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December 2014 VOLUME 45 NUMBER 6

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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 GlenArbor Golf Club Westchester Country Club Secretary ROBERT B. ALONZI JR. Fenway Golf Club Past President BLAKE HALDERMAN, CGCS Brae Burn Country Club Directors MICHAEL BRUNELLE Upper Montclair Country Club BRETT CHAPIN Redding Country Club DOUG DRUGO Wee Burn Country Club STEVEN McGLONE Siwanoy Country Club VINCENT PAVONETTI, CGCS Fairview Country Club RO B E RT WOLV E RTON Century Country Club Class “C” Rep DAVID PARSON The Apawamis Club Class “AF” Rep n this Issue RO B E RT ST E I N M A N Pocono Tur f I Executive Director ED BROCKNER Feature Executive Secretary SUSAN O’DOWD A Portrait of Paul Dillon: ...... 2 Tee to Green Staff Our 25th John Reid Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Editor JIM PAVONETTI 203-531-8910 Managing Editor Departments PAN DORA C. WOJICK Editorial Committee TODD APGAR CHIP LAFFERTY Upcoming Events ...... 5 ADDISON BARDEN STEVEN MCGLONE MATT CEPLO SCOTT NIVEN KEVIN COLLINS TODD SALAMONE National News ...... 6 BILL CYGAN RYAN SEGRUE GREG WOJICK Scorecard ...... 8 Designer TERRI E YOU NG Chapter News...... 9 Advertising Manager BRETT CHAPIN, 203-938-9240 Member News...... 11

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President’s Message

would like to begin my first president’s message by wishing you and your f a m i l ies a happy, healt hy, and pros - Setting Our Iperous 2015. Even though the holidays seemed to come and go quickly, I hope Glen Dube, CGCS everyone had the opportunity to relax and MetGCSA President spend quality time with friends and family. Weather-wise, the 2014 season was very Sights on good to us. But that certainly doesn’t mean self to me, and I’ll be sure to get the in- that the rigors and stresses of the job went troductions among fellow members going. away. As we start the new year, please find That’s how lasting industry relationships time to disengage, decompress, and get began for me—and will most certainly Greater ready for the upcoming season. begin for you. This year marks an exciting time for me. I remember years ago, when I first It is a huge honor to serve as your president, thought about coming to meetings, I was and I would like to thank you all for your hesitant. But after attending one or two Involvement vote of confidence. I certainly have some MetGCSA events, I got hooked. The net- big shoes to fill. Many great leaders have working possibilities and camaraderie that come before me and helped pave the way happen at Met outings and social events are for me to take the lead. A big thank you invaluable, both personally and profession- goes out to our past president, Blake ally. Take a look at our Upcoming Events on Halderman, for leaving me with nothing page 5, and plan now to join us in the com- short of a strong and healthy association. ing months! But I’m no different than any new presi- dent before me. I have my own hopes and Assistant Involvement dreams for our association. Another aspect of our association that I would like to strengthen is our assistant A Nudge to Participate superintendent involvement. Our Class C Like a number of my predecessors, I am representative, Dave Parson from The Apa- hoping to find that magic formula for im- wamis Club, is already moving things in proving membership participation. The as- a positive direction. He has formed a com- sociation strives to book golf, education, and mittee that includes assistants from area social events that provide opportunities for clubs. In addition to organizing the Class the membership to network with peers, C Championship, Dave and his committee gain insight into new turf industry trends, will come to the board with suggestions for and develop a sense of camaraderie and fun encouraging assistant participation and for among fellow members. I know everyone making them aware of all the MetGCSA has is busy, juggling work, kids, and family to of fer. obligations. Our time to attend events is Dave Parson’s committee has already frequently stretched thin, but I’ve always made the board aware of the fact that many found a way to carve out time for our asso- assistants don’t know anything about ciation’s gatherings. I look forward to them MetGCSA history or traditions. For in- as a way to catch up with colleagues, many stance, many have no idea who Sherwood of whom have become very good friends. Moore is and why our most highly coveted Participating in our events also offers the and prestigious award is named after him. perfect opportunity to meet new people. I They don’t know about Bill Caputi and why know there are many of you out there who I his name is associated with the scholarship haven’t met. I ask that you make time to get raff le. Nor do they know who the late Dave away from your course a few times this sea- Mahoney is and why the Two-Ball is named son and come to a meeting. Introduce your- continued on page 7

