TURFGRASS MATTERS

Spring 2013

MAAGCS Rounds for Research initiative

By now you have probably trative capacity, the Caroli- auction. This mechanism But this will take a commit- heard that the MAAGCS is nas approached GCSAA provides for the end user – ment by each and every one participating in the Rounds with the challenge to take it the golfer – to contribute of us to secure donated 4 Research program. national and share this directly to activities that rounds and promote the wonderful opportunity with ultimately benefit them, program to our golfers / others. their facilities and the patrons / members. I ask So why is the MAAGCS game. that you donate a round today so that we have a involved in Rounds 4 Re- While the funds come from healthy profession, industry search? Quite frankly, we golfers, it is on us as a chap- are operating in an unsus- and game for years to ter to build an inventory of come. In case you were not aware tainable manner in address- rounds. I am asking each of or do not know much ing many of our needs. We you to work with your facil- about this program, I will know research dollars are ity leadership to secure one Sincerely, getting tougher to generate. digress just a bit. You might tee-time (defined as a four- Scott Wunder We know that we need to remember in mid 2012 the some) in each of the next Past President Environmental Institute for engage with local and state two years (2013 and 2014). MAAGCS Golf (GCSAA’s philan- lawmakers to advocate on You can do this by complet- thropic organization) an- behalf of our game and ing the online donation nounced that it would be business. We know that we form at conducting Rounds 4 Re- need to attract the best and www.rounds4research.com Inside this issue: search after the Carolinas the brightest to continue or by contacting Noel Riley, GCSA administered it on a our profession through GCSAA’s Coordinator, PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2 scholarship. In short, we smaller scale for three years. Environmental Programs at EVENT SCHEDULE 3 have needs that we cannot 1.800.472.7878 or by email Working with a handful of GOV’T RELATIONS UPDATE 6-7 sustain with the resources at [email protected] and the chapters, the Carolinas we generate by ourselves information will be entered ED. SEMINAR WRAP UP 9 GCSA generated nearly and industry partners. for you. Info can also be UMD AT GIS 10 $350,000 in three years to accessed on our website GOLF NEWS 11 support local research and Rounds 4 Research is based www.maagcs.org on the practice of securing NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH 14 advocacy efforts. Noting that the program had donated rounds of golf and I am excited about the op- grown beyond its adminis- putting them up for public portunity presented to us.

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Presidents Report When I stated at the Annual fellow employees (and fellow ronmental, product-oriented, Meeting that 2013 would likely humans for that matter!). etc.), and also be able to help be another predictably unpre- some pertinent research efforts We had a good turnout for our dictable year, I was thinking Superintendent-Assistant Tour- at University of Maryland as more of the summer, rather well! The Rounds for Research nament at Hampshire Greens than my late March aeration GC this year, and in spite of Auction will take place in June schedule revolving around and a minimum of 80 percent below average weather, the whether we had snow cover or of the revenue generated in the Jon Lobenstine not! It sure has been an inter- online auctions goes directly “People will MAAGCS President esting “spring” so far to say the do what you back to our chapter. Seems like a no-brainer to me, and I “Managers gain the compliance least, if you can call it that. do light years of their people; leaders gain the Deciding on Poa seedhead sup- hope you think so, too! before they do commitment of their people.” pression and ABW adulticide 2013 is going to be a great year! what you ask” …and… “People will do what applications before or after Thank you to each of you who you do light years before they snowfall? Really? have helped make the MAA- will do what you ask.” Lead GCS a strong association that Well, with another winter be- your teams to success this year! course was in great shape, and brings great hind us and the most recent 3- Jon Lobenstine month forecast from NOAA’s greens were superb! I’m look- value to our members through ing forward to April’s Superin- MAAGCS President Climate Prediction Center so many quality networking looking towards above average tendent-Pro Event at Norbeck and educational opportunities! CC, which is sure to be anoth- temperatures, it seems we’ll be Two closing thoughts from er good test of golf on a fun 18- back on track in no time and Stephen Keating’s talk: hole track. Hope to see you all we can get energized about doing what we do best – there! providing great golf experiences An extremely im- in the Mid-Atlantic! portant new initia- tive for our associa- For those who were able to tion is Rounds for make it to our best-attended- Research. Past Presi- ever Annual Education Semi- dent Scott Wunder nar (thank you!), you were spoke about that treated to a wide range of program at our Edu- presentations, highlighted by cation Seminar, and Stephen Keating’s 2-hour talk on leadership. I have heard we have information about the program him speak many times, and it’s pretty easy to understand why on our new web site, which I hope you he has over 400,000 followers on Twitter (@LeadToday). He will check out! This is a great opportuni- also has a great blog at http://stevekeating.me you ty for us to be able to do more research should check out for more dis- cussions on leadership and at our properties (be it water testing, envi- making a difference with your 2

