MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSI H S Œ ! « il ES Y W r û L I A Patch of Green Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association LET THE EXPERTS AT J. J. DILL HELP YOU MAKE IT BUY DIRECT • SAVE MONEY GET FAST DELIVERIES Your budget will buy more — in chemicals and equipment to apply them — when you deal direct with Dill. As manufacturer, formulator and/or distributor, Dill can save you money. Consistently. Dill offers the most com­ plete line of quality turf chemicals in the midwest . . complete with appli­ cation instructions. is headquarters for complete Dill lines of: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Algaecides • Insecticides • Fog- gers • Sprayers. P R O M P T D E L I V E R Y throughout southern Michigan and northwestern Ohio, including weekly shipment via our trucks covering the Detroit, Flint, Lansing and Toledo areas. Call Dill collect for information, prices, and to place orders. (616) 349-7755 «s tw® TIP OF THE MONTH M A Y / J U N E . 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M ichigan O ff. 626-8325, R es. 851-7904 V IC E P R E S ID E N T GEORGE PRIESKORN 5341 Brighton R oad (R e s .) Brighton, M ichigan 48116 BURROUGHS FARMS OO LF CLUB R es. 227-1381 S E C R E T A R Y -T R E A S U R E R BOB HOPE LOCHMOOR COU N TRY CLU B 20740 Marter Road O rosse P ointe W oods, M ichigan 48236 Off. 881-8112, R es. 884-8684 B O A R D O F D IR E C T O R S C. H. WOLFROM, JR. D E TR O IT OO LF CLUB Detroit, Michigan 530 Kendry (R e s.) ALBERT KALTZ M APLE LAN E OO LF CLUB Sterling H gts., M ichigan Off. 268-2180, R es. 468-2892 PINE LAKE COU N TRY CLUB ROGER GILL 1894 A lton C ircle Walled Lake, M ichigan 48088 O ff. 681-1822, R es. 624-6931 WILLIAM W. MILNE COUNTRY CLUB OF D E TR O IT O rosse P ointe Farm s, M ichigan Off. 881-8000, R es. 886-9319 220 C .C . Drive BAY POIN TE OO LF CLU B DONALD LA FOND 3635 Union Lake R oad Union Lake. M ichigan R es. 863-1142 JAMES G. 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Chemagro D ivis ion of Baychem Chipman D ivis io n of Rhodia W. A. C leary Corporation Cow bell Seeds, Inc. J. J. D ill Company Gunter C o., Inc. R. P. Klein & Sons, Inc. Lakeshore Equipment Lawn Equipment Corporation L & E C hem icals W. F . Mi 11er Garden 0 . M. Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Term inal Sales Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Tu rf Supplies, Inc. W ilkie Tu rf Equipment Company 4 A joint meeting of the Ontario Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Associa­ tion met on April 17 at the Dominion Golf and Country Club, Oldcastle, Ontario, Canada. What a beautiful day! Two years ago it rained so hard we couldn’t play golf. This year it was sunny and warm and 62 entered the golf event and 120 stayed for dinner. Host, Dan Uzelac and his family were most gracious and hospitable. “ Pops” and Dorothy did a great job in the bar and in the kitchen. Jim Latham, the Milwaukee Sewerage Commission delivered an excellent talk over some loud noises but it didn’t seem to bother him too much. President Bob Herron of the Ontario their celebration chapter announced of their 50th anniversary later this year. We found out recently that we will be having our golden anniversary in 1975 here in Michigan. of Jim Latham showed slides and following the of some discussed subjects: 1. Dime spot - a smaller disease but similar to dollar spot. Patholo­ gists are stumped. 2. Crown hydration of grass plants. 3. A weird problem on Poa annua in New York. 4. Using arsenicols for Poa control often produces excessive thatch. 5. Arsenicols kill earthworms. 6. Texas A & M and Michigan State working on thatch control. 7. Fungicides may contribute to stress periods. 8. We have overused and misused fertilizer for years. Above: Danny Uzelac, host Superinten­ dent and owner of the Dominion Club, Jim Latham, guest speaker from the Milwaukee Sewerage Commission, and Bob Herron, President of the Ontario Golf Course Superintendents Association Below: Hostess, Dorothy Uzelac 5 More pictures on page 13. USGA Green Section RESEARCH & EDUCATION FUND the last In For a number of years the U.S.G.A. Green Section Research and Education Fund, Inc., a tax deductible entity, has made s u b s t a n t i a l grants to educational numerous institutions performing extensive and valuable work in turf research and turf-related maintenance research. five years, almost $200,000 has been granted. In 1973, over $50,000 was granted. Contribu­ tions have been gratefully received by the Fund from the National Golf Fund and the Augusta National Golf Club. Over $20,000 per year is allo­ from USGA membership dues. cated golf a s s o c i a t i o n s and Several interested contribute individuals periodically. like However, far more funds are needed to intensify this great work. Perhaps your association has surplus funds from various sources or perhaps an individual connected with your asso­ ciation would to contribute. Permit me to draw your attention to considering a contribution to