November 2008 Kernwood's Eggleston Comes Full Circle By: Gary Trask John Eggleston is living proof that home is indeed where the heart is. How else can you explain the implausible journey that this 42-year-old has been on for the last two decades? “It‟s incredible,” admits Eggleston. “It‟s almost surreal to think that things panned out the way they did. But I‟ll tell you one thing, I wouldn‟t change a thing.” And why would he? After 10 years of traveling the world building golf courses, Eggleston is living back in Rowley in the home he grew up in. He‟s got a wife, a nine-month-old son, Athan, and he‟s working in what he refers to as his “dream job” as the head superintendent at Kernwood Country Club in Salem, Mass. It all started with an off-the-cuff conversation with a classmate at Triton Regional High School back in 1984. Eggleston, who was the No. 1 player and captain on the school‟s golf team as a senior, mentioned to a girl in one of his classes that he was attending Stockbridge for turf management. The girl‟s father – Dean Robertson – just so happened to be the head super at Kernwood CC and told John that she could set him up with an interview for an internship. Eggleston jumped at the chance and in turn he formed a close bond with Robertson. Twenty-two years later, when Robertson made the decision to step down after a 30-year tenure, Eggleston was hand-picked as the man to replace him at the esteemed course and he became just the fourth head super at Kernwood CC since it opened its fairways way back in 1914. “It‟s very rewarding,” says Eggleston. “This course is such a special place. I just want to be able to hold the course up to the incredible standards that Dean has held it up to over the years.” One season into his first year on the job and Eggleston feels he‟s done just that. He said that he tried to take “baby steps” this year and not try to do Kernwood Country Club Superintendent John Eggleston Photo Source: John Eggleston too much different. He incorporated a lot of the same things that Robertson had done at the course, but he hopes to make a few “subtle changes” as the years go on. And he‟s been fortunate to be able to lean on Robertson for advice. “Dean‟s still around a lot, and if he‟s not here, he‟s always just a phone call away,” Eggleston says. “I‟d be a fool not to use him as a resource. He knows so much about the business and about this course. I try to get his advice as much as I can.” Of course, the news of Eggleston taking over for Robertson was not exactly a surprise when it was officially announced last year. Eggleston was the first assistant at the TPC in Norton for two years when in 2004 he heard Kernwood CC was looking for a first assistant. “I picked up the phone and called Dean,” he remembers. “He told me to get my application in right away. It obviously helped a lot that we already had known each other for 20 years.” Eggleston was hired in 2005 and the idea was to groom him to become Robertson‟s successor. “It just made the whole transition for everyone involved that much easier,” he says. “It was a smart idea to do it that way. I‟m just glad I was the guy they chose.” Life as a head superintendent back in the area he grew up is quite a change for Eggleston. After graduating from UMass-Stockbridge in 1987, he went on to get his bachelor‟s degree in Plant and Soil Science at UMass. During the summers while attending UMass, he worked at Essex County Club. Then two weeks after graduating he got a job with the renowned Wadsworth Golf Construction Company. continued on page 3 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 Club VICE PRESIDENT 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 SECRETARY Jason S. Adams 28 Pecunit Street, Canton, MA 02021 781-828-6540 E-mail: jadams@bluehillcc.com Blue Hill Country Club TREASURER Michael W. Stachowicz 68 Westfield Road, Westwood, MA 02090 781-326-7860 Fax: 781-326-0664 E-mail: Mstach@dedhamclub.org Dedham Country & Polo Club TRUSTEE Scott Lagana, CGCS 22 Sherborne Circle, Ashland, MA 01721 978-342-6451 Fax: 978-342-0421 E-mail: Grounds@oakhillcc.org Oak Hill Country Club TRUSTEE Peter Hasak 154 Tedesco Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 781-592-5764 Fax: 781-631-6530 E-mail: PHasak@tedescocc.org Tedesco Country Club TRUSTEE Mark Gagne 233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA 02081 508-668-3859 Fax: 508-668-9969 E-mail:Mgagne@walpolecc.org Walpole Country Club FINANCE CHAIRMAN Michael Luccini, CGCS 10 Griffin Road, Franklin, MA 02038 508-520-3615 Fax: 508-528-1885 E-mail: Mluccini@verizon.net Franklin Country Club GCSANE Proposed Bylaw Amendment The following proposed Bylaw Amendments are being proposed in accordance with Article XIII of the