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October - Assistants Championship Hillendale Country Club

November 5 - Annual Championship Page 3 Manor Country Club 3

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2013 Board of Directors Officers Directors

President Golf Media/Public Relations Jon Lobenstine Brandon Collins Chris Harriman Falls Road Golf Course Country Club at Woodmore Cattail Creek Country Club [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Vice President Membership Services IAC Representative Michael Barrett, CGCS Mark Jewell Ryland Chapman Argyle Country Club Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort Genesis Turfgrass [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer Government Relations Assistants Representative Theodore Blauvelt Jay Nalls Steven Walls Hampshire Greens GC Norbeck Country Club TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Past President Education IAC Alternate Scott Wunder Stephen Britton Kevin Monaco Piney Branch Golf & CC TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm Turf Equipment and Supply [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Government Relations Update What's happening in the 113th loughs necessary to cut $85 immigration reform now lawmakers must hunker Congress and executive branch, and billion from the federal budget Both Congress and the presi- down and write legislation — how does it affect you and the golf for the current fiscal year. dent have an incentive to re- and that could be a long pro- industry? GCSAA adviser Robert What does this form the nation’s immigration cess. There may not be move- Helland, a former Senate staff mean for golf? laws. The president wants this ment on any of the ideas pre- member and current adviser with No matter what, there will be a as part of his record of achieve- the law firm Reed Smith, offers his continued hunt for measures to ments for his second term. Re- “there will be a policy and political analysis on reduce the federal debt, includ- publicans in Congress need this sequestration and immigration, and continued hunt ing those that impact golf cours- to address a lack of support the impact these topics are expected es. The industry should remain among Latinos. for measures to to have on the industry. Full article vigilant for any such measure. This is going to be a massive bill reduce the can be found on gcsaa.org For example, the Obama ad- that will likely include a num- federal debt, Sequestration has ministration proposed in its ber of measures, including begun fiscal year 2013 budget to end greater funds for border securi- including those ty, greater background checks The latest showdown in Con- the tax deduction golf courses that impact golf by employers, and more visas gress was triggered by the March receive when they donate a con- for foreign workers coming to 1 deadline negotiated last De- servation easement on their the United States. But the big- cember (Public Law 112-240), courses, a proposal that would sented until mid-March, the gest issue by far will be what to and as a result of a failure of put $593 million in the Treas- deadline that the eight senators do with the estimated 12 mil- Congress and the president to ury over 10 years. While this who signed onto immigration lion people who now live in the reach an alternative agreement was not agreed to in the deal reform principles have set to United States illegally. by this deadline, federal agen- reached in December, it re- deliver a bill. However, many cies have started the process of mains a possibility in each and The amnesty question: The members of Congress opposed programmatic cuts and fur- every subsequent negotiation. outlines of the coming immigra- prior measures beyond those Comprehensive tion debate have been set, but

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Government Relations Update continued that improved border security, industry by providing workers as there is no pressure for any for jobs that normally are un- attempt at legalization. They filled. Currently, the number will be an obstacle to any com- of available H-2B visas is prehensive plan. capped at 66,000, with 33,000 allocated in the first half of the What does this fiscal year (Oct.1 to March 31), mean for golf? and 33,000 allocated in the

