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President ANTHONY GIRARDI, CGCS Rockrimmon Country Club Vice President ROBERT NIELSEN JR., CGCS Bedford Golf & Tennis Club Treasurer Cover: Rockrimmon BLAKE HALDERMAN, CGCS Country Club. Brae Burn Country Club Photography by Tim Secretary Coffey. GLEN DUBE, CGCS Centennial Golf Club Past President MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club R O B E R T ALONZI JR . Fenway Golf Club KENNETH BENOIT JR., CGCS Glen Arbor Golf Club M ARK CHANT Colonial Springs Golf Club DAVID DUDONES North Jersey Country Club PAUL GONZALEZ, CGCS The Whippoorwill Club MARK MILLETT Old Oaks Country Club STEVEN RENZETTI, CGCS Pinnacle Turf, Inc. SCOTT OLSON rn this Issue Scarsdale Golf Club Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Feature Tee to Green Staff Top Sportscaster Jim Nantz to Receive Editors I DAVE DUDONES PAUL GONZALEZ Coveted Reid Award...... 973-942-0566 914-273-3755

Managing Editor ■ ■ PANDORA C.WOJICK Editorial Committee Departments KEVIN COLLINS SCOTT NIVEN 1 PAULGRABBE ERIC O’NEILL DENNIS GRANAHAN BILL PERLEE I CHIP LAFFERTY GLENN PERRY National News ...... 5 NICKLERNER MIKE REEB DAVE MOFFETT MIKETOLLNER Member News ...... 6 GREGWOJICK Designer Upcoming Events ...... 7 TERRIE DUNKELBERGER Photographer Chapter N ew s...... 8 BILL PERLEE Advertising Manager MARK MILLETT, 914-949-4203 Scorecard...... 10 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 Copyright © 2008 SERIALS jan 1 3 2009 Current dicals resident’s IE gan state university ON RIES

would like to begin my first Presidents Message by saying I am truly honored to serve as president of the MetGCSA, such a prestigious and long-run­ ning association. It is an honor that I will uphold with great pride and professionalism. In my 11 years on the board, I’ve learned so much and developed so many great relation­ ships. The people I’ve come to know on the Tony Girardi, CGCS board and in the general membership have MetGCSA President demonstrated a true dedication to our asso­ ciation and great pride in the job they do for • We’ve installed lower energy-use ballasts in the golfing public. It will be my job to main­ all our lighting fixtures and went with more tain the professionalism of our association energy-efficient bulbs. and continue to build on the great founda­ • We’ve installed motion sensors on most tion that has been laid by my predecessors. light switches to reduce run times. (The cost of making the transition to more energy-effi­ Are You lip lor the Challenge? cient equipment was offset by direct rebates As I write this message, I can’t help but think our electric company offered to us as an of the economic reality we’re now faced incentive.) with—not only in our industry, but as a • We asked our heating service to review and nation and across the globe. Looking at the make necessary adjustments to the heating effects we’re feeling close to home, at our system to ensure it runs at peak efficiency. own golf courses, I’m sure many of you have • We added programmable thermostats in been asked by your employers to find ways our maintenance facility. L to cut expenses, whether it’s to reduce or By implementing changes like these, we eliminate capital funding projects, cut staff or not only help cut costs, we demonstrate en­ overtime, or scale back on operational ex­ vironmental responsibility and show club penditures in general into the next calendar officials that we are active and willing partici­ year. pants in their efforts to economize. I am sure If this sounds familiar, it’s essential that you I am not alone and many of you are already review each and every aspect of your depart­ “part of the solution.” I encourage all of you, ment’s activities and do everything possible in these difficult economic times, to continue to prove to your club that you are up to the to do your very best to make a difference. challenge.You want to demonstrate, after all, Your club will notice your efforts. that you’re part of the solution, not part of the problem. The Clear Benefits of Attending the At Rockrimmon, we’ve gone to great lengths over the past 12 to 18 months to (Jolf Industry Show improve our efficiency and reduce inputs Now the not-so-great news. Word has it that on many levels throughout the course. I numbers are down for our national Golf thought it might be helpful to share some of Industry Show (GIS). Some clubs, appar­ our successes. Here are just several of our ently, are taking this expense-paid educational cost-saving measures, both on the golf opportunity away from their superinten­ course and in our maintenance facility: dents, seeing this as an easy way to trim dol­ • We switched from gasoline to diesel fair­ lars from our operating budgets, especially way mowers and made the move to hybrid during February when most clubs are slow or greens mowers, which together, reduced fuel closed altogether. use by approximately 10 percent. This wouldn’t be all that bad if it weren’t • We instituted an organic fertility program for the fact that, by not going to the confer­ throughout the course, which has allowed ence, we lose one of the most significant and for one less fertilizer application on greens, Continued on page 9 tees, and fairways. Tee to Green November/December 2008 o Top Sportscaster .Jim \antz to Receive Coveted Reid Award by Scott Niven, CGCS

