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P resident GLEN DUBE, CGCS Centennial Golf Club Vice President DAVID DUDONES Westchester Country Club Treasurer KENNETH BENOIT JR., CGCS GlenArbor Golf Club Cover: GlenArbor Golf Club Secretary R O B E R T B. A L O N ZI JR . Fenway Golf Club Past President BLAKE HALDERMAN, CGCS Brae Burn Country Club D irectors MICHAEL BRUNELLE, CGCS Upper Montclair Country Club BRETT CHAPIN Redding Country Club DOUG DRUGO Wee Burn Country Club STEVEN McGLONE Siwanoy Country Club VINCENT PAVONETTI, CGCS Fairview Country Club ROBERT WOLVERTON Century Country Club Class “C” Rep DAVID PARSON The Apawamis Club Class “AF” Rep ROBERT STEINMAN, CGCS Pocono Turf Executive Director ED BROCKNER Executive Secretary ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SUSAN O ’DOWD John O’Keefe Looks Forward to Year Ahead Tee t# Green Staff as GCSAA President E ditor JIM PAVONETTI 203-531-8910 Managing Editor PA N D O RA C. W OJICK Editorial Committee TODD APGAR STEVEN MCGLONE Chapter N ew s...... 5 fMATTCEPLO BOB NIELSEN KEVIN COLLINS SCOTT NIVEN ■¡NDY DROHEN TOM REYES M em ber News ...... 9 I CH IP LAFFERT Y GREG W OJICK ! Designer Spotlight ...... 10 TERRI E YOUNG Advertising Manager U pcom in g Events ...... 12 MIKE BRUNELLE, 973-777-6710
TEE TO GREEN is published bimonthly by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 914-347-4653, FAX: 914-347-3437, METGCSA.ORG WËL Copyright ©2015 * y \ m \ m h Missile 1 I ♦ / * do all winter? A year doesn’t go by without my having to share the answer to that question with No Rest for board members or golfers. My short answer, of course, is that we stay very busy When they look surprised, I go on to give them a picture of how we spend the off-season ser vicing the club’s 50 to 60 pieces of equip the Wearv ment, refurbishing course accessories, prun ing plantings and trees where necessary, handling snow removal from walkways and Work Doesn’t Stop club roads, and watch-dogging greens for winter stress-related issues. The list goes on. This is also the time of year we reflect on When the Grass Stops Glen Dube, CGCS what we did well and what we could im MetGCSA President Growing prove on as we map out our programs for the coming season. The off-season has yet another important Special thanks goes out to our host, David function: It allows us some much-needed Dudones, and the entire staff at Westchester time to take a vacation, as well as fine-tune for yet another memorable event. Rob Alon- our skills and industry knowledge by at zi, along with Brett Chapin and the entire tending the multitude of educational semi Education Committee, put together an im nars and programs that are offered this time pressive lineup of speakers. And at this year’s of the year. awards luncheon, we honored Paul Dillon Few outside the superintendent profes for his service to the golf industry as a leader sion realize just how much time we devote of prominent area golf organizations and his to keeping in touch with new develop efforts to spread the traditions and values ments in the science of managing our golf associated with the game of golf. Also a tal courses. It’s not unlike the medical profes ented portrait artist, Dillon presented his lat sion, really. The difference is were dealing est portrait of Sherwood A. Moore, which is with diagnosing turf, not human, ills, and now hanging in Golf Central for all to see. working to employ preventive measures to Take a look at page 6 of this issue for a recap ensure the grass plant thrives, not a person. of the day’s presentations and events. It never hurts to educate your membership, The New England Regional Turfgrass even without prompting, about the work Conference, held in Providence, RI, every and education that takes place during win winter, is another excellent opportunity to ter months—to ensure their golf course is keep abreast of industry trends, research, and the best that it can be throughout the year. new developments. Normally a well-attend Club newsletters are the perfect venue. ed event, this year’s conference, unfortu Here are the major educational events nately, saw a drop in numbers due to a that we all should attend and certainly pub blizzard that made travel to and from the licize to our green committee and the golf city difficult. ers at our facilities. Next in the lineup of must-attend educa tional opportunities is the GCS AA Golf In dustry Show. Held this year from February Must-Attcnd Education Events 23 -27 in San Antonio, TX, the show offered Our Winter Seminar is the first not-to- attendees a huge variety of educational op be missed event of the year. This year’s tions, as well as a Trade Show that is be event, held as always at Westchester Coun yond compare, offering conference-goers try Club, had record-breaking attendance. continued on page i l
Tee to Green January/February 2015 John 0 Keefe Looks Forward to Year Ahead as GCSAA President
by Todd Apgar Photos by John O'Boyle “m i
+0^ ^ hat does it take to be a successful, yet family-oriented, golf course superintendent and president of GCSAA? To find out, 1 sat down with John O ’Keefe of Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, NJ, who was elected the 79th president of f GCSA A at the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, TX. 1 “It’s all about time management and hav ing a strong support system,” said John as we sat in his office.“I have my wife, Margaret, and two daughters, Adrienne and Maureen, fully behind me, as well as my club,” he said. Prior to running for the GCSAA board in 2008,John thought it prudent to insure his [ G C S A A ^ l club would support his move. ‘M met with the current club president at Preakness Hills along with the two future presidents,” ex plained John. “Their response couldn’t have been better. They were proud and excited by the prospect of my becoming actively in volved with our national organization.” Over the past seven years, Preakness Hills members have enjoyed keeping track of John’s GCSAA activities and travels by way of the club’s social media. With the support of both his family and club,John will con tinue to leave his stamp on the industry for many years to come.
