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Nothing Runs Like A Deere® North America's Largest Outdoor Power Equipment Dealer Utica Cedar Sgrm£l 11875 Northland Dr. Just North of 14 Mile 616-696-2913 Farmington Hills 39050 Grand River East of Haggerty Road 888-4-JD-TURF 46061 Van Dyke 7/2 Mile North of M-59 810-731-7240 Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Association The Official Publication of the Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Asociation Officers President Paul Kolbe Vice President Roy Szyndlar, CGCS Committees: GAM Seminar, Historian, Co-Policy Book President Emeritus Paul Dushane Committees: Ethics, By-Laws, Nominating Secretary/T reasurer Mark McKinley Committees: Co-Golf Day, Co-Awards, Finance, Welfare Directors Ron Abbott, CGCS Committees: Co-Hospitality, Co-Social Tim Dorner, CGCS Committees: POG Editor, Publicity, Co-Golf Day, Mike Jones Committees: Co-Education, Co-Hospitality Room Mark McKinley Committees: Co-Golf Day, Co-Awards, Finance, Welfare Rick Murphy, CGCS Committees: Co-Awards, Co-Education, Finance Industrial Relations Tom Schall, CGCS Committees: Co-Special Olympics Co-Social Gary Thommes, CGCS Committees: Membership, Co-Special Olympics, Co-Policy Book Contents 5 .......................... On Par W ith The President 7 ...................................The View From M.S.U. 9 ..............................G AM /G DG CSA Sem inar 10 & 11 . . . Michigan Turfgrass Conference 1 2 ................... Jerry Faubel Receives Award 1 3 -1 5 ................... Michigan Hospitality Room 1 7 .................................. Benefits of Involvement 1 9 & 2 0 ...................................Irrigation Corner 21 ............. Industrial & Environm ental News 2 2 .................... Maddern Thanks Association 2 3 ..................................January Board Meeting 2 5 ...................................... March Board Meeting 2 6 ............... Changes/C orrections to Roster 27 & 2 8 ...........................New M em ber Roster 3 0 ..................................... Calendars of Events Contact for Kate Mason GDGCSA Executive Secretary Information GDGCSA P.O. Box 173, Troy, Ml 48099 (248) 362-1108 Fax: (248) 362-1736 E-Mail: gdgcsa@aol.com Printed by: Schaltenbrand Printing Company 16315 Harper Avenue Detroit, Ml 48224 (313) 882-4343 A Patch of Green - 3 - Spring Issue, 1998 17th Annual Fundraiser QLytt^^a, for at IV5 man scramble w $100 per man Bald Mountain Golf Course Sponsored by Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Association MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 15,1998 Your local suppliers, who make this event possible, will all be on site. A great day is planned for you! Q J U o k y c w i fan People who want to help, with products that can help. Kimberly Olson James Bogart Dan Johaningsmeier Doug Johanningsmeier Keith Richards Dar Howard Steve Syrett Richard Locke Bruce Wotring Todd Griebe-Mgr. ( IbRFCRASS . 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During the 1998 season try to com m it yourself one day a month to the association. The topics selected by the education com m ittee will be inform ative and worthwhile. W e all benefit from greater attendance because more ideas are exchanged. At the G CSAA Convention in Anaheim, Jon Maddern CCCS, Elk Ridge G olf Club was elected to the board of directors. Jon will be a great voice for the all M ichigan superintendents. Also, Mike Meindertsma, Grand Traverse Resort won the Enviromental Stewardship Award in the resort category. Congratulations to both! Have you ever recalled a better sum m er (1997) and winter? Haven’t plowed on the weekends yet... yeah! Hope El Nino is kind to us this sum m er. Good luck for the new season and see you at the m em bership m eetings. Paul T. Kolbe A Patch of Green - 5 - Spring Issue, 1998 Kÿÿp Ju ~fop Con dii J on Yüu Cou/. Fountains• • help solve any irrigation or drainage problem s. They can also show you w hat's new lighting, water features and more. 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Aqua Master Fountains Improve water quality with an aerating fountain. Century can also show you how to create water features from existing streams or ponds. S y n c ro F lo , Inc. www . 800- 347-4272 ra ina Now Serving These Major Markets: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada. A Patch of Green - 6 - Spring Issue, 1998 The View From M.S.U. What Can We Expect This Summer? by Dr. Paul Rieke The fall and winter of 1997-98 will be the topic of discussion for many years. What about the spring? I am on record last year for predicting an early spring this year. That was not based on any insight I might have had that El Nino would be so active this year, but merely that we had experienced three successive late, cold springs. It was a matter of probability that eventually a nice, long spring would occur, or at least an early spring. Of course, we could also have a short spring and an early summer. Predictions for the summer have ranged from a cold, wet year to a record hot summer. Stay tuned! Winter may not yet be over. After some early snow last fall, temperatures have stayed warm throughout the winter. Record high temperatures over the winter and limited snowfall occurred. How will this impact the turf? Good question. Fall weather conditions resulted in late growth and play on golf courses. The late growth should not result in a problem. Photosynthesis should have continued even into December in spite of regular cloudiness. This is the good news. If there is bad news it is that leaves stayed on the trees much later than normal. Where there was significant shade from deciduous trees, we did not have as much late fall photosynthesis as we normally expect. Trees shed their leaves late. Most golf courses were able to manage this late leaf drop, but if they were not removed, the grass will be weak this spring. These leaves should be removed as early as possible. The warm weather in January raised questions about the possibility of desiccation. There was concern about the grass becoming physiologically active and therefore, susceptible to desiccation. Fortunately, the cold dry weather did not occur. In addition, there was ample rainfall and soil moisture. Another question is could we still experience crown hydration damage? While predictions are for warm weather to continue, it only takes one hard freeze to kill