Vol. V I, No. 6

Published monthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association

COMING EVENTS:
August 25
Rhode Island Turf Field Day
August
M.G.C.S.A. picnic and softball game date and
location to be announced
September 13: Lawrence Labriola Memorial Tournament,
Sponsored by M.G.C.S.A.
September 30: M.G.C.S.A. Invitational, The Apawamis Club
October:
M.G.C.S.A. meeting
November 18: M.G.C.S.A. annual meeting
December 18: M.G.C.S.A. Christmas Party and raffle.

Lloyd Hughes is on the mend. Seems he was on a OSHA
ladder at home, fell and broke both wrists. He’s doing fine with
two plastic clubs for hands.
REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 13th —
SYLVANIA COUNTRY CLUB
Now that we have concluded the celebration of July 4th and
our 200th Anniversary, remember that the next major
celebration is September 13th—GCSAA’s 50th Anniversary to
be held at Sylvania Country Club. Make your plans now to be
in attendance and participate in the many activities highlight­
ing GCSAA’s “50 Years of Progress.”

M.G.C.S.A. News: It sure was nice to have some cool weather
in mid July, along with rainfall. It makes the 100 day stress
period shorter. Bob DePencier had Westchester in great shape
for the Classic. Bob is leaving for Pinehurst in the near future.
It’s a nice way to leave when the course played the best it ever
has for the Westchester Classic. Thanks again, Bob, for the
complimentary tickets. Bob informed me that he will still be in
charge of the Christmas Party and raffle.
The Dung Beetle is now starting to show his face around the
county. We will try and give a further up date in our next issue.
The test plots with the hyperodes weevil certainly show that
even though the hyperodes weevil wasn’t as severe this year,
areas not treated, definitely don’t have as good turf quality.
We expect to get our first evaluation tests from Cornell within
the next few weeks.
The weather man has been pretty kind to us, up until this
date. The poa annua didn’t seem very strong at all this year,
not that it is anyway, anytime. I felt that if the poa had been
stressed to any great deal, it was going to fade very fast. But the
cool nights and weekly rains have sustained it. We still have
August to face.
A few of the Superintendents were at the Rutgers Turf Field
Day. There seem to be less and less Superintendents attending
the Field Day, and yet much of the research on improved bent
and bluegrass varieties are for our benefit. Rhode Island and
University of Mass, have their field days on July 28th and
August 25th.
We still would appreciate funds for the Hyperodes & Dung
Beetle Research.
Garry N. Crothers
WELFARE:
Keep us informed. Call Dick Gonyea 914-835-3205,
Cancelled 914-667-3737 or Roger Morhardt 914-279-7181
any information which you think should be shared.

July, 1976

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ARNOLD PALMER TO BE KEYNOTER
FOR 50th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
Arnold Palmer, one of the foremost golfers in the world, will
deliver the keynote address for GCSAA’s 50th Anniversary
Celebration on September 13 at the Sylvania Country Club in
suburban Toledo, Ohio. In the address, “Golfs Golden Asset:
Your Fifty Years of Progress,” Palmer will talk about how the
golf course superintendent affects the game of golf.
Palmer is the son of Milfred J. “Deke” Palmer, a golf course
superintendent from 1924 until his death earlier this year.
Deke Palmer began his 55-year professional golf career as a
greenkeeper at the Latrobe Country Club, for which he
designed the first nine holes in 1921. He was also the only
resident pro the club ever had, from 1921 to 1975.
The one-day GCSAA Anniversary Celebration will feature
displays of antique golf equipment and golf course
maintenance tools and equipment that date back to the
Association’s founding in 1926.
The Association, originally known as the National
Association of Greenkeepers of America, was founded at the
Sylvania (Ohio) Country Club, which will receive a bronze
plaque commemorating the founding. The plaque will be
mounted on a stone at the entrance to the clubhouse.
Awards will be presented at an evening banquet to 11
winners of GCSAA’s “Outstanding Service Award,” with Past
Presidents and Charter Members of the Association also being
honored. In addition to Association members, invited guests
will represent the Ohio political scene, Sylvania Country Club,
allied associations and publications, the GCSAA Executive
Committee, the Educational and Industrial Advisory Councils
and others.
The annual GCSAA Tournament will be played at the

Editorial Staff
Co-Editor
Co-Editor

Garry Crothers
Ted Horton
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

N ot copyrighted. I f there is good here, we want to share it with
all chapters - unless author states otherwise.

