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March/April 2015 VOLUME 46 NUMBER 2

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Board of Directors

President GLEN DUBE, CGCS Centennial Golf Club Vice President DAV I D DU DON E S Westchester Country Club Treasurer KENNETH BENOIT JR., CGCS Cover: Century GlenArbor Golf Club Country Club. Secretary ROBERT B. ALONZI JR. Fenway Golf Club Past President BLAKE HALDERMAN, CGCS Brae Burn Country Club Directors MICHAEL BRUNELLE, CGCS Upper Montclair Country Club BRETT CHAPIN Redding Country Club BRIAN CHAPI N Paramount Country Club DOUG DRUGO Wee Burn Country Club STEVEN McGLONE Siwanoy Country Club VINCENT PAVONETTI, CGCS Fairview Country Club Class “C” Rep DAVID PARSON The Apawamis Club n this Issue Class “AF” Rep ROBERT STEINMAN, CGCS I Pocono Tur f Feature Executive Secretary SUSAN O’DOWD A Meeting of the Minds ...... 2 New York State Turfgrass Advocacy Day Provides Tee to Green Staff Platform for Industry Professionals to Voice Concerns Editor JIM PAVONETTI Over Legislative Issues 203-531-8910 Managing Editor PAN DORA C. WOJICK Editorial Committee Departments TODD APGAR STEVEN MCGLONE MATT CEPLO BOB NIELSEN KEVIN COLLINS SCOTT NIVEN Letter to the Membership ...... 5 ANDY DROHEN TOM REYES CHIP LAFFERTY GREG WOJICK Regional News ...... 6 Designer TERRI E YOU NG Upcoming Events ...... 7 Advertising Manager MIKE BRUNELLE, 973-777-6710 Member News ...... 7

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President’s Message

think you’ll agree with me— and this Slavic proverb—that it was a tough Weathering the winter this year. The first half of the winter Iwas fairly benign: mild temps and zero snow. Then February and March hit along with frequent snowstorms and brutal cold, Aftermath of a resulting in an extremely slow start to the 2015 golf season. As the snow and icepack slowly melted Harsh Winter away from our courses, and turf started to Glen Dube, CGCS reveal itself, it became all too clear that MetGCSA President Mother Nature and Old Man Winter had conspired against us. The carnage from their cruel scheme included a deadly com- bination of ice damage, snow mold, and “Winter bites desiccation in varying degrees to many courses—not just in our area, but through- SPECIAL NOTE TO THE with its teeth or out the entire Northeast. MEMBERSHIP When you throw in the fact that winter As most of you know by now, Ed lashes with its snow has delayed course openings by almost Brockner has resigned as MetGCSA three weeks and directly impacted revenue executive director and is now the streams at facilities, you know this season is executive director for the First Tee of tai l.” off to a rocky start. But as a whole, superin- Metropolitan New York. Over the ~ Montenegrin Proverb tendents are a resilient group of people. We past four years, Ed has worked tire- can always find a way to overcome adversity lessly to generate advertising revenue, and move forward. organize countless Met events, and has been the face of our association. I would like to thank Ed for his ef- Survival Tips forts in enhancing our association I was very fortunate to come out of this and, on behalf of the MetGCSA Board winter with minor damage. I’m one of the of Directors, wish him the best of luck lucky ones this time. But I have been where in his new endeavor. some of you are now and know full well I would also like to thank Bob what you are going through. Here are a few Wolverton for his three years of de- things I’ve learned from experience: voted service to the board and our Following significant turf loss, open and association. His term on the board constant communication to your members has ended, and Brian Chapin will and/or management is paramount. Explain fill the vacant seat as a director. Brian what happened and how you are going to is the superintendent at Paramount fix it. Keep them in the loop and be honest Country Club and will be serving as about the timing of the recovery process. the Membership Committee chair- Depending on your membership’s preferred man. We are all looking forward to style of communication, reach out through working with Brian and know he will blogs, websites, emails, and newsletters. If make a great addition to our board. you don’t keep people informed, they will Good luck and welcome aboard! be left to make their own conclusions, and unfortunately, they may not be to your Glen Dube, CGCS benefit! President One of the most difficult aspects of the continued on page 12

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FFeatureeature AA MeetingMeeting ofof thethe MindsMinds New York State Turfgrass Advocacy Day Provides Platform for Industry Professionals to Voice Concerns Over Legislative Issues

