Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association MICHIGAN & BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION P R E S I D E N T JAMES TIMMERMAN, CGCS ORCHARD L A K E C O U N T R Y C L U B 7183 Buckthorn Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 360-0238, Res. 682-7234 V I C E P R E S I D E N T ROBERT HOPE,CGCS THE LOCKMOOR C L U B 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 S E C R E T A R Y - T R E A S U R E R BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS BARTON HILLS C O U N T R Y C L U B 435 Stein Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Off. 662-8359. Res. 663-9213 B O A R D OF D I R E C T O R S KEVIN DUSHANE WA BEEK CO U NT R Y C L U B 159 Willards Way Union Lake, Michigan 48085 Off. 851-1689, Res. 698-2924 MICHAEL EDGERTON MEADOWBROOK C O U N T R Y C L U B 3066 Sesame Howell, Michigan 48843 Off. 349-3608, Res. 517-546-5927 CHARLES GAIGE L A K E L A N D S G O LF & C O U NT R Y C L U B 7390 Rickett Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 231-3003, Res. 227-4617 WATERS EDGE C O U N T R Y C L U B ED HEINEMAN 10531 Bellevue Grosse lie, Michigan 48138 Off. 675-0927, Res. 676-3095 FRITZ MCMULLEN, CGCS FOREST LA K E C O U N T R Y C L U B 3912 Fieldview Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 335-14 10, Res. 363-8030 BLO O MFIELD HILLS CO U NT R Y C L U B CHRIS MYERS 2831 Saturn Drive Lake Orion, Michigan 48035 Off. 642-0707, Res. 391-2074 P R E S I D E N T E M ER I TU S CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT G O LF C L U B 530 Kendry Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, Res. 334-0140 "A PATCH OF GREEN” P ubl ¡she d monthly by the MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Circulation: 1,250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland H ills C.C. 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I am most thankful to our association for their support and confidence in electing me President of the M&BCGCSA. Further­ more, I would also like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to all those members who worked so hard at St. Louis on my behalf. My election to the Board of Directors of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America would not have been possible without this dedicated effort. A very special thanks is extended to Fritz McMullin and Bruce Wolfrom for the excellent job they did in organizing my campaign. I would also like to express a sin­ cere thanks to Immediate Past Presi­ dent, Clem Wolfrom, for the many years of service to our association. Clem has served on the board for the past 20 years and twice as President. During that time, his leadership and guidance has been responsible for the achievements of our many of association. Clem has always recog­ nized the importance of the Superin­ tendent to the game of golf and has represented association with our integrity throughout the dignity and industry. He has served well! to A sincere thank you is also ex­ tended retiring Board Members George Prieskom, Jay Delcamp, and Walt Trombley. Their contributions over the past few years are greatly appreciated and their talents will be I spoke of pride in my opening sentence. By this I mean we should all be proud of our local association. I have never been associated with a more active group and one that has been more willing to help each other and their profession. Our support o f turf research at Michigan State Uni­ versity, our support of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, and our support of local events cannot be matched t h r o u g h o u t the nation. Our fund raising golf day is becoming the model for many other associations for such an event. tremendous to support Our profession as well as the game in the of golf face many problems future. To a large degree, this is where our professional pride can prove to be most helpful. If we continue to work turf research and investigate ways and means to meet the challenges we face, we can have a impact upon our own destiny. You can be sure this Board of Directors will do all it can in pro­ viding educational opportunities that will assist us in solving our future problems. However, to succeed we need the input and support of all members. Do not hesi­ tate to offer any suggestions or help in any areas. By so doing you can make a great association even better. programs and James W. Timmerman, CGCS President M&BCGCSA RO W N LUBRICANT & SPECIALTIES LTD. * c€ Lubricants Designed to make the Superintendent s job easier. WE ARE GEARED TO SERVE YOU BETTER CHAS. W. KING 313/525-3902 BOX 2065 LIVONIA, MICH. 48151 CHAS. W. KING, JR. 313/398-5964 4 G O L F g p H Q LF is a