Treasurer
DAVID M AHONEY

Cover:
Burning Tree Country Club
Photo courtesy of G ary
Glazier, Burning Tree’s
Superintendent

Siwanoy Country Club
Past President
E A R LM ILLETT

Ridgeway Country Club
SEAN CAIN

Sunningdale Country Club
M A TTH EW CEPLO, CGCS

Rockland Country Club
A N T H O N Y GIRARDI, CGCS

Rockrimmon Country Club
PETER M cCORM ICK

TuifNet Associates, Inc.
ERIC O ’NEILL

Scarsdale Golf Club
STEVEN R EN Z ET T I, CGCS

Quaker Ridge Golf Club
PATRICK SISK

Country Club of Fairfield
JEFFREY W E N T W O R T H

Pelham Country Club
Executive Secretary
INEKE PIE R P O IN T

PATRICK SISK
203-254-1240

Editors
STEVE RENZET1
914-725-2144

Structuring R econ stru ction on Your C ourse ....................................... 2
Local Superintendents and Architects Help Future Renovators Steer Clear
of the Pitfalls
by Scott E. Niven, C G C S

A V isio n for the Future .................................................................................. 6
G C S A A Maps O ut a Course for 2005
by Tim O ’Neill, C G C S
T he B u gab oo A b ou t the Asian L o n g -H o rn ed B e e t le ...................... 12

Managing Editor
PANDORA C.WOJICK
Editorial Committee
i MIKE COOK
TOM LEAHY I
■¡¡MIKE MONGON
SCOTT NIVEN 1
BLAKE HALDERMAN
BILL PERLEE 1
JjC H IP LAFFERTY
TIM O ’NEILL 1
PAT LUCAS
PETER RAPPOCCKlI
HERB WATEROUS
Photographer
BILL PERLEE
Advertising Manager
STEVE RENZETTI,914-725-2144
Contributors
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SERIALS
SEP 1 9 2000

I vC#
ver notice how January and February of
year seem to fly by, while the
of July and August seem to go on
As a kid, it used to be the oppo­
site. Summer was filled with fun and
went by far too fast.
Since I’ve been in the golf course busi­
ness, my fun time has shifted: January
and February have become the time to
kick back and relax. After all, in the
frigid cold, we don’t have to worry about
heat, humidity, isolated dry spots, and
member demands—all those things that
make “the season” seem never-ending.
I Thankfully, this year, Mother Nature’s
been kind to us—as if to make up for last
summer’s severe drought. Plenty of rain­
fall and lower temperatures have brought
back a few of those fond summer memo­
ries, when summer was a pleasure, not a
dread.
To me, more pleasurable means less
stress— on the turf, my family, and
myself. I strongly urge everyone to take
advantage of this favorable summer
weather and do some things that you
really enjoy, particularly spending more
quality time with loved ones—family
and friends.
The Mets August social events—the
August 7 Family Picnic and the August
21 Summer Social—were, as always,
intended to offer a much-needed break
from work. I hope those of you who
were able to make it, found them as
enjoyable as I did.

f t ’re Mov ing lip in the World
By now, everyone has received the allnew MetGCSA Membership Directory. I
would like to congratulate Communi­
cation Committee Co-Chairs Pat Sisk
and Steve Renzetti, Membership
Committee Chairman Will Heintz, and
the Mets Executive Secretary Ineke

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
LIBRARIES

John Cartone, C G C S
M etG CSA President

Pierpoint for their collaborative efforts
on this important association document.
I would also like to thank all the advertis­
ers for supporting this valuable member­
ship tool.
Special thanks and congratulations,
too, to Tee to Green Co-Editors Pat Sisk
and Steve Renzetti and Managing Editor
Pandora Wojick for the wonderful new
design we now have for our publication.
Once you’ve had a chance to feast your
eyes on this issue of Tee to Green, I think
you’ll agree that it rivals any publication
in our industry.
As always, I’m pleased, and proud, to
be part of an association of such forwardthinking professionals. We all should be
proud.

Tee to Green July /August 2000

Metropolis Country Club

a w
on Your Course
by Scott E, Niven, CGCS

Local Superintendents and Architects Help Future
Renovators Steer Clear of the Pitfalls
hese days, g o lf course renovations seem to be m ore the rule than the exception,
particularly am o n g M et area g o lf courses. A survey co n d u cted last fall by the
M etropolitan G o lf A ssociation (MGA) revealed that 86 o f the 100 respondents
had undertaken a significant renovation project at their club w ithin the past three
to four years.
W ith renovation work still at an all-tim e high, w e thought it m igh t be interest­
ing to take a look at w hy so m any courses in our area are rushing to renovate—
and h ow they tackle reconstruction projects on their course. In the article that
follow s, y o u ’ll find lessons learned and a h ost o f pragm atic advice culled from
several g o lf course architects and a d o zen local superintendents w h o ’ve had
extensive renovation experience.
Especially helpful, w e think, is the a ccom p an yin g sidebar, w h ich offers a
forum for survey participants’ uncensored thoughts about g o lf course reco n ­
struction. A ccom p an yin g their co m m en ts, y o u ’ll find a list o f w ork they c o m ­
pleted and the architect they used— a handy reference guide for anyone
contem plating reconstruction.

To Renovate or Not to Renovate: The
Influencing Factors
So why the sudden surge in reconstruction?
The three architects we talked to—
Geoffrey Cornish, Ken Dye, and Stephen
Kay— all agreed that an abundance of cash
in the local economy is the primary
force driving reconstruction activity.
“Furthermore,” Mr. Kay adds, “many of the
golf courses in the Met area are 70-plus
years old; at that point, they begin to deteri­
orate, and they need work.”
Matters are made worse, he concedes, by
increased media coverage of golf events,
where the courses are spectacular. “Seeing
these courses on TV and in magazines cre­
ates that unrealistic expectation in mem­
bers that their Courses should— and
can—be a mirror image.”
From Geoffrey Cornish’s perspective,
Americans never stand still. “When they
achieve ‘perfection,’ they’re still not satis­
fied,” he laments' adding in consolation,
“But that is why the USA is among the
most successful societies in history.” (It’s
also the reason our jobs are so stressful!)
Finally, Ken Dye feels that the renova­

tion boom has a lot to do with clubs’
changing demographics. “Clubs today
seem to have a higher number of younger
members who are ready to spend money
and actually welcome changes to their
courses,” he notes. And though you’d
think peer pressure would have gone out

In the M et area, bunkers have

Generally speaking, however, most
large-scale course renovations are borne, out
of a membership’s dissatisfaction with vari­
ous aspects of their facility. Interestingly,
our personal survey of local clubs also
showed another instigating factor: About
half the time it’s the golf course superin­
tendent who plants the seed for a renova­
tion; the other half of the time, it’s the green
chairman or green committee who drives
the decision.

been the m ost frequently
renovated feature fo lio wed by
tees and irriga tion systems .

with high school, Ken Dye sites this as a
prime motive for course improvements.
“Let’s face it,” he says, “clubs with better
facilities attract the highest quality new
members. When one club in an area
undertakes improvements, it puts pressure
on neighboring clubs to do the same— or
they lose their edge in attracting highquality members.”

