President's Message Special Feature All Good Things Come to Pass What a Difference Internal Drainage Makes H I Stanwich Club Property Manager Scott Niven Describes the Turnaround of His Course’s Poorly Drained Greens ave two years gone by already? f you’re plagued by poorly drained native soil-based greens, take heart. There Wow, how time flies when you’re is an alternative to completely rebuilding your greens. Stanwich Club Prop­ having fun. It’s been a pleasure to erty Manager Scott Niven offers insight into an option that is, in his words, be associated with the M etGCSA “ quick, affordable, and far more effective than praying for dry weather.” for the past 16 years or so—and to have Scott’s miracle cure: installing internal drainage. served as treasurer, vice president, and In the paragraphs that follow, Scott takes us through the high points o f his president. Serving on the board is an work to turn wet, difficult-to-manage greens into healthier, more consistently experience I strongly recommend to all playable putting surfaces. The outcome, according to Scott: “ The drainage has my peers. It keeps you in touch with resulted in one o f the most dramatic course improvements I have ever witnessed.” not only the inner workings o f the First Attempt deep into the root zone, it still had no association, but also the many issues way to exit that critical area. At The Stanwich Club, we had two and concerns o f our profession and greens that had absolutely terrible industry. And more important, it puts Back to the Drawing Board you in a position where you can actually drainage and a portion o f nearly every This forced us to consider other other green that didn’t drain well. Our make a difference. options: rebuilding all the greens or first attempt at correcting the problem was to vertidrain with 3 /4 " tines and fill installing internal drainage. We chose Special Thanks the less disruptive and far more afford­ the holes completely with a high-sand Speaking o f making a difference, I able second option. If you have tal­ would like to personally thank all o f the topdressing. We repeated this process ented craftsmen on your staff, you can board— and committee—members I’ve four separate times, using 12 trailer —as some superintendents have—han­ loads o f material to fill the holes. worked with over the years. My father Unfortunately, during periods o f heavy dle the project in-house. I recommend once told me, “You’re only as good as rainfall, the greens still puddled and letting the professionals do the job by the people you work with.” Fortu­ hiring a firm like the one we used: Turf nately, I’ve had the honor and privilege remained super saturated. Drain, Inc. o f Novi, Michigan. This confirmed my suspicion that, o f working with a group o f truly Once you’ve (continued on page 6) although the water could now infiltrate dedicated professionals. What’s more, I’ve had the good fortune o f inheriting Also in This Issue an association that had a strong founda­ tion built by past presidents and board ( 9) A Long Lists of Upcoming Events: ( D Member News members. Educational and Social Three other people who have been ( 4 ) Anglebrook Spotlighted especially helpful to me during my @ Golf Results: Anglebrook’s Two-Man, tenure on the board are Jan Russo ( 5) Milbrook Hosts MetGCSA Annual Better Ball & Wykagyl’s Superintendent/ (former M etGCSA (continued on page 2) Meeting Green Chairman Tourney ® GCSAA News Clips President's Message (cont. from pg. 1) All Good Things Come to Pass Executive Secretary), Ineke Pierpoint (MetGCSA Executive Secretary), and Pandora Wojick ( Tee to Green Manag­ ing Editor). You all know how much o f an asset these people have been. Their untiring efforts and professional­ ism are unsurpassed. We all, as mem­ bers o f the MetGCSA, extend our gratitude and thanks for their hard work. Look How We’ve Grown I was told about 25 years ago, “ If you want to work in an area o f the country that is superior in many ways in the golf course maintenance business, come to the New York Metropolitan area.” I can honestly say a truer statement was never made. Having networked with my counterparts from around the country, it’s clear that this area has some o f the finest golf courses—and playing conditions—in the entire world. A credit, o f course, to our highly skilled and dedicated membership. I can remember telling everyone