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President's Message

Special Feature

Thanks for the
Memories

Bob Alonzi Voted 1991 Recipient o f the
Prestigious Sherwood A. Moore Award

t doesn’t seem all that long ago
that I came to the New York
Metropolitan area—although it
has been more than 10 years now
—or that MetGCSA member Mel Lucas
called and asked me to join what I later
found out was one of the finest associa­
tion chapters in the nation. It’s also
hard to believe that it’s been nine years
since I first sat on the Board of Direc­
tors . . . or that my term as MetGCSA
president is coming to a close. I
suppose time really does fly when you’re
having fun.
But it’s been more than just fun
working with—and being surrounded
by—some of the most talented profes­
sionals in the turf management industry.
It’s been an experience I ’ll never forget.
I’ve seen our chapter grow in
professionalism through the ’80s and
into the ’90s—a decade I hope will be
as fulfilling and rewarding for my
successors as the past one has been for
me. The future is as bright as we want
to make it. Our biggest hurdle, as I see
it, will be the government regulatory
bodies and the environmental groups
opposing our own good intentions.
We, along with the GCSAA and USGA,
have to show the EPA and various
environmental groups that we’re as
interested in—and serious about—
preserving the land as they are . . . and
that, as professional turf managers, we
can provide the world with golf courses
that are as (continued on pa#c 2)

his is one of those once-upon-atime yarns. You know the script:
Loyalty, dedication, and hard
work pay off. The good guy
makes good.
The subject? Robert Ubaldo “Bob”
Alonzi o f the Winged Foot Golf Club
in Mamaroneck, NY, named recipient
of the coveted Sherwood A. Moore
Award, tantamount to selection as
“Super of the Year” by the MetGCSA.
The announcement was made by
Scott Niven of The Stanwich Club,
chairman of the MetGCSA’s Awards
Committee, who hailed Bob as “the
consummate superintendent, the em­
bodiment of all that the treasured
superintendent stands for.”

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The Early Years

Alonzi, born an hour south of Rome,
Italy, 48 years ago, arrived in America
as a frightened, eager, hopeful 12-yearold, heading for the unknown “land of
opportunity.” Bob recalls, with vivid
detail, every hour of that six-day jour-

ney across the Atlantic aboard the
Italian liner Leonardo DaVinci.
“It was scary but still exciting,” he
recalls. “We had been thoroughly
prepared for the trip by our parents.
They literally paved the way as only
devoted parents can.”
This soft-spoken, (continued on page 4)

Also in This Issue

(2 ) Larry Pakkala Hosts Superintendent/
Green Chairman Tourney

( j ) Announcing the First Annual Class B
Outing. . . and Other Upcoming Events

( J ) Accepting Board Nominations

( j ) Scarsdale Meeting Golf Results. . .
plus a Look at the Teams Representing
the MetGCSA in the Met Area Team
Championship

(J ) Field Day Notes. . . Member News

President's Message (cont.

1)
Board of Directors

environmentally safe as anywhere on
earth. I leave you with this thought as
I step down as MetGCSA president.
And at the same time, I ’d like to
thank the board members I ’ve served
with—for having tutored me through
the earlier years and supported me
through the later ones. I ’d also like to
thank my present administration for

their support and hard work. You’ve
made my two-year term as president
seem like a labor of love rather than a
regretful commitment.
I look forward to serving the asso­
ciation two more years . . . as past
president.
LARRY PAKKALA, CGCS
President

President
LAWRENCE PAKKALA, CGCS

Woodway Country Club
Vice President
TIMOTHY O'NEILL, CGCS

Country Club of Darien
Secretary
JOHN O'KEEFE, CGCS

Preakness Hills Country Club

Spotlight

Treasurer

Larry Pakkala H osts Superintendent/
Green Chairman Tourney

JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS

Fenway Golf Club
Past President
SCOTT NIVEN, CGCS

The Stanwich Club

f you’ve been a MetGCSA mem­
ber for any length of time, you’re
no stranger to Larry Pakkala o r
Woodway Country Club, site of
the October 17 Superintendent/Green
Chairman Tournament. Larry, who’s
currently property manager of W ood­
way, has served on the Met Board of
Directors for the past nine years—most
recently as president—and has opened
Woodway’s doors to numerous associa­
tion picnics and Invitationals.
Larry came to Woodway nine years
ago—a move he considers the best of
his career. But then, none of Larry’s
career moves have been too shabby.
After completing a turf management
degree at Pennsylvania State University,
Larry accepted a position as assistant
superintendent at the prestigious
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA—
the sight of many a U.S. Open and,
most recently, the U.S. Amateur.
Three years later, he took his first
superintendent’s job at the Mid Ocean
Club, a spectacular seaside course in
Tuckerstown, Bermuda. After he’d
mastered the art o f growing warmseason grasses in a semi-tropical climate,
Larry returned to the States and, in