First Things First: Choosing ¡in Architect
Whether your goal in renovating is to
improve playability, maintainability, or aes­
thetics, the first and undoubtedly most
important step in beginning a golf course
reconstruction project is to choose a golf
course architect.
Our own survey indicated that archi­
tects do not actively market their services
and instead allow “word of mouth” and
their good work to bring jobs their way.
Generally, either superintendents or a spe­
cially appointed committee seek out an
architect, and they’ll look at multiple

r7~ooi//or
Veteran Renovators Offer Words of Wisdom
for Anyone Considering Reconstruction on
Their Course
Joe Alonzi, CGCS: 9 1 4 -9 6 7 -6 0 0 0 , ext. 360

Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY
Golf Course Architect: Ken Dye
Scope of Work: Built two new greens, 18 tees, and
57 bunkers.
Words to the Wise: “ Try to budget for the unexpected.
Allow 15 percent for contingencies. ”
“ Specify exact blueprints, and expect the contractor to stick
to those blueprints. ”
“ Keep the members updated on progress and especially
holdups:”

Sean Cain: 9 1 4 -7 2 3 -3 2 3 8

Sunningdale Country Club, Scarsdale, NY
Golf Course Architect: Stephen Kay
Scope of Work: Built nine new tees, rebuilt all bunkers.
Words to the Wise: “ When working with contractors,
keep in mind that you're the one who will have to manage
what they've created once they're gone. So be sure to see
that the work is done right. Your aim is to look good for the
next 10 to 20 years.”

Jim Fulwider, CGCS: 9 1 4 -9 4 9 -0 7 3 6

Century Country Club, Purchase, NY
Golf Course Architect: Gil Hanse
Scope of Work: Rebuilt all bunkers.
Words to the Wise: “ Insist on using quality materials
(soil, sod, sand, etc.). Realize that the burden o f responsibil­
ity always rests with you, the superintendent. What you
don't see installed may not be done the way you expect it to
be. Quality control is very important. ”
“ Document your work with before-and-after photos. ”

Tony Girardi, CGCS: 9 1 4 -7 6 4 -5 0 1 0

Rockrimmon Country Club, Stamford, CT
Golf Course Architect: Roger Rulewich
Scope of Work: Rebuilt nine bunkers, 14 tees, and

created many new cart paths.
Words to the Wise: “ Be sure you have majority
membership support and the necessary funding before you
embark on a project.”
“ Select an architect whose style fits your club. ”
“ Don't let capital projects interfere with your annual capital
equipment purchasing plans. ”

Tony Grasso: 9 1 4 -9 4 9 -0 3 7 5

Metropolis Country Club, White Plains, NY
Golf Course Architect: Finger Dye Spann
Scope of Work: Built one new green, 10 tees, 60 bunkers,
and three fairways.
Words to the Wise: “ Don't try to save money. D oit
right the first time. Going over budget and doing it right is
better than being on budget and doing it wrong. It will cost
you in the long run.”

candidates before settling on “Mr. Right.”
But these days, according to Mr. Cornish,
no club’s search will be easy. With so many
renovations in the works, many of the
architects we all know and love are too
busy to take on another project—particu­
larly if you can’t wait to get started.
According to the MGA survey, how­
ever, there are quite a few architects and
contractors out there to choose from. In
fact, among the 86 courses that did renova­
tions, there were 29 different golf course
architects and 31 different contractors.

Also key, they say, is that it be voted in
to the club’s Bylaws. By doing this, you
will guard against having a hodgepodge of
renovation work driven by the whims and
desires of every new green chairman who
walks through the door.
It also assures continuity in design fea­
tures, defines the scope of work, details all
costs, and establishes a timetable for com­
pletion. Depending on the scope of the
project and whether a club is doing a lot of
the work in-house, the timetable can vary
greatly. The MetGCSA members we

Contracting With a Qualified Contractor
Choosing a contractor is right up there in
importance to selecting an architect. Says
Ken Dye, “Do your homework. Who you
choose to work with can make you or
break you.”
Contractors, after all, are the people
who, quite literally, make the Earth move.
One false move, and you could have a big
problem on your hands. Anyone who’s
renovated will tell you that most problems
with a project are directly related to the
work done by the contractor.
Be sure the contractor you select is sec­
ond to none, even if it means stalling the
start of the project—or paying a little more
than average—to get the company you
want. Your architect can usually provide a
list of qualified construction companies.

The Pluses of Advanced Planning
The 140-member American Society of
Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) strongly
recommends that any remodeling activi­
ties begin with a Master Plan detailing all
proposed changes to your golf course.

H a lf of the superintendents
polled said their normal high
standards of course conditioning
suffered when their project was
in progress.

polled have completed their renovations in
as little as a few months and as long as
eight years.

The Effects
How does this type of work affect golf
course superintendents, their staff, and the
club membership? All but one of the
superintendents surveyed said they
enjoyed overseeing this type of work, and
the golf course architects all indicated that
the superintendent’s input was “extremely
important” to their success.
The downside of doing reconstruction
is that it takes a lot of extra time and input
from the super, which, in turn, puts added

Dave Mahoney: 9 1 4 -9 6 1 -8 6 9 8

Siwanoy Country Club, Bronxville, NY
Golf Course Architect: Arthur Hills
Scope of Work: Built one new green, rebuilt all tees
and bunkers, constructed two ponds and fairways.
Words to the Wise: “ Hire the best architect and
contractors you can. If they have a proven track record
o f working together, so much the better. ”
“ Visit other sites that have completed similar
projects
“ Have your committee view the project in progress on
a regular basis. We held weekly walk-throughs— rain,
shine, or mud. This really helped in getting extra work
done, in solving weekly problems or scheduling, and it
gave our group a real sense o f what it took to get from
old to new. ”

Chuck Martineau: 9 1 4 -2 7 3 -3 7 5 5

Whippoorwill Club, Armonk, NY
Golf Course Architect: Ken Dye
Scope of Work: Built four new tees, rebuilt all
bunkers, renovated several cart paths.
Words to the Wise: “ Require architects to study
the original design o f your course. ”
“ Make sure drains are done right and enough soil is
placed over rock and blasted areas. Take pictures o f
problem areas. Get your contractor back to make
repairs, if necessary.”

