------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ President's Message: Is Pesticide Disposal Day a Reality? The answer to the title question is yes. A pesticide disposal day is becoming a reality for NMTMA the golf courses of Northern Michigan. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE If you recall about four or five years ago, the NMTMA tried to organize a chemical dispo­ President sal day. Everything was running fine until each person was going to need a manifest num­ Jeffrey Holmes ber for disposal of their hazardous waste. People were also worried that they would be put on a government hazardous waste generator list, which would Vice-President Michael Morris involve future visits from enforcement agencies. Well, these pho­ bias can be put to rest and are eliminated in our new disposal Executive Secretary day. Thomas J. Reed The NMTMA has been working with the Michigan Depart­ 3733 Apollo Dr. Traverse City, Ml 49684 ment of Agriculture (MDA) and with a few county extension di­ Phone 616-943-8343 rectors to organize a pesticide disposal day. The MDA has spearheaded three new programs to reduce po­ tential pesticide contamination of Michigan's water resources. Directors President Jeffrey Holmes The first program, and the one most important to us at this Kathy Antaya time, is the "Michigan Clean Sweep" program. This program will Tom Brogger Tom Heid dispose of old unstable chemicals that are being stored. Brian Holmes Different groups will partake in this disposal day. They are farmers from the five county Paul Holmes area of Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Grand Traverse. Other groups from the Jim Inman five county area are nurseries, lawn care, cemeteries, and other avenues of agriculture. David Little, CGCS Jon Maddern These groups will be supported by grant money that has been set up for the "Michigan Michael Meindertsma Clean Sweep" program. The golf courses will also be supported by this grant, but we, the NMTMA, have volunteered to donate monies into this program. Why are we doing this? There are a couple of reasons. The first reason is that since we are donating money, we Past Presidents will be able to go outside of the five county area and make our participant disposal range Ed Karcheski all Northern Michigan golf courses. The second reason is that we are helping finance the C.E. "Tuck" Tate, CGCS David Longfield, CGCS program to dispose of pesticides that may contaminate our fresh water if not cared for. Jonathon Scott, CGCS There will be a survey sent out the first of May. It is important that you fill out the survey Tom Brogger completely and return it promptly. This is the time for you to get rid of your old chemicals without any worries. The mani­ fest numbers will be signed off by a representative of the MDA. Some costs will be as- MTF Liaison _____ (Continued on next page) Jon Maddern CCSAA Liaison Inside This Issue: 1992 NMTMA Jon Maddern Page Meeting Dates Newsletter Editor Pesticide Disposal Day........................... 1 Michael Morris P.O. Box 1575 Frankfort, Ml 49635 Perfection - editorial by Jon Scott..........4 May 4 ........... Traverse City Country Club Buying a P.C............................................ 7 June 15 ...... Monument, Boyne Mountain Environmental Issues..................... 7 July 7..................Spruce Run, G.T. Resort RECYCLED PAPER MTF Benefit............................................. 8 August - T.B.A.....................Grayling C.C. Ag Rinse Pad........................................... 9 Sept. 22.............Tom Fazio, Sylvan Resort 1991 Research - By. Dr. TreyRogers.. 11 Oct. 12 . ................ Cadillac Country Club J _____________ _______ ,_________/ V J President's Message__ (Continued from previous page) tween MDA and MSU, the Michigan Agri-Business Associa­ sessed to each participant but they will be minimal. The tion (MABA), and Grower Service Corporation, a subsidiary disposal day will be happening in the early part of Septem­ of United Agri Products. j ber and the destination site will be announced at a later The third program is the "Pesticide Regulatory Education" date. We will put out more information regarding a golf Program", which will be conducted as a joint effort between event to raise funds that will help finance our commitment MDA, MSU and the EPA. This program will be the back­ to the program. bone of training for state regulatory officials on the EPA's The other two programs that have been spearheaded by new initiatives for the disposal and recycling of used pesti­ the MDA are as follows; "Pesticide Container Recycling Pro­ cide containers. gram", which will be an organized collection of plastic con­ If you have pesticides to dispose of, make sure you con­ tainers. These containers will be ground into usable granules tinue to follow this program through. There will be updates and recycled into new non-consumer, environmentally safe as more information becomes available. The program will pesticide containers. Close monitoring will be done to en­ happen this time, so make sure that you become a part of it sure that collected containers have been cleaned to remove this coming September. any pesticide residue. This will be a cooperative venture be- President Jeffrey Holmes Th^ÂssîstânPs^Përspëctiyë^ ^Â^RëâTLëârnïngJxpërïëncë^ ) By Scott Lengerman Upon