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O fficers D irectors C o n tact fo r MBCCCSA In fo rm a tio n Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association P re sid e n t Ken DeBusscher Committee: Ethics V ice -P re sid e n t Jay DelCamp Committee: GAM Seminar By Laws, Historian S ecretary /T reasu rer Gary Thommes Committee: Finance, Welfare, Policy Book P a s t P re sid e n t Tom Mason Committee: GCSAA Liaison Delegate Michael Bay Committee: Education, Hospitality Room Jim Eccleton Committee: Fund Raising, industrial Relations Carey Mitchelson Committee: Christmas Party, Scholarship, Pub/Awards Paul Kolbe Committee: Editorial, Golf Paul Dushane Committee: Picnic, Membership, Clothing Fritz McMullen Committee: Education, Environmental Relations Gary Thommes c/o Red Run Golf Club 2036 Rochester Road Royal Oak, Ml 48073 (313)541-3533 Fax(313)548-6106 Turfgrass Management Course & Robert Pontius Celebrates "Silver Anniversary" The Big Event Michigan Superintendents invade 'The Fortress" MBCCCA Scholarship Gene Labelle Memorial & Christmas Invitation Cover Design/lllustration: Kathleen Kolka 23 A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 1 • RENTALS BY THE • DAY • WEEK • MONTH f< & \ RENTAL 313-373-8200 DON’T BUY IT - RENT IT! 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Joy and blessings to Association m em bers and th e ir families. Tentatively scheduled fo r the week o f January 11. Call (313) 335-1410 fo r m ore inform ation. For inform ation call the MTF at (517) 321-1660 Golf Course Superintendents Association o f America. Anaheim, CA Four challenging San Diego courses Say hello to fellow professionals. Watch fo r inform ation about the Michigan Skins Came. 7-10... Year-end RoundTable 10.... 7-11 ... Michigan 25.... Turfgrass Short course Happy Holidays! JANUARY 1 ...... Bingo! We passed go and are on our way into 1993. Happy New Year! ? ? .............. MBCCCS Association Meeting. 5-7.... Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Conference. 25-51.. 25-24.. 26,27, 28 & 29..... Annual CCSAA Conference. CCSAA'S coif Championship. The Michigan Hospitality Room will be located in the Anaheim Hilton Hotel dur­ ing the CCSAA Conference. 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What can I do during these upcoming slower months to sharpen my skills and begin the upcoming season in full stride? And, just as important, did I fairly balance the time spent between my family and my job? There are many tough but necessary questions. Our education committee works hard to offer opportunities fo r self-im provem ent, but in order to reap the harvest of w inter's offerings you must take advantage of the opportunities offered by the CCSAA and the university system. The Michigan Turfgrass Conference is scheduled fo r early January in Lansing. Not only can you take advantage of the always timely educational sessions, you also can take the opportunity to speak in depth with MSU professors concerning virtually any tu rf related problem. Their accessibility leaves us without an excuse fo r finding solutions to most of our tu rf management questions. The CCSAA also offers a tremendous selection of classes at regional sites throughout the country and, in January, at the national conference in Anaheim. It is more costly to attend these meetings, but what is the price tag for knowledge and fo r the chance to further your employment and income opportunities? We all have shortcomings, but we also have the power to attack these deficiencies through education. Don't let your greatest shortcoming be your inability to act. Ken DeBusscher PRESIDENT Fortunately, the upcoming months provide us with more time to spend with our families. Isn't providing a good environm ent fo r our families our most important job? I may work like crazy to provide our golfers with the meanest and greenest golf course in all the land, but at what sacrifice? Don't let your golf course be your family's cross to bear. Ultimately, we are not judged by the money we make or by the greenness of our thumb, but by the wealth of caring we provide to those who need us. 