Published by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association President's Message As We E n ter a New E ra . . . Special Feature John Carlone Prepares to Lead the M etGCSA Into the New Millennium The M etGCSA Elects Meadow Brook Club Superintendent John Carlone, CGCS, Its 24th President ’d like to start my first president’s message by saying that after 14 years on the MetGCSA board, it is truly an honor and a privilege to usher in the new millennium as president o f our association. I ’d like to thank the entire membership for the support they’ve given me in my assent through the chairs— with an extra-special thank you to the eight presidents I ’ve served un­ der: Peter Rappoccio, Pat Lucas, Scott Niven, Larry Pakkala, Tim O ’Neill, Joe Alonzi, John O ’Keefe, and Earl Millett. No question, each o f these people have played a large part in bringing our association to where it is today. I hope that I can lead as well as they did and continue to make the MetGCSA an example for other chapters to follow. Special thanks also to Chuck Martineau o f Whippoorwill Club for my initial seat on the board in 1986 as the first “ Class B ” representative— and to Pat Lucas o f Innis Arden for appointing me to a one-year term as director in 1987. These appointments were the start o f a tremendously rewarding experience. I was able to not only learn the our association’s business, but also experience what it means to serve our industry. And during these years, I ’ve made friends that I will have for the rest o f my life. I hope that each and every one o f you will endeavor to serve on the board. (continued on page 5) I hroughout his career in turfgrass management, John Carlone’s goal has been to make a positive, longlasting impact on the golf indus­ try. As the newly elected president o f the MetGCSA, he has taken one more step toward attaining that goal. John has set his sights high for the Met. And why not? According to John, the Met is one o f the strongest associations in the nation, with board members, past and present, who have been nothing less than 100 percent dedicated to their members. “I want to tap into the great minds on our board for ideas to make us even better,” says John. Starting in the spring o f 2 0 0 0 , John would like to see increased use o f the Web— for meeting notices, pairings for golf meetings, recent board activity updates, association news, new mem­ bers, birth and wedding announce­ ments. “Anything pertinent to our industry and our association should be found on our home page,” says John. T “Everything but advertising and longwinded articles like this one,” he adds with a smile. Also high on John’s list o f priorities: Enhancing sales (continued on page 6) Also in This Issue (2 ) What’s Happening on the Moss Front (8 ) Taking the Mystery Out of PDI . . . plus The State of GCSAA (4 ) Member Notables (9 ) Doings in New Orleans (5 ) New Web Address: Don’t Miss It ( fj) Upcoming Events (7 ) New Committee Chairs and How to @ Golf Results Reach Them Research Update ‘Surveying’ the Met Area for Moss Cornell University Researchers Set the Stage fo r Phase Two o f Their Studies ith continued funding from the MetGCSA and the Tri-State Turf Research Foundation, Cornell University researchers Dr. Frank Rossi (assistant professor) and David Dudones (graduate research assistant) are preparing to enter the next phase o f study in their pursuit o f a nonchemical control— and ultimately, cure— for moss found on golf course putting greens. Phase One Results Initiated this past April, the first, critically important phase involved gathering information from superinten­ dents in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey on their experiences with moss on their courses. David Dudones designed the survey, which was intended to assess the distribution o f moss and uncover any possible correlation be­ tween moss invasion and turf manage­ ment practices. The survey was distributed to more than 600 superintendents; 19 percent responded, which is a significantly higher response rate than the typical 10 to 12 percent expected from mail-in surveys. After reviewing responses to the survey’s nearly 50 questions, the re­ searchers determined: • The majority o f putting greens surveyed were push-up, soil-based greens being topdressed with a sandbased material. • There were several interesting management strategies, but none o f them seemed to influence whether a putting green had moss or didn’t. It did seem, however, that greens with moss were reported to have lower potassium (K) levels than greens without moss. • There was no apparent relationship between green age and moss invasion. • 46 percent o f the survey respondents soil test at least annually, with 88 percent tissue testing at least once each year. • 51 percent o f the survey respondents use Dawn Ultra for moss control, which has motivated the researchers to investi­ gate what in the Dawn is actually providing control. (Z ) Tee to Green November/December1999 Phase Two: Site Selection and Strategy In reviewing the surveys, three locations were targeted for a field moss control study: Galloway National G olf Club, Galloway Township, N J; Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, C T; and Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY. The objectives o f the field study are to: • Determine the effectiveness o f two copper-based fungicides (Kocide (CuO H) and Junction (CuO H + ZnSC>4)) in eradicating existing moss populations. • Investigate the influence o f application spray volume on moss control. • Determine the influence o f topdress­ ing immediately before a moss control application. • Evaluate the influence o f seasonal (spring vs. fall) timing on moss control. In addition, the researchers will also monitor copper and zinc concentrations in the soil and moss tissue to determine turf toxicity levels. Board of Directors President JOHN CARLONE, CGCS The Meadow Brook Club Vice President TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club Secretary WILLIAM HEINTZ Centennial Golf Club Treasurer DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club Past President EARLMILLETT Ridgeway Country Club MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club