THE  OFFICIAL  PUBLICATION  OF  THE  GREATER  DETROIT  GOLF  COURSE  SUPERINTENDENTS  ASSOCIATION

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__________________ NON-METAL SPIKES MANDATORY__________________

FRANKLIN  HILLS CC  (f r a n k l in )  11:00 am 

OAKLAND HILLS CC  north/south  (BLOOMFIELD HILLS)  11:00 am 

PINE LAKE CC  (o r c h a r d l a k e )  11:00  am 
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ENTER THE 34th ANNUAL 

TURFGRASS RESEARCH BENEFIT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4,1999

C0ST:$125.00
HUNDREDS  OF  GREAT  DOOR  PRIZES!!

CLOSEST TO PIN CONTEST/SKINS AND

50/50 RAFFLE

LUNCH  PROVIDED  ON  COURSE 

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(FIRST COME BASIS)

DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 4 ,1 9 9 9

Sponsored by Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Foundation

RECEIPT NO.  1999GD
Retain a copy of this sheet for tax purposes

Entry F o rm .

34TH ANNUAL “BIG EVENT”
MONDAY,OCTOBER 4,1999

TURFGRASS BENEFIT DAY

______________________________________ BEING PLAYED AT____________________________________
FRANKLIN HILLS CC.................................................in FRANKLIN...................................................................  
am
OAKLAND HILLS CC (North & South)............. in BLOOMFIELD HILLS.......................................................... 11:00 am
PINE LAKE CC..................................................... in ORCHARD LAKE..............................................................  
am
BAYPOINTEGC.................................................in W.  BLOOMFIELD.............................................................

(COST INCLUDES:  DONATION ($60.00), GOLF, CARTS, DINNER, LUNCH AND ENTRY INTO THE "CLOSEST TO THE PIN" CONTEST)

100 PLAYERS AT EACH SITE - $125.00 PER MAN

FOUR MAN SCRAMBLE EVENT - Low Gross & Low Net - USGA HANDICAP 

NOTE:  NON-METAL SPIKES REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES

Dinner Choice

Name (Please Print)___________________________________HDCP_______(circle one)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Salmon
Salmon

Steak
Steak

Salmon

No Entry processed without ALL NAMES AND HANDICAPS!

*

Each course is limited to  100 players (MUST MAKE THREE CHOICES)

1. 

2. 

3.

Salmon

Steak

Steak

Confirmation letter w/directions to be mailed to Captain.
Captain  Name
City

State 

Zip 

Address

Phone

PLEASE NOTE:

0   MANDATORY - NON-METAL SPIKES 
0   The $125.00 PER MAN, must accompany this entry form
0   Each course is limited to 100 players (MUST MAKE THREE CHOICES) On-site lottery for North & South Oakland Hills 
0   FOURSOMES HAVE PREFERENCE. Others will be assigned by site availability.
0   DEADLINE: Entry forms (heps & dinner choice included) MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY,  Sept  24,1999 
0   Make checks payable to GDGCS FOUNDATION
0   MAIL ENTRY FORM AND CHECKS TO:  GDGCSA, P.O.  Box 173, Troy, Ml 48099

DONATION FORM

1 c a n n o t a tte n d ,  b u t w o u ld  lik e  to  m a k e  a  d o n a tio n   to   T u rfg ra s s  R e s e a rc h  a n d  T u rfg ra s s  

S tu d e n t S c h o la rs h ip s .  P le a se ,  f in d  e n c lo s e d  m y  c h e c k  f o r   $

Sponsored by Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Foundation

PLEASE HELP PROMOTE  "THE I I I «  EVENT”

Get prize donations 
Post event flyer in your club or office 
Provide copies of the entry form 
Sign-up a foursome & attend the event 
Make a cash donation

_____________________ Be a sponsor._____________________________________

August 1999

Re: Golf Day/'The Big Event”, Monday, October 4,1999 

Dear Members and Friends of GDGCSA,

Each year the Detroit Area, its Golf Course Superintendents and Host Clubs raise money for the 
Michigan  Turfgrass  Foundation  to  support  turf  research  at  Michigan  State  University. 
Subsequently, we all reap the benefits of the improvement of turf and golf courses.  We also are 
able to help deserving scholars enrolled in the two and four year turfgrass programs at MSU.

This is the 34th year GDGCSA will sponsor 'The B i«| Event".  Last year, we donated $26,000.00 
to  the  future  of golf,  while  providing  opportunity  for over 400  people  to  enjoy  a  great day  at 
some of the finest clubs  in the area.  Only  the  support of our members  and friends  made this 
possible.

As you can see, there are a num ber of ways in which you can join 

with us in supporting “The IB iq  Event” .

□   We hope you will become involved by making a donation of one or more golf

packages and/or clothing, equipment and services.  We welcome dinner, 
theater and sporting event passes.  A sheet of certificate forms is enclosed on 
the reverse side of this letter for your convenience.  The value of all donations 
must be included to receive a receipt from MTF.

□   Please support the association and golf industry by soliciting participants for

the event.  Post the flyer in your clubhouse or office and provide entry forms 
to those interested.

□   Sign-up yourself or a foursome.  Remember...Club choices are honored on a

first-come basis.  Get your entry forms in ASAP.  At Oakland Hills CC a lottery 
for placement on the North & South courses will be held on-site.
□   For those who are unable to attend, we will accept cash donations.

□   Sponsors are needed.  Call (248) 362-1108 for details.