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Industrial Hwy. • (313) 668-1020 • Fax (313) 668- 7143 • Southfield, Ml » 22159 Telegraph * (313) 358-2994 • Fax (313) 358-1022 A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 6 • 1992 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE by Tim Doppel "As I w rite th is a rtic le th e process continues; but, hopefully, as you read th is S e n ate Bill (SB) 643 w ill be close to passage in th e House!" very quantities of more than 55 gallons, get a copy of this rule and read it carefully. It has specific requirem ents th a t may influence how you feel a bout th e conveniences o f bulk handling and storage. any o f local The final bit of activity in M ichigan this year has centered around the issue o f pesticide regulations. As you may recall, in 1991 th e U.S. Supreme Court ruled that FIFRA does not preem pt local ordinances. All across the country, states have been scrambling to w rite keep laws e n fo rce m e n t and rule making at the state level. In Michigan, our fig h t has centered on Senate Bill (SB) 643. As I write this article the process continues; but, hopefully, as you read this it will be close to passage in the Flouse. There seems to be th a t w ill Those o f you who enjoy exercising may agree w ith me th a t one o f the least enjoyable fo rm s o f staying fit is to do a lot of running in place. You work up a sweat, but don't really accomplish anything fun or see anything new. Running in place sort o f describes what 1992 has been on the legislative and regulatory front. We have spent a fa ir amount of time and energy watching and waiting to see what was going to happen w ith Regulation 637, the Pesticide Use Regulation. Initially, we th o u g h t it would be in place this past spring. Then it was June 1st, and now it will be next year. The Regulation was approved by th e M ichigan Legislature on S eptem ber fu ll enforcement really will begin for us in spring '93. 16th, ' so Recall th a t Regulation 637 has a number of important features that you w ill need to consider. The firs t is posting. Many o f you already are posting when you make your pesticide applications, but now it is the law. The other important point is the need fo r rinse and loading pads for your spray equipment. Although you do have one year to construct this pad, it is something that you may want to factor into your 1993 budget. is a There re q u ire m e n t fo r com m ercial applicators to p re -n o tify "sensitive" individuals prior to making an application. Technically, golf facilities are exempt from this requirement. I would suggest, however, that in the interest of good public relations, you request a copy of the list when it is published. If there is som eone on the list whose property abuts your course, why not give them a call prior to doing an application near their home. Since they cannot tell you not to make the application, it really doesn't put you in any kind of bind, and it would help you maintain good relations with your neighbors. The other regulation that has finally passed is the Bulk Storage rule. If you c u rre n tly have, or are considering installing, tanks to store pesticides in quite a bit of momentum for this bill. Although not the best legislation, it is a pretty good bill. It would preempt local ordinances unless specific local conditions required special action. Even then, the locality would have to petition the Department of Agriculture fo r approval of their ordinance. You may be asked to w rite a le tte r or make a phone call on this bill very soon to help push it over the top. It only takes a moment; please help the cause. And that's really the extent of any activity at the state level. I do not think that 1993 will be any worse. It is unlikely regulations w ill be th a t any new introduced since we have a lot to do to comply with 637 and the Department of Agriculture has a lot to do to enforce it. As far as legislation, I believe that we'll still be talking about preem ption in 1993, e ith e r as a state law or maybe as an am endm ent to FIFRA. Depending on what happens with SB 643, we may even see a flurry of local ordinances. Be sure to watch your local newspapers fo r any (Usually, the big papers will sign of this. not cover this until it is passed.) If you see anything, please call your Association so we can get involved, A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 7 • 'B e s t ' ‘ U ’ i s f t e s fo r a Jo ro u s i H b C i D o v Season DON, FRANK, MARTY, VIC, DAN, GRANT, RUSS, CECIL, ALISON, LEON, LUANNE, RUTH, & STAFF BENHAM CHEMICALS FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN 48335 24800 N. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE 313-474-7474 800-482-6920 (Ml Only) THE O.J. NOER MEMORIAL TURFCRASS COLLECTION Do YOU HAVE PRINTED MATERIALS RELATING TO TURF CULTURE THAT NEED A NEW HOME? 