President's Message Special Feature Having Snow Much Building a Golf Course From Fun the Ground Up Tips fo r M aking the Most of Winter Hudson N ational G olf Course Superintendent Gregg Stanley, CGCS, Offers an Inside Look a t New G olf Course Construction—From Perm itting to Grow-in T hese days, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a superintendent in the Met area who isn’t—or never plans to be—involved in some sort o f golf course restoration work. Few, however, have had the ultimate experi­ ence—and challenge—o f working with an architect to transform an untouched piece o f property into a finely manicured playing field. Here, G olf Course Superintendent Gregg Stanley takes us step-by-step through the making o f what promises to be one o f the finest golf courses in the area—if not the country: Hudson National G olf Club in Croton-onHudson, NY. A Tom Fazio design, the course is slated to open its doors in late May or early June o f this year. We hope you’ll find Gregg’s account more than just interesting reading, but also useful fodder for your own course’s renovation efforts—no matter how small. he winter started off with a bang — or at least a heck o f a lot o f snow. But as I ’m looking out my office window—and writing this message— I see what’s left o f the latest snow storm slowly diminishing. Let’s hope it takes with it the cabin fever, flaring tempers around the shop, and most important, my winter weight, which I admit is at an all-time high. Let’s also hope that this generous helping o f white stuff from above—and I’ll bet there’s still more to come—will turn out to be a poor man’s fertilizer and not a roaring river this spring. Worthwhile Winter Activities On a more positive note, there’s a lot more we can do with our free time than fret over all those stalled winter projects. This is a great time, in fact, to reflect on the past season— admittedly a tough one— and review our accomplishments and, yes, any areas for improvement, whether they’re related to our technical or managerial/interpersonal skills. One thing our business is great for is fresh starts. Even in the mildest o f winters, we have a chance to catch our breath and regroup before launching into an intense work period. If we use our “ downtime” productively, we can all develop into better superintendents. Here are a few suggestions that come to mind: (continued on page 2) T A Site Beyond Compare The site o f this nearly 2 6 0 -acre golf club has at least two distinguishing features: stunning views and historical interest. During the late 1920s and early 1930s, the Hession Hills Country Club occupied a portion o f the site. But by the time construction began for Hudson National, the property was so heavily forested and vine covered that there was no trace o f the former golf course. What did remain, however, was a massive stone foundation, the only sign o f a building that housed Hession Soldiers (paid British soldiers) during the Revolution­ ary War. This structure—located on a portion o f the property that offers unprecedented views o f the Hudson River—was also Hession Hills’ clubhouse until a fire in the early 1930s destroyed all but the existing foundation. The ruins have been cleaned up and restored. Tom Fazio also managed to incorporate two golf (continued on page 4) Also in This Issue (2 ) Mark Your Calendar With These Two (? ) Upcoming Events 6 ® Meet Your MetGCSA Board .. Committee Chairmen at Your Service (7 ) . . . Preview of Met Meetings and Events to Come () Sneak Peak at Two New Area Courses Is Your Turf at Risk of Winterkill? Winners in the MetGCSA Scholarship Raffle . . . nds Other Member Notables President's Message (cont. from pg. 1) Having Snow Much Fun greatest in turf management techniques. But involvement is key to MetByte’s something you’ve thought o f trying but usefulness—and survival. The more never seemed to have the time to think people who participate, the more valuable the information exchange can through and thoroughly plan. The be. winter is a great time for project plan­ If you’d like help getting up-to-speed ning, o f any kind. • Join one the MetGCSA’s committees. Our and on-line, call our gracious system operator and Siwanoy Country Club committees can always use another Super Dave Mahoney at 914-961-8698. warm body, and much o f their work is The MetByte number, which is also in done this time o f year, when it’s most your directory, is 914-337-3459. convenient to get involved. Any help • Beef up your managerial and technical