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S O C IA TIO N 1 GREEN 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 LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 2 4 7 4 L a f a y Orchard L ake, M ichigan 48033 Off. 682-2150, R es. 682-7234 V I C E P R E S I D E N T BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS BARTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 435 Stein Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Off. 662-8359, R e s . 663-9213 S E C R E T A R Y - T R E A S U R E R WATERS EDGE COUNTRY CLUB ED HEINEMAN 10531 B ellevu e Grosse lie, Michigan 48138 Off. 675-0927, R es . 676-3095 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S KEVIN DUSHANE WABEEK COUNTRY CLUB 159 Willards Way Union Lake, Michigan 48085 Off. 851-1689, R es. 698-2924 MICHAEL EDGERTON MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB 32736 H ees L ivon ia, Michigan 48150 Off. 349-3608, R es. 522-6238 CHARLES GAIGE LA KELANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 7390 Rickett Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 231-3003, R e s . 227-4617 FRITZ MCMULLEN, CGCS FOREST LAKE COUNTRY CLUB 3912 F ie ld v ie w Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 335-1410, R es. 363-8030 DANIEL UZELAC DOMINION GOLF CLUB RR N o. 1 O ld ca stle, Ontario, Canada NOR 1LO Off. 969-4350, R es. 969-4350 THEODORE WOEHRLE OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 3390 Witherbee Troy, M ichigan 48084 Off. 644-3352, R es. 649-8512 P R E S I D E N T E M E R I T U S CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry Bloomfield H ills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, R es . 334-0140 "A PATCH OF GREEN” P ubl¡shed monthly by the MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Circulation: 1,250 Ted Woehrle, CGCS, Oakland Hills C.C. 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Wide Track Drive (U.S. 10) Pontiac, Michigan 48058 Phone: (313) 338-0425 JM 3 1980 Was a Good Year for Our Association- : A Bad Year for Our Turf The activities of our Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superinten­ dents Association continued to promote the Superintendent and his profes­ sionalism. A late winter joint meeting with the Golf Association of Michigan and the USGA - discussed turf prob­ lems and their remedies - a University update on the latest research was pre­ sented along with the preview of the work to be conducted at the new Hancock Research Laboratory. As the summer progressed, the La­ boratory become a reality. The turf plots were planned and seeded. Several generous donations were made by sup­ pliers - including irrigation equipment -mowing equipment, materials and supplies. Many Superintendents took time out during their busy schedules to partici­ pate in the annual fund raiser in co­ The PGA and our Association shared operation with the Michigan Section of j the PGA - in harmony with the Fuller r Brothers of Bay Pointe Golf Club. ; in the generosity of the Fuller Brothers i donation of $15,000.00. Seventy five I hundred dollars went to the PGA junior I program and Seventy five hundred dollars was donated to turf research at MSU through our association. Many I thanks to the continued support of the Fuller Brothers. In early October we held our Turf I Day Benefit - again at Bay Pointe Golf ! Club and raised another $14,130.00. ■ For a total of $21,630 in the year 1980. The annual meeting of the association held at Maple Lane Golf Club on Oct. j 14, 1980 saw an increase in the As­ sociation Dues. Class A - $33.00 B - 33.00 Continued on Next Page HIGH PRESSURE WASHERS CUT YOUR EQUIPMENT CLEANING COSTS IN HALF WITH A HOT/HIGH PRESSURE WASHER. WE HAVE A MODEL TO FIT YOUR NEEDS AND YOUR BUDGET. FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION CALL OR WRITE TODAY: J & J EQUIPMENT CO. 17223 Joy • Fraser, Michigan 48026 (313) 293-0675 4 Two new Directors: Those remaining on the board are: Going off the Board are: Committee Assignments: Dan Uzeloc Ted Woehrle Kevin Dushane Michael Edgerton Charlie Gaige Fritz McMullen Clem Wolfrom - Past President Bob Hope Chris Myers Education - Mike Edgerton Membership - Charlie Gaige Bylaws - Dan Uzeloc Golf - Kevin Dushane Fund Raising - Charlie Gaige Ted Woehrle Christmas Party - Kevin Dushane Mike Edgerton Publicity & Awards - Bruce Wolfrom Finance - Ed Heineman Editorial - Ted Woehrle MTF Laison - Bruce Wolfrom Historian - Dan