graduation from Michigan State University last rolling was a practice I had not witnesses or done while June, I received phone confirmation from Mr. Jeff Holmes working at the country clubs. that I could begin employment as an assistant golf course su­ Throughout the summer, Spruce Run underwent some perintendent the following Monday at Grand Traverse Re­ changes, the major one being the addition of about 150 sort. With the ink hardly dry on my four-year degree in spruce, pine and maple trees. Using a truck with a tree Crops and Soil Science, I headed north to a job which spade, these were planted along holes 1 through 4, and in proved a little different from the usual assistant's job. Both the next couple of years will define a good outline of each courses already had supers and assistants, and I was as­ hole for the golfer. signed to lighten the load at this busy resort. I liked being a The Bear, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is more like a "stadi­ "rover" between The Bear and The Resort Course, because um" course with enough space around the tees and greens it allowed me to witness first hand some of the pro's and to hold a crowd for a major tournament. Superintendent Al< con's that each course has, plus learn technical and man­ Bathum and a crew of about twenty-five introduced me to agement skills from a variety of individuals. this high maintenance course which is definitely different I started off under the supervision of superintendent Paul from any I have worked on. Resembling an English course Galligan on The Resort Course which was shortly renamed with a limited number of trees on the majority of the holes, Spruce Run through a Detroit Free Press contest. Very ap­ The Bear is on high ground with primarily a sand make-up. propriately titled, this course has a large number of spruce On a warm, windy day a crew of four syringers must moni­ trees scattered throughout. I could relate to Spruce Run and tor the tees and greens by mid-morning and this can contin­ its course management for it compared to the two courses I ue into the evenings with the super or assistant, depending had worked on during summer breaks - Midland and Sagi­ on the weather. The latter are solely in charge of greens 3, naw Country Clubs. 12, and 13, which need extra Tender Loving Care. These When I started on Spruce Run, Paul and his crew of greens receive no night watering due to their high sulfur twelve were in the middle of preparing for the Michigan content from past applications to adjust pH and green make­ Open Tournament which was two weeks away. This was up mixture that allows for slower water penetration. the first year that one of the rounds, the second, was played One disadvantage to rotating courses was switching crews on Spruce Run. This tournament preparation was similar to and superintendents, which required some adjusting but in what I had previously done for invitationals at country clubs the end made me a more flexible person. No two superin­ in late August and early September. The greens were verti- tendents have the same circumstances or react the same. I cut and topdressed approximately a week before the tourna­ gained invaluable knowledge from both Paul and Al. But at ment. As "rover" I got to witness first hand the topdressing times I felt I had just begun something on one course when I and aerification program on both courses. This amounted to was placed right square in the middle of something else on long hours. the other course. Every course I've worked on has had different equipment The summer went fast - in fact, it was like two summers in for topdressing. Spruce Run's topdressing was done using a one. For the fresh graduate, one couldn't ask for a better "in­ vicon spreader which was assembled on the back of a cush- ternship." man where the bed was located. For the first time I got to By late autumn, I fertilized the rough on both courses, verticut by means of an older model of a "Jac" greens-rider which amounted to 773 bags or 19.5 tons, which increased which was converted over to just verticutting. Finally, to add my upper body strength considerably. a little extra speed to the greens, they were rolled with wa­ Looking back at my first year, I am grateful for this job ex­ ter-filled rollers that were pulled behind a cushman. 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Can any of us lay claim to having could provide or afford. Now, in a sense, the economy has achieved that level of utopia? Has anyone even caught a "burned out" and become stagnant. Some say it will stay that glimpse of it? Since the term itself is relative and fluid, chang­ way until someone or something provides the right stimulus. ing with the very time within which we exist, perfection be­ Within the turf industry, that frequently means a job change. comes a pursuit which can at once propel us to great heights Is that what you want? Do you need the trauma of relocating of ecstasy and great depths of despair. Pursuit of perfection yourself and your family into an unfamiliar environment can consume tremendous amounts of energy and other re­ which may be less desirable than where you now live? If the sources which logarithmically multiply the nearer one gets to answer is no, you'd better take stock of your own resource the goal. How you manage yourself in this endeavor can de­ consumption and set up a manageable plan. A long distance termine whether you succeed or fail in your profession. runner outlasts the sprinter every time, There are two types of perfection in the world today. The Fourth, ask yourself if your vision of perfection matches first is fashioned by the impressions of others around us, and those who are footing the bill. Yes, you were hired to provide the second is created by ourselves. Frequently, the latter feeds leadership and initiative. Everyone wants to excel in their pro­ on the former, so that no matter how much our accomplish­ fession and their product. But, when you push beyond the ments are acknowledged and appreciated by others, we still budget, even if to briefly touch the tail of perfection, you are not satisfied. We reach one level only to yearn for the have that much less with which to maintain the momentum next. Because we have more intimate knowledge of the envi­ that existed before the push began. Is it worth it? Frequently ronment than those who judge us, we frequently focus on the not. In many cases, the only person who sees that an accepta­ faults and not the achievements. While golfers, managers, ble level of perfection has not yet been achieved is you. and peers may be exploding with compliments and pride on Once you open the door, the demons are let out. What was a given day, we may be looking at the sod that has broken not achievable becomes standard, yet the budget remains the away from the bunker edge, the wear at the end of the cart same. Keep the demons behind the door and let them out one path, or the neglected trimming around the irrigation control­ at a time; on a leash. ler. To a point this is good. Complacency breeds trouble in Finally, do you admit to and learn from your mistakes? For management. However, when pursuit of perfection becomes many in the pursuit of perfection, this isn't easy. In fact, the the driving force in our lives, it is time for a re-evaluation. closer one gets to the goal, the fewer mistakes are permissi­ How and what does one reevaluate? Several areas come to ble. The smallest gaff can have the most damaging of conse­ mind. First, where are you in your life plan? Do you even quences. As a result, a perfection chaser may be less likely to have one, or are you just hanging on for the ride? If you find recognize or acknowledge when a mistake is made. It can be yourself trying to remember what it is, the time has come to easier to rationalize that the fault lies elsewhere. The problem sit down and re-write the plan. Many times, we can be so with this is that no lessons are learned or corrective action wrapped up in the mechanics of achieving a personal goal taken, leaving one open to repetition. A good example is the that the goal is passed or forgotten. Look back and ask if there manager who finds that the dead turf on the first green was was a point where you were better off than you are today. the result of the chemical spray tank not being properly Was there a time when you had more time with your family, cleaned of herbicide before switching to a fungicide. Natural­ enjoyed your work more, spent more time with your friends? ly, he blames the operator, who "should have known better." If the answer is yes, compare it to today and evaluate why. But did the manager have a procedure in place with the ap­ Second, how real are your goals? Are they actually propriate checks and verifications to reduce the risk of such achieveable given the position you are in? The Great Ameri­ an oversight? Or was it, as we often hear, "bad material" from can Dream is that everyone can be anything and do every­ the manufacturer that caused the burn? In either case, the real thing. Sure, but there are limitations, some within your con­ problem will not have been addressed, and it is likely to hap­ trol and some not. For example, if a six-figure salary is your pen again. Driving toward perfection with this baggage in goal, have you looked at a recent salary survey? Nationally, your trunk will run you out of gas every time. It is much only the top 10% of golf courses and related industry jobs healthier for you and your operation to realize and admit pay more than $60,000 annually. One can safely estimate your responsibility in making and correcting any mistakes. that this number steadily decreases the closer one gets to Perhaps the pursuit of perfection is one of man's most no­ $100,000. Depending on your connections, the chances of ble endeavors. For many, however, it can become an obses­ your even getting an interview for one of these jobs is slim, sive albatross interfering with happiness and preventing fulfill­ and landing the job in the face of strong competition is even ment. Ask yourself where you fit in this quest. Do you have a more unlikely. The point is, the odds are not in your favor. life plan with achievable goals? Are you managing and con­ Therefore, is this goal realistic? In the great majority of cas­ serving your personal and professional resources in the es, no. A more realistic goal would be to attain a level of chase? Have you been able to keep your charge within the comfort for you and your family which includes more job se­ means to maintain its position or progress without setting the curity, a good place to live, and the promise of modest gains demons loose? Finally, are you