by Michael Maffei, CGCS

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he 16th Annual New York State Garnering Support for the Turfgrass Turfgrass Advocacy Day was held March 11 Environmental Stewardship Fund at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY, Greg Chorvas, Past President of the New Twith 49 superintendents and other industry York State Turfgrass Association professionals eager to discuss this year’s Greg spoke about the status and importance issues: Support for the Turfgrass Environ- of the Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship NYSTA President Tim Hahn addresses mental Stewardship Fund, the Adoption of Fund, reporting that it was our Number One the group during the Advocacy Day a State Definition of IPM, Repeal of the issue for the day. The 2013-2014 New York opening session. Pesticide Reporting Law, Parity for 3A, 3B State Budget included a $150,000 appropria- Pesticide Applicator Fees, Support for the tion to support research that provides im- (sponsored by Assemblywoman Gun- Farm Viability Institute, and Preserving proved turf management solutions. ther), which define integrated pest man- Pol l inator s’ Healt h. Continuing research is essential in provid- agement as a “systematic approach to man- Advocacy Day-goers made 71 legislative ing turf management solutions that are key aging pests that utilizes a diversity of man- visits to drive home the importance of these in preserving and protecting environmental agement options to minimize health, envi- legislative issues. Joining me in representing quality. With this in mind, NYSTA recom- ronmental, and economic risks and impacts. the MetGCSA were Blake Halderman, mended that legislators continue to fund These options may include biological, cul- CGCS; Bob Nielsen, CGCS; Matt Ceplo, the $150,000 line item in the 2015-2016 tural, physical, and chemical tools to prevent CGCS; Ernie Steinhofer, CGCS; Todd budget. pest infestations or reduce them to accept- Apgar; Kevin Collins; David Dudones, Mike In 2014, a portion of this funding went able levels.” McCall, CGCS; and Glen Dube, CGCS. toward supporting the next phase in the Both Senator Young’s and Assembly- development of the BMPs for New York woman Gunther’s bills are currently in The Event Kickoff State Golf Courses. Bedford Golf & Tennis their respective Environmental Conserva- Club Superintendent Bob Nielsen detailed tion committees. The event kicked off with an association their work in building a self-assessment tool breakfast and welcoming remarks by to help green industry professionals ensure Repeal of the Pesticide NYSTA President Tim Hahn. that they are putting the BMPs into practice Reporting Law Rick Zimmerman, an associate of The in their operations. Rick Zimmerman, Lobbyist, New York Vandervort Group and lobbyist for the New Executive summaries of the BMPs were Alliance for Environmental Concerns York Alliance for Environmental Concerns provided to all attendees and visiting legisla- Rick explained the history of the Pesti- (NYAFEC), and Jeff Williams of the New tors. In addition to focusing their discussions cide Reporting Law and how ineffective it York Farm Bureau spoke on the legislative on the issues of the day, attendees were has been. Industry spends $4.75 million climate in Albany and state budget issues. encouraged to present the BMP concept to each year to comply with this unfunded They also offered attendees some tips for legislators during each of their visits. mandate, and it has cost New York State $2 making effective visits, noting that it was billion since the law’s creation nearly 20 prime time to meet with legislators since Adopting a State Definition of IPM yea r s ago. they were in the midst of final budget Michael Maffei, CGCS, Co-Chair, During the legislator visits, we called negotiations. NYSTA Government Relations Committee for the complete repeal of the law. Senator Thomas O’Mara, chair of the I reviewed the Adoption of a State Defi- Senate Environmental Conservation Com- nition of IPM, stating that NYSTA believes Parity for 3A, 3B Certified mittee, addressed the group and expressed New York State would be best served by Applicator Fees his interest in our issues. He was pleased to adopting the IPM terminology recognized Larry Wilson, Chairman, New York report that the Senate had included by the Food Quality Protection Act, the Na- Alliance for Environmental Concerns $175,000 in their budget for the Turfgrass tional Integrated Pest Management Net- Larry explained that currently New York Environmental Stewardship Fund. The work, and the Empire State Council of State law mandates a fee of $200 per year for Senate budget also supports our issue deal- Agricultural Organizations. Several legisla- class 3A and 3B classification of certified ing with parity on commercial pesticide tive proposals define IPM as using pesticides commercial pesticide applicators. (Included applicator fees. as a last resort. As we all know, pesticides are in this group are golf course superinten- used as a tool in an IPM program. dents.) By contrast, all other classifications The Issues of the Day NYSTA supports bills S3064 (spon- are required to pay $450 for a three-year period ($150/year). Prior to the legislative visits, participants sored by Senator Young) and A1186 had the opportunity to hear what industry leaders had to say about each of the following issues. Tee to Green March/April 2015 3 Tee to Green March April 2015_tee to green Dec 2010 4/27/15 8:14 PM Page 4

Rick suggested that, in visits with legisla- Your Involvement–and NYSTA tors, attendees acknowledge there are serious issues facing the health of our pol- Membership–Counts linators, and support the formation of a If you are not a member of NYSTA, please stakeholder task force by the Department of consider joining. Your membership provides Agriculture & Markets to address the issue. NYSTA with the resources needed to plan Bedford Golf & Tennis Club Superintendent NYSTA also recommends that the and implement many informative industry- Bob Nielsen introduces the next phase in the legislature refrain from banning the related events, not the least of which is our development of the New York State Best neonicotinoid class of pesticides be- annual Turfgrass Advocacy Day. Particu- Management Practices. cause there is no conclusive proof that these larly important to preserving our liveli- pesticides are the primary cause of pollina- hood, the Advocacy Day is designed to: NYSTA is requesting parity within tor health concerns. • Protect you and your golf course from the certified commercial system by losing the tools needed to perform your job lowering the annual 3A and 3B fees to The Legislative Visits & Wrap-Up • Prevent any onerous new regulations $150 per year and realigning the cer- from adversely affecting our industry tification time period from one to With the various presentations complete, • Advocate for changes to—or the repeal three years. attendees had the opportunity to meet with of—laws and regulations that affect our legislators and share their views and recom- clubs Support for the New York Farm mendations on the issues. After the legisla- If you would like more information on Viability Institute tive visits were completed, attendees re- NYSTA or the New York State Turfgrass Steve Griffen, Co-Chair, NYSTA turned for a luncheon and wrap-up of the Advocacy Day, you will find it on the Government Relations Committee morning’s activities. Attendees also had the NYSTA website: http://www.nysta.org. Steve provided an update on the New York opportunity to share any feedback they Though you may not have been able to at- Farm Viability Institute (NYFVI), an inde- received during their legislator visits with tend, consider visiting your Assembly mem- pendent, nonprofit organization led by far- Rick Zimmerman for follow-up. ber or Senator in their district offices or mers and growers who are dedicated to “As I have said many times, government writing them to discuss these issues. strengthening the agricultural and horticul- is run by those who show up,” says Rick Please give serious consideration to tural industries in New York State. The Zimmerman, lobbyist for the New York attending the Turfgrass Advocacy Day in institute ensures industry success by sup- Alliance for Environmental Concerns. “A 2016. Laws and regulations affect everyone, porting applied research, education, infor- well-informed, articulate group of advo- and your input is important! mation transfer, technology adoption, and cates did ‘show up’ on behalf of the green market analysis to reduce practical barriers industry and did a commendable job in- Michael Maffei, golf course superintendent at to the success of agricultural and horticul- forming lawmakers about our issues and Back O’Beyond in Brewster, NY, is a past presi- tural enterprises. In the past 10 years, 178 our policy recommendations. Thank you to dent of NYSTA and co-chair of the NYSTA projects have been completed, and New those who were part of the NYSTA Advo- Government Relations Committee. York has received an estimated 6 to 1 return cacy Day. I encourage more of you to partic- on investment. ipate next year.” Legislators are being asked to support a $2.75 million appropriation in the 2015–2016 budget. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Preserving Pollinators’ Health—and the Use of the Neonicotinoid Class of Pesticides We would like to acknowledge the following sponsors who helped make this Rick Zimmerman, Lobbyist, New York successful event possible: the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Alliance for Environmental Concerns Rick explained that the issues facing the Association, the Hudson Valley Golf Course Superintendents Association, the health of our pollinators are complex and Sullivan County Challenge, the Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents present challenges to beekeepers, landscap- Association, the Central New York Golf Course Superintendents Association, ers, turfgrass management professionals, far- the Long Island Golf Course Superintendents Association, Helena, the Nassau mers, and homeowners. Suffolk Landscape Gardeners Association, Syngenta, Bayer, PLANET, Dow AgroSciences, and RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment). 4 Tee to Green March/April 2015 Tee to Green March April 2015_tee to green Dec 2010 4/27/15 8:14 PM Page 5