becoming “The Voice of The Masters,” he ful commentary extends beyond the golf will tell you, has been the highlight of his professional’s performance to the role of the career. golf course superintendent. “I have always Nantz s award-winning broadcasts are the felt that the golf course superintendent is the result of painstaking preparation and in- unsung hero of the sport,” says Nantz, to depth study of each participants background explain his consistent recognition of the and recent accomplishments. He spends as superintendents contributions during his much time with them as possible, gathering CBS broadcasts. he MetGCSA is presenting its personal stories that add color to the drama “I am particularly impressed,” he contin­ prestigious John Reid Lifetime Achievement of significant sports moments. ues, “by those who have made golf in the Award this year to one of the most presti­ When it comes to golf events, his thought­ Metropolitan area so special. Here, you deal gious—and well-known—figures in all of sports: none other than CBS Sports Com­ Jim Nantz partners with his father, Jim, at his mentator Jim Nantz. Well on his way to Three Amigos charity event in 1994. becoming the best sports commentator in Photo by Bob Strauss history, Nantz is our 19th Reid Award recip­ ient, joining an impressive roster of hon- orees, not the least of whom is retired golf color man and friend to Nantz, Ken Venturi. Commenting on Jim Nantz s selection for the 2008 Reid Award, Awards Committee Chairman Will Heintz notes, “We are very proud to add Jim s name to our venerable list of Reid Award recipients. And we are all looking forward to honoring him with the 2008 John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award at our January 14 Winter Seminar at Westchester Country Club. “Through the years,” Will contin­ ues, “Jim has been complimentary to grounds crews and superintendents while covering golf tournaments on national television. His impeccable image and reputation along with his support has helped to promote the professional image of the golf course superintendent, the very premise on which the Reid Award was founded.” Though Nantz has covered a wide variety of CBS Sports events—from NFL football to NCAA basketball, U. S. Open ten­ nis, and the Winter Olympics—

Tee to Green November/December 2008 with all the forces of Mother Nature—from harsh winters to hot, sticky summers—yet we are blessed with the greatest assemblage of golf courses anywhere in the nation. We owe a great debt of gratitude to the men and women who’ve ensured that golf in the Metropolitan area represents the best of the best.” The Person Behind the Name Jim Nantz is a busy man—with more than just his “day job,” at the moment. When I called to see if he would be able to accept the John Reid Award at our January 14 Winter Seminar, I was delighted when he said he could make our Awards Luncheon. He said that his life had been turned upside down doing signings for his new book, Always by My Side: A Father’s Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike any Other. I will never forget my first meeting with the superintendent to various organiza­ Hitting stores this past Fathers Day, his Jim. A member of Stanwich, he actually tions, clubs, and foundations within the golf first-ever book quickly rose to number three sought me out on the golf course one day to industry. on the “New York Times Best Seller List,” say hello and chat about superintendents we After a keynote address at the New Eng­ where it remained for seven weeks. Co­ knew in common. land Regional Turfgrass Conference in Pro­ authored with Eli Spielman, the books for­ As keynote speaker at the GCSAA Con­ vidence, RI, for instance,Jim donated $5,000 ward was written by one of Nantz s good ference and Show in San Diego, CA, in toward research at the University of Rhode friends and frequent golf partners, the elder, February 2004, Jim Nantz endeared superin­ Island and suggested that I, being a URI former President George H. W. Bush. tendents from across the country with his grad, put it toward a project of my choice. An entertaining and often touching read, colorful sports stories and his vow to promote In addition to funds, Jim’s donated another the book shares many of Nantz s career high­ the work of the golf course superintendent valuable resource: his time. When Stanwich lights and experiences, including his 2007 through his role in CBS’s golf telecasts. hosted the USGA-sponsored 2002 Mid-Am, sports broadcasting “triple” where he an­ “Needless to say,” says former GCSAA Jim agreed to narrate a golf course flyover nounced the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, CEO Steve Mona in reflecting on the event video that was distributed to all the partici­ and the Masters all within 63 days—the only and Jim Nantz s outstanding keynote address, pants around the country; he later acted as announcer ever to achieve that feat. De­ “those in attendance reacted very positively Master of Ceremonies for the players’ dinner dicated to his father, who sadly passed away to Jim’s commitment.” at the Hyatt Hotel in Greenwich, CT, as well. this past summer after a battle with Alz­ And according to Steve Mona, it didn’t He also spoke at the 2002 launch ofThe First heimer’s, the book also describes the many take Nantz long to make good on his prom­ Tee of Metropolitan New York at Mosholu life lessons his father taught him and how ise. “Several months later, in August,” says Golf Course & Driving Range in the Bronx. they contributed to the individual he is Steve, “the PGA Championship was held at He again narrated a video—this one for the today. Whistling Straits, and I paid Jim a visit at the MGA. Titled Golf Grows Here, it outlined the “As dad had taught me,” says Nantz in one CBS compound on Thursday before he went goals of the MGA Foundation Capital of the pages of his book, “at every stop along on the air. The first thing Jim told me was Campaign. the way in life, it is all about the integrity that he had mentioned the name of the golf with which you approach work, the way you course superintendent every week, with the treat people, and the relationships you build.” exception of The International, which was Life Before \|>iiil sr.isl inHouston men’s golf team, Nantz roomed toiling behind the scenes. But Jim Nantz s generosity extends beyond with three guys who went on to play on the