turf, particularly for annual bluegrass. Many years ago there was significant crown hydration injury that occurred on the night of April, 10, The temperature dropped to about 10s F. following warm, rainy weather. In areas where water stood the plant took up water and become physiologically active, The sharp drop in temperature killed the root portion of the crown, so the plant eventually died. This process was studied by Dr. Beard many years ago while he was here at Michigan State. Crown hydration damage is still possible, although most weather predictions suggest warmer than normal weather should continue through April. Soil temperatures on March 1 at the 1 inch depth at the Hancock Center were at 509 F at the 1 inch depth on greens and about 459 F at 1 inch under grass mowed at 3 inches, very high for the first day of March. However, a week later on March 8 they were about 5 degrees lower. By contrast, measured temperatures at Traverse City were about 359 F at the 4 inch depth. While it will be colder at a deeper depth this time of year, we do expect the soil to be colder regions. Check your soil temperatures as a gauge of how fast growth will occur. in more northern Along with the warm weather and greening of the grass comes the excitement experienced by golf course superintendents that the year is ready to begin. Several have mowed greens already. Late fall/early winter growth probably provided some clipping removal. Annual bluegrass will normally start growth earlier than bentgrass. We have had questions about should we be fertilizing grass to encourage early growth? Personally, I would not recommend it if the grass is in good condition. An exception could be where the grass is thin or if snow mold has been active. We could still have a lot of snow mold activity this year, particularly pink snow mold. In my opinion, it is best to let the turf recover naturally and not push it too hard at this time. Heavy nitrogen applications on reasonably healthy turf Instead of accumulating carbohydrates, the plant grows rapidly. When mowed, the carbohydrates in the leaf tissue are mowed off. We would prefer to have the plant accumulate those carbohydrates that may be helpful for stress tolerance later, particularly if we should have an early, hot, stressful summer. in the spring causes greater growth. What about early play this year? Several courses have had as many as 200 golfers on a couple of days in late February. Will this be harmful to the turf? Another good question. There is not one answer to that. If the greens are firm and no footprinting occurred, there may have been little damage. Early heavy traffic when the grass is not growing could be detrimental. While early play can be great for golfers, there is the question about the long-term injury, depending on the site. Decisions on early play must be based on a site by site basis. Overall, grass on golf courses is in excellent condition. While weather conditions over the next four weeks or so remain to be experienced, there should not be any major negative effect on the grass. Proceed with normal spring maintenance. Hopefully, we will have another enjoyable summer. 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Ask your ProTurf Tech Rep for details. 3243 KftSzerPkiS » MICHIGAN SUPERINTENDENTS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP the M ichigan On August 4, 1998 Superintendents G olf Cham pionship will be held at Forest Akers W est in East Lansing. Tee tim es will begin at 10 a.m. O nly Class A & B m em bers are eligible to participate. Entry form s will be m ailed the near future. C o n t a c t C a r y M i t c h e l s o n (248)-650-4536 for more inform ation on this event. in TERRY M A LB U R G HJ LANDSCAPING, INC. TEES ★ GREENS ★ FAIRWAYS ★ BUNKERS ★ John Skaife 248/698-2358 Mac Darnell 313/878-2983 _______________ ___________________ y 810-752-3489 810-752-1026 FAX 810-560-3388 PAGER FOR DETAILS TERRY MALBURG PRESIDENT A Patch of Green - 8 - Spring Issue, 1998 GAM/GDGCSA Seminar By Paul Kolbe The annual GAM/GDGCSA seminar at Detroit Golf Club was very successful. The 3-4" of snow did not deter people from attending this educational event. Our membership was represented on the speaker agenda and all did an outstanding job. The topics included irrigation upgrade by Carol Colein, Benefits of USGA Turfgrass Advisory visit by Tom Gray, CGCS, Goose Control Strategies by Tim Dorner, CGCS, Fritz McMullen, and John Nowakowski, CGCS. Jeff West, CGCS spoke on the Alien Work Force and discussed hiring guidelines. Art Hills talked about his newest jewel, the Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey, Michigan. Carol Colein, on irrigation upgrade, said you should assess your system to find problems, create a wish list, create a master plan and phase in new additions with the future always in mind. Goose control strategies included use of dogs, using sprayable irritants, cracker shells, and through a DNR permit - egg switching. John Nowakowski adopted a trained border collie through a humane society in Ohio, which proved to be inexpensive - $250.00. Geese are pairing up in March and are finding their nesting spots. Jeff West, CGCS, from the Wyndgate believes that 80% of the migrant workers seeking employment at golf courses are illegal aliens. They like to be hired in groups so they are more comfortable in their surroundings. You need a bilingual foreman and you should take a Spanish class and try to teach them the English language. New program in 1998 - GTO International which is to supply qualified, trained individuals and the teaching of English for the working environment. Be prepared - make sure they are legal. John Nowakowski, CGCS, Great Oaks CC showed slides of his maintenance expansion and the improved working conditions for his crew. On expansion, build for future additions - wash pads, recycling center, etc. Greg Lyman introduced the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Program, which is to make golf courses environmentally friendly and to be recognized for their efforts. A future seminar is slated to expand on this program and answer more questions. The GAM has launched a new magazine, Michigan Links, which all GAM members will receive free. If you have an official GAM handicap, you are automatically a member. Good luck in this new adventure! Finally, Ward Swanson, retired Plum Hollow Golf Club superintendent, was recipient