Everything mentioned above second half (April 1 to could affect golf. For examples, Sept.30). When immigration in exchange for an agreement reform was considered in 2005, on amnesty, some members in there was a proposal to include Congress might want to a raise in the cap. Unfortunate- strengthen the E-Verify pro- ly, this died with the overall gram, which confirms the valid- reform measure, but there ity of work documents submit- would be a chance to address ted by new hires. temporary worker visas again in the 113th Congress. Right now, all federal agencies and companies that win a fed- Helping to advance eral contract of more than GCSAA's interest on $100,000 and subcontractors the federal level with contracts of greater than Working together, GCSAA $3,000 must use E-verify for and Reed Smith will get before the newly hired. For all other members of Congress and their private employers and employ- staff, both early and often, to We work together to identify creasingly, in a grid-locked ees, there is no requirement on let them know: which decision-makers are most Congress it means also working the federal level that they par- likely to have the biggest im- with the unelected persons at ticipate in E-Verify, although a  GCSAA members are em- pact on the industry. Then, we the federal agency level who are few states require it. That could ployers working to meet a make sure that those people responsible for the environ- change if an immigration re- payroll know the facts. In Congress, mental or labor regulations form measure is enacted into  GCSAA members are stew- this may mean meeting with that affect golf. All these people law during the 113th Congress. ards of the environment members of the Senate Finance can have as much or more im- In addition, another immigra-  Golf is an economic en- Committee when they draft pact on a golf course’s opera- tion-related measure that could gine for the country gener- legislation that helps employers tions as those who use them. change is the number of visas ating tax revenue and creat- recover from a natural disaster allowed under the H-2B visa ing millions of jobs to ensure that golf course own- program, which helps the golf ers are included. But more in-

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February Education Seminar Review

The Annual Mid Atlantic Jay Nalls from MAAGCS We would also like to take region. Please feel free to Education Seminar is the sin- Government Relations, Joel this opportunity to once again email me directly at stephen- gle largest, most comprehen- Simmons from Earthworks, thank our title sponsor, Turf [email protected] if there sive, and well respected educa- Steve Keating from Toro and Equipment and Supply as well is a topic or a speaker you tion seminar our association Michael Gildea from Chevy as Platinum sponsor BASF, would like to see added to the holds annually. This year’s Chase Club. The program- Gold sponsor Genesis, Silver seminar lineup for next Annual Mid Atlantic Educa- ming covered areas of our Sponsors Bayer and Horizon, year. It is my hope that you tion Seminar once again profession from leadership and Bronze sponsors Newsom will be able to attend the 2014 turned out to be a huge suc- and personal management, Seed, Plant Food and Turf Annual Education Seminar cess. We had a total of 165 in soil balancing, sustaina- Trade. Without their help and I look forward to seeing attendance, 68 received MD ble perennial landscaping, and support our success all of you personally. pesticide re-certification, 3 in rough management and poa/ would not be possible. - Stephen Britton WV and 7 in VA. bentgrass greens maintenance Steve Evans and I are current- Education Chair in the Mid Atlantic. Hopefully The day included an impres- ly working on securing a date you found our line up of sive range of speakers from for next year’s Annual Educa- speakers exciting and dynamic the industry including Steve tion Seminar. We would like and were able to take some- McDonald from Turfgrass to target topics that currently thing from each session back Disease Solutions, Dr. Tom challenge our members in our to your facility and incorpo- Watschke from Penn State, difficult and ever changing rate into your program.

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Turf Terps Impress in San Diego

The 2013 Collegiate Turf Bowl team and coaches pictured with their checks. Left to Right: Justin Patenaude, Scott Hosier, Brent Waite, Brian Hogan, Dr. Kevin Mathias (coach), Trey Profili, Josh Malnik, Steve Brew, Bryan Shepherd, Brian Dearstine, R.J. Crow, Ryan Higgins, Matt Park, and Alex Steinman (coach)

Students from the University Scot Hosier (IAA). The 11th identify turfgrasses, insects, the Turf Bowl students attend- of Maryland’s Institute of Ap- place team was just shy by 2 diseases, weeds and different ed educational talks, visited plied Agriculture (IAA) and points from being a top 10 types of soil based on texture with vendors in the Trade the Plant Science and Land- team and was led by Brian differences. Show, networked with alumni scape Architecture Department Dearstine (IAA) and Matt Park and golf turf professionals and (PSLA) set a school record in (IAA) working with first year They are also tested on person- were also able to enjoy a warm placing three teams in top competitors Steve Brew (IAA) nel and business management and sunny Southern California spots (3rd, 4th, and 11th ) at the and Trey Profili (PSLA). related topics, IPM programs in February. 19th Annual Collegiate Turf relating to pest control strate- Bowl in San Diego, CA on The Collegiate Turf Bowl co- gies and the basic concepts of February 7, 2013. There were a vers an array of different sub- turfgrass growth, and cultural total of 68 teams competing in ject areas and a case study. Stu- practices related to golf turf this years Turf Bowl and it is dents must be able to management. In addition to the first time UMD placed two teams in the top 5. Also note- worthy is that they were able to place above perennial power, Iowa State who placed 5th. The University of Massachusetts and the University of Arkansas placed 1st and 2nd respectively. Maryland’s 3rd place team con- sisted of veterans Bryan Shep- herd (IAA), Josh Malnik (IAA), R.J. Crow (IAA) and first year student Ryan Higgins (PSLA). The 4th place team had two new members in Brian Hogan (IAA) and Brent Waite (IAA) Students take time to visit the Trade Show at the Golf Industry Show in San Diego, and were anchored by veterans CA. From left to right: Steve Brew, Brent Waite, Brian Hogan, Trey Profili, Ryan Justin Patenaude (IAA) and Higgins, and Alex Steinman (coach) 10

