President's Message Special Feature In Memory o f a Longtime Member and Friend One Club That’s N o t Teed O f f by Ban on Metal Spikes Country Club of Darien Launches Successful aSpikeless-Only” Policy. . . . Superintendent Tim O’Neill Explains How. t many clubs, metal spikes will die tant, a good source of information for was sad to learn of the loss of long­ hard—if they die at all. Not so at your Greens Committee and board. time MetGCSA member and friend Country Club of Darien. As of Bert Jones. Bert was a great sup­ July 1, this club became the first— Spikeless Inspiration porter of the superintendent who “One of the reasons I think this policy and only—in Connecticut and West­ truly understood just how much the has been so well received is that it came chester to jump on the “ban” wagon superintendent means to the golf from the members themselves—more and put a permanent kibosh on metal industry. specifically, a group of members who He was a conscientious businessper­ spikes. had played golf at Muirfield Village in Joining the ranks of 65 clubs across son who would answer a call for service Dublin, OH. This top Nicklaus course the country that currently enforce a no matter where you were located or has banned metal spikes, offering my the size of the order. If you told Bert permanent ban on metal spikes (and the members the opportunity to experience nearly 200 clubs that strongly encourage you needed something at 6 a.m. on both the feel and putting surface effects spikeless shoes), Country Club of Sunday, he’d be there at 5:30 a.m. of golfing with spikeless shoes. Darien gave members just short of a waiting for your arrival. “They were also able to see, first­ year to make the transition to spikeless I remember meeting Bert in 1972, hand, at least one of the club’s strate­ when I was an assistant superintendent. play. To date, the response has been gies for enforcing its spikeless policy: exceedingly favorable—and the agro­ He would always take time to talk to The day they played Muirfield, a golfer nomic results equally promising. me. I also remember how well he had somehow slipped onto the course Here, Country Club of Darien presented himself—and his irrigation with metal spikes. One of the club’s Superintendent Tim O’Neill offers system—to the Board of Directors at locker room attendants followed the the Huntington Crescent Club where I insight, not only into the many turftrail of spike marks—which were related benefits of sporting spikeless was superintendent. His positive apparently quite obvious on the attitude and thorough product knowl­ shoes, but also how his club has man­ otherwise pure greens—and then aged—what appears to be—a flawless edge was a winning combination. But equally impressive was that even launch into a “Spikeless-Only” Policy. replaced the player’s metal spikes with Softspikes right on the spot. It’s their We hope you’ll find this piece after he’d sold the irrigation system to policy to replace every (continued on page 4) interesting but, perhaps more impor­ us he didn’t just hand the job over to an underling. No, not Bert. He came to the club in his work clothes and, Also in This Issue together with his partner Ken Kubik, proceeded to draw up a plan that was (2 ) A Look at Bob Bruce and Salem Golf (7 ) Upcoming Events carefully tailored to the course—before Club „ (8 ) Invitational Trophy W inners. . . Two-Ball any installation work began. (£ ) Golf Shoe Facts and Figures Update Bert was always (continued on page 2) I A ( 7 ) Bedford Tourney Results ( 9 ) Paperwork Management: Two Tips President's Message (c o n i 1) In Memory o f a Longtime Member and Friend ready to take you to lunch. He would listen to all your gripes—about mem­ bers who didn’t understand what you were facing or irrigation systems that malfunctioned or grass that you lost or even why the Yankees lost to the Red Sox. Whatever the conversation, he listened well and always had a few words of good advice. He clearly loved the industry—and gave back to it at least as much as he received. Whenever his name is men­ tioned in conversation, it always brings a smile to my face . . . and many pleasant thoughts and memories to mind. (Who could ever forget that “old black magic”?) My condolences to Gerry and all the family. We share in your grief, and we will truly miss him. JOE ALONZI, CGCS President Spotlight Salem Super Hosts the M et Team Championship Qualifier alem Golf Club is perhaps the only club around where the same su­ perintendent has been on the job since the day it opened—more than 30 years ago. Bob Bruce, host of the Met’s July 25 Monthly Meeting and Team Championship Qualifier, is the superintendent who carries this honor­ able distinction. It all began in 1964. That’s when Lawrence Management of Bronxville, an apartment and co-op complex firm that owned what is now the Salem Golf Club’s 138 acres, began to develop the property. Bob had been working with the com­ pany as a