when I was elected that we were hoping to take our positions as superin­ tendents to the next level. Though there’s still much to be done in this area, club members are slowly but surely understanding the significant role our jobs play in the health and welfare o f their facilities. And our compensation is finally beginning to reflect our contributions to our clubs’ standing and prestige. Our association has also, slowly but surely, boosted its financial standing— particularly with the bull market o f the past few years. We leveraged the market’s success, providing funding for scholarships and research. I feel strongly that, in the near future, the scholarship and research accounts will be self-sustaining. Out With the Old, in With the New I wish all o f you the very best in the future—wherever or whatever the business brings you. Thank you, again, for the pleasure o f being a representative for this great association o f people. I am pleased, now, to turn the association over to John Carlone, whose many years as a superintendent and MetGCSA board member will serve the association well in the coming two years. Please join me in welcoming John and wishing him every success in his new role as MetGCSA president. EARL F. M ILLET T President President EARL MILLETT Ridgeway Country Club Vice President JOHN CARLONE, CGCS The Meadow Brook Club Secretary DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club Treasurer TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club Past President JOHN O’KEEFE, CGCS Preakness Hills Country Club MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club MICHAEL COOK JR. Alpine, the Care of Trees ANTHONY GIRARDI, CGCS Rockrimmon Country Club WILLIAM HEINTZ Centennial Golf Club JONATHAN JENNINGS, CGCS The Patterson Club STEVEN RENZETTI, CGCS Wykagyl Country Club PATRICK SISK Country Club of Fairfield THOMAS WATROBA Quaker Ridge Golf Club Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Notable Notes Tee to Green Staff Editors Members on the Move JON JENNINGS 203-259-7390 Bob Alonzi is the new superintendent at Fenway Golf Club, Scarsdale, NY. Previous position: Superintendent, Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, CT. Les Kennedy is the new superintendent at Blind Brook Club, Purchase, NY. Previous position: Superintendent, Country Club o f Waterbury, Waterbury, CT. M ike M ongon is the new superinten­ dent at Fairview Country Club, Green­ wich, CT. Previous position: Superin­ tendent, Areola Country Club, Paramus, NJ. (2 ) Tee to Green September/October1999 STEVE RENZETTI 914-636-8700 ext 212 Managing Editor PANDORA C. WOJICK Editorial Committee BOB ALONZI SCOTTNIVEN MIKE COOK TIM O’NEILL TONY GIRARDI BILLPERLEE BLAKE HALDERMAN HERB WATEROUS PAT LUCAS JEFF WENTWORTH Birth Congratulations to Rockrimmon Country Club Superintendent Tony G irardi and his wife, Christine, on the birth o f their son Matthew Anthony on September 29. 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At that point, Lou turned to Dr. Milt did a fantastic job setting up the Par 72, Engleke o f The Texas Extension Center 6947-yard layout for the day. Designed by Roger Rulewich, then o f in Dallas. “ I had kept in touch with him over the years,” says Lou, “ and he the Robert Trent Jones Sr. Group, the course opened its doors in June 1997— fortunately pointed me toward Stonebridge Country Club, a Pete Dye the first shovel hitting the ground in new-construction course north o f May o f ’95, explains Lou, who was Dallas.” brought on board in time to help manage the mammoth construction Love at First Sight project. For Lou, it was love at first sight: “ I fell The Circuitous Route in love with the golf course business,” he remembers, “ on a tractor, seven days Lou took the long road to a career in golf course management. He started his a week enjoying life; the greatest thing!” schooling at Texas A & M with a major When the construction was com­ in Marine Biology. Realizing that with­ plete, Lou decided to learn the ropes o f out a doctorate, he’d be “ destined to golf course management. He accepted become a lab rat,” Lou switched his major, completing a B.S. in horticulture an assistant’s position at the 27-hole, daily fee course, Chase Oaks G olf Club, in 1985. “After graduating,” says Lou, “ I went where he stayed for three years. Looking for a superintendent’s to work with a few indoor and outdoor