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March ’81, became superintendent at
St. Andrews Golf Club in Hasting-onthe-Hudson, NY.
From there, Larry moved to W ood­
way, where he’s been applying his
talents since February 1983 to both the
club’s golf course and beach club. Cel­
ebrating its 75th anniversary, Woodway
is one of the few clubs in the area to
boast two addresses—one in Darien,
CT, where the golf course is located;
the other on Stamford’s Shippan Point,
which offers an idyllic setting for its
newly renovated beach club.
Among the major projects Larry’s
undertaken in his tenure are converting
the course’s irrigation mains; construct­
ing new tees and greens; and renovat­
ing bunkers, a project still in progress.
Larry’s also had a significant hand in
Woodway’s swimming and beach com­
plex renovations.
A firm believer in budgeting time for
a little R&R, Larry enjoys golf, jogging,
and wining and dining.
Larry and his wife, Carole, who is a
teacher at the Developmental Learning
Center in Fairfield, CT, live in Darien
on club grounds with their two daugh­
ters, Christina, 15, and Lauren, 11.

DANIEL BRETON

Silver Spring Country Club
JOHN CARLONE

Middle Bay Country Club
MATTHEW CEPLO

Westchester Hills Golf Club
ANTHONY GRASSO

Metropolis Country Club
BOB LIPPMAN

Westchester Turf Supply
EARL MILLETT

Ridgeway Country Club
TIMOTHY MOORE

Knollwood Country Club
JEFFREY SCOTT

Apawamis Club
Executive Secretary
JAN RUSSO

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;Bob Alonzi and Mike Maffei are accepting nominations for the board of directors.
Anyone interested in nominating a member, please contact Bob at Winged Foot
Golf Club, 914-698-2827, or Mike at Back O ’Beyond, 914-279-7179.
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Notable Notes

Another Field Day Worth Remembering
f you attended the September 17
MetGCSA Professional Turfgrass
Field Day, you’re well aware o f its
success. Over 400 turf and land­
scape professionals braved the steamy
weather to view the event’s special
clinics, equipment demos, and exhibi­
tor booths.
There were nearly 70 exhibitors,
including booths with representatives
from the Cornell Cooperative Extention Service, USGA, New York State
Turfgrass Association, and New York
State Turf and Landscape Association.
Numerous door prizes were awarded
throughout the day. MetGCSA mem­
ber Mike Maffei, superintendent of
Back O ’Beyond, was the lucky winner
of the grand prize: a $500 travel
certificate.
Let’s hear a round of applause for
Field Day Committee Chairman Bob
Lippman of Westchester Turf Supply
and his 13 hardworking committee

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New Members

members: Joe Alonzi of Fenway Golf
Club, Dan Breton of Silver Spring
Country Club, Tracey Holliday of
Sterling Farms Golf Course, Byron
Johnson of The Terre Company, Patty
Knaggs of Westchester Country Club,
Pat Lucas of Innis Arden Golf Club,
Mike Maffei of Back O ’Beyond, Mike
Births

John Corsi, Class BL (B Life), retired
from Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, NY. John is the first Met mem­
ber to be named to this class.

Bert Thomas to Bert and Christine
Dickinson, June 20. Bert is superin­
tendent at Willow Ridge Country Club
in Harrison, NY.

Paul “Skip” Deubel, Class C, Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc., West Suffield,
CT.

William John to Mike and Mary
M edonis, September 8. Mike is super­
intendent at Bonnie Briar Country
Club in Larchmont, NY, and Mary is
assistant superintendent at Westchester
Country Club in Rye, NY.

A nthony Girardi, Class D, Country
Club of Darien, Darien, CT.
Guy H o b b s,Class B, Pelham Country
Club, Pelham Manor, NY.
R obert Leslie,Class C, W A. Cleary
Chemical, Somerset, NJ.
Terrence M ulligan,Class B, Silver
Spring Country Club, Ridgefield, CT.
Way to Go

Congrats to Mike M ongon,superin­
tendent at Areola Country Club in
Paramus, NJ. At the New Jersey Dis­
trict 1 meeting at Walkill Country Club
in Franklin, Mike hit a hole in one—a
once-in-a-lifetime event that three
other MetGCSA members— M att
Ceplo, John O ’Keefe,and Ed Walsh
—were there to witness it.