of the G.D.G.C.S.A Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contribution to our association. His close friend, Clem Wolfram, gave an excellent speech highlighting numerous accomplishments. Ward gave thanks for the Ford’s Edsel failure, which turned his career towards golf maintenance, the owners of Idyl Wyle Golf Club in Livonia and to the Plum Hollow Golf Club members. Ward is enjoying retirement in Standish, Michigan, where hunting and fishing is plentiful - his favorite hobbies. JOHN WALTER AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT A great way to contribute to the association is by writing an article for A Patch of Green. Each one of us can benefit from an article that shares an experience, opinion or area of expertise. Articles that are published in POG are eligible for the John Walter Award (plaque and $100). In addition, the Board has decided to continue giving a $50 credit towards meeting expenses or dues for each article published (maximum $100 credit) in a POG. The critera is an article of 500 words or more on any topic that would be benefical to the membership. This is a good opportunity not only to save some money for yourself or your club, but to give back to your association. Contact Awards Chairman Rick Murphy, CGCS for more information. A Patch of Green - 9 - Spring Issue, 1998 Right - GDGCS President Paul Kolbe presents plaque to 4-year scholarship winner Andrew Keilen at the MTF Conference Bottom Left - The GDGCSA donates a check for $21,500 to the MTF for continued research Bottom Right - Dennis Cook, Jr., the 2- year scholarship winner, receives plaque at the MTF banquet from GDGCSA President Paul Kolbe A Patch of Green - 10 - Spring Issue, 1998 Michigan Turfgrass Conference The 1998 Michigan Turfgrass Conference was a great success, with over 1,375 people in attendance. In addition to the general sessions, 18 schools were offered with over 1,000 attendees participating in these extra educational seminars. At the annual meeting, Gary Bartsch, from Huron Clinton Metro Authority, was elected president for a 2-year term. The highlight of the conference was the annual Awards Dinner, where a check was presented to the university for $139,000.00. The board of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation and the professors at Michigan State University would like to express their most sincere "Thank You" for all of the donations received throughout the year to help fund turfgrass research. The 1999 Conference will be a retirement party for Dr. Rieke; he retires July 1, 1999. We plan to bring in all formei MSU people who are now faculty at different universities around the country, as well as some of Dr. Rieke’s close friends. So far, we have 23 professors and friends committed. The 1999 Michigan Turfgrass Conference should be the best educational conference ever. The dates of the conference are January 18-21, 1999. S & F CONSTRUCTION INC golf course specialists Introducing the new advantage in irrigation repair, replacement and upgrade. From LESCO and Bear™ Irrigation comes the advantage you've been looking for in golf course irrigation. Improved performance from a new line of components designed to upgrade your Toro® 600 and 700 Series valve-in-head sprinklers. seamless patching, curb work, lightweight equipment and flexible working arrangements with staff etc. (8 Î 0) 752-4889 (810) 752-24« 1 Fax: (810) 752-6719 A Patch of Green -11 - Spring Issue, 1998 Jerry Faubel Receives Meritorious Service Award At January’s 68th Annual Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Conference, held in conjunction with Michigan State University Extension Services, Saginaw Country Club’s Manager of Grounds, Jerry Faubel was awarded their Meritorious Service Award during the Annual Awards Dinner. One of only a few Golf Course Superintendents to receive the highest award by the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, Jerry was completely stunned at the announcement of this award. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is composed of all facets of the turfgrass industry. Ranging from golf courses, home lawns, parks, sod and cemeteries, to athletic fields the foundation is led by an executive board, of which Jerry was President during 1983 and 1984. One of the main purposes of the Foundation is to raise funds for turfgrass research at Michigan State University. During his tenure on the executive board, Jerry was instrumental in leading many in-roads into the university for the purpose of securing Michigan State University Administrative support for continued and far-reaching turfgrass research. He also pioneered the need for an industry supported university staff member to be on board as an environmental watchdog to aid and guide responsible turf managers on what was right for Michigan’s environmental resources. Known throughout Michigan, in his early years, as a golf course superintendent, for his use of infrared photography as an aid to determine golf course needs for improved water drainage and his work on determining the correct type of sand used for top dressing putting greens, Jerry quickly gained a reputation as a competent manager of fine turfgrass. All of the while serving on numerous committees for the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, Jerry saw the need for a regional turfgrass association. The result of this became known as the Mid-Michigan Turf Association, of which Jerry served as the association’s first president in 1980. Continuing today, this regional association contributes money annually to the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation. Stunned and overwhelmed with the emotion of receiving Michigan’s highest award as a turf manager, Jerry was almost at a loss for words during his acceptance speech, if you can believe that. The award is not given out annually and the announcement is not made until the evening of the event. The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation’s Board of Directors quickly and unanimously decided Jerry Faubel was most deserving of this award. Further adding to Jerry’s complete surprise, on hand to see him receive this award were his wife, Sally, Martin Stark, S.C.C.'s G.A.M. Representative, Dan Zeitier, S.C.C.’s Assistant Golf Professional, Jeff Pack, Jerry’s long-time assistant, close friends and other family members. A flushed and surprised Jerry was quoted