position, Lou again called Dr. Engleke, landscape design firms in and around Dallas. I learned a lot—everything from who this time directed him toward Bentwater Country Club in Houston. tending to indoor plantscapes to run­ “ They were looking for an assistant— ning large equipment on some o f the and help in building their final nine more sizable outdoor jobs.” Lou adds: “ This is where I picked up the organiza­ holes,” says Lou. In 1994, Lou’s sub­ tional skills that help me on the golf stantial construction course today.” GCSAA News Clips GCSAA membership has climbed past the 20,000 mark, o f 115 serves this nearly doubling in size since 1994. A staff diverse group o f professionals from GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, KS. The 2000 Old Tom Morris Award is going to Nancy Lopez, a 48-time winner on the LPGA Tour, at the February 18 G olf General Session during the 71st International Golf Course Conference and Show. Watch for GCSAA NewsWeekly a brand-new electronic publication designed to fill you in on what’s happening in the turfgrass management industry. Highlights will be e-mailed every Thursday, with links provided to the full articles. Contact Ken Mourn, GCSAA online editor for further information at mailto:kmoum@gcsaa.org or 800-472-7878, ext. 428. (? ) Tee to Green September/October 1999 Anglebrook GC Superintendent Lou Quick experience paid off. The current general manager o f Anglebrook, Shigenhito Suzuki, who Lou had met during his tenure at Chase Oaks G olf Club, called and asked him if he’d be interested in a new course being built in Westchester County in New York. The rest is history, including the many challenges o f building a new course— particularly within New York City watershed boundaries and among ancient Indian camping/hunting grounds, which they unearthed on the property. “Anglebrook is like Fantasy Island,” says Lou. “We have all the resources, a great maintenance facility, and an ownership dedicated to the golf course.” Their biggest goal on this brand-new course: “ To keep it as Poa-free as pos­ sible,” says Lou. “ I’m a big believer in our association,” notes Lou, who says he especially appre­ ciates the M et’s—as well as GCSAA’s— professional and proactive approach to promoting the superintendent and turf­ grass management industry. Also a be­ liever in continual self-development, Lou says, “ I enroll in a full slate o f courses each year—to keep from stagnating.” At Home on the Course Lou now lives on golf course grounds with his wife, Valerie, and children Kelly, 13; Jeremy, 10; and Ian, 7. His spare time revolves largely around his family and their many extracurricular activities. “We are always going somewhere, like 4H , soccer, or something else,” says this Fantasy Island super. Anglebrook was certainly worth the trip, and we look forward to visiting again—perhaps for a future Team Championship? How ’bout it, Lou? M IKE C O O K Alpine, the Care o f Trees Il *1 Spotlight Milbrook Club Hosts Annual Meeting T his year’s Annual Meeting on November 4 took MetGCSA members to a nine-hole course that has undergone more capital improvements than many 18-hole clubs see in a lifetime: the Milbrook Club in Greenwich, CT. Over the past four years, the club has constructed a new clubhouse, pool house, and paddle tennis complex. On the golf course, host Superintendent Jim Calladio has completed three greensite complexes and plans to complete the remaining holes this winter. “We’ve also rebuilt about half o f the tee boxes. We’ll finish up the rest in 2 0 00,” says Jim. Home Turf Jim grew up in Norwalk, CT—just a half-mile from Oak Hill G olf Course, where he got his feet wet in the turfgrass industry. “After working at the course summers during high school and full-time for a year after graduat­ down earth ing, I decided to pursue a career in turfgrass management,” says Jim. He completed an A.S. in Ornamen­ tal Horticulture at SUNY Farmingdale, which Jim explains included coursework and training in turfgrass management. While a student, he worked at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich, and at the urging o f Scott Niven and then assistant John Carlone, he went on to complete a B.S. in Turf Management at the University o f Rhode Island. With a bachelor’s in hand, Jim’s next move was to Country Club o f Darien, where he worked as Superintendent Tim O ’Neill’s assistant for three years. “ Tim does a great job preparing assistants to become superintendents,” says Jim. “ It was tremendous learning experience for me.” From Darien, Jim accepted his current position at Milbrook, where he’s remained since 1991. Tee & Green And In Between W hether your challenge is a deadline, a tee, a green, a fairway, a rough, or a bunker surround, we have a blend that fits your needs. 