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A T e r s a n 1991/Daconil 2787 tank mix will give you consistent performance against brown patch and dollar spot—the two most troublesome diseases on turf each summer. You’ll also get strong action on leaf spot and other important diseases. It’s the kind of performance superinten­ dents depend on when a quality course can’t be compromised. •Daconil 2787 is a registered trademark of Diamond Shamrock Corporation. ^Daconil 2787 together for even better dollar spot and other diseases. Tank mixing brings other advantages, too. With T e r s a n 1991 in your tank, you get systemic action for protection from within the turf plant. Disease control is longer- lasting and is less affected by rainfall or frequent irrigation. Tank mixing fungi­ cides with different modes of action also reduces chances of benzimidazole resis­ tance. You help insure the long-term effec­ tiveness of T e r s a n 1991 in your disease control program. This year, plan on using T e r s a n 1991 in combination with Daconil 2787. It’s the tank mix turf diseases can’t match. MICHIGAN & BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS Barton H ills Country Club 435 Stein Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48J03 Off. 662-8359 - Res. 663-9213 VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL EDGERTON Meadowbrook Country Club 3066 Sesame Howell, Michigan 48843 Off. 349-3608 - Res. (517) 546-5927 SECRETARY-TREASURER KEVIN DUSHANE,CGCS Bloomfield H ills Country Club 159 Willards Way Union Lake, Michigan 48085 Off. 642-0707 - Res. 698-2924 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLEM WOLFROM Detroit Golf Club 530 Kendry B loomfield H ills, Michigan 48013 Off. 345-4589 - Res. 334-0140 THOMAS MASON Jr. Birmingham Country Club 3640 Oriole Rd. Troy, Michigan 48084 Off. 644-6320 - Res. 362-3201 CHARLES GAIGE Lakelands Golf & Country Club 7390 Rickett Brighton, Michigan 48116 Off. 231-3003 - Res. 227-4617 CRAIG ROGGEMAN St. Clair Shores Country Club 22185 Masonic Blvd. St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082 Off. 294-6170 - Res. 774-1394 DANIEL UZELAC Dominion Golf Club RR No. 1 Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada NOR 1LO Off. (519) 969-4350 - Res. (519) 969-4350 THEODORE WOEHRLE, CGCS Oakland H ills Country Club 3390 Witherbee Troy, Michigan 48084 Off. 644-3352 - Res. 649-6849 PRESIDENT EMERITUS JAMES TIMMERMAN, CGCS Orchard Lake Country Club 7183 Buckhom Orchard Lake, Michigan 48033 Off. 682-2150 - Res. 360-0238 "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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To understand the significance of this milestone, it is important to first understand where the educational efforts of GCSAA originated and how far they have evolved. From its inception, the Association has placed education and the dissemina­ tion of information foremost on its list of objectives and priorities. Education has always been one of the founding purposes of GCSAA. Since the initia­ tion of its earliest conventions, GCSAA has offered outstanding educational conferences. However, its education programs were generally informal until 1955. It was in that year that GCSAA began a defined program to actively promote formal education and research through the establishment, on October 28, of the Golf Course Superintendents Association Scholarship and Research fund, Incorporated. At that time, few college graduates were involved in the profession of turfgrass management and the scholarship program was es­ tablished to place emphasis on attract­ ing and drawing college educated individuals into the profession. Until the early 1970’s, the National Confer­ ence was the main vehicle of continu­ ing education for our members. It was at this time that specialized “Sem­ inars” were begun to carry the majority of this load. The needs and objectives established by farsighted leadership in 1955 have been successfully and overwhelmingly satisfied. We now enjoy an abundance of well educated college graduates who are increasingly assuming the leader­ ship of the profession. Their presence - along with the experience educated veteran superintendents’ - has helped to elevate our standards, capabilities and professional standing to the point where our career field has become a recognized and attractive profession. It is this attractiveness of the pro­ fession that has now become a self perpetuating force drawing more and more college trained individuals into our ranks. This was the original ob­ jective of our scholarship program - it has been successfully met. The time arrived for us to evaluate our programs, determine current and future needs of the industry and pro­ fession, and redirect our educational efforts to ensure satisfaction of those needs by an overall program that has an adjusted purpose and direction - namely, to provide a broader scope of education the specific needs of the various segments of our membership, segments that we have identified clearly through demo­ graphic research. The implementation of this Master Long Range Plan will result in one of the most enormous undertakings in GCSAA’s history. The process will be a “phased carefully scheduled and timed. In this new education program, there will be a clearly defined curriculum of a balanced mix of courses leading to graduation from a program and the erning of a “Certificate of Professional Education” in any one of several levels. The program will offer a progressive curriculum, in that each succeeding course, level, and division of studies will be built upon the previous, while still providing flexibility for each individual. The program has been created to address the needs of two major groups of our membership and industry. These two major groups are approach in” Program Concept (See Diagram) that meets CONTINUED PAGE 9 The "Natural” Look