 0 0 0 . The Town of Paxton
is accepting bids on this surplus

equipment until April 28 at 11 a.m. at
the Town Hall. This item is offered at a
minimum bid of $2,500. Payment by
certified check will be required. For more
information contact: Charlie Blanchard,
Paxton Town Administrator, Town Hall,
6 9 7 Pleasant Street, Paxton, MA 0 1 6 1 2 ;
(508) 7 5 4 - 7 6 3 8 , ext. 2 0 ; e-mail:
c b l a n c h a r d @ t o w n o f p a x t o n . n e t . The
Town of Paxton reserves the right to
reject any or all bids not deemed to be in
the Town's best interest.
• The Town of Natick is seeking sealed
bids for the sale of Twenty (20) 2 0 0 2
Club Car DS IQ 48-volt electric golf cars
(formerly Pathway Zero Emission
Vehicles). These vehicles were never put
into service and have been stored in a
w a r e h o u s e s i n c e n e w . For m o r e
information or to receive a bid document, please contact Sassamon Trace
G.C. Head Professional Pete Meagher
at 5 0 8 - 6 5 5 - 1 3 3 0 . Bid deadline is April
28. uu

Protect your computer from harmful viruses and security intrusions
continued

from page 7

c o m p u t e r it can start accessing the
internet or dialing out your modem. A
firewall will stop this by only allowing
access to those programs you specifically w a n t to p e r f o r m this task. The
firewall also prevents u n w e l c o m e
communication with your computer.
A firewall can seem complicated to
install, and some are easier to set up
than others. Zone Alarm Internet
Security, which includes an anti-virus
p r o g r a m , runs a b o u t $ 6 0 a n d has
received a lot of recommendations on
the internet by reviewers who rate these
t y p e of p r o g r a m s . N o r t o n I n t e r n e t
Security includes the anti-virus program
w i t h its f i r e w a l l . N o r t o n is the best
known, but many reviewers point out
that the program uses a lot of system
resources a n d c a n slow d o w n y o u r
computer. It runs about $60. MacAfee
Personal Firewall Plus runs about $ 4 0 ,
as d o e s t h e less k n o w n A g n i t u m
O u t p o s t F i r e w a l l Pro. The O u t p o s t
program is better known in Europe but
is getting good reviews worldwide. An
inexpensive, and highly rated firewall is
Kerio Personal Firewall. It is only $ 1 5

A firewall will protect
your computer from
uninvited intruders.
Each program you
install usually installs
a program that will
automatically check
for updates. This seems
like an innocuous
enough thing and very
convenient, but once
a program gets installed
on your computer it
can start accessing the
internet or dialing out
your modem.

and is being sold by Sunbelt Software
who recently acquired it.
Finally, you need a spyware program.
Spyware is introduced into your system
when installing a desirable program or
even when visiting a site and trying to
get rid of a p o p - u p . Symptoms of a
spyware infected c o m p u t e r are very
slow web browsing, the hijacking of
y o u r h o m e p a g e , a m u l t i t u d e of
constant pop-ups, and the appearance
that your web browser is in control of
your web browsing experience rather
than you.
Once infected with spyware, you will
need to purchase a program that scans
f o r s p y w a r e . Two g o o d a n d f r e e
p r o g r a m s are Spybot Search a n d
Destroy a n d Lavasoft A d - a w a r e SE
Personal Edition. Sunbelt Software's
CounterSpy, about $20, and Webroot
Spy Sweeper, $ 3 0 , each have received
good reviews for rooting out spyware. If
you become infected
with
CoolWebSearch you will need to get the
f r e e C W S h r e d d e r at h t t p : / /
cwshredder.net.
Spyware is difficult to
remove, and you might need a couple
of p r o g r a m s to do an a d e q u a t e job
once your system has been infected.