Tee to Green November/December 2008 o Jim Nantz's book, Always By My Side, is accomplishments in the world of golf. We a New York Times best seller. could fill the pages of the newsletter with his numerous other honors—in sportscasting of every kind—during his 23-year career in broadcasting. Jim Nantz is the ultimate rep­ Living His Dream resentative of the John Reid Lifetime In 1985, Nantz achieved his ultimate dream Achievement Award. when he was invited to join the CBS Sports golf team, just four years after graduating from college. He became the anchor for the These Hays networks golf coverage in April 1994 and Given Jim’s college golf experience, people was partnered with Ken Venturi (1988 Reid who have the chance to get him out on the Award recipient) until June 2002, then Lanny links expect him to shoot something close to Wadkins until 2006 before Nick Faldo par. What few realize is that Jim’s hectic assumed the lead analysts role in 2007. schedule after leaving college has left him lit­ Jim Nantz Nantz has hosted CBS Sports’s coverage of tle time to tend to his game. These days, the Masters since 1988 and the PGA rather than a round of golf, he usually settles ALWAYS BY MY SIDE Championship since 1991, and served as for a little time on the practice range along A Father's Grace and a anchor of the biennial Presidents Cup in with lunch. Sports Journey Unlike Any Other 1994 and 1996. You may also remember When asked how he felt about receiving seeing Jim in a prominent role in Kevin the Reid Award, Jim responded, “I am hum­ fW«wory President George H. W. Busk Costner’s 1996 hit movie Tin Cup. bled and honored to be receiving the John In 2005, Nantz established his own pro­ Reid Award. I can’t think of a harder work­ duction company, Jim Nantz Productions. ing, more dedicated group of professionals PGA tour: Fred Couples, Blaine McCallister, Each year, he and his company produce what than the one that will be presenting me with and John Horne. When his game didn’t they call a Masters Sunday Special. To date, this special honor in January.” progress to the next level, Jim became more he’s produced three shows that have aired. Initiated in 1986, the John Reid Lifetime focused on his lifelong goal of becoming a One of them, titled Jim Nantz Remembers Achievement Award was named after the network sports announcer. Augusta: The I960 Masters, made television man commonly known as the “Father of In their dorm room, Nantz and Fred history by broadcasting a sporting event in American Golf.” John Reid was not only the Couples would often playact a scene that, lit­ color that had originally aired live in black first to play golf in this country (1888), he tle did they know, would soon come truejim and white. In fact, this special was so special, was also instrumental in forming St. Andrew’s was “The Voice of the Masters” interviewing that it was nominated for a 2007 George Golf Club in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, the Fred Couples who had just made the final Wensel Technical Achievement Sports Emmy first golf club in America. Later he went on putt to win the event. In the 1992 Masters, Award. to form the USGA and the MG A. Probably of course, Fred Couples won the green jacket Nantz was also named the 2007 National even more important to superintendents is and was hosted by Jim Nantz in the Butler Sportscaster of the Year by the National that John Reid, by recognizing that golf Cabin. Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association. courses required daily maintenance and care, Jim graduated from the University of He had previously won the award in 2005 was in large part responsible for establishing Houston in 1981 and later received an and 1998 and now joins Chris Schenkel and the golf course management profession. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in Ray Scott as the only CBS broadcasters to May 2001 in recognition of his contributions win the award more than once. Scott Niven, a member of the Tee to Green to his profession and to the university. These are just the highlights of Jim’s many Editorial Committee, is property manager at The Stamvich Club in Greenwich, CT.