the Fund. For several years, the Alabama Golf Association has donated $1.00 of its sponsored every is simply in­ events creased scheme has produced about $400 per year for the Fund. Wouldn’t it be great if every association would do this? entry fee of (the entry fee $1.00). This Continued on Next Page 6 USGA Green Section Cont. Last year, $1,000 was contributed from the net proceeds of the Birming­ ham, Alabama LPGA Classic. The Trustees of this event felt that pro­ ceeds from a golf event should go back into what is good for golf and all golfers - turf research. consider I would greatly appreciate personally hearing from you concerning your affirmative plans to contribute. Please this. Checks should be made payable to U.S.G.A. Green Section Research and Education Fund, Inc., and may be sent to me, or to P.J. Boatwright, Jr., at Golf House. Contributions are deductible income tax purposes. federal for Best wishes for a most successful 1974. Elbert S. Jemison, Jr., Chairman Green Section Committee 909 Bank for Savings Bldg. Birmingham, Ala. 35203 GCSAA 1974 Membership Profile A membership profile questionnaire was recently sent to members of the G.C.S.A.A. The value of this project is “ to learn where the profession is, so better plans can be made for the future.” Frequently, a golf course superin­ tendent will want some means by which he can gauge himself and his course on a regional or national basis. He may be interested in determining how his course responsibilities com­ pare to his colleagues, or he may be interested in comparing course budgets. * The results of this survey will provide factual information which is vital in arriving at meaningful comparisons with the 1971 survey. The compiled information will be available to members as soon as it is studied and released. Once you use a Chipco something. You’ll be using Chipco everything. □ Chipco Spot Kleen □ Chipco Microgreen Liquid □ Chipco Turf Herbicide“D” □ Chipco Spreader Activator □ Chipco Thiram 75 □ Chipco Crab Kleen □ Chipco Turf Herbicide MCPP □ Chipco Buctril □ Chipco Turf Kleen CHIPMAN DIVISION CHIPMAN DIVISION OF RHODIA, INC. New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 7 GCSAA Reviews EPA Guideline Proposals the and How will the Environmental Protec­ tion Agency’s (EPA) p r o p o s e d pesticide applicator c e r t i f i c a t i o n regulations and guidelines affect golf superintendents, course their ability to adequately perform their jobs? What will individual state regulations require of the golf course superintendent in order to acquire an appl ic at or ’ s c ert ific ate ? What will happen when a certified applicator accepts a new position in a different state? These and a host of other questions are being raised by superintendents t hr ou gho ut the c o u n t r y as the inevitable 1976 certification deadline approaches. certification Currently, the federal government is preparing guidelines with which states will have to comply in estab­ lishing licensing systems. According to the existing regulations, all states must submit their plans to EPA officials for 1975. Then, applicators of “ restricted use” pesticides will have until October 21, or 1976 to be tested and become certi­ fied. of America The Golf Course Superintendents Association recently submitted written testimony to the EPA Hearing Clerk in response to new proposals by that agency concerning the certification of pesticide applica­ tors. Although there were areas of agreement with the proposed amend­ ments, Dr. Herbert Cole, GCSAA’s consultant, the GCSAA Executive Committee and Director of Education, took exception with several important aspects, as they concern golf course superintendents. the report states, is In summarizing its testimony, the “ Our major GCSAA concern lack of guidelines dealing with the interstate transfer of certified applicators and the lack of a grace period, no reciprocity, and very limited guidelines dealing with the supervision of noncertified applicators. We strongly urge that these problems be in preparation of the final regulations.” considered Specifically, the proposed guide- Continued on Page 10 No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses Use More M ILORGANITE Than A ny Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORR 12871 EATON AVE. D E TR O IT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 Agrico 18-4-10 Works More Efficiently. And We’ll Go To Any Links To Prove It! It’s a fact. Agrico Country Club Fertilizer for tees and greens provides more efficient feeding. It gets down to the grass roots quicker, and gives you more feeding power for your money. We ll prove it to you on your own course, free of charge. While other fertilizers are still at the surface level—where they can be mowed away by greens mowers—Agrico’s 18-4-10 formula is already rapidly penetrating to the root zone. The key to its rapid penetration is Agrico’s scientifically sized, extremely dense particles. These tiny, non-burning granules are quickly dissolved and absorbed to