GCSANE Constitution and Bylaws. These proposed bylaws will be voted on at the next Annual Meeting. They may be passed by a two-thirds vote of the regular members present at that meeting. Article IV Section 8 – Affiliate Members 1. An Affiliate Member is a person employed by a company that is a “Friend of the Association”. He or she shall have all the privileges of the Association except to vote and hold office. He or she shall be able to be elected as the Affiliate Trustee Member of the Board of Directors. Article V – Government Section 2 Change three trustees to four trustees and add the following: The Affiliate Trustee shall be a member of good standing of the Golf GOLF CHAIRMAN David Stowe, CGCS 30 Western Avenue, Natick, MA 01760 617-789-4631 Fax 617-789-4631 E-mail: Newtonmaint@aol.com Newton Commonwealth Golf Club EDUCATION CHAIRMAN Timothy Hood 49 Green Street (Billing Box 214), Needham, MA 02492 781-444-5548 Fax 781-444-4258 E-mail: hood.timothyb@verizon.net Needham Golf Club NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN Richard Gagnon 85 Gulliver Street Taunton, MA 02780 508-823-0466 Fax 508-823-3915 E-mail: sccturf@hotmail.com Segregansett Country Club PAST PRESIDENT Michael J. Hermanson 140 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440-0145 978-632-2713 Fax: 978-632-2713 E-mail: 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 E-mail: Sbrownell@verizon.net GCSANE Headquarters 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 Tel: (800) 833-4451 Fax: (508) 758-6474 Web Site: www.gcsane.org Newsletter Committee Rich Gagnon, Editor, Segregansett Country Club Mike Cassidy, Ferncroft Country Club Andrew Eick, The Kittansett Club Ethan Tease, Woodland Golf Club Julie Heston, Business Manager Phone: (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. 2 Course Superintendents Association of New England. Section 3 Add the following: The Affiliate Trustee shall be elected for a term of two years. Article VII Section 5 1. Add “plus one Affiliate member of the Association.” Article VIII – Committee Sections 2 – Standing Committees 1. Add k. Affiliate/Friends 11. Affiliate/Friends Committee. This Committee will consist of three Affiliate members, one of which is the Affiliate Trustee. a. This committee shall act as a vehicle to bring Affiliate/Friend issues to the Board of Directors. b. Affiliate/Friend Committee shall submit one Affiliate member name to the Nominating Committee. Eggleston - continued from page 1 During a span of more than 10 years, Eggleston helped build courses in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Nevada, Colorado and Mexico. He would live in a different location, sometimes for a few weeks, sometimes for three months. He learned everything there is to know about building and maintaining golf courses. But after wrapping up the Newport National project in Rhode Island in 2001, he decided that not only did he want to settle down, but he wanted to move back into golf course maintenance and he wanted to do it in New England. He spent a year at Newton Commonwealth and then got the job at the TPC, where, not so ironically, the man he worked for at Essex CC – Tom Brodeur – was the head super. During this time Eggleston met and married his wife, Melania, and they bought the house in Rowley where he grew up with his eight sisters and one brother. “I‟ve come full circle,” he says fondly. “It‟s been quite a change for me. But change in a good way.” Kernwood Country Club Photo Source: John Eggleston Eggleston says the key to being a great superintendent is to never let the “little things go unnoticed.” He says “details matter” and he learned that from Robertson, who was as hands on as a head super can get. “When Dean would drive by a brown spot on the course, he wouldn‟t just keep going and just wonder why it was starting to wilt,” explains Eggleston, who doesn‟t get to actually play the game as much as he would Turf Management Products A trusted leader in the golf course and sports turf maintenance field since 1960. 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He would like nothing better than to be the next guy to retire from Kernwood CC after a 30-year career. “That seems to be the formula here and it‟s because the membership is so loyal and treats us so well,” he says. “I‟d love to be here 30 years. That would be fine with me. It‟s an indescribable feeling to be involved with a game you love so much and to be able to work at a course that means so much to you. I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to get this job so I‟m going to do everything in my power to make sure I take advantage of the opportunity.”  