ANTHONY GIRARDI, CGCS Rockrimmon Country Club JONATHAN JENNINGS, CGCS The Patterson Club PETER McCORMICK TurfNet Associates, Inc. Winter Work Ahead During the winter, the researchers will conduct several studies in growth chambers to determine the effect o f metals on moss establishment in mixed bentgrass/annual bluegrass stands. Their objective: to determine a critical turf/soil surface metal level that will prohibit moss from establishing without injuring the existing turf. The research­ ers suspect that they might be able to apply a much lower rate o f metallic nutrients to prevent moss establishment than to eradicate an existing population. ERIC O’NEILL Scarsdale Golf Club STEVEN RENZETTI, CGCS Quaker Ridge Golf Club PATRICK SISK Country Club of Fairfield JEFFREY WENTWORTH Pelham Country Club Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Tee to Green Staff Editors JON JENNINGS When All Is Said and Done In the end, the Cornell research team hopes to emerge from their studies with answers to the following questions: • Is all the moss on greens the same species? • I f moss spreads so easily, why do some greens have it and some don’t? • Is there a way to manage greens at championship levels and exclude moss? • Is there a nutritional program that controls or excludes moss from putting greens? Watch for another update as Dr. Rossi’s research unfolds. 203-259-7390 STEVE RENZETTI 914-636-8700 ext 212 Managing Editor PANDORA C. 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Jon into running his first. On Novem­ Other Met members who have dared ber 7, the two braved the unusually to brave the New York City Marathon windy, chilly weather to race among the were Silver Spring Country Club masses. Superintendent Peter Rappoccio and Cheering them on along the race Stanwich Club Superintendent Scott route were both Pat’s and Jon ’s families, Niven, who says he plans to run it again Pat’s earning celebrity status as they next year. were interviewed during the telecast o f the event. The biggest thrill, the two will tell A M arathon M en Jo n Jen n in gs (left) a n d Pat Sisk (right) g e a r up f o r the big race. Members on the Move Glenn Perry is the new superintendent at Rolling Hills CC, Wilton, CT. Previous position: Superintendent, Potowomut Golf Club, E. Greenwich, RI. Steve Renzetti is the new superinten­ dent at Quaker Ridge GC, Scarsdale, NY. Previous position: Superintendent, Wykagyl CC, New Rochelle, NY. Ernie Steinhofer has joined the sales staff o f Metro Milorganite, Inc. Previ­ ous position: Sales, Lesco, Inc. Scott Tretara has joined the sales staff o f Metro Milorganite, Inc. Previous position: Superintendent, Elmwood CC, White Plains, NY. Recertified Congratulations to Stanwich Club Superintendent Scott Niven for com ­ pleting the renewal process for maintain­ ing his status as a Certified G olf Course Superintendent (CGCS) with GCSAA. Scott initially achieved his title o f CGCS in 1985. down Garth g o lf course co n stru ctio n G reens, tees and bunkers Excavation Happy Holidays to One and Ponds / lakes D rainage S tone O u r very best wishes fo r a happy, healthy Nerv T ea r! of all types walls /M asonry A sphalt/C ar paths, etc . C o n tac t D avid G riffin The MetGCSA Board of Directors (Ï) Tee to Green November/December 1999 P.O.Box 719 Harrison, N.Y. 10528 Tel 914.576.7693 Fax 914.241.6986 (cont. frompg. 1) As We En ter a New E ra . . . President's Message The State We’re In So what, exactly, is the state o f our association today? In a word, healthy. So healthy, in fact, that: • Financially, our restricted funds for scholarship and research, invested in mutual funds, are performing well. Our future goal is for the interest on these funds to support our Scholarship & Research programs— so that we can con­ tinue to seek universities and direct them to conduct research that we consider necessary. • Membership is at an all-time high and continues to grow. • Attendance at our monthly golf meet­ ings is at or near capacity every month. Hosting these meetings is an honor and challenge that every superintendent should eagerly pursue. • Our Winter Seminar is new and dif­ ferent each year, always chockfull o f timely, industry-specific information. • Our Club Relations Committee is swiftly becoming a valuable tool to Met area clubs seeking to fill superintendent positions. • Our Social & Welfare program con­ tinues to keep our families where they belong: first on our list and closely linked to the happenings in our profession. • We enjoy a strong relationship with our affiliate members, which fosters our personal and professional growth. • We launched a Web Site this year. You can reach it at www.gcsaa.org/ metgcsa. Although in its infancy now, we hope to develop this site so that it will be the kind o f resource that every member will seek to use regularly. The MetGCSA can add to its list o f credits the great respect and recognition its earned in the industry— for its professionalism, strong leadership, and its golf courses— some o f the bestconditioned playing fields in the world. Raising the Bar We, as an association and profession, will enter the new millennium on remarkably strong footing. We are embarking on an era that will see decision makers at clubs realize the key role golf course superintendents play in the overall success and enjoyment of their clubs. Let’s face it. The New York Metro­ politan area has long been known as the spot where trends are set in many industries. Whether it’s in fashion, health care, technology, or another industry— the trends start here. Some o f the trendsetters in these industries are members o f our clubs. They’re among the most intelligent, successful people in the world! These people are beginning to look more seriously at their clubs as a business. And every business, as we know, has standards by which they’re measured. At country clubs, it is primarily the quality and condition o f the golf course. It is fast-becoming clear to these individuals that the best way to achieve a high level o f member satisfaction and enjoyment— and ultimately increase revenues— is to retain the services o f a qualified golf course superintendent. Superintendents