Letter to the Membership

Dear MetGCSA Members,

As most of you now know, I recently stepped down from my position as executive director of the MetGCSA to lead The First Tee of Metropolitan New York. While I am very excited for this next stage in my career, I will also greatly miss working with all of you on a daily basis. The past four years have taught me so much, and I am very proud of the many accomplishments that we have made that will serve the Met well for years to come.

When I first interviewed with the MetGCSA, I was attracted to the job because of the outstanding experiences that I had with golf course superintendents through my various positions in the golf industry. I had always enjoyed these interactions and had such an appreciation for all of the hard work those in the profession do to manage the most important aspect of the golf operation. During my tenure with the Met, my respect and admiration has only grown as I have seen firsthand the dedication and expertise with which you all carry out your work. I consider myself truly lucky to have had the opportunity to promote this message to those both outside and inside the golf community on behalf of superintendents.

I would like to thank all members of the Met for their guidance and encouragement over the past several years, in particular the presidents who I have had the pleasure of serving under and each of whom taught me a great deal: Bob Nielsen, Blake Halderman, and Glen Dube. In addition, I want to give a special thank you to Ken Benoit for his leadership in the area of environmental stewardship. Through his work—and the efforts of everyone implementing the best practices being established—our organization is at the forefront of meeting head-on one of the most pressing issues facing the industry today and in the future.

I look forward to continuing to work with the MetGCSA in my new role, and I hope to continue the tradition of the Parent-Child Event at our home course at Mosholu in the Bronx. There are many ways that the Met and The First Tee can collaborate to improve accessibility and sustainability of the game, and I thank everyone for your well wishes and support as we collaborate in doing so.

Sincerely,

Ed Brockner

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Regional News MetGCSA Has a Near-Win at the Annual Nor’easter Ski Day by Andy Drohen

