6 V ° n 5 • PH June 1978 e r i a l s JUL 7f978 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES PATCH Official Publication of the Michigan & Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association We have the m ost com plete line of turf chem icals in the midwest* Weed-Killers • IBDU-fertilizers • Foggers Diquat • Acti-Dione • Caddy • Cadminate PMAS • Malathion • Microgreen • Dursban Kelthane • Diazinon • Sevin • Proxol Aqua-Gro • Spot-Kleen • Daconil Hydro-Wet • Thiram • Dacthal Fungo • Dyrene • Cleary 3 3 3 6 Tersan 1991, LSP, SP Calo-gran • Nemacur 2 Tire Wholesalers Company, Inc 19240 West Eight Mile Southfield, Mich. 48075 Phone: (313) 354-5644 (i/2 Mile West of Southfield Road) TRUCK-CAR TRAILER MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRIAL TIRES G O O D Y E A R WE STOCK from 450/310-5 2 Ply to 18-22.5 20 Ply W H O L E S A L E P R IC E S T O C O M M E R C IA L A C C O U N T S A R M S T R O N G R U BB ER CALL GREG OR ROSS FOR A PRICE ------------NEW------------ CUSHMAN GREENSAVER M W | l A A I I l l m Then add weight trays full of sand to the Truckster chassis and sand to the weight tray on the Green- saver attachment. 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Wide Track Drive (U.S. 10) CUSHMAN Pontiac, Michigan 48058 Phone: (313) 338-0425 4 m L MICHIGAN & BORDER \ m r c o u r s m C IT IE S G OLF COURSE SUPER IN TEN DEN TS ASSOCIATION ^ supt a ) g'A N~/ P R E S I D E N T CLEM WOLFROM D E TR O IT GOLF CLUB 530 Kendry B loom field H ills, M ichigan 48013 O ff, 345-4589, R es: 334-0140 V I C E P R E S I D E N T BRUCE WOLFROM, CGCS BARTON HILLS CO U N TRY CLUB 639 Barber Street Ann Arbor, M ichigan 48105 O ff. 662-8359, R es. 663-9213 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 Marter R oad G rosse Pointe W oods, M ichigan 48236 O ff. 881-8112, R es. 884-8684 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S JAY DELCAMP GOWANIE GO LF CLUB 19957 Great Oaks C ircle South Mt. 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D I S C O U N T R A T E : One Y e a r 10% N o te : A d v e r t i s i n g fe e s m ay n o t be d e d u c te d from th e a b o v e r a t e s . r fc tw itc te x A - • Century Supply Company W. A. Cleary Corporation Cut'N Care J. J. Dill Company FDS Fertilizers Golf Car Distributors Arthur Hills and Associates Lakeshore Equipment Corporation Lawn Equipment Corporation Lebanon/Agrico W. F. Miller Garden & Equipment 0. M. Scott & Sons Company Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Terminal Sales Corporation Tire Wholesalers Company, Inc. Turfgrass, Inc. Turf Supplies, Inc. Wilkie Turf Equipment Company 5 Regional Conference . . . A Huge Success ■ | U S U r l Tuesday, March 21, 1978, at the Detroit Golf Club was the date and place joint effort of the USGA - GAM and the Michigan and Border Cities Golf Course Superintendents Association. of a most successful This was the first attempt at the of Regional Conferences concepts c o n d u c t e d by the USGA. These meetings were so successful that we can expect to see them repeated next year in other locations. Meetings of this kind are helpful in establishing good r e l a t i o n s h i p s between the Superintendents and his Club Officials. We thank all the participants and, of course, Carl and his crew for planning this meeting here in Detroit. Conference Chairman, Carl Swartzkopf, Director Mid-Continent Region USGA Green Section. Panel Moderator, Jim Timmerman, conducting discussions with panel members on minimizing turfgrass maintenance problems in the future. Left to right: Mike Edgerton, Don R atcliff, Chris Meyer, Jay DelCamp. Chas. Wilson of the Milwaukee Sewerage Comm. 6 Dr. Harry Niemczyk from the Ohio Agricultural Research Development Center. A Review of Protective Measures By J. R. WATSON, Vice President, The Toro Company Techniques and procedures