willing and able to stand up as recognition for your hard work. and answer for your mistakes, and make the experience’ Third, is your pursuit of perfection consuming all of your gained productive? If you can answer yes to all of these ques­ resources, leaving nothing for the future? In other words, are tions, you are probably as close to perfection as you can ever you heading for, or even now experiencing, a "burn-out?" expect to get. y 4 Tee Time® Quality Turf Care Products r Homogeneous Greens Tee Time Fertilizers OF MICHIGAN Fertilizer 25-5-15 with Nutralene ™ Greens and Fairway Ferti­ lizers with Nutralene the professional's • Shelters • Storage Buildings partner* Quality Sulfur Coated Area Fertilizers • Rest Rooms • Bridges Combination Products • Benches • Litter Receptacles Granular Insecticides • Tables • Pool Furniture Granular Fungicides ★ Hazardous Material Storage Buildings ★ Distributed by : p^ii. Recycled Products TURFGRASS, INC. Call Toll Free: P.O. 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Environmental Issues and Educating The Public By Tom Heid 1 think we can all agree that the tinue to direct attention toward the positive aspects that the gk main topic of discussion today in the turf industry provides. turfgrass industry is in the area of en­ Here is a list of some of the claims in reference to fertiliz­ vironmental issues. er and pesticide usage in our industry with some factual One area of public concern is in data refuting these allegations: the usage of fertilizers and pesticides and the possible impact that these CLAIM: items may impose on the environ- Lawn Care Pesticides and Fertilizers are contaminating ment. lakes, streams and various underground drinking water sup­ B Jk We are currently experiencing the plies, harming human health and the environment. decade of the 90's as a period where "anti-chemical" groups FACT: are emerging and skirting the facts on chemical usage and Research has shown that well maintained, high quality their impact on the environment. turfgrass reduces runoff and leaching of pesticides and ferti­ With a great number of uninformed allegations being stat­ lizers to negligible levels. Turfgrass provides a dense mat of ed by various special interest groups, the time is now for our vegetation which uniquely affects the fate of fertilizers and industry to be armed with facts in helping refute claims pesticides. which seek to undermine the credibility of our industry. With new laws and regulations being proposed, the avail­ CLAIM: ability and usage of various chemicals in our industry are at Exposure to the herbicide 2, 4-D causes cancer in humans great risk. and pets. In beginning to resolve various environmental issues, we need to move from what has been a predominately "Con­ FACT: frontational Approach" and move toward a "Communica­ • The EPA has found that 2,4-D should not be classified as tions Approach." a carcinogen and that continued use of the herbicide will Through proper communication techniques we can work not pose a significant hazard to the environment or Public toward resolving the various issues and address the false and Health. misleading claims that are targeted at our industry, and con­ (Continued on page 10) 7 Constructing an Inexpensive A; Acre What can golf course superintendents do? Superintendents may want to construct a cement rinse pad to prevent inad^ vertently spilled ag chemicals from leaching into ground wa­ ALLIANCE FOR A ter or contaminating streams or ponds, and endangering the water that you, your family and neighbors drink. Designed CLEAN P.O. 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A key feature is ply with changing surface and ground water protection that it provides flexibility, allowing superintendents (as well requirements. as dealers) to scale the construction to their needs. Professor Faced with this prospect, many farmers and other ag Noyes estimates construction costs for a 20x25 foot rinse chemical users are asking what they can do to be prepared pad, including professional labor, to be about $900 - $1300, for the new laws and regulations. Of course, no one has a excluding equipment such as sump pumps and tanks. crystal ball, but some areas of ag chemical use seem more Professor Noyes can provide detailed specifications and vulnerable to change than others. cost information in his publication Modular Farm-Sized For example, ACRE has cautioned not to repeatedly load Concrete Agricultural Chemical Handling Pads. His address and rinse equipment in the same location and certainly not is - Cooperative Extension Service, 224 Ag Hall, Oklahoma next to wells or surface water. Yet it's a mistake commonly State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078. made, since that's where the water for mixing and loading is The basic design for the Noyes system guides the con­ located. It is important to protect areas where loading or rins­ struction of a watertight, reinforced, concrete pad large ing of sprayers and spreader equipment occurs. enough to hold the largest application vehicle you use, plus Spray Star. It makes the job as easy as a Sunday drive. Ultra low profile tank design for visibility and stability. The strongest spray boom ever built, for longer life. Just one ride on Smithco’s Spray Star 1600 and you know its engi­ Spray Star 1600 sports these features: neering is state-of-the-art. The sophisticated power steering lets you • Automotive power steering maneuver with ease. 