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"The law of averages is upon us, we're due for a bad winter," he said. "I expect cold and a red bell host significant amount of snow." Dr. Andresen gave a slide presentation followed by a question and answer session. Tom Stark was chairperson fo r the meeting, MBCGCS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATE MEMBER TIRE WHOLESALERS COMPANY, INC. OF SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN, IS OPENING ITS NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER AT 1783 E. 14 MILE IN TROY, MICHIGAN. TIRE WHOLESALERS SELLS PASSENGER, HIGH- PERFORMANCE, TRUCK, TRAILER, AGRICULTURAL, IMPLEMENT, INDUSTRIAL, O.T.R., LAWN & GARDEN, ATV AND MOTORCYCLE TIRES, AS WELL AS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, Dr. Jeffery Andreson Bob Borgman and Ray Hentschel MTF CONFERENCE SET FOR JANUARY 5-7,1993 GUEST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED The much-awaited annual MTF Conference will again offer a diverse lineup of speakers from Michigan State University at this annual educational meeting. In addition, the Conference has released a list out-of-state guest speakers, many widely recognized fo r their particular areas of expertise. The Conference dates have been moved to Tuesday, January 5, through Thursday, January 7,1993. The date change is due to the CCSAA conference being held earlier than usual. An additional change will be repeat talks from Golf I and Golf II sessions on Wednesday afternoon. The change was made because of smaller classroom capacity. The Ground session scheduled for Thursday will include a presentation on the research work that has been completed fo r the World Cup Soccer event. Out-of-state speakers include: Dr. Bruce Clark, Rutgers University, Turf Pathology Dr. Georgia Bryan, Iowa State University, Entomology Dr. Mark Carroll, University of Maryland, Turfgrass Research Dr. Nick Christians, Iowa State University, Turfgrass Research Dr. Mike Raupp, University of Maryland, Entomology, IPM Dr. Vic Cibbeault, University of California, Riverside, Turf Research Dr. Frank Rossi, University of Wisconsin, Turfgrass Research Other key speakers include: Ron Dodson, New York Audubon Society Jim Snow, National Director USCA Greens Section Bruce Flepner, Architect, Forse Design Dr. Glenn Dederar, MSU Fish & Wildlife Tom King, World Cup Soccer at the Pontiac Silverdome Ed Fredricks, Michigan Dept, of Labor, Safety Education & Training Registration forms are expected to be mailed by October 31,1992. If you do not receive a form or would like additional information, call the MTF at (517) 321-1660. 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The beauty and the challenge of the Sawgrass TPC helped make the 1992 Michigan Skins Game a big hit. More than 60 educational seminars and sessions, a three-day 175,000-square-foot trade show, a gala banquet featuring a performance by the Beach Boys, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's (GCSAA) annual meeting and election of officers and the 1993 GCSAA Golf Championship are reasons that the Conference is billed as the "main event." Set for the week of January 23-31,1993, in Anaheim, California, the Conference is expected to top last year's 15,000-plus attendance. The week opens with the annual GCSAA Golf Championship on January 23-24 at several courses in San Diego (see accompanying story for details about the Michigan GCSA golf tournament). The courses include Carlton Oaks Country Club, considered one of the toughest in San Diego (the entire course, tees, fairways and greens, is planted with bentgrass); Eastlake Country Club, a "thinking man's course," with course designer Ted Robinson's trademark water features; Mount Woodson Country Club, a short course that requires accurate shot placement off the tee and is very demanding around the greens with severe slopes and numerous deep bunkers; and Steele Canyon Golf Club with three very distinct and challenging nine-hole courses with numerous elevation changes. A field of 400 is expected to compete. From the greens to the gavel. The keynote speaker at the Opening Session on Tuesday, January 26, will be Johnny Bench, the Baseball Hall-of-Fame catcher who led the Cincinnati Reds during their legendary "Big Red Machine" dynasty. Fifty-four one- and two-day seminars will be offered during the first four days of the conference. Topics range from water quality and wildlife habitat conservation to employee safety training and managerial productivity. Six concurrent education sessions and several more forums are scheduled for Wednesday, January 27. A record 600-plus manufacturers and distributors of golf and turf industry products, supplies and services are expected to exhibit at the trade show, January 28-30 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The familiar sound of the Beach Boys and their dozens of California fun and sun hits— "Help Me, Rhonda," "Good Vibrations" and "Surfin' USA"—will be the featured entertainment for the formal closing banquet on Saturday. The Banquet will highlight the presentation of the Old Tom Morris Award, GCSAA's highest honor. This year's award will be presented to popular entertainer and LPGA hostess Dinah Shore. The Michigan contingent of superintendents will once again sponsor a hospitality suite