you could offer would be a great help knowledge. Participate in our associa­ to our association—an organization tion-sponsored seminars, such as our that’s always there to support you. What’s more, getting together regu­ recent Winter Seminar and the “ Envi­ ronmental Considerations in G olf larly with your peers is a great way to Course Management” seminar held in share information and ideas—and to December. And attend at least a few o f form new and lasting friendships. A committee listing is located in our the many area turfgrass conferences. Most critical, o f course, is the annual directory. Contact one o f the chair­ GCSAA International G olf Course men, who you’ll also find listed in this Conference and Show. I don’t have to issue o f Tee to Green. I know they’ll tell you how all these functions help us welcome your interest. stay on top o f industry trends and • Write an article. You don’t have to be innovations and offer another important part o f the Tee to Green committee to opportunity to communicate with and contribute. Our publication is always learn from our peers. There’s little looking for articles o f interest. If I can write this, you can certainly give it a try. excuse for not attending: This time o f year, “ No time” and “ Too busy” just • Get on-line with MetByte. That’s our don’t seem to hold water. association’s very own electronic bulletin board system (BBS). Winter is • Get away while the getting’s good Let’s face it. This time o f year, time away the time to equip your office with the from the job is time well spent. A necessary technology—primarily a vacation is sometimes the only way to computer and modem—and yourself recharge and approach the new season with the know-how to navigate the ahead with enthusiasm and vigor. So if BBS. MetByte offers a quick-and-easy you haven’t already, plan your get­ way to essentially pick the brains o f away—while the getting’s good! your peers. Area supers have used JO H N J. O ’KEEFE, CGCS MetByte to hash out everything from President turf-related problems to the latest and Board of Directors • Do the legwork required to get a new program off the ground. Maybe it’s President JOHN O’KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club Vice President EARL MILLETT 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 WILLIAM HEINTZ Hampshire Country Club DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club DENNIS PETRUZZELLI, CGCS takeover National Golf Club DAVID POLIDOR St Andrew’s Country Club RAY BEAUDRY Westchester Ford Tractor Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Tee to Green Staff Editors DENNIS PETRUZZELLI TONY GRASSO 914-242-0706 914-949-0375 Managing Editor PANDORA C.WOJICK Editorial Committee Upcoming Events Meeting Reminder! SCOTT APGAR MIKE COOK PAUL GONZALEZ PAT LUCAS TIM MOORE Special Event BOB NIELSEN TIM O’NEILL BILLPERLEE STEVE RENZETTI PAT SISK AL TRETERA Advertising Manager MetGCSA Business Meeting 1st Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Classic Thursday, March 14 Ridgeway Country Club White Plains, NY Host Superintendent: Earl Millett Monday, May 15 Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, Far Hills, NJ Cost: $250/person to support turfgrass research & education at Cook College and Rutgers University. For further info, call Bea Devine at the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation, 908-821-7134. TONY GRASSO, 914-949-0375 Photographer DOMINIC RICHICHI TEE TO GREEN is published eight times a year by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 914-347-4653, FAX: 914-347-3437 Copyright© 1996 Association Business Association Business 1996 Committee Chairmen at Your Service T his is your guide to the M etGCSA’s committee chairmen. They’re here to serve the association— and you—so please feel free to contact any one o f them with questions or comments. We’ve provided their numbers, below, for your convenience. Awards Government Relations Joe Alonzi, C G C S, Westchester C C 914-967-6000, ext. 360 • Will Heintz, Hampshire C C 914-698-6131 Bylaws Long-Range Planning and Steering Earl Millett, Ridgeway C C 914-948-5876 Joe Alonzi, CG CS, Westchester C C 914-967-6000, ext. 360 Communications Membership • Dennis Petruzzelli, CG CS, Lakeover N ation al GC 914-242-0706 • Tony Grasso, Metropolis C C 914-949-0375 John Carlone, CGCS, Middle Bay C C 516-766-1838 Education Will Heintz, Hampshire C C 914-698-6131 Field Day • Matt Ceplo, C G C S, Rockland C C 914-359-5346 • Ray Beaudry, Westchester Ford Tractor 