President's Message Special Feature The Dreaded Phone The MetGCSA Elects John J. O’Keefe Call Its 22nd President And Other New-President Notes t was a rainy Monday in late Octo­ ber—one of many rainy days that month, so I was out on the course scrambling to find work for my crew. When I walked into the office to check my phone messages, there on the pad by the phone was written, “Pandora Wojick called.” I puzzled for a minute over why she’d be calling. And after consider­ ing—and then disqualifying—a number of options, I finally figured it was to discuss one of my turfgrass management practices for the Tee to Green. The suspense finally ended—and the dread began—when I phoned her back. She wanted me to write my first President’s Message! Yes, it was the request I probably dreaded most from the moment I knew I’d become the Met’s president. Not only would I have to think of something to talk about every issue, but then I’d have to sit down and write it. And worse, it would have to be interesting. What’s more, Joe Alonzi’s President’s Messages are no easy act to follow. They were articulate and inspirational. He always seemed to bring out the human side of our business and help us recognize that everyone has bad days— and even makes mistakes. His humor— and candor—helped a lot of us get through those bad days. I (continued on page 2) am honored to have the opportu­ nity to represent the MetGCSA as your president. I’ve served on the board since 1985, working under presidents Peter Rappoccio, Pat Lucas, Scott Niven, Larry Pakkala, Tim O ’Neill, and of course Joe Alonzi. Each of these individuals has had an impact on the association—and helped it to prosper and grow. I’ve learned a great deal from our past leaders. . . . They’re lessons that, I’m sure, will serve me well in my new role as president.” Eloquent words spoken by the 22nd president of the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association, John O’Keefe. In his acceptance speech, our new president emphasized participation, urging everyone to get involved in the association. “This association belongs to you,” he said. “It’s what you make of it.” I When— and Where— it All Began Born and raised in Lenox, MA, located in the Berkshire Mountains, John received an early education in—and respect for—nature. As a young adult, John did his share of fishing, hunting, scuba diving, and snow mobiling in what is one of the most picturesque parts of New England. His appreciation for the outdoors propelled him into (continued on page 4) Also In This Issue ( 3 ) Three Met Members Certified as Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries ( 4 ) 1996 Kicks Off With Three Important Educational Events ( 5 ) Softball Competition Revisited ( 6 ) A Thank-you to Met Members ( ? ) Superintendent/Green Chairmen Tournament Outcomes. . . Winners in MetGCSA Two-Ball Championship Finals President's Message (co n i from pg. 1) The Dreaded Phone Call Board of Directors There. . . . I ’ve done a few para­ graphs, and it hasn’t killed me yet. So I guess I’ll continue. voting delegate. That means he’ll be following the affiliation agreement process from beginning to end. And he will be making sure our voices are heard Bulletin on the Board on this matter. On a more serious note, our new Board I f you haven’t read last issue’s lead o f Directors will consist mostly o f famil­ article, “ The Ins and Outs o f the Newiar faces from the past board. New to and-Improved GCSA A /Chapter Affilia­ the board is Bob DeMarco from the tion Agreement,” please take a moment Powelton Club. Bob will be filling the to look it over. It will give you a good vacancy left by Tim Moore, who most idea o f what the agreement entails—and o f you now know is our newly elected help you make an informed decision treasurer. about this new direction. Our new Class C representative is Ray Beaudry. Currently a sales rep for It’s a Wrap! Westchester Ford Tractor, Ray is a Now that I ’ve survived my first Presi­ former superintendent and long-time dent’s Message, I can honestly say it member o f the M etGCSA. wasn’t that bad. I feel honored to I have appointed Dave Polidor, represent our association and you, as its assistant at St. Andrews G olf Club, to members, and I will do my very best to return as our Class B board member. ensure that the Met continues to grow Dave has been on the board one year, and prosper under my leadership. With filling the space left by Patrick Lucas, the help o f our current Board o f Direc­ who took the superintendent’s position tors, I feel I can do just about anything. at Woodcrest Country Club. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any reason. I would appreciate your Chapter Affiliation Notes comments, suggestions, and yes, even Probably the biggest issue facing the constructive criticisms. Remember, this MetGCSA this year is the Chapter is your association, and it is what YOU Affiliation Agreement with GCSAA. make it. Get involved and learn more Our Board o f Directors will be gather­ about us. Both o f us—you and the ing as much information as possible on association—can only benefit from your the proposed agreement to make a participation. decision that will benefit all o f us. I can be reached at Preakness Hills at We are lucky to have Tim O ’Neill 201-694-0260 or by E-Mail at (C C o f Darien) representing us on this W JES04B@prodigy.com. I look forward important issue at the National Confer­ to hearing from you—and working with ence in Orlando. Even though Tim has you as M etGCSA president. finished his time on the board, he has JO H N J. O ’KEEFE, C G CS generously agreed to stay on as our President President JOHN O’KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club Vice President EARL M IL L E D Ridgeway Country Club Secretary JOHN CARLONE, CGCS Middle Bay Country Club Treasurer TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club Past President JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS Westchester Country Club MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club ROBERT DEMARCO Powelton Club ANTHONY GRASSO Metropolis Country Club W ILLIAM HEINTZ Hampshire Country Club DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club DENNIS PETRUZZELLI, CGCS takeover National Golf Club DAVID POLIDOR S t Andrew’s Country Club RAY BEAUDRY Westchester Ford Tractor Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Too to Croon Staff Editors DENNIS PETRUZZELLI TONY GRASSO 914-242-0706 914-949-0375 Managing Editor PANDORA C.WOJICK Editorial Committee SCOTT APGAR MIKE COOK PAUL GONZALEZ PAT LUCAS TIM MOORE BOB NIELSEN TIM O’NEILL BILL PERLEE STEVE RENZETTI PAT SISK ALTRETERA Advertising Manager TONY GRASSO, 914-949-0375 O u r very best wishes fo r a happy a n d healthy N ew Tear! The MetGCSA Board of Directors (¿ ) Tee to Green November/December1995 Photographer DOMINIC RICHICHI TEE TO GREEN is published eight times a year by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association 4 9 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, N Y 10523-2819 914-347-4653, FAX: 914 -3 4 7 -3 4 3 7 C o p yrig h t® 1995 Notable Notes Three Met Area Courses Earn Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Status pedal congratulations to three Met members who have guided their courses in achieving Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status. Larry Pakkala o f Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT, was certified the end o f 1994, which made him the first in the Met area to meet the rigorous standards set by the Audubon Society’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program. Larry has continued to adhere to the program's tenets and is now in the process o f applying for recertification. Second in the area to become certified—in the summer o f ’95—is Phil A nder­ son o f Old Westbury G olf & Country Club in Old Westbury, NY. Newly certified in November is G reg W ojick o f the Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, CT. Greg, Phil, and Larry are among the very few in the Northeast to earn this ad­ mirable status, demonstrating their concern for the environment and commitment to the protection o f natural resources. Let’s give them all a round o f applause. $ New Members Christopher Alonzi, Class B, Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY Blake H alderm an, Class B, Wood way Country Club, Darien, CT R obert E. Brow n, Class C, Sawtelle Brothers Inc., Lawrence, MA Vincent Pavonetti, Class B, Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison, NY D avid Brownell Jr., Class C, Sawtelle Brothers Inc., Lawrence, MA Scott Ramsey, Class AS, Tower Ridge Country Club, Avon, CT William Buchanan, Class C, Wm. Buchanan & Associates, Ramsey, N J William Salinetti, Class B, Winged Foot G olf