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AA Portrait of PaulPaul Dillon: OurOur 25th JohnJohn Reid LifetimeLifetime AchievementAchievement AwardAward RecipientRecipient

by Scott Niven, CGCS

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round at 23 that he was bitten by the golf bug. He has played at countless courses since, many in the Met area. When pressed to name his favorite tracks, he is quick to mention Pine Valley and Augusta National. Having always been a low single-digit handicapper with a great love for the game, Dillon was asked in 1995 to share his skill and enthusiasm as coach of the golf team. Over the past 21 years, the team has done very well, often finishing high among the standings in the Atlantic 10 Conference golf matches. Dillon’s efforts he MetGCSA is pleased to pres- and dedication have not gone unnoticed: ent its 2015 John Reid Lifetime Achieve- In 2009, he was honored with both the “He is a true ment Award to Paul Dillon, a prominent Atlantic 10 Golf Coach of the Year award gentleman and Tfigure—and significant contributor—in the and Fordham Coach of the Year. T And no surprise: Team members have world of golf. A past USA Today article aptly someone who respects described the now 80-year-old Dillon as “a lauded his skill as a coach, describing him as master of many strokes,” referring to his tal- laidback and fun, while at the same time a and adores the game ents as a golf coach, formidable foe on the superb instructor and motivator. course, and an accomplished artist, who for “Paul is so positive and enthusiastic— so much. I consider it the past 30 years has painted oil portraits of especially about his team,” says Yale Golf countless Met-area tournament champions Coach Colin Sheehan, who has seen Dillon a privilege to spend and numerous golf greats. in action at intercollegiate golf games. “He In addition to adorning the walls of is a true gentleman and someone who time with him. such clubs as Winged Foot, Ridgewood, respects and adores the game so much. I Everyone enjoys his and Baltusrol, examples of Dillon’s work consider it a privilege to spend time with hang in the Metropolitan Golf Association him,” adds Sheehan. “Everyone enjoys his company.” (MGA) building, an organization he has compa ny.” served for nearly 25 years. Though guiding the team in perfecting – Colin Sheehan “The Reid Award is the MetGCSA’s most their swing is always top of his mind, distinguished service award, reserved for Dillon’s ultimate goal as Fordham’s golf someone who has made an indelible mark team coach is to see that they develop into on the game of golf,” says Awards Commit- responsible, respectable adults. And at the tee Chair Bob Nielsen. “Paul’s obvious pas- end, there’s a reward for staying the course: sion for the game, service to the industry as Dillon paints and presents a portrait to a leader of prominent area golf organiza- every graduating senior. tions, and his continual efforts to spread the traditions and values associated with the Making His Mark in the New York game of golf make him a natural for this Golf Community year’s award,” adds Bob. In addition to coaching, Dillon has held a longtime passion for public service, which For the Love of Golf he’s channeled largely into the New York Dillon was born in Manhattan and gradu- golf community. He has chaired most of the ated from Iona College in New Rochelle, governing bodies that promote and preserve NY, working as a sales manager at a forest the valued traditions of the game, serving as products company in Wayne, NJ, for 30 president of multiple organizations. Among yea r s. them are the Westchester Golf Association A New Yorker, through and through, he (WGA) and the WGA Caddie Scholarship and his wife of 55 years, Mary Ellen, made Fund; the MGA, where he served two terms, their home in Mamaroneck, NY, where they and the MGA Foundation. raised six children, including five boys— Dillon continues to serve on the execu- actors Matt (50 films) and Kevin (30 films tive boards of these groups, as well as and TV) among them. the Met PGA. He was also instrumental Four of their five boys became avid in founding the MGA’s fundraising cam- golfers, beginning as juniors at Wykagyl paign called “Golf Grows Here.” This ef- and Winged Foot, where Dillon remains a fort helped to expand the programs of The MGA Past Presidents Gene Bernstein member. First Tee of Metropolitan New York and (left) and Alan Small present Paul Dillon Though he caddied as a kid, golf, for him, GOLFWORKS, which together, use the was an acquired taste. “I liked competitive game of golf to promote such core values as with the 2010 MGA Distinguished sports,” says Dillon, “but when I was young, I integrity, perseverance, and respect, as well Service Award. thought golf was boring, a game for sissies.” as job opportunities among underprivileged It wasn’t until he actually played his first juniors. His leadership of the MGA Foun-

