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VALUABLE CATALOG Latest edition, up dated in all respects. Contains a wealth of in­ formation. Lists and describes hundreds of chemicals, pesticides and equipment for maintenance of grounds and waters of golf courses, parks, recreation areas and resorts. J. J. D ILL COMPANY KALAMAZOO, M l 49005 Gentlemen: Please send your latest Turf Care Catalog. Box 788 Dept. PG-4 NAME ADDRESS C ITY -------- . STATE . .Z IP . L&E Chemicals announces Wonder Grey’s Premium 18- 4-6 Turf Food Do to recent fertilizer shortages we suggest you order early. hE CHEMICALS Don Benham, Representative DIVISION of LAWN EQ UIPM ENT CORPORATION 520 W. 11 MILE ROAD ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN 48068 (313) 398-3636 .MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES G O L F COURSE SU PER INTEN D ENTS ASSOCIATION _____^ V MltHldÀN -5 P R E S ID EN T GERALD GILL TAM -O-SHAN TER COU N TRY CLU B 3466 Walnut Lake R oad Orchard L ake, M ichigan 48033 O ff. 626-8325. R es. 851-7904 V IC E P R E S ID EN T GEORGE W. PRIESKORN BURROUGHS FARM GO LF CLUB 5341 Brighton R oad Brighton, M ichigan 48116 O ff. 227-1381, R es. 229-9437 S E C R E T A R Y -T R E A S U R E R ROBERT HOPE, CGCS THE LOCHMOOR CLUB 20740 Matter R oad G rosse P ointe W oods, M ichigan 48236 O ff. 881-8112. R es. 884-8684 BOARD O F D IRECTO RS COU N TRY CLUB O F D E TR O IT WILLIAM W. MILNE 220 Country Club Drive G rosse P ointe Farms, M ichigan 48236 PINE L A K E COUNTRY CLUB ROGER GILL 1894 Alton C ircle W alled L ake, M ichigan 48088 O ff. 681-1322. R es. 264-6931 DON LA FOND BAY PO IN TE GOLF CLUB 3635 Union Lake R oad Union L ake, M ichigan O ff. 363-0144, R es. 363-1142 BARTON H ILLS COU N TRY CLUB BRUCE WOLFROM 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, M ichigan 48105 O ff. 662-8359. R es. 663-9213 CLEM WOLFROM D E TR O IT G O LF CLUB 530 Kendry B loom field H ills, M ichigan 480 13 O ff. 345-4589. R es. 338-6375 LA K E LA N D S GO LF AND C .C . JAMES G. VLASSIS 8760 C hilson Road Brighton, M ichigan 48116 O ff. 227-5441. R es. 227-6926 P R E S ID E N T EM ERITU S TED WOEHRLE, CGCS O A K LA N D H ILLS COU N TRY CLU B Birmingham, M ichigan O ff. 644-3352. R es. 646-8512 " A Patch of Green” 31823 U tic a Road, Fraser, Michigan 4802( (313) 293-3540 P ub lishe d monthly by the Michigan ant Border C itie s C o if Course Superintendent A sso ciation C ircula tio n 1,250 Ted Woehrle, Oakland Hills C.C. Clem Wolfrom, Detroit Golf Club C o-Editors Blakeman Publications Graphic A rts /C irc u la tio n ADVERTISING R A T ES Double Page Spread.........................................*100. Back Outside Page...............................................65. Full Page.................................................................55. Half Page.................................................................35. Quarter Page...........................................................25. Eighth Page.............................................................12. Sixteenth Page..........................................................7. Classified Ad (per inch)....................................... 5. 2 S S 2 S S S S DISCOUNT RATES One Year 10 % THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS Century Supply Corporation Chipm an D iv isio n of R hod ia Cow bell Seeds, Inc. D & L Garden Center & L a n d sc a p in g J.J. D ill Company L & E Chem ical s L a k e sh o re Equipm ent & Supply Co. Law n Equipment Corporation W.F. M ille r Garden O akland Marine C onstru ction Co. O.M. Scott & So n s Com pany Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Terminal S a le s Corporation Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. U S S A g ri-C h e m ica ls W ilkie Turf Equipm ent Com pany 4 'he happy host and hostess of the Annual Christmas Party, Ken McRae and his lovely rife, Elizabeth. H 3 ? 