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Jan./Feb. 1989

Published by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendent Association

NEW YORK/CT TURF IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is reprinted in part from an aricle that appeared somewhere around 1952.
The author is unknown to us, butitgives us a lot of valuable information on how our association was formed.

THE HISTORY OF OUR ASSOCIATION
Sometime in the early part of July
1946, Warren Lafkin invited a few
friends to his home, all of whom Warren
knew as a result of his transactions with
them in their endeavors to grow turf. As
the evening wore on, it was suggested
that an interesting pleasant time having
been had by all, more such gatherings
should be arranged. Among those pre­
sent at this initial gathering were:
Charles Baskin, Joseph Flynn, Warren
Lafkin, Harold LeFurgy, Anthony Maslin, Charles Sawtelle, Emillio Strazza,
Tate Taylor, Art Twombly.
Before leaving for home, this group
designated Harold LeFurgy, Joseph
Flynn and Art Twombly to arrange for
a future gathering, which took place on
July 24th, 1946.
Following is a transcript of the Mi­
nutes of this meeting, at which our As­
sociation was formed.
Mamaroneck, NY, July 24th, 1946
As the result of an informal gathering
held at the home of Warren Lafkin earlier
this month, at which Harold LeFurgy,
Joseph Flynn, and Art Twombly were
chosen co-chairmen to arrange for a
meeting to organize an association
among those interested in the problems
of growing turf, a meeting was held at
the Winged Foot Country Club,
Mamaroneck, NY, on Wednesday even­
ing, July 24, 1946.
After the boys had looked over some
of Harold's fine golf course, and had par­
taken of a very fine roast beef dinner,
the meeting was called to order at 8:00
P.M., Harold LeFurgy acting as tempor­
ary Chairman.
The Chairman appointed A.H. Maslin
as Temporary Secretary.
After a word of welcome to those pre­
sent, during which he extended the re­
grets of his Green Chairman, Mr. Horace
Tuttle, who was unable to be present,
the Chairman read a short paper on the
reason for orgainzing and the future

aims of The Association which it was
hoped would be formed at this meeting.
It was suggested that those present
rise, state their names, and their affilia­
tion, so that we might become better ac­
quainted.
A favorable reply was received in ans­
wer to the question as to whether all
those present were in favor of forming
an Association.
Mr. Krumlauf, Superintendent of
Maplemoor Public Course, suggested
that a Nominating Committee be named
to present a slate of Officers for the As­
sociation.
The Chairman stated that before this
was done he thought it should be clearly
defined as to whether the membership
was to be confined to Green Superinten­
dents or opened to all those interested
in growing turf.
T. T. Taylor said he thought the As­
sociation should be broadened so as to
admit all those interested in turf as he
felt that the failure of the old organiza­
tion to properly function was due to the
separation of those associated with
growing turf.
After a general discussion during
which several present stated their
reasons for or against opening up the
membership in the Association, a vote
was
taken
and
the
Chairman
announced that those in favor of open­
ing the membership to all those in­
terested in turf were in the majority. 26
voting for, 2 against and 3 not voting.
In answer to a question as to what the
name of the Association should be, War­
ren Lafkin said that he thought this
should be left in the hands of an Execu­
tive Committee yet to be appointed, and
it was so ordered. On motion by Warren
Lafkin it was decided that the Chairman
appoint a Nominating Committee, to re­
tire and upon return submit a slate of
Officers to be elected at this meeting.
The Chairman appointed the follow­

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ing as a Nominating Committee:
King Troensengaasrd, Emilio Strazza,
Tate Taylor, Art Twombly, Frank Grandolfi.
This Committee retired and upon its
return presented the following slate:
For President, Harold LeFurgy; for
Vice President, Allen J. Bartlett; Secret­
ary & Treasurer, Anthony H. Maslin.
Upon a motion from the floor, the
nominations were declared closed, and
the Secretary instructed to cast one
unanimous ballot and the above slate
was declared elected.
It was decided that the Executive
Committee be composed of seven mem­
bers, three of whom would be the
elected Officers, the remaining four to
be elected from the members.
The following members were duly
elected to serve on the Executive Com­
mittee:
James Smart, Lloyd Stott, Warren Laf­
kin, David Krumlauf, James Vigliotta.
continued on page 3

