hililixheil li» (lie Metropolitan lililí I nurse Superintendents Association Board of Directors in President M A TTH EW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club V ice President A N T H O N Y G IR A R D I, CGCS Rockrimmon Country Club Treasurer R O B E R T NIELSEN JR ., CGCS Cover: The Stanwich Club. • . ;» - Bedford Golf &Tennis Club it Secretary G LEN N PERRY, CGCS Rolling Hills Country Club Past President WILLIAM H E IN T Z Pound Ridge Golf Club R O B E R T A LO N ZI JR . St. Andrew's Golf Club K EN N E T H B E N O IT JR ., CGCS GlenArbor Golf Club KEVIN COLLINS Aquatrols, Inc. DAVID D U D O N ES NorthJersey Country Club GLEN DUBE, CGCS Centennial Golf Club BLAKE H ALDERM A N, CGCS Brae Burn Country Club TH O M A S LEAHY, CGCS Sleepy Hollow Country Club DAVID M O FFE TT Trump National Golf Club/NY E xecutive Secretary INEKE P IE R P O IN T rn this Issue Tee to Green Staff ROB ALONZI , 914-478-5713 Editors DAVE DUDONES ] 973-942-0566 Managing Editor PANDORA C.WOJICK Anatom y o f a G olf Course R e n o v a tio n .................................................2 Editorial Committee | KEVIN COLLINS ERIC O ’NEILL ¡ CHIP LAFFERTY BILL PERLEE NEIL LAUFENBERG GLENN PERRY f DAVE MOFFETT MIKE REEB I SCOTT NIVEN MIKETOLLNER 1 GREGWOJICK Designer TERRIE DUNKELBERGER Photographer BILL PERLEE Advertising Manager ROB ALONZI, 914-478-5713 TEE TO GREEN is published bimonthly by the Metropolitan Golf U pcom in g Events .......................................................................................... 6 Spotlight .......................................................................................................... 7 Chapter N e w s.................................................................................................. 8 M em ber N ew s................................................................................................10 Course Superintendents Association 4 9 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 1052 3-2819 914-347-465 3, FAX: 914-347-343 7, METGCSA.ORG Copyright © 2 0 0 7 Spotlight ........................................................................................................12 U lU U D Ilg U Yon Gotta Give a Little W**.. * # 40** * enjoyed the conference and all that our national association has to offer. It was tough leaving sunny California for the snowy Northeast— and just when I thought we’d escaped the drudgery of hav­ ing to plow! On a more serious note, I wanted to devote this message—the first of the new year— to reviewing the goals that have guided our association since it was founded, some 48 years ago. In general, I’d like to use my messages as a forum for reporting any late-breaking information, addressing any concerns, and discussing new goals that may surface over the next few years. In this message, my focus on the associa­ tion’s longstanding goals is out of concern for our profession— and for what all of us can be doing to better ourselves, our jobs, and our standing in our communities. The M et’s goals were established to guide our board of directors in promoting the welfare of the game of golf and the sci­ ence and art of golf course management. These goals also spell out the board’s obli­ gation to promote our organization, con­ duct our business in a professional manner, improve our professional image, and ad­ vance the well-being of our individual members. As I looked at these goals, I realized that they relate not just to our board members, but to each and every one of us. We should all be striving to do these things. Daunted? At first glance, this may seem like a daunt­ ing task. You might think, “How can I pro­ mote the game or the science of golf course management? I don’t have a multimillion-dollar budget. I can’t host a tour event. It’s enough for me to keep my par­ cel of land in good shape. I’m just one guy, etching out a living for myself and my family.” In truth, it may be easier than you think. Sometimes, it’s as simple as doing a good job, showing our memberships that we can not only keep a well-conditioned course, Matt Ceplo, CGCS MetGCSA President but that we’re also astute communicators, good managers of people and budget dol­ lars, and that we’re respectful of our envi­ ronment— and the homes and properties surrounding our courses. How can we do this more easily? You don’t have to look too far for help. We have plenty of support in our local and regional meetings, conferences, and seminars— and in our national convention and education sessions. Participating in the events and educational sessions these organizations provide will keep us on top of industry trends and well-versed in new turf equip­ ment and management techniques. They will provide us with the support we need to do our jobs well and project the type of image that will keep our jobs— and the tools we need to do them well—secure. But these organizations who support us— our local chapters and regional and national organizations—are due something in return. They are due our support and cooperation. Help Us Help You I will tell you what got me thinking about all this. I’ve been receiving numerous emails regarding the GCSAA online survey. Ad­ mittedly, it was a little difficult to fill out, and there were some problems with the way it was set up. But one member chimed in on how he saw the problem. He wrote: “It blows my mind to think that superin­ tendents can’t manage to take 10,12,16, 30 minutes once a year or biannually to fill out survey information for GCSAA salary and benefits, EIFG environmental profiles, etc.” continued on page 1Í Tee to Green January /February 2007 Editor’s Note: In an industry filled with unpredictability and uncertainty, there ys one thing most golf course superintendents can count on:At some point in their careers, theyyll be faced with a course improvement project. Whether itys a small-scale project that involves rebuilding a green, tee, or sev­ eral bunkers or a program to renovate an entire golf course, the key to the projects success is often not as much in the design and execution as it is in the planning. Without a well-laid plan, many clubs find themselves embarking on a costly, labor-intensive pro-ject that is both financially unfeasible and inappropriate for the character of the course. “Too often,,y wrote Dave Oatis, director for the USGAys Northeastern Region, “fine old designs have been ruined through well-intentioned but thoughtless renovation.,f To help you sidestep the many pitfalls of golf course renovation, we spoke to fellow MetGCSA