LETTER

September 2006

of the Golf Course Superintendents

Association of New England, Inc.

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Steve Curry and the Alumni Turf Group Working Together with UMass to Restore the
Turf Program to its Former Prominence
By A N D R E W MERRITT
Steve Curry is on a mission.
By day, Curry is the Superintendent
at Berkshire Hills County Club in
Pittsfield, a 6,778-yard layout tucked into
Berkshire County. But once the work is
done there, Curry takes on a different
role. He is also the President of the
Alumni Turf Group (ATG), an organization dedicated to furthering the turfgrass
program at the University of Massachusetts through assistance with the
program itself as well as alumni relations.
A 1993 UMass grad, Curry finished
his work at the prestigious Stockbridge
School of Agriculture in 1991. Since
then, in addition to furthering his own
career, he has worked to strengthen the
ATG, as well as the UMass turfgrass
program.
Curry, 38, was born in Syracuse,
and spent some of his childhood years
living near Hershey Country Club in
Pennsylvania, with the perfect backyard:
a nine-hole golf course.
"I grew up running around there as a
kid, watching the guys mow the greens
and fairways," he says. "In the '70s,
Hershey Country Club hosted the Ladies
Keystone Open every year, and that was
a big to-do. That was right when Nancy
Lopez was in her prime, so I often
volunteered for the tournament, and that
was part of how I got involved In the golf
business."
What ultimately swung his interest
from the golf side to course mainte-

nance was a little bit of star-gazing,
aimed at a familiar face.
"What actually put me in the business was working at a club when I was
in high school and college. Then, I
heard about a guy from my hometown
that had landed the superintendent's job
at the No. 1 golf course In the world
(Pine Valley Golf Club) and the talk
around town about that really peaked my
interested in the profession."

"Dr. Troll was very well connected in
the Industry, and worked very hard to
keep the turf students motivated," Curry
says. "Once he retired, I don't want to
say the program faltered, but it didn't
continue on the same track. It lost some
of its strength, because he really pushed
it, kept it strong. At the same time that
happened, the programs at schools like
Rutgers, Penn State, and Michigan State
all got stronger.

Rick Christian is still the superintendent at Pine Valley in Clementon, N.J.,
and is a large part of that club's reputation as one of the best in the world.
"Rick was interviewed by one of the
turf magazines about getting the job," he
adds. "I remember reading that and
thinking, 'I could do this for a living!'"
Curry's family moved to Litchfield in
1980, and he enrolled at UMass in 1989.
That began his relationship with the
Stockbridge program, and specifically
turfgrass management.
"At the point in time when I went to
school I never looked beyond UMass.
UMass was known as the place to go for
turf management" he says. "It was
where [Christian] had gone, and there
was a coworker at the club I was at who
was also attending the UMass Turf
Program."
Now, Curry is one of the leading
voices of advocacy for a renowned
UMass program that he says needs
"reinvigorating" since the 1986 retirement of Joe Troll, the program's "kingpin."

"So basically we were looking at a
weakened position in the industry for the
UMass turf program."
Through fundraisers and other
events, Curry and the ATG are trying to
strengthen both the program that today's
undergrads are in, as well as the
alumni's relations with it. On October
23rd, the group will hold its biggest
event of the year, the annual Joseph
Troll Fundraiser, at Westchester Country
Club. Originally intended to raise funds
for a new research facility at UMass
(since completed and named for Troll),
the event now raises money for the
general support of the turfgrass program
at the school.
The fundraiser also provides a
chance for alumni all over the Northeast
to reunite and retain the connection
between the school and program.
"We raised enough money for the
new turf building, and we thought that
we should stay together to keep raising
money and bolster the turf program,"
Curry says. "In part, it's to keep everycontinued on page 2