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Paul Dillon (left) presents one of his special portraits to CBS Sportscaster and former all time, he’s quick to say he’s most fond of the MetGCSA Reid Award Winner Jim Nantz. many paintings he has done of his children at various stages in their lives. Painting from his one-room studio near the train station in Larchmont, NY, Dillon spends about a week on a portrait, and he will often work on two or three at a time. He finds painting fun and relaxing and is happy to paint at any time of day. Though a talented and well-rounded artist, he’s rarely called on to paint anything but people. “For some rea- son,” he says, “people don’t ask me to paint pictures of golf holes, which I could. It’s always just portraits of golf people.” One for the Superintendent The MetGCSA has asked Dillon to paint a portrait, and he has graciously agreed to paint one of Sherwood A. Moore, the celebrated superintendent and namesake of our coveted Sherwood A. Moore Award. The MGA will hang it prominently on a wall at Golf Central for perpetuity. Upon learning of Sherwood’s many ac- complishments, Dillon aptly noted, “Sher- wood Moore took the superintendent out of the barn, much the same way that Wal- ter Hagen raised the reputation of golf professionals.” Going on to share his view of golf course superintendents, Dillon noted, “It’s amazing dation also made possible the expansion of years. Another uncle, Alex Raymond, cre- what superintendents have done to improve Golf Central in Elmsford, NY, the home of ated the comic strips Flash Gordon, Jungle golf courses over the years. They show a tre- Met-area golf associations, the MetGCSA Jim, and several others. mendous passion, a real love for what they do, included. Highly regarded for his talent in captur- and we, golfers, are the beneficiaries of it.” Although not one to boast of his accom- ing the true likeness and inner spirit of a Having spent time with Dillon at many an plishments, Dillon has been recognized for person, Dillon’s portraits hang in clubhouses intercollegiate golf event held at Yale Golf his exceptional contributions to golf by the across the country and abroad. In fact, seven Club, Superintendent Scott Ramsay has wit- MGA with its 2010 Distinguished Service of his works are displayed at Winged Foot, nessed Dillon’s high praise for superintend- Award and the Met PGA with its 2010 Sam seven at Baltusrol, and ten at Ridgewood ents on more than one occasion. “We may Snead Award in honor of his countless con- Country Club, to name just a few. When we chat about his painting, his family, his team at tributions to the game of golf, the MGA, got talking about the John Reid Award and Fordham, classic golf course architecture, or Westchester Golf Association, and the Met who had received it in years past, we realized agronomy, but he always manages to come PGA. In 2003, the Golf Writers Association that he had painted the portraits of one- around to mentioning the fine work of golf also recognized Dillon with its Distin- third of the total 24 recipients! course superintendents,” says Scott. “Whe- guished Service Award. Though Dillon does not restrict his ther it’s Yale, Winged Foot, or another course painting to golf subjects, some of his best his team has visited, Paul always has some- Golf Portraits Are His Calling Card work includes portraits of the biggest names thing to say about the superintendent’s ef- in golf during the past century. Among forts and successes. I look forward to his Clearly a giving spirit, it’s no surprise that them are A. W. Tillinghast and golf greats positive, appreciative, and worldly perspective one of his greatest passions is painting por- Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, , each visit.” traits. He is the Met area’s, and perhaps the Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. There are, The world of golf is at the fiber of Paul world’s, most prolific golf artist. And his of course, many more–too many to list here. Dillon’s being. “I feel spiritual about golf and beautiful masterpieces become cherished Every year for the past 20, Dillon has also its courses,” he says. “They are wonderful treasures to all those who have provided a painted the Metropolitan Golf Writers pl aces.” worthy and significant contribution to the Association’s national award winners who Paul Dillon was presented with the John game. have most recently included Nancy Lopez Reid Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dillon knew from an early age that he and , as well as other award Winter Seminar on January 14 when he also could draw. But he didn’t begin painting recipients. unveiled his special tribute to our profession, until he was 51 and retired. His talent could In addition to painting golf greats, Dillon his portrait of Sherwood A. Moore. almost be expected. He comes from a long has done portraits of cardinals, author Mary line of artists, starting with his mother, Bea- Higgins Clark, and Yogi Berra—a mix of Scott Niven, a member of the Tee to Green trice. His uncle, Jim Raymond, was the lead well-known and interesting subjects. Yet Editorial Committee, is property manager at The artist on the Blondie comic strip for 44 when asked to name his favorite portraits of Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT.