Promptly send your donations and entry forms to: 

Thank you,

Tim Domer and Ron Abbott
Co-Chairmen, Golf Day Fund Raiser Committee

GDGCSA
P.O. BOX 173 
TROY,Ml 48099

GIFT CERTIFICATE

This certificate is good for

ONE ROUND OF GOLF & CARTS FOR 
________________ "FOUR PLAYERS”________
Compliments of:___________________________________________ Value $
Club Address/Phone:
Authorized Signature:

“The B l«| Event” Turfgrass Research Benefit

October 4,1999

Sponsored by Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Foundation

GIFT CERTIFICATE

This certificate is good for

ONE ROUND OF GOLF & CARTS FOR 
________________ "FOUR PLAYERS"________
Compliments of:____________________________________________Value $
Club Address/Phone:
Authorized Signature:

“The B iq  Event” Turfgrass Research Benefit

October 4,1999

Sponsored by Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Foundation

MERCHANDISE DONATION

_______________CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES & TICKETS (DINNER, THEATRE, SPORTING EVENTS, ETC.)
Compliments of:_________________________________________________
Club Address/Phone:
Authorized Signature:
List items:  1.
2.
3.

Value $
Value $
Value $

“The Riq Event” Turfgrass Research Benefit 

October 4,1999

Sponsored by Greater Detroit Golf Course Superintendents Foundation

YOU WILL RECEIVE A RECEIPT FROM MICHIGAN TURFGRASS FOUNDATION FOLLOWING THE EVENT.

THANK YOU

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-Social,
Co-Awards,  Finance,
Welfare

Directors  Ron  Abbott,  CGCS

Committees:  Co-Golf  Day, 
Co-Michigan  Room

Tim  Dorner,  CGCS 
Committees:  POG  Editor,  Publicity, 
Co-Golf  Day

Mike Jones
Committees:  Co-Special  Olympics, 
Co-Hospitality  Room

Rick  Murphy,  CGCS 
Committees:  Membership, 
Co-Education,  Finance 
Industrial  Relations

Tom  Schall,  CGCS
Committees:  Co-Special  Olympics
Co-Education

Gary Thommes,  CGCS 
Committees:  Co-Awards,
Co-Social

Contents

5 ........................On  Par With  The  President
7  
........................The  View  From  M.S.U.
8  &  9 .................  Annual  Golf Championship
11-13  .  .  .  U.S.  Open  Toro Training  Program
1 5 .........................................Irrigation  Corner
1 7 .........................................  Heritage Award
19  .  .  .  Voting  Summary  For  Dues  Increase
21 
.............................................   May  Meeting
2 3 ............................................. June  Meeting
2 5  
............................ New  Member  Roster
26  &  2 7 .......................... Changes to  Roster
28  &  2 9 ..........GCSAA  Education  Seminars
3 0 ................................. Schedules  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

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o n  p a r  t * 8h p r e s id e n t

"A  life  is  not  important,  except  in  the  impact  it  has on  other  lives"

-  Jackie  Robinson

The  hot,  muggy weather  is  upon  us when  we  annually  reevaluate ourselves  and  look 
in  the  mirror and  ask ourselves,  "  What  are  we doing this  for?’"  Just  remember, 
September  1st will  arrive,  the  maximum temperatures will  be  behind  us,  the cooler 

nights will  be  refreshing  and the  answer to the  above  question  will  be forgotten  till  next August.

What  keeps  us  going  during  these  summer months  are  relationships,  not  only with  our family and 
friends,  but with  our maintenance  staff.  Our  maintenance  staff  is  under  a great deal  of stress to 
perform  daily;  many  also  work seven  days  a week.  We  are demanding  more work from them,  since 
the  labor pool  is  diminishing.  Keeping crew  morale  is  vital.  A  barbecue or  pizza for  lunch  coinciding 
with  a  crew  meeting  never  hurts.  A  golf scramble  before the  summer help  leaves  has  become 
popular and  fun,  especially when  the  non-golfers try  it out.  We  probably spend  more time with  our 
crew,  not counting  sleep  hours,  than  with  our family.

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by  learning  new  skills.  Monetary compensation  might  not be  available,  so  reward them with 
seminars,  tools,  and  even  reference  books  related to the job.  If they’re  golfers,  take them  out to a 
different  golf facility and tour the  maintenance  shop;  it will  bring  out some  new  ideas. Try to find a 
niche for your staff and  expand  on  it.

Keeping  good  crew  morale comes  in  handy and they will  respond  during  the challenging  summer 
months  when  that  extra work  is  demanded to  keep quality turfgrass conditions.  This year feels  like 
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A  Patch  of  Green  - 6 -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

The  View From M.S.U.

The Quest for Traction  in the 
Alternative Golf Spike World

by Thomas A.  Nikolai,  Michigan  State  University

repeated  the  course  wearing  nineteen  different  pairs  of 
golf  shoes  with  different  soles  or  spikes  inserted  into 
each.

Preliminary  results  indicate  the  check  shoe,  a  flat  soled 
golf shoe with  no spike inserted  into them,  performed the 
worst during the  swing  and on  the wet and dry slopes.  It 
also  seems  apparent  that  several  alternative  spikes 
produced  traction  as  good  as  the  8  mm  metal  spike 
during  the  golf swing  and that the 8mm  spike  performed 
the  worst  on  concrete.  Look  for  the  complete  results  of 
this  survey  in  our  next  issue.  In  closing,  it  was  reported 
by  the  PGA  that  in  April  of  1999  the  majority  of  golfers 
wore  alternative  spikes  during  a  tournament  for the  first 
time  in  PGA  history.