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I do all the spraying, for instance.” But then, with a crew o f five, Jim probably couldn’t have it any other way. “ Everybody here wears a lot o f different hats,” says Jim, who’s quick to praise his hard-working staff. “When our mechanic isn’t busy in the shop, he jumps on a rough mower and helps out.” Jim, who’s been a MetGCSA member for 15 years and a GCSAA member for 13, is closing in on his GCSAA certification. “ I ’m close to meeting just about every one o f the requirements,” he says, as he awaits a course evaluation from fellow superin­ tendents. But right now he’s got his sights set on his annual golf trip with a few buddies to the Carolinas. “We golf, golf, golf. I play enough golf on this trip to hold me through the winter. Then I’m ready to go again by spring.” Another o f Jim’s favorite pastimes is trout fishing in the streams o f Con­ necticut, surrounded by water—and stream banks that are never manicured. B ILL PERLEE The Apawamis Club Quotable Quote “ I always turn to the sports pages first, which record people’s accom­ plishments. The front page has nothing but man’s failures.” Chief Justice Earl Warren (1891-1974) Tee to Green September/October1999 (]} ) Special Feature (cont. 1) What a Difference Internal Drainage Makes settled on how you’ll get the job done, my next recommendation would be to drain one o f your worst greens first. This is not only a great test for the procedure, but also an ideal way to prove to your club that the method you’ve chosen for draining your greens will actually solve your problem. We ran our test in April 1997 on a chipping green that, needless to say, soon became the best-drained green on the course. A common remark from superintendents who have done just one green is, “ Our wettest green be came the driest one.” I had a great opportunity to observe the results o f our new drainage: Two days after our chipping hole was complete, we got a storm with two inches o f rain. I quickly went to the chipping hole to see how it fared, and almost like magic, within minutes o f the rain stopping, the green was firm and puddle free. There wasn’t even any water in the cup! Shortly after that day, we decided to drain our four worst greens. We completed that project during the fall o f ’97. During the fall o f ’98, we drained all the remaining greens. Trencher making 3" x 15" excavation from plywood The Process and Price of Well-Drained Greens Basically, the process involved manually removing a 7-inch strip o f sod with a Miltona sod cutter and then excavating a trench 3" wide x 15" deep with a walk-behind trenching machine. We placed a 2-inch, thin-slit perfo­ rated polyethylene tubing in the (6 ) Tee io Green September/October 1999 bottom o f the drain line, which was then backfilled with a well-drained root zone mix that has an infiltration rate o f roughly 2 inches per hour. Dr. Norm Hummel helped us identify an acceptable material. * Four-wheeled carts remove excavated material. All the work was done on 4' x 8' sheets o f plywood to protect the surface o f the green. The trenches were installed on 6 -foot centers across each green in a pattern perpendicular to the flow o f water. A laser level was used to guarantee proper layout o f the trench lines and to ensure a minimum slope o f 1 percent, which gives a fairly rapid water velocity o f 1.5 feet per second. Depending on the shape o f the contours, some greens had only one set o f parallel trenches, while others were laid out in a herringbone pattern to properly intercept the flow o f water. All the lateral trenches were connected to a main line, which leads to an outlet at a pond, brook, existing drain line, or its own sump. A clean-out port was included at the high point o f each green for flushing the system, while an observation port was installed at a low point off the green to allow us to confirm that the drain is working properly. It’s actually very satisfying to look in the observation