faSK JP P IO Ittnpccm by the Metropolitan G olf Course Superintendents Association President's Message ^B §E| IK HB ^B ^B aH B Special Feature Working the Network Dealing With Difficult People t’s that time o f year again when we go from running seven days a week, nonstop for 90 hours, to five days a week for a more reasonable 40 hours. Adjusting takes a litde time, for our bodies, and the people around us. Much o f that “ found time” can be devoted to our families, as well as ourselves. It’s also a good time to reflect on the past season. Was it a good one: for you, the course, and your crew? How could you make it better? One key to improvement—profes­ sionally and personally—is to take the time to network. The dictionary defines networking as ccan informal system whereby persons having common interests or concerns assist each other, as in the exchange of informa­ tion or the development of professional contacts. * This is something that’s probably easier to do in the off-season, but more essential— and helpful—when you’re in the heat o f battle. f you’re a superintendent, you’ve most certainly had the ¿/«pleasure o f working with a difficult person or two. Whether it’s a green chairman, board member, general manager, golf pro, or crew member, difficult people all seem to have one thing in common: They’re skilled at making your work life—and usually other people’s lives— pretty miserable. When you encounter a difficult type—particularly if it’s a boss—at first you probably amble along, unsure o f the problem’s source (“ Is it me?” ). You may even be mystified about why you feel so whipped all the time. Then a light will go off when someone finally asks you, “ How do you deal with a jerk like that?” To help you recognize—and cope with—a problem personality, here’s a guide to seven tough-to-work-with types, along with some friendly counter­ attacks. They come straight from psychologist Robert M. Bramson and his book Coping With Difficult People. I Superintendents’ Guide to Working With— and fo r Problem Personalities I — Keep this handy. Even if you’re not in the throes o f a personality challenge right now, it’s only a mat­ ter o f time that one o f these “ characters” knocks , on your door. Hostile-Aggressives This is a bully who attempts to cow and overwhelm others. Cutting remarks, tantrums, and verbal aggression are this type’s specialty. To complicate matters, Bramson identifies three subtypes o f the Hostile-Aggressive: • The Sherman Tank: These people have a strong need to be right and will indiscriminately roll over people to prove the point. These characters expect you to run screaming in confu­ sion after the first volley. D on’t do it. Hold your ground. Wait them out. Some will respect you for it; most will at least leave you alone and seek easier prey. (continued on page 4) The Network at Work As you know, there are a lot o f ways to I Also in This Issue network. This time o f year, there are tons o f educational events—seminars, ( 2 ) GCSAA Expands W eb Site conferences, supplier-sponsored product ( 3 ) Educational Events . . . 1998 Golf updates—where you can share informa­ Calendar tion and ideas with fellow superinten­ dents. Take our (continued on page 2) ( 7 ) M em ber News and Notables (D The W inter Seminar: It’s W orth Repeating ( 4 ) Award N om ination T i m e . . . S cholar­ ( 9 ) W inter Sem inar E xhibitors Recognized ship A pplications Ready and W aiting President's Message (cont. 1) as» ? Working the Network Winter Seminar January 7. Nearly 200 area turf professionals attended, and believe me, there were plenty o f opportunities for discussions there. Participating in one o f the many GCSAA and Tri-State Turf Research Foundation-sponsored research oppor­ tunities can also provide access to some o f the latest thinking in our field. It gives us exposure to the practices and results o f superintendents in other parts o f the country. Some o f our members have traveled much o f the world because o f the professional network they’ve developed. During the season, there’s the added opportunity to attend association meetings and social events. And then, there’s always lunch. You have to eat, so why not share that time with a colleague—or supplier—and catch up on what’s happening. Time spent with your suppliers is time well spent. They can be a fund o f information about what’s going on in the area. And I’m not talking about gossip. They have good insight into how other superintendents have dealt with various turf issues, and what products have worked well to solve specific turf problems—maybe one you’re grappling with. With a network o f superintendents and suppliers in place, those turf Board of Directors problems—the ones you just can’t diagnose, from time to time—are a