science, the study of a life- time, in which you may exhaust yourself but never your subject. It is a contest, a duel, or a melee, calling for courage, skill, strategy and self-control. It is a test of temper, a trial of honour, a revealer of character. It affords a chance to play the man and act the gentleman. It means going into God's out-of-doors, get­ ting close to nature, fresh air, excercise, a recreation of tired tissues. It is a cure for care, an antidote to worry. It includes com­ panionship with friends, social intercourse, opportunities for courtesy, kindliness and generosity to an opponent. It promotes not only physical health but moral force. D. R. F O R G A N — With Compliments of — ROBT. F O R G A N & SON, LTD., ST. A N D R EW S, SC O T L A N D The Leading Golf Club Makers for over a Century & a Quarter / Problem Areas In Need Of Solutions 1. Development of low cost, low in the U.S. maintenance cultural programs while maintaining a stress tolerant, func­ tional turf. The object is to maintain a moderate growth rate and color which will not require frequent mowing. The reduced nitrogen rates and mowing frequencies will reduce energy inputs necessary to maintain the turf. Al­ ternative grass species not now in wide use need to be evaluated under low cost, low energy use maintenance systems. The use of growth inhibitors as a partial replacement for mowing is being pursued. 2. Study of the mechanisms in­ in stress tolerance. In terms volved of long range needs, the ability to t o l e r a t e and survive heat, cold, and drought, related environmental stresses is best achieved through development of varieties possessing physiological tolerance. Currently these problems are minimized by high cost energy inputs of i r r i g a t i o n , fertility, and mowing to modify the this external approach will be too costly in the future, research is needed concerning the mechanisms of stress injury and hardiness so that this information can be used in breeding stress tolerant grass varieties. environment Since of 3. Development through fine-leafed plant b r e e d i n g fescue varieties which possess low nitrogen and water requirements, a strong creeping habit, and Helminthosporium (leafspot) resistance. The suscepti­ bility of most low nitrogen requiring species and varieties to leafspot is very high. The result is severely reduced turfgrass quality and func­ tionality during and following infection fine-leafed periods. the fescue breeding program is nearly half way toward the goal of releasing the initial variety (or varieties) pos­ sessing these desired properties. It is the only fescue breeding program Presently of 4. Evaluation traffic effects on intensively used turfs. Species and cultivars presently utilized by the turfgrass industry must be evaluated for tolerance to intense traffic. Effects of cultural practices, such as fertili­ zation (nitrogen rate, nutrient balance), watering, and mowing height, need to be determined as they affect wear tolerance of widely used grasses. The value of cultivation of established sods for relief of soil compaction caused by intensive use will be studied. Particular emphasis on these studies is needed for school athletic fields, recreational areas, and parks. The meadow fescue, developed at M.S.U., will be an important component in the studies. 5. Development of pest management systems for turf. The objective is to reduce costs and rates of pesticides needed for the control of diseases, nematodes, insects, and weeds. This the total management pro­ involves Included are the (a) standard gram. cultural practices that affect sus­ ceptibility to these pests, (b) emphasis on the most effective timing of pesticide application, (c) evaluation of pesticides which could control more than one pest, and (d) use of resistant cultivars. forecasting 1980 Turfgrass Field Days The 1980 Penn State Turfgrass Field Days will be held on August 6th and 7th. The Field Days w ill be held at the Joseph Valentine Turfgrass Research Center at the Pennsylvania State Uni­ versity, University Park, Pennsylvania. For information contact: Dr. Joseph Duich, 21 Tyson Building, Department of Agronomy, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802. further 6 C H I X “ T e e ” T o w e l s for Bal l W a s h S t a nd s and “ P r o ” Shop S a l e s You’ll do a better job of marking with the "EASY MARKER’ SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN 48178 Phone- Area 313 437 1427 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE M ICH IG A N AND B O R D E R C IT IE S G O LF CO U R SE SU PERIN TEN D EN TS ASSOCIATION? FILL IN THE QUESTIONAIRE BELOW AND MAIL TO: CHARLES GAIGE LAKELANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 7390 Rickett Brighton, Ml 48116 \ MICHIGAN / Office 231-3003, Residence 227-4617 NAME ______________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________ D A T E _____ C IT Y ___________________________ S T A T E ______________ Z IP ___________ OR Y O U M A Y C O N T A C T T H E N E X T G O L F C O U R S E S U P P L I E R WHO C A L L ON Y O U A N D G I V E H I M T H E I N F O R M A T I O N N E E D E D F O R A P P L I C A T I O N . 