are slowly beginning to receive the kind o f recognition and compensation that you might expect o f an employee who manages a club’s most Attention All Present and Future Web Users The M etGCSA’s Website has changed addresses— once and for all! You can now view our Web Page at w w w .gcsaa.org/ metgcsa valuable asset. We will see more o f this, I ’m sure. I congratulate the individuals who have recently moved to clubs in the Met area that are offering them significandy better compensation packages. I commend the clubs, as well, who hired these individuals for recognizing the important contribution the golf course superintendent makes to their opera­ tion. The bar has been raised! Association Notes Take note that the committee chairmen for the year 2000 have been assigned and are listed on page 7 o f this issue o f Tee to Green. I encourage everyone to call the chairmen o f committees that interest you and volunteer to get involved. You will be rewarded several times over by both the experience you gain and by networking with your peers while serving on a committee. In other important news, Tim O ’Neill from the Country Club o f Darien, is running again for a director position on the GCSAA board. The MetGCSA is wholeheartedly support­ ing Tim ’s campaign. It would be an honor for Tim an d our chapter if he were elected. So let’s support him in any way we can. Also on the horizon: a new-andimproved way to present— and make available— MetGCSA merchandise. Purchasing Met goods is an excellent way to get quality merchandise— and support your association. Formula for R & R Winter is an excellent time to seek out ways to enhance your skills— or just as important, to plan some fun, relaxing activities. Personally, I try to spend as much time with my family as I can, but I also try to squeeze in time to read and, hopefully this year, play a little hockey. I hope you all can find time to relax and enjoy our “slow season”— and, o f course, the holidays. Here’s to a very happy holiday season— and an exciting New Year! JO H N CARLONE, CGCS President Tee to Green November/December 1999 (5 ) Special Feature (coni, frompg. 1) John Carlone Prepares to Lead the M etGCSA Into the New Millennium o f MetGCSA merchandise— and ulti­ mately giving the MetGCSA name greater exposure in the golf industry. At any meeting, local or abroad, where golf attire is appropriate, John would like to see the Met logo promoted. “One o f the big problems we’ve had in the past was having to burden a board member or two with carting boxes filled with salable clothing from meeting to meeting,” cringes John. “This was the only time we promoted our golf mer­ chandise. What we need is a line o f garments we’d be proud to wear and that’s readily available for purchase. “The plan,” John continues, “is to send out order forms o f the glossy variety with clear pictures o f what is available direct to the members two or three times during the year.” The funds generated, John is quick to point out, would be put toward scholarships or another o f the worthy funds within the Met. Last, but just as important as all the rest on John’s list, is doing all we can to promote Tim O ’Neill’s election to the GCSAA Board o f Directors. “What a tribute it would be to our association to have one o f our own at the national board level,” notes John. “I know the board members share my sentiments and will help make this come to fruition.” Once Committed, Always Committed John’s commitment to the golf industry began long before most—when he was just a kid, growing up in Portsmouth, RI, near Newport. He started golfing at 11, playing junior, high school, and finally college golf at the University o f Rhode Island, against— and alongside— current tour players and Rhode Island natives Billy Andrade, Brad Faxon, and P.H. Horgan III. Though he toyed with becoming a touring pro, John found his way into turf management, with the help o f the late Dr. Skogley, a professor then in U R I’s Plant Sciences Department. While earning his B.S. in Turf Manage­ ment, John did his placement training at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY, and after graduating in 1983, he worked as an assistant superintendent at The (6 ) Tee to Green November/December 1999 Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT. Two-and-a-half years later, John accepted his first superintendent’s job at Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside, NY, and then in 1996 his current super­ intendent’s position at The Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, NY. It’s here that one o f John’s larger professional goals has come true. “I ’ve always wanted to prepare a golf course for a professional tournament,” says John, “and Meadow Brook just happens to be the site o f an annual senior tour event: The Light Path Long Island Classic. “Each year,” continues John, “I ’m thrilled to not only meet, but in some cases, get to know some o f the great people within the world o f golf.” Last year, the day before opening round, one o f John’s crew members told him there was a woman walking around the course asking a lot o f questions. To his amaze­ ment, standing on the 17th Tee was former LPGA great, Carol Mann. “She was brought to Meadow Brook as a public relations figure for a major cor­ poration, and I was more than happy to act as a club liaison to her,” says John. Among the other notables John’s rubbed shoulders with are Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Ray Lloyd, and Arnie— to name just a few. John has a very strong belief that being an active golf enthusiast with a good golf game is critical to his future success in the golf industry. “I just don’t feel I would have the opportunity to mingle with the heads o f our profes­ sion if I didn’t have a love for the game,” notes John. “I ’ve been fortunate to have qualified for two Met Opens and to compete regularly in the Metropolitan area amateur golf circuit,” he continues. “This has allowed me to spend time with influential golfers and decision makers at top clubs and indirectly demonstrate that superintendents are educated profession­ als who play a significant role in a club’s overall success.” Tapped Into