Club, Mamaroneck, NY Arik C arlson, Class B, The Patterson Club, Fairfield, C T M ichael J. Sullivan, Class A, E. Gaynor Brennan G olf Course, Stamford, CT G reg D u B ois, Class B, Winged Foot G olf Club, Mamaroneck, NY Je ff Townley, Class B, Winged Foot G olf Club, Mamaroneck, NY R obert G oring, Class B, Country Club o f Purchase, Purchase, NY Jeffrey Weld, Class C, Bayer Corp., Vineland, N J G reg G utter, Class B, Alpine Country Club, Demarest, N J Jason W istrand, Class B, Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY Get W ell Wishes We would like to send get well wishes to: y Rutgers University Professor Emeri­ tus D r. Ralph Engel. Dr. Engel is an honorary Met member and winner o f our 1989 John Reid Lifetime Achieve­ ment Award. y B ob N ielsen’s (Bedford G olf & Tennis Club superintendent’s) oldest son, Bobby III, who is recovering from recent surgery. P.O. B o x 484 O ld G r e e n w ic h , C T 06870-0484 2 0 3 -8 6 9 -8 8 0 8 9 1 4 -2 3 4 -0 0 9 2 METRO MILORGANITE, INC. For a HEALTHY ADVANTAGE over SEASONAL PROBLEMS WE OFFER a WINNING LINE-UP Emerald Isle. Ltd. A EGYPT FARMS In Memoriam 1AQUATWXS WHITE MARSH. MO It is with great regret that we announce the death o f two MetGCSA members: / John Corsi, a longtime foreman/ assistant superintendent at Winged Foot G olf Club and the Met’s only Life B member. y Alexander Radko, who was a longtenured USGA agronomist and honor­ ary member o f the MetGCSA. A1 Radko was the Met’s 1987 John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Birth b04 ALLA Hr P R IM E R *' Matrix Flow Soil Surfactant Aqua-T IheCeC^ ; • • • • • • B io lo g ic a l W ater T re a tm e n t Andersons FERTILIZERS TOP DRESSINGS BIOSTIMULANTS SEED PESTICIDES GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES Rick Apgar Scott Apgar Joe Stahl Metro Milorganite Inc. Long overdue congratulations to Wollaston G olf Club Superintendent Dave Dwinell and his wife, Leslie, on the birth o f their daughter, Haley Rebecca, on February 18. DEPEND ON US FOR FOUR SEASON SOLUTIONS (914) 666-3171 Fax (914) 666-9183 365 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Tee to Green November/December 1995 ( 3 ) Special Feature (coat, 1) The MetGCSA Elects John J. O’Keefe Its 22nd President an “ outside” career. As a teenager, he worked for a landscaper, and after gaining a good deal o f experience in turf maintenance, he became superin­ tendent o f a large luxury condominium complex. But golf courses were what intrigued him most. “ Once I began to play golf, I was not only impressed by the beauty o f golf courses, but also interested in the maintenance practices and require­ ments.” John followed his instincts and pur­ sued formal training in turfgrass man­ agement at the Stockbridge School o f Agriculture. He completed his place­ ment training in 1978 at Longshore Club Park in Westport, CT, and after receiving his Associate in Science in Turf Management in 1979, he was offered the assistant superintendent’s job at Longshore. He stayed there until 1981, when he landed his first superintendent’s job at Westchester Hills G olf Club in White Plains, NY. John put his knowledge to the test there for five years and then took over his current position at Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, N J, where he became a certified golf course superin­ tendent in 1987. While most golf course superinten­ dents praise a former school professor or boss for their success, John gives credit to his wife o f 16 years, Margaret. “ She’s always inspired me to get in­ volved and pursue my career goals,” says John, who goes on to say that high on his list o f priorities is to provide his family with a quality lifestyle. “That includes seeing that our children get the best education Margaret and I can possibly provide,” adds John. Practicing What He Preaches When it comes to involvement, John has always practiced what he preaches. While a student at Stockbridge, he was active in the Lear Honor Society. Then, about the time John started his schooling in 1978, he became a member o f GCSAA. In 1981, John Upcoming Events Looking Ahead Educational Events MetGCSA Winter Seminar Wednesday, January 10,1996 Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY This annual educational event will feature a number of job-enhancing topics, starting with a presentation from Rutgers’ Dr. James Murphy on the pros and cons of various