Sylvania and Glengarry Country Clubs September 14 and 15.
The Ladies Tournament, September 14, will be played at the
Toledo Country Club.

GCSAA’S TEAM NAMED FOR INTERNATIONAL
TOURNAMENT IN ENGLAND
Palmer Maples, Jr. of The Standard Club, Atlanta, Georgia;
Charles H. Faturn, Jr. of the Wee Burn Country Club,
Stamford, Connecticut; George Prieskorn of the Burroughs
Farm Country Club, Brighton, Michigan; and T.C. Hamilton
of the Dallas Country Club, Dallas, Texas, will represent
GCSAA at the British Turf Symposium and International
Greenkeepers and Superintendents Golf Tournament to be
held at Walton Heath Golf Course in early October. The team
was selected by the Executive Committee at its Spring Board
Meeting.

METROPOLITAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS
ASSOCIATION RESEARCH FUND REPORT
To date the following clubs individuals and commercial
firms have supported the M.G.C.S.A. Research Fund. This
money will be used to underwrite Research by the Entomology
Department of Cornell University on the Hyperodes Weevil
and the Dung Beetle.
Clubs:
The Apawamis Club
Blind Brook Club
Bonnie Briar Country Club
Burning Tree Country Club
Century Country Club

Country Club of Darien
Elmwood Country Club
Fenway Country Club
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Innis Arden Country Club
Knollwood Country Club
Metropolis Country Club
Old Oaks Country Club
Quaker Ridge Country Club
Ridgeway Country Club
Rockrimmon Country Club
Piping Rock Club
Rockland Country Club
Round Hill Club
St. Andrews Golf Club
Scarsdale Golf Club
Silver Springs Country Club
Sunningdale Country Club
Waccabuc Country Club
Wee Burn Country Club
Whippoorwill Club
Winged Foot Golf Club
Wood way Country Club
Wykagyl Country Club
Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Sterling Farms Club
Brae Burn Country Club
Shore Haven Golf Club

Individual Class A, B & C Members:
Garry Crothers
Robert DePencier
Charles Martineau
Robert Alonzi
Allan Tretera
Mike Maffei
Richard Gonyea
Sherwood Moore
Edward Horton
Terry Boles
Dan Vernile
Louis Vernile
Angelo Gagliardo
Joe Camberato
Michael Dale
Roger Harmonay
Ted Jozwick
Edward Consolati

Robert Capstick
Tony Savone
Benjamin Zukosky
A1 Moore
Thomas A. Grywalski
Michael Jacques
Robert Phipps
Thomas F. Grywalski
Gene Grady
Phil Santucci
Roger King
Richard Allen
John Wistrand
Tony Grasso
Bill Somers
John Corsi
Paul Caswell

We would like more clubs to be involved in the research
fund.
Sincerely,
Research Committee
Sherwood Moore, Chairman, Woodway
Garry Crothers, Apawamis
Charles Martineau, Whippoorwill
Mel Lucas, Jr., Garden City
Dr. A.V. Virtuoso, Whippoorwill
Roger J. King, Quaker Ridge