the industry, with the new building and
the money that has been raised. The
body connected and together. It's
candidates looked at that as very
basically the premise of a normal alumni positive thing."
program, but it's aimed toward the turf
The program, which both Curry and
program."
Veneman agreed has needed reinvigoThe Alumni Turf Group is currently
ration in recent years, is well on its way,
in the process of applying for 501 c3
and Curry and the ATG is a major
status, which would allow the organizareason for that.
tion to be recognized by the government
"We've made a pledge to the
as an official non-profit agency. With that University that we're going to raise
status, Curry hopes the ATG will grow
$500,000 in the next five years. We
and become an integral part of the
would like for UMass alumni to join our
turfgrass program.
efforts by becoming members of ATG,
That growth has already begun, and
and to help us hold a successful
the group has built a strong relationship
fundraising event every year."
with the UMass Plant and Soil Sciences
"The ultimate goal that I have in
department, headed by Professor Peter
mind is for UMass and Stockbridge to
Veneman. Veneman credits Curry with
become as strong and well-represented
the group's ability to create a strong
in the turf industry as it was when Joe
connection to alumni that have in the
Troll was there."
past been somewhat fickle in their
It's probably a safe bet that somesupport.
one like Curry will be able to accomplish
"There's a lot of people that have
that mission.
been left unreached for various reasons,
who don't want to give money until they
Andrew Merritt, is a sportswriter for the
see it has some impact," Veneman said.
Berkshire Eagle.
"The alumni group provides an intermediary between alumni and the school. It's
a crucial role, and there are some very
dedicated people involved."
October 23 Dr. Joseph Troll
"Steve has been doing an extremely
Turf Education Fundraiser
good job," Veneman continued. "He has
Westchester Country Club
a tremendous number of alumni scatWestchester, NY
tered all over the country, and the
Host: Joseph Alonzi, CGCS
organization brings them together, and
Nov. 6
GCSANE Monthly Meeting
provides a tool for fundraising. I think we
9-Hole Meeting
would be kind of lost without him in that
Harmon Golf
role. When they [ATG] get together, he's
Rockland, MA
the driving force."
Host: Kurt Calderwood
In addition to the fundraising and
Nov. 15
GCSAA Seminar
other effects of ATG's success, the
(Wed.)
GPS/GIS Tools for
group contributed to the process of
Effective Course
Management
hiring two new faculty members to the
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
Boylston, MA
department. Turf physiologist Dr.
Michelle DaCosta was hired in the
Nov. 16
GCSAA Seminar
beginning of May, and turf pathologist
(Thurs.)
Solving Your Drainage
Problems
Dr. Geunhwa Jung was added to the
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
Boylston, MA
staff later that month. Both of the new
hires have bolstered the research arm of
Dec. 5
GCSANE Monthly Meeting
the department, which is a special area
Woodland Golf Club
of interest for the ATG.
Auburndale, MA
continued from page 1

Affiliated Chapter
PRESIDENT
Patrick S. Kriksceonaitis
i-,L„a!FSlTa,,ls L a n e ' 'PSwich, MA 01938-2505
978-526-4600
Fax: 978-526-8333
Email: Grounds@Essexcc orq
Essex Country Club
VICE PRESIDENT
Russell E. Heller, CGCS
41 Clifford Street, Melrose, MA 02176-0140
617-983-2786
Fax:617-983-2786
Email: Rheller@gcsane.orq
Franklin Park Golf Course
SECRETARY
Patrick J. Daly, CGCS
cbS'o^oY 2 -,™ 4 ' Framinqham, MA 01703-2284
508-872-9790
Fax: 508-872-5393
Email: pat@framinghamcc.com
Framingham Country Club
TREASURER
Jason S. Adams
27 Cherry Street, Wrentham, MA 02093
781-326-3801
Fax:781-326-3801
Email: Norfolksuper@hotmail.com
Norfolk Golf Club
TRUSTEE
Scott Lagana, CGCS
840 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420-4899
978-342-6451
Fax: 978-342-0421
Email: grounds@oakhillcc.orq
Oak Hill Country Club
TRUSTEE
Michael Luccini, CGCS

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t C e n , r a l s t r e e t ' Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-3615
Fax:508-528-1885
Email: mluccini@aol.com
Franklin Country Club
TRUSTEE
Ronald P. Dobosz
P.O. Box 541, Ludlow, MA 01056
413-589-9487
Ludlow Country Club

FINANCE CHAIRMAN
Michael W. Stachowicz
68 Westfield Road, Westwood, MA 02090
781-326-7860
Fax: 781-326-0664
Email: Mstach@dedhamclub.orq
Dedham Country and Polo Club
GOLF CHAIRMAN
James A. Small III, CGCS
S P ? , ? ! ^ ' ' Bridgewater, MA 02324-2116
508-697-4816
Fax: 508-279-3355
Email: jasiii188@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
Email: Newtonmaint@aol.com
Newton Commonwealth Golf Club
NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN
Mark Gagne
233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA 02081-0186
508-668-3859
Fax:508-668-9969
Email: 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
Email: herm068@hotmail.com
Gardner Municipal Golf Course
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Sharon K. Brownell
P.O. Box 566, Mattapoisett, MA 02739-0566
508-758-6474
Fax: 508-758-3688
Email: Sbrownell@gcsane.org

GCSANE Headquarters
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
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(401-934-3677; Email: 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.