and the Annual Michigan Skins Came. See story sidebar for information, Fritz McMullen, center in vest, answered questions prior to tee-off time for Skins Came participants. A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 11 • Mighty Michigan Skins Do you remember the fun, tension and excitement of last year’s Michigan Skins Came during the National convention in New Orleans? Keep your clubs warm and your game in shape. Plans for the 1993 Michigan Skins Came are underway, and will be held prior to events at the 1993 GCSA of America’s Annual convention In San Diego. Just to remind you about last year's event we're showing off some of the participants, if you want to appear here next year, or in the next issue of Patch o f Green, contact Carey Mitchelson at 882-3001 for information on how to sign up for the 1993 Michigan Skins Came. * * * * * * IMPORTANT REMINDER! if you are planning to attend the GCSAA’s Annual Convention in Anaheim, don’t forget this important site: The Michigan Hospitality Room will be located in the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, January 26, 27, 28 and 29. This is the perfect opportunity to meet with alumni from the MBCGCS Association who have traveled to points around the state and the country. Enjoy the hospitality! Contact Mike Bay at (313) 626-8325 Michigan & Bor Bor \I J. Superinf at Moran Country Mt. Cle shared s his phild on appr« life as i how he his proi and cl car« "I see an analogy between life and the game of golf. In golf you hit some bad shots, some good shots, like the highs and lows of life, and it's not so much the way you hit the ball as it is what you do with the walk In between shots," said Michael "Mike" Hahn, Superintendent at Moravian Hills Country Club In Mt. Clemens, as he shared some of his philosophy on approaching life as well as how he views his profession and chosen career. "My interest in w orking on a g o lf course is sim ilar to o th e r superintendents. I lived near a course in Indiana and played golf there every chance I could. Eventually the superintendent approached me and asked If I would be interested in working on the crew. It was a great high school job,” Mike said. Mike grew up in Indiana, started college at Indiana University (Purdue University, Fort Wayne) where he played three years o f collegiate golf, including a stint as team. "Being able to play college golf was a big motivator for going to school. It was a great experience. I learned that playing golf competitively as a career wasn't something l was going to do, but the option of becoming a golf course superintendent was something I looked forw ard to and wanted to do." He received his B.S. In Ornamental Horticulture from Eastern Kentucky University where he was honored w ith th e O utstanding Turfgrass Student Award. He still continues education by maintaining his status as a Certified Coif Course Superintendent. "In college my Instructors were real big on being certified and being involved in some form of related education on an ongoing basis. If there is something I would like to see in our profession it's being certified or, like the club pros who have to belong to the PGA, being members of an association. I think It adds professionalism to our work." Studies in the areas of tu rf management, especially hands on, was something Mike found easy. Something that he finds a challenge— with no answers In a book—Is the ability to successfully communicate with all the different groups at a golf course. "You may be at a place where the club Is owned by an Individual, or a group, and sometimes you have to answer to the club manager or the board. Plus you have the members to deal with. Having the ability to successfully communicate with people is an important aspect of our work. I would like see our Association offer some educational programs that relate to communication issues." Mike is completing his second season at Moravian. Previously he was superintendent at two courses in Indiana. In the short amount of time he has been at Moravian, he's instituted a number of changes. "We grow our own replacement sod now; before, How do you maintain this turf? You let nature take care of it. The turf growing out of this tree is the same as that on a nearby green. A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 12 • The Clinton River runs through Moravian Hills Country Club creating a stunning view ans some challenging golf shots. Eier C itie s GCSA ri 1 U by Vicki Robb In preparation of changing regulations Mike had a chemical rinse pad built. Eventually the pad will be enclosed and used as a materials storage facility. everything was seeded. As far as physical changes on the course go we've rebuilt three women's tees, reconstructed an entire approach area on one hole