ô LIBRARIES MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY A PATCH Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association S J ± * £ MICHIGAN & BORDER \ colf course] CITIES GOLF COURSE ) SUPERINTENDENTS -------s_j a V MICHIfiflT T ASSOCIATION wpt PR E S ID E N T JAMES TIMMERMAN, CGCS ORCHARD LAKE COUNTRY CLUB Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 682-2150, Res. 682-7234 2474 Lafay VICE P R E S ID E N T 435 Stein Road BARTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 Off. 662-8359, Res. 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 Bellevue KEVIN DUSHANE 159 Willards Way Grosse lie, Michigan 48138 Off. 675-0927, Res. 676-3095 BOARD OF DIR EC TOR S WABEEK COUNTRY CLUB Union Lake, Michigan 48085 Off. 851-1689, Res. 698-2924 MICHAEL EDGERTON Livonia, Michigan 48150 Off. 349-3608, Res. 522-6238 CHARLES CAIGE 32736 Hees MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB LAKELANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 7390 Rickett Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 231-3003, Res. 227-4617 FRITZ MCMULLEN, CGCS FOREST LAKE COUNTRY CLUB Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 335-1410, Res. 363-8030 3912 Fieldview DANIEL UZELAC O ldcastle, Ontario, Canada NOR 1LO RR No. 1 DOMINION GOLF CLUB Off. 969-4350, Res 969-4350 THEODORE WOEHRLE OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 3390 Witherbee Troy, Michigan 48084 Off. 644-3352, Res. 649-8512 P R E SID E N T EMERITUS CLEM WOLFROM DETROIT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589, Res. 334-0140 "A PATCH OF GREEN" Publ¡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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Caused by the fungus Typhula in- carnata and related species, gray snow mold is associated only with cold weather and snow. It’s most often found where snow is deep and slow to melt in the spring. Optimum gray snow mold conditions occur when snow falls on unfrozen ground (32 to 45°). Symptoms include circular, dead, bleached-brown to straw-colored areas uup to two feet or more in diameter. Leaves may be matted and covered with a grayish- white mycelium — threadlike fungal growth. The chief diagnostic feature is hard brown pinhead-sized bodies called sclerotia. These are imbedded in leaves and crowns of infected plants. Usually when you see gray snow mold the damage has been done and it’s too late to use fungisides. Damage ranges from leaf-blade destruction , from which grass easily recovers, to sheath and crown infection which causes dead areas requiring sodding and reseeding. At this point you can only dry out the infected areas, using a rake to break up the crust to let air and light into the sod.Pink snow mold or pink patch, caused by Fusarium nivale develops through­ out the spring. It’s most common in wet, cool months when temperatures are below 60°. First symptoms are circular tan to reddish-brown spots one to six inches in diameter. Continued on Page 17 SUPERINTENDENTS - CHOOSE HONDA FOR 1980 HONDA. ENGINES Recondition your equipment th is w inter w ith a Honda. Built tough for Dependability - D urability - Quiet Precision Engineering - Economy ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 3.5 5 7 1 0 11 G V150 A1 GV150 A2 G150 G 150 G 150 G V200 GV200 GV200 G 200 G200 G 200 G 200 G 200 G 300 G300 G300 G300 G300 G400 G400 G400 G V400 GV400 GV400 GV400 Q PE HQ (1) (2) (3) Q V PE S HQ Q V S HQ Q Q V Q (4) (5) (6) (7) X X X X X X X X X 3 5/32 x 7/8 DIA. TAPPED 3/8 24 UNF 2 7/16 x 7/8 DIA. TAPPED 3/8 24 UNF 2 7/16 x 3/4 DIA. 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TAPPED 7/16 20 UNF X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X AF AF AF N40 N 50 N4C AF A5 AF AG AF B6 B6 B7 B6 JO B6 B6 JO AA AB JB JD 3600 3600 4000 4000 4000 3200 X X X X X 3200 I X 3700 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4000 OPT. X 4000 4000 X X 4000 OPT. X 3550 3550 3550 X X X 3550 OPT. 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MEMBERS Easy Terms CUBHMAIM TURF-CARE EQUPMENTT SUPERVISION first link in the management chain It’s not easy being a good supervisor; here are a few pointers on what it takes involving personnel are never as simple as two plus two equals four. There are books that offer guidelines to solutions, but the real answers must come form the supervisor himself. He must listen to the problem and then be capable of providing a solution that is sincere and honest and leaves the employee sa­ tisfied that his problem is solved. It is at this moment that the good supervisor takes a step up the ladder and the poor one slips back a rung. The job of supervising people is serious business and should be ap­ proached in that manner. The follow­ ing quote, however old-fashioned, points up this fact: “The responsibility for controlling and directing human is the most sacred