Published by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association Secretary SHANNON, CGCS ttan Woods Golf Club Past President N BENOIT, CGCS Class A Directors RON CROUSE olf Club of Purchase LLIAM CYGAN Spring Country Club RLES LAFFERTY Rye Golf Club VE PETERSON vermine Golf Club NIEL ROGERS In this Issue agyl Country Club HEN WICKSTROM g Tree Country Club Class “C” Rep E WORTH ANDREWS Burn Country Club lass “AF” Rep ODD APGAR Feature tro Turf Specialists ecutive Director Congratulations to the 2021 Sherwood A. Moore Award ............2 E McCALL, CGCS Winner, Tony Girardi cutive Secretary SAN O’DOWD to Green Staff Co-Editors Departments TY DAN ROGERS 1 914-400-5918 Upcoming Events ..................................................................5 Managing Editor DORA C. WOJICK Member News ......................................................................6 itorial Committee REWS STEVEN McGLONE AR ANTHONY MINNITI Scorecards ............................................................................9 LO BOB NIELSEN INS SCOTT NIVEN Spotlight ............................................................................11 EN JIM PAVONETTI REG WOJICK Scorecard ............................................................................12 Designer ERRIE YOUNG vertising Manager OGERS, 914-400-5918 lished bimonthly by the Metropolitan Golf Superintendents Association d Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 FAX: 914-347-3437, METGCSA.ORG Copyright © 2021 es of Our forget the rains, heat, humidity, and grind of the season that we all just endured. It seems like every season has its chal- ng Heroes lenges. After a season like 2021, that fol- lowed 2020, it is important to recognize the people who are the unsung heroes of the industry . . . our assistant golf course super- intendents, equipment technicians, and grounds staff. These are the people who grind alongside of us, day in and day out. Without these dedicated people, it would be impossible to attain the goals of our individ- ual properties and provide our memberships with the conditioning and enjoyment that is expected. I certainly appreciate all the hard work and dedication my staff gave this year—and give every year. A big thank you Rob Alonzi to my staff and all the golf course mainte- MetGCSA President nance staffs out there! people who will receive our most presti- Not-to-Be-Missed Educational gious honors. Our John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award will go to Peter Opportunities Jacobsen, one of golf's most colorful person- With most of our autumn golf events behind alities. Our Sherwood A. Moore Award will us, we still have in-person educational be presented to Rockrimmon Superinten- events to look forward to, starting with our dent Tony Girardi, who is also the subject of joint MetGCSA and Connecticut AGCS Fall this issue’s feature article. And last, but not Seminar, which will be hosted by Jason least, Winged Foot Golf Club Superinten- Meersman on November 11 at The Patter- dent Stephen Rabideau will be honored son Club. At this year’s seminar, we will hear with this year’s Distinguished Member from John Daniels, the USGA’s newly hired Award. northeast regional agronomist, who will Another must-attend upcoming event is offer an insightful review of the 2021 golf our fast-approaching Annual Meeting on season along with practical advice on plan- November 4 at Rye Grill & Bar. Attending ning for the 2022 season. We can also look members will be updated on association forward to a presentation on golf course tree business and vote for the new Board of health and maintenance techniques by Bert Directors. Cregg, professor of tree physiology at I hope you will take advantage of these Michigan State University. special opportunities to talk turf with your Our next opportunity for professional peers and sponsors, and to pick up informa- learning is our January 12 Winter Seminar tion useful in enhancing your maintenance hosted once again by David Dudones at practices and operation. I’m looking for- Westchester Country Club. With the return ward to seeing more of you at our great of our exhibitor booths and in-person speak- lineup of upcoming events. ers, this promises to be a not-to-be-missed educational opportunity. And as always, we Rob Alonzi can look forward to hearing from the three