7 Green S e m in a r -A HUGH Success PICTURES ON PAGES 12 & 13 Saturday, March 9, 1980, was the date of our latest Seminar. The Michi­ gan and Border Cities G.C.S„A. and The Golf Association of Michigan presented joint efforts at the their Detroit Golf Club. for the Seminar were Neik J. MacPhee and James Timmer­ man. The theme of the presentation was through better maintenance.” “ Better Golf Chairmen Some of the highlights were: the premiere showing of the USGA Green Section’ s new film “ The Golfer and - an outstanding film the Course” explaining the golfer should do his share of golf course care. reasons the Winter injury was discussed by Carl Schwartzkopf of the USGA and Chris Meyers, of Superintendent Bloomfield Hills and Fritz McMullen, Superintendent of Forest Lake Country Club. They covered all aspects of winter damage, its causes and cures. Living with Poa annua was pre­ sented by Roger Barton, Superintendent of Blythefield Country Club and Dr. Joe Vargas of Michigan State University. They that a concerted effort should be made to live with Poa in­ stead of getting rid of it. felt New ideas about “ Sand Topdres­ sing” were d i s c u s s e d by James Latham, Agronomist the Mil­ waukee Sewage Commission, Gerald Faubel, Superintendent o f Saginaw Country Club. They stressed the importance of selecting the proper sand and its application. from The subject of Energy and the Golf Course was covered by John Havens, CHEM im v v \ Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizers P A R E X F e rtiliz e r M a l li n c k r o d t *W. A r - C l e a ^ y D i a m o n d S h a m r o c k P B I / G o r d o n D u p o n t R h o n e P o u l e n c A q u a t r o l s E l a n c o C u t r i n e 3190 MARTIN RD. WALLED LAKE, Ml. 48088D Mice 6 2 4 - 3 2 0 0 urareftome 8 3 4 -3 0 / 0 8 *4 Course Maintenance Manager, Automotive Industry Sales, Mobile Oil Corporation. He suggested that we get serious about conservation. the Golfer” was presented by Dr. Paul Rieke of MSU. He explained why certain practices were necessary on the course to provide quality turf for the golfer. and Mike Edgerton, Superintendent of Meadowbrook Country Club and Tom Deaton, Golf Professional of Franklin Hills Country Club, explained how this is accomplished. James Timmerman, Superintendent Orchard Lake Country Club told us how important syringing was to the sur­ vival of turf on hot days. This had to be one of the best and well attended seminars in our history. *NEWS FLASHr The new Robert Hancock Turfgrass Research Facility at MSU is in need of many pieces of equipment. If your that course has equipment is not being used and that you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. If you have anything, please contact Dr. John Kaufmann: Phone 517/353-2033. It is also possible that your club for your could get a tax deduction contribution. Toro Displays New Watering System at Sylvan Glen G. C.- Troy, Michigan Toro’ s MPC - Modulated Pressure Control - watering system uses water- pipes to carry commands in the form of p r e s s u r e signals to activate the sprinkler valves. The pressure signals are produced by modulating the pump pressures. It is something new and worth considering a new way to save money. For more contact “ Wilkie” Turf Equipment Division, Inc. information, Vertagreen Tournament Plus S|H i Ml Im l I n o il I in mill,i 19 5* 9 V e rta g re e n A p ro d u ct fo ra li re a so n s • Uniform particles that flow smoothly and spread evenly • 48% of the nitrogen in slow release form • Uniform balance of secondary and m icronutrients. • All potash derived from sulfate of potash. ® Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P O Atlanta, G ooiijia UOUOI i w u > I U i x 9 TORO SAND PRO It ’ s proved i t ’ s a " p r o " in the traps. T h e re ’ s never been a machine quite like it. It rakes and conditions sand to give the whole course a dressy new look. Now it spikes greens; takes over fine grading, sca rifyin g , shaping and contouring of seedbeds; edges around traps; incor- top dressing; breaks up a e rifie r cores. Altogether, the Sand Pro's as useful a machine as you can have around - and it ’ s backed up by TORO people, by TORO parts and