914-232-7746 March 14 White Plains, NY Business Meeting E arl M illett April 15 May 23 Silver Spring CC Ridgeway, CT Superintendent/Manager Tournament Peter Rappoccio, CGCS May 28 Winged Foot GC Mamaroneck, NY Invitational Tournament Bob Alonzi, CGCS Earl Millett, Ridgeway C C 914-948-5876 July 8 The Tuxedo Club Tuxedo Park, NY Met Area Team Champ Qualifier, First Round Tim Garceau Joe Alonzi, CGCS, Westchester C C 914-967-6000, ext. 360 Tournament • Bob DeMarco, Powelton Club 914-561-2360 SiwanoyCC Bronxville, NY Two-Ball Qualifier Dave Mahoney Scholarship and Research Social and W elfare Ridgeway CC August ?? Old Oaks CC Purchase, NY Poa Annual G olf Tourney M ark M illett Who’s Who on the MetGCSA Board October 7 Pine Hollow CC East Norwich, NY Met Area Team Champ Qualifier, Final Round Gerry Kunkel Oct 24 Old Westbury Golf & CC Old Westbury, NY Superintendent/Green Chairman Tournament Phil Anderson Nov ?? Powelton Club Newburgh, NY Annual Meeting Bob DeMarco Chairman Seeking Committee Members Front Row, left to right: Vice President Earl Millett, Treasurer Tim Moore, President John O'Keefe, Secretary John Carlone. Back Row, left to right: Director Dave Polidor, Director Bob DeMarco, Director Dennis Petruzzelli, Director Ray Beaudry, Director Dave Mahoney, Director Will Heintz, Director Matt Ceplo, Director Tony Grasso. Anyone interested in serving on the Social and Welfare Committee should contact Joe Alonzi at 914-967-6000, ext. 360. The committee is responsible for member support and welfare, as well as for planning the association’s social events, such as the Family Picnic, Summer Social, and Christmas Party. Special Feature (coni, 1) Building a Golf Course From the Ground Up holes and the club’s driving range into this historic landmark. The clubhouse, offering equally stunning views o f the Hudson River, will be located on the westernmost portion o f the property in a picturesque stone mansion. Renova­ tions will be completed before the 1996 holiday season. A Bird’s-eye View of the Construction Long before construction could begin, Hudson National had to get the goahead from the town. So difficult was this process that, several years before, another company had failed to acquire the necessary permits and was forced to abandon the project—and the design that world-class golf course architect Robert Trent Jones had created for them— before a shovel ever went into the ground. Hudson National began, in 1992, by hiring the Turf Science Group out o f North Carolina to conduct the neces­ sary environmental studies and con­ tracted with Tom Fazio to create a golf course design that, eventually, won the permits required to build on this historic site. Land clearing at Hudson National began in October 1994. Fortunately, the winter o f 19941995 was mild, allowing a considerable amount o f progress to be made. All storm-water drainage was installed, including about 20 mitigation basins, designed short-term to guard against erosion during construction and long­ term to filter runoff before leaving the property. At the same time, 100,000 cubic yards o f rock and ledge were blasted in an effort to tame the very severe site. And under the guidance o f “ Team Fazio,” initial shaping was also started, with most o f the green and tee pads bulked into place and the 75 bunkers roughed in before winter’s end. As spring o f ’95 approached, irrigation work began. A Toro N et­ work 8000 system was installed, with 45 satellites and 1300 sprinkler heads. The pumphouse was equipped with a Plantstar fertigation system. In May, prepwork for green and tee subgrades began. There are no set plans for putting greens on a Fazio golf course. They evolve in the field with the help o f owners, shapers, course personnel, and most important, Mr. Fazio. All putting green subgrades were lasered on 10-foot grids, with Mr. Fazio, himself, ensuring that slopes did not exceed 3 percent in either direction in “pinn-able” areas. June through September, the final shaping and drainage work was com­ pleted on the bunkers. And tees and greens were seeded from July 20 through September 5. Three putting greens built after September 10 were sodded with washed sod. To create a 4-inch gravel layer on greens and a 2inch gravel layer on tees, 4,000 tons o f pea gravel were trucked in from the Morie Company. The gravel was then covered with an 85-15 topmix. It took 15,000 tons o f the topmix to create a 12-inch layer on greens and a 6-inch layer on tees. The original specs called for all roughs to be