Safety Tips Working
In Cold Weather

by Mary Medonis

In the winter, about one out of ten
Emergency Room cases are related to
hypothermia. Hypothermia is a gradual
process in which the human body suc­
cumbs to cold, and its vital systems
begin shutting down. Although cases of
hypothermia have been recorded in the
40's, it most often occurs when the ther­
mometer drops below 32 degrees. This
rate of this process increases if you are
wet — a human loses his body heat al­
most 200 times faster than if dry.
Another aggravating factor in cold
weather is the presence of wind, which
results in wind chill. A thermometer
reading of 40 degrees will feel like 10
degrees with a 40 MPH wind. At 10 de­
grees with a 25 mile wind, it will feel as
it is 30 below. Low temperatures with a
significant wind can become life
threatening with prolonged exposure.
Because it is often necessary to be
continued on page 3

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A Letter from the Editor:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President

Scott Niven, CGCS
C
Vice-President

Lawrence Pakkala, CGCS
Woodway
Secretary

Timothy O’Neill
o f Darien
Treasurer

Joseph Alonzi, CGCS
Fenway CC
Past President

Patrick Lucas, CGCS
Innis Arden GC

John Carlone
Middle Bay CC

Bert Dickinson
W estchester CC

Earl Millett
Ridgeway CC

Anthony Grasso
Willow Ridge CC

Byron Johnson
Terre Co.

Timothy Moore
Knollwood CC

Jeff Scott
Apawamis CC

John O’Keefe, CGCS
Preakness Hills CC

Jan Russo
Executive Secretary

TEE TO GREEN STAFF
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Editors:
Tim Moore
Earl Millett

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Editorial Committee:
Joe Alonzi
Tony Baviello
Bob Llppman
Pat Lucas
Jeff McDowell Mary Medonis
Dennis Petruzzelli

Photographer:
Dominic Richichi
Right to reprint must be requested of the Editors

Well 1989 has arrived and it is time when we all can sit back and review
our last year and plan for the upcoming season. It is a good opportunity
for us all to take a good look at our own operations and analyze where we
feel we can improve in the future. Most of us take this time to attend many
of the educational meetings, seminars and conferences available to us, in
striving to improving ourselves and learn a little more about our ever
changing industry. On January 11, 1989 the MGCSA co-sponsored with
the Connecticut GCSA our annual winter seminar. It was held at the Mount
Kisco Country Club and a large turn out was on hand to participate in the
many interesting and informative topics that were covered. Other upcoming
educational events are the International Golf Course Conference and Show
held this year in Anaheim, California, February 6th thru the 13th and the
University of Massachusetts Conference March 6th thru the 9th.
The 1988 season was a very challenging one for all of us on our courses
as well as for everyone involved with the Tee to Green. Most of you are
aware of the problems we faced this last year with the production of our
newsletter. There have been many errors, poor quality of typesetting, print­
ing, and delivery resulting in the issues being mailed much later than their
intended date. To all of you I apologize for any inconvience this has caused,
in particular to our advertisers and the patrons of the Tee to Green. We
have moved our business to a new printer who offers us a better quality
production and who will be able to meet our printing deadlines. Our new
printer is Printech Printing & Typesetting, located in Elmsford, New York.
From this issue all of our layouts are being done with the use of a computer
which will give us more flexibility in putting the newsletter together and
a cleaner looking publication to read. Starting with our next issue, the
March/April edition we have retained the services of Pandora Wojick who
will be doing the editing and layout of our future editions. Pandora, who
is the wife of Greg Wojick, Superintendent of Greenwich Country Club,
has a lot of experience in newsletter publications and with her professional
touch should improve the layout and look of the Tee to Green. Over the
next few issues we will be changing the layout of the Tee To Green in an
effort to make it more interesting. In short, we have sought out professional
help to improve our newsletter and make it a publication that we can all
be proud of.
The Tee to Green committee has been hard at work lining up articles
and coming up with ideas for future editions. The most important thing
to remember is that this is your newsletter so please feel free to get involved.
We would appreciate your comments, ideas and input. If anyone has an
idea which they feel would improve the Tee to Green, please contact anyone
on the newsletter committee. Equally important, if anyone has an idea for
a article or wants to contribute something based on their experience or
knowledge or feel it would benefit this association, please bring it to my
attention. One of our goals is to have more of our own members contribute
to this publication.
We have come up with a tentative outline for 1989, and have tried to
come up with some information that we feel is valued as our responsibilites
as superintendents. The one area that every member can help out is passing
along any news of interest, about our own members. We would like to
include a new column each month in an effort to keep ourselves up to
date. This information could be news of births, deaths, illness, recovery,
graduations, certifications, change of jobs or anything else you wish to
include. In the past, this information has not always reached the newsletter
committee.
In closing, we feel with this issue you're going to see a significant change
and look forward to your response and a much smoother 1989.

