ri\t\v\rrO President's Message First, the Good News A s we get ready for another season, I thought I’d bring you up-todate on a few things. First, the welcome news: As I wrote in my past president’s message, we were looking for additional funding for Dr. Frank Rossi’s moss research, and we got it—at least a good part of it—from the Tri-State Turf Research Foundation. Dr. Rossi presented his three-year research proposal to the Tri-State. After detailing his plans for developing a nonchemical control—and ultimately, cure—for moss that’s plaguing courses in the Met area, the foundation unani­ mously agreed to support his project with $15,000 annually for three years. Even with our donation of $6,000 annually, however, this still leaves us short. We are contacting other regional associations and chemical R&D compa­ nies to solicit their assistance in funding this worthy endeavor. We’ve already received a financial commitment from the Hudson Valley Golf Course Superintendent’s Association. Now, the Not so Good News There are currently four bills introduced in the New York State Assembly that attempt to limit pesticide use. Along with the New York State Turfgrass Association (NYSTA), we are actively trying to educate our legislators on the grave impact some (continued on page 2) 9 Special Feature Looking Back at the Business Three Retired Superintendents Reflect on the Good, the Bad, and Even the Ugly of Our Ever-Changinpi Industry o say that the turfgrass management industry has changed would be like saying the sky is blue. We all know it. Many of us have lived it. . . but few longer than three highly successful—now retired—MetGCSA superintendents: Joe Camberato, Sherwood Moore, and Maurice “Skip” Cameron. Here, in this interview with Patterson Club Superintendent Jon Jennings, these former supers share their uncensored views on how the turfgrass management industry has changed—for better or for worse. Among their comments, you’ll find timeless bits of advice on what it takes to succeed—in this infinitely more demand­ ing and sadly less forgiving business. T Now, it seems, everyone knows more about how to grow grass than you do. You’re confronted for not letting carts out after five inches of rain, just because a particular member has guests coming to play, or one of the groups that golfs during the winter complains about not When I first started in the business, clubs being allowed to play on frozen greens. were quieter; there were no outings or The constant complaints wear on you golf carts, and you didn’t have to strug­ after a while, and your tolerance lessens. gle to get work done on the course with­ out getting in anyone’s way. It was the Maintenance Matters Budgets have increased significantly since kind of profession that earned respect from the membership. They listened to I first became a superintendent—but so have golfers’ expectations, adding what the superintendent had to say, placing trust in the person’s judgment. greater pressure on Joe Camberato Past Superintendent at: Sleepy Hollow CC (Scarborough, NY) Tenure as a superintendent: 41 years Retired: 1998 Also in This Issue (2 ) Events Fast-Approaching (4 ) Ardsley Hosts April Two-Ball Qualifier (5 ) Manager/Superintendent Tourney Goes to Willow Ridge (? ) Member News . . . Committee Chairs (g ) GCSAA Golf Championship Wins . . . Tim O’Neill: A Near-Win for Director (13) The Inside Scoop on the Lyme Vaccine @ Survey Surprises . . . Fun Facts President's Message (co n i 1) First, the Good News of these proposed laws could have on our industry. Here, in short^ is what they are. 1. The first bill, A5511, would require that we provide information on pesti­ cide use to the golfing public—on request and/or by posting pesticide type and time of application on the first and 1Oth tees on the day of spray and for three days following. 2. The second bill, A6017\ addresses the practices, licensing, and recertification of pesticide applicators. The highlights include redefining IPM and requiring recertification, which would involve completing 18 course credits over four years and then passing an exam. 3. The third bill, A5801, establishes requirements for pesticide storage and inventory, scrutinizing mixing and equipment loading areas, pesticide container/equipment rinseate, bulk container storage, and personal protec­ tive equipment. It also would require that we provide local fire departments with a list of the types, quantities, and location of pesticides stored, as well as a fire response plan. 4. The fourth and final bill, A5080, is clearly bad news. It attempts to ban certain categories of pesticides for orna­ mental and turf pest control. These categories are defined by the USEPA as: Board of Directors a. known, probable, or possible human carcinogens b. category I or II according to the product acute toxicity classification for oral, dermal, or inhalation toxicity c. any pesticide for which there is an outstanding request from the USEPA for health and environmental studies for the purpose of registration or reregistration d. any pesticide that the commissioner determines is a likely endocrine disrup­ ter, immunotoxin, or chronic neuro­ toxin, as such info becomes available e. any pesticides having use restrictions due to any of the following: groundwa­ ter contamination, wildlife kills, or threats to endangered species Yup, this one could be trouble folks. I’d encourage everyone in New York to contact your state representatives and senators to discuss how you feel about these proposals. For more information, contact our NYSTA rep, Mike Maifei, at 914-279-7179. Looking toward the future, maybe Dr. Rossi’s chemical-free moss control program will come just in