Vol. V, No. 10

Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association

MEETING NOTICE:
Date:
March 18,1976
Place:
Country Club of New Canaan,
New Canaan, Conn.
Luncheon: 12:30
General Membership Business Meeting followed by Program
Host:
Robert Capstick
Directions: Take Merritt Parkway North to Exit 37 (Route
124), go North on Rt. 124 thru town of New Canaan. About IV2
miles North of New Canaan look for Country Club Road on
your right. Take Country Club Road to Club. From Conn.
TPK take Exit 12. Take ramp to Boston Post Road, turn right
(North on Boston Post Road). Take turn off to Rt. 124 to New
Canaan, same as above.
Return Cards: Please return your cards.
COMING EVENTS:
February 8-13 G.C.S.A.A. 47th International Turfgrass
Conference, Minneapolis, Minn.
March 3-4
University of Mass. 45th Annual Turf
Conference
March 18
M.G.C.S.A. Meeting, Country Club of
New Canaan
April 3-4
Westchester Home Gardners Clinic and
Flower Show—M.G.C.S.A. Booth
April 15th
M.G.C.S.A. Meeting, Sunningdale G.C.
May 20th
M.G.C.S.A. Meeting, Greenwich C.C.
June 17th
M.G.C.S.A. Meeting, Pelham C.C.
July
Open
August
Picnic
and Softballgame
September 30 M.G.C.S.A. Invitational—The Apawamis Club
October
Open
November
Annual Meeting
December
Christmas Party
M.G.C.S.A. ANNUAL MEETING:
We had a nice turnout for the Annual Meeting. We honored
all the past Presidents with a plaque. Just about everybody
made it back including Bob St. Thomas from Cape Cod. The
results of the elections are as follows:
President: Garry Crothers; 1st Vice Pres.: Robert DePencier; 2nd Vice Pres.: Charles Martineau; Treasurer:
Robert Alonzi; Secretary: Richard Gonyea.
Directors: 2 Year terms:
Allan Tretera; Ray Twombly and James Kaczenski.

February, 1976

Directors: 1 year term:
Terry Mulligan; Mike Maffei and Ralph Castelli.
President Garry Crothers expressed a note of thanks to Ted
Horton and Bob Phipps retiring from the M.G.C.S.A. board.
The present list of honorary members was voted upon and
passed plus the addition of Dr. John Kaufman from Cornell
University and Dr. Richard Skogley from Rhode Island
University.
Copies of all Committee Reports can be obtained from the
Secretary. Also, Treasurer Bob Alonzi has copies of the
Annual Statement.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:50.
M.G.C.S.A. Committee Chairmen for 1976
1. Program: Mike Maffei, Ralph Castelli, John Wistrand.
2. Membership: Terry Mulligan.
3. Field Day: Sherwood Moore and Robert DePencier.
4. Golf: A1 Tretera and James Kaczenski.
5. Publicity: Charles Martineau.
6. Scholarship and Research: Sherwood Moore, Charles
Martineau.
7. Welfare: Harry Nichol and Dick Gonyea.
8. By-Laws: Ray Twombly and Harry Nichol.
9. Insurance: Sherwood Moore, Robert Alonzi, Ray
Twombly.
10. Christmas Party: Robert DePencier
11. Picnic and Softball Game: Harry Nichol.
12. Tee To Green: Garry Crothers and Ted Horton.

Annual Meeting Past Presidents— L-R. John Madden, Bob St.
Thomas, Vinnie Pentenaro, Everett Wood, Sherwood Moore,
Jim Fulwider, Ray Twombly. Harry Nichol, missing from
picture Bruno Vadala.

Editorial Staff
Garry Crothers
Ted Horton

Co-Editor
Co-Editor

OFFICERS
President:
First Vice
President:
Second Vice
President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:

Garry N. Crothers, Apawamis Club
Office 914-967-2100, Home 914-234-3770
Robert DePencier, Westchester C.C.
Office 914-967-6000, Home 203-531-9780
Charles Martineau, Whippoorwill C.C.
Office 914-273-3755, Home 914-428-3826
Richard Gonyea, Rye Golf Club
Office 914-835-3205, Home 914-835-3204
Robert Alonzi, Burning Tree C.C.
Office 203-869-5779, Home 914-937-1527