sodded—primarily because the town wanted to assure rapid stabilization o f the severe site. Tee and Green Sod started grassing in mid-July. They installed 80 acres (3,500,000 square feet) o f bluegrass/fine fescue sod in the roughs and 12 acres (500,000 square feet) o f bentgrass on about half o f the fairways. The bentgrass sod wasn’t part o f the original plan, but the sodding process was going so well that the ownership felt it was cost effective to sod many o f the more severe fairways. They also did this to enable us to open the course sooner than the original target date o f September 1996. Construction o f our maintenance facility began in September. The building is about 10,000 square feet and is heated throughout. We moved into the building the week o f February 12. A Sneak Peak at Two Other Courses Soon to Open in the Area The Country Club of Purchase Purchase, NY Superintendent: Robert M iller created a golf course that will surely rank among the top in the nation.” The only Jack Nicklaus Signature G olf Course in the Northeast, this 6,876yard, 18-hole championship course covers approximately 192 acres. The Metropolitan G olf Association gave The Country Club o f Purchase a temporary rating o f 73.5 from the back tees and a slop o f 136. The course takes full advantage o f the natural beauty o f the site, characterized by a gently sloping topography and an abundance o f mature oak, maple, birch, and beech trees. Challenging and enjoyable for golfers o f all skill levels, the course will be open to play in June. Says Masahiko Kasuga, president o f Hickory Pine Associates Limited Partnership, which owns the course: “ By masterfully combining state-of-the-art golf course design with sound environ­ mental planning, Jack Nicklaus has Anglebrook Golf Club Somers, NY Superintendent: Louis Quick This 18-hole, 7,190-yard, par 72 championship course is set on 240 picturesque acres. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Anglebook makes the most o f the gentle rolling hills, wooded terrain, and wetlands to provide a fair but challenging layout. While several holes are gentle dog­ legs with minimal bunkering, others will require forced carries over pro­ tected wetlands. The course will have Southshore/Pennlinks tees and fairways and a Southshore/Cato mix on the greens. A fine fescue/bluegrass mix will cover the roughs. Anglebrook will be undergoing final construction and grow-in during 1996, with a grand opening planned for the fall o f 1997. Grow-in Challenges I was very fortunate to have three outstanding assistants on board quite early. Each assistant was in charge o f a different aspect o f the construction and grow-in. Steve Fritsch worked closely with the irrigation system, ensuring that all our newly laid sod survived this past summer’s unrelenting heat. A1 Wilson worked with the shaping crew on green and tee construction, as well as grow-in. And Chris Smith spent a great deal o f time working with the Fazio group on building the bunkers. It’s been—and continues to be—a great learning experience for all o f us. I can’t thank these gentlemen enough for their hard work and dedication to the project— and Hudson National for allowing me to bring them on board. Among the remaining work we have to complete before opening day is to install sand in the bunkers, prune trees on all the holes, and revegetate the mitigation basins. I’ll have a crew o f 20 to help with these and the standard inseason maintenance rigors, which will include cutting greens, tees, collars, and approaches by hand; using triplex greensmowers to groom fairways and lightweight riding rotaries to cut roughs; and raking traps by hand. During the winter, I’ll keep a crew o f six or seven. When All Is Said and Done Though it will undoubtedly take a few years for the construction scars to fade, the finished product is an exciting one. The 140-acre course will play to just under 7,000 yards and a par 71. The Fazio group worked hard at making the course look difficult but play fairly. The bunkering is beautifully sculpted but will invoke a fair degree o f penalty. Clearing limits were wide, and fairway landing areas are generous. The Golf Course Superintendent’s Choice. The Bunton Triplex G reensm ow er is no ordinary reel mower. You'll know that the instant you see the clean, consistent cut it delivers on your course greens, tees, collars, and approaches. It's equipped with all the features that golf course m aintenance professionals want a riding greensm ow er and more. Beyond