time! I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the monthly golf meetings in the coming months. Practice up, everyone! EARL F. MILLETT 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 ANTHONY GIRARDI Rockrimmon Country Club WILLIAM HEINTZ Centennial Golf Club JONATHAN JENNINGS, CGCS The Patterson Club STEVEN RENZETTI, CGCS Wykagyl Country Club PATRICK SISK Country Club o f Fairfield THOMAS WATROBA Quaker Ridge Golf Club Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Upcoming Events Tee to Green Staff Don’t Miss These Meetings!. Editors Two-Ball Qualifier Tuesday, April 27 Ardsley Country Club Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY Host: George Plerpoint II (see profile, page 4) Superintendent/Manager Tournament Monday, May 17 Willow Ridge Country Club Harrison, NY Host: Bert Dickinson (see profile, page 5) Invitational Tournament Monday, June 7 The Patterson Club Fairfield, CT Host: Jon Jennings (2 ) Tee to Green March/April 1999 National Workshop on Optimal Use of Insecti­ cidal Nematodes in Pest Management Saturday - Sunday, August 29 - 30 Rutgers’ Cook College Campus, New Brunswick, NJ This workshop is designed to educate superin­ tendents on how to achieve optimal results In using Insecticidal nematodes in controlling a wide array of pest species. Employer/Superintendent Recognition Program John Deere Classic/Pro-Am Tournament July 1 8 -2 1 in Moline, IL John Deere and GCSAA have designated 12 spots In the Pro-Am tourney for superintendent/ employer teams who exemplify outstanding relationships. Only CGCS supers can enter to win this all-expenses-pald honor. Entry forms must be completed by April 16. Call GCSAA at 800-472-7878 for more information. JON JENNINGS 203-259-7390 STEVE RENZETTI 914-636-8700 ext 212 Managing Editor PANDORA C.WOJICK Editorial Committee B0BAL0NZI SCOTTNIVEN MIKE COOK TIM O’NEILL TONY GIRARDI BILLPERLEE BLAKE HALDERMAN HERB WATEROUS PAT LUCAS JEFF WENTWORTH Photographer BILL PERLEE Advertising Manager STEVE RENZETTI, 914-636-8700e x t212 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© 1999 N ot all Bentgrassc RIA1»S Sod Is T he Same! APR 2 6 1999 Io . .JW ST*.’ UNIVERSITY UBRARitS “Stormy Acres Inc. indulges only in tournament quality Bentgrass sod. All of their bentgrasses are grown on high sand based soilRichie Valentine R ichie Valentine • Superintendent, Merion Golf Club, Retired • US. 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No, we won’t be going to Yankee or Shea Stadium—but to Ardsley Country Club, where the MetGCSA will convene on April 27 for the season’s first golf meeting. Hosted by long-time superintendent George W. Pierpoint III, the Two-Ball Qualifier Tourney will be contested on one of the area’s most scenic golf courses, which boasts majestic views of the Hudson River. Established in 1895 as The Ardsley Casino, the club was a golfing, gaming, and social haven for some of the most successful men in the U.S., including Jay Gould, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, and William Rockefeller. Willie Dunn, golfing great of that era, de­ signed the original course which was touted as the “finest and longest golf course in the world.” In between then and 1927, when the club took its current name, Ardsley Country Club, the golf course was redesigned by such noted architects as Donald Ross and Allister Mackenzie. In the ’60s the Robert Trent Jones organi­ zation did further work to the course. H the ranks to assistant superintendent. From there, George leapt into his first superintendent’s job at Orange County Golf Club in Middletown, NY, and spent the next 17 years polishing his superintendent skills as he later signed on with New Jersey’s Echo Lake Country Club, and finally, the wellknown resort The Concord in the Catskills of New York before accepting his current position at Ardsley. of tomorrow,” says George about his It’s a Family Affair Following in George’s footsteps are his involvement, which includes supplying two sons: George Pierpoint IV, who’s equipment to the college, employing interns and graduates, and doing what superintendenting for one of George Ill’s former employers, Orange County he can to ensure the turf program Golf Club, and Robert, who is superin­ curriculum is closely aligned with the tendent at Links at Erie Village in East day-to-day realities of golf course management. Syracuse, NY. Though George clearly loves what he Also closely linked to the business is does, even he has to get away from it all his wife of 31 years, Ineke, who is a once in a while. For George, that means great asset at MGA Headquarters, juggling many roles and responsibilities, hoppin’ on his Harley and ridin’—an not the least of which of is MetGCSA average of 8,000 to 10,000 miles per year. And guess who’s frequently by his executive secretary. side—on her own Harley? Our very own Clearly steeped in the business, executive secretary, Ineke. (Go girl.) George is currently a member of the George is looking forward to hosting MetGCSA, New Jersey GCSA, GCSAA, and NYSTA and is a charter life member the Met on the 27th. This will mark the fourth event he’s hosted at Ardsley, of the Hudson Valley GCSA. What’s From the Beginning George’s history with the club began in more, George is an active participant on between the Met and Hudson Valley GCSAs. December 1983, when he assumed the SUNY Delhi’s advisory council. “It MIKE COOK gives me a chance to play a role in the golf course superintendent’s position Alpine, The Care of Trees there. In his 15-year tenure at Ardsley, development of the turfgrass managers George has worked with architect Marvin Armstrong to redesign and reconstruct more than 50 percent of the Buy and Sell Equipment On-line golf course—from bunkers, greens, and tees to the practice putting green. If you’re looking to buy or sell equipment, the MetGCSA’s new web site is “It’s been quite a challenge balancing the place to do it. Please e-mail or call Tony Girardi with your listing, and the day-to-day activities,” says George, he’ll be happy to post it on-line—as soon as we get the site up-and-running! “but having an excellent relationship His phone number and e-mail address are 914-764-5010 and with the members, golf pro, and club tgirardi@cloud9 .net. manager makes all the difference. I get a In the meantime, we’ll be happy to post your equipment listings in the Tee great feeling of accomplishment when to Green—provided we have the space available! Here’s the first installment. everything gets pulled together—and Equipment for Sale everyone’s satisfied.” 