£ Quarterly April, 1991 Vol. 20, No. 5 ^gers • ►*' nlTILIn 1 c The newsletter from the Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association S- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¿ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NMTMA Mechanic's certification program President With golf continuing to be one of the fastest growing sports Jeffrey Holmes around the world, it only makes sense that a quality golf Vice-President course is desired. Paul Holmes To build and maintain a golf course, many types of special­ ized equipment and quality people are necessary. Once the Executive Secretary course is built, the specialized equipment that will be used to Thomas J. Reed maintain the golf course ranges from string trimmers to 50HP 3733 Apollo Dr. diesel tractors. Traverse City, Ml 49684 Phone 616-943-8343 The people responsible for fixing this turf type equipment President Jeffrey Holmes are Equipment Technicians or otherwise known as Mechan­ ics. To make sure that these individuals are caring for the as­ Directors sets of the club properly, they need to be updated and trained like any other professional. Tom Brogger The Northern Michigan Mechanics have been together for a few meetings in the 1990 Brian Holmes season to share ideas and listen to guest speakers. With the 1991 season nearing full David Little, CCCS Michael Meindertsma swing, the Mechanic's group has slated a meeting for May 8th to brainstorm meeting dates Charles Menefee, CGCS and topics for the rest of the year. Michael Morris The biggest benefit that has come along for mechanics is the Certified Turfgrass/ Kimberly Olson Landscape Equipment technology Program. This is a program offered through Michigan Robert Steinhurst Jr., CCCS James Inman State University that will allow mechanics to take classes and earn a certificate. This program is four terms which covers topics such as Engine Technology, Professional Development, Computers, Hydraulics, Welding, Metal Fabricating, etc. A term would run Past Presidents Ed Karcheski October to December and then the next term would start in January and run to March. C.E. "Tuck" Tate, CCCS You would then wait until next fall to attend class again since the summer work schedule David Longfield, CGCS would prohibit time for classes. The class is held one day per week and runs from 3:00 Jonathon Scott, CCCS p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This would include a short break for eating. Tom Brogger This program is currently being offered at a satellite location in Sparta, Michigan with fa­ vorable comments from participants. MTF Liaison The program can be brought to Northern Michigan for the fall of 1991, but we need at David Longfield, CGCS least 18 participants. Please read this and pass the word so we can bring this great oppor­ tunity to Northern Michigan to train our people to better care for our investments. This is the same idea as the Superintendents going to a conference to become more educated. CCSAA Liaison Please respond to Paul Holmes to register or to get more information. He can be Jon Maddern reached at (616) 546-3233. Newsletter Editor Michael Morris Product warning, recall issued by DuPont GCSAA News Release P.O. Box 1575 Frankfort, Ml 49635 We have learned that DuPont has issued an immediate recall of all Benlate 50DF, Ben- late 1991 DF and Tersan 1991 DF brand fungicides. These products should not be used or sold. Superintendents with any of these products should return them to the place of pur­ chase for full credit. DuPont believes the products may have been contaminated with low levels of atrazine and could therefore injure turfgrass or other plants. The company plans to keep the prod­ ucts off the market until they can verify their purity. Superintendents can contact DuPont at (800) 441 -7515 if they have questions. The company is making plans to notify all customers. However, I urge you to take imme­ Recycled Paper diate steps to communicate this important information to superintendents in your area so that we may prevent potential damage. • Editorials • It must be "We ", not "Us" and "Them" An interesting thing happened to me at the GCSAA International Conference in February. I attended a seminar entitled Negotiating. From this explicit title I took it that this seminar would shed light on dealing with people; such as sales­ people that don't make appointments, contractors that need guidance, or irate guests on my property. What the class turned into rather, was a forum for frus­ trated superintendents to air their bitter feelings to other frustrated superinten­ dents in regards to how badly each of them are being taken advantage of by their employers. Now these types of discusssions arise whenever people with similar back- Michaei Memdertsma grouncjs get together. But the scope and the seriousness of the comments here made me question the character of some of the individuals. The thing that got to