member Scott Niven about his recently completed renovation project at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT. In the fol­ lowing pages, youfll find Scottys detailed account of his renovationproject-gone-right, as he takes us through every phase from planning through construction. His story is chockfull of helpful advice and caution­ ary tips that all superintendents— novice and veteran renovators alike— will find useful when it comes time for that next renovation project on their course. Anatomy of a Golf Cours Renovation by Scott Niven, CGCS lllllliBill I I hanks, in large part, to a favorable economic environment in the U.S., an increasing number of golf clubs are spending what it takes to make their old courses look new again. The Stanwich Club was no exception. During the winter of 2003, we embarked on a plan to compre­ hensively restore the golf course, which has had little work done to it since it opened ih 1964. The course was originally designed by Tee to Green January /February 2007 golf course architects William and David Gordon and built for $475,000. This is quite a bargain considering our current renova­ tion work has cost the club roughly $4.5 million. Stanwich has 500 members of various cat­ egories and does about 20,000 rounds of golf per year. We’ve hosted many tourna­ ments over the years for groups such as the LPGA, USGA, MGA, WGA, MetPGA, and CGA. The course was listed on Golf Digest Bunker washout before rebuilding. Rebuilt bunkers do not wash out. magazines TOP 100 LIST for 20 years, until it “fell from grace” at the last posting. The real impetus for renovation came, however, after we hosted the 2002 USGA Mid-Amateur event, which spotlighted some of the shortcomings of the course. After the event, the USGA suggested that we “recontour a half-dozen greens and cut down 1000 trees.” It also became clear that we needed to modernize the course by increasing its length for today’s longer hit­ ters and softening the highly contoured putting greens to accommodate faster green speeds. At the same time, the membership wanted to enhance the architectural fea­ tures on a number of holes and improve the bunkers, which they agreed needed to be rebuilt. From this, the concept of a Master Plan was born. All of the golf course feature work was completed two years after the start of the planning process— during the 2005 growing season—with final comple­ tion of other infrastructural improvements expected by the end of this year. Here’s the renovation process—from planning through implementation. Master Flan in the Making Before we could enter into the master plan­ ning process, we had to sell the renovation plan to the membership. The board spent two years working to acquire the approval of the vast majority of the members, and they succeeded by holding open forums and enlisting board members to “plant the seed” among individual members. After securing buy-in from a full 88 per­ cent of the membership, we were ready to create a master plan for the golf course improvements. talented and highly professional in their relationship with the club. In short, we were very pleased with their work. contractor should we hire? How should the work be timed? All in all, the process took about two months. Planning by Committee Assigning Overseers With our design team in place, the next task was to form a committee that would be responsible for working with the Fazio designers in defining the details of the mas­ ter plan. A committee of 10 was put to­ gether, consisting of both high and low handicappers, men and women, and then the golf pro and me. We met four times over the course of six months, spending our time together walking the course and dis­ cussing the design—in great detail. In the end, the final version of the master plan seamlessly wove together the mem­ bers’ wish list and Fazio’s recommenda­ tions, leaving few stones unturned and even fewer areas of the golf course untouched. Essential to the success of our project was, first and foremost, selecting people to over­ see it—from start to finish. The club chose two people for the job: Me and a club member. Having the superin­ tendent involved is nothing new, but select­ ing one of the most trusted, respected, knowledgeable individuals at the club to watchdog the process was a stroke of genius by our club president, Tim Cassidy. This member, Steve Green, also happened to be a past president, green chairman, seven-time Club Champion, and 10-time Member/ Guest winner. Having him at the helm gave the membership a sense of confidence; they felt the project was in good hands. And they proved right. The master plan not only pro­ gressed flawlessly, but also remained on budget. While Mr. Green watchdogged the master plan, I was assigned to carry the torch in actually getting the work done. That meant overseeing not only the day-to-day course maintenance, but also various details of the course construction. It became my responsibility to: • Identify the work to be done and provide a list of potential contractors • Identify specifications for all materials to be used and methods for their implementation • Design bid documents • Develop and approve contracts with the club’s counsel • Identify all existing utilities on the course: drainage, irrigation, electric, water • Oversee daily work and budget A job of this magnitude is a major chal­ lenge and requires not only extra effort on the superintendent’s part, but also dictates the need for highly competent assistants who can help in managing the course mainte­ nance plus the extra details of the project. I’ve been fortunate to have two capable assis­ tants, Jim Schell and David Polvino, working with me throughout the project. Putting the Plan on Paper Providing for a rather comprehensive re­ working of the entire golf course, the plan called for: • Building 20 new tees— 10 forward and 10 back tees—which would increase the total yardage by 300 yards, making it 7,455 yards • Rebuilding all existing bunkers and adding 23 new fairway bunkers (87 in all) • Rebuilding seven greens to USGA spec­ ifications to soften the contours • Realigning fairway/play direction on five holes • Removing hundreds of trees • Dredging and lowering 6 ponds • Adding drainage to all holes • Updating the irrigation system (new sprinklers, valves, wires, satellites, and cen­ tral Toro VP) • Repaving cart paths Selecting an Architectural Team The first step was to secure the services of a top-ranked architectural team. After con­ sidering numerous firms, we hired the