M iner of Connecticut Golf Club, Tim
O ’Neill of Country Club of Darien,
Larry Pakkala of Woodway Country
Club, Fred Scheyhing of Mount Kisco
Country Club, Jeff Scott of Apawamis
Club, and A1 Tretera of Turf Products
Corp.
And of course, a special thanks to
Patty Knaggs and Westchester Country
Club for their cooperation and support
in making this event a success.
Last, but not least, we’d like to
thank the exhibitors whose participa­
tion and support made it another field
day worth remembering. As we did last
year, we’ve listed each exhibitor, along
with their area of specialty and phone
number, on a separate sheet. You’ll
find it inserted in this issue of Tee to
Green. Save it. Refer to it the next
time you’re in search of a contractor or
supplier. And show these people the
same support they showed us during
our field day.

Heather Marie to Scott and Dana
N iven,September 6. Scott is superin­
tendent at The Stanwich Club in
Greenwich, CT.
Speaking Engagements

John Carlone,superintendent at
Middlebay Country Club in Oceanside,
NY, and M att Ceplo,superintendent
at Westchester Hills Country Club in
White Plains, NY, ran a workshop on
sand trap construction and renovation
at the NYSTA Golf Course Design/
Construction Golf Day. It was held
August 13 at the State University
College of Technology at Delhi, NY.