trust of lives leadership. And That’s Not All Supervision is much more than solving daily personnel problems. The supervisor has a responsibility to his company to make a profit, achieve production goals, reduce costs, moti­ vate employees, keep problems to a minimum, and maintain a smooth­ running operation. In achieving these Continued on Page 14 by J. E. Campanellie Camera and Plate Editor The supervisor (or foreman) is gene­ rally looked on as the first link in the management chain - the person in charge of the people who actually do the job. Good supervisors are not born that way. Neither are writers, carpen­ ters, nor technicians of any type. A good supervisor acquires excel­ lence by hard work, study and practice. However, no amount of work or study will replace personal desire. The desire to become a good leader or supervisor is of primary importance in climbing the ladder of successful leadership. But this aspiration should be tempered with common sense. Many people think the supervisor has a soft job and draws a large salary for it. This is about as false as anything can be. The reality is that he faced with many problems. Besides the technical requirements of his job, he must have the ability to act as adviser, psycho­ logist, clergyman, expert in human relations, and even father to his em­ ployees. He works long hours, generally without overtime, and is on call at any time of the day or night. It’s No Cinch Answers to supervisory problems No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More MILORGANITE- 1 ,lJ i./'. Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORK 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 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? 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Increasingly, it is crucial to our nation’s economic sur­ vival.A great deal is being written in the press today about the connection be­ tween motivation and worker produc­ tivity. A few simple statistics will dra­ matize our national problem: • The Japanese worker on an auto­ mobile assembly line produces an average of 48 cars per year. His Ameri­ can counterpart only produces 25 cars per year. • The Japanese worker in manu­ facturing produces an average of 421 tons per year. The American worker produces 250 tons per year. • In the mid-1950s, the United States accounted for 50 percent of the world’s economic output. By the mid- ‘70s, our share had declined to 35 percent. • By the late ‘80s, our estimated share of world output will be down to 25%.Obviously, in the decade ahead, we must motivate the nation’s workforce to greater productivity if we are to maintain our standard of living and our economic strength. While motivation is a prime catal­ yst, its chemistry alone does not make up the complete formula for improved productivity. The advantages of up-to- date equipment should also be taken into account as having a positive effect. To hold good employees and to mo­ tivate them, you must pay attention to the organizational climate in your com­ pany. More important, you must un­ derstand your role in shaping it. You, as manager, and your management practices interact with two parts of your business: • Organizational variables, includ­ ing goals, strategies, structure, sys­ tems and policy. FOR ALL YOUR IRRIGATION NEEDS YOUR FULL STOCK FULL SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR JIM VINCE MIKE BYRNES JAN KO VAC ICH PETE ASARO SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SUPPLY CO. 1316 N. CAMPBELL ROAD ROYAL OAK, Ml 48067 PHONE: (313) 398-2233 • Staff member variables, such as each employee’s skills, knowledge, val­ ues and capabilities. The interaction of your management practices with these variables produces a distinctive organ­ izational climate. That climate, in turn, determines motivation. Six factors measure organizational climate:Clarity - Do you provide good, clear instructions to your employees when new systems are introduced? Commitment - Is there clear under­ standing of how employees should work together and what the common goals are?Standards - Are the criteria of what makes for good performance clearly defined and worked towards? Responsibility - Have you encouraged subordinates to work and think on their? Do you trust other employees to make responsible decisions on their own?Recognition - Do your workers feel wanted, respected? Do you tell them when there’s a job well done? Teamwork - Do your subordinates feel they are part of a total group effort? Do you pitch in and help when subordinates need you? The first three - clarity, commitment and standards - will affect the per­ formance of your company directly. They will determine how well the job is done. The last three - responsibility, recognition and teamwork - affect de­ velopment, including the company’s growth and profitability. There is a clear correlation between organizational climate and four basic management practices: Continued on Page 12 LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. HOME OF LESCQ 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 1216) 323-7544 Price Quotation On Request Need Golf Course Equipment? FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Phone (313) 482-4210 2. Ask for Charlie Wells 3. Tell him what you want - " If he doesn’t have it, he’ ll get it.” 4. 