2 ) Tee to Green January/February 2015 “I think we’re starting to climb again. Clubs are beginning to spend money doing; renovation work and purchasing equipment. These are all good signs. yy
The lì imil io (¡( SW mentor, both personally and professionally,” When John began his term as a director adds David. “Without John and Margaret’s seven years ago, the association was riding John was born and raised in the Berkshires guidance, I would not be where I am today. high, having had a recent surge in member in Lenox, MA, where he gained an apprecia And I know many others who feel precisely ship and a hugely successful Golf Industry tion for the outdoors and nature that even the same way. Show. In the years since, a struggling econ •• tually led him to his current career. Dur “Whether it’s continuously giving back omy brought with it a series of challenges. ing high school, he worked for a landscape to our industry and local communities, Membership dropped nearly 4 percent and company and then spent three years as prop- building relationships with members, doing budget dollars shrank by more than 30 per ierty manager for a luxury condominium whatever it takes to produce topnotch con cent. Adjustments had to be made in how complex before deciding to pursue formal ditions, or maintaining that delicate balance the association operated, though great care training in turfgrass management. between work and family, John always was taken to maintain the same high level “I was always impressed by the beauty of goes the extra mile. He is an excellent role of services and programs that members golf courses and what went into maintain model for all young superintendents,” says were accustomed to. ing them,” said John. Following his passion, David. As John embarks on his term as president, he enrolled in the Stockbridge School of Equally impressed with John’s willing and he is pleased that the economy is making a Agriculture at UMass and began his educa capable counsel is Preakness Hills’ general comeback and that the industry is showing tion in golf course management. He in manager, James Messina. “John has been the positive signs of recovery. Looking ahead to terned at Longshore Club Park with then perfect sounding board and mentor to me,” a bright future, GCSAA has established a Superintendent Mark Fuller, who was so says Messina. “Obtaining the GM position at new set of goals and objectives. pleased with John’s performance that he 26 years old, I had much to learn about the “My goal is to represent the membership hired him as his assistant when John gradu club world. John has been there for me every the best I can,” says John. “We will be focus ated in 1979. step of the way, and I could not be more ing on technology, insuring that we con After three years with Mark, John landed thankful. He has a big-picture management tinue to stay ahead of the curve with all of Ikis first superintendent’s position at West style with a calming influence on his team, our media outlets including our website, chester Hills Golf Club in White Plains, characteristics that I have tried to emulate as webcasts and webinars, computer aps, and NY. Then, five years later to the day, John my career has progressed. our social media presence. Also on our plate began his tenure at Preakness Hills Country “John is the perfect individual for the is continuing, and possibly expanding, the Club in 1986. presidency of GCSAA,” Messina continues, field staff program, increasing our advocacy j A true believer in giving back to the pro “and from all of us at Preakness Hills, we efforts, continuing to develop education fession, John has been actively involved in thank him for his dedicated service to his relevant to the market, and increasing rev Ireal organizations throughout his career, club, community, and trade. enue,” John explained, noting that the goals serving as president of the MetGCSA and objectives were part of GCSAA’s ||1996-97),the Tri-State Turfgrass Research The Climb io GCSAA President Strategic Vision for 2020. As part of the Foundation (2000-01), and the GCSANJ association’s advocacy efforts, John said he (2003-04). A GCSAA member since 1979 and a certi would like to have someone working out of || But John has given back by not just vol fied golf course superintendent since 1987, Washington, D.C., to expand the industry’s unteering his services to industry organiza John was appointed to the GCSAA board in level of representation—budget permitting, tions, but also by willingly sharing his 2008 after years of dedicated service on of course. | knowledge and experience with many up- numerous GCSAA committees, including Beyond that, John hopes that during his #id-coming industry professionals over the Certification, Nominating, Career Develop one-year term in office the membership Kars. ment, Chapter Relations, and Membership. standards initiative introduced to the f ‘Ten years ago, when I accepted my first “In every one of John’s involvements with GCSAA delegates at their meeting last iperintendent’s position at North Jersey GCSAA, he was fully committed to the as October is finalized or at least comes close 'ountry Club,” says Westchester Country sociation—and to developing programs and to a resolution. He also is looking forward Club’s David Dudones,“I asked my former policies that were for the good of the entire to adding a membership classification for boss, Joe Alonzi, who I should approach in membership,” says Bedford Golf Sc Tennis equipment managers. the area for guidance. Without hesitation, Superintendent and former MetGCSA dele In general, John sees a revival in golf. “I Joe said,‘Go see John at Preakness Hills. He’s gate Bob Nielsen. “Clearly, the majority of think were starting to climb again. Clubs well respected and does a great job. He will voting members recognized that. are beginning to spend money, doing reno give you any help you need in getting ad “I have no doubt,” Bob continues, “that vation work and purchasing equipment. justed to Jersey.’ GCSAA members can’t help but benefit These are all good signs,” he says. “John has proved to be an outstanding from John’s leadership as our association’s president.”
fee to Green January/February 2015 [ 3 Back, left to right: Maureen (O ’Keefe) & Tom Sharpies, Dale Huettenmoser & Adrienne O ’Keefe. Front, left to right: Margaret & John O ’Keefe with grandson John Thomas (J.T.) Sharpies.
