VOLUME 20, NUMBER 5 • JULY 1990 PUBLISHED BY THE METROPOLITAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION ork Smarts Deep Aerification: A Success Story Ardsley Superintendent George Pierpoint describes how deep aerification saved his course from costly green reconstruction Aerification has long been important to superintendents in their battle against soil compaction and its inevi­ table threat to the vigor of turfgrass on their greens, tees, and fairways. But oddly enough, many superin­ tendents are finding that the very piece of equipment they've used to correct compaction has begun to create a second hardpan barrier just below the reach of their conventional aerifiers' 3- or 4-inch tines. The result? A whole host of problems, including puddling, reduced infiltra­ tion, decreased percolation, black layer, and shallow rooting. Deep penetration equipment— such as the Verti-Drain Deep Tine Aerifier and the Floyd-McKay Deep Drill Q Aerofier—are helping superintendents address these and other problems on greens that before only reconstruction might have solved. I'm one of those superintendents. Ardsley7s greens are old, and like most built without the benefit of mod­ em USG A specifications, my greens are small and were constructed with infe­ rior materials. We were considering reconstruction of at least two of the greens, when I re­ ceived literature on deep aerification. This was back in December 1987. After thoroughly investigating what was then a relatively new technique, I discovered deep aerification would give my ailing greens exactly what they needed: It promised to break through the hardpan, resident’s Message opening up the soil to oxygen and improving the movement of water through the soil profile. I decided to give it a shot. Deep Aerifying With the Verti-Drain Mounting the Verti-Drain Deep Tine Aerifier on a Massey Ferguson tractor, we used a 3/4-inch-diameter solid tine that reached 10 inches into the soil. At first I was concerned that using a solid tine would create another compaction zone deeper in the soil. Let's face it, if you displace the area of a 3/4-inch solid tine, it has to go somewhere. But I soon realized that the Verti-Drain uses a pitchfork­ ing action; its tines actually tilt, lifting and loosening compacted soil layers. Since 1988, we've deep aerified five times, both spring (early April) and summer (mid-August). The results, though predictable, have been dra­ matic. Among them: ■ A gradual improvement in the soil S t r u c t u r e Of m y g r e e n s , (continued on page 5) Also in This Issue Communicating the Pros of Pesticides August Events Simple steps we can take to quiet antipesticide sentiment Here’s Looking at Your July Meeting Host Today, few issues concern government officials—and the public—more than those related to the environment. President Bush has even declared the '90s to be the "Decade of the Environment." And though many applaud his efforts, I feel they're bound to fuel further antipesticide sentiment across the country. But we can counter that sentiment—at least in part—by staying in the fore­ ground of pesticide-related issues and standing ready to present the facts about our golf course's relationship to the environment. I've done some reading on the subject and thought I'd share a few pointers on how we can avoid the unnecessary ban of pesticides crucial to our mainte­ nance operations: 1. Keep abreast of the activities of the GCSAA's Government Relations Committee. Why? Because this committee is responsible for educating (continued on page d I Ardsley Meeting Golf Results I A Look at the Club and Superinten­ dent behind the U.S. Senior Open I High-Pressure Injection Testing at 10 Area Courses | A Call for Sherwood A. Moore Award Nominations n resident's Message (continued from page 1) Communicating the Pros of Pesticides legislators—and the public—about the benefits of pesticides and how they're used safely on golf courses. We can use this information to quiet the fears of members—and others unnecessarily concerned about pesticides. This past March, for instance, the committee successfully defended pesticide use on golf courses. Michi­ gan Superintendent William Roberts, who's secretary/treasurer of the GCSAA, represented the golf course industry at a meeting of the Senate Subcommittee on Toxic Substances, Environmental Oversight, Research and Development. The committee convened to examine the use, regula­ tion, and potential health risk of commercially applied chemicals on turfgrass. In defense of turfgrass chemicals, Roberts pointed to the Cape Cod study, which showed that virtually no turf chemicals reach groundwater sup­ plies, and he explained the GCSAA's many educational programs designed to provide members with practices for preserving the delicate balance of the golf course environment. Tell your membership about these kinds of findings whenever the oppor­ tunity arises. If your department contributes to your club's newsletter— or has one of its own—it wouldn't hurt to publish a short piece now and then describing any good press that pesticides receive. The more good news you circulate, the better. 