and we plan to re-contour some existing sand bunkers, converting them to grass bunkers." Mike works with the club manager and club pro and consults with a golf course architect prior to beginning the work. "We do all the construction and design; we're usually just looking for the final stamp of approval from the architect," Mike said. During the season Mike has a crew of 15. "I had an excellent crew this year. A team can make or break you. You can be the smartest superintendent around, but If you can't keep your equipment out of the shop and your crew motivated, you aren't going to get the results you want and need to have a good golf facility." Mike likes to recruit high school students then train them In all phases of maintenance and equipment usage. "A couple of my crew members have returned to college, but they still come back two or three days a week plus the weekends to work." Moravian Hills is a mature course, having been built some 50-years ago. The battle o f the leaves takes place even/ fall, and it is subject to, the woes caused by vandalism. "There seems to be a real trend fo r tee markers. We've had a num ber o f markers and flags stolen th ro u g h the season." In the winter, sledders like to take to the hills of the course. "I'm sure families used to bring th e ir kids out fo r sledding and probably d id n 't h u rt anything. Now people come in, break green branches off to try and start bonfires or destroy the tu rf because there isn't enough snow on the ground to protect it. We have to be very vigilant about keeping people off the course." The Clinton River winds through Moravian Hills, creating a beautiful pattern In the course layout. It also provides an excellent irrigation resource. "We bring water into a wet well then It's pum ped o u t th ro u g h our irrigation system." Mike said he likes to keep his tu rf "lean, mean and hungry," which course makes th e play m ore competitively. "Sometimes I think we get too concerned about the color of the plant instead of what's best for it." Because the course is surrounded by a bustling residential and business community, it has other challenges. The continued on page 21 All vehicle and equipment maintenance, including golf carts, is done on-site. A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 13 • render»« inn Hills Club in mens, some of » S o p h y »aching «well as views losen ser. Mike Hahn, CGCS, and the course mascot Rogue. I The No. I name in golf course irrigation. It’s no coincidence that the country’s top golf courses use TORO irrigation systems. Because there are more TORO systems installed on golf courses than any other kind. For a number of very good reasons. U|Wt W ilk ie Your Lawn Care Specialist T O R O<8> 1050 Opdyke Rond, TO . 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Tee Time and "the professional's partner" - Trademarks of The Andersons A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 14 • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY TO OFFER TURFCRASS MANAGEMENT SHORT COURSE The Michigan State University Turfgrass Science program will offer an intensive, in-depth, one-week seminar on the basics of turfgrass management. Classes are offered in turfgrass plant physiology, identification and establishment; disease, weed and insect identification and control; soils, fertility and irrigation; and pesticide safety and IPM principles. Technical information will be presented in both lecture and laboratory settings. The world renowned turfgrass faculty at MSU, including Dr. Joe Vargas, Dr. Paul Rleke, Dr. Trey Rogers, Dr. Dave Smitley and Dr. Bruce Branham, will instruct participants in the many aspects of the turfgrass industry, including golf course management, lawn care, athletic fields and sod production. This school was first offered in 1991 and was successfully completed by nearly 70 turfgrass professionals. The 1992 School of Turfgrass Management will be held December 7 - 11,1992, at the Kellogg Biological Research Station near Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school is open to turfgrass professionals of all skill levels. However, it is of particular use to those entering the turfgrass Industry or professionals wanting to enhance their expertise. For more information and registration details, call the Turfgrass School Coordinator, Tim Doppel, at (313) 939-3636. t-. THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME THE 1992 OTF CONFERENCE & SHOW Don't miss the 26th Annual Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show. Turfgrass professionals from across the country will gather in Cincinnati, December 7-10, to get the latest information and product news available. There's something for everyone at the OTF Conference & Show. CINCINNATI, OHIO • DECEMBER 7-10, 1992 