President's Message Special Feature GCSAA Speaks . . . An Environmental Program That Pays On Association Business and New Bylaws A Look at the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and How Two Area at the Premiere Delegates Meeting Participants Are Putting It to Work

n the plane to GCSAA headquar­ ired of being perceived as an en­ and share the insights and experiences of ters for the first-ever Delegates vironmental bad guy? The Audu­ two ACSP participants. Though their Meeting on September 25 and 26, bon Cooperative Sanctuary Pro­ programs vary, each has the same to say gram (ACSP) can help. about the ACSP: Its benefits far out­ O I wasn’t sure what to expect. CosponsoredT by the New York Audu­ weigh the time and money it takes to GCSAA had invited chapter representa­ bon Society and the USGA, the ACSP participate. tives from around the country (63 were offers all the education, guidance, and able to attend) for what turned out to be support you need to assume a leadership Seven Steps to Becoming a Certified a frank and open discussion o f asso­ role in protecting— and enhancing— Cooperative Sanctuary ciation business. your course’s wildlife habitat and water There are many ways you can enhance For two days, we sat in on meetings resources. But just as important, it offers your course’s wildlife habitat and water with GCSAA’s eight board members and a well-respected vehicle for validating resources— and comply with the ACSP’s five Resource Committee members and publicizing your environmental criteria for becoming a “Certified Coop­ charged with revamping the bylaws. contributions. erative Sanctuary.” Contrary to what President Randy Nichols discussed Granted, we may never change the you may think, most o f these practices the recent resignations o f Immediate mindset o f those who argue that the best are relatively inexpensive. Some may Past President William Roberts and use o f the land is to leave it alone, but even reduce maintenance costs. Executive Director John Schilling and critics will be hard pressed to find fault The process begins when you register Sr. Director of Operations Diana Green. with this proactive approach to land your course with the New York Au­ He also mentioned the elimination of management. dubon Society. The cost is $100. In association Counsel Robert Ochs’ Though most of you have at least return, you’ll receive a Resource Inven­ position. heard of the ACSP for golf courses— tory Questionnaire that will guide you in Apparently, all were due, in one way particularly if you attended our Septem­ detailing your course’s land and water or another, to the organizational and ber meeting where USGA representative features, known wildlife, plants, trees and operational changes recommended by Nancy Sadlon introduced the program— shrubs, and other natural resources. the management consulting firm Arthur we thought it might be helpful to delve a The ACSP will use this information to Anderson. After last year’s barrage of little deeper into the program particulars provide you with a (continued on page 4) criticisms from the membership, GCSAA decided to contract the firm’s services to analyze— and point out how they might Also in This Issue improve— their operations. The firm uncovered such internal (2 ) An Interview With the Season’s Final (7) Hampshire Tournament Win Meeting Host ^ problems as low staff morale, inconsis­ (Tj Superintendent/GreenChai tent employee policies and compensa­ (4) Two Audubon Program Advocates Tourney Results fr tion, and confusing job assignments. and Their Programs ^ fj . Aside from suggesting ways to remedy (7) Member Notables to # ' these and Other (continued on page 2) BEARD COLLECTION President's Message (coni 1) GCSAA Speaks . . . Board of Directors