2. Communicate with our own Govern- Q p c o m in g Events Tournament Reminder ■ 1990 Poa Annual Golf Tournament D ate: Monday, August 13 P lace : Ridgeway Country Club, White Plains, NY D etails: A golfing event run for the benefit of turfgrass research. F or F urther Information , C all : Mike Maffei at 914-279-7179 (office) or 914278-9436 (home). 2 / Tee to Green ment Relations Committee. If you have any ideas on how our committee might enhance the image of golf courses and golf course superintendents as respon­ sible pesticide users, don't hesitate to give our committee chairman, Joe Alonzi, a call. I'm sure he'd be happy to hear from you. 3. Strive to avoid any negative publicity by Board of Directors President LAWRENCE PAKKALA, CGCS Woodway Country Club Vice President TIMOTHY O’NEILL, CGCS Country Club o f Darien Secretary JOHN O ’KEEFE, CGCS employing environmentally sound mainte­ nance procedures. Pesticide misuse, over­ Preakness Hills Country Club use, or accidents are guaranteed to hasten pesticide restrictions, if not their removal from the market. 4. Support new research efforts. The future is looking brighter for genetic and bio­ logical pest-control techniques. Be sure to promote any research that seeks to develop new pest control measures— particularly cultural control programs— that are environmentally acceptable. Though, at first, these steps may sound like more trouble than they're worth, consider the potential conse­ quence of ignoring them: being expected to maintain the same high-quality play­ ing conditions your members have grown accustomed to without the bene­ fit of pesticides. If we don't want the "Decade of the Environment" to become the "Decade of Pesticide Restrictions," I feel we have to take an active role in educating golfers and the general public not only about the pros of pesticide use, but also about our ability to use them knowledgeably and without harm to the environment. LARRY PAKKALA, CGCS JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS President Educational Opportunity ■ Golf Course Construction/Rerwvation & Golf Day W hen : Tuesday, August 21,9-4:30 F or F urther Information , C all : NYSTA, 800-873-TURF or 518-783-1229. Treasurer Fenway Golf Club Past President SCOTT NIVEN, CGCS Stanwich Club DANIEL BRETON Silver Spring Country Club JOHN CARLONE Middle Bay Country Club MATTHEW CEPLO Westchester Hills Golf Club ANTHONY GRASSO Willow Ridge Country Club ROBERT LIPPMAN Westchester Turf Supply EARL MILLETT Ridgeway Country Club TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club JEFFREY SCOTT Apawamis Club Executive Secretary JAN RUSSO Tee to Green Staff Editors TIM MOORE EARL MILLETT 914-592-7829 914-948-5606 Managing Editor PANDORA C. WOJICK Editorial Committee TONY BAV1ELLO MATT CEPLO BERT DICKINSON PAT LUCAS MARY MEDONIS MIKE MONGON DENNIS PETRUZZELU GEORGE PIERPOINT Advertising Manager MATT CEPLO 914-948-5023 Photographer Social Event of the Year ■ Summer Social: "Manhattan Skyline Dinner Cruise" D ate : Tuesday, August 21 D etails: Enjoy dinner and dancing DOMINIC RICHICHI TEE TO GREEN is published eight times a year. Copyright© 1990 the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendent Association. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 396, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. while sailing the East River. July 1990 A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Your July Meeting Host Superintendent George Pierpoint primed remembering When George Pierpoint III came to Ardsley Country Club seven years ago, his number one goal was to im­ prove golfing conditions at the now 95-year-old club. He enlarged the maintenance facility, installed an auto­ matic irrigation system and an exten­ sive drainage network, and added five new tees. Plagued by the troubles typically associated with older greens, George has also undertaken a success­ ful deep aerification project, which he began in 1988 (see "Deep Aerification: A Success Story," page 1). On July 24, those of you who at­ tended the MetGCSA golf meeting were able to see, firsthand, the fruits of George's labor, which he's quick to ac­ knowledge wouldn't have been pos­ sible without the backing of Ardsley's a meeting worth "very supportive membership." A veteran to the turfgrass manage­ ment field, George launched his career in 1959. He was drawn to the business, he says, because he enjoys working with nature and seeing the daily results of his work. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1964, and then in 1966, took his first superintendent's position at Orange County Country Club in Middletown, NY. From there, he moved to Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, NJ, where he stayed a year and a half be­ fore accepting a position at the Concord Resort Hotel in Kaimesha Lake, NY. There, he undertook the monumental task of running the golf and grounds operation. Much more than the typical superintendent's slot, George's position corecard Ardsley Tournament Winners Well before the July 24 MetGCSA golf meeting, George Pierpoint had been hard at work prepping the course for the numerous tournaments held at the club this summer. And the successful Westchester Open, held the week before, primed the course for an enjoyable day of golf for Met members. Here's a look at the tournament results: at the Concord required that he man­ age 45 holes of golf, a 26-acre truck farm, ski slopes, snow making, and much more. In 1983, after four and a half years at the Concord, George accepted the superintendent's position at Ardsley in Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY. Working for a private country club, he says, has given him the opportunity to work for a smaller, more appreciative group of people—and offered him a welcome change, a change he's never regretted. Married 24 years, George and his wife, Ineke, have two children: George IV and Robert. George IV recently graduated from SUNY Delhi's agricul­ tural program and is working at Edgewood Country Club in New Jersey. Robert, in his second year at SUNY Delhi, is also in the agricultural pro­ gram and is employed at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. 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Grace 2nd Place with 6'5": P. Harding July 1990 MAXWELL TURF & SUPPLY DOUG HERON 516-681-3032 Tee to Green / 3 and a full 75 percent of the mem­ bership were involved with tourna­ ment preparations. The club also brought in Tournament Director Richard Farley, whose expertise and guidance proved vital to the Open's success. A look at the club—and superintendent— behind the event This year's U.S. Senior Open held It starts as a drive along a private road. A hard look through the trees and the particular interest—and prestige— eye encounters ju st a sampling o f one o f the greatest A.W. Tillinghast-designed because it was the first in which golf g olf courses in the country. Just ahead, among the tall oaks and the rhododen­ greats Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus dron and azalea landscape lies the picturesque clubhouse. You have arrived at were eligible to play. one o f the finest and oldest clubs in the country: Ridgewood Country Club, this To better prepare himself for the year's site o f the U.S. Senior Open. tournament, Ed attended the Senior Three locations and three names later, the 100-year-old club is recognized as Opens at Medinah in 1988 and at one o f the top 10 courses in our area and is ranked among the top 100 nationwide. Laurel Valley in 1989. In '89, he also First known as the Ho-Ho-Kus Golf came, however, when he accepted a job went to the Masters at Augusta and the U.S. Open at Brookline. But that Club, Ridgewood was founded by a at Princeton Hills Golf Academy in was only a small part of Ed's prepman named William Dayton RosenHillsborough, NJ. During that time, he work. He also spent many days with crantz who, after returning from a trip decided to enroll in Rutgers' Turf Pro­ USGA Tournament Agronomist Tim to Europe with golf clubs in hand, gram, and soon after completeing the Moraghan, who offered him guidance coursework, landed an assistant's job masterminded the development of a in preparing the course for the event. small course in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. with former Suburban Golf Course Ed says of the USGA Green Section: In 1901, the club followed its mem­ superintendent, Jack Martin. "It's the most effective source of infor­ bership to Ridgewood, NJ, and was After one and a half years at the mation around." renamed Ridgewood Golf Club. Then Union, NJ, course, Ed accepted his first After the information-gathering some years later, amidst speculation superintendent's position at Colonia was complete, the hard work began. that the town might develop land in Country Club in Colonia, NJ. It took all of Ed's sizable staff—31 Then three years later, in January and around the present golf club, full-time and seasonal workers, three Ridgewood made plans to move 1976, Ed signed on at Ridgewood. summer workers, and two placement Originally assistant/co-superintendent again, this time to its present site in students—two years to ready the with Bob Kapherr, Ed became the sole Paramus, NJ. course for the historic event, which as superintendent when Bob