a Return to the Post Much is being written regarding the new diretion in golf course design. And, indeed, it is a breath-taking concept being brought about by necessity, and none too soon in the opinion of many architects. For years golf course architects have been held to certain requirements such as speeding up play, particularly on daily fee and municipal courses. Golfers have demanded wall-to-wall green grass, and if they could have their “druthers”, grass everywhere would be cut at fairway height! However, these requirements made it necessary to consider all parts of the golf course as prime maintenance areas with the increasing restrictions on water usage, constitute the “neces­ sity” which is changing the design of new courses, and causing a re-thinking process on defining the strategy of each hole on existing golf courses. Today we are suggesting the estab­ lishment of new mowing patterns and heights that reduce the acreage which must be cut frequently. This is in line with the time tested philosophy of the Scots who developed the game from its early beginnings to the game we recog­ nize today. Golf will gradually move back to a more “natural” game; one which takes advantage of native materials and relies less on wall-to-wall turf. CONTINUED PAGE 15 No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with Reducing the acreage that must be mowed frequently results in fewer manpower hours, less new equipment being required, and reduced costs for water, electric power, fertilizer, chemi­ cals, and other maintenance require­ ments. On existing courses, indiscriminate changes in mowing patterns without taking into account the aesthetic and strategic factors would be risky at best. The golf course architect, superinten­ dent, and golf professional can pre­ sent a team recommendation that will take into consideration all the facets of the game. By returning roughs to the game we encourage the golfer to sharpen his skills. We suggest an intermediate rough, also, which would be a minor, but effective, penalty of perhaps a half stroke. This intermediate rough might extend from ten feet to fifty feet from the edge of the fairway depending upon the strategy of the hole. It could be allowed to run for 100 to 150 yards in front of the teeing areas, and at the green it could be allowed to surround the traps and the green itself with the exception of a mowed collar area. Fairways would basically be located in the landing areas of par 4 and par 5 holes with the lengths, widths and outlines being determined to serve MILORGANITE G o lf C ourses U se More M I L O R G A N I T E c : T h a n A n y O th e r F ertilizer TER MINAL SALES CORR Scotts most successful product is not available for sale- only for advice and support... your PrdTurf lech Rep. Jim Brocklehurst Technical Representative ProTurf Division O. M. Scott & Sons 1964 Catalpa Street Berkley, Michigan 48072 Telephone: 313/547-9632 Jim Bogart Executive Technical Representative ProTurf Division O.M. 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Great Lakes' TopDressing sand is available in truckload quantities. Also available - Trap and Specialty Sands. 2855 COOLIDGE HWY. • TROY, Ml 48084 Telephone: 313/649-3700 the Experience Educated Manager who may not have had the time or the opportunity to pursue a full time college degree; and the College Edu­ cated Manager who is now faced with many needs that college did not pro­ vide for. Division I. This will be the basic pro­ gram which will provide a well rounded education in general agronomics and turfgrass science as related to the re­ sponsibilities of growing turf. This cur­ riculum is constructed to assure that the general turf scope is covered in a manner which will allow the individual to better grasp the more advanced courses. This is the “foundation” cur­ riculum. We are specifically targeting all those turf industry personnel who have never received a formalized course in the basics. For the first time, this program will also address the needs of our affiliate members in all areas of turfgrass management in­ cluding those in lawn care and grounds management, as well as commercial sales representatives. Division II. This division will require completion of Division I as a pre­ requisite for admittance. The scope of this division will be broader and more technical in nature, greatly amplifying areas introduced in the lower division. In this division, subject matter will be expanded into areas of business man­ agement. Two “options” will be of­ fered in Division II: Advanced Turf­ grass Management and Golf Course Management. The Advanced Turf­ grass Management option is targeted at those golf course superintendents who feel their career plans are speci­ fically in the area of turf; and lawn care industry personnel and commercial representatives. The Golf Manage­ ment option is targeted at those golf course superintendents and other professionals in the golf industry who feel their career plans require broader management education. Division III. This division will be known as the Executive Management Program and will require completion of Division II and status as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent as pre­ requisites for admittance. It is impor­ tant to note the requirement of CGCS, as this will greatly increase the credi­ bility of the Certification Program. This curriculum will be conducted through the auspices of a major busi­ ness school in the country. Contracts have been made with several and we hope to tie in to a major, recognized university. This program will provide those individuals who desire an escape route that will lead them through the existing vertical barrier to job oppor­ tunities out of the profession or allow them to apply new approaches to their current jobs. Graduates of this pro­ gram will become the most sought- after professionals in the