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Upcoming Events MetGCSA 2015 Golf Calendar Nearing Completion

The Tournament Committee has been Superintendent/Guest Tournament Met Championship and Met Area hard at work securing meeting sites and May date TBA Team Championship Qualifier PLUS dates for 2015. Here’s a peak at the prelimi- Country Club of New Canaan The Poa Annual Tournament nary schedule: New Canaan, CT September date TBA Host: Mike Roe Meadow Brook Club Dave Mahoney Two-Ball Jer icho, NY Championship Qualifier MetGCSA Invitational Tournament Host: John Carlone, CGCS Tuesday, April 28 June date TBA GlenArbor Golf Club Century Country Club Nine and Dine Event Bedford Hills, NY Purchase, NY October date TBA Host: Ken Benoit, CGCS Host: Kevin Seibel, CGCS Silvermine Golf Club Norwalk, CT Host: Larry Pakkala, CGCS

Educational Events

18th Annual New England Regional Don’t miss this opportunity to network with rent legislation that could affect the turf- Turfgrass Conference and Show fellow professionals and discuss the latest grass and green industry, as well as a chance Monday – Thursday, January 26 – 29 trends, products, and services in the turf- to meet with your local elected officials, Rhode Island Convention Center grass industry. and later discuss issues over lunch with a Providence, RI government official. For the 18th consecutive year, the confer- 2015 Nor’easter Ski Day Contact Jill Cyr for further details at ence and show provides turfgrass profes- Thursday, March 5 [email protected] or 518-783-1229. You can sionals from all areas of the industry with Killington Ski Resort register online at www.nysta.org. the opportunity to see the newest products, Killington, VT supplies, services, and equipment available Register now for this multi-association 2015 MGA Green Chairman Education while joining turfgrass professionals for event that includes a day of fun—and a ski Seminar & Arthur P. Weber MGA Club informative educational sessions, pesticide race competition—on the Killington slopes! Environmental Leaders in Golf Award recertification credits, and endless network- Information and registration links can be Luncheon ing opportunities. For further details, log on found on the front page of the VTGCSA’s Tuesday, March 24 to www.NERTF.org or TurfShow.com or website at www.vtgcsa.com. Alpine Country Club call 401-841-5490. Note: There are rooms available at several Demarest, NJ locations at Killington. Space is on a first- The Metropolitan Golf Association Foun- NYSTA Southeast Regional Conference come, first-served basis, and certain room dation has put together another informative Tuesday – Wednesday, February 10 – 11 blocks will be released after February 6. Be program in its ongoing Green Chairman Ramada Inn sure to lock in a room before they’re all Education Seminar. An impressive roster of Fishkill, NY taken. Last year, there were more than 100 presenters from the USGA’s Green Section Suited for a range of green industry profes- participants. The event can only grow from and the golf industry will address a variety sionals—from golf turf to sports turf—this there! of turfgrass-related issues. Each of the pre- conference offers a variety of educational sentations will be followed by a question- sessions, as well as a trade show. For further Turfgrass Advocacy – NYSTA’s Lobby and-answer session. information, contact Jill Cyr at 518-783- Day The day will conclude with the eighth 1229 or [email protected]. Wednesday, March 11 annual Arthur P. Weber MGA Club En- Empire State Plaza vironmental Leaders in Golf Award 2015 GCSAA Education Conference & Albany, NY Luncheon. Golf Industry Show and National Golf NYSTA welcomes all green industry profe- Please contact Kevin Kline at 914-347- Championship sionals to attend this event. The Turfgrass 4653 or [email protected] for further Saturday – Thursday, February 21 – 26 Advocacy Day offers the opportunity to at- information. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center tend a priorty issue briefing session on cur- Austin, TX Tee to Green December 2014 5 Tee to Green Dec 2014_tee to green Dec 2010 1/13/15 2:59 PM Page 6