or the second straight year, the Fastest Female Skier: host team from Vermont won Barb Fahey from the Northeastern 31:30 the Nor’easter Cup at Killington GCSA FSki Resort in Killington, VT. This year, Fastest Male Snowboarder: Andy Drohen announces the Nor’easter the MetGCSA team followed close behind Mark Finch from the Vermont 34:03 Ski Day awards. claiming a second place win. Nine superin- GCSA increased that number by more than $1,000 tendent associations from New Jersey, New Fastest Female Snowboarder: No racers again. Fortunately, right now, we do not York, and all around New England competed know of anyone in our industry who needs at the third annual event on March 5, where Here’s a look at how the teams fared in the immediate help. If you want to send us a more than 100 golf course superintendents competition: message recommending someone in need, and industry representatives, along with please do so to any of the board members. their families came together for a day of Team Scores (Fastest 4 individual Time Otherwise our plan is to start a savings camaraderie, great skiing, and competition times totaled) account for future needs. on the slopes of Vermont. This year, the race 1st Vermont GCSA 1:46.50 We are all fortunate to be associated with was moved to the challenging “Highline” (Winner of Nor’easter Cup and such great folks, and we encourage all of you race trail where the Killington Mountain Vermont Cup) to join us next year as we continue to use the School trains, along with Olympic racers 2nd MetGCSA 1:54.31 event as a means to help our own. Thanks from around the world! The home field 3rd Northeastern GCSA 1:54.73 to all who donated so generously, and spe- advantage really showed on the steep black 4th Rhode Island GCSA 2:00.58 cial thanks to Augie Young of Sipcam, Wes diamond trail! 5th GCSA Cape Cod 2:09.91 Bishop of Reliable Racing, Scott Watelet Conditions were fantastic with all the 6th New Jersey GCSA 2:17.57 from Northern Ski Works, and Larry Kelly snow f lying around the Northeast this year. 7th Long Island GCSA 2:49.00 and Craig Cochran from 5-Star, who all Race conditions were described as firm and 8th Connecticut DSQ – only 3 times generously donated to our raff le! fast for the two-run giant slalom race. Each AGCS team totaled their fastest four racers, and 9th GCSA New DSQ – only 3 times by just under 8 seconds, the team from Thank You to Our Sponsors England Vermont won this year’s Nor’easter Cup over The Nor’easter Ski Day was made great the MetGCSA of New York. Vermont also because of the overwhelming support of its successfully defended their title over the A Happy Ending sponsors! We would like to thank the fol- Northeastern group in the Vermont Cup, a If the skiing and racing did not provide lowing companies for their help in making rivalry that dates back to 1993. Apparently, enough excitement for folks, then the Après this event a huge success: the Northeastern group was working a little Ski party at the Wobbly Barn proved a fine Gold Sponsors: BASF, Jacobsen, MTE Turf more than the Vermont guys this year! ending to a competitive day on the slopes. Equipment, Sipcam Advan, Syngenta. The MetGCSA was the big mover of the Support from our generous sponsors helped Silver Sponsors: GenNext, Aquatrols, year, narrowly beating the Northeastern the folks at Killington provide great food Koch Fertilizer, Nufarm, Sportscapes Un- group by less than half a second, proving and an open bar for a few hours after skiing. limited, Winfield, Club Car and Country once again Einstein’s equation E=MC² does Proving this is the place to be during the Club Enterprises, Northeast Golf & Turf indeed hold true. winter, Killington provided highly dis- Supply, New England Specialty Soils, Toro, counted ski passes for the group through the Grassland Equipment, and Harrell’s. Recap of the Top Scorers at weekend and affordable pricing on lodging. Bronze Sponsors: Atlantic Golf & Turf, Killington As in years past, this event also serves as a Bayer, Five Star, Valley Green, FMC, Re- fundraising opportunity to help support our liable Racing, Saratoga Sod Farm, Putnam Trophies and prizes were awarded to the fol- industry members in times of need. Most Pipe, Westchester Turf, and The North- lowing “Kings and Queens of the Moun- recently, the Nor’easter Ski Day helped by eastern GCSA. tain,” from—no surprise—the Vermont and raising donations for a fellow superinten- This is fast-becoming a “can’t miss” event, Northeastern GCSAs! dent whose wife is battling a mysterious ill- so be sure to watch for dates for 2016 and ness, and previously, this fundraising effort bring the family! Hope to see you next win- Fastest Male Skier: helped another superintendent who was ter on the slopes! Jay Savage from the Vermont 25:60 seriously injured in a tree accident after GCSA Hurricane Sandy. Andy Drohen, a member of the Tee to Green The event has raised thousands of dollars Editorial Committee, is the Northeast Sr. Terri- so far, and this year, we are pleased to have tory Manager with Koch Agronomic Services.

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Upcoming Events Member News Update Your Calendar With These Upcoming MetGCSA and Industry Events

Superintendent/Guest Tournament Nine and Dine Event New Members Monday, May 11 Wednesday, September 23 Please join us in welcoming the follow- Country Club of New Canaan Silvermine Golf Club ing new MetGCSA members: New Canaan, CT Norwalk, CT • Jarad Luknicki, Class C, Metropolis Host: Mike Roe Host: Larry Pakkala, CGCS Country Club, White Plains, NY • Michael Moglia, Class C, St. MetGCSA Invitational Tournament Assistants Championship Andrew’s Golf Club, Hastings-on- Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, October 6 Hudson, NY Century Country Club Brae Burn Country Club Purchase, NY Purchase, NY Members on the Move Host: Kevin Seibel, CGCS Assistant Host: Dave Peterson • Brian Gallagher is the new superintendent at Sprain Lake Golf Course Met Championship and Met Area Team Met Area Team Championship (Westchester County Golf Course/Parks) Championship Qualifier PLUS Tuesday, October 20 in Yonkers, NY. Previous position: super- The Poa Annual Tournament Quaker Ridge Golf Club intendent at Putnam County Golf Course Tuesday, October 13 Sca r sdale, NY in Mahopac, NY. Meadow Brook Club Host: Tom Ashfield • Greg Rotter is a new assistant super- Jer icho, NY intendent at The Stanwich Club in Host: John Carlone, CGCS Greenwich, CT. Previous position: assistant superintendent at Redding Country Club in Redding, CT. Educational Events Members Retired Wishing all the best to recently retired For further information, call the show Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Day superintendents: office at 800-873-8873 or 518-783-1229, (Golf & Fine Turf) Mike Reeb of The Country Club of or visit the website at www.nysta.org. • Tuesday, July 28 New Canaan in New Canaan, CT Horticultural Farm II Michael Barton of Burning Tree 40th Annual New Jersey Green Expo • New Brunswick, NJ Country Club in Greenwich, CT Save the date, and watch for details. Call Turf and Landscape Conference Tuesday – Thursday, December 8 – 10 973-812-6467 or visit www.njturfgrass.org Birth The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa for further information. Congratulations to Scott Blough, su- At l ant ic Cit y, NY perintendent at Nassau Country Club, Turf & Grounds Exposition The New Jersey Green Expo offers a com- and his wife, Sarah, on the birth of their Tuesday – Wednesday, November 17 – 18 prehensive educational program providing daughter, Amelia Jade Blough, who was 6 Rochester Riverside Convention Center cutting-edge applications and tactics to lbs. 12 ozs. and born on March 7. Rochester, NY guarantee green industry professionals’ suc- The Turf & Grounds Exposition offers an cess on the job. Offering one of the largest excellent opportunity to network while trade shows in the tri-state area, the expo remaining current on the latest research and also provides attendees with the opportu- trends in turfgrass management. As always, nity to view the latest and greatest products the expo will feature key speakers from all and services on the market. segments of the green industry, as well as a For further information, call 973-812- comprehensive trade show with more than 6467 or visit www.njturfgrass.org. 100 exhibitors.