Tee to Green November /December 2008 National News The 15th Chapter Delegates Meeting Breaks the Mold by Bob Nielsen, CGCS ' ) M ft esiring to put members at ease for Golf’s role as a leader in ensuring golf’s W B about New Orleans’ ability to compatibility with the environment (Check host our upcoming conference out the Golf Channel for examples.) and show, GCSAA took its 2008 Chapter • The role of the GCSAA member now and Delegates meeting to The Big Easy, October in the future 24 to 26.This was the first time in many years Muut thu Candidatus that the meeting was not held at GCSAA s It wouldn’t be a delegates meeting without Lawrence, KS, headquarters. the opportunity to meet the candidates for Not only did the meeting break ranks by GCSAA devoted considerable attention to the GCSAA board. Voting members will moving from its traditional site, but it also discussing tactics we, as delegates, could use elect three officers and three directors at the included a two-hour tour of the city and a to help our chapters become more effective. 2009 Annual Meeting on February 6 in briefing from local officials on the recovery Country Club of Darien Superintendent New Orleans. from storms during the past two years. I Tim O’Neill, who chairs GCSAA’s Chapter Our own John O’Keefe will be vying for was one of 97 chapter delegates to attend. Relations Committee, presented four ele­ reelection along with Keith Ihms of the Only three of the affiliated chapters weren’t ments the committee identified as key to Country Club of Little Rock in Arkansas. represented. enhancing chapter effectiveness: Jay Stine of Brookhaven Country Club in • Strategic planning by chapter boards Texas and Pete Grass of Hilands Golf Club • Enhancing GCSAA field staff in Montana are the other two candidates Foniurunuu Site More--Tlran-Good to Do • Paid executive leadership, along with running for the third opening for director. Les Kennedy, John LeClair, John Genovesi, administrative support Mark Kuhns of Baltusrol Golf Club in and I (the Northeast contingent) felt it was • Sharing of resources among chapters New Jersey and Jim Fitzroy of Wollaston our duty to make sure that the areas sur­ Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle of Recreational Facility/Presidents Golf Club rounding the convention center were safe for Mariner Marketing and Management facili­ in Massachusetts are running unopposed for all to enjoy at all hours.There are areas in the tated a session focused on chapter effective­ president and vice president, respectively. city that should probably be avoided, but ness that explored ways to increase volunteer Bob Randquist of Boca Rio Golf Club in those areas exist in every city. The culture, participation, enhance communications, act­ Florida and Sandy Queen of City of Over­ dining, and “Mardi Gras atmosphere” are ivate memberships, improve management land Park in Kansas will be running for the unique to this city. The French Quarter, with and engage in strategic planning, all on the secretary/treasurer spot. its infamous Bourbon Street and great restau­ chapter level. The key takeaway: More peo­ rants, was largely unaffected. The convention ple volunteer if they are directly asked and are center has been completely renovated and is offered opportunities that are ad hoc or short Important Notu About Voting state-of-the-art. The hotels, including Har- term in nature. All members should note that, even if you rah’s, have all been refurbished and are in as have authorized the MetGCSA to vote for good, if not better, condition than before you, you’re encouraged to call me if you Katrina. I can’t think of a more interesting Thu Statu of thu Association have a preference for a particular candidate. I destination and strongly urge all to attend the Given the economy and everyone’s height­ am permitted to split the vote and will vote convention and show February 2—7. ened interest in their financial situations, on your behalf. both at home and on the job, GCSAA’s I would strongly urge all of you to attend financial status was a leading area of interest. the conference and show in New Orleans— News From GCSAA’s New CEO GCSAA President David Downing, CEO not just because, as a delegate, I’m encour­ This was the first time that Mark Woodward Mark Woodward, and GCSAA Managing aged to do that, but more because I truly was able to address the delegates as CEO. Director of Finance Cam Oury presented believe this is a worthy educational opportu­ Assuming the helm from Steve Mona in July, the association’s financial picture as being nity. And then, of course, we can’t deny that Mark has tremendous shoes to fill, but he is strong with no debt, valuable assets (its head­ this year’s conference is going to one of the extremely focused and has a strong agenda in quarters, for instance, has held its value), and a more lively destinations. New Orleans is a mind. Sharing his vision for the association, solid cash reserve. Although revenues will be one-of-a-kind city with unique food and an he touched on the following topics: lower in 2008 than 2007, association leaders unbelievable variation of culture. Please • The importance of chapter effectiveness indicated expenses were being managed don’t miss it! • The need for member engagement on the down appropriately. Delegates were asked to chapter and national level convey the importance of the conference and In addition to being the MetGCSA’s Chapter • Building relationships to advance the asso­ show. Not only is it the only time the mem­ Delegate, Bob Nielsen is our association’s vice ciation and its members bership convenes as a whole, but it also repre­ president and superintendent at Bedford Golf & • GCSAA and The Environmental Institute sents 40 percent of the association’s gross Tennis Club in Bedford, NY. income; that’s $2.5 million in net income. Tee to Green November/December 2008 New Members Please join us in welcoming the following Member Mews new MetGCSA members: • Justin Adams, Class C, Sunningdale Country Club, Scarsdale, NY • Bruce Chason, Class AF, Bobcat of New In Memory of an York, Briarcliff Manor, NY • Patrick Cragin, Turf Products Cor­ poration, Enfield, CT Honorary Member • William Cygan, Class C, Innis Arden Golf Club, Old Greenwich, CT • Doug Drugo, Class SM, Wee Burn t is with great regret that we an­ Country Club, Darien, CT nounce the death of one of the • Michael Golden, Class C, Century most influential figures in the history Country Club, Purchase, NY of Met Area golf. On November 24, • Paul Grabbe, Class C, North Jersey Honorary MetGCSA member Arthur Country Club,Wayne, NJ Weber passed away at age 88. • Adam Jessie, Class SM, St. George s Golf The MetGCSA s 1994 John Reid Lifetime & Country Club, East Setauket, NY Achievement Award recipient, Arthur Weber course maintenance could be beneficial to • Nick Krohn, Class C, Sleepy Hollow was a founding member of Old Westbury the environment. He helped identify non­ Country Club, Scarborough, NY Golf & Country Club in Old Westbury, NY, toxic treatments for moss on putting greens, • Greg Moore, Class AS, On Course Con­ and served as MGA president from 1987 to and he wrote an Environmental Code of struction, Hamden, CT ’88. Webers most lasting impact in golf, Conduct for golf course maintenance 16 • Joshua Reiger, Class C, Wee Burn however, was his passion for the environment years ago that courses still use as a model. Country Club, Darien, CT and his tireless efforts to focus the attention He also helped found the MGA Green • Kyle Stevens, Class C, Knollwood of the golf community on ways that courses Committee and the Tri-State Turf Research Country Club, Elmsford NY could enhance their surroundings. Foundation and was an active board mem­ • Robert Zbacnik, Class C, Apawamis A brilliant chemical engineer, who worked ber of both until the time of his death. Club, Rye, NY on the Manhattan Project, Weber combined Donations may be made in Arthur his training as a chemical engineer with his Weber’s memory to the MGA Foundation, Members on the Move knowledge of agronomy to explore how golf 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. • Brian Chapin is the new superintendent at Dellwood Country Club in New City, NY. Previous position: Assistant superin­ tendent at Dellwood Country Club. MGA’s Westmoreland • Joe Gardner is the new superintendent at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Great Neck, NY. Previous position: Superinten­ Receives High Honor dent at Dellwood Country Club, New City, NY. Æ ongratulations to honorary Met- M ( W GCSA member and past John Well Wishes Reid Lifetime Achievement Award Sending well wishes to: recipient Gene Westmoreland on receiv­ • Joe Alonzi, superintendent of West­ ing the MGA Distinguished Service Award. chester Country Club in Rye, NY, who is Presented annually by the Metropolitan Golf recovering from thyroid surgery. Association, this high honor is reserved for • George Pierpoint, a Class LA member candidates who have contributed distin­ (and our executive secretary Ineke’s hus­ guished service to golf and its related activi­ band), who is recovering from back surgery. ties, consistent with the valued standards and honorable traditions of the game. 2008 from his full-time post as senior direc­ “It is with great pleasure that the MGA tor of rules and competitions, is the person In Sympathy awards its highest honor to Gene West­ primarily responsible for cultivating the We would like to offer our condolences to moreland in recognition of his dedication to MGA’s reputation as the nations premier Steve Renzetti of Pinnacle Turf, Inc., the MGA and to the game of golf over the tournament organization. whose father recently passed away. past 30 years,” says MGA President Les “I am honored to receive this award from Schupajk. “Gene has made the MGA a lead­ the MGA, an organization I revere and er in tournament administration, and his which holds a place of honor in the world of impact on the game makes him a very wor­ golf,” says Westmoreland. “It is truly hum­ thy recipient.” bling to realize that my name will be in­ As the head of the MGA’s tournament cluded among some of the true giants of the department for nearly three decades, Gene game as winners of the MGA Distinguished Westmoreland, who is retiring at the end of Service Award.”