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, Throw it away.” 5. Tell your friends to buy "WELLS BUILT.” CHARLIE WELLS & COMPANY IRON APPLICATION - RATES, CARRIERS, AND and Garald Horst TOXICITY COMPARISONS J. B. Beard, J. H. Eckhardt, bove this level. No burning or greening response was noted from the 2 oz. application of ferrous ammonium sulfate. The 4, 8, and 12 pz. rates produced a significant enhancement of green coloration with no foliar burn. However, phytotoxicity was evident aUapplication rates of 16 oz. per 1000 ftr and above at tempera­ tures of 75 to 80° F. At warmer tem­ peratures of 90 to 94° F, foliar burn from ferrous ammonium sulfate was observed at a rate of 10 oz. and above. Chelated 138 caused a distinct red­ dish coloration which persisted on the leaves and was fairly objectionable at application rates of 12 pz. per 1000 sq. ft. and above. Chelated 138 did pro­ duce a slight greening at the 2 oz. rate and substantial enhancement oLgreen coloration at 4 oz./l 1,000 ftr and above. Foliar burn was first noticed at die 16 oz. rate of application and be­ came progressively more severe as the rate was increased to 24 oz. Chelated 330 produced a slight greening at the 2 oz. rate with a major enhancement of green color at higher rates similar to that reported for Che­ lated 138. However a slight foliar burn was evident at the 6 through 14 oz. rates Objectionable degrees of foliar bum w^re evident at rates of 14 oz. per 1000 ftr and above. Summary. Results from these in­ vestigations indicate that foliar bum is occurring at relatively high application rates compared to those commonly in use. Frequent reports of foliar bum at substantially lower rates, suggest that the iron is being applied with the other chemicals, which in combination, are causing foliar bum. The rate of appli­ cation at which foliar burn occurred did vary among the four materials and increased as temperatures increased. However with temperatures up to 95° F on a creeping bentgrass turf, iron ap­ plications can be made in the range of 4 to 8 oz. per 1000 square feet without concern for foliar bum. The micronutrient most commonly deficient on turfgrass areas is iron. Deficiencies appear as an interveinal yellowing of the youngest actively growing leaves. Under a continued iron deficiency, the chlorosis spreads to the older leaves and the plants become weakened. An iron deficiency occurs on the youngest leaves while yellowing from a nitrogen deficiency occurs first on the oldest leaves. Iron deficiencies are associated with soils having high calcium and magnesium contents. Correction of an iron deficiency can be accomplished by a foliar application of ferrous sulfate or ferrous ammonium sulfate. Soil applied complete fertil­ izers with iron and activated sewage sludge materials also contain signifi­ cant amounts of iron. Reports of pro­ blems with foliar burn following appli­ cations of water soluble iron as a spray are not uncommon. Thus, this study was initiated during the summer of 1976 to evaluate the effects of iron rates, carriers, and environmental con­ ditions during application on the pron- ness to turfgrass phytotoxicity. Four iron sources were utilized in the test: ferrous sulfate, ferrous ammonium sul­ fate, Chelated 138, and Chelated 330. Rates of application were 0, 4, 8, 12, 10, 20, and 24 pz. of material per 1000 ft . Applications were made by means of a hand sprayer to four square foot plots. There were three replications utilized in two tests during 1976 and one test during the 1977 growing sea­ son. Visual estimates of foliar burn to the bentgrass and bermudagrass were taken along with any positive respons­ es to the iron application. Results. No foliar burn or noticeable response was observed at the 2 oz. per 1000 ftr application of iron sulfate to creeping bentgrass. The 4 and 8 oz. rates showed a definite greening re­ sponse with no foliar burn evident. There was a slight burning at the leaf tips from the 12 oz. rate with the extent of foliar bum becoming greater as the rate of application was increased a­ GREENSMASTER 3 worthmore Still the leader... ... outsells competion two to one. Features like: Thatching Reels Powered spikers Variable Quick Height of Cut Unit Interchangeability Backed by The Toro Promise - and Wilkie Turf Equipment Company WILKIE Turf Equipment Division, Inc. 1050 O PD Y K E ROAD P O N T IA C , M