provide instant, longer lasting feeding power. With far less pick-up by mowers. Proven on leading golf courses, Agrico’s 18-4-10 contains the balanced nutrient formula necessary for controlled sustenance of high-quality turf. Ten units of water insoluble nitrogen provide the balanced ratio necessary for continued, long-term feeding. Quickly available sources of nitrogen cause immediate green-up... Sulphate of potash increases summer durability and winter hardiness, while reducing disease incidence. Agrico’s low phosphorus content avoids excessive build-up while promoting vigorous, deep root formation. “We ll Go To Any Links” To prove that Agrico works more efficiently, we ll go to any links. Complete the coupon below, and we ll come to you with a free product demonstration. We ll prove beyond a doubt the effectiveness of Agrico’s 18-4-10 formula for tees and greens. And we ll fill you in on Agrico’s full line of dependable course-care products. AgricoCountry Club Bud Camp 5 2 08 Renfrew Drive Ft. W ayne, Indiana 46815 Please contact me for a free product demonstration of 18-4-10 and for information on Agrico’s other course-care products. Nam e________________________________________ Title_______________ Golf Course________________ Street or R O. Box______________________________ Phone Number________________________________ City___________________ State___________Zip----- O ffe r g o o d o n ly in A g ric o trade areas. 9 EPA Guideline Proposals Cont. lines made reference only to federal agency employee certification when discussing the problem of interstate provisions. The GCSAA review pointed out that golf course superintendents can easily change jobs, even in mid­ season, and often will reside in an area where state lines may be crossed in the normal completion of then- duties. Accordingly, the Association recommended that a six month grace period be established to allow superin­ tendents adequate time to comply with the new state’ s requirements, and secondly, that applicators who reside and have a principle place of business in one state should have reciprocal privileges in other states in which at times he may engage in pest control. The GCSAA testimony also com­ mented on the v a g u e n e s s of the proposal’ s recommendations concerning the s u p e r v i s i o n of non-certified individual. It was recommended that, “ as long as the pest management decision making process is the respon­ sibility of the certified applicator and that the actual sprayman is thoroughly instructed by the certified applicator concerning use the pesticide, including all safety applications and procedures, intent of the then the regulations is fulfilled.” Agreeing with the EPA proposal to base testing standards on the evidence of “ practical knowledge,” the testi­ mony noted that, “ academic creden­ of and tials, at this time, should not be imposed as an applicator certification requirement.” Another major area of agreement with the proposal was that of com­ bining ornamental and turf pest controllers in defining various cate­ gories included together appears to be a reasonable approach. Many golf courses involve not only intensive culture of turfgrass but also of trees, shrubs flower gardens where ‘restricted use’ pesticides may be needed for successful pest manage­ ment.” the national GCSAA plans to continually ensure that the golf course superintendent’ s interests are presented and protected, particularly at level; however, because the individual states are charged with the responsibility of developing implementation programs which must meet or exceed the federal guidelines, Chapters are encouraged to become involved at the state level, whenever and wherever possible. Guidelines suggestions for statewide and more local involvement are being developed by the Associa­ tion, but until those materials are available, Chapters are advised to begin a close examination of what steps their states are taking in this area. In order to better formulate consistent guidelines, all Chapters are asked to supply the results of their studies and efforts to the Asso­ ciation’ s headquarters office. and ( Scotts) ProTurf Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations SCOTTS • LELY • GANDY SPREADERS Finest quality turfgrass seed—Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends ■ Fungicides-Herbicides-Insecticides ■ Soil Testing-Weed & Disease Identification Charles Croley Technical Representative 1120 Jefferson Street Lapeer, Mich. 48446 Telephone: 313/664-8266 10 “Doesn’t Toro make a high-capacity rotary that’s a trimmer, too?” Toro does. Like nobody else. 