retired in '77. Noted PGA Golf Pro George Jaco­ most of you know, ended with Lee bus, who signed on with the club in Over the years, Ed's done a lot to Trevino finishing first, followed by enhance the aesthetics and playability of 1913, asked a good friend of his to Jack Nicklaus. design the new course. That friend? the course. He's initiated a comprehen­ Contributing to a successful Open None other than the renowned cham­ sive tree maintenance program, rebuilt is just one of many feathers in Ed's and/or constructed 25 tees, rebuilt 75 pionship golf course architect A.W. cap. As past president of the Golf Tillinghast. In 1929, the club changed percent of the course's bunkers, and Course Superintendents Association installed a state-of-the-art irrigation its name for the third and last time— of New Jersey (GSANJ), Ed was re­ system and pumping station. Ed was from Ridgewood Golf Club to Ridge­ sponsible for initiating the publication wood Country Club—and opened in also one of the first superintendents in of GSANJ superintendents' budget its current location. the area to have separate pesticide information. He also put in five and a The man whose task it was to pre­ storage facilities built. half years as editor of the GSANJ's pare the golf course for the U.S. Senior So it's no surprise that Ridgewood The Greenerside, which under his Open, held June 28-July 1, was Super­ was chosen as the site for this year's direction won several GCSAA awards intendent Ed Walsh. prestigious U.S. Senior Open. IPs also for best format and readability. no surprise that the club was, at first, The Man Behind the TournamentA frequent contributor to various apprehensive about hosting the event. Quality Course turfgrass trade journals, Ed's profes­ sionalism both in print and on the job Prepping for the Tournament Ed got his start in the turfgrass indus­ have gone a long way toward enhanc­ try while still in high school. He A huge undertaking for both Ed's de­ ing the image of the golf course super­ worked on the grounds crew at Metu- partment and the club's membership, a chen Golf Club in Metuchen, NJ, and tournament of this caliber requires years intendent. So let's give him a round of applause—for his many jobs well after graduating, went to Warren of planning and hard work. done. Brook Golf Club and then Barton For the club's Board of Directors, it MIKE MONGON Landscape as a foreman. meant assembling numerous commit­ Areola Country Club The turning point in Ed's career tees. 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The deep aerification process has given my greens a noticeably healthier root sys­ tem—one that's thicker and deeper. And just for the record: I've found deep aerifying in mid-August some­ what better than in April: Recovery seems to be quicker and seed germi­ nation better. Deep Aerifying With the FloydMcKay At the end of March last year, we aerified five rocky greens with the Floyd-McKay Deep Drill Aerofier. The Floyd-McKay is a self-contained machine that uses 60 carbide-tipped drill bits which reach a depth of up to 10 inches. It can be equipped with 1 /2inch, 5/8-inch, or 3/4-inch drill bits. We chose to use the 5/8-inch drill bits, which proved to be the most forgiving in our rocky soil. When subsurface rocks are a prob­ lem, it's safer to go with the FloydMcKay. The depth of the drill head is controlled at all times by the operator, so when the machine hits a rock, the operator can easily stop the drilling, raise the drill head, and move forward a few feet. This minimizes the possibil­ ity of damaging the putting surface. Gearing Up for Deep Aerification If you're planning to deep aerify any part of your course, it pays to do a little prepwork. Here's what I recommend: C H EM IC A LS You can get more powerful grub control than Chipco* Mocap* 5G. 1. First and foremost, hunt down a reputable and experienced contractor. 2. Prepare your membership for what's to come. Deep aerification, like any aerification process, will tempo­ rarily disrupt play and create a lessthan-desirable surface. But most members are willing to put up with short-term inconvenience when they know it's for the long-term good of the course. Nonetheless, when deep aerifying greens, you may want to redirect play to temporary greens. 3. Be sure to mark all underground utilities and irrigation lines with sur­ face spray paint to avoid costly—even hazardous-dam age to lines and util­ ities within reach of the deep aerifier. 4. Have ample topdressing on hand— and the staff to spread it—to ensure rapid recovery. 