YES! PLEASE SEND MORE INFORMATION. □ I'm interested in exhibiting □ I'm interested in OTF Membership □ I'm interested in attending Name Company ______________________________________ _________________ Street Address City, State, Zip_____________________________________________________________ _ __________________________ Phone Detach and mail to: The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210 Phone: 614-292-2601 FAX: 614-292-1626 Robert Pontius Celebrates "Silver Anniversary" Receives Certification for Fifth CONSECUTIVE Time The MBCCCS Association is especially proud of member Robert “Bob" Pontius. Bob has met the qualifications required to be named a Certified Golf Course Superintendent— for the fifth consecutive time, a total of 25 years of certification. At this time he is one of 14 superintendents In the world to have this distinction. The certification process is conducted by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. This year will mark a special personal achievement by Bob and his wife Gertrude. They will celebrate 45 They have four children, David, Roberta, Richard and Nancy, and seven grandchildren (ages 13 years to eight weeks!). When he’s not busy running Top Course Service, inc., which operates Taylor Meadows Golf Course in Taylor, you might find him golfing or hunting. Bob's entire family enjoys hunting, and, according to Gertrude, "We also love snowmobiling and this winter were hoping to do what we've been planning for the last couple of winters, we want to snowmobile across the upper peninsula." Bob has been a superintendent for 38 years and according to his wife he’s already taken some courses and is working toward his sixth consecutive certification. Gertrude, who spoke with obvious pride about Bob and his accomplishments, said, “Bob feels there is always something more to learn. He’s very interested in many things.” CONSECUTIVE years of marriage. Congratulations to Bob and his family, A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 15 • Robert "Bob" Pontius has distinguished himself by meeting certification requirements for 25 years! THE EVENT A SUCCESS . : : : : : %. : . . : : . . RIGHT: Pictured left, Mike Bay, Tam-O-Shanter Host,. Pictured far right, Doug Melton, Shenandoah Golf Club. RIGHT: More than 550 individuals participated in the 1992 Big Event. Here James Eccleton stops by a table to talk with some golfers. RIGHT: Everyone connected with the event was a winner... perhaps some won a little more? Here Kevin Dushane takes home a Kenwood CD player. Thanks to many $$ donations the Association purchased some wonderful gifts for their drawing. ABOVE: James Eccleton, CCCS, and Chairman of the 1992 Big Event, welcomes golfers to the dinner, held at Roma's of Bloomfield. ABOVE: James Bogart, President of Michigan Turfgrass Foundation (MTF), thanked everyone who helped make the Big Event a Big Success. Monies raised from the event are donated to the MTF for turf research. A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 16 • N inety foursomes playing at four area courses were the main ingredients for the 1992 Big Event on October 5. This year's outing marked the 27th time golf courses have donated their facilities and superintendents have come out to support this important fundraiser. Over $19,000 was raised which will be donated to the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. The chairman for this year's Big Event was James Eccleton, C.C.C.S., from Arbor Hills Country Club in Jackson. "Once again we have to thank the four clubs who generously donated their facilities for the day and a special thanks to the superintendents who came out and supported this event," Eccleton said. The four courses were: Tam-O-Shanter (Mike Bay, Superintendent), Orchard Lake Country Club (Jim Timmerman, Superintendent), Edgewood Country Club (Ken McRae, Superintendent) and Birmingham Country Club (Tom Mason, Superintendent). "The courses were in great shape and the weather was spectacular," Eccleton said. Following the Big Event, the Big Dinner was served at Roma Hall in Bloomfield. Prime rib and great service put a perfectfinish on the day. Prizes were donated by numerous businesses and golf clubs. Thirty-seven prize winners took home items ranging from VCRs and televisions to Portable CD Players and Walkmans, plus various golf packages. A complete list of donors and the team winners at each course is provided here. Tentative locations for the 1993 Big Event are Oakland Hills Country Club, Franklin Hills Country Club, Crosse lie Country Club and Katke- Cousins Coif Club. The first Monday in October is the probable date, BELOW: A special "Marquee" listing the names of companies who sponsored the Big Event. Their generosity is one of the reasons the event is so