Annual Meeting and Chapter Championship Tuesday, October 10, The Legend at Shanty Creek Our 1995 Annual Meeting and Chapter Champi­ Cost for the day is $40.00 per person, $12.00 for onship will be held at The Legend on Tuesday, Oc­ lunch only. Rooms will be available for those wish­ tober 10. ing to stay over: $80.00 a night, double or single. The day will begin with the Annual Meeting: Call 616/533-8621, ask for “reservations”, and from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon, lunch will follow. specifiy your golf lodging and meal plans, before Golf will begin with a 1 p.m. shotgun start: medal October 6. The Legend is located off M-88, south play, gross and net. of Bellaire. Weather plays major part in turf loss ... By Professor J.M. Vargas Jr., MSU and Professor P.E. Rieke, MSU Having visited many courses where turf loss oc­ process works best under conditions of low humidi­ curred, we decided to write this informational letter ty and good air movement. In the drought year of to try and put this summer into perspective. 1988, even though the temperatures may have been Weather has been a major contributing factor to higher than this summer, the humidity was lower turf loss this year. The spring was cool and cloudy. which allowed the plants to cool themselves more Because of the lack of sunlight, the grass did not efficiently through transpiration. This was not the build up carbohydrates during this period and it was case this year. In addition to the humidity, the warm not very hardy as we moved into the dry, hot temperatures caused soil temperatures to reach 95- weather of early June. Golf courses in Michigan are 99 F° at a 2" depth, cool season grasses don’t toler­ fortunate that in most summers, we are blessed with ate high temperatures in the root zone. Turf was lost cool night time temperatures, which allow the turf- due to the combination of high temperatures and hu­ grass plants to recover from the heat of the day. midity causing the turf to over heat and die. However, every so often we experience summers The turf lost from conditions of high humidity with warm night time temperatures like this past and temperature are most evident in areas of limited summer and the one that occurred in 1988. Turf- air movement, usually greens, tees, or fairways sur­ grass plants have little chance to recover when night rounded by trees. Trees, unfortunately, become sa­ time temperatures stay above 70F°. Turfgrasses sur­ cred cows on many golf courses. Removing them is viving under such conditions have very poor root often impossible because of the way members have systems and are susceptible to many stresses. come to love them. That should be kept in mind Plants cool themselves through a process known when the question of tree removal arises. What is as transpiration. During this process, the plants cool the primary purpose for having the golf course? Is it themselves through the release of moisture. The to play golf on healthy turf or for hiking among the trees or picnics, etc.? If the primary purpose of a golf course is for playing golf on healthy turf, then tree removal should be an easy decision. Installing 1996 Meeting Schedule fans will help compensate for lack of air movement, but they will not alleviate the shade factor or the February 21 & 22.................. NMTM A/GCS AA tree’s roots competing with the turf for nutrients or Seminars: ......... Human Resource Management & Drainage Systems-Gaylord water. (Continued on Page 2) Weather plays major part in turf loss (Continued from Front Page) dry in late August. Being so succulent, it did not adjust We see very few problems with Pythium blight or well to the high sunlight intensity and warm, dry brown patch diseases in Michigan most summers. winds. This season both diseases in Michigan most sum­ Hopefully, we will not have another summer like mers. This season both diseases were a problem from this one for many years. The only good news out of the the beginning of July through mid August. Since summer is that it has allowed many golf courses to most golf courses don’t normally budget for such dis­ identify their problem areas including the need for im­ eases, I would assume most golf courses have ex­ proved drainage or irrigation systems. These areas can ceeded their chemical budgets. be corrected so that if a season like this occurs again, As bad a year as we were having, most golf cours­ turf loss can be minimized. es held their turf through the heat during the early summer when the weather was dry and relative hu­ midity was relatively low. Then the heavy rains oc­ ____________ _______________________________ ) curred which pushed the oxygen out of the root zone. The combination of low oxygen and high soil temper­ FOR SALE: Jacobsen 7-gang Blitzers, $3500. Call atures caused death of turf roots. Without roots the Dan at 616/275-5999. turf cannot long survive. Poor drainage was a major factor in much of the turf loss. Because of poor drain­ GREENSMAN WANTED: Cadillac C.C. Write or age, turf roots sat in the hot soil without oxygen, Call Bob Kukla or Bill Smith 616/775-8586, c/o Cad­ speeding up root loss. Poorly drained areas are very illac C.C., P.O. Box 367, Cadillac, MI 49601. evident and point out where improvement in drainage is needed. Poorly designed irrigation systems may FOR SALE: Toro 7-gang Parkmaster, Toro also have contributed to the excess water problems. GM300. Call Mike at 616/352-4241. As a result of the unrelenting high temperatures and humidity, the grass not only had few roots, but it was WANTED: Newsletter Editor for NMTMA Turf very succulent. It was very susceptible to traffic inju­ Times and Membership Directory. 