Hoard of Directors Met G C S A est 19 5 9 President BLAKE HALDERMAN, CGCS Brae Burn Country Club Vice President GLEN DUBE, CGCS Centennial Golf Club Treasurer DAVID DUDONES Redding Country Club Westchester Country Club Secretary KENNETH BENOIT JR., CGCS GlenArbor Golf Club Past President ROBERT NIELSEN JR., CGCS Bedford Golf & Tennis Club D irectors ROBERT B. ALONZI JR. Fenway Golf Club BRETT CHAPIN Redding Country Club DOUG DRUGO Wee Burn Country Club ANTHONY HOOKS Due Process Stable VINCENT PAVONETTI, CGCS Fairview Country Club ROBERT WOLVERTON Century Country Club Class “ C ” Rep GEORGE CHAVEZ Pelham Country Club Class “A F” Rep KEVIN COLLINS Aquatrols Executive D irector ED BROCKNER E xecutive Secretary SUSAN O ’DOWD Tee to (ireen Staff E ditor JIM PAVONETTI 203-531-8910 Managing Editor PANDORA C.WOJICK Editorial Committee TODD APGAR CHIP LAFFERTY ADDISON BARDEN STEVEN MCGLONE MATT CEPLO SCOTT NIVEN KEVIN COLLINS TODD SALAMONE BILL CYGAN RYAN SEGRUE GREG WOJICK Designer TERRIE YOUNG Advertising Manager BRETT CHAPIN, 203-938-9240 TEE TO GREEN is published bimonthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 9 1 4 -3 4 7 -4 6 5 3 FAX: 914-347-3437 ; METGCSA.ORG Copyright © 2 0 1 4 n this Issue Centennial’s Glen Dube Assumes the Reins as MetGCSA President Departments Chapter N ew s....................................................................................................... 4 M ember News .................................................................................................... 6 Scorecard................................................................................................................8 U pcom ing Events ............................................................................................10 Spotlight ............................................................................................................. 11 resident’s can’t believe I am sitting down to write my very last President’s Message. Though finding the time to write my mes­ sages was difficult at times, I can’t say I’m oveijoyed that this bimonthly obligation— or my term as president—has come to an end. Truth be known, though I do have two years remaining on the board as past presi­ dent, I will miss being the point person for member contact, discussing our associa­ tion—accomplishments and even con­ cerns—or issues at someone’s home club. Finding solutions to others’ concerns (while dealing with my own at the same time!) wasn’t always easy, but I realize, as I write this, that it’s those interactions with Met members that I will miss most and remem­ ber fondly. Volunteering for a board or any other agency, even those outside of golf, is about giving back and helping others. I have found it rewarding to pay it forward and share whatever knowledge and experience I’ve gained throughout the years, just as those before me were willing to share their thoughts and expertise with me. Forum'll Thinking Over the past two years, the board and I have looked to the future, working hard to champion efforts that we felt were in the best interest of our association and our industry. In addition to my fellow board members, I want to thank the many mem­ bers who joined us in supporting these endeavors, which include: • A new-and-improved website. Sign on to metgcsa.org for a look at our new, userfriendly format, with timely news, links, an all-new online payment option, job-boarlink, and more. (See article page 4.) • A logo redesign. Our MetGCSA logo has been updated with a more contemporary design that better reflects who we are—a golf course superintendent’s association— and appears more prominently on our sta­ tionery, newsletter, and website. Blake Halderman, CGCS MetGCSA President • Best Management Practices (BMPs) for New York State Golf Courses. A monumental un­ dertaking that has resulted in the creation of a comprehensive document and website de­ tailing BMPs for golf courses throughout the State of New York. Now in Phase II, this project, which was initiated largely by MetGCSA members, is working to develop a way to validate that New York State super­ intendents are actually employing the stan­ dards for protecting water quality as they are set forth in the BMP manual. (See article, page 5.) • Promoting Rounds for Research (R4R). Initi­ ated by GCSAA and the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), this fundraising effort is designed to help affiliated chapters and other industry partners generate funds for research and special projects. The BMP initiative has been the Met s special project, which many Met members have helped to support by asking their golf facilities to donate a round of golf to be placed up for auction. Revenues generated from these auc­ tions helped to support the development of our BMPs and other research efforts. Thank you to everyone who supported this cause. • Building government relations. The MetGCSA has made a point of attending the Advocacy Day in Albany, NY, each year, tak­ ing the opportunity to visit with New York State legislators to drive home the impact that many of the proposed legislative issues have on our ability to do our jobs. Thank you to all who attended and continue to play a role in our ongoing effort to ensure the growth of the game for generations to come. • Surveying the membership. The board issued a survey to the membership in an effort to continued on page 7 Tee to Green September/October/November 20 i 4 O/r®,tore Centennial's Glen Dube Assumes the Reins as MetGCSA President by Kevin Collins 4 MetGCSA Annual Meeting, Glen Dube assumed the reins as the Met s president—its 32nd since the associations inception in 1959. Glen joined the MetGCSA Board of Directors in 2002, diligently serving the association for the past 12 years as a director, secretary, and vice president. He has gained valuable experience and association knowledge by serving on or chairing 10 of the Met’s committees: the Education, Scholarship & Research, Bylaws, Government Relations, Investment, Mem­ bership, Website, Social & Welfare, Tourn­ ament, and Communications committees. Clearly highly qualified for his new role as president, in 2003, Glen also completed the coursework required to become a certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) with GCSAA. Glen looks forward to the challenge of leading the MetGCSA over the next two years and, like his predecessors, has hopes and dreams for the ongoing growth and progress of our association and profession. “I would like to see more members at our golf and social events,” says Glen, hoping to find a way to infuse some enthusiasm among the membership. As part of that goal, Glen would like to tap the pool of Met assis­ tant superintendents.