National News GCSAA Chapter Delegates Discuss New Model for Member Standards by Brett Chapin

n October, I traveled to GCSAA posal will focus on the value of a well-edu- Headquarters in Lawrence, KS, for cated superintendent, it will not place a spe- the 2014 Chapter Delegates Meeting. cific membership classification on a ped- IFor the past 12 years, Bob Nielsen has served estal. Instead, it will promote the value of as our chapter delegate, which means I the profession as a whole. have big shoes to fill in assuming this The board of directors will work with responsibility! staff and appropriate task groups to collect I was one of 87 delegates from chapters additional feedback over the next year before across the country who attended the meet- a formal proposal will be put to a member- ing on October 14 and 15. We spent a ship vote at the 2016 Golf Industry Show. considerable amount of time discussing Advocating for Superintendents GCSAA’s proposed model to update both Other Topics of Discussion The collective voice of superintendents was member classifications and standards. heard in Washington, D.C., as GCSAA’s With a continued focus on education, the During the remainder of the meeting, we stepped-up advocacy efforts yielded two proposal: discussed: important decisions on behalf of the profes- • Maintains CGCS as the pinnacle of con- • Strategies for boosting participation in sion in the past three months. tinual education attainment both Rounds 4 Research and the Golf In- First, the Environmental Protection • Provides tools for members to market dustry Show Agency (EPA) granted a three-year extension themselves and their individual educational • Raising member dues on the use of Nemacur stocks through achievements • Advocacy efforts for both the golf indus- October 6, 2017. (Note: Nemacur is no • Allows for the association to promote the try and the superintendent longer registered for use in the State of New profession York.) Member Dues Increase Second, the House of Representatives A $10 Class A/SM and $5 Class C dues in- voted nearly 2-1 to halt the proposed regula- Establishing Member Classifications crease was proposed based on the Con- tion of Waters of the U.S (WOTUS). The We discussed the importance and value of sumer Price Index. Like the establishment of EPA proposal, however, is still alive. Although promoting the golf course superintendent an equipment manager classification, the the comment period ended November 14, profession as a whole and provided input on proposed dues increase will be placed before 2014, time will tell whether the Senate ways to best accomplish this goal. the membership for a vote during the 2015 moves on the WOTUS bill in the lame duck With this in mind, the proposal specifies Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX. session. five membership classifications: If adopted, WOTUS could come to include • Class A and Class B. These two classifica- Advocating for the Golf Industry all drainage ditches, storm water ditches, tions include superintendents who are dis- GCSAA Chief Executive Officer Rhett and water storage or treatment ponds on tinguished by a combination of the formal Evans shared updates on the We Are Golf golf courses. The effect would add regulatory education they’ve received and their number allied coalition, which focuses on general burdens and costs that would keep golf of years of experience as a superintendent. advocacy for the golf industry. More specifi- course managers from tending to routine Distinctions will no longer be made based cally, We Are Golf is a coalition of golf ’s erosion control and utilizing best manage- on continuing education credits achieved. leading organizations, all working together ment practices for environmental steward- • Assistant superintendents. to communicate to Congressional leaders ship—the exact opposite of what is intended. • Equipment managers. This new classifica- the economic, charitable, environmental, Generally, it could also lead to an increase tion was well received by delegates at the and fitness benefits of golf. in the cost of goods and services in the meeting. It will be placed before the mem- In addition to GCSAA, the group in- economy. bership for a vote during the 2015 Annual cludes the USGA, the PGA Tour, PGA of According to Chava McKeel, associate Meeting in San Antonio, TX. America, National Golf Course Owners director of GCSAA government relations, we • Member. This is a general membership cat- Association, World Golf Foundation, Club are making a difference, and our voices are egory that includes everyone from vendors Manufacturers Association of America, and being heard in Washington, D.C. GCSAA and employers to outside agencies. the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council. hopes to involve more members for advocacy GCSAA President Keith Ihms explained It is clear the golf industry can play a vital through its new grassroots ambassador pro- to all the delegates that education will con- role as policymakers continue efforts to gram. If you would like to be a grassroots tinue to be at the center of what GCSAA boost employment and get the nation’s ambassador, visit www.gcsaa.org to learn provides to its members. But while the pro- economy back on track. more.