lot easier to solve. I can remember the time one o f my putting greens had a disease I couldn’t identify. I called a few superin­ tendents in the area, and before I knew it, there were six o f us standing around trying to diagnose the problem. You know the old adage, utwo heads are better than one.” Well, I had three times that many, and together, we identified the disease, and I was able to treat it quickly and cost-effectively. It’s a Two-Way Street By working the network, I’ve also been able to show my club officials many different golf courses and conditions in the area. This has helped them under­ stand the difference that maintenance practices and funding can have on playability. We all know these club officials talk to one another and compare their course conditions with others in the area. Sometimes, their perceptions aren’t favorable. We can help each other by sharing what we’ve heard—good or bad. This is one example where the network can really make a difference. The network, after all, is a two-way street. EARL F. M ILLET T President President EARL MILLETT Ridgeway Country Club Vice President JOHN CARLONE, CGCS The Meadow Brook Club Secretary DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club Treasurer TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club Past President JOHN O’KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club MICHAEL COOK JR. Alpine, the Care of Trees ROBERT DEMARCO Powelton Club ANTHONY GRASSO Metropolis Country Club WILLIAM HEINTZ Centennial Golf Club JONATHAN JENNINGS, CGCS The Patterson Club PATRICK SISK Country Club of Fairfield THOMAS WATROBA Quaker Ridge Golf Club Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Tee to Green Staff GCSAA Web Site Redesigned With Better Service in Mind TONY GRASSO JON JENNINGS 914-949-0375 203-259-7390 T Editorial Committee S C O n APGAR PAT LUCAS MIKE COOK TIM O’NEILL TONY GIRARDI BILLPERLEE BRUCE PYE o better service the GCSAA membership and others in the golf industry, GCSAA has expanded its Web site to include a media section, which will allow media access to the latest information in the golf course maintenance/ management industry. Launched at the Golf Course Conference and Show in Anaheim, the new site also has expanded its public areas, allowing users access to GCSAA research informa­ tion; the first phase o f the GCSAA store; the Online Buyer’s Guide; Golf Course Management; golf and the environment; golfer information on turfgrass terminol­ ogy, alternative spikes, and etiquette; golf course management career opportuni­ ties; and a host o f other topics. According to analysts, the GCSAA Web site rates well above average for associations in terms o f use by its members. You can join the growing number o f Web site users on http://w w w .gcsaa.org. (2 ) Tee to Green January/February 1998 Editors Managing Editor PANDORA C. WOJICK Photographer BILL PERLEE Advertising Manager TONY GRASSO, 914-949-0375 TEE TO GREEN is published bimonthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 914-347-4653, FAX: 914-347-3437 Copyright © 1998 o V l. MetGCSA Meeting/Golf Calendar M etGCSA M eetin g /G o lf Events at a Glance , s. ï MetGCSA Business Meeting Wednesday, March 11 The Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT Host: Jon Jennings, CGCS Two-Ball Qualifier MetGCSA Championship/Met Area Team friámpioiféhip Qualifier, Round 2 Monday, September 14 Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, CT Host: Gary Glazier Northeast Autumn Classic Monday, April 27 Powelton Club, Newburgh, NY Host: Bob DeMarco Sunday - Tuesday, September 27 - 29 Queeche, VT G olf M anagement S ystems W in d o w s ®95 S oftware is G uaranteed to P ut a S mile on Y our Face . T he new GMS “J u piter S y s t e m ” o ffers m ore ADVANCED FEATURES AND FLEXIBILITY THAN ANY SYSTEM AVAILABLE. THE FAMILIAR LOOK OF OUR tru e W indow s en viro n m en t pro vides ease of USE AND OUR MERCHANDISING AND INVENTORY M an ag em en t fea tu res m ake trackin g yo u r INVENTORY AND REVENUE A SNAP. Superintendent/Manager Tournament Superintendent/Green Chairman Tournament Monday, May 11 Elmwood Country Club, White Plains, NY Host: Scott Tretera Monday, October 5 Woodway Country Club, Darien, CT Host: Larry Pakkala, CGCS Invitational Tournament Annual Class C Outing * T o u rn am en t M an ag em en t Monday, June 1 Sunningdale Country Club, Scarsdale, NY Host: Sean Cain Tuesday, October 6 Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale, NY Host: Tom Watroba (Special Note: The field is limited, so sign up early!) * H a n d ic a p T r a c k in g MetGCSA Championship/Met Area Team Championship Qualifier, Round 1 Monday, July 27 Mahopac Golf Club, Mahopac, NY Host: Scott Ferguson I n t e g r a t e d S o ft w a r e fo r: * M e