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"[The group] played a very active
role in the hiring process, and had at
least one representative on the search
committee," Veneman said. "They were
meeting with the industry reps, and
could ask any questions they wanted to.
They were very instrumental in hiring,
and were very enthusiastic about both
candidates. Both hires came here
because they felt there was support by

Host: David Mucclarone

Dec. 9

GCSANE Holiday Gala
Essex Country Club
Ipswich, MA
Host: Pat Kriksceonaitis

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President's Message Dennis Houle and Winchester Country Club
Roll out the Red Carpet for GCSANE

I've just returned from the Superintendent/ Club Official Tournament at the
Winchester Country Club and it couldn't
have been a better day. I learned a little
bit, had some fun
with our fellow
superintendents,
and made a
presentation to the
University of
Massachusetts.
The course was
magnificently
prepared by
Dennis Houle and
his staff. There wasn't a blade of turf out
of place. Dennis had recently opened
the new maintenance center at Winchester and allowed us to tour the
facility. There is more space in the lunch
room than there is in my combination
lunch/locker/workshop room. What a
great base of operations. It had to take a
lot of planning and political skill to
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club provided a great dinner (the raw bar
was a meal in itself).
To finish the day we made a presentation to Dr. Peter Veneman, head of the
UMass Plant & Soil Sciences department, for the Dr. Joe Troll Research
facility. This was our annual installment
of a seven year pledge to the center.
Peter than introduced the two new
professors in the turf program, Drs.
Michelle DaCosta and Geunhwa Jung. It
was exciting to hear both doctors speak
on their training and future ambitions. If
you have a minute, give them a call and
introduce yourself. They will need both
our vocal and financial support to build
the program.

There are some events coming up
that you may want to mark on your
calendars. David Stowe has arranged
for two GCSAA one day seminars for
November 15th and 16th. The first is
"Solving your Drainage Problems" and
the second is "GPS/GIS Tools for
Effective Course Management". After
this year I'm sure most of us have found

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a few spots in need of better drainage
and a way to map it properly. If you are
interested in either give David or
Sharon Brownell a call, or better yet, pull
it up on our new website.
Speaking of websites, our new site is
up and running. It's a major change in
the presentation of our association. It
will take a month or two for all of us to
come up to speed on how to keep the
input fresh, but we are moving in the
right direction.
Another event to mark on your
calendar is our annual Holiday Gala, to
be held the evening of Saturday,
December 9th at Essex County Club.
The club always puts on a great meal
and we will be entertained by John
Keegan and his band, Madhouse.
I hope all is well with your families
and I look forward to seeing you all at
our upcoming events.

Turf

3 Annual

Sincerely,
Pat Kriksceonaitis
GCSANE President

G r o u p

rd

Dr. Joseph Troll
Turf Education Fundraiser
October 23.2006
Westchester Country Club
Rye, New York
Joseph Alonzi, CGCS, Host

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Host: Kenneth Crimmings, CGCS

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November Meeting Harmon Golf, Rockland, MA
Kurt plays to a 6 handicap and when
not working or playing golf, he is
spending time with his wife and two
daughters.

Date: November 6, 2006
Format:
• Tour of Swing Analyzer
Technology with Tom Cavicchi,
Director of Golf
• 9-Hole Golf Tournament
• Lunch
• Meeting
• Education
Education: Drs. Geunhwa Jung and
Michelle DeCosta
Update on current turf research and
future direction of the turf management program at the University of
Massachusetts.
Host: Kurt Calderwood
Kurt is completing his first season as
Superintendent at Harmon Golf.

Site: Harmon Golf

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Previously, Kurt held the Assistant
Superintendent position at Dedham
Country and Polo Club for six years.
He also worked at Berlin Country
Club as the Superintendent. Kurt's
father was in the business his whole
life, and he aspires to follow in his
father's footsteps. Kurt received his
degree in Turf grass Management
from The University of
Massachusetts - Stockbridge.