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For security as well as safety, this area should be designed to collect spills and rinse water for transfer to designed to include security fencing and a locked gate. A above ground rinsate tanks. A pump can also be used to weatherproof shed would be useful for those products that move solutions directly from the drain valve on your sprayer need weather protection. into rinsate storage tanks. Full-strength crop protection chemicals and rinse water tanks can be stored in the same containment area, but they must not be stored in the same containment area as fertiliz­ ers and the rinse water from them. Keeping crop protection chemicals and fertilizers separate within the containment area is accomplished by building a concrete subdividing wall. Separate sump pumps should be used within each sub­ division. SITE SELECTION: Selection of a suitable site for the rinse pad is also impor­ tant. It should not be in a location where the water source can be contaminated by an accidental spill. If possible, pick a site that hasn't been used for chemical storage, mixing/ loading or equipment rinsing. If not possible, take precau­ This sketch illustrates the type of ag chemical rinse pad/ tions to remove contaminated soil or otherwise decontami­ storage and containment facility you can build. nate the site before constructing a rinse pad. CAPTURING WASTE WATER: DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS: To use the rinse pad, a superintendent drives his sprayer If you decide to construct a rinse pad, contact Professor onto the concrete pad and makes sure that the sump drain Noyes for details and specifications. Then carefully review valve (if installed) is locked in the closed position. Any lefto­ these with your cement contractor, paying particular atten­ ver field-strength chemical and rinse water from the sprayer tion to requirements for rebar placement, concrete strength, drain valve is pumped into a marked rinsate tank. Any spills plastic admixtures and waterproofing. can be hosed into the sump for later recovery. Rinse water or rinsate can be stored temporarily in various types of holding tanks, including mobile tanks. A good choice, however, is one or more 300-gallon, cross linked OTHER REFERENCES: polyethylene or fiberglass tanks. Liquid levels can be easily Drawings and specifications from other sources are also seen through these types of tanks. Noyes recommends that available. They include: the rinse water storage tanks be mounted 3 to 5 inches above the concrete so leaks can be spotted easily. Pumps and piping should be above ground too, and contained National Fertilizer Solutions Association within the rinse pad area. 339 Consort Drive Probably more than one rinse water tank will be needed. St. Louis, Missouri 63011 By separating rinse water by use into different tanks, it can be used later as makeup water the next time the product or Farmstead Assessment System a compatible chemical is sprayed. Caution should be used University of Wisconsin to follow label instructions and mix only label-compatible Ag Engineering Dept. ag chemicals. Madison, Wisconsin 53706 Storage tanks are mounted on a level area at the back of the concrete pad, within low concrete walls high enough to DETAIL contain an amount 10% greater than the volume of the larg­ 800 North Lindbergh est rinse water tank should a severe leak occur. A separate St. Louis, Missouri 63167 sump in the containment area is needed to handle rainfall and potential rinse water spills. It is important to keep sumps pumped dry so rain water and snow won't become a han­ National Agricultural Chemicals Association dling problem. Sumps should always be checked and rinsed 1155 15th Street, NW regularly. Washington, DC 20005 9 Environmental Issues and Educating The Public... (Continued from page 7) • Epidemiological evidence reveals no compelling cause- • Golf course use of pesticides is consistent with other and-effect relationship between 2, 4-D and cancer. high value crops. These products are necessary to achieve the economic and recreational benefits derived from golf • Laboratory animal studies do not show that cancer is courses. caused by 2, 4-D. • US Navy Lieutenant George Prior, who allegedly died as a result of a reaction to Deconil, a fungicide sprayed on a • The results of a national cancer institute study, allegedly golf course, had no traces of Deconil in his body tissue dur­ linking malignant lymphoma among dogs to the use of a ing his autopsy. lawn care product containing 2, 4-D, are flawed. • Tom Latimer, who sued a chemical company by claim­ ing he became ill because Diazinon interacted with a pre­ scription drug, lost his case because he actually became ill CLAIMS: two months after the application, not two days as he al­ 1. Homeowners apply 10 times the pesticide used in agri­ leged. His doctor testified that his illness could not have culture. been caused by Diazinon. 