turfgrass cultiva­ tion techniques and concluding with a talk by Richard Weir III of the Cornell Cooperative Extension for Nassau County on low-maintenance, disease-resistant trees with ornamental value. Other valuable sessions by industry experts: the ins and outs of golf course restoration and renovation, how physical and chemical conditions in soils affect turf health and welfare, an update on the USGA’s Environmental Research Program. For further information, call Will Heintz at 914-698-6131. Massachusetts TurfGrass Conference & Trade Show Monday - Wednesday, January 15 - 17,1996 Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA This 65th annual conference will feature three days of seminars on a wide range of topics— everything from a discussion of the role of the superintendent to managing greens under stress and microbial inoculants for disease management. On the second and third days, attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the trade show. ( 4) Tee to Green November/December 1995 also joined the Met, becoming a mem­ ber o f the board in 1985. Since then, he’s chaired numerous Met commit­ tees, including Bylaws, Membership, Public Relations, and Scholarship & Research. His first year on the board, he also co-chaired the Communications Committee that governs the Tee to Green, managing the publication’s advertising. Most recently, o f course, John was the M et’s secretary and then vice president. And as if all that’s not enough, John has served on the board o f the Tri-State T urf Research Founda­ tion for the past three years. And he’s been a member o f the New Jersey GCSA since 1986 and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association since 1990. For the past four years, John has also found time to teach an Introduction to Turfgrass Management course at Rutgers University. And amazingly, he’s managed to squeeze in several extracurricular activities outside the golf course industry: His two daughters— Adrienne, 12, and Maureen, 10—keep him busy with their Girl Scout activities and soccer teams, which he coaches. And he’s involved with the Knights o f Columbus for the Immaculate Heart o f Mary Church in Wayne. For further information, contact Denise Ruszala, 413-562-0120. GCSAA’s 67th International Golf Course Conference and Show Monday - Saturday, February 5 -1 1,1 9 96 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL It’s not too late to plan on joining fellow professionals at the educational event of the year! For further information, call GCSAA at 800472-7878. As John prepares for his turn at con­ tinuing the advancement o f this sound association, he notes a few o f the first issues he’ll be tackling: “We will be focusing this year on the chapter affilia­ tion agreement with GCSAA, and we’ll also be evaluating our annual fall Field Day, perhaps making some changes that will add to local attendance and popularity with our members. “When my predecessors took of­ fice,” he continues, “ they all had one goal in common: to leave the associa­ tion a little better than when they took office. This, too, is my goal,” promises John. “ Please know that I am always available to you— for questions and comments o f any kind. Communica­ tion, after all, is the name o f the game.” SC O T T C. APGAR Metro Milorganite, Inc. Met Event Revisited Long Island GCSA Takes the Met in Inaugural Softball Competition ragging rights to Long Island— and deservedly so. The Long Island superintendents thoroughly annihilated the M etGCSA 26 - 10 in the first M etG C SA /L on g Island Softball Competition held this past October. Long Island, led by game MVP Phil Anderson o f Old Westbury G olf & Country Club— who some may think dabbles in steroids after watching his monstrous home runs—jumped out to an early 1 3 - 0 lead before the Met team could muster its first run. Harry Bahrenburg o f Huntington Crescent Club led all players with six base hits, scoring five times and driving in five runs. Highlights for the Met were far and few between, but St. Andrews’ Assistant Dave Polidor did make some outstand­ ing defensive plays in center field, preventing the score from being even more embarrassing. Elmwood Superintendent Scott Tretera led the Met team with three RBIs and tied the young Polidor for most team hits, with three in all. Also on the Met team were Dave Mahoney o f Siwanoy, Scott Apgar o f Metro