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National Scorecard Chapter News Met Golfers Take to the Links 2015 MGA Green Chairman Educatio in San Antonio Industry Strides and Environmenta by Doug Drugo Darrell Marcinek of Neshanic Valley Golf Course Honored With Arthur P.We by Matt Ceplo, CGCS

he weather went from sunburns Nielsen of Bedford Golf & Tennis fin- to frostbite, but this year’s GCSAA ished one shot off the lead behind a three- Golf Championships at the GIS show way tie for First Place in the Net IV Divi- Tin San Antonio, TX, provided great fun and sion. Way to go, Bob! camaraderie for all who participated. The Met area was represented by nearly The Four-Ball two dozen members, and the group did a pretty fine job leaving its mark on the com- Jim Swiatlowski was at it again with his petition. Here are the highlights. trusty partner David Dudones of Westchester Country Club in the Four- Ball event. Team Swiatlowski / Dudones The National Championship were this year’s Division II Gross and Net Matt Cowan, the superintendent at the winners. Jim and Dave shot a 4-over-par Crenshaw Cliffside Course at Barton Creek 75, netting a 6-under-par 65. Great play- Resort in Austin, TX, survived a field of 87 ing, guys! Tim O’Neill of Country Club fellow competitors to win his first National of Darien and his partner from San Diego, Championship at Cordillera Ranch Golf Mark Warren of Taylor Made, were not far Club in Boerne, TX. behind in the Division II Gross bracket, The 36-hole event was shortened to a finishing two strokes back with a 6-over- single round when severe winter weather par 77. forced the cancellation of the final round. Division III of the Four-Ball competi- he MGA Foundation hosted this But that didn’t affect Tony Hooks. It took tion was well represented by the Met. The year’s Green Chairman Education just one hole on the first day of play to team of Tyler Otero of North Jersey Series at Alpine Country Club in WOW the Championship Flight conten- Country Club and Jeremy Batz of Trump TDemarest, NJ, on March 24. Drawing a full ders. Hailing from Due Process Stable in National Golf Club – Colts Neck placed house that included superintendents, pro- Colts Neck, NJ, Tony aced the Par 3, 4th Second in the Gross Division with a 2- fessionals, green chairmen, and club offi- hole at Cordillera Ranch. As Tony describes over-par 74 while the team of Kevin cials, the meeting focused on a variety of it, “I hit an Irish links-style 5-iron from 171 Seibel of Century Country Club and industry topics and trends in golf course yards.” Not only did the hole-in-one afford Doug Drugo of Wee Burn Country Club management. Tony the opportunity to pick up the tab placed Third in the Gross Division with a Among the impressive panel of industry after golf, it sent Mr. Hooks off into the sun- 3-over-par 75. professionals were two speakers from the set on a brand-new Toro MDX Workman. The real story of Division III lies in the USGA Green Section. Northeast Region Tony’s win will be talked about for years! Net winners, Otero and Batz. Tyler and Director and past Reid Award winner David Jeremy’s 2-over-par 74 netted a whopping Oatis spoke about the importance of culti- The Golf Classic 19-under-par 53. Awesome job, guys! You vating a good relationship between superin- are definitely on the competition com- tendents and their green committee; and Jim Swiatlowski of Montammy Golf Club mittee’s radar in San Diego! Northeast Region Agronomist Adam Moel- slammed the door on the Senior II Gross ler spoke about the impact of trees and their Division of the Golf Classic, taking First See You Next Year in San Diego! location on a course’s slope rating and course Place in the event with 53 points. Jim’s 53 handicap. points earned him the distinction of having Congratulations to all who participated in As the MetGCSA’s Environmental Com- the second highest point total from all divi- this year’s golf championships. This annual mittee Chair, Ken Benoit shared news on sions in the Golf Classic. Great job, Jim! preconference golf event offers a great op- the New York State Best Management In the Classic II Gross Division, Justin portunity to not only play some of the Practices program, explaining its focus on Miller of Wee Burn Country Club placed country’s best courses, but also to meet promoting golf course management prac- Sixth with 42 points. Mike Brunelle of the superintendents from across the U.S. and tices that protect and enhance our natural Upper Montclair Country Club was the around the world! Next year, the GCSAA resources. local medal winner in the Classic III Gross Golf Championships will be held in San I had the pleasure of giving a quick Tri- Division with 34 points. Mike missed First Diego, CA. I hope to see you all there! State Turf Research Foundation update on Place in his f light by a mere two points. projects the foundation is funding and how Division III is yours next year, Mikey! Doug Drugo, chair of the Tournament they benefit courses throughout the Met Folks, hold on to your wine glass, Bob Committee, is superintendent at Wee Burn area. To those of you who have contributed, Country Club in Darien, CT. “thank you”! If you haven’t already joined 8 Tee to Green March/April 2015 Tee to Green March April 2015_tee to green Dec 2010 4/27/15 8:14 PM Page 9