problems, one of the firm’s major pro­ decisions o f that magnitude should have posals was to hire a chief financial officer overwhelming endorsement. to manage the association’s finances—a • Allowing delegates to cast a representa­ responsibility previously handled by tive number of votes for their chapter for President John Schilling. any proposed dues increases. Currently, TIMOTHY O’NEILL, CGCS Another important aspect of the only members who attend the annual Country Club of Darien meeting was the Resource Committee’s meeting can have a say in that issue. Vice President discussion o f the new bylaws that will be • Enabling the board to create new JOSEPH ALONZI, CGCS presented at our next national conven­ membership classes and set their dues. Westchester Country Club tion in Dallas. I will be very surprised if, Voting members will still decide the Secretary this time, they’re defeated. I liked what dues for all Class A, B, and C members. JOHN O’KEEFE, CGCS I saw—and so did the other delegates. After the heated debate this past year Preakness Hills Country Club We eventually endorsed each proposal. over the bylaws, I ’m sure the board is Treasurer The new bylaws were constructed to pleased to see the delegates’ favorable EARL MILLED offer the Board of Directors more free­ response to this most recent go-round. Ridgeway Country Club dom in some areas and less in others. I tip my hat to President Nichols and Past President Here are several o f the proposed amend­ the board for their efforts in establishing LAWRENCE PAKKALA, CGCS ments that made a lot o f sense to me: important lines o f communication be­ Woodway Country Club • Requiring a two-thirds majority vote to tween GCSAA and association delegates JOHN CARLONE approve any expense that would indebt a and members. The Delegates Meeting Middle Bay Country Club future board. Right now, a majority should become an annual event that’s MATTHEW CEPLO vote of the board gives them the go- attended by each and every association. Westchester Hills Golf Club ahead to spend significant sums of Be on the lookout for the proposed WILLIAM HEINTZ money. In 1991, when GCSAA decided bylaw amendments. You’ll be getting Hampshire Country Club to build the new headquarters and then, them in the mail. I hope you’ll take MICHAEL M0NG0N in two years, add a $1.5 million addi­ some time to review them and then tell Areola Country Club tion, the board was almost evenly me what you think. I ’ll look forward to divided, for and against. It took only hearing from you. TIMOTHY MOORE Knollwood Country Club one vote from the president at the time TIM O ’N EILL, CGCS to break the tie. I strongly believe that President JEFFREY SCOTT, CGCS Apa warn is Club

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ALLAN TRETERA An Interview With End-of-the-Season Turf Products Corp. Executive Secretary Meeting Host Dennis Flynn JAN RUSSO hat better place for the season’s ingly bentgrass, Dennis has reduced the Tee to Green Staff final golf meeting than the beau­ poa population from 70 to 30 percent. tifully manicured Brae Burn He credits his success to Cutless and Editors Country Club in Purchase, NY. several agronomic practices, including TIM MOORE MIKEM0NG0N 914 - 592-7829 201 - 843-6960 HeldW October 7, the event was hosted by intensive aerification and bentgrass Superintendent Dennis Flynn, who’s overseeding, coupled with lightweight Managing Editor devoted 11 years to fine-tuning the mowing and clipping removal. PANDORA C. WOJICK maintenance operation and . With the help of Golf Course Archi­ Editorial Committee A relatively new course, Brae Burn tect Stephen Kay, Dennis has also re­ SCOTT APGAR LARRY PAKKALA was designed in 1964 by Frank Duane, built his #6 green, which had limited WILL HEINTZ DENNIS PETRUZZELLI who studied under Robert Trent Jones cupping positions and a host o f agro­ Advertising Manager and later joined forces with Arnold nomic problems—all relating to faulty MIKE M0NG0N Palmer. construction. Dennis hopes to get the 201 - 843-6960 In 29 years, the course has seen many go-ahead to rebuild the course’s re­ Photographer changes, most of them under Dennis’s maining greens, but in the meantime, DOMINIC RICHICHI direction. One of his first agronomic he’s been using a Floyd-McKay Deep TEE TO GREEN is published eight times i year. Copyright © challenges was to “weed out” the poa Drill Aerofier that he purchased three 1993 the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association. annua in his fairways. Now, overwhelm- years ago. Boring 10-inch deep holes, ADDRESS: P.0. Box 396, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. (2 ) Tee to Green September/October 1993 he fills them with an 80-percent sand employee locker room and lunchroom followed up and was offered the job,” and 20-percent peat topdressing mix— and a significantly larger workshop with says Dennis. and with great effect. “I ’ve seen a de­ a new hydraulic lift. He started at Brae Burn in March finite improvement in drainage and turf A White Plains, NY, native, Dennis 1975. From there, he went to Wykagyl quality,” he says. credits his interest in turfgrass manage­ Country Club in New Rochelle, NY, and To further enhance course conditions, ment to his father, Joseph, who was his first superintendent’s slot. That was , Dennis installed a new computerized superintendent at Metropolis Country in 1977. Five years later, Dennis wcame solid state irrigation system, complete Club for 29 years—and Dennis’s first back to roost” at Brae Burn— this time as with radio control for remote operation mentor. superintendent. - and a series o f new sprinkler heads with UI worked for my father during my Follow Dennis around after-hours, valve-in-head features. junior high school years,” says Dennis, and you’ll see that aside from being an H e’s also been hard at work relocating who returned to Metropolis in 1972 avid golfer, he’s a sailing enthusiast. He trees that are interfering with growing many years— and several jobs— later as a owns, and has recently begun racing, a conditions. And if that’s not enough, he crew member under the club’s long- 2 8 -foot sailboat. recently installed cart paths from tee to tenured former superintendent Bruno Family activities also keep Dennis green on the front nine and added to Vadala. enjoyably busy. He and Cindy, his wife existing path work on the back nine. During that time, Dennis completed of 11 years, have two children, Casey, 9, But Dennis’s work goes beyond golf a certificate from Rutgers Professional and Katelin, 6. Dennis also has two sons, course enhancements. Add to his list of Golf Turf Management School in 1975. Dennis Jr., 29, and Chris, 24, and a accomplishments the reconfiguration of While at Rutgers, he saw his ticket to his daughter, Shannon, 17. The Flynns— his maintenance building. He doubled first assistant’s position. “Al Caravella, and we can’t forget their dog, Slipper— the size of his existing structure with a Brae Burn’s superintendent at the time, live in Katonah, NY. 5200-square-foot addition. Completely spoke to one o f our classes and men­ DENNIS PETRUZZELLI, CGCS renovated, the building now includes an tioned he was looking for an assistant. I Lakeover Country Club F O R I I II PERFECT PUTT . BUNTON 22" and 26" GREENSMOWERS