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Bob Alonzi Voted 1991 Recipient of the
Prestigious Sherwood A. Moore Award
sincere titan of the turf has devoted a
quarter of a century to the field—and
15 solid years of service to the associa­
tion as a director, treasurer, vice presi­
dent, and president. His brother, Joe,
superintendent at Fenway Golf Club in
Scarsdale, NY, currently serves as
MetGCSA treasurer.
“I’m pleased, naturally, says Alonzi
of the accolade. “I’m well aware of the
fine men who have won the award
before me (Sherwood Moore, Ted
Horton, Bruno Vadala, Jim Fulwider),
and that’s as close to a turf hall-of-fame
as you can get in these parts.
“Let’s face it,” he adds, “this is as
good as it gets in this business. Where
does one go after Winged Foot? And
what’s left here to win after the Sher­
wood A. Moore Award?”
Alonzi’s philosophy is a basic gut
concept: “Hard work, dedication, de­
votion . . . that’s what it’s all about,”
says the Greenwich resident. “When a
Winged Foot member strolls by and
winks, he’s basically saying, ‘Nice job,
Bob. Keep up the good work.’ That’s
the ultimate compliment,” he adds.
“That’s what we all strive for. It’s
called recognition. And oh, how we
struggle to attain that goal.”
This, then, is that magic moment for
the curly-haired, soft-spoken Winged
Footer, the epitome of modesty. For
reputation, self-esteem, and respect soar
to a higher plateau with this award.
Bob has finally assumed the mantel of
his predecessor, the incomparable Sher­
wood A. Moore, for whom the “SAM”
award is named.
There are no idols in the Alonzi re­
sume. But Bob is quick to salute long­
time friend Ted Jozwich as his “unsung
hero.” For it was Jozwich who put him
to work a quarter of a century ago in
the field. He calls Jozwich a gentle,
good person, who gained super star­
dom while associated with Fairview and
Tamarack.
Bob also voices high respect for
friend Ted Horton, whom he refers to
as a “sharing, caring individual.”
Alonzi’s interest in turf management
was piqued while working weekends
under Jozwich at Tamarack. And from
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Monday through Sunday without
jeopardizing the quality and health of
the turf,” Bob adds.
As for the garden spot called Winged
Foot (Bob’s home away from home),
Bob almost apologetically refers to it as
“an icon,” whose worldly renown can
literally tear at your heart and soul
every working day. “You’re scrutinized
constantly,” he says, “so you’re always
striving for perfection, a demanding
assignment.”
Sometimes the anguish cancels out
the overwhelming feeling of personal
joy and the inner satisfaction that
comes with the job. “On occasion,”
says Bob, “when I walk the fairways
alone, it’s comparable to strolling
through the giant redwood forests and
The Trials of a Turfman
saying
to yourself: ‘Wow, I’ve had a
But don’t be misled. The long uphill
small
hand
in this.’ That’s quite a
struggle hasn’t all been a stroll along
sensation.”
velvet-greenlike paths of Kentucky blue,
perennial rye, and creeping bent. There
were obstacles—were there ever.
A True Professional
“In this business, one is compelled to In a profession that demands the com­
be part-time agronomist and part-time plete dedication of its disciples, Bob
politician,” notes Bob. “Water restric­ Alonzi has weathered well. His evertions, pesticide fears, eager environmen­ expanding reputation has not altered
his quiet personality one iota. He is
talists, local laws—they force you to
exactly the same good person today
substantiate every single thing you do
today. You can become overwhelmed that he was when he started out a
quarter of a century ago.
by the record keeping alone.”
He is treasured at Winged Foot by
Then there is the overemphasis on
those
in the know. His green chair­
that new gadget known as the Stimpman,
Mark
“Buddy” Stuart Jr., a six­
meter. “There is entirely too much
time
Winged
Foot club champion (11emphasis placed on the speed of greens
time
with
his
late Dad), labels Bob “the
today, thanks to that Stimpmeter,” Bob
warns. “Golfers seem to think that the perfect superintendent: low key, gifted,
talented, and a real pleasure to work
higher the Stimpmeter reading, the
better the greens. Unfortunately, they with. Bob’s taken the assignment to a
fail to recognize the agronomic devasta­ higher degree. I’m thrilled to death to
work with him. He calls the shots. I
tion that results from attempting to
achieve green readings of 11, 12, 13 on merely consult on occasion.”
Winged Foot Professional Tom
the Stimp on a day-to-day basis.
Nieporte says: “Alonzi’s the perfect
“The Stimpmeter,” he continues,
“was developed specifically for the su­ man for the job. I’m constantly
perintendent to measure green speed to amazed at how many people seek him
out for advice and consultation every
achieve a consistent roll on all greens.
But unfortunately, its original purpose week of the year.”
The effort apparently has reaped
has been misapplied, mostly because the
dividends; recognition is at hand. And
media, especially TV, has placed re­
peated emphasis on the speed of greens elevating the image of the super has
during major tournaments.
been Bob’s primary focus all of his
“It is almost out of the question to working life.
expect U.S. Openlike playing conditions
“We’ve come a long way, indeed,
that point forward, it was two years with
Uncle Sam’s army, a year of study at
Rutgers University, three years as super­
intendent at Rye Golf Club, five years as
superintendent and general manager at
Burning Tree Country Club, and six
years at Fairview Country Club before
joining Winged Foot as cosuperinten­
dent with Sherwood for the 1984 U.S.
Open Championship.
But all throughout that period, it was
the encouragement and gentle, loving
influence of Bob’s wife, Kim, that pro­
vided the incentive vital to his success.
“They were truly testing years, and
without Kim, they would not have been
possible,” he says gratefully.

Upcoming Events

from the day when we were looked
upon as glorified farmer-greenkeepers,”
he muses. “Now, we’re recognized as a
valuable group of talented, gifted pro­
fessionals, making a giant contribution
to the growth of the game. That makes
me extremely happy,” he concludes.
Bob and Kim and their children,
Jennifer, Robert Jr., Dana, and Cassie,
reside in Greenwich, CT.
Bob will officially be honored by the
association October 17 at the annual
Superintendent/Green Chairman
Tournament at Woodway Country
Club in Darien, CT. All prior winners
of the Sherwood A. Moore Award are
expected to attend.
GUIDO CRIBARI
Guido Cribnr i is the retired executive
sports editor for The Gannett-Suburban
Newspapers. He has covered the game of
golf in the districtfor almost half a
century.

Meeting Reminder
Superintendent/Green Chairman
Tournament

Thursday, October 17
Woodway Country Club, Darien, CT

Larry Pakkala will be the host superintendent.
You can read his profile on page 2.
The Sherwood A. Moore Award will be
presented.

Calling All Class B Members
First Annual Class B Outing

Monday, October 28
Milbrook Club, Greenwich, CT

Here's an opportunity to meet your fellow Class B
members. Watch for a mailing, or call Dan Breton
at Silver Spring Country Club, 203-438-6720, for
further information.