About the Award For the uninitiated, the Arthur P. Weber Award was established to recognize an MGA member club that has demonstrated environmental stewardship through golf en Chairman Education Series Highlights course maintenance, construction, education, and research. It is named in honor of past MGA President Arthur P. Weber, who des and Environmental Stewardship passed away in 2008. Weber wrote an En- Valley Golf Course Honored With Arthur P.Weber MGA Club Environmental Leaders in Golf Award vironmental Code of Conduct for golf course maintenance at his home club, Old Westbury on Long Island, nearly two dec- MetGCSA Environmental During his acceptance speech, Darrell ades ago that many Met Area clubs still use Chair Ken Benoit of said that being selected as this year’s winner as a model. Weber was a longtime member GlenArbor Golf Club (left) was the highest honor that Neshanic Valley of the USGA Green Section and helped and MGA board member and the Park Commission has ever been found the MGA Green Committee and the Philip Fabrizio of awarded. Now, that’s saying something be- Tri-State Turf Research Foundation. Knickerbocker Golf Club Past recipients of the award include Man- (right) present the Arthur P. cause Neshanic Valley has also been recognized by Audubon International as a Cer- hattan Woods Golf Club (2014), Wee Burn Weber MGA Club Country Club (2013), Rockland Country Environmental Leaders in tified Cooperative Sanctuary; in 2011, they received the Sustainable Business Award Club (2012), the Round Hill Club (2011), Golf Award to Darrell GlenArbor Golf Club (2010), Westchester Marcinek of Neshanic Valley from the South Branch Watershed Associ- Golf Course. ation; and they have been recognized as a Country Club (2009), Sebonack Golf Club “River Friendly” facility by the New Jersey (2008), and Trump National Golf Club ~ Water Supply Authority. Bedminster (2007). As if all that’s not enough, Neshanic If you missed this year’s seminar, be sure to Valley has also been recognized for En- schedule time to attend next year. There’s vironmental Stewardship by the New Jer- always an outstanding lineup of speakers, sey Department of Environmental Pro- and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your tection and as a Groundwater Guardian course’s environmental efforts with an ap- Green Site by the Groundwater Found- plication for the Arthur P. Weber Environ- ation. While Darrell and the Park Com- mental Leaders in Golf Award. our valued list of contributors, there’s no mission have certainly demonstrated just We hope to see you in 2016! time like now! how good golf courses can be for the en- Last but not least was Brad Klein of vironment, they’ve also caught the eye of Matt Ceplo, a member of the Tee to Green Golfweek Magazine. He gave an interesting Golfweek Magazine, which voted Neshanic Editorial Committee, is superintendent at and informative review of the state of the Valley the 36th Best Municipal Golf Course Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, NY. golf business, offering his thoughts on how in the United States. Congratulations, clubs and courses might stay ahead of the Darrell and Neshanic! game in a competitive market. Met Member Recognized for Hurry! Environmental Efforts Due Date for Scholarship Award Applications One of the highlights of the meeting Is Fast-Approaching was the presentation of the 2015 Arthur P. Weber MGA Club Environmental Leaders Application forms for the 2015 MetGCSA Scholarship Awards in Golf Award to Neshanic Valley Golf are available on the Met website, www.metgcsa.org under the About Course in Neshanic Station, NJ. Presenting Us tab, or through MetGCSA Executive Secretary Susan O’Dowd at the award was GlenArbor Superintendent [email protected] or 914-909-4843. and MetGCSA Environmental Chair Ken Any Class A, Life A, SM, C, Life C, AF, or Life AF member of the Benoit. MetGCSA or a dependent of a member is eligible to win. Congratulations to Met member and di- If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free rector of golf operations Darrell Marcinek, to contact Scholarship Chairman David Dudones at Westchester Country CGCS, who is at the helm of this award- Club. You can reach him by calling 914-798-5361 or by sending an email winning golf course. This was a very special to [email protected]. meeting for me because Darrell had worked The Scholarship Committee will select recipients based on leadership, with me as an assistant at Rockland maturity, scholastic capabilities, activities, and commitment to a chosen Country Club. I would like to think I career. All applications MUST be RECEIVED by end of business day on showed him a thing or two, but the reality Friday, June 5. Emailed applications will not be accepted! was Darrell probably helped me more than I Scholarships will be awarded at an upcoming event. Watch our calen- helped him! It was a privilege to have had dar of events in the Tee to Green or on our association web- Darrell on our staff. We certainly are very site for the precise date and site of the event. proud of what he has accomplished, both professionally and personally. Tee to Green March/April 2015 9 Tee to Green March April 2015_tee to green Dec 2010 4/27/15 8:14 PM Page 10

Spotlight New Canaan’s Mike Roe Set to Host the Superintendent/Guest Tournament by Steven McGlone