A Balancing Act Despite the rigors of his schedule, John does carve out time for family. And he hasn’t Though clearly immersed in his career and lost his passion for travel, deep-sea fishing, industry, John has managed to maintain a and, of course, playing a good round of golf. healthy balance between work and family. Married for 36 years, Margaret and John began their life together when he was an A Labor of Love assistant at Longshore. They completed When I asked John how he feels about his their family with the addition of daughters career, he said,“I have loved every minute of Adrienne and Maureen while he was work it!” In addition to the enjoying the rigors of ing at Westchester Hills. When John had day-to-day turf management at the club, begun pursuing a position on the board John’s professional affiliations have afforded with GCSAA, his children were college him not just personal satisfaction, but also graduates with successful careers of their the opportunity to develop friendships and own. Margaret had carved her own niche at bonds that he will treasure the rest of his life. Preakness, as food and beverage administra “I can’t say enough,” said John, “about the tor and later as membership & marketing close friendships and the respect I’ve devel director. Though John felt the time was oped for my peers and fellow board mem right to become more involved in a national bers—locally and nationally, working with position, he went to Margaret and “the GCSAA. girls” for their opinion.“It’s your turn, Dad,” John’s friend network is ever-expanding his daughters told him. as his travel increases. In his trips to Can “When the kids were young, any spare ada, England, China, or wherever else in moments I had were devoted to their activ- the world his GCSAA commitments take and various other family commit him, John always feels welcome and is ments,” said John. “When I first ran for the pleased to see so much industry involvement board, we spent our time a little differ worldwide. ently—working together to produce my When asked what advice he would like to campaign materials and website. I’ve been give to anyone considering getting involved so grateful for their help and support.” in GCSAA service, John responded with Whether it be local board service or a call to action. “I have only this year and working his way through the past seven next on the board of GCSAA,” said John. years on the GCSAA board, one thing has “Once my term on the board is done, we always been apparent to John: “I could have will no longer have a representative from the never done it without Margaret,” he said. Northeast. So let this be my call to action to “She is my rock__ We are a team. I turn to all of you who have enjoyed serving your her for so many things, and she is always association or would like to explore serving. there for me.” I am happy to help any of you who would Now, with the birth of his first grandson, like to take this next step in your career. I 7-month-old J.T.—yes, the “J” stands for guarantee you that it will be a worthwhile John—he admits that he feels that old pull and highly rewarding experience, both pro to spend time at home. “With the travel fessionally and personally.” commitment this position requires, I won’t get to see my grandson as much as I would Todd Apgar, a member of the Tee to Green like to,” laments John. Editorial Committee, is a sales representative with Metro Turf Specialists in Brookfield, CT. Meet Your 2015 MetGCSA Board
From left to right: Boh Wolverton of Century CC; Mike Brunelle, CGCS, of Upper Monclair CC; Secretary Rob Alonzi of Fenway GC; Treasurer Ken Benoit, CGCS, of GlenArhor GC; President Glen Dube, CGCS, of Centennial GC;Past President Blake Halderman, CGCS, of Brae Burn CC; Steven McGlone of Siwanoy CC; Class AF Rep Bobby Steinman, CGCS, ofPocono Turf; Vice President David Dudones of Westchester CC; Brett Chapin of Redding CC;fim Pavonetti, CGCS, of Fairview CC; Class C Rep Dave Parson of The Apawatnis Club; Executive Director Ed Brockner; Doug Drugo of Wee Burn CC.