Mike Mongon: 2 0 3 -5 3 1 -8 9 1 0

Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, CT
Golf Course Architect: Roger Rulewich
Scope of Work: Rebuilt 25 bunkers, the rest to be

finalized this fall.
When I was at Areola Country Club, I also used Golf
Course Architect Roger Rulwich; our work included
rebuilding all bunkers, raising one fairway, building a
pond, installing new irrigaton and 2.5 miles of
drainage.
Words to the Wise: “ Start early in the season, and
try to confine work to one hole at a time— from start
to finish— before moving on to the next. In all my
years o f experience, the complaints I got, more often
than not, related to work being done at different stages
on several holes. I can't emphasize enough: Start
early, and work in smaller areas. ”

stress on golf course maintenance staff.
The more work done in-house, the worse
the pressure on staff becomes to keep
course conditions up while the project is in
progress.
Half of the superintendents polled said
they had some trouble rising to the chal­
lenge: Their normal high standards of
course conditioning suffered when their
project was in progress.
Geoffrey Cornish cautions superin­
tendents about allowing conditions to
slide: “Please realize that when quality
drops on the holes remaining in play, the
superintendent receives all the blame
regardless of heavy construction proceed­
ing around him— even the noise becomes
an issue.
“My observations prejudice me into
believing,” he continues, “that keeping the
membership informed does a lot to obvi­
ate this.”
Speaking of the membership, for them,
reconstruction can be tough going. On
average, 20 percent of clubs experience
some “political unrest,” and even animos­
ity, when a major project is in progress.
Despite this disheartening statistic, archi­
tects feel that, when all is said and done, 95
to 100 percent of those golf clubs are
highly satisfied with the results of their
renovation work.
“For the superintendent,” says Ken
Dye, “renovations are exhilarating, they
add experience, and let’s face it, they look
good on your resume.”
Maybe that’s why, despite the trials and
tribulations of large-scale renovations,

two-thirds of the superintendents sur­
veyed said they would still welcome more
work of this nature.

Fifty percent of the time the
superintendent selected the
architect; the other half of the
time, a committee made the choice
after interviewing multiple
candidates.

In the End
If your club hasn’t already jumped on the
renovation bandwagon, it’s very likely that
it won’t be long before it does. After all,
continually upgrading your course is the
only way to keep pace with the ever-rising
standards being set by the many great golf
clubs in the New York Metropolitan area.
To guide golf clubs’ efforts, the
American Society of Golf Course
Architects has developed a one-day semi­
nar to help clubs chart a reasonable course
for their renovations. Titled “Remodeling
University: A Short Course for a Better
Course,” it was offered this past spring in
our area and in various cities around the
country. If you’re planning a renovation at
your course, you might want to contact the
ASGCA (312-372-7090) to see when they
might be running another session. At the
very least, be sure to request a copy of their
literature on the subject.
Scott Niven, a member of the Tee to Green Editorial
Committee, is superintendent at The Stanwich Club in
Greenwich, CT.

Bob Nielsen: 9 1 4 -2 3 4 -3 7 7 9

Bedford Golf & Tennis Club, Bedford, NY
Golf Course Architect: Ken Dye
Scope of Work: Built three new greens, 24 tees,

64 bunkers, six fairways, numerous mounds, with
three holes to go.
Words to the Wise: “ Talk to superintendents at
clubs who have just completed a renovation. You
always forget something, and they will help lim it the
number o f oversights. ”
“ Talking to superintendents about the contractor and
architect you're considering for the job is a must. You
can save yourself a lot o f headaches. ”

Bedford Golf & Tennis Club
Hole #4

Dr. Jim Baird Joins
USGA Green
Section Northeast
Region
Dave Oatis, director
of the USGA Green
Section Northeast
Region, is pleased to
announce that Dr.
Jim Baird of Michi­
gan State University
joined the USGA
staff this spring as the new agronomist
for the Easton, PA, office.
Jim will be filling the spot vacated by
Matt Nelson and will be bringing with
him his wife, Yunsook, and young daugh­
ter Alison. His job will be to visit courses
primarily in New York and New Jersey.
Jim has impressive academic creden­
tials and plenty of practical experience.
Rumor has it that he’s a pretty fair golfer
too! Jim received his undergraduate
degree from Colorado State University
and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Auburn
University. He spent four years on the
faculty at Oklahoma State University
and, more recently, three years on the
faculty at Michigan State University.
“Dr. Baird is a tremendous addition to
our staff,” says Dave Oatis, “and were
thrilled to have him.”
In case you haven’t heard, Matt
Nelson will remain with the USGA and
has accepted the position as agronomist
in the Northwest Region. In addition to
visiting courses in the Northwest, Matt
will be once again visiting courses in the
Northeast Region along with the MidContinent and Southwest Regions this
year. Matt currently plans to spend
approximately four weeks in the
Northeast throughout the course of the
season. He’ll really be putting on the
miles!

A Vision for
the Future
GCSAA
Course fo r 2005

Ma O u t a

by Tim O ’Neill, CGCS

a

eople are always asking
“So how is it being on
the GCSAA Board?” And my
answer is, as I believe it always
will be, “It’s been great!”
Truthfully, I’ve learned a lot
about GCSAA, and it’s strength­
ened my belief in the association’s
mission. I have a tremendous
amount of respect for my fellow
board members and the GCSAA
staff.
The biggest challenges have
been time away—and weathering
the frustrations of travel. But,
then, after a recent flight out of
Chicago airport, I realized that no
matter how trying a trip might be,
things could always be worse. I
was chatting with the pilot about
our expected weather adventures,
and he proceeded to tell me how
lucky I was that I hadn’t been at
O ’Hare the day before when they
evacuated the control tower after
spotting a funnel that resembled a
tornado!
So yes, things could
always be worse.