fter only six months as su- Mike’s Path to New Canaan perintendent at The Coun- try Club of New Canaan, A native of Easton, a sleepy town on the AMike Roe finds himself knee-deep in Chesapeake Bay in the coastal lowlands of Mike Roe preparations for the Superintendent/Guest Maryland, Mike got his first taste of turf- Tournament on May 11. grass management at the nearby Easton tion into his new role was outgoing superin- You may have played New Canaan be- Club where he had the opportunity to work tendent Mike Reeb. “Mike spent two months fore, but you probably weren’t aware of its with Superintendent Ken McFadden. His on the property getting me up to speed,” says rather unique design and build history, love for the game of golf and appreciation for Mike. “He was very helpful and a class act which includes the work of Willie Park Jr., course management fueled the fire to pursue during the transition.” Assistant Joe Imperio Alfred Tull, and last but not least, Robert a four-year degree in turfgrass management played a major role in learning the course. Trent Jones. from Pennsylvania State University. With nearly 10 years in the golf course The club started back in the 1890s as The As part of that education, Mike accepted management industry under his belt, Mike is Oenoke Field Club, a social playground for an internship at The Riviera Country Club even more enamored with the business than Manhattan- and Brooklyn-ites. Amenities in Pacific Palisades, CA, where he spent long he was when he started. “I like the artistic included two lawn tennis courts and a hours on the course learning the ropes with nature of the job,” says Mike, “as well as the pavilion for socializing, highlighted by Sat- then Superintendent Paul Ramina. problem-solving aspect. Both add challenge urday afternoon tea. After graduating from Penn State in and interest to the job.” It didn’t take long for a few of the mem- 2005, Mike was hired once again by Ra- bers to propose building a golf course. With mina—this time at Hamilton Farm Golf Family Man the original site too small, they leased and Club in Gladstone, NJ. Starting as an intern, then purchased the 208-acre St. John farm, it wasn’t long before Mike assumed the first Mike married his wife, Shannon, the summer along with a dilapidated farmhouse that assistant position. After two full seasons at of 2013. The two met while working at the became their clubhouse. Hamilton Farm, Mike made the move across Hamilton Farm Golf Club, where Shannon Willie Park Jr. was engaged to lay out the the Hudson to the Met area, again serving held multiple positions within the club while first nine holes, which he did one Sunday alongside Ramina at the famed Winged putting herself through college. They have a afternoon in 1895 during his first visit to Foot Golf Club as superintendent of the East wonderful 18-month-old son, Jacob, and are this country. The membership decided to Course. Here, Mike experienced what it eager to move into the club-owned house build the course themselves. They readied takes to run a world-class operation, witness- that has been recently renovated. the land, excavated the bunkers, and opened ing firsthand how important it is for super- While not on the links, Mike shares a pas- four holes by the summer of 1897, ulti- intendents to communicate with upper sion for cooking with Shannon. They enjoy mately finishing the first nine in 1900. management and the membership. time outside on the grill, as well as concoct- It wasn’t unit 1947 that the second nine After five long seasons at “The Foot,” Mike ing Italian dishes in the kitchen. They also were built, this time designed by Alfred made the move to Connecticut, working at value spending quality time with their son. Tull—after a failed attempt by the mem- Wee Burn Country Club with Superinten- When asked about the best strategy for bers, again, to complete the last nine holes dent Doug Drugo. Mike credits Doug for tackling the course during the upcoming themselves. A minor renovation in the 1950s giving him the extra tutelage he needed to Superintendent/Guest Tournament, Mike by Robert Trent Jones left the course pretty become a successful superintendent in the warns contestants to watch out for the trees. much as it appears today, some 65 years later. Nor t hea st. “There are about 2 million of them out Last fall, the club rebuilt the 14th hole, as “Doug is an all-around great superin- there,” he says with a smile, “so good luck. well as the bunkers on the 3rd and 8th holes. tendent,” says Mike. “He is very diligent You will need every club in your bag.” This year, the club has hired Andrew with how the course is maintained but, at Be sure to sign up for the Superinten- Green as the new course architect and plans the same time, stresses not to over-think dent/Guest Tournament and see what Mike to restore both par 3s on the front nine, things. It was also great working with two is up to at New Canaan. Bring along your holes 5 and 7. other assistants who were dedicated to the GM, chairman, owner, or guest for a day of The Country Club of New Canaan is a job,” adds Mike, referring to Justin Miller great food, golf, and camaraderie. relatively short course at 6,442 yards with a and Dave McCaffrey, who is now the super par of 71; however it plays tough. With at Metropolis. Steven McGlone, a member of the Tee to Green small greens, overhanging trees along fair- This past September, Mike accepted the Editorial Committee and the MetGCSA Board ways, and blind bunkers, accurate placement superintendent position at The Country of Directors, is course superintendent at Siwanoy off the tee is crucial. Club of New Canaan. Helping Mike transi- Country Club in Bronxville, NY.

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Spotlight Century and Seibel to Host This Year’s MetGCSA Invitational by Kevin Collins

entury Country Club and Su- installation of a complete short-game prac- perintendent Kevin Seibel will tice area for the membership. host this year’s MetGCSA Invi- Always with an eye toward improvement, Ctational Tournament on Tuesday, June 16. the club has recently hired renowned archi- The Invitational is a golf competition earn- tect Keith Foster to “tweak” the course once ing the champions bragging rights for the again. Right now, Kevin’s not sure what year. Teams are comprised of the superin- Keith has in store but looks forward to any- tendent, golf pro, club president, and the thing that will make this great course even greens chair. So, rally your teammates and bet t er. get ready to rumble! The Climb to Century The Evolution of Century Kevin grew up in Magnolia, NJ, which is Century Country Club is in its 117th year about 10 minutes from downtown Phila- of existence. Founded in 1898, it was origi- delphia. That might explain why, before nally located in the Throgs Neck section of golf, his passion was with all the Philly the Bronx adjacent to Long Island Sound. sports teams, particularly the Eagles—a Architect Tom Bendelow designed a nine- team he followed at Veterans Stadium, hold- hole course that played alongside the water. ing season tickets, until the Vet was demol- In 1904, the members purchased a 100-acre ished, a particularly sad day for Kevin. site in Greenburgh, NY, where they built an Kevin attended Pope Paul VI High School 18-hole course designed by Herbert Strong in Haddonfield, NJ. Being a big sports guy, Kevin Seibel along with several tennis courts and riding he played varsity baseball for the school and stables. in the local summer leagues. Kevin’s first job program while working for Rick Christian Having grown tired of the hilly Herbert on a golf course began the summer of his at Pine Valley. It was good training. “At Pine Strong layout, the members decided to 16th year at Woodcrest Country Club in Valley, we had to maintain perfect condi- move once again in 1922, purchasing 175 Cherry Hill, NJ. The superintendent then tions in a tough climate all the time. There acres of land on Anderson Hill Road. They was none other than current Merion Golf was no room for error,” Kevin remembers. hired H.S. Colt and Charles Allison to build Club head honcho, Matt Shaffer. Kevin Kevin’s next stop was Merion Golf Club a new course, which opened in 1924. (By the would work on the crew all day, then round working for Paul Latshaw. After two years, way, that Greenburgh site didn’t go away. It’s up the golf carts and finally the f lag sticks to Paul left for Oak Hill, and Greg Armstrong the current home of Metropolis Country prevent the neighborhood kids from mak- assumed Paul’s position as superintendent. Club!) ing away with them in the wee hours of the Kevin’s responsibility at that time was as the Finally pleased with their location and morning. superintendent on the West Course. Greg layout, members merely had the course Kevin recalls one night when he went to left after the 2001 season and, lo and behold, “tweaked” by iconic golf course architects collect the f lags but had to turn back be- Matt Shaffer was hired as superintendent in A.W. Tillinghast, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and cause of a bad electrical storm. “I told Matt it 2002. Gil Hanse to name several—until bringing was too dangerous to be out on the course,” It was that year, Kevin readily admits, that Kevin on board in 2003 to implement a says Kevin, “so next thing I knew, he jumped gave him the training and preparation he John Harvey master plan for the golf course. in his cart and headed out himself. Of needed for the future. “Matt moved me Now in his 13th year at the club, Kevin course, he came back with all the sticks, over to the East Course (Championship has overseen the installation of new pissed off, soaking wet, and mumbling un- Course),” remembers Kevin, “and I became crushed-stone cart paths and a new irriga- der his breath that I was a complete wimp his right-hand man. I had to implement all tion system, a full bunker reconstruction (or something like that).” Even 27 years of Matt’s programs, which were very differ- and restoration project, greens expansions, later, Matt still enjoys telling that story any ent from what I had become accustomed to the resodding of all the greens surrounds, time Kevin’s name comes up. at Merion. drainage work, a tee construction and reno- After high school, Kevin attended Rut- We were trying to get the course in U.S. vation project, and, last but not least, the gers, graduating from the two-year turf Open-type shape: hard, fast, dry, and lean.