Milorganite, John Russer o f St. Andrews, Tom Leahy o f Sleepy H ol­ low, and Jeff Weld o f the Bayer Corporation. Heritage Hills Super Todd Polidor and Metro Milorganite’s Joe Stahl were on KP duty, rustling up some grub for the hungry and thirsty players. One grace-saving note for the Met team: After a beverage break—and falling behind 20 to 1—the Met players went on to outscore Long Island 9 to 6 the rest o f the game. (N ot enough, unfortunately, to overtake the competi­ tion.) The day was sponsored by Jeff Weld and the Bayer Corporation along with Metro Milorganite, Inc. All partici­ pants received a softball jersey, sporting their association’s logo on the sleeve, and everyone had plenty to eat and drink. As Harry Bahrenburg put it: “ It was a good way to vent all those built up frustrations after a long, tough season on the golf course. It’s also a nice way o f meeting other golf course profes­ sionals and sharing thoughts and ideas.” Though, as Dave Mahoney points out, the “ turnout could have been a little stronger—especially with a 4 p.m. start time,” all who joined the competi­ tion had a good time. Other associations are encouraged to put together their own teams. Rumor has it that the New Jersey GCSA has already begun to build one! But at the very least, we hope more Met members will join us to form a stronger team—and give Long Island a run for their money. I f other manufacturers and distribu­ tors were to get involved, we might even be able to turn this event into a fund raiser! Watch for the notice next spring, and prepare to come take a swing at the BIG white ball. SC O T T C. APGAR Metro Milorganite, Inc. 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Meadow St. Goldens Bridge, N Y 10526 Phone #: 914-232-7746 (6 ) Tee to Green November/December1995 Scorecard Burning Tree Superintendent/Green Chairman Tourney Outcomes B side, they still were three down to the ill Perlee was our host at Burning Tree for the October 10 Superintendent/ excellent team play o f Remo/McNally. Green Chairman Tourney. More than 20 green chairmen were able to see When Wayne didn’t birdie or eagle, Jim the challenges o f surviving the ’95 drought with limited water supplies. Bill had a solid par or bogey. (Bogey is and the Burning Tree membership had to make the difficult decision to stop otherwise known as a four for three.) irrigating fairways to save water for their greens and tees. This tough call did Dennis picked up the pace on the ensure great greens throughout the season and demonstrated just how durable bentgrass really is. Says Bill: aIt turned out to be a great way to chase away the poa back side with a birdie at 10 and a long putt for par at 11. Wayne won 12 with a and increase the bent.” As o f this writing, Bill’s fairways are almost solid bent. Congratulations to Bill and Burning Tree for surviving the drought o f ’95—and par; Dave got it back with a birdie at 13 to the golfers who managed to post winning scores on this very challenging playing and finally back to even with a par at 14. With darkness and the temperature field. Twenty-one green chairmen/superintendent teams—92 golfers total— falling, the match was all even. competed in the Two-Man Best Ball. Here’s the outcome: The 15th hole at Blue Hill is its most Low Gross Winners Low Net Winners difficult: a 445 Par 4 with water to the right off the tee and a blind approach 70 Ernie Steinhofer/M s. Bittner 60 Todd Polidor/M r. Currie that must be threaded through the trees. Heritage Hills of Westchester The Nevele Hotel & CC Three out o f four drives found the water; 65 Bob Alonzi/M r. Gagliardi 76 Les Kennedy/M r. Finken zeller everyone found the trees, and we all Winged Foot GC C C ofWaterbury knew first in wins. Jim finished with a 77 Scott N iven/M r. Sanders 66 Rick Schock/M r. Milne six to put his team one up. Wee Burn CC The Stanwich Club Dennis and Jim halved 16 and 17. On the back o f the 17th green, facing In the Two-Ball event run for the rest o f the field, the winners were: defeat, Dennis drained a 30-foot putt to take it to 18. When the pressure was on, Gross Team Net Team Jim bumped his trusty four wood three times, chipped up, and two-putted for a 63 Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC 73 Tim Garceau/Kevin Lapp bogey, giving the M cNally/Remo team Mike Miner, Montammy GC The Tuxedo Club 65 Scott Apgar, Metro Milorganite the