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• Conservation Report that will map out a consumed in course maintenance by vation commissioner, “the first bluebird variety of wildlife enhancement and recycling water, using rain water, plant­ pairs nesting this far south in Green­ conservation projects appropriate for ing drought-tolerant grass species. wich.” your specific course. It’s up to you 7. Water Enhancement: Document your Among the other environmentally which o f the recommended enhance­ course’s present water quality and any responsible projects Greg has undertaken: ment projects you’d like to pursue. efforts to enhance the water quality for Increased use of biological controls, in­ There are seven “achievement cate­ various wildlife species, including birds, cluding a nitrogen fixing microorganism gories.” You’ll receive a Certificate of fish, and amphibians. This might in­ fertilizer and biostimulants to increase Achievement for each category you clude filtering surface runoff and reduc­ turfgrass vigor and reduce susceptibility develop and successfully implement. ing chemical applications in water areas. to pest and disease damage. He’s also But you won’t achieve Certified Coop­ When you decide to participate in the planted more drought- and disease- erative Sanctuary status until you’ve ACSP, you join the 900 other superin­ resistant turfgrass varieties and employed earned all seven certificates. tendents around the globe who have an aggressive scouting program to reduce Here’s a list of the categories, along registered their courses as cooperative the number o f chemical applications. with a few examples o f what you can do conservation areas. Currently, only nine To encourage various types of wildlife to qualify in each one. Don’t be sur- . of those 900 are Certified Cooperative to thrive on the course, he’s created prised if you’re already complying with Sanctuaries, with 40 certified in at least numerous grassy mounds and hollows many o f the program’s criteria. one o f the seven categories. and left brush piles and tree stumps in 1. Environmental Planning: Establish a plan out-of-play areas. Interestingly, a family of action for increasing habitat types on Testimonies From Two ACSP Participants of red fox has frequently been sighted the course, conserving water, and in­ The two Met members we spoke to are near a wooded area on hole #4. creasing IPM measures. already certified in one or more catego­ Because Greenwich Country Club 2. Public Involvement: Form a Cooperative ries. And both are working toward prefers to maintain a low profile on its Sanctuary Committee. You might in­ certification in all seven. Here’s a quick environmental stewardship, Greg has clude staff members, club members, area tour o f their programs. refrained from seeking media recognition residents, and a local expert who could for his accomplishments. He does, how­ provide technical know-how and assis­ Greg Wojick, CGCS, Greenwich Country Club, ever, keep members informed through tance. Other qualifiers in this category: Greenwich, CT Greenwich Country the monthly club newsletter. Inform your membership and local Club has been certified in Environmental To date, participation in the ACSP has newspapers about your ACSP involve­ Planning and is fast-approaching certifi­ cost Greg only several hundred dollars. ment. Invite local groups, such as the cation in Public Involvement, IPM , and His prime expenses: the bird and bat boy scouts or horticultural or garden Wildlife Food and Cover Enhancement. houses, the annual membership fee of clubs, to tour your facility and help by Greg has staffed his Cooperative $100, and reference materials. monitoring nest boxes, filling bird feed­ Sanctuary Committee with a diverse and “It’s a professionally challenging ers, or conducting wildlife inventories. knowledgeable group, including the program—the New York Audubon 3. Integrated Pest Management: Expand Greenwich conservation commissioner Society’s standards are quite high,” says scouting or pest monitoring to reduce and the president o f the Greenwich Greg. “But that’s great because it makes pesticide and fungicide applications. Chapter of the Audubon Society. Also achieving certification in each of the Make use o f insect-eating birds and bats integral to the program’s success are his categories all the more meaningful.” (did you know one bat can consume as two assistants, his horticulturist, two many as 600 mosquitoes in an hour?) Green Committee members, and the Larry Pakkala, CGCS, Woodway Country Club, and other biological controls. club’s tennis pro and his wife, who are Darien, CT Larry has been involved in 4. Wildlife Food Enhancement: Provide ade­ avid bird watchers. the ACSP since 1991. Working closely quate food sources for a variety of wild­ Meeting several times a year since the with Bob Hopkins, one o f Woodway life. You might put up bird feeders, program’s inception in 1991, the com­ Country Club’s former presidents and its create butterfly and hummingbird gar­ mittee’s mapped out an environmental current historian, he enlisted the help of a dens, and add plantings that offer food plan that’s included installing two bat sizable committee: the town Environ­ sources for other desirable wildlife. “condos” and 15 nest boxes for blue­ mental Commission director, Larry’s 5. Wildlife Cover Enhancement: Provide ade­ birds, woodducks, and screech owls. green chairman, and seven club members, quate cover for a variety o f wildlife. You Greg’s also placed a bird feeder by the ranging from rookies to devoted birders. might leave brush piles and dead trees in clubhouse and set up winter feeding Together, this hardworking and en­ out-of-the-way places for cavity nesters, stations near his maintenance facility. thusiastic group has established a pro­ erect bat and bird houses, plant native On annual tours of the course, the gram that’s put Woodway Country Club grasses in out-of-play areas. committee has sighted at least 50 bird well on its way to becoming a Certified 6. Water Conservation: Reduce the water species and, in the words o f the conser­ Cooperative Sanctuary. Meeting several

