MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE ASSOCIATION, PUBLICATION PROPERTY OF James B. Beard CROPS D E e ^ _ F SUPERINT Sî *76c ' @owue j g / c f c e n t Volume I COU.feT.TSON January, 1962 N umber l Ott *’7» “Tftieutu, SeacA By ANDREW BERTONI Meadowbrook C.C. All eyes are on train or plane schedules and road maps. Oddly enough all lead to Miami Beach — Deauville Hotel no less. The 33rd International Turf-Grass Conference and Show will be held at the Deauville Hotel, in Miami Beach, Florida, from January 28 thru February 2, 1962. This year's Conference and Show will be the largest turf-grass get-together in the world. The Educational Committee promises outstand­ ing speakers, offering a superb program. They will bring to light the latest in Science, Chem­ istry and Golf Course Equipment. The GCSAA Golf Tournament will be held on January 24 and 25 at the fabulous Palm Aire and Tamarac Clubs. Dino Politz, one time assistant at Meadow Brook Country Club is host and head man at Palm Aire and is direct­ ing the Tourney. There are many flights and all golfers are invited. It has been the consensus of opinion that the foundation of a good and well educated Super­ intendent is the benefit he receives by attend­ ing an International Conference. Attention is not only rewarding to the individual Superin­ tendent, but most profitable to the club which he represents. The Superintendent is taught maximum golf course operation at the most reasonable cost. It is, therefore, imperative that the Superintendent, through turf-grass confer­ ences, keep abreast of the latest techniques, Most clubs are guided by successful business men who realize that in their own business, (continued Page 2) "The Golf Course Expert," is dedicated to unite all who strive to build and maintain better golf courses, by concerted effort. THE MAN FROM MICHIGAN WILLIAM MILNE, Superintendent at The Country Club of Detroit, has been nominated for the Board of Directors of The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Bill's rapid advance from Twin Beach Coun­ try Club to The Knollwood Country Club, and on to the top post at the Country Club, is proof of his administrative capabilities. * Bill has served as President and as Vice- President of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association. He is currently serving as Vice-President for The Mid- West Turf Foundation at Purdue University and, also The Michigan Turf-Grass Foundation. He is eminently qualified to gain office in the Nation­ al Association. When Bill carries Michigan's banner into Miami Beach, he will carry also the whole­ hearted support of the entire Michigan delega­ tion. A vote for Milne, is a share in the future. SOLONG BEN AND DORA The Superintendents in this area have said solong to two wonderful friends. Ben and Dora Anderson have moved to Wyoming. Our best to them, for they were the best to us. J A N U A R Y 1 9 6 2 SU N M O N 1 7 14 21 8 15 22 TUES W ED THURS FRI 2 9 16 23 3 10 17 24 * 4 II 18 25 5 12 19 26 SA T 6 13 20 27 28 INTERNE CONFER 29 JIONAL T ENCE MIA 31 30 JRF GRAS! *> Ml BEACH The President's Message ---- * By Robert P rieskorn Western Country Club Wisdom: Knowledge and good judgment based on experience. The standards of the professional golf course superintendent are protected by Association, Education and Communication. Golf and Country Clubs that employ Super­ intendents, who belong to an organization de­ voted to building and maintaining better golf courses, are indeed fortunate. Superintendents and their Associates who join together to solve their common problems are people with a stake in the present and a share in the future. * ON TO MIAMI (continued from Page 1) key personnel must be kept alert and abreast of the times, and in appreciation of these facts send their superintendent with all expenses paid. Dr. O. J. Noer, eminent agronomist asserted, "Every golf club should send their Superintend­ ent to this fine meeting. The cost of attendance will be repaid many times, by visits to display booths and attendance at the authoritative talks." Greens Committee Chairmen are most wel­ come to attend, bring yours. Editor....................................... RICHARD A. NAVARRE............. Forest Lake Country Club Assistant Editor.....................ROBERT PRIESKORN Assistant Editor..................... ANDREW BERTONI..................... Meadowbrook Country Club Reporter................................... LEO BISHOP................................... Red Run Country Club Reporter................................... BILL B A IR ......................................Warwick Hills Country Club Director.................................... BILL RAEBURN........................... Knollwood Country Club Director.................................... JOHN LaBOSKEY......................... Genessee Hills Country Club Director.................................... C. F. W HITE...................................Orchard Lake Country Club Western Country Club Congratulations O n Yo ur First Edit ion W. F. MILLER CO. H. F. GODWIN & SON TERMINAL SALES CORP. A. J. MILLER SPRINKLER JOHNSON SUPPLY LAWN EQUIPMENT CORP. TURF & HORTICULTURE C E. ANDERSON CO. UP A TREE by LEO BISHOP RED RUN GOLF CLUB The Golf Course Superintendent is noted for his vast knowledge in the care and production of fine turf. His use of fertilizer, chemicals and insecticides to grow a suitable turf for the golf player, is acknowledged by everyone, and he is unchallenged "The Expert," however the ability to set a landscape is an important part of his profession. This requires a study in the field of trees, shrubs and flowers. Proportion, symmetry and uniformity are carefully worked into the landscape design of each golf hole, and the finished product blends itself with the surrounding hazards, so as to remove that line showing where nature left off and man began. Improvements in this art of reforming the landscape on golf courses is largely due to the willing golf course Superintendent, who boldly yet humbly strives to imitate that which nature has placed before him. Have no hesitation in believing for every dollar that is wisely spent, in construction or maintenance, another is wasted on bad or un­ planned landscape placement. The amateur has no place in this fine art, his unlearned ways may send cost soaring, and he may destroy any desired plan of effect. In selecting trees consider what is wished to be accomplished most. Consider winter hardi­ ness, rate of growth, and disease or insect damage and sub-soil damage to turf, as well as size and color. Sound and attractive placement is essential, for the golfer must be considered, both the top player and the average. The Superintendent has refreshed many a work-a-day world golfer, with his awe inspir­ ing landscape design and placement and he in turn has experienced that rare feeling of 'having created something fine. Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. Richard A. Navarre, Editor 1465 Square Lake Rd. BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN Dr. James Beard Farm Crops Dept.M.SJ' East Lansing, Mich.