me on this day was the fact that these people were representing their organization at this conference and taking the oppor­ tunity to talk negatively about their organization. I heard negative comments about "My Golf Profes­ sional . . .", "My General Manager... ", "My Board". My questions became, if it is such a bad group why are you working there, and, that if you disagree with something that is happening why don't you speak with your superiors about it. I find it difficult to understand why someone will torture them­ selves by continuing to work for an organization that does not offer mutual respect, fair and thorough compensation, future potential or does not meet the individual's expectations in any other way. The separation of a team into "us" and "them" is a dangerous event. I can safely say that each and every organization that a superintendent works with has a specific goal that they are striving for. It may be a maximization of profit, satisfaction of club members, pleasing a certain individual, providing the ultimate golf course conditions, generating positive numbers for tax treatment or any combination thereof. Whatever the goal may be, it is extremely important that all members of the team understand the goal and work together towards attaining that same goal. Communication and teamwork are the two ingredients that make an organization run. Remember that if one shows interest and offers input, one will be rewarded with involvement and decision making participation. If you don't know what your organization's goals are, you should find out as soon as possible. It seems that each presentation such as this contains some pragmatic advice or suggestions. My thoughts on this are simple; if you have a question, a problem or some input, make sure that it gets to the right person in your organization for a response. Also, don't expect recognition or respect just be­ cause of a title or a company name, but instead earn it through your performance, actions and treat­ ment of others. <_______________________________________________ / Glitz and Glamour Golf by AL RADKO Former National Director, USGA Green Section The more I see of new golf course design and the new di­ productions are maintenance nightmares-seemingly pro­ rection in golf course maintenance, the more I become duced with but one aim - to replace Pine Valley as the #1 disturbed about the future of golf in this country. rated golf course in America. Maintenance costs for many I'm not happy about the "Hollywood Glitz and Glam­ of these Pro-arch courses have to be at least twice the our" approach to new course construction now that the cost of long-established 18-hole clubs .. .whose budgets Tour Pros have become self-acclaimed Golf Course Archi­ no longer are considered small. tects (hereinafter referred to as Pro-archs). Most of their (Continued on page 14) 2 Rieke heads Floriculture on Golf Courses "Down Under" Why do you think flowers on the golf course or in any Dr. Paul E. Rieke, noted location are revered by so many? Do you think it's be­ turf-grass soils specialist, is leaving cause they are so soothing and capable of softening our Michigan State University; but mood? Flowers tend to formalize an area while bring­ only for a six-month sabbatical ing it accent and color. As managers of our agronomy, leave in the land of the Kiwi, New why do they share us so much? Well, for me it's be­ Zealand. Paul and his wife, Anne, cause of my limited experience and the fear of growing departed March 1st for Palmerston that eyesore so many of us have seen before. North, New Zealand where they When I first set out to research this article I had sort of will be based during the had a notion that if I dug deep enough I could find the secret that some gardeners sabbatical. It has been 20 years seem to possess while others don't. I wanted to provide everyone with that perfect since Dr. Rieke last had a chart of those basic fundamentals found in all good programs, including floral design sabbatical leave and he has been and care. You will find no charts in this article. looking forward to rejuvenating his A major problem comes in understanding all that is necessary with the overwhelm­ own knowledge and skills during ing number of possibilities and circumstances. We grow flowers in moist and dry his stay "down under". soils, sunny and shady exposures in a variety of temperatures that produce tall and Throughout the next six months short plants in a rainbow of colors. Now if you have a thorough understanding of all Dr. Rieke will be studying and that, then certainly you are something special. With most of us though, I don't think writing at Massey University. He this is the case. I am convinced that if someone is unsure of exactly how to handle will also be conducting some their respective flower programs then the best thing to do is seek out experienced help. research at the New Zealand Even if it's for just one