(4 ) Tee to Green September/October 1993 rimes a year, they’ve fulfilled the require­ and take an inventory o f the native plant The test results were sent to the local ments of three categories—Environmen­ species that offer food for wildlife. newspaper along with a written report tal Planning and Wildlife Food and Cov­ Larry’s since added areas for food and by the Environmental Commission er Enhancement—and, by year-end, shelter by returning many out-of-play director, stating that Woodway’s water should achieve certification in Water areas to their native state. H e’s also left has not been harmed by pesticide and Enhancement and Water Conservation. snags, dead trees, and allowed brush fertilizer applications. Portions o f that To start, the club installed 20 blue­ piles to accumulate in wooded areas. report were published alongside results bird houses— constructed by a member One o f the committee’s latest efforts o f other water tests conducted through­ — one woodduck nest box, and several involved inviting a local high school out the town. Woodway was right up feeding stations throughout the prop­ biology class to study the water quality there with the best o f them. erty. The committee set up what they o f the club’s lakes and streams. The Larry says the program has cost the call a “Landlord Program,” which class discovered many o f the micro club about $500 to date. Next year, he encourages membership participation in organisms it was searching for were plans to up the budget to $1,500. identifying species and counting fledg­ present in the water. “In the two years we’ve been in­ ling activity. Basically, a member selects volved with the ACSP, I ’d say there’s a nest box and serves as its “landlord,” Upcoming Events been a noticeable increase in the wildlife monitoring it weekly. The first year, the population,” says Larry. “But you committee counted 15 houses with know, it could just be that the pro­ nesting pairs and successful fledglings. gram’s opened our eyes to wildlife that’s Some of the houses even attracted more Social Event always been there. I guess, in the end, than one successful nesting a season. that’s what the ACSP is designed to Christmas Party Another o f the club’s clever initiatives Saturday, December 18 do— make all o f us more aware o f how was to invite local garden clubs to tour Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY golf courses can and do enhance our the grounds during the growing season Don’t forget to send in your reservations! environment.”