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President’s Message continued from page 1 after him. In the coming months, I will call on the many MetGCSA historians (the long- timers!) and ask them to compile some back history on these individuals. We will promi- nently display the information on our web- site for everybody to gain insight into our association’s history and the people who have played a prominent role in making the association what it is today. What’s in Store The winter conference, trade show, and sem- inar season is upon us. This is a great time to brush up on cutting-edge turfgrass research and new products, earn pesticide and educa- tion points, and of course, network with friends and colleagues. We started off with our Winter Seminar, graciously hosted by Dave Dudones on Jan- uary 14 at Westchester Country Club. Edu- cation Committee Chairman Rob Alonzi and the entire committee put together another great program that everyone clearly enjoyed. Another upcoming educational oppor- tunity and trade show in our area is the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show in Providence, RI, on January 26- Meet the Candidates 29. Following close behind is the Southeast Regional Conference, sponsored by NYSTA Last but not least, we all had the opportunity and being held February 10-11 in Fishkill, to hear from those members running for N Y. national office and to participate in small Then we are off to San Antonio for the breakout sessions to learn more about candi- 2015 National Golf Championhip and Edu- date platforms and philosophies. The slate of cational Conference and GIS. The event will candidates includes: be held February 21-26. After the golf For President championship, attendees can choose from a John J. O’Keefe, CGCS, Preakness Hills plethora of educational opportunities and a Country Club, Wayne, NJ world-class trade show. Dedication and Determination If you’re attending this year’s GIS, we For Vice President It was quite evident at the Delegates would like to remind you that the Nor’easter Peter J. Grass, CGCS, Hilands Golf Club, • Meeting that the GCSAA is taking the will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Billings, MT necessary steps to improve the operation of Howl at The Moon in San Antonio. Brett For Secretary/Treasurer our national organization, and the staff is Chapin spearheaded last year’s event in • Rafael Barajas, CGCS, Hacienda Golf clearly dedicated to assisting us in making Orlando. If you were there for that one, then Club, LaHabra Heights, CA the best decisions to ensure the association’s you know we are in for a good time in San • Bill H. Maynard, CGCS, Country Club ongoing success. Antonio. Please don’t miss it! of St. Albans, MO Leaving the Delegates Meeting, I felt I hope you will take advantage of the off- For Director strongly that, with the current leadership season to join fellow professionals in reaping • Darren J. Davis, CGCS, Olde Florida Golf and organization, GCSAA has a bright the benefits of all that these upcoming Club, Naples, FL future. John O’Keefe, past president of the events have to offer. MetGCSA, clearly has the best interest of Once again, I wish each and every one of John R. Fulling Jr., CGCS, Kalamazoo • the association and its membership at you a very Happy New Year! (MI) Country Club heart, and I am confident we will see posi- • Mark F. Jordan, CGCS, Westfield Group tive change under John’s charge. I look for- Glen Dube, CGCS Country Club, Westfield Center, OH ward to representing our association at the President • Jeffrey F. Millies, CGCS, Edgewood Golf 2015 Golf Industry Show. Course, Big Bend, WI • Rory Van Poucke, Apache Sun Golf In addition to being the MetGCSA’s chapter Course, San Tan Valley, AZ delegate, Brett Chapin is superintendent at • John Walker, Bentwater Yacht and Redding Country Club in Redding, CT. Country Club, Montgomery, TX