that night as saying "I had no idea. I am extremely honored as recipient of the Meritorious Service Award." Later Jerry confided with family and friends, telling them at first he was surprised to hear his name announced from the podium. Then he thought he had better pay attention as to what was being said about him, only then to realize he was going to have to go up on the dias to receive the award and make an acceptance speech. "When I realized this, I really began to sweat bullets." Congratulations, Jerry Faubel. A well deserved bit of recognition for all of the countless unpaid hours you devote toward safeguarding your industry, ensuring the integrity of finely managed turfgrass and the positive impact turf plays on the environment within our state. A Patch of Green -1 2 - Spring Issue, 1998 Tee Time- • Greens & Fairway Grade Fertilizers with Nutralene® • Quality Polymer Coated SCU Fertilizers • Combination Products • Granular Insecticides & Fungicides (----------- ì /----------- \ r I co ! irne is a registered I rut lem ark ol I'hc Andersons. Inc Nutralene is a registered trademark of Nu-(iro Corp Distributed by: TURFGRASS, INC. P. O. Box 667. 28064 Pontiac Trail. S. Lyon, MI 48178 Call Toll Free: 1-800-521-8873 or (248) 437-1427 (Call Collect) DAVEY KEEPS THE GIANTS OF GOLF STANDING TALL You know that mature trees add challenge as well as beauty. You also know mature trees are impossible to replace. 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We estimate well over 1,000 people took part in the hospitality that Michigan had to offer. A sincere "thank you" goes out to those vendors who contributed to the success of this year’s event. Your support made the room what it was. We also want to thank those members who donated not only their funds, but their time and effort as well. On Thursday, February 5, we recognized superintendents from each association for their individual service to each chapter. This night was well attended and the supers deserve recognition: Northern Michigan Turf Managers C.E. "Tuck" Tate, CGCS Western Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association Keith Paterson, CGCS Mid-Michigan Turf Steve Rose Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Association Jay Delcamp Jon Maddern was also recognized for his run for a GCSAA Board of Director’s position, a position he won later that week. The support shown for the room was great. If anyone has any questions or input, please contact me at 313-881-8112. 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A Patch of Green -13 - Spring issue, 1998 Above - 1998 Superintendent Service Award winner for Northern Michigan Turf Managers Association was Tuck Tate, CGCS Left - 1998 Superintendent Service Award winner for GDGCSA was Jay Delcamp A Patch of Green -1 4 - Spring Issue, 1998 During The Anaheim Convention Above - 1998 Superintendent Service Award winner for Mid- Michigan Turf Association presented to Steve Rose Right - Mark Jackson, like many others, found the Hospitality Room a great place to meet Left - Michigan Hospitality Room Chairmen John Fulling and Mike Jones A Patch of Green -1 5 - Spring Issue, 1998 K i d S A V I N G S HYDRAULIC DUMP WAGONS AVAILABLE NOW AT DIRECT 4 to 11 TONS SALE PRICES!! 4 TON SCISSORS HI LIFT Designed for golf courses Elevates from 3.5 to 7 feet Separate hoist and line allowing dumping thru grain door Speeds up top dressing time4Mobile scaffold Use for Construction, Roofing, Pruning, Painting, or Dumping 25 years experience manufacturing & servicing Join our many satisfied customers across Canada, the Midwest & now The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club. 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Specifications: Machine Weight - 2000 lbs (910 kgs) Working Width - I T 1.83 M) Maximum Working Depth - 16" (33.6 cm) Length-45" (1.14 M) W idth-75" (1.90 M) Height-42" (1.06 M) Lateral tine spacing - 3" (76mm), 4" (102mm),6" (152mm) Hole Spacing - varies with forward speed Power Requirement - 35 hp minimum Square Foot per hour - 18,000 Operating Speed - up to 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/hr) Tractor Attachment - Category 1,3 point lift Tines Available: Solid: 7/8" x 12" 3/4" x 10", 12", 14", 16" 1/2" x 10", 12", 14" 5/16x8" Adapter Heads hold 10 of 5/16" solid tines Sheer Heads hold 4 of 6" blades Coring: 1 1/4" x 8", 12" 1" x 10" 3/4" x 7", 10" (standard w/ 3/4" shank; also available 5/8" x 7" with 1/2" shank) The chain driven split crank shafts permits the tine arms to follow in a straight line, with less torque, reducing stress and vibration, allowing the Soil Reliever to operate at a faster speed. The leverage o f the machine allows the weight to be placed directly over the point o f impact reducing shock, wear and tear on the machine. Lift o f soil is due to the am ount o f time the tine is left in the ground. The faster the tine is in and out o f the ground, the smoother the surface will be. Southern Green's machines are faster than conventional deep tine aerifiers, virtually eliminating soil puckering. SOIL RELIEVER 80 The original Soil Reliever. Designed for heavy duty jobs. Requires 50 - 60 H.P. tractors. Specifications: Machine Weight - 25751bs (1170 kgs) Working Width - 80" (2.03M) Maximum Working Depth - 16" (33.6 cm) Length - 43" (1.09M) Width- 88" (2.24M) Height-50" (1.27M) Lateral tine spacing - 3-1/3 (85mm) to 5" (127mm) Hole Spacing - varies with forward speed Power Requirement - 45 hp minimum Square Foot per hour - 17,000 Operating Speed 1 MPH (1.66 km/hr.) Tractor Attachment - 3-Point lift, P.T.O. Driven Tines Available: Solid: 7/8" x 12" 3/4" x 10", 12", 14", 16" 1/2" x 10", 12", 14" 5/16x8" Adapter Heads hold 8 of 5/16" solid tines Sheer Heads hold 4 of 6" blades Coring: 1 1/4" x 8", 12" 1" x 10" 3/4" x 7", 10" (standard w/ 3/4" shank; also 5/8" x 7" available with 1/2" shank) SOIL RELIEVER JR. Designed and constructed as strong as the larger models, but built primarily for smaller tractors (below 18 - 22 hp requires bogey) and smaller budgets, yet heavy enough for deep tine aerification. Specifications: Machine Weight - 12501bs (568 kgs) Working Width - 48" (1.22M) Maximum Working Depth - 12" (30.48 cm) Length-43" (1.09M) W idth-55" (1.40M) Height-41" (1.04M) Lateral tine spacing - 3" (76mm), 4" (102mm), 6" (152mm) Hole Spacing - varies with forward speed Power Requirement 18 - 30 hp Square Foot per hour - 12,000 @ 