that protect, avoid and correct the damage that occurs in late winter-early spring are well known to and understood by the golf course superintendent. For the most part, protective measures relate to production of a healthy vigorous grass and to the control, to the extent possible, of the soil-plant environ­ ment. When these factors are adversely impacted by anomalous conditions of weather, poor construction or inade­ quate equipment and supplies, the responsibility loss of turfgrass must be shared. I. To Protect Against Temperature for Variations 1. Apply sound cultural practices in the fall of the year. This would include properly timed a p p l i c a t i o n of balanced fertilizer; cultivation of com­ pacted areas and of such areas as slopes where water infil­ tration controlled application of water - to ensure satisfactory soil moisture, in accordance with mowing growth requirements - raise height of cut on areas known to be susceptible to desiccation; implementation disease control programs at the proper poor; of is time - fall and spring. (Pro­ grams to control or eliminate insects, weeds and thatch would have been implemented at earlier date.) 2. Control traffic, especially during critical periods. 3. Use mulches or covers if warranted. 4. If late winter-early spring play is anticipated, cut cups in the fall and fill with newspaper. temporary greens 5. Cut if 6. Work toward elimination of needed. Poa annua. 7. Develop programs to introduce new improved grasses as they become available. Seed greens lightly each fall to help elimi­ nate Poa annua. 8. Avoid practices that stimulate excessive early growth or that produce soft succulent growth in early spring. 9. Apply fungicides as needed. II. To Protect Against Traffic 1. Develop programs to control traffic during critical times and on critical sites. 2. Enlist support of all golfers. 3. Take pictures of damage and Continued on next page ( Scotts) ProTurf Helping the superintendent through turf research... ■ Controlled Release Fertilizers ■ Fertilizer/Pesticide Combinations ■ Fungicides—Herbicides—Insecticides ■ Soil Testing-Weed & Disease Identification s c o t t s • l e l y • g a n d y s p r e a d e r s Finest quality turfgrass seed-Fairways • Greens • Tees • Roughs Scotts Windsor and Victa blends 7 Steve Dearborn Technical Representative 6152 Cold Spring Trails Grand Blanc, Mich. 48439 Telephone: 313/695-2738 and Ponded Water 1. Improve drainage. 2. R e d e s i g n and necessary. 3. Leave snow as long as possible. rebuild if insulator as Protective Measures Cont. make presentation to greens committee and membership. III. To Protect Against Ice Sheets 4. Apply dark material (Milor- ganite) to ice sheets to make them porous. 5. Mechanically break up solid (non-porous) if temperatures range into 50’ s or greater for extended periods. 6. Apply fungicides as needed. sheets ice IV. To Protect Against Limited Soil Water !• Water in the fall as late as is needed to ensure good fall and winter supply of soil moisture. 1 2. Use covers and mulches to protect vulnerable sites. superior permanent 3. Plant grasses. 4. Apply those cultural practices needed to ensure adequate storage of food reserves and rooted, that extensively grass plants. deep branched develop 5. Apply water counteract desiccating conditions - haul if necessary. 6. Apply fungicides as needed. 