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President’s Message continued from page 1 recovery process is how long it takes. This is the time when patience is key. As superintendents, we just want to go out and fix the problem. Unfortunately, we can’t con- trol the weather, and when it comes to winter damage, recovery efforts often get hampered by cold spring temperatures. Members start to get impatient. You get impatient. You start thinking you can pull off some sort of agronomic wizardry to get the greens back in play sooner than expected. Then you find that your efforts We pushed the turf to the edge to maintain great kids—Alex, 19; Ben, 13; and Lily, 8— might have actually set you back or ham- those conditions, and while I worried that who keep them more than busy. pered your recovery efforts. we may have been taking it too far, the turf Kevin spent a number of years coaching I know this sounds cliché, but some- did survive and the membership loved it. It Ben’s football and baseball teams and has, as times less is more. I learned this the hard was a trying year—the only time in my life he puts it, graduated to probably the most way, and I still carry that mantra with me that I dreamt about work. But looking back, challenging position he has ever faced in today. it was the best thing that ever happened to sports: “I’m coaching Lily’s 3rd grade soft- Last, and perhaps the most important me. It completed my education.” ball team this season,” he laughs. aspect of getting though this experience, A year later, Kevin was hired at Century In addition to the children, the Seibel is to lean on your network of colleagues as the club’s superintendent. More than household includes three dogs and three and industry professionals. Don’t go it pleased with his move to Century, Kevin cats. The newest addition is a mixed-breed alone. I have just shared my experience was eager to recognize the people who have canine named Ice. “That dog sheds entirely with you, and there are many more who been integral to his—and the club’s—suc- too much,” says Kevin. With Cary having have suffered turf challenges and sur- cess: “The general manager, Burt Ward, has volunteered for a pet adoption agency, she vived. You might find solace and advice been very supportive and great to work clearly has a sweet spot for fury creatures. from not just fellow superintendents, but with. My former assistant, Andy Hannah And I have no doubt that there will be more also sales reps or USGA agronomists who (now superintendent at Shuttle Meadow in pets joining the fray. are out there in the field and have put an CT), was with me every step of the way and Kevin handles it well: He says nothing— eye on what’s going on at other courses; was a huge asset in getting through the con- which is definitely the correct strategy. But they may have some useful suggestions— struction and providing the members with a the pained expression on his face tells all! maybe even something in print that you well-conditioned golf course every day. The I guarantee, though, that he’ll be all smiles can share with doubting members and crew has also been tremendous.” with a good turnout for our Annual Invita- Green Committee members. tional on June 16. So don’t delay in securing One of the many benefits of being an Life Outside Century your spot on the roster! active member of our association is building connections with some of the best and Kevin met the love of his life, Cary, in 1996, Kevin Collins, a member of the Tee to Green brightest turfgrass professionals in the through Cary’s brother Scott, who was Editorial Committee, is Mid-Atlantic and country. Learning from their firsthand Kevin’s partner-in-crime at Eagles home Northeast territory manager for Aquatrols Corp. experiences is beyond what you can find games. After a three-year romance, Cary of America and the owner/president of DryJect in a textbook or on Google. Please feel and Kevin married in 2000. They have three Northeast/TurfPounders. free to reach out to me, even if we haven’t met. That’s part of building your network. Good luck to all of you in your turf- Century has turned out some prominent golfers during its grass recovery efforts. The 2015 season has finally arrived and the busy time is history. Ben Hogan worked at the club as an assistant upon us. I hope to see you at the Su- professional from 1938 to 1941. Member Dick Siderowf perintendent/Guest Tournament at The Country Club of New Canaan on May won the 1973 and 1976 British Amateur and was a mem- 11. Join fellow members for some fun and ber of three Walker Cup teams. Siderowf also captured five camaraderie. Looking at your damaged turf all day won’t make it come back any Met Amateurs and won the Met Player of the Year Award faster! in 1976. The course at Century has long been considered Glen Dube, CGCS one of the finest layouts in the Met area. President

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