visit. This person can look at your planting areas, make some Institute of Turf Culture nearby. materials suggestions and offer a maintenance program. Ultimately it is your decision One of Dr. Rieke's goals during his to make on whether or not these ideas will work, but at least you have an alternative sabbatical will be the starting of a plan and I guarantee most recommendations will be worth noting. book on turfgrass soils and fertility. My point is that floriculture is an entirely separate science. It's an area where I think Besides doing research and we all wish we were a little better versed. I for one now am willing to admit that writing, Dr. Rieke will also have there's probably someone better at this than I am. We of all people can appreciate the an opportunity to visit turfgrass knowledge these individuals have gained. Floral landscaping is very exciting and re­ installations throughout New warding, much like our own profession. Qualified people in this field can flat out Zealand. knock your socks off when it comes to their areas of expertise. One of the neatest Current plans call for Dr. Rieke things is that with our background, we can easily relate to everything they say and to return to East Lansing in early from this we have learned. September in time to prepare for fall term classes. In addition to My attempt in this article was originally to tell you about preferred species, IPM pro­ grams and the like. In my efforts to attain this knowledge I nave found an ocean of in­ sharing his experiences with students he will be reporting on formation and have become even more fearful of my ability. A few years ago we hired a local landscaper, with an extensive background in floral paintings, to go around our his trip at the 62nd Annual course and make several recommendations. In the time since then I think we have Michigan Turfgrass Conference slowly reverted back and this year it will again be time for an update. These people next January. are out there in every community and most of them will charge quite reasonably. I'm -------- ------------------ \ sure you can find exactly who you're looking for. I see Turf Managers throughout Northern Michigan providing some of the best con­ Letters ditions anywhere. We have so much to be proud of. If flowers are in your future, then maybe you'll see it the way I do. No matter what you decide, good luck in this and in to the all areas during the upcoming season. Editor MTF organizes for 1991 You can communicate directly Following the recent annual meeting of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, Board with the NMTMA and your members met to organize for 1991. In attendance were existing Board members as fellow members by writing to: well as three newly elected members. During the annual meeting, held as part of the 61st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference, Foundation members elected Lon Ander­ Turf Times sen, of the City of Midland, Bruce Wolfrom, CGCS, of Treetops/Sylvan Resort and Har­ C/o Mike Morris ry Schuemann, CGCS, of Crystal Springs CC in Grand Rapids to three-year terms. In P.O. Box 1575 addition, Jim Bogart of Turfgrass Inc. was reelected to the Board of Directors. Com­ Frankfort, Ml 49635 pleting their terms of service on the MTF Board were Past President Kurt Thuemmel, CGCS, of Walnut Hills CC in E. Lansing; Treasurer Jeff Gorney of J. John Gorney, GCA Share your thoughts and and Tom Mason, CGCS, from Birmingham CC. MTF Board members reelected Presi­ feelings about our organization dent Fritz McMullen, CGCS, of Forest Lake CC in Bloomfield Hills while Bogart was or the industry in general. reelected Vice President. Other officers include Recording Secretary Kurt Kraly of Wil­ kie Turf and Executive Secretary Gordon LaFontaine of Lawn Equipment Co. Replac­ ___________________________ J ing Gorney as Treasurer was Dave Longfield, CGCS, from Garland GC in Lewiston. 3 Second Annual Michigan Celebrity Benefit Golf Outing May 24 BoyneU5H w Drug Abuse Resistance Education is a preven­ and women from the red tees. Contestants will tive program. Its aim is to equip our youth with have an opportunity to meet, golf and have a pho­ the skills to resist peer pressure to experiment with to taken with a sports celebrity. and use harmful drugs. The unique feature of Pro­ An awards ceremony will be held in the Civic ject D.A.R.E.. is the use of police officers instruc­ Center following the tournament and a delicious tors and resource persons. The police officers of meal will be served for all participants, celebrities Charlevoix and Emmet counties, with the cooper­ and guests. ation and support of Boyne USA Resorts, is spon­ For $100, your business can sponsor a hole on soring the Second Annual D.A.R.E. Scramble Golf the Alpine course during the tournament. Your Tournament. The event will be held on the Alpine business name will be posted on a professionally Golf Course at Boyne Mountain on Friday, May produced sign next to the hole you sponsor. 