Tom Fazio Golf Course Design Company. Our project was directed primarily by senior architect Tom Marzolf and associate de­ signer Jeff Dickson, who proved to be both Preparing for Takeoff Before we could launch into the project, we had to work out a tangle of logistics. Among the questions we debated: Who would manage the project? How much should be budgeted for the work? Which Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 Building a Budget High on the list of priorities is establishing a budget. This, along with the bidding process, took months of in-depth study to complete. Word to the wise: If at all possible, it’s best to create the total budget for the project after all the bids have been received. Unfortu­ nately in our case, due to time constraints and a lengthy membership approval process, we developed the budget for the project before receiving competitive bids. We still might have come in close to our budget target, however, had we been able to complete the bulk of the project during the ’05/’06 season as planned, but we hit a stum­ bling block: The Town of Greenwich required us to get a wetlands permit. The process took two years, pushing our dredging and irrigation installation back by one year. The expenses related to obtaining the per­ mits, coupled with having to rebid the dredg­ ing and irrigation projects, resulted in the total budget escalating by nearly $400,000. It’s amazing how much current market con­ ditions can influence the ultimate cost of a project from one year to the next. Take-home lesson: If you’re budgeting for the future, don’t underestimate the potential effects of inflation— or deflation—in the total cost of your project. Securing Bids Next, the bidding process. We solicited bids from seven certified golf course builders. Tom Marzolf and Jeff Dickson produced detailed bid documents that requested “unit” prices for each portion of the work. Included were such things as stripping sod, hauling fill, shaping bunkers, installing drainage, installing liners, sand, sod, etc. This type of bidding ensured that we paid only for the materials we used. In return, how­ ever, we had to carefully monitor the hours worked and the materials used each and every day of the construction process. Word to the wise: The key to working within the designated budget is to be sure that the estimated sizes of the new features (bunkers, tees, greens, etc.) specified in the bid documents are right on or slightly gen­ erous; otherwise the costs are sure to over­ run the budget. To avoid closing the golf course to play, we decided to limit the construction to only two holes at a time. We did, however, make sure to finish our tournaments a little earlier—by September 26—so that we could begin rebuilding our seven greens. As an aside: In anticipation of reduced play due to the disruption caused by con­ struction, the club finance committee bud­ geted for a loss during 2005. Much to our surprise, the golfers enjoyed watching the construction process so much that we had more—rather than fewer— rounds, result­ ing in a $200K profit for that fiscal year. The windfall gave me the opportunity to offer my two hardworking assistants a spe­ cial bonus for their extra efforts that year. Tree Removal The Implementation With everything in line— and little time to waste—we hit the ground running: Bunkers, tree work, and greens construction, from late September through November. At every phase of the project, we kept the members informed about the work in progress. We posted a sign at the first tee each day, indicating which holes would be under construction. And every week, I would post an update on the club’s website. Then, once a month, I would supply pic­ tures and descriptions of the work being done for the club newsletter. I would also keep our general manager, Peter Tunley, and golf professional, Mike Summa, informed of construction activities to take advantage of their frequent interac­ tion with the membership. And periodi­ cally, we would also have Master Plan Committee meetings. Communication to the membership, I feel, was key to ensuring the project’s hitch­ less implementation. Bunker Rebuilding The bunker design was of particular impor­ tance to the membership, since bunkers, probably more than any other feature, define the character of a golf course. The design of the first few bunkers was excellent and quickly gained member con­ fidence and acceptance. As the work pro­ gressed, the bunkers— though consistent in style—became deeper and more threeSetting the Schedule dimensional than the first ones. Many trees Deciding when and how to do the work is were sacrificed to fit the new bunkers—23 key to a project’s success and to keeping the in all—into the landscape of each hole. The membership happy throughout the process. tree removal, coupled with the new bunker Due to the broad scope of our project, we design, yielded great results: Not only was had no choice but to work through the the view from the tees greatly improved, 2005 growing season. We began April 1 and but the strategy of those shots was also stopped work by December 1, capitalizing enhanced. on the good weather and growing condi­ All bunkers were built with a comprehen­ tions that time of year. sive drainage system and lined throughout with the Sand Trapper II bunker liner. The Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 average cost for each bunker was about $9K. Word to the wise: These types of bunk­ ers—with their many capes and vertical banks— are dramatic-looking, but more costly to maintain. They’ve required more inputs in mowing, irrigation, pest control, fertilization, and of course, labor. Fortunately, we’ve realized some savings to offset the increased costs. Thanks to the liners and plenty of drainage, washouts are practically nonexistent. This provides signif­ icant savings on labor, especially during a wet year. It also follows that our bunkers are spared from contamination, which means they’re likely to last longer, allowing more time between renovations. We’ve removed 750 trees to date. Many were cut down to accommodate the new bunkers and tees. Others were removed to: • Enhance turfgrass quality by eliminating shade and root competition and improving air movement • Maintain an open corridor for golf shots • Create vistas to other parts of the property • Reduce costs for trimming and maintain­ ing trees • Remove damaged trees for safety and aes­ thetic reasons Our tree removal program actually began about five years ago with our willow trees. We