Conference
New York State Turfgrass Association
Turf and Grounds Exposition

Tuesday-Thursday, November 5-8
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Rochester, NY

The Expo will feature not only the customary trade
show, but also a day of special seminars and a
host of informative speakers, including several
fellow MetGCSA members.
For further information, contact NYSTA at 800873-TURF or 518-783-1229.

Seminar
W inter Seminar

Watch for details.

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Scorecard

September Scarsdale Meeting
Attracts 92 Golfers

T

he September 24 Scarsdale Golf Club meeting drew 92 golfers. Playing a
blind-partner format, here’s a look at how they fared. (Yes, believe it or not,
Mark Millett has, again, taken the prize for the longest drive. The USGA
people are still puzzling over his driver and ball.)

Blind Partners

1st L. Kennedy, Oak Lane CC
S. Tretera, Old Oaks CC
2nd F. Buschini, Brae Burn CC
T. O’Neill, CC of Darien
3rd J. Ratsbutzky, Guest
H. Waterous, Scarsdale GC
Closest to Pin

A. Savone, Quaker Ridge GC
V. Sharkey, Wykagyl CC

4th J. Carlone, Middle Bay CC
T. Watroba, Quaker Ridge GC
5th D. Griffin, Down to Earth Lawn Mt.
E. Rizzio, Turf Products Corp. (NJ)
6th B. Dunn, Guest
J. Martin, Shackamaxon CC
Longest Drive

M. Millett, Old Oaks CC

Results of Final Qualifying Round for the
Met Area Team Championship
Class B Qualifiers
he final qualifying round for the
143 S. Tretera, Old Oaks CC
Met Area Team Championship
147 F. Buschini, Brae Burn CC
was held at the September 24
157 J. Cotone, Briar Hall CC
Scarsdale Golf Club meeting.
Here’s a look at the top contenders and
Class C Qualifiers
their scores:
145 A. Tretera, Turf Products Corp.
146 D. Cancelled,/.A. Jackson Corp.
Championship Flight
146 C. Quazza, Haledon Nurseries
153 J. Fulwider, Century CC
147 J. Farrell, Lofts Seed
159 J. Carlone, Middle Bay CC
160 E. Millett, Ridgeway CC
160 M. Millett, Old Oaks CC
The team that will be representing the
MetGCSA in Met Area Team Champi­
First Flight (11-18)
onship is:
146 J. Alonzi, Fenway GC
146 C. Martineau, Whippoorwill Club
Gross Team
Net Team
146 R. Schock, Wee Burn CC
John
Carlone
147 A. Savone, Quaker Ridge GC
Joe Alonzi
Jim Fulwider
Chuck Martineau
Earl Millett
Second Flight (19 and Above)
Tony Savone
Mark Millett
143 D. Arel, Tamarack CC
Rick Schock
144 F. Scheyhing, Mount Kisco CC
The Met Area Team Championship will
147 L. Polidor, Heritage Hills of
be held October 15 at Fenway Golf
Westchester
150 R. Alonzi, Winged Foot GC
Club in Scarsdale, NY.

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Herb Waterous, Manager Doug Rapp, and Pro Bill Smittle for their help in
making the day’s tournaments a success.
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Abbey Lane Landscaping Corp.
Brent J.C. Roubos
RT 123, Box 27, South Salem, NY 10590
914-533-2382
Alpine Tree Care, Inc.
Robert Mullane - Ken Clear
44 Slocum St., Norwalk, CT 06851
CT: 203-847-1855 NY: 914-948-0101
A1 Preston’s Garage
Massey Ferguson, Sales 8t Service
Shelton, CT 06484
203-924-1747
Argento’s And Sons Inc.
Turf Equipment: Parts and Service
Louis Argento: 914-949-1152
1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
Adantic Irrigation
Ed Santalone
620 Commerce St., Thorn wood, NY 10594
800-878-TURF
Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc.
Topdressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil
Gene Evans
717-443-9596
Bruedan Corp.
JefFKinyoun
Box 496, 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
DeBuck Sod Farm
For De-Best in Quality Turfgrass Sod
Fine Turf-Type Tall Fescues, Kentucky Blue Blends
914-258-4131
D.J. Callahan Inc.
Dennis Callahan, Golf Course Renovation
P.O. Box 1435, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-7080/914-273-6568
EARTH WORKS, Deep Aerification Services
Patrick Lucas, CGCS
81 Tomac Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203-698-0030
Eastern Land Management Inc.
Golf Course Restoration 8c 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
Fleet Pump 8c Service Group
Donald Tiedemann
100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10512
914-835-3801
Glenmore Landscape Service
Glenn S. Moore
RR 3, Box 199, Hackgreen Rd.
Pound Ridge, NY, 914-764-4348