Alternative  spikes  have  become  anything  but  alternative 
as  the  majority  of  golf courses  have  banned  8mm  metal 
spikes. The banning began, in part, by golfers demanding 
faster  green  speeds.  As  a 
result,  golf  course 
superintendents  went  to  tighter  mowing  heights  on  the 
putting  surface.  The  shorter  turf  required  meticulous 
management practices that resulted  in the uplifting of the 
turfgrass plant from the soil as golfers traversed the green 
in  metal  spikes.  This  uplifting  of  the  plant,  commonly 
called  "Christmas  trees"  by  pro  golfers,  led  to  a  small 
group a private clubs banning the 8mm metal spike in the 
early  to  mid  90’s.  However,  it  was  probably  damage  to 
infrastructure that created the  landslide of golf clubs that 
have banned the metal spike.  In January of  1995, 55 golf 
courses  in  the  world  had  banned  metal  spikes,  by 
January  of  1998  over  3000  courses  joined  in  the  ban. 
Through this timespan it has become commonly accepted 
that  the  8mm  spike  produced  the  most  damage  to  the 
putting  surface  and  to  infrastructure.  It  has  also  been 
commonly  accepted that the  alternative  spikes  are  more 
comfortable  on  the  legs  and  lower  back  after  a  round  of 
golf.  However,  it  is  also  regarded  as  fact  that  the  8mm 
metal  spike  produced  the  best  traction  during  the  swing 
and  on  wet  slopes.  For  this  reason  Michigan  State 
University (MSU) conducted a survey on July 13,1999 to 
find  out  if there  are  any  alternative  spikes  on  the  market 
that produce traction superior or equivalent to the banned 
8mm  metal  spike.

The  study  was  conducted  at  the  Forest  Akers  East 
Driving  Range in  East Lansing on July  13,1999.  Seventy 
volunteers from  across  Michigan,  Indiana,  and  Ohio took 
part  in  the  survey.  All  participants  were  capable  of 
wearing  size  11  golf  shoes.  The  participants  began  an 
obstacle  course  by  lacing  on  a  pair  of  golf  shoes  and 
proceeding to the tee to hit golf balls. After hitting the golf 
balls, they were asked to rate the golf shoe for traction on 
a scale of  1  to 5I;  1  = excellent traction,  2 = very good,  3 
=  good,  4  =  fair,  and  5  was  considered  poor  traction. 
Next,  the  participants  proceeded to traverse a dry slope, 
a wet  slope,  and  then  concrete.  After traversing  each  of 
the  stations  they  were  asked  to  give  the  golf  shoe  a 
traction  rating  using  the  identical  scale.  The  volunteers

A  Patch  of  Green  - 7 -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

A  Patch  of Green  - 8  -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

McGinnis  Visits  Detroit  -  Fouty  Regains  Championship

by Rick Murphy,  CGCS

Under bright, sunny skies and moderate temperatures, the Greater Detroit GCSA and 36 of its members visited Scalawags 
Country  Club  for the  Annual  Golf  Championship.  Mike  Fouty  bested  the field  with  a  77  and  once  again  regained  the title 
as the  association’s  best golfer.  Mike  has won  this title  in  three  of the  past four years.  Congratulations,  Mike!

Other flighted winners included  Doug  Palm  (1st Flight - 82),  Dennis Janetta (2nd  Flight) and John  Kirkland (Vendor Flight - 
80).  Congratulations to  you  all.

Thanks to the work of  Dennis Janetta,  host superintendent,  and his staff, the course was  in very good condition  and a joy 
to  play.  After  golf,  everyone  gathered  in  the  clubhouse  for  a  fine  meal  and  discussion  on  association  business.  On  the 
agenda was  a  proposal  to  increase  association  dues from  $75 to $100.  After some  discussion,  the  proposal  passed  by a 
margin  of 28 to  9.

Included in the group was Paul  McGinnis,  Past President of the GCSAA.  Paul was invited to the Detroit area to share some 
of his thoughts and perspectives about the greens-keeping  profession.  Paul was excited to have the opportunity to be with 
us for the  day.  It was very gracious  of him to take the time to come to  Detroit and  I  am  very  appreciative  of that. Thanks, 
Paul.

As you can see, the day had the  makings of a fantastic event - the Annual  Golf Championship,  a discussion  on a propsed 
dues  increase  and  a  presentation  by  a  Past  President  of the  GCSAA.  Unfortunately,this  event  was  attended  by  only  36 
members,  18  of whom  were  voting  members.  Consequently,  the  meeting  was  a flop.

Next  meeting  -  September 20th,  Maple  Lanes for the  Clarence Wolfrom  Classic.