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Atu^ D Captions for the photographs come from the entire David Strang q golfing world as well as the environmental communi­ ty- from top professionals, such as Gary Player and Ph.(800)743-2419 K Res. (309) 342-2419 Tom Weiskopf, to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Friends of the Earth. A The beauty of golf and of nature itself will make A View from the Rough a must-have for all serious golf­ 456 Pine Street I ers. The publishing date is October, 1995 and will cost $39.95. Galesburg, IL 61401 N. 2 Turfgrass Environmental GCSAA joins pesticide Education Program Schedule partnership program REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST This 2-3 hour seminar is designed to review the Michigan The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Department of Agriculture laws and regulations for turf America (GCSAA) has announced it will participate in maintenance operations including golf course, lawn care, athletic field, and grounds maintenance. Participants will be the federal government’s new Pesticide Environmental able to assess the status of their operations and prioritize any Stewardship Program. Under the program, GCSAA adjustments. will work in partnership with the United States Envi­ Cost-$30.00 per person or $75.00for 3-5 participants from ronmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of one company. Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administra­ Sept. 27 Schoolcraft Pine View G.C. tion to develop a strategy that further reduces risks Sept. 28 Gaylord Marsh Ridge Golf Course from the use of pesticides on golf courses. Oct. 3 Flint Area Site to be announced “We are absolutely committed to using responsible Oct. 5 Traverse City Site to be announced management practices that pose little, if any, environ­ PESTICIDES AND NUTRIENT FATE IN TURF SYSTEMS mental risk,” said GCSAA President Gary Grigg, This seminar will explain the turfgrass growing environ­ CGCS. “Through this partnership, we’ll be able to ment and the potential for pesticides and nutrients to move work with the leading federal authorities to find new past the plant zone. The latest environmental research, in­ and innovative ways to use pesticides effectively and cluding the MSU studies will be presented and explained. safely and to minimize any potential harm to people, You will be able to assess your own operation based on site conditions and products used. The program will include wildlife and the environment.” presentations from Dr. Paul Rieke. This seminar will benefit The framework for the strategy emphasizes educa­ professionals involved in all facets of the turfgrass industry. tion, training, research and continued development, Cost-$75.00 per participant. Includes notebook, materials, and careful use of pest control products that pose risks. lunch, and refreshments. Plans call for the strategy to be developed in 1995 Oct. 13 MSU Campus, E. Lansing Kellogg Conf. Cnt. and announced during the Environmental General Ses­ Oct. 27 Grayling Grayling C.C. sion of the GCSAA International Golf Course Confer­ Nov. 10 Detroit Metro Area Site to be announced ence and Show next February in Orlando, Fla. For more information, contact Greg Lyman at 517/353- 0860. 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(616) 347-2547 West Michigan East Michigan (61 6) 685-6828 (810) 742-3700 3 School of Turfgrass Management Kellogg Center, MSU-Nov. 27 -Dec. 1 The MSU School of Turfgrass Management is an pus of Michigan State University. The laboratory sec­ intensive five day course designed to teach the basics tions will be conducted at various locations on cam­ of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques pus. of managing turfgrass. The school will be “team Registration will be held on Sunday, Nov. 26 from taught” by MSU turfgrass faculty and staff. The cur­ 6-8 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 27 from 7-8:30 a.m. The riculum is designed to deliver a wide range of turf­ school begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday. grass management topics including basic soils and soil There will be lab and workshop sessions scheduled management, turfgrass species identification, selec­ after dinner until approximately 9 p.m. each evening. tion, and physiology, turf establishment and renova­ It is recommended that lodging arrangements be made tion, fertilization, proper pesticide use, safety proce­ in the Lansing area to avoid long commutes each