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Grass Roots T urf Products Inc.
Bert Jones: 201-686-8709
Ken Kubik: 201-361-5943
P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970
Growth Products, Ltd.
Manufacturers of Liquid Fertilizers, Micronutrients
Clare Rein berger
White Plains, NY, 914-428-1316
Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Inc.
John R. Hawthorne 8c Charlie Siemers
5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-7035/203-531-1831
Irrigation Systems Incorporated
Installation, Service, 8c GC System Design
P.O. Box 66, Windsor, CT 06095
203-727-9227
James Barrett Associates, Inc.
Golf Course Irrigation Design 8c Consulting
Jim Barrett
201-744-8237
James Carrière 8c Sons, Inc.
Bill Carrière
7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573
914-937-2136
Landscape Supply Company
Wholesale Landscape Supplies
James DeLibero
201-948-7170
LESCO, Inc.
800-321-5325
Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipment
Greg Moran: 914-838-1650
Lofts Seed Inc.
John Morrissey
P.O. Box 146, Chimney Rock Rd.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805, 201-356-8700
Magovern Co.
Peter M. Moran 8c Joe Schnieder
Windsor Locks, CT
800-243-7718
Metro Milorganite Inc.
Rick Apgar 8c Joe Stahl
365 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-3171
M ontco/S urf- Side/Zap !
Surfactants-Defoame rs
Box 404, Amber, PA 19002
Robert Oeschle: 215-836-4992/215-628-3144
Nor-Am Chemical Company
David J. Sylvester
Area Sales Representative
203-828-8905
Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing
Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326
Bill 8c Joe Carrière: 914-937-2136
P.I.E. Supply Co.
Paul Roche 8c Pete Otte
P.O. Box 3049, Milford, CT 06460
203-878-0658
Proform High Performance T urf Products
Turf Seeds, Fertilizer, Control Products
NE, NY, LI: Jeff Kircher, 516-753-6506
NJ 8c South: Dave Jackson, 800-435-5296

Pro-Lawn Products, Inc.
Stephen M. Kotowicz
30 Nashville Rd., Bethel, CT 06801
203-792-3032
SAV-A-TREE
Complete Tree 8c Shrub Care, Naturally
Westchester: 914-666-8202
NJ: 201-891-5379 CT: 203-661-6755
Shemin Nurseries Inc.
Horticultural-Irrigation Supplies
Jim Hespe: 203-531-7352
1081 King St., Greenwich, CT
Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architect
495 New Rochelle Rd., Office 2B
Bronxville, NY 10708
Office: 914-699-4437 Home: 914-738-3399
Steven Willand, Inc.
Dave Marmelstein
P.O. Box 9, RT 206, Augusta, NJ 07822
201-579-5656
Tee And Green Sod Inc.
Bluegrass, Bentgrass, 8c Blue/Fescue Sods
P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822
David Wallace: 401-789-8177
The Scotts Company
Area Technical Representatives
NY: Frank Marra, 516-286-7712
CT: A1 Arison, 203-336-9890
The Terre Company of NJ, Inc.
Byron Johnson Jr.
206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014
Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069
Tony Bettino 8c Sons
Paving, Cart Paths, Parking Lots,
Excavation, and Drainage Projects
Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362
Tuckahoe T urf Farms, Inc.
Growers of Kentucky Blue Grass/Fescue Turf,
Penncross Bentgrass available at 1/ 4 MHeight
Skip Deubel, Sales Rep., 800-243-7582
Turf Products Corp.
George Gorton, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment
157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 2576
Enfield, CT 06082, 800-243-4355
T urf Products Corporation
Turfgrass Supplies
Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio
201-263-1234
Valley View Greenhouse
Frank Amodio
RR 2, Box 27, RT 123, So. Salem, NY 10590
914-533-2504/914-533-2526
W.A. Cleary’s Chemical Co.
Robert Leslie: 201-933-6696
1049 Somerset St., Somerset, NJ 08873
800-524-1662
Westchester T urf Supply, Inc.
Serving the Fine Turf Profession
P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, NY 10540
Bob Lippman: 914-248-7476
Wilfred MacDonald, Inc.
Dennis DeSanctis/Jim Pelrine
340 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014
201-471-0244