April 1984

Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association

Vol. XIV, No. 3

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Meeting Notice

Nov. 15

Thursday, April 19,1984
Blue Hill G.C., Pearl River, NY

Nov. 7-9

Frank Bevelacqua
Joe Clarke
James Stewart
Larry Vergine
Gene Cantwell

914-735-8771
914-359-5100, Ext. 52
11:00 a.m. Entry Fee $7.00
Kickers Tourney: Select a handicap to
put your net score between 70 and 80
Lunch:
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Social Hour:
5:00to6:30p.m.
Dinner:
6:30 p.m. $20.00, cash payment,
tax, tips included
Program:
Sherwood Moore and Ted Horton
“Preparing for a U .S. Open”
Joint meeting with Hudson Valley GCS A, Reservations a MUST!!!
Directions: from NYS Thruway - going east or west: take
Palisades Int. Parkway south 4 miles to exit 6W (Orangeburg
Road). Go l !/2 miles west over small bridge, make right turn.
Entrance Vi mile.

Coming Events
April 19
May 15
(date change)
June 4-10
June 11-17
June 28
(Date/Club change)
July 10
July
August 20
September 27
October

Joint MGCSA meeting with
Hudson Valley, Blue Hill G.C.
MGCSA Joint Meeting with CAGCS
at GreenwichC.C.
Westchester Classic, Westchester C .C .
U.S. Open, Winged Foot Golf CLub
MGCSA Invitational, Mount Kisco
MGCSA Summer Social, FairviewC.C.
MGCSA Meeting
Family Picnic, Woodway Beach Club
MGCSA meeting, Innis Arden G.C.
MGCSA meeting - Green Chairman/
Superintendent, Whippoorwill C.C.

Dec.
June 6, 1985

MGCSA Annual Meeting,
FairviewC.C.
NYS Turfgrass Association Conference
and Trade Show, Syracuse, NY
MGCSA Christmas Party
MGCSA Invitational, Stanwich Club

During the March meeting at Whippoorwill Golf Club MGCSA Executive Di­
rector Jim McLoughlin and MGCSA President Chuck Martineau review the
MGCSA Model Management Research Program now underway.

MGCSA Commits to Management Program
At the MGCSA initial meeting held at the Whippoorwill Club
on March 22, Chapter Executive Director Jim McLoughlin
advised members and distinguished guests that our Association
has already taken initial steps to implement its research commit­
ment to develop an effective regional management structure.
McLoughlin indicated that the challenging business envi­
ronment in our industry today has created an industry-wide
competitive atmosphere. This can benefit the game of golf, its
organizations and professional people - provided each recog­
nizes the true nature of this challenge and prepares accordingly.
Regional golf and turf organizations face both unique respon­
sibility and opportunity within this competitive environment.
With so many golf industry associations promoting their pub­
lications, new services, and fund-raising programs, it has

EDITORIAL STAFF
Pat Lucas, C o -E d ito r............................Office 203-359-0133
Home 203-637-3939
Ted Horton, C o -E d ito r.........................Office 914-967-6000
Home 914-937-3613
Dennis P. Petruzzelli, Staff Writer . . . Office 914-946-1074
Home 914-835-2836
OFFICERS
President .................Charles Martineau, Whippoorwill Club
Office 914-273-3755; Home 914-273-9112
Vice-President . Peter Rappoccio, Silver Spring Country Club
Office 203-438-6720; Home 203-431-3990
Secretary............................ Scott Niven, The Stanwich Club
Office 203-869-1812; Home 203-629-2594
T re a su re r........... Sherwood Moore, Winged Foot Golf Club
Office 914-698-2827; Home 914-234-9469
Executive Director . . . . James McLoughlin, 914-769-5295

Whippoorwill meeting (left to right) Jim McLoughlin, Executive Director; Pat
Lucas, Co-editor Tee To Green, Scott Niven, Secretary; Chuck Martineau,
President.