successful. Bob Rabideau, Special Tees, donated the sign. RIGHT: A special guest speaker was Dr. Fred Poston, Dean and Vice Provost, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU. THANK yo generoi m i H HEMIC M. ■ B U M ¡1111111 p a n E l l BELOW RIGHT: Bob Rosbury (left) and Don Fields (right) select the winner of the 50/50 drawing. BELOW LEFT: Doug Johanningsmeier (left) and Steve Kolongowski donated many hours of their time as committee members of the Big Event. Doug frequently donates his photography skills to many Association events. Each issue of A Patch of Green contains a "Doug Johanningsmeier" photo or two! BUSINESS DONORS: Century Rain Aid Club Car Bush Bros. Asphalt Benham Chemical Midwest Cleaning WF Miller Lesco Distributors Group Howard Altman Wilkie Turf O.M. Scott Theilen Turf Theiser Equipment Jennings of Michigan Amturf Seeds Special Tees Osburn Trucking Allingham Turfgrass Inc. U.S. Sand & Stone Lawn Equipment Evans Mining D&C Distributors Turf Air Aeration Services PRIZE DONORS: Garland Golf Club: Four golf and cart passes Michaywe Hills: Four golf and cart passes The Fortress: Four golf and cart passes Treetops: Four golf and cart passes Elk Ridge: Four golf and cart passes D&C Distributors: Four golf mats TEAM WINNERS: Tam-O-Shanter: Don Fields Team Orchard Lake: Ron Abbott Team Birmingham: Bob Rabideau Team Edgewood: Jim McGuire Sr. Team A BIG COMMITTEE FOR THE BIG EVENT Ed Hock, Jay Delcamp, Charlie Gaige, Roy Szyndlar, Dave Plummer, Steve Kolongowski, Doug Johanningsmeier, Doug Melton, Carey Mitchelson A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 17 • TURFGRASS INC. S e rv in g y o u b e tte r w ith . . Technical information Fungicide programs Free timely delivery ... 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Palm er • D e tro it, M l 4 8 2 1 1 A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 18 • MICHIGAN SUPERINTENDENTS INVADE "THE FORTRESS" by Jay Delcamp, Katke-Cousins, Grounds Superintendent There were many excuses, b u t th e m o st popular was, "If th e wind w ould let up to only 30 miles an hour, I w ould love to play it again, Sam." On September 10 the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents invaded Frankenmuth and the beautiful rolling acres known as "The Fortress." The purpose was to bring home the trophy from the 1992 Superintendents Championship. However, after all the slashing and hacking was over, the battle was lost to the golf course. There were many excuses, but the most popular was, "If the wind would let up to only 30 miles an hour, I would love to play it again, Sam." Many thanks go to Scott Watkins, Ground Superintendent, and his crew for the great shape and appearance of the course fo r our tournament. The Championship was almost canceled due to the rain the night before; however, Scott and his team did an excellent job in preparation. Thanks were also given to the staff at Zender's fo r being so hospitable in serving us an outstanding traditional dinner. This year's sponsor was Ciba-Ceigy Corporation, represented by Jim Johnson. Thanks to the company and Jim fo r their generous donation. 1992 MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS Championship Flight Champion Keith Paterson 1st Net 2nd Net Mike Grace 3rd Net Steve Blackburn Carey Mitchelson First Flight Low Gross Clint Overn 1st Net Tom Stark 2nd Net George Raske 3rd Net Dan Lucas Second Flight Low Cross John Oles 1st Net 2nd Net 3rd Net JohnShreve Roy Szyndlar Scott Gardiner Congratulations to all winners! MBCGCS Association board member Jay DelCamp (left) talks with Jimmy Johnson from Ciba-Ceigy. Ciba- Ceigy generously sponsored this year's Championship. John Oles, Superintendent at Scalawags Coif Club in Mt. Clemens and member of the MBCGCS Association, took home the trophy for first place (Low Cross), Second Flight. Keith Paterson, Superintendent at Ken Country Club in Rockford, was the winner of the Championship Flight. Scott Watkins, Grounds Superintendent at "The Fortress” (and new member of the MBCGCS Association), and his crew were congratulated for having the course in superior condition...in spite of four and one-half inches of rain the night before the MGCSA Championship. A Patch ofCreen, November/December 1992 • 19 • Turf Chemicals Inc. 1011 E. Main PO. Box 451 Owosso, Michigan 48867 Phone: (517) 725-7145 FOR ALL OF YOUR FERTILIZER, CHEMICAL AND GRASS SEED NEEDS EXPERIENCED, DEPENDABLE PEOPLE TO SERVE YOU * RUSS HAIMCOCK * LOU BECKMAN ★ JIM HYDE ★ FRED MILLER * JAY SIDDOCK *TED KASEL W ishing Y ou a P rosperous New Y ear POND DREDGING SPECIALIST Off Road Trucking Wide Track Bulldozing Shore Line & Land Development Grading SWEETCO INC. 