“! would like superin­ tendents to encourage their assistants to regularly attend meetings, seminars, and even become involved in our committees,” says Glen. “They, after all, are the future of our association.” Another important item on Glen’s to-do list is to support the completion of the BMP (Best Management Practices) project that Ken Benoit and the board have been work­ ing on over the past two years. Completion is targeted for sometime in 2015. Last but not least, Glen hopes to take full advantage of the Met’s new-and-improved website as a vehicle for communicating as­ sociation and industry news and progress and for stimulating interest in attending Met meetings and events. “In whatever I do for our association,” says Glen, “I am committed to working with the board and membership to explore ways to support the ongoing growth and strength of our organization.” Glen Gets His Start Glen was born in New Britain, CT, in the early ’70s. His father made his living as a plant superintendent for Aerospace Tech­ nologies, a jet engine and aerospace compo­ nent manufacturer. Glen’s mother was a stay-at-home mom, taking care of all the important details for Glen and his younger brother, Paul. Early on, the family moved to Berlin, CT, where Glen attended Hubbard Grammar School and Berlin High School. “I was a happy-go-lucky kid, and I loved sports,” Glen laughs. “I played soccer, hockey, and golf in high school.” Glen’s path to turfgrass management be­ gan working at a landscape and garden cen­ ter. So it was no surprise when, after high school, Glen enrolled in the turf pro­ gram at the University of Rhode Island (URI) majoring in landscape architecture. “I wasn’t sure after I got there that I really wanted to pursue that particular major,” Glen remembers. “So one day I was hanging out after class and there was this tall, lanky, blonde kid talking about a ‘dew whip.’ Not knowing what a dew whip was, I asked, and of course this tall, lanky, blonde kid looked at me as if he couldn’t believe I didn’t know. After he explained the intrica­ cies of this turf tool, we struck up a conver­ sation that had a lot to do with my being where I am today. Yes, that tall, lanky, blonde kid was Blake Halderman.” Now firmly established in the turf pro­ gram, Glen garnered some valuable experi­ ence working his first tournament event, the Greater Hartford Open at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. “I worked on the crew, raking bunkers and mowing greens,” he recounts. “There was an assistant there who had recently graduated from UMass, Paul Dooley, and he took me under his wing and educated me on turfgrass dis­ eases, cup cutting, maintenance practices, just about everything a turfgrass manager needs to know. “I guess he figured I had learned well,” continues Glen, “because on the Sunday of the tournament, I was mowing the N th green, double cut, when Paul came up and told me that he needed me to finish mow­ ing the greens on 16,17, and 18. And he said there were players already on the 12th hole. I hustled and finished 18 just as some play­ ers were walking up to their shots on the 18th fairway. Ohhh, those were the days!” Glen’s first URI internship was in 1993 at the Country Club of Darien with Tim O ’Neill, who has also served as not only MetGCSA president, but also president of GCSAA. Then, in 1994, Blake and Glen reunited, both interning at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, OH, home of Jack Nicklaus’s annual Memorial Tourna­ ment. Glen graduated with a B.S. in turf­ £ “I would like superintendents to encourage their assistants to regularly attend meetings, seminars, and even become involved in our committees. They, after all, are tkffuture cf our grass management from URI the following public tract, members and players expect great conditions.” Ably assisted by Assistants year, in 1995. Travis Teeter and Phil Woodsmall, Equip­ ment Manager Pete Acocella, and a crew of 17, they get the job done. Glen’s first assistant’s position out of school was with Peter Rappoccio at Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield, CT. “There’s no question I received an outstanding agro­ Glen and his wife, Erica, met in 1998. The nomic education working with Peter, but just two were out on the town with friends in as important,” says Glen, “Peter taught me South Norwalk. Not long after that chance the communication skills I needed to handle meeting, they became inseparable, and then, a crew and a club membership, skills I’ve put lo and behold, in 2001, they were married. In fact, October 13 marked their 13th wed­ to use time and again.” Glen worked with Peter from the spring ding anniversary. Their partnership has pro­ of 1995 until February 1998, when he ac­ duced three really great kids: their daughter, cepted his first superintendent’s position at Madison, who is 12 and their two sons, Jake, Oak Hills Park Golf Course in Norwalk, CT. 8, and Brayden, who just turned 3. After living at Centennial for a few years, Coming from an upper-tier country club experience, Glen admits it was an adjust­ Glen and Erica purchased a beautiful home ment. “When I got there,” he remembers, “I in Danbury, CT. Erica works as a fitness was faced with getting the job done with instructor, which keeps her in tiptop shape! half the staff, about half the budget, and In 2009, tragically, Glen’s younger brother, twice the rounds. And I still had to meet Paul, passed away. Every year at Centennial, Glen holds the Paul Dube Open to honor high player expectations! Nonetheless, Glen will tell you working his brother’s memory and raise funds for there was a good experience. “I quickly sending Paul’s children to college. Paul’s learned how to survive the limitations and wife, Heidi, and their children are always in constraints of working on a public course.” attendance, along with friends and many Serving as the catalyst for numerous course members of the MetGCSA. Glen is succeeding one of his closest improvement projects, Glen initiated a sig­ nificant tree removal program, bunker reno­ friends as president: none other than Blake vation, the installation of a new irrigation Halderman, that tall, lanky, blonde kid who system and internal drainage on the course’s is now superintendent of Brae Burn Coun­ many problem greens, all the while improv­ try Club. Blake will remain on the board ing the overall aesthetics and playability of for the next two years as past president. We wish you the best of luck in your the course. “After that, I felt that if I could produce quality turf conditions on a public term as president, Glen, and in your ongo­ course, I could produce quality turf any­ ing service to our association! where,” he notes. In 2006, Glen was hired as superintendent Kevin Collins, a member of the Tee to Green at Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, NY Editorial Committee, is Mid-Atlantic and “Centennial is a huge property, 27 holes and Northeast territory managerfor Aquatrob Corp. 200-plus acres of turf to maintain,” says ofAmerica and the owner/president ofDryJect Glen. “Since the recession, we’ve had to do Northeast/TurfPounders. more with less, and since it’s a high-end The Career Begins Family Man Tee to Green September/October/November 2014 Introducing the New-and-Improved MetGCSA Website by Matt Leverich, Playbooksfor Golf ' Jm laybooks for Golf has completely rebuilt—and will con1 tinue to maintain—metgcsa.org to better serve the Met membership. You’ll find great new content combined with a power­ ful new process for signing up for events, paying for dues, and meetings. Here’s what to expect when you log on: Homo Page Preview You’ll begin with a new Home page that will provide easy access to the site offerings. 