7 Enjoyed the 1974 Christmas Party December 6th was the date of our Annual Christmas Dinner Dance. One lundred and thirty seven members and quests braved the weather to attend the >arty at the Edgewood Country Club. Hosts fcr the evening were Ken tfcRae and his lovely wife Elizabeth. Dnce again the Edgewood Country Club )ut on one of the tastiest hot buffet ables for horsdoeuvres that can be found anywhere in Michigan. The dinner that followed was equally as tasty and well prepared. The manager and chef are to be congratulated for their efforts in mkaing this the highlight of the season. Gerald Gill and his charming wife, Mary, served as the chairmen of the Christmas Party Committee. Thanks to the Gills and the McRaes for the very pleasant evening. We were honored to have with us the widows of two of our past members. Once again we were happy to see Mrs. George Prieskom and Mrs. “ Dutch” Buettner. Mrs. Buettner was accompa­ nied by her son Mr. Bill Buettner, past president of the Plumb Hollow Country Club where his dad was the Superinten­ dent for so many years. Mrs. Prieskom was accompanied by her son George Prieskom, the manager of Burroughs Farms, where his dad was the Superin­ dent for so many years. These are real success stories. Thanks to both of these ladies for coming to our party and sharing in the spirit of Christmas. Our thanks to the following suppliers for their donations. The sponsors were: J.D. Armstrong Century Supply Corp. Certified Laboratories J.J. Dill, Company Harley Davidson Golf Cars R.P. Klein & Sons, Inc. L & E Chemicals Lawn Equipment Corporation Lubrication Engineers Miller Sprinkling Systems and Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Co. W.F. Miller Garden & Lawn Equipment O.M. Scott Company Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. Terminal Sales Wilkie Turf Equipment Company We always appreciate the support received by our most generous sup­ pliers. Thanks for making this party a big success that was enjoyed by all. 5 Don LaFond, Supt. Bay Pointe Golf Club, and his wife, Betty, give pointers on the latest dance steps. The “ crowd** enjoying a break in the dancing. 6 Clarence Wolfrom, CGCS Honored President Gerald Gill, left, presenting Clarence Wolfrom a plaque in appreciation for all his help and guidance in training thirteen golf course Superintendents. Clarence’ s wife, Viola, looks on with pride. Several of the Superintendents in attendance at the Christmas Party sur­ prised Clarence with the presentation of a wall plaque stating their apprecia­ tion for the training and guidance that was given to them during the formative years of their careers as Superinten­ dents. It seems that Clarence has trained thirteen golf course Superintendents at Maple Lane during his years as Super­ intendent at the Club. The thirteen listed their names on the plaque as a token of appreciation for the help given them by Clarence. The thirteen are: Gerald Gill, Tam-G-Shanter CC Roger Gill, Pine Lake CC Walter Trombley, CGCS, Arrowhead GC A1 Kaltz, Maple Lane GC Dennis Kaltz, Maple Lane GC Jerry Mass, Crooked Creek GC William Milne, CC of Detroit Don Puffpaff, Southfield Don Zienert, Plumbrook GC Duane Zienert, Sandy Ridge GC Roger Jacobsen Bruce Wolfrom, Barton Hills CC Clem Wolfrom, Detroit Golf Club Clarence is to be commended for taking the time to train such a distin­ guished list of successful Superinten­ dents. The profession is very proud of each and every one of these fine men. Congratulations Clarence. Left to right: Walt Trombley, CGCS, Supt. Arrowhead GC; A1 Kaltz, Supt. Maple Lane GC; Clarence Wolfrom, CGCS, honoree, Gerald Mass, Supt. Crooked Creek GC; Mrs. Wolfrom; Bill Milne, Supt. Country Club of Detroit; Clem Wolfrom, son of Clarence, Supt. of the Detroit Golf Club; Gerald Gill, President of MBCGCSA and Supt. of Tam-O-Shanter CC; Dennis Kaltz, Maple Lane GC; Bruce Wolfrom, son of Clarence, and Supt. of Barton Hills CC; Roger Gill, Supt. Pine Lake CC. 7 IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION from Dr. JAMES BEARD, MSU Turf School I have had several phone calls re­ garding the possibility of legislation being introduced banning the use of fertilizer for non-farm uses. I felt the best source to get the correct informa­ tion would be the Fertilizer Institute in Washington, D.C. Mr. Don Collins, Vice President of the Communications for the Institute, talked at length with me regarding this and sent the following news release for your information. At the present there is no plan to introduce such legislation. I will keep on top of this