day. dures, and sprayer calibration. A significant portion of Local lodging information will be forwarded upon re­ the school is dedicated to weed, insect, and disease ceipt of registration. A limited number of dorm rooms identification and management. The pest management are available at a low cost. section in lecture and laboratory settings with hands- Complete the form on the bottom of this page to reg­ on learning emphasized. ister. The cost is $595 per participant and includes tui­ The strength of the school lies within the depth of tion, instructional materials, reception, breaks, and the turfgrass faculty at Michigan State University. This most meals. A $50 nonrefundable deposit will confirm will provide an excellent opportunity for one-on-one your registration with the balance due on Nov. 1, interaction between participants and the MSU turfgrass 1995. Lodging arrangements are to be made on your faculty. own. For more information, call Greg Lyman at 517/ This school will benefit professionals from a variety 353-0860. of disciplines in the turfgrass industry including golf Instructors include: course, lawn care, grounds or landscape management, Dr. James Crum, Soil Fertility and Identification; Mr. as well as those involved in sales of turf management David Gilstrap, Soil and Plant Water; Mr. Gregory T. products. It is particularly useful for professionals al­ Lyman, Turf School Coordinator; Dr. Paul E. Rieke, ready in the industry who are interested in enhancing Soil Management and Fertilization; Dr. John N. Rog­ their technical expertise as well as those individuals ers III, Turfgrass Establishment; Dr. David R. Smit- who are just entering the turfgrass industry. ley, Turfgrass Insect Management; and Dr. Joseph This years school will be held from November 27 through December 1 at the Kellogg Center on the cam­ M. Vargas, Jr., Turfgrass Disease Management. SCHOOL OF TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT Registration is $595 per person. Fee included tuition, instructional materials, break refreshments and most meals (2 dinners on your own). A $50 nonrefundable deposit will confirm your entry to the program. The balance is due on November 1, 1995. Lodging arrangements are to be made by each participant. Local lodging information will be forwarded upon receipt of registration. Make checks payable to: Michigan State University Complete form and sent to: Mr. Greg Lyman Michigan State University Crop and Soil Sciences Department East Lansing, MI 48824-1325 Register soon to hold your spot! Name ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ _ City ------------------------------------------------------------------- State --------------------------- Zip------------------------- Telephone ( )_______________________________________________________________ ____ _____________ 4 NMTMA loses Penn State Golf Turf longtime member and friend Conference Nov. 7-9 ORIN M. FREDRICKSON Nittany Lion Inn, University Park, PA Contact: Died Aug. 30,1995 Dr. Peter Landschoot, Dept. of Agronomy 116 ASI Building TRAVERSE CITY- Orin M. Fredrickson, 82, of Tra­ University Park, PA 16802 verse City, died Wednesday at home. (814) 863-1017 or A builder and superintendent at Northport Point, he P.T.C., P.O. Box 1078, was superintendent of the Northport Point Golf Lemont, PA 16851-1051-1078 Course for eight years after his retirement. (814) 863-3475 He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Northport. Northern Michigan Turf Manage­ ment Association and a past master and life member of Northport Masonic Lodge No. 265 F&AM. He also served as a volunteer firefighter. He was an excellent golfer. Born March 14, 1913, in Northport, he was the son of Ole and Mary (Holton) Fredrickson. On Oct. 14, 1938, in Northport, he married Jeanne Mervau who survives. Also surviving are a son Charles and a daughter-in- law Karen of Suttons Bay, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be given to the Grand Traverse Area Hospice, Leelanau Township Foundation or the North- port Masonic Lodge NO. 265, P.O. Box 516, North- port. 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NC 27709 Call 8OO/XM-97-15 lor pr.xl.Kl information. 8W) l-VZ88fr IW Suisueq isc3 NMTMA Newsletter Editor Past Presidents EXECUTIVE Directors Michael Morris Ed Karcheski Jeff Dorrell COMMITTEE Michael Meindertsma P.0 Box 1575 C.E. ’’Tuck” Tate, CGCS Frankfort, MI 49635 David Longfield, CGCS President Tom Heid Jonathon Scott, CGCS Mark Wildeman Kimberly Olson Executive Secretary Tom Brogger Jon Maddern, CGCS Thomas J. Reed Jeffrey Holmes, CGCS Vice-President Pat Mertz 3733 Apollo Dr. Michael Meindertsma David Pretznow Rick Warren David Little, CGCS Traverse City, MI 49684 Secretary/Treasurer Phone 616-943-8343 Dave Foucher The NMTMA appreciates the support from the following businesses... • GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE • •FÜLL SERVICE: EQUIPMENT Commercial Turf Equipment L.L.C. Boylan Sales, Inc. & IRRIGATION • Pat Boylan • Kathy Hanson John Kirtland (810) 858-7705 Valley Turf, Inc. 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