MetGCSA Announces New Sherwood A. Moore Award The Metropolitan Golf Course Superin­ tendents Association has established the Sherwood A. Moore Award in recognition and tribute to its renown, long-time mem­ ber and turf expert. And no sooner had the award been approved, the MGCSA officers and directors voted unanimously to present its very first “SAM” Award to none other than Sherwood A. Moore himself. Moore, who is rounding out a half century in the turf field, climaxed his distinguished career recently by serving as a special advisor to the United States Golf Association’s Green Section. In that pro­ cess, he has visited some 58 courses across the country in the past three months alone. Sherwood Moore has achieved a unique station in his chosen field. He is the lone “super” in the country to have served as president of three separate turf bodies, including the Metropolitan (which he co-founded some forty years ago), and the New Jersey chapters, and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, which he headed back in 1962. “Sherwood Moore is no typical man,” said Peter Rappoccio of Ridgefield Con­ necticut’s Silver Spring Club, chairman of the MGCSA Awards Committee. “This is a very special type of man. This is a one-in-a-million man. He has helped elevate the image of the golf course superintendent like no one else before him.” Moore will be honored by the Met body October 22 at its annual Superintendent/ Greens Chairman Invitational at The Country Club of Fairfield, Conn. Moore, who determined as a youngster that he would spend his life working in the great outdoors with Mother Nature, began his golf career at the Lake Mohawk course in Sparta, NJ some 49 years ago. He also served at the Crestmont and Hollywood Clubs in New Jersey before taking over at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY in the middle fifties. He reigned over Winged Foot’s magnifi­ cent East and West Courses for more than 15 years and through two United States Open Championships. Moore also served as “super” at the Woodway Club in Connecticut for 12 years, before deciding to semi-retire to the new Captain’s Club on Cape Cod two years ago. He is the recipient of every major award available in the field, including the distin­ guished service awards from both the Golf Course Supers of America, and the USGA’s Green Section. The Mas­ sachusetts Turf Grass Association also dedicated its entire Conference to him two years ago. Sherwood Moore’s striking influence in the field is perhaps best spelled out via one rather astounding statistic: No less than a dozen of his former aides and assistants are now serving as head superintendents across the country. They include, among others, Ted Horton at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, NY; Bruce Cadenelli at Hollywood in Deal, NJ; Paul Caswell at Greenwich, Conn. Country Club; Dave Robinson at The Captain’s Club on Cape Cod; Garry Crothers at Northfield, Ver­ mont CC; Harry Nichol at Burning Tree, Conn.; Maurice Cameron at Canoe Brook, NJ; Eric Johnson at Pine Orchard Y&CC in Branford, Conn.; William Whitley at Framingham, Mass CC; Daniel Higgins at Cohasse CC, Southbirdge Mass.; George Machado at Triggs Memorial in Plainville, Mass, and Daniel Madar at the Spook Rock Course in Suffem, NY. “It has all been incredibly satisfying,” said Moore of his long, rewarding service to the field. “But this “SAM” Award thing is something extra special. The Met supers occupy a very special place in my heart. They are family.” President’s Message P resident Patrick Lucas Thank you for the opportunity to serve as President of the Met GCSA this year. The experience has been most rewarding to me. Our Met GCSA is indeed fortunate in having dedicated individuals serving on the Board of Directors and the various committees. It has been my pleasure to have been able to work with them. Innis Arden GC V ice-P resident Scott Niven Stanwich C This November I will not be seeking a second term as President. In the coming months ahead, more of my time will be spent educating myself in the area of chemical dependence. The problem of chemical dependence, whether it be drugs or alcohol, is affecting many families today, and it appears our family is no exception. Secretary T im othy O ’Neill CC of Darien T reasurer Law rence Pakkala Last May I wrote to you on the issue of “balancing.” I clearly see an important part of fine tuning balancing can be called “focusing,” focusing one’s attention only on the really important things in one’s life. For me these things are being a loving husband, parenting positively and attempting to discover and fulfill the Creator’s will for my life. Woodway CC Past President Peter Rappoccio Silver Spring CC Joseph