Reaching Out Committee
Through the efforts of a few MGCSA members, the 1983
Christmas holidays were made a little happier for some needy
area families. Donations of adult clothes were made to local
families as well as to the King Street House in Port Chester.
Childrens’ clothes and three carloads of toys were brought to the
Brewster office of the New York State Department of Social
Services where they were distributed to children served by that
agency.
Thanks goes to those who did contribute and we ask all mem­
bers to keep the Reaching Out Committee in mind during the
year by putting aside usable clothing and toys for distribution
next Christmas. As the season progresses, you will be receiving
additional information and ideas on this program.
Bob Bruce
Mike Maffei
Peter Rappoccio

Reprint permission is hereby authorized providing credit is
given to Tee to Green . . . unless author states otherwise.
Publication deadline for Tee to Green is 21 days before the
regular meeting.
become necessary for golf course superintendent chapters, in­
cluding the MGCSA, to establish a definitive “
presence.” Our responsibility is accentuated by the national
PGA’s recent decision to install a country-wide computer/informationnetwork system throughout its over 40 regional sections.
McLoughlin emphasized that:
• Professionally, golf superintendents must perform and
earn recognition on both an individual and organizational basis.
• Organizationally, superintendents must earn recognition
on both a national and and regional basis at the same time.
Through our “management research program,” we will
develop the effective and professionally aggressive “organiza­
tional presence” that is needed today. The professional operat­
ing level of our chapter’s staff and committee members must be
of the same high caliber business standards as exists within this
and all other large metropolitan areas. There is good expectation
that this objective can be realized within the two year span of the
MGCSA research program.
Our Board of Directors and respective standing committees
have begun evaluating our chapter’s printed image, tourna­
ment, meeting, award, educational, and fund-raising standards
to see where and how we can improve. Furthermore, an Indi­
vidual Career Counseling Service has been established for
members on a volunteer basis with a separate fee structure. The
career counseling program has been developed to provide each
participant with an indepth analysis of his current state of pre­
paredness to face present and future career challenges. Written
material describing the counseling program is available upon re­
quest from Jim McLoughlin.

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making proves invaluable in developing judgement.
Some practices at Blue Hill differ from those at private clubs.
Getting the crew out ahead of golfers in a major task early in the
morning. Frank says his men must get three holes ahead of the
first golfing group to prevent hindering of work, crew and
golfers. Another interesting program is the granular program of
pesticides. Frank likes the safeness and speed advantages verses
liquid applications. “Knowing” your spreader is extremely im­
portant in this type of program. Also, experimenting with dif­
ferent rates other than recommended ones may yield surprising
results.
Everyone tends to excel in a specific area(s) involving their
job. Frank believes his best qualities are his construction/
renovation know how and personnel management. He feels that
personnel management is so overlooked on today’s work crews.
Crew motivation is the key to increased productivity and overall
moral. Equally important is communicating your ideas to your
crew clearly. A poor connection often results in wasted time and
money.
Frank’s favorite facet of his job is to actually see golfers
enjoying themselves out on the golf course. Personal satisfac­
tion is the net result of your hard work and seeing it enjoyed by
others.

- Superintendent Profile Frank Bevelacqua, CGCS
Blue Hill Golf Club
by Dennis Petruzzelli
Assistant Superintendent, Brae Burn Country Club
This year’s first golfing meeting will be hosted by Blue Hill
Golf Club in Pearl'River, New York. Residing Golf Course
Superintendent is Frank Bevelacqua.
Frank was bom and raised in Endicott, New York. He
received his first taste of golf course maintenance as a crew
member at the En Joie Country Club in Endicott. Following
graduation from Rutgers Winter School, Frank accepted the
superintendents position at En Joie after his previous boss
passed away. At the tender age of twenty, he learned many les­
sons from his first chance at the helm. A few years later, Frank
accepted a construction foreman position with the famous golf
course designing team, Geoffrey Cornish and William Robin­
son. Together they developed End well Greens Country Club in
Johnson City, New York. After gaining valuable construction
experience, Frank accepted his present position at Blue Hill. He
is currently in his fifteenth year there.
Blue Hill is a county owned public golf course that is main­
tained at a level comparative to private golf courses. With sixty
thousand rounds of golf expected yearly, Frank claims his
hybrid bluegrass/ryegrass tees and fairways hold up extremely
well. Another blessing is the well draining soil he has to work
with. At the time of this writing (March 23), Frank has already
mowed greens, tees and fairways without any problems.
Blue Hill is a self sustaining operation, meaning revenue
must come in for bills to be paid. Frank does work from set
budgetary figures, however, extra income can be used for more
supplies or capital improvement. As long as the revenue con­
tinues to come in, this type of operation can flourish.
What Frank enjoys most about his job is the ability to be crea­
tive, his freedom, and change. Creativity in the sense of design,
especially in construction on the golf course. Blue Hill has
grown from a half acre to four acres of tees, plus construction
and rebuilding of numerous greens since Frank’s arrival. His
freedom to improve areas or make major decisions regarding the
golf course is an added benefit to his job. Change, whether it be
redesigning a large area or simple alterations, helps avoid
boring routines and increases interest.
The key to Frank’s successful operation is “delegating
responsibility to his subordinates and giving them the ability to
use it.” This practice, in effect, increases employee motivation,
moral and confidence. Given the ability for free decision