started with 80, and as they began to decline, we removed them. Today we have none. Greens Reconstruction As I touched on earlier, the idea of recon­ structing some of our greens was prompted by the loss of many cupping areas due to increased green speeds over the years. When the golf course was built in 1962, speeds of about 7 feet were common, and cups could be set on virtually all areas of the putting surfaces. With today’s stimpmeter readings often approaching 11 feet, cupping areas have been reduced—in some cases, to less than 10 percent of the total green area. This meant little variety in hole locations— and a less satisfying game for golfers who were limited to just a few sites on each green, and, worse, there was always the potential to 3- or 4-putt on the many highly contoured greens. The final decision to reconstruct seven greens was a tough one for our members, who are very passionate about their putting surfaces and didn’t want to lose the “magic” in those storied, challenging greens. Taking their concerns to heart, we worked to reconstruct the greens— numbers 2,3, 7,10, 13, 17, and 18— in the mirror image of the old ones, except with less slope. Matching Old to New More of a challenge was making sure that the seven new greens would play the same as the remaining 11. In the end, because the contour changes were so significant, rather than try to modify the existing native soils, we decided to completely rebuild the greens using the USGA method for greens construction. That is the best, most pre­ dictable way to build a green today. The “perched water table” created by this method helps to conserve moisture, while at the same time, draining well and resisting compaction. We reused the existing Poa/Bent sod to help maintain the uniformity of turfgrass throughout the entire 18 holes. The seven greens were all topdressed very heavily last fall to correct imperfections caused by the sodding and to get them ready for play first thing the following spring. Word to the wise: One of the most impor­ tant things we learned when resodding the greens was that the final result was best when the sod was cut thinner (1/2") rather than on the thick side (1 + "). The average cost per green for our 5,000-square-foot putting surface was about $60,000. Meeting the Deadline Because we wanted to minimize disruption to the golf course, we scheduled our greens construction as late in the season as possible, after September 26. That left us two months before the absolute end of the growing season to build seven greens. In order to accomplish what seemed an impossible mission, we decided to hire two construction companies. (More on that below.) Temporary greens were created in the fairway for those seven holes for the last two months of the year. The plan was to open the new ones as soon as possible the following spring. Thanks to a dry, warm March, we were able to begin playing on the newly con­ toured greens on April 1 of last year. Needless to say, this quick turnaround made the whole process fairly painless for our golfers. A word to the wise: Though using two construction companies for the same job might raise some eyebrows, it actually worked to our advantage. They were both certified and highly qualified. Though each had their own approach to getting the job done, the end result was the same. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to figure out where one company’s work began and the other’s ended. Having two contractors on the job also set the stage for some friendly competi­ tion, which prodded each of them to do the work not only quickly, but also to the high­ est standards. If there were any difficulties with this process, it would be that it required double the monitoring. I had to watchdog the work of two contractors instead of just one. The other less desirable, though important, aspect of this process is that you have to house double the amount of equipment and materials. These inconveniences were, in the end, a small price to pay for the out- It’s Not Over Yet received in the December 2006 issue of Golf Digest, where we were ranked “Best New Remodel” for 2006 among golf courses in the U.S. And as an aside: Our Poa/Bent turf has performed very well on the new USGA root zone mixture. But we still can’t rest on our laurels. This past fall, we leapt back into the pro­ ject to carry out the remaining pieces of our master plan: • Dredging and lowering (14") six ponds and a half-mile stream • Adding drainage to wet areas on each hole • Installing a new irrigation system and pumphouse • Repairing all cart paths • Continuing selective tree removal Now that the Stanwich membership has become comfortable with change on their golf course, it’s probable that, from this point forward, the course will remain a “work in progress.” And I have a feeling we won’t be alone. As long as favorable economic conditions continue, it’s likely that most clubs will continue the quest for perfection on their golf courses through the master planning process. In addition to being property manager at The Stanwich Club, Scott Niven is a long-tenured member of the Tee to Green Editorial Committee. I am happy to say that, after one season of playing these new greens, tees, and bunkers, the members are quite pleased with both the playability— and the look— of their newly renovated golf course. They are hap­ pier still with the recent recognition we ........, , No. 1i after remodeling. gg .¡g | | 9 |l§ Jl|iI§1 gfIjjll . No.before remodeling. A .■j*. ’I*- I f / - If! W& Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 j Upcoming Events 2007 Met Events Update W f f j y ur 2007 Meeting and Social / Calendar is still a work in progress. If anyone is interested in hosting a meeting or social event that does not have a site, please contact the appropriate commit­ tee chairmen. For professional events, con­ tact either of our Tournament Committee co-chairs: Blake Halderman at 914-9461074 or Ken Benoit at 914-241-0700. Our Social Sc Welfare Committee co-chairs are Tom Leahy (914-941-8281) and Bob Nielsen (914-234-3779). Both are available to discuss any upcoming social events. Business Meeting Thursday, March 15 Silver Spring Country Club Ridgefield, CT Host: Peter Rappoccio, CGCS Two-Ball Qualifier Tuesday, April 24 Centennial Golf Club Carmel, NY Host: Glen Dube, CGCS MetGCSA Invitational Tournament Monday, May 14 Whippoorwill Club, Armonk, NY Host: Paul Gonzalez, CGCS Superintendent/Manager or Guest Tournament Thursday, May 31 Scarsdale Golf Club, Hartsdale, NY