G.C.S.A.A. NEWS:
G.C.S.A.A. National Delegates are:
Voting Delegate — Terry Mulligan.
Advisory Committee Delegate — Harry Nichol.
George Plimpton will be the keynote speaker at the
G.C.S.A.A. National Conference.
G.C.S.A.A. members will vote on dues increase from $65 to
$90.
M.G.C.S.A. Directory
The M.G.C.S.A. directory is now going to press. We will
have them available for the March meeting. Mrs. Byrne, our
secretary, has worked many hours trying to make all the
corrections we know of. We don’t expect it to be perfect but we
did the best we could with what information was available.
M.G.C.S.A. Christmas Party
Our thanks go to Dick Gonyea, his wife Peg and Dan
Cancelled for the wonderful Christmas Party that was
thoroughly enjoyed by those who attended. We couldn’t have
asked for more. Thanks again, Dick and Peg and the Rye Golf
Club.

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Research and Scholarship: Sherwood Moore announced
that the following clubs have given to the Hyperodes Research
Fund: Quaker Ridge, Sunningdale, Century, Winged Foot,
Old Oaks, Blind Brook, St. Andrews, Sleepy Hollow, Silver
Springs, Innis Arden, Sterling Farms, Wee Burn, Whippoor­
will Club, Round Hill. It's hoped that we can make out a bill
for the Superintendent to be able to present to his club and in
this way be able to charge it to a particular part of the Green’s
Department Budget. You will be hearing more on this soon.
Certification G.C.S.A.A.
Congratulations to Frank Bevelacqua on his recent passing
of the Certification exam. It’s a great individual effort. Please
let me know if any member would like to have applications for
applying for certification.
Garry Crothers, G.C.S.A.A. Certification Committee

Frank Bevelacqua beaming on his receiving his Certification
Plaque from Garry Crothers, G.C.S.A.A. Certification
Committeeman.

Bob Alonzi, Tres, telling it like it is.
Annual meeting M.G.C.S.A.

New Elected Officers and Board of Directors:
L-R, Terry Mulligan, Jim Kaczenski, Bob Alonzi, Mike
Maffei, Ray Twombly, Sherwood Moore, Bob DePencier,
Garry Crothers, Chuck Martineau, Harry Nichol, Dick
Gonyea, missing Ralph Castelli.

Co-Chairman
Cancelled.

Christmas

Party — Dick Gonyea,

Dan

1975-1976
CLUB MANAGEMENT PROGRAM . . . TRAINING FOR
CAREERS IN A GROWING INDUSTRY
The New Program In Continuing Education
At Manhattanville College
The private club industry is one of the major business
segments of the American economy. Total annual revenues
exceed four billion dollars. The focal point of this industry is
the club manager . . . the one person on whom the ultimate
success and profitability of all clubs rest, and who must be the
resident authority for all aspects of club operation.
This program of study is designed to provide comprehensive
training in key facets of club management techniques and
skills, both for individuals already employed in the industry
and for those aspiring to enter it. The Club Management
Program at Manhattanville College has already had a
significant impact on the private club industry in the
metropolitan area, since more than 25% of the students
enrolled in the first semester have moved on to new positions
and increased responsibilities within the club industry.
The enthusiasm of the original participants has confirmed
the need for this type of program for those people aspiring to
positions in the private club industry.
THE CURRICULUM
Spring Semester — March 2-May 20
SP CM 01 Club Management
R.L. Munson, Tuesdays, 4 to 6 P.M.
Course covering all aspects of personnel management and
various key business factors related to management in the club
industry. Particular emphasis will be placed on job
descriptions, assignments and training, as well as the
important legal and insurance aspects of club operations.
Special consideration of incorporation procedures and club
by-laws will also be included in the course.
SP CM 10 Club Accounting Practice
R.B. Fitzgibbon, Tuesday, 6:15 to 8:15 PM
Covering systems and procedures most commonly practiced
in clubs in relation to their size, structure and purpose—cash
flow analysis, credit and collection procedures—accounting
department structure, payroll, analysis and systems, data