7. Avoid all practices that stimu­ late early excessive growth or that produce soft, succulent growth. to The Winter of 1977-78 Ic e S h e e t D a m a g e that we have had time to Now review the effects of the weather of last winter on our golf course turf, we realize that it was one of our worst winters in recent years. First indica­ tions were encouraging. Deep snow during the severe cold seemed to afford protection and the turf looked alive and healthy. the snow melted, it became obvious that a layer of ice had de­ veloped during It was hidden by the deep snow and few knew of its existence. the winter. Many golf courses lost large areas of turf due to “ ice sheet damage.” Continued on page 10 As Snow mold ARTHUR HILLS AND ASSOCIATES Golf Course Architect 7351 West Bancroft, Toledo, Ohio 43617 857 San Carlos, Ft. Myers Beach, Florida 33902 Call: 1-419-841-4580 G°lf course Desi9" Consultant to Land Planners Member: American Society of Golf Course Architects American Society of Landscape Architects 8 LAWN GENIE ONE OF THE BEST FUUL MOWERS ON 5 FOOT mOD€l . . . 60" mowing and sweeping width The Lawn Genie is one of the most versatile, hardest- working lawn care machines you can own. It's a year- 'round helper that will considerably reduce your lawn maintenance and clean-up time. Hitch it to any 3-point hitch tractor (Category 1 or 0) and you're ready to mow or sweep acres of ground with minimum effort. The vacuum action created by the Lawn Genie's rotating knives sweeps clippings, leaves, small branches, pine straw (needles) etc. into the 28 bushel capacity Hopper (optional) which can be emptied without leaving the tractor seat. Optional Thatching Knives can be added to the cutting knives to mow and thatch at the same time...or with Thatching Knives only, you can clean deep into the grass and pick up old clippings, debris and litter. Tractor hook-up is a quick, easy operation. Floating links in the Lawn Genie's 3-DOint hitch permit free vertical movement, enabling the machine to follow the contour of the ground—a big advantage when you're working on uneven ground. Take a good look at a Lawn Genie; note the rugged construction—check the operating features...see how convenient it is to run. watch it demonstrated inanyone of the jobs it's designed to do. We think you'll agree that there's no better machine on the market—at any price Equipment Sales and Service 995-3500 719 W . E llsw orth Rd. Ann A rbor. M ichigan 9 Ice Sheet Damage Cont. The last time such extensive damage occurred was in 1962. This was the old black stinky damage that has never been duplicated under laboratory conditions. It appears to be an anaero­ bic condition. Recovery is slow but should be complete by mid July. Right: Heavy snow mold damage - all super­ fic ia l. Below: Ice damage and snow mold. ''/ 'Éfos/y/Â'' ' ■ ' * É fu J No synthetically produced fertilizer can compare with MILORGANITE G o lf C ou rses U s e M o r e M 1 L O R G A N IT E W w l T h a n A n y O th e r F ertilizer _____________l TER MINAL SALES CORK 10 1 TORO. worth more TURF PRO 84 The hydraulic Turf Pro 84" needs less m aintenance — that, alone, m akes it w orth m ore. Toro presents the first all-hydraulic tri-plex, for the same good reasons you find hydraulic power in heavy construction equipment - low maintenance, less shop time, high reliab ility and outstanding performance. All of which adds up to a tri-plex worth more to you than any other make you can buy! WILKIE TURF Equipment Company P.O. BOX 749 • PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48056 1050 OPDYKE ROAD • PHONE (313) 373-8800 11 FORE-PAR MANUFACTURING CHICOPEE MANUFACTURING CO. 3M ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS AGRICO FERTILIZERS FOX VALLEY MARKING SYSTEMS E. I. DUPONT ACTI-DIONE PRODUCTS VELSICOL CHEMICALS CONTAINER DEVELOPMENT CYCLONE SEEDER COMPANY MALLINCKRODT CHEMICALS _ o's TURFGRASS, INC. Phone: Area 313 437-1427 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE MICHIGAN AND BORDER CITIES GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? BOB HOPE The Lochmoor Club 20740 Marter Road Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi. 4823S Off. 881-8112, Res. 884-8684 NAME OF INTERESTED PERSON DATE MAILING ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________ C IT Y ________________________________S T A T E ___________________ Z IP __________________ Or y o u m a y c o n t a c t th e n e x t g o l f c o u r s e s u p p l i e r w h o c a l l s o n y o u a n d g i v e h im th e in f o r m a t i o n n e e d e d fo r a p p l ¡ c a t i o n . 