m b e r M a n a g e m e n t a n d B il l in g * P o in t of S a l e / I n v e n t o r y T r a c k in g * A u t o m a t e d T e e T im e R e ser v a t io n s C o m p l e t e F ood & B e v e r a g e & F in a n c ia l M a n a g e m e n t s o l u t io n s a v a il a b l e T u r n k e y s y s t e m s in c l u d in g a l l HARDWARE AND ON-SITE TRAINING Met Area Team Championship Poa Annual Tournament Tuesday, October 13 Connecticut Golf Club, Easton, CT Host: Mark Fuller, CGCS Monday, August 31 Rock Spring Club, West Orange, NJ Host: Wayne Remo, CGCS Date in November TBA Site TBA T* T4 SOFTWARFClTOf:]^ C lu b C orporation MetGCSA Annual Meeting R eg io n al M a n a g er , C abot I T e l . (609 ) 275-1307 F a x : (609 ^ 75V W ^ ^ Z / w w w .g m s g o lf.^ -V _ O Upcoming Events WRCÜ Meeting Reminders MetGCSA Business Meeting Two-Ball Qualifier Wednesday, March 11 The Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT Host: Jon Jennings, CGCS Monday, April 27 Powelton Club, Newburgh, NY Host: Bob DeMarco Educational Opportunities New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show Tuesday - Thursday, March 3 - 5 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rl Pre-Show GCSAA Seminar: Construction and Maintenance of a Chemical Storage Facility Monday, March 2 Presented by The New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation in cooperation with URI and the UMass Extension, this conference promises an exciting educational session and turf show, featuring speakers on the cutting edge of turf management and more than 300 exhibi­ tors with the latest in equipment, products, and supplies. For further information, contact the show office at 401-848-0004. GCSAA Seminar: Improving Employers’ Understanding of Golf Course Management: The Key to Golfer Satisfaction and Facility Profitability For further information, contact GCSAA at 800-472-7678. Saturday, March 14 Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY Held in conjunction with the MetGCSA, this GCSAA seminar is a must for all golf course superintendents. Most effective if attended with your green chairmen or general manager, this seminar is designed to help you better communicate information about the daily operations of your course. Among the topics covered: environmental challenges, achieving course goals, and the roles and responsibilities of the superintendent and the green chairman/general manager. Tuesday, March 24 Albany Marriott, Albany, NY Held in conjunction with the Northeastern GCSA, this seminar will feature talks from renowned agronomists, USGA Green Section directors, and other industry experts on such topics as “ Is Breeding Poa a Good Idea?” “Saving Old Greens With New Drains,” “Timely Tips for Tolerating Traffic,” and “The Internet: An Electronic Resource for Everyone.” For further information, contact James Farrell, the USGA’s Northeast Region Manager, at 401-295-5430. USGA Regional Conference Tee to Green January/February 1998 ( 3) Special Feature (cont. 1) Dealing With Difficult People • The Sniper: These types use innuen­ does, calculated digs, and unfunny teasing to cut you down. This one requires a face-off. A response like, “That sounded like a dig. Was it?” will force the Sniper to engage you in open battle or back off. • The Exploder: These people respond to thwarted plans with a temper tantrum, generally an uncontrollable outburst that must run its course. Wait this one out, but show some empathy. For instance, to an explosive green chairman you might say, “ I can see that project is important to you, and it’s important to me too. I’ll be happy to discuss it with you, but I’d rather not do it this way.” When all else fails, suggest that you continue your conversation another time. Complainers Chronic complainers gripe incessantly but never try to do anything about the object o f their irritation. Instead, they claim powerlessness and blame others for the problems they see all around them. They never take responsibility and always use words like “ never” and “ always.” D on’t agree with complainers; they will “Ain’t-it-awful” you to distraction. Acknowledge their complaints, and ask for specifics. Move them toward problem solving by asking, “ How would you like this discussion to end?” about their needs, thoughts, and wishes. Super-Agreeables People in this category are so desperate to be liked they’ll agree with every­ one—including those who hold diametrically oppos­ ing viewpoints. Trouble is, if you need to depend on a SuperClams Agreeable in tough times, you’re out o f Not to be confused with strong, silent luck. types, people who are “ silent and Coping with the spineless involves unresponsive” make life miserable by helping them feel safe enough to dis­ almost—but not quite—imitating