Harmon Golf opened in 2003 and
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A Stellar Day at Winchester Country Club for the
Superintendent / Club Official
Tournament
Golf Results
Superintendent / Club Official
Tournament
Winchester Country Club
Host: Dennis Houle
1st Place Gross:
Tom Mclsaac and Jim
2nd Place Gross:
Brad Stewart and Mike

Pictured to left:
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1st Place Net: 58
Jim Small and Tom Rioux
2nd Place Net: 63
Mark Gagne and Tom White 63

UMass was well represented at Winchester CC:
Pictured above (L -R) Pat Kriksceonaitis, Mary Owen, Dr. Geunhwa
Jung, Dr. Michelle DeCosta and Dr. Peter Veneman

Pictured above (L - R): President Pat Kriksceonaitis presents the
annual GCSANE pledge for the Dr. Troll Research Facility to
Dr. Peter Veneman

More About the Upcoming
GPS/GIS Tools for Effective Course
Management
Participants will understand the potential
benefits and features of using a Geographic
Information System (GIS) in golf course
management. First-hand experience will
offer an opportunity to contrast and
compare, providing attendees with a basis
for deciding whether GIS might assist with
course management. Learn how to use
GPS/GIS and aerial photography to build a
"living map" of your course. The many
features of GIS will be demonstrated,
including automated calculations of
treatment areas, budgets, fertilizer
purchasing and the cost-saving uses of GIS
for effectively managing purchases,
estimating mowing costs, tree trimming and
tracking irrigation systems. Learn how an
operational GIS positions you to incorporate
new technologies and to build new
applications as they evolve.

GCSAA

Learning Objectives:
• Explain the basic concept of computer
mapping software and how to apply it.
• Explain the visual and database functions
of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Build maps using Global Positioning
Systems (GPS).
• Build a database and connect it to visual
features and maps.
• Calculate treatment rates, budget for
fertilizer and seed, estimate mowing costs,
replace irrigation parts and manage lakes
through the use of GIS.
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In order to solve golf course turf drainage
problems, one must first determine the
source of the water and why the e excess
water is not draining away naturally. This
seminar will help provide participants with
basic tools required for diagnosing and
solving drainage problems.

Seminars

Learning Objectives:
• Utilize modern surveying instruments
(laser)to perform simple surveys required to
diagnose and remedy drainage problems.
• Identify the cause of a drainage problem
by examining topography and subsoil
conditions.
• Learn to select the appropriate type of
drainage system solution to effectively
remedy five different types of drainage
problems.
• Design appropriate drainage systems,
including pipe size, slope, drain depth,
backfill to be used, drain spacing, drain
restoration, surface inlets and drain outlets.
• Learn to effectively maintain your
drainage system to ensure a long life of the
installed system.
• Identify the problems with existing
drainage systems and carry out the necessary repairs.

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DIVOT DRIFT...
...tournament

announcements ... educational seminars ... job opportunities
results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership.

MEMBERSHIP
Welcome New Members:
Matthew Colombo, Student, U Mass
Frank Hancock, Superintendent,
Eastward Ho! CC
Proposed for Membership:
Sean Parsons, Assistant,
Charles River CC
Jeff Wood, Assistant, Charles River CC
Jeff Truskowski, Assistant, Worcester CC
Todd Farland, Superintendent,
Cohasse CC

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our condolences go out to Scott McLeod
and family on the recent passing of
Scott's father.
Our condolences go out to Peter Hasak
and family on the recent passing of
Peter's father.
Well wishes go out to Lennie Blodgett
who is recovering from a sciatic nerve
injury.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Bob
Ruszala who is recovering at home after
a recent surgery.
Our thoughts are with Robin Hayes
during her mother's extended illness.

DR. JOSEPH TROLL
FUNDRAISER
Dr. Joseph Troll Fundraiser
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G C S A N E NEWS
Request for Club Newsletter 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
emailing copies of their best articles to
get printed in GCSANE's Newsletter,
please send to Mark Gagne, Editor:
mgagne@walpolecc.com or Julie Heston,
Business Manager: jheston @verizon.net.
This would be helpful to other superintendents as they search for ideas for their
own club newsletters.
The Newsletter Mailing List:
Anyone who wishes to add their green
chairman or board member to The
Newsletter mailing list, please contact
Sharon Brownell at (800) 833-4451 or
sbrownell@verizon.net.
GCSANE Friends and Affiliates " E n d
of Season" Advertising Special:
Purchase 2 Full Page ads or 2 Inserts in
The Newsletter for $600 total price. This
is a 60% savings on the original price.
This offer is good for the September,
October and November 2006 issues.
Please contact Julie Heston, Business
Manager at (401) 934-3677 or
jheston@verizon.net to reserve your
space.
2007 Golf Industry Show Room
Block:
GCSANE has rooms blocked at the
Hilton Anaheim from Monday, February
19 - Friday, February 23. The Hilton is
serving as GCSAA Headquarters for the
upcoming show. The cost is $210/night.
All rooms are doubles (2 beds). If you
are interested in reserving a room,
please contact Russ Heller, CGCS at
fpsuper@comcast.net. Room
availability is limited and will be handled
on a first-come; first served basis.
If you have any questions, please
contact Russ Heller at his office number
(617) 983-2786.