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continue from page 1

ASSOCIATION HISTORY
From this beginning we have
today an Association that we feel is
comparable to any like organization
in the country. We have an active
membership of about ninety mem­
bers. The leading personages in the
fields of turf, agriculture, entomol­
ogy, chemistry and pathology have
attended our meetings, speaking to
us from time to time so that we
might keep abreast of latest methods
ana materials in the field of turf pro­
duction.
Last year, a small monthly news­
letter, "The Green Thumb" was
started by our Secretary. This notice
acts as a meeting announcement,
and at the same time helps to keep
those unable to be present at our
meetings posted on our activities.
We have future hopes of grandeur
for this paper.
Through our meetings we discuss
our problems and frequently find a
solution from a brother member.
Many an idea has been given birth
from our gatherings, and many
ideas have been given us from our
members. To wit: Doug Rankin of
W estchester Country Club has told

us of his system of having an electric
motor on his pickup operated by
storage batteries to start cranky gas
engines by connecting the motor
ana pull starter with belts. Bill
Livingston of Silver Springs de­
veloped a power rake for nard sandtraps. These and many other ideas
make our work easier, resulting in
more time for turf production.
Article 1, Section 2 of our Con­
stitution and By-Laws states, "The
object of this Association shall be to
advance the production and mainte­
nance of turf for beautification and
utility purposes and for the dissemi­
nation o f scientific and practical
knowledge for turf im provement."
We intend to abide by this article;
and in so doing we hope to live long
and prosper.
continued from page 1 /col.3

SAFETY TIPS
outdoors in the extreme cold, it is
necessary to know how to dress ap­
propriately.
Tne extremeties (head, feet, and
hands) are the first to be effected by
extreme cold, so they must be pro­
tected. Beware of the warning signs

of exposure or frostbite including
tingling sensations in the ex­
tremities, and a dull or drowsy feel­
ing. Finally, if you or your men must
be out on the golf course in the ex­
treme cold, it is important that they
not work alone.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Weather Sentinel Alerts
Of Approaching Lightning
MINNEAPOLIS, (Dec. 5, 1988) —
Lightning's menacing unpredicta­
bility is a deadly threat to golfers.
Now course manajgers and superin­
tendents can fine! out in advance
when lightning approaches using a
new system developed by R-SCAN
Corp. of Minneapolis.
Weather Sentinel ™, a highly ac­
curate, low-cost lightning alerting
service, was developed by R-SCAN
for use in the recreation industry.
Using a portable paging system with
LCD readout, Weather Sentinel
alerts subscribers; when lightning
activity is present within 10 miles of
the golf course. After receiving the
alert, managers can notify golfers to
clear fairways and greens and move
to safety.
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continued on page 7

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to prune, thin, shape and repair
them.
Our trained arborists can see
the tree’s structure better when
they bear their skeleton. Work­
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trees, too. Dormancy acts as an
anaesthetic so the procedures
are less traumatic.
It’s less traumatic for you, too.
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Patch Disease Research at Rutgers
by Dr. Peter Landschoot and Bruce B. Clarke
(reprinted from the "Greenerside" September/October 1988

Patch diseases caused by root and
crown-infecting fungi are among the
most controversial and least understood
of all turfgrass diseases. After more than
20 years of intensive research by several
turfgrass pathologists we are only begin­
ning to understand the causes of these
complex disorders. Patch diseases are
also among the most difficult diseases
to diagnose and control, thus, increasing
the potential for severe damage on golf
course greens and fairways.