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During the coming years we will be facing a continuing shortage of raw materials necessary for the formation Warren Hamlin talks to Parks Management Class Warren Hamlin, Manager of W. F. Miller Co. was guest speaker for the Parks Management class on May 6. This class is taught by Ken Palto of Huron Clinton M e t r op o l i t a n Authority. Warren used slides in his presenta­ tion to demonstrate the proper use of e qu i p me nt to obtain the desired results. He also showed slides he took in California while at the National Golf Course Convention. The highlight of the program was a series of slides on early golf course equipment that dated back to the horsedrawn era. The meeting closed with a question and answer time. Warren said he was very pleased with the response of the students during the whole meeting. Also in attendance, as a guest of Mr. Hamlin, was Frank Sutherland, owner of Heckendorn Manufacturing Co. of Cedar Point, Kansas. IGOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION In the of all fertilizers. With this fact in mind it would behoove us all to make use of our university soil labs to determine what specifically our soil requirements will be for all areas of the golf course and club grounds. future soil tests will be used to guide against over-application of fertilizer or eliminate unnecessary amounts of N,P, and K altogether. A soil test reveals your soil texture pH, available magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium. On the basis of these results, fertilizer can be scientifically recommended for speci­ fic turfgrass needs. lime and Lime and fertilizer are used most efficiently by plants when supplied in the proper amounts. Determining the amounts to apply would be a simple task if the requirements of all plants were the same. But this is not the case. Some plants require large amounts of nutrients, while others may be miserly in their needs. It is possible to predict the total plant food require­ ment of most plants. But without a soil test, it is difficult to predict how much food can be supplied from the soil and how much must be supplied from lime and fertilizer. GUNTER CO., INC. D -1 2 4 9 5 D IX IE HW Y. HOLLY, M IC H IG A N 313 6 3 4 4 8 1 2 C O M P L E T E G O L F C O U R S E C O N S T . R E M O D E L IN G E X IS T IN G C O U R S E S IR R IG A T IO N S Y S T E M IN S T A L L A T IO N C O N V E R S IO N O F E X IS T IN G S Y S T E M S 14 FIVE WAYS TOGUARD \KvJ These Chemagro turf pesticides make it easier to have great turf on your golf course. ®DYRENE turf fungicide DYRENE controls dollar spot, plus all Helminthosporium strains— melting out, leaf blight, leaf spot. Also controls copper spot, stem rust, brown patch and snow mold. "DEXON fungicide Stops Pythium. Non-mercurial also extremely effective in prevent­ ive programs to control cottony blight. ®DASANIT nematicide Broadcast DASANIT 15% Granular for season-long control of microscopic ‘ eel-worm” nematodes that destroy turf root systems; cause grass seedlings to wither and die. Thorough watering leaches it into root zone for maximum control. 15 ®DYLOX insecticide Fast-acting selective insecticide gives quick clean-up of sod webworms. Dissolves readily in water for application with any spray equipment. «BAYGON insecticide This carbamate controls turf insects, including species resistant to chlorinated hydrocarbons and organophosphate insecticides. For great turf that gives your golfers great shooting, order these Chemagro turf pesticides from your chemical distributor. Chemagro Division of Baychem Corporation, Box 4913, Kansas City, Missouri 64120. RESPONSEability to you and nature 7 4 5 9 B Continued from the April issue of A P A T C H O F G R E E N Fertilization Practices and Soil Pollution by JA M ES R. W ATSON, P h.D . V ic e P resident, Customer R elations Toro Company Practical Considerations role of fertilizers Much of the controversy surrounding the in pollution stems from the presence of nitrogen and phosphorus in surface waters - not soil. The blame for increased levels of these elements frequently has been placed arbitrary on the use of fertili­ zers. Other sources of nitrogen and phosphorus - natural and those caused by dumping sewage - often have been ignored. And there has been little, if any, effort made to distinguish between j fertilizers applied to different land use situations. Certainly, almost without exception, our golf courses and other turfgrass facilities have not been singled out fa- the praise they so j justly deserve. Fa*, as a matter of fact, one would be hard pressed to designate an area with less potential for soil pollution than a well-managed golf course. Why? As has been indicated, for a fertili­ zer element to become a soil pollutant it must be present in amounts that would be toxic to the permanent its way, through species, leaching into a water source where medium. or or erosion, it would pollute that * find On the properly managed golf | Continued on Page 17 \ Rain aio w h 0 1 22159 Telegraph Rd. S o u th fie ld , Mi. 48075 . . . . 356 -9137 -----------------A ir r ig a tio n s y s t e m s ® 1 e f S 7 b u o r s R A I N - B I R D . . . S A F E - T - L A W N . . . N E L S O N Good Quality & Good Service c o n s u lta tio n — d e s ig n - m a t e r ia ls | j 3 8 9 0 W. Eleven M ile Rd. Berkley, Mi. 4 8 0 7 2 . . . . 