championship. Being fortunate enough to be a Tom Leahy, Sleepy Hollow CC competitor in this final match, I never had so much fun going down in defeat. Closest to the Pin Longest Drive The golf and championship was great. Congratulations to Jim and Wayne—and Mr. T. Crolius, Green Chairman , Mr. D . Milne, Green Chairman , to everyone who participated. Woodway CC Wee Bum CC Pat Dawson, Assistant Superintendent, Ernie Steinhofer, Superintendent The Nevele Hotel & CC Rolling Hills CC DAVE M AH O NEY Siwanoy Country Club McNally/Remo Prevail in Met Two-Ball Championship im McNally o f Greenrock Corpo­ ration and Wayne Remo o f Rock Spring Club defeated Dennis Petruzzelli o f Lakeover National G olf Club and Dave Mahoney o f Siwanoy Country Club— two up to capture the Third Annual M etGCSA Two-Ball Championship. The site was Blue Hill G olf Club in Pearl River, NY. The conditions were cold, wet, and windy; yet the day was perfect for good golf. Among the players, there were seven birdies and an eagle. The eagle was holed on a fly by Wayne Remo m o­ ments after Dave Mahoney hit the flagstick on the fly from the same spot—95 yards out in the fairway. M cNally/Rem o worked an alternate hole effort while Mahoney/Petruzzelli had a front nine, back nine system. After Mahoney shot a 38 on the front Miner/Welch Dominate Consolation Bracket Mike Miner o f Montammy G olf Club and Bobby Welch o f Rock Ridge Coun­ try Club defeated Salem G olf Club’s Bob Bruce and Waccabuc Country Club’s Ed Binsse—four and three in the finals o f the Consolation Bracket. The victory proved to be their easiest in the path to the finals. Two sudden-death matches in the quarter- and semi-finals kept this near at the cusp o f elimination. Thanks to Stanwich’s Scott Niven and Woodway’s Larry Pakkala for spawning this event. Next year, we will, perhaps, have a 32-team field or again through qualifying championship and consola­ tion. There is an official challenge to Jim McNally and Wayne Remo from Mike and Bobby. Jim and Wayne, the ball is in your court. - DM Tee to Green November/December 1995 ( 7 ) PATRON DIRECTORY Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. f t Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Richard Cooke Turf & Ornamental Products 914-883-5881, FAX 914-883-5943 AgrEvo USA Company David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 203-828-8905 f t Emerald Isle, Ltd. Bill Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 800-628-GROW /313 -662-2727 Almstcad Tree Co. Inc. Kevin Wyatt 58 Bcechwood Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 800-427-1900/914-576-0193 ft f t E / T Equipment Co. John Ferrucio/Bcmic White 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-6126, FAX 914-271-6146 Rhone-Poulenc C o ./C H IP C O Greg Hutch 877 Ycllowbank Rd., Toms River, N J 08753 908-929-4657 f t Feldman Brothers Inc. David Feldman/Joe Schneider Turf Maintenance Equipment 800-527-3898,203-443-3530 SAV-A-TREE Thomas Marino 360 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-8202 f t ALPIN E, the CARE o f T R E E S Excellence in Tree Care NY: 914-948-0101 NJ: 201-445-4949 CT: 203-847-1855 A1 Preston’s Garage Gary Shashinka: 203-924-1747 Massey Ferguson, Sales & Service Shelton, CT 06484 f t Fleet Pump & Service Group Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert S l , Harrison, NY 10528 914-835-3801 f t Shcmin Nurseries Inc. Horticultural-Irrigation Supplies Jim Hespe: 203-531-7352 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 Argen to & Son Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 f t Glenmorc Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore 98 Hackgreen Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 914-764-4348 f t Stephen Kay, G o lf Course Architects Renovation, Master Planning, New Golf Courses 495 New Rochelle Rd., Office 2B Bronxvillc, NY 10708, 914-699-4437 f t Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. Gerald O’Hara/Ed Santalone 620 Commerce St., Thom wood, NY 10594 800-878-8873 f t Grass Roots T u rf Products Inc. Ken Kubik P.O. Box 336, Mt. Freedom, N J 07970 201-361-5943 f t Steven Willand, Inc. Bruce Pye 23 Route 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 201-579-5656 f t Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. Topdressing, Peat, Humus, & Potting Soil Gene Evans 717-443-9596 f t Greenacres Company Irrigation Contractor 266 Newtown