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(6 ) Tee to Green September/October1993 Scorecard Notable Notes Hampshire’s Two-Man Blind Draw Net

he September 20 Hampshire Country Club meeting drew 85 golfers who New Members competed in a Two-Man Blind Draw Net, 100% . Before we look at the tourney winners, I want to thank Superintendent Will Heintz for a Michael Benz, Class B, Middle Bay great event. It’s pretty obvious, by the first-class treatment we received, that Country Club, Oceanside, NY WillT has a tremendous relationship with the Hampshire staff. Many thanks, too, to Andrew Carlson, Class B, Mahopac Club Manager Arthur Bragg and his assistant, Rebecca Yul, Head Golf Professional Golf Club, Lake Mahopac, NY Jack Williams, and Caddymaster Joe Tocci for their help in making this a memo­ Michael Gesmundo, Class CS, Bruedan rable meeting. Here are the winners o f the day: Corp. Inc., Chester, NY Jerome Hutchinson, Class C, Turf 135 Mike Mongon, Areola C C /Ron Shapiro, Bruedan Corp. Specialist Corp., Holbrook, NY 136 Mike Miner, Connecticut GC/Todd Polidor, Heritage Hills o f Westchester Thomas Leahy, Class B, Sleepy Hollow 145 Dave Arel, Tamarack CC/Fred Scheyhing, Mount Kisco CC Country Club, Scarborough, NY 147 Greg Moore, Rolling Hills C C /Peter Rappoccio, Silver Spring CC Dan Madar, Class A, Spook Rock Golf (won on match o f cards) Course, Suffern, NY 147 Wayne Remo, Rock Spring Club/Dcnn\s Petruzzelli, Takeover CC 149 Gene Westmoreland, MGA/J.R. Fulwider, Life Member Ron Shapiro, Class C, Bruedan Corp. Inc., Chester, NY Closest to the Pin Longest Drive Birth #2 Mike Miner, Connecticut GC Jim Rock, Saw telle Brothers, 243 yards Congratulations to Dave and Leslie #11 Mike Cook, Alpine, the Care o f Trees Dwinell on the birth of their daughter, JOHN CARLONE, CGCS Hanna Meredith, April 21. Dave is Middle Bay Country Club superintendent at Wollaston Golf Club in Milton, MA. Superintendent/Green Chairman Tourney Attracts 26 Teams PARTAC GOLF COURSE layers in the October 7 Superintendent/Green Chairman Tourney at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY, were treated to tournament conditions TOP-DRESSING and a balmy 7 5 -degree day. Special thanks to Superintendent Dennis Flynn P and his staff for their extra-hard work prepping the course for the event. Low Net Winners Low Gross Winners

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Topdressing, Construction Mixes, Bunker Sand, Dedicated to Sales and Service of John Apple Computerized Soil Blending Quality Irrigation Equipment Meadow St., Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 White Marsh, MD 21162, 800-899-7645 (SOIL) Call Steve Smith at 2 0 3 -8 7 8 -0 6 5 8 914-232-7746 f t Emerald Isle, Ltd. f t Pro-Lawn Products, Inc. f t Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. Bill Middleton Stephen Kotowicz Bob Lippman/Bob Lippman Jr. 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 P.O. Box 2935, Danbury, CT 06813 P.O. Box 198, Lin co In dale, NY 10540 8 00-628-GROW 203-792-3032 914-248-7476

f t E/T Equipment Co. Rhone-Poulenc Co./CHIPCO f t White Contractors Bemie White/John Ferrucio Greg Hutch Golf Course Construction and Renovation 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 P.O. Box 4 8 4 , Old Greenwich, CT 06870 914-271-6126, FAX 914-271-6146 908-929-4657 James E. Morris Jr.: 203-637-5251/914-234-0092 f t Fleet Pump & Service Group f t SAV-A-TREE Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Donald Tiedemann Complete Tree & Shrub Care, N Dennis DeSanctis 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10512 Westchester: 914-666-8202 340 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 914-835-3801 NJ: 201-891-5379 CT: 203 201-365-6801 f t Glenmore Landscape Service Glenn S. Moore RR 3, Box 285, Hackgreen Rd. Pound Ridge, NY 10576, 914-764-4348 Denotes MetGCSA member (£ ) Tee to Green September/0ctober1993