Finally, you need a
spyware program . . .
Symptoms of a spyware
infected computer are
very slow web browsing,
the hijacking of your
home page, a multitude
of constant pop-ups,
and the appearance
that your web browser
is in control of your web
browsing experience
rather than you.

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Take the time to protect your computer, y o u r d a t a , a n d y o u r identity.
Once these programs are installed and
updated, they should enhance rather
than complicate your computing
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DIVOT DRIFT..
. announcements... educational seminars... job opportunities
...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.
i n u n
W e l c o m e n e w m e m b e r s : James Medeiros,
CGCS, Supt., Thorny Lea, Brockton, Mass.;
Jeffrey Kohn, Asst., Myopia Hunt Club,
Hamilton, Mass.; Melvin B. Lucas, Asst., Quail
Ridge C.C., Acton, Mass.; Christopher Gould,
Asst., Mf. Pleasant C.C., Boylston, Mass.;
Robert Frieswick, Asst., Mt. Pleasant C.C.,
Boylston, Mass.; NMP Golf Construction,
Williston, Vt., Friend, Mario Poirier, Vice
President; Read Custom Soils, Friend, Canton
Mass., Terry Driscoll, Representative.
Proposed for Membership:
Eric
Hagenstein, Affiliate, Allen's Seed Store;
Justin Bouequet, Supt., Brockton C.C.; Ryan
Anderson, Asst., Brockton C.C.

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to Andrew Eick as he
leaves Walpole C.C. to accept the assistant
superintendent position at The Kittansett Club.
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to Matt TenEyck as he
leaves Wedgewood Pines C.C. to accept the
Superintendent position at Sable Oaks G.C..
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to Jon Targett as he
leaves The International G.C. to accept the
Superintendent position at Ellinwood C.C..

ANNOUNCEMENTS
O u r c o n d o l e n c e s are extended to John
Ferry and family on the passing of John's
father on February 27.
O u r c o n d o l e n c e s are extended to the Mruk
family on the passing of Charles Mruk on
Friday, February 24 at the age of 79. Charles
was a member of the RIGCSA, Mass Turf
Council, UMass Conference, & NESTMA.
D o g of t h e Y e a r Results. Congratulations
to Buddy Luv of Tennessee (Mr. October),
winner of the Lebanon Turf " D o g of the Year"
contest. Buddy came out on top despite a
flurry of last minute votes for Chancer from
Walpole Country Club and Luke from
Thomson Country Club. Thanks to all the
folks who handed out candy bars and
campaigned for the New England dogs.
There's always next year!

GCSANE NEWS
W a t c h t h e g c s a n e . o r g w e b site for details
on how to pay for meeting fees online by credit
card. It has been projected that online payment
will be available for the April meeting.

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I n a n t i c i p a t i o n of communicating more
information in the future via e-mail, we ask
that all members adjust their firewall and
filter settings to accept GCSANE messages.
We have observed that numerous messages
bounce back to our administrator without
reaching the intended recipient.
Request f o r Club N e w s l e t t e r Articles.
We all have to sit down every month to write
articles for our club's newsletter, and it gets
harder and harder to get inventive. If anyone
is interested in e-mailing copies of their best
articles to get printed in GCSANE's Newsletter, please send them to Mark Gagne, Editor,
at mgagne@walpolecc.com,
or Julie Heston,
Business Manager, at
¡heston@verizon.net.
This would be helpful to other superintendents as they search for Ideas for their own
club newsletters.
A d v e r t i s i n g i n T h e N e w s l e t t e r is a great
way to reach golf course superintendents,
owners, green chairmen, and many others.
The Newsletter
offers flexible display
advertising plans at annual, monthly, and
multiple-insertion rates to fit your company's
needs. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n
about
advertising in The Newsletter,
please call
Julie Heston, Business Manager at 401 - 9 3 4 3677; e-mail:¡heston@verizon.net.

T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f K e n t u c k y Cooperative
Extension Service has published a detailed
guide to fungicide use entitled
Chemical

Control

of Turfgrass Diseases

2006.