543 - 7 7 3 0 16 the Fertilization Practices Cont. superintendent course where understands the c o m p l e x i t i e s of fertilizer practices and has developed a sound fertilization and watering program, there is little opportunity for fertilizer elements to exist in exces­ sive amounts. Thus, the potential for soil pollution is minimal. This should not be misinterpreted. Grass has been improper application of killed fertilizer. However, in most cases, overuse produces only a transitory or temporary situation. by serves Turfgrass areas are rarely subject to erosion. Turfgrass cover is effective in minimizing erosion because the vegetation to reduce or to eliminate entirely the direct impact of rain or irrigation water on the soil surface. Direct impact of water drop­ lets on bare soil causes it to become loose and the fine particles to become suspended. this state they are subject to removal by surface water flow. Grass that is dense slows or reduces the speed with which surface water moves over or across the site. This reduces surface runoff because of the greater opportunity for the water to move into the soil. In addition, it is well recognized that grass contri­ butes s u b s t a n t i a l quantities of organic matter to the soil. This tends to keep the soil more friable and, along with the channels created by earthworms soil micro­ organisms, enhances the movement of water into the soil. Again, this should not imply that soil erosion does not occur on golf courses. The existence of steep slopes with thin stands of grass, areas that are permitted to remain bare of vegetation for indefinite periods, severe soil compaction has not been corrected and areas where there is an inability to vary the time of irrigation or control the amount of water delivered by an individual head, are subject to erosion and could potentially contribute to Next Page areas where other In and 3336 TURF FUNGICIDE - A broad spectrum sys­ temic fungicide that prevents and controls all 6 major turf diseases. Non-toxic, non-mercurial. BROMOSAN TURF FliNGICIDE - The newest broad spectrum systemic fungicide for those persistent problem areas or areas that have gotten out of hand. CADDY — Economical Liquid Cadmium Fungicide. PM AS (10%) — Crabgrass and Disease Control. SPOTRETE — 75% Thiram Fungicide. CLEARY'S GRANULAR TURF FUNGICIDE - For snow- mold, spring and summer diseases. CAD-TRETE — Broad spectrum fungicide containing Thiram and Cadmium. 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The challenge for the golf course superin­ tendent is to make certain that the facts with fertilization practices and their potential for soil pollution are well understood by the club membership. Otherwise, vocal individuals and organizations who lack the knowledge and understanding of the superintendent’ s function may take the lead in establishing standards and controls that will severely hamper and restrict the management of golf course turfgrass. to In the main, however, golf courses do more good ecologically than vir­ tually any other aspect of group activity or recreation that one can call to mind. The golf course superin­ tendent’ s concern for healthy turfgrass and the careful procedures he main­ tains to achieve those healthy stands j of grass are insurance that our green spaces - important to clean and cool ] the air - will be preserved. NORTHERN MICHIGAN I TURFGRASS FIELD DAY S epte m be r 10, 7974. N o rth e rn M ic h ig a n T u rfg r a s s F i e l d D a y , M ic h ig a n S tate U n i v e r s i t y E x p e r im e n ta l A re a , T r a v e r s e C i t y C o u n try C lu b , T r a v e r s e C ity , M ic h . C o n ta c t: Mr. J e f f e r y V. K ra n s , T u rfg r a s s E x t e n ­ s io n A s s o c ia t e , D e p a rtm e n t o f C ro p a n d S o il S c ie n c e s , M ic h ig a n S tate U n iv e r s it y , E a s t L a n s in g , M ic h ig a n 48824. 18 Hahn Tournament “areensmower.” 2 M O D E L S : T h e T O U R N A M E N T D E L U X E , with speedometer & tachometer . . . and the economical T O U R N A M E N T II. Both use the same interchangeable heads. • Reel speeds independent of ground speed to • Individual lifts for each of the heads to make perim eter tracking a problem of the past insure a higher rate of clip that e lim in ate high- • C able driven heads • Proper pressure hydraulic weight distribution traction up and down the steepest slopes, even w h ile pulling a dump cart • Good v is ib ility of up-front reels • And much, much more. leak dangers to give T U R F P R O D U C T S LAWN EQUIPM ENT CORPORATION 520 W. 11 M IL E R O A D T E L E P H O N E : 3 1 3 - 398-3636 R O Y A L O A K , M IC H . 48068 19 FI33 MOWER 5-gang 11-foot cutting width! cuts turf! cuts time! cuts cost! I F . GARDEN AND LAWN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1593 S. WOODWARD A V E . B IR M IN G H A M , M IC H IG A N 48011 T E L E P H O N E : (3 13) 64 7-77 00 "A Patch of Green" 3 1 8 23 U T IC A R O A D F R A S E R , M IC H IG A N 4 8 0 26 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY - SERIALS H. LANSING, MI. 4SR23