24. As a local business merchant, you can help sup­ The D.A.R.E. golf tournament will be held on port the D.A.R.E. Golf Tournament by donating a Boyne Mountain's Championship Alpine Course. gift to be distributed during the awards banquet The course starts at the Mountain's summit and of­ following the event. fers spectacular views with wide and inviting fair­ Costs to participate are $70 for individual entry ways. The tournament format will be a four- fee and $248 for a foursome entry fee. For more person scramble. 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The eastern mole has a naked red nose and poons or jaws of the trap back and forth or up and down a short tail; the star-nosed mole has a large red nose with 22 through the soil to ensure smooth penetration of the soil. If finger-like projections and a long tail. The eastern mole usu­ any trap is sprung prematurely so that the mole is not caught, ally makes many shallow tunnels that raise the soil into long remove a small piece of sod from under the trigger pan so as winding 2 inch high ridges. The few mounds it makes are to delay the action of the trap. If moles burrow around a trap, low, rounded and often nave bits of turf on them. It prefers then either the soil has been flattened too tightly , or part of well drained soils. The starnosed mole usually makes deep the trap is projecting into the tunnel and alarming the mole. tunnels not evident on the surface, but it pushes up soil from To trap star-nosed moles, locate active tunnels of starnosed these funnels into many conical mounds of raw earth. Some moles by scattering the soil of each mound until it is flat. mounds may be more than 6 inches high and 12 inches Mounds that are pushed back up in 24-48 hours are over ac­ wide. It prefers moist soils. The pattern of tunnels and hills tive tunnels. To set the trap it is necessary to dig a hole be­ made by both moles varies with soil conditions. neath one of the mounds of earth. The hole should extend to Moles frequently cause damage, but are also beneficial as the bottom of the mole's tunnel, usually 4 to 6 inches below they are insectivores that feed on insects, worms, and other the surface of the ground. Refill the hole with enough earth invertebrates. They also irrigate and aerate the soil by bur­ to cover the top of the mole's tunnel with approximately 2 rowing. Occasionally they eat plant seed, roots, and bulbs, inches of earth. Set the harpoon type trap in the hole. but most damage is done while burrowing for insects when they uproot the plants and grass roots. They are most active 3. Reduction of the moles food supply- Moles feed on in spring or fall, on cloudy days and following rainy periods earthworms, insect larvae, and other ¡invertebrates. The use during the summer. During winter and midsummer dry con­ of insecticides to reduce insects and related invertebrates ditions they go deep into the ground. They have a very ex­ may eliminate enough of the mole's food supply, especially tensive underground tunnel system, including travel tunnels in sandy or light soils, so that they either starve or move else­ (which are used daily) and foraging tunnels (rarely re-used). where. In clay and organic soils, earthworms are usually When moles become a problem, the following methods can abundant enough to make insecticide application ineffective. be used to control the damage. 4. Poison baiting- Poison baits for moles that contain 2% 1. Direct Killing- Although eastern moles may burrow at zinc phosphide can be used to control moles. Place teaspoon any time, they are usually most active at certain times, de­ quantities every 10-15 feet along mole travel tunnels. To pending on the season. Note when most new activity occurs, place the bait in the tunnel, punch a hole in the tunnel roof or when flattened ridges or mounds are repaired. Once you with a 1/2 inch wood or metal rod. Pour the bait through the have determined when the eastern moles are most active, hole into the tunnel and then repair the hole with a piece of lost during those times to see the long winding ridges being sod or wadded newspaper. Repeat treatment weekly until pushed up by the eastern mole tunneling just below the sur­ mole activity ceases. Caution: Zinc Phosphide is TOXIC to face of the ground. With practice you can quickly and quiet­ birds and mammals. USE WITH CAUTION. ly approach the tunneling mole and kill it by smashing the earth down with a shovel or similar instrument just behind Restricted Use Materials: where the earth is being lifted up. Repeated application of Fumigant- These products produce TOXIC gases in the this method can gradually remove eastern moles from an mole tunnels: USE WITH CAUTION. area. This method rarely works for the starnosed mole be­ cause it usually burrows too deeply. 