5-Gang Jacobsen Pull Behind (Worthington) 6 Blade ~ $4K George got his feet wet in the turf Kawasaki Mule 2510 (Needs new rear-end unit/$700 to fix) ~ $4K business—40 years ago in May—at the Che Tech ~ Ground Force ~ Automatic (Blown engine) ~ $1K Otterkill Country Club in Campbell Che Tech ~ Task Force 200 ~ Standard (Needs steering box) ~ $1,300 Hall, NY. Starting on the crew as a high Contact: Blake Halderman, Minisceongo Golf Club, 914-362-4112. school student, George stayed with the club eight years, completing the UMass turf program as he worked his way up ( 4) Tee to Green March/April 1999 Spotlight M anager/Superintendent Tourney Goes to Willow Ridge heij MetGCSA members attend this year’s Manager/Superinten­ dent Tournament May 17 at Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY, they’ll have the opportu­ nity to view a course that has just com­ pleted major—and as meeting host Bert Dickinson will tell you, “much needed” —renovations. “The course hadn’t changed much since it was built in the 1920s,” says Bert. “Though the layout was interest­ ing, it had such radical dips in elevation that many of the holes were literally under water half the season. The membership decided it was time for a change.” In Winter o f’97, the planning began. Working with golf course architect Ken Dye, they completed phase one of the renovation work this fall, which focused on the shortfalls of the “lower holes.” “The emphasis in this phase of the project,” explains Bert, “was to create a W down Garth g o lf course c o n s tru c tio n water retention area to correct some of the serious flooding problems.” In the process, they rebuilt three fairways, several tees, and one green, and then modified another. They also added irrigation to fairways that were once so wet they didn’t need any. “There’s some sod that hasn’t totally knitted into place,” he says, “but overall, I feel the project was a great success.” Well Schooled But then Bert was as well prepared for the challenges as any construction rookie could be, having worked at some of the finest training grounds in the Northeast: Point Judith Country Club in Rhode Island, where he interned while earning his bachelor’s at URI, and Westchester Country Club, where he worked as an assistant for then superintendent Ted Horton. Probably equally valuable was Bert’s entrée into the business: a nine-hole VA LLEY VIEW GREENHOUSES FLOWERS & PLANTS SPRING. Bedding pots, annuals flats, hanging bas­ kets, perennials, shrubs, & nursery stock SUMMER: G reens, tees and bunkers Excavation of all types Ponds / lakes D rainage S tone walls/M asonry A sphalt/C ar paths, etc . 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Golfers Beware Entering his ninth season at Willow Ridge, Bert is looking forward to this coming season—and to hosting his first-ever Met meeting. He does emphasize, however, that the course won’t be picture-perfect: “It’s still recovering from all the work—and probably will continue its recovery right through the early part of the season.” Bert also offers tourney players important insight into the course: “The front and back nines are very different,” he cautions. “The front nine is short and tight, while the back is long and open. Most players,” he notes, “won’t need a driver until the ninth tee.” This 15 handicapper also points out the greens’ severe contours and the many water hazards that come into play. Kicking Back Bert’s free time is generally spent with his family: his wife, Christine, who’s a teacher in Harrison, where they live and his 7-year-old son, Bert, and 5-year-old daughter, Emily, both of whom enjoy visiting Dad—and the playground—at work. Be sure to plan a visit of your own to Willow Ridge on May 17—and have yourself a challenging round of golf. BILL PERLEE The Apawamis Club Tee to Green March/April 1999 (§ ) MetGCSA Business Notable Notes Two Met Members Honored for Honoring Committee Chairmen the Environment at Your Service he MetGCSA is proud to have two environmental leaders in its midst: Bob Alonzi, superintendent of Winged Foot Golf Club, and Ted Horton, vice president of resource management for the Pebble Beach Golf Co. Both were honored with GCSAA awards. Bob was one of 17 merit winners of the 1999 GCSAA Environmental Steward Award, which recognizes superintendents for overall course management excel­ lence in the areas of technology use, resource conservation, water quality manage­ ment, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management, and education/ outreach. Ted has been honored with the 1999 President’s Award for Environmental Leadership. This award was established in 1991 to recognize “an exceptional environmental contribution to the game of golf: a contribution that further exemplifies the golf course superintendent’s image as a steward of the land.” GCSAA board of directors selected Ted on the basis of his environmental leadership