The Fusarium Blight Syndrome
Following several years of research,
Dr. Richard Smiley (formerlyof Cornell
University) and Melissa Craven-Fowler
implicated two new disorders which had
previously been grouped into the categ­
ory known as the "Fusarium blight syn­
drome." This was an important discov­
ery since both diseases, necrotic ringspot
and summer patch, occur under diffe­
rent environmental conditions and often
do not respond to the same chemical and
cultural control measures.
Necrotic ringspot is primarily a cool
weather disease caused by the fungus
Leptosphaeria korrae. It is particularly
troublesome on Kenturcky bluegrass
turf, although bentgrass and fine fescue
can also be affected. Summer patch,
however, is a warm weather disease fa­
vored by excessive soil moisture and
high humidity. This disease was origi­
nally reported to be caused by
Phialophora graminicola but now
known to be induced by the fungus Magnaporthe poae. Currently, up to 50 per­
cent of the golf courses in New Jersey
have reported this disease on greens,
tees or fairways.

Summer Patch
Although summer patch is primarily
a disease of Poa annua and Kentucky
bluegrass, it can occur on bentgrass in
rare instances. On greens, symptoms
typically appear as circular areas of dead
or dying turf with bentgrass often col­
onizing infection centers. Symptoms,
however, may also appear in horse-shoe
or crescent patterns. In the early stages
of development, patches vary from 2 to
3 inches in diameter. As the disease
progresses, these areas increase in size
from 6 to 8 inches. Patches, however,
have been observed as large as two feet
in diameter on severely affected turf.
Under higher-cut, symptoms are more
irregular in size and shape. On golf
course fairways for instance, summer
patch is often confused with a number
of stress related injuries. As a result, a
laboratory analysis is generally recom­
mended before control measures are

enacted.
Summer patch typically occurs in July
and August following extended periods
of hot, humid weather. Symptoms are
particularly severe in poorly drained
areas following heavy rains or irrigation.
While areas receiving excess traffic or
wear are most likely to become infected,
any situation leading to root stress will
increase the susceptibility of the turf.

Current Research
Although our current knowledge of
summer patch (as well as other patch
diseases) is increasing each year, little is
known about its overall development
and control. Consequently, Rutgers Uni­
versity and the Golf Course Superinten­
dents Associations of New Jersey and
the region have joined forces to fund
research on this disease so that more de­
tailed cultural and chemical control mea­
sures can be developed for the future.
Research currently underway at Rut­
gers includes a field survey designed to
determine the prevalence of individual
patch diseases in the region. Information
from this survey will help define the type
of turf affected, the causal agents in­
volved, pertinent site information (i.e.—
air circulation, drainage, compaction,
etc.), the influence of soil fertility, or­
ganic matter, texture, pH, nematodes,
thatch development, mowing height,
and other cultural practices affecting dis­
ease severity. Control measures which
appear promising from such work will
be evaluated in field trial next year.

Current Recommendations
For now, summer patch management
should center on stress avoidance and
the application of fungicides (i.e.—Ban­
ner, Bayleton, Chipco 26019, Cleary's
3336, Rubigan or Tersan 1991) in suffi­
cient water to reach the root zone.
Sprays should commence prior to hot
weather and continue throughout the
summer at 3 to 4 week intervals. Finally,
where greens are concerned, a vigorous
aerification program is recommended to
relieve compaction and improve rooting.

erning the use of sterile carp, which are
now legal.
The Connecticut Department of En­
vironmental Protection has ordered any­
one using fertile grass carp or sterile carp
brought into the state before last January
to destroy the fish. Meanwhile, sterile
carp can only be stocked in ponds that
are fewer than five acres in size and
owned by a single person.
"This whole thing centers around a
pretty hard-nosed view from our DEP
that the fish will escape," said Gunther.
"That's Ludicrous."
State officials fear that fertile grass
carp could escape into rivers or streams,
eating the food supply and damaging
the habitat of other fish. Gunther dis­
putes that view, arguing that the grass
carp can reproduce only under special
conditions.
"If the department can prove they are
propagating, then God bless them. They
can kill 'em all," said Gunther.
Dennis DeCarli, a deputy commis­
sioner for the DEP, said tne agency will
oppose any attempt to legalize the use
of fertile carp in Connecticut.
"Our fisheries people feel quite
strongly about tne environmental
danger posed by the grass carp, said De­
Carli. "We could bend on the acreage
requirement, but we'd flat-out oppose
the rest of it, especially since most of the
pond owners have complied."