Host: Matt Severino Family Picnic Date Sc Site OPEN Poa Annual Tournament Monday,July 9 Powelton Club, Newburgh, NY Host: Bob DeMarco Education Meeting July Date Sc Site OPEN Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 Summer Social August Date Sc Site OPEN Met Championship and Met Area Team Championship Qualifier September Date Sc Site OPEN Superintendent/Green Chairman Tournament Tuesday, October 9 Tuxedo Club,Tuxedo Park, NY Host:Tim Garceau Annual Assistants Championship Thursday, October 11 Dellwood Country Club Host: Brian Chapin Met Area Championship Date Sc Site TBA Annual Meeting November Date Sc Site OPEN MetGCSA Christmas Party December Date Sc Site OPEN Educational Events 2007 Lower Hudson Golf Show Saturday - Sunday, March 1 7 - 1 8 Westchester County Center White Plains, NY More than 2,500 golfers are expected to attend the 2007 Lower Hudson Golf Show. Sponsored by The Journal News and LoHud.com, this event offers companies and organizations in the golf industry the oppor­ tunity to market their goods and services to the public. The MetGCSA will have a booth again this year to showcase the role of the superintendent and to educate the public on how the work we do on golf courses en­ hances the environment. For further information, contact John Zanzarella at 914-945-0480 or jazmc@aol.com MGA/USGA Green Chairman Education Series Wednesday, March 21 Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison, NY This education series is designed to help green chairmen, course officials, and superinten­ dents make informed decisions on issues com­ mon to many area golf courses. Among the session topics: • Drainage:The ill effects of poor drainage— and remedies, new and old • Irrigation:The design and operation of effective irrigation systems, as well as help in determining when it’s time for a system upgrade • Greens: Options for improving the per­ formance of problem greens Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear updates on Tri-State research in progress and New York State pesticide legislation. For more information on the series or to register, contact the MG A at 914-347-4653. UMass Turf Research Field Day Wednesday,June 20 UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center South Deerfield, MA Watch for details. For further information, contact the UMass Turf Program office at 508-892-0382 or visit fielday@umassturf.org. Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day (Golf & Fine Turf) Thursday, August 2 Horticultural Farm II, New Brunswick, NJ The field day will focus on research currently taking place at the Turf Research facility. Among the studies are: • Anthracnose management on Poa annua greens • Current efforts to convert Poa fairways and greens to bentgrass • New bentgrass cultivars for greens/fairways • Irrigation management studies on bentgrass • Advances in disease, insect, and weed control Registration for field day activities runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tours are conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. For further information, call 215-7576582 or visit www.njturfgrass.org. March Into the 2007 Golfing Season With a First Stop at Silver Spring Country Club by Greg Wojick, CGCS eter Rappoccio loves the game of football. H e’ll return this fall to begin his 10th season as freshman coach of the Fairfield Prep School football team. In fact, when I called Peter for this interview, he had just returned from Miami and his first trip to the Super Bowl. He called it “an amazing experience” that he hopes to do again when his favorite team, the New York Giants, make their next appearance. Let’s hope Peter doesn’t have to wait too long for that to happen. He admits that keeping up with his two sons in the carnival-like atmosphere of the Super Bowl was a challenge. (More about his sons later.) Right up there with his love of football is his passion for our profession and the club he’s worked for for the past 30 years, the Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield, CT. His pride is evident as he boasts of the newly completed clubhouse renovations, which were budgeted at $8.5 million but, according to Peter, came in under budget and on time. What a Change There’s Been Those who attend the March 15 Business Meeting will see the fresh new grill room and dining room, and you’ll have the opportunity to be wined and dined from the clubhouse’s all-new kitchen. “There’s also a new bag drop area, and outside the clubhouse, there are new plantings, a new irrigation system for the garden areas, and a newly rebuilt putting green, which was the result of the clubhouse addition,” explains Peter. Guided by a master plan the club created with the golf course architectural firm The Roger Rulewich Group, Peter is in the throes of renovations designed to update portions of the course over the next five years. Plans include bumping up the size of the course’s original tees built in 1929, repositioning fairway bunkers, and rebuild­ ing all of the greenside bunkers. A practice area for chipping and bunker play was added in 2005. And with the help of Dennis Flynn’s construction company, D & D Turfworks, Peter has supervised sub­ stantial improvements to the seventh hole. The lowest part of the #1 handicap hole has been raised about 3 feet with roughly 3,000 feet of subsurface drainage added. A new back tee adds 30 yards to this challenging hole. The left greenside bunker was rebuilt, and a new fairway and greenside bunker were added. This spring, Peter will oversee the installa­ tion of a new artificial surface at his practice facility’s tee. A Met Man Through and Through Peter is a very familiar face in the Met area. H e’s hosted close to a dozen Met meetings and deservedly earned the distinction of being selected, in 2002, for the M et’s Sherwood A. Moore Award. Peter served in 1985 and ’86 as our association’s president and has continued to serve the Met by sit­ ting on probably more committees at one time than any other member. At last count, it was six. Peter clearly demonstrates that same com­ mitment on the job. In a past write-up, I echoed what so many visitors know about the conditions at Silver Spring: “They’re perfect!” And I’m not just talking about the fair­ ways or the smooth-as-silk greens, but everything. And Peter accomplishes all this while being a regular guy: easy to get along with, approachable, and fun-loving. Peter Rappoccio, C G C S Back to the Superbowl Now, where was I? . .. Ah, the Super Bowl and Peter’s sons. Peter