Speaking of tornadoes, I just returned from
a whirlwind tour that included a trip to
Denver for the summer GCSAA board
meeting and a stop at GCSAA headquarters
in Lawrence, KS, for a day-and-a-half meet­
ing with the Student Resource Group.
I thought you might be interested in
some of the topics we discussed, not the least
of which are GCSAA’s ambitious plans for
the future. Here are the highlights.

At the Board Meeting
Like most GCSAA board meetings, this
one-day session included a full agenda,
which began with the customary reports
from the officers and a review of the associ­
ation finances. We also acted on a number
of issues. We approved:
• the association environmental mission,
goals, and strategies
• regulations regarding caddies and
spectators during the GCSAA golf
championship
• sponsorship opportunities and potential
sponsors
Then we batted around a number of other
hot topics. On the list were:
• the Professional Development Initiative
(PDI)
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• enhancements to the Speakers Bureau
Program
• the association internet strategy
• the association’s upcoming 75th anni­
versary celebration
• Golf Course Management magazine’s stan­
dard operating procedures and coverage
of the Conference and Show

Looking Ahead to 2005
In addition, we reviewed the association’s
Mission and Vision, which the board
approved last October and which projects
ahead for the next five years.
The Mission Statement has changed
slightly. It used to read, “GCSAA is dedi-

cated to serving its members, advancing
their profession, and enriching the quality
of golf and the environment.” With a slight
shift in focus it now says, “GCSAA is dedi­
cated to serving its members, advancing theirprofes­
sion, and enhancing the enjoyment, growth, and
vitality of the game ofgolf ”
Taking into account this mission,
GCSAA’s vision for the year 2005 includes
seeing that:
• employers will recognize superinten­
dents as the key to the economic vitality
of the facility
• golfers will recognize superintendents as
the key to the enjoyment of the game
• the golf community, environmental
community, public policy makers, and
society will recognize GCSAA as
leading the golf community’s commit­
ment to protecting and enhancing the
environment

from 80 percent of the golf courses in the
country
• strengthening GCSAA’s environmental
leadership role among golf and environ­
mental constituents
• building partnerships with leaders of
allied golf associations
• becoming a greater presence in turfrelated research

• GCSAA members and others in the golf
industry will recognize GCSAA as the
authoritative source for information and
education related to golf course manage­
ment and will participate in GCSAA
programs at record levels

• becoming a recognized authority on
information and issues related to golf
course development, management, and
operations by further developing the
Conference and Show and use of the
internet to deliver information and
services

GCSAA has already set in motion a number
of strategies for realizing this vision. You’ll
probably recognize some of them. They
include:

• positioning GCSAA as a dynamic and
responsive organization by establishing a
greater connection between GCSAA
and its members and chapters

• directing a massive and concerted public
relations effort to educate and influence
employers and influential golfers
• continuing the development and
appropriate implementation of the
Professional Development Initiative
• capitalizing on the potential of technol­
ogy, both internally and externally
• aligning chapter and GCSAA initiatives

The entire Association Plan 2005 was
mailed to chapter presidents, newsletter
editors, and GCSAA committee members.
If you’re not among this group and would
like a copy of this plan, feel free to contact
me at the Country Club of Darien (203655-9726, ext. 222). Remember, you could
also find the outcomes of all our board
meetings in the “Members Only” section of
the GCSAA website at www.gcsaa.org.

As an association, the goals for 2005 include:
• increasing membership from approxi­
mately 21,000 to 30,000, while securing
memberships from superintendents

At the Student Resource Group Meeting
Following the board meeting, I was off to
Lawrence for my meeting with the Student

Resource Group. As chairman of the
group, it’s my responsibility to lead discus­
sions about services and programs available
to our student members.
The group consisted of 12 student
members from across the country. For
each, it was their first trip to our associa­
tion headquarters. Most of the group
members were either presidents or officers
of their individual student chapters.
Although some were still trying to deter­
mine their ultimate career path, most felt
they would be superintendents about five
years after they graduated. One mentioned
wanting to be a director of golf for a large
facility. Several also mentioned achieving
certification as one of their goals.
A number of them discussed the frus­
tration of running a student chapter and
getting the participation and commitment
from other tu rf students. The resource
group reviewed most all student programs
and made recommendations for improve­
ment. We also discussed:
• ways to create and enhance student/
superintendent chapter relationships
• enhancements to the student newsletter
Student Links
• website information related to students
Students also heard Steve Mona, CEO, talk
about the status and future of the associa­
tion and Sandy Queen, CGCS, a member of
the Membership Standards Resource
Group, discuss the final PDI proposal.
After a tour of headquarters and a dayand-a-half of discussions, the students
headed home charged up and ready to leap
into the profession.
I left feeling good about these students’
enthusiasm for turfgrass management and
their commitment to the industry.
T im O ’N eill is a member o f the G C S A A Board o f
Directors and superintendent at the Counry Club o f
Darien in Darien, C T

Its that time again, when golf course
superintendents can enter themselves— or
nominate another worthy colleague—for
one of GCSAA’s Environmental Steward
Awards.
For the uninitiated, the steward awards
seek to recognize the accomplishments of
golf course superintendents around the
world who have demonstrated a commit­
ment to environmental stewardship efforts
on the golf course. Applicants are evalu­
ated for overall course management in
technology use, resource conservation,
water quality management, integrated pest
management, wildlife/habitat manage­
ment, and education/outreach.
Three national winners (representing
one public, one private, and one resort
course facility), an international winner, up
to three winners from each of GCSAA’s
101 affiliated chapters, and a number of
merit winners will be selected for the 2001
awards.
The awards are sponsored by Novartis

T urf & Ornamental Products, Rain Bird,
Textron Golf & Turf, and Pursell
Technologies in partnership with GCSAA.
Applications for the 2001 awards are
available through the GCSAA service cen­
ter—800-472-7878—and from each of the
participating sponsors. You can also find the
application on the GCSAA Website at
http://www.gcsaa.org/environ/ esaappOl.
html, which gives you the option of com­
pleting it and submitting it electronically.
Entries are due to GCSAA by October 2,
2000 .

If you’re planning to nominate someone
for one of the awards, you’ll need to contact
GCSAA by September 8. Call Kristi
Humston, GCSAA communications man­
ager, at 800-472-7878, ext. 608, or e-mail
her at khumston@gcsaa.org.
Those making the nominations will
remain anonymous, and nominees will be
contacted by GCSAA and provided with an
application to be submitted by the October
2 deadline.