2. Golf courses apply much more pesticide than farmers, leading to groundwater contamination. In Conclusion; 3. People have died from being on pesticide-treated golf The very mention of the words "chemical" and "cancer" courses. is enough to provoke an emotional reaction from nearly 4. People have gotten sick from pesticides interacting anyone. What most people forget, however, is that all living with prescription drugs. things are made up of chemicals - including food, plants, and humans. Even if we define "chemicals" within the nar­ FACTS: row category called pesticides, we still find that they occur • Pesticide use around the home constitutes 7 percent of naturally. the total quantity sold in the US. Typical usage rates are sim­ In educating the public; they must first understand that the ilar to or less than the rates used in agriculture. mere presence of a chemical does not mean it is hazardous. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation: A "Monumental" Benefit for 1992 By Tom Brogger I can't imagine where we would one of the finer conditioned courses in our area. Mark Skop be today on environmental issues will be our host that day and he has a lot to be proud of. In and governmental regulations if it July of this year, Boyne Mountain will be hosting the weren't for the information we $100,000 Boyne Tournament of Champions, the fourth ma­ have received from Michigan State jor on Michigan's PGA Tour. The theme of the Monument University, The Michigan Turf Golf Course has been to honor some of the game's all time Conference and other related work greats through the years. funded by the Michigan Turfgrass Several of these impact players or if deceased, a close rep­ Foundation. We are all very fortu­ resentative have participated in exhibitions while choosing nate to have in the MTF perhaps their favorite hole. To date: Sam Snead, Kathy Whitworth, the best organization of its kind anywhere in the country. A Gene Sarazen, Paul Runyon, Byron Nelson, Chuck Koscis, major reason why we are so strong is because of the dollars Chick Harbert, Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen and Everett raised from donations and fund raisers like the one we host Kircher have all had holes named in their honor. each year. The success of our Michigan Turfgrass Founda­ So be sure no to miss this wonderful opportunity to play tion Benefit Day in recent years has certainly sent the mes­ one of our area's finest courses and why not bring a member sage that we care and are willing to help. or close friend. At $70.00, the price is the same as in 1991 This year's MTF Benefit Day will be held on June 15th at and will include: golf, cart, towel, banquet dinner and a Boyne Mountains, Monument Golf Course in Boyne Falls. chance to win many, many prizes. Do it for the fun of it all, You will receive the registration information in a future mail­ do it to support the MTF, or like the athletic shoe company ing. The Monument opened in 1987 and has matured into says, "Just Do It." Change of Address, Membership Application info available Any member with a change of address should immediately contact Thomas J. Reed at 3733 Apollo Drive, Traverse City, Ml 49684. He should also be contacted if any person would like to apply for membership in NMTMA. 10 1991 Executive Research Summary By John N. Rogers, III, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, MSU 1991 will be remembered as the zol)}, it was very encouraging to surmise that these increased year without spring. Soil tempera­ putting speeds at higher cutting heights can ultimately lead tures, in this author's opinion the to a reduction in pesticide use resulting in triumphs along best single predictor for turfgrass environmental and budgetary fronts. Another interesting as­ management, were in the low 50's pect of these PGR has been their ability to improve turf qual­ in early May and above 70 by the ity under restricted light conditions. This could prove partic­ end of the month, more indicative ularly useful in shaded tee and green areas. Research in of July. For this reason, many turf 1992 will continue to investigate PGR in these areas. practices that occur in the spring ei­ Another exciting research area that received considerable ther failed or were severely limited in their success. After July attention ini 991 was the use of crumb rubber from used 4, the season was normal in terms of humidity and tempera­ tires as a soil modifier for reducing soil compaction tenden­ tures, but repercussions to the turf systems from the early cies and increasing wear tolerances of turfgrasses. This also high temperatures were felt through the year until fall. has environmental ramifications in that we were finding an­ Environmental concerns are escalating and it is likely that other use for the discarded tire that is a nuisance and is very these issues will be with us for many generations. Subse­ diificult to recycle. Eight experiments were initiated in 1991 quently, we have likely seen the pinnacle of high quality golf using a combined total of 41,000 pounds of crumb rubber turf that is predominately based upon pesticide usage. This is (approximately 2700 automobile tires). While this is a long particularly true in the area of putting green management as term study (as is any study involving soil amendments), we the pesticides utilized will either simply be no longer availa­ have already ascertained that the majority of our native ble or severely limited in quantity. This means that other cul­ Michigan soils should be amended with 10-20% crumb rub­ tural practices must be relied upon for maintaining the high ber by volume to achieve maximum soil benefits. All of standards we have all come to enjoy and expect. One very these studies will continue in 1992 and beyond. Another po­ easy way to reduce the pesticide inputs on putting greens is tential use of the crumb rubber is that of a topdressing mate­ to raise the cutting height. A higher mowing height leads to rial in high traffic turfs. Our initial research showed that im­ naturally stronger turf more able to withstand traffic and sum­ pact absorption and wear tolerance were improved with this mer stress periods. The downside is slower putting speeds, amendment primarily because the rubber functioned to pro­ normally not the golfer's wishes and a dilemma to be sure. At tect the crown of the plant, thus prolonging the life of the Michigan State University we have been researching the use turf. of Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) for their effect on increas­ 1992 promies to be an exciting one for golf and turfgrass ing green speed while maintaining a higher cutting height.. research at Michigan State University. We have enjoyed suc­ Our results were encouraging in that we have been able to cess and recognition at this institution largely due to the ef­ produce faster putting speeds with the use of the PGR partic­ forts of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and the Golf As­ ularly at higher cutting heights (>0.15 inch). While we did sociation of Michigan. Thank you for your support and we not see significant long term differences between the PGR will try to keep providing answers for your organizations in types {Cutless (flurprimadol) vs. Turf Enhancer (paclobutra- the future. ASGCA Members Share Design Philosophies News from the American Society of Coif Course Architects The Jones family (father Trent and sons Bobby and Rees), The 1992-93 Directory provides information on the servic­ Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Art Hills, Jack Nicklaus and other es provided by qualified golf course architects and the key members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects points to consider when building/remodeling a golf course. share their design philosophies and provide background in­ The directory also features a map showing the location of formation on their practices in a new 120-page Membership each member of the society, which is comprised of leading Directory. golf course architects from the United States and Canada. Information on each of the 111 Regular and Associate To receive a copy of the 1992-93 ASGCA Membership Di­ members includes a listing of representative courses, profes­ rectory, please send a $5 check to: sional and personal background, and the unique design strat­ The American Society of Golf Course Architects egies used to create many of the world's best-known golf 221 North LaSalle Street courses. 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Roberts, CGCS, Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe CGCS, Bob O'Link Golf Club, Highland Park, Illinois, ancF Woods, Michigan, was elected President of the Golf Course Randall P. Zidik, CGCS, Rolling Hills Country Club, McMur­ Superintendent's Association of America (GCSAA) during the ray, Pennsylvania. association's recent meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Paul S. McGinnis, CGCS, Union Hills Country Club, Sun Roberts succeeds Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS, Metede- City, Arizona, was appointed to the board. McGinnis will conk National Golf Club, Jackson, New Jersey, who - as im­ serve the remaining year on Nichols' term as director. Nich­ mediate past president - will continue to serve for a year as ols' director position was vacated when he was elected vice- director. president. Randy Nichols, CGCS, Cherokee Town & Country Club, Gary T. Trigg, CGCS, Genoa Lakes Country Club, Genoa, Dunwoody, Georgia, was elected vice-president. Nevada, and Charles T. Passios, CGCS, Hyannisport (Ma.) Re-elected as a director and appointed secretary/treasurer Club, continue serving terms as directors which they were was Joseph G. Baidy, CGCs, Acacia Country Club, Lynd­ elected to last year. hurst, Ohio. Officers serve one year terms, and directors are elected to Also re-elected as directors were Bruce R. Williams, two-year terms. Personnel Management Guidelines Offered In GCSAA Model Handbook A sample handbook for setting policy, writing job descrip­ reviews, standards of conduct, employee benefits, guide­ tions, developing pay scales, and handling other golf course lines, employment laws and job descriptions. personnel management issues, is now available from the Sample general duties and job requirements are listed for Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America the assistant superintendent, equipment mechanic and his (GCSAA). assistant, foreman, equipment operator, irrigation specialist, The handbook, available to both members and non­ chemical technician, gardner-triplex operator, landscape members, was developed to assist golf course superinten­ gardner and groundskeeper in the job descriptions section of dents in developing their own personnel manuals, tailored the manual. to their clubs' existing personnel policies. The model handbook is priced at $10 for GCSAA mem­ Topics covered include employment status, work sched­ bers and $15 for non-members, and is available through the ules and pay, attendance, employee conduct, performance GCSAA membership department, (913) 832-4480. Northern Notes People & Places: Building & Remodeling • C.E. 'Tuck' Tate wins GCSAA's Distinguished Service • Crystal Downs C.C.: new maintenance building. Award . • The Legend: new driving range tee. • A-Ga-Ming and Elmbrock recognized by National Golf Foundation . MTF Benefit Prizes Needed The MTF Fund Raiser Committee is looking for prizes for Research: this year's benefit day. If you are willing to donate golf • M.S.U. Snow Mold Trials at Boyne Highlands and or prizes, contact Tom Brogger at (616) 526-2683. Birchwood Golf and C.C. • Grace Sierra Snow Mold Trials at Crystal Downs Christmas Party Looking For Host Country Club. Anyone interested in hosting the 1993 Christmas Party should contact Jon Maddern at (517) 785-7683. New Courses & Additions • Matheson Green, in Northport: 9 holes in '91,9 in Hosts for NMTMA Meetings '92 opening. Anyone interested in Hosting a NMTMA meeting this • Tree Tops II (Fazio) in Gaylord: opening '92. year or next, contact Brian Holmes at (517) 736-6493. • Pinecroft in Beulah: opening '92. • The Grandview in Kalkaska: under construction. • The Farm in Bellaire: under construction. If you have an item you would like listed in • Eagle Glen: under construction. "Northern Notes", please call • County Clare G.C. in Clare: additional 9 holes. Michael Morris at (616) 352-4241. 14 r EVEN WHEN IT'S EMPTY, IT'S LOADED. UP-FRONT VERSATILITY • Hydrostatic transmission • Independent two pedal Even in it's most basic form, Carryall by Club Car offers more standard F2400- system features than the competition. Each model is strong and versatile, with • Choice of implements • 24 HP, liquid-cooled diesel engine plenty of performance options to choose from. There's no better way available to load up on quality, dependability • Excellent front visibility and lasting value. Call your nearby authorized Club Car representative for details on how Club Car • 4 wheel drive and power steering Kubota Carryall can do it all for you. DRIVE IT TO WORK. CLUB CAR, INC. GINOP SALES MICHIGAN BRANCH 9040 E. M-72, Williamsburg M-68 Highway, Alanson 33025 Industrial Road • Livonia, Michigan 48150 (616) 267-5400 (616) 548-2272 (800) 482-8830 1 (800) 344-4667 Contact: Dave Nelson, Northern Michigan Sales Manager \__________________ J Complete Remodeling Services Including: TORO Long Range Master Plans Green, Tee and Bunker Remodeling GROUNDSMASTER 455-D QUADFLOAT126 Automatic Irrigation Systems Tree Surveys and Planting Plans Drainage Studies Trim and mow with wide area productivity. Quadfloat agility on any terrain. Power up to a 10 1/2 foot versatile rotary. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Matthews & Associates, P.C. Spartan Distributors, Inc. 487 West Division Golf Designs with Nature in Mind Sparta, Michigan 49345 Lansing, Michigan • (517) 485-0480 PHONE: (616)887-7301 15 Calendar APRIL 9-12 Augusta, GA Masters, Augusta National (USA-CBS) 16-19 Palm Beach, FL PGA Seniors Championship, PGA National MAY *4 Traverse City C.C. NMTMA Meeting 15 Links of Pinewood Michigan and Border Cities, Special Olympics 28-31 East Lansing LPGA Oldsmobile Classic, Walnut Hills C.C. JUNE 3-6 Albuquerque, NM NCAA Men's Golf Championship, Univ. of New Mexico 8-9 Boyne Highlands Spaulding Pro-Am 11-14 Boyne Mountain Mazda Pres. Senior Players, TPC of Michigan, Monument GC. *15 Boyne Mountain NMTMA, MTF Turf Benefit Day, Monument GC. 18-21 Pebble Beach, CA US Open, Pebble Beach G.L. (ESPN-ABC) 26-27 Oakland Hills GAM Michigan Amateur, North Course 29-2 G. Traverse Resort AAA Michigan Open, Bear JULY *7 G. Traverse Resort NMTMA Meeting, Spruce Run 9-12 Bethlehem, PA US Senior Open, Saucon Valley C.C. (ABC) 13-14 Schuss Mtn./Shanty Allied Signal Michigan Golf Classic 16-19 Gullane, Scotland British Open, Muirfield (ESPN-ABC) 20-22 Boyne Mountain Boyne Tournament of Champions 23-26 Oakmont, PA US Women's Open, Oakmont C.C. (ESPN-ABC) J NMTMA Want Ads TRADE: Want 5-bladed Reels for Ransome 180, in exchange ASSISTANT'S POSITION: Highlands G.C. - Salary negot. for 7-blade. Call Doug Sarto at High Pointe G.C.: Hospital and other benefits, immediate start. Gary Peters, (616) 267-5769. (616) 453-0705. MECHANIC'S POSITION: Highlands G.C. - experience pre­ ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S POSITION: Elk Ridge - ferred. Salary & benefits negotiable, immediate start. Call Min. two year Turf Degree & 3 years exp. Must have Pesti­ Gary Peters, (616) 453-0705. cide App. License, equipment repair experience, strong or­ ganizational skills. $17-20,000. Will assist in supervision of MECHANIC/FOREMAN POSITION: Experience Necessary, irrigation system operation and repairs. Position available 4- Position may develop into Assistant Superintendent Position. 6-92. Contact Jon Maddern, (517) 785-4683. Duties include rebuilding equipment in spring and fall, and fertilizing, spraying, repairing irrigation, etc. in the summer. FOR SALE: Woods Brush Hog and Peerless 1300 Reel Contact Tom McGuinness at (616) 874-6987. Grinder. Call Michael Morris, Crystal Downs C.C. - (616) 352-4241. FOR SALE: 3 Cushman Trucksters: 1988 with 800 hours; 2 1987's, 1000 and 2000 hours. $3500 each. Call Doug or Mike at High Pointe G.C. - (616) 267-5769. 16 COLLECTION