plasterer and truck driver since 1962 and had apparently made quite an impression. With the approval of John Arresto, the firm’s superintendent of construction, Bob was charged with managing the maintenance of the golf course. Says Bob about this unusual opportu­ nity: “God’s will brought me to Salem Golf Club. I had never caddied or played golf in my life,” he says. “But I was a hard worker and eager to learn.” So with no formal turf school training, this Tyler, Alabama, native gathered a five-member crew and literally brought the course to life, assuming complete control of growing the turf. Bob was also able to see the golf course architect, Ed Ryder, at work. “Ed knew how to design a golf S (2 ) Tee to Green June 1995 course,” says Bob, “but he always found a way to overspend. And he loved to party,” adds Bob with a chuckle. “I called him a madman who knew his work.” After five years on the job—in 1969— Bob decided to pursue the turf training he’d bypassed. He enrolled in UMass Stockbridge’s Short Course, where he credits Dr. Joe Troll and Geoffrey Cor­ nish for inspiring him to stay in the turf industry. One year later, he furthered his turf knowledge by successfully completing the Short Course at Rutgers, under the watchful eye of Dr. Ralph Engel. Turf Troubles But all the schooling in the world wouldn’t have made it any easier to deal with some of turf troubles that quickly became apparent at Salem. Explains Bob: “The original soil profile here is heavy clay/loam. That means we have a lot of compaction, so during rainy periods, water puddles up and doesn’t move.” Though Bob’s managed to improve the soil profile somewhat with heavy, regular topdressing applications, he still can’t run a full watering cycle all at once. “We run half the watering cycle, allow standing water to penetrate, and then come back later to finish up the cycle,” he says. And that’s without an auto­ matic irrigation system, which makes Board of Directors President JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS Westchester Country Club Vice President JOHN O'KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club Secretary JOHN CARLONE, CGCS Middle Bay Country Club Treasurer EARL MILLETT Ridgeway Country Club Past President TIMOTHY O'NEILL, CGCS Country Club of Darien MATT CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club ANTHONY GRASSO Metropolis Country Club WILLIAM HEINTZ Hampshire Country Club DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club DENNIS PETRUZZELLI, CGCS Lakeover National Golf Club DAVID P0LID0R St. Andrew’s Country Club JOSEPH STAHL Metro Milorganite Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Tee to Green Staff TIM MOORE 914-592-7829 Editors DENNIS PETRUZZELLI 914-242-0706 Managing Editor PANDORA C.WOJICK Editorial Committee SCOTT APGAR BOB NIELSEN MIKE COOK TIM O'NEILL PAUL GONZALEZ BILLPERLEE PAT LUCAS STEVE RENZETTI ALTRETERA Advertising Manager DENNIS PETRUZZELLI 914-242-0706 Photographer DOMINIC RICHICHI TEE TO GREEN is published eight times a year by the M etropolitan G olf Course Superintendents Association 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 914-347-4653, FAX: 914-347-3437 Copyright © 1995 Spotlight lean t, fro m pg. 2 ) Salem Super Hosts the M et Team Championship Qualifier watering all the more labor intensive. But Bob had fair warning of the prob­ lems that lie ahead when, during con­ struction, they lost the #6 green twice. They finally moved the green to its present site. But to stabilize the USGA mix of the time, they used dead sand and logs. “Now that the logs have settled, the green is left with some sizable undulations,” says Bob. “Much of the course is like a swampy peat bog,” he adds. Nothing proved that better than what happened in 1980 when they decided to dredge their man-made irrigation pond, which runs from #14 green to #17 tee. “While the pond was being dredged with a drag line,” explains Bob, “I saw a crack in the approach of #14. I could sink a whipping pole all the way up to the handle and still not touch bottom.” On further inspection, he found that the crack stretched, amazingly, from #14 to #17. Needless to say, they stopped the drag line and never attempted it again. “Now, we use an excavator every few years to pull out whatever it can reach,” he says. his quick-coupler irrigation system with an automatic one and installing drain­ age throughout the entire course. In addition, Bob would like to bring in an architect to reoutline the fairways, reconstruct a few greens, and work to bring back the original beauty of the course. Preaching Is His Pastime Bob has been an active member of both the Met and Hudson Valley Golf Course Superintendent Associations for 25 years. He’s also been a NYSTA member for the past 15 years. Though the turfgrass industry is his number one concern, Bob puts as much —if not more—of his heart and soul into preaching. Nicknamed “The Reverend” by some of his peers, he has been the