the Industry Another o f John’s professional commit­ ments has been to “remain a part o f the industry’s growth and progress.” Soon after becoming a superintendent, John became actively involved in the MetGCSA. A board member since Who’s Who on the Met Board of Directors The November 4 M etG C SA A n n u a l M eeting ended with the following members elected to the board. Back row , left to right: Peter M cCorm ick o f T u rfN et Associates; M att Ceplo, C G C S, o f Rockland C C ; Jo n Jennings, C G C S, o f The Patterson C lub; Pat Sisk o f the C C o f Fairfield; Past President E a rl Millett o f Ridgeway C C ; J e f f Wentworth o f Pelham C C ; Tony G irardi, C G C S, o f Rockrim m on C C ; Steve Renzetti, C G C S, o f Q uaker R id ge GC. F ro n t row , left to right: Secretary Will H ein tz o f C entennial G C ; President John Carlone, C G C S, o f The Meadow Brook Club; Vice President Tim Moore o f Knollwood C C ; Treasurer D ave Mahoney ofSiwanoy C C . Not present fo r the photo: E ric O ’N eill o f Scarsdale GC. 1986, John’s served on numerous committees and as the group’s secretary and vice president. John’s also served two years on the board o f the Tri-State Turf Research Foundation and has been actively in­ volved in the GCSAA. Since 1991, he’s served on GCSAA’s Election, Educa­ tion, Tournament, and Membership Committees. H e’s also been on the speaking circuit, talking, over the years, at numerous national conventions and regional conferences. In addition, John’s spent the past two years spread­ ing the good word about the green industry to area civic groups and schools as a member o f GCSAA’s Ambassador Speakers Program. “I ’m greatly concerned about the welfare o f our industry,” says John, to explain his commitment to “talking up” golf course maintenance practices to the general public. “I ’m concerned that tools we need to properly maintain highquality golf courses will gradually be taken away from us,” he continues. “I ’ve just learned that, within the next two years, organophosphate and car­ bamate insecticides will be eliminated. And we’re not sure whether there will be any products to replace them. “It’s inevitable,” says John, “that before long, many pesticides will be eliminated. In fact, Suffolk County has already approved a pesticide-free golf course law for county-operated courses, and it will go into effect by 2002. “With pesticide use in jeopardy, we have to start educating club members now to accept courses with some blem­ ishes. We have to spell out to members that without the proper tools, pictureperfect courses will be unattainable.” Education Committee • Jon Jennings, CGCS, The Patterson Club 2 0 3 -2 5 9 -7 3 9 0 • Matt Ceplo, CGCS, R ocklan d C C 9 1 4 -3 5 9 -5 3 4 6 Social & Welfare Committee • John Sc Leslie Carlone, The M eadow Brook Club 516-935-6505 • Joe Sc Judy Alonzi, Westchester C C 9 1 4 -9 6 7 -6 0 0 0 ext. 360 Carrying the Torch “As I approach these next two years,” says John, “Pm filled with ideas and excited about the possibilities. For the 14 years I ’ve been sitting on the board, I ’ve listened to and learned from many o f the best in the business. Now, at a time o f change in our industry, I get my chance to lead this great associa­ tion. I look forward to two, very productive years with a terrific group o f people. I ’ll do my best to carry the torch into the next century.” SC O TT C. APGAR Metro Milorganite, Inc. MetGCSA Business Committee Chairmen at Your Service lease feel to contact any o f the following committee chairmen with questions or comments. W e’ve provided their numbers, here, for your convenience. P Awards Committee Earl Millett, Ridgew ay C C 914 -9 4 8 -5 876 Bylaws Committee Tim Moore, Knollwood C C 9 1 4 -5 9 2 -7 8 2 9 Club Relations Committee • Dave Mahoney, Siwtmoy C C 9 1 4 -9 6 1 -8 6 9 8 • Tim Moore, Knollwood C C 9 1 4 -5 9 2 -7 8 2 9 Communications Committee • Jon Jennings, CGCS, The Patterson Club 2 0 3 -2 5 9 -7 3 9 0 • Steve Renzetti, CGCS, Quaker Ridge GC 9 1 4 -7 2 5 -2 1 4 4 Government Relations Committee Will Heintz, C entennial G C 9 1 4 -2 7 9 -8 9 6 0 Long-Range Planning & Steering Committee Earl Millett, Ridgeway C C 9 1 4 -9 4 8 -5 876 Membership Committee Will Heintz, C entennial G C 9 1 4 -2 7 9 -8 9 6 0 Met Merchandise Committee Steve Renzetti, CGCS, Q uaker R idge GC 9 1 4 -7 2 5 -2 1 4 4 Scholarship & Research Committee Tim Moore, Knollwood C C 9 1 4 -5 9 2 -7 8 2 9 Special Events Committee • Matt Ceplo, CGCS, R ockland C C 9 1 4 -3 5 9 -5 3 4 6 • Peter McCormick, TurfN et Associates 9 0 8 -3 5 9 -3 3 7 0 Tournament Committee • Pat Sisk, CC o f F airfield 2 0 3 -2 5 4 -1 2 4 0 • Jeff Wentworth, Pelham C C 9 1 4 -7 3 8 -2 7 5 2 Web Site Committee • Tony Girardi, CGCS, Rockrim m on C C 9 1 4 -7 6 4 -5 0 1 0 • Peter McCormick, TurfN et Associates 9 0 8 -3 5 9 -3 3 7 0 Tee to Green November/December 1999 ( j) News From the National Taking the Mystery Out of PDI Tour Questions Answered on the Association’s U p-and-Com ing Professional Development In itiative ver the past decade, GCSAA has grown— and endured its share o f growing pains— all in the name o f better serving the evolving needs o f its memership. Now, as we enter the new millennium, GCSAA has a few plans up its sleeve—with an eye toward enhancing the long-term health and welfare o f its member superintendents and the golf course management profession. On the front burner is one o f the most talked about, but least understood, initiatives on the block: the Professional Development Initiative (PD I). To help take the mystery out o f this worthy initiative, we’ve put together a Q & A that hits all the high points. For an up-close-and-personal discussion o f PD I, be sure to attend the MetGCSA Winter Seminar on January 5, 2 000. A member o f the initiative’s Membership Standards Resource Group, Raymond Davies o f Crystal Springs Golf Course in California, will join us for a no-holds-barred discussion o f PDI. O Q Whatyspecifically, does G CSA A ’s ■ new Professional Development Initiative (PD I) entail? The PDI has been on the draw■ ing board for about four or five years. It has numerous facets— all related to elevating the knowledge, skills, and abilities o f the professional