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Board of Directors

President
T IM O T H Y M O O R E
Knollwood Country Club

V ice President
DAVID M A H O N EY
Siwanoy Country Club

Treasurer
WILLIAM H E IN T Z

Cover: A typical communiqué at
the Formy Club in England.
Photo by Bill Perlee.

N O T IC E

Centennial G olf Club

Secretary
M A TTH EW CEPLO, CGCS

VARIOUS A REAS OF THE COURSE
ARE AFFECTED BY SQUIDGE ♦WHICH
IS A SLIM EY & SLIPPERY ALGAE TYPE
SUBSTANCE WHICH MAKES THE SURFACE
OF THE GROUND VERY DANGEROUS.
THE WORST AFFECTED AREAS ARE
MARKED & SHOULD BE TREATED WITH
EXTREME CARE BY A LL GOLFERS.

Rockland Country Club

Past President
JO H N C A R L O N E , CGCS
The Meadow Brook Club

SC O T T APGAR
Metro Turf Specialists

SEAN CAIN
Sunningdale Country Club

A N T H O N Y G IR A R D I, CGCS
Rockrimmon Country Club

TH O M A S LEAHY, CGCS
Sleepy Hollow Country Club

R O B E R T NIELSEN JR . CGCS
Bedford G olf & Tennis Club

E R IC O ’NEILL
Scarsdale G olf Club

G LEN N PERRY, CGCS

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Rolling Hills Country Club

JEFFREY W E N T W O R T H , CGCS
Pelham Country Club

Executive Secretary
INEKE P IE R P O IN T

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resident’s

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ust when we began to recover from
the early spring’s wet weather, in comes
"what seems to be the never-ending high
humidity and monsoons of early August.
Will things ever dry out?
The weather patterns are scattered, with
our neighbors in Jersey seeming to suffer
the heaviest rains of late.. .. or so they say
But no matter where you are in the tri-state
area, weather’s the topic of nearly every
conversation, particularly as it relates to
course conditions and preventive practices
like when to spray, how much, did all of that
last spray wash away last night?
Memberships are raising their eyebrows
over the funky-looking turf that’s been
under water for a week or so. And then they
wonder why we’re all imposing cart restric| tions and canceling outings and tournaI ments.
I
Then there’s the disease pressure out
p there. Shall we mention the specimen
\ brown patch we all seem to have wall to
I wall? (I, for one, have never seen such a
\ bumper crop.) Or the Pythium, Anthracnose ... you name it?
My only hope, for all of us, is that this
pattern will break soon, bringing with
it more favorable weather and growing
Conditions.

Tim Moore
M etG C SA President

Poa Annual Proves Profitable

Education Dinner Serves lip a Good
Program

Another success was our Poa Annual
Tournament on August 11. For that we
have to thank Bob DeMarco and the entire
staff at The Powelton Club for their extra­
ordinary efforts in making this event one to
remember.
Everyone from Westchester, Rockland,
and New Jersey could not believe the dif­
ference a few miles can make. Bob cer­
tainly did not seem to have the saturated
conditions many of us have.
The event raised a good chunk of
change for NYSTA, which will be used in
helping the organization continue to sup­
port the valuable work lobbyist Chris
Revere is doing on our behalf in Albany.
Many thanks to all who attended, and a
special thank you to all of the commercial
members who took out Tee Signs. I’m sure
they won’t go unnoticed.

On a more positive note,July 24 marked the
date of the M et’s ever-popular Education
Dinner. This year’s host was Sean Cain and
Sunningdale Country Club, which went
out of its way to make this event something
to remember.
The never-ending amount of food, the
wonderful facility and surroundings— golf
course and gardens— certainly added to the
enjoyment.
Jeff Wentworth and his committee put
together an informative program as usual.
Even with Frank Rossi having to cancel at
the last minute—something to do with
ainfall on his turf plots—the other speakers
took up the slack, making it a very nice
¡program.

Several weeks ago, Met members climbed
on board a bus and headed off to the
races—horse races, that is— at Saratoga.
What a great day, great place, and great time
had by all. There was plenty of food and
what appeared to be an ample amount of
beverages—maybe more than ample— on
hand for all to enjoy.
I don’t remember anyone on the ride
home talking about retiring with their
winnings, but we all had a fun time anyway.
It was nice to get together for a function
that was far-removed from a golf course—
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Giddyap!

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iSupers Let
in on Their
Trials, Errors, and
Many Successes

ike it o r n o t, g o lf co u rse su p erin ten d e n ts
to be c o n c e rn e d w ith m u c h
m o re th a n ju s t b u ild in g an im pressive
resu m e an d cache o f e x p erien c e .

For

m o st, d ev elo p in g an effective c o m m u n i­
catio n s— o r p u b lic relatio n s— p ro g ra m is
ju s t as im p o rta n t. As so m eo n e o n ce said,
c aree r success is “ 10 p e rc e n t d o in g th e
rig h t things an d 90 p e rc en t telling so m e­
one a b o u t th e m .”

“Men are disturbed not by
by the view they take of

but
.

— Epictetus, Greek Philosopher

According to Ted Horton, of Ted
Horton Consulting and executive director
of the California Golf Course Owners
Association, this isn’t at all far from the
truth. He likes to think of it more, however,
as “being good at what you do and making
sure you get credit for it.” Having worked
for some of the top courses in the coun­
try— Winged Foot, Westchester Country
Club, and Pebble Beach among them—Ted
emphasizes the importance of building a
strong line of communication— not just
with your membership and club manage­
ment team, but with your crew, your peers,
and your community. “You want to ensure
that your membership and the rest of the
public are fully aware of your efforts at
work and in the community, and that they
trust and respect your know-how and pro­
fessionalism,” explains Ted.
Ted’s not alone in his sentiment. We sur­
veyed well over a dozen member superin­
tendents, and they all spun a similar story,
emphasizing the important role a formal
communications effort plays in their dayto-day success on the job.
What follows are their thoughts on how
best to communicate with the various audi­
ences who can make or break your job sat­
isfaction— and ultimately, your career
success.