Chain Saw Safety By: Ron Smith, MBA, CPSI We are currently in the time of the golf maintenance season where chain saws are used on a much more frequent basis than other times of the year. Collectively, more than 40,000 people are injured by chain saws each year. When a chain saw is at full speed, more than 600 teeth pass a given point per second. A muffler on a chain saw can reach as much as 900 degrees F. Frequently chain saw work involved trees standing 50 feet or tall and weighing several tons. When you combine all these factors, it is not surprising so many people are involved with chain saw accidents. The average chain saw injury requires 110 stitches and cost $5,600 in medical costs. The two most common places for injuries are the front left thigh and the back of the left hand. The most common cause of chain saw accidents is kickback. One in 5 chain saw injuries are from kickback. With a basic understanding of your chain saw and how it is intended to be used, you can reduce the chance of experiencing a chain saw accident and eliminate the element of surprise from kickback or other unexpected reactions. You will also be able to maximize the life and utility of the saw and its cutting attachments. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USE OF CHAIN SAWS 1. Before using any chain saw, thoroughly read the manufacturer's operating and safety instructions. 2. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued, if you have been drinking alcoholic beverages, or if you have been taking prescription medication or non-prescription drugs. 3. Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing, and head protection. 4. When cutting, hold the saw firmly with both hands, with thumbs and fingers encircling both chain saw handles. Grip the saw with the right hand on the rear (throttle) handle and the left hand on the front handle, even if you are left handed. A firm grip will help you maintain control of the saw in the event of a kickback or other unexpected reaction. Keep the chain saw handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture to avoid slipping and to aid in control of the saw. 5. Chain saws are designed to be run at full speed. To maximize your productivity and to reduce the fatigue you experience maintain a full throttle setting while cutting. 6. Cut while standing slightly to the side, out of the plane of the cutting chain and guide bar to reduce the risk of injury in the event you lose control of the saw. 7. Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and cutting chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body. When transporting your chain saw, always use the appropriate guide bar scabbard. 13. Be careful in the event the wood closes in and pinches the saw. The „push‟ force which is exerted when the top chain is pinched can add unexpectedly to any „pull‟ force you may use when attempting to pull the saw free. You may pull the moving chain into yourself. 14. Use extreme caution with cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the cutting chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. 15. When cutting a limb or sapling that is under tension (called a spring pole), be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck by the limb or chain saw when the tension in the limb is released. continued on page 5 8. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. It is very difficult to control the saw in awkward positions. 9. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree or from a ladder unless you have been specifically trained and are equipped to do so. There is a risk that you can lose your balance because of cutting forces on the saw or movement of the material being cut. 10. Some cutting tasks require special training and skills. Remember, there is no substitute for good judgment. If you are in doubt, contact a professional. 11. To avoid the risk of kickback, make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch or any other obstruction while you are operating the saw. Do not cut near chain link fences, wire fences, or in areas where there is loose or scrap wire. 12. Do not start cutting trees until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. 4 For golf course construction, renovation and repairs. Bluegrass, Ryegrass, Fine Fescue Blends, Short Cut avail. Bentgrass & Bent Blends Pallets/Big Rolls. Sod handler Del. Roll Out Service. Over 35 years of turf production. Deliveries Monday through Saturday CALL TOLL FREE 1—800-556-6985 See our web site www.tuckahoeturf.com Chain Saw Safety - continued from page 4 16. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting the saw or cutting with it. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. 17. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting chain when the engine is running. 18. Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely assembled. Be sure that the cutting chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. If you are in doubt regarding the mechanical condition of your saw, consult your servicing dealer. 19. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the chain saw. Sharpening the cutting chain requires two steps: sharpening of the cutting edge and adjustment of the depth gauge setting. When in doubt, see your servicing dealer for advice or repairs. an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to break. 20. Use only replacement bars and cutting chains specified by the manufacturer, or the equivalent. Guide bars and cutting chains affect not only performance, but kickback safety as well. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at least 10 feet away from the fueling point before starting the engine. Do not smoke while refueling your saw. Use gasoline powered chain saws only in well ventilated areas. 21. Maintain proper chain saw tension. A loose chain can come off the guide bar and can strike the operator. 22. All chain saw service other than the items mentioned in the owner's maintenance instructions should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. Improperly performed maintenance may damage the saw and present a hazard to the operator. For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if SOME GOOD CHAIN SAW ADVICE Chain saws are made to cut only one thing: wood. Do not use chain saws to cut other materials, and never let your chain contact rocks or dirt during operation. Remember, your chain saw is moving in excess of 50 miles per hour. In just one second of contact with a rock or with the ground, each cutter will be impacted more than ten times. Never force a dull chain to cut. When it is sharp, chain saws are designed to feed itself into the wood, and needs only light pressure to cut efficiently. Dull chains produce fine wood dust, a sure sign that maintenance is required. To maximize the life of your guide bar and chain, maintain proper chain tension and use high-quality lubricants. Use only a low kickback chain saw unless you have skills and are trained for dealing with kickback.  I hope everybody has a healthy and safe holiday season! Ron 5 6 New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show Update By: Gary Sykes De·cis·ion(s) (dē sizh´en) n. 1. The act of deciding or settling a dispute or a question. 2. The act of making up one’s mind. Over the course of a growing year, the one thing golf course superintendents and crews are faced with are a lot of decisions. Water or don‟t water, mow or don‟t mow, spray or don‟t spray, where to put the cup or more importantly maybe where not to put the cup, move the tees up or move the tees back…etc., etc., etc. Well, we hope there is one decision that will be as simple as can be for you this winter. That is to attend the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show in March. Whether you voted for Obama or McCain, the one thing that is certain is that spring will come and the grass will grow. March is the final turn toward the winter finish line and it will soon be time to start gearing up for whatever the New Year might bring our way both agronomic and economically. This year‟s show will include a wide range of educational opportunities that could help you save dollars in an already economically depressed budget environment and not to men- tion some grass! One 6-hour and seven half-day seminars on Monday cover photography, diseases, weeds, insecticides, foliar fertilizing, computers and even CPR/AED training. Then three days of trade show and education sessions will help you find any answers you may be looking for. For our keynote, enjoy the opportunity to hear from one of the premier sport broadcasters of our time, Greg Gumbel. The trade show covers every turf area of maintenance to supply turfgrass managers with tools and products that fit the bill and the need. Economic times are tough, forcing the industry to prioritize to the hilt and exhibitors will be eager to work together to help fill your needs. Education sessions are also designed to inform audiences by industry leaders and researchers in all areas of turf management . Just a note: If you look around an education session, you‟ll notice that the most successful managers rarely miss an education session! It is for your benefit to attend! During the show, it is good to point out that there are always two receptions and food vouchers to keep you nourished between dining opportunities at some of 7 the best restaurants in New England. To really add to the excitement, you never know…you may walk away with one of several raffle prizes. So, as