the playability, the Fazio team strived to make the course look like it’s been there for many years. It has a formal, classic look, and vistas that are breathtaking. (The British knew what they were doing when they built their fortress here.) During the summer, golfers will be able to see the Hudson River from almost half the holes and the driving range. What’s more, this may well be the only spot in Westchester County where you can catch a glimpse o f both Bear Mountain and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Clearly the most challenging assign­ ment in my short career, I’d be hardpressed to match this experience. The property is dynamic; the design team is arguably the best in the busi­ ness; and the ownership has great vision and knowledge o f the golf business. GREGG STANLEY, CGCS Hudson National G olf Club BUN TON 22" and 26" GREENSMOWERS W hen it comes to greens mainte­ nance, the Bunton 22" and 26" walkbehind greensm ow ers are rapidly becoming the industry standard. Westchester Ford Tractor, Inc. Meadow St. Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 Phone #: 914-232-7746 Work Smarts Is Your T u rf at Risk o f Winterkill? hile the damaging effects o f low winter temperatures are tough to eliminate entirely, there are maintenance practices that may increase the potential for injury and should be avoided. According to Dr. James Beard, turfgrass scientist at Texas A & M Univer­ sity, the following factors heighten the likelihood o f winterkill: • Excessive Nitrogen • Late fall Nitrogen applications during the hardening period • Potassium deficiency • Excessive late fall irrigation that raises crown hydration levels • Excessive thatch accumulation that elevates crowns and lateral stems above the protective soil zone • Close mowing C om paction ? P oor D rainage? P oor Grow th? W Adapted from the Connecticut Clippings article, “Turf Clippings,” which appeared in theJanuary 1996 issue. The Problem lies in the soil The Answer lies with Earthworks. The Deep Aerification Specialists. Serving the Northeast since 1988. ★ V e r t i- D r a in D e e p T in e F lo y d / M c K a y D e e p D rill ★ F lo y d / M c K a y “D rill & F ill” ★ EARTH WORKS, INC. ( 203 ) 698-0030 or 1- 800 - 815-1113 Patrick Lucas, CGCS SOD • SEED • FERTILIZER PAVERS • WALLS DOW N TO Erik A. 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The other prize-winning raffle partici­ pants were: Larry G rasso, Lake Isle Park, $500 T im and Jennifer O ’N eill, Country Club o f Darien, $500 T able #7, $500 Barbara M cKenna, wife o f Jay McKenna o f Grass Roots, Inc., $250 Peter R appoccio, Silver Spring Country Club, $250 Lym an Lam bert, Nassau Country Club, $250 New Members Leslie Carlone, wife o f Middle Bay Country Club Superintendent John Carlone, $250 Tony G rasso Sr., Life C member, $100 M ike M iner, Montammy G olf Club, $100 Gene Evans, Blue Ridge Peat Farms, $100 Terry M ulligan, Silver Spring Country Club, $100 Barney M isiura, Westchester Country Club, $100 Les Kennedy, Country Club o f Waterbury, $100 Emily, David, & Daniel Carlone, children o f Middle Bay Country Club Superintendent John Carlone, $100 Nicholas Lerner, Lakeover National Country Club, $100 B. H auptfubrer, Siwanoy Country Club member, $100 M ike C ook, Alpine, the Care o f Trees, $100 METRO MIL0RGANITE, INC. 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GCSAA’s Publications/ Companies, West Suffield, CT Technical Resource Advisory Commit­ T hom as Walsh, Class B, Country Club tee selects the article that it believes best serves the interests o f golf course o f Fairfield, Fairfield, CT superintendents and the golf community. Members on the Move Published in G CM ’s April issue, Steven Colangeli is the new superinten­ Dan’s article, “A Long Time Coming,” dent at Aspectuck Valley Country Club, describes his struggle to replace the 19th-century maintenance “ barn” with Weston, CT. Previous position: Assis­ a new facility built with worker safety tant superintendent, Country Club o f and the environment in mind. Darien, Darien, CT Dan’s article offers valuable advice for Stu Sharpies is the new superintendent other superintendents facing similar at Blue Hill G olf Course, Pearl River, projects. “ In fact,” he writes, “ this NY. Previous position: Superintendent project has been one o f the most at IBM Country Club, Poughkeepsie, rewarding I have ever completed in my NY. career as a golf course superintendent.” R obert Alonzi Jr., Class B, Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY Wm m Wrf (800) 243-75821 C H O IC E O F BEN TG R A SSES -Maintained at 5/32” and 1/4”Penncross*Providence*Pennlinks 3-Way Fairway Blend Pallets or Big Rolls Washing Service Available High Fine Fescue Mix Versatile Blue-Fescue-Rye Mix Low-Cut Blue-Rye Available Farm Inspection Welcomed PATRON DI RECTORY Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. ft ft AgrEvo U SA Company David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 860-828-8905 ft Emerald Isle, Ltd. William Middleton Safe, Natural, Effective Soil & Turf Products 800-628-4769 Almstead Tree Co. Inc. Kevin Wyatt 58 Beechwood Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 800-427-1900/914-576-0193 ft ft E / T Equipment Co. John Ferrucio 425 S. 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Frechette Flowtronics PSI Pumping Stations 203-528-7362 ft D&S Floratine Products, Nova Tee, Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF DeBuck’s Sod Farm Premium Quality Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue Blends Leonard/Valeri: 914-258-4131 ft Down To Earth All Phases of Golf Course Construction David Griffin 914-576-7693 ft ft Earth Works, Inc. The Soil Aerification Specialists Patrick Lucas/Eric Zars, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 800-815-1113, FAX 203-698-1920 ft Eastern Land Management Inc. Bruce T. Moore Sr., CCLP 246 Selleck St., Stamford, CT 06902 203-316-5433 Egypt Farms, Inc. Ray Bowman, President White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-7645 (SOIL) f t The Cardinals, Inc. John E. Callahan 166 River Rd., Unionville, CT 06085 860-673-3699 f t The Terre Company o f New Jersey, Inc. Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, N J 07014 Office: 201-473-3393 Home: 203-748-5069 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 TurfNet Associates, Inc. Peter L. McCormick 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, N J 08558 800-314-7929, FAX 908-359-3389 M ontco/Surf-Side/Z ap! Defoamer Bob Oechsle/Tom Hunter Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 800-401-0411 f t T u rf Products C orp./T O R O George Gorton, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment P.O. Box 1200, Enfield, CT 06083 800-243-4355/203-763-3581 P.I.E. Supply Company Chris Weimann 243 Woodmont Rd., Milford, CT 06460 203-878-0658 ft f t Tee and Green Sod Owen Regan/David Wallace P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 401-789-8177 Long Island Compost Corp. f t Partac G olf Course Top-Dressing Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/908-637-4191 Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 DeLea Sod Farms Bluegrass, Fescues, Rye, Bentgrass Long Island Grown, Vacuum Cooled 800-244-7637/516-368-8022 Stephen Kay, G olf Course Architects Stephen Kay/Ron Turek/Doug Smith 495 New Rochelle Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 914-699-4437 f t The Scotts Company Tom Marmelstein Fertilizer, Fungicide, Growth Regulators 516-679-1961 £Oj^££-j^Sj^£ened Compost, Blackgold Divot Mix, Topsoil -878-0652 Dar Par Sales Dominic A. Richichi/John Richichi Golf Course & Tennis Supplies, Outdoor Furniture 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 Shemin Nurseries Inc. Horticultural-Irrigation Supplies Jim Hespe: 203-531-7352 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 L ESC O , Inc. Seed, Fertilizer, Control Products, Equipment Greg Moran: 914-331-4869 800-321-5325 BEARBFrank ft f t Sawtelle Brothers Inc. 65 Glenn St., Lawrence, MA 01843 21 E. Dudley Town Rd., Bloomfield, CT 06662 800-999-TURF f t Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. Richard Cooke Turf & Ornamental Products 914-883-5881, FAX 914-883-5943 Rhone-Poulenc C o ./C H IP C O Greg Hutch 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 908-929-4657 f t Robert Baker Company/W infield Nursery, Inc. Jeff Rogers 1320 Mountain Rd., West Suffield, CT 06093 860-668-5225, FAX 860-668-5714 SAV-A-TREE Thomas Marino 360 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-8202 f t T u rf Products Corporation Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio 47 Howell Rd., Box 296, Mountain Lakes, N J 07046 201-263-1234, FAX 201-335-2491 f t Valley View Wholesale Greenhouse Frank Amodio 229 Smithridge 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./Bob Lippman Jr. P.O. Box 198, Lincolndale, 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 MacDonald, Inc. Chris Santopietro 2 Terminal Rd., Lyndhurst, N J 07071 201-804-1000 f t Denotes M etG CSA member