ports after a heavy rainfall and see the tremendous gush o f water leaving each green. The final step was to replace every piece o f sod exactly where it came from. For a couple o f weeks after the proce­ dure, we needed to tamp some spots and topdress others until the sod lines were perfectly level. It’s also important to aerify annually to keep the water infiltrating into the trenches. The process was fairly painless for the Stanwich membership because it took place in the late fall, and each green was taken out o f play for only the time it took to install the drains, which varied from one-and-a-half to three days, depending on the size o f the green. Immediately after a green was completed, we would roll it with our speed roller and then replace the pin. The putting was pretty good, even at that point. In fact, the finished product was so clean and smooth that I now refer to the T urf Drain staff as “ the plastic surgeons o f putting green turf.” When all was said and done, we figured that it cost us an average o f about $4,500 to drain each one o f our greens. Compare that with the $30,000-dollar figure for completely rebuilding a green, and you’ve got yourself one heck o f a deal. Laser level confirms trench grade; sod tamping begins. Lessons Learned After completing our first four greens, we discovered that we could forego the drainage on raised knolls, which are never overly saturated. This saved both time and money, since we were able to reduce the total area to be drained by roughly 25 percent. Another important lesson I learned was that the composition o f the root zone mix must be designed to hold enough nutrients and water to avoid having the trenches wilt during dry weather or appear chlorotic from nutrient deficiency. The T urf Drain company generally recommends a 60:20:20 mix (sandloam-peat) for a backfill material, but experience has shown that a root zone mix o f these proportions can be a little too droughty. We tried adding 10 percent Axis to the 60:20:20 material, but, unfortunately, we didn’t see any measurable benefits from that extra amendment. What seemed to work best was the mix we used on our test green, which was closer to a 50:50 ratio o f sand to peat humus. This type o f backfill material drains adequately yet doesn’t dry out during hot, dry weather or turn yellow from lack o f fertility. We also found it helpful to avoid Two Years Later Trench line ready for sod. A trench compaction compensator tool leaves high spot along trench to allow for slight settling. using a sterile medium by adding fertilizer amendments to the root zone mix, such as Milorganite at 2 lbs. nitrogen/1,000 or a complete analysis fertilizer similar to those used when establishing a new green. After observing the drainage at work on our course for the past two years, I’m convinced that—except for completely rebuilding a poorly drained green—this is the best option for resolving drainage issues with an existing green. It’s remarkable how different the greens behave with internal drainage. Besides being healthier and easier to manage, they are generally drier all winter and firm up more quickly in the spring. Within minutes after a heavy downpour, the greens are puddle-free and sufficiently firm for mowing or play. If you are considering this procedure for your course, don’t hesitate to give me a call. I have a detailed printed copy o f the entire process—complete with a list o f caveats—that I would be happy to fax or send to you. SCO TT NIVEN, CGCS The Stanwich Club HOWARD Price IHRFgpE!!! PROVIDING QUALITY TURF CARE EQUIPMENT H o w a rd P ric e h a s a fu ll lin e o f m o w e rs r a n g in g fro m th eir c o m m e rc ia l w a lk b e h in d s to th eir la rg e st m o d e l 108 w ith a m o w in g w id th 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 Tee to Green September/October 1999 PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENCED. 