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A  Patch  of Green  -10 -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

1999  U.S.  Open - Toro Training  Program

By Tavis J.  Horton

Editor’s  Note:  As  an  assistant  superintendent  at  Birmingham  Country  Club,  Tavis’  career  goal  is to  become  a  certified  golf course 
superintendent.  He  was  one  of  three  GCSAA  members  selected  from  nearly  200  applicants  to  participate  in  the  1999  Toro 
Championship Tournament Training Program at the  1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. 
Seven  months  ago,  the  GCSAA  and  the  Toro  Company  introduced  the  Toro  Championship  Tournament  Training  Program.  This 
program is an incredible learning opportunity for anyone who has never experienced course preparation for a major tournament event. 
The Toro Company then  selected two assistant superintendents and one student from a mass of applications throughout the  United 
States to travel in June (all expenses paid) to the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, where they helped prepare the course for the 1999 
U.S.  Open.  Under  these  criteria,  Tavis  qualified  as  student  applicant.  He  then  proceeded  to  fill  out  the  application,  answer  a  few 
questions and submit an essay,  describing how he believed participating in this training program would enhance his career as a golf 
course superintendent.  Thanks to  the Toro  Company  and the  GCSAA,  Tavis found  his  new  career  path  taking  him to  the  ’99  U.S. 
Open  at Pinehurst #2 for the week of June  13-20.  He  is very proud of this accomplishment and  honored to have pioneered the first- 
ever training  program.

As  a  participant  in  the  Toro  Championship  Training 
Program,  I  was  given  the  opportunity to  attend  the  1999 
U.S. Open as a volunteer with the superintendents’ team. 
It allowed me a chance to gain hands-on  experience and 
a  behind-the-scenes 
look  at  what  a  superintendent 
encounters  when  preparing  for  a  major  golf  event.  The 
importance of such skills as teamwork, organization, time 
management,  communication,  resourcefulness,  flexibility 
and  dedication  were  reinforced  after only  a few  hours  in 
the  presence  of the  Pinehurst team.

it 

in 

Teamwork/Communication  -  A  leader  must-promote 
teamwork.  This  can  be  accomplished  through  providing 
direction, support, encouragement and inspiration. During 
the  superintendent  meetings 
the  mornings  and 
evenings,  it  was  clear  to  see  that  the  superintendent’s 
responsibility  was  not  just  to  provide  the  staff  and 
volunteers  with  the  information  they  needed  to  perform 
successfully,  but  to  provide 
in  a  way  that  was 
meaningful  and  promoted teamwork.  The natural  instinct 
for  people  is  to  resist  change.  The  group  of  18-20 
full-time  Pinehurst  staff  members  were  mixed  with 
approximately  60  volunteers  from  all  over  the  country. 
There  were  students,  assistants  and  superintendents 
(active  and  retired),  each  with  their  own  skills  and 
experiences.  But  each  person  was  committed  to  a 
common  goal  -  to  prepare  Pinehurst  #2  for  the  players 
and  fans  alike,  to  make  this  event  the  most  memorable 
one  in  U.S.  Open  history.  All  this  was  accomplished 
through  each  individual’s  dedication  and  the  successful 
communication  from  the  superintendent  management 
group.

leadership  comes 

Organization/Time  Management  - The  most subtle  but 
important  aspect  of 
from  solid 
organization  and  time  management  skills.  The  use  and 
organization of time, especially when you have to manage 
a  staff  of  approximately  80  people,  is  critical.  A  large 
chart  in  the  superintendents’  tent  contained  everybody’s 
name and daily job assignments for the whole week. The

mornings started at 5 am, followed by a break from 9 am 
to  1  pm, and then  back to work from  1-9  pm.  Every hour 
was  accounted  for  in  order to  be  prepared  for the  event 
and to  be available to  react to  unknown  situations.

Resourcefulness/Flexibility  -  Adaptability 
is  a  key 
leadership characteristic. This was evident during my four 
hours  spent  riding  with  Paul  Jett,  CGCS,  Pinehurst #2’s 
golf  course  superintendent.  As  the  weather  changed  to 
rain  it  became  very  important  to  re-adjust  the  course 
maintenance  approach 
the  week,  quickly  and 
efficiently.  Being able to adjust to changing conditions,  in 
this  case  the  weather, 
is  a  strength  deemed  very 
important to the success of a golf course superintendent.

for 

I  saw 

to 

in  everybody, 

leadership  quality 

Dedication  - A  leader  must show  by example. This was 
a 
from 
management 
the  ground  crew,  mechanics  and 
volunteers.  One  of  my  shifts  involved  raking  bunkers 
along  side  Marsh  Benson,  Sr.,  Director  of  Golf  Course 
Operations  and  Development  for  Augusta  National.  For 
me,  this  was  just  one  of  my  many  different  tasks  during 
my U.S. Open experience, but for Marsh Benson this was 
his  volunteer  job  all  week,  morning  and  evening.  I  was 
impressed with  his  dedication  and  love for the  game.

Someone  I  looked  up to while at Pinehurst was Paul Jett, 
CGCS  of  Pinehurst  #2.  His  sense  of  humor  and  his 
laughter  were  excellent  vehicles  for  building  team  spirit. 
Shared  laughter  helps  build  camaraderie.  During  one  of 
our afternoon meetings,  Paul was instructing us to get our 
equipment  ready to go, to wait for him  and then  to follow 
him  down the  road through  the course;  a parade  of Toro 
equipment.  With  the  media  cameras  taping  us  as  we 
drove by,  Paul quickly mentioned to us that "we would be 
taped,  so  go  ahead  and  wave,  or  don’t  wave,  or  if  you 
want, just flip them the bird".  Everyone was laughing after 
this  statement;  what  a  way  to  raise  morale  and  team 
spirit.  Paul  was  always 
the  group’s 
contribution by saying "good work people" or giving us the

recognizing 

A  Patch  of  Green  -11  -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

Subair system  is used to pull moisture from top 3-4 inches of 

the soil to help firm  up and increase green speed

Green stimping crew  (L  to r.) Rodger Bubb, Tavis  Horton, 

Pat O’Brien, Jim Snow and  Dr.  Art Bruneau

The three Toro/GCSAA competition winners and Mr. Jamie 

Ortiz-Patino.  (I.  to r.) - Gary  Frazier, John Genovesi,

Mr. Jamie Ortiz-Patino and Tavis Horton

Mowing crew in formation on fairway at Pinehurst #2

Parade of Toro equipment heading toward  Pinehurst #2

Grounds crew at work on 4th hole after golfers rounded the turn

A  Patch of  Green  -1 2  -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

thumbs  up. This type  of  recognition  reinforces teamwork 
and emphasizes each team member’s contribution to the 
group.