1. Keeping You Connected. Running along the top of the page, you will find links to such popular websites as gcsaa.org, turfnet.com, usga.org, and weather.com, along with a handy Growing Degree Day calculator. 2. Tee to Green Archived. Next, a link to the Tee to Green is prominently displayed at the top-right of the page for easy access to our award-winning publication. Click on the link and you’ll be taken to the Archive page, where you’ll find issues dating as far back as January/February 2002. The current issue’s featured article will be included with its own link on the Home page for added exposure. 3. Navigation Made Easy. Directly be­ neath this link is a scrolling photo gallery of Met member clubs and then a bar with tabs designed to help you navigate through the sites content: About Us, Membership, News, Events, and Payment. The About Us pull-down menu offers seven content areas, including everything from an association overview and list of board and committee members and Met sponsors to useful contact information. In addition, there is a section devoted to our proud history. A work in progress, this entry, when completed, will undoubtedly reflect well on the Met and our association’s work within the golf industry. Among the five entries under the Mem­ bership tab is one of several notable upgrades to our site: a link to our Membership Direc­ tory. If you’re out of the office and need a Tee to Green September/October/November 2 0 14 Editor’s Note: If you haven't logged on to the all-new MetGCSA website, you're missing out on a tremendous resource and link to not just our association news and events, but also a variety of popular websites and on-tlie-job resources that now make metgcsa.org the perfect default home pagefor your computer browser. Matt Leverich of Playbooks for Golf the company that led the charge on the website rebuild, has agreed to highlight, here, some of the sites new-and-improved features. We're convinced that once you see what the site has to offer, you'll become a frequent visitor to metgcsa.org! button, that’s because there isn’t one! A mod­ ern web design feature is to eliminate the Home button to reduce the number of pages in the navigation. If you want to return to the Home page, clicking on the MetGCSA logo will get you there. contact number, you can now access it, right along with background information on the then and there, on your smart phone or golf course. 5. Tweet All About It. Speaking of other portable device. Also under this tab, you will find Network, with direct links to information, as part of the site redesign, the affiliated colleges and universities, regula­ MetGCSA has become active on Twitter as tory agencies, allied associations, and our a way to reach members and create addi­ association sponsors. No more surfing the tional publicity and exposure for the golf web to find these sites! Also notable is our course superintendent. The “tweets,” com­ Job Board, which has been completely re­ ing from the official account (@metgcsa), will contain job openings, links to events built to drive traffic to our website. 4. New Signup and Payment Op­ and meetings, pertinent Tee to Green files, tions. Among the most important site up­ and other timely educational information. dates is the ability to not only sign up for We have embedded a feed for the account events and meetings, but also pay for on the right side of each page on the website them—all in one fell swoop! (Check out the for easy access to the latest news from the Events and Payment tabs.) Under the Payment Met. 6. A Word From Our Sponsors. Also tab, you will also have the ability to pay for membership dues and sponsorship packages. on the right side of every web page is a What’s more, the new automated system scrolling list of our valued sponsors. Now, allows you to print an invoice that you can with just a click on their company name, submit to your club for payment. Another you can access the organization’s website. 7. Going Home Again. If you were try­ new feature with your event sign-up: You will get a pictorial preview of the host club, ing to go “Home” but couldn’t find a Home A Design for All lievires When designing the new site, we wanted to build something that would work on any computer or device, and we’ve made it hap­ pen! The large navigation makes it a breeze to access pages, even on smart phones. So there’s no excuse not to visit metgcsa.org, anywhere ... anytime. We, at Playbooks for Golf, will be staying onboard to manage the website updates and will continue to adjust it as needed to best meet the needs of the Met membership. We sincerely hope you enjoy this great new asset from the MetGCSA and look forward to participating in building a bright future for metgcsa.org. by Ken Benoit, Chairman New York State BMP Committee J M he New York State Best ManageW ment Practices (BMPs) Committee has moved into Phase Two of the BMP initiative. As you may remember, in 2012 golf course superintendents from around the state formed a committee which be-came the driving force in the creation of a com­ prehensive document and website detailing BMPs for New York State golf courses. Though this initiative touches on environ­ mentally sound practices for many aspects of golf course management, its prime objective is to engage our industry in protecting water quality. As it became increasingly apparent that there was a growing concern over protecting our water systems, we decided it was in our best interest to take a proactive approach to ensuring that superintendents were doing their part in protecting water quality, on and around our golf courses. Working with superintendents from vari­ ous New York State GCSAA chapters, as well as a team of turfgrass researchers from Cornell University, the New York State DEC, and a number of government officials, the committee developed a standard set of practices, essentially guiding principles, that would demonstrate our commitment to protecting—even enhancing—the environ­ ment. (For further information on this topic, please refer to the BMP website, nysgolfbmp.cals.cornell.edu.) In addition to cultivating new relation­ ships within various state government agen­ cies, it was our hope that the BMPs would help our industry forge trusting partnerships with local and state lawmakers that would, in turn, lead to our involvement in the early phases of any proposed legislation. And with greater scrutiny being paid by environmen­ talists and the nongolfing public to how golf courses are managed, we also hope to change their perception of golf courses as a danger to the environment by pointing to our adher­ ence to the BMPs. This leads to Phase Two of the BMP initiative. Phase Two: Assessing Use of the BMPs The purpose of Phase Two is to develop a way to validate that New York State super­ intendents are actually employing the stan­ dards for protecting water quality as they are set forth in the BMP manual. Understanding when and how to use the BMPs