12 Flower Show results Once again, we have managed to pay for our main prize with the pro­ ceeds from the ticket sales at the annual Home & Garden Show. Captains of the booth for the week the Flower Show were: Fritz McMullen Ted Woehrle George Prieskorn Chris Meyers Mike Edgerton Roger Gill Don LaFond Bruce Wolfrom Walt Trombley Gross income was $2,527.25. All tickets have now been distributed to the entire membership. You are expected to sell $30.00 worth of tickets. A small request for what you gain in return. The organization of this year’ s softball league is beginning. Letters have been sent out and the schedules should be out soon. Last year’ s champs Meadowbrook, who competed in the playoffs with Oakland Hills, Birmingham, Plum Hollow and Farmington, will be back at it again this year. If you are interested and did not receive an entry letter, feel free to call the shop at Meadowbrook 313-349-3608. Hope the second year is as much fun as the first. Pete Talbot (MCC) 13 . . p ro vid es lo w cost- G O L F E R S H A V E N lig h te n in g an d w e a th e r p ro te c tio n fo r your g o lfe rs . L ig h te n in g rod is bond ed to a lu m , fra m e a n d g ro u n d ed a t fo u r corners — U /L a n d L ig h te n in g P ro te c tio n In s t, a p p ro v e d . G iv e your g o lfe rs a safe s h e lte r in a storm . G o lfe rs H a v e n com es w ith J a lo u s ie or so lid a c r y lic p la s tic sides — 10 tim es stronger th a n glass. Stop b y our o ffic e an d see u n it a ll set u p . ¿ V ENGINEERED RAIN Sprinkler Irrigation Supply Co. A division ot A.J. Miller Inc. 1316 No. Campbell Rd. Royal Oak, Mi. 48067 Phone (313) 398-2233 Chicago Sales Office/Warehouse 1738 Armitage Court, Addison, III. 60101 (313)629-7730 LAKESHORE EQUIPM ENT & SU P P L Y C O . D ISTR IB U TO R & FO R M U L A T O R GRASS S EE D - F E R T IL IZ E R S IN S E C T IC ID E S . F U N G IC ID E S -H E R B IC ID E S R E P L A C E M E N T MOWER P A R T S R E P L A C E M E N T T IR E S LE SC O Products Price Quotation On Request C A L L OUR NEW O F F IC E 300 So. Abbe Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 (216) 323-7544 M ICHIGAN CUSTOM ERS C all Toll Free: (800) 321-7423 MICHIGAN & BORDER course] C ITIE S G OLF COURSE SUPER IN TEN DEN TS ASSOCIATION MEETING SCHEDULE for 1978 JULY 11 - Oakland University Course. Noon meeting at Silver Dome - Travis Pointe - Burroughs Farms - - Bay Pointe G.C. - GOLF DAY AUG. 1 AUG. 22 AUG. 31 SEPT. 7 SEPT. 13 - M.S.U. FIELD DAY Traverse City C.C. OCT. 3 - Maple Lane Golf Club - Grosse lie G.&C.C. OCT 24 Picnic — Chairman Bruce Wolfrom Control for Ataenius Beetle cleared for Ohio turfgrass Research by Ohio entomologists has resulted in the granting of a state special use label permitting Ohio golf course Superintendents to use dia- zinon to control the adult stage of the ataenius beetle. Dr. Harry Niemczyk has sent us the following information: DIRECTIONS FOR USE Ataenius It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner incon­ sistent with its labeling. spretulus (“ ataenius beetle” ) adults. Apply 6 qts. per acre (4.4 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.) in suf­ ficient water for good distribution. Water grass lightly (about 5 minutes) immediately after application. Mote: Apply in late April-early May when ataenius beetles begin laying eggs in the turf (when black locust trees are in full bloom.) Diazinon trademark of CIBA-GEIGY Agricultural Division CIBA-GEIGY Corporation Greensboro, No. Carolina 27409 EPA SLN NO. OH-780002 Richard L. Feulner Manager, Product Registration January 25, 1978 Approved by Ohio Dept. Agriculture, Oren W. Spilker March 20, 1978 - HDM Several Michigan Superintendents have applied recommended rates at various spring dates. We will all be watching the results. job easier... all with one com pany... W.A.Cleary ( How to kill weeds, stop diseases and make your Fungicides 336 T U R F F U N G IC ID E B R O M O S A N • S P E C TR O CLEA R Y S G R A N U LA R T U R F Herbicides M C PP • M C PP PLUS 2, 4-D M ETH A R 30 • AM A PLUS 2. 