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WAREHAM, MA 02576 ® Tee to Green September/October1999 Scorecard THE “ NEW” Winning Results in Anglebrook’s Two-Man, Better Ball A JACOBSEN LF 3400/3800 FA IRW A Y M O W E R ! full field o f participants enjoyed playing Anglebrook September 14, one o f the newest courses in the Met area. 4 * Special thanks to Lou Quick and the hard-working staff at Anglebrook G olf Club for making our September meeting such a great success. Gross Winners Here’s the outcome o f our Two-Man, Better Ball: 72 Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC Scott Schukraft, Huntsville GC 74 Scott Niven, The Stanwich Club Larry Pakkala, Woodway CC ★34 OR 38 HP KUBOTA ★ 7 OR 11- BLADED REELS Net Winners 64 ★ Matt Heideman, Lakeover NatT Wess Perrine, Schofield Industries 64 Greg Moran, Lesco, Inc. John Rizza, Turf Partners, Inc. ★ J oy S t ic k L ift /L o w e r (won in match of cards) (won in match of cards) ★ Nearest to the Pin Longest Drive Ernie Steinhoffer, Lesco, Inc. Matt Severino, Scarsdale GC F lash Attach S ystem 4'1 " PAT SISK Country Club o f Fairfield 2 or 4 W h e e l D riv e ★ n e w Desig n Wilfred Ma c Donald I nc. 2 Terminal Road Lyndhurst , NJ 07071 (201) 804-1000 Jm jto B W w 's Q x M t on ru; JACOBSEN g g l Sunningdale Takes Super/Green Chairman Tourney I Jasmin Tree Service t was a treat to return, September 28, to Wykagyl and see how the golf course has evolved over the past 10 years. Special thanks to H ost Superintendent Steve Renzetti, PGA Pro Mark Wanser, and Food and Beverage Director Brett Morris for making the Superintendent/Green Chairman Tourney such a great success. Congratulations to the Sunningdale team, who earned low gross with a 76. Here are the other big wins o f the day: Specializing in Tree Transplanting C all us fo r: • On site tree relocation • Transplanting and tree transporting • Purchasing trees • Providing bids on large projects and cost for large trees • 10 years experience Gross Winners 76 78 Sean C ain /B . Kenny Sunningdale CC 0 F u lly In s u re d 0 F re e E s tim a te s Pat Sisk/N . Foote C C of Fairfield “In s ta n t S h ad e ■ In s ta n t Blind - In s ta n t T ree T ran sp lan tin g S e rv ic e ” Net Winners 67 68 Bill Perlee/S. Delaney Dave M ahoney/T. Pizzo Siwanoy CC The Apawamis Club 70 Steve Sw eet/B. Goldstein Mill River Club Longest Drive Nearest to the Pin Superintendent: Bert Dickinson, Asst. Superintendent: Grover Alexander, Willow Ridge CC Wykagyl CC Green Chairman: George Dalzell, Green Chairman: Steve Delaney, Minisceongo GC The Ap awamis Club PAT SISK Country Club o f Fairfield 7' Servicing NY and CT areas Located in Amenia, NY Call us at 17' ( 914) 373-8077 Tee to Green September/October1999 (R ) PATRON DIRECTORY Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. AgrEvo U.S.A. Company Emerald Isle, Ltd. Shemin Nurseries Inc. David J. Sylvester 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 860-828-8905 William Middleton 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 800-628-GROW (4769) Horticultural & Irrigation Supplies Guy Romano: 203-531-7352 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 k 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 Turf ~ Golf Course Irrigation Gordon Holmes/Dave Arel 5 No. Payne St., Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-5151, FAX 914-347-6323 Argento & Sons, Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 lA Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. Rain Bird Golf Thornwood, NY 10594 Tim Marcoux/Ed Santalone: 800-878-8873 k Bayer Corporation Jeff Weld 91 Schofield Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480 973-208-2418 k Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. White Haven, PA 18661 Gene Evans 717-443-9596 k E /T Equipment Co. Kevin Collins 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton, NY 10520 914-271-6126 k Fleet Pump & Service Group, Inc. Donald Tiedemann 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10528 914-835-3801 lk Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore 98 Hack Green Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 914-764-4348 k Grass Roots Inc. Ken Kubik/Keith Kubik/Jay McKenna Service ~ Technical Support ~ Quality Products 973-361-5943 k Greenacres Company Irrigation Contractors 75 Codfish Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 Dave Pijnenburg: 203-748-0558 Howard Maurer Design Group, Inc. Golf Course Architecture and Land Planning P.O. Box 127, Hopedale, MA 01747 508-478-9684 James Barrett Associates, Inc. George Gorton 8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 914-347-5656, PAGER 914-537-8310 Jim Barrett Irrigation Consulting & Design 973-744-8237 k James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Bill Carriere 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-2136 k Lesco, Inc. David