Superintendent/Assistant - Hampshire Greens The first MAAGCS golf event of the 2013 season, the Super- intendent-Assistant Tourna- ment, was held on Wednesday, March 20, at Hampshire Greens Golf Course. MAAGCS wishes to thank our generous supporters for the event. They include: Platinum Sponsor Fisher & Son, Gold Sponsor BASF and Horizon Silver Sponsors Agrium Ad- vanced, Bayer, Collins Wharf Sod, Davisson Golf, Finch Ser- vices/John Deere Landscapes, Floratine of MD, Genesis, Hel- ena, Landscape Supply, Oakwood Sod and Syngenta Bronze Sponsors Harrell’s, Dow AgroSciences, Murray Sod, Wadsworth Golf Con- struction Company Winfield attendance. After a casual was the team of Galen Evans and Ryland Chapman were the Solutions Hole in One Spon- lunch, the two man teams were and Pat Mather. Teddy low net winners. sor Sports Aggregates. on the golf course for a noon Blauvelt and Steve Evans were Golf was followed by a very shotgun start. The greens were the low net winners. 2nd low Host Superintendent, Teddy social awards party with hors d’ rolling fast and smooth and the net was the team of Jon Loben- Blauvelt and his staff had the oeuvres and cool libations that course conditions challenged stine and Eric Monnig. course in fine playing condition gave the members a chance to our rusty golf skills. considering the cool wet spring The Open Flight of 9 teams network and catch up on news we have had in the Mid Atlan- The Championship Flight con- consisted of Affiliate Members and events in our organization. tic. The weather cooperated sisted of 11 Superintendent- and other Superintendents and Thank you to all in attendance with sunny conditions and the Assistant teams. Steve Sweiderk Assistants. Andrew Harrison and we hope to see everyone at 50 degree temperatures were and Mark Allman were the low and Rob Larsen were the low our next event at Norbeck CC. gross winners. 2nd low gross gross winners. Chris Fernandes enjoyed by the 40 members in - Brandon Collins, Golf Chair

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Golf Industry Show Wrap up

2013 was another great year to The GIS has long been an out- be able to attend the Golf In- standing networking opportuni- dustry Show and Education ty. This year we again had well Conference. San Diego repre- over 100 people at the hospitali- sented what GCSAA CEO ty event that combined mem- Rhett Evans called the “new bers from MAAGCS, ESAGCS normal”. 1,500 less people and and VGCSA. Thanks to BASF, 1,000 less qualified buyers were Horizon and Finch as well as all in San Diego in comparison to our other supporting sponsors Las Vegas. The trade show for keeping this event free. square footage was similar but Before the GIS kicked off, the about two acres less than when National Championship and the show was at its peak in Golf Classic hosted over 400 2008 in Orlando where 20,000 people from across the country people were in attendance. San for three days of great camara- Diego saw 13,000 people walk derie and golf. The MAAGCS through the doors but still filled fielded three teams of 5, the 4,560 seminar seats. most out of any association that The more intimate setting participated in the Golf Classic. meant it was easier to get The main attraction this year around the trade show floor. was the expansive Torrey Pines The overall smaller size of the Golf Club which was absolutely show also means that the GIS is breath taking. able to rotate through some Some notable finishes: more interesting venues like Scott Furlong and Mike King - Vegas and San Antonio. 1st Net - Four ball - III The trade show floor was filled Mike King - 5th Net Classic IV with the usual wide variety of vendors. Many different buying Brandon Collins - 4th Gross incentives were active and de- Classic IV pending on what you were look- John Burke, Scott Furlong, ing for, the savings could have Corey Haney, Mike King, Mike easily paid for the cost of the Mueller - 5th out of 34 teams in trip. Team Competition

The MAAGCS fielded the most teams and took home the most hardware at the National Championship and Golf Classic in La Jolla.