continued on page 6

PONDS!
PONDS!
PONDS!
• Fairway Ponds
• Wetland Reclamation
• Drainage
• Shoreline Reconstruction
• New Ponds Built
• Dredging
• Rocksetting
Call the Specialists at:

BILL FILED TO SAVE
CARP THAT EAT ALGAE
Hartford Correspondent

by Avice Meehan

HARTFORD—A group of Republican
legislators led by state Sen. George
"Doc" Gunther of Stratford has filed a
bill in a last-ditch effort to save the algaeeating grass carp stocked in Connecticut
ponds.
The bill would legalize fertile grass
carp that remain in some ponds in the
state and liberalize the regulations gov­

(914) 27 1-9549

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Grooming Reel Guide
by Helmut Ulrich, The Toro Company

1. Introduction

As you know, grooming is an old
technique, but the "groomer" is rela­
tively new. It is associated with the
golfer's desire for faster, truer and
healthier greens. There has been much
discussion among suprintendents,
and articles have been written in trade
publications concerning the actual be­
nefits this tool provides. Because this
management practice is so new, there
has been little, if any, scientific re­
search conducted to determine the
long-term effects of grooming. It is dif­
ficult, therefore, to make precise re­
commendations on the use of a groom­
ing reel. This is further complicatied
by the many variables which play a
major role in achieving desired results.
Some of the variables which must be
considered are:
• General condition of the green
• Variety of grass on the green
• Season of the year
• The turf-management program
• Variation in traffic
• Stress periods, especially heat and
humidity
All of these vary from golf course to
golf course, and usually from green to
green on the course. The use of the
grooming reel, therefore, requires a
thorough understanding of agronomic
aspects of the turf on the green which,
in turn, determines the depth of set­
ting and the frequency of use. It is
recommended strongly that the
superintendents experiment S-L-OW-L-Y to achieve best results.
• Grooming, in essence, removes
more leaf area.
• Grooming provides some of the
same benefits as verti-cutting. The
main difference is that the cutting
blades are spaced closer than on trad­
itional verti-cutters, and the grooming
reel is used more frequently.
• The more frequent use removes
more grass and helps to control thatch
build-up, especially during periods of
maximum growth. For this reason,
care must be exercised during periods
when grass growth is reduced — for
whatever reason.
• Grooming, in addition to routine turf
management techniques, like aerifica­
tion and topdressing, may permit one
to raise the mowing height without
sacrificing green speed.
• By maintaining a higher cutting
height, the effective rooting depth of
the turfgrass is increased and the

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grass is in a more healthy state. Also,
it is better able to withstand wear, as
well as environmental streses.
2. What a Grooming Reel Does Not Do

• Grooming is not verti-cutting in the
traditional sense; it is for the use above
soil level. It is similar to light verti-cut­
ting. It provides for a frequent cutting
of those elements that contribute to
grain.
• Grooming has the potential to replace
verti-cutting, depending on the overall
management program.
• Verti-cutting will continue to be used
for deeper penetration into the soil, for
renovation purposes or preparation of
over seeding.
• Grooming does not necessarily
achieve, in all cases, increased ball
speed. Ball speed is dependent on other
factors, i.e., height of cut, frequency
of cut, the number of daily mowings,
health of turf, grass variety, etc. Some
of these factors may make a bigger im­
pact on ball roll than grooming itself.
• Grooming can cause adverse effects, if
used too frequently at aggressive set­
tings (especially during environmental
stress periods, i.e., heat, high humidity
or traffic).
Grooming Reel Adjustments

A word of advice on grooming reel
adjustment procedures. When adjusting
a grooming reel, the following steps are
recommended for optimal results:

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First: Set the desired height of cut.
Second: Set the grooming reel in raise /
disengage position. Set one flush with
the rollers and set one 1/32-inch above
the height of cut.
Third: Make several passes, preferably
over the practice green or nursery, be­
fore tusing the unit on a regular green.
Fourth: Judge the amount of grass in the
basket of number one, two, and three,
and readjust accordingly.
Fifth: Visually inspect the results and
decide which setting to use for the best
job. Make further adjustments if neces­
sary.
Sixth: Set all grooming reels to the same
desired depth.
CAUTION: a 1/32-inch depth setting
can make a very substantial impact on
grass removal and, more importantly,
on the severity of grooming.
The user must be aware that the
groomer may cause adverse effects if
used frequently at an aggressive setting.
This is especially true during environ­
mental stress periods, i.e., neat, high
humidity or heavy traffic.
In summary, the grooming reel may
be the best tool available to the superin­
tendent for managing the greens pre­
cisely and in accordance with the desire
of the golfer. However, timing, fre­
quency of use and depth of setting must
be managed properly!
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BILL FILED...
The grass carp, or white amur, is na­
tive to the Amur River in the eastern
Soviet Union. The fish has been used in
golf course ponds and residential ponds
to control the growth of vegetation.
Gunther, who is the ranking Republi­
can member of the General Assembly's
Environment Committee, has garnered
the support of state Sen. Emil Benvenuto
of Greenwich and state Reps. William
Nickerson of Greenwich and Christ­
opher Burnham of Stamford.
Use of sterile or triplid grass carp be­
came legal in January, but the DEP or­
dered all fish imported into the state be­
fore that time to be destroyed. Nearly
60 ponds were affected by the order a n d v
D etarli said yesterday that the owners
of all but a half-dozen have taken steps
to comply.
Those covered by the order include
Betty and Peter Cimmino of Greenwich,
who
small pond off Cat Rock,
'
, own a ^
Road. The Cimmmos have yet to destroy
the grass carp stocked in their pond.
They oppose the use of a poison to kill
the fish and are now seeking permission
from the town Inland Wetlands
and
We tie
Watercourses Agency to drain the pond,
Betty Cimmino said Triday.
\
"Their whole outlook is that they want
the fish dead. They don't care how we
kill them," she said.
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grass
roots

Considering A
Placement Student?

by Mary Medonis

For those sperintendents interested in
hiring a Placement Student this summer,
now is the time to begin soliciting the
various universities and colleges. Be­
cause courses from around the country
are also seeking such students, the
promise of a meaningful, educational
summer, competitive wages, housing
and meals, and access to Association
meetings and other seminars are all
ways of attracting a productive place­
ment student to your golf course.
Below is a list of schools and their pro­
fessors that frequently send students out
our
UUJ way:
Dr. Richard Cooper (413)545-2353
Stockbridge Hall, Room 12C
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
Dr. Norm Hummel (607)255-1629
a n y rPtrovic
u u v ig i(607)255-1796
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Dr.. m
Marty
Dept, of Floriculture &
p I ' U,
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n a m e n t a l Horticulture
H orticulture
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Cornell University
20 Plant Science Bldg.
Irhaca, NY 14853
Dr. Joseph M. Duich (814)865-9853
j Penn. State University
13 Tyson Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802

JACOBSEN.
UP FRONT IN LIGHTWEIGHT
FAIRWAY MOWING.

Jacobsen LF-100
5 gang pro d u ctivity

products, inc.

You can 't grow
GRASS w ithout ROOTS

BERT JONES
(201) 686-8709

KEN K U B IK
(201) 361-5943

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Introducing the all-new Jacobsen LF-100, the 5-gang designed
* to Increase your lightweight mowing productivity. The wing mowers
are up front for better visibility. So the operator can hold a closer line
- even at mowing speeds over 5 mph - to take full advantage of the 100cutting width. This unique, up-front configuration also gives better
access to all mowing units to quickly empty catchers and make mower
adjustments easy.
Heavy-duty reels deliver a greens-like cut. New heavy-duty reel
construction provides extra strength for long life in demanding fairway
conditions. The fully floating, 22-inch steerable 7-blade reels are
heavier, to follow ground contours closely, for that smooth, consistent
Jacobsen cut that’s the envy of the industry.
True lightweight mowing. Newly designed low-profile turf tires
produce the lightest ground pressure, and the rear wheels roll on a
different track than the front, so your tender turf thrives with less
compaction. And the wide 4-wheel stance offers excellent traction,
increased stability and a tight turning radius.
Built to last. The LF-100 has a proven, rugged chassis, a durable
and simple hydraulic system and liquid-cooled diesel engine for a
longer, trouble-free life on your fairways.
What’s more, the entire machine is backed by The Magovern
Company, so you’re never far from dependable parts and service
support.
See all the LF-100 differences. Come in and see us for a free
demonstration! Plus, attractive lease and finance plans are available.