President Tee to Green August/September/October 2021 1 Moore Award Winner, Tony Girardi by Scott Niven, CGCS August/September/October 2021 yond commitment and actions the image and reputation of perintendents. This year’s win- mmon Superintendent Tony spent a lifetime in the above- ealm—and he’s still going! e Bug arragansett, RI, Tony spent his ummers running a successful business with his brother, then enrolled at the University and (URI) as a business major. k a major turn, though, during ak. bulski, a childhood friend and nt who was enrolled in URI’s onvinced me to work with him on a golf course,” Tony recalls. on with Tim O’Neill at The b of Darien. It was an awesome guess you could say I caught Building Up and Giving Back industry he loves. He joined the MetGCSA was instrumental in kickstart- Board of Directors and spent 15 years rising ourse career and is still a men- During his 27-year tenure at Rockrimmon, through the chairs to become president in this day.” Tony has renovated or rebuilt nearly all 2009 and 2010. ummer at Darien, Tony imme- facets of the golf course. Many of those proj- “Being elected as a board member many ferred into URI’s highly re- ects were based on a master plan developed years ago and then becoming president of ass program. He completed his by golf course architect Roger Rulewich. our association are among the highlights of ass management in 1992, hav- All parts of the course were improved, my career,” Tony says. “It was extremely nother season with Tim, and including multiple green complexes, the rewarding. I couldn’t be prouder of our cross town to take an assistant’s reconstruction of every tee complex, the association and all we have accomplished odway Country Club. He spent installation of new cart paths, the complete together.” ree years working for then renovation of all bunkers, and the installa- In Tony’s lengthy tenure on the board, he nt Larry Pakkala. tion of a state-of-the-art Rain Bird irriga- chaired many committees, including the out with that first job,” Tony tion system. Tony is quick to credit the Tournament, Government Relations, Club ough work, but I had the good success of these many projects to the Relations, Website, Membership, and Scho- arning from one of the best. I tremendous support he has gotten from the larship & Research committees. He also nge one thing about my experi- membership at Rockrimmon. hosted several monthly meetings over the istant at Woodway.” “The members here at Rockrimmon have years. And although he enjoyed each com- ing of 1995, Tony landed his a true passion for their course and put a pre- mittee assignment, Tony is most proud of his on as superintendent of Rock- mium on maintaining the highest quality role in initiating and developing the Met’s ntry Club, succeeding Gregg conditions,” Tony says. “My crew and I first-ever website. ives in a lovely home on the didn’t want to let them down. We have a “We started from scratch,” he says. “It’s , which has the unique distinc- veteran staff at Rockrimmon. Many have been very satisf ying to see the website de- 17 holes in New York and one been here since Gregg’s days, and worked velop into a powerful communication tool ecticut. hard doing most of the construction work for the membership.” at qualifies us as a single, multi- in-house. During his tenure as president of the Met, rse,” Tony jokes. After two years at Rockrimmon, Tony Tony was also active in supporting the New began his long history of giving back to the Tee to Green August/September/October 2021 3 ikes a pose at the BIGGA Conference with Gordon Muir, now Tony and his wife, Christine, enjoy a visit to Bowen’s Wharf in of greenkeeping at St. Andrews Links Trust in Scotland. Newport, RI. Best Management Practices ing through the ranks to serve as its presi- gram in the UK is a challenging, three- ative. That ground-breaking dent in 2016/17. During his time in that phase process. First, the member must have developed to help golf course position, important research from Rutgers worked in the industry for 10 years—with nts in New York fine-tune University, through Dr. Alberecht Koppen- at least three years spent in the head green- ons for environmental compli- höfer and Dr. Bruce Clarke, helped solve dif- keeper, course manager, or superintendent eas. The popular BMP guide- ficult turfgrass problems