Upon  reflecting  on  my  time  at  the  U.S.  Open,  I  have 
realized  how  valuable  this  experience  has  been  for  my 
career  development  as  a  superintendent.  I  was  able  to 
see  the  wide  range  of  skills  required 
in  becoming 
successful  in the turf management field and  I was able to 
develop  relationships  within  my  peer  group  for  future 
reference.

It  was  a  great  feeling  being  part  of  the  superintendent 
team  with  the  opportunity  to  help  the  team  prepare  the 
course  and  display  its  beauty  to  the  spectators  and  the 
professional golfers. As a volunteer,  I performed a variety 
of  jobs,  such  as  mowing  fairways,  changing  cups  and 
course  set-up,  stimping  greens  with  USGA  agronomists, 
mowing  tees,  pole whipping the grass clippings from tee 
to  green,  raking  bunkers  and  natural  areas.  When  I 
wasn’t  working, 
I  was  scheduled  to  meet  with  key 
management  personnel  and  was  given  tours  of the  new 
construction  on  course  #4,  the  grounds  surrounding  the 
Carolina  Hotel,  the  media  tents  and  the  maintenance 
shops.  I  also  spent  time  discussing  issues  pertaining  to 
the  2000  U.S.  Open  with  Mark  Michaud,  superintendent 
at  Pebble  Beach.  I  met and  spoke  briefly with  one  of the 
game’s  greatest  benefactors,  Mr.  Jaime  Ortiz-Patino. 
When time allowed and exhaustion hadn’t set in,  I took an 
hour  or  so  to  enjoy  the  fruits  of  my  labor.  I  was  a 
spectator  on 
the 
professional  golfers.  I  rather enjoyed  this  little  perk.  And 
finally, towards the end of the week,  I  met with the  brass 
from  the Toro Company and the  GCSAA  -  pictures were 
taken  and  new  peer groups  developed.

the  same  side  of 

the  ropes  as 

I  would  like to thank the Toro  Company and the  GCSAA 
for  providing  me  with  this  opportunity,  as  well  as  Tom 
Mason  and  Birmingham  Country  Club  for  supporting  my 
attendance at the  U.S.  Open.  If anyone would  like to see 
my  many  photos  from  the  U.S.  Open  or  speak  to  me 
about my experience,  please feel free to call  me at (248) 
644-6320  or e-mail  me  at  Horton31 @aol.com.

Top-Tavis Horton changes 

cup at U.S.  Open

Middle 
-  Superintendent 
Paul Jett, CGCS  (left), with 
Tavis Horton

Left - Superintendents’ tent 
during  morning  meeting  at 
U.S. Open

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A  Patch  of  Green  -14  -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

IRRIGATION  CORNER

Irrigation  Application  Rates

By:  David B.  Beck,  P.E.

David  B.  Beck  &  Associates,  Inc.

In  order  for  golf  course  superintendents  to  manage  irrigation  on  golf  courses  at  a  high  level  of  efficiency,  a  firm 
understanding  of  irrigation  application  rates  is  required.  Sprinkler  precipitation  or  application  rates  are  a  measure  of  the 
speed with which  the  irrigation  systems applies water to the golf course.  Precipitation  rates can  very greatly from  one golf 
course to the next, as well as from one location to another within the system itself. Measurements of precipitation are made 
in inches of water per hour (or centimeters per hour) and can be calculated from theoretical sprinkler performance or directly 
measured  using  rain  gauges.

Many  factors  combine  to  influence  precipitation  rates.  Sprinkler  spacing,  consistency  of  sprinkler spacing,  sprinkler flow 
rates,  wind speed  and  direction,  slopes,  nozzle types,  etc.,  all combine to  make  precise estimates of sprinkler application 
rates site and time specific. Compensation for slight variations in sprinkler precipitation rates within a system is an essential 
part  of  highly  efficient  irrigation.  Sprinkler  patterns  or  individual  sprinklers  which  provide  smaller application  rates  require 
longer  run  times than  areas  of  higher application  rates to apply the  same  depth  of water.

The most effective way to obtain actual sprinkler application rates is to place rain gauges within the desired sprinkler pattern 
and  operate the  sprinkler for a  given  time.  Measure the  actual  water captured  and  divide  by the  sprinkler operating  time. 
Keep  in  mind  that  several  nights  of  data  may  be  required  to  obtain  average  precipitation  rates  due  to  changing  wind 
conditions  and  variations  in  system  performance.  Theoretical  rates  of  water  application  can  also  be  calculated  and  are 
based  on  spacing  of  sprinkler  heads,  type  of  spacing  used,  and  flow  rate  of  the  sprinkler  head  and  nozzle.  Irrigation 
references  are  available  which  can  assist  in  calculating  theoretical  application  rates  for  any  given  variation  in  sprinkler 
configuration.