is only one part of the equation. We must be able to assess our ability to put the BMPs into prac­ tice on a regular basis. This will add credi­ bility to our BMP initiative among not only state and local lawmakers and regulatory agencies, but also the general public. We have formed a committee consisting of all seven New York State GCSAA-affiliated chapters to work on formulating a selfassessment tool that will include a series of questions to help superintendents evaluate their use of the BMPs. The tool will ulti­ mately be available on the BMP website. The committee’s first face-to-face meet­ ing took place in Rochester during the NYSTA Turf & Grounds Exposition in mid-November. At this meeting, we worked to solidify the self-assessment tool’s content, as well as develop a strategy for marketing the tool to New York State superintendents. Our thought, now, is to publicize the selfassessment tool through a series of articles and speaker symposiums. With motivating participation in mind, we have also met with the New York State DEC on several occasions to talk about developing a system that allows self-assessment participants to earn DEC credits, but more on that in the coming months. By January, we hope to have a final review of the self-assessment tool’s content before sending it to the online developer. From February through the fall of 2015, we will be hard at work designing the web-based self-assessment tool while also beginning our marketing campaign. We hope to have the self-assessment initiative up and running by the end of 2015. Supporting the Initiative's Success You can do your part to make the BMP ini­ tiative a success by participating in the selfassessment and spreading the word to your fellow superintendents. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look for­ ward to seeing you at the next MetGCSA meeting. Tee to Green September/October/November 2014 New Faces on the MetGCSA Board [ J M t was only fitting that the W MetGCSA held its Annual Meeting and Elections on November 4, Election Day Convening again this year at the Rye Grill & Bar in Rye, NY, the meeting drew a sizable crowd of both members and prospective members. Attendees were given updates on the Tri-State Turf Research Foundation from Les Kennedy, on NYSTA from Mike Maffei, and on GCSAA from Kevin Doyle. After the customary Officer and Com­ mittee reports, the Met had an “Election Day” of its own. Here’s the outcome: The Fleeted Officers President Glen Dube, CGCS, of Centennial Golf Club, moves from vice president Vice President Dave Dudones, of Westchester Country Club, moves from treasurer Treasurer Ken Benoit, CGCS, of GlenArbor Golf Club, moves from secretary Secretary Rob Alonzi, of Fenway Golf Club, moves from director Past President Blake Halderman, CGCS, of Brae Burn Country Club, moves from president Member News Passing of Frank Lamphier Jr. \ ^ J he MetGCSA would like to offer ^ F our sincere condolences to the family of Frank Lamphier Jr., who passed away September 24. He was 80. A Met mem­ ber since 1968, Frank’s contributions throughout the years have meant a great deal to our profession, both in our area and throughout the country. In 2013, Frank was honored with the GCSAA Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award, which is presented each year to individuals who have made an outstand­ ing, substantive, and enduring contribution to the advancement of golf course superin­ tendents. In addition, he was credited with helping to resurrect the GCSAA National Championship & Golf Classic. Originally known as the National Green­ keeping Superintendents Tournament, it be­ gan in 1938, was interrupted by World War II from 1942-45, and then held intermit­ tently until 1963. In 1968, Frank led the charge in resurrecting this event, and thanks to his efforts, the GCSAA National Cham­ pionship & Golf Classic continues to thrive New Members After 12 years of service, Bob Nielsen, CGCS, of Bedford Golf & Tennis Club will retire from the board. Many thanks go out to Bob for his years of dedicated service to the MetGCSA. He has been a great asset to area superintendents and to the Met Board of Directors. Please join us in welcoming the following new MetGCSA members: • David Conrad, Class AF, of Plant Food Company, Cranbury, NJ • Andrew White, Class C, Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY Directors • Brett Chapin of Redding Country Club and Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, of Fairview Country Club were reelected as directors to the board • Bob Wolverton and Doug Drugo of Wee Burn Country Club remain to ful­ fill their term as directors. • Mike Brunelle, CGCS, of Upper Mont­ clair Country Club was elected as a di­ rector to the board. • Steven McGlone of Siwanoy Country Club was appointed as a director to the board, filling the vacancy left by Rob Alonzi moving to secretary. Congratulations to: • Greg Eisner, superintendent at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, and his wife, Ashley, on the birth of their daughter, Brooke Elizabeth Eisner, who was 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and born on August 8. • Ryan Oliver, superintendent at Hudson National Golf Club, and his wife, Amber, on the birth of their son, Weston Reed Oliver, who was 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and born on August 29. • Matt Leverich of Playbooks for Golf and his wife, Leslie, on the birth of their son, Oliver Edison Leverich, who was 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and born on September 9. Tee to Green September/October/November 2Q14 Births today as a regular event at the Golf Industry Show. Superintendent for years at Aspetuck Val­ ley Country Club in Weston, CT, Frank also played a major role in the Connecticut Golf Course Superintendents Association. He served on numerous committees and on the board of directors, moving his way through the chairs to president in 1974-5. In 1987, the CAGCS honored him with their Super­ intendent of the Year award. Frank gradu­ ated from the University of MassachusettsAmherst turf school. Frank lived and breathed the golf industry and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. • Steve Loughran, superintendent at Rock Ridge Country Club, and his wife, Amanda, on the birth of their daughter, MacKenzie Mary Loughran, who was 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and born on October 23. In Sympathy We would like to offer our sincere condo­ lences to two MetGCSA members and their families: • Metro Turf Specialists’ Scott Apgar, whose mother,Jillanne Apgar, passed away on October 24 after a long illness. She was 80. • Golf Club at Mansion Ridge Superinten­ dent Charles Nowicki, whose father, Bruce Edward Nowicki, passed away October 31 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71. Memorial donations may be made to Kobacker House/Hospice at https:// foundation.ohiohealth.com/ or by mail to: Ohio Health Foundation, Kobacker House/ Hospice, 180 East Broad Street, Floor 31, Columbus, OH 43215-3707. “Attending our meetings is essential to the welfare of our association. Equally important, however, is