exclaimed that the tequila shots and the beers at the stadium were expensive. “It’s funny though,” he says, “my sons Peter and Tim didn’t think so. It’s clear I’ve been out of the party circuit too long.” Peter Jr., by the way, is the assistant super­ intendent at Westchester Country Club. Tim, Peter’s youngest son, was recently pro­ moted to associate director of tax opera­ tions for UBS in Stamford, CT. Peter and his wife of 31 years, Birdie, live on the club grounds in Ridgefield, where Birdie is active in the community and serves as a registered nurse for the school system. Greg Wojick, a member of the Tee to Green Editorial Committee, is superintendent at Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, CT. iggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. over 60 years of experience, with a proven track projects Irrigation & potaole water-supply development Hydrogeologic testing & evaluations CTDEP water diversion permitting &drainage de5,g" Site engineering and construction oversight Wash water treatment-system, design & permitting Contamination assessment & remediation Contact Rob Good at: 860.678.0404 | 203.929.8555 www.lbgweb.com Member Since 2001 Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 Chapter News Another Super Winter Seminar at Westchester The M etG C S A ’s AnnualEducational Extravaganza Draws Record Numbers by Dave Moffett W f J J 'n January 17, a record-setting / crowd enjoyed a day of education _ and camaraderie at the annual MetGCSA Winter Seminar. Superinten­ dents, assistants, and affiliate members from all over the region converged at the beautiful Westchester Country Club, which true to form, provided the impeccable service and attention to detail that always makes this event special for MetGCSA members. Also a credit to the events success was the careful planning of Education Chair Glen Dube. Glen secured an informative—and entertaining—lineup of speakers who dis­ cussed everything from current Dollar Spot controls to weather disasters. Our 29 exhibitor booths provided addedvalue information and products that we can put to use on the job and in our maintenance facilities. We’d like to extend a special thank you to the commercial members who partic­ ipated. You’ll find all our exhibitors’ names and numbers listed on page 9. The educational sessions kicked off with an update on regional and national research projects being conducted to provide golf course superintendents with environmentally friendly solutions to turfgrass pests. Th)‘ Latest Buzz on Area Research Providing this inform­ ation was the USGA’s Director of Education, Dr. Kimberly Erusha, who highlighted proj­ ects underway at Rutgers, Penn State, Cornell, and UConn. Rutgers, she noted, is experimenting with using parasitic nematodes to control white grubs. At the University of Connecticut, researchers are looking at alternative controls for Dollar Spot, and Cornell is testing Acetic Acid (vinegar) as a herbicide. Penn State continues its Anthracnose study, as well as research on seed head suppression through plant growth regulators. Dr. Erusha also spoke about the USGA’s initiatives to support native golf course habiTee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 tats, emphasizing the importance of provid­ ing a safe and supportive environment for creatures, big and small. Last, but not least, Dr. Erusha reminded us of the various information sources we have available to us, free to charge, online. On the list were, of course, the USGA’s www. usga.org/turf and its Turfgrass and Environ­ mental Research Online at http://usgatero. msu.edu. Also noted was Michigan State University’s Turfgrass Information File at http://tic.msu.edu. All three sites are chockfull of useful turf-related information. Research underway at Blue Fox Run Golf Course involves applying different topdress­ ing materials at various depths to native soils in the lab. Dr. Henderson will continue his trials over the next several years. Before lunch, Bill Cower— oops— I mean Pat Jones (great joke), founder of Golfdom Magazine, pro­ vided us with on-the-job skills that go Fairway Topdressing: Should You or survival above-and-beyond turf maintenance. Now the Shouldn’t You? owner of Flagstick LLC, a Next up for discussion was consulting firm that provides the hot topic of fairway sales and marketing intelligence topdressing. Filling us in to green industry businesses, Jones empha­ on this increasingly pop­ sized the importance of communication to ular practice in fairway job success. Though simple, he told the audi­ grooming was Dr. Jason ence, communication skills are not easy to Henderson, associate implement. They take conscious effort and professor of soil and plant practice. sciences at the University of Jones stressed the importance of not letting Connecticut. minor problems become major issues by Dr. Henderson was quick to point out that communicating . .. with club officials, com­ not all courses are strong candidates for a fair­ mittee chairs, and your membership. Your way topdressing program, which is costly, objective, he noted, is to keep everyone labor-intensive, and highly disruptive to play. informed about what is happening on the He believes, however, that each course should course— and to nip in the bud any misper­ carefully evaluate their fairway conditioning ceptions or incorrect information before it needs and consider the pros and cons of this has a chance to circulate. type of program. He validated the effectiveness of many of Dr. Henderson also presented a to-do list the old standards: walking through the grill for those preparing to initiate a fairway top­ room, “working” the driving range, and dressing program on their course. Topping greeting members on the course. He’s also a his list of recommendations: Choose the right proponent of networking with other topdressing material and test all materials (at superintendents and sharing ideas. That, an AL2A-accredited lab) for particle size, he believes, is another critical form of coefficient of uniformity, particle shape, pH, communication. and hydraulic conductivity. He pointed to research projects underway in Connecticut at both Burning Tree Coun­ try Club in Greenwich and Blue Fox Run Golf Course in Avon, CT. At Burning Tree, UConn researchers are working closely with Superintendent and MetGCSA member Mike Barton in field testing different top­ dressing frequencies. Similar test plots have also been established at U C onn’s research facility in order to compare data. Snuffing Out Hollar Spot After our lunch break and the Annual Bill Caputi Scholarship Raffle, Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University took the podium. He revealed his latest findings in his search for an effective Dollar Spot control. After conducting trials in New Brunswick, NJ, using various nozzle and fungicide selections, Dr. Clarke’s research team determined that the amount of water used in an application is critical, depending on the type of fungicide and nozzle that is being used. To date, his team has had the greatest suc­ cess tank mixing Propocanizole and Chlorothalonil and applying it in 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq. ft. from a flat fan nozzle. Dr. Clarke’s trials will continue. ABC-7 Meteorologist Talks Weather Our final speaker of the day was ABC-7 Meteorologist Bill Evans, who offered interesting— sometimes contrary— perspectives on weather patterns and global warmings effect on the environment. He began by talking about the El Nino weather phenomenon, which he explained is caused by a warm pocket of water off the West Coast of South America. The stable, warm air mass above is drawn into North America, causing the jet stream to recede into Canada and sup­ plying the Northeast with mild weather. Evans feels this may explain the tough grow­ ing seasons we’ve had in this area over the past few years. He did, however, offer some hope: He said that meteorologists at the National Weather Service have been recording cooler ocean surface temperatures in the area and that the El Nino cycle may be ending. Evans also reminded us of the importance of being prepared for the possibility of a major hurricane. He gave numerous exam­ ples of why a direct hit to the Metro Area would have disastrous effects on our industry. His lecture then took an unexpected turn to the hot topic of global warming. Contrary to popular belief, Evans feels that the Earth is not a fragile environment and that Mother Nature will always find a way to balance things out. He did, however, admit that there is limited data on the subject, making it very difficult to draw any concrete conclusions. Many Thanks A great big thank you goes to Glen Dube and all of the Education Committee members for their hard work in making this a record-set­ ting event. Many thanks, also, to our speakers, our hosts Joe Alonzi and Westchester Country Club, and to our exhibitors. Dave Moffett, a member of the Tee to Green Editorial Committee, is the assistant superinten­ dent at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Special Thanks to Our 2007 W inter Seminar Exhibitors We’d like to thank all the vendors who participated in this year’sWinter Seminar. As a show of appreciation, we’re listing the exhibitors here, along with the areas of specialty and phone numbers. When the opportunity arises, we hope you’ll show these contractors and suppliers the same support they’ve shown us during our Winter Seminar—and throughout the year. A . G . Enterprises Earth W o rk s , Inc. The Care o f Trees Rick Gordon Carl Wallace Mike Cook Uniforms & Work Apparel For All Your Aerifying Needs Entire Tree Care Company 201-488-1276 800-815-1113 914-345-8733 A l Prestons G arage E /T Equipm ent C om pany The Terre Com pany of NJ, Inc. Gary Shashinka Bruce Pye Byron Johnson Golf Course Equipment Golf Course Equipment Sales Golf Course Supplies 203-924-1747 914-271-6126 973-473-3393 A il Pro H orticulture, Inc. Grass R oots, Inc. The Turf & Pond Connection John Pagan Ken Kubik Joe Stahl Golf Course Supplies Golf Course Supplies Specializing in Biological Aquatic 516-204-3072 973-361-5943 Controls A quatrols Corp. o f Am erica Greenacres Com pany 203-426-7055 Kevin Collins Dave Pijnenburg Innovative Products fo r Effective Irrigation Installation Robert Saunders Resource Management 203-748-0558 Organic Fertilizers True Organics 609-841-2077 203-323-5445 H olliston Sand C om pany A tla n tic Irrig a tio n Specialties, Inc. Bob Chalifour Turf Products Tim Marcoux Golf Course Sands, Root Zone Jon Barlok Irrigation Specialists Mixes, Bunker Sands Golf Course Equipment 914-686-0008 860-908-7414 800-243-4355 BASF M a t r ix Turf Solutions, LLC UAP P rofessional Products John Bresnahan Greg Moran Gerald Fountain Plant Protectants Golf Course Supplies Golf Course Supplies 413-565-5340 845-849-8640 877-697-1199 B ayer E nvironm ental Science M e tro Turf Specialists W estch ester Tractor Inc. Dave Sylvester Scott Apgar George Risley Plant Protectants Golf Course Supplies Golf Course Equipment 860-841-3173 203-748-G0LF (4653) 914-232-7746 C leary Chemical P lan t Food Com pany, Inc. W estch ester Turf Supply, Inc. Brian Bolehala Dick Neufeld Bob Lippman Plant Protectants Liquid Fertilizers Golf Course Supplies 201-874-8060 914-262-0111 845-621-5067 DAF Services, Inc. S teven W illa n d , Inc. W ilfre d M acD onald, Inc. Steve Smith George Corgan Glenn Gallion Irrigation Pump Sales & Service Golf Course Supplies Golf Course Equipment 860-623-5207 203-775-5757 888-831-0891 D ryJect N E /T u rf Pounders S to rr Tractor Com pany Steve Jordan Rick Krok 21st Century Aeration Golf Course Equipment and Supplies 914-602-2857 908-722-9830 Tee to Green January/February 2007 Members on the Move Member News • Brett Chapin is the new superinten­ Another Successful Scholarship Raffle dent at Redding Country Club in Redding, CT. Previous position: Assistant superintendent, Seawane Club, Hewlett Harbor, NY. • Hermen VanDunk IV was promoted from assistant to superintendent at Leewood Golf Club in Eastchester, NY. New Members The Annual Bill Caputi Scholarship Raffle, held for the first time at our Winter Seminar on January 17, raised an admirable sum for the M et’s Scholarship Fund and awarded $3,900 in cash prizes to 17 lucky ticket holders. The raffle is the prime source of the scholarship awards we distribute to deserv­ ing Met member dependents each year. In 2006, we awarded $10,600 to 10 students. Many thanks to all who contributed to this worthwhile fundraiser, and congratula­ tions to our $ 1,000-grand-prize winner, Rob Alonzi, Superintendent of St. An­ drews Golf Club. The other prize winners were: $500 Winners $250 Winners Glen Dube, Centennial Golf Club Tim O’Neill, Country Club of Darien Bill Salinetti III, National Golf Links of America Bob Steinman, Metro Turf Specialists $100 Winners Frank Amodio, Valley View Greenhouses Brian Benedict, Seawane Club Ken Benoit, GlenArbor Golf Club Joe Dube, father of Centennial Golf Club s Glen Dube Larry Grasso, brother of Metropolis Country Club s Tony Grasso Ken Kubik, Grass Roots, Inc. Mike Reeb, Country Club of New Canaan Chad Esposito, Highland Golf Club Gene Westmoreland, Metropolitan Golf Association Rockland Country Club employees John Ruzsbatzky, Country Club of Farmington Joe Stahl III, The Turf Connection Please join the board in welcoming the following new members: • James Ashwood, Class C, Country Club of New Canaan, New Canaan, CT • Brian Chapin, Class C, Dellwood Country Club, New City, NY • Matt Mullany, Class C, St. Andrews Golf Club, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY • Jake Parchen, Class C, Dellwood Country Club, New City, NY Births Two Met members had baby boys! Con­ gratulations to: • Towers Country Club Superintendent Eric O’Neill and his wife, Denise, on the birth of their son, Michael Albert, on January 9. • Mosholu Golf Course Superintendent Erik Feldman and his wife, Shelley, on the birth of their twin boys, Andrew Jonathon and Devin Joseph, on January 26. Well Wishes Scholarship Application Deadline Around the Corner D o n , delay ,n caU .ng fo r , 0 « tui i Sending well wishes to Glenn Moore of Glenmore Landscape Services. S choW ^ In Sympathy fR n t th ef d eadline i fonr subm issions is fast ap proaching. : s e mu,, he RECEIVED h, FrU*y the 13th u/Apnl 2WAU „ o „ fo tm s are ^ Secretary Ineke P ie rp o m t at 914 34 lio n s a b o u t th e a p p lic a tio n process, fee y q R te e to ^ c o n a^ Chairman Ton, Girardi at Rocktimm on Country Club, 01 , 5 r i e S cholarship He R e se a rc h C o m m itte e wrll select re c ip ie n t, based o r^ k a d e rsh ip T n a tu rity , scholasdc capabilities, . « . „ h e , , a n d c o m m it- be aw ard ed at our July Education M ee tin g W » h t r S e n d a , of Even» in the Tec » Green or on .he website, • ' date of the event. 9 Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 Our condolences to: • Eric O’Neill, who lost his mother, Suzanne, on December 26. • The family of Jose Juan Medina, an employee of Tamarack Superintendent Jeff Scott, who passed away recently on the job. The MetGCSA is donating $1,000 to Joses family • The family of life member Red Altomaro, who passed away February 1. A member of the MetGCSA since 1968, Red studied agronomy at the University of Massachusetts. He was superintendent at Greenwich Country Club for 10 years and later retired from E. Gaynor Brennen Golf Course in Stamford, CT, moving with his wife, Jo, to The Villages, FL. Red turned 75 on January 25. President’s Message continuedfrom page 1 MetGCSA Annual Christmas Party, 2006 Chris A lonzi, Neil and Gina Laufenberg, Eric Yount. Robyn Gould and Dennis DeSanctis Filling out this survey is an example of supporting an organization that is work­ ing hard to support us. Certainly the for­ mat and software can be improved, but I find it hard to believe that an investment of 12 to 15 minutes could be a barrier to protecting your profession and industry. In case some of you haven’t heard, cities, towns, counties, and states across the U.S. are actively pursuing regulations and ordinances to curtail the use of vari­ ous products we apply regularly to main­ tain quality conditions on our courses. The need for current, viable data is criti­ cal. You don’t have to go in droves to attend county commission meetings, but thousands of you can fill out a survey. If you have to work at it just a little, and it isn’t so “quick” and “easy,” well keep in mind, neither is advocating for our pro­ fession and the products we live by. Help us help you! I Know You taro Dennis and Cindy Flynn, Peter and Birdie Rappoccio, Joe Alonzi, Anne and Mike Majfei. A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Helping to make our 2006 Christmas Party at Mount Kisco Country Club all the more memorable were the generous contribu­ tions of some of our Class AF members. We’d like to extend a very special thank you to: John Callahan of The Cardinals, Inc. Kevin Collins of Aquatrols, Inc. Mike Cook of The Care ofTrees George Corgan of Steven Willand Inc. Shawn Donovan of Turf Products Corporation/CT Dennis Flynn of D & D Turfworks, Inc. Glenn Gallion of Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Rick Grant of Phoenix Environmental Care David Griffin of Down to Earth Joe Kennedy of Irra-Tech, Inc. Tim Marcoux of Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Bruce Pye of E /T Equipment Company Ernie Rizzio Jr. of Turf Products Corporation/NJ David Sylvester of Bayer Environmental Science Tom Weinert of Plant Food Company, Inc. John Wickes of Ira Wickes/Arborists I do believe most members really care and perhaps just don’t understand the importance of some things. But I’m hop­ ing this message will serve as a wakeup call . .. a reminder of how important it is to contribute to the organizations that give so much to us. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, be sure to participate in our local and regional meetings and seminars. Attend our national convention and edu­ cation sessions. And respond to surveys— both the Met’s and the national’s—which are designed, in the long run, to help you. Start right now by filling out that GCSAA survey, if you haven’t already. Put on your calendars as many of our monthly association events as you can, and plan to bring your assistants to our meetings. Invite your green chairmen and club officials to the Invitational and other events. These are perfect opportu­ nities to demonstrate your professional­ ism and your commitment to the job you do and to the industry. In closing, I want everyone to feel free to call me anytime with ideas, sugges­ tions, and concerns. I believe we have a great association with even greater mem­ bers. And I look forward to working with each and every one of you toward the good of your association and our industry. See you in March at Silver Spring for our annual Business Meeting. Matt Ceplo President Tee to Green January/February 2 0 0 7 To Our Readers: What follows is thefirst of our superintendent spotlights to appear in a new, abbreviated format. We will be using this format for those hosts who have held a meeting at their clubs within the past three years. We’d like to avoid burdening our read­ ers with too much information on a per­ son— too soon. We will, however, tell you when the superintendent’sfull-length profile last appeared in the Tee to Green—for those who might be interested in doing fur­ ther reading. Past issues are available on the website and can be easily accessed at www. metgcsa. org. 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