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In the future, Frank would love to see improvements on crabgrass pre-emergence. Particularly, a product to kill crabgrass
seeds, preventing any sort of germination. With the number of
rounds Blue Hill receives, think of the number of divots, from
tee to green, across all eighteen holes? I believe you can visual­
ize their crabgrass problem! Another idea that Frank is now im­
plementing is use of a computer for records and chemical statis­
tics. He would like to see further expansion of computer usage
on the golf course since it’s such a valuable management tool.
Aside from golf, Judo (he is a former instructor) occupies
Frank’s spare moments. Most importantly, Frank’s wife
Lucille, and two boys, Brett and Anthony, are his pride and joy.
The Bevelacqua’s reside on Blue Hill’s grounds in Pearl River.

The Annual Meeting of the Golf Course Superintendents As­
sociation of America held in Las Vegas on February 2, 1984
was smoothly run and free of controversy. The membership
briefing meeting held the previous Sunday served to answer
many of the membership’s questions regarding the staff in
Lawrence and Association finances. Consequently, the busi­
ness of the annual meeting was concerned with the presentation
of awards and election of officers and directors.
The outcome of the election was as follows:
James W. Timmerman Unanimous
President
2,213**
Vice President Eugene D. Bastón
728
Paul Boizelle
251
Riley L. Stottern
2,733*
John E. Lake
Directors
2,292*
Riley L. Stottern
2,230*
James M. Taylor
1,154
Paul Boizelle
626
Robert H. Ford
364
Sanford G. Queen
*Elected

Note: Many thanks to Frank for his time and hospitality. Best of
health and luck for the coming year.

Something to Think A bou t . . .
Is There An American Goal?

Yes, we believe there is, but many people have become in­
creasingly confused about it of late years.
Some think it is material prosperity. But contrary to popular
opinion, material prosperity is not the American goal. Material
prosperity is only one of its by-products.
Others are sure it is Freedom. But Freedom alone is not the
goal. Freedom is the political climate we have laboriously won
in which we can strive to achieve our goal.
What then is our goal?
The American goal is, and always has been, the eventual cre­
ation of a self-reliant, individually responsible, self-discip­
lined, well-educated, and spiritually motivated people, and to
help, when we are able, other people of good will in other lands
to do the same.
Let us then, on this day, pray that God will give us the
strength and the guidance to make significant progress toward
this goal.
— Credit: Tiffany & Co. Annual Report 1978

After a very difficult and trying year, GCSAA and its staff in
Lawrence seem to be back on track towards developing and de­
livering desired programs to the general membership. Indeed,
expectations should be high in this regard if the staging of the
Las Vegas Conference and show is used as a barometer of things
to come.
Once again, I would like to thank the MGCSA Board of Di­
rectors and membership for allowing me to represent them as
the GCSAA delegate and to also thank Bob Alonzi for his help
and advice as my alternate.
Sincerely,
Stephen G. Cadenelli, CGCS

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Dr. Norman W. Hummel, Jr. Appointed

Job Offerings

Dr. Norman W. Hummel, Jr. joined Cornell University as
Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science on March 8, 1984.
Dr. Hummel comes to Cornell from the Department of Hor­
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degree from New Mexico State University and his M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees from the Pennsylvania State University. Norm is
married, has two children and is a native of Buffalo, New York.
Dr. Hummel’s position is 70 percent turfgrass extension and
30 percent research. He will assist in the teaching of turfgrass
courses and will advise both undergraduate and graduate
students.
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Contact: Paul Veshi, Superintendent
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914-961-8698 (office); 793-3321 (home)

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Alpine Country Club
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Salary: $16,000 - $18,500
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Letters to the Editors

have not met in any association.
Once again please convey my sincere thanks to your commit­
tee, and the members of the association for their kindness. I look
forward to attending all the summer meetings when I return to
Bedford in May, and meeting all the fine members once again.
My kindest regards,
Eddie Connington

Our mail box has been full this month! Our thanks to all who
have taken the time to write and share their views with the
membership ofM GCSA.
From University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
March 5, 1984
Mr. Michael Maffei
Back O ’Beyond
Brewster, NY 10509
Dear Mike:
Please tell everyone in the Metropolitan Golf Course
Superintendents’ Association that I very much appreciate their
generosity. Your check for $300 is most welcome. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joseph Troll, Professor
Turf Managment