RUTGERS TURFGRASS RESEARCH FIELD DAY—SUMMARY
By Anthony Sciandra
On June 23, Rutgers University sponsored its annual turfgrass Field Day. This was the first time I attended the event
and I found the research work well done and its benefits
innumerable. Unlike last year, when the majority of the
research presented was directed toward disease identification
and disease occurance on certain turfgrasses, this event con­
centrated on the major cool season grasses and their overall
appearance when subjected to temperature extremes, various
fertility levels, minimum management practices and other
factors that enhance and also reduce the vigor of the Turf.
Also, there was testing done on new and improved strains of
commonly used Cool Season Turfgrasses.
It would be arduous to summarize the field day by the
succession of events on the tour schedule, therefore a
discussion of the major turfgrasses tested and their results will
be delivered.
BLUEGRASS TRIALS
Because of the popularity and the diverse use of bluegrasses,
the majority of the research conducted at the field day was con­
centrated in this area.
Minimum Management Practices
Most turf type Bluegrasses are best adapted to moist, fertile
fine textured soils, but at the conclusion of a two year
experiment on a low maintenance program, the varieties South
Dakota, Kenblue, and Park were outstanding when subjected
to minimum management.
Appearance At Two Different Fertility Levels
As you know, the Nitrogen fertility requirement varies with
specific cultivars, and although Bluegrasses such as Merion
and Windsor thrive on 8-10 pounds of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq.
ft., it was noted that at these high rates on other bluegrass
varieties succulence is increased and disease was also
increased. Some diseases associated with high fertility include
Fusarium Roseum, Pythium, and Brown Patch. At a low rate
of Nitrogen, 3-5.6 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Park, Delta and
Kenblue were outstanding varieties that retained a favorable

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appearance and had few disease problems. But it should be
noted that Dollar Spot and Red Thread are associated with a
low fertility program.
Persistance In Competition With Poa Annua
The Bluegrasses most competitive with Poa Annua are
Touchdown and Bensun (formerly A-34). These grasses are
also adaptable to shady areas and have a moderate resistance
to Leaf Spot and Stripe Smut.
Variety Evaluation
There are many old varieties of bluegrasses being tested, and
some new strains being developed. Older varieties not included
in the above experiments that have desirable characteristics for
turfgrass use include Baron, Adelphi, Parade, Bristol, Birka
and Kenblue. Watch for new improvements with Nugget, and
a special interest should be given to Enmundi, which is grown
in Europe and recently has started production in the U.S.
RYEGRASS TRAILS
General Comments
The Ryegrasses have been utilized where rapid establish­
ment and soil stabilization are desired such as (a) on slopes
having high erosion potential, (b) seeding at a time of the year
when the probability of successful establishment is low.
Ryegrasses also do not have a thatch layer and have a
extremely high tolerance to the herbicides Silvex, 2, 4-D and
Banvel D.
Persistance In Competition With Poa Annua
Those varieties that compete well with Poa Annua include
Manhattan, Pennfine, Pelo and N.K. 100.
Variety Evaluation
It was shown that Manhattan, Derby, and Pennfine are well
suited for tolerance to heat stress, Yorktown and Diplomat for
their winter performance, and Citation proved to be successful
because of its resistance to Red Thread disease and its overall
appearance.
FESCUE TRIALS
General Comments
It was pointed out that fescues are best suited for low
maintenance areas, such as roughs, at the base of trees, and at
hillsides. Their appearance is good during the Spring and Fab,
but then take on a somewhat undesirable appearance during
the summer. Keep in mind the use of Fescues in these
previously mentioned areas saves time and money because of
the minimum amount of care needed for their growth.
Red Fescue Mowing and Fertilization
In a study covering a nine year span, and when cut at three
inches high, Red Fescue showed no deterioration whatsoever.
Conversely, recommended varieties that showed good toler­
ance to close mowing include Dawson, Highlight, Polar and
Jamestown (all Chewing Fescues).
In regard to fertilization, the nitrogen requirement for
Fescues is 1.6 to 3.0 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft., but a decline in
the Fescues was evident when excessive amounts of nitrogen
were applied.
Variety Evaluation
It was brought to our attention that one misleading variety