The lira'll Chairman
This is the person who must understand
our work and appreciate the amount of
expertise, training, and dedication that goes
into the maintenance of a golf course. The
green chairman is also key in helping us
carry our messages to the Green or Golf
committees, the Board of Governors, and
the golf course owner or general manager.
A sense of team cooperation and a con­
certed effort to develop two-way commu­
nication with your chairman is critical.
“Determine whether your chairperson is
informed and properly prepared to answer
questions from members and club officials,”
advises Ted. “Formulate logical reasons or
arguments that your chairperson can use to
support your budget and program needs.”
JeffWentworth of Pelham Country Club

says he and his green chairman communi­
cate best by fax. “I fax financial informa­
tion, capital project updates, golf schedule
concerns, and major course maintenance
items,” says Jeff. “I find the fax to be fast and
accurate, and it makes our phone conversa­
tions more succinct.”
Faxed communications— and a solid
working relationship with his green chair­
man— came into play when Jeff was lobby­
ing for a new-and-improved maintenance
facility. “Although it was obvious to me and
the current green chair that our mainte­
nance facility needed an upgrade,” says Jeff,
“we had to think of a way to make a con­
vincing case for the project.
“We looked closely at the facility’s weak­
nesses,” continues Jeff, “and realized that half
of the club’s $1 million maintenance equip­
ment fleet was being stored outside. When
we shared this with the membership, it
really hit home, and the new facility pro­
posal of $600,000 suddenly became more
palatable.”
Ted’s also a believer in catering to your
chairman by tailoring your maintenance to
suit your chairman’s desires, taking the
opportunity to play golf with him on occa­
sion, and, just as important, respecting your
chairman’s leisure time by saving questions
and concerns for a time when he’s not out
on the course enjoying a game of golf.
Mike Reeb of Country Club of New
Canaan has always tried to be sensitive to his

various green chairmen’s communication
styles. “It becomes obvious,” says Mike,
“that some prefer a lot of interaction and
others don’t. Striking the right balance
shows that you’re interested in building a
good working relationship with your chair­
man.”
Though many dread them, Green Com­
mittee meetings provide an opportunity to
keep the operation sailing in the right
direction. Making it a point to speak with
key members of the committee before these
meetings may save you from being blind­
sided by issues.
Larry Pakkala at Woodway Country
Club keeps Green Committee members
and club officials informed, not just on dayto-day operations but on industry trends
and concerns, by inviting them to regional
USGA conferences. “I do this every year,”
says Larry, “and it’s been tremendously
helpful.”
One self-admitted casualty of failing to
align with the wants and needs of the Green
Committee and membership is Mike
Mongon of Fairview Country Club. A lit­
tle older and a lot wiser, Mike reflects on his
days at Areola Country Club in New Jersey:
“Some of the membership referred to
Areola as ‘Mongon’s Course.’ I was too pro­
tective of the course—and too bossy and
inflexible. I wouldn’t bend for anyone.
Then one day, when those “some” got in to
power, that was my undoing.”

The Membership and Their Guests
Another audience who can’t be ignored is
your club’s membership and guests. “It’s the
superintendent’s job to communicate his or
her skill and expertise to this audience,” says
Ted, who emphasizes the important role a
“crisp, clean appearance and good man­
ners” plays in winning members’ trust and
respect.
“I’ve always thought the signs posted in
many U.S. Post Offices that say,‘Check your
appearance. Everyone else does.’ made a lot
of sense,” says Ted.
Other superintendents emphasize the
importance of making an appearance—at

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events and on weekends.
Some superintendents make it a point to
address outside groups on proper etiquette,
special rules, and expectations before the
typical Monday morning shotgun start.
Besides giving specific direction to the
group du jour, this affords the superintend­
ent some helpful exposure.
Larry Pakkala likes to “reintroduce”
himself at the start of every season by giving
a “state of the golf course” presentation—
no more than 10 minutes long—at the
club’s annual Opening Day Tournaments.
“It helps to remind the membership what
the maintenance department does to bring

Watch the membership play the course; ask
them how their game went,’ he would say,
adding,‘Bring an ounce of humility to the
job every day.’
“Years later,” says Mike, “that very same
advice was echoed by Jim McLoughlin, the
Met’s executive director at the time. And
few things have rung more true for me than
that.”
At least one superintendent practices
what Mike’s grandfather preaches, present­
ing each female member with a flower at
the Opening Day luncheon to start things
off on a positive note.
While Ted Horton, too, has recom-

Woodway’s Larry Pakkala keeps members
informed by posting weekly course condi­
tion updates in the locker rooms and Pro
Shop, as well as on the club’s website—May
through October.
Peter Bly of Brooklawn Country Club is
another super who prefers posting weekly
notices in the locker rooms and Pro Shop.
“Our newsletter just isn’t timely enough,”
he says to explain his extra communications
effort.
Matt Ceplo of Rockland Country Club
ensures members receive pertinent infor­
mation by posting updates right in the golf
carts.

“I ’ve always thought the signs posted in many
U.S. Post Offices that say,(Check your appearance.
Everyone else does/made a lot of sense.
— Ted Horton, CGCS

them the kind of course conditions they
enjoy— and have come to expect,” says
Larry.
Glenn Perry of Rolling Hills Country
Club likes to meet and greet the member­
ship and guests during tournaments. “I’ll
ride the cart with the golf pro,” he says, “and
greet each group.” He also makes himself
available to the membership on weekend
mornings to answer any questions about the
golf course or conditions.
Heeding the advice of his grandfather,
who spent 35 years catering to Greenwich’s
Field Club membership as the tennis pro,
Mike Mongon is another super who’s a
strong advocate of finding time to be visi­
ble, answer questions, and convey informa­
tion when possible.
Says Mike, “My grandfather always
encouraged me to be approachable and
high spirited. ‘People join a club for enjoy­
ment,’ he used to say,‘and it’s our job to cre­
ate an environment where the members
have no alternative but to feel good—when
they enter the club and when they leave it.
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mended such special additions as decorative
flags, flowers on tees, and even perfumed
ball washers for special Ladies’ Day events,
he emphasizes more strongly paying atten­
tion to the basics: “Learn members’ names,”
he says, “and attend members’ awards func­
tions, when possible. Offer home lawn
advice, and make yourself available to
answer questions about the course— even
when conditions aren’t as good as you’d
like. Always take immediate action on com­
plaints,” he adds. “And play golf—but judi­
ciously. While golfing your own course is
good PR, you don’t want it to be inter­
preted as too much time away from your
duties at the club.”
Perhaps the most common form of com­
munication with the membership is the
good ol’ fashioned written word.
The monthly club newsletter offers most
superintendents an excellent opportunity to
keep golfers abreast of information. Some
superintendents, however, take it a step or
two further.
In addition to the club newsletter,

Other superintendents, like Chicago
Golf Club’s Jon Jennings, stay a step ahead
by sending out weekly emails to members
to keep them informed of the crew’s
progress and the course’s current state of
affairs. “Communication with the member­
ship is the most important element of being
successful in this business,” says Jon.
During the Country Club of New
Canaan’s major renovation work, Mike
Reeb was emailing the membership daily,
describing the work to be accomplished and
noting any significant hole closures, precau­
tions, or points of interest. “I also would
send digital photos from time to time,” says
Mike, whose communications were so well
received that new members were clamoring
to be added to his email list.
Scott Niven ofThe Stanwich Club kicks
off the golf season every year with what he
calls his Annual State of the Golf Course
Address. “It’s a six-to-seven-page report
that’s mailed to the membership and is
designed to bring everyone up to date on
every aspect of the property— from greens