5. Calcium cyanide- locate active tunnels and use a dust­ er to blow calcium cyanide into the tunnels in both direc­ 2. Trapping- Eastern moles are easy to trap provided that tions every 5-10 yeards. Seal openings. Two to three pumps the trap is placed on a tunnel that is actively being used eve­ on the duster are sufficient. Note: Calcium cyanide may kill ry day and that problems with function of the trap are noted the roots of plants in the tunnels. and resolved. Locate active tunnels of eastern mo es by gent­ ly mashing a short section of every ridge that you can find 6. Aluminum phosphide (Phostoxin)- locate active tunnels with your foot and marking it in some way. Any ridge that and place a tablet into all the tunnels every 5-15 yards dur­ has been pushed back up with 12 to 24 hours is over an ac­ ing the afternoon and evening. Use as many tablets as neces­ tive tunnel. Traps placed on these ridges should catch a mole sary to obtain complete coverage of the entire mole system, every 24 to 48 hours until all using the tunnel beneath are not just the tunnels in one area, such as a yard. If the first caught. If a trap hasn't caught a mole in 3 days, it is in the treatment is not successful, repeat treatments eventually are. wrong location,or it has caught all the moles using that par­ Do not use within 15 feet of any building. Keep lid on con­ ticular tunnel and should be moved to a new location. tainer tightly fastened at all time. Of the three types of traps, the choker type seems to be the easiest for most people to use succesfully on the eastern Experimental Materials mole. In heavy clay soils, the frame of the harpoon trap will Several products are now being tested. Check with your sometimes rise up out of the ground rather than impale the County Extension Agent for current status. 7 Using Perennials in Your Display Beds By Mary Englerth Herrema, Grower and Perennial Designer The trend of instant show in plantings bor, and reinvesting more added cost as early China, Japan, and England, for is taking on a new angle. 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Cadenelli succeeds Gerald L. econk National Golf Club, Jackson, America (GCSAA) during the associa­ Faubel, CGCS, Saginaw (Mich.) Coun­ NJ., was elected president of the Golf tion's recent annual meeting in Las Ve- try Club, who as immediate past presi­ dent will continue to serve for a year as director. William R. Roberts, CGCS, Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., was elected vice president. Re-elected as a director and appoointed secretary/ treasurer was Randy Nichols, CGCS, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Dunwoody, Ga. Also re-elected as directors were Gary T. Grigg, CGCS, Shadow Glen Golf Club, Overland Park, Kan., and Charles T. Passios, CGCS, Hyannisport (Mass.) Club. Bruce R. Williams, CGCS, Bob O'Link Golf Club, Highland Park, III., was appointed to the board. Williams will serve the remaining one year on Roberts' term as director. Roberts' di­ rector position was vacated when he was elected vice president. Joseph G. Baidy, CGCS, Acacia Country Club, Lyndhurst, Ohio, and GCSAA 1991-92 Board of Directors: (Sitting, l-r) Randy Nichols, CGCS Randall P. Zidik, CGCS, Rolling Hills secretary/treasurer; Gerald L. Faubel, CGCS immediate past presidet; Stephen G. Country Club, McMurray, Pa., continue Cadenelli, CGCS president; William R. Roberts, CGCS vice-president. (Standing, l-r) serving terms as director. Charles T. Passios, CGCS director; Randall P. Zidik, CGCS director; Joseph G. Baidy, Officers serve one-year terms, and di­ CGCS director; Gary T. Grigg, CGCS director; Bruce R. Williams, CGCS director. rectors are elected to two-year terms. /AREHOUSE ON WHEELS 9 J Audubon, GCSAA & USGA form partnership From New Youk Audubon Society Reports by Ron Dodson 1991 is going to be an exciting for New York Audubon. We have just established a partnership with the United States Golf Association, (USGA), based in Far Hills, New Jersey, to launch the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Sys­ tem for Golf Courses. 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Daylilies ♦Scotts® Slow Release Encapsulated Fertilizer Hostas Iris j 13 HDcÙQl ïiistvilîutlU-0, JlltC. 5unni fliiriiuii ¡Killer ¡Mliximt, ^M¡cl|¡gaii 48096 Glitz and Glamour Golf (313) 349-7779 FAX (313) 349-4670 (Continued from page 2) And this "Hollywood Glitz & Glamour" approach has now become ingrained into the maintenance of fairways - main­ taining fairways more like putting greens through light­ Midwest’s Largest Stocking Dealer weight mowing and clipping removal . .. which again im­ For pacts significantly on the budget and labor force of all R & R PRODUCTS courses so involved. Lightweight mowing has its place in periodic cross-cutting and for some courses with special problems of terrain, bumpy fairways, etc., but continually on all courses? RIDICULOUS! As an avowed traditionalist, I ask, "Is all this hoopla nec­ essary? More important, is it good for golf? Does every fair­ QUALITY REPLACEMENT PARTS way lie have to be picture perfect? Does all this mean that TORO JACOBSEN HAHN-WESTPOINT CUSHMAN RYAN ROSEMAN RANSOMES MOTT luck, chance, and "rub-of-the-green" situations no longer NATIONAL YAZOO FORD EXCEL REEL SHARPENING COMPOUND_______________________ belong in the game? Isn't skill in golf the ability to play FLYMO — POWER PRUNER — AaBSORBOIL EMULSIFIER well from a variety of lies? Isn't this what adds to the chal­ lenge of the game? Does it matter to the majority of golfers CALL US TOLL FREE (the so-called average golfers) whether their lies are 95% perfect or just 90% perfect? And where is all this leading? 