POSITION OPENINGS
Golf Course Superintendent, Alpine
Country Club, Cranston, Rl

Alpine Country Club is a private 18-hole golf
course designed by Geoffrey Cornish. The golf
course has four sets of tee boxes, between 5,964
yards & 6,864 yards, full driving range, practice
green, POA/bent grass greens, tees and fairways
with an average of 21,000 rounds of golf per year.
Responsibilities include maintenance of golf
course, driving range and clubhouse grounds.
Directing and training golf course maintenance
staff, maintenance of equipment, preparation and
administration of operating and capital budgets.
Develop a long range plan for the entire golf
course operation. Compliance with regulations
pertaining to employment, worker safety, hazard
communication, pesticide storage and usage.
Minimum requirement is a degree in turf grass
management, agronomy and/or turf grass related
studies. Minimum of five years experience as a
golf course superintendent. Direct experience
with Northeast landscape and weather conditions. Proficient oral and written communication
skills. Commitment to continuing education and
development programs. Experienced in playing
the game of golf. Competitive salary range to be
offered commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Benefits include medical, vehicle
allowance, vacation and expenses related to
local, regional and national seminars and
meetings. The terms and conditions of employment shall be specified in a written agreement.
Application Deadline: October 20, 2006
Send Resume To: William E. Reed,
Alpine Country Club, 251 Pippin Orchard Road,
Cranston, Rl 02921
Email: billyreed@eastcoastconstruction.com

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent,
Quidnessett Country Club, North
Kingstown, Rl
Quidnessett Country Club is a private, 18-hole
club located on Narragansett Bay. The course
was designed by Geoffrey Cornish in 1959.
A.S. or B.S. in Turf Management or related field
Minimum of two (2) years golf course experience
Applicant must have knowledge in irrigation,
spraying, fertilizer and daily course set up.
Must be motivated, have an excellent eye for
detail and a strong work ethic along with good
communication skills and a positive attitude.
Applicant must be able to obtain a Rhode Island
Pesticide License. Salary is commensurate with
experience. Benefits include health insurance,
dental, 401K, national and local dues and
vacation. Open until filled Send resumes to:
Brian A. Cromack, Quidnessett Country Club,
950 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown, Rl
02852 F a x : ( 4 0 1 ) 8 8 4 - 2 3 0 6
Email: bacromack6@cox.net

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

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

A.A. Will Materials Corp.

198 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748
Root zone mixes, divot mixes, topdressing
blends, bunker sands, cart path mixes,
bridging stone, & hardscape supplies.
Charlie Downing, Ed Downing, Joe Farina (800) 4-AA-WILL

Accusoils

Outdoor World of New England
P.O. Box 16477, Hooksett, NH 03106
Topdressing sand & mixes, divot mix, greens &
tees, root zone mix, bunker sand, cart path
mix, stablizer, & greens care analysis.
(866) 222-6644

Allen's Seed Store, Inc.

693 S. County Trail, Exeter, Rl 02822
Specializing in quality seed and related golf
course maintenance supplies.
Gregg Allen - (800) 527-3898
Michelle Maltais - (401) 835-0287

Agresource, Inc.

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

The Andersons Technologies, Inc.

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

BASF Turf & Ornamental

47 Falmouth Rd., Longmeadow, MA 01106
Emerald, Insignia, Pendulum AquaCap,
Curalan, Drive, Basagran, Iprodione Pro,
Propiconazole Pro, Bifenthrin Pro, Plateau,
Sahara.
John Bresnahan - (413) 374-4102

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

The Borden Company

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

Boston Irrigation Supply Company

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

Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc.