Alonzi Fenway GC John Carlone Middle Bay CC Kenneth Flisek Patrick Lucas, CGCS Apawamis C T racey Holliday CC of Fairfield Edw ard Horton Westchester CC John M usto Back O Beyond, Inc. John O ’Keefe Preakness Hills CC The MetGCSA Nominating Committee has compiled this list of candidates to be voted upon by the membership of the Annual Meeting, November 12 at Ridgeway. John W istrand Metro Milorganite, Inc. TEE TO GREEN STAFF C o-Editors: Ken Flisek 914-967-2100 John O ’Keefe 201-694-0260 Nominee Office Term Scott Niven, Stanwich Larry Pakkala, Woodway Tim O’Neil, Darien Joe Alonzi, Fenway Tony Baviello, Pelham John Carlone, Middle Bay Ken Flisek, Apawamis Tony Grasso, Willow Ridge President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Director Director Director Director 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years There are three vacancies for directors. Editorial C om m ittee: T ony Baviello M ary M edonis John Carlone M ark Sinto Ted Horton Al T retera Mike Mongon - P hotographer Right to reprint must be requested of the Editors 2 Establishing and Maintaining Turf in the Shade By Dr. Peter Dernoeden Extension Turf Specialist University of Maryland Establishing and maintaining turfgrasses in partially shaded environments is possi­ ble, but not easy. Where shade is dense, other ground cover plants or stone, bricks, bark mulch, etc. should be considered. Shade limits turfgrass culture because there is insufficient light for plants to produce and store food. In addition to insufficient light, there also is a reduction in light quality, competition by trees and shrubs for water and nutrients and an increase in humidity due to less air circulation. Root, rhizome and stolon growth of grasses are restricted as a result of shade, and there is a poor development of the cuticle and an increase in tissue succulence. Because of this restriction in proper plant growth and development, turf grown in shade often has a lower tolerance to heat, cold, drought and wear stress. Further­ more, some diseases such as powdery mildew, rust and Helminthosporium leaf spot become more severe in shade because of higher humidity and a higher degree of tissue succulence. The relative shade tolerance of turfgras­ ses is listed in Table 1. The two preferred, cool-season grasses for shaded environ­ Table 1. The relative shade tolerance of turfgrass Excellent Fair Good x Bahiagrass + Centipedegrass Creeping bentgrass Tall fescue Shade tolerant cultivars of Kentucky bluegrass Fine leaf fescues *Roughstalk bluegrass -I-St. Augustinegrass Velvet bentgrass + Carpe tgrass Colonial bentgrass Perennial ryegrass Poor to Intolerant Kentucky blue grass Zoysiagrass Bermudagrass Buffalograss *Roughstalk bluegrass will not persist in dry soils. -I-Not winter hardy in Maryland; only grown in southern regions. Coming Events OCTOBER 21 GCSANJ Meeting Ridgewood C.C. Ed Walsh, Sup’t. 22 MetGCSA Meeting (Green Chairmen Meeting) C.C. of Fairfield Ted Maddocks, Sup’t 3-6 NYSTA Turf and Grounds Exposition Rochester Convention Center Rochester, NY 9-11 Penn State Golf Turf Conference Keller Conference C nf r Penn State University 12 MetGCSA Business Meeting Ridgeway C.C. Earl Millett, Sup’t. 23-24 GCSAA Regional Seminar The Assistant Superintendent: Functions and Responsibilities Cromwell, Conn. NOVEMBER ments are fine leaf fescues and roughstalk bluegrass. St. Augustinegrass has superior shade tolerance among warm-season grasses. The fine leaf fescues are best adapted to acidic (pH 5.0-6.0), well drained to dry sites. Roughstalk bluegrass will only persist in wet, less well drained soils. Roughstalk bluegrass will not persis on dry sites and is generally considered a weed when planted in sunny locations. Tall fescue performs reasonably well in partial shade, but it will not persist as well as fine leaf fescues in heavier shade. Kentucky bluegrass does not perform well in shade, however, some cultivars such as Glad, Victa and Bristol have improved shade tolerance and perform well in partially shaded sites. Establishing cool season grasses in shaded areas is best accomplished in autumn to coincide with falling leaves, which results in improved light infiltration. However, fallen leaves, can smother seedlings and must be removed as neces­ sary. There also are fewer weeds develop­ ing in the fall, especially annual grasses which often ruin spring seedings because of their superior ability to out-compete turfgrass seedlings for light, nutrients and water. Turf grown in the shade should be maintained about one inch higher than in sunny locations. Increasing mowing height provides an increase in leaf area, which results in a greater capacity for plants to produce food. Mowing should be per­ formed