The Magovern Company
911 Hope Street
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 348-8211
(800)243-9094 IN NY.

TEXTRON
Jacobsen Division of Textron Inc.

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BALL LOST OR OUT OF BOUNDS
by Matt Ceplo

BENTGRASS
SOD
Som e inventory
still available!
For information:
DAVE WALLACE
Tee & Green Sod
P.O. Box 418
Exeter, RI 0 2 8 2 2

401- 295-1870

U.S.G.A. Definition:
If a ball is lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, the player shall
play a ball under penalty of one stroke, as nearly possible at the spot from
which the original ball was last played.
This seems to be a pretty straight forward definition. I mean it is either in or
out of bounds. After some investigation, there are a few possibilities that may
pose some questions. For example:
#1 - A ball enters a burrowing animal hole in bounds and comes to rest
out of bounds.
#2 - Ball moved into bounds by flow of water in a water hazard.
#3 - Part of fence off course leans across boundry and interferes with
swing.
#4 - Players ball strikes own caddie stading out of bounds and comes
to rest on course.
Answers:
#1 - As for the first, the ball in the hole is out of bounds and should be
played accordingly.
#2 - The ball in the water is in bounds and must be played as it lies or
dropped behind the hazard. If that is not possible, a stroke-and-distance
penalty is incurred.
#3 - If the fence is fixed, the player may not push it back. However, if
that part of the fence leaning onto the course is an immovable obstruction,
the player is entitled to relief.
#4 - The player that hits his own caddie receives a two stroke penalty
or loss of the hole and plays the ball as it lies in bounds.
"CADDY" RECEIVES NO TIP ?!?!?!?!

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M ILO RG ANITE

supplies
nutrients
the way
plants
want
them.
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MATURAI ORGANIC
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John Wistrand
Anthony L. Grasso

Dr. John Rogers (517) 355-0214
Co-ordinator, Turfgrass Program
Dept, of Crop & Soil Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, II 48824
i Dr. Richard Skogley of (401)792-2570
University of Rhode Island
Department of Plant Sciences
Woodward Hall
Kingston, RI 02881
(Dr. Henry Endtke (201)932-9453
Dept, of Soils & Crops
Cook College Box 231
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Mr. John Piersol (904)752-1822 ext. 255
School of Golf Course &
Landscape Operations
Lake City Community College
Rte. 3, Box 7
Lake City, FI 32055

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Placement Student?

JP.O.

Box 267
Hawthorne, NY
914-347-4222

prof. Bob Emmons (518)223-5644
1Professor of Plant Science
Plant Science Department
SUNY/Cobtíjeskill
Cobftleskill, NY 12043

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WEATHER SENTINEL

"Lightning has been known to travel
up to five miles in advance of a storm,"
R-SCAN Vice President Mark Coronna
said. "Weather Sentinel lets golf course
superintendents and managers know in
advance when lightning actually
threatens their golfers."
Weather Sentinel also transmits a
specialized daily forecast each morning
covering predicted high and low temper­
ature, relative humidity and dew point,
maximum possible rainfall, evapotranspiraton rates, percent chance of
rain, percent chance of severe weather,
average wind speed and direction, and
moisture stress index. This daily feature
allows course superintendents to plan
turf maintenance operations effectively.
Subscription fees for the service are
$139 per month. R-SCAN is offering an
introductory price of $99 per mo until
March 15, 1989.
R-SCAN's National Lightning Detec­
tion Network utilizes a network of sen­
sors located throughout the United
States. Sensors record the electromagne­
tic disturbances from cloud-to-ground
lightning and relay this information back
to the company's Minneapolis head­
quarters where it is assembled, refined
and transmitted to recreation areas ac­
ross the nation.
Contact:
Weather Sentinel/R/SCAN Corp.
Mark Coronna (612)333-1424

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P a tr o n s

o f

T e e

to

G re e n

Patrons listed on this page are supporting our Association.
Yon are encouraged to support them.
* Denotes Met GCSA m em ber