at Pebble Beach and his pivotal role in the creation of “The Environ­ mental Principles for Golf Courses in the United States.” T Members on the Move is the new superintendent at Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, CT. Previous position: Superintendent, Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, NY. John LaVoie is the new superinten­ dent at Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson, NJ. Previous position: Assistant superintendent, Minisceongo Golf Club, Pomona, NY. Richie Marcks is now director of golf operations, overseeing Bill Sandri’s Bob Alonzi growing roster of golf courses. Based in Bernardston, MA, at the Top 100 public course Crumpin-Fox, Richie will travel among courses from Florida to New England to oversee their opera­ tions. Previous position: Superinten­ dent, Fairview Country Club, Green­ wich, CT. Jason Ziesmer is the new first assistant superintendent at Minisceongo Golf Club, Pomona, NY. Previous position: Second assistant superintendent, The Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT. lease feel to contact any of the following committee chairmen with questions or comments. We’ve provided their numbers, here, for your convenience. P Awards Committee John O’Keefe, CGCS, Preakness Hills CC 973-694-0260 Bylaws Committee John Carlone, CGCS, Meadow Brook Club 516-935-6505 Club Relations Committee • John Carlone, CGCS, Meadow Brook Club 516-935-6505 • Dave Mahoney, Siwanoy CC 914-961-8698 Communications Committee • Jon Jennings, CGCS, The Patterson Club 203-259-7390 • Steve Renzetti, CGCS, Wykagyl CC 914-636-8700 ext. 212 Education Committee Will Heintz, Centennial GC 914-279-8960 Government Relations Committee Will Heintz, Centennial GC 914-279-8960 Long-Range Planning & Steering Committee John O’Keefe, CGCS, Preakness Hills CC 973-694-0260 Recertified Congratulations to Rockland Country Club Superintendent Matt Ceplo for completing the coursework required for renewal of his professional certification. Matt initially achieved his status as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent with GCSAA in 1994. Membership Committee n T l Congratulations to Patterson Club Assistant Superintendent Arik Carlson and his wife, Barbara, who had a baby boy, Emerson Anders, on March 21. Dave Mahoney, Siwanoy CC 914-961-8698 Scholarship & Research Committee John Carlone, CGCS, Meadow Brook Club 516-935-6505 Social & Welfare Committee In Memoriam It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Joe Lach, a long-time MetGCSA member who retired in 1996 from Bruce Memorial Golf Course in Greenwich, CT. The entire Met offers its sincere condolences. JVIea. Clllp3. • • • In other words, WE GOOFED!!! Our apologies to Equipment Sales 914-271-6126 for mistakenly leaving them off last issue’s list of valued Winter Seminar exhibitors. E/T Equipment Co. 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Or commentators like Ken Venturi or Johnny Miller say something that a member picks up on and discusses in the grill room; suddenly that changes the way they want the course maintained. We are sometimes our own worst enemy, competing with other clubs in the area to achieve faster green speeds and finer conditions. You always think the job will get easier, but it doesn’t. Each year you try to do more and more to keep pace with players’ expectations, and next thing you know, you have a budget that is no longer adequate to maintain the golf course at that level. afraid to show your course to others. Invite superintendents for lunch and golf to get another perspective on the golf course and the job you’re doing. Last word to the wise: You have to be able to realize when you’ve been at a club too long. These days, it takes 10 or 12 years before the attitude toward a superintendent begins to change. If you stay at a club too long, you begin to lose credibility. You can ask for an increase in your budget or a piece of equipment and never get it. After you leave, the new superintendent comes in and gets everything you were asking for, includ­ ing the budget necessary to improve the quality of the golf course. In the end, you do not become a superintendent for the money. You do it because you enjoy being outside and you love what you do. You do it for your own personal satisfaction. A Word About the Association The MetGCSA has remained pretty much the same. There are still cliques and the same battles that have been going on for years. I’ve always said that we should have done more for ourselves rather than giving so much money away to research. I think the money raised from dues could be better used, for instance, to further our professional image, improve our office setup or our publication for the membership. Lessons Learned It’s an abnormal person who wants to become a golf course superintendent. It’s not a nine-to-five job with weekends off. And even the little time that you’re not on the course, it’s still on your mind. You have to have an ego and be able to deal with negative comments. You can’t always be politically correct. Have the confidence to stand your ground when you know you are right. The quality and health of the grass should come first. I used to say when asked why the greens were slow on a particular day that the grass was resting. Sure, you’re going to make mistakes. On any given day, if I made 10 mistakes or less, I felt I was having a good day. Here’s another bit if advice: Don’t be (8 ) Tee to Green March/April 1999 Sherwood Moore, CGCS Past Superintendent at: Lake Mohawk GC (Sparta, NJ), Crestmont CC (W. Orange, NJ), Hollywood GC (Deal, NJ), Woodway CC (Darien, CT), Winged Foot GC (Mamaroneck, NY) Tenure as a superintendent: 45 years Retired: 1984 s _— Times