such as the Annual role—while also earning at least 120-edu- ork in progress that continues Bluegrass Weevil and the devastating An- cational credits. Second, the member must improve. thracnose disease. pass an eight-section assessment of their golf Anyone who knows him knows that Tony course by two current Master Greenkeep- or Lifelong Learning–and believes knowledge is power. He will sign ers, and, third, a grueling two-day, six-hour up for any educational program that helps to written exam. g further his knowledge base and promotes Tony proved up to the challenge. He to his commitments to the the well-being of the industry. For example, passed all requirements by April of 2018 and ony took on a number of other when he qualified for the GCSAA certifica- was presented with the highly coveted urther contribute to the turf- tion program, he wasted no time in success- Master Greenkeeper Certificate at the 2019 y. He served five years on the fully completing the certification process. BIGGA conference in Harrogate, England. Council of Westchester Coun- He has maintained the Certified Golf His accomplishment is highlighted by the ears ago by Ted Horton. That Course Superintendent distinction for the fact that, at the time, he was just the 74th was the driving force behind past 22 years. recipient worldwide of the Master Green- antee that the golf courses in Apparently, the GCSAA certification keeper Certification. And he is the first ever County were allocated the wasn’t enough for Tony, for when he heard in the New England area to achieve this dis- ater so desperately needed of the Master Greenkeeper Certification, tinction. summer months. Tony has also given by the British and International Golf “I had heard of the Master Greenkeeper years, and continues to serve, Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), he Program through the years, but it wasn’t tate Research Foundation ris- enrolled right away. The certification pro- until I attended the BIGGA Turf Manage- August/September/October 2021 claims it was one of the hardest GlenArbor Golf Club Watch for details! d to earn, he always believed Assistant hosts: Keith Day, Luke Pittman never too old to learn. “I can Superintendent: Joe Gikis MetGCSA Winter Seminar t I learned a great deal about Wednesday, January 12, 2022 anagement from my peers in Annual Meeting Westchester Country Club reland,” says Tony.“The Master Thursday, November 4 Rye, NY process was an invaluable Rye Grill & Bar Host: David Dudones at allowed me to grow both Rye, NY d professionally.” Tony has gone Nor’easter Ski Day IGGA’s BTME each of the past MetGCSA/CAGCS Fall Seminar Thursday, February 24, 2022 Thursday, November 11 Killington Ski Resort The Patterson Club Killington, VT Accomplishment: A Well- Fairfield, CT Host: Jason Meersman fe Tony is extremely busy with ted association commitments, Industry Events to carve out plenty of time to is wife of 25 years, Christine Island native), and their three 2021 GREEN EXPO Turf & Landscape 2022 GCSAA Conference and Show cholas, 23; Matthew, 22; and Conference Saturday – Thursday February 5-10, 2022 Needless to say, Tony is also an Tuesday – Thursday, December 7 – 9 San Diego, CA ver to miss a chance to play in Borgata Hotel & Casino championship and at Met Atlantic City, NJ favorite hobby is maintaining The New Jersey Green Expo offers a com- e 200-gallon saltwater reef prehensive educational program providing he beautiful tropical fish are cutting-edge applications and tactics to behold. guarantee green industry professionals’ suc- one more college student to cess on the job. y and Christine are approach- For further information, call 973-812- ster status. That doesn’t mean 6467 or visit www.njturfgrass.org. to slow down, though. Tony hey’ll be spending many sum- s in Narragansett at their sec- shing, clamming, and plenty of Tony says. “Not to mention a Life is good. I guess you could caught that bug all those years be presented with the Sher- oore Award at the Winter nuary 12, 2022. member of the Tee to Green mittee, is property manager at The in Greenwich, CT. Tee to Green August/September/October 2021 5 picnic after a one-year Covid er that did not seem to matter ity of fellowship seems to be f MetGCSA’s social events. On udy day in the low 80s, more bers and their families made edford Village Memorial