on the market is Dawson. It has an excellent 1st year
appearance but is very susceptable to dollar spot the second
year.
The most promising varieties included Fortress and Banner.
Both retained good color, provided an good cover and needed
very little mowing.
Another variety was Puscinellia Distans. It requires a
somewhat different culture than other Fescues in that it has a
high requirement for salt to attain good color and coverage.
This may have a place in areas along seashores and other high
salt regions.
BENTGRASS TRIALS
Bentgrass Strain Evaluation
In this area of research Kingston, Bardot and Tracenta seem
to have held up the best.
Fertilization
Dr. Engel stressed the point that we are applying too much
fertilizer on bent areas. He suggested that we try to reduce the
amount by one pound on some areas and visually compare the
results. Less Nitrogen also reduces the amount of Poa that is
present.
The dormant fertilization tests were not projected to their
maximum potential because of the time of the year the field
day was held. It would show up more distinct during the month
of April.
Variety Evaluation
Highland and Astoria still seem to be the best choices for
Colonial Bentgrass use while Penncross and Seaside are
recommended Creeping Bentgrass cultivars.
As a miscellaneous item we were shown a plot of Zoysia
grass that was established in 1947 and mowed at three quarter
inches with very little maintenance. This seemed very
promising to those interested in a low maintenance program
but it should be noted that Zoysia grass remains dormant until
late Spring, reaches its peak during June, July and August and
goes dormant again during the Fall. Therefore, the plot we
were shown was at its peak, but its appearance will slowly
deteriorate with the cool weather in the Fall and consequently
will not green up until late Spring of next year.

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HYPERODES TURFGRASS WEEVIL RESEARCH
By Pat Vittum
The Hyperodes research has been rewarding in the past
month. Dr. Tashiro is currently compiling and analyzing the
data from the field tests which are being conducted at Bonnie
Briar, Century, and Winged Foot. Preliminary indications are
that the recommended Dursban treatment (2 lb AI per acre at
dogwood full bloom) continues to be effective. An experi­
mental compound also looks very good and may be registered
in time for next spring. More information will follow when Dr.
Tashiro finishes analyzing the data.
The biological development of the weevil has been as
expected so far. I have been regularly surveying the population
once or twice a week at three places (Bonnie Briar, Burning
Tree, and Winged Foot) and making spot checks at other
courses, and have found a distinct transition from larva to
pupa to adult. As this goes to press, a second generation
appears to be starting, but more observations are necessary
before this can be established definitely. This would be
contrary to Cameron’s observations of six years ago, but would
support the observations of several superintendents who have
indicated their certainty that there are at least two genera­
tions. The next two weeks will be critical in determining
whether a second generation is indeed involved.
Some dung beetle larvae have been observed in fairways of
Wykagyl and rough of Winged Foot. Much of the population
appears to be infected with milky spore disease and the
population density does not seem to be high enough to cause
extensive damage. The larvae are primarily in the last (largest)
larval stage and should be pupating fairly soon. According to
the literature, it is too late to treat effectively for this year.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or problems, let me
know. Contact me through Ted Horton at Winged Foot C.C.
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A STUDENT’S DESCRIPTION
OF OUR PROFESSION
By Ted Horton
Have you ever wondered about how others viewed your
profession? I guess we all have at one time or another. The
following job description of a Golf Course Superintendent was
prepared by John Callahan, Jr. as a school exercise. John is
thirteen years old and remembers the days when his father
John Callahan, Sr.—a Class C member of the M.G.C.S.A.—
was a golf course superintendent before his present employ­
ment as a salesman. Interestingly enough, John did not consult
with his father prior to writing his description.

The Golf Course Superintendent
by John Callahan, Jr.
1. Work Environment
A. Mostly Outside
1. Cutting grass
2. Fertilizing and seeding
3. Fungicide program
4. Beautification program
B. Some inside
1. Usually during winter
2. Repairing machines
3. Sharpening blades from lawn mowers and other
machines
4. Storing of chemicals and other maintenance stuff
2. Disadvantages
A. An all hours job
1. When getting ready for a tournament work from
4:30 A.M. until late hours at night
2. Get an average of 5 hours of sleep
B. At the mercy of the weather
C. If a worker is sick, Superintendent does his work

3. Advantages
A. Compliments from members when course is in good
shape
B. Fairly Decent Pay
C. You’re in charge of other workers
D. Usually get a house that is near the course from the club
4. Schools and Costs of Education
A. University of Massachusetts
B. University of Rhode Island
C. Penn. State
D. Rutgers
E. $3,000.00 is the average cost
5. Aptitudes
A. Measuring the right amount of chemicals so you don’t
burn the grass or cause any damages
B. Know how to repair and sharpen machines
C. Know how to set up sprinkler and drainage systems
D. Know the height of the cutting blades for greens, fair­
ways and rough.
6. Physical Requirements
A. Not in great shape but not in poor shape
B. About the average man
C. Sometimes have to do without a lot of sleep
7. Education and Other Requirements
A. Average 2 to 4 years in any of the schools mentioned
under schools and costs of education
B. Usually work on a golf course while attending school.
As I read John’s review of our profession, I couldn’t help but
think that something was missing. But if his outline is too
simple, it is not his fault but ours. John is telling it the way he
sees it. For instance, I passed up an invitation to speak to my
son’s grade one class about my profession, whereas many of his
classmates fathers who were doctors, lawyers, etc. did not. But
I’m sure that each of us has avoided an opportunity at one time
or another to educate others about our chosen profession. I
guess we should try harder to have public relations become a
way of life for each of us.

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TURF MANAGEMENT
Credit: REPORTER, June, 1976
The Impact of Mowing*
Mowing grass is one of the most labor intensive facets of
turfgrass management. From 30 to 50% of the annual
turfgrass maintenance budget is spent directly or indirectly on
mowing. It is one of the major economic factors in turfgrass
management. To appreciate the true impact of mowing on
turfgrass, it is necessary to understand the physical, environ­
mental, and physiological effects of mowing on the turfgrass
community.
The most obvious physical effect of mowing is the decrease
in leaf surface area of the grass plant. The leaves of the grass
plant are the site of photosynthesis and any decrease in leaf
surface area proportionately decreases the plant’s ability to
produce carbohydrates at the previous rate. Carbohydrates can
be pulled out of reserve to support extensive root, rhyizome
and stolon structure. However, how many times can
carbohydrate reserves be called on to support root, rhizome
and stolen structures while the grass plant is recuperating from
the shock of a severe mowing? We need to think of mowing
primarily as a carbohydrate-depleting management factor. If
we abuse the plant through improper mowing habits we simply
weaken the plant as the mowing season progresses and
pre-dispose it to insect, disease and drought susceptibility. It
has been shown that severe defoliation of the grass plant
creates extreme effects upon root growth. In cases where 50%
of the existing foliage was removed in mowing, only 35% of the
roots were producing growth 33 days after mowing(l)
Wound hormones are produced everytime grass is cut.
These compounds and phenol oxidase enzymes are involved in
wound healing. The production of compounds involved in
healing mowing wounds occurs at the expense of food reserves.
If you are cutting the grass with a dull mower, you are simply
creating more severe wounds that require more wound healing
compounds and therefore more stored food reserves.
Continuous use of dull mowers deplete that plant of the stored
reserves necessary for survival during the stress-filled months
of July and August. Eventually the plants ability to heal the
mowing wound is impaired by the lack of food reserves and the
open wound becomes a site of fungal entry leading to serious
disease problems. Every unit of stored energy that must be
utilized to heal dull mower wounds is simply one less unit that
will be available during periods of stress.
Lowering mowing height severely disrupts the environ­
mental and competitive forces that exist in the turfgrass
community. In a mixed community of turfgrass plants, larger
plants will become less competitive as the mowing height is
lowered. In managing Tall Fescue-Kentucky bluegrass blends
for sod production in Maryland, it is essential to realize that
lower mowing heights are likely to decrease the Tall Fescue
population of the blend. Lower mowing heights decrease the
Leaf Area Index (unit of leaf area/unit of ground area) and
thereby decrease the plant’s capability to intercept and use
sunlight. Lower mowing heights increase the number of plants
per unit area for some grasses, but it is highly likely that the
individual plants in the crowded community become weaker.
The weaker plants require more intensive management to be
able to withstand periods of stress. Low mowing heights in