processing, dues structure, budgets, inventories and the
general importance of timely information and managements
use of such information.
SP CM 02 Food and Beverage Management
A.H. Conseur, Thursday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the most critical
segment of club operations. In this course, the student will be
exposed to the essential areas of planning, organizing and
implementing food and beverage services. Specific concentra­
tion will include menu planning, ordering, service consider­
ations, dining room, snack bar and special function
operations, as well as promotion and budgeting.
SP CM 09 Management of Club Athletic Programs
J.E. McLoughlin, Thursday, 6:15 to 8:15 PM
Often times taken for granted, well run athletic programs do
not just happen at a club. A club that can consistantly put
forth attractive, diversified and well managed sporting events
will have a happy membership and a decisive advantage in the
very competitive membership development market. Course will
thoroughly examine member-member and member-guest
format options in golf, tennis and paddle; model notices will
illustrate seasonal and per event rules and administrative
guidelines needed to conduct club tournaments in all sports; a
close look at effective registration procedures and score board
usage. Special attention to golfs big problem—slow play.
Course will outline a workable composite fast play program
that can do the job at your club; finally—a close look at caddie
master and caddie training programs.
THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The college’s certification program in Club Management is
designed to provide specific formal training in the key areas of
club management over a time of from 2 to 8 semesters,
depending on the participation desires of the student.
Certification by the college will be awarded upon completion of
the 8 required courses with a minimum of a C average.
Attendance in at least 9 of the 12 class sessions for each course
is required.
CMAA ACCREDITATION
The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has
granted full accreditation. The CCM designation it sought by
all club managers as the most important recognition of
professional competence within the club industry.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the Club Management Program should have
a high school diploma or work experience in the club industry
or in related fields which, in the opinion of the Admissions
Committee, is considered sufficiently broad to qualify the
applicant for study in the field. Individual interviews with all
applicants will be required in order to assure that this program
is appropriate for the student and to provide additional
opportunity for the student to make inquiries regarding course
content and future employment opportunities. Interviews and
Registration scheduled anytime before March 2nd first class
meeting at the Registrar’s Office, Brownson Hall. Registration
may also be completed by mail by requesting a registration
form from the Registrar’s Office or calling 946-9600.
Interviews for new applicants will take place at the first class
meeting.
For further information please contact:
James E. McLoughlin, (212) 867-0730.

FEES
There is an application fee of $15. The academic fee will be
$215 per course. Overnight accommodations are available on
campus at a nominal fee for those desiring them.
ADMINISTRATION — FACULTY
RAYMOND J. LANGLEY, PhD. Manhattanville College:
Vice President for Academic Affairs.
ALLAN H. CONSEUR, AS. BA. Reibers Inn of Westchester:
General Manager. Prior General Manager, VP, of BG Foods
and ARA Services—each food distribution services. Long
noted in the field of food operations.
ROBERT B. FITZGIBBON, BBA. Harvard Club of New York
City, Controller.
HUGH J. KELLY, BA, MBA. Howard Johnson Company:
Group Vice President.
JAMES E. McLOUGHLIN, BA, MS, LLB. Metropolitan Golf
Association: Executive Director. The Whippoorwill Club.
RICHARD L. MUNSON, BS. Transportation Consultants In­
ternational: Divisional Managing Director. Scarsdale Golf
Club: President; Chairman, Golf, Grounds and Finance
Committees. Metropolitan Golf Association: Long Range
Planning Committee, Presidents Council, Lecturer. Pre­
vious: Marketing/Advertising — Various Corporations.
POTENTIAL APPLICANTS
Individuals who fall into the categories below should
consider themselves potential candidates for this program:
• Presently employed club managers and key department
heads wishing to upgrade their credentials and ability to
perform valued service.
• Golf and tennis professionals, superintendents and pool
directors wishing to expand future career opportunities and
earning potential.
• Key operational club committee chairmen (House, Member­
ship, Finance, Activities, etc.) and future club officers
wishing to increase their capability to direct vital club pro­
grams. (Individual course enrollment available for this
category of student.)
• Persons aspiring to the club-management field.
TREE WOUND MANAGEMENT
by Bill Brewer, October 1975
Golfers will usually take no notice of individual trees on a
golf course. Except for the occasional strategically positioned
ones, trees tend to blend into the landscape and exert a more
subtle influence on the game. There are times though when
this is not true. The showy flowers, fruits, or fall colors of
various trees may stand out as a positive seasonal contribution.
And insects or disease sometimes attack, making a tree
painfully noticeable. To combat these problems a long range
strategy includes the use of well adapted kinds of plants,
careful observation to detect problems early, accurate
diagnosis of difficulties, prompt treatment when needed, and
routine preventive maintenance. Wound management is an
important part of a preventive maintenance program, through
which decades may be added to a tree’s effective lifetime.
Naturally the best approach is to avoid severely damaging
limbs and trunks. If the pruning of branches greater than an
inch in diameter can be avoided, for instance, the sizes of
wounds are limited and uneventful healing is more certain.