Winners will be announced in
November and will be formally recognized
during GCSAA’s 72nd International Golf
Course Conference and Show, February 1118,2001 in Dallas.
In addition, Rain Bird will honor the top
national and international award recipients
with a trip for them and their families to
attend the 112th New Year’s Day Rose
Parade in Pasadena, CA.
Novartis T urf & Ornamental Products,
Rain Bird, Textron Golf & Turf, and Pursell
Technologies will contribute to The
GCSAA Foundation in the names of all
national, international, and chapter winners.
And as if that’s not enough, the four spon­
soring companies will each donate an addi­
tional $5,000 to The GCSAA Foundation.
Since 1993, nearly 200 golf course super­
intendents—a number of them MetGCSA
members—have been recognized with
Environmental Steward Awards, and par­
ticipating sponsors have contributed more
than $125,000 to The GCSAA Foundation.

GCSAA Foundation Closes in on
Its $5-Million Fund-Raising Goal
Good news for turfgrass manage­
ment professionals around the
world: The GCSAA Foundation has
surpassed the $4 million mark in its
“Investing in the Beauty of Golf” endow­
ment campaign, taking it well on its way to
achieving its $5-million goal. Its coffers
have been filled with donations from indi­
viduals, facilities, chapters, corporations,
associations, and organizations affiliated
with the golf industry.
All funds generated are slated for oncourse research and educational advance­
ments for golf course superintendents.
Among GCSAA’s goals is to make it easier
for superintendents to continue their edu­
cation by offering sessions through videoconferencing or by providing online or

experiential learning opportunities.
These educational initiatives, coupled
with continued research, will increase the
knowledge and skills of GCSAA mem­
bers, thereby improving playing
conditions and increasing en­
joyment of the game of golf
for all involved.
“Our whole drive,” says
newly appointed Foundation Board
Chairman Jerry Pate, “is to raise money for
research, education, and scholarships to help
promote this great game from the grassroots
up.”
Since the GCSAA Foundation’s inception
in 1955, it has provided more than $2 million
in support of numerous research studies and
more than 1,000 student scholarships.

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Takes Flight to Long Island

Scorecard

Tamarack Rolls Out the Red Carpet for
the Invitational
June 26 was a perfect day for members and guests who competed in the MetGCSA
Invitational Tournament. Playing near-perfect golf, Salem Country Club—led by
Superintendent Chuck Denny—fired a net 55 to take this years trophy.
Also noteworthy was the hole-in-one shot by Silver Spring Country Club
Professional Stan Garrett. His lucky swing earned him two airline tickets to anywhere
in the U.S. courtesy of the MetGCSA. Way to go, Stan!
Special thanks to host Superintendent Jeff Scott and his staff for providing superb
playing conditions— and to General Manager Tom Tuthill and PGA Pro Paul Miner for
their efforts in making this a very pleasurable day.
An extra-special thank you to Tamarack Country Club for its extremely generous
gesture of donating all dinner revenue generated from the event to the Met’s
Scholarship & Research Fund.
Here’s a rundown of the day’s winning results:
Low Net Winners

55 Salem Golf Club
Superintendent: Chuck Denny
58 Burning Tree Country Club
Superintendent: Gary Glazier
59 Ridgeway Country Club
Superintendent: Earl MilletWM

Low Gross Winners

65 Old Oaks Country Club 1
Superintendent: Mark Millett

The Hamlet Golf & Country Club proved to
be a great venue for the day’s events: the
first-round of the MetGCSA Championship
and Met Area Team Championship
Qualifier and the Individual Gross and Net
competition.
Superintendent Steve Rabideau and his
staff did a great job grooming the course for
championship conditions.
Many thanks to General Manager Bob
Lehning and PGA Pro Paul Trebendis and
the entire staff at The Hamlet for their spe­
cial efforts throughout the day.
Here are the many winning results:
Individual Gross and Net
Low N et W inners
65 CraigCurrier, Bethpage State Park
65 Jeff Thrasher, Second Mature Tree Service
68 Scott Tretera, Metro Milorganite Inc.
68 John Fowler, Novartis Turf & Ornamental
Products
Low Gross W inners
74 Earl Millett, Ridgeway Country Club
76 Blake Halderman, Minisceongo Golf Club
79 Richard Spear, Piping Rock Club

MetGCSA Championship, 1st Round
Championship Flight (Handicap 0-7.9)

66 Wee Burn Country Club
Superintendent: Rick Schock j
67 Knollwood Country Club
Superintendent: Tim Moore

Gross
74 Earl Millett, Ridgeway Country Club
76 Blake Halderman, Minisceongo Golf Club
First Flight (Handicap 8.0-12)

Closest to the Pin

Club Official: Bill Waterman
Bedford Golf & Tennis Club

■H f

Superintendent: Bob Zaletsky
New York Country Club
rofessional: Dave Pagett
d Oaks Country Club
reen C hairm an: Todd Robbins
Burn Country Club
Longest Drive

Professional: Gary Murphy
Irmis Arden Golf Club
A m ateur: Gary Glazier
BurningTree Country Club

Gross
80 Tony Grasso, Metropolis Country Club
84 Sean Cain, Sunningdale Country Club
/ 2 Jeff Wentworth, Pelham Country Club
Dennis Flygn, Brae Burn Country Club
Second Flight (Handicap 12.1-36)
Grosj
89 lo «Alonzi, Westchester Country Club
90 lohn Streeter, Woodbridge Country Club
lonzi. Fenway Golf Club
Glen Hills Park Golf Course

Spotlights

Poa Annual Contested
on Brooklawn Turf

MetGCSA Makes a Return
Trip to Burning Tree

by Bill Perlee

tie 2000 Poa Annual Golf Tournament
was held at the historic Brooklawn
Country Club in Fairfield, CT, on August
10. Despite the prestige that this research
fundraiser holds in our industry, at
Brooklawn, the Poa Annual Tourney pales
in comparison to other events the club has
hosted, not the least of which are three
USGA championships and several State
championships.