situation and when and if such legislation is pro­ posed I will be back in touch with you to talk to your legislator in Washington. NEWS FROM TH E F E R T IL IZ E R IN S TITU TE Washington, D .C ., November 4, 1974 farmers “ Suggestions that in the U.S. or underdeveloped countries could gain substantial fertilizer supplies for food production if U.S. lawn and garden use was diverted are both cruel and misleading,” said Ed Wheeler, Presi­ dent of the 300-member Fertilizer Insti­ tute, here today. “ It is cruel in that such suggestions have raised expecta­ tions far beyond our ability to provide, finance or deliver to the emerging nations.” he said. “ Robert W. Steiner, fertilizer coor­ dinator for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, recently met the issue head-on when he said, “ It is unrealistic to talk about fertilizer being taken from golf courses in America to supply farmers in developing nations. What from the wealthier countries to secure fertilizer deliveries and to help pay shipping charges to the users.’ That is precisely the issue,” added Wheeler. is needed funds is “ The amount of non-farm fertilizer use in the United States is very samll compared to the amounts produced or used on farms in this country or, for that matter, needed by the developing nations,” said Wheeler. “ Quite simply, the emerging nations are broke. Their treasuries are bare, caused primarily by by the unreasonable prices they are paying for oil. High oil prices in turn have greatly contributed to high ferti­ lizer prices.” fertilizer Quoting a recent report made by 36 state regulatory officials (American Assoc. Plant Food Control Officials), Wheeler pointed out that only Continued on Next Page No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE Golf Courses I 'sc M o re MILORGANITE-x Than Any Other Fertilizer TERMINAL SALES CORK 12871 EATON AVE. DETROIT, MICH. 48227 (313) 491 -0606 GCSAA objectives proposed for 1975 (1) Working toward establishment of a pension plan for the membership. (2) Assist the Superintendent in dealing with inflation problems. While informa­ in The Golf tion will be published Superintendent, there will also be publications, talks, and so on, which will be helpful to members. (3) The Association plans to prepare its members to deal with the government Don Oslund is Certified Word has come to us that Mr. Donald Oslund, Superintendent, Warwick Hills Country Club, Grand Blanc, Michigan has recently completed examinations for Certification and has successfully passed all the requirements as set forth by the GCSAA. He is now our ninth Certified Superintendent in Michigan. Congratulations Don. regulations and at the same time con­ tinue to insure that the Superintendent’ s interests are fairly represented and protected. (4) Attention will be focused on the Superintendent as an individual with responsibility to his course and com­ munity. Guides and instructions to help the Superintendent become a more professional man will be given through talks, articles and personal contact in seminars and local chapter meetings. The certification program will continue to improve and gain in its value to the Certified Golf Course Superintendent. Generally speaking, the Association will continue to strive toward its goal of upgrading and improving the image of the Golf Course Superintendent and to disseminate information which will make possible a more efficient and economical management of golf courses throughout the world. Legislative Information Cont. 3.5% of total U.S. fertilizer was being used for all non-farm purposes. These non-farm uses include everything from airport runway de-icing, to vegetable gardens, public park, and playground m a i n t e n a n c e and highway shoulder stabilization. “ One should never forget that not only do our green lawns and landscaping make our cities more beautiful and pleasant to live in, but in addition, growing lawns and plants remove harm­ ful carbon dioxide and pollutants from the air and release oxygen back in return. The small amounts of fertilizer so employed contribute not just esthetic enhancement to our environment, they make a necessary functional addition to it, as w ell,’ ’ Wheeler concluded. TURFGRASS ^ ----------------------------- SPECIALISTS TWO COMPLETE SEED INVENTORIES M erion Baron W in ter G reen Fylking N ugget N o rlea C O W B E L L TELEPHONE WAYLAND 616-792-2241 (2 n v t ÌWAYI WAYLAND M IC H IG A N MICHI 492 49348 ★ i ^ EE 9 GOLD TAG SEED QUALITY BLENDS Special Mixes for your particular need C O R P O R A T E D BRIGHTON 313-229-6169 GRAND RAPIDS 616-877-4614 More on the Certification Program Competence, knowledge and capa­ bilities are difficult to assess, parti­ cularly when dealing with a profession as diverse as that of a Golf Course Superintendent. As our profession grew, so did the desires to have some means by which these elusive qualities could be verified. In 1971, after careful con­ sideration, and with justifiable deliber­ ation, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America established the Certified Golf Course Superintendent Program. Today, a Superintendent challenges himself and the profession by comple­ ting the Certification requirements. After acquiring the specialized training and experience which this profession requires, a man seeking certification must prepare himself even further, because to be certified means going the extra measure. After meeting the basic requirements for application, a Superintendent must still complete a six-hour written exami­ nation which tests not only his techni­ cal knowledge of turfgrass and plant protectant chemicals, but also his managerial skills of administration and leadership. In addition, the applicant must d e m o n s t r a t e a complete and thorough knowledge of the official rules o f golf. experience by Neither formal education nor practi­ themselves will; cal ensure the successful completion of this program. Rather, a unique combi-j nation of these two ingredients must be acquired, because certification involves the entire realm of the Golf Course Superintendent. Becoming a Certified Golf Course Superintendent is not an end in itself, for continued education and profession­ al growth are an integral part of the program. Certification was never intended as a guarantee of greatness to either the Superintendent or his employer. How­ ever, becoming a Certified Golf Course Superintendent demonstrates, without doubt, that this individual possesses not only the professional qualifications, but also the initiative and outstanding interest of a progressive, dynamic Su­ perintendent. The visitor paid his green fees, fixed up a match, and went out to the first tee. Taking his stance, he gave a wild swing, and missed completely. “ By Jove!” he said to his opponent, “ it’ s a good thing I found out early in the game that this course is at least two inches lower than the one I usually play on.” □ 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 CHIPCO arsenal the most effective ever assembled to protect your turf RHODIA INCORPORATO AGRICULTURAL DIVISION Somerset, New Jersey 08873 10 TORO WHIRLWIND, H E A V Y -D U IY ROTARY M OW LRK 3 RUGGED TORO ROTARIES The 21-inch Hevi-Duty Whirlwind The 25-inch Hevi-Duty Whirlwind The 31-inch Whirlwind WILKIE TURF Equipment Company 1050 O PD Y K E ROAD P O N T IA C , M ICHIG AN 48057 (313) 373-8800 TORO 11 GOOD LUCK to Ted Woehrle Vice President of GCSAA for See us in New Orleans, Booth 1202 February 16-21 d nMILLER ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? Fill in the questionaire below and mail to: BOB H O P E The Lochmoor Club 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. 48236 Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 NAM E O F IN T E R E S T E D PERSON D A T E _____ MAILING A D D R ES S___________________________________________ C I T Y ____________________ S T A T E ____________ Z IP ___________ Or you may co ntact the next g o lf course su p p lier who c a lls on you and g ive him the inform ation needed for ap p lic atio n . Over fifty years ago, January 25, 923, Edgar A. Guest published a poem n the Bulletin of the Green Section of he United States Golf Association, ‘The Greens K e e p e r Since ntitled by CARL SCHWARTZKOPF Mid-Continent Agronomist USGA - Green Section many of the comments he made over fifty years ago are still relevant today, it is worth reading for all the people involved in golf. from ‘BULLETIN OF THE GREEN SECTION OF THE USGA', Vol. Ill, No. 1, January 25, 1923 The Greens Keeper by Edgar A. Guest He’ s on the job at break of day and when the stars come out, There’ s always trouble on the course for him to fret about, He starts the gang to work at dawn and follows them around Then listens to committeemen whose wisdom is profound, They talk of “ bents” and “ fescues” in a way that makes him squirm For they acquire much knowledge in one brief official term. His task is one that calls for tact, for lacking that it means Next year there’ ll be another man brought on to keep the greens. The members seldom know his name, or have a smile for him, They only wonder why it is the course is not in trim. They only rave and rage and rant while hunting for a ball And wonder why the greensman hasn’t cut the rough this fall, And when they find a cuppy lie or footprints in a trap “ The course is in a rotten shape” declares each gloomy chap. And yet my hat is off to him, now winter intervenes, I want to pay my tribute to the man who keeps the greens. He’ s on the job from dawn to dusk, a million pests to fight, *Tis his to see that every green is watered well at night. The weeds attack his finest work, the drought destroys his grass, The rain beats down the tender shoots, but still the players pass And still they play the game they love, a happy golfing clan Who never stop to count the odds against a single man. And so I wave my hand to him, who toils in sturdy jeans, The best old friend all golfers have — the man who keeps the greens. ( Scotts) P r o T u rf 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 Ted Mulcahey T ech n ica l R epresentative 7205 S. Jennings R oad Swartz Creek, Mich. 48478 T elephone: 318 /65 5 -47 0 2 13 1975 MBCGCSA Officers The newly elected Officers and Directors of the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Couri Superintendents Association. Standing left to right: Bruce Wolfrom, Supt. Barton Hills Director; Bob Hope, CGCS, re-elected Secretary-Treasurer, Supt. The Lochmoor Clul Roger Gill, re-elected Director, Supt. Pine Lake CC; George Prieskorn, re-elected Vic President, Supt. Burroughs Farm GC; seated Gerald Gill, re-elected President, Supl Tam-O-Shanter CC. • BRIDGES • PED ESTRIAN • G O L F CART • M AINTENANC E EQUIPM ENT • L A K E SHORE »P O N D S Steel Seawalls •EROSION CONTROL • STREAMS • RIVERS Elevated Wood Walkways • DREDGING LA K ES & PONDS ■ 1500 FO O T REACH Oakland Marine Construction Co., Inc. 290 L I B E R T Y S T .f A P T . 10 • PO N TIA C, MICHIGAN 48053 P H O N E: (313) 334-7164 14 W R IT E F O R C O M P L E T E S P E C IF IC A T IO N S H E E T S UsS) Agri-Chemicals Division of United States Steel P O Box 1685. Atlanta. Ga 30301 Reprinted from 'SOUTHERN GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS' Hydraulics in modern turf equipment by RICHARD CROMWELL Agricultural Engineering Dept., University of Florida Hydraulic systems are used exten­ sively on most modem turf equipment. Where there are so many ways to do work using mechanics, pneumatics, or electricity, why is hydraulics so pop­ ular on modern machines? The main reason is flexibility. Few sources of power are as flexible as a confined liquid. Another reason is that very small forces can be used to control very large ones. Other reasons for the popularity of hydraulics are simplicity, compact­ ness, economy and safety. A basic hydraulic system includes four components: a reservoir to store the oil; a pump to push the oil through the system; valves to control oil pres­ sure and flow; and a cylinder (or motor) Hydraulic power to convert the fluid movement into work. is nearly always generated from mechanical power; such j as a hydraulic pump driven by an engine j crankshaft. Hydraulic power output is , nearly always achieved by converting back to mechanical energy, such as a cylinder raising a heavy load. In order for compact cylinders or motors to have high work capacities, it is necessary to use high system pres­ sures. System pressures in the two to three thousand pounds per square inch (psi) are not uncommon in modern hydraulic systems. These systems are designed using special lines and seals and the tolerances of all mating