4" intervals Operating Speed - up to 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/hr) Tractor Attachment - category 1-3 point lift Tines Available: Solid: 3/4" x 10", 12" 1/2" x 10", 12" Adapter Heads hold 10 of 5/16" solid tines Slicer Heads hold 4 of 6" blades Coring: 1 1/4" x 8" 1" x10" 3/4" x 7", 10" 5/8" x 7" Optional Accessories: • Hydraulic Top Link • Rear Roller • Core Collector • All Weather Cover • Alternative Drive Sprockets for Faster Tractor • Tine Adapter Blocks • Split Roller • Hydraulic Transport System (Bogey) • Sod pre-planting pre-aerating tine Southern Green offers new split rollers and rear roller assembly for units working on uneven soil conditions. Distrubted by: COMMERCIAL TURF EQUIPMENT 149 North Perry Street Pontiac, Ml 48342 (810) 858-7705 Southern Green also offers different head adapters including slicer heads, multi tines and a wide virety of both solid and coring tines. Southern Green offers a core collector with a canopy for all models of its Soil Reliever. The collector allows the particles from coring tines to be gathered and removed. Southern Green now offers a new hydraulic transport system (bogey) for all models of its Soil Reliever. This system allows the Soil Reliever to employ the same hydraulic cylinder to raise and lower the "bogey" and adjust the tine depth. Southern Green • ••# Breathin'a Whole Lot Easier! 21126 Plank Road, Zachary, Louisiana 70791 7 -800-888-9883 • FAX: 504-654-7431 The Benefits Of Involvement by Thomas E. Mason, Golf Course Superintendent Birmingham Country Club, Birmingham, Michigan The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America has for the past few years concentrated its efforts addressing Image, Chapter Relations, Environment and Career Development. The membership could see that our image needed to be bolstered. Our chapters were floundering and inconsistent. The golf community needed the golf course superintendents to take a leadership role in dealing with environmental issues. Job security and employment issues called for programs in career development. Emphasis on these issues should lead to a better life for the golf course superintendent. Image cannot be purchased. GCSAA can produce television segments, magazines, advertising, seminars, conventions etc., but if the local golf course superintendent doesn’t project the image of a professional person, they will be ineffective. Image begins with the individual golf course superintendent. Words like competent, consistent, thorough, passionate, helpful, leader, encourager, motivator, detailed, understanding, friend and neighbor best describe an individual who is representing his/her profession to their local community. What words would those in your community use to describe you? The affiliated chapters of GCSAA should be more than groups that get together to play golf. GCSAA’s job is to provide information to the local chapter about legal issues, structure and disseminating the activities of other chapters. Your local chapter should be an opportunity to discuss problems and strategies associated with being a golf course superintendent in your area. Words like organized, synergism, coordinated, timely, committed, representative, thorough, detailed and accountable best describe professional attributes associated with service in the local GCSAA chapter. Is this training obtained from service in your local chapter? The environment, as an issue, is probably the best thing that has ever happened to enhance the career of a golf course superintendent. Resources are readily allocated to fully understand the use and fate of pesticides. The GCSAA can print posters and magazine articles, fund research and issue advertise, but will be only partially effective. The local golf course superintendent is the obvious person to take a leadership position in his/her local community. People need to know that the golf course is safe. Wildlife is not dying, but instead flourishing. More trees are planted than removed. Turfgrass provides oxygen to sustain life. Turfgrass filters chemicals and fertilizers from waterways and ground water. The public needs and wants the golf course superintendent to be successful. What has your community learned from you about your golf course and its affect on the environment? The GCSAA commitment to continuous improvement is shown in education programs, along with career development. One can find help in writing resumes, practicing interviews, writing letters in order to find employment. One can understand what a career as a golf course superintendent is all about from GCSAA. One can find information from the experience of others through GCSAA. It is up to the individual golf course superintendent to create the perception, to the golfing and non-golfing world, that a golf course superintendent is a professional. A professional that is synonymous with words like competent, resourceful, proactive, thorough, detailed, principled, dedicated, passionate and innovative. Do you see yourself in this description? The people living in most communities probably don’t know much about the nuances of chemicals and fertilizers. They may not be aware of employment issues. They probably know very little about tractors and mowers. They may be uncertain about golf’s impact on the environment. On the other hand, people in most communities are very aware of professionals who are role models and employers of their family members. They know about professional people who are organized and provide leadership to their schools and churches. They know about professional people who are principled and teach baseball, basketball, football, soccer, etc. to their children. They know about professional people who they are proud to have as friends and neighbors. What does your community know about you? As a golf course superintendent, you represent me to your golfers and your community. I represent you as I interact with golfers and my community. We all need to become involved in our profession and our community if we want Image, Chapter Relations, Environment and Career Development as our Association’s mandates. Have you thought about making them your own personal mandates? A Patch of Green - 17 - Spring Issue, 1998 RAIN BIRD JACOBSEN TYCROP TUFCO SMITHCO NATIONAL MAXI NIMBUS PSI STORM WATCH NEARY X A M D E R Y R A E N H C T A W M R O T S I S P S U B M I N I X A M L A N O I T A N O C H T I M S O C F U T