we prepare for what lies ahead, I truly hope there is one decision that will be as easy for you to make as…..should I take them up on that invitation to play Winged Foot?; or do you mind being upgraded to 1st Class seating?; or should I take those free tickets for opening day at Fenway?; or will it be Chicken or Prime Rib? Come to the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show March 2-5, 2009. It is your regional show! It may not be in the warmest part of the country, but you will be warmly welcomed by friends and associates! It is here to help all turfgrass managers, educators, suppliers and industry members through good times and tight times. It was created to help you to do the job that you want to be able to do. If it‟s not the best decision you make all year, it will be close! Registration brochures will be in the mail in December, you can visit the website at www.nertf.org for information or call 401-848-0004.  GCSANE November 13th Meeting Bellevue Golf Club 9-Hole Tournament Host: Brian Skinner Guest Speaker - James Burke Michael Stachowicz tees off on the 1st tee From L-R: Norman and David Mucciarone From L-R: David Mihailides, Bob Healey and Dennis Friel Photo Credit for all photos: Rich Gagnon 8 New twist to 15th Chapter Delegates meeting Delegates Experience New Orleans; Engage in Discussions Desiring to give members as much information as possible about the upcoming conference and show, GCSAA took its 2008 Chapter Delegates meeting to New Orleans, Oct. 24-26. A total of 97 of the 100 GCSAA affiliated chapters were represented. “We knew there was some concern about New Orleans‟ ability to host conference and show,” GCSAA President David S. Downing II, CGCS said. “We felt the best way to address that was by hosting the delegates in New Orleans. Various association activities have been held there since Hurricane Katrina, so we were confident the delegates would be impressed by what they saw.” Not only did the meeting break ranks by moving from its traditional Lawrence/Kansas City region, but it also included a two-hour tour of the city and a briefing from local officials on the recovery from storms during the past two years. “I thought it was great that we got to see the city,” first time delegate Gary Myers, CGCS said. “I appreciate that we saw everything. There are still some areas that need to be rebuilt, but from the standpoint of attending Conference and Show, everything was fine. I did not hear any delegate say New Orleans would not be a good place for us. It should be a great event.” The agenda for the meeting was developed by GCSAA Vice President Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS. His focus was on presenting a complete picture of New Orleans, providing in-depth discussion on Chapter Effectiveness and giving attendees a look at the future of the association. The meeting also afforded attendees to hear GCSAA Chief Executive Officer Mark Woodward address the delegates for the first time. Woodward, who took over in July, shared his vision for the association. He touched on the following topics: The importance of chapter effectiveness. The need for member engagement on the chapter and national level. Building relationships to advance the association and its members. GCSAA and The Environmental Institute for Golf‟s role as a leader in ensuring golf‟s compatibility with the environment. The role of the GCSAA member now and in the future. Marketing, outreach and advocacy activities. The importance of data for GCSAA and member input, including member needs. assessment, compensation and benefits report, and golf course environmental profile project. GCSAA Education Conference and Golf Industry Show. Special attention was paid to sharing tactics with delegates how they could help their chapters to become more effective. A report on the extensive work of the Chapter Relations Committee, chaired by GCSAA Past President Tim O‟Neill, CGCS was presented. The committee identified four key elements to enhancing chapters: A staple of every delegates meeting, the opportunity to meet the candidates and discuss issues of importance was also conducted. Based on the discussions, financial issues were leading area of interest. Downing, Woodward and GCSAA Managing Director of Finance Cam Oury presented the association‟s financial picture as being strong with no debt, valuable assets and a solid cash reserve. Although revenues will be lower in 2008 than 2007, association leaders indicated expenses were being managed down appropriately. Delegates also asked for assistance in communicating issues during tough economic times. Staff will provide support to help members in this area regarding Conference and Show attendance and in sharing their value and the importance of golf course maintenance in light of budget cuts. “I appreciate the delegates taking their personal time to meet in New Orleans,” Woodward said. We rely on them to be the conduit to chapters. We also need them to give us feedback. The one item that was very clear to me is that when member financial challenges are great, the opportunities and the need to assist our members are at their greatest. We live by the mantra that „Members Matter Most‟ and I would contend they need us more than ever right now, and we need them as well because it is truly a partnership.”  