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not until next spring. Neither team was ever up more than one until Benoit put them up Scorecard two after the 16th hole. With a halve on 17, Greg and Ken were on to the semis! After the round, like many other matches, they broke bread with their formidable 2014 Dave Mahoney Two-Ball opponents and discussed how much the industry has changed and yet, in many ways, remains the same. According to Greg, there Championship Builds to an Exciting Finish are plans for a grudge match to settle the by Andy Drohen of Koch Agronomic Services score between these teams! The Semi-Final Win at Whippoorwill he 2014 David Mahoney Two- straight up in the air and into the middle of Greg and Ken went up against Jesse Shan- Ball Championship came to a close the cup for the ol’ 4, net 3 eagle. The victory non (Manhattan Woods GC) and Alex with new champions crowned in the was theirs, moving them into the final Brooks (Westchester CC), contesting their TFirst and Second Flights! Congratulations to match! Truly an amazing putt and one match over the rolling elevation changes of First Flight champs Sean Cain of Sunning- they’ll all be talking about for years to come! The Whippoorwill Club. According to dale Country Club and Steve Rabideau of Greg, they were once again treated to per- Winged Foot Golf Club, and a round of ap- The Grand Finale at Piping Rock fect weather and impeccable course condi- plause to Second Flight winners Greg Gutter Both sides seem to agree that the final tions. “Paul Gonzalez has really upped the of The Care of Trees and Ken Benoit of match at Piping Rock was an all-out “pillow ante at this Northern Westchester gem,” said GlenArbor Golf Club. fight” until the last couple of holes with nei- Greg. Here’s a rundown on how the finals and a ther team being up or down more than 1 all The match got off to a rocky start with few matches leading up to the final victories day long. According to Chip Lafferty (Rye many errant shots by all parties and a few unfolded. GC), he and his partner Bert Dickinson holes won with net bogey . . . ouch. Greg and (Willow Ridge CC) won the 16th hole to Ken sheepishly made the turn up 6 after In the First Flight go 1 up, while on the 17th, opponent Steve conceding a putt on the 9th to lose the hole, thinking it was a push. They then went on to The Semis Take Surprise Turn Rabideau and Chip hit shots to about 20 feet and 19 feet behind the hole. close out the match on the 11th hole, put- In their semi-final match, Sean and Steve ting an end to their collective misery! had what was called an “epic match” with After Steve’s partner, Sean Cain and Bert made bogies, Chip went for the win and lip- Though the match was somewhat one- Andy Drohen (Koch Agronomic Services) sided and the golf deplorable, after the and Tom Ashfield (Quaker Ridge GC). The ped out his putt, but the ball continued past the hole by about 12 feet. After watching round they shared fishing stories, tales of foursome saw some great golf with a back- travel, and the knowledge that they all have and-forth “rock fight” at Fresh Meadow on how fast Chip’s putt was, Steve, better known as “Rabbi” in these parts, strategi- a lot more in common professionally and Long Island. Tom and Andy found them- personally than they would have known had selves 2 down with 3 to go, but after back- cally lagged his putt down the hill for a two-putt and the win after Chip failed they not spent their time together at to-back wins on 16 and 17 the match was all Whippoorwill! square with one hole left to play. In the to convert his 12-footer. This brought the midst of this hotly contested match, great tightly contested match to all square head- jabs were being thrown around—all in good ing down the 18th hole where Rabbi made a The Final Battle fun, of course! There were three decent great birdie for the win, making Sean Cain For Greg Gutter and Ken Benoit, it had been looks at birdie on the 18th hole and although and Steve Rabideau this year’s First Flight a long road back to the finals. Greg and Ken the putts were somewhat tricky, with several Champions! truly appreciate how the Two-Ball has in near misses, the match went on to sudden Despite the loss, this was Bert and Chip’s every way, captured the true spirit of the death down the 10th hole. best run to the finals, and like all the players event that Dave Mahoney had envisioned “Host Superintendent Joe Gardner had who participated this year, they greatly many years ago. “And how can you beat the the golf course in pristine shape with some appreciated the superintendents who were friendly competition and camaraderie we’re of the best greens I’ve seen in years,” noted kind enough to host them throughout the able to enjoy while playing some great area Andy, “and he took the time to come out and tri-state area. Chip commented, “We had courses?” said Greg. enjoy the fun, telling us about the course as some great matches on great tracks, with For their final match against Jamie Devers we went along. We were all incredibly ap- great guys. Dave would have been proud!” (Canoe Brook CC) and Michael Brunelle preciative and grateful for Joe’s hospitality!” (Upper Montclair CC) Greg and Ken de- The match was all tied up going down the In the Second Flight cided to head out to the Atlantic Golf Club 19th hole, a long par 5 with a two-tiered, on the east end of Long Island. Host Bob Formidable Competition in the Ranum was out of town, but they had the massive green and the pin up on the top shelf Quarter-Final Match to the left side of the green. At this point, privilege of having Bob’s son Matt as their In the quarter-finals, Greg and Ken faced caddie for the day. Andy and Tom’s win seemed a sure thing, the Alonzi brothers who had knocked them but wouldn’t you know it, Sean Cain went Jamie set the tone early making eagle at out in the semi-finals once before. It was the first followed by Mike’s net birdie on and lined one up from 65 feet away on the nothing short of a classic battle at the new bottom tier of the green. He took aim, two, putting Greg and Ken 2 down quickly! Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point. The After battling back to even through six, pulled the trigger, and then riff led one weather was perfect, and their host, Greg toward the cup, up the hill and moving at Greg and Ken made the turn down 3! Greg Eisner, had the young track tournament- and Ken rallied at half-time as any team Mach 1, where it hits the back of the cup as ready, even though the official opