MAY/JUNE 1986 A PATCH o f GREEN SERIALS MAY 0 8 1986 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MICHIGAN & BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION GOLF COURSES, PARKS & RECREATION, SCHOOLS PROVEN ON VERTI-DRAIN P.O. Box 367 Oxford, Ml 48051 (313) 628-4614 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kevin Dushane Golf Course Superintendent Bloomfield Hills Country Club What is Regulation #637? Do you know what a material safety data sheet is? What are hazardous wastes? These are questions every golf course superin­ tendent should be able to answer because these issues will have a definite impact on pesticide applications to your golf course in the near future. About nine years ago the state of Michigan instituted a law that required applicators of pesticides to be certified in order to purchase and apply restricted pesticides and how to properly handle and store the materials. This law affects everyone, from home lawn sprayers to golf course superintendents. Now, stricter laws are being placed on pesticide applicators due to Regulation #637, which recently passed legislative approval. This regulation is commonly referred to as the Right to Know Bill and will be in effect sometime in early 1987. SERVING GREATER OAKLAND COUNTY AREA DAWSON TREE SERVICE TRIMMED - TOPPED - REMOVED FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED AND INSURED DEEP ROOT FERTILIZING FIREWOOD (Seasoned Hardwood delivery available) CLIFFORD DAWSON 373-5264 P.O. BOX 157 WATERFORD, Ml 48095 Tire Wholesalers • ) ) Company, Inc. Phone: (313) 35 4 -5 6 4 4 19240 West Eight Mile Southfield, Ml 48075 (Vz Mile West of Southfield Road) TRUCK - CAR, MOTORCYCLE, FARM, TRAILER, INDUSTRIAL TIRES &TUBES Pirelli Carlisle A . LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT TIRES 3 The Industrial Relations Committee chaired by Ken DeBusscher in now in the process of preparing information concerning the Right to Know Bill. This information will be sent by mail to the general membership in the near future to assist you in understanding the new legislative regulations concern­ ing pesticide applications. Early in March a small group of superintendents met with most of the suppliers associated with our organi­ zation. The discussion focused on the distribution and use of pesticides and other materials that require proper handling. There is a mutual concern among us as to the best way to distribute and use the products on the golf course. We must continue to keep our profession above reproach as public awareness con­ cerning pesticides is beginning to broaden. Just a few weeks ago the headline on the front page of the Oakland Press read, “Perilous Cargoes Ride Unchecked in Oakland”. Alongside the headline were two signs, one reading “Dangerous”, the other show­ ing a skull and crossbones with the word “Poison” underneath the very descriptive picture. The article went on to describe how hazardous wastes are being carried on public roadways and the potential dangers involved. The point I am trying to bring out is that the public reads stories like these in the papers or sees them on television and some people may become very concerned about pesticide use. Those same people may be members at your golf course. This is why it is extremely important that we maintain a highly professional manner in applying pesticides to turf. Read the labels and use only as specified by the label. Do not spray when it is too windy. Be sure applicators are properly clothed and take all precautions during applications to avoid any unfavorable effects to the environment and man. If pesticides and other chemi­ cal compounds are applied and used in a proper and safe manner the risk of any potential problem can be significantly reduced, if not eliminated. 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This was the largest audience to ever attend the Spring Seminar which is indicative of the growing interest the GAM members are showing in their desire to obtain turf conditions for their golf courses through the golf course superintendent. Charlie Gaige was the moderator for the program and did an admirable job in keeping the agendum running smoothly. The program began with Mr. Charles Baer, member at Birmingham C.C. and a former green chairman teaming with Birmingham C.C. golf course superin­ tendent Tom Mason to discuss the topic, Club Leadership ir The Superintendent. the superintendent to Baer felt one of the first duties of a new green chairman is to recognize his responsibilities and carry them out to the benefit of the total membership. Also, the chairman has to remember he is not an angrono- mist. He is a communicator between the members, the Board of Directors and the golf course superintendent. Baer encourages join and participate in local and national superintendent or­ ganizations. One point Baer stressed was to hire a professional golf course architect if the golf club desires to make any major changes in the golf course layout. This will protect the superintendent from unwarren- ted criticism in the future from disgruntled members. Mr. Baer stated the need for the course to be prepared for the maximum amount of days during the year. This would be particularly true in Michigan as our golf season is, at a maximum, nine months long. Tom Mason followed Mr. Baer by emphasizing the importance of cooperation, coordination and com­ munication in the superintendent’s relationship with the membership. One of the objectives Tom tries to accomplish at his club is making the members time as enjoyable and valuable as possible while they are at the golf course. Mason feels it is beneficial to write articles concerning the operation of the golf course in the Club’s monthly newsletter. Also, writing infor­ mation on the locker room bulletin boards pertaining to major disruptions to the golf course (such as aerifying greens, fairways, etc.) would be advanta­ geous to your relationship with your members. Both Mason and Baer discussed the need of the green chairman and the superintendent playing golf on a regular basis. Playing the golf course and seeing it through the eyes of a golfer enhances the ability to determine the needs of the golf course. The purpose of this presentation was to show the need for good communication between the superintendent and the membership, particularly the Board of Di­ rectors and the green committee. Baer and Mason did a superb job in projecting their philosophies to the audience. Dr. Paul Rieke of Michigan State University was next on the program and gave a report on Research Update on Aerification Equipment. Dr. Rieke stated that aerification on the golf course can be controversial because it disrupts play for a period of time. But he stressed the importance of aerification because it relieves compaction, removes thatch, improves water and air penetration into the soil and aids in a stronger root system of the turf. Rieke pointed out that 5 % of the aerified turf area is opened up using V2” tines on greens. Also, the depth of aerification should be varied to prevent a consistant compacted layer underground. Solid tine aerification was discussed at length. Rieke said that solid tine aerification was originally thought to cause more compaction but tests are showing there may be some merit in the use of solid tines under L fo R - CHARLIE GAIGE, TOM MASON, ART HILLSf NEIL MacPHEE, MARTY MILLER, PETER COOKINGHAM, FRITZ McMu l l e n f p a u l r i e k e , j e f f r i v a r d , BRUCE WOLFROM, MIKE EDGERTON, JIM LATHAM, CHARLES BAER. 6 Aerification on a golf course is an important tool for the superintendent in his maintenance program and we are fortunate to have Dr. Paul Rieke conducting these tests. Dr. Peter Cookingham, Project Manager at Michigan State University, spoke on the USGA Research Library at MSU. The new library is a computerized on-line index for turfgrass literature - the only turfgrass information file of its kind in the world. The selection of MSU to house the research library was due to the University’s long-standing interest in collecting turf literature. The O.J. Noer Foundation began storing information at the school many years ago and MSU seemed to be the logical choice for the library. The computer was purchased in 1984 and it will allow a person to call the turfgrass research library and request information relating to turf. The information C O N TIN U ED PAGE 10 PETER COOKINGHAM - MSU Library Staff DR. PAUL certain conditions. He felt more studies will need to be done to determine if it will be effective. This testing is presently being funded by a GCSAA-USGA research grant tne the Michigan Turf grass Foundation. Jim Murphy is the graduate student conducting the research on solid tine aerification, working under the supervision of Dr. Reike. More studies are to done this summer at the Hancock Research Center and addi­ tional data should be avialable later in the year. Rieke concluded his talk by saying aerification should be done when soil is on the dry side. It cannot be too dry or turf injury could occur. Roth solid and hollow tines cause some compaction at the bottom of the aerification hole but they show no difference in compaction to a 3” depth. nturjpainaip Ir r ig a tio n S u p p lie s , D e s ig n and S e rv ic e . . . From — Quick Coupler Valves to Computer Controllers From - the Irrigation Products for a Completely Manual System to the Newest IBM Energy and W ater Saving Autom atic Systems. From — Replacement Gaskets, Seals, Diaphragms for Valves, Pumps and Controllers to total M aterials for an Eighteen Hole Golf Course. From — Berkeley or Cornell pumps to a Complete Pump House. 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He has lived in Michigan ever since. Bertoni was introduced to the world of golf when he worked as a caddie at Barton Hills C.C., Ann Arbor, Michigan. While attending college, he worked for a construction crew on a golf course. In 1945 Bertoni accepted a golf course superintendent position at Barton Hills. Two years later he joined GCSAA. In 1952 he moved to the Meadowbrook C.C., Northville, Michigan, where he hosted the Motor City Open three years and the PGA Championship in 1955. Andy stayed at the Meadowbrook C.C. for 17 years until 1969 when he accepted a position at Holly Green GC, Holly, Michigan. In 1972 he accepted a job with the W.A. Cleary Corporation. At the recent GCSAA Conference and Show in San Francisco, Andy Bertoni was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding con­ tributions to the golf course industry throughout the years. Andrew Bertoni Bertoni has been very active in both his regional GCSA and GCSAA. He has served as Director, President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Michigan and Border Cities GCSA and was on the Golf Association of Michigan Green Section. He was made an honorary member of the Canadian GCSA and served on the USGA Green Section Committee. He served as a Director of GCSAA in 1953, 1954, 1957 and 1958 and as chairman of the PR committee. He is also a member of the Association’s Quarter Century Club. Bertoni originated a trophy given annually to the person who has done the most for golf in Michigan. It is in honor of Charles G. Chaptman. The MBCGCSA congratulates Andy on this once-in- a-lifetime achievement, and award in which he truly deserves. We wish the very best for Andy and his wife, Evelyn. MEETINGS FOR 1986 May 6 June 23 July 21 City of Ann Arbor Special Olympics Links at Pinewood Joint Mtg/Mgrs & Pros May 19 Links at Pinewood Right-To-Know Laws Mole & Muskrat Control Geese Control August 4 Joint Meeting/NW Ohio Dr. Joe Vargas - MSU Cart Path Maintenance (Round Table Dicussion) MTF Golf Day Oct. 6 C.H. Wolfrom Classic & Annual Meeting GCSAA “Golf Course Design II” Maple Lane GC St. Clair Shores Tecumseh GC Sept. 16 Sept. 22 Oct. 22 Nov. 4,5 Lansing Andy’s warm personality and his everlasting humor sometimes overshadow his accomplishments as a golf course superintendent. 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If anyone would like to contact the library the telephone number is (517) 353-7209. Keep this number available for possible future use. Gordon LaFontaine, Executive Secretary of the MTF informed the audience on the new Right to Know Bill and the involvement the MTF has had in monitoring the legislative laws being introduced to regulate the application of pesticides on turfgrass. Most golf course superintendents are certified pesticide applicators as struction was dicussed at length by a panel consisting of Art Hills, golf course architect and golf course superintendents Fritz McMullen, Mike Edgerton and Marty Miller. Art Hills career as a golf course architect began in 1966 and since that time he has designed 40 courses. He is currently based in Toledo, Ohio. His talk encompassed the many styles of bunkers designed in the early history of golf and how they are used today. His slide presentation was excellent as they showed the wide variety of bunkers, the different design char­ acteristics and the philosophy behind their develop­ ment. Hills said that bunkers are classified into three categories - Penal hazards, Strategic hazards and the Heroic hazard. Architects have an infinite number of ways expressing these hazards in the design of a golf GORDON LaFONTAINE BRUCE (VOL ART HILLS - Go I f Course Architect required by the State of Michigan to apply certain restricted pesticides. Since golf courses will be affected by this new law it is important that golf course superintendents be aware of the proper spraying procedures and continue to apply pesticides in a highly professional manner. Bruce Wolfrom, past president of the MTF, updated everyone on the Foundation and many of the studies being conducted by the MSU staff in relation to golf courses. Bruce also thanked the GAM for the financial support the MTF has received from them over the years. Many clubs are beginning to develop interest in improving the bunkers on their golf course so the next topic on the program proved to be timely and appropriate. Bunkers - Philosophies, Designs <& Con­ course. They may be pot bunkers, waste areas, grass bunkers, flat bunkers with grass faces or bunkers cut into knolls with sand faces. He also stressed the importance of proper drainage around bunkers so washouts will not be a problem. Bunkers can be used to give depth perception, add beauty to the landscape and be placed where they can prevent an errant shot from going out of bounds or into a water hazard. Mr. Hills remarked that flat bunkers with grass faces are easiest to maintain. He emphasized the need to place bunkers around greens so there is proper access and exits to and from the green which will prevent excessive wear in a limited area. Mr. Hills felt a master plan could be of value to a golf club in determining its long range goals. 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Also, the drainage was to be improved and the many rocks in the bunkers were removed. One problem faced by Fritz during the sand replacement was what to do with the 7900 tons of old sand. Hauling the material to a site off the property could have proven to be expensive, so they used the sand to build target greens on the practice range, filled in old bunkers and constructed berms around the perimiter of the golf course. After the sand was removed a matting was placed on the bunker floor to prevent rocks from coming to the surface after the new sand was added. The removal of the sand took place during the late fall and the new sand put into the bunkers during the winter. Using the frozen turf to prevent damage from the one-ton dump trucks, 3000 tons of C144 sand was hauled to the prepared bunkers. The total cost of the project was $30,000 and the improvement to the bunkers was well worth the cost. Marty Miller at Knollwood C.C. has begun rebuilding and shaping his bunkers to reduce the maintenance costs and re-establish the character the bunkers owned years ago. Problems he has encounter­ ed with the existing bunkers are washouts, poor internal drainage, rocks, sand build-up between the bunker and the green and loss of character. Geoffrey Cornish, golf course architect, was employed by the club to redesign the bunkers and a five year plan to renovate the bunkers was approved by the member­ ship. Renovating ten bunkers a year, Marty estimates C O N TIN U ED PAGE 20 JIM LATHAM - USGA Agronomist TOM MASON CHARLES BAER - Member, Birmingham C. C.t GAM Green Committee Member. »sir ex ■ p r o f e s s i o n a l p r o d u c t s IBDU® (31-0-0) and PAR EX® fertilizers with IBDU are custom formulated for high maintenance, high quality turfgrass. Check with your local PAR EX territory manager or distributor for other available grades. Benham Chem icals 1 24800 INI. 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Tom is mar­ ried and a senior in the 4-year Turf Program at MSU. Tom spent 4 years in the United States Air Force and has worked at Eldorado Golf Club in Mason, Michi­ gan and at Butler National Golf Club in Chicago. Tom is also involved with the Michigan State Turfgrass Besearch Library. (800) 321-5325 NATIONWIDE (800) 362-7413 IN OHIO LESCO, Inc. • 20005 Lake Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116 • (216) 333-9250 TREE & STUMP REMOVAL 538-8630 WE OFFER: • Trimming - with aerial bucket capability • Large tree removal • Modern, economical stump removal (quantity rate available) SPECIAL SPRING OFFER FOR GOLF COURSES • Hauling of fall & winter debris - includes loading. (25 yd. semi-loads) COMPLETELY INSURED U tw j TREE COMPANY EST. 1965 17 L to R ■ KEVIN DUSHANE, President TOM PATTON, Schorlarship winner, TOM MASON, Secretary/Treasurer MBCGCSA. Again, as in the past years, the quality of the applicants was exceptional, making the decision diffi­ cult. The $500.00 award was presented to Tom during the Luncheon Ceremonies at the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Conference at Michigan State University. Listed below are the criteria a candidate must meet in order to qualify for the MBCGCSA Scholarship. 1. Candidate must be a student in the 4-year Turf Program at MSU. 2. Candidate must have been in the 2-year AG. Tech Program or has the equivalent in experience working on a golf course. 3. Candidate must have a GPA of 2.75 or above. 4. Candidate must have a philisophical committment to the business of golf. 5. Candidate must have outstanding character. 6. Candidate must have acquired job training experi­ ence while enrolled in the 4-year Turf Program. 7. Candidate should be involved in other types of activities while at MSU. 8. Candidate must handle him/herself well in the presence of his/her peers, instructors, MBCGCSA members. 9. Scholarship must be applied fo r by the student. Application should be made within the first two of returning to shool in September. 10. Candidates will be interviewed just prior to the MTF Conference. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE EDUCATION Again this year I am Chairman of Education for our organization. My responsibilities are arranging meet­ ing sites and educational topics that will be of benefit to you, the members. In January a committee which consisted of Roger Gill, Tom Mason, Marty Miller and myself met and discussed educational topics for the 1986 season. Some topics to be addressed this year are - crew motivation, mole, muskrat and geese control, cart path maintenance, update information on the Right-To-Know Rill and how it affects you and what you get from the MTF. Our kick-off meeting was January 7, 1986 at The Links at Pinewood with Mr. Ernie Fuller as our host. The program was the introduction of committee chairman, the Michigan Turfgrass Conference, na­ tional elections, hospitality room, golf team and other up-coming events for 1986. Fifty-seven members were in attendance. After returning from the national our next meeting was at Salt River GC on February 24 with Glenn Korhorn as our host. The educational program was - The MTF-a history of it and how your dollars have been spent over the years. Our speaker was Mr. Gordie LaFontaine of Lawn Equipment Corp. and Executive Secretary of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. Mr. LaFontaine started out giving us a history of the MTF. The following is a summary by year of how things progressed. 1931 The first turf conference programs started at 7 a.m. and ran until 5 p.m. daily and everyone was required to attend every session. 1950 MTF was founded by Bruce Mathews, Warren Cornwall, Leo Johnson and Clarence Wolfrom. 1959 Turf was under Soils Department and getting a raw deal. MTF was able to get turf switched to Crops which was under the leadership of Dr. Ken Payne who was responsible for hiring Dr. James Beard. 1967 The first golf day was held at Burroughs Farms. Also, MTF was able to get a line item amount of $50,000 for sod or turf research. 1968 Plans for new building were started. 1970 Golf Day has grown to both courses at Oakland Hills and $12,500 was raised. 1972 Board of Directors expanded to 12 members to SCHOLARSHIP, Cont. 11. Scholarship committee shall include four MBCG- CSA members and Dr. Bruce Branham. We encourage any student who meets these standards to contact this year’s Scholarship Chairman, Jim Timmerman and apply early for the 1987 scholarship. MBCGCSA is proud to be able to contribute to the educational development of the leaders of the future. Congratulations Tom! Ken DeBusscher 1986 Scholarship Chairman 18 ¿Serving You Better __________ ur greens a regal look with Jacobsen Want greens fit few tournament play? 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