A. Frechette/Bob Houle Flowtronics PSI Sales & Service Center 860-528-7362 A Team of Turfgrass Professionals Greg Moran/Mike Dukette/Ernie Steinhofer 800-321-5325 tY Metro Milorganite Inc. 1k Dar Par Sales John Richichi “Your One-Stop Shop” 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 Scott Apgar/Tim Joyce/Sean Moran 54 Miry Brook Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 888-217-1039, FAX 203-743-0458 Montco/Surf-Side/Zap! Defoamer k D&S Floratine Products, Flymo, Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF Bob Oechsle/Tom Hunter Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 800-401-0411 DeBuck’s Sod Farm O’Conner Pumps and Service Premium Quality Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue Blends Leonard/Valeri: 914-258-4131 Joe O’Conner 6 Nye Street, Rockville, CT 06066 860-875-6890 DeLea & Sons Sod Farms Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing Vincent Sasso 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 800-244-7637/516-368-8022 Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NY 07838 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/908-637-4191 Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 k Rhone-Poulenc/ Chipco lk Down To Earth All Phases of Golf Course Construction David Griffin 914-576-7693 The Soil Aerification Specialists P.O. Box 99, West Warham, MA 02576 Pat Lucas: 800-815-1113, FAX 508-295-8187 Thomas Marino, NY: 914-244-1700 Mike Schoeni, CT: 203-853-9526 Mike Harris, NJ: 201-891-5379 k Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. Egypt Farms, Inc. Dean Snyder P.O. Box 223, White Marsh, MD 21162 800-899-7645/410-335-3700 Tee to Green Greg Hutch 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, N J 08753 732-929-4657 k SavATree k Earth Works, Inc. September/October 1999 Stephen Kay/Doug Smith 499 New Rochelle Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 914-699-4437, FAX 914-699-4479 k Steven Willand, Inc. 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 TBS Maintenance and Improvement Central Irrigation and Supply DAF Services Inc. k Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architects Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 Black Top, Stone Work, Landscaping, Excavation 102 Fulton St., White Plains, NY 10606 Joseph D. Kennedy 18 Merritt St., Port Chester, NY 10573 914-937-7273 Frank Amodio 229 Smithridge Rd., So. Salem, NY 10590 914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050 White Contractors P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 James E. Morris Jr.: 203-869-8808 Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service Mike Gesmundo Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 800-535-1500 k C.N.V. Corporation k Sound Beach Services, Inc. John Hawthorne 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 800-235-7035 k Irra-Tech, Inc. lA Bruedan Corp. Sodco Inc. Matt Faherty Bentgrass, Bluegrass, B /F /R /M ix , High Fescue 800-341-6900 George Wise/Jason Bassi 65 Glen St., Lawrence, MA 01843 800-999-TURF k Tee and Green Sod, Inc. Owen Regan/Dave Wallace Sod Supply and Installation 401-789-8177 k Terre Co. of New Jersey, Inc. Byron Johnson Jr. 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, N J 07014 OFFICE 973-473-3393, FAX 973-473-4402 k The Cardinals, Inc. John Callahan Complete Distributor of Golf Course Supplies 860-673-3699 k The Scotts Company Jim Santoro Fertilizers, Fungicides, Growth Regulators 508-679-4797 k Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. Skip Deubel Golf Course Turfgrass 800-243-7582 k TurfNet Associates, Inc. Peter L. McCormick 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, N J 07014 800-314-7929 k Turf Products Corp./TORO Paul Mazzola, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment 800-243-4355/860-763-3581 The Sprinkler House/Amodios: 914-328-0190 k Turf Products Corporation Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio 47 Howell Rd., Box 296, Mountain Lakes, N J 973-263-1234 07046 k Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. John Apple/Ray Beaudry Meadow St., Golden’s Bridge, NY 10526 914-232-7746 k Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr. “Serving the Fine Turf Profession” Office: 914-248-7476, FAX 914-248-6862 k Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. 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 k Denotes MetGCSA member