industry as well as the next generation of leader­ ship in GCSAA. Certificates of Professional Education (CPE) will be awarded to individuals upon graduation from the prescribed Division I and Division II curricula. A Division I CPE will be viewed by GCSAA, for its future programs, as equivalent to an Associates Degree. Likewise, a Division II CPC will be viewed by GCSAA as equivalent to a Bachelors Degree. Of course, written examinations and passing grades will be mandatory throughout the program in order to assure program quality and accreditation.Accreditation CONTINUED PAGE 11 SCHEMATIC OUTLINE OF EDUCATION! MASTER PLAN D ivision I BASIC TU RFG RA SS M ANAGEM ENT GCSAA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM _____________ D ivision II ADVANCED TU RFG RA SS M ANAGEM ENT “a D ivision II i________________ GOLF COURSE M ANAGEM ENT (Revised) -------------------------------------> _____________________ 1 _____________________ EXECUTIVE M A NAGEM ENT PROGRAM D ivision III (Coop w ith M ajor U niversity) When the fairway is everybody’s backyard, TORO automatic sprinkler systems are the #1 choice of the country’s top golf courses. More and more developers are discovering these impor­ tant reasons why: VERSATILITY Whether you're doing golf course condos, equestrian trails or a camp ground, TORO's got the sprin­ kler heads for the job. From tiny ground bubblers to 235’ giants. 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SERVICE TORO's nationwide network of distributors and installer/contractors is readily available whenever, wher­ ever you need service, a system design, installation ar­ rangements... or more information. Just write, TORO Irrigation Division, Dept. DW-774, P.O Box 489, Riverside, CA 92502 W ILKIE Tisrj Equipment Division, Inc. 1050 OPDYKE ROAD P.O. BOX 749 PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48056 (313) 373-8800 Previous GCSAA Seminars Taken Previously taken GCSAA Seminars will be counted towards the new pro­ grams’ graduation requirements. Restructured Certification Program The current certification program will be slightly restructured to better fit within the Master Long Range GCSAA Educational Program. These modifica­ tions will in no way alter the objectives of certification, but will only serve to strengthen the value of CGCS. Correlation The Certification Program will now more intimately correlate with the education program. This will be ac­ complished through the integration of the two testing programs and a mean­ ingful variety of courses for the CGCS to select from for the purpose of fulfill­ ing the continuing education require­ ments for re-certification. Testing Program The certification examination sections will be designed to directly corrlate with the curriculum of the education CONTINUED NEXT PAGE In order to provide recognition of the program and acceptance of its grad­ uates accreditation of the program will be obtained from an accrediting authority such as The Cou cil for Non- collegiate Continuing Education or a similar body. Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be granted for each course upon the successful comple­ tion of the written examination. Accre­ ditation will assure the universal ac­ ceptance of these CEU’s. Transfer of Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate College Credits The program will allow for matricula­ tion of college courses which parallel its own offerings. Official college trans­ cripts will be required to verify the credit units from individual’s college Up to twenty-five (25) CEU‘s may be granted for college work and applied to any individual division cir- riculum but may not be applied against more than one course. This also means that at least nine (9) CEU’s must be completed in program residency. USS Vertagreen®.. A product for all reasons the Professional Use Fertilizer Fairways, tees, greens. Each has its own special set of needs. And each one needs its own special USS Vertagreen® product for the most professional and economical results. You know you can depend on USS Vertagreen. Call your distributor today! @ Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel RO Box 1685. Atlanta. Georgia 30301 h A t r /' t / u- p . t * ,c' .J J With Q U A LIT Y ------- -<. MALLINCKRODT LEWIS FORE PAR CLEARY COUNTRY CLUB CHICOPEE Upjohn FOX VALLEY Chipco diam ond shamrock Yankee cyclone PBI Gordon Aquatrols Turfgrass Products PanaSea SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN 48178 Phon. Ar.a 313 437 1427 GENE JOHANNINGSMEIER Re-Certification program offered. In effect, this exam will directly cover the subjects taught in Division I and Division II. Upon completion and successful graduation from Division II or Division II, the individual may elect to immediately take that portion of the certification examination that covers the division being graduated from. This in effect means that after graduation from Division II, the individual could have completed the CGCS examination and would then only have to meet the other requirements for certification to be automatically granted CGCS examina­ tion and would then only have to meet the other requirements for certifica­ tion to be automatically granted CGCS status. CGCS are eligible to take any course offered without having to enroll in a specific curriculum. However, the value of graduating from these cur­ ricula must be pointed out as well as the prerequisite of graduation from Division II as a requirement for admission to the Executive Manage­ ment Program. CEU/Point Allocations The old requirement of “Points” for re­ certification will remain in effect with the modification that the old “Point” is equal to the new CEU. Application/Eligibility The same basic requirements will remain in effect with the exception of the above and the additional require­ ment that each application must now be attested to by any two of the