The

guide evaluates the relative effectiveness of
c o m m o n fungicides on every major turf
disease. It is available at:
http://www.

ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/ppa/ppal/ppal

.pdf.

POSITION OPENINGS
Assistant Golf Course S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ,
Wachusett C . C . , West Boylston, Mass.
Wachusett C.C. is a family owned, semiprivate club bordering the city of Worcester.
Designed and built by Donald Ross in 1927,
the club is undergoing an in-house master
plan renovation. This is an excellent learning
opportunity for the right individual. Applicant
should have a m i n i m u m of a winter
certificate or two- or four-year degree in turf
m a n a g e m e n t or related field, and a
m i n i m u m three-to-five years working on a
golf course. Individual must be hard working
and one who takes pride in their work. A
valid Mass. pesticide license is required
within three to six months of employment.
Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits include 75% paid health, association dues, vacation, and golf privileges.
Individual housing is possible. Position is
open until filled and available immediately.
Please send resume to: Matt Marrone, Golf
Course Supt., Wachusett C.C., 187 Prospect
St., West Boylston, MA 0 1 5 8 3 ; phone: 5088 3 5 - 4 4 8 4 ; fax: 5 0 8 - 8 3 5 - 4 9 1 1 .
Golf
Course
Superintendent,
C h e l m s f o r d C . C . , C h e l m s f o r d , Mass.
Chelmsford C.C. is a 9-hole daily fee golf
course that has a recent irrigation system and
new tee construction and bunker renovations. This course offers an opportunity for
the superintendent to have a high impact on
course conditions and
presentation.
Responsibilities include golf
course
m a i n t e n a n c e ; i r r i g a t i o n repair, fertili z e r / c h e m i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n , a n d record
keeping; and equipment repair, staff hiring,
and training. Applicant must be a motivated,
hard working individual. A turf management
degree or equivalent is required. A m i n i m u m
of two-plus years of golf experience; good
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i l l s ; e x p e r i e n c e In
equipment maintenance a n d Irrigation
repair; and a Massachusetts pesticide
applicators license are required. Compensation is $ 3 1 - $ 3 9 , 0 0 0 for a nine-month
season, and includes 50% health insurance,
4 0 1 K plan, n a t i o n a l / l o c a l dues, local
conference expenses, vacation, and golf
privileges. Position open until filled. Send
resume to Kevin O s g o o d , Owner, Sterling
Golf M g m n t . , Inc., Chelmsford C.C., 66 Park
Road, Chelmsford, MA 0 1 8 2 4 ; 6 1 7 - 9 3 0 8 6 5 0 ; e-mail:
kosgood@sterlinggolf.com.
Assistant Golf Course S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ,
Sandy Burr C.C., Wayland, Mass. Sandy Burr
C.C., founded in 1922, is an 18-hole semiprivate course designed by Donald Ross.
Candidates must be hard working and have
a m i n i m u m of three years of experience in a
leadership capacity, an AS or equivalent
degree in turfgrass management, and
possess a Mass. pesticide license. Must be
able to work weekends/holidays; must have
knowledge of golf and Its rules; and must be
a team player. The assistant will be involved
in all aspects of golf course maintenance
including, but not limited to: supervising and
training staff; irrigation system repairs;
pesticide a p p l i c a t i o n s ; course s e t u p ;
workplace safety; and project management.
The assistant is responsible to the superintendent. Wage is commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include health insurance,
401 (k) program, annual vacation/sick time,
and local association dues. The position is
open until filled. Send resume to: Charles J.
Zeh, Supt., 8 9 7 Elm St., Marlborough, MA
01 7 5 2 ; e-mail:
zeh103@yahoo.com.