“I think i t ’s helpful— no— essential that assistants
;
firsthandy what the membership expects of our depart­
ment. The urgency is lost when I come back from a
meeting and try to relay ju st how red-in-the-face one
committee member was over a particular issue.
— Greg Wojick, CGCS
and tees to bunkers and trees,” explains
Scott, who adds that he also describes the
maintenance schedule and capital projects
and how they’ll benefit the course and
membership.
Though Scott relies on all the standard
vehicles of communication as well to keep
members informed, he does caution against
giving members too much of a good
thing. “I think you can overdo it by pre­
senting a lot of material members really
aren’t interested in,” says Scott. “Write only
about things they can understand— no
heavy agronomics— and be sure to keep it
upbeat.”
When he was at Potowomut Golf Club
in Rhode Island, Glenn Perry communi­
cated with the membership using more
than just words. I would show and tell
them,” says Glenn, who liked to run open
houses at his maintenance facility, complete
with coffee and donuts, and, one time, even
arranged a display of the equipment they
had just leased. “I lined everything up on
the first tee,” says Glenn, “and I invited the
membership to see what they had bought.
“After looking the equipment over,”
continues Glenn, “everyone understood
why ‘lawnmowers’ cost so much, and the
next year, I was able to enter into another
lease without a hard sell on the equipment I
needed.”
For Glenn, the open houses worked
equally well: “Those ‘show and sells’ over
the years enabled me to convince members
of the importance of a washwater recycling
center, dedicated pesticide storage, and a
mix and load area.”

Looks Speak Louder Than Words: The
saying, “you never get a second chance to
make a first impression,” points to the fact
that communication extends beyond the
spoken word. Like it or not, you say a lot
about yourself by how you look. Some
studies suggest that images—what people
see— are five to six times more influential
than words. And people form those lasting
impressions within seconds of meeting you.
The takeaway: If you want to command the
respect of a professional, look the part.

The Crew
Communication with crew members is the
nuts and bolts of our operation. The greatest
visions in the world are useless without the
ability to turn those visions into reality. Job
descriptions are an effective way of commu­
nicating the roles and responsibilities of indi­
vidual employees.
Following up with
employee reviews is a way of keeping the
troops on track and insuring that expecta­
tions are being met.
“When I first came on board, my
employees actually looked forward to sitting
down and discussing their performance in a
formal setting,” says Greenwich Country
Club’s Greg Wojick. “But as the years went
by and new employees become seasoned
veterans, they lost interest in the formal
appraisals. Now, I reserve these for the new­
comers and conduct more on-the-spot feed­
back sessions with my tenured employees.”
Options for communicating with the

crew are as varied as the personalities of the
turf managers. Some prefer to bark the
morning marching orders— Old Tom
Morris style. “SAND, more sand!” was the
infamous order our “father of topdressing”
could be heard bellowing to Old Course
crew members.
Others prefer the less dictatorial “job
assignment board” method. At Greenwich,
Greg likes to empower his employees, par­
ticularly his two assistants, to take an active
role in not only day-to-day job assignment
planning, but also in long-term goal setting.
“Assistants are important assets to our
operations and should be included in the
planning process and made privy to all turf
management decisions,” says Greg, who
ensures his key employees are in the loop by
including them in each and every Green
Committee meeting. “I think it’s helpful—
no— essential that they hear, firsthand, what
the membership expects of our department.
The urgency is lost when I come back from
a meeting and try to relay just how red-inthe-face one committee member was over a
particular issue,” says Greg.
Greg, like many other superintendents,
also finds it helpful to set aside a designated
time on a regular basis to make sure that the
education process continues with these key
members of the crew by simply talking turf.
Will Heintz of Centennial Golf Club
believes in “leading by example.”
“Everything here is an open book. There
are no secrets,” says Will. “Assistants are
handed a copy of each year’s maintenance
budget. I insist, of course, that they keep the

budget information confidential. It’s not
our money, after all. It’s the club’s.
“With them looking at the numbers,
salary invariably comes up as an issue. So I
explain,” says Will, “that I view them as
apprentices. ‘Learn all the jobs,’ I tell them,
‘and the money will come when you reach
the next level.’”
Ted Horton’s another superintendent
who believes in keeping employees
informed, particularly on club policies and
procedures, missions, and goals. “Encourage
their participation in the decision-making
process,” says Ted. “Lobby for fair wages and
benefits for your employees’ hard work. And
above all,” he adds, “always treat your
employees with equality and fairness, as an
individual and a friend.” Implication: You
take care of them; they’ll take care of you.
And in our business, that can mean a lot.

The Management Team
Handy Com m unication Tool: “The
Direct Connect feature of my Nextel cell
phone has proved useful— and economi­
cal—by allowing it to function as both a
dial-up phone and a walkie-talkie. During
our Master Plan renovation, our architect
introduced Direct Connect as a way to be in
instant contact with everyone involved in
the project: the contractor and his key
employees— and the architect himself. It
proved so useful that our department
heads, my assistants, and some
of the other club staff have since
signed on to Nextel Direct
Connect. This has not only
made communication across
the club’s property easier,
but it allows us to stay in
touch when we’re away
from the course, if
need be, as well.”
Bill Perlee, The
Apawamis Club

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Communication with staff members plays a
huge role in our success as managers. The
general manager, golf pro, tennis pro, comp­
troller, and even the chef can be great
allies—and advocates—if we communicate
with them effectively.
“At New Canaan,” says Mike Reeb,
“department heads rely quite a bit on email
to communicate with one another.” Mike is
also one of the many superintendents who
makes it a point to have lunch with fellow
department heads as often as possible.
K| “It’s amazing how many issues are
jk uncovered and problems solved
Hi during these lunch hours,” says
W Mike. “Sometimes a casual exchange
can reveal a surprising—but essential—
bit of information for one of us at the
^ table.”
Will Heintz says, at Centennial, depart­
ment heads meet regularly— every three
weeks. “We use that time to lay our cards
out on the table,” says Will. “If there’s an
issue, it’s a great opportunity to air it out.”
But team building strategies go beyond
the onsite rendezvous. Others spend time
off the clock with fellow employees at
informal gatherings at their home, at ball
games, or even on weeklong getaways. Lake
Isle Superintendent Kevin Quist took a raft­
ing trip with his golf pro. “We not only had