Uzeloc Clem Wolfrom Police Book - Clem Wolfrom nie Fuller (left) presenting President Jim Timmerman ght) a check for $7500.00 as Jim Fuller looks on. D - 28.00 F - 55.00 S - 10.00 The election of officers for 1981 produced the following results. President - James Timmerman Vice President - Bruce Wolfrom Secretary/Treasurer - Ed Heineman PanaSea Liquified Sea Plant Extract Multiple-purpose Turf3rass Supplement C om pletely Safe For People, Plants, and Animals PanaSea A Product of Natural Science and Technology - DISTRIBUTED BY - TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 5 GCSAA Conference Eight thousand attended The 52nd International Turfgrass Conference and Show, held at Anoheim, California, January 25-30, 1981. It was the largest equipment and materials show in the history of the association. The rainy weather kept the audience attending the educational programs all week. Most programs were Standing Room Only. Several sessions in the larger room seemed to be sparse but the concurrent session in the smaller room was overflowing. It seemed to be a matter of selecting the wrong room size for the subject matter. All in all the sessions were better attended than any time in the past. The opening session was a little , weak. Mr. Argue’s message on the progress of the 1984 Olympics was interesting but the delivery was poor. Perhaps the best parts were “The thinking Superintendents” presenta­ tion on Monday afternoon and the “Researcher’s Challenge” which was outstanding. Once again the USGA presentations were a little light - but perhaps the room was too large. Over 1000 attended the Thursday session. The highlight of the USGA meeting was the presentation of their Distinguished Service award to Dr. Joseph Duich. Dr. Joseph Duich Honored Dr. Joseph M. Duich, professor of turfgrass science and turfgrass project leader at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania, has been named the recipient of the 1981 Green Section Award presented by the United States Golf Association in recognition of his distinguished service to golf through work with turfgrass. Over the years Dr. Duich has signi­ ficantly contributed to better golf through research, teaching and educa­ tion. His turf research contributions have been concerned with grass varietal improvement, varietal evaluation, road­ side development, weed control, turf- disease relationships, fertilization and soil modification. Among his breeding contributions are the varieties Pennstar Kentucky bluegrass, Pennfire peren­ nial ryegrass and the Penneagle and Penncross bentgrasses. He tested Penneagle at the Brooktree Municipal Golf Club in Owatonna at the time of its construction in 1976. During the past 22 years Dr. Duich has presented over 150 papers and addresses to national, regional, state and local as­ sociations and groups. (Sams) P r o T u r f Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations ■ Fungicides—Herbicides—Insecticides ■ Soil Testing—Weed & Disease Identification SCOTTS • LELY • GANDY SPREADERS Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends J im Bl’OCklehurst Technical Representative 1964 Cataipa Berkley, Michigan 48072 Telephone: 313-547-9632 6 PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS OF THE USGA GREEN SECTION AWARD 1961 John Monteith, Jr. 1962 Lawrence S. Dickinson 1963 O.J. Noer 1964 Joseph Valentine 1965 Glenn W. Burton 1966 H. Burton Musser 1967 Elmer J. Michael 1968 James L. Haines 1969 Fred V. Grau 1970 Eberhard R. Steiniger 1971 Tom Mascaro 1972 Herb and Joe Graff is 1973 Dr. Marvin H. Ferguson 1974 Dr. Howard B. Sprague 1975 Dr. Fanny-Fern Davis 1976 Dr. James R. Watson 1977 Edward J. Casey 1978 Dr. Jesse De France 1979 Arthur A. Snyder 1980 Dr. C. 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F ILL IN THE QUESTIONALE BELOW AND MAIL TO: CHARLES GAIGE 7390 Rickett Brighton, Ml 48116 LAKELANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Office 231-3003, Residence 227-4617 d a t e _____________________ N A M E ________________________________________________________________________ A D D R ES S ____________________________________________________________________ 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 HI 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 Gary L. Pulsipher (left) and Michael G. Schaefer (right) were co.recipients of the 1981 Norman Kramer Outstanding Scholar Award of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. The