Kentucky bluegrass often lead to increased weed populations
and therefore increased cost created by the need for herbicides.
Work by Madison(3) on bentgrass has shown that lower
mowing heights increase the number of plants per unit area,
decrease the per plant weight and decrease the amount of
chlorophyll per plant. It is easy then to understand how lower
mowing heights predispose the turfgrass plant to increased
disease problems.
Frequency of mowing can have severe effects on turfgrass
communities. Juska and Hanson(2) have shown on Kentucky
bluegrass turf that more frequent mowing (5X versus IX per
week) reduced total shoot yield, rooting rhizome production
and food reserves. The good turf manager should try to mow as
high as is permissible for the use being made of the turf. The
final selection of mowing height will most likely be a
compromise between sound agronomic principles and the
desires of the people using the turf. Mowing frequency should
be determined by seasonal growth demands on your labor
supply.
As summer temperatures begin to rise it is smart to raise
mowing height a little to help minimize the deficit between
food being utilized in respiration and food being produced in
photosynthesis. Higher mowing heights will help decrease
disease problems and at the same time increase the likelihood
of surviving summer drought as a result of increased root
production.
The mower can do great harm to turfgrass stand during
disease epidemics not only through its weakening effect on the
grass plant, but through its ability to spread disease. If you
have a diseased area on the golf course or sod farm, be certain
that area is mowed last and the mowers ae cleaned well before
you take them into healthy turf areas. The mower is one of the
finest disease spreading mechanisms devised by man. It not
only drags the spores all over the turf area, but it also makes
the wound for fungal entry. During disease epidemics prudent
mowing habits are crucial.
* As you develop your mowing program for the summer, keep
the following points in mind. There are two primary reasons
for mowing: (1) provide grass of the correct height or
appearance and (2) provide a uniform playing surface. The
shorter and more frequent the mowing the more the stress.
„ Long intervals between mowing can lead to excessive shoot
removal and cessation of root growth. As temperatures and
traffic increase you should try to reduce the frequency of
mowing and raise the mowing height. Dull mowers are the
turfgrass managers worst enemy. They not only create
weakened turfgrass plants and increased disease problem, but
they cost you money. Good mowing management SAVES
money. Poor mowing management WASTES money.
*From: John R. Hall, Turf Specialist, Univeristy of Maryland,
June 1973.
References
(1) Crider, F.H., 1955, U.S. Dept. Agr. Tech. Bull. 1102 23 pp.
(2) Juska, F.V. and A.A. Hanson, 1961, Agron J. 53, 385-388.
(3) Madison, J.H., 1972, Practical Turfgrass Management,
466 pp.

HAW AII 7 7 TOUR

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six weeks before departure are subject to $10.00 booking fee plus
communication costs to effect cancellations, whatever nonrecoverable deposits placed and reasonable service charges. No
refunds possible for unused portion during course of the tour
unless person must cancel tour enroute, and then refunds will be
whatever recoverable monies, net, obtained from contractors
and hotels. Refunds subject to the rules and tariffs of carriers.
PRE-TRIP INFORMATION: Is provided each tour member and
includes bulletins, luggage, clothing, climate and other travel
hints. Shortly before departure, each member will be provided a
Maupintour Flight Bag, document case, luggage tags and copies
of the final summary itinerary.

Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
Miami
Washington, D.C.

$559.00

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Fare Savings

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“Add-on” Fare

$39.34
15.35
9.10
57.10
53.07

$164.38
101.99
154.46
220.74
223.97

Airfares include taxes and security charges. Subject to change
without notice.