service and by our new one year warranty. TORO - DISTRIBUTED BY - WILKIE TURF Equipm ent Company 1050 O P D Y K E ROAD P O N T IA C , M ICH. 48057 (313) 373-8800 10 6 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WE NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D ASK (BUT DECIDED TO AMSW ER ANYWAY) I Yes, QC3AA can help you become a bet­ ter auperlntendent. One way it does this is through educational seminars and con­ ference sessions it sponsors each year to help you become better pesticides, landscaping and management practices. Informed about turfgrass diseases, Yea, QC8AA la helping to further the ad­ vancement of Industry. Through the GCSAA Scholarship & Research turfgrass the Fund, Inc., GCSAA provided more than $13,500 last year in research grants to leading turfgrass programs. GCSAA also provides educational opportunities to turf­ grass students through annual turfgrass scholarships. 3 Yes, GCSAA provides a meeting ground for superintendents. Each year, GCSAA sponsors an annual conference and show for its members. Last year more than 6,500 educators, in­ dustry representatives and members from all over the world attended. GCSAA’s executive committee decided at its last board meeting that the conference experience is so valuable that first-year members should be encouraged to attend by being given free admission. 2 4 Yes, GCSAA offers recognition for superintendents. Through its public its relations efforts, magazine, and its award programs, GCSAA helps promote the Image and the profes­ sionalism of the superintendent. GCSAA also provides to superintendents about how they can use public relations to promote their own image to their course, their community and their association. information 5 6 Yes, GCSAA provides each member with a life Insurance program. Supplemental insur­ ance, disability and pension programs also are available. No, GCSAA can’t help you with your golf handicap. You’ll have that yourself. to work on $ GCSAA The association that offers you more than just a name. 1617 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE • LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66044 013/641-2240 11 Snow greeted us after the meeting at the Detroit Golf Club. Speakers at Seminar - Left - Fritz McMullen Center - Bruce Wolfrom Right - Jerry Faubel ( S c o tts ) ProTurf Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations ■ Fungteides-Herbicides-Insecticides ■ Soil Testing-Weed & Disease Identification s c o t t s • l e l y • g a n d y s p r e a d e r s Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends J im B ro c k le h u rs t Technical Representative 1964 Cataipa Berkley, Michigan 48072 Telephone: 313-547-9632 12 Left to Right - Keith Paterson - Supt. Spring Lake G. C., Roger Barton - Supt. Blythefield G. C.-Grand Rapids, Carl Schwartzkopf - USGA Left to Right - Carl Schwartzkopf - USGA, Tom Deaton - Pro, Franklin Hills, Clem Wolfrom - Co-Chairman, Mr. Neil J. MacPhil, Chairman - GAM Green Section Left to Right - Mike Edgerton, Jerry Faubel, Dr. Paul Rieke, James Timmerman No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with M ILORGANIT Golf Courses Use More M I L O R G A N I T E » « Than Ah> Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORP. 12871 EATON AVE. D ETR O IT , MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -060Ó 13 RETIRING: 62 OR 65? The question of whether to retire at age 62 or wait until age 65 is one which becomes increasingly knotty for those approaching that time of life. When you retire determines to a large extent the amount you will receive in social security benefits, and several variables determine which will be best for you. If you retire at age 62, your basic benefit will be reduced to make up the extra three years of payments. At age 62, your reduced benefit will be 30 percent of the age 65 rate, but the closer to age 65 you retire, the smaller the reduction. The reduction in benefits is per­ manent, but several other factors can raise or lower the actual payments you will receive. For example, you will be to cost-of-living and other entitled general increases. If you return to work before age 65, you will lose some benefits while you are working, but your benefit check the month you turn 65 will be higher because you received fewer payments before 65 than If you work originally anticipated. anytime retirement and earn enough lifetime average earnings, your benefits also will increase. after to increase your While you may work and still collect security payments, you are social limited in the amount you may earn without forfeiting some portion of your benefits. However, at age 72, you will receive your full