Park e downtime with the young rk’s idyllic setting. the historically popular large- amusements were an ever-tal- inter and balloon twister duo disappoint. The park’s play- terments were fully utilized, e, no Met family picnic would without the breaking of the e culinary talents of the Crafty MetGCSA Executive Director August/September/October 2021 • Timothy Berge, Class AF, DAF Ser- vices, Windsor Locks, CT • Daniel Clarke, Class AF, MTE Turf Equipment Solutions, Henrietta, NY • Shawn Houseknecht, Class C, Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, CT In Sympathy We would like to offer our deepest sympa- thy to the family of Bill Carriere on his passing on September 23. He was 73. A member of the MetGCSA since 1975, Bill was owner of Carriere Materials, better known among veteran members as James Carriere & Sons, Inc. Well known and liked by the many members who worked with him, Bill will be greatly missed. We would also like to offer our condolences to the family of Paul Dillon on his passing on July 20. He was 85. The MetGCSA’s 2015 John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Paul was a prominent figure—and significant contributor—in the world of golf. A talented golf coach and formidable foe on the course, Dillon was perhaps best known as an accomplished artist, painting oil portraits of countless Met-area tourna- ment champions and numerous golf greats. Among his portraits was one of our own Sherwood A. Moore, which hangs with other of his works of art on the walls of the MGA’s Golf Central. Paul will live on in his many other works of art which can be seen on clubhouse walls around the world. Tee to Green August/September/October 2021 7 nt/Child Scholarship Tourna- Savanna; Chris Caporicci with his son, Luke; Patricia and Bill Jones with their son, Mathew, and olu Golf Course on August 3. daughter, Amanda. one of America’s premier First ses located in Bronx, NY, and a is majoring in Sports Business and Timothy Kubik, son of Christine and e for all of our members’ chil- Management. Keith Kubick of Grass Roots, is attending and old) to get out and enjoy Savanna Dorsch, daughter of Misty and Rutgers University where he is majoring in t’s so much a part of their par- Rob Dorsch of Richter Park Golf Course, is Engineering. d. attending University of South Carolina and Daniel Lippman, son of Laura and Bob ad a great time with my fam- is majoring in Fashion Merchandising. Lippman of Westchester Turf Supply, is We were among the 13 Margaret Drohen, daughter of Donalee attending Western Connecticut State teams playing in a nine-hole and Andy Drohen of Koch Agronomic University where he is majoring in Graphic ich seemed to be enjoyed by Services, is attending University of Design/Illustration. w in its 10th year, the tourna- Massachusetts Amherst and pursuing a Miles McHugh, son of Kristine McHugh ee to our members and was degree in Biology. and Steve Jordan of DryJect North East, is t success thanks to Mosholu Rebecca Drohen, daughter of Donalee attending Lycoming University and major- nt Dave Moffett and his staff, and Andy Drohen of Koch Agronomic ing in Biology. course in top form. Services, is attending Fairfield University Kathryn Severino, daughter of Kristin ations to this year’s tournament and pursuing a career as a financial analyst. and Matt Severino of Scarsdale Golf Club, is erry Valley Club Superinten- Avery Gabrenas, daughter of Erica & attending Michigan State University and is aporicci and his son, Luke. Justin Gabrenas of Birchwood Country pursuing a degree in Education and Child the golfers and guests enjoyed Club, is attending Western Connecticut Development. dining while scholarship win- State University and pursuing a career in Nicholas Weiland, son of Shannon sented with their awards. Nursing. Mulligan and Jim Weiland of Connecticut the Scholarship Committee Rebecca Girardi, daughter of Christine Golf Club, is attending Worcester ure of awarding scholarships to and Tony Girardi of Rockrimmon Country Polytechnic Institute and is pursuing a sons and daughters. As always, Club, is attending University of Rhode degree in Biomedical Engineering. candidates were selected based , academic history, ambition, Island and is majoring in Business and Marketing. In addition to congratulating our 17 schol- ar activities, and effort exhib- Kathrine