At-a-Glance Guide to Your MetGCSA Committee Chairs Below is a list of each of the MetGCSA’s Government Relations Committee Scholarship & Research Committee 2015 committee chairs, including their Brett Chapin, (CT), Redding CC David Dudones, Westchester CC phone numbers and emails. Please feel free [email protected] [email protected] to contact any of them with questions, 203-938-9640 / Cell 203-885-3109 914-967-6000 / Cell 973-417-0415 comments, or helpful suggestions. Blake Halderman, CGCS, Brae Burn CC Blake Halderman, CGCS (Tri-State) [email protected] Brae Burn CC [email protected] Awards Committee 914-946-1074 / Cell 914-469-1987 914-946-1074 / Cell 914-469-1987 Blake Halderman, CGCS, Brae Burn CC Investment Committee [email protected] David Dudones, Westchester CC Social & Welfare Committee 914-946-1074 / Cell 914-469-1987 [email protected] Bob Wolverton, Century CC Bylaws Committee 914-967-6000 / Cell 973-417-0415 cwolvie@hotmail. com David Dudones, Westchester CC Long-Range Planning & Steering Committee 914-761-0400 / Cell 973-222-3213 [email protected] Blake Halderman, CGCS, Brae Burn CC Tournament Committee 914-967-6000 / Cell 973-417-0415 [email protected] Doug Drugo, Wee Burn Country Club Club Relations Committee 914-946-1074 / Cell 914-469-1987 [email protected] Blake Halderman, CGCS, Brae Burn CC Membership Committee 203-656-3843 / Cell 203-339-1493 [email protected] Bob Wolverton, Century CC 914-946-1074 / Cell 914-469-1987 [email protected] Communications Committee 914-761-0400 / Cell 973-222-3213 Jim Pavonetti, CGCS (Tee to Green) Fairview CC [email protected] 203-531-8910 / Cell 203-223-5403 Mike Brunelle, CGCS (Advertising) Upper Montclair CC [email protected] 973-777-6710 / Cell 973-417-8199 Steven McGlone (Website) Siwanoy CC [email protected] 914-961-8698 / Cell 914-841-1000 Education Committee Brett Chapin, Redding CC [email protected] 203-938-9640 / Cell 203-885-3109
Environmental Committee MetGCSA President Glen Dube (center) presents MetGCSA President Glen Dube (left) presents Ken Benoit, CGCS, GlenArbor GC plaques honoring outgoing board members' serv outgoing President Blake Halderman with a kbenoit@glenarborclub. com ice to the association. From left to right: Class plaque commemorating his years of service as 914-241-0700 / Cell 914-760-3575 A F Rep Kevin Collins of Aquatrols, Past president. Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview CC President Bob Nielsen of Bedford Golf & Tennis, [email protected] Director Tony Hooks of Due Process Stable, and 203-531-8910 / Cell 203-223-5403 Class C Rep George Chavez of Pelham CC.
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MetGCSAChapter Winter News continued Seminar for Everyone by Jim Pavonetti, CGCS
( ^ J 2015 MetGCSA Winter Sem- inar was another in a long line of —^ huge successes, drawing more than 300 industry professionals to the Westchester Country Club on January 14. Education Chair Rob Alonzi, along with Brett Chapin and the entire Education Committee, put together a great lineup speakers who offered cutting edge informa tion and research that will help superinten dents achieve success at their own facil ities in the coming season. In addition to the presenters, a lobby full of vendors offered a wealth of knowledge and information about new and proven pro ducts. We would like to express our grati Practical Fairy Iting Management Reid Award presenter Scott Niven (left) and tude for our vendors’ continued support at MetGCSA President Glen Dube with John this event, as well as throughout the growing for Fool-Season Turf Reid Lifetime Achievement Award winner season. You’ll find their names and numbers Shifting gears, Dr. Giordano spoke on a sec Paul Dillon. listed on page 8. ond topic: fairy ring management. We would also like to extend a sincere More than 40 different species of fungi For more information, Dr. Giordano can thank you to host Superintendent David are responsible for causing this disease, Dudones and the entire Westchester Coun which makes it nearly impossible to control be reached at 519-767-3876 or at paul.gior- [email protected]. try Club staff for doing such a superb job— 100 percent of the time. Making matters once again—in making this a thoroughly worse is that fairy ring can crop up in dif enjoyable experience for all who attended. ferent levels in the turf profile, from the sur Growth Regulators and How And now, the high points of the day’s face to the thatch to several inches down Growing-Degree-Day Measurement presentations. into the soil. Dr. Giordano discussed cultural control Affects Timing of Application Paints, Pigments, and Plant Health methods, such as reducing thatch and or Dr. Bill Kreuser from the University of One of the growing trends over the past ganic matter by aerating and topdressing, Nebraska-Lincoln took the podium next to few years has been to use pigments, which and maintaining adequate moisture levels share his thoughts on PGR programs and promise plant health benefits, as stand with timely irrigation cycles and wetting how using growing degree days (GDDs) to alone products or as additives in fungicide agent applications. time applications can be more accurate and products. For chemical control options, Dr. Gior effective in keeping the turf under regula tion than simply “calendar scheduling.” Dr. Paul Giordano from Bayer Crop dano suggests applying a DMI fungicide at Science discussed several of these products, a two inch depth when soil temperatures His models show that, for Primo Maxx describing their effects and relative benefits. reach 55 to 60 degrees for five days. He also use, measuring 200 GDDs (base 0° C) for The take-home on pigments is that while emphasized avoiding plant growth regula applications keep the turf under regulation. they