Also, if plantings are made so that mowers can maneuver
easily between and around trees, there is greater assurance
that workman will make an effective effort to steer clear with
large machinery. (In some cases, as with the Sugar Maple,
merely heavy traffic over its root system may be sufficient to
cause its decline.)
Should a sizeable wound be made, however, will it become
infected? Regardless of the treatment given there is now no
way to predict this. As a general rule most relatively minor
wounds will heal with no harm done to the tree. Still there are
steps which can be taken to either promote rapid healing or to
counterbalance structural defects which may be caused by
infection with wood decaying organisms.
1) Trees under stress are often more susceptible to insect and
disease damage. Thus attention given to water and fertilizer
needs is important, especially with new plantings or
particularly valued specimens. This becomes even more critical
when heavy pruning has been done or there has been an
accidental injury. Wound healing is positively correlated to
rate of growth1 which in turn largely depends upon adequate
moisture and nutrient availability.
2) The time of year when pruning is done is a factor too.
Most trees are best trimed during their winter dormancy.
Otherwise, wounds made early in the season (before July) are
best. Significant healing can then occur during the same year
since the plants will still be actively growing.
3) Care also should be taken with the tools and techniques
used in pruning or cleaning an injured area. The final cuts
must be sharp and absolutely flush to the trunk or branch.
Ragged edges or stumps, even small stum ps,1 impede the
healing-over process, thus inviting infection.
4) The most important dimension of a wound is its width.
Even though one cut may be somewhat greater in surface area,
a smaller one that is wider will take longer to heal. This is
because tree wounds heal primarily from the sides.1 Damage
to more than half the circumference of a limb or trunk usually
results in its early death although there are grafting methods
which can be used to save an important tree that has been so
extensively damaged.
5) As the last step in the treatment of a large wound it has
normally been recommended that a pruning paint be applied.
In 1970 Dan Neely reported that in a three year study at the
Morton Arboretum in Illinois no dressing increased the rate of
healing of test wounds over that of untreated wounds.1 Dr.
Alex Shigo of the USDA Forest Service has also been looking
at the value of presently available wound dressings. In two
preliminary reports his group noted no decreased incidence of
infection in treated wounds.2*3 His final conclusions, to
appear shortly in the Journal of Arboriculture, do not
contradict these findings.4 Therefore, until better materials
are developed, the practice of painting wounds can at best
serve an aesthetic function.
Ref. 1. Neely, Dan. 1970. Healing of wounds on trees. J. Am.
Soc. Hort. Sci. 95(5): 536-540.
2. Shigo, A. and C.L. Wilson. 1971. Are tree wound
dressings beneficial. Arborists’ News 36(8):85-88.
3. 1972. Discoloration associated with wounds one year
after application of wound dressings. Arb. News 37(11):
121-124.
4. Shigo, A. 1975. Personal Communication.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOLF COURSE SUPT.
AND GREEN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
MIDWEST. ASSOCIATION OF GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENTS
23rd ANNUAL TURF CLINIC
December 3,1975
This subject matter has to do with the relationship between
the Golf Course Superintendent and the Club's Green
Committee Chairman. Another way of saying this is their
responsibilities to each other. I suppose I was chosen to discuss
this because I have been Green Committee Chairman at
Medinah since 1964, and if proper relationships haven’t been
established in that time—it’s a hopeless case!
One thing about those 12 years is that it certainly provided
continuity which is so important in long range programs.
There is, of course, with this long tenure, the danger of
becoming complacent, a possible lack of new ideas, a sameness
of emphasis, and so forth.
I hope there is no evidence of that out on our Golf Courses!
I must say, too, that there have been times when I wonder if
things wouldn’t go along just as well without a Green
Committee. I’ll bet there are quite a few of you out there
cheering that little idea!
Seriously, however, overall, I do believe a Green Committee
and its Chairman can perform a valuable service to a Club and
be of use to the Golf Course Superintendent.
The relationship between the Golf Course Superintendent
and the Green Committee Chairman is dependent on many
factors, including such basic things as the Club’s by-laws and
organizational structure. It depends, too, on how much time
the Chairman has or will devote to his committee work. In my
case, I see John Jackman quite often and we talk on the phone
once, twice and often three times a week. I would like it better
if I could get out on the grounds more often.
The most important ingredients of a meaningful relation­
ship, in my opinion, is to make sure there is understanding on
common problems and goals, the establishment of trust in
each other and good two-way communications on current
conditions, problems and actions being taken.
If the Green Committee and Chairman function properly,
they provide a means of communication between Superin­
tendent and membership, which can be anywhere from 200 to
1,000 people. Without liaison, the Golf Course Superin­
tendent conceivably could have these 200 to 1,000 individuals
as bosses—a horrible thought—and a fate possibly worse than
death. The Golf Course Superintendent should ideally answer
only to one club member—the Green Committee Chairman.
To me, this is one of the Chairman’s prime responsibilities—
to act as a “buffer” between club members and the
Superintendent. Except as casual conversation, I see no reason
why a Superintendent needs to explain to a member why
certain things were or were not done or why conditions are one
way or another. Now, I’m not so naive as to think that the
Superintendent will clam up or not respond to the Club
President or other members on occasion but those are the
exceptions we must accept. Explaining to the general
membership is the duty of the Green Committee and its
Chairman; although the Golf Course Superintendent should
be provided a means of communication directly to the
membership if he so desires. This can be in the form of letters,
articles in the club periodical, bulletin board notices, etc.