the agree and promising, at least implicitly, dead. They do it through a combina­ tion o f “Yes,” “ N o ,” and “ If you say so” that they won’t be placed in the middle o f a clash o f wills. Be wary o f what seem responses to your questions and asser­ to be unrealistic commitments from tions. They also practice that old these types; they invariably are. standby: malicious obedience. They follow your request to the letter, while Negativists violating the spirit and intention. These wet blankets o f the world see the Coping with clams requires a sharp forces around them as out o f control and clam knife and an insistent manner. all those in power as untrustworthy hipOpen-ended questions and a friendly, shooters. Their most common responses silent stare have been known to work. to new ideas: “ Nope. Won’t work When all else fails, tell clams what you around here,” or “ Heard they tried that plan to do and what your plan assumes Get Your Scholarship Applications T he Awards Committee is looking for nominations for two o f our most prestigious awards: The John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sherwood A. Moore Award. Initiated in 1986, the John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a metropolitan area resident “who has demonstrated a knowledge o f—and commitment to—the game o f golf and the science o f golf course management.” Past Reid Award winners are Dr. Patricia Vittum, Dr. Richard Skogley, Arthur Weber, Jim McLoughlin, Frank Hannigan, Geoffrey Cornish, Dr. Haruo Tashiro, Dr. Ralph Engel, Ken Venturi, A1 Radko, and Guido Cribari. The Sherwood A. Moore Award is reserved for a superintendent who has “ advanced the professional image, status, and reputation o f the golf course superintendent.” On the growing list o f Moore Award recipients is Pat Lucas, Mike Maffei, Ted Jozwick, Bob Alonzi, James Fulwider, Bruno Vadala, Ted Horton, and Sherwood Moore, himself. The Awards Committee needs your nominations by A pril 15! So don’t delay in contacting Awards Committee Chairman John O ’Keefe, 973-694-0260, with your list o f candidates. (Ì) Tee to Green January/February 1998 A pplications are now available for the 1998 M etGCSA scholarship awards. The Scholarship and Research Committee will select recipients based on leadership, matu­ rity, scholastic capabilities, activities, and commitment to a chosen career. To be eligible, a candidate must be a Class A, AL, B, C, AF, or AFL member o f the M etGCSA or a depen­ dent o f a member. You can receive an application form by contacting S & R Chairman John Carlone at The Meadow Brook Club, 516-935-6505. The deadline fo r submissions is A pril 30. Scholarships will be awarded at the July 27 Met meeting at Mahopac Country Club. Coping with bulldozers starts with doing your homework and respecting their expertise. You can question the dozer’s work, as long as you don’t try to pose as a counter-expert. If you must confront one, do it alone and in private. • Balloons: These are bogus experts who pose as the real thing. They have an overwhelming need to be respected as supreme authorities. They usually know something about the subject matter in question—sometimes they genuinely believe they have expertise. Know-It-Alls Cope with them by calling their bluff, They think they’re smarter than you and but be sure to leave them an out. want you to acknowledge their superi­ ority. Pomposity and condescension are Present the “ true” facts as a alternate set their stock-in-trade. Know-it-alls come o f possibilities for them to consider. in two varieties: • Bulldozers: These are genuine experts Indecisives These stallers differ from Superwith an attitude problem. They are Agreeables in one important respect: competent, careful people who make They honestly don’t feel they have come plans and carry them out, despite great to a “ right” decision on an issue and obstacles. They just have very little won’t let go until they feel 100 percent, need—or use—for other people. over at XYZ course, and it didn’t work.” D on’t rush nay-sayers. Bring them up to speed slowly so they can work out the logic o f your proposal. Let them point out possible problems they see, and don’t argue with them when they do. Just ask them how they would solve the problem. But don’t ask them anything before they are comfortable with your basic idea. irrefutably correct—which, o f course, means never. Indecisives frequently get stuck between doing what is right and what will please. They prefer to bank on time and tides to make the decision or to make the need for a decision go away. Sometimes, you can push them off the dime by asking for their ideas in priority order. They need your support, but be careful not to overload them. When it’s a subordinate you’re dealing with, keep