sur- Continued on Next Page r F O R E - P A R M A N U F A C T U R IN G C H IC O P E E M A N U F A C T U R IN G CO. 3M E N V IR O N M E N T A L P R O D U C T S A G R IC O F E R T I L I Z E R S F O X V A L L E Y M ARKING SYSTEM S E . I. D U P O N T A C T I-D IO N E P R O D U C T S V E L S I C O L C H EM IC A LS C O N T A IN E R D E V E L O P M E N T C Y C L O N E S E E D E R C O M P AN Y M A L L IN C K R O D T C H EM IC A LS ^ o\sri*"* TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 16 Hydraulics Cont. faces are held within very close limits. Since such close fits are required to keep the high pressure systems from leaking, it is easy to see why cleanli­ ness is so important. Your B est B ef for K e y M aintenance Problem s A hydraulic system is faily easy to maintain; the fluid provides a lubricant and protects against overload. But, like any other mechanism, it must be oper­ ated properly. You can damage a hy­ draulic system by too much speed, too much heat, too much pressure or too much contamination. By caring for the system using a regular maintenance program, you can eliminate common problems. The key maintenance prob­ lems of a hydraulic system are: 1. Not enough oil in the reservoir. 2. Dirty oil filters. 3. Loose intake lines. 4. Incorrect oil in the system. The first three problems are fairly obvious, but problem four, incorrect oil in the system, should be discussed further. It has been estimated that 70 per cent of hydraulic system problems stem from the use of improper fluids. The term hydraulic fluid, in almost all cases, means a highly refined petroleum oil usually containing additives, some to suppress unwanted properties and others to give the oil desirable proper- lies. Never use hydraulic brake fluid in a hydraulic system designed to use aetroleum-base oils. Brake fluid is not a petroleum product and is completely incompatable with petroleum-base hy- iraulic fluids. It is essential to use the fluid recommended in the instructions hat accompany a hydraulic machine. Importance of F lu id lubrication A hydraulic fluid must be capable of ransmitting the power applied to it. It must provide for moving aarts, be stable over a long period of lime, protect machine parts from rust and corrosion, resist foaming and oxi- lation. The fluid must be capable of separating itself readily from air, water and other contaminants and maintain proper viscosity through a wide temper- ;ure range. 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The leakage might noticeably slow down the reaction speed of the machine and also decrease its maximum lift capacity. from A hydraulic fluid that is too thick will cause sluggish operation and ex­ cessive horsepower is required to push the fluid through the system. Highly viscous fluid can cause the fluid filter to function improperly because the filter | is equipped with a bypass valve that allows the fluid to flow through when the pressure reaches a certain level. | This arrangement was devised to allow the fluid to continue flowing after the filter become extremely dirty because dirty fluid flowing is better than none. The pressure required to force the pro­ per fluid through a relatively clean filter opening pressure so the fluid passes through the filter rathe r than the bypass valve. The pressure required to force a highly vicous fluid through a perfectly clean filter can be greater than the by­ pass valve opening level and cause the fluid to be passed by immediately after a filter change. This would mean no filtration would occur at all. Fortun­ ately, the filters are normally equipped with an indicator that shows when the bypass is open and the operator should know what the problem is if he has a clean filter on the machine. less than the bypass valve ! is CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE — G olf course in Boyne Country. 52 acre, 9-hole course with L a k e C h a rle vo ix frontage. C lub h ouse with proshop & dining room and livin g quarters. Rental unit on 370 feet of sandy beach. Same ow nership past 20 years. G enerous terms to right party. For more d etails write 221 Water, Boyne C ity, M ich. 49712, Bieganowski and Associates. 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