Gutter, daughter of Loren and arship recipients, I’d like to recognize the eting their application. Greg Gutter of The Care of Trees/Davey Met Board, past and present, for initiating Co., is attending The New School, NYC, this wonderful scholarship fund. This year rship Award Winners and is pursuing a degree in Screen Studies. the board was able to provide over $25,000 o maintaining excellent GPAs, Amanda Jones, daughter of Patricia and to the scholarship winners thanks to our s are all very involved in their Bill Jones of Friar’s Head Golf Club, is Annual Bill Caputi Scholarship Raff le, the and in numerous extracurric- attending Long Island University-Post, and 50/50s at our monthly meetings, and last but s. The Scholarship Committee is majoring in Theatre Arts. not least, a portion of our dues. The re very pleased to recognize Mathew Jones, son of Patricia and Bill Scholarship Committee also deserves a spe- ng applicants with scholarship Jones of Friar’s Head Golf Club, is attending cial thank you for their hard work and dedi- Stony Brook University, and is majoring in cation in evaluating every application. n me in congratulating our Bio Chemistry. Please remember to support our scholar- recipients—and their proud Jessica Krok, daughter of Denise and ship raff le. It is the major income-generator Rick Krok of Storr Tractor Company, is for our Scholarship Fund! And be sure to oricci, son of Dana and Chris attending Weber State University where she take advantage of this must-attend family Cherry Valley Country Club, is pursuing a degree in Communications. event next year! lemson University where he is Richard Krok, son of Denise and Rick Accounting and Finance. Krok of Storr Tractor Company, is attend- Brett Chapin, chairman of the Scholarship orsch, daughter of Misty and ing Utah State University where he is Committee, is superintendent at Redding of Richter Park Golf Course, is pursuing a degree in Environmental Country Club in Redding, CT. iversity of Delaware where she Engineering. August/September/October 2021 nt goers were more than eager the links for some comradery competition. And it was well it! Host Superintendent Brett his team had the course in hape for our premier event of special thank you to Brett, Club Operations Theron he rest of the leadership team once again, to host our event. tional teams were made up of cials, the golf professional, and rse superintendent from each for a great combination of net- highly competitive golf. As e Invitational champion team by having their club’s name the legendary trophy for all to event was a thriller, coming atch of cards between our host ional Golf Club and Trump lf Club ~ Westchester, both t 56. The tourney ended with tional claiming this year’s rophy as First Place Low Net he tourney’s top wins of the inners National Golf Club es, Theron Harvey, James DJ Anderson f cards) National Golf Club ~ Invitational goers enjoy lunch on the beautiful Hudson National patio overlooking the ster Hudson River. ghlin, Chris Marinaro, Scott aig Benson Closest to the Pin Thank you, again, to Brett Scales and the #2 John Stuart, Canoe Brook CC 13' 1" entire team at Hudson National for hosting Winner #8 Morgan Gregory, GlenArbor GC 3' 0" such a special day for us. If you didn’t make Country Club #13 Kevin Breen, Salem GC 11' 10" it out this year, please be sure to join us at bel, Frank Bensel, Jonny #16 Rob Labritz, GlenArbor GC 3' 3" next year’s Invitational. It’s a must-attend omas Ullman event! Longest Drive ross Winner #6 Kyle Hillegass, Knickerbocker CC Blake Halderman, a member of the Tournament arinaro, Trump National Golf #18 Theron Harvey, Hudson National GC Committee, is superintendent at Brae Burn estchester Country Club in Purchase, NY. Tee to Green August/September/October 2021 9 me the Poa Annual Fundraiser. tendent Kevin Seibel and his tournament goers with great d a fair and challenging setup. ent determined not only qual- Met Area Team Championship, 2021 Individual MetGCSA the highlights of the day’s nual ore than 80 made the trip to , to compete in the Poa Annual ournament. The tourney raised gh Tee Sign sponsorships and ff le to help support the New Turfgrass Foundation. Thank o contributed! Here’s a look at results: inners hant, Harrell’s tti, Hampton Hills Golf & CC ooks, Noble Turf arles, Green Brook CC Lining up a putt on the