4-D AM A (SUPER M E TH A R ) ALL W E T • T R U -G R E E N CLEAR SPRAY • G R A S S -G R E E N Z IT TA N K C LE A N E R • D E FO A M E R BALL W A SH E R Specialties F U N G IC ID E S P O TR E TE • PM A S (10% ) C A D D Y • C A D -T R E T E uMajEflRY «men. C O R P O R A T IO N P.O. Box 10 Som erset, N .J. 0 8 8 7 3 * (2 0 1 > 2 4 7 ^ 0 0 0 MC 14 Other turf related job experience includes member of the grounds crew at a Brooklane golf course in North- ville, Michigan, June 1974 - August 1974 and the gardener for a family in East Lansing, Michigan, September 76- March 78. As a Senior in Turfgrass Manage­ ment was the recipient of the Burt Bradshaw Award for the outstanding student in Turfgrass Management sponsored by Lawn Equipment, Inc. Royal Oak, Michigan. In June, 1978 upon graduation will become a full­ time staff member in the Crop and Soil Sciences Department at Michigan Continued on next page MICHIGAN TURFGRASS NORTHERN FIELD DAY September 13,1978 Traverse City Country Club TRAVERSE CITY, Ml Originally from Garden City, Michi­ gan, a suburb of Detroi t. Began attending Michigan State University in 1973, majoring in Crop and Soil Sciences - Turfgrass Management. In March of 1975, left MSU for a profes­ sional internship in Turf and Ornamen­ tals at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service in Wayne, Michigan. Returned in 1976 to finish Bachelor of Science degree in Crop and Soils - Turfgrass Management. Upon returning accepted the Part-time job with MSU as the Turfgrass Exten­ sion Associate, dealing primarily with homeowner lawn problems. to MSU CÒUNrRY CLUB PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS GIVE YOU MORE! ★ Full Weight (High Density) for easy, fast, full width spread. ★ A Complete Feeding in every granule of needed turf-grass nutrients. ★ A Balanced Fertilizer Ratio with no inert fillers. ★ Available only through a network of trained distributors, thus assuring you of lower sales costs, meaning greater value to you. For More Information, Contact: James L. Camp (219) 485-6828 15 SUMMER DISEASE PROBLEMS including ANTHRACNOSE & DOLLAR SPOT! Effective <°> Economical <°> Easy to Apply BROMOSAN CADDY Cleary's newest contact systemic turf fungicide . . . Tomorrow's answer is here today! Cleary's liquid cadmium turf fungicide . . . Proven effective on resistant Dollar Spot! Distributed by: FDS FERTILIZERS 5 3 2 4 W. B L O O M F I E L D L A K E W. B L O O M F I E L D , Ml 4 8 0 3 3 P H O N E : (3 1 3 ) 8 5 1 - 7 7 6 6 Inc. Mallinckrodt, Cecil Kerr joins Mallinckrodt is happy to announce that Mr. Cecil Kerr has joined Mallinckrodt as an Executive Sales Representative for the Specialty Products Department. Agricultural Mallinckrodt’ s specialty agricultural product includes pesticides for line use on professionally maintained turf and commercially grown ornamentals, such as cut flowers, woody ornamen­ tal, bedding plants, and potted flowers and foliage plants. and is widely known as a speaker at turf meetings and conferences. Mr. Kerr has a BS in Agriculture and an MA in Agricultural Education, minoring in Soil Chemistry and Plant Physiology, from Michigan State University. to be Mr. Kerr will be located at Kalama­ zoo, Michigan, and will have sales responsibility for the North Central states. A key part of Mr. Kerr’ s duties will represent Mallinckrodt nationally at turf trade shows, golf