Tpkc., Redding, CT 06896 Dave Pijnenburg: 203-938-8618 f t Tee and Green Sod, Inc. Bentgrass, Fescue, Rye, Sod Blends, Washed Sod P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 Owen Regan/David Wallace: 401-789-8177 f t Bruedan Corp. Mike Gesmundo/Ron Shapiro Ez-Go & Yamaha Vehicles 800-535-1500 f t Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Inc. John Hawthome/Charles Siemers 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 800-235-7035 f t The Cardinals, Inc. John E. Callahan 166 River Rd., Unionville, CT 06085 203-673-3699 Ciba T u rf & Ornamental Products Primo, Banner, Subdue, Pennant Mike Oleykowski N Y/N J: 609-267-8041 Steve Sears CT: 413-283-7877 James Barrett Associates, Inc. Golf Course Irrigation Design & Consulting Jim Barrett: 201-744-8237 Montclair, NJ f t DAF Services David A. Frechette Irrigation Specialists 203-528-7362, FAX 203-528-0051 f t James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Bill and Joe Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 f t Dar Par Sales Golf Course & Tennis Supplies Outdoor Furniture Dominic A. Richichi 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 f t LESC O , Inc. Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipment Greg Moran: 914-331-4869 800-321-5325 ft D & S Floratine Products, Nova Tee, Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF f t Loft’s International G o lf Development Division John Farrell 2202 Hangar Rd., Stc. 170, Allentown, PA 18103 201-267-8358 De Lea Sod Farms Joel Mill er/Vin nie Sas so 444 Elwood Rd., East Northport, NY 11731 800-244-SODS/516-368-8022 f t Down To Earth All Phases of Golf Course Construction David Griffin 914-576-7693 & Earth Works, Inc. The Soil Aerification Specialists Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-698-0030 f t Eastern Land Management Inc. Bruce Moore Golf Course Renovation & Construction 203-924-7272 Eden Farms L L C (Wholesale Nursery) Frank Buschini/Marshall Condon 947 Stillwater Road, Stamford, CT 06902 203-325-3445, FAX 203-325-4206 Egypt Farms, Inc. Topdressing, Construction Mixes, Bunker Sand, Computerized Soil Blending White Marsh, MD 21162, 800-899-7645 (SOIL) ® Tee to Green November/December1995 f t Metro Milorganite Inc. Rick Apgar/Scott Apgar/Joe Stahl 365 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-3171, FAX 914-666-9183 f t Mid Westchester Landscaping, Inc. Greg Porteus: 914-739-5800 Excavation, Blacktop, Hydroseeding, Wet Well Installations Mon tco/Surf- Side/Z ap! Surfactants & Defoamers Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 Bob Occhsle: 215-836-4992, FAX 215-836-2418 f t Nassau Suffolk T u rf Services, Inc. Frank Marra Turf Supplies & Equipment Rentals 516-286-1052, PAGER 516-278-4766 Partac G olf Course Top-Dressing Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, N J 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/908-637-4191 BUI & Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 f t The Scotts Company Steve DiVito: 203-723-5190 Tom Marmelstein: 516-679-1961 f t The Terre Company o f N J, Inc. Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, N J 07014 Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069 f t TurfN et Associates, Inc. Peter L. McCormick 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 800-314-7929, FAX 908-359-3389 f t T u rf Products C o rp ./T O R O George Gorton, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment P.O. Box 1200, Enfield, CT 06083 800-243-4355/203-763-3581 f t T u rf Products Corporation Ernie Rizzio 47 Howell Rd., P.O. Box 296 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, 201-263-1234 f t Valley View Wholesale Greenhouse Frank Amodio 229 Smithridgc Rd., So. Salem, NY 10590 914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050 f t Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. John Apple/Ray Beaudry Meadow St., Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 914-232-7746 f t Westchester T u rf Supply, Inc. Bob Lippman Sr./B ob Lippman Jr. P.O. Box 198, Lincolndalc, NY 10540 Office: 914-248-7476 Mobile: 914-649-0303 f t White Contractors Golf Course Construction & Renovation P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 James E. Morris Jr.: 203-869-8808/914-234-0092 f t Wilfred M acDonald, Inc. Dennis DcSanctis/Chris Santopietro Rt. 17 & Terminal Rd., Lyndhurst, N J 07071 201-804-1000 f t D enotes M etG C SA member