the action steps in your hands. One Final Thought Keep in mind, difficult people are not really as common as Boa annua in our fairways. So if you find that everywhere you go you’re always surrounded by “ difficult types” and you’re constantly being forced to strike back at them or correct their behavior, guess what? It could be you who’s got the problem! HGWftRDPRiCE imuipjei PROVIDING QUALITY TURF CARE EQUIPMENT Howard Price has a full line o f mowers ranging from their commercial walk behinds to their largest model 108 with a mowing width o f 16 1/2 feet. 727 with 91 in. Deck 1280 with 10 1/2ft Deck W estchester Ford Tractor, Inc. Meadow Street, Golden’s Bridge New York 10526 914-232-7746 Tee to Green January/February 1998 ( 5 ) Servicing New England With Turf Equipment & Irrigation Supplies Since 1932 New Innovative Products National HT7 84” Reel Mower The old reliable just became much more user friendly. 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This year, 33 superintendents in all will receive either a national, regional, or merit award at GCSAA’s International G olf Course Conference and Show in Anaheim. This award is reserved for golf course superintendents who have demon­ strated overall course management excellence, outstanding programs to maximize pesticde and fertilizer efficacy and irrigation and equipment efficiency, as well as wildlife preservation and enhancement. Births Congratulations to Alpine, the Care o f Tree’s Mike C ook and his wife, Lisa, on the birth o f their daughter, Julia, on September 28. Members on the Move Ernie Steinhofer is a new sales repre­ sentative with Lesco, Inc. Previous position: Superintendent, The Nevele Hotel & Country Club, Ellenville, NY. Special Recognition Four Met Members Become Ambassadors for the Green Industry n December, four Met members participated in training that marks their official entre into the year-old Ambassador Speakers Program, sponsored by GCSAA, the Professional Lawn Care Association o f America, and RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment). This joint outreach program is designed to motivate and prepare industry repre­ sentatives to educate the public about the green industry’s environmental benefits and to address consumer concerns. Met members Joh n Carlone o f The Meadow Brook Club, Les Kennedy o f C C o f Waterbury, Tim O ’Neill o f CC o f Darien, and Je ff Weld o f the Bayer Corporation were among the 16 new recruitees whose mission it will be to speak to area civic groups and schools. “ Establishing golf course superintendents and lawn care operators as environ­ mental resources within the community increases the public’s understanding about environmental issues and, more importantly, encourages the public to become environmental stewards in their own activities,” says GCSAA President Paul McGinnis o f Alta Measa Country Club in Meas, AZ. He adds, “ GCSAA is pleased to share in this opportunity to educate golfers and nongolfers about the benefits o f the green industry.” I Congratulations to Steve Colangeli for earning his club—Aspectuck Valley CC—the distinction o f becoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctu­ ary. This hard-won honor is awarded to those who have met a rigorous set o f critieria in providing a sanctuary for wildlife on their golf course property. DDWN TD landscaping & golf course construction G reens, tees and bunkers Excavation of all types Ponds/ lakes Special Thanks Are And the Mystery Raffle Winner Is . . . in Order . . . Due to a printer’s error, the lucky winner o f our 1997 Annual Bill Caputi Scholarship Raffle, held at the Decem­ ber 6 Ridgeway Country Club Christ­ mas party, was omitted. OOOPS! Congratulations, again, to our $ 1,000-grand-prize-winner, G reg Nicoll, superintendent o f Maplewood Country Club! The Bayer Corp. has made a donation to our Scholarship Fund in the names of Bert Dickinson, C G C S (Willow Ridge CC), Peter Rappoccio, C G C S (Silver Spring CC ), Steve Renzetti, C G C S (Wykagyl CC), Je ff Scott, C G C S (Tamarack CC), and Scott Stark (Fenway GC). These guys opted to forgo the complementary rainsuit and donate to our fund. We thank you! D rainage S tone walls/M asonry A sphalt/C ar paths, etc. Contact David Griffin P.O. Box 719 Harrison, N.Y 10528 Tel 914.576.7693 Fax 914.576.4106 Tee to Green January/February 1998 (j) Official Business The Winter Seminar: It’s Worth Repeating T his year’s M etGCSA Winter Seminar was so outstanding, we felt it was worth repeating. The nearly 200 who attended this annual event on January 7 were treated to an all-star lineup o f speakers—thanks to the efforts o f Will Heintz and his Education Committee. Also on hand were 23 exhibitor booths (see accompanying piece on page 9), allowing