5. Gather all the necessary equipment and materials beforehand, including drag mats, drag brushes, street brooms, utility vehicles, and seed and soil amendments. GEORGE W. PIERPOINT III ArdsleyCountry Club SUPPLIES WHEN YOU'RE IN A TOUGH SPOT.. Harford Industrial Minerals X z TD 1000 Top Dressing Blend & But it gets lousy gas mileage. SEED FERTILIZER W ESTCHESTER TnG Bunker Sand TURF SUPPLY. INC. RHONE POULENC AG COMR&NY PO. Box 12014,2 T. W Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919/549-2000 BOB LIPPMAN P.O. Box 210, Joppa, Maryland 21085 (301) 679-9191 HOME (914) 248-5790 BUSINESS PHONE (914) 248-7476 July 1990 Tee to Green / 5 turf products tpc JSW-Hydraulic Excavators Milorganite . .. America’s Foremost Naturally Organic Fertilizer TORO U 9 6 John Fitch Boulevard P.0. Box 133 South Windsor, Connecticut 06074 Office 203-528-9508 N .E. 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They'll be conducted August 22,23, and 24 at the following locations and times: August 22 7 a.m. Westchester Country Club Rye, NY 11 a.m. Joe Camberato, supt. Patty Knaggs, supt. 9 a.m. Sleepy Hollow Country Club Scarborough, NY Winged Foot Golf Club Mamaroneck, NY 1:30 p.m. The Powelton Club Newburgh, NY Robert DeMarco, supt. Bob Alonzi, supt. Meadow Brook Club Jericho, NY 10:30 a.m. Garden City Golf Club Garden City, NY Ed Buttler, supt. Charlie Cross, supt. WHITE MARSH, MD (301) 335-3700 1-800-899-SOIL Sterilized Top Dressing (7645) EGYPT FARMS EXCLUSIVE! All top dressing ingredients are thorough­ ly mixed and sterilized by indirect heat in our special process. The sand particles are actually coated with a mixture of top soil and peat humus for a completely homoge­ nous mixture that will not separate during handling and spreading. Egypt Farms top dressing is formulated especially for your area to specifications recommended by leading universities and testing laboratories. • Computerized blending of soil mix­ tures for a superior growing medium. • Custom on-site soil blending and testing with a portable computerized blender to meet your specifications. August 23 8:30 a.m. EGYPT / ■ \ FARMS • Bunker Sands Distributed by: 1:30 p.m. Eastern LI site TBA »Mulch • Canadian Sphagnum Peat The Terre Co. (201 ) 473-3393 Metro-Milorganite, Inc. (914 ) 666-3171 All County Fairways, Inc. (516) 242-9720 August 24 8:30 a.m. Rolling Hills Country Club Wilton, CT 10:30 a.m. Woodbridge Country Club Woodbridge, CT John Streeter, supt. Scott Schukraft, supt. 1:30 p.m. Country Club of Farmington Farmington, CT Peter Lewis, supt. For further information, please contact either Joe Stahl or Rick Apgar of Metro Milorganite Inc. at 914-666-3171. They've volunteered to pick up the trailer that The Magovem Company has kindly made available and then tow it to the University of Massachusetts where they'll pick up Dr. Vittum's sprayer. They've also generously donated their time to transport the sprayer from club to club during the three-day trial sessions. A round of applause should also go to the 10 superintendents who have made their courses available for research. A Call for Nominations Now's the time to submit your nomi­ nations for the Sherwood A. Moore Award. For the uninitiated, this award is presented annually to an individual who has "advanced the professional image, status, and reputation of the golf course superintendent." Previous recipients were Sherwood Moore, Ted Horton, and Bruno Vadala. Please send or phone in your nomi­ nations as soon as possible to Awards Committee Chairman Scott Niven, The July 1990 Stanwich Club, 888 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06831,203-869-1812. PONDS! PONDS! PONDS! • Fairway Ponds • Wetland Reclamation • Drainage • Shoreline Reconstruction • New Ponds Built • Dredging • Rocksetting Call the Specialists at: Eligible Hire Joe Libriaco, a University of Richmond graduate, is on his way to Cornell's landscape design program. Interested in gaining hands-on experience in golf course turf management, he's looking for a position at an area golf course for both the balance of the summer and for next year. Anyone interested in Joe's services can contact him at 914-747-1437. (9 1 4 ) 271-9549 Tee to Green / 7 Patron D irectory Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. Alpine Tree Care, Inc. Serving New York, New Jersey, and Conn. White Plains: 914-948-0101 Brewster: 914-279-8800 Norwalk: 203-847-1855 A1 Preston's Garage Massey Ferguson, Sales & Service Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-1747 Handy Rent All Tools to do your work, people to show you how Jim Conley No. White Plains, NY 10603,914-761-2%2 P.I.E. Supply Co. Paul Roche P.O. Box 3049, Milford, CT 06460 203-878-0658 Harford Industrial Minerals, Inc Topdressing and Construction Mix P.O. Box 210, Joppa, MD 21085 301-679-9191 Proform High Performance Turf Products Turf Seeds, Fertilizer, Control Products NE, NY, LI - Jeff Kircher: 516-753-6506 NJ & South - Dave Jackson: 800-435-5296 Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Inc. John R. Hawthorne & Charlie Siemers 