Pastor of The Second Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY, since 1987. But he began spreading God’s word in 1982. “There is nothing I like more in this world than preaching,” says Bob. “I’m not sure where all this came from, but for many years as a weekly churchgoer, I felt an emptiness. Then, after months of dreaming about God and crying in the middle of the night, I Improvements Planned Despite these maintenance trials, Bob is decided to study at the New York happy at Salem. “The course is interest­ ing,” he says, explaining that no two holes are alike. And he adds: “I love the Notable Notes outdoors, getting my hands dirty, and growing grass. It’s self-fulfilling to see the fruits of your labor.” But Bob will tell you, there are no quick fixes when conquering challenges: “You can’t cut corners if you want to achieve the proper In Memoriam results,” he says with conviction. regret to announce the death on He’ll soon be putting that philosophy We June 22 of Bert Jones, a supporting into practice when they bring Hole #13 member of the MetGCSA for more back to its original state. This 406-yard, than 25 years. par 4—once featured in Golf Magazine of you probably know Bert —has an elevated tee, where a small lake bestMost from affiliation with Grass can be seen on the right side. It ends on Roots TurfhisProducts, a company he a large green with a horseshoe-shaped cofounded with Ken Kubik in 1978. sand trap. (Please be sure to read Joe Alonzi’s “The trees that once provided a beau­ tribute to Bert on pages 1 and 2.) tiful tree line now protrude over the We’d like to extend our deepest fairway, blocking the oudine of the trap sympathy Bert’s wife, Gerry, and his from the tee,” says Bob. “We’ll correct three sons,toGregory, James, and this in the near future.” Timothy. Also on Bob’s to-do list are replacing Theological Seminary.” One and a half years later, Bob left and began preach­ ing. “I like to tie together the two things I’m most fond of, so many of my sermons include nature,” he says. This past April, Bob expanded his religious responsibilities, becoming vice president of the Progressive State Baptist Convention of New York. In this role, Bob is charged with oversee­ ing 47 Progressive Baptist churches in New York—from Staten Island to Elmira. Bob credits religion with making him “a better and happier husband, father, and friend.” He and his wife, Eva, have been married 39 years and have five children: Guendolyn, Cheryl, Patrice, Robert Jr., and Kenny. For 26 years, Bob and his family lived near the course. Now, they live in Beacon, NY, close to his church. Bob says someday he hopes to retire to the property he owns in Augusta, Georgia, and run a small vegetable farm—work for himself. But right now, he says he is very content in his dual career . . . as superintendent and preacher. SCOTT C.APGAR Metro Milorganite, Inc. Newly Certified Jon Jennings, superintendent of The Patterson Club in Fairfield, CT, has been designated a Certified Golf Course Superintendent by the GCSAA. Con­ gratulations, Jon! Birth Congratulations to Huntsville Golf Club Superintendent Scott Schukraft and his wife, Heidi, on the birth of their daughter, Alaina Claire, on May 3. Tee to Green June 1995 ( 3) Special Feature (cont. 1) One Club That’s N o t Teed O f f by Ban on Metal Spikes golfer’s metal spikes with Softspikes— free of charge—before they enter the course.” Smoothing the Way for Spikeless Golf “This group of members was so convinced of the benefits of using Softspikes that, last fall, they launched a campaign to encourage our entire golfing membership to replace their metal spikes with the urethane alternatives. Attendants in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms have been equipped to offer on-the-spot spike replacements to members and their guests. Most of our members had their shoes converted over the winter. Guest changeovers are still being done. And all spike changes are complimen­ tary—at least for the time being. “The reception to Softspikes—even at the start of our trial period—was so positive that the Golf Committee and Board of Directors committed to going 100 percent spikeless by July 1 of this year. “Even outings held at the club are spikeless. Participants are informed, in advance, that they can either have their shoes converted on their own or bring their shoes—with metal spikes re­ moved—and have them outfitted with Softspikes by one of our attendants. “To date, the club has invested about $3,500 in replacement spikes—a small price to pay for the many result­ ing benefits.” The Pluses of Softspikes “Some of the positive outcomes that our members, golf professional, club­ house staff, and I have noticed: • Softspikes are more comfortable, putting noticeably less strain on feet, ankles, knees, hips, and the back. According to our Pro Ed Nicholson, ‘99.9 percent of our members find it far easier to walk 18 holes in spikeless shoes.’ • Golfers needn’t putt through spike marks on the greens. With heavy play (25,000 rounds per year), our small greens (90,000 square feet for 20 greens) were taking a beating. This season, the greens are noticeably healthier and smoother, with little wear around the hole after a day of play. As a R ead ’Em and Weep . . . G o lf Shoe Facts and Figures Who’s to Thank for Spikeless Spikes: Softspikes were designed by former golf course manager Ernie Deacon and inventor Fans McMullin. Proving that necessity breeds invention, the two devised the spikeless spike to be worn during winter in their home state of Idaho, where metal spikes were banned because of the severe damage they would do to the region’s frozen greens. When they found that manufactur­ ing these urethane rubber spikes was too costly to market only locally, they took them national. In 1993, they introduced the shoe as an alternative for seniors and “people with bad feet” but, of course, soon found the biggest selling point was that they totally eliminated spike marks from putting surfaces. Today, Softspikes are available in every state, as well as Canada, England, Spain, Germany, Australia, and Guam. USGA studies to investigate the effect of golf shoes on turfgrass have revealed that golf shoes Metal Spike Menaces: (J ) Tee to Green June 1995 with metal spikes cause more turf dam­ age and longer-lasting turf damage un­ der all conditions than any other shoe tested. Metal spikes weaken the turf, impair­ ing its ability to compete with poa annua and other undesirable plants. And contrary to popular belief, the spikes do not help to aerify the greens, but rather create a perfect seed bed for poa. What’s more, the weight-bearing shoulder of the metal spike has been found to promote soil compaction. Ten years ago, the USGA estimated that metal spikes caused about $20 million in damages to a golf course and clubhouse area. In 1995, it’s fair to assume that metal spike damage will amount to more than $40 million. The Price Clubs Pay for Metal Spikes: The USGA has computed that a player averages 28 paces per green; 28 paces times 24 spikes (the average golf shoe has 12 spikes) means 672 impressions; The Stats on Spike-pocked Greens: 672 impressions times 18 greens equals 12,096 impressions per round per player. Assuming that a course gets 200 rounds each day, the greens receive 2,419,200 impressions daily or more than 72.5 million spike marks each month. Each time a golf ball strikes a spike mark, it briefly loses contact with the putting surface, and over a distance of several feet, these subtle bounces can cause a significant reduction in ball roll. A recent study conducted at The Ohio State University Turfgrass Research Center in Columbus also revealed a noticeable difference in the trueness of ball roll between Softspiked and metal-spiked test plots. In the softspiked plots, the ball rolled true, even as it slowed, while in the metalspiked plots, the ball was more apt to vary in its course, especially as the ball speed decreased. It’s no wonder golfers complain they can’t sink a putt! result, I’ve been able to reduce the number of times I change cups from four to three times per week. And the turf, being healthier, better tolerates weekly rolling. • Members can now wear their golf shoes anywhere inside the clubhouse and on our flagstone patio, areas that were previously off limits to metal spikes. • The club'expects Softspikes to spare carpeting, carts, wood steps, bridges, and asphalt walkways, adding up to significant savings in repairs and replace­ ment costs.” Few Negatives Cited for Turf-Friendly Alternative “The downsides to Softspikes are few, though some golfers feel their traction isn’t as secure when they swing—par­ ticularly on hilly areas of the course, which at Darien are few, since the course is relatively flat. “Critics will also tell you that Softspikes are slippery on wet surfaces, especially wooden bridges, but I say what’s more slippery than metal spikes on smooth cement, tile, or stone? Besides, most clubs that encourage Softspikes are trying to make slick sur­ faces more secure by treating wood metal spikes, lasting 30 as opposed to 50 rounds. The replacement costs are slightly higher as well, depending on the quality of metal spike. Typically, Softspikes run about $1 more per pair of shoes. “It’s these few points, as well as a dogged attachment to the ol’ triedand-true, that make it difficult for superintendents, themselves, to con­ vince their memberships to go spikeless. It really takes a day of Softspikes-Only “ .. 99.9 percent of our members play on a course to see, and feel, the find it far easier to walk 18 holes in benefits—not unlike what the Met did spikeless shoes. ” with our meeting at Middle Bay Country Club. “At Darien, I was fortunate that a few vocal members were willing to campaign for Softspikes. As with any surfaces with aluminum oxide or cover­ new policy, though, this one will be up ing them with a synthetic material. At for review at the season’s end. 