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Mike continues to love the game of golf, although he has little tim e fo r it now. "I don't really enjoy golfing on my course, mainly because I start seeing things I need to do and don't focus on the game." He did spend a couple of weeks this summer getting his game back in shape and played in the Michigan Amateur. "I shot an 82 which I was happy with considering I'd only played a few rounds to get my game in shape." Ice hockey with a team of fellow superintendents, roller blading and playing football (the 12th fairway is the perfect playing field) are Mike's non-golf interests. A secret desire? Singing. Mike enjoys stretching his vocal chords at local karaoke spots. Mike lives in Mt. Clemens and has a son, Geoffrey, age 9. Geoff shares his father's interest in golf. He was the runner-up in the statewide Indiana Pee Wee Golf program this summer. Even when the snow hits the links Mike is very involved in what's happening at the course, "tstop by the course every day throughout the winter. We have seven acres of parking lots to maintain, so we're plenty busy year-round." t-. MBCCCSA TO PRESENT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EACH WINTER THE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS A $1,000 SCHOLARSHI TO A STUDENT ENTROLLED IN MSU*S FOUR YEAR TURF PROGRAM. THE PROCESS BEGAN IN OCTOBER WHEN ASSOCIATION'S REPRESENTATIVES VISTITED THE CAMPUS, DISTRIBUTED APPLICATIONS AND ANSWERED STUDENTS QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY. THIS WILL BE THE NINTH YEAR THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS PRESENTED THIS TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP WHICH RECOGNIZES STUDENTS WHO HAVE SHOWN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND POTENTIAL LEADERSHIP IN THE TURF INDUSTRY. INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED BY ASSOCIATION REPRESENATIVES IN DECEMBER WITH STUDENTS WHO HAVE SATISFIED THE INITIAL REQUIRMENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE PRESENTED DURING THE MSU TURF CONFERENCE BEING HELD ON THE CAMPUS IN JANUARY, 1993. 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The personal contact and cooperation with our staff has been outstanding.'* Carey Mitchelson Country Club of Detroit A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 22 • Third Gene LaBelle Memorial Outing: or A BIG DRAW Sycamore Hills was the site o f the Gene LaBelle Memorial Outing Best Ball Scramble. Proceeds from the event are used fo r two educational awards. One is a cash award given to a student in the Michigan State U niversity T urf Program . The stu d e n t tu rf award is based on an a rtis tic creative response to a statem ent provided th e com m ittee. The winner will receive their award at the 1993 Turf Conference. Proceeds are also used to purchase ten Black's Law D ictionaries w hich are given to students in Law 268, Evidence and C rim inal Procedure, at Macomb Community College. Five dictionaries are given fo r students scoring the highest on mid-semester exams in the fall and spring semesters. by Top fin ish e rs received plaques; winners of the Longest Drive, Greg Seago, and Closest to th e Pin, Tim W eller, received a driver and wedge, respectively, fo r their golfing skills. The clubs were donated by the Cowanie Coif Club in Mt. Clemens. The firs t place team , billed as the The Gene LaBelle Golf Outing is a great example of family values! Pictured left to right: Annette LaBelle, Pat LaBelle (MBCGCS Association member and assistant superintendent at Gowanie Golf Club), Jeanette LaBelle, Dave LaBelle (assistant superintendent at Paint Creek). or "Luckiest M ost Talented," was Rich W eiler, Bob Feys, Don C oldpaugh and Jack Richter. The last place "G reatest team , P otential fo r Improvement," was Carol Long, Shirley Derderian, Diane Woody and Phyllis MacLeod. or MBCCCS Association board member Paul Kolbe won a b e a u tifu l set o f Titleist Clubs, also donated by Cowanie Coif Club, during a prize drawing raffle. Plans fo r the fourth Memorial Gene LaBelle Outing are already underway. Once again students will benefit from the s u p p o rt o f th e LaBelle fa m ily and participants in the annual event. ^ Longest Drive winner Greg Seago holds a plaque he can proudly display and a beautiful driver, donated by Gowanie Golf Club, that he can pound some golf balls with. * A Patch of Green, November/December 1992 • 23 • < Mvv Vllliefiujuu & fi3a/id &A/ Cttteò if oaAxlia£fi^ uvOJXeòy ljoii lo itò C ìn n u a £ Ciai^Anxaòy 3 ) iruvcsu 3 ) cuvce, S y 3 ) QJU2Jm ÌL rv h , 1992 fedxpavJiioxJ G m nt xij C lu (' 9 U 8399 G faT l n ^ l a L , 91 t ó l O C le l a tfk & Di o tA 3^ S Lx, -cDiixiy in tie, e slcmnxj 3 ) innea to < S o£ Ù laJ STOP SNOW MOLD With a Chipco 26019/Daconil Combination. 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