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1357 Main St., Coventry, Rl 02816-3435
Articulator, Terra Topper, Greens Groomer
brush, & used equipment.
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A.A. Will Materials Corp.
198 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748
Root zone mixes, divot mixes, topdressing blends, bunker sonds,
cart path mixes, bridging stone, & hardscape supplies.
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Accusoils
Outdoor World of New England
P.O. Box 16477, Hooksett.NH 03106
Topdressing sond 8 mixes, divot mix, greens 8 tees,
root zone mix, bunker sand, cart path mix stoblizer,
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(866)222-6644
Allen's Seed Store Inc.
693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed end related
golf course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898
Michelle Maltois-(401 >835-0287
Agresource, Inc.
100 Moin St., Amesbury, MA 01913
Tim Gould, Guy Trovers
(800) 313-3320,(978) 388-5110
The Andersons Technologies, Inc.
26 Woite Ave., 5. Hodley, MA 01075
Manufacturer of fertilizer 8 control products.
Rick Forni-(413) 534-8896
Armstrong Golf Architects, LLC
76 S. New Boston Rd., Francestown, NH 02043
Golf course design 8 renovation. (603) 547-3132
BASF Turf & Ornamental
47 Falmouth Rd., Longmeadow, MA 01106
Emerald, Insignia, Pendulum AquaCop, Curalan, Drive,
Basagrnn, Iptodione Pro, Propiconazole Pro,
Bifentbrin Pre, Ploteou, Sahara.
John Bresnohan- (413) 374-4102
Bay State Fertilizer/MWRA
100 First Aye., Boston, MA 02129
Manufacturer 8 supplier of dry organic fertilizers.
Kristen Patneoude- (617) 788-4437
The Borden Company
114 Summer St., Moynord, MA 01754
Balk limestone dealer.
Jack Borden-(978) 897-2571
Boston Irrigation Supply Company
60 Stergis Way, Dedham, AAA 02026
Distributor, irrigation supplies 8 accessories, featuring Rain Bird.
Andrew Langlois, Jay Anderson III, Dan Fuller, Jeff Brown,
Greg Hennessy, Chris Russo
(800) 225-8006
The Cardinals, Inc.
166 River Rd., P.O. Box 520, Unionville, CI 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, 8 mulch.
Darren Young - ( 9 7 8 ) 443-7177
Cedar Lawn Tree Service, Inc.
32 Nickerson Rd., Ashland, MA 01721
Pruning, fertilization, removal, 8 professional cote.
William P. Matey - (508) 881-2622
Ciccarelli Landscaping
Woburn, MA01801
Reverse rototilling, cultivating.
(781) 938-5055
Clean Quest
P.O. Box 1102,Southbury.CT06488
Distributors of the Fonda Water system for treating
wash water, Safety Storage chemical buildings,
8 Octaflex portable wash pads.
Steven Burnett, Michael Wende - (800) 521-5585
Cornish, Silva, & Mungeum, Inc.
207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569
Golf course architects.
(508)278-3407