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Monday, August 21 Mount Kisco Country Club, M ount Kisco, NY Host Superintendent: Fred Scheyhing, CGCS Summer Social September MetGCSA Meeting Tuesday, Septem ber 12 Metropolis Country Club, W hite Plains, NY Final Round: Championship Qualifier Host Superintendent: Tony Grasso Tuesday, August 22 Fairview Country Club Greenwich, CT Host Superintendent: Richie Marcks, CGCS i P.O. B o x 4 8 4 O ld G r e e n w i c h , C T 0 6 8 7 0 -0 4 8 4 2 0 3 -8 6 9 -8 8 0 8 914 -2 3 4 -0 0 9 2 Tee to Green June 1995 (7) ■ Scorecard Scorecard Heritage Hills Takes Invitational Trophy M e tG C S A Two-Ball: First Round Results he Met Invitational appeared headed for “Rainout Theater” as a full field started out in a driving rain, with’ thunder and lightning predicted at 100%. Miraculously, after one hole of play, the rain stopped, the skies cleared, and the competition heated up—with Heritage Hills taking this year’s Invitational Trophy. A very special thanks to Richie Marcks and his staff for an impeccable golf course. The entire field was raving about the conditions. Drew Campbell, Mike Loper, and Walter Campbell were outstanding in getting everyone onto the course, under very adverse conditions, and providing us with exceptional food and service. Also thanks to everyone in the field for having the faith that we would play. Those with the faith—and a pro who could putt were: dvancing in the first round of our Two-Ball Tournament were the following Class A and Class B players. (Note: The winners in the teams grouped below will face each other in the second round.): T Low Gross Winners Low Net Winners 58 Heritage Hills of Westchester Todd Polidor, superintendent J. Ciprianoygolfprofessional Mr. Currie, green chairman Mr. Delano, club official 67 Siwanoy Country Club Dave Mahoney, superintendent C. Bolling, golf professional Mr. Wichser^green chairman Mr. Stapleton, club official 60 Brae Burn Country Club Dennis Flynn, superintendent K. Moser, golf professional Mr. Nissm an^raw chairman Mr. Rich, club official 68 Middle Bay Country Club John Carlone, superintendent T. Shifflet, golf professional Mr. Haftygreen chairman Mr. Aronson, club official 61 Preakness Hills Country Club John O’Keefe, superintendent E. Mumford^golfprofessional Mr. Green, green chairman Mr. Fand, club official 70 Westchester Country Club Joe Alonzi, superintendent M. Wanser, golf professional Mr. Aronstein, green chairman Mr. Portale, club official Longest Drive Steven Murphy, Amateur Knollwood Country Club Erich Mumford, Golf Professional Preakness Hills Country Club Closest to the Pin Dan Pratt, Club Official Mitch Cohen, Green Chairman Mark Wanser, Golf Pro (Hole-in-One) Jim Calladio, Superintendent Westchester Country Club Milbrook Club Congratulations to everyone who participated. DAVE MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club Quotable Quote " C o m p e titiv e g o lf Is p la y e d m a in ly o n a tlv e -a n d -a -h a lf-ln c h c o u rs e : th e s p a c e b e tw e e n y o u r e a r s . ” Bobby Jones Professional Golfer (8 ) Tee to Green June 1995 A Class A Matt Ceplo/Tony Baviello over Rick Schock/Gregg Stanley Dave Mahoney/Dennis Petruzzelli over Les Kennedy/John Streeter Tim Powers/Tim Garceau over Fred Scheyhing/Chuck Martineau Jon Jennings/Mark Fuller over John Carlone/Tim O ’Neill Tony Savone/Ron Demkovich over Mike Mongon/John O ’Keefe Bob Alonzi/Joe Alonzi over Tony Grasso/Greg Wojick Wayne Remo/Jim McNally over Bill Perlee/Bill Bodemer Tim M oore/Todd Polidor over Bob Nielsen/Joe Camberato Class C Dan Cancelleri/John Apple over A1 Tretera/Ernie Rizzio John Hawthorne/Frank Amodio over Ron Shapiro/Frank Savakis Charlie Siemers/Scott Apgar over Bob Lippman Sr ./Bob Lippman Jr. John Currie/Joe Kennedy over Ken Clear/Mike Cook Quick highlights: Both the defending champs Schock/Stanley and Tretera/ Rizzo were ousted. Also the medalist qualifier M ongon/O ’Keefe have been eliminated, along with our inaugural champs, Scheyhing/Martineau. In losing to Remo/McNally, Perlee had a hole-in-one and chipped in. After trying hard to qualify, Carlone/ O ’Neill are bumped from the first round. One step at a time guys. Finally, in the Alonzi/Alonzi victory, Bob’s 60 Net proved to be the deciding factor in a match hard fought and played well by all. With some of the favorites gone and the heat coming, the second round promises to be a real shootout. -DM Work Smarts Two Tips for Staying on Top o f Your Paperwork taying on top of your paperwork may seem like it should be kid’s stuff (especially compared to the trials we all encounter on the golf course this time of year), but for most of us, it’s a never-ending struggle. Here are two tips from organizational expert and author Sunny Schlenger for managing the avalanche of paper that flows into your office every day. 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