Vol. Ill, Number 2

Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association

April, 1974

October
MGCSA Invitational—The Apawamis Club
MGCSA MEETING NOTICE
(tentative date Oct. 2)
Date:
Tuesday. April 16th
Dec. 21
Christmas Party—Burning Tree Country Club
Place:
Westchester Country Club
Golf:
12 noon on (weather permitting)
Please contact Robert DePencier if you can have a meeting
Lunch:
Available in grill room
at your club in June, July, or Sept.
Cocktails:
6-7 PM—Sports House
Dinner:
7 PM—Main Dinning Room
MEMBERSHIP PLAQUES
Program:
Mr. Peter DeAngelo—President Club Man­
agers Association of American—Topic* Re­
lationship Between Golf Superintendent and
Club Manager
Other Guests: Mr. Robert Watson—President Metropolitan
PGA
Robert De Pencier
Host:
From Northern Westchester and Rockland
Directions:
County—take Cross Westchester Expressway
(287) to exit 10 Keep to your right as you leave
exit ramp and take Route 120 on your right
(300’) then go through one traffic light and at
the first blinker light make a right to
Westchester Country Club. From Long Island
and Southern Westchester take 1-95 to Cross
Westchester Expressway (287) (West, Tappan
Zee Bridge). Then take exit for Hutchinson
River Parkway (Merritt) (south) to North Street
Exit. At Exit ramp go right towards Harrison,
go thru 1 traffic light go about Vi mile and look
for Park Drive South (Column with West­
The MGCSA Executive Board has decided to have available
chester CC) on your left. Follow Park Drive to all class A, B, & C members a membership Plaque. Payment
South to Club house.
will be made on an individual basis and will be approximately
NOTE:
Please return your postcards promptly. Reser­ $7.50. Members can sign up at the next meeting or call Dick
vations are a must.
Allen 723-3238, to have your name put on the list. The plaque
will be on display at the April meeting. You will be billed by
the Association when you receive your plaque.
COMMING EVENTS:
April 6-7
Westchester Country Home Gardeners Clinic
Membership Committee: Frank Bevelaqua Chairman
County Center—White Plains
MGCSA NEWS:
April 18th LIGCSA Harbor Hills Country Club—Port
Jefferson, N.Y.
Well the golfing season is just about underway. When the
Masters golf tournament is over then golfers will start coming
May 16th LIGCSA—Sayville Counrty Club
May 16th MGCSA—Innis Arden Golf Club
in full force. We have had another mild winter with very little
June
Open
winter injury. Those who dormant feed and top dress really
stand out when you have a mild winter. It certainly seems to
July
Open
favor the bent grasses. Although the poa annua maybe green it
August 23rd Superintendents Championship—Roij
certainly hasn’t grown like the bents.
Sept.
Open

Editorial Staff
Co-Editor
Co-Editor
Staff Writer

Garry Crothers
Ted Horton
Scott Benty
OFFICERS
President:
First Vice
President:
Second Vice
President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Sergeant at
Arms:

Harry H. Nichol, Elmwood C.C.
Office 914-592-6608, Home 914-268-9370
Garry N. Crothers, Apawamis Club
Office 914-967-2100, Home 914-234-3770
Edward C. Horton, Winged Foot Golf Club
Office 914-698-2827, Home 914-937-3613
Richard Allen, Sunningdale C.C.
Office 914-723-3238, Home 914-723-8097
Robert Alonzi, Burning Tree C.C.
Office 203-869-5779, Home 914-937-1527
Orlando Casterella, Westchester Hills G.C.
Office 914-948-5020, Home 914-698-3976

Not copyrighted. I f there is good here, we want to share it with
all chapters - unless author states otherwise.