Once  estimated,  precipitation  rates  can  be  used  to  estimate  daily  run  times  for  individual  sprinklers.  By  using  daily  or 
cumulative water use information from  a weather station,  Etgage,  or other source,  run times can  be calculated  by dividing 
the  evapotranspiration  requirment  by  the  precipitation  rate  and  multiplying  by  60  to  get  minutes.  As  an  example,  a  daily 
evapotranspiration  rate  of  0.20  inches  will  require 20  minutes  of water for a  system  applying  0.60  inches  per hour.

Generally,  precipitation  rate  for  a  valve  in  head  golf  course  irrigation  systems  are  around  0.60  inches  per  hour,  This
precipitation  rate  can  be  generally  applied  to 
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application  depths  and  run  times.

Understanding  precipitation  rates  and  having  a 
knowledge  of  these  rates  for  your  individual  golf 
course  will  add  to  your  ability  to  make  wise 
irrigation  decisions  and  proper scheduling  of daily 
water  requirements  to  match  water  use.  The 
superintendent  must adjust  sprinkler run  times for 
not only differences in turf water use within the golf 
course  but  must  also  compensate  for  differences 
in  application  rates  within  the  irrigation  system.

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Heritage Award  Essay

In  1996  GDGCSA  initiated  the  Heritage  Award  to  recognize  individuals  in  non-turf  related  post  graduate  secondary 
education, whose parents are members of our association. The recipients are selected on the basis of an essay. This year’s 
parent plays a key leadership role in
participant’s essays were based on their response to the following  question: 
your family and in  the golf course industry.  Please describe your views on  what leadership is and the attributes 
that make your parent an  effective  leader.  Award  winners  for  1998  were:  Brandice  Ross,  daughter  of  Tom  Ross  and 
Angela  Picot, daughter of Dave Picot.  If you have questions about the Heritage Award, contact Co-Awards Chairmen Mark 
McKinley or  Mike Jones.

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Leadership on  the  Golf Course and in  the Family

By Angela  Picot

of 

an 

effective 

followed  a 
leader 

The  truism  "respect  has to  be  earned"  is  understood  by 
anyone who  has ever been  in  a  position  of  leadership or 
by  anyone  who  has  ever 
leader.  The 
Importance 
be 
cannot 
underestimated.  It  is  the  leader  who  determines  the 
attitude  of  the  group  and  as  a  consequence  of  this 
interaction  produces  either  a  satisfactory  or  insufficient 
product.  In order to earn the respect necessary to operate 
at  an  efficient  level,  the  leader  must  have  certain  skills. 
These skills  include  good  interpersonal  interaction  and a 
working  knowledge of managerial techniques.  In order to 
capitalize  on  these  strengths  it  is  necessary to  begin  the 
approach to leadership with a resource of paradigms and 
a desire for continuous  learning.  My father,  in  both  of his 
social 
father  and  as  a  golf  course 
superintendent,  is  in  a  position  where  it  is  necessary  to 
be  an  effective  leader.  He  defines this task at home and 
at work  in  a similar  manner.

roles  as  a 

theory  of  management  to 

My father approaches the task of  management seriously 
and  diligently.  He  believes  that  his  ability  to  lead  will  be 
reflected  by  the  satisfaction  of  his  children  and  of  his 
employees,  who will  in  turn  work  hard  to  succeed  at the 
tasks  they  face.  He  is  conscious  of the  advantages  and 
disadvantages of various leadership styles and continually 
revises  his 
include  new 
variables  that  will  improve  his  effectiveness.  The  most 
defining  element  about  my  father’s  style  is  that  he 
continuously seeks new information  on  how to become a 
better  leader  and  he  willingly  admits  that  learning  is  an 
ongoing  process  for  him.  The  experience  of  gradual 
growth has been something that my father makes a point 
of sharing with me; it is a major topic of our conversations 
and  a way  in  which  we  relate to  each  other.

As  I was growing  up my father taught me the importance 
of  approaching  a  situation 
than  one 
perspective.  I  remember him holding out a book for me to 
interpret  a  picture  and  then,  with  the  help  of  a  few 
prompts,  I  was able to  see the  picture  in  an  entirely new 
form.  My father explained that this was a  lesson  not only 
for deciphering pictures but also a good model for how to

from  more 

approach  life.  This  was  a  special  moment  for  my  father 
and  me  and  it was  also the time that  my father began to 
recognize  and  utilize  multiple  paradigms  to  expand  his 
views  of  leadership.  It  was  never  hard  to  accept  these 
things  coming  from  my  father  because  he  could  admit 
that  he  was  learning  at  the  same  time  that  he  was 
teaching  my brothers  and  me.

father’s 

In  the  last  few  years  I  have  come  to  understand  the 
components  of  my 
job  as  a  golf  course 
superintendent  with  increased  clarity  and  respect.  He 
shares with  me the content of work related meetings and 
seminars  that  increasingly  focus  on  the  management 
aspect  of  his  job.  Together  we  make  sense  of  various 
approaches  and  suggest  ways 
that  we  see  these 
approaches  at  work  in  our  own  lives.  For  example,  the 
presence of  a  mission  statement for an  organized group 
is  helpful to define the  roles and responsibilities for each 
member.  My  father  is  currently  attempting  to  build  a 
mission  statement  that  reflects  the 
interests  of  the 
members  of  the  golf  course,  the  grounds  crew  and  the 
administrative  board.  By 
ideas  gained 
through interaction with individuals and his recent studies, 
my father believes that the statement will be a useful tool 
to  motivate  all  parties 
is 
focused  on  a  solitary  statement  of  purpose  there  is  a 
unified effort that  produces a superior product.  My father 
has  built  a  similar  statement  for  use  in  our  household. 
This statement is one of trust, and that if each member of 
the  household  acts  in  ways  that  promote  their  best 
interests  and  well-being,  then  other family  members  will 
grant the  other a trusting  confidence  in  their actions.

involved.  When  everyone 

incorporating 

I  define  my  father’s  leadership  style  as  idealistic.  He 
believes  that  with  the  appropriate  motivation,  his  family 
and  his  employees  will  desire  to  perform  tasks  for  a 
common  goal  and  seek  a  feeling  of  accomplishment  as 
reward. There are countless times in  my childhood when 
he  would  insist  that  I  finish  a  difficult  project  in  order  to 
gain  a  sense  of  accomplishment  and  understand  how  it 
feels to generate a quality product.  Similarly,  I  have seen 
him encourage and spend time with employees whom he

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A  Patch  of Green  -18  -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

VOTING  SUMMARY  FOR  DUES  INCREASE

A  dues  increase  was  the  topic of discussion at several  board  meetings.  After  reviewing 
the  current  fiscal  year  budget and  looking  ahead  toward  future costs,  the  board 
determined  it  to be  in  the  best  interest of the association  to request an  increase  of $25  in 
dues  for  the  next  fiscal  year.  The  reasons  behind  the boards  request were:

1.  The cost of doing  business  continues  to escalate.  There  have been  two 
increases  in postage alone.  The  fees  charged  to the association  by professionals, 
such  as  lawyers,  accountants and  printers  continue to  rise.  At times  it  is 
necessary  to  seek outside professional  help  to provide  us  with  legal  and 
accounting  advice and  printing  services  for  mailings and  flyers.

2.  The office equipment owned  by  the association  has  logged  a great deal  of use 
and  is  stretched  to  its  maximim  capacity.  A  portion of the dues  increase will 
help  replace and  upgrade  some of these  items.

3.  The costs  involved  with  the social  fuctions  such as  the  Holiday  Party, 
Michigan  Roon and  Annual  Picnic continue  to rise.  In order  to  maintain and 
improve  these  functions,  greater  revenues  are  needed.

VOTE  TABULATION

ABSENTEE BALLOTS
ON-SITE  BALLOTS

TOTAL

YES
19
13
28

NO
4
_5
9

The  new  rates  will  be  in effect for the  year 2000,  invoiced  in  August and  due  October 
1,  1999.  The  new  rate  structure  will  be:

A,  B,  C  &  Associate  $100 
Affiliate 
$150
Student  (no  increase)  $  20

A  Patch  of  Green  -  19 -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

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Present  -  Abbott,  Dorner,  Dushane,  Kolbe,  McKinley, 
Murphy,  Schall,  Szyndlar,  Thommes 
Absent - Jones

FINANCE  (McKinley)
April Assoc,  savings:  $23,054.87  April Assoc,  checking:  62,406.43 
April  Fdtn.  Savings:  $4834.39  April  Fdtn.  checking:  $310.74

1998  Financial  Statements  will  be  published  in  the 
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Dues  proposal to  be voted  on  at Scalawags  CC 
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS  (Schall)
Preliminary  accounting  -  Raised  $20,000 for donation. 
Hole  in  One  - John  Cooney  (Prize  -  $500 certificate at 
Bald  Mountain  Pro  Shop)
Total  donation  over  18 years  -  $115,225

EDUCATION  (Murphy/Schall)
June 21  mtg  -  Site:  Scalawags  ,  Speaker:  Paul 
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Topic:  Ethics and  GCSAA  history 
Event:  Association  Championship

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Membership  -  427.  Applications  -  2 
Class  Change  - Jim  Tilley,  Flint  GC  retired 
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New  membership  brochures  available.

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Sites:  Bay  Pte.,  Franklin  Hills,  Oakland 
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Flyers  to  be  mailed  in  the  Mid-Summer 
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Bios  and  photos to  appear  in  POG.

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Board  Meeting 

Knollwood  Country  Club 
Tuesday,  June  29,  1999

Roll  Call:
Present-  Abbott,  Dorner,  Dushane,  Kolbe,  McKinley,  Murphy,  Schall, 
Szyndlar
Absent- Jones,  Thommes 

FINANCE  (McKinley)
May Assoc,  savings:  $29,053.90  May Assoc,  checking:  $3,531.56 
May  Fdtn.  savings:  $29,192.85  May  Fdtn.  checking:  $81.04

$25  Dues  increase  for A,  B,  C  Associate  and Affiliate  members 
approved  by  16%  of the voting  membership.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS (Schall)
Final  accounting  -  Raised  $20,000 for donation  to  Michigan  Special 
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PICNIC  (McKinley)
Date:  July 20,  1999.  Site:  Kensington  Metropark 

EDUCATION  (Murphy/Schall)
June 21  meeting  -  Site:  Scalawags  ,  Speaker:  Paul  McGinnis,  Past 
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Sept 20  meeting  -  Site:  Maple  Lane  GC  Event:  Wolfrom 
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MEMBERSHIP (Murphy)
Membership  - 432.  Applications  -  1

MADDERN  (Kolbe)
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Address
BAY,  MICHAEL  E.  (pg.  32)
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W.  Bloomfield,  Ml  48322