A Club With History
Leading the charge for the past 25 years is
Superintendent Peter Bly, who boasts the
distinction of being only the fourth person
to hold the superintendent’s job since the
A.W. Tillinghast course opened in 1895.
The first “Keeper of the Greens” is pur­
ported to be Old Tom Morris’s grandson.
Also down in Brooklawn’s annals of history
is the course record: It’s a 63 held by past
employee Eugene Saraceni, better known as
Gene Sarazen. He, along with Julius Boros
and several others are honorary members.
In more recent history, Peter and his
staff have enhanced the course and mainte­
nance operation by installing a new irriga­
tion system, rebuilding all tees and bunkers,
and constructing a new maintenance
facility.
When asked about future plans for the
course, Peter laughs:“Were working on our
10th or 11th five-year plan.”
Peter is proud of his core crew and cred­
its them with his success. “Most of the crew
has been here at least six years—some as
many as 15; at this point, they understand
what were looking for, and they deliver,”
says Peter.

It All Began...
For Peter, Brooklawn has been a first and
only stop. After graduating in 1976 from
University of Massachusetts with a tu rf
management degree, Peter accepted the

V.
Peter Bly

assistant’s position at Brooklawn under
Frank Nichols. When Frank retired after a
mere 40 years as superintendent, Peter was a
shoe-in for the job. He took the lead with
only two years’ experience as the club’s
assistant.
“One of the benefits of a long tenure,”
explains Peter, “is that you earn the author­
ity to perform any maintenance procedure
at any time. Whether it’s aerifying or
another cultural practice, the membership
trusts that you have the course’s best interest
at heart and that what you’re doing is neces­
sary to keep the grounds in top shape.”
Even after all these years, Peter clearly
still enjoys working—and playing—at
Brooklawn. In fact, this 8-handicap golfer
tees is up with members and professional
staff on a regular basis.

When the Watch Is Off
When he’s not out surveying the links, Peter
is serving the community. He’s an active
participant on the Town of Fairfield’s High
School Building Committee and Golf
Course Expansion Committee, and he
served three years as a Junior Warden in his
church.
His wife, Nancy, and his three children
are his other favorite preoccupations. He
has two sons—Peter, a recent Penn State
graduate, and Matt who is a freshman at
Penn State— and one daughter,Jessica, who
is spending the summer working with Peter
at Brooklawn. During the winter months,
the entire family enjoys spending time at
their New Hampshire ski house.
Bill Perlee, a member o f the Tee to Green Editorial
Committee, is superintendent atT heA paw am is Club in
Rye, N Y .

r

by Mike Cook Jr.

eptember 19 will mark the second time
epten
Superintendent Gary Glazier will host a Met
Area Team Championship Qualifier at Burning
Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT.
“The first was in 1998,” says Gary, noting
that the course has come a long way in two
years.
Since the MetGCSA last convened at Burn­
ing Tree, the club has installed a new irrigation
system, rebuilt the 11th green, and constructed a
new men’s and ladies’ 16th tee. “We’ve also gone
hole-by-hole, addressing the major drainage
issues throughout the course,” says Gary.
But the improvements don’t stop there. In
the past year, the club has built a new pool and
pool house and, in the fall o f2001, is looking for­
ward to building a new clubhouse.
Built in the early ’60s, the Hal Purdydesigned course is 6,900 yards with the front
nine running along the Merritt Parkway and the
back nine meandering through Greenwich
woods.
Under the direction of Golf Course
Architect Stephen Kay, the course is on a slow
and steady renovation track. “Were looking to
build at least one new green a year for the next
six years,” says Gary. “We also plan to begin a
fairway topdressing program this fall.”

All in the Family
"Burning Tree prides itself on being a familyoriented club, especially now that the new pool
facility is finished,” notes Gary, who encourages
the membership’s children to fish in the ponds
and become involved in his work with the
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
“We have more than 100 kids from our sum­
mer camp participate in the program by build­
ing and hanging bird boxes and then taking
responsibility for monitoring the boxes. They
really seem to enjoy being involved,” he says.

Betting Started
Gary is quick to tell you he owes his start in the
business to Bob Razzala, superintendent at
Hickory Ridge Country Club in Amherst, MA.

Scarsdale Golf Club
Assistant to Host Annual
Olass touting
by Bill Perlee

Gary worked on the crew there before
deciding to pursue a degree in Turfgrass
Management at the University of Massa­
chusetts. “Without Bob’s influence,” says
Gary, “who knows what field I may have
chosen.”
Gary interned at Hickory Ridge, and
when he graduated in 1991, he accepted an
assistants position at Fairview Country
Club under then Superintendent Richie
Marcks. “Richie and Bob taught me just
about everything I know about tu rf man­
agement,” says Gary, who after six years at
Fairview, accepted his current position at
Burning Tree.
Since his start in December 1996, Gary
says the course has come a long way: “The
renovations are making such a difference
that, every time I play a round, it’s almost
like playing a new course.”

A Fish Story
Also relatively new in Gary’s life—particu­
larly since our last meeting there— is his
marriage in February of last year to his girl
friend of 12 years, Tracey. And then there’s
the birth of their son, Nicholas, who is 11
months old. “He’s already starting to walk
and talk,” says Gary, smiling proudly. “It
goes quick, just like everyone says.”
One constant in Gary’s life is his love for
fishing. “I try to get away to go fishing at
least three to four times a year, usually to
Florida, Rhode Island, or the Bahamas. And
of course, I never miss the trip to upstate
Pulaski, NY, salmon fishing with 10 of my
friends.”
Gary’s looking forward to the Met’s visit
to the course. “The Met is a fantastic organ­
ization, with a great membership,” he says.
“See you in September. And, hey, bring your
pole. If things don’t go well on the course,
you can cast a line in one of our bodies of
water. I’ll be right there beside you.”
M ike Cook, a member o f the Tee to Green Editorial
Committee, is a district manager and certified arborist
with Alpine, the Care o f Trees in W hite Plains, N Y .

L S lass C members, get your clubs ready,
cuz the Annual Class C Championship
will be here before you know it. Slated for
October 5, this year’s event will be con­
tested at Scarsdale Golf Club in Hartsdale,
NY. Superintendent Matt Severino and
Assistant Eric O ’Neill are pleased to join
the strong list of clubs to host this “assistants-only” event. Here’s a look at Scars­
dale and your assistant host, Eric O ’Neill.