Strategic Planning GCSAA Field Staff Executive Paid Leadership Sharing of Resources with other Chapters Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle of Mariner Marketing and Management facilitated a session focused on chapter effectiveness that explored means to increase volunteer participation, enhance communications, activate memberships, improve management and engage in strategic planning, all on the chapter level. The key take-away was research indicates that more people volunteer if they are directly asked, and are offered opportunities that are ad hoc or short term in nature. The delegates heard several presentations and engaged in discussions regarding member programs and services. Topics included: Industry efforts to grow the game, focusing on the role of GCSAA and its members. Membership growth and retention efforts. GCSAA‟s financial picture. 9 Source: GCSAA Press Release 2008 MET Area Team Championships Winged Foot Golf Club West Course – Par 72 October 27, 2008 Team Scores Par 288 Score 1st Connecticut AGCS 2nd Philadelphia AGCS 3rd MET GCSA 4th GCSA of New Jersey 5th Central New York GCSA 6th Long Island GCSA 7th Pocono TGA 8th Mid-Atlantic AGCS 9th GCSA of New England 10th Central Penn GCSA th T11 GCMA of Cape Cod T11th Hudson Valley GCSA 13th Michigan GCSA T14th Northeastern GCSA T14th Rhode Island GCSA 288 291 301 303 304 306 307 311 313 314 320 320 321 326 326 Top: Winged Foot Shot Gun Start Left: (L-R) Dave Comee and Mike Hermanson Skill Events Closest to the pin hole #3, sponsored by Syngenta Closest to the pin hole #7, sponsored by Bayer Closest to the pin hole #10, sponsored by BASF Closest to the pin hole #17, sponsored by Toro Brian Minemiar – GCSA of New Jersey 4‟ 3” Dennis Desanctis – Syngenta 3‟ 5” Jason Werbalowsky – Hudson Valley GCSA 3‟ 7” Chet Walsh – Philadelphia AGCS 10‟ 1” Long Drive Net Division sponsored by The Care of Trees Sean Flynn – Connecticut AGCS Gross Division sponsored by Agrium Adv. Tech. Paul Dotti – GCSA of New Jersey Hickory Stick Long Drive, sponsored by Aquatrols Chris Butler – Pocono TGA Individual Gross Chet Walsh – Philadelphia AGCS Score of 78 Sponsorship Team Winner Kevin Collins and Kevin Seibel from Aquatrols Score of 70 Two Man Team High Score Gross Dave Lipmann – Hudson Valley GCSA Score of 90 Net Nick Burchard and Jerry Noons – Rhode Island GCSA Score of 81 Photo Credit for all photos: Rich Gagnon Scott Lagana, CGCS 10 DIVOT DRIFT... announcements ... educational seminars ... job opportunities ...tournament results...and miscellaneous items of interest to the membership. ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome New Members: Jason Van Buskirk, Superintendent, Stow Acres CC, Stow MA. Patrick Manning, Assistant, Belmont CC, Belmont, MA. Patrick Sevigny, Assistant, Kernwood CC, Salem MA. Condolences: Our condolences are extended to the family of Joe and Lonnie Troll on the passing of their daughter Judy Troll Brucks. Congratulations: Meeting Results A Note of Thanks October 29, 2008 Country Club of Halifax Member/Guest Tournament Host: Edward Gianni, CGCS We want to thank you for your kind words and deeds since the loss of our daughter, Judy. We are overwhelmed with grief, not just for ourselves but for her husband and daughters. Please know your support has given us comfort. First Gross 73-VanVleck & Kline 2nd Gross 74- Dobosz & Bacon 3rd Gross 75- Calderwood & Campbell Joe and Lonnie Troll First Net 63- Hood & Rooney 2nd Net 64 Heller & Cohen 3rd Net 66 Mucciarone & Broinstein Closest to the pin Ken Crimmings 9 feet 4 inches Long drive Tom Lennon Congratulations to Jim and Kathleen Small on the recent birth of their daughter Lily. 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Send all Newsletter ads to: Julie Heston, 36 Elisha Mathewson Road, N. Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: 401-934-3677 Email: jheston@verizon.net 11 Please Patronize these FRIENDS of the ASSOCIATION A.A. Will Materials Corp. DAF Services, Inc. Maher Services Southwest Putting Greens of Boston 198 Washington St., Stoughton, MA 02072-1748 20 Lawnacre Rd., Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Irrigation pumps - sales & service; northeast warehouse/distributor for ISCO HDPE pipe & fittings. Richard Young - (860) 623-5207 30 Rear Pine Street, PO Box 80061, Stoneham, MA 02180 P.O. Box 827, Westford, MA 01886 Synthetic turf, tee lines, practice greens, outdoor and indoor practice facilities. Douglas Preston - (978) 250-5996 Root zone mixes, divot mixes, topdressing blends, bunker sands, cart path mixes, bridging stone, & hardscape supplies. Charlie Downing, Rob Fitzpatrick - (800) 4-AA-WILL A.D. Makepeace Co. 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA 02571 (508) 322-4092 Agresource, Inc. 100 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913 Tim Gould, Guy Travers (800) 313-3320, (978) 388-5110 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 Specializing in pump sales, pump repair, well redevelopment and preventative maintenance (781) 279-0328 DGM Systems 1 Snagwood Rd., Foster, RI 02825 Your New England specialty products distributor: Reelcraft, POK, Allen, Kenyon, Echo, Carhartt Office - (401) 647-0550 Manny Mihailides - (401) 524-8999 David Mihailides - (401) 742-1177 Mayer Tree Service DHT Golf Services McNulty Construction Corp. 8 Meadow Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 Serving the GCSANE for over 20 years. Planning to proposal to completion. Golf construction and irrigation consulting. Emergency irrigation repairs. 508-746-3222 Dahn Tibbett (20 year member), Jaime Tibbett P. O. Box 3218, Framingham, MA 01705 Asphalt paving of cart paths, walkways, parking areas; imprinted asphalt. John McNulty - (508) 879-8875 9 Scots Way, Essex, MA 01929 Your one source tree care company. Our certified arborists specialize in plant health care as well as tree pruning and technical removals. Jeff Thomas (978) 768-7232 Mega Green 38 Village Road, Unit 210, Middleton, MA 01949 Mega Green is a protein rich organic fertilizer processed from farm raised catfish in Mississippi. It is a foliar feed applied through a sprayer mixed 30 gal. water to one gal. Mega Green on Greens, Fairways and Tees. John Flynn - (978) 979-2471 G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers The Andersons Technologies, Inc. 26 Waite Ave., S. Hadley, MA 01075 Manufacturer of fertilizer & control products. Rick Forni - (413) 534-8896 PO Box 600645., Newton, MA 02460 Irrigation services to golf courses throughout New England. Gary Fialkosky - (617) 293-8632 Golf Cart Services, Inc. Atlantic Silica, Inc. P.O. Box 10, Enfield N.S. B2T 1C6 Canada (902) 883-3020 275 Wells St., Greenfield, MA 01301 Club Car golf, turf, transportation, & utility cars. James Bernier - (800) 287-0955 NMP Golf Construction Corp. 25 Bishop Ave., Ste. A-2, Williston, VT 05495 Golf course construction. Mario Poirier - (888) 707-0787 Gustavo Preston Service Company Norfolk Power Equipment, Inc. Great in Grass 166 Juniper Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Bruce Chapman, Territory Manager (401) 578-2300 10 Kidder Road, Unit 8, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Flowtronex irrigation pumps - sales and service. Spring start ups, winterization and 24 hour emergency service for all irrigation pumps. Ed Ceaser (978) 250-3333 or 5 Cushing Dr., Wrentham, MA 02093 Sales, service, rentals, leasing, Kubota tractors (508) 384-0011 BASF Turf & Ornamental Harrell’s Turf Specialty LLC 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 15 Londonderry Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053 Turf & ornamental supplies. Chuck Bramhall, Mike Kroian, Mike Nagle, Jim Wierzbicki - (800) 228-6656 Northeast Golf Company Golf Course Architectural/Consultation Services 118 Beauchamp Drive, Saunderstown, RI 02874 Robert McNeil (401) 667-4994 North Shore Hydroseeding 20 Wenham St., Danvers, MA 01923 Hydroseeding, erosion control, & tree services. Brian King - (978) 762-8737 60 Stergis 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 On-Course Golf Inc., Design/Build 16 Maple Street, Acton, MA 01720 We serve all your remodeling and renovation needs. You can trust your project with us! We make you look good! Sean Hanley (978) 337-6661 P. O. Box 1168, Tifft Rd., Slatersville, RI 02876 USGA-recommended sands, root-zone mixes, bunker & topdressing, agresoil compost, stonedust, & pea-stone Bob Chalifour, CGCS (ret.) - (401) 766-5010 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 International Golf Construction Co. 5 Purcell Rd., Arlington, MA 02474 Golf course construction. Antonios Paganis - (781) 648-2351; (508) 428-3022 Putnam Pipe Corp. 90 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 Underground water, sewer, & drain pipe and fittings-Erosion and sediment control material. 