P O R C Y T N E S B O C A J D R I B N I A R viL O' 4 IP ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR IRRIGATION CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROLING YOU? % i r\ 11711 E. Grand River Rd. Brighton, MI 48116 810-220-2040 810-220-2850 Fax % Let Valley Turf Inc. show you how to put the control of your irrigation system in the palm of your hand. % \ « RADIO * CONVENTIONAL 2 WIRE * DECODER SYSTEMS 'C, ALL 3 OPERATE WITH FREEDOM HANDHELD RADIO SYSTEM \ G VALLEY TURF 3721 28Th Street S.W. Grand ville, MI 49418 616-532-2885 616-532-5553 Fax R A I N B I R D J A C O B S E N T Y C R O P T U F C O S M I T H C O N A T I O N A L M A X I N I M B U S P S I S T O R M W A T C H N E A R Y R a in ^ B ir d GOLF IRRIGATION 3185 Vroon Road South Boardman, MI 49680 616-369-3482 616-369-3334 Fax y R E D M A X \ SEGO BUNTON RYAN GIANT VAC PEERLESS GRINDER PROGRESSIVE STANDARD GOLF BUFFALO TURBINE A Patch of Green -1 8 - Spring Issue, 1998 IRRIGATION CORNER SOIL MOISTURE INFILTRATION RATES By: David B. Beck, P.E. David B. Beck & Associates, Inc. Ann Arbor, Michigan In the last irrigation corner we looked at the limitations of the soil moisture reservoir and the characteristics of small water holding capacities for turfgrass soils. Compounding the problems associated with the soils water holding capacity are the limitations associated with its ability to absorb water. A soil’s infiltration rate is a measure of the speed at which water moves into a soil. Infiltration rates vary dramatically, depending on the type of soil and management practices applied to the soil’s surface. In sites without any surface restrictions, sandy soils (coarse textured soils) have a much higher infiltration rate than clay soils (fine textured soils). Since sandy soils are made of relatively large soil particles, the void space between the particles is also relatively large, allowing water to flow more freely and directly between the particles. Clay soil particles, on the other hand, are extremely small. The void space, although larger in volume than the sand, is much smaller in size between the soil particles. Water must squeeze through the smaller holes and a much less direct path is required to move around the soil particles. Therefore, it takes more time for water to move into and through the finer textured soils. As with soil moisture reservoirs, soils are seldom made of pure sand or pure clay and therefore water intake rates very dramatically from one location to the next.01 Soil particle diagram showing a water infiltration path. Figure #1 SOIL COARSE TEXTURED SOIL WITH SURFACE SEAL Most published infiltration rates were established using extremely controlled conditions. In reality, recreational turf typically has problems with compaction and other factors, which tend to seal the surface of the soil profile, resulting in infiltration rates less than 0.257hr.(2)(3)(4) It’s not unusual to find medium and coarse textured soils with infiltration rates less than 0.10 inches per hour. In fact: even greens constructed to the most stringent soil and drainage conditions will experience significant reduced infiltration rates over time. Fairway and rough areas which do not receive the intense cultivation of most green complexes are subject to even more dramatic reduction in infiltration rates as a golf course ages. A Patch of Green -1 9 - Spring Issue, 1998 Soil Infiltration Rates for various soil types. Table #1 Soil T ype Coarse (sand) Moderate Coarse (sandy loams) Medium (loams, silt loams) Mod. Fine (clay loams) Fine (clays) Infiltration R ate (in/hr) 0.35-1.0 0.25-0.75 0.20-0.50 0.12-0.40 0.05-0.30 Reference: #1 Pair, C.H. Irrigation, Irrigation Association Characteristics of soil moisture reservoirs and soil intake rates combine to produce dramatic limitations on irrigation system operations. Sandy soils have a greater ability to intake water but are limited in their ability to store water. It is easy to over-irrigate sand soil, since water moves readily into and through the small soil moisture reservoir. Clay soils have a greater ability to hold water but infiltrate water very slowly. It is easy to produce runoff and associated drainage problems with clay soils, since in most cases irrigation systems apply water faster than the soil can infiltrate. Solutions to these soil-water restrictions lay not with soil modification but with irrigation management. In upcoming issues we will study irrigation system characteristics and outline irrigation management methods which readily overcome the limitations of these soil moisture restrictions. REFERENCES: 1) Pair, C.N. 1983 Editor in Chief Chapter 4-Soil-Water-Plant Relations, Irrigation, The Irrigation Association. 2) Nus, J.L. 1993, The ABCs of Efficient Irrigation, Golf Course Management. Vol. 6, No. 2 February 1993, p 104-118 3) Davis, R.R. 1963. Effects of Traffic on Soils, USGA Green Section Record. Vol. 1, No. 1, May 1963, p. 10 4) Hamilton, G.W. Waddington, D.V. Watschke, T.L. 1990. Infiltration on Lawns, Agronomy Abstracts October 1990, p. 174-175 5) Schwab, G.O.; Frevert, R.K.; Edminster, T.W.; Barns, K.K., 1981. Chapter 3-lnfiltration, Evaporation, and Transpiration, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. A Patch of Green - 20 - Spring Issue, 1998 Industrial and Environmental News by Rick Murphy, CGCS Federal regulations, state regulations, county regulations, township regulations - where, pray tell, does it end? Who knows...but staying informed on industrial and environmental matters will help us as golf course superintendents (and anyone reading this) manage our facilities as best as it can be done. To this end, we will periodically reprint or publish information we obtain in A Patch of Green. Because we all have access to different information, if you come across something that should be shared with the membership in this regard, please let me know. Call me at (248) 363-0144 and I’ll pass on the news. OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP The Michigan Department of Agriculture will once again sponsor Operation Clean Sweep. This program was developed to help end-users of pesticides to properly dispose of unwanted chemicals. Program costs are covered by the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program, a grant from the EPA and services provided by the local cooperators. This service is provided free of charge, except there may be testing