fol­ lowing: *A Certified Golf Course Superinten­ dent *A Club Official or Officer *An Approved University Turfgramm Educator Proven Ability to Grow Grass The experience requirement of an Internship, and the requirement of two attestors will jointly help to assure a requirement of the quality of CGCS status. This will further be improved as the new testing format comes into effect.Methods of Delivering the GCSAA Educational Program CONTINUED PAGE 14 It’s hard to tell the difference be­ tween goosegrass and late-germinating crabgrass. But if you treat your turf with Chipco* RONSTAR* G herbicide, it makes no difference. RONSTAR gives excellent control of both, season-long... and it’s convenient to use, because there’s no leaching prob­ lem, no root pruning, and no problems with ornamental plantings. So, for the best control of grassy weeds, use RONSTAR. Rhone- Poulenc Inc., Agrochemical Division, Monmouth Junction, NJ 0885Ì (>„RHONE POULENC Please read label carefully, and use only as di recced In the past, the thrust of the education program was with the seminar format. Although this format, modified into courses and curricula, will remain an integral delivery mode of education, it will no longer be the sole activity. We will now shift to integrated modes of delivery. Aduio/Visual — Home Video Tape This is an increasingly common enter­ tainment source in today’s family home. It is also an excellent mode of delivery for lengthy continuing educa­ tion sessions such as a technical course offering in our area of continuing edu­ cation. All of our course offerings would eventually be placed on video tape and sold or rented to members. This also gives our members the op­ portunity to buy that home video they’ve been wanting and write it off their taxes as an educational expense. GCSAA will make arrangements for members to purchase this equipment at wholesale. Annual Conference The annual Conference will still carry the bulk of our course offerings. That is, at least until we get them all on video tape. In fact, we intend to even increase the number of courses offered at Con­ ference. This can be done easily by of­ fering these courses at some nontradi- tional times during the week. This will be detailed under the Conference pro­ file.Regional Courses (Seminars) We will still be offering regional courses. These will be detailed and scheduled over a twelve month period so everyone has time to plan then- attendance and we have the time to publicize and promote. These too will be video taped. Tele-Conferencing Out of the technological explosion of the 1970s, a new and far reaching method of delivering continuing edu­ cation programs has developed. This method is known as tele-conferencing and is simply the “live”, televised broadcast of an educational course over a wide geographical area by way of several sites linked via satelite. It is surprisingly simple, accessible and the professional’s partner Andersons Lawn Fertilizer Division P.O. 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Such presentations easily would also be recorded (at virtually no additional cost) for future video tape sales or rental. “The Future” In the not so distant future, our organi­ zation will have the capability to in­ stantly communicate with every mem­ ber on an individual basis through the use of a computer network that GCSAA will develop. Of course you’ll be hearing more about this exciting new venture in education over the next several months. Keep your eyes on GOLF COURSE MAN­ AGEMENT magazine for future re­ lease of more information. cduiUNTRY CLUB TURF PRODUCTS —H om ogenous G ra n u la tio n —H ig h U F (W.I.N.) —B alanced Feeding —Fits Y o u r Budget Distributed Lebanon Chemical Corporation P.O. Box 847, Danville, Illinois 61832 "N atural" Look, cont. wm.F.seii & Son,inc. 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Deep roughs of native grasses should be established beyond inter­ mediate roughs. Neither the inter­ mediate or deep rough needs to be irrigated extensively; only enough to keep the native grasses established. It becomes evident that programming the to CONTINUED NEXT PAGE LITTLE KNOWN BUT PRETTY INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GOLF COURSES Ecologically, the golf course provides some pretty fantasitc help to mankind, in addition to just giving him a place to exercise and enjoy life. For example: An average 18-hole golf course, approximately 150 acres, can produce enough pure oxygen through photo­ synthesis for at least 100,000 people for the entire year. On a smaller scale, that means a well-maintained lawn 50 by 50 feet liberates enough oxygen to meet the needs of a family of four, day after day. That same average golf course of 150 acres can effortlessly absorb 12 million gallons of water during a three-inch rainfalL Grass also provides a cooling effect. A 2000 square foot plot releases as much as 120 gallons of water through a ethod called evapotranspiration. This re­ lease of water reduces the heat factor. Grass absorbs only 50-60 percent of the incoming solar radiation while buildings and pavement absorb 90 percent. Grass and tree leaves also help cleanse the atmosphere because of their ability to trap dust particles through static electricity of dense foliage. Rain then washes the particles into the soil. "N atural" Look, cont. of the irrigation system must be re­ vised on existing courses to deliver the water patterns required. Irrigation design on new courses will be done in an entirely different manner than the wall-to-wall method. Those of us who have seen and studied the old Scottish courses from St. Andrews to Muirfield, Troon, and Domich are excited that golf course architecture appears to be returning to the past. It probably will not complete the cycle, and in fact, I do not think we want to go that far. 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