slick greens at Century. he Pin apin, Rolling Green GC 8' 6" Gross Qualifiers with Patterson Club Superintendent Jason ersman, The Patterson 4' 8" Sean Cain, Sunningdale CC Meersman claiming the MetGCSA Gross Tom Ashfield, Quaker Ridge GC Championship with a 78, while Pelham Alexander, Hudson 4" Jason Meersman, The Patterson Club Country Club Superintendent Jeff Went- Mark Chant, Harrell’s worth took the Net Division with a 66. arles, Green Brook CC 11' 5" Congratulations to one and all, and spe- Net Qualifiers cial thanks, again, to the entire Century ve Dave Moffett, Mosholu GC Country Club staff for making our day of an, The Patterson Club Tony Grasso, Westchester CC golf and giving memorable. Vince Barnaba, The Powelton Club eam Championship Jimmy Swiatlowski, Montammy GC Zach Brooks, a member of the Tournament esults Committee, is a sales rep with Noble Turf in Mt. Laurel, NJ. ea Team Championship was Met Championship Outcome ctober 12 at Saratoga National. At this event every year, the MetGCSA issue for the outcome! The crowns the winner of our Met Champion- enting the MetGCSA were as ship. This year’s battle for the title ended August/September/October 2021 embers at this year’s Nine & grandfather, John Agnew, who would take Andrew Agnew t Mt. Kisco Country Club on Andrew golfing at the nearby Powelton the event was hosted by Club every year for his birthday from the Matt DuTremble, and Doug Vanderlee, I nt Andrew Agnew, who was time he was 6. A 50-year member of Powel- saw the different world of Westchester eased to welcome members for ton, John was a skilled golfer, winning the County turf management,” Agnew re- n of golf. (See golf results, club championship three times in the 1950s marks. “I learned something new every day and ’60s. Andrew grew to love the Powelton and loved every minute of it.” Club and admired its immaculate greens And apparently Tom Leahy and staff were wo Properties and fairways. “Everybody in town consid- pretty taken with him too. While back at ered PC to be the pinnacle of golf in the PSU for his last semester, Andrew received a untry Club opened its doors in Mid-Hudson Valley,” says Andrew. rence Farms Country Club, call from Tom offering him the opportu- Seeing his passion for the club and the nity to assume Matt’s position, who was th tennis facilities, horseback game, Andrew’s grandfather recommended lake for swimming. The brain- moving on to Ardsley Country Club. This that he pursue a part-time job during high proved to be the turning point in Andrew’s n Lawrence, the complex was school at Powelton, working for then Super- land he purchased from one of career. Andrew was like a sponge, absorbing intendent Bobby DeMarco, who was highly as much information and knowledge as he leading industrialist bankers, regarded by club members. . Lawrence enlisted the design could. It didn’t take long for Tom to recog- “I’m sure lots of members tried to insert nize Andrew’s ability. In 2007, he assigned e famous Scottish-born archi- their grandkids into jobs there,” says inton who crafted the new Andrew the job of renovation liaison, over- Andrew, “so I was certain Bobby didn’t have seeing the restoration work being per- rms golf course into 115 acres high expectations for me. But I was deter- ural depression between low formed by Gil Hanse & Co. mined to impress him with my work ethic “I had no experience with construction at , well-bunkered greens, and a and to learn everything I could from him. I eam in play for 13 holes. that point, but I guess Tom saw something still remember the first day on the job. I was in me that I didn't know I had,” says nghast was another renowned like a deer in the headlights, feeling insecure o made his mark on the land- Andrew. “Those years coordinating with about my ability to do the job without a seri- Tom, the Gil Hanse team and construction ome maintenance changes in ous misstep.” But it didn’t take long for s. During WWII, a nearby club, crew, the greens chairmen, and the GM pre- Andrew to earn Bobby’s trust and respect pared me well for what I'm doing now.” ened in 1917 as Mt. Kisco Golf and, at the same time, to recognize he’d d operations, and Lawrence found his lifelong career. assumed its membership and “The PC quickly became my home away What’s Doin’ at Mt. Kisco o name—with a slight modifi- from home,” says Andrew, who