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

Clean Quest

P. O. Box 1102, Southbury, CT 06488
Distributors of the Landa Water system for
treating wash water, Safety Storage chemical
buildings, & 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

Country Club Enterprises

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

Ken Jones Tire, Inc.

Shawnmark Industries, Inc.

20 Lawnacre Rd„ Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Irrigation pumps - sales & service; northeast
warehouse/distributor for ISCO HDPE pipe &
fittings.
Richard Young - (860) 623-5207

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

Sodco Inc.

DGM Systems

11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483
Kevin Rudat - (781) 862-2550

DAF Services, Inc.

1 Snagwood Rd„ Foster, Rl 02825
Your New England specialty products distributor:
Reelcraft, POK, Allen, Kenyon, Echo, Carhartt
Office - (401) 647-0550
Manny Mlhallides - (401) 524-8999
David Mlhailldes - (401) 742-1177

DHT Golf Services

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

EZGO golf and utility vehicles.
Doug Hopper - (800) 234-0474

G. Flalkosky Lawn Sprinklers

Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation

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

Lesco, Inc.

1301 E. 9th St., Ste. 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
Ron Tumiski - (800) 321-5325

D.L. Maher Co.

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

McNulty Construction Corp.

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

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

Sports Club Management, Inc.

104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184
OSHA and EPA compliance services & training.
Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978

Stumps Are Us

5 Timberwood Rd., #108, 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 & Blue/Fescue sod.
Dave Wallace - (401) 789-8177
Scott McLeod - (401) 641-3814

Tom Irwin Inc.

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

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

91 Freeman St., Newton, MA 02466
Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New
England.
Gary Fialkosky - (617) 293-8632

Miller Golf Construction

Tree Tech, Inc.

P.O. Box 1008, Essex, MA 01929
Golf course construction & renovation.
Jonathon Miller - (978) 768-6600

6 Springbrook Rd., Foxbvoro, MA 02035
Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River
Andy Felix - (508) 543-5644

Gold Star Sod Farms

S.V. Moffett Co., Inc.

Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.

250 West Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224-2127
Growers of turfgrass and ornamentals.
Malcolm McPhail - (800) 648-8873;
Canterbury Office - (603) 783-4717

Golf Cart Services, Inc.

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

GPS New England Mapping

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

Harrell's Turf Specialty LLC

15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Turf & ornamental supplies.
Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle,
Jim Wlerzbicki - (800) 228-6656

Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc.

304 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109
Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg
Bros., Foliar Fertilizer, & Aquatrols.
Roy Sibley, Dick Gurskl, Robin Hayes (800) 326-HART

Hartney Greymont

433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492
Tree care, landscape construction, consulting.
Mark Tobin - (781) 444-1227

Holllston Sand Co., Inc.

P. O. Box 1168, Tlfft Rd., Slatersville, Rl 02876
USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes,
bunker & topdressing, agresoil compost, stonedust, & pea-stone
Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010

International Golf Construction Co.

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

Irrigation Management & Services

21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760
Irrigation consultation, design, and system
evaluation.
Bob Healey, ASIC, CID - (608) 653-0625

33 Thruway Park Dr., W. Henrietta, NY 14586
Rain Bird Golf Irrigation distributor.
Nathan Ciark, Bill Stinson - (888) 708-5296

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

R.F. Morse & Sons, Inc.

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

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

NMP Golf Construction Corp.

25 Bishop Ave., Ste. A-2, Willlston, VT 05495
Golf course construction.
Mario Poirier - (888) 707-0787

Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc.

TurfLinks, Inc.

Turf Enhancement Enterprises

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

TurfNet Associates, Inc.

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

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

North Shore Hydroseeding

Turf Products Corp.

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

Partac Peat Corporation

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

Prescription Turf Services, Inc.

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

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

Read Custom Soils

125 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021
Custom soil blending, top dressing sands, root
zone blends, divot & cart path mixes.
Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney, Tim Hart (888) 475-5526

157 Moody Rd., Enfield, CT 06082
Distributors of Toro Irrigation & maintenance
equipment and other golf-related products. Tim
Berge, Rick Moulton, Jeff Stouffer, Mike Turner (800) 243-4355

UAP Professional Products

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

Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel

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

Winding Brook Turf Farm

Wethersfield, CT 06109
Scott Wheeler, Mike Krudwig, Sam Morgan (800) 243-0232

Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr.

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

Zip Type Printing Services, Inc.

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

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

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