protect the plant by reducing certain tors one week before and one week after this This means applications can be as far apart as ultraviolet rays, the darker color they create application to achieve optimum results in two to three weeks when cool temperatures increases canopy temperatures. In most preventing the disease. persist and as little as five to seven days apart cases, however, the benefit of blocking the Curatively, Heritage, Prostar, and Insignia during warm periods. The warmer the tem ultraviolet rays outweighs the increase in looked like the best options. Dr. Giordano perature, the quicker the PGR will dissipate. canopy temperatures. stressed the importance of identifying Trimmit and Cutless follow similar pro Other benefits of using pigments: They where the fungus is in the profile to ensure cedures, with the GDD timing falling in the create a better color appearance and can, that the fungicide is watered in enough to 250 to 300 range, depending on the applica in some cases, be used for earlier spring reach that location and achieve the best tion rates. green-up. results. This can be done by taking a cup- Dr. Kreuser stressed the importance of cutter sample and placing it in a plastic bag keeping the turf under regulation. When overnight to observe where the mycelium turf comes out of regulation, he cautioned, forms in the profile. all benefits of the PGR are lost and the
Tee to Green January/February 2 0 Î5 rebound growth is worse than if no PGR were applied at all. The take home message: Maintain suppression or don’t use PGRs at all. For more information, Dr. Kreuser can be reached at [email protected] or at 402- 472-1869. Reoent Advances in Understanding Bacterial Etiolation of Creeping Bentgrass Putting Breens Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University spoke about bacterial etiolation on creeping bentgrass. A relatively new phenomenon, this has become a growing problem in our area with few concrete answers. Superintendents have formed their own theories about the cause of this syndrome, questioning whether PGR use and bio- stimulant use might be to blame. mation, Dr. Clarke can be reached at 848- Glenn Moore, son of the late Sherwood A. Dr. Clarke’s findings have shown, how 932-6295 or at [email protected]. Moore, strikes a pose with portrait artist and ever, that bio-stimulants do not cause or Reid Award Winner Paul Dillon. increase the effects of this syndrome. PGR use, on the other hand, may play a partial Awards Luncheon role. There seem to be two types of bacteria As always, there was a break in the action as building, an organization he served for involved with etiolation. Dr. Clarke’s find seminar-goers convened for the Awards nearly 25 years. ings say that Primo and other PGRs do not Luncheon, which in addition to a delicious At the luncheon, Dillon presented his lat cause either of them, but Primo seemed to meal, included the presentation of our cov est portrait of another golf great: the increase the symptoms in the summer, while eted John Reid Lifetime Achievement MetGCSAs own Sherwood A. Moore. This actually reducing the symptoms in the spring Award. special portrait will join other of Dillon’s and fall. Presenting the award to our 25th Reid works of art in the MGA building. You can Chemical control options, so far, have Award recipient, Paul Dillon, was The read more about Paul Dillon in the Tee to been unreliable. Daconil Action, Chipco Stanwich Clubs Scott Niven who noted Green's December 2014 issue at metgcsa.org. Signature, and Junction have, in some cases, Dillons many contributions to the world of reduced symptoms while, in other cases, golf. A supporter of the golf course superin Putting Surface Management have had no effect or have actually increased tendent and industry, Dillon has made his the symptoms. mark as a beloved golf coach, formidable foe Research at Cornell University Cultural control recommendations in on the course, and an accomplished artist, After lunch, Dr. Frank Rossi provided an clude reducing shade and improving air who for the past 30 years has painted oil update on the research he is conducting on movement on the turf. And when the symp portraits of countless Met-area tournament putting green management, which was toms are present, Dr. Clarke recommends champions and numerous golf greats. funded, in part, by the T ri-State Turf Re steering clear of any aeration practices until In addition to adorning the walls of such search Foundation. the symptoms subside. clubs as Winged Foot, Westchester, and Dr. Rossi reviewed his studies of mower Obviously, there is still much to be Baltusrol, examples of Dillons work hang in setup, rolling, fertility, brushing, and PGR learned about etiolation. For further infor the Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) use, describing how each practice can affect putting surface performance while mini mizing plant stress. PLANI He has also been focusing on measuring FOOD friction loss along the surface, which directly affects ball roll (speed). With daily mowing, grass will naturally grow more laterally than upright. Dr. Rossi has been working on revis iting brushing on a regular basis to force the turf to have a more upright growth habit, thereby reducing surface friction and result ing in “faster” green speeds. He also found that rolling has a greater effect on ball roll than reducing mowing height and double-cutting. His take-home message: Roll more or with a heavier roller if you’d like to achieve faster speeds. For a more in-depth report on Dr. Rossi’s research, check out the latest issue of the
Tee to Green January /February 2015 Tri- State Turf Research Foundation’s pub Spedai Thanks to Our 2015 Winter Seminar Exhibitors lication, Foundation News, which can be found on the website, www.tristateturf.org. We’d like to thank all the vendors who participated in this year’s Winter Seminar. As a Dr. Rossi can also be reached at 607-255- show of appreciation, were listing the exhibitors here, along with their areas of specialty 1629 or at [email protected]. and contact information. When the opportunity arises, we hope you’ll show these contractors and suppliers the same support they’ve shown us during our Winter Seminar—and throughout the year. Understanding the Landscape and Value of Voluntary A. G. 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Howie Gold Liquid Fertilizers Jim Pavonetti, Tee to Green editor and chair of 800-648-7626 the Editorial Committee, is superintendent at [email protected] Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT Tee to Green January/February 2015 Dr. Pat Vittum Receives 2015 USUA Ureen Section Award New Members Please join us in welcoming the J M / M / e would like to congratulate following new MetGCSA members: W / W / MetGCSA Honorary member • Lucas Lownes, Class A, Aspetuck Dr. Pat Vittum who has been hon Valley CC, Weston, CT ored with the United States Golf Associa • Britt Miller, Class C, Woodway CC, tion’s 2015 USGA Green Section Award. Darien, CT Presented annually, the USGA’s prestigious • Michael Roe, Class SM, CC of New Green Section Award recognizes individu Canaan, New Canaan, CT als’ distinguished service to the game of golf • Timothy Walker, Class A, Leewood GC, through their work with turfgrass. Scarsdale, NY Dr. Vittum is a highly respected Members on the Move researcher who has conducted significant • Michael Golden is the new superintend studies on the biology and management of ent at Longshore Club Park in Westport, CT. turfgrass insects and the effectiveness of Previous position: Assistant superintendent biological-control methods. A recognized at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT. industry leader, Dr. Vittum has been a • Brent Peveich is the new superintendent widely sought-after resource for practical at Pine Hollow CC in East Norwich, NY information about turfgrass pests. on turf entomology. She also co-authored Previous position: Assistant superintendent Dr. Vittum joined the faculty of the Uni the Handbook of Integrated Pest Management at Pine Hollow CC. versity of Massachusetts Amherst in 1980, for Golf Courses. • Ryan Segrue is the new superintendent becoming a professor in 2000. She currently “When the USGA’s Dr. Erusha called to at Shorehaven GC in East Norwalk, CT. teaches classes on the use of pesticides in tell me about this honor, I was over Previous position: superintendent at the environment and turf management whelmed,” said Dr. Vittum. “The list of pre Longshore Club Park in Westport, CT. programs. She was recognized with the vious honorees includes so many giants of Excellence in Teaching Award by the En the turf management world, including peo In Sympathy tomological Society of America, Eastern ple from academia, USGA Green Section It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of Branch in 2004. directors, and top-shelf golf course superin the death of MetGCSA Informed member Dr. Vittum’s research has been published tendents. I am honored and humbled to be Dr. Zhongchun “ZJ” Jiang, who passed in several well-respected industry journals joining their ranks as a recipient of the dis away unexpectedly at his Cobleskill home and publications. She is the principal author tinguished service award.” on January 6. A SUNY Cobleskill professor of the second edition of Turfgrass Insects of Dr. Vittum received the Award on Feb of plant science since 2003, Dr. Zhongchun the United States and Canada, which is ruary 7 at the USGA’s Annual Meeting and is survived by his wife and two daughters. widely regarded as the leading publication Service Awards in New York City. Our thoughts and prayers are with his fam ily and friends. Melvin Lucas Receives 2015 Distinguished Service Award
ongratulations to longtime member for 52 years, serving on the board MetGCSA member and a GCSAA of directors from 1974 - 1981 and holding Past President Melvin B. Lucas Jr. on the title of GCSAA president in 1980. Mel being selected for the GCSAAs 2015 Col. has also served as agronomy consultant for John Morley Distinguished Service Award. more than 60 golf course projects. The award is given to individuals who A graduate of Penn State University, have made an outstanding, substantive, and where he earned his degree in turfgrass enduring contribution to the advancement management, Mel began his career as an of the golf course superintendent profession. assistant superintendent at Piping Rock The award was renamed in 2009 in honor of Club in Locust Valley, NY, in 1961. He con Col. John Morley, GCSAAs founder and tinued to be associated with Piping Rock first president. He was the first to earn the and nearby Garden City Golf Club in Distinguished Service Award in 1932, and Garden City, NY, for most of his career, until he received it again in 1940. 1985, when he took on the role of golf executive committee member for seven Mel was acknowledged at the 2015 Golf course architect and superintendent at years and was the association’s president Industry Show in San Antonio, on Wednes Round Hill Community Golf Club in from 1973 - 1975. Since his retirement in day, February 25, during the Opening South Dartmouth, MA. 1991, he has continued to serve the golf Session. He also served the Long Island Golf course management profession as a consult Mel, a retired CGCS, has been a GCSAA Course Superintendents Association as an ant in both the U.S. and abroad.
Tee to Green January/February 2015 Spotlight Ken Benoit and GlenArbor to Host Season- Opening Two-Ball Qualifier... Again!