course superintendents’ meetings, and university truf conferences. Mr. Kerr brings twenty-five years of management and chemical sales experience in the turf industry, to Mallinckrodt Paula M. Dietz Cont. State University, as the Specialist in Turfgrass Hobbies include golf, sewing, drawing, pain­ ting and gardening. Business Address: Management. Dept, of Crop & Soil Sciences 323 Agriculture Hall Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 517/353-4417 Home Address: 400 Bon Air Lansing, MI 48917 The Wilkie Company announces a $1,200,000 expansion To anchor its move into the manu­ facturing business The Wilkie Company recently acquired Economy Tool and Machine Company and The Stamping Division, Inc. from retired Muskegon industrialist John E. Mendendorp. Since both companies will be oper­ ated as wholly owned subsidiaries of The Wilkie Company, Walter J. Wilkie, its president, said that the company has purchased a site from The Greater Muskegon Industrial Fund where they will break ground for a sixty thousand square foot facility, giving them the needed their e x i s t i n g business base while still providing for the additional growth that will be staged into the companies operations as they make the additional invest­ ments required to vertically integrate and bring in-house many of those operations currently being vended on the outside. to expand Dr. Clay Switzer visits Texas A&M University Dr. Clay Switzer, Dean, College of Agriculture at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, visited the Turfgrass Project in the Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M Univer­ sity during the February-March period. He attended lectures in the turfgrass and weed control areas plus observing the on-going research program. Dr. Switzer is very active in Canada in the areas of turfgrass weed control and growth regulation. He is the newly elected chairman of I the International Turfgrass Society and will be involved as host for this organ­ ization’ s conference in Canada in 1981. — Dr. James B. Beard Texas A&M University College of Agriculture Memory test: What was it you were worried about . . . this time last year? — Calif. Divot News 17 W hen you ta lk irrig a tio n , ta lk to us . . . we’re the answer people An engineering staff to consult with you on irrigation systems design & specifications, and budget estimates. The largest selection & stock in the midwest: PIPES & FITTINGS: PVC • Sewer & Drain (Corr.) Polyethylene • Galvanized Copper • Aluminum Pressure Reg. Valves • Elec. Valves Pressure & Flow Switches Controllers PUMPS & PUMPING STATIONS E X C L U S IV E F R A N C H IS E D D IS T R IB U T O R Ra ii^ B ir d. [i-iiUuuipainam WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Madison Hts„ Ml 48071 31691 Dequindre (313) 588-2990 341 Lively Blvd. (312) 640-6660 Elk Grove Vill.. 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The Weed C ultivator*— Knocks out weeds and loosens deep, hard packed sand. The operator controls the cu ltiv a tin g depth. The Super Scooper*— P icks up eroded sand in low spots and transports it back to the desired high locations. The operator co n tro lle d hand lever spreads and feathers the sand to a level finish in one easy operation. S M IIH C O 'Patent Pending Super Scooper* 520 W. 11 M IL E ROAD R O YA L OAK, M ICH IG AN 48068 LAWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION T E L E P H O N E : 313: 398-3636 19 The E-Z-GO Maintenance Machine. The E-Z-GO GT-7 Truck is a vital part of any efficient maintenance system. The GT-7 is engineered for versatility and durability. Its all-steel construction takes on the tough jobs longer.E-Z-GO TEXTRON W.F. Miller Equipment Company BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN 48011 1593 S. WOODWARD AVE. 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