awards are being presented by Roger Barton (center), Director of the M .T.F., at the 51st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Conference at Michigan State University on January 13,1981. W. Bruce Matthews of Grand Haven, Michigan (right) is the recipient of the 1981 Meritorious Service Award of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. Presenting the award is C. E. “ Tuck” Tate, President of the M.T.F. (left) at the 51st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference at Michigan State University on January 13, 1981. No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE- Than Any Other Fertilizer^ TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 E A T O N A V E . D E T R O I T , M I C H . 482 2 7 (313) 491 - 0606 8 6 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WE NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D ASK (BUT DECIDED TO ANSWER ANYWAY) I Yes, GCSAA can help you become a bet­ ter superintendent. 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, the Yes, GCSAA Is helping to further the ad­ vancement of industry. Through the GCSAA Scholarship & Research 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. turfgrass 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 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. 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 9 1 3 / 841-2240 9 TORO. G R E E N S M A S T E R 3 w orth m ore Still the leader... ... outsells competion two to one. Features like: Thatching Reels Powered spikers Variable Quick Height of Cut Unit Interchangeability B acked by The Toro Prom ise - and W ilk ie Turf Equipm ent Com pany WILKIE Turj Equipment Division, Inc. 1050 O PD Y K E ROAD P O N T IA C , M ICHIG AN 48057 (313) 373-8800 10 The 1981 Outstanding Student Award of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is presented to Brad D. Emerick (right), Two-year student in Turfgrass Management at Michigan State University at the 51st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference, January 13, 1981. The award is being presented by Bruce Wolfrom . Need Golf Course Equipment? FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Phone (313) 482-4210 Ask for Charlie Wells Tell him what you want - " If he doesn’t have It, he’ll get it.” Choose as you please- a. He will restore yours b. He will repair yours c. He will follow your instructions d. He will guarantee his work - " If he can’t fix it, 4. Throw it away.” Tell your friends to buy "WELLS BUILT.” CHARLIE WELLS & COMPANY l i GOLF OLF 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. FORGAN — With Compliments of — ROBT. FORGAN & SON, LTD., ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND The Leading Golf Club Makers for over a Century & a Quarter 12 MICHAEL R. BAVIER, CGCS, ELECTED 1981 PRESIDENT ANAHEIM IN GCSAA ANNUAL MEETING IN Anaheim, Calif. — Michael R. Bavier, CGCS, superintendent of Inverness Golf Club, Palatine, 111., was elected President of the Golf Course Super­ intendents Association of America at the annual membership meeting held January 28, 1981. Also elected were James A. Wyllie, Bayview Country Club, Thornhill, On­ tario, Canada, Vice President; Eugene D. Baston, CGCS, Birmingham (Ala.) Country Club, Director, and Riley Lee Stottem, CGCS, Jeremy Ranch Country Club, Salt Lake City, Utah. The election was in conjunction with GCSAA’s 52nd International Turfgrass Conference and Show in the Anaheim Convention Center. The new officers join Directors Paul Boizelle, CGCS, Fiddlers Elbow Country Club, Far Hills, N. J.; Edward Dembnicki, Arcadian Shores Golf Course, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Robert W. Osterman, CGCS, Connecticut Golf Club, Easton, Conn., and James W. Timmerman, CGCS, Orchard Lake (Mich.) Country Club. Outgoing President Melvin B. Lucas, Jr., CGCS, Piping Rock Club, Long Island, N. Y., also will serve on the association’s Board of Directors for an additional year. The association’s annual conference and show, which included the member­ ship meeting and election drew a record attendance of more than 8,000 for its five-day run in the Anaheim Convention Center. GCSAA, with a total member­ ship of almost 5,000, is headquartered in Lawrence, Kan. NEW CHAPTER NEWSLETTER FOR WESTERN MICHIGAN The Western Michigan Chapter Golf Course Superintendents has been producing their own Newsletter since last Fall. They call it “Western Views”. The editor is located at 3295 Old Hickory Trail #141 Dewitt, Michigan 48820. The Chairman is Kurt Thuemmel of Walnut Hills C.C. We wish them Luck. If you have changed your address, please let us know so we can keep our addressing plates up to date. Present Address: N A M E A D D R E S S C I T Y S T A T E Z I P Fill In New Address: N A M E A D D R E S S Z I P S T A T E C I T Y Mail this form to: A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 Utica Road Fraser, Michigan 48026 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 DON’T EVEN THINK OF BUYING........................ GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES WITHOUT CALLING 291-1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 690 0 Pardee Rd.,Tay lor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 13 INSECT IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL SEMINAR Of the millions of species of insects found on earth, only a few are harmful, and many of those are only damaging in special situations. However, the few species which are harmful account for an incredible amount of damage each year. In fine turf, like that found on golf courses, insect damage is frequently not apparent until it has reached an advanced stage. When this happens, the turf is sometimes damaged beyond repair. Therefore, an accurate diagnos­ is and prompt, correct action are of the utmost importance. GCSAA’s Insect Identification and Control Seminar can help. In this two- day seminar, you can learn not only how to identify insects commonly found on golf courses, but also how to deal with them. The first part of the seminar will concentrate on the descriptions, life cycles, symptoms and methods of con­ trol of different kinds of insects, in­ cluding root feeders, foliage feeders and those which damage the plant by piercing or sucking. You’ll also learn to select and use the proper insecticide and the way it will affect the insect’s system and the golf course environment. This valuable knowledge is vital to every golf course superintendent. GCSAA’s Insect Identification and Control Seminar offers you informa­ tion you can use every day on your own course. You can’t afford to miss it. INSECT IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL SEMINAR Insect Characteristics Recognition of Symptoms Population Control Factors Selection of Insecticides Environmental Factors For more information contact GCSAA Headquarters, 1617 St. Andrews Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044 or call (913)841- 2240. 14 Whether you want to plant a tree, dig a fence- post hole or bore a quick, Fclean hole in the ground for any reason, Kubota "posthole diggers do it now. ASLOWAS $ 4 3 7 .0 0 A FULL LINK OF MID-RANGI DIESEL TRACTORS AND IMPLEMENTS M3KUB0TB Test d riv e a Kubota D ie s e l T racto r now at: WM. F. SELL & SON, INC. 16555 TELEGRAPH ROAD TAYLOR. M IC H IG A N 48180 T e lephone: 3 1 3 /2 8 2 - 5 1 0 0 'For Land's Sake-'Use Peat" OXFORD ra w CO. 1430 E. Drahner Rd. Oxford, Michigan 48051 PROCESSED PEAT Bulk or Bag Custom Blending FRED LATTA 313/628-5991 LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. HOME OF LESCÇ) PRODUCTS And SULFUR COATED FERTILIZERS Distributor & Formulator GRASS SEED, FERTILIZERS INSECTICIDES FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES Call Us Today TOLL FREE 1-800-321-5325 300 S. Abbe Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035 (216) 323-7544 Price Quotation On Request GRASS DOES NOT LIVE BY NITROGEN ALONE! OR P H O S P H A T E OR PO TA SH Yes, it takes a balance of all nutrients to grow good turf. Country Club products provide total nutrient feeding. Look to Country Club for all your fertilizer and combination fertilizer-pesticide products. You can rely on Country Club turf products for satisfaction and results. For more information, call 1-800-637-2101 (217-446-0983 in Illinois) LEBANON CHEMICAL CORPORATION P.O.Box 647 Danville, IL 61832 P.O.Box 180 Lebanon, PA 17042 1977 Yazoo 48” 16h.p. B.S. 1o 1970 Cushman Truckster 4wh. 18h.p. 1969 Giant Vac Double Blower 12h.p.B.S. Lely - Fertilizer Spreader-wheel drive FOR SALE $700.00 $750.00 $600.00 $350.00 CALL MARTY AT KNOLLWOOD (313) 855-9716 ROGERS SEEDER - GOOD CONDITION CALL KEVIN AT WABEEK - (313) 851-1689 ^ Tire Wholesalers Company, Inc. A ) 1 m b m TRUCK-CAR jllll É I W MOTORCYCLE M U A INDUSTRIAL TRAILER UNIROYAL ■ ■ ■ ■ » J I B W HOLESALE PRICES TO CO M M ER CIAL ACCOUNTS 15 BEWARE