fter heavy rains shut down Latchaw was splitting his time between last year’s Dave Mahoney Congressional and Riviera Country Club in Two-Ball Qualifier at Los Angeles and offered Ken an assistant’s GlenArbor Golf Club, Superintendent Ken position at Riviera. In addition to gaining Benoit has graciously agreed to prep the fine experience at an annual PGA Tour stop course once again for this ever-popular Met course, Ken also had the fortunate opportu event. Mark your calendars for April 28 and nity to meet his wife of 14 years, Melodee, keep your fingers crossed for fair weather! shortly after arriving in California. GlenArbor Golf Club dates back to 1966 After a full year there, another opportu when the course opened as Lakeover Na nity presented itself: “I went to work for tional Golf Club, named for the former McDonald & Sons in Baltimore, MD. They Lakeover Estate it was built on. In 1999, were renovating Olympia Fields for the business partners Grant Gregory and Ken U.S. Open and I signed on as a construction Natori purchased the course and soon after superintendent,” says Ken. began an extensive, two-year renovation. By April of 2000, Ken realized that he Under the direction of architect Gary wanted to get back to a position at a golf Player, three original golf holes were elimi course. He heard through the grapevine that nated and three new holes were added. New Steve Renzetti, Quaker Ridge’s superinten bunkers and tees were created, greens were dent at the time, was looking for an assistant. rebuilt and fairways recontoured. A beauti The rest is history. After a little more than a ful “Old English Manor” style clubhouse year at Quaker, the GlenArbor superinten was constructed along with a year-round dent’s position opened up, and on July 5, of area school children at GlenArbor three practice facility and training center that 2001, Ken was hired for the job. times a year for the “GlenArbor Environ quickly became the model that many area mental Education Program.” Melodee clubs followed. An Environmentalist Who teaches a classroom session on the environ ment, followed by a kid-friendly hayride- GlenArbor-Bound Makes Music style tour of the facility where Ken talks Ken was born and raised in the small town Ken has served on the MetGCSA Board of about nature and the environment. Says Ken, of Marysville, MI, about an hour north of Directors since 2006, currently serving as “We want to leave these kids with an under Detroit. Though his passion for golf began our treasurer. Though participating in nu standing of the importance of working long ago, Ken didn’t enter into the industry merous committees over the years, none together with nature and what we can do to until after he’d earned a marketing degree have been more all-encompassing than Ken’s help protect the environment.” Together, and worked as a regional manager for an current role as Environmental Committee Ken and Melodee have had more than 1,000 environmental services company. Chair. If you’ve been keeping up with the children participate in their program. Disenchanted with all that the job en Tee to Green, you know that over the past In addition to his numerous extracurricu tailed, Ken was perched for a change. A col three years Ken has devoted hundreds lar, Ken finds time to play guitar in local lege buddy from the University of Detroit of hours developing the Best Manage bands. Right now, he plays lead guitar in the was pursuing a master’s in turfgrass man ment Practices (BMPs) for New York State band Will the Thrill. Band members include agement, which piqued Ken’s interest. “I Golf Courses in cooperation with Cornell Pound Ridge Golf Club’s Will Heintz on applied to Michigan State’s two-year pro University. bass and banjo, Rick Torres on drums and gram,” says Ken, “but Trey Rogers, who ran Ken also serves as the Chairman of the vocals, and Aquatrols’ Kevin Collins on the program, told me that he wanted me to Awards Committee for the MGAs Arthur P. vocals and rhythm guitar. Ken’s passion for work at a golf course for a year before Weber Environmental Leaders in Golf. In music inspires all his band mates to work accepting me into the two-year school.” 2010, GlenArbor was selected for this presti hard and stick together. Ken went to work on meeting the re gious award. In 2004, Ken’s commitment to Ken and Melodee have lived, since 2001, in quirements, graduating from the Michigan the environment also garnered GlenArbor Bedford, NY, sharing their home with their State program in the fall of 1997. the “North American Bluebird Society Border Collie, Cory. Ken’s first internship was at Congressional Award.” It was the only time a golf course April 28 will be here before you know it, Country Club with superintendent guru has been awarded this honor. so dust off your clubs and get ready for a Paul Latchaw Sr. At the time Ken graduated, A true environmentalist, Ken hosts groups great time!
Tee to Green January /February 2015 The History of the Two-Hall and Its Namesake, the Late Dave Mahoney
V ^ ^ ^ ^ e p te m b e r 27, 2008 was a day two-ball, which he learned about through President’s Message continued from page 1 many MetGCSA members would his good friend Glen Smickley, the former the chance to “kick the tires” on new ^ ^ r a t h e r not remember. It was the day director of golf/GM at RTJ Golf Club in equipment, research new products and that Dave Mahoney, the highly regarded and Maryland. services, and catch up with colleagues, old long-tenured Siwanoy Country Club super In Dave’s eyes, our monthly golf meet and new. One of the highlights of the con intendent lost his life unexpectedly to a ings were great, but all too often the same ference this year was the election of past heart condition few knew existed. people would always play with one Met president John O ’Keefe to the office Having served as the Met’s 26th presi another. He wanted superintendents to step of GCSAA president. John has led many dent, Dave’s dedication to our association outside their comfort zones and expand associations throughout his career, beyond and industry was impressive. He felt the their networks. The two-ball proved the the MetGCSA. You can read all about John MetGCSA was “one of the best, if not the perfect way to do that. in our Feature article starting on page 