have changed. Take the superin­ tendent. Few had formal training or education. The person who ran the farm before it was converted to a golf course was, more than likely, the one to become the superintendent. Today, superintendents have at least some formal turfgrass education; a bachelor’s and master’s aren’t unheard of. They’re more of a public figure at golf courses than in the past. They’re expected to attend club functions, make presentations, and play golf with the membership. Despite this, some superintendents are able to manage summer vacations—unheard of in the past. This probably speaks well for the assistants out there today, some of whom have the same level of education, if not higher, than the superintendents they work for. New Modes of Maintenance Superintendents have many more tools —more sophisticated equipment, tech­ nology, and research data—to assist them in doing their job, but these ad­ vances haven’t come without a price: Golfers demand increasingly higher levels of maintenance on the course. In the old days, if you had good greens, your course was considered in good shape. Today, wall-to-wall perfec­ tion is imperative. Tees are like greens; fairways are like greens used to be. Automatic irrigation systems are in part responsible for changing the way golf courses are expected to look and play. A hose by the side of a green used to be the irrigation system. Now you can water boundary to boundary and area by area. The Evolution of the National Our national association has grown tre­ mendously. When I started out, the an­ nual conference and trade show would draw 1,800 attendees. Now, the num­ bers are greater than 22,000. GCSAA’s membership dues have become equally flabbergasting. Camaraderie still is one of the won­ derful aspects of the profession. I have always been welcomed at other courses by superintendents, many of whom were also helpful when I needed assistance. Timeless Truths Some things that I think contribute to a superintendent’s success . . . First, it’s important to see every aspect of the golf course. To do this well, you have to walk the course. You tend to miss some of the finer details when you’re buzzing around in a golf cart. Getting the whole picture is the only way to effectively manage activities and communicate with the membership about any concerns. Superintendents today must communicate constantly with the membership and their staff to be successful. Every two weeks I’d pre­ sent, in writing, a report of the activities accomplished on the golf course to my green chairman. This helped him understand what had been done on the golf course and where we were headed. I also feel it’s important for superin­ tendents to attend field days and support universities in their research. Offer whatever you can in return. One way to give back is to welcome interns into your operation. By working with students and guiding them into the profession, you help forge future superintendents. In the end, your job as a golf course superintendent has to fall second, maybe third, behind family. You have to have a passion for the profession and working outdoors to be able to give the job the time that it demands. It also helps to have a sense of humor. Enjoying what you do and being able to laugh will help you get through the more difficult periods of your career. I’ve made many mistakes, which I won’t get into in great detail, but I’ve learned more from my mistakes than any other experience in the industry. And in the end, that’s what counts. That, and loving what you do. move the long-time superintendent out. This is the kind of change that’s bad for the profession and, in turn, for the club. It was a job we all loved: How do you put in all those long hours without a great love affair? Now, unfortunately, it’s more of a “what have you done for me lately?” business. Word to the Wise To me, it was a challenge trying to pro­ duce the finest playing conditions possi­ ble, and I was enjoying the battle—until I got a new green chairman, a chef by trade. Suddenly the chef knew a lot more about turf than I did, and it became drudgery to go to work. Clubs should understand that the fellow who does the most grumbling shouldn’t automatically become the next green chairman—any more than anyone complaining about the quality of the hamburgers should become the next house chairman. Lately, I’ve been a part-time salesper­ son, so I visit superintendents a lot. Maurice “Skip” Cameron Aside from the technically uneducated Past Superintendent at: farm person as greenskeeper being re­ Elmwood CC (Elmsford, placed by the college-educated, certified NY), High Point CC (Montegue, NJ), golf course superintendent, there are Mountain Ridge CC (Caldwell, NJ), two basic changes I see in the profile of Canoe Brook CC (Summit, NJ) superintendent. One is that they’re Tenure as a superintendent: 35 years younger, and they need to be to put up Retired: 1995 with today’s unrealistically demanding memberships. In the old days, things were more And number two, superintendents relaxed, and it was a lot more fun to be have moved into a survival mode. a golf course superintendent. Just re­ They’re making more money and invest­ cently, Sherwood Moore and I visited ing that money as a safety net. There’s Hollywood Golf Club in Deal, NJ, to see no reason someone making $80,000 a their newly renovated golf course. year can’t have $10,000 automatically Sherwood was the super there more than withdrawn from their salary and invested 40 years ago, and when he met with properly so that by the time they’re in some of the old-time members, he was their early 50s, they can tell everyone to treated like a long lost son. go scratch if they want to. Superintendents