800-888-7779 I for one beleive all this glitz and glamour detracts signifi­ cantly from the purpose, the spirit, and the challenge of the game ... as well as the aesthetics of golf courses. All courses are beginning to play and look alike - robotic and ONE STOP SHOP stereotyped! As a result, golf is unnecessarily becoming so FOR YOUR SUPPLY ITEMS expensive that it will once again be known as a game for FLAGS — POLES — RAKES — CUPS only the very rich. And with apologies to Churchill for tak­ ____________________ __________________ / ing liberty, "For the average golfer, golf is fast becoming an — expensive walk with Nature spoiled!" NMTMA Environmental Liaison As all of you know, "The Environment" is the number one topic of discussion in the turf industry today. Anyone who Arthur Hills and Associates uses pesticides on a day-to-day basis or want to build something in a "natural area" is under a national micro­ golf course architects scope. Tne hot topics in our industry right now include pesticide use, storage and disposal, wetland usage and Fuel Storage Tanks. Turf Managers, the public and our law makers are trying to reach an understanding in these areas. We must Master planning services keep abreast of the changes in rules and regulations that af­ for renovation fect us. I have volunteered/been appointed as Environmental Liai­ or new development son for the NMTMA. My job is to try to separate the facts from all the rumors and keep you updates on things that will affect our operations. I would appreciate your help in gathering information. If you have had experience recently in any of these areas, please let me know. Any information I can get about rules Please call our Toledo office and regulations you had to follow, methods that you use to avoid or solve problems, or contacts that you have made for more information who helped you with problems, will be a great help to me and the NMTMA. It is our professional duty to not just defend ourselves but (419) 841-8553 to let people know that golf courses are great places to en­ joy the environment and Turf Managers are Environmental­ ists too!!! or write: If you have any information, see a pertinent article or if you nave any questions, please contact Dan Lucas, 3368 7531 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 43615 Manchester, Traverse City, Ml 49684. Work phone: (616) ________________________________ J 258-2442. 14 r Improve your putting Stet surfaces with the Palms. Ml 48465 Greens King® IV and (517) 864-3549 Turf Groomer™. Golfers will notice GREENS the difference. 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V. 1E 1991 CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 8 NMTMA, Spring Seminar, Grayling Holiday Inn 11-14 Masters, Augusta National, Augusta Georgia MAY 6 NMTMA, Crystal Downs C.C., Frankfort 8 Mechanics Meeting, Gaylord C.C., Gaylord 17 Michigan Border Cities G.C.S.A., Special Olympics Benefit, Links of Paradise JUNE 6-9 PGA Seniors Championship, TPC of Michigan, Dearborn 10-11 Michigan State Pro-Am, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs 13-16 U.S. Open, Hazeltine National, Chaska, Minn. 17 NMTMA, Garland Resort, MTF Benefit Day, Lewiston 18-22 Michigan Amateur, Michaywe Pines, Gaylord 30-juiy 3 AAA Michigan Open, Grand Traverse Resort, Bear, Traverse City JULY TBA NMTMA, Twin Birch, Kalkaska 11-14 Ladies US Open, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, Texas 15-16 ITT Golf Classic, Schuss Mountain, Mancelona 18-21 British Open, Royal Birkdale, England 25-28 Senior US Open, Oakland Hills CC, Birmingham AUG. 5-6 Yamaha Classic, Garland Resort, Lewiston 8-11 PGA Championship, Crooked Stick, Indianapolis, IN 12 NMTMA, Thunder Bay, Hillman 12-13 Michigan Senior Open, Michaywe GC, Gaylord 19-21 First of America Michigan PGA Championship, Indianwood Golf and Country Club, Lake Orion 23-25 Michigan Bell Showdown, Grand Traverse Resort, Bear, Traverse City SEPT. TBA Mid-Michigan, MTF Benefit Day 4 West Michigan, MTF Benefit Day, Gull Lake View, Gull Lake 9 NMTMA, Shanty Creek Resort, Mancelona 16-21 US Senior Amateur, Crystal Downs CC, Frankfort 22 MSU Field Day 26-29 Ryder Cup, Ocean Course, Kiawah Island, SC OCT. 3 NMTMA, Huron Breeze, AuGres 7 Michigan Border Cities G.C.S.A., MTF Benefit Day, Four Sites k 16