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On The Hawaii 77 Tour, To:

Golf Course Superintendents
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the air fare portion of your trip.

GOLF AND SPORT TOURS, SEAIR TR A V E L, INC., HAWAII TOUR
Destinations:

San Francisco/Portland/San Francisco/Hawaii and return, January 30 to February 15,1977

Airline: United Airlines, JFK to San Francisco/Portland/San Franscisco/Hawaii and return; Hawaiian Airlines in Hawaii.
J F K /S a n Francisco/Hawaii and return:
San Francisco/Portland and return:
Inter-island in Hawaii, 1 round-trip:

$550.82
132.00
46.00
$728.28
$396.00

Credit for Convention travel only
(JFK /Portland and return, only)
O ut-of-Pocket Difference:

$332.28

^Special 40 + group rate, per United Airlines.
Recom mendation: W e propose that the N ew York area group schedule a special, group basis trip to Hawaii from JFK to allow
a stop-over in San Francisco to allow the group to attend the Convention in Portland, January 30 to February 5, and, then,
continue on from San Francisco to Hawaii for a tw o island, ten day v is it. . . returning to JFK on February 15,1977.
Proposed Itinerary:
January 30 departure from JFK to San Francisco and Portland . . . arrive Portland in the late afternoon.
January 31 to February 5 . . . Convention schedule in Portland.
February 5 departure for San Francisco and Oahu, H a w a ii. . . arrival in afternoon. The itinerary details are in the following
paragraph.
February 10 departure from Oahu, Hawaii to K a u a i. . . arrival in the early afternoon. Itinerary details in the following para­
graph.
February 15 departure for Oahu/San Francisco/New York . . . arrival in the early morning of February 16th.
Hawaii Visit Details: February 5 to 1 5,10 Days, as follow:
Hotels: February 5 to 10 . . . Kuilima Resort Hotel Et Country Club . . . located at Kahuka, Oahu, Hawaii.
February 10 to 15 . . . Princeville Makai Golf Et Tennis Club . . . located at Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii.
Note: Each of these properties are judged to be the more exceptional of golfing properties on the islands, and certainly among
the more “ posh” resort areas.
All Inclusive Cost: To include the detail covered on the attached page . . .
$315.00 per person, half twin accommodation, European Plan
$475.00 per person, single accommodation, European Plan
Trip Details:
February 5: Fresh flow er lei and Hawaiian greeting on arrival in Honolulu . . .
Airport porterage and luggage transfers upon arrival and departure . . .
Arrival transfer via air-conditioned motorcoach from the airport to the Kuilima R e s o rt. . .
Orientation meeting . . . hotel greeting.
February 6: Day at leisure.
February 7: Transfer into W aikiki for the Pearl Harbor Cruise and return to the resort.
February 8 & 9: Days at leisure.
February 10: Departure transfer via air-conditioned motorcoach to the airport for the flight to K a u a i. . .
Upon arrival, transfer to W ailua Marina for the W ailua River Cruise to the Fern Grotto and then transfer to the hotel.
February 11 to 14: Days at leisure.
February 15: Departure transfer from the hotel to the airport for the hom eward flights.
Golf Details: Group, resident rates have been quoted as being about:
Kuilima Country Club: $7.50 green fee, shared cart $5.00, tax $.50 . . . or
$13.00 per round
Princeville Golf Club: $8.00 green fee, $11.00 for 27-holes all day . . . w ith a w eekly unlimited of $60.00 per couple,
$40.00 single.
Note: Tennis is available at $2.00 per hour, $4.00 all day.
Cost Sum mary:
A dd-O n Airfare (w ith Convention credit):
Com plete land arrangements, EP:
Golf bag transfers, complete trip:
Total Per Person:

$332.28
315.00
8.00
$655.28

Note: In a trip of this type w e recommend that it have complete flexibility of meal plan/program inclusions . . . in our opinion
the group should not be “ locked into“ a specific program, especially at resorts of these values in Hawaii.
For further information: Contact Garry Crothers

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