members to meet with our supportive local vendors. Another event highlight: The John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony, honoring Dr. Patricia Vittum, UM ass’s Department o f Entomology program director. Re­ vered among Met members as the “ Bug Lady,” Dr. Vittum’s groundbrealong research has offered important insight into the turf-devastating Hyperodes weevil. What follows is a quick recap on this annual event. Dr. Gail Schumann, the University of Massa­ chusetts: “Anthracnose and Other Trouble­ some Diseases” Dr. Schumann introduced the CD-Rom she developed with James McDonald, walking us step-by-step through how this practical tool is useful in identify­ ing—and drawing up a plan o f attack for—various turf diseases. We also saw how the program might be useful as a teaching device for assistants and students not familiar with the diseases common to golf course turf. Equally enlightening was Dr. Schumann’s discussion o f the devastat­ ing effects o f anthracnose on turf. She offered insight into not only the environmental stresses that beckon the disease, but also the cultural practices that help keep the disease at bay. Dr. Bridget Ruemmele, University of Rhode Island: “Answering Pointed Questions About Golf Shoe Spikes and Their Alternatives” Dr. Ruemmele discussed her ongoing research on the effects golf shoe spikes and their alternatives have on turf. As you might expect, the shoes that created the greatest damage were metal (8 ) Tee to Green January/February 1998 spikes. The shoes creating the least amount o f damage were the one-piece molded soles since the golfer’s weight is evenly distributed over the entire area o f the sole. But also a factor in the wear-and-tear shoes create is the manner in which golfers walk and turn their footing on the green surface. It’s no surprise that Dr. Ruemmele found shrinking the size o f the metal spike from 8 millimeters to 4 reduces the amount o f wear considerably. More interesting is that the alternative plastic and ceramic spikes, while not causing the tearing and penetrating damage o f the metal spikes, tend to cause bumpiness in the putting surface, particularly in the spring and fall, when greens are generally softer. The net out: Metal spikes, in any form, are the most turf-damaging shoe. If turf protection is your prime con­ cern, the molded shoe is still your best bet. Tom Meeks, Director of Rules and Competi­ tion, the USGA: “The Superintendent and the Rules of Golf” Meeks offered important insight into the integral role the superintendent plays in preparing and marking the golf course for daily tournament play. The superintendent knows better than anyone the conditions o f the golf course and, therefore, will be best able to mark hazards and other conditions that are on the course. Meeks showed graphic examples o f what can occur if the golf course is marked incorrectly. 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He concluded by emphasizing the importance o f continuing our efforts to educate the public about the safety o f pesticides. We can’t let uniformed, and vocal groups, distort the facts, he says. Lee Mangum, Audubon International: “The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses” Mangum explained the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, reviewing the criteria golf courses must meet to become certified cooperative sanctuaries. Though the specifications might, at first glance, seem ambitious, Mangum stressed that they’re attainable. Doing a little at a time is what generally works best, he advises, pointing to the program’s many benefits. Topping the list is demonstrating to the public that golf courses and their managers are sensitive to the environment and wildlife. He concluded his talk by offering a plan for involving area schools in your golf course’s environmental efforts so children might begin learning how to nurture and enhance their environment. JO N JEN N IN G S, CGCS The Patterson Club Special Thanks to Our Winter Seminar Exhibitors A o^r. s a special thank you to the exhibitors who participated in our Winter Seminar event, we’ve put together this directory with their names, areas o f specialty, and phone numbers. We hope you’ll clip and save this sheet and, when the opportunity arises, show these contractors and suppliers the same support they showed us during our Winter Seminar—and throughout the year. AgrEvo USA Company E/T Equipment Co. Steven Willand, Inc. Turf & Ornamental Care 860-828-8905 John Deere Turf Equipment 914-271-6126 Ransomes Turf Equipment 973-579-5656 Alpine, the Care of Trees Glenmore Landscape Service Tee and Green Sod, Inc. Excellence in Tree Care 914-948-0101 Irrigation & Construction Specialists 914-764-4348 Sod Products 401-789-8177 AI