a great time,” says Kevin, “but we became
good friends and, in the process, came to
more fully appreciate and respect each
other’s role at the club.”
Talk to Ted Horton and he might tell you
that the real key to building a strong work­
ing relationship with department heads is to
really work as a team. Yes, that involves com­
munication, keeping others informed about
things you’re doing that might affect them.
You should, for instance, inform the golf pro
about course work or conditions that might
affect the tournament schedule. . . . tell the
comptroller about projected expenses.... let
the general manager know about any
unusual course conditions so that he or she
can respond intelligently to a member’s or
guest’s question.
Beyond that— and possibly more benefi­
cial to your public relations effort— is actu­
ally acting as a team player by offering your
department’s services when you have a
moment to spare, whether it’s to assist with a
clubhouse project, devote special attention
to landscaping and maintenance around the
Pro Shop or Tennis Shop, or pinch hit when
a key employee leaves the club.
When the club’s maintenance engineer
left Greenwich Country Club on short
notice, the general manager enlisted the help
of GregWojick’s department. “The mainte­
nance engineering department and the golf

course maintenance department have
always worked well together,” says Greg.
“So we were happy to help out with the
various special projects going on until the
new maintenance engineer came on
board. We would do that for any of the
departments at Greenwich, . . . and they’d
do the same for us.”
Now that’s teamwork at work.

The real key to
building a strong
working relati
with department
heads is to rea
work as a team.

Peers
With the escalating demands and pressures
of our industry, communication with peers
has become more important now than ever
before.
Monthly — and national — association
meetings are vital forums for conversation
about the challenges and successes of our
job.
For those who aren’t always able to
make meetings, the internet has become an
invaluable resource. Hampshire Country
Club Superintendent Tony Campanella
logs on toTurfNet.com, a website created
especially for golf course superintendents.
“With the click of a mouse,” he says, “I can
bounce ideas off my counterparts not only
in the Met area, but across the globe.”
Then there’s ol’ reliable, the phone.
Silver Spring Country Club’s Peter Rappoccio dialed up a few fellow Met mem­
bers early this spring to pick their brains on
winter damage, which plagued his course
and countless others in the Met area this
season.
“Members of the MetGCSA offer a
wealth of information, and they always
seem to pull together to help each other
out,” Peter notes.
“Before taking steps to remedy the
winter injury to my course,” Peter adds, “I
contacted several superintendents for their
thoughts— and even equipment. It was
refreshing to know that, in a very competi­
tive business, when the chips are down, you
can still depend on your fellow grass grow­
ers. (Thanks Larry, Glen, Dave, Greg, and
the rest of the gang.)”
As an increasing number of golfers play
neighboring— and distant— courses, it’s in

your best interest to be up on what your
colleagues are doing with their courses and
how their conditions compare to your own.
Be sure you understand the circumstances
surrounding other’s conditions. That way,
when the topic of another course comes
up, you can speak knowledgeably about
your own conditions and your colleague’s.
Always promote your colleagues. When
you do this, the entire profession benefits.

The Community
In Ted H orton’s words: “Commit yourself
to becoming known in your community as
the ‘horticultural expert’ that you are.” This,
Ted stresses, is likely to do more for you and
our profession than any other public rela­
tions effort.
Becoming “known” in the community
takes some effort, admittedly. Some highvisibility involvement that Ted recom­
mends: your town’s Building and Grounds

Committee; your Homeowners Associa­
tion; Gardening, Conservation, and Beauti­
fication groups; your Parks & Recreation
Committee; 4H programs; the Boy Scouts
or Girl Scouts.
Becoming involved in one— or sev­
eral—of these groups allows you to demon­
strate your environmental interest and
responsibility.
Tim O ’Neill of Country Club of Darien
has been involved with the Darien Nature
Center for the past six years. As an active
member of the group, Tim has enlisted the
center to run bird walks on his course for
members, guests, and even a local school
class. “This has allowed people outside the
membership to appreciate the beauty of the
course— and its many benefits to the envi­
ronment,” says Tim.
Larry Pakkala is a huge proponent— and
long-time certified member— of the
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
“This program gives superintendents a

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Becoming “known” in the
community takes some effort.
credible and structured way to communi­
cate golf courses’ environmental responsi­
bility,” says Larry, who through the program
has reached out to a variety of community
members.
Like Tim, Larry has invited the public to
join in guided bird walks on his course, but
with New Canaan Nature Center Natural­
ist Frank Gallo. “I speak at area civic groups
like the Lion’s Club,” says Larry. “And I also
spread the good word to school groups and
the Town Council. Next on Larry’s lineup
of speaking engagements: “I’ll be addressing
an Environmental Issues class at the
University of Connecticut,” he says.
In a recent article in Superintendent News,
Bradley Klein, whose specialty is golf course
maintenance writing, emphasized another
worthy PR effort: reaching out to local
reporters in quiet times and states. “The
point,” he says, “is to establish good relations
with the media and the community and
have allies who will understand your posi­
tion in advance. If a crisis should arise,
you’ll be more effective in getting your
story across if you know the people on the
other end of the line—and they know you
as well.”

Ilii‘ Family
Last, but certainly not least, is the line of
communication you keep going with your
family. Speaking about priorities in life,
Charles Knight, now chairman of Emerson
Electric, said aptly in a keynote address he
made some years ago, “Your health must
come first; without that you have nothing.
The family comes second, and your business
comes third. You had better recognize and
organize those first two so that you can take
care of the third.”
When job stress is at an all-time high, the
last thing you want to do is create tension at
home with a miscommunication— or gap
in communication— about your work
schedule or family commitments.
Bill Perlee of Apawamis finds it helpful

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to keep a golf events calendar posted at
home in the kitchen with major work
events highlighted. “I’ve found it particu­
larly helpful in avoiding conflicts with fam­
ily events,” says Bill, adding, “On those
highlighted days, my family knows it’s a
good time to make other plans and to give
Dad a wide berth—and maybe even forgive
him for being cranky on the weekend.”
“Whenever possible, organize your time
so that you can attend functions important
to your family—whether it’s a July 4 ^ pic­
nic or your child’s recital. “You’ll perform
more effectively on the job,” says Ted
Horton, “if your mind is clear about your
involvement in your family members’ lives.
“Peace of mind,” adds Ted, “is priceless.”

In the Full
We all know that communications efforts
are never-ending. They need year-round
attention, much like the golf course, itself.
But your efforts will pay dividends down
the road—and long into the future.
For even more on establishing a public
relations effort, you might want to take a
look at the article,“IsYour Public Relations
Program Effective?” which was written by
Ted Horton for Golfventuresonline.com.
It appeared in Ted’s ongoing “Ted’s Turf”
column in February 2002.
Bill Perlee, a member of the Tee to Green
Editorial Committee, is superintendent at The
Apawamis Club in Rye, NY.

ent Relations
Give Your Maintenance
Facility a 6Clean Sweep’
by W ill HeintZy Co-Chairman , Government Relations Committee
President’s Message continuedfrom page l
)M-M ave a bundle of unwanted chemicals
^ l and don’t know what to do with them?
Not to worry; help is on the way. The NYS
DEC is sponsoring a “Clean Sweep N Y ”
program, which allows New York chemical
applicators to rid their maintenance facilities
of canceled, unwanted, unusable, or other­
wise obsolete pesticides. No questions
asked; no enforcement fine for any product
turned in as part of this program.
The only requirement is that you enroll
in this program by September 1. To receive
an enrollment form, you can phone 866793-3769 or request one online at
info@cleansweepny.org. Once you’ve regis­
tered, you will receive, by mail, an appoint­
ment card for the time and place you can
drop off your obsolete pesticides.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring
your storage facility into compliance. We
recommend that MetGCSA members out­
side the New York area also check their facil­
ities to ensure that products stored are
registered for use in their state.
For the New Yorkers among us, here’s a
reminder of what you need to do to pass
muster on a NYS DEC pesticide inspection.
Take careful note. Inspections are rarely, if
ever, scheduled. They can happen when you
least expect them!
1. Applicators must be certified in the
appropriate category.
2. Three years of daily-use records and
Pesticide Reporting Law records must be
available for inspection.
3. Personal Protective Equipment must be
used, according to label directions.
4. The pesticide must be stored properly,
according to label directions.
5. Products must be checked for New York
registration.
6. Application equipment must be in
proper working condition.
7. Effective anti-siphon must be in use.
8. Records should be in line with label
directions.
9. The applicators must have their I.D. card
in their possession while applying pesticides.
A copy of the label must be in your posses­
sion during pesticide use.

Other Mews
Government Relations Co-Chairman
Tony Girardi has worked hard in keeping
our Connecticut members informed about
the necessary water-use diversion permit­
ting required of golf courses in Connecti­
cut. As most of you probably know, courses
that do not comply with the permitting
process will be subject to serious fines.
As a director on the Water Wise
Council
board, Tony— along with
Westchester County Drought Emergency
Task Force members Tim Moore and Joe
Alonzi— has been hard at work behind the
scenes to keep golf courses in the equation
when water use becomes limited.
Special thanks, also, to Mike Maffei and
the past and present NYSTA Board of
Directors for their untiring efforts in
the creation of Turfgrass Advocacy Day.
Now an annual event held in Albany,
Turfgrass Advocacy Day offers attendees an
opportunity to express their views regard­
ing anti-pesticide and other industry-related
legislation that confronts our lawmakers.
One of the most recent efforts this
group has supported is getting the New
York State legislators to fund a Turfgrass
Survey, which will be used to demonstrate
the tremendous financial contribution our
industry makes to the state’s economy. We
applaud their efforts.
The Government Relations Commit­
tee welcomes any information regarding
regulatory issues so that we can keep our
membership informed.
Will Heintz, in addition to co-chairing the
Government Relations Committee, is currently
the M etGCSA’s treasurer and superintendent of
Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, NY.

and was all pleasure, no business.
Special thanks to Tom Leahy for organ­
izing the trip. Hopefully, we can do some­
thing like this again next year.

Invitational Tourney Mot in the Cards
Unfortunately, it looks as though the rainpostponed Invitational Tournament that
was to be held at The Canyon Club in June
will be canceled for the year. The only
dates available to reschedule at the club
were when our calendars are full in
October.
I want to thank Paul Gonzalez and The
Canyon Club for all their efforts. I can
only hope that we can reschedule some­
thing there in the future.
The final golf events for the season are
fast-approaching. Next up is the Septem­
ber 15 Met Area Team Championship at
Hampshire Country Club. Tony Campanella will be our host. That’s followed by
the Superintendent/Green Chairman
Tournament October 20 at Greenwich
Country Club with our host, Greg Wojick.
And we can’t forget to mention the Annual
Assistants Championship at Siwanoy
Country Club on October 14 with assis­
tant host Scott Zalinsky.
Supers and assistants alike, be sure to
schedule time for our season’s final events.
I’ll be looking forward to seeing you!

Tim Moore
MetGCSA President

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The Environmental Institute for Golf
21)03Hoard of Trustees

Inside the National

The
Environmental
Institute for
Golf
GCSAA’s
Charitable Arm
Makes a New Name
for Itself
by Tim O ’Neill, CG CS

P ince I last wrote to you in the
March/Apr il Tee to Green, there
have been a few noteworthy hap­
penings at GCSAA.
One o f the more significant
events was the announcem ent o f
the new direction and name for
The GCSAA Foundation, the
“ charitable” division o f GCSAA.
The Foundation is now known as
The Environmental Institute for
Golf, which will concentrate on
addressing environmental issues
surrounding the game o f golf. Its
new mission is to “strengthen the
com patibility o f the game o f golf
with our natural environment.”

J

Officers
Joe Black, Chairman
Retired, Western Golf Properties
Tom Chisholm,Vice
Chairman/Treasurer
Retired, Eaton Corporation
These changes came as a result of a year-anda-half study that analyzed the needs of golf and
the strategic focus of The Foundation.
Through interviews conducted by the inde­
pendent consultants First Counsel, Inc.,
respondents indicated that GCSAA’s develop­
ment efforts should be directed toward the
subject of the environment and that the
organization assigned that task should be easily
identifiable with that cause.
The repositioning and renaming of
GCSAA’s charitable arm has historical prece­
dence. Originally established as the GCSAA
Scholarship and Research Fund in 1955, it
became known as The GCSAA Foundation in
1995 when education and historical preserva­
tion initiatives were added to its mission.
Along with the name and strategy change
came word that professional golfer and busi­
nessman Greg Norman had agreed to partici­
pate in and support our environmental
initiatives through The Institute. He has com­
mitted to serving five years on The Institute’s
Board ofTrustees and will also lead the newly
formed Advisory Council. He will assist the
Trustees with fundraising and provide input
regarding the strategic direction of The
Institute.
Says Norman of his commitment to The
Institute’s cause: “There may be no issue more
important to golf than its relationship with the
environment. I am excited to be involved
with The Environmental Institute for Golf
because it has the opportunity to have a pro­
found, positive influence on the game and
business of golf. I was flattered and humbled
to be approached by The Foundation, and I
am committed to doing all that I can to make
The Institute even more successful.”
As part of his commitment to The
Institute, Norman has pledged the single
largest donation ever made to the organiza­
tion.
For the many who have contributed and
been donors to the former GCSAA
Foundation, you can rest assured that all cur­
rent programs will continue to be managed as
they have been in the past. Eventually, these
programs will be integrated into the new
structure of The Institute as it continues to
grow and develop.
Donors should feel confident that the
monies contributed to The Foundation will
continue to fund high-quality programs and

Mark J. Woodward, CGCS, Secretary
Dobson Ranch /Riverview Golf Courses
Trustees
Harry Cavanagh
Cavanagh Law Firm
Jim Colbert
Jim Colbert, Inc.
Tom Crow
Retired, Cobra Golf
Michael J. Hurdzan, Ph.D.
Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design, Inc.
Herbert V. Kohler Jr.
Kohler Company
Jon D. Maddern, CGCS
Elk Ridge Golf Course
Stephen F. Mona, CAE
GCSAA
Greg Norman
Great White Shark Enterprises
Timothy T. O ’Neill, CGCS
Country Club of Darien
James T Snow
USGA Green Section
Chuck Yash
Yash Associates

services that members have come to expect
from GCSAA. Our immediate charge is to
build on The Foundation’s success and allow
The Institute to develop programs that serve
the new focus of environmental stewardship.

Meeting oi the Environmentally Minded
Most recently, the EIFG hosted a Strategic
Planning Session at GCSAA headquarters in
Lawrence, KS. As chairman of the Environ­
mental Stewardship Committee and a mem­
ber of The Institute’s Board ofTrustees, I
attended the session along with nearly 50
representatives from both the golf and envi­
ronmental arenas.
Audubon International, National Arbor
Day Foundation, Center for Resource
Management, Committed to Green Foun­
dation, Evergreen Foundation, National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the
Environmental Protection Agency were all
represented.

Golf organizations included the PGA of
America, LPGA, PGA TO U R , Canadian
GCSA, Golf Course Builders Association,
Florida GCSA, Club Managers Association,
Irrigation Association, USGA, and more.
Former Old Tom Morris Award winner,
Jaime Ortiz-Patino from theValderrama Golf
Course in Spain was also in attendance.
MetGCSA member and recognized “envi­
ronmental champion” Ted Horton repre­
sented the Golf Course Owners Association
of California. Other executives representing
the golf industry were from Toro, Hunter,
John Deere, Bayer, and Syngenta.
The group came together to identify and
discuss the prime areas of focus for The
Institute. Specifically, the group worked to:
• Identify the broad issues that link the
environment with golf
• Determine how to best frame and
address environmental issues surrounding
golf
• Develop a set of action steps
• Develop an ongoing method of commu­
nication and interaction with this group, as
well as broad groups of stakeholders
• Define the collaborative process, and pri­
oritize the next logical steps for The
Institute

Assessing the Session
In my opinion, the meeting was a success. It
brought together representatives from a vari­
ety of groups, both inside and outside the
world of golf.
The top areas of focus identified by the
participants included:
• The need for collaboration among envi­
ronmental and golf organizations
• Building off research and environmental
initiatives begun by GCSAA and other
groups
• Meeting head-on the water issues that
will challenge the ability of golf courses to
coexist harmoniously with the environment
During this time of transition, communi­
cation will be a priority. We plan to keep
everyone informed through a variety of
GCSAA publications, as well as the associa­
tion website.
And of course, you will hear from me on
this and many other issues related to our
national association.
Tim O ’Neill, serving on the GCSAA Board of
Directors as secretary/ treasurer, is superintendent
at Country Club of Darien, CT.

mm

iMllMP

National News

Special Note About
Special News
If anyone has any member news to report
about themselves or another member or
friend of the association, please be sure to
contact either of these people:
• MetGCSA President Tim Moore at
914-592-7829 or tmoore7759@aol.com
• MetGCSA Executive Secretary
Ineke Pierpoint at 914-347-4653 or
ipierpoint@mgagolf. org.

Newly Certified
Congratulations to the following Met
members who recently completed the
coursework required to become certified
golf course superintendents (CGCS) with
GCSAA:
• Glen Dube, Oak Hills Park Golf
Course, Norwalk, CT
• Tom Leahy, Sleepy Hollow Country
Club, Scarborough, NY

New Member

Meet GCSAA’s Two New Hires
GCSAA recently announced the selection
of Cameron Oury as chief financial officer
and Chris Fay as director of corporate
marketing and sales.
Oury, pronounced OUR-ee, comes to
GCSAA after serving as CFO for Planned
Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri
since 1999. He will oversee GCSAA’s
financial operations, including invest­
ments, tax, legal, budget, and audit.
At Planned Parenthood, Oury was
responsible for similar activities and also
managed staff functions of human
resources, information technology, tele­
communications and information systems,
and operations and security. He succeeds
Julian Arredondo, CAE who was pro­
moted to chief operating officer earlier this
year.
Oury has an extensive background in
financial management, holding account­
ing, finance director, controller, and CFO
positions during the past 20 years. He has

a B.S. in business administration from
Colorado State University (1984) and an
M.B.A. from the University of Colorado
(1992).
Chris Fay is a familiar name in the golf
course management industry, serving in
various capacities with Rain Bird Cor­
poration from 1997-2002. At Rain Bird,
he advanced to general manager of the golf
division, responsible for sales, marketing,
engineering, manufacturing, quality and
technical service functions.
Fay comes to GCSAA after serving as
vice president of sales for the Harrington
Corp. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical
Engineering from the Rochester Institute
of Technology (1994). H e’s been hired to
oversee various marketing and sales activi­
ties at GCSAA, including advertising,
sponsorships, and the annual trade show.
He will also be responsible for managing
relationships with the association’s industry
partners.

Please join us in welcoming new Class D
member Benjamin Nash of Ardsley
Country Club in Ardsley-on-Hudson,
NY.

Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to
former Met member and friend to many
Scott Stark. Scott, who was hospital­
ized after suffering cardiac arrest, is now
recovering at home with his family.
Anyone wishing to contact Scott can
reach him at the following address and
phone number: 1202 Crosby Road,
Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762,732-9745559.

In Sympathy
Our deepest sympathy to two MetGCSA
members who have recently lost their
mothers:
• Larry Pakkala ofWoodway Country
Club in Darien, CT
• Joe Stahl of Simplot Partners in
Danbury, CT

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There’s More to Hampshire—and Its Superintendent—
Than Meets the Eye
W eptember 15,Tony Campanella and
Hampshire Country Club will host
the dual event Met Team Championship
and the Second Round Team Champion­
ship. Met members can look forward to
playing an interesting course with an
equally interesting history

extension of their homes. Many spent the
day there, from breakfast to midnight
snack. Entertainers like Carol Burnett and
Red Buttons performed every Wednesday
night before they became famous.

Hampshire in the Making

Today, Hampshire may not be wooing
famous entertainers, but it obviously has all
a member could want: tennis, swimming,
and, of course, golf. Though golf course
architect Stephen Kay was responsible for a
sizable renovation from 1998 to 2000,
many of the Emmet and Tull-designed
course features withstood the test of time.
Among the more noteworthy you’ll see on
September 15:
• At the 13th, the fairway bends right,
with water extending from approximately
125 yards in front of the tee all the way up
the right side before crossing in front of
the green and wrapping around the left
side.
• The rugged second hole is an unusual
little par three that plays across a large out­
cropping of rock that partially conceals the
greenside setting, especially the chasmlike
bunker guarding the right front and side.
• The eighth is a short par four that
angles 90 degrees to the right, then flies
straight up to a hilltop green.
Tony has been managing Hampshire’s
terrain since September 2000. Though still
in his “honeymoon period,” Tony’s been
there long enough to learn the ins and outs
of what he terms “a very challenging piece
of land.”
One of the most notable challenges
about Hampshire is the drainage— or lack
of it. “We’ll be doing drainage work here
from now until the course ceases to exist,”
says Tony. “We’re trying to get approval on
a long-term fairway topdressing program,”
he adds. “With the soil we have, I think the
improvement will be exponential.”

)

Opened in 1928 by four millionaires and
75 fellow men of means, the club was orig­
inally named Hommocks Country Club
after the numerous natural mounds found
on the property.
Located relatively close to Long Island
Sound, the land was swampy; developers
had to have dikes built and then wait
patiently for the property to dry out. Two
years passed before the design team of
Emmet and Tull were able to start work on
the course, which despite its nearness to
the water, was hilly, wooded, and rocky.
The clubhouse was grand, resembling
an English Tudor mansion. It had two
walk-in fireplaces with a knight’s shield
over each— one bearing crossed swords, the
other crossed golf clubs, both of which
appear on the club’s logo. The china and
silverware were imported from England,
bearing the letters HCC that would in later
years dictate the club’s subsequent names.
Hommocks, unfortunately, had a short
existence, crashing with the stock market
in 1929. In 1934, it was resurrected as the
Harbor Country Club, with the HCC ini­
tials carefully preserved. But Harbor
Country Club had only a slightly longer
life, which ended in 1938 when a surprise
hurricane inundated the golf course and
destroyed the club.
The Town of Mamaroneck took over as
landlord in 1940 and sold the property to
the Hampshire Country Club (again,
HCC) in 1944. Hampshire’s heyday was
from 1950 to 1965, when the relatively
small membership used the club as an

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Tony’s HCC

Building a Taste for Turf
Tony’s taste for turf began when he was a
high school student in his Wakefield, MA,
hometown. “I took a job watering four
nights a week at a local golf course— the
Colonial Country Club—just so I could
play free golf,” he says. “After two years as
the night waterer, I was hooked. I knew I
wanted to pursue a career in golf course
management.”
He enrolled in the turfgrass manage­
ment program at Essex Agricultural Col­
lege in Hawthorne, MA, while interning at
the prestigious Country Club in Brook­
line. Shortly after graduating in 1990,Tony
became assistant to Innis Arden’s former
and veteran superintendent Pat Lucas.
“Essex was a small school with great
teachers,” says Tony, “but most of my train­
ing came from working at Innis under Pat
Lucas.
“Not a day goes by,” continues Tony,
“that I don’t think of at least five things that
Pat taught me—whether it’s about turf,
club politics, time management, or trying
to be a good people manager. Pat’s been a
great teacher—and an even better friend.”
The admiration is mutual. Pat was
quick to say how fortunate he was to have
Tony at his side when the course and club
were undergoing an unprecedented num-

Don’t Miss These End-of-Season Events
ber of changes. “The 1990s saw many
capital projects completed,” says Pat,
pointing to the construction of new
greens, tees, and bunkers, major drainage
work, and at the same time the construc­
tion of a new clubhouse.
“Having Tony at my side,” adds Pat,
“helped make these challenges more
manageable. Tony has been— and still
is— a true friend.”
It’s these kinds of special bonds that
make Tony partial to our industry. “Our
jobs are so intense that you learn to trust
and rely on one another,” says Tony. “I’ve
had the opportunity to work with some
great guys and develop friendships that I
hope will last a lifetime.”

Afterhour Activities
In addition to being a member of the Met
and GCSAA for more than a decade,
Tony demonstrates his commitment to
the industry by sharing his know-how
with the public— as a home lawn care
instructor for the Stamford Adult
Education program’s winter session.
But when Tony’s off duty, he’s off duty.
“I have lots of hobbies— too many,” says
Tony, noting his number one pastime is
making wine.
“I helped my dad make wine when I
lived in Boston, and then I started doing
it on my own. I made 30 gallons of
Cabernet this year that I think came out
pretty well.”
Some people put bread on the table,
Tony puts wine, gladly sharing the
“fruits” of his labor with friends and, of
course, his taste tester and wife of six
years, Beatrix.
Tony and Bea live in Stamford, CT,
with their 4-year-old daughter, Escher,
who keeps her mom and dad plenty busy.
“Since Escher came along,” says Tony, “I
don’t get to as many Met meetings as I’d
like to, so I’m delighted to be able to host
one. I hope everyone enjoys Hamp­
shire— and a good round of golf.”

B elieve it or not, the season will
soon be drawing to a close. So
be sure to catch the remaining association
and educational events.
Then, brace yourselves for next year.
We’re already looking to book sites for
2004. Anyone interested in hosting a meet­
ing, please call either of our Tournament
Committee co-chairs:Tom Leahy, 914-9418281, or Bob Nielsen, 914-234-3779. To
host a social event, contact Social & Welfare
Committee Chairman Jeff Wentworth at
914-738-2752.
Met Team Championship - Second
Round Team Championship
Monday, September 15
Hampshire CC, Mamaroneck NY
Host: Tony Campanella
Annual Assistants Championship
Tuesday, October i 4
Siwanoy Country Club, Bronxville, NY
Assistant Host: Scott Zalinsky
Superintendent/Green Chairman
Tournament
Monday, October 20
Greenwich CC, Greenwich, CT
Host: Greg Wojick, CGCS
Met Area Team Championship
Monday, November 3
Rolling Green Golf Club, West Chester, PA
Host: Warren Savini Jr.
Annual Business Meeting
Thursday, November 13
Westchester Hills GC, White Plains, NY
Host: Peter Waterous
MetGCSA Christmas Party
Saturday, December 6
Woodway CC, Darien, CT
Host: Larry Pakkala, CGCS

Educational Events
NYSTA Turf and Grounds Exposition
(Note Site Correction!)
Tuesday - Thursday, November 4 —6
Riverside Convention Center, Rochester,
NY
Cosponsored by Cornell University, the
expo is in its 28th year, featuring more than
60 business and technical sessions and an
expansive trade show with 350 exhibitor
booths.
For further information, call 800-8738873 or 518-783-1229.
New Jersey Turfgrass Expo 2003
Tuesday - Thursday, December 9 - 1 1
Trump Taj Mahal Resort and Casino,
Atlantic City, NJ
This three-day conference will feature more
than 50 educational presentations and one of
the top trade shows in the country.
For further information or directions, call
Bea Devine at 732-821-7134 or Dick Caton
at 856-853-5973.
University of Massachusetts Winter
School for Turf Managers 2004
January 5 —February 20, 2004
Deadline for applications: September 15,2003
A leading educational program in turfgrass
management, the Winter School offers golf
course superintendents and others in the tur­
fgrass industry, the technical, management,
and communications skills required of all
turfgrass professionals. Classes are taught by
UMass faculty and staff, as well as renowned
turf industry professionals.
To receive an application or a brochure
describing the UMass Winter School for
Turf Managers, contact Winter School for
Turf Managers, Division of Continuing
Education, University of Massachusetts, Box
31650, Amherst, MA 01003-1650, 413-5452484, goodchild@continued.umass.edu.

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DeBuck’s Sod Farm o f NY, Inc.
Leonard/George/Vaiorie
120 DeBuck’s Drive
Pine Island, NY 10969
845-258-4131

DeLea & Sons, Inc.
Vincent Sasso/Richard DeLea
444 Elwood Road
E. Northport, NY 11731
631-368-8022

© Down To Earth
David Griffin
“All Phases of Golf Course
Construction”
914-576-7693

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© Koonz Supply Company

© Emerald Isle, Ltd.

© Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.

Douglas Middleton
2153 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
800-628-4769

Rob Good
126 Monroe Turnpike
Trumbull, C T 06611
203-452-3100, FAX 203-452-3111
EMAIL info@lbgweb.com

© E/T Equipment Co.
Kevin Collins/Bruce Pye/Dick Neufeld
425 S. Riverside Avenue
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
914-271-6126, FAX 914-271-6146
WEBSITE www.etequipment.com

© LESCO, Inc.
Greg Moran: 845-331-4869
PAGER 914-449-6925
MOBILE 914-391-2216
Charlie Siemers: 914-232-5825
MOBILE 914-672-2087

© Fleet Pump & Service Group, Inc.
Don Tiedemann
100 Calvert Street
Harrison, NY 10528
914-835-3801

Kelsey Park
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
800-247-2326/908-637-4191
Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136

Jeff Mazzarelli
133 Saratoga Road, Ste. #8
Glenville, NY 12302
518-399-7388

© Plant Food Company, Inc.
Theodore Platz
“The Liquid Fertilizer Experts”
609-448-0935/800-562-1291

© Grass Roots Inc.
Ken and Keith Kubik
“Servicing the Golf Course Industry
for 25 Years”
973-361-5943, FAX 973-895-1388

Joe Stahl
795 Route #148, Killingworth, CT 06419
203-209-6951

Soil Solutions LLC

John R. Hawthorne
5 Center Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-666-7035

Anthony Decicco/John Decicco Jr.
7Whittemóre Place
Rye Brook, NY 10573
914-393-0659, FAX 914-939-5010

© Hunter Golf/BISCO

© Steven Willand, Inc.

Rotors,Valves, Central Control Systems
110 Raton Drive, Milford, CT 06460
877-878-0658 Toll Free
FAX 877-876-9950

© James Carriere & Sons

Venture Vehicles, a division o f
Turf Products Corp.
George Corgan
Yamaha Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles
800-521-3703, CELL 860-306-6400

© Westchester Tractor Inc.

© Wilfred MacDonald, Inc.

© Syngenta

Joseph D. Kennedy
18 Merritt Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
914-937-7273, FAX 914-937-8995

Frank Amodio
229 Smithridge Road
So. Salem, NY 10590
914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050

Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr./
Dave Lippman
“Serving the Golf Turf Profession”
845-621-5067, FAX 845-621-7180

Liquid ~ Granular ~ Pellets
ZAP! Defoamer
Robert Oechsle: 800-401-0411
FAX 215-836-2418

© Irra-Tech, Inc.

Buddy Rizzio
PO Box 296
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
973-263-1234

O Westchester Turf Supply, Inc.

Surfside Wetting Agents

JohnWickes
11 McNamara Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-354-3400

© Turf Products Corporation

George Risley
19 Meadow Street
Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
914-232-7746

Gary Mathis
4 Production Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-5757

© Ira Wickes Arborists

Paul Mazzola, Irrigation
AlTretera, Equipment
800-243-4355/860-763-3581
The Sprinkler House/Amodios:
914-328-0190

© Valley View Wholesale Greenhouses

© Simplot Partners

© Hawthorne Bros.Tree Service, Inc.

Byron Johnson Jr.
206 Delawanna Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07014
973-473-3393, FAX 973-473-4402
HOM E 203-748-5069

Peter McCormick
21 Brandywine Road
Skillman,NJ 08558
800-314-7929

George Gorton/Mark Grenert
68 So. Turnpike Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
800-999-8873

Dave Pijnenburg
Irrigation Contractor
75 Codfish Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
203-748-0558

© The Terre Company o f New Jersey

© TurfNet

© Sawtelle Brothers, Inc.

© Greenacres Company

Ken Clear, CT: 203-847-1855
Wayne McCormick, NJ: 201-445-4949
Mike Cook, NY: 914-345-8733

© Turf Products Corp./TORO

© Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing

© Golftec IntT, LLC

© The Care ofTrees

Skip Deubel
800-243-7582, CELL 860-306-8883
WEBSITE www.tuckahoeturf.com

Scott A./Ernie/ScottT./Dennis/
Gary/Tim
“Customers, Our Top Priority”
203-748-GOLF (4653)
FAX 203-743-0458

Glenn S. Moore
98 Hack Green Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
914-764-4348

John Callahan
Complete Distributor of Course
Accessories & Maintenance Supplies
860-673-3699, FAX 860-673-8443

© Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc.

© Metro Turf Specialists

© Glenmore Landscape Service

Lee Kozsey
Daconil, Banner, Heritage, Subdue,
Primo,Trimmit, & Scimitar
610-861-8174, CELL 215-796-0409

Glenn Gallion
19 Central Boulevard
So. Hackensack, NJ 07606
888-831-0891

© Tee and Green Sod, Inc.

Bill Carriere
Trap Sands/Partac Top Dressing
914-937-2136

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© The Cardinals, Inc.

William F. Koonz
39 Waverly Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081
973-379-9314
EMAIL wfkoonzsupply@aol.com

Dave Wallace
Premium Quality Sod for Golf Course
Use, Installation
401-789-8177

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