superintendent— and, ultimately, increasing the superintendent’s value in the eyes o f employers and influential golfers, like club officials. I f successful, GCSAA feels this initiative will benefit superintendents by offering greater job security, recognition, compensation, and job opportunities— perhaps even in other related fields. To achieve the initiative’s goals, GCSAA is building a plan that first and foremost will ensure members have access to high-quality education and training required for their job. As we know, the superintendent’s job today extends far beyond greenkeeper. Superintendents are expected to perform as high-level managers; the problem is many aren’t fully prepared. GCSAA is going to offer a state-of-theart curriculum that will give them the tools they need to succeed. Another part o f the plan will be to establish a new membership classifica­ tion system that will be based on a series o f attainable, but necessary, onthe-job competencies or require­ ments— particularly those that would be o f value to an employer. To achieve Class A status, for instance, GCSAA is looking at requiring: • some amount o f formal education, A (8 ) Tee to Green November/December 1999 primarily to ensure superintendents have the necessary knowledge base to perform as a multifaceted manager • ongoing education, which might include something as simple as reading GCMy participating in a local turf conference, or attending a GCSAA seminar • a specific number o f years experience or, perhaps, service in a local chapter Still another important aspect o f the PDI is to promote the value o f the newand-improved GCSAA-brand superin­ tendent among employers in the mar­ ketplace. GCSAA has already set in motion a plan that includes: • funding a national image campaign • running a U.S. Open sweepstakes, with the prize winner receiving a behind-the-scenes tour o f the Open • taking the lead position in the First Tee program • developing a public relations Tool Kit to aid superintendents in enhancing their visibility at the club and in com­ municating about various turf issues, such as aeration, winter play on greens, or frost Who’s involved in developing the Q■ Professional Development Initiative? Paul McGinnis, GCSAA’s presi■ dent in 1997, appointed a Membership Standards Resource Group (M SRG) to guide and evaluate the development o f the Professional Devel­ opment Initiative. Right now, the group has 17 members composed o f superintendents and industry experts. A GCSAA has also contracted with several firms to conduct superintendent and employer surveys and research that have influenced the direction the association has taken with the initiative. Whaty exactly, will the new Q ■ membership classification system be like, and where does the present certification program f i t in to all this? Right now, GCSAA is toying with ■ three basic membership levels, with the highest level being reserved for certified superintendents. There will be a category for: • General Member, which covers anyone who pays their dues • Class A, which is a GCSAA-branded member who has met a series o f special requirements • Certified, which is a higher level GCSAA-branded member who has met a higher tier o f requirements Under this plan anyone could be a General Member o f GCSAA and retain the right to vote, attend seminars, and take advantage o f all the typical member privileges. It’s just that if they choose not to take the steps required to achieve Class A or certified status, then they will not be among those members marketed to employers. It’s the Class A and certified members who will have the added advantage o f being “branded” within the industry. A H ow will the initiative’s member■ ship classification affect current Class A and certified members who may not meet the new criteria? Q Right now, it appears that all ■ current Class A and certified members will be “grandfathered” into the new system and will be expected only to maintain ongoing requirements. It would be silly, for instance, to have a Class A member who’s been in the business 25 years go back and get a formal education at this point. A Q. Big Doings in New Orleans When does GCSAA plan to launch the initiative? GCSAA is hoping to implement ■ the PDI by July 1, 2002. But it will first be put before the membership for vote. This will be done at the Dallas conference in February 2001. That means members will have more than ample time to voice their opin­ ions. In fact, members o f the MSRG will be visiting affiliated chapters to discuss the PDI and hear any questions or concerns. Remember, you can hear more about the PDI at our January 5 Winter Seminar. A The State o f the Association A By-the-Numbers Account On Membership GCSAA currently has 2 0 ,0 0 0 members from 65 different countries. Though most are from the U .S., 65 different countries are represented. On Staffing GCSAA employs 115 staff members at its headquarters in Lawrence, KS. • The trade show included 750 exhibi­ tors and occupied 2 3 0 ,0 0 0 sq. ft. o f floor space. • Approximately 800 superintendents participated in the annual GCSAA Golf Championship. On Education • More than 7,000 attended the seminars at last year’s International On Revenues Conference The association generates $20 million in • 3,000 attended regional seminars revenues from three entities: • 1,000 attended one o f the Etonic’s • GCSAA, a tax-exempt organization Leadership Series programs, which responsible for core association activities, provides management-focused educa­ including educational programming, tional programs for affiliated chapters. informational material distribution, and On GCSAA’s Goals member services. GCSAA’s initiatives are intended to: • GCSAA Communications Inc., a for• enhance the image o f the superinten­ profit corporation designed to advance dent core association activities through • build superintendent sensitivity to and programs and services, such as G olf awareness o f the environment, as well as Course M anagem ent magazine and “Par educate the golfing public about the for the Course” television programming. positive impact golf courses have on the • GCSAA Foundation, a tax-exempt environment charitable organization