THE DEADLY BEE What venomous animal causes more fatalities than any other? According to Dr. Ted Brook, it’s not a rattlesnake or some incredibly deadly variety of spider—it’s the common, everyday bee. Brook, writing in the Mississippi Turfgrass Association newsletter, says that bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and ants are insects that can cause discomfort or allergic reactions by their stings. For most people, the reaction to the injection of venom into the skin is more often uncomfortable than deadly. However, a sizeable number of people are very allergic to bee and wasp venom, and the reaction can sometimes be fatal. Brook recommends that if you are stung by an insect, capture it for identification, if possible, especially if you don’t know if you have an allergy. If a reaction, such as swelling, fainting, hives, nausea or shock, develops get immediate medical help from a doctor or hospital. If you are allergic, be sure to cary identification, such as a medic alert bracelet or tags and a wallet card. In a golf course operation, you should instruct your workers to report the location of nests so that they can be removed. You should also be aware if any of your employees are known to have an allergic reaction to insect stings and instruct them in the proper pro­ cedures to follow in case they are nearby when a golfer is stung. SNOW & ICE MAY BE A PROBLEM The heavy snow cover since Christ­ mas eve seemed to be the ideal pro­ tection needed for a good winter until the rains of late January and mid February. There now seems to be a three inch layer of clear ice under the snow. Several Superintendents are attempt­ ing to remove the snow from the greens and tees so they can melt the ice. We usually have a thirty day time period before we become concerned. This means that if there is still ice on March 1st we can expect some ice sheet damage. Let’s hope that Mother Nature is kind to us and melts the ice for us. Dr. J. M. Vargas (right), Associate Professor at Michigan State University, accepts a turfgra research grant from the 0. J. Noer Foundation from Frank Forier (left), Member of the Board od of Directors of the Foundation at the 51st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference at East Lansing, Michigan - January 13, 1981. Ernest Fuller (left) is presented a plaque in recognition of the outstanding support he and his brothers have provided for turfgrass research at Michigan State University. The ayvard is being presented by Dr. J. M. Vargas (right), Associate Professor at M.S.U. on behalf of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation at the 51st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Con­ ference, East Lansing, Michigan - January 13, 1981. 16 The 1981 Burt Bradshaw Award is being presented to the Outstanding Four-year Student in Turfgrass Management at the 51st Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference. The recipient is Michael McElroy (center) and Burt Bradshaw (left) and Gordon La Fontaine (right) of Lawn Equipment Corporation, Novi, Michigan are presenting the award. 1 Í^ £ Z t> ENGINEERED RAIN 00 E N G IN E ET u rf 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. USGA - IMPORTANT NOTICE - Once again this spring the Greenf Section will be hosting a series of Regional Meetings across the country.! These meetings are designed to present information of current interest and importance for all those committed to the development and maintenance of better golf courses. Two of these meetings are scheduled for the Midwest. 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Royal Oak, Mi. 48067 Phone (313) 398-2233 1115 Republic Drive, Addison, IL 60101 (313) 543-5330 Chicago Sales Office/Warehouse HOSPITALITY ROOM A nice large well equipped Hospi­ tality Room greeted us at the Disney­ land Hotel complex. It never seemed too busy but there was always someone present enjoying the fine Michigan Hospitality. A great place to meet friends before dinner and a place to rest your weary feet. Many thanks to all those that contributed to its success. Especially Kevin Dushane and his wife Mary for organizing and stocking the room with supplies. The Wednesday Annual meeting had the following results - Mike Bavier Elected President Congratulations to our new G.C.S.A.A president, Mike Bavier, C.G.C.S. Supt. at Inverness Country Club, Palatine, Illinois. 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