ICHIGAN 48057 (313) 373-8800 Coaching and counseling - com­ municating high personal standards informally; expecting subordinates to find and correct their own errors, rather than solving their problems for them. Performance appraisal - regularly reviewing each subordinate’s indivi­ dual performance and planning for improvement; relating the total reward and promotional system to the excel­ lence of job performance, rather than to other factors, such as job seniority. Goal and task definition - setting challenging and difficult goals and standards for your subordinates; ex­ plaining tasks and projects clearly and thoroughly. Team building - conducting team meetings so that they serve to increase trust and mutual respect among teams; measuring morale periodically. This means that you, the manager, can help shape organizational climate. You can consciously use specific ma­ nagement practices to motivate and improve performance. You may be a first rate manager of business, skilled at handling cash-flow, balance sheets, r ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- or bottom lines. But you can also have the tools to be a better manager of people. We are all great scorekeepers, but just remember these points: - The basic issue is to get people to do their jobs - Get results through people - Job satisfaction results in good performance - The happy employee isn’t necessarily the most productive - We need both goal-oriented and task- oriented people - In changing attitudes, start at the top levels “If you tax something, you get less of it; if you subsidize something, you get more of it. In America, we tax work, growth, employment, savings, and productivity. We subsidize non-work, consumption, welfare, and debt. If we are to get bureaucratic government off the backs and out of the pockets of working Americans, it will require dramatic action and bold leadership.” investment, THE ANDERSONS HAS DEVOTED 10 YEARS TO DEVELOPING AND REFINING OUR TEE-TIME PROFESSIONAL TURF-CARE PRODUCTS. Becausethejob demands success. partner H ieÆ E C S * - Andersons Lawn Fertilizer Division P.0. Box 119 Maumee, Ohio 43537 Distributed By : Lawn Equipment Corporation Novi, Michigan 48050 (313) 348-8110 the professional^ Sales Representative: Doug Masters Ohio: 800 472-3220 Outside Ohio: 800 537-3370 Ohio - 800 472-3220 Outside Ohio - 800 537-3370 6 A N SW E R S TO QUESTIONS WE NEVER THOUGHT Y O U ’D A SK (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, Yes, GCSAA is helping to further the ad­ vancement of industry. turfgrass the 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. 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 2 4 Yea, 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 if5 GCSAA The association that offers you more than just a name. 1617 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE • LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66044 9 1 3 / 841-2240 Supervision, Cont. goals, the good supervisor realizes that human relations and company require­ ments are interwoven to the point that they are inseparable. Instilling in employees the will to work accomplishes several things. It promotes greater production or output, less downtime, less turnover, greater profits, and less absenteeism, and points one out as a better supervisor than the guy who is unaware of how to use this tool effectively. The job of supervising has changed considerably over the years; the ideas and techniques that provided results several years ago no longer are valid. Industry used to look on dogmatic attitudes in supervisors as some sort of badge of merit. This is no longer the case.To the supervisor who considers himself the “bull of the woods” I can only say that the day of treat-’em- rough-and-tell-’em-nothing is gone from the industry. These dogmatic attitudes are the mark of a supervisor headed toward failure. Failure not only for him­ self but for the company he represents as well. Motivation Factors There are many theories on how a supervisor can achieve results. But theories do not produce results unless put into practice. It is the practical application of many theories during recent years that has led to the dis­ covery of some concrete dos and don’ts of dealing with people and some ef­ fective motivational techniques. Motivation has to take place before a supervisor gets the chance to apply the dos and don’ts. Following are some of the factors which have proved to motivate people toward performing a better job: 1) proper training; 2) correct instructions; 3) positive attitudes; 4) a supervisor who works for the interest of his employees; 5) leadership that is dependable; 6) good working conditions; 7) a supervisor who works with his employees - who is a leader, not a boss. Continued on Next Page TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 DON’T EVEN OF BUYING........................ GRASS SEED FERTILIZERS FUNGICIDES WITHOUT CALLING 291-1200 TURF SUPPLIES INC. 6900 Pardee Rd.,Taylor, Michigan (313) 291-1200 If you have changed your address, please let us know so we can keep our addressing plates up to date. Present Address: NA M E A D D R E S S C I T Y Fill In New Address: S T A T E N A M E A D D R E S S S T A T E C I T Y Mail this form to: A PATCH OF GREEN 31823 Utica Road Fraser, Michigan 48026 Z I P Z I P Dos and Don’ts So much for motivating factors. Now, what are some of the dos and don’ts a supervisor should be cons­ tantly aware of? 1) Don’t humiliate or belittle a sub­ ordinate. 2) Don’t publicly reprimand or threaten an employee. 3) Don’t lose your temper. 4) Don’t show favoritism. 5) Don’t show up employees for personal gain. 7) Don’t delay in making decisions. 8) Don’t be unavailable to subordinates. 9) Don’t reduce personal standards. 10) Don’t fail to promote growth of subordinates. 11) Don’t permit cliques, rumors, and gossip to flourish. These are only a few of the don’ts, but they are the most important. The dos are actually very easy. Just treat people in the same way you would want to be treated. 1) Set achievable goals. 2) Inform employees what is expected of them. 3) Be consistent. 4) Let people know where they stand through job appraisals and personal contact. 5) Give praise for a job well done. 6) Be aware of your own prejudices. 7) Always be tactful. 8) Demonstrate confidence. 9) Encourage ingenuity. 10) Recognize each individual as a person. 11) Delegate responsibility. As before, these are the most im­ portant of the things that should be practiced by the supervisor. Together, the dos and don’ts, if carefully studied, make an impressive list. To the potential supervisor: think about these responsibilities and make about these responsibilities and the dos and don’ts. The nest time you are about to confront your supervisor with a problem, analyze it yourself first- see if you measure up to the task of suprvising. ^ SEAL PLANS? WHY INSIST THAT ENGINEER! They must stamp with their seal a plans, drawings and specification prepared by them, or prepared unde their supervision. The following are some of the reason for the above requirement. AN ENGINEER SEAL ON PLANS . 1. ... is a symbol of competency, for t use such a seal a man must be qualifie through examination and registratior 2. ... pinpoints responsibility and tell the client who actually was responsibl for the design. 3. . . . gives stability, quality an< authority to plans and drawings. 4. . . . seeks to protect public health safety and welfare. 5. . . . provides legal record, long afte the project is completed one can lool back at original plans and determini the person responsible. 6. ... makes it difficult for unregisterei persons to falsely claim engineering capability. 7. ... establishes a criteria, for persons without seals have probably not passec their registration examination. 8. . . . lends dignity to the engineering profession.Charles E. (Scotty) Stewart P.E. 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Helminthosporium leafspots, crowns and root rots are among the most common, most destructive turfgrass diseases. All turfgrasses can be infected by one of more Helminthosporium fungi.The most common of these diseases are the leafspot and crown rot diseases of bluegrasses. Most conspicuous is the leafspot, but this stage is of little consequence. Most damage occurs as the crown and root rot phase phase begins to thin strands, allowing weed invasion, especially from crabgrass. The disease occurs during cool, moist spring weather when the fungus pro­ duces reddish-brown to purplish-black spots on Kentucky bluegrass leaves and stems. Leaves shrivel and stems, crowns, rhizomes and roots discolor and rot, causing a condition known as melting- causing a condition known as melting- out. In warm, relatively dry summer months the fungus is limited mostly to crowns and roots. 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To aid control, avoid early spring lushness in foliar growth. Few areas need the high levels of early spring nitrogen which bring lush growth. Close examination of turfgrasses is essential. People often don’t find the problem until the crown and root rot phase is in full swing and the turf is changing from green to brown. No control can help then. Helminthosporium leafspot infection diseases can be controlled by fungicides. The best control comes from preventive applications. Begin applications in early spring and continue until warm weather develops. Once the pathogen infects the crown and roots, fungicides are ineffective. You can aid recovery by opening areas around the crowns of diseased plants with a vertical mower or by hand raking. Mowing at maximum possible height also helps. 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