From USGA Foundation, Inc.
March 9, 1984
To: All Golf Course Superintendents:
Your immediate help is needed with an important program to
develop and produce quality golf turfgrass that will thrive with
minimum water and maintenance. This unprecedented research
project initiated by the United States Golf Association and
guided by an eminent team of turfgrass experts includes James
G. Prusa, Associate Executive Director, Golf Course Superin­
tendents Association of America.
The first phase of research is being implemented in 1984
through a $332,000 commitment by the USGA. Over the next
ten years $5 million will be needed to accomplish these objec­
tives. The earlier this money can be raised the more accelerated
the research work and benefits. To achieve these goals the
USGA has undertaken a major capital fund drive. The GCSAA
is working with the USGA in a joint effort to enlist the financial
support of golf clubs. Your help is critical.
The approach is patterned after an action taken last spring by
the Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, New Jersey. Reprinted
below is the gift transmittal letter stating the rationale for Baltusrol’s support of the Turfgrass Research Program. Also des­
cribed is the formula used in determining the level of the contri­
bution and the intention to provide ongoing support as part of
annual operating budget. It is important to note that, if your club
is currently subscribing to the USGA Turfgrass Advisory Ser­
vice, this “Baltusrol type” commitment is in addition to the ser­
vice and does not substitute for it.
We would like your help in bringing this vital Turfgrass
Research Program, as well as the action taken by Baltusrol and
a growing number of clubs, to the attention of the Green Com-

From A Scholarship Winner
Hawkins Graduate House
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47906
January 12, 1984
Dear Mr. Maffei:
On visiting with Terry Boles over the Christmas vacation, I
received your letter and scholarship check. It is with deep
gratitude and honor I write this letter of thanks to you and your
committee for selecting me as recipient of the top award.
Please forgive me for the slight delay in replying to your let­
ter, but I was in Ireland over Christmas to visit my family, and I
did not get back to Purdue until January 9.
The fall semester of this year went very well for me, and I
look forward to the spring semester after my refreshing break
from the studies. The generosity of the MGCSA to me is over­
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mittee Chairman of your club. The benefits of this program de­
serve everyone’s participation. To further explain the signifi­
cance of this project we suggest you read the article “The Search
for Better Turfgrass” in Golf Journal. Clubs participating in the
support of this program will, of course, receive periodic prog­
ress reports and the USGA Green Section Record Magazine.
Whatever you are able to do to help support this program will
be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jim Hand
James W. Timmerman
President
President
USGA Foundation, Inc.
GCSAA

Baltusrol would like to be viewed as an active partner in the
USGA mission to help preserve, protect, and promote the best
interest of golf. We also look forward to receiving periodic re­
ports about USGA turfgrass research activities and to continued
participation in this worthwhile venture.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Hanna
President
Robert A. Potter
Joseph R. Flaherty
Vice President and
Golf Course
Greens Committee Chairman
Superintendent

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for making this issue of Tee to Green possible

From Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, New Jersey
May 25, 1983
Mr. Harry W. Easterly, Jr., Sr. Executive Director
United States Golf Association
Far Hills, New Jersey 07931
Dear Mr. Easterly:
The Board of Governors of Baltusrol Golf Club read with
serious interest the article appearing in Golf Journal, “The
Search for a Better Turfgrass.” We feel strongly that the
USGA’s turfgrass research work as described in this article and
your Turfgrass Research Case Statement will benefit our club,
the game of golf, and, more generally, the quality of life in
America.
We recognize that this research takes time and considerable
funding. Baltusrol feels that as one of the beneficiaries of the
USGA’s research, we would like to lend our support. To this
end, we are pleased to inform you that all Baltusrol golfing
members have contributed $2.00 each for a total contribution of
$1,000 to the USGA Foundation. These funds are to be used to­
ward turfgrass research.
The enclosed donation is based on a formula of $2.00 per
golfing member. Supplemental contributions from individual
club members are also being encouraged at Baltusrol, but the
$2.00 per golfing member will be received annually - as we
realize the importance of a continuing program.

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three days, the winning numbers ranged from a low of 6.8 feet
to a high of 7.1 feet. Tell that to all the clubs that want “Cham­
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From Billy Buchanan
Item Number 1: Times Do Change
Read the ad below and notice who the golf professional re­
ports to. Pat and I know the man, so if any of you are interested,
we can put in a good word.