2. best” chapters in the country and worked On April 27, 2009, just seven months We wish him the best of luck with the hard during his more than decade-long presidency of our national organization. tenure on the board to ensure that proved Not long after we return, there is yet true. Dave always believed that another worthy educational opportunity: Dave was adored by friends, admired by the annual MGA Green Chairman Edu his peers, and could light up any room with the strength of the association cation Seminar & Arthur P. Weber MGA his sharp wit and dry sense of humor. Club Environmental Leaders in Golf Anyone who had the great pleasure of hear hinged on its members’ ability Award Luncheon. This event will be held ing Dave’s Tournament Award presentations to come together and share on March 24 at Alpine Country Club in or lively committee reports would have to Demarest, NJ. Many thanks to Steve agree he might well have had a future as a experiences. With that in Finamore for hosting this event, which is stand-up comic. mind, 23 years ago, Dave designed to foster a greater understanding Each time he took the podium to address and awareness of golf course management the association, Dave made members feel initiated our annual practices and the superintendent’s roles welcome. A forward thinker, Dave hosted and responsibilities in managing the oper the original Turf Blog right out of his Two-Ball Competition. ation. This is the perfect opportunity to Siwanoy office. “Dave was the original provide your green chair and other club Maestro before Peter McCormick started after Dave Mahoney passed away, the officials with an inside look at our daily TurfNet,” says Pinnacle Turf’s Steven Ren- annual Two-Ball Qualifier was held at practices and on-the-job challenges. zetti, a close friend of Dave’s. “Dave’s blog Siwanoy and renamed the Dave Mahoney As in years past, the Arthur P. Weber was exclusively for Met members to post Two-Ball Championship Qualifier in Environmental Award will be presented questions, stories, advice, equipment, and job Dave’s honor. What a fitting way to remem to a Met-area club in recognition of their notices, and more. His desktop computer ber the founder of the event, and a truly contributions to environmental preserva was the system server, the original cloud special person. tion. Best of luck to all of the applicants! service,” adds Steve. O f course, these are only the headliner Dave always believed that the strength of educational events; there are more regional the association hinged on its members’ abil conferences for those who might spot an ity to come together and share experiences. additional topic of interest. I urge every With that in mind, 23 years ago, Dave initi one to take advantage of these great edu ated our annual Two-Ball Competition, a cational opportunities and to share with format inspired by the Mid-Atlantic group’s your green chair and committee the cru cial importance of ongoing education. I want to wish you all the best of luck He believed that encouraging with your 2015 preparations. I know this winter has been exceptionally harsh, but members to play in a two-ball enjoy what’s left of it. Spring is just around was a clever way to expand the corner! members’ network— and draw Glen Dube, CGCS President members closer together. Dave Mahoney, 1960 - 2008
Tee to Green January /February 2015 Update Your Calendar With These Upcoming MetGCSA and Industry Events
Dave Mahoney Two-Ball MetGCSA Invitational Tournament Nine and Dine Event Championship Qualifier June date TEA Monday, October 5 Tuesday, April 28 Century Country Club Silver mine Golf Club GlenArbor Golf Club Purchase, NY Norwalk, CT Bedford Hills, NY Host: Kevin Seibel, CGCS Host: Larry Pakkala, CGCS Host: Ken Benoit, CGCS Met Championship and Met Area Superintendent/Guest Tournament Team Championship Qualifier PLUS Monday, May i i The Poa Annual Tournament Country Club of New Canaan September date TEA New Canaan, CT Meadow Brook Club Host: Mike Roe Jericho, NY Host: John Carlone, CGCS
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2015 MGA Green Chairman Education The 11th Annual Joseph Troll Turf 20th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Seminar & Arthur P. Weber MGA Club Classic Research Golf Classic Environmental Leaders in Golf Award Monday, April 20 Monday, May 4 Luncheon TPC River Highlands Golf Club Fiddlers Elbow Country Club Tuesday, March 24 Cromwell, CT Bedminster, NJ Alpine Country Club Superintendent Tom DeGrandi will host Plan now to join fellow industry profession Demarest, NJ this years UMass Alumni Turf Group als for this annual fundraiser and a day of The Metropolitan Golf Association Foun fundraiser in support of turf education and golf, education, and fun. Your participation dation has put together another informative research at the University of Massachusetts. helps continue turfgrass research and breed program in its ongoing Green Chairman The program kicks off with a 12:30 p.m. ing programs at Rutgers University’s Center Education Seminar. An impressive roster of shotgun followed by a cocktail reception, for Turfgrass Science. For further infor presenters from the USGA’s Green Section dinner, and awards ceremony, which, this mation, call 973-812-6467 or log on to and the golf industry will address a variety year, will honor Dr. William Dest, professor www. nj t u r fgra ss. org. of turfgrass-related issues. Each of the pre emeritus at the University of Connecticut. sentations will be followed by a question- Please plan to attend this worthy Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day and-answer session. fundraiser, and join us in honoring a Dr. (Golf & Fine Dirf) The day will conclude with the eighth Dest. Entry forms and additional informa Tuesday,July 28 annual Arthur P. Weber MGA Club tion will be available online at www.alum- Horticultural Farm II Environmental Leaders in Golf Award niturfgroup.com. New Brunswick, NJ Luncheon. Save the date, and watch for details. Call Please contact Kevin Kline at 914-347- 973-812-6467 or visit www.njturfgrass.org 4653 or [email protected] for further for further information. information. atron Directory Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them.
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