devoted to • strengthen chapter affiliation by education and research initiatives. providing member education and services through the individual chapters On the International Conference and Show Last year’s International Conference and • enhance job satisfaction by expanding Show attracted 2 3 ,0 0 0 people. In job continuity and career opportunities addition: for our members ith the GCSAA International Conference and Show in New Orleans fast approaching, we thought we’d give you a headsup on the talks you can hear by some o f our members— and two events that are not-to-be missed. Mark your calendars now! W On the Speakers’ Circuit • On Thursday, February 17, Steve Cadenelli, CGCS, o f Cape Cod National GC, Brewster, MA, will speak about “Managing New Generation Bents.” On Friday, February 18, catch the following member talks in the Innova­ tive Superintendents Session I: • Pat Sisk o f CC o f Fairfield, Fairfield, C T, on “Building Professional Rela­ tionships” • Jon Jennings, CGCS, o f The Patterson Club, Fairfield, C T, on “Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Golf Course Maintenance” • Tony Girardi, CGCS, o f Rockrimmon CC, Stamford, CT, on “Saving Lives on the Links” On Saturday, February 19, Dennis Petruzzelli, CGCS, o f Lakeover National GC, Bedford Hills, NY, will speak about “Preparing for Irrigation Emergencies?” Events to Remember On Thursday, February 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., join your colleagues at the New Orleans Marriott for the cosponsored Reception for Northeast chapters. On Saturday, February 19 at 8 a.m., be sure to attend the Annual Meeting. Come to the Ernest N. Morial Conven­ tion Center and support MetGCSA member Tim O ’Neill, CGCS, is his run for GCSAA director. Tee to Green November/December 1999 (9 ) HÎUDRW ftRD PRiCE FEOÜIPMENT 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 Westchester Ford Tractor, Inc. Meadow Street, Golden’s Bridge New York 10526 914-232-7746 PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCED. ATTENTIVE. ■ Green 8c Tee Construction ■ Bunker Construction 8c Renovation ■ Asphalt Paving: Cart Paths, Service Roads, Parking Lots ■ Earth Moving 8c Rock Excavation ■ Pond/Lake Excavation ■ Drainage ■ Underground Utilities ■ Bridge Construction We leave nothing behind but green. When all you want to see is green... Use White. (JO) Tee to Green November/December 1999 WHITE CONTRACTORS GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION 203 - 869-8808 ■ 914- 234-0092 THOMAS A. WHITE » JAMES E. MORRIS, JR. P.O. Box 484 • Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0484 M em b ers: GCSAA, METGCSA, CGCSA Fully in su red SavAT ee Upcoming Events Social Event MetGCSA Christmas Party Sunday, December 19 Ridgeway Country Club, White Plains, NY Host: Earl M illett Save the date! Join fellow association members in ringing in the holidays. Educational Sessions Recertification Seminars continued MetGCSA Winter Seminar Integrated Pest Management Wednesday, January 5, 2000 Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY This year’s event promises to provide another interesting lineup of topics. Among them: USGA Greens Construction Specifications and Grow-in: Is There Change on the Horizon?, Managing Trees in a Turf Environment, Preparing Your Golf Course for a Competition, Moss Research Update: Maximizing Putting Green Performance, The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) and GCSAA. For further inform ation, contact Education Committee Chairman Jon Jennings at The Patterson Club, 203-259-7390. Tuesday, January 25,2000 Best Western, Poughkeepsie, NY Run by Pesticide Training & Consulting company, this recertification program will cover such topics as why and how to set up an IPM plan; alternative pest controls; identifying a variety of pest and plant problems; protecting water quality; landscaping to minimize pest problems. For further information or to of these seminars, contact Training and Consulting 5318. register for either Pesticide at 607-749- Turf Equipment Manager’s Training School Monday - Friday, January 1 0 - 14, 2000 SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY Cosponsored by SUNY Cobleskill, NYSTA, and the Golf Course Mechanics Association, this session will help mechanics sharpen their skills and offer insight to the latest equipment maintenance techniques. For further information, contact Larry Van De Valk, 518-234-5011. Bedford Hills Larchmont Holiday Inn, Kingston, NY 914-338-0400 Tuesday, January 18,2000 Holiday Inn, Newburgh, NY 914-564-9020 Wednesday, January 19,2000 Ramada, Elmsford, NY 914-592-3300 Thursday, January 20,2000 (914) 244-1700 (914) 834-1494 Rutgers Continuing Education Sessions Rutgers, Cook College New Brunswick, NJ Rutgers continuing education program is offering the following series of educational sessions for turfgrass professionals. Monday - Friday, January 3 -1 4 ,2 0 0 0 Run by Pesticide Training & Consulting company, this recertification program is designed for commercial and private pesticide applicators. Among the topics covered: Record-keeping and annual reports for certified applicators and registered businesses; preventing environmental damage; rules and regulations, including new certification requirements; handling pesticides safely; the why and how of IPM. You’ll find this seminar at the following nearby locations: SAVAaBYREE Ti The Tree and Shrub Care Company Professional Landscape & Grounds Management School Using Pesticides Legally & Safely Our trained crews are careful on a golf course. We treat trees like greens and greens like gold. That is one reason five of the area’s 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 custom 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. Applied Topics: Successful ID and Control of Turfgrass Diseases Thursday, January 20,2000 Integrated Pest Management Tuesday - Wednesday, January 25 - 26,2000; February 1 - 2,2000; February 8 -9 ,2 0 0 0 Applied Topics: Successfully Identifying and Effectively Managing Turf Weeds Tuesday-Wednesday, February 1 5 -1 6 ,2 0 0 0 Applied Topics: Better Landscape Through Better Soils C.N.V. CORPO RATIO N YEAR ROUND FLOWERS & PLANTS SPRING: bedding