Alpine Tree Care, Inc. *
Main office: White Plains 914-948-0101
Branch Office: Brewster 914-279-8800
Norwalk 203-655-8008
Specializing in Golf Courses

Irrigation Systems Incorporated *
P.O. Box66, Windsor, CT06095
203-7627-9227
Installation, Service, Winterization and
Designing of Golf Course Irr. Systems

Pro Lawn Products, Inc *
Stephan M. Kotwicz
30 Nashville Road
Bethal, CT 06801
203-792-3032

A1 Preston Garage
Massey Ferguson
Sales-Parts-Service
Shelton, CT 06484
203-735-3627

James Barrett and Associates, Inc.
Jim Barrett
P.O. Box853, Montclair, NJ 07042
Golf Course Irrigation-Design & Consulting
201-744-8237

Stephan Kay, Golf Course Architect *
P.O. Box81, Purchase, NY 10577
914-738-3399
Long Range Planning, Remodeling,
& New Development

Bentgrass Sod
Stormy Acres
Kevin Gunn
West Haven, Vt 05743
802-265-3046

Lesco, Inc. *
Greg Moran & Mike Oleykowski
Door to Door Service /Fertilizer
Seed /Equipment /Control Products
1-800-321-5325

Steven Willand, Inc. *
Dave Marmelstein
Rt 206
Augusta, NJ 07822
201-579-5656

James Carrierre &Sons, Inc. *
Bill Carriere
7 Cottage Street
Port Chester, NY 10753
914-937-2136

Loft's Seed, Inc.
John Morrissey, Vice Pres.
Box 146
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
201-356-8700

Tee and Green Sod, Inc.
Bentgrass Sod
Dave Wallace
P.O. Box 418, Exeter, R I02822
401-295-1870

Egypt Farms, Inc.
John Strickland
Green Topdressing, Sand, Constr. Mixes
White Marsh, MD 21162
301-335-3700

The Magovern Company *
Joseph Schnieder & Jerry Kane
911 Hope Street
Stamford, CT 06907
1-800-243-9094

Terre Company of N.J., Inc. *
Byron Johnson, Jr.
206 Delawanna Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07014
201-473-3393 or (home) 203-748-5069

Emerald Isle, Ltd.
Bill Middleton
2153 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
313-662-2727

Metro Milorganite, Inc. *
Anthony L Grasso & John Wistrand
P.O. Box267
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914-347-4222

Turf Products Corporation *
South Windsor, CT 06074
Dennis Petruzzelli-Irrigation
A1 Tretara-Equipment
203-528-9508

Glenmore Landscape Service *
Glenn S. Moore
RR3 Box 199 Hackgreen Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
914-764-4348

Montco Surf-Side/Zap!
Surfactants - Defoamers
Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002
Robert Oeschle
Home: 215-836-4992/Whs.: 215-628-3144

Valley View Greenhouse *
Frank Amodio
RR # 2 Box 27, Rtl23
So. Salem, New York 10590
914-533-2504 or 914-533-2526

Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. *
Bert Jones
P.O. Box 336
Mr. Freedom, NJ 07970
201-361-5943

O.M. Scotts &Sons Company
Randy Van Yahres
16 Diane Lane
E. Northport, NY 11731
516-266-2272

W. A. Cleary Chemical Corporation
Russ Ward
P.O. Box 10,1049 Somerset Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
201-247-8000

Hartford Industrial Minerals, Inc.
Topdressing and Construciton Mix
P.O. Box210
Joppa, MD 21085
301-679-9191

Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing
Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
1-800-247-2326/201-637-4191
James Carriere & Sons/J & B Trucking
914-937-2136 Bill and Joe Carriere

Westchester Ford Tractor, Inc *
JohnM. Apple
Meadow Street
Golden Bridge, NY 10526
914-232-7746

Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service, Inc.
JohnR. Hawthorne
5 Center Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-7035

P.I.E. Supply, Co.
Paul Roche
P.O. Box3049
Milford, CT 06460
203-878-0658

Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. *
Bob Lippman
P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540
Office (914) 248-7476
Moble (914) 282-6861

Printech Printing & Typesetting, Elmsford, NY (914) 592-9090