Tee to Green November /December 2008 Upcoming Events Kick Off ’00 With These Educational Events

Empire State Green Industry Show • USGA Agronomist James Skorulski will as well as the opportunity to receive helpful (Formerly the NYSTA Turf and Grounds discuss new challenges in pest management. training in photography, MS Excel, and Exposition) • Author Anthony Pioppi is presenting, CPR/AED. On the 3rd, conference goers Wednesday—Friday,January 7—9, 2009 “How to Make the Media Work for You. ” will also be treated to a visit from NFL Rochester Riverside Convention Center • Dr. Bradley Klein, editor of Superintendent sports commentator Greg Gumbel, who is Rochester, NY News, will offer important insight into greens this year’s keynote speaker. Opening later The 2009 Empire State Green Industry Show and golf course construction. that same day is the three-day trade show, offers an excellent opportunity to network, • Richard Tice, president and executive providing easy access to the latest in equip­ obtain research updates, and visit the trade director of the CTEC, and Lobbyist Michael ment, products, and supplies offered by show, featuring hundreds of exhibitors. Dugan of M.P. Guinan Associates will present more than 400 exhibitors. As always, key speakers representing all “A Legislative Update & New Initiative: The Call the NERTF Office at 401-841-5490 segments of the green industry will be Clock Is Ticking. ” for further information, or visit their website featured. For further information, call CAGCS at at www.nertf.org/show/. For further information, call the show 203-387-0810. office at 800-873-8873 or 518-783-1229 or NYSTAfs 2009 Turfgrass Advocacy - visit the website at www.nysta.org. NYSTA Southeast Regional Conference Lobby Day Tuesday — Wednesday, February 24-25 Wednesday, March 11 MetGCSA Winter Seminar Holiday Inn Suffern, Suffern, NY Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Geared toward landscape and turfgrass profes­ NYSTA extends this complimentary offer Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY sionals, this conference will include a trade to all green industry professionals. Lobby Plan now for our upcoming Winter Seminar. show and a variety of sessions on topics day offers a priority issue briefing session Here is our educational lineup: related to golf turf, lawn and landscape and to inform you about current legislation • PatVittum of UMass will provide an up­ sports turf. that could affect the turfgrass and green in­ date on her annual bluegrass weevil research. The educational programming will kick off dustry, legislative appointments with your • David Doherty, who is president and on the 24th with a seminar titled “Disease local elected officials, and a luncheon with a Management for Turfgrass.” Dr. John Ka­ legislator. founder of the International Sports Turf minski, turfgrass scientist and director of the Please contact Jill Cyr for more informa­ Research Center (ISTRC) and recognized as golf course turfgrass management program at tion at [email protected] or 518-783-1229. one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Pennsylvania State University, will cover all Registration deadline is Friday, February 27! physical properties of golf greens, will share the bases on turfgrass maintenance and disease his expertise on soil testing. management strategies. • College Professor Nancy Patata will discuss On the 25th, the educational opportunities strategies and techniques for motivating your will continue with an early bird session at employees. 6:30 a.m., in which Dr. Kaminski will offer • Mark Esoda, CGCS, from Atlanta Country helpful tips on nozzle and sprayer calibration. Club, will talk about ways to generate positive At the 8:30 general session, Rutgers’ Dr. awareness of golf’s commitment to water and Stephen Hart will discuss the latest trends in WESTWOOD environmental stewardship among policy Organic Recycling makers and other influential audiences who turfgrass weed control. ft** W»t Muggy* tetmdté It Tof** can have an impact on water, fertilizer, and Throughout the day, golf turf professionals YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR pesticide regulations. will have the opportunity to learn about GRINDING! For further information, call our Edu­ advances in soil testing interpretation, algae cation Chairman, Glen Dube, at 845-279- management, and irrigation water quality. On Site Grinding/Screening To obtain a conference brochure and regis­ Tree Wood, Stumps, Wood Chips, 8960. tration forms, call NYSTA at 800-873-8873 Brush, and Waste Removal CAGCS Winter Seminar or 518-783-1229, or visit their website at Additional Services Available Tuesday,January 13 www. [email protected]. Excavation, Drainage, Stump Removal, Hawthorne Inn, Berlin, CT Site Work, Mobile Screening The 12th Annual New England Bulk Material Available The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show Mulch, Topsoil, and Compost Superintendents has the following lineup of Monday - Thursday, March 2 —5 speakers and topics planned for their 2009 Rhode Island Convention Center, Westwood Organic Recycling Winter Seminar: Providence, RI 1160 Manaroneck venue • University of Connecticut’s Dr. Jason White Plains, NY 10605 Henderson, assistant professor of turfgrass and The 2009 annual conference and show’s edu­ 914-490-1694 soil science, will provide an update on the cational sessions will bring you cutting edge university’s fairway topdressing research. turfgrass management tactics and techniques, Tee to Green November/December 2008 Chapter News Tony Girardi Assumes the Reins as Mets 28th President by Kevin Collins