back then had tre­ mendous loyalty to their clubs and their Association Notes memberships because they were made to Our association has changed in that it’s feel like part of the family. Now, how financially sound and now wants to give many superintendents after spending a away money for various causes. This is lifetime at a single job have any desire to not our mission. If we want to contrib­ return to the turf they once loved? Not ute to a cause, let’s hold a tournament many, thanks to the young bucks in­ and give with all our hearts but not volved today in most club operations. build these things into our yearly dues. They come in and feel it’s their job to Keep the dues within reach of everyone. Success Factors New technology, when used properly, can be a godsend, but you still need someone to get up at 4:30 in the morning with the commonsense and knowledge to know when old mother nature is working for you or against you. I always felt it was important that I be there before starting time to get every­ one going in the right direction. This included having one assistant on each course checking that instructions were being carried out, and I insisted that they check each tee, green, and fairway for proper placement of cups and tee markers, for disease, vandalism, wet or dry spots, weeds, ball marks, divots, storm damage, or any other problem that may have occurred. By doing this every day, there isn’t too much that is going to get by you. I also was available by radio to act immediately when a problem arose. I wanted to be on top of all problems. The one thing that is most critical to a superintendent’s success is people skills. Everyone from the general manager, golf pro, green chairman, caddy master, waiter, and your own laborers can be your best friend or your worst enemy. The one thing that you don’t need in this business is enemies. Communication is the greatest way of building a strong relationship with those you work for and with. The green chair­ man I mentioned earlier was an example of the consequences of poor communica­ tion. He never took the time to visit our maintenance facility to see how I was managing my $1.4 million budget or 28 employees. He only wanted to send me daily notes, complaining about every­ thing imaginable. That’s certainly not the way to motivate a person. This is a very humbling job. One day you’re a hero, the next a bum. In fact, you could be both on the same day, depending on whom you speak with. Successful superintendents tread along the middle lane, trying to make their mistakes small ones and take praises humbly . . . waiting for the inevitable, “But maybe if you did it this way. . . . ” JON JENNINGS The Patterson Club Tee to Green March/April 1999 ( 9) 620 COMMERCE STREET THORNWOOD, NY 10594 (914) 769-8100 70 RESEARCH DRIVE STAMFORD, CT 06906 (203) 348-4884 870 LONG ISLAND AVENUE DEER PARK, NY 11729 (516) 667-7801 4230C RIDGE LEA ROAD AMHERST, NY 14226 (716) 831-2209 2615 SECOND AVENUE WATERVLIET, NY 12189 (518) 273-5810 ATLANTIC IRRIGATION 5010 INDUSTRIAL ROAD FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727 (732) 282-1395 SPECIALTIES, INC. “SERVING ALL YOUR IRRIGATION & LIGHTING NEEDS FOR OVER 20 YEARS’ RAIN BIRD GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION Westchester - Putnam - N.Y.C. - Long Island ♦ ♦ Commercial ♦ ♦ ♦ Residential ♦ ♦ ♦ Sports Field Sales & Design G olf C ourse M aintenance E quipm ent N ational M ow ers ♦ Top D resser ♦ A erators ♦ Edgers ♦ Soil Processors N ightS caping ♦ ♦ W ire ♦ ♦ R epair Fittings K ichler 4 4 Irritrol ♦ ♦ Pipe & Pipe Fittings ♦ ♦ Plus M any O ther S pecialty Item s Burkeen Trenchers ♦ ♦ A qua M aster 4 4 D rainage N eeds Tim M arcoux - Sales-Tech Rep. 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First Flight, 3rd place net 4th place net: John Gallagher III, Racebrook CC, CT GC, NJ Second Flight, 2nd place gross Gregg Stanley, Hudson Nat’l GC, NY Third Flight, 5th place gross Dave Mahoney, Siwanoy CC, NY Fourth Flight, 4th place gross JeffWentworth, Pelham CC, NY Fifth Flight 4th place gross: Sean Cain, Sunningdale 7th place gross: Rick Schock, Wee Burn CC, NY Mike Miner, Montammy Eighth Flight 7th place net Steven Sweet, Mill River Club, NY Senior I Flight, 2nd place net James Fulwider, Century CC, NY Senior II Flight 3rd place gross: 2nd place net: Frank Lamphier, Class AL Fred Scheyhing, Mount Kisco CC, NY C.N.V. 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I learned a few lessons during this campaign that I’m sure will help me the next time around.” Here’s a look at how Tim and the other candidates Wide Selection fared in the 1999 GCSAA elections. of Quality Toro President Elected Directors Commercial David W. Ferris, CGCS 7287 Votes Sam Snyder, CGCS 5518Votes Equipment Parts and Mark Woodward, CGCS 4599 Votes Vice President Irrigation Supplies Available Mike Wallace, CGCS 3960 Votes R. Scott Woodhead, CGCS 7287Votes Paul M azzola - Irrig a tio n Sales Runner-Ups for Director A l Tretera C o m m e rc ia l Sales Sceretary/Treasurer Tim O’Neill, CGCS 3198Votes Tom D. Witt, CGCS 5987 Votes Jim Nicol, CGCS 2397 Votes tp c turf products corporation Mike Wallace, CGCS 1300 Votes Joe Emanual, CGCS 1875 Votes A - Tee to Green March/April 1999 (jj) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 4 or 3 8 HP Kubota 7 or 11 - B lades R eels F lash Attach S ystem J oy Stick Lift / Lower 2 or 4 W heel D rive ★ N e w D e s ig n ! 