on a regular basis, with no more than one-third of the leaf area removed at one time. Like fallen tree leaves, excessive clippings must be removed to prevent further reduction in light intensity and quality. Nitrogen fertilization should be reduced on turfs grown in shade. Less nitrogren fertilizer helps to insure that plant food reserves are not wasted on excessive growth and less nitrogen will help to reduce tissue succulence. Soil pH, phosphorus and potassium levels should be monitored every 1 to 2 years, and levels should be maintained according to soil test recom(continued on page 7) 3 Superintendent’s Profile TREE CARE SINCE 1919 Full Service 24 HOUR Company EMERGENCY SVCE. THEE CABEIHCP Chappaqua 238-4400 Darien 655-8008 White Plains 914-948-0101 Ted Maddocks — Fairfield C. C. October’s meeting will be held at FairWith an obvious enthusiasm for his job, field Country Club on October 22. The host Ted feels that a good superintendent should superintendent is Ted Maddocks. “take pride in his work,” and “treat the * * * property as if it were their own.” He enjoys the challenge of the job, and the “unex­ Western Massachusetts was the setting pected tasks” he faces on a day-to-day for the early years of Ted’s career. After basis. receiving his degree from Stockbridge at On week-ends Ted coaches a travelling U Mass., he went to nearby Amherst C .C . soccer team, playing 3-5 games per week. for his first superintendent’s position. Ted His wife Adele, and sons Evan, 12, Alden, remained there for 2 years, and in 1977 he 9, and Jack, 8, are all soccer enthusiasts. ■ became the superintendent of Pittsfield C.C. In 1982, Ted moved to Connecticut and began his tenure at Fairfield. 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Assign Tasks To Employees which can be done equally well by both the manager and employee. This frees the manager or owner for more important procedures. Too often the employer assumes count­ less chores which others could do. Usually it is because he or she is eager to see a job done quickly and efficiently. This wastes the manager’s more valuable time. 3. Group Small, Detailed, But Necessary, Tasks into one daily time segment. These could be tasks like order processing, watering and flower inventory. This helps complete all tasks with mini­ mum time. Each chore of this type invari­ ably requires some starting time. By doing tasks in sequence, starting will be faster. Also, consider an entire day’s work. Then group similar tasks together. This saves more time. 4. Allot Time For Each Business Person routinely met, like salespeople. Inform him or her well in advance as to the amount of this time. This technique assures less time being wasted superfi­ cially. After six months, this habit will become automatic and almost every business contact will accept it as a routine matter. 5. Screening Customers also pays off in many ways. If an employee can service a customer’s needs, allow him or her to do so. This can be a major saver for the manager. However, screening should be done carefully. Receiving an important person improperly can be costly. 6. Spend The Last 15 Minutes Of Each Day Planning the next day’s work. Experienced flower shop owners have found that this planning time can save one to three hours on the following day. Decid­ ing where to begin becomes a less timeconsuming decision. 7. Schedule Rest Breaks. It would appear that time is saved when breaks are taken only as needed. Studies, however, have shown that more time will be wasted when breaks aren’t taken on a schedule. A regular schedule assures proper budgeting of rest periods. 8. Increased Use Of Office Machines may also be time saving. There are often areas in a business where machine use has been overlooked. For example, writing out notes may require more time than dictating information into a tape recorder. Wire service and business computers should be utilized whenever possible. 9. Do A Task Immediately and be rid of it. Postponing unpleasant or difficult chores is a habit to eliminate. Every minute spent delaying action is days wasted. This is rated the number one timer saver in business today. 10. Spend Time To Buy Time. If ten hours spent studying a new method can result in a 30-minute reduction each day, then 130 hours will be gained during the year. J & B TRUCKING 7 Co tta ge Street Port Chester, N Y. 105 73 • • • • TRAP SAND PARTAC TOPDRESSING SCREENED TOP SOIL SCREENED CLAY FOR TENNIS COURTS & BASEBALL DIAMONDS • SAND FOR BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • TRAP ROCK • GRAVEL This can be used to streamline many tasks in the design room 11. Keep Items Needed For Routine Work Close at hand. 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