becoming an active contributor. In other words, host a meeting, foin a committee— or two. Volunteerfor the board.” President's Message continuedfrom page 1 gather information useful to both members and the board, in guiding their future efforts on the golf course and throughout their operations. • Association outreach. The Met board reached out to Hurricane Sandy victims in their time of need, spending the day in Coney Island cooking and handing out es­ sentials to those devastated by this natural disaster. • Revitalizing the Nor'easier. This year, the Met board reinvented the annual GIS Noreaster event. For those of you who didn’t make it, this is now a must-attend event, attracting industry professionals from across the Northeast and Canada. With more than 400 participants, this is a wonderful way to catch up with old friends and build new in­ dustry alliances. • Honoring Sherwood A. Moore (SAM) Award winners with a special privilege. The board voted to exempt SAM Award winners from paying dues in recognition of their dedi­ cation and service to our association and profession. In addition to the boards efforts, many members have been working to spread the word about superintendents’ value to golf facilities and the industry by contributing articles in area magazines published by our allied associations, such as the Met Golfer Extra and the Tri-State Turf Research Foundation’s “Superintendent Spotlight.” Part of I In* Solut ion While the board has accomplished quite a bit over the past two years, one frustration remains: low attendance at our golf events! It has been embarrassing for our association, and the superintendents who have secured their club for an event, when we have been forced to cancel the outing because the signup is so low. We have reduced our number of golf events, hoping to encourage greater partici­ pation. Unfortunately, this has not seemed to work. I think we all have to put ourselves in the position of our event hosts who have graciously offered their clubs and are hoping for a great turnout. Our events provide im­ portant opportunities for you to share ideas and form alliances with other members that will, in turn, strengthen your position at your club and within the industry. Attending our meetings is essential to the welfare of our association. Equally impor­ tant, however, is becoming an active con­ tributor. In other words, host a meeting. Join a committee—or two. Volunteer for the board. Joining the board is a great way to net­ work with other industry leaders and learn skills beyond the ones you use day-to-day. You’ll learn to manage your time more effi­ ciently, plan and run large events, and be­ come a better communicator and presenter. What’s more, your involvement will un­ doubtedly add to your credibility and re­ spect as a leader within your club. Changing of the Guard sition, he will be taking a leave from the board. The tournament committee chair­ man is a time-consuming position, and even with his long drive, Tony found time to get it done. Thank you, again, to the three of you for all of your time and dedication. Last, Bob Nielsen of Bedford Golf & Tennis will be leaving the board after 12 years of service. Bob has served on most of our committees and was instrumental in maintaining strong relationships with the GCSAA and other allied associations. He is a true leader and someone we all turned to on a regular basis for guidance. His presence on the board will be greatly missed, but I am sure, knowing Bob, that he will stay involved in some fashion! Fimil Thanks It has been extremely rewarding leading such a fine association and especially grati­ fying working with the current board, whose drive and creativity has made my job as president a pleasure. I honestly can’t thank each and every one of you enough for your hard work and dedication to the association. I would also like to thank Susan O ’Dowd, our executive secretary; Ed Brockner, our executive director; and Pandora Wojick, our Tee to Green managing editor as they con­ tinue to provide the expertise and support our association needs to keep things run­ ning smoothly and moving forward. And last but not least, I would like to thank all of our advertisers and sponsors. It is their ongoing support that has enabled our organization to provide the high level of services and events that our membership has come to expect. Please remember to support those who support us! I hope you have a wonderful holiday sea­ son with family and friends—and that in­ cludes us! Don’t forget to join fellow Met members at our annual Holiday Party on December 5! Though I will miss my role as MetGCSA president, I couldn’t be more pleased to turn the reins over to my close friend and Cen­ tennial superintendent, Glen Dube. Our friendship started at URI, and as some will say, we have been inseparable ever since (our wives included!), working or living within a half-hour of each other since 1993. Glen’s presence on the board as vice presi­ dent the past two years gave me great com­ fort, and I look forward, now, to serving on the board as past president with him at the helm. I wish Glen and the new board the best of luck and continued success in the future! I would like to thank our Class AF Rep­ resentative, Kevin Collins of Aquatrols, and our Class C Rep, George Chavez of Pelham Country Club, for generously giving their time and support to our association for the past two years. I also would like to thank Tony Hooks of Due Process Stable. Tony served as Tourn­ ament Committee chair for the past two Blake Halderman, CGCS years, but due to the location of his new po­ President Tee to Green September/October /November 2014 Philly Runs Away With 2014 Met Area Team Championship Trophy by Andy Drohen, Met Area Team Championship Co-Chair [_/ hank you to all who participated in this year’s Met Area Team Championship held September 29 at Phila­ delphia Country Club in Gladwyne, PA. We had another fantastic day, thanks to Philly green chair Chet Walsh, golf course superin­ tendent Mike McNulty, head professional Scott Riley, and the entire staff at Philadel­ phia Country Club. Mike had the golf course in terrific shape for this year’s event. Players from every state are still raving about the conditions and ex­ ceptional course layout. My co-chair, Blake Halderman, and I have been blessed with not only great host golf courses year after year, but also great people to work with! Tough Compel il ion The competition was strong once again, but that home field advantage may have been just too much for everyone to overcome as the team from Philadelphia ran away with this event with an 11-shot victory over the defending champions from Connecticut. In what is believed to be the tournament record, Philadelphia blistered through the par 71 layout at 8 under par with strong showings from all team members, including my low gross partner John Gosselin and I, who had the day’s best two-ball score at 65. Philadelphia last won this event in 2011 at Galloway National. Defending champs from Connecticut narrowly held on to Second Place by one shot over annual contender Hudson Valley, and with a tiebreaker, New Jersey held on for Fourth Place over Northeastern. Playing for the MetGCSA this year were Pelham’s Jeff Wentworth/Due Process Sta­ ble’s Tony Hooks (78) and Sunningdale’s Sean Cain/Plant Food’s Tom Weinert (78) in the Gross Division and Westchester’s David Dudones/Brae Burn’s Blake Halderman (76) and Wee Burn’s Doug Drugo/ Silvermine’s Larry Pakkala (67) in the Net Division. The Met team slipped down the ladder from Third to Ninth Place this year, but as you can see, Larry, who was once the assistant at Philadelphia Country Club, fared quite well. Think there was a little of that home advan­ tage at work there? Meanwhile, no one won the $20,000 dol­ lar hole-in-one prize this year, but the team from New England dominated the skill prizes, winning three of the seven available, including the best shot of the day from past GCSAA President Jim Fitzroy with a shot that stopped l ’ l" from the cup on arguably the hardest hole on the course: a 235-yard, par 3, uphill no less! We are happy to report Jim did make the putt! Chet Walsh & Steve Stephens, Philadelphia AGCS; Tom Weinert & Sean Cain, MetGCSA (l to r) SptMial Thanks Thanks, again, to all who participated, and special thanks to GCSAA Rep Kevin Doyle for his help throughout the day and to Shaun Barry, who helped with the $20,000 hole-in-one hole and also took some fantas­ tic photos of the groups! Were happy to report that this year we have Shaun’s photos loaded on Flickr for all to view and down­ load. Here’s the link: https://www.flickr. com/photos/118804232@N02/. Nice job, Shaun! Finally, we want to thank our seven spon­ sors—Aquatrols, BASF, Bayer, The Care of Trees, Koch Agronomic Services, Syngenta, and Toro—for their continuing support in making this a truly wonderful event. With­ out them, this event would not be able to be held to the standards we have come to know and love. A('faintable Event As many of you may know, this event is more than just about golf. Each year, funds raised during the championship go to a charity of the MetGCSA board’s choice. This year, we were able to raise more than $2,000 from the 50/50 and hope to elect a suitable char­ ity at the next MetGCSA board meeting. If you’ve never participated in this cham­ pionship, do yourself a favor and try to qual­ ify for the MetGCSA team. You’re guaran­ teed to have a great time playing golf with your peers while experiencing one of the best courses in the country. See you all in 2015! The; (Complete Results What follows is a list of team and proximity winners. Congratulations everyone! Team Scores (Par 284) Wendell Beakley, GC&4 of New Jersey; Larry Pakkala, MetGCSA; Jeremy Hreben, GCSA of New Jersey; Doug Drugo, MetGCSA (l to r) Tee to Green September/October/November 2014 1St / 276 2nd / 287 3rd / 288 4th / 290 5th / 290 6th / 291 7th / 295 8th / 295 Philadelphia AGCS Connecticut AGCS Hudson Valley GCSA GCSA of New Jersey Northeastern GCSA Central New York GCSA GCSA of Cape Cod Central Penn GCSA Met Area Team Championship Co-Chairs Andy Drohen (left) & Blake Halderman congrat­ ulate the winners. David Dudones & Jeff Wentworth, MetGCSA; John Alexander, GCSA New Jersey (l to r) Bob Alonzi, MetGCSA, takes a break between holes. Wine and Dine at Silvermine: Fun for All by Ed Brockner, MetGCSA Executive Director ore than 60 superintend­ ents, assistants, and guests enjoyed a wonderful after­ noon and evening at the Nine and Dine Event held October 15 at Silvermine Golf Club in Norwalk, CT. Hosting the event was the club’s superintendent of two years and Met past president Larry Pakkala, who was pleased to welcome members and guests to this family-friendly club. This year, contestants were divided be­ tween two separate nine-hole events: the Barn Nine and Wilton Nine. The scramble scoring led to some very low numbers and a fun format for everyone who attended. Here are the top scorers: Barn Nine 27 Tony Hooks & Jeff Wentworth, MetGCSA; Brian Minetnier & Tom Gritnac, GCSA New Jersey (l to r) 29 Scott Tretera, HarrelVs / Glenn Perry, Rolling Hills CC / Tony Grasso,Jacobsen/Textron Doug Drugo / Justin Miller, Wee Burn CC Dave McCaffrey / Jarad Luknicki, Metropolis CC Wilton Nine 9th / 299 1 0 th /311 11th / 311 1 2 th /314 1 3 th /315 MetGCSA Pocono Turfgrass Association GCSA of New England Rhode Island GCSA Mid-Atlantic AGCS Gross Div. Sean Cain MetGCSA (Sponsored by Aquatrols) Sponsors Div. Dave Dynowski Toro (Sponsored by The Care of Trees) Closest to the Pin #5 / 4' 1" Chris Tufts GCSA of Cape Cod (Sponsored by Koch Agronomic Servs.) #7 / 6' 0" Garrett Whitney GC&4 of New England (Sponsored by BASF) # 1 1 /4 ' 9" Dave Lippman Hudson Valley GCSA (Sponsored by Toro) # 1 5 / r 1" Jim Fitzroy GC&4 of New England (Sponsored by Syngenta) Low Gross Team Winners 65 Andy Drohen & John Gosselin Philadelphia AGCS 27 30 Tom Weinert, Dave Conrad,Jason Dowgiewicz, Plant Food Co. Dave Lippman, Westchester Turf Supply / Bob Wolverton, Century CC / Todd Apgar, Metro Turf Specialists Special thanks to Larry for hosting such a fun event and also to PGA Professional Stuart Waack and his staff for making us all feel like members for the day! Sponsorship Team Winners 64 Matt Richter & Doug Rider Two-Man Team High Score Gross / 83 Andrew Harrison & Jeff Roader Mid-Atlantic AGCS Net / 81 John Downer & Chris Moran Pocono Turfgrass Association Longest Drive Net Div. Donny D’Errico GCSA of New England (Sponsored by Bayer) Tee to Green September/October/November 2014 Please Join Us for the Social Event of the Year! Upcoming Events The MetGCSA Holiday Party New and Noteworthy Friday, December 5, 7:00-11:00p.m. Via Veneto 26,8 City Place White Plains, NY Be sure to join fellow Met members for this festive annual event. Enjoy Via Veneto’s fine Italian cuisine and danc­ ing to the sounds of DJ Stiltz. MetGCSA/CAGCS Fall Educational Seminar Wednesday, December 3 The Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT Host: Jason Meersman Don’t miss this year’s fall seminar and the outstanding lineup of education ses­ sions. Here’s a look at the speakers and their topics: • 2014 Year-In-Review Adam Moeller, USGA Senior Agronomist • Turf Insect Pest Year-in-Review: Wacky Weather, Old Foes, & Emerging Issues Dr. Benjamin McGraw, Penn State University • Best Management Practices for Anthracnose Control on Annual Bluegrass Putting Green Turf Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University • The Size of Topdressing Sand: Does It Matter? Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University • How Does Your Water Measure Up? Kathy Conard, Water Specialist, Turf Diagnostics Log on to metgcsa.org to register! • Research Update: Ball Roll and Mowing • A Progressive IPM Approach for Long Island Lawns and Turf • PoaCure: A Promising Material for Poa annua Control For conference registration and hotel in­ formation visit: www.nysta.org or contact the NYSTA office at 518-783-1229. 39th Annual New Jersey Green Expo Turf and Landscape Conference Tuesday - Thursday, December 9 —11 The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Atlantic City, NY Long Island Regional Conference The New Jersey Green Exp offers a compre­ Thursday, December 4 hensive educational program providing Upsky Long Island Hotel cutting-edge applications and tactics to Hauppauge, NY guarantee green industry professionals’ suc­ The Long Island Regional Conference cess on the job. Offering one of the largest offers a variety of education sessions with trade shows in the tri-state area, the expo leading turfgrass educators and industry also provides attendees with the opportu­ professionals. Program highlights include: nity to view the latest and greatest products • Soil and Water Test Interpretation and and services on the market. For further information, call 973-812Recommendations 6467 or visit www.njturfgrass.org. • Long Island Pesticide Pollution Prevention Strategy Update CAGCS Winter Seminar • Brushing Greens: The Intersection of Tuesday,January 13,2015 Biology and Physics • Green Speed, Poa, and BMPs. Mystic Marriott Sustainability, Playability and Reliability: Groton, CT Which Do You Have and Which Do You MetGCSA Winter Seminar Want? Wednesday,January 14, 2015 • Salinity Studies Update Westchester Country Club • Water Quality and Water Quality Testing: Results from Long Island Tests Rye, NY and Studies Host: David Dudones Tee to Green September/October/November 2014 18th Annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show Monday - Thursday,January 2 6 - 29, 2015 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI For the 18th consecutive year, the confer­ ence and show provides turfgrass profes­ sionals from all areas of the industry the opportunity to see the newest products, supplies, services, and equipment available while joining turfgrass professionals for informative educational sessions, pesticide recertification credits, and endless network­ ing opportunities. For further details, call 401-841-5490 or visit www.NERTF.org or TurfShow.com. GCSAA Education Conference & Golf Industry Show Saturday - Thursday, February 21 - 26, 2015 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX Registration for this annual must-attend education conference and trade show is now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to net­ work with fellow professionals and discuss the latest trends, products, and services in the turfgrass industry. 2015 Nor'easter Ski Day Thursday, March 5,2015 Killington Ski Resort Killington, VT Watch for details on this not-to-be-missed multi-association event that includes a day of fun—and a ski race competition—on the Killington slopes. Watch for details as the date draws closer! Spotlight Redding Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Assistants by S. Addison Barden ^ F he long hours and hard work put ^ F in this season by the Redding Country Club staff and crew were apparent to all who played in this year’s Annual MetGCSA Assistants Championship on October 7. The day couldn’t have been nicer with clear skies and warm temps; it was the perfect opportunity for area assistants to relax and enjoy a well-deserved day on the course without an irrigation radio in hand. Assistant hosts Evan Bradstreet and Greg Rotter couldn’t have been more pleased to provide fellow assistants with the playing field for some time away from their daily grind. About the ('nurse They Played The Redding Country Club was conceived when three local investors set out to create, as they described, “a place of complete en­ joyment and relaxation for you and your children, and a place where you will be proud to entertain your guests.” Their vision for a “little club in the country” began to take shape in 1965 when they purchased the site of the former Costello farm and created The Redding Country Club Holding Corporation. In 1976, the Holding Corporation was unwound, and The Redding Country Club was purchased by its members. As the club membership grew, the club’s facilities grew, with the golf course expanded by Rees Jones to its current 18 holes, nestled high atop the hills in the beautiful rural community of Redding, CT. The 50 participants in the Assistants Championship were able to enjoy the num­ erous enhancements the golf course has undergone over the years, including the complete rebuild of all green surrounds and bunkers and the construction of several new tees. In 2013, a new 100-yard short game practice area was constructed with a green and bunkers to augment the existing prac­ tice putting green and practice range. With the course’s many elevation changes and streams and ponds interspersed among most of the holes, Redding offered assistants a challenging and enjoyable round. In addition to rolling out the red carpet for this year’s Assistants Championship, Golf Course Superintendent Brett Chapin and his two assistants, Evan Bradstreet and Greg Rotter, were busy this year preparing for the Connecticut State Golf Association Men’s Mid-Amateur Qualifier Tournament, which the club hosted in August. In 2015, they will host the CSGA Women’s Open in May. No rest for the weary! About Assisi ¡ml Host Evan Bradstreet Born and raised in Maine, Evan Bradstreet viewed working in the Met area as a chal­ lenge that would teach him the attention to detail that is often the hallmark of a success­ ful superintendent. “It’s that attention to the small things,” he says, “that ranks the golf courses in our region among the best in the country.” Evan got his first taste of the industry working on the crew at Sable Oaks Golf Club in South Portland, ME. It was this experience that inspired Evan to pursue a career in the golf business. He enrolled in the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, earn­ ing both an associate’s in turf and a bache­ lor’s in urban forestry, while gaining val­ uable experience as an intern at both The Snowmass Club in Snowmass Village, CO, and Charles River Country Club in Newton, MA. Evan joined Brett in May of 2013 and credits Brett with helping him build the skills and experience needed to assume re­ sponsibility for a course of his own one day. Agronomic expertise aside, Evan is im­ pressed with Brett’s organizational skills and attention to detail on the course and in the maintenance facility. “Little things, like or­ ganizing, labeling, and inventorying supplies, and the desire to maintain a neat mainte­ nance facility, really can make a huge differ­ ence in your daily performance,” says Evan. Evan has also learned that, sometimes, no matter how diligent you are, things happen that are out of your control. He pointed to a mainline break they had at Redding near the f mWedding Assistants Evan Bradstreet (left) & Greg Rotter first green on a hot summer Sunday morning. “You do the best to execute the plan for the day, then you adapt as the priorities change throughout the day,” he says. “Evan was able to adapt to the system set in place at RCC very quickly,” notes Brett. “He has demonstrated that he has the skill set needed to lead the staff and execute projects in a proficient manner at the highest level of detail.” When the season slows down, Evan’s fun begins. He enjoys hiking, and with Maine winters still in his blood, it’s no surprise that snowshoeing and snowboarding with family and friends are also among his favorite off­ season