f J f here were two elections of note Now Past President ^ W this November past. On Novem- Matt Ceplo looks on as her 4, our country elected its first Tony Girardi addresses African-American president to lead our MetGCSA members country through the maze of difficulties we for the first time as currently face. More important, on Novem­ president. ber 18, the MetGCSA elected its first Narragansett, RI, native to guide the MetGCSA through the next two years. The task ahead is to maintain the excellence of what is considered by many to be the finest superintendents chapter in the country. That is the challenge that faces the MetGCSA s new president,Tony Girardi. Family Natters Hailing from the “biggest little state in the union” definitely had its advantages. “I had a great time growing up in Narragansett,” Tony remembers. “Being close to the water Cybulski, who’s currently the superinten­ Stanley as superintendent of Rockrimmon allowed me to enjoy boating, fishing, and dent at Falmouth Country Club in Fal­ Country Club. “I am very honored to be swimming. We were also close to the URI mouth, Maine,” says Tony. “He was enrolled only the fourth superintendent to work at campus; I used to hang out there and mix in URI’s turf program and suggested we Rockrimmon since 1949. The membership with the students.” work together that summer on a golf has attached a great value to the longevity of Being the youngest of three in a close-knit course.” the superintendent’s position at their club,” working-class family taught Tony some They both signed on with Tim O’Neill at says Tony of his nearly 14-year tenure at the important lessons as he made his way in the the Country Club of Darien. “It was an awe­ club, adding, “We have a small membership world. “My dad, Tony, worked for the State; some experience, and I guess you could say I of only 175 primary members, so there’s a my mom, Fran, worked for URI. My caught the bug,” says Tony, who returned to true family atmosphere here, making it a brother, Michael, and I started our own land­ URI that next fall as a turf management very special place to work.” scaping business while I was in high school, major. With a membership who is, as Tony and for five years, we did very well. My sis­ “I kept in touch with Tim, and he sug­ describes, both supportive of Tony’s work ter, Kimberly, also attended URI and became gested that I come back to Darien for my and dedicated to enhancing the golf course, a social worker,” says Tony, remembering his final internship before graduation,” says Tony. it’s no surprise that Tony has been entrusted childhood with great fondness. “My family “Tim promised to throw me into the fire with leading the charge on numerous gave me such a strong foundation to build and teach me about all facets of golf course improvement projects. Adhering closely to a from—and a great work ethic. Doing those management. He kept his promise. My sec­ Long Range Master Plan developed by Golf things like eating dinner together each night ond internship at Darien was invaluable.” Course Architect Roger Rulwich,Tony has and having that family togetherness made Then, halfway through his senior year, directed the rebuilding of three green com­ me the person I am today.” Tony spoke to Tim again—this time about plexes, the reconstruction or renovation of an assistant superintendent’s position at every tee complex, the installation of all new Woodway with Larry Pakkala. Tony inter­ cart paths, and the complete renovation of The \<)l -No-ltii( ky Road to viewed and, in the spring of 1992, began his every bunker on the course. Rockrimmon professional career at Woodway. “I am very proud of all that we have been Tony went to Bishop Hendrickson Catholic “Working for Larry was unforgettable,” able to accomplish,” says Tony, quick to credit High School in Warwick, and after graduat­ says Tony of the experience. “He was the the club’s membership for making it all pos­ ing, entered URI with his sights set on ‘Godfather’ of assistant superintendents. He sible. “Like many area clubs,” he continues, becoming a business major. Then one day, in taught me about life and how you should “the membership puts a premium on main­ the fall of 1989, a chance meeting with an handle yourself professionally. He was a true taining the highest quality conditions. They old friend changed all that. mentor to me.” have a true passion for their course here at “Walking through campus, I ran into Scott In April of 1995, Tony succeeded Gregg Rockrimmon,” says Tony, gratefully.