The Chairman and Superintendent should make every effort
to inform the membership of construction plans or work that
may interfere with play ahead of time. It’s best to avoid
surprises.
The Green Committee Chairman can be of help to the Golf
Course Superintendent by being alert to the comments of
members relative to golf course maintenance. He can be
observant himself as he plays his course and other courses and
inform the Superintendent of things he has noted or heard.
These observances can then be evaluated by the Superin­
tendent. This type of communication by the Chairman must be
done in a constructive manner—not nit-picking or in the form
of complaints.
The Green Committee has the great responsibility of serving
fellow members, by seeing to it that the type of golf course and
grounds the members want, is maintained. This is often
difficult to ascertain. The big pitfall here is that too many
Green Chairmen try to rebuild the course the way they want it.
As a member I would hardly appreciate the idea of some 18
handicapper using my dues to change a 40 year old golf course
to suit his game. The ideas of a 2 handicapper might be just as
bad. I believe this is an area where the Superintendents can
and should help the club membership by stopping members
and committeemen from doing anything silly, which could
spoil a good golf course.
Golf Course alterations should be planned and done by
experts, with the best interests of the total membership in
mind. The Golf Committee, Green Committee, Golf Course
Superintendent, Golf Professional and, most important, a
competent Golf Course Architect should be involved when a
course design change is being considered. The Golf Course
Superintendent should welcome this help and support since he
can always have a shot at altering the plan to accommodate
maintenance or changes based on his local knowledge of
conditions. One thing I can guarantee—no alteration is
accepted by 100% of the membership!
Another pertinent duty of the Chairman in establishing a
proper relationship, is to see to it that the Golf Course
Superintendent and only the Superintendent, runs the
grass-growing operation and everything related to it. This must
be done in both a business-like way and a friendly, firm
fashion. However, the Green Committee Chairman has the
right to be informed so that he can again effectively act as
liaison between the Superintendent and the membership.
Here at Medinah, John Jackman attends all our monthly
Green Committee meetings, and is invited to participate
occasionally at Financial Committee and Building Committee
meetings as well as at Board of Directors meetings. His input is
valued highly and is an example of good communications.
The Golf Course Superintendent must be supported fully by
the Green Committee Chairman and his committee. The
Green Committee Chairman should see to it that the
Superintendent has the support of all officers and directors of
the club. This support is needed, for example, when it is
necessary, in the judgment of the Superintendent, to close the
course, establish temporary greens or tees, restrict the use of
golf cars, or any other action that affects normal play. To place
this authority in hands other than the man directly responsible
destroys the proper line of authority and may cause costly
damage. This does not mean that the Superintendent does not
consult the Golf Professional and Club Manager or committee