costs to identify unknown chemicals. Since each individual situation will be evaluated by the cooperators, a phone call to the cooperators is advisable. The Groundwater Stewardship Program has been establishing permanent Clean Sweep disposal sites statewide and recently announced that a toal of 11 will be operating in 1998. The following four sites are located in southeastern Michigan: Thomas G. Waffen SOCRRA 3910 West Webster Road Royal Oak, Ml 48073-6764 248-288-5150 Chip Hughes Lapeer County Health Dept. 1575 Suncrest Lapeer, Ml 48446 810-667-0391 Steve Kunselman 23480 Sumpter Road Sumpter Township Belleville, Ml 48111 313-461-6201 Elwin Coll Macomb County Health Dept. 43525 Elizabeth Mt. Clemens, Ml 48043 810-469-5235 Turf Pros Nobody knows turf like the folks at Michigan State Seed Company. Whether it’s a tee box or fairway, rough or green, the experts at Michigan State Seed Company evaluate your specific situation, make recommendations, and deliver exactly what you need to make your turf look its finest. (Which makes you look pretty fine, too.) Choose from our wide selection of proven bentgrass performers, such as: • Providence • Penncross • Pennlinks • Penneagle • SR1119 • Dominant And ask about our custom mixture programs formulated for your site and budget. YouTl never come up short at Michigan State Seed Company. We contract with numerous research and production firms so we have access to the best varieties available. Give us a call today and we’ll help you improve your turf score. Michigan State Seed Company Seed you can count on plus a whole lot more. Mulches Establisher Low Maintenance Care-free Fine Fescue Erosion Control/Blankets Futerra Wildflowers/Grasses For reclamation areas 717 N. Clinton • Grand Ledge, MI 48837 800-647-8873 • 517-627-2164 A Patch of Green - 2T - Spring issue, 1998 of dispose I can’t think of a better opportunity to properly unwanted pesticides and, in the process, clean out our pesticide facilities. It is also comforting to know that some of our taxes are being spent wisely. A special thanks to Greg Lyman for supplying this information. For further information on Clean Sweep of the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program, contact Jack Knorek at 517-335-2874. STATE TIDBITS and The use of plastic bags to dispose of lawn at composting facilities would be banned under H.B. 4730. compost garden Michigan H.B. 5114, which would increase fines for violations of wetlands permits to $2,000, has passed the House and gone to the Senate for consideration. from $25 Michigan’s legislative calendar for 1998 is 1/14/98-12/3/98. BENHAM CHEMICAL CORPORATION WOULD LIKE TO ASK: ARE YOU WONDERING WHAT KIND OF SEASON THIS WILL BE FOR CRABGRASS? BY USING LEBANON FERTILIZER WITH BARRICADE YOU CAN REST ASSURED IT WILL BE A CRABGRASS FREE SEASON! Barricade Pre-emergent Herbicide In Conjunction With Country Club Fertilizer Offers Outstanding Crabgrass Control On a Premium Homogenous Fertilizer FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Benham Chemical Corp. 1- 800- 482-6520 Farmington Hills 248-474-7474 Saginaw 517-793-8210 TO: GREATER DETROIT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors and you, the members, for all of your help and support during my campaign this year for Director of G.C.S.A.A. You can be proud of your efforts, as I was successful in winning a seat on the board. I would like to especially thank your delegate and my friend Tom Mason for all of his efforts. Without this support and help we would not have been able to get Michigan back on top. Three other people who deserve credit are the ones who ran a successful Michigan Room. The change in format, room layout and size, was very, very nice. This from a person who believes in tradition and who has run a few rooms in his past out of suites that were overcrowded, hot, loud, but always fun. Kate Mason, Mike Jones, and John Fulling did an outstanding job and have set a new standard. Your calls, letters, and e-mails have been very touching and humbling. I am honored to serve, representing you. The work and travel has already begun but it is fun. I hope to be able to thank most of you in person sometime this year. Thank you just does not say enough to express my gratitude. If I can be of any help with regards to a GCSAA question, comment, concern, or problem, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you again. Sincerely, Jon D. Maddern, C.G.C.S. 9400 Rouse Rd. Atlanta, Ml 49709 Phone: (517) 785-2275 Fax: (517) 785-3484 A Patch of Green - 22 - Spring Issue, 1998 Board Meeting Highlights Knollwood Country Club Monday, January 19, 1998 FINANCE (McKinley) Assn Checking: -$4,550.42 Savings: $46,587.60 Foundation Checking: $257.03 Savings: $21,985.30 MEMBERSHIP (Thommes) Membership 405. Applications approved - 3 EDITORIAL (Dorner) Roster - Mailing date slated for Feb. 1. 1998 POG - Rates to remain the same. Spring Issue to be mailed April 1. HOSPITALITY ROOM (Jones) Plans finalized with hotel. Welcoming committee - MSU Turf Club Business cards will be handed out with room info at MTF Conference and in Anaheim Official title "The Michigan Room" EDUCATION (Murphy/Jones) Committee Goals: 1) To increase member attendance 2) To maintain meeting costs @ $50 or less 3) To improve educational content 1998 Meeting Schedule: Not finalized GCSAA Regional Seminar: November 10, 1998; Title "The Supt as the Grow-in Mgr" Etonic Leadership Series: February 23, 1998 GOLF DAY (McKinley/Dorner) Monday, October 5, 1998 Sites: Bay Pointe, Barton Hills, Katke Cousins AWARDS (Murphy and McKinley) Heritage - Winners: Kelly Ashworth and Megan Kirtland Turfgrass Student Scholarship - Winners: Dennis Cook/ 2- yr program and Andrew Keilen/ 4-yr program John Walters Award - Winner: Bob McMurray Distinguished Service-Committee has not yet made selection. £^) ^ H csau itc /Han, Inc. Great Lakes Providing Excellent Mosquito Control For Homeowner Associations, Golf Courses, And Special Occasions GREG SEAGO (810) 739-5055 (810) 739-5109 Fax 8644 Strom Sterling Hghts., Ml 48314 CHRISTMAS PARTY (Kolbe) 1997 - Site: Walnut Creek CC, Attendance: 113. Comments: DJ was a hit. Job well done. 1998 - will be planned by Social Committee - Co-chairs: Abbott and Schall MTF (Dushane) Carey Mitchelson to run against Jim Timmerman for the GDGCSA seat on the MTF board. Donations to Research and Scholarships will be made at Conference by Kolbe. Gene Johanningsmeier to be awarded Honorary member status at retirement reception. GAM SEMINAR (Szyndlar) Date: Saturday, March 21 Site: Detroit Golf Club INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RELATIONS (Murphy) Info is received weekly from GCSAA re local, state and national legal briefs. Reprint of articles relevant to GDGCSA members will be in A Patch of Green. PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON (Kolbe) Date: Was held on Jan. 15 Site: Maple Lane GC Attendance: 8 Past Presidents Opportunity for Past Pres, to share concerns and insights with new Pres. Kolbe. MADDERN "National Director" Campaign (Kolbe) GDGCSA donated $1,000 GCSAA ENDOWMENT (Dushane) Purpose: Superintendent Education & Research for Environment Positives. Goal: $3.5M Chapter Goal: $350,000 Asking each chapter to donate $10,000 over a 5-year period. Decision tabled. W wM C .J. C o l e in & A s s o c ia t e s , I n c . 