24 -hour service. David Putnam, Eli Potty - (508) 435-3090 Irrigation Management & Services Cavicchio Landscape Supply, Inc. 110 Codjer Lane, Sudbury, MA 01776 Annuals, perennials, garden mums, ground covers, loam, & mulch. Darren Young - (978) 443-7177 21 Lakeview Ave., Natick, MA 01760 Irrigation consultation, design, and system evaluation. Bob Healey, ASIC, CID (508) 653-0625 304 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109 Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta, Grigg Bros., Foliar Fertilizer, & Aquatrols. Roy Sibley, Dick Gurski, Robin Hayes (800) 326-HART Mungeam Cornish Golf Design, Inc. 207 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 Golf course architects. (508) 278-3407 Country Club Enterprises PO Box 670, 29 Tobey Rd.,W.Wareham, MA 02676 Club Car golf cars, Carryall utility vehicles. Dave Farina, Darin Eddy, Keith Tortorella (800) 662-2585 Mark Casey (617) 990-2427 (Eastern MA & Boston); Ron Milenski (978) 270-1263 (Central MA, Worcester); Bob Hobbs (603) 833-0309 (NH & ME); Chris Francis (413) 519-8585 (Western MA and VT) Syngenta Professional Products 111 Craigemore Circle Avon, CT 06001 Melissa Gugliotti (860) 221-5712 Tree Tech, Inc. 6 Springbrook Rd., Foxbvoro, MA 02035 Foxboro, Wellesley, Fall River Andy Felix - (508) 543-5644 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. P. O. Box 167, Wood River Junction, Rl 02894 Chris Beasley - (800) 556-6985 Joe Farina (401) 524-5280 TurfLinks, Inc. 29 Gilmore Drive, Sutton, MA 01590 Distributor of quality fertilzer, grass seed, & control products for the golf course industry. Kevin Lyons, Scott Mackintosh, Jim Favreau, Chris Cowan - (888) 398-TURF (8873) 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 Cutting edge communication for the golf course industry. Peter McCormick - (800) 314-7929 Turf Products Corp. 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 Valley Green 14 Copper Beech Drive, Kingston, MA 02364 Phone: 413-533-0726 Fax: 413-533-0792 "Wholesale distributor of turf products" Varney Bros. Sand & Gravel 79 Hartford Ave., Bellingham, MA 02019 Concrete golf cart paths. Kenneth Mooradian - (800) 441-7373 Read Custom Soils Offering our customers the most complete line of products, service and expertise in the industry. Ron Tumiski 1-800-321-5325 x6219 125 Turnpike St., Canton, MA 02021 Custom soil blending, top dressing sands, Root zone blends, “early green” black sand, divot & cart path mixes. Terry Driscoll, Garrett Whitney – (888) 475-5526 Ken Jones Tire, Inc. R.F. Morse & Son, Inc. John Deere Golf Charles C. Hart Seed Co., Inc. 87 Concord Street, North Reading, MA 01864 TurfNet Associates, lnc. 433 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492 Tree care, landscape construction, consulting. Mark Tobin - (781) 444-1227 Holliston Sand Co., Inc. Boston Irrigation Supply Co. (BISCO) S.V. Moffett Co., Inc. 11 A St., Burlington, MA 01803 Turf management products. Jack Petersen, Paul Skafas, Rob Larson, Chris Petersen, Greg Misodoulakis, Mike DeForge (800) 582-5959 GPS New England Mapping 114 Summer St., Maynard, MA 01754 Bulk limestone dealer. Jack Borden - (978) 897-2571 Manchester, NH Professional stump chipping service. Brendan McQuade - (603) 625-4165 Tom Irwin Inc. 39 Cedar St., Cohasset, MA 02025 Precise irrigation & drainage as-builts; wire tracking & electrical repairs. Greg Albanese - (781) 789-1166 Hartney Greymont Stumps Are Us Inc. P.O. Box 1008, Essex, MA 01929 Golf course construction & renovation. Jonathon Miller - (978) 768-6600 A-OK Turf Equipment Inc. The Borden Company 104 Wyman Rd., Braintree, MA 02184 OSHA and EPA compliance services & training. Ron Smith - (781) 848-5978 Miller Golf Construction 1357 Main St., Coventry, RI 02816-8435 Lastec, Tycrop, Blec, Wiedenmann, Therrien, Graden, Sweep & Fill, Baroness, and used equipment. Mike Cornicelli - (401) 826-2584 Barenbrug USA Sports Club Management, Inc. Winding Brook Turf Farm Wethersfield, CT 06109 Scott Wheeler, Mike Krudwig, Sam Morgan - (800) 243-0232 Philip Wogan & George F. Sargent, Jr. 22 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, MA 02576 Professional goods, services, & John Deere equipment for the golf course industry. Larry Anshewitz, Mike Hannigan, Tom Rowell, Ren Wilkes, John Winskowicz - (508) 295-1553 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 Larchmont Engineering & Irrigation Sodco Inc. 11 Larchmont Lane, Lexington, MA 02420-4483 Kevin Rudat - (781) 862-2550 P. O. Box 2, Slocum, Rl 02877 Bluegrass/Fescue, Bluegrass/Rye, Bluegrass/ Fescue/Rye, Bentgrass. Sean Moran, Pat Hogan - (800) 341-6900 Lazaro’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 12 17 Walker Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983 Golf course architects. (978) 887-3672