after spend- After 10 years at Sleepy Hollow, Andrew ame Mt. Kisco Country Club ing several summers working under Bobby was selected in 2012 for the superintend- lf Club. The golf course you see DeMarco’s tutelage, was inspired to head to ent’s position at Mt. Kisco Country Club. In original Tom Winton design SUNY Cobleskill to pursue an associate’s his nine-year tenure, there has been no ption of the 17th green, which degree in golf course management. With an shortage of projects, which, at the moment, ed back and to the left behind A.S. under his belt, Andrew decided to enroll include finetuning a newly installed irriga- in Penn State University (PSU) to complete tion system, continued fairway recontour- & Dine contestants saw, Mt. his bachelor’s in turfgrass management ing work, and cart path construction. ry Club is not only aestheti- under the late legend Dr. Thomas Watschke. “We’ve also done drainage work every g, but a challenging course to In 2002, while at PSU, and with the recom- year since I’ve been here to correct poorly f event or not, you can always mendation of Bob DeMarco, Andrew drained areas, particularly on the fairways, drew to have it in champion- interned at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in and to replace failed drainage that had been n. Scarborough, NY. The club was hosting the installed on the property long ago,” says U.S. Women’s Amateur that year, which Andrew. In the works now is a bunker reno- Mt. Kisco proved a great experience for Andrew. vation project and tennis bubble construc- born, one of six children, on “Working with the club’s superintendent, tion, followed by the construction of addi- k of the Hudson River in the Tom Leahy, and then assistants Paul Gursky, tional equipment storage buildings and pad- dle courts. Clearly no rest for the weary! Tee to Green August/September/October 2021 11 red after 41 years at the club, weather being nothing but spectacular and Specialists has brought in Bob Miller, the course in tiptop shape, golfers enjoyed a lf Club of Purchase, to assist great day on the links. Longest Drive gement team. In addition, his Host Superintendent Andrew Agnew and #9 Austin Sevick, Westchester Country nel Alvarez, has been on staff his team presented Mt. Kisco Country Club Club an 25 years and helped him in pristine form for the field of 40 golfers 5-person seasonal crew. who came out to compete in the nine-hole also grateful to have a strong Shamble. With home field advantage, host Thanks Are in Order with longtime Greens Chair- Superintendent Andrew Agnew along with We would like to thank everyone who came fredo, as well as solid support teammates Glenn Perry, Scott Tretera, and out to take part in the Nine & Dine. We l Manager Tanya Barshell. Tony Grasso took home First Place by a would also like to thank General Manager d how he likes being the head match of cards and a score of 31. Tanya Barshell for welcoming our members, nt at such a historical gem as Here’s a snapshot of who came out on top Head Golf Professional Kevin Ausserlechner eing an outdoor enthusiast, at the end of their nine-hole round: and his staff for running the tournament, arked, “I’d still rather be out- Executive Chef Vinay Swarup and his team ee work on a 10-degree day Team Shamble (Match of Cards) for providing an excellent post-round meal, than in the office answering 1st Andrew Agnew, Mt. Kisco CC and, of course, Golf Course Superintendent orking on budgets, but I guess Glenn Perry, Rolling Hills CC Andrew Agnew and his team for delivering ce of success!” Scott Tretera, Harrells, LLC outstanding course conditions. Tony Grasso, Westchester CC rk Worth Andrews, our Class C Rep and member of 2nd Joe Gikis, GlenArbor GC the Tee to Green Editorial Committee, is an 12 was a big year for Andrew. assistant superintendent at Brae Burn Country d he accept his first superin- Luke Pittman, GlenArbor GC Keith Day, GlenArbor GC Club in Purchase, NY. ition at Mt. Kisco, he also tied ith his wife of nine years, Ryan Avery, Grass Roots Turf Products, Inc. ws live in Danbury, CT, and pirited children: Tommy, 8; d William, 4. While not on rew enjoys hunting and fish- children and is a big New l GIANTS fan. ne, a member of the Tee to ial Committee, is superintendent untry Club in Bronxville, NY. 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