Tee to Green November/December 2008 involves an executive director or some other President’s Message continued from page l (living Hack form of management. “The goal, he explains, Two years into his position at Rockrimmon, “is to have a way to maintain a sense of conti­ essential opportunities to further our Tony was approached by the Nominating nuity with other golf and green industry education. The GIS, after all, is all about Committee to run for the Met board as a organizations in the absence of a static board education, offering full- and half-day director. During his 11-year term on the and committees. seminars and mini-sessions throughout board, Tony has chaired numerous commit­ “In the end,” continues Tony, “I feel it’s the week on the latest trends in golf tees, including the Tournament, Government important to leave something better off than course management, including people Relations, Club Relations,Website, Member­ when you got there. I want to give back to an management, budgeting, turf- and dis­ ship, and Scholarship & Research commit­ association and industry that’s been so giving ease-related issues, and pest management tees. In 2004, Tony became board secretary to me.” strategies, to name just a few of the topics. and, in 2006, vice president. Tony’s other The trade show, the most comprehen­ professional board affiliations include the sive around, also offers superintendents an Water Wise Council of New York and the On thr Personal Side important opportunity to view and learn Tri-State Turf Research Foundation. Tony has URI to thank for more than just his about the latest turf equipment and prod­ To Tony, his two most rewarding assign­ career path: “I met my wife, Christine, while ucts that relate directly to improved play­ ments with the Met were the Scholarship attending URI,” he says, adding, “I am very ing conditions. & Research and Website committees. He grateful to have such a special person to share I fully understand the dynamics of cer­ says proudly, “The website is something my life with, and she is a tremendous mother tain decisions at our local clubs, but I feel we started from scratch, and it was very satis­ to our children.” Married in April 1996,Tony it is imperative that we communicate to fying to get that up and running. The and Christine have three loving children: our club officials the importance of ongo­ research projects we funded as an association Nicholas, 10; Matthew, 9; and Rebecca, 7. ing education. Keeping abreast of indus­ were both important and pertinent to our Being a true son of Rhode Island,Tony will try trends and breakthroughs will actually membership.” tell you he’s a “huge” Red Sox and Patriots pay dividends to our clubs by helping us When asked about his vision for the board fan. And then he still enjoys spending quality run our maintenance operations more and association moving forward, Tony time—holidays and other special occasions— effectively and efficiently. responded, “More than anything, I would like with family and friends back in his Whether this sounds like a shameless to see the board maintain—and continue to Narragansett hometown. That time will, no plea to the decision makers at our clubs or enhance—the professional image it has estab­ doubt, be a little scarcer in the next two years. not, I wouldn’t be doing my job as associ­ lished for our association. As part of this Good luck, Tony, on a successful term as ation president if I didn’t emphasize just effort, I’d also like to encourage members to MetGCSA president! how important it is that we attend not continue to meet and exceed the Pro­ only our local educational meetings, but fessional Development Initiatives established Kevin Collins, a member of the Tee to Green also our national Golf Industry Show. If by the GCSAA four years ago. Editorial Committee, is the Mid-Atlantic & anything, it’s more important now than Also high on Tony’s list of priorities is to Northeast territory manager for Aquatrols Corp. of ever. work with the board in developing a profes­ America and president of Dryfect Northeast/ sional management structure, whether it TufPounders. I am more excited than ever to get off and running as our association’s president, and I am committed to doing my very best to MetGCSA Elects New Directors to Board not only maintain our professionalism, but also increase our exposure in the golfing W n November 18, Todd Polidor Ken Benoit, CGCS, from GlenArbor Golf community so that everyone can see just of Somers Pointe played host Club, was re-elected to another director how valuable we are at each and every to a well-attended Annual Meeting, term, while Mark Chant from Colonial one of our facilities. Owhere members voted in not only a new Springs Golf Club and Mark Millett from Please know that I’m always available president, but also two new directors. Here’s Old Oaks Country Club were newly elected for any questions, comments, suggestions, how things shook out: to two-year terms. and/or constructive criticism. I believe Two members were also appointed to the strongly in maintaining an open door board: Paul Gonzalez ofWhippoorwill will policy and feel everyone should have a Officers assume the one-year board term left by Glen voice in making things better. So let’s President...... Tony Girardi, CGCS Dube, who moved to secretary. And Steve keep the lines of communication open Rockrimmon Country Club Renzetti of Pinnacle Turf will serve as our and move forward, together, in enhancing Vice President . . . .Bob Nielsen Jr., CGCS Class AF rep. our association. Bedford Golf & Tennis Special thanks to Nominating Committee Treasurer ...... Blake Halderman, CGCS co-chairs Earl Millett and Tim Moore and Happy Holidays to all, Brae Burn Country Club their committee for providing our member­ Secretary ...... Glen Dube, CGCS ship with such fine candidates for the board. Tony Girardi, CGCS Centennial Golf Club President Past President...... Matt Ceplo, CGCS Rockland Country Club