members, but the final decision must be his.
In still another area, the Green Committee Chairman must
thoroughly understand the equipment and supply needs of the
Superintendent. Normally, the only way a Superintendent can
get the things he needs to properly do his job is through the
Green Committee Chairman. This includes the securing of
money, ideally through establishment of sound and reasonable
budgets.
It must be the responsibility of the Golf Course Superin­
tendent to develop and propose the course maintenance and
capital budget.
Budgeting must be a mutual effort, with equal consideration
given to the Superintendent’s problems and desires of the
membership. I suppose a Superintendent can produce almost
any grade of golf course quality dependent on the amount of
money available. We’ll have to allow some leeway for weather
conditions.
Working closely with the Green Committee Chairman a
logical reason or argument must be formulated for each
expenditure or cost center. This is necessary to defend the
proposed budget to the finance committee, the Board of
Directors and finally to the membership. Here is where you
determine the quality golf course the membership is going to
get. Here, too, is one of the real tests a Golf Course
Superintendent must undergo. To me, budget preparation,
and then the big task of living within that budget, is the name
of the game.
The Green Committee Chairman must recognize the Golf
Course Superintendent as a real professional. Not only is he a
turf-grower, but an agronomist, mechanical engineer, chemist,
supervisor and business manager. We must do all we can to
increase his skills in each of these areas.
The Chairman must insist that the Superintendent be
allowed and encouraged to attend, at club expense, seminars
and meetings of various associations to which Golf Course
Superintendents and country clubs belong. The Superin­
tendent should take advantage of the U.S.G.A. services and
the beneficial programs of universities and demonstrations by
suppliers.
The Green Committee should be alert to golf course news
found in golf magazines, trade journals and publications.
Contact with instructive and informative agencies is an
essential adjunct to successful planning.
The Green Committee Chairman has other responsibilites in
maintaining a good relationship with his Golf Course
Superintendent. For instance: the Chairman, in my opinion,
should not ask other Golf Course Superintendents opinions or
advice on correcting problems at the Chairman’s golf course.
This obviously creates an awkward situation for everyone and
probably should be met with stony silence!
The same goes for calling in consultants. This must only be
done with the approval of the Superintendent, or better yet, at
the Superintendent’s recommendation.
Oddly enough, many club members are impressed with the
use of consultants or experts in various fields.
It might be a political gambit, but maybe Golf Course
Superintendents should consider using such services more
often. I wonder how many club members know that Golf
Course Superintendents get together and discuss common
problems! They should be told this. They should know about
this very Clinic here today.

Another policy the Green Committee Chairman must
observe is to deal only with the Golf Course Superintendent.
He must avoid the pitfall of ordering anyone in the grounds
crew to do anything. This is an organizational no-no, since it
dilutes the authority of the Superintendent and lowers morale.
Finally, the Chairman should make every possible effort to
see to it that the Superintendent is fairly compensated and
recognized for his work.
I’ve talked quite a bit about the Green Committee
Chairman’s responsibilities to the Superintendent. Let’s go the
other way a bit.
Aside from the normal turf growing function, a good
relationship should foster a condition where the Superin­
tendent readily accepts the responsibility for attaining certain
goals. I’m referring to such things as constant cost reduction
through mechanization, better equipment, use of his own turf
and tree nurseries, his own small scale experimentation on
turf, chemicals, seeds, fertilizers, etc. I’d expect him to
surround himself with competent workmen with high morale
and capable of withstanding unionization.
The individual crew member should be trained to do several
jobs so that there is back-up available at all times. The
Superintendent and the Green Committee Chairman must be
concerned about the safety and general well-being of the crew
including such items as lodging, wash-up facilities, food, hours
of work, rates of pay, vacations, and every other working
condition and fringe benefit.
Later today, you’re going to hear John Jackman give an
interesting talk on his experiences relative to Medinah’s
hosting of the U.S. Open so I will say very little about that
event.
From my point of view, however, the holding of this
tournament strengthens the case for everything I’ve said about
our relationship. It was a very busy and interesting period,
what with two years of preparation and tending to hundreds of
little details and several large projects. I wouldn’t trade that
experience for the world.
At the beginning I mentioned that good relationships mean
a sense of responsibility to each other, trust in each other, an
understanding of common goals and problems and good
communication. In closing I’d just like to add one more and
that is—that both parties use good old-fashioned horse-sense.
D.F. Johnson
ED NOTE — Donald Johnson has been Green Chairman at
Medinah C.C. for the past twelve years. Really a remarkable
record.
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