pots, annual flats, hanging bas­ kets, perennials, shrubs & nursery stock SUMMER: indoor & outdoor flowering plants, annu­ als & perennials FALL: hardy mums, cabbage, kale, pansies, orna­ mental grasses, fall perennials, bulbs Monday - Tuesday, February 28 - 29,2000 Beyond the Basics of Landscape Construction Tuesday-Wednesday, March 1 4 -1 5 ,2 0 0 0 Applied Topics: Successful Insect ID and Control for Ornamental Plants Wednesday, March 15,2000 Hazardous Tree ID Thursday, March 16,2000 For further information, contact Kurt Martens at 732932-8451. WINTER: poinsettias, potted bulb plants, indoor flowering plants Delivery in Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield, Nassau, Suffolk, & Rockland Counties 229 Smith Ridge Rd. South Salem, NY 10590 (914) 533-6449 (914) 533-2050 fax Tee to Green November/December1999 (J j) Ever notice how more fans always follow OI1C foursome? Some pairings just naturally draw more attention than others. Maybe that’s why the buzz around the world is about the new Textron Turf Care And Specialty Products team. Cushman, Jacobsen, Ransomes and Ryan four great names, each built upon legendary performance, together as one foursome. The unbeatable team. Easy to do business with. First in innovation. Dependable quality. And, the experience and know-how to get the job done. It’s good for the industry. It’s good for the game. It’s even better for you. To make the most of your turf maintenance investment, follow the leader. Call Steven Willand Inc. at 2 0 3 - 7 7 5 - 5 7 5 7 . It’s where the action is. 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(9 1 4 ) 7 6 9 -8 1 0 0 • B e e p e r (9 1 4 ) 3 7 9 -1 9 8 9 Bob D iP alm a - S a le s R ep. (9 1 4 ) 7 6 9 -8 1 0 0 • B e e p e r (9 1 4 ) 5 4 7 -0 9 2 4 (Q ) Tee to Green November/December1999 Scorecard Scorecard The M etGCSA Takes Second Place in the M et Area Team Championship T he Met Team was a close second in the race to win the 20 th Annual Met Area Team Championship held October 26 at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY. Special thanks to Joe Alonzi and his staff for hosting the event, which gave contestants the opportunity to play a world-class golf course with the added surprise o f Sunday Classic hole locations. Thanks a lot guys! Ushering the Met to near-victory with a score o f 500 were the following Gross and Net Team members: Gross Division Net Division Ed Binsse, W accabuc C C John Carlone, The M eadow Brook Club Earl Millett, Ridgew ay C C Matt Severino, Sears dale G C Tony Grasso, Metropolis C C Blake Halderman, Minisceongo G C Jeff Wentworth, Pelham C C Bob Zaletsky, New Tork C C Seven other teams competed for the grand prize, which this year went to the Philadelphia AGCS with a score o f 495. Placing third was the Connecticut AGCS Team with a score o f 510. The other participating teams were the Northeastern GCSA, Mid-Atlantic AGCS, Hudson Valley GCSA, Long Island GCSA, and New Jersey AGCS. Other noteworthy results: Chet Walsh o f Philadelphia AGCS earned Individual Low Gross with a 75 and Nearest to the Pin Gross. Representing the Met, Earl Millett took the Long Drive Gross, while Austin Young o f the Northeastern GCSA earned Long Drive Net. Also doing the Met proud was Bill Perlee who won Nearest to the Pin Net. Congratulations to all the winners, and special thanks to all who attended. PAT SISK Country Club o f Fairfield Class C O uting’s Winning Results lass C Met members gathered at Century Country Club October 14 for the 10th Annual Class C Outing. Hosted by Assistant Super Brian Benedict and Superintendent Jim Fulwider, the event’s 46 players com­ peted in a Two-Man Best Ball and individual low net/low gross. Here are the winning results: C Individual Low Gross 1. Chip Lafferty, Wykagyl C C 2. Toby Alves, Bedford G olf <& Tennis 3. Brian Benedict, Century C C Low Net 1. Scott Imbro, Putnam C C 2. Seth Greenwood, Anglebrook GC 3. Scott Curry, Scarsdale GC Two-Man Best Ball Low Gross (1-6) 1. Brian Benedict, Century C C David Henault, Penway G C 2. Chip Lafferty, Wykagyl C C Brian Hall, The A paw am is Club 3. Scott Curry, Scarsdale G C Darrell Marcinek, Canoe Brook C C W hat Ever Happened to T hat Two-Ball Tourney? f you’re wondering about the outcome o f the M etGCSA’s summer-long Two-Ball Tour­ ney, here’s the final-round results. Con­ gratulations to the emerging winners: Fred Scheyhing and Chuck Martineau in the Class A Division and John Apple and Dan Cancelleri in the Class AF Division. For the Class A Division 4. Frank Buschini, Knollwood C C Bryan Diggle, Glen A rbor C C 5. Tom Watroba, Q uaker R idge GC Scott Zalinski, Siwanoy C C 6. Matt Lapinski, Elmwood C C David Conrad, Sunningdale C C Longest Drive #18 Chip Lafferty, Wykagyl C C Closest to the Pin #4 Tom Tooley, Mt. Kisco C C 12 '5 " #7 Sean Taggart, R olling H ills 20'5" Fred Scheyhing, Mt. Kisco C C / defeated John Carlone, The M eadow Brook C lu b / #13 Yogi Daughson, R olling H ills 2'4" Chuck Martineau, Whippoorwill Club Tim O ’Neill, CC o f D arien For the Class AF Division John Apple, Westchester Ford T ractor/ defeated John Currie, Currie L an dscapin g/ Dan Cancelleri, J.A . Jackson Corp. Scott Apgar, Metro M ilorganite PAT SISK Country Club o f Fairfield #17 Tom Watroba, Q uaker Ridge 30'9" Many thanks to all the participating Class C members, and a special thank you to Superintendent Jim Fulwider. TO M WATROBA Quaker Ridge Golf Club Tee to Green November/December 1999 (15) PATRON DIRECTORY Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. Emerald Isle, Ltd. William Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 800-628-G RO W (4769) Shemin Nurseries Inc. Horticultural & Irrigation Supplies Guy Romano: 203-531-7352 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 ft E / T Equipment Co. Kevin Collins 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton, NY 10520 914-271-6126 Sodco Inc. Matt Faherty Bentgrass, Bluegrass, B/F/R/Mix, High Fescue 800-341-6900 A1 Preston’s Garage Gary Shashinka Massey Ferguson Tractors 203-924-1747 ft Fleet Pump & Service Group, Inc. Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10528 914-835-3801 ft Sound Beach Services, Inc. White Contractors P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 James E. Morris Jr.: 203-869-8808 Aqua Turf ~ Golf Course Irrigation Gordon Holmes/Dave Arel 5 No. Payne St., Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-5151, FAX 914-347-6323 ft Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore 98 Hack Green Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 914-764-4348 ft Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architects Stephen Kay/Doug Smith 499 New Rochelle Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 914-699-4437, FAX 914-699-4479 Argento & Sons, Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 ft Grass Roots Inc. Ken Kubik/Keith Kubik/Jay McKenna Service ~ Technical Support ~ Quality Products 973-361-5943 ft Steven Willand, Inc. Bruce Pye 4 Production Dr., Brookfield, CT 06804 203-775-5757, PAGER 914-442-0172 ft Greenacres Company Irrigation Contractors 75 Codfish Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 Dave Pijnenburg: 203-748-0558 Sullivan’s Construction Service Inc. Golf Course Construction and Renovation P.O. Box 854, Suffield, CT 06078 Kevin Sullivan: 860-668-2129 Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service John Hawthorne 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 800-235-7035 TBS Maintenance and Improvement Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 Black Top, Stone Work, Landscaping, Excavation 102 Fulton St., White Plains, NY 10606 AgrEvo U.S.A. Company David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 860-828-8905 f t A LPIN E, the CARE of TREES Mike Cook, NY: 914-948-0101 Ken Clear, CT: 203-847-1855 Peter McFarland, NJ: 201-445-4949 f t Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. Rain Bird Golf Thornwood, NY 10594 Tim Marcoux/Ed Santalone: 800-878-8873 f t Bayer Corporation JefFWeld 91 Schofield Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480 973-208-2418 f t Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. White Haven, PA 18661 Gene Evans 717-443-9596 ft Bruedan Corp. Mike Gesmundo Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 800-535-1500 ft Central Irrigation and Supply George Gorton 8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-5656, PAGER 914-537-8310 Howard Maurer Design Group, Inc. Golf Course Architecture and Land Planning P.O. Box 127, Hopedale, MA 01747 508-478-9684 ^ Tee and Green Sod, Inc. Owen Regan/Dave Wallace Sod Supply and Installation 401-789-8177 Irra-Tech, Inc. Joseph D. Kennedy 18 Merritt St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-7273 ft Terre Co. o f New Jersey, Inc. Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 OFFICE 973-473-3393, FAX 973-473-4402 James Barrett Associates, Inc. Jim Barrett Irrigation Consulting & Design 973-744-8237 ^ The Cardinals, Inc. John Callahan Complete Distributor of Golf Course Supplies 860-673-3699 C.N.V. Corporation Frank Amodio 229 Smithridge Rd., So. Salem, NY 10590 914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050 ft James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Bill Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 ft The Scotts Company Jim Santoro Fertilizers, Fungicides, Growth Regulators 508-679-4797 DAF Services Inc. David A. Frechette/Bob Houle Flowtronics PSI Sales & Service Center 860-528-7362 ft Lesco, Inc. A Team of Turfgrass Professionals Greg Moran/Mike Dukette/Ernie Steinhofer 800-321-5325 ^ Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Skip Deubel Golf Course Turfgrass 800-243-7582 ft Dar Par Sales John Richichi “Your One-Stop Shop” 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 ft Metro Milorganite Inc. Scott Apgar/Tim Joyce/Sean Moran 54 Miry Brook Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 888-217-1039, FAX 203-743-0458 ft TurfNet Associates, Inc. Peter L. McCormick 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 07014 800-314-7929 * D & S Floratine Products, Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi: 203-250-TU RF M ontco/Surf-Side/Zap! Defoamer Bob Oechsle/Tom Hunter Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 800-401-0411 ft T urf Products C orp ./T O R O Paul Mazzola, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment 800-243-4355/ 860-763-3581 The Sprinkler House/Amodios: 914-328-0190 DeBuck’s Sod Farm Premium Quality Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue Blends Leonard/Valeri: 914-258-4131 O’Conner Pumps and Service Joe O ’Conner 6 Nye Street, Rockville, CT 06066 860-875-6890 ft T urf Products Corporation Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio 47 Howell Rd., Box 296, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-263-1234 DeLea & Sons Sod Farms Vincent Sasso 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 800-244-7637/ 516-368-8022 Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NY 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/ 908-637-4191 Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 ft Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. John Apple/Ray Beaudry Meadow St., Golden’s Bridge, NY 10526 914-232-7746 ft ft Down To Earth All Phases of Golf Course Construction David Griffin 914-576-7693 ft Rhone -Poulenc/Chipco Greg Hutch 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 732-929-4657 ft Westchester T urf Supply, Inc. Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr. “Serving the Fine Turf Profession” Office: 914-248-7476, FAX 914-248-6862 ft Earth Works, Inc. The Soil Aerification Specialists P.O. Box 99, West Warham, MA 02576 Pat Lucas: 800-815-1113, FAX 508-295-8187 ^ SavATree Thomas Marino, NY: 914-244-1700 Mike Schoeni, CT: 203-853-9526 Mike Harris, NJ: 201-891-5379 ft Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Glenn Gallion/Chris Hunt www.wilfredmacdonald.com 201-804-1000, FAX 201-804-1001 Egypt Farms, Inc. Dean Snyder P.O. Box 223, White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-7645/ 410-335-3700 Tee to Green November/Deeember 1999 ^ Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. George Wise/Jason Bassi 65 Glen St., Lawrence, MA 01843 800-999-TU RF Winding Brook T urf Farm, Inc. Don Grant 240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109 800-243-0232/ 860-529-6869 f t Denotes M etG C SA m em ber