monthly check no matter how much you earn. Only earned income, earnings from a job or self-employment, counted, not investment income, moving expenses, sick pay or standby pay. is Arranging your retirement to collect maximum benefits is a complicated matter which requires a great deal of planning. Be sure you get adequate advice in this field before you take the big step. It could pay additional dividends in the vears to come. from a professional <■ E N G IN E E R ED RAIN Turf Topics- Precision Controllers With Unmatched Flexibility. J-M Buckner is first in the industry to offer you solid-state microelectronics in an irrigation controller. Our KCS line of controllers are as easy to operate as pocket calculators. KCS offers unmatched flexibility with 12 or 24 individual circuits and four 14-day schedules ... all with timing accuracy down to a fraction of a second. The KCS totals daily watering time, allows skipping up to nine days, has both automatic and manual syringe cycles for services such as dew removal and many more unique features. Operation is simple, fast and accurate. NOW is the time to consider converting existing quick coupling valves or manual systems to automatic -- with J-M/Buckner, solid state KCS automatic equipment and new automatic valves and sprinkler heads. You may do i t yourself -- or check with Jim Vince on design and in s ta lla tio n . W rite or call direct E N G I N E E R E D R A I N Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Co. A division of A.J. Miller Inc. 1316 No. Campbell Rd. Royal Oak, Mi. 48067 Phone (313) 398-2233 Chicago Sales Office/Warehouse 1115 Republic Drive, Addison, IL 60101 (313) 543-5330 14 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6 9 0 0 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, M ic h ig a n (313) 291-1200 D O N ’ T EVEN T H I N K OF B U Y I N G ............................ GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES W ITHOUT C A L L IN G 291*1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6 9 0 0 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, M ic h ig a n (313) 291-1200 , ------------------------------------------------- j If you have changed your address, I please let us know so we can keep | our addressing plates up to date. HAMILTON WINS GCSAA TOURNAMENT! Terrace Guadalajara, Mexico - T„Co Hamil­ superintendent of the ton, CGCS, (Texas) Country Club, came Dallas from four strokes back to beat de­ fending champion Dan Meyers, CGCS, (Fla.) Golf and Temple Country Club in a one-hole playoff during the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’ s annual golf tournament. The tournament was played on three Guadalajara, Mexico courses. Hamilton, the 1978 winner, played the final eight holes at 3-under par to tie Meyers at the end of the 36 holes of regulation play, and his par on the first playoff hole gave him the title. Vaughn Barker, superintendent of Fore Lakes Golf Club, Murray, Utah, finished one shot back and won the Seniors Flight by a large margin. sunshine, A total of 70 superintendents, club officials and exhibitors from Canada, I Mexico and the U„S. competed in the Mexican although gusty winds sometimes made scoring diffi­ cult. The first tournament round was played on the Santa Anita Country Club course, where Cleto Cervantes is superintendent, and the second round was played at San Isidro Golf Club, where Jose Berches is superintendent. Eleven ladies participated in an 18- hole tournament at the Guadalajara Country Club, Alex Equirte, a new GCSAA member, is superintendent there. Frank Lamphier, Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, Conn., won the handicap division with a net score of 147, and Meyers’ steady play helped Florida West Coast Chapter teammates Dick Grill, Lakewood Country Club, St. Petersburg, and Reed LeFebvre, Mainlands Country Club, Plant City, win the chapter championship over a team from the New Mexico Chapter. Ruth Redman, Creve Couer, Mo., won the ladies tournament with a score of 102, three strokes ahead of Dianne Apodaca, Belen, N„M. Continued on Page 18 Present Address: N A M E A D D R E S S C I T Y Fill In New Address: A D D R E S S S T A T E Z I P Mail this form to: A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 Utica Road I Fraser, Michigan 48026 I _________________________ 15 BE A GOOD SUPERVISOR One crucial test of good supervision is what happens when managers are not around. Do people carry on as usual or does everything grind to a halt? If things do slow down, it could mean you’ ve let your people become too de­ pendent on you. Some managers are the world’ d great­ est as long as they are there to super­ vise their people