1 L J I M I IRRIGATION DESIGN CONSULTANTS C a r o l C o l e i n , c id MEMBER: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS 127 W. UNIVERSITY ROCHESTER, Ml 48307-1940 Phone: (248) 656-6805 Fax: (248) 656-372 I A Patch of Green - 2 3 - Spring Issue, 1998 HERITAGE' An Ounce of Prevention... 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N u m b e r o f A p p lic a tio n s Application Interval (days) 0.4 2 14 0.2 2 14 0.2 1 - 0.25 1 - 1.5 2 14 Final Reading 1 7 D A A 2 1 7 D A A 2 Dr. Don Scott, Purdue University, 1995 i Also isolated from plots: 2 species Rhizoctonia; 3 species Pythium; and several species Phytophthora. 31 D A A 1 31 D A A 1 17 D A A 2 17 D AA 2 17 D AA 2 US 67-95-P354 0z ./1 ,000 s q .ft. N u m b e r o f A p p lic a tio n s 0.4 4 Application Interval (days) Dr. John Watkins, University of Nebraska, 1996 14 4.0* 2.0*** 6.01 4.on 3 21 4 14 USNP-96-P030 Brown Patch (Rhizoctonia solani)on Colonial Bentgrass 100 Summer Patch (Magnaporthe poaejon Kentucky Bluegrass 100 Oz./1,000 s q .ft. N um be r o f A p p lic a tio n s Application Interval (days) 0.4 2 28 0.2 4 14 3.0 2 21 0.25 1.0* 4.0** 2 28 4 14 0.2 4 14 4.01 8.011 4 14 0 z./1,000 s q .ft. N u m b e r o f A p p lic a tio n s Application Interval (days) 0.4 3 28 0.2 4 14 4.0 3 28 0.33 0.75 3 28 3 28 0.6 3 28 Final R eading 12 D AA 2 8 D AA 4 19 D AA 2 12 D AA 2 8 D AA 4 8 D AA 4 8 D AA 4 Final R eading 19 D AA 3 33 D AA 4 19 D A A 3 19 D AA 3 19 D AA 3 19 D AA 3 Dr. Pat Sanders, Penn State University, 1994 Dr. Bruce Clarke, Cooke College, Rutgers University, 1994 ZENECA P ro fe ssio n a l P r o d u c ts Always read and follow label directions carefully. HERITAGE® and DACONIL® are registered trademarks of a Zeneca Group Company. Aliette® is a trademark of Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company. Banner®, Sentinel® and Subdue® are trademarks of Novartis Corporation. Cleary’s® is a trademark of W .A. Cleary Chemical Company. Eagle® and Fore® are trademarks of Rohm and Haas Company. Prostar® is a trademark of AgrEvo. Rubigan® is a trademark of Dow AgroSciences. ©1998. Zeneca Inc. Zeneca Professional Products is a business of Zeneca Inc. FUNGICIDE Changing the Course of Disease Control A Patch of Green - 24 - Spring Issue, 1998 Board Meeting Highlights Knollwood Country Club Monday, March 2, 1998 FINANCE (McKinley) 1998 Budget proposed and accepted for $133,700. Financial statements will be available by the Mar. 31 mtg. MEMBERSHIP (Thommes) Membership 407. Applications approved - 2 EDITORIAL (Dorner) Spring Issue - to be mailed April 1. Articles to be submitted by Board members ASAP include: Michigan Room, Industrial Relations, President’s Message, Special Olympics, February Mtg, GAM Seminar MICHIGAN ROOM (Jones) Room was very popular. Many in attendance. Board commended Jones on a job well done. EDUCATION (Murphy/Jones) Feb mtg - Etonic Leadership Series Speaker, Tom Maloney, spoke on "How to Find and Hire the Best Employees". Attendance 68. Program well received. 1998 Meeting Schedule: Not finalized Mar 21 - GAM Seminar April mtg - Joint Canadian GOLF DAY (McKinley/Dorner) 1997 - Some vendors still have not honored their pledges. Letter will be sent to them from Chairman. 1998 - Monday, October 5, 1998 Sites: Bay Pointe, Barton Hills, Katke Cousins, Lochmoor. Need 1 more site. Donations: Consider "Beard Fellowship" as a recipient of portion of revenue. GCSAA rejected application for matching research funds program for Vargas research. Dushane to inquire. SPECIAL OLYMPICS (Thommes/Schall) Date: Friday, May 15, 1998 Site: Bald Mountain Golf Course Vendors will be encouraged to use this opportunity, when sponsoring tees, to display equipment & products. AWARDS (Murphy/McKinley) Turfgrass Student Scholarship - Seems to be a lack of interest in the award. Not many applicants. Remedies to be considered. Distinguished Service - Ward Swanson will be the honoree for 1998. Presentation at GAM Seminar. Change of venue for presentation to be considered for 1999. GAM SEMINAR (Szyndlar) Date: Saturday, March 21 Site: Detroit Golf Club Szyndlar cannot attend. Thommes agreed to emcee. INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RELATIONS (Murphy) Info on "Operation Clean Sweep", a state sponsored program for the disposal of unwanted pesticides will be reprinted in the Spring Issue of A Patch of Green. BOARD MEMBERS ATTIRE (Schall) Board members will wear a coat & tie to educational meetings. A sport coat will be recommended to the general membership as appropriate dress for educational portion of meetings. MADDERN "National Director" Campaign (Kolbe) Received thank you letter from Jon Maddern. NEW EQUIPMENT (E.S.) Postage meter (rental) - Upgrade to electronic machine required by US Postal Service. Increase in rental fee. Copier - Present machine (5 years old) not adequate to meet the increased demands of the Assn. Options to be investigated and presented at next mtg. SOCIAL COMMITTEE For consideration: Michigan Spouse Program @ Orlando. To promote interaction/relationships between spouses via activities: i.e., meals, sightseeing, events. TURFGRASS CLUB (Kolbe) Requested donations of $250 to support The Great Lakes Turfgrass Invitational Academic Competition. Request considered and denied. We specialize in hard to find repair parts Golf Course Repair Parts A Division of Gunners Meiers & Parts 454 N. Cass Ave. Pontiac, Michigan 48342 OFFICE/FAX 616/527-0050 HOME 616/527-3612 MOBILE 616/240-6444 PEERLESS-MIDWEST, INC.