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Country Club Enterprises
P.O. Box 820, Cataumet, MA 02534
Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles.
Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Darren On - (800) 662-2585
DGM Systems
I Snagwood Rd., Foster, Rl 02825
Your New England specialty products distributor:
Reelcraft, POK, Allen, Kenyon, Echo, Carhortt
Office-(401) 647-0550
Manny Mihoilides-(401) 524-8999
David Mihoilides-(401) 742-1177
DHT Golf Services
dba Weed 8 Feed, Inc.
20 Clark Fane, Marsfifield, MA 02050
Golf course renovation 8 construction in all areas:
bankers, tees, greens, drainage, irrigation, 8 cart paths.
Dahn Tibbett, Chip Brearley - (508) 746-3222
Michael Drake Construction, Inc.
240 Walnut St., Framingham, MA 01702
Golf course reconstruction; professional shaper.
Michael Drake-(508) 875-8247
E-Z-GO/Textron
EZG0 golf end utility vehicles.
Doug Hopper-(800)234-0474
G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers
91 Freeman St, Newton, MA 02466
Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New England.
Gary Fialkosky-(617) 293-8632
Gold Star Nursery & Sod Farm
250 West Rd, Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhail; Lexington, Moss. - (781) 861-1111 ;
Canterbury, N.H. - (603) 783-4717
Golf Cart Services, Inc.
275 Wells St, Greenfield, MA 01301
Club Car golf, turf, transportation, 8 utility cats.
James Bernier- (800) 287-0955
GPS New England Mapping
39 Cedar St, Cohosset, MA 02025
Precise irrigation 8 drainage as-builts;
wire tracking 8 electrical repairs.
Greg Albanese-(781) 789-1166
Harrell's Turf Specialty LLC
15 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf 8 ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
Jim Wierzbicki-(800) 228-6656
Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 9169, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta,
Grigg Bros, Foliar Fertilizer, 8 Aquotrols.
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hoyes - (800) 326-HART
Hartney Greymont
433 Chestnut St., Needham, AAA 02492
Tree core, landscape construction, consulting.
MarkTobin-(781) 444-1227
Holliston Sand Co., Inc.
P. 0. Box 1168, Tifft Rd, Slotersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, banket 8
topdressing, ogresoil compost, stone-dust, 8 pea-stone
Bob Chalifout, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010
International Golf Construction Co.
5 Purcell Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
Golf coarse construction.
Antonios Poganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022
Irrigation Management & Services
21 LakeviewAve, Natick, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (508) 653-0625
Ken Jones Tire, Inc.
71-73 Chandler St,Worcester,MA01613
Distributor of tires fot lawn 8 garden, tracks,
cars, industrial equipment, and golf cars.
Gerry Jones-(508) 755-5255
Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation
I I Larchmont Lone, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Kevin Rudot-(781) 862-2550

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

Rotondo Precast
151 Old Farms Road, Avon, a 06001
Precast concrete buildings fot chemical 8 equipment storage.
Fully-equipped restroom buildings also available.
Bob Anania-(860) 673-3291

Lazaro's Golf Course Supplies & Accessories
dba Hammond Paint and Chemical Co, Inc.
738 Main St, Suite 223, Woltham, MA 02154
Complete line of golf course accessories;
Standard, Par Aide, Eagle One.
Joe Lazaro - (781) 647-3361

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

Lesco,lnc.
1301E. 9th St, Ste. 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
Ron Tumiski-(800) 321-5325
D.L. MaherCo.
71 Concord St, P. 0. Box 127, N. Reading, MA 01864
Woter supply specialists; wells 8 pumping equipment.
(781) 933-3210
McNulty Construction Corp.
P.O. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705
Asphalt paving of corf paths, walkways,
parking areas; imprinted asphalt.
John McNulty - (508) 879-8875
Miller Golf Construction
P.O. Box 1008, Essex, MA 01929
Golf course construction 8 renovation.
Jonathon Miller-(978) 768-6600
S.V. Moffett Co., Inc.
33 Thruway Park Dr, W. Henrietta, NY 14586
Rain Bird Golf irrigation distributor.
Nathan Clark, Bill Stinson - (888) 708-5296
R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.
22 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham, MA 02576
Professional gooas, services, 8 John Deere
equipment far the golf course industry.
Larry Anshewitz, Mike Honnigan, Kevin McDonough,
Tom Rowell, Ren Wilkes, John Winskowicz - (508) 295-1553
Nardone Sand a n d Gravel, Inc.
37 Power Rd, Westfotd, MA 01886
Topdressing sand 8 mixes, bunker sands, root-zone
mixes, loam, cart poth mcterials, drainage stone.
Greg Frederick-(978) 692-8221
NMP Golf Construction Corp.
25 Bishop Ave, Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495
Golf course construction.
Mario Poirier (888) 707-0787