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First Annual Nor’easter Ski Day at Killington Ski Resort The Vermont GCSA hosted the first with 12-14 inches of new snow the end! injured after Hurricane Sandy while annual “Nor’easter Ski Day” on Feb- night before so the skiing was superb! The Planning Committee, after seeing cleaning up storm damaged trees on ruary 28, 2013 at the Killington Ski Ironically enough the giant slalom what a great success the day was, is his golf course. Matt is recovering Resort in Killington, VT. Golf course race had to be canceled due to the already working on plans for the 2014 and the funds raised by the attendees superintendents and industry repre- heavy snowfall the night before. Con- Nor’easter Ski Day. Watch your will help him and his family get sentatives, along with their families ditions were deemed unsafe on the emails this fall for registration infor- through these difficult times. came together for a day of camarade- course and all racing was halted for mation! The combined ski day is a The Nor’easter Ski Day was made rie, powder skiing and competition on the day including the Killington great way for the golf industry to get great, because of the overwhelming the slopes of Vermont. In 1993 mem- Mountain School program. together in the off-season, enjoy the support of its sponsors! We would bers of the Vermont GCSA and the That did not stop anyone from having outdoors and to build on the unique like to thank the following companies Northeastern GCSA began a friendly a great day in the fresh powder. The camaraderie that the industry pre- for their help in making this event a huge success; Harrell’s, Agrium Ad- rivalry to be held on the slopes of 2013 trophies will be stored until next sents. The ski race will be a team vanced Technologies, Syngenta, Atlan- Vermont’s ski areas each year. This year’s event, so start making plans to event in which each association fields tic Golf & Turf, N.E. Specialty Soils, year, members of both associations join us in 2014! After a great day on at least a 6-man team with prizes for Valent, Jacobsen, Toro, Sportscapes, decided to open up the event to all the slopes, attendees were treated to individual accomplishments as well as Yamaha, Bayer, MTE, Sipcam, Arysta the GCS associations throughout the an outstanding Après Ski party at the the coveted team “Nor’easter Cup” Life Science, Reliable Racing, Grass- Northeastern US and Canada. Wobbly Barn on the Killington access which was custom built by local super- land Equipment, Fertl Soil, BASF as The turnout was fantastic for the road. Killington was very gracious in intendents. well as the support of the VTGCSA inaugural event as over 100 members hosting the group by providing afford- This year’s Nor’easter Ski Day also and NEGCSA. from the Northeast made the trek to able pricing on lodging and highly served as a fundraising event for fel- Hope to see you next winter on the Killington for the day’s festivities. discounted lift tickets for those who low superintendent Matt Dutremble slopes!!! The weather gods blessed the event stayed and skied through the week- of Ardsley C.C. Matt was seriously - Andy Drohen—Agrium

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TURFGRASS MATTERS

“The Mid-Atlantic GCSA is dedicated to providing value to members through programs and services that enhance our profession”

The Mid-Atlantic GCSA Chapter and Members will be consistently recognized as: Phone: 888-643-8878 E-mail: [email protected] •Supportive of growing the game Chapter Executive: Theresa Baria Editor: Chris Harriman •Supportive of turfgrass research and the golf course management profession •A strong allied golf organization partner •Leaders in environmental stewardship •Promoting government relations and advocacy efforts

New Website Launch!

Over the past few months we have been working The new website will enable you to track your ac- hard to upgrade our website and email format. Our count status with event registrations and member- goal is to have a more accessible, easy to use, clean ship renewals. It has an active calendar and a search- and consistent presentation for our members. able member directory. It also has important info Our new software enables us to schedule emails like Rounds for Research resources, member benefits which will help us be conscious about filling up your info, job referrals, sponsorship info and BOD con- inbox with a barrage of MAAGCS info. Event an- tact info. nouncement emails will now feature a REGISTER To Login to the new website, simply click “Forgot ONLINE link that allows you to do just that. You Password” at the bottom left of the home page and can either pay with your credit card online or print follow the instructions from there. Use your email out the invoice from your confirmation email and that is already registered with MAAGCS and make submit that for payment. yourself a password. We will continue to add more to the website includ- ing member submitted pictures as time rolls on. Our main goal now is to utilize the automation fea- ture for event registration. This makes it easier for us to organize an event, and should make it easier for members to submit payment for an event. If you come across any trouble or have not been getting MAAGCS emails, contact Chris Harriman at [email protected].

Turfgrass Matters is published 4 times annually and is available online at maagcs.org

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