A Chance Meeting
Eric, you might say, happened on the turf­
grass management field. He was originally
enrolled in Rhode Island College, where
he was studying Business Administration.
Living across the street from a public golf
course, he’d play a few holes on his study
breaks. Soon enough, he become friendly

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Eric O ’Neill

with the grounds crew and began to see
the potential for a career in turfgrass
management.
Rather than complete his studies in
Business, he enrolled in the Plant Science
program at the University of Arizona in
Tucson.
During the course of his studies, Eric
interned back in his home state of Rhode
Island at Potowomut Golf Club for two
seasons. With one more year of his intern­
ship to go, he signed on at Middle Bay
Country Club in Long Island. After com­
pleting his B.S. in 1997, he stayed at Middle
Bay and was elevated to assistant.
continued on page 12

Hail to Scarsdale Super Matt Severino
Though the host of this year’s Class C
Outing is Scarsdale Country Club
Assistant Eric O ’Neill, we can’t forget
the guy who’s making it all possible:
Superintendent Matt Severino.
“I’m pleased to have the assistant
tournament at Scarsdale,” says Matt,
minimizing the effort that hosting an
event like this will take.
Superintendent at Scarsdale for
the past three years, Matt moved in to
the position after working six years at
the club as assistant to then Superin­
tendent Herb Waterous. “Herb’s a
great guy,” says Matt, who’s quick to
credit his former boss with showing
him the ropes. Matt first got his feet
wet in the business at Ridgewood
Country Club in Ridgewood, NJ,
where he worked for a year as assistant
to then Superintendent Ed Walsh.
Matt has a certificate in Turfgrass
Management from UMass, which
he completed in 1990 on the heels
of earning a B.S. in Business Admin­

istration from the University of
Connecticut. To explain his switch in
direction, Matt says, “I was trying to
decide which of a couple of job offers I
should take after graduating, when I
decided that, really, a career in business
wasn’t going to make me happy.”
Now, as Scarsdale’s superintendent,
Matt has put both his business and tu rf
knowledge to the test on numerous
special projects on the course, not the
least of which are reclaiming an algae choked lake, installing an all-new irri­
gation system, and expanding and
renovating most of the course’s greens.
A member of the MetGCSA since
coming to this area in 1991, Matt is a
great believer in the association’s work.
“I encourage all assistants to become
more involved in the MetGCSA,” he
says.
Matt lives in nearby Yorktown, NY,
with his wife, Kristin, and 1 1/2-yearold son, Matthew.
Tee to Green July /August 2000

Spotlight continuedfrom page 11
In favor of acquiring a varied back­
ground, Eric moved on three years later
to his current position at Scarsdale.

Lite on the Job
For Eric, it seems, the more responsibil­
ity the better. “I really enjoy seeing jobs
around the golf course go from concep­
tion to completion,” he says. “And I
enjoy the challenge of balancing per­
sonnel to complete not only the every­
day activities on the course, but also the
many special projects we handle.”
Among the special projects in gear
at Scarsdale is a bentgrass conversion
program on the fairways, which Eric
notes has required a regimen of over­
seeding and triplex mowing. “Were
also working hard,” he says, “to clean up
the algae in the pond surrounding
Holes One and Nine. We’ve introduced
grass-eating carp and installed a pond
aeration system.”
Eric is convinced that he’s on the
right track for a superintendent’s posi­
tion in the Met area or in New
England. “I’ve been fortunate,” he says,
“to have had some terrific mentors—
and to have had the opportunity to
work for several different operations.”

Lite Away From Work
This 12 handicapper enjoys golfing and
plays most of his rounds right at
Scarsdale. Obviously well versed on the
idiosyncrasies of the course, Eric has
these bits of advice for his Class C com­
petitors: The driver is not always the
best club on this tight Tillinghast lay­
out. “The greens are the real challenge
here— small in size with severe undula­
tions and moderate speed, but keeping
the ball in play off the tee sure helps,”
says Eric.
During the winter months, Eric
enjoys skiing at Sunday River in Maine,
but his plans this winter call for helping
his fiancée, Denise, get things in order
for their November 2001 wedding.
Best of luck, Eric and Denise—and to
all of you, who plan to attend the
October 5 Class C Outing.
B ill Perlee, a member o f the Tee to Green
Editorial Comm ittee, is superintendent at The
Apawam is Club in R ye, N Y .

ork Smarts
The Bugajrôo About the
Asian Long-Horned ~
f you’ve heard a lot of hype about
the Asian long-horned beetle’s dev­
astating effects on trees, you ought to
know that some of this may be more fiction
than fact. At least that’s what you might
surmise from our conversation with Gail
R idge-O ’Connor, an entomologist with
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment
Station in New Haven.
Despite claims that this pesky inchlong beetle can “destroy as much woodland
as some of the worst forest fires in history,”
R idge-O ’Connor feels that the beetle is
more likely to prey on trees already weak­
ened by disease. “In a weakened state, the
beetle is able to cross the tree’s protective
barrier and bore into the wood,” she says,
debunking the implication that these pests
could—or would— easily destroy large
stands of healthy trees.

FineDining
According to a recent New York Times arti­
cle, the tree-savaging process begins with
the female beetle boring deep into the tree
to lay eggs. The larvae then eat their way
out, flying away and leaving their doomed
hosts pocked with perfectly round holes.
Apparently, the adult beetles do their
deed in summer and fall, and though
they’ve made an appearance in Chicago
and in parts of Brooklyn, Queens,
Manhattan, and Long Island, NY, they
haven’t made their way into Connecticut
...yet.
“People have brought us specimens of
what they believe to be the Asian long­
horned beetle,” says R idge-O ’Connor, “but
they’re usually the beetle’s look-alike, the
W hite-spotted Sawyer, which is dark
brown with creamy spots.” The tree­
killing beetle, notes R idge-O ’Connor, is a
shiny black-ivory with paper-white spots.

PnttiBg the Breaks On
The real danger is that, in the U.S., this
beetle can run amuck with no natural
predator—or proven control. Since the
beetle came on the scene four years ago—
apparently hitching a ride from China
aboard wooden shipping containers— the
U.S. has spent millions of dollars and felled
thousands of trees, in an attempt to halt
the beetle’s progress.
Now, the U.S. Department of Agri­
culture and the Environmental Protection
Agency are weighing whether to use a
nicotine-based pesticide—which carries
minimal risk to people and other trees—to
stomp out the beetle.
U.S. officials say the Chinese have
agreed to treat wooden shipping pallets, in
an effort to stop more beetles from com­
ing to the U.S. W hat’s more, quarantines
have been imposed on firewood from areas
where infected trees have been found.

The real danger is that, in the
U.S., this beetle can run amuck
with no natural predator—or
proven control.