Tee to Green November /December 2008 Scorecard Second-in-Charge MetGCSA Takes Third Place in Met Have lst-Class Day Area Team Championship by Scott Olson by Blake Halderman &Andy Drohen (co-chair)

/ f t this years Annual Assistant’s m n true championship fashion, the icut and Philadelphia have been untouchable y M / Championship, held Octo- a W Met Area Team Championship was for years. Great playing, gentleman! her 14 at Trump National Golf held this year at the famed Winged Club in Bedminster, NJ, 41 assistants braved Foot Golf Club’s West Course on October the Fazio layout—some with more success 27. For the uninitiated, the Met Area Team Thank You to Our Hosts—and than others. Congratulations to Scott Curry, Championship is a season-ending golf tour­ Sponsors who walked away with the individual title, nament that brings together superintendents The success of our Met Area Team Cham­ and to team championship winners Matt from the upper Mid-Atlantic region to West­ pionships has everything to do with our gra­ Plosila and Pete Hunter. ern Pennsylvania and all throughout the cious host sites. This year’s hosts, Winged I would like to thank the entire staff at Northeast for a little heated competition and Foot Golf Club’s Director of Golf Courses Trump National for giving up their amazing a lot of camaraderie. Matt Burrows and General Manager Colin facility for a day and providing us with Now in its 28th year, this tournament has Burns, went above and beyond to make sure a memorable championship. Director of been growing in popularity, this year attract­ our day was a success. We would like to Grounds Mike Brunelle and Superintendent ing a record number of associations: a full 15 thank Matt and his staff for all of their hard Greg Eisner had the golf course in excellent with 8 players each. This year’s tournament work in prepping the course for the event. It condition. also includes the farthest traveled association: was in true U.S. Open condition—despite If there are any assistants out there who the Michigan GCSA! the high winds and rain we had a couple days would like to host this outing in 2009, Contestants played a Two-Man Best-Ball before. Matt even had the 2006 Open’s please be sure to contact a MetGCSA board format with half the field playing Gross and Sunday Pins out there for us. We appreciate member or Scott Olson, our Class C rep. half playing an 80-percent-of-Net format. It everything Matt, Colin Burns, and the rest of Here’s the lowdown on the day’s results: was so tough out there that one of the Two- the Winged Foot Golf Club staff did for us Man Gross teams didn’t break 90. (Luckily, that day. Thank you very much! Gross Team Winners Dave Lippman was playing for the Hudson Also noteworthy is that all proceeds from 79 Matt Plosila, Brae Burn CC Valley team that day!) this event were assigned to a charity of the Pete Hunter, Rockland CC Though the MetGCSA team didn’t take MetGCSA board’s choice. This year, it’s no 80 Jim Schell, The Stanwich Club home the trophy, we had our best finish in surprise we voted to allocate all proceeds to Ryan Segrue, The Stanwich Club many years, placing third with a 301, just the David Mahoney Memorial Fund. We are behind Philadelphia’s 291 and the winning so fortunate to be able to enjoy a nice day of Net Team Winners Connecticut AGCS team’s 288. golf and the company of our peers while rais­ 68 Andrew Agnew, Sleepy Hollow CC Representing the Met were Gross Division ing funds for a worthy cause. Dave Moffett, The Round Hill Club players Sean Cain, Grover Alexander, Mark We have Winged Foot Golf Club and our 70 Scott Curry, Lake Success GC Chant, and Dennis Granahan, and Net sponsors—Agrium Advanced Technologies, Scott Olson, Scarsdale GC Division players Scott Niven, Les Kennedy, Aquatrols, BASF, Bayer, Syngenta, Toro, and Tony Hooks, and Mark Fuller. In my book, The Care ofTrees—to thank for such a won­ Individual Gross Winners placing third out of 15 teams was a tremen­ derful day. 83 Scott Curry, Lake Success GC dous feat—especially considering Connect- 85 Justin Adams, Sunningdale CC

Individual Net Winners 71 Pete Hunter, Rockland CC 72 Andrew Agnew, Sleepy Hollow CC

Closest to the Pin #4 Nick Krohn, Sleepy Hollow CC #16 Scott Olson, Scarsdale GC

Longest Drive Mike Guinan, Blind Brook Club

The winning Connecticut AGCS Team strikes a pose with the 2008 Met Area Team Championship Trophy.

Two-Man Team High Score Gross / 90 Dave Lippman & Steve Whipple, Hudson Valley GCSA Net / 81 Nick Burchard & Jerry Noon Rhode Island GCSA

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