Club,  Address,  Phone 
BURROWS,  MATTHEW W.  (pg.34)
Myopia  Hunt  Club 
P.O.  Box 2124 
South  Hamilton,  MA 01982 
H-(978)  468-1044 
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Address,  Phone,  E-mail 
DUSHANE,  PAUL  M.  (pg.38)
270  Mayfair  Drive 
Waterford,  Ml  48327-3524 
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Rochester Hills,  Ml  48309 
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Class,  Address
MULKEY,  MICHAEL  R.  (pg.  56)
CLASS  BN
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3181  Edgewood  Park  Dr. 
Commerce Twp.MI  48382

Club,  Address,  Phone 
REBHAN,  STEVEN  M.  (pg.61)
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106 Old Wentworth 
Battle  Creek,  Ml 49015 
0-(616)  966-6063 
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TILLEY,  JAMES  L.  (pg.67)
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Employee  Safety Training
Integrated Disease Management for Burmudagrass Golf Courses
The Microbiology  of Turfgrass  Soils
Lake  and Aquatic  Plant Management
The  Assistant Superintendent:  Managing People  and Jobs
Managerial  Productivity
Employee Safety Training
Turfgrass Ecology
Golf Greens:  History, Theory,  Construction  and Maintenance
Bentgrass Management and Rootzone Maintenance
Human  Resource Management
Financial Essentials for the Superintendent
Wildlife  Management  and Habitat Conservation
Turfgrass  Stress Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Maximizing Job  Satisfaction
Sustainable  Golf Course Landscape Design:

Enhancing Aesthetics, Function  and Maintenance 

Human  Resource  Management
Bentgrass  Summer Stress Management for Cool/Humid Regions

Location

Palos  Verdes,  CA 
Phoenix,  AZ 
Kauai,  HI 
Orlando, FL 
Syracuse,  NY 
Billings,  MT 
Hauppauge, NY

Jackson Hole, WY 
Little Rock,  AR 
Little Rock,  AR 
Grand Rapids,  MI 
Manchester,  NH 
Brewster,  MA 
Rockford,  IL 
Lexington,  KY 
West Orange,  NJ 
San  Marcos,  CA 
Providence,  RI 
Jacksonville, FL 
Providence RI 
South Center, WA 
Arvada, CO 
Andover,  KS 
Novi,  MI 
St.  Louis, MO 
Myrtle Beach,  SC 
Robinsonville, MS 
Bolton,  MA 
Myrtle  Beach,  SC 
Couer d’Alene, ID 
Ames,  IA 
Bolton,  MA 
Tarry town,  NY

Hudson,  OH 
White  Haven,  PA 
Centerville,  OH

*  Indicates  seminars  without  a  GCSAA  provided  lunch

A  Patch  of  Green  - 28 -  Mid-Summer  Issue,  1999

Golf Course  Superintendents Association of America

Education Seminars 
December  1-8,  1999

Date 

Seminar  Title

12/01/99
12/01/99
12/02/99
12/02/99

12/06/99
12/06/99
12/06/99
12/07/99

12/08/99
12/08/99*

Golf Course  Construction  Management  and  Grow-In 
Bentgrass  Summer  Stress  Management  for  Cool/Humid  Regions 
Bentgrass  Management  and  Rootzone  Problems 
Problems  and  Solutions:

Using  Annuals  and Perennials  in  the  Golfscape 
Management  Strategies  for the  Turfgrass  System 
Drainage  Systems 
Maximizing  Job  Satisfaction 
Sustainable  Golf Course  Landscape  Design:

Enhancing  Aesthetics,  Function  and Maintenance 
Bentgrass  Management  and  Rootzone  Maintenance 
Drainage  Systems

Location

Dallas,  TX 
Berlin,  CT 
Dallas,  TX

Berlin,  CT 
Albuquerque,  NM 
Hammond,  LA 
Atlantic  City,  NJ

Brookfield,  WI 
Brookfield,  WI 
Lincoln,  NE

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Greater  Detroit  GCSA 
1999  Meeting  Schedule

Aug.  18 

Sept. 20 
Oct.  4 
Oct.  18 
Nov.  9 
Dec.  11 
Dec.  7 

M.S.U.  Field  Day/State  Supt. Tourney 
(Forest Acres)
Wolfram  Classic  (Maple Lane)
"The  Big  Event",  MTF Fundraiser
Annual  Business  Meeting  (Twin  Lakes CC)
Regional GCSAA Seminar  (Double Tree  Hotel)
Holiday  Party -  Dunham  Hills
Supt.  Roundtable Mtg.  (Birmingham  CC)

Western  Michigan  GCSA 
1999  Meeting  Schedule

Sept.  13 
Oct.  5 

Golf Day (Kent CC)
Annual  Meeting  (Walnut Hills CC)

Mid-Michigan  GCSA 
1999  Meeting  Schedule

Aug.  16 
Sept. 27 
Oct.  18 

Apple  Mountain
Fundraiser (Emerald at  Maple Creek)
Annual  Meeting  (Indianwood)

Northern  Michigan  Turf 
Managers  Association 
1999  Meeting  Schedule

Association  Meeting  (Lakes of North GC) 

Aug.  (TBD) 
Sept.  (TBD)  NMTMA  Fundraiser (Indian  River GC)
Oct.  (TBD) 

Annual  Meeting & Tuck Tate  Championship 
(Red  Hawk GC)

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