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Call Glenn Moore (914) 764-4348.

G O LF PR O F E S S IO N A L
The City of Newport News is seeking a PGA Professional to manage a full
service Pro Shop at the 36 hole Deer Run Golf Facility in Newport News
Park. Responsibilities will include a club repair service, merchandising of golf
equipment, and golf instruction. W ork will be performed u.-.cier the general
supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent. Requires ability to maintain
effective working relationship w ith the City officials and general golfing
public; ability to maintain detailed financial records; and ability to effectively
instruct youth and adults. Requires certification as a PGA Professional and
considerable experience in small business operation and merchandising,
Salary range: $15,400 to $20,300 with a comprehensive benefits package,
(Club repairs and golf lessons will be negotiable). Resumes should be submitted to:

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mobile radios with magnetic antenna, 2 walkie-talkies, 25 foot
base antenna with 150 feet of cable. Complete set $500.00.
Call Larry Pakkala, Woodway C.C. (203) 329-8257.

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Excellent condition. $17,900.
1973 Jacobsen G-10 turf tractor. Good condition. $2,800.
1980 Verticutting attachment for Toro vacuum. Excellent con­
dition. $750.
Buckner 711 E Controllers. $175 each.
Contact: Steve Cadenelli
Country Club of New Canaan
203-966-2145

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Item Number 2:
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pesticide label.
5. All pesticides should be placed on shelves that have been
painted or lined with plastic covers to reduce contamination.
When possible, place pesticide containers in plastic trays to col­
lect any spill or leak.
6. The pesticides must be stored in their original contain­
ers. Glass or plastic containers should be tightly closed. Bags
should have their tops folded three times and pinned with spring
loaded clothespins to keep them tightly shut.
7. Similar pesticides should be stored together (i.e. insec­
ticides) on one shelf.
8. The date of purchase (month and year) should be marked
clearly on the outside of the container.
9. Clean equipment such as measuring spoons, scales, and
buckets should be stored on a separate shelf.
10. Clean respirators and gas masks as well as other protec­
tive equipment should be stored OUTSIDE the main area where
pesticides are stored. A wash sink should be available.
11. A reference library for pesticide recommendations and a
record book for recording use should be placed in or near the
storage area.
12. An exhaust fan should be installed to turn on with the
light.
13. Fire officials should know what type of pesticides are
stored and where the storage area is located. Give a list of pes­
ticides to your local fire department. Also post a list in a promi­
nent location.
14. Have activated charcoal, kitty litter, calcined clay, saw
dust, or other absorbent material available for spills.

Timely Turf Tip
A1 Moore, Superintendent
Waccabuc Country Club
Let me pass along a great tip on GM III Mower units.
The side of the mower with the counter balance collects mois­
ture. This moisture eventually finds its way into the reel bear­
ing. We have found that a simple 150 cork driven into the hole in
the counter balance will prevent this problem and will extend
the life of the bearing considerably.
Editors' Note: Thanks to Al for contributing this tip for the up­
coming summer season and the kind words about Tee To Green.
We hope that all o f our readers will be encouraged to contribute
tips that have made their golf course management easier.

Storage of Pesticides
Joseph J. Maisano, Jr.
Connecticut Cooperative Extension Horticultural Agent
The proper storage of pesticides is essential for both safety
and saving money. Most insecticides, fungicides, nematocides,
and rodenticides can be stored in the same storage room or
cabinet. Herbicides should be stored separately since they may
contaminate other chemicals through volatization, physical
contact or misuse.
The following is a list of factors which one should consider
while storing pesticides for use in floriculture:
1. The pesticide storage area should be isolated as much as
possible from other activities. A location on an outside wall will
facilitate venting and access in case of emergency. An outside
entrance is highly recommended.
2. All pesticide storage areas must have doors that can be
LOCKED.
3. The entrance, outside wall and any windows must be
marked clearly with weatherproof signs, “DANGER - PES­
TICIDES - KEEP OUT.”
4. The storage area should be dry and well ventilated. Tem­

Pesticide Storage Building Plans
If you are looking for a better way to store pesticides, the Uni­
versity of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Service may have
the answer.
The Agricultural Engineering Department has designed a
pesticide storage building and plans can be obtained from Mr.
Joseph J. Maisano, Jr., Fairfield County Extension Service, RD
No. 2, Box 165A, Bethel, CT 06801.

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