Preston’s Garage Metro Milorganite Inc. The Terre Company of NJ, Inc. Massey Ferguson Tractors 203-924-1747 Turf & Ornamental Products 888-217-1039 Turf & Ornamental Products 973-473-3393 Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. Irrigation Products 800-878-8873 Bayer Corp. Turf & Ornamental Products 973-208-2418 Bruedan Corp. Yamaha & Easy-Go G olf Carts 800-535-1500 CHIPC0/ Rhone-Poulenc Co. Turf & Ornamental Products 908-929-4657 Novartis Turf & Ornamental Products TurfNet Associates, Inc. Plant Protectants 609-267-8041 Information Networks 800-314-7929 P.I.E. Supply Company Turf Products Corp. Irrigation Specialists 203-878-0658 Equipment & Irrigation Specialists 860-763-3581 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. Unilock New York, Inc. Equipment Sales 800-999-8873 Brick Pavers 914-278-6700 The Scotts Company Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. Turf & Ornamental Products 860-676-0366 Equipment Sales 914-232-7746 Softspikes, Inc. Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Alternative G olf Spikes 800-638-0075 Equipment Sales 201-804-1000 Tee to Green January/February 1998 ( 9) It Outsticks The Competition To Stick It To Your Toughest Turf Diseases. With its new, enhanced Super Weather Stik™formula­ tion, Daconil Ultrex® fungicide sticks and stays like the competition can't. So when other fungicides might wash away,you can count on continuing protection against your toughest turf diseases. And there's more to like, too. Like the way it goes into suspension faster and stays in suspension for consistent spraying from start to finish. Or how it pours so completely out of the bag that it eliminates all need for rinsing. Plus the fact there's never been a documented case of disease resistance to a Daconil® brand fungicide in over 25 years. More good reasons Daconil Ultrex is a great choice for you. ISK Biosciences Corporation,Turf & Specialty Products, 1523 Johnson Ferry Rd.,Suite 250, Marietta,GA30062. ISK BIOSCIENCES Always follow label directions carefully when using turf and ornamentals plant protection products. ©Registered trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. ™Trademark of ISK Biosciences Corporation. (10) Tee to Green January/February 1998 N ot all Bentgrass Sod Is The Same! “Stormy Acres Inc. indulges only in tournament quality Bentgrass sod. A ll of their bentgrasses are grown on high sand based soil Richie Valentine Richie Valentine Storm y Acres provides the highest quality Bentgrass sod in the golf industry. Although specializing in putting greens, we have superior tee & fairway material as well. Sod is available washed or with soil. We offer 1/8” - 5/32” cut for greens and 1/4” cut for • Superintendent, Merion Golf Club, Retired •U S . Open, 1950,1971, and 1981 • U.S Amateur, 1966, and 1989 tee and fairway sod. Contract growing and installation are available. • World Cup Team Championship, 1960 Varieties Available: • C renshaw • Blend (L-93, Southshore, C renshaw ) • Pennlinks • L-93 • Penncross • Providence • Southshore • A -l • G -2 • A -4 • G -6 • D om in ant S torm y A c r e s, in c S uperior B entgrass S o d for . G olf C ourses 3 7 F o r r e s t La n e • C a r n e y s P o in t , N J 609 299 5109 F a x : 609 299 7146 Tee to Green January/February 1998 (R ) P A T R ON D I R E C T O R Y Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. AgrEvo USA Company David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 860-828-8905 f t ALPINE, the CARE of TREES Mike Cook, NY: 914-948-0101 Ken Clear, CT: 203-847-1855 Peter McFarland, NJ: 201-445-4949 A1 Preston’s Garage Gary Shashinka Massey Ferguson Tractors 203-924-1747 Argento & Son Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 f t Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. Rain Bird Golf Thornwood, NY 10594 Tim Marcoux/Ed Santalone: 800-878-8873 Jeff Weld West Milford, NJ 07480 973-208-2418 f t Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. Gene Evans White Haven, PA 18661 717-443-9596 f t Fleet Pump & Service Group Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10528 914-835-3801 f t Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore 98 Hackgreen Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 914-764-4348 f t Grass Roots Inc. Ken Kubik/Jay McKenna/Keith Kubik Celebrating 20 Years in the Turf Industry 973-361-5943 f t Greenacres Company Dave Pijnenburg, Irrigation Contractor 75 Codfish Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 203-748-0558 Joseph D. Kennedy 10 Newberry Place, Rye, NY 10580 914-967-9350 James Barrett Associates, Inc. Jim Barrett P.O. Box 853, Montclair, N J 07042 973-744-8237 f t James Carriere & Sons, Inc. f t Bruedan Corp. Ron Shapiro/Mike Gesmundo Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 