every second. But let them leave their desk for a day or so and the place seems to come apart at the seams. Disputes flare up, dicisions aren’t made, people slow down and start putting things off. The way people work when their leaders aren’t available reflects the difference between average and super­ ior management. Good managers strive to build an organization that is so effective it can carry on without them. The things that happen-or fail to happen-while managers are away de­ pend a great deal on the way they normally operate. Some supervisors, unfortunately, enjoy having their assoc­ iates completely dependent on them. They do all the important thinking, make all the major decisions-and some­ times the minor ones as well. As a re­ sult, when they’re not available, no one is prepared to assume responsibility for decisions even in their own as­ signed areas. Good managers, by comparison, act more like coaches than quarterbacks. They encourage people to take respon­ sibility not only for the routine opera­ tion of their particular functions but the thinking as well. They expect their associates to bring them not merely problems but also to recommend answers. They review their thinking, check their logic, raise objections which might not have oc­ curred to the associate, and suggest alternatives that might not have been considered. Basically, they help their people do a better job-but they don’t try to do it for them. They are training them how to think about their problems. As a result, when they’re not around, their people have a good idea how to carry on them­ selves, plus the confidence and cour­ age to do so. Sure—it’ s flattering to the ego to be the king pin, the indespensable person. But it’ s also comforting to have the kind of organization where you can step out of the picture for a few days and be reasonably certain that things are run - ning smoothly while you’re gone. The best way to make yourself a candidate for promotion is to train asso­ ciates who can carry on without you It means you are obviously ready and available to move up. Century/Rain Bird issues its second annual turfgrass research challenge to the golf course superintendents of the Border Cities league. A ll players must be class “ A ” superintendents in good standing (not necessarily standing good). To avoid the remote possibility of a fluke replay of last year’ s 5 - 2 super­ intendent victory, a best of three (3) series will be held. Dates and actual field sites shall be C O U N T R Y CLUB THE BALANCED FERTILIZER ...a valuable asset«*» in growing good turf FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP. P.O.Box 647 Danville, IL 61832 16 chosen by the superintendents with one game being held northside of Detroit, one game southside of Detroit, and one game westside of Detroit. Sign up for team w ill be with Jerry Gill from Tam O’Shanter. Stakes are as follows: $100.00 for each game in which the super’ s get 10 warm bodies on the field. $100.00 additional for overall 2 out of 3 super victory or $200.00 for super’ s 2 game sweep. Total amount $400.00 payable to the event of victory to the Michigan Turf- grass Research Foundation. Midwest Regional Turf Conference Purdue University the site of another successful again, Once was Turf Conference. Dr. William Daniel was honored for his 30 years of dedicated work in Turf research and unselfish efforts to advance the turfgrass industry. The evening of March 4, 1980 was selected to present him with a gift from his friends. The occasion was DITCH! 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Hale Named GCSAA Director of Communications Lawrence, Kan. — Dick Hale, formerly editor of THE GOLF SUPER­ INTENDENT, official publication of the Golf Course Superintendents Association o f America, returned to GCSAA Feb. 11 to assume the duties o f director of communications. Hale had been editor of PGA MAGAZINE and business manager of all publications of the Professional Golfers Association since the fall of 1976. He served as editor of THE GOLF SUPERINTENDENT, forerunner of GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT, from 1974 to 1976. A journalism gradu­ ate of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Hale edited and published newspapers in Kansas before joining GCSAA. As director of communications, Hale will serve as editor o f GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT and coordinate other activities of the GCSAA communica­ tions department. The communications department handles all public relations and promotional activities for the association. “ Pm pleased to be moving back to GCSAA. 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