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Driving home the importance of protecting yourself against an infected deer tick’s bite was guest speaker Tim Simpson. The former PGA player revealed how Lyme disease ended his stunning career abruptly in 1991. After a day of hunting in Georgia, he woke up in the middle of the night scratching only to find more than 300 ticks all over his body. With Lyme disease a virtual unknown back then, Simpson suffered for more than a year before doctors could diagnose his condition. The disease, often called “the great imitator,” is frequently difficult to diagnose because it mimics so many other ailments—and can lay dormant in your system for years. When it does show itself, it may affect R the skin, joints, nervous system, and less frequently the heart and eyes. Between 60 to 80 percent of people who have Lyme disease are fortunate enough to get a telltale red skin rash within a few days to several weeks after the tick bite. A flu-like illness may occur with or without the rash, including such symp­ toms as fatigue, intermittent headache, chills, fever, stiff neck, muscle and joint pain, and sore throat. The trick is to avoid likely tickinfested areas—particularly from early spring to late fall when they’re most active. Golfers—and golf course work­ ers—are particularly at risk when work­ ing or hunting down a ball in tall grass or wooded areas. Actually, a diseasecarrying deer tick can be found anywhere that deer and field mice—the tick’s favorite hosts—are. How the Vaccine Works The vaccine acts by killing the bac­ teria— Borrelia burgdorferi— inside the tick before it can enter your body. Interestingly, the tick is then free of the bacteria and can no longer spread Lyme disease to another person. Clinical trials prove it to be 85 per­ cent effective—impressive when you consider that flu shots are only 62 percent effective. Before you’re fully protected, you have to receive three shots over the course of one year. The initial shot is followed by another one a month later and a third one 12 months later. One unknown: How long the vaccine is truly effective. There’s a chance you will need a booster in two to three years. If you’re eager to give the shot a shot and want to be fully protected by this time next year, don’t delay. Call your physician to get started. CHARLES LAFFERTY Wykagyl Country Club HOWARD PRICE ÎURFEgjjjPMENT P R O V ID IN G Q U A L IT Y T U R F C A R E E Q U IP M E N T Howard Price has a full line of mowers ranging from their commercial walk behinds to their largest model 108 with a mowing width of 16 1/2 feet. 727 with 91 in. 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No, it’s not to accommodate golfers’ new titanium clubfaces, graphite shafts, or souped-up balls, but rather to pick up the pace of play, which respondents almost unanimously agreed was bogged down by increased course traffic, high rough, fast greens, and the decline of golfer etiquette. Among the biggest behavior flaws superintendents cited were failure to repair ball marks (60 percent), rake bunkers (18 percent), and replace divots (8 percent). To help pick up the pace of play, 46 percent of superintendents said they are lowering the height of the rough at their courses, and 25 percent said they’re widening their fairways. Did the survey offer any revolutionary findings? Probably not. Any ground­ breaking ideas? Hardly. What it did provide was a pertinent reminder to golfs ruling bodies that the biggest threats to the game are the ones that restrict enjoyment: slow play and boorish behavior. Our trained crews are careful on a golf course. We treat tees like greens and greens like gold. That is one reason five of this areas most prestigious clubs are already our clients. The other reasons? We prune judiciously using state-of-the-art techniques. We deep-root feed with our own organic blend. We cable and brace with future growth in mind. And, we will work with your crews to be most cost effective. If you want a tree company that consistently beats par, call us. Did You Know? Approximately 1,700 Superintendents have achieved the status of Certified Golf course Superintendent (CGCS) with GCSAA. More than 25 million people subscribe to the Golf Channel, with five million more expected by the end of 1999. Think of all the people who will have access to GCSAA’s award-winning “Par for the Course” TV show. SavaÎ ^ i; A COMPLETE TREE AND SHRUB CARE, NATURALLY 360 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914)666-8202 • (203)661-6755 C O N S T R U C T IO N construction and maintenance products to ihce tu rf care programs and enhance overt AR product is produced m a statistically a t for superior performance am i predktaM oof Zone Mixes • Bunker Sai noriii locd distributors. For Ultimili Corporation 258 Elm Street, Hew Canaan, CT Customer Service: 8 0 0 -2 4 3 -9 0 0 4 Fax: 8 0 0 *2 4 3 *9 0 0 5 Tee to Green March/April 1999 PATRON ft DIRECTORY AgrEvo U.S.A. Company David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 860-828-8905 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 Aqua T urf ~ Golf Course Irrigation Gordon Holmes/Dave Arel 5 No. Payne St., Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-5151, FAX 914-347-6323 Patrons listed onthis page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. ft Shemin Nurseries Inc. E / T Equipment Co. Sodco Inc. Horticultural & Irrigation Supplies Guy Romano: 203-531-7352 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 Kevin Collins 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton, NY 10520 914-271-6126 Matt Faherty Bentgrass, Bluegrass, B /F /R /M ix, High Fescue 800-341-6900 ft f t Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore 98 Hack Green Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 914-764-4348 ft Grass Roots Inc. f t Steven Willand, Inc. Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10528 914-835-3801 Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 Rain Bird Golf Thornwood, NY 10594 Tim Marcoux/Ed Santalone: 800-878-8873 William Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 800-628-GROW (4769) f t Fleet Pump & Service Group, Inc. Argento & Sons, Inc. f t Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. Emerald Isle, Ltd. ft Ken Kubik/Keith Kubik/Jay McKenna Service ~ Technical Support ~ Quality Products 973-361-5943 Greenacres Company Irrigation Contractors 75 Codfish Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 Dave Pijnenburg: 203-748-0558 Sound Beach Services, Inc. White Contractors P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 James E. Morris Jr.: 203-869-8808 Stephen Kay, G olf Course Architects Stephen Kay/Doug Smith 499 New Rochelle Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 914-699-4479 Bruce Pye 4 Production Dr., Brookfield, CT 06804 203-775-5757, PAGER 914-442-0172 Sullivan’s Construction Service Inc. Golf Course Construction and Renovation P.O. Box 854, Suffield, CT 06078 Kevin Sullivan: 860-668-2129 f t Bayer Corporation Jeff Weld Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service John Hawthorne f t Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. Howard Maurer Design Group, Inc. f t Tee and Green Sod, Inc. Irra-Tech, Inc. f t Terre Co. o f New Jersey, Inc. James Barrett Associates, Inc. ^ Golf Course Architecture and Land Planning P.O. Box 127, Hopedale, MA 01747 508-478-9684 White Haven, PA 18661 Gene Evans 717-443-9596 Ron Shapiro/Mike Gesmundo Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 800-535-1500 Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 Black Top, Stone Work, Landscaping, Excavation 102 Fulton St., White Plains, NY 10606 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 800-235-7035 91 Schofield Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480 973-208-2418 f t Bruedan Corp. TBS Maintenance and Improvement ft Central Irrigation and Supply Joseph D. Kennedy 18 Merritt St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-7273 Jim Barrett Irrigation Consulting & Design 973-744-8237 George Gorton 8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-5656, PAGER 914-537-8310 Owen Regan/Dave Wallace Sod Supply and Installation 401-789-8177 Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 OFFICE 973-473-3393, FAX 973-473-4402 The Cardinals, Inc. John Callahan Complete Distributor of Golf Course Supplies 860-673-3699 f t C.N.V. Corporation ft James Carriere & Sons, Inc. f t The Scotts Company DAF Services Inc. ft Lesco, Inc. ^ ft Metro Milorganite Inc. f t TurfNet Associates, Inc. D&S Mon tco/Surf-Side/Zap! Defoamer f t T urf Products C orp ./T O R O DeBuck’s Sod Farm O’Conner Pumps and Service f t T urf Products Corporation Frank Amodio 229 Smithridge Rd., So. Salem, NY 10590 914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050 David A. Frechette/Bob Houle Flowtronics PSI Sales & Service Center 860-528-7362 f t Dar Par Sales John Richichi “Your One-Stop Shop” 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 ☆ DeLea & Sons Sod Farms The Soil Aerification Specialists P.O. Box 99, West Warham, MA 02576 Pat Lucas: 800-815-1113, FAX 508-295-8187 Egypt Farms, Inc. Dean Snyder P.O. Box 223, White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-7645/410-335-3700 (J6) Tee to Green March/April 1999 ft Jim Santoro Fertilizers, Fungicides, Growth Regulators 508-679-4797 Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Skip Deubel Golf Course Turfgrass 800-243-7582 Peter L. McCormick 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 07014 800-314-7929 Paul Mazzola, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment 800-243-4355/860-763-3581 The Sprinkler House/Amodios: 914-328-0190 Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio 47 Howell Rd., Box 296, Mountain Lakes, N J 973-263-1234 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing f t Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. Rhone-Poulenc/Chipco f t Westchester T urf Supply, Inc. SavATree f t Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NY 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/908-637-4191 Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 Vincent Sasso 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 800-244-7637/516-368-8022 f t Earth Works, Inc. Scott Apgar/Tim Joyce/Sean Moran 54 Miry Brook Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 888-217-1039, FAX 203-743-0458 Joe O’Conner 6 Nye Street, Rockville, CT 06066 860-875-6890 Premium Quality Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue Blends Leonard/Valeri: 914-258-4131 All Phases of Golf Course Construction David Griffin 914-576-7693 A Team of Turfgrass Professionals Greg Moran/Mike Dukette/Ernie Steinhofer 800-321-5325 Bob Oechsle/Tom Hunter Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 800-401-0411 Floratine Products, Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF f t Down To Earth Bill Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 Greg Hutch 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 732-929-4657 Thomas Marino 360 Adams St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 914-666-8202 Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. George Wise/Jason Bassi 65 Glen St., Lawrence, MA 01843 800-999-TURF 07046 John Apple/Ray Beaudry Meadow St., Golden’s Bridge, NY 10526 914-232-7746 Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr. “Serving the Fine Turf Profession” Office: 914-248-7476, FAX 914-248-6862 Glenn Gallion/Chris Hunt www.wilfredmacdonald.com 201-804-1000, FAX 201-804-1001 Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. Don Grant 240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109 800-243-0232/860-529-6869 f t Denotes MetGCSA member