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-7035/203-531-1831 Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Stephen M. Kotowicz 30 Nashville Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 203-792-3032 Irra-Tech, Inc. Irrigation Installation, Serve; Drainage, Trenching 10 Newberry Place, Rye, NY 10580 Joe Kennedy: 914-967-9350 Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect 495 New Rochelle Rd., Office 2B Bronxville, NY 10708 Office: 914-699-4437 Home: 914-738-3399 Irrigation Systems Incorporated Installation, Service, & GC System Design P.O. Box 66, Windsor, CT 06095 203-727-9227 Steven Willand, Inc. Dave Marmelstein RT 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 201-579-5656 James Barrett Associates, Inc. Golf Course Irrigation Design & Consulting Jim Barrett 201-744-8237 Tee And Green Sod Inc David Wallace P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 401-295-1870 James Carriere & Sons, Inc Bill Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 The Terre Company of NJ, Inc. Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delàwanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069 L. Delea & Sons Sod Farms Vincent Sasso 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 516-368-8022 Landscape Supply Company Wholesale Landscape Supplies James DeLibero 201-948-7170 Tony Bettino & Sons Paving, Cart Paths, Parking Lots, Excavation, and Drainage Projects Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 D.J. Callahan Inc. Dennis Callahan, Golf Course Renovation P.O. Box 1435, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-7080/914-273-6568 LESCO, Inc. Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipment Greg Moran & Mike Oleykowski 800-825-3726/914-838-1650 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Growers of Kentucky Blue Grass/Fescue Turf, Penncross Bentgrass available at l/ i " Height Skip Deubel, Sales Rep., 800-243-7582 EARTH WORKS, Deep Aerification Services Patrick Lucas, CGCS 81 Tomac Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-698-0030 Lofts Seed Inc. John Morrissey P.O. Box 146, Chimney Rock Rd. Bound Brook, NJ 08805,201-356-8700 Turf Products Corp. Peter Grace, Irrigation/A1 Tretera, Equipment 157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 2576 Enfield, CT 06082,800-243-4355 Eastern Land Management Inc. Golf Course Restoration & Renovation 433 West Main St., Stamford, CT 06902 Bruce Moore: 203-324-3231 Egypt Farms, Inc. Green Topdressing, Sand, Construction Mixes White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-SOIL Emerald Isle, Ltd. Bill Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 313-662-2727 Magovem Co. Peter M. Moran & Joe Schnieder Stamford, CT 800-243-9094 Turf Products Corporation Turfgrass Supplies Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio - Ron Lake 201-263-1234 Metro Milorganite Inc. Rick Apgar & Joe Stahl 365 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-3171 Valley View Greenhouse Frank Amodio RR 2, Box 27, RT 123, So. Salem, NY 10590 914-533-2504/914-533-2526 Montco/Surf-Side Wetting Agents-Deformers Robert Oechsle & Peter Oechsle 215-628-3144/215-836-4992 W.A. Cleary's Chemical Co. Michael Kolb 1049 Somerset St., Somerset, NJ 08873 201-247-8000 Fleet Pump & Service Group Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10512 914-835-3801 Nor-Am Chemical Company David J. Sylvester Area Sales Representative 203-828-8905 Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. John Apple Meadow St., Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 914-232-7746 Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore RR 3, Box 199, Hackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY, 914-764-4348 O.M. Scott & Sons Company Randy Van Yahres 16 Diane Lane, East Northport, NY 11731 516-266-2272 Westchester Turf Supply, Inc Serving the Fine Turf Profession P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540 Bob Lippman: 914-248-7476 Grass Roots Turf Products Inc. Bert Jones P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 201-686-8709 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326 Bill & Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Michael J. Pelrine 340 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 201-471-0244 Argento's And Sons Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 Bent Grass Sod Stormy Acres, West Haven, VT 05743 Kevin Gunn 802-265-3046 Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. Topdressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil Gene Evans 717-443-95% Bruedan Corp. Bill Rapp Box 4%, Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 10918 914-469-2288 Dar Par Sales Golf Course & Tennis Supplies Outdoor Furniture Dominic A. Richichi 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 8 / Tee to Green July 1990