Sodco Inc.
P.O. Box2,Slocum, Rl02877
BluegrasvTescue, Bluegrass/Rye,
Bluegrasj'Fescue/Rye, Beatgrass.
Sean Motan, Pat Hogon - (800) 341-6900
Sports Club Management
104 Wyman Rd, Bralntree, MA 02184
0SHA and EPA compliance services 8 training.
Ron S m i t h - ( 7 8 1 ) 848-5978
Stumps Are Us
5 Timberwood Rd, # 1 0 8 , Goffctown, NH 03045
Professional stump chipping service.
Brendan McQuade-(603) 625-4165
Tee & Green Sod, Inc.
P.O. Box418, Exeter, Rl 02822
Bentgrass, Bluegross 8 Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wollace-(401) 789-8177;
Scott McLeod- (401) 641-3814
Tom Irwin Inc.
11 A St, Burlington, MA 01803
Turf management products.
Jack Petersen, Poul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen,
Greg Misodoulokis, Mike DeForge
(800)582-5959
Tree Tech, Inc.
6 Springbraok Rd, Foxbvoro, MA 02035
Foxboto, Wellesley, Fall River
Andy Felix-(508) 543-5644
Tuckahoe Turf Forms, Inc.
P 0. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894
Chris Beasley-(800) 556-6985
Turf Links, Inc.
16 Kane Industrial Dr, Hudson, MA 01749
Distributor of quality fertilzei, grass seed,
8 control products for the golf course industry.
Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Cohen,
Jim Favreau - (866) 567-9221

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

Turf Enhancement Enterprises
6 Jessica J Dr., Millbary, MA01527
Fioratine products, Precision Small Engine Co,
Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts.
Tom Fox (508) 865-9150

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

Turf Net Associates, Inc.
21 Brandywine Rd, Skillmnn, NJ 08558
Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry.
Peter McCormick- (800) 314-7929

Partac Peat Corporation
Kelsey Pork, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Heot treated topdressing, golf hole targets,
turf blankets, other specialty golf supplies.
Jim Kelsey-(800) 247-2326

Turf Products Corp.
157 Moody Rd, Enfield, 0 06082
Distributors of Toro irrigation 8 maintenance equipment
and other golf-reloted products. Tim Berge, Rick Moulton,
Jeff Stouffeq Mike Turner - (800) 243-4355

Prescription Turf Services, Inc.
P.O. Box39,Middleton,MA01949
Deep-tine and hydro-injection services, custom
fertilizer 8 pesticide applications, fairway aeration,
topdressing operations. (978) 777-1663

UAP Professional Products
18 Legate Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals, 8IPM.
Glenn Farabee, Brace Chapman, Mark Miller - (800) 224-4440

Putnam Pipe Corp.
90 Elm St, Hopklnton, MA 01748
Underground water, sewer, 8 drain piping sales
8 distribution. 24-hour service. Elliot Putnam,
David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090
R.A.D. Corp.
269 Honover St, Honovet, MA 02339
Golf course construction, greens, tees, bunkers,
drainage, earth-moving, ponds, 8 water features.
Robert M.Delmonico- (781) 826-2800
Read Custom Soils
125 Turnpike S t , Canton, MA 02021
Custom soil blending, top dressing sonds,
root zone blends, divot 8 cart path mixes.
Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney, Tim Hart - (888) 475-5526

Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel
79 Hartford Ave, Bellingham, MA 02019
Concrete golf cart paths.
Kenneth Mooradion - (800) 441-7373
Winding BrookTurf Farm
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Scott Wheeler, Mike Krudwig, Sam Morgan - (800) 243-0232
Philip W o g a n & G e o r g e F. Sargent, Jr.
17 Walker Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
Golf course architects.
(978)887-3672
Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.
50 Kent Street, Newbuiyport, MA01950
Design, printing, moiling, advertising specialties.
Sheila Johnson-(978) 462-9358

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Andrew Langlois - 508-868-6996
Jeff Brown - 508-868-8495
Dan Fuller - 508-789-2323

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Chris Russo - 203-494-2845
Greg Hennessey - 978-877-0875
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