But even taking every precaution, how
can we be sure that we get every last one?
Unfortunately, it seems, only time— and
careful vigilance—will tell.

Year 2001 Meeting Sites
Vp for Grabs
If anyone is interested in hosting a MetGCSA golf or social event next year, it’s not too
early to volunteer your club. For golf meetings, call one of the Tournament
Committee co-chairs—-JeffWentworth, 914-738-2752, or Sean Cain, 914-723-3238.
To host a social event, contact Social Sc Welfare Committee Chairman Joe Alonzi,
914-967-6000, ext. 360.

Met Events to R em em ber
M etGCSA C h am pionship/M et Area Team C ham pionship Qualifier, R ound 2
Tuesday, September 19
Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, CT
Host: Gary Glazier
Annual Class C O uting
Thursday, October 5
Scarsdale Golf Club, Hartsdale, NY
Host: Eric O ’Neill, assistant superintendent
S up erin ten d en t/G reen C hairm an T ournam ent
Tuesday, October 10
Alpine Country Club, Demarest, NJ
Host: Steve Finamore, CGCS
M et Area Team C ham pionship
Monday, October 16
Country Club of Fairfield, Fairfield, CT
Host: Pat Sisk
M etGCSA Annual M eeting
Tuesday, November 14
Knollwood Country Club, Elmsford, NY
Host: Tim Moore

New Members
Please join us in welcoming the
following new members:
David Athans, Class C, Heritage
Village Golf Club, Southbury, CT
Lindsey Baker, Class C, Blind Brook
Club, Purchase, NY
Keith Brousseau, Class C, Oak Hills
Park Golf Course, Norwalk, CT
R ichard Browne, Class A, Garrison
Golf Club, Garrison, NY
Ishm ael Franco, Class C, Sunningdale
Country Club, Scarsdale, NY
R o b ert Good, Class AF, Leggette,
Brashears & Graham, Inc., Trumbull,
CT
Kevin Kennedy, Class AF, Club Car,
Brookfield, CT
Mark Lom bardo, Class C, Ridgewood
Country Club, Danbury, CT
Charlie Siemers, Class AF, Lesco, Inc.,
Katonah, NY

Newly Certified
Congratulations to Jim Calladio of the
Milbrook Club in Greenwich, CT, for
completing the coursework required to
become a certified golf course superin­
tendent (CGCS) with GCSAA.

Newly Retired
Met Social Event
M etGCSA C hristm as Party
Saturday, December 9
Mt. Kisco Country Club, Mt. Kisco, NY
Host: Fred Scheyhing, CGCS

Congratulations to Tony Savone on
his retirement—and reclassification to
Class AL. Tony, a MetGCSA member
since 1960, was superintendent at
Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale,
NY, for 27 years.

Well Wishes
Wishing Greg Wojick, superintendent
of Greenwich Country Club, a speedy
recovery. Greg’s recuperating from a
torn Achilles tendon.

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914-331-4869, PAGER 914-449-6925

© M etro M ilorganite Inc.

O Tèrre Co. o f New Jersey, Inc.
Byron Johnson Jr.
206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014
973-473-3393, FAX 973-473-4402

O T he Cardinals, Inc.

Scott Apgar/Ernie Steinhofer/
Scott Tretera, 54 Miry Brook Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
203-748-GOLF (4653)
FAX 203-743-0458

John Callahan
Course Accessories and Maintenance
Supplies
860-673-3699

M ontco/Surf-Side/Z ap! D efoam er

Jim Santoro
Fertilizers, Fungicides, Growth
Regulators
508-679-4797

Bob Oechsle
Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002
800-401-0411

O N ovartis TUrf & O rnam ental
Products
325 Mill Pond Lane
Oxford, PA 19363
610-998-2896

O 'C onner Pum ps and Service
Joe O ’Conner
6 Nye St., Rockville, CT 06066
860-875-6890

Partac G olf Course Top-D ressing
Kelsey Park
Great Meadows, NY 07838
800-247-2326/908-637-4191
Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136

O Plant Food Company, Inc.
Tom Weinert/Ted Platz
800-562-1291/914-262-0111
WEBSITE www.plantfoodco.com

O SavATree
Thomas Marino, NY: 914-244-1700
Mike Schoeni, CT: 203-853-9526
Paul Carbone, NJ: 201-891-5379

O Sawtelle B rothers, Inc.
George Wise/Jason Bassi
65 Glen St., Lawrence, MA 01843
800-999-TURF

Shem in N urseries Inc.
Horticultural and Irrigation Supplies
Guy Romano: 203-531-7352
1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831

O Stephen Kay, G olf Course
A rchitects
Stephen Kay/Doug Smith
499 New Rochelle Rd.
Bronxville, NY 10708
914-699-4437, FAX 914-699-4479

O Steven W illand, Inc.
Bruce Pye/John Ferrucio/
Mark Ericson
4 Production Dr.
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-5757, FAX 203-775-6435

Sullivan's C onstruction Services
Inc.
Golf Course Construction and
Renovation
P.O. Box 854, Suffield, CT 06078
Kevin Sullivan: 860-668-2129

O Ik e and Green Sod, Inc.
Owen Regan/Dave Wallace
Sod Supply and Installation
401-789-8177

The Scotts Com pany

O TUrfNet Associates, Inc.
Peter L. McCormick
21 Brandywine Rd.
Skillman, NJ 07014
800-314-7929

O TUrf Partners, Inc.
Joe Stahl
800-228-6656/860-663-8048
CELL 203-209-6951
FAX 860-663-3564

O TUrf 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

O TUrf Products C orporation
Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio
47 Howell Rd., Box 296
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
973-263-1234

O Valley View W holesale Greenhouses
Frank Amodio
229 Smithridge Rd.
So. Salem, NY 10590
914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050

O W estchester Ford Tèactor Inc.
John Apple/Ray Beaudry
Meadow St.
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
914-232-7746

O W estchester TUrf Supply, Inc.
Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr.
“Serving the Fine T urf Profession”
914-621-5067, FAX 914-621-7180

O W hite C ontractors
P.O. Box 484
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
James E. Morris Jr.
203-869-8808

O W ilfred M acDonald, Inc.
Glenn Gallion/Chris Hunt
www.wilfredmacdonald.com
201-804-1000, FAX 201-804-1001

W inding B rook TUrf Farm , Inc.
Bill Seccareccia
240 Griswold Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
800-243-0232/860-529-6869
FAX 860-529-6807

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