800-535-1500 DAF Services Inc. Flowtronics PSI Pumping Stations/Sales & Service 51 Sharon Dr., South Windsor, CT 06074 860-528-7362 Bill and Joe Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 f t LESCO, Inc. A Team of Turfgrass Professionals Greg Moran/Mike Dukette/Ernie Steinhofer 800-321-5325 f t Metro Milorganite Inc. f t Dar Par Sales Dom Richichi/John Richichi 57 Kingston Ave., West Harrison, NY 10604 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 Scott Apgar/Joe Stahl 365 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 888-217-1039, FAX 203-743-0458 D&S Montco/Surf-Side/Zap! Defoamer Floratine Products, Nova Tee, Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF Bob Oechsle/Tom Hunter Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 800-401-0411 DeBuck’s Sod Farm Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Premium Quality Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue Blends Leonard/Valeri: 914-258-4131 Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, N J 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/908-637-4191 Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 DeLea & Sons Sod Farms Vincent Sasso 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 516-368-8022 f t Down To Earth Golf Course Construction David Griffin P.O. Box 719, Harrison, NY 10528 914-576-7693 f t Earth Works, Inc. f t Steven Willand, Inc. Kevin Collins 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-6126/800-99DEERE f t Irra-Tech, Inc. f t Bayer Corp. ☆ f t E /T Equipment Co. f t Rhone-Poulenc Co./CH IPCO Greg Hutch 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 908-929-4657 SAV-A-TREE Thomas Marino, NY: 914-244-1700 Mike Schoeni, CT: 203-853-9526 Mike Harris, NJ: 201-891-5379 f t Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. Bruce Pye 23 Route 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 973-579-5656 Sullivan’s Construction Service Inc. Golf Course Construction and Renovation P.O. Box 854, Suffield, CT 06078 Kevin Sullivan: 860-668-2129 TBS Maintenance and Improvement Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 Black Top, Stone Work, Landscaping, Excavation 102 Fulton St., White Plains, NY 10606 Tee and Green Sod Owen Regan/Dave Wallace P.O. Box 418, Exeter, RI 02822 401-789-8177 f t The Cardinals, Inc. Complete Distributor of Golf Course Accessories & Supplies John Callahan: 860-673-3699 f t The Scotts Company Sean Moran 13 Two Mile Rd., Farmington, CT 06032 860-676-0366 f t The Terre Company of New Jersey, Inc. P.O. Box 1000, 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, N J 07014 Byron Johnson: 973-473-3393 f t Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Skip Deubel Golf Course Turfgrass 800-243-7582, FAX 860-668-5421 f t TurfNet Associates, Inc. Peter L. McCormick Skillman, N J 07014 800-314-7929 f t Turf Products Corp./TORO George Gorton, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment 800-243-4355/860-763-3581 The Sprinkler House/Amodios: 914-328-0190 f t Turf Products Corporation Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio 47 Howell Rd., Box 296, Mountain Lakes, N J 07046 973-263-1234, FAX 973-335-2491 f t Valley View Wholesale Greenhouses 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 Turf Supply, Inc. Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr. “ It’s the Service That Counts” Office: 914-248-7476, FAX 914-248-6862 f t White Contractors The Soil Aerification Specialists P.O. Box 99, West Warham, MA 02576 Pat Lucas: 800-815-1113, FAX 508-295-8187 Dave Brownell George Wise 800-999-8873 Egypt Farms, Inc. SODCO Inc. Dean Snyder P.O. Box 223, White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-7645/410-335-3700 Matt Faherty Bentgrass, Bluegrass, B /F /R /M ix , High Fescue 800-341-6900 Chris Santopietro 2 Terminal Rd., Lyndhurst, N J 07071 201-804-1000, FAX 973-804-1001 Shemin Nurseries Inc. Winding Brook Turf Farms, Inc. Nursery Stock, Horticultural Supplies Jim Hespe: 203-531-7352 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 Don Grant 240 Griswald Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109 800-243-0232/860-529-6869 f t ELM Golf Services Bruce T. Moore Sr., CCLP 246 Selleck St., Stamford, CT 06902 203-316-5433, FAX 203-316-5434 f t Emerald Isle, Ltd. William Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 800-628-GROW (4769) Tee to Green January/February 1998 James E. White Jr. P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06878 203-869-8808 f t Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. f t Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architects Stephen Kay/Ron Turek/Doug Smith 495 New Rochelle Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 914-699-4437 f t Denotes M etG CSA member