pastimes. When he’s not off enjoying the great outdoors, Evan is content to just relax at his home in Georgetown, CT, with his fiancé, taking full advantage of the all-toshort off-season. About Assistant Host Greg Rotter From the outskirts of Cleveland, OH, Greg Rotter, or Bearclaw as he prefers to be called, moved to Redding to fulfill his dream of working in one of the most challenging en­ vironments for golf course superintendents. After earning his bachelor’s in turfgrass sci­ ence from Ohio State University, Greg in­ terned at some of the top courses in the Cleveland area, including Sand Ridge Golf Club. He began working for Brett in April of 2013 and has valued every moment of his ex­ perience there. “I have been able to push my­ self and enhance my potential to succeed,” he says. Brett has taught me many of the essen­ tials of success,” says Greg. “Efficient crew management, keeping a meticulous eye on the details, and always looking to improve— not just on the course, but professionally, as well.” With Brett’s support, Greg has taken ad­ vantage of career-enhancing opportunities to Tee to Green September/October/November 2014 network in the Met area, as well as nationally by volunteering at the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club. “In Gregs two seasons at RCC, he has become a leader within the Green Depart­ ment,” says Brett. “His leadership skills and eagerness to succeed is evident each and every day on the job.” During the season, Greg uses the gym to burn off steam and reap the rewards of hard work. “I always allocate one hour of my day to going to the gym,” says Greg.“It’s the only time where I am in absolute control of my results.” Greg, like Evan, is an outdoorsman, who enjoys fishing, golfing, hiking, and shooting guns in his spare time. Through the many challenges and rewards of being an assistant superintendent, both Evan and Greg will tell you one of the bright spots in their day is seeing each employee work in collaboration to surpass what the clubs membership has come to expect. “Although management is a difficult as­ pect of the job,” says Greg, “helping people learn how to do something and then seeing them excel is the single most satisfying part of working here.” Evan finds the RCC layout another enjoyable aspect of the job. “The ele­ vation changes and views on this course are some of the best in the area,” he says. The Assistant Championship was a great day for all who attended, and we have Evan, Greg, and Brett to thank for that! Like our other member hosts, dedication to their job and passion for their work produced another successful MetGCSA outing. Addison Barden, a member of the Tee to Green Editorial Committee, is West Course Superin­ tendent at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY. Redding Super Welt ornes Assistants Championship rett Chapin, Reddings su­ perintendent for the past reight years, couldn’t have been more pleased to host this year’s Assistants Championship. Grateful to the superintendents who have offered wonderful training grounds and ex­ perience to him throughout his career, Brett was happy to “pay it forward” in this small way. Brett’s journey started in his hometown of Washington, CT. During high school, he worked at The Washington Club, a nine-hole tract that offered him positions in the cart barn and then on the maintenance crew. Following graduation, Brett enrolled in the turfgrass management program at UMassAmherst. While pursuing his B.S. in plant and soil science, he secured three impressive in­ ternships: In 1999, he worked at The Golf Club of Purchase with Bob Miller, in 2000 at Apawamis with Bill Perlee, and in 2001 at Siwanoy with the late Dave Mahoney. “Working for Bob, Bill, and Dave, I was exposed to all aspects of golf course manage­ ment. I couldn’t have found better training grounds,” he says. After graduation in 2002, Brett accepted his first assistant’s job at The Seawane Club in Long Island. Working with Superintendent Brian Benedict, Brett helped to shepherd the club through a massive reconstruction project initiated to bring the course back to its origi­ nal seaside design. “Working under Brian through this pro­ Brett Chapin ject,” says Brett,“not only boosted my skills, it also built my confidence.” No doubt. After five years at Seawane, Brett was offered the job as superintendent at Redding Country Club, back in his home state of Connecticut. While at Redding, he has been responsible for the management of the entire property, including grounds, buildings, and infra­ structure. Brett assumed the role of project manager for all aspects of a $6-million reno­ vation that included golf course upgrades, a new club entrance, parking expansion, and a new pool and outdoor dining facility. Currently, Brett is overseeing the entire club operation as Interim General Manager. “If it weren’t for the hard work and lead­ ership of my assistants, Evan and Greg, I would not have been able to accept my cur­ rent role as Interim GM,” says Brett. “Each day they continue to impress me with their ability to accomplish the tasks at hand.” A MetGCSA member since 2007, Brett joined the Board of Directors in 2010, serv­ ing on the Advertising, Education, Govern­ ment Relations, and GCSAA’s Conference Education committees. In his spare time, Brett enjoys spending time with his wife, Grace-Marie, and their two children: Adreanna, 5, and Nathaniel, 3. Assistants Enjoy a Day of Friendly Competition at Redding edding Country Club proI vided an outstanding host fsite for this year’s Assistants Championship on October 7. Dave Lippman from Title Sponsor Westchester Turf joined a large field of assistants from around the region. There were some outstanding scores over the hilly course with lightningfast greens that were prepared to perfection by host Superintendent Brett Chapin, his assistants, Evan Bradstreet and Greg Rotter, and their crew. Congratulations to Scott Campbell of Quaker Ridge Golf Club, who scored a hole-in-one on the 4th hole! Thank you to everyone for attending another excellent Assistants Championship Individual Gross Winner and to everyone at Redding for making it a 78 Dave Parson, The Apawamis Club memorable day on the links. Closest to the Pin: Assistants Here are the day’s results: #4 Jeff Campbell Hole in One!!! Low Gross Team Winners Quaker Ridge GC 73 Dave Parson, The Apawamis Club/ #8 Alan Jeff ray, Tamarack CC 3' 3" Josh Haugh, Willow Ridge CC #10 Alanjeffray, Tamarack CC 15'0" 75 Royal Healey/Greg Coughlin #13 Austin Sevcik, Westchester CC 4' 6" Sleepy Hollow CC Closest to the Pin: Non-Assistants Low Net Team Winners 62 Brett Water man/ Alan Jeffray, Tamarack CC 67 Corbin Blier, Fresh Meadow CC/ Tyler Wesseldy, Naussau CC Tee to Green September/October/November 20 Í 4 #4 Eric Berg, LaCorte 22' 6" #13 Brian Bontemps, Seeton Turf 39' 11” Longest Drive #15 Brett Waterman, Assistant, Tamarack CC Jeff Sutphen, Non-Assistant, LaCorte Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. 360GOLF “Rebuilding Golf Courses From All the Right Angles” Chad Lemere: 914-625-0676 www.360golfonline.com O A.G. 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