Now that fertilizer costs have skyrocketed maybe Spring
feeding will be cut down. Probably one of the biggest factors in
Spring feeding is the demand by the membership for color.
One of the advantages of dormant feeding is that you do get
the color but not the lush growth which is usually the case with
Spring applications of fertilizer. Also if you happen to hit a
cold Spring the tendency is to put just a little more fertilizer
out when the grass hasn’t responded (mainly because the soil is
just too cold).
We are glad to hear Dick DePencier is recovering nicely
from a back operation for a pinched nerve. Now that the turf
conference circuit has just about finished and vactions all
enjoyed we can expect a big turnout for the April meeting.
Attendance at the March meeting was a little low. So be sure to
bring your neighbor on the 16th. We have an excellent
program lined up. If you haven’t already, please send in your
dues now.
Mr. Richard Browne has been approved by the Executive
Committee as a Class A member. Dick is the new
Superintendent at the Greenwich Country Club. Welcome to
MGCSA Dick.
IN MEMORIAM
Lawrence Labriola—We certainly will miss Lawrence
Labriola. He was an honorary member of the MGCSA. A dear
friend of the golf course Superintendent and a man who over
the years helped our association in many ways, with the golf
prize fund, and his annual picnic. He also had done various
construction work on many of the golf courses in the area and
certainly much of his nursery stock can be found on the golf
courses in our area also. All the members of MGCSA extend
our deepest sympathy to the Labriola family.

GOLF COMMITTEE — Terry Mulligan
HANDICAPS: MGA or Club handicaps will be used at all
MGCSA golf outings and tournam ents.
Those members not having an MGA or Club
handicap will start the season with last years
handicap and we will try to compute your
handicap as the season progresses. Please
turn in all score cards, don’t just record your
score on the tournament sheet.
Tournaments: This year we will try to get away from kickers
at each golf outing. We plan to have different
types of individual events. We also would like
to have a fourball tournament. The players
are paired in two-man teams and their better
ball on each hole is the team score. Each
player will be allowed 100 percent of his
handicap, the strokes to be taken as they
come on the card. If enough interest is shown
and enough teams enter this tournament
could be implemented by the May meeting.
Pairings would be posted in the Tee to Green.
Hole-In-One: It has been suggested that all golfing
members of MGCSA pay $2.00 for Hole-InOne Insurance to protect anyone, who is
fortunate enough to get a hole in one, from
going bankrupt at the 19th hole.

PLEASE EXCUSE OUR ERROR
We neglected to credit the articles in last months issue on
the Rutgers Turfgrass Conference and the U.S.G.A. Greens
Section Meeting to Scott Benty. Once again, thank you Scott.

Position Available:

Assistant Superintendent
Raritan Valley Country Club
Somerville, New Jersey 08876
Salary commensurate with experience,
but will train person with some basic
knowledge.
Please contact: Mr. Alfred Rathjens
341 Country Club Road
Somerville, N.J. 08876
Phone (after 5 PM)
(201)722-5876
Assistant Superintendent
Crestmont Country Club
750 Eagle Rock Avenue
West Orange, N.J. 07052
Salary $9,500 to $10,500
all normal benefits
Please contact: Mr. Peter Pedrazzi,
Superintendent
750 Eagle Rock Avenue
West Orange N.J. 07052
Bus. (201)731-5106
Home: (201)377-5539

R E M O V A L O F C A N A D IA N G EESE:

Andy Androsko again reminds us that if we wish to schedule
removal of Canadian Geese from the golf course, we should
immediately contact:
Mr. John R. Watters
U.S. Department of Interior
Fish & Wild Life Service
P.O.Box 717
11 North Pearl Street
Room 606
Albany, N.Y. 12201
Tel. 518-472-5381
T U R F C O N F E R E N C E A T U . M A S S.

The University of M assachusetts hosted its annual
Turfgrass Conference at the Highpoint Motor Inn in Chicopee,
Massachusetts March 6th, 7th, 8th. Dr. Joseph Troll was at the
controls again. He has a unique quality of improvising his
program each year, and 1974 was no exception.
This conference was a reunion for many superintendents,
but for me it was very special. For it was at this same time last
year that I graduated from “Winter School” and was fortunate
enough to secure a job at Winged Foot Golf Club. I know from
experience how the students felt about interviews and meeting
some influential people in the turf field. Students are nervous
and apprehensive about their futures. They desire a job and a
great future, and they desire it immediately. This feeling is
natural for all and an experience which we all go through at
one time or another. However, life does not work as quickly as
we sometimes desire. A good future must be built upon a
strong and well planned background. Just as the architect
builds a new home, he must secure the foundation to assure
that the structure will weather the change of seasons. To those
students who found jobs, I suggest that you work hard and
plan well. For those employers who have hired new students,
be patient, guide them as best you can. Remember, you are
training the future of your profession.
A well planned conference is one which runs on time and is
comprised of knowledgeable speakers. Superintendents at­

tending the U. Mass. Conference found both of the above
under one roof. The proceedings were scheduled very well. A
broad spectrum of speakers made the conference exciting.
Mr. William Buchanan representing the U.S.G.A. hosted a
panel of superintendents rehashing the “Summer of ’73.” Dr.
Robert Carrow representing U. Mass., conducted a similar
panel discussion on tricalcium. Dr. Houston B. Couch
delivered an amusing talk on what to do in case we see another
devastating summer. Mr. Richard Silvar representing the
Pinehurst Golf Club, which is run by the Diamond Head
Corporation, related his job of managing several golf courses.
Mr. Edward Horton delivered a powerful presentation
concerning the operation of a high budget golf course.
Congratulations should be extended to Dr. Troll for his
excellent organization of the conference and for securing a well
rounded panel of speakers. I look forward to next years
conference with enthusiasm and high expectations.
Scott Benty

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RESEARCH REVIEW By Wayne C. Morgan
NUTRIENT STORAGE AND MOVEMENT UNDER TURF
In the 1972 Purdue Turfgrass Conference Proceedings, Dr.
Paul E. Rieke of Michigan State presented an article on
Nutrient Storage and Movement under Turf. His information
principally concerned nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
NITROGEN
Nitrogen warrants such attention because it affects the turf
in so many ways. Included are shoot growth, shoot density,
root growth, color, tolerance to temperature and moisture
stress conditions, disease susceptibility, wear tolerance,
recuperative potential, and competition of the turfgrass with
weeds and other turfgrass species. Nitrogen is added to the soil
by fertilizing, in rainfall, and by nitrogen fixation carried on by
certain soil microorganisms. In addition, nitrogen can be
added to the soil in top dressing material, included with peat,
manure or by clippings returned to the turf.
Clippings return is merely a recycling of the nitrogen already
present. If one assumes that 200 pounds of green clippings
(80% moisture) are returned to the turf per 1,000 square feet
annually and that they average five percent nitrogen (dry
weight basis), this amounts to two pounds of nitrogen being
recycled in the clippings. This amounts to a very light
fertilization with each mowing with ready release of N. Higher
values would be evident if heavier nitrogen applications or a
longer growing season prevailed.
The reservoir of nitrogen tied up in the soil organic matter is
an important source of nitrogen when soil temperatures are
warm and peak microbial activity occurs. Mineral soils might
contain about 0.15% nitrogen by dry weight. Most of this
nitrogen is essentially unavailable for the turf to use since soil
organic matter in mineral soils is usually relatively resistant to
further decomposition.
Nitrogen losses by leaching can be appreciable if sound
management practices are not followed, especially on irrigated
sands. A soil nitrate study included several nitrogen fertilizer
treatments, which were applied to Merion Kentucky bluegrass.
Data were obtained in 1970 and 1971 from the 0-6, 6-12,12-18,
and 18-24 inch depths. When very high rates of nitrogen (6 to 8
lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. annually) were applied in soluble form

(ammonium nitrate) in April, there was appreciable leaching.
When this treatment was divided into three applications
during the growing season, the apparent leaching of nitrate
into lower horizons was much reduced.
Use of organic (or slow release) nitrogen carriers—milorganite, ureaformaldehyde and isobutylidene diurea reduced
the nitrate levels in the soil during spring and early summer;
but in late summer, the nitrate levels in the subsoil (to 24 in.)
were somewhat higher than in plots receiving ammonium
nitrate in 1970 data. The 1971 data suggests similar trends
except a very dry summer and limited irrigation resulted in
very little nitrate nitrogen appearing in the soil, even in the 0-6
inch depth. This was attributed to the nitrogen fertilizer
particles staying in the thatch layer, which was discarded when
the soil was sampled.
On the basis of these studies we have prepared guidelines on
nitrogen fertilization to keep nitrate leaching to a minimum.
1. Use no more than 1.5 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000
square feet (60 lbs. per acre) on turf in any one
application.
2. Apply nitrogen only to actively growing turf.
3. On sandy soils use irrigation judiciously to reduce
leaching.
4. If clippings are returned, reduce nitrogen rates
accordingly.
5. Use slow release forms of N.
6. On sandy sites, especially where water sources could be
contaminated with nitrates, it is well to consider the
use of low nitrogen requiring turfgrass.
PHOSPHORUS
Phosphorous does not leach readily through soils. Most soils
have a high capacity to tie-up phosphorous either by attraction
to the clay particles, or by forming less soluble iron and
aluminum phosphates if the soil is acid, or calcium phosphate
if the soil is alkaline (above pH 7.0). An example of the
tendency for phosphorous to collect in the surface soil is
illustrated in data taken from one of our research plot areas.
The 0-2 inch depth had a soil phosphorous test of 70 pounds
per acre. The 4-6 and 8-10 inch depth samples tested 25 and 6
pounds phosphorous per acre, respectively.

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imbalances of phosphorous, which could induce a deficiency of
iron or other nutrients. When arsenates are being used for Poa
annual control, phosphorous applications should also be
restricted since an application of phosphorous containing
fertilizer can offset the arsenate influence.
POTASSIUM
Potassium is a cation (positively-charged); as such, it is
attracted to the cation exchange* capacity (negatively-charged)
on clay minerals and soil organic matter particles. This tends
to hold potassium from leaching through the soil. It can be
leached, however, with excessive irrigation, especially from
sandy soils. Also, ammonia applications favor leaching of K by
replacement. More frequent and usually higher potassium
rates will be required on heavily irrigated sands to account for
the greater leaching losses.
Data in Table 1 show the tendency for potassium to stay
near the surface of a fine sandy loam soil. Increasing nitrogen
rate caused a decrease in soil potassium test due to greater
amounts of potassium removed from clippings.
TABLE 1 Soil potassium tests as affected by depth of sampling
and rate of nitrogen application.
Annual nitrogen rate
1 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
4
14

Depth of sampling inches
0-2
2-4
4-6
6-8
lbs . of K
274
134
108
108
197
120
101
96

Certain soil minerals have the ability to fix potassium, that
is, to tie-up potassium within the structure of the mineral. This
takes potassium out of soil solution and prevents its leaching,
but it is not available to the plant until it is released from the
mineral again. Soils, which have such minerals, may contain
great quantities of potassium; but soil tests may not be high.
On such soils, response to potassium may not be apparent.
OTHERS
Calcium and magnesium are closely related to soil pH. If pH
is acceptable for the turf, both of these nutrients are usually
present in adequate quantities in the northern mid-west. In
some cases a need for magnesium may occur. Soil testing is the
best means for determining magnesium needs.
Sulfur can be leached from the soil in the sulfate form.
Heavy rainfall and irrigation, especially on sandy soils,
contribute to sulfate leaching. Reports of sulfur responses on
turf are most common in Washington and Florida. This need
for this nutrient will probably become more widespread as
more stringent air pollution controls are employed, which will
reduce sulfur additions to the soil by rainfall.
The micronutrients, iron, manganese, copper, and zinc are
normally present in much more than sufficient quantities for
turf. If soil pH is too high, however, they are often not in
available form. Deficiences of iron are especially common on
shallow-rooted cool-season grasses (particularly bentgrass and
Poa annual) as well as on many of the warm-season grasses. In
the mid-west many greens have become considerably higher in
pH because of irrigation with hard water. We find pH values of
7.4 to over 8.0 common on greens in Michigan. Lowering soil
pH can make the iron more available again.
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PRE-EMERGE REVIEW by John R. Hall, Turf Specialist
This is a good time of the year to review the characteristics
and modes of action of the more popular preemergence turf
herbicides.
COMMON NAME:
TR A D E NAMES:
C H EM ICAL NAM E:

Benefin
Balan, Binnel, Balfin
N-butyl-N-ethyl-trifluoro-2, 6-dinitro-p-toluidene

Benefin materials are available as emulsifiable concentrates
(1.5 lb/gal) and 2.5% granules. Benefin is a volatile material
and works best on turf in the granular form. Volatility is
reduced when the material is irrigated into the soil soon after
application. This material satisfactorily controls crabgrass,
goosegrass, pigweed, lambsquarter, purslane, carpetweed,
yellow and green foxtail and other turf weeds. Nutsedge,
cocklebur, grandsil and ragweed are notably tolerant of
benefin. Benefin has a long residual and should not be used in
situations where fall overseeding is contemplated. Materials
similar to benefin have been shown to inhibit actively dividing
cells of germinating seedlings and stop growth processes (3).
The material is strongly absorbed through seed coats and the
epidermis of shoots. Benefin damages bentgrass and thins
fescue but other turfgrasses are considered tolerant (4).
COMMON NAME:
TRADE NAMES:
C H EM ICAL NAME:

Betasan
Prefar, Pre-San
S-(Q O-diisopropyl phosphoro-dithioate) ester of
N (2-mercap-toethyl) benzene sulfonamide

Bensulide materials are available as emulsifiable concen­
trates (4 lb/gal) and as a 7% granular. Granular materials have
provided the best control in Maryland trials. Smooth and hairy
crabgrass, goosegrass, foxtail, annual bluegrass, pigweed,
purslane and other annual turf weeds are satisfactorily
controlled by this material. Six to eight month control may be
expected with this material. Effectiveness of this material is
hampered by high cation exchange capacity and organic
matter content (4). Representatives of this class of compunds
are thought to cause alkylation of sulfhydryl groups of
proteins, therefore, reducing protein synthesis in roots of
germinating seedlings (3). Bensulide has caused injury to
bermuda and zoysia. Although the material is safe on bentgrass. It has reportedly increased summer wilting on greens (4).
COMMON NAME:
TRADE NAMES:
CHEM ICALS NAM E:

DCPA
Phthalic acid, Dacthal, Dacthalor, Oust, DAC 893
Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate

DCPA materials are available as wettable powders (50 and
75%) and as 2.5 and 5% granules. Crabgrass, foxtaif
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spurge, dock, and other tu rf weeds are satisfactorily
controlled. Ragweed, smartweed and velvetleaf are notably
tolerant of this material (6). Under normal conditions DCPA
will persist in the soil for 60 to 90 days (4, 5). The effectiveness
of this material is decreased by soils high in organic matter.
This class of compounds is not foliar adsorbed nor
translocated within the plant. They cause severe stunting of
germinating seedlings by arresting cell division (3). DCPA may
injure red fescue and bentgrass and its use on golf greens is
considered risky. In Maryland tests DCPA decreased the
winter survival of sprigged tufcote bermudagrass (1).
COMMON NAM E:
TRADE NAME:
CHEM ICAL NAME:

Siduron
Tupersan
1-(2-methylcyclohexyl)-3-phenylurea

Siduron is available as a 50% wettable powder. Crabgrass,
foxtail, cheatgrass, downy brome, witchgrass, purslane,
lambsquarter, nimblewill and other turf weeds are controlled.
Broadleaved weeds are poorly controlled with this material.
Annual bluegrass is very resistant to this compound. Siduron
will persist in the soil for 10 to 12 months, but it is the only
material that can be utilized in conjunction with bluegrass
seeding. The effectiveness of this material is decreased by soils
high in organic matter. This class of compounds inhibits
photosynthesis leading to closure of the stomata, inhibition of
transpiration and eventual death of the germinating seedling
(3). Bermudagrass and certain bentgrasses are injured by
siduron, whereas, red fescues are considered tolerant. Caution
is recommended when utilizing this material on golf greens.
COMMON NAME:
TRADE NAMES:
CHEM ICAL NAME:

Tricalcium Arsenate
Calcium arsenate, Orthoarsenate, Chip-Cal, Kleen-up
Ca3(A s04 ) 2

Calcium arsenate is available as an inorganic material in
granular form (48 and 73%) or as an 85% wettable powder.
Crabgrass, annual bluegrass, goosegrass, chickweed, and other
turf weeds can be controlled with this material. Gradual
buildup of toxic arsenic levels in the soil is important in
utilizing this material. Many climatic and edaphic factors
affect arsenic toxicity and therefore caution must be utilized
with this material (2). Arsenates cause death of germinating
seedlings by blocking production of high energy phosphate
compounds. Red fescues are injured by levels necessary for Poa
annua control. With all preemergence materials it is essential
that label instructions be closely followed. Water in these
chemicals immediately after they are applied and do not
disrupt the soil surface.
MCPP — Control of chickweed, knotweed, clover on bentgrass
greens and fairways, bluegrass and fescues.
MCPP—2,4-D — Controls chickweed, knotweed, dock, dandelion,
plantain, ragweed, pigweed, etc.
M ETHAR 80 — Controls Dallisgrass and crabgrass. Water soluble.
M ETHAR 30 — A super crabgrass killer.
AMA PLUS 2,4-D — Control of Dallisgrass, silver crabgrass, plaintain,
dandelion, knotweed, chickweed, and other broadleaf weeds.
AMA (SUPER METHAR) - The new " A M A " liquid crabgrass killer.
ALL-WET — Added to water, it allows quicker and deeper penetra­
tion...enables soil to retain needed moisture.
CLEAR-SPRAY — Liquid Hygrostatic Sticker to protect against
w ilt and w inter kill.
TRU-GREEN — Liquid Chelating agent.
GRASS-GREENZIT — Permanent green pigment, restores green
color to dorm ant or discolored grass. Not a dye.

P. O. Box 10 Somerset, N. J. 08873

C O R P O R A T IO N

Richard C. Allen, Secretary
126 Underhill Road
Scarsdale, New York 10583
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We know Agrico Country Club Fertilizer can improve
fairways. Because it feeds more efficiently to help build
plusher turf—turf that will approach your greens in quality.
We’ll prove it to you on your own course, free of charge.
Formulated with moderate-size granules, Agrico 18-5-9
can be spin-spread faster and more accurately. Once
spread, 18-5-9’s power-feeding formula makes your
fairway turf uniformly thicker. This helps “keep the ball
high on every lie ” and gives your golfers better
fairway shots.

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To prove that Agrico can improve your fairways, we ll
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come to you —with a free product demonstration. We ll
pròve beyond a doubt the effectiveness of A g rico’s
18-5-9 formula for fairways. And we ll fill you in on A grico’s
full line of dependable course-care products.

Because 18-5-9 is high in nitrogen content, you
need fewer bags for normal fertilization. A real savings
when you’ve got 40 to 65 acres of fairways.

Dan Brogan
14 Wiedemann Avenue
Clifton, New Jersey 07011

The nitrogen is derived from organic as well as quick
green-up sources. Five units of nitrogen are in water
insoluble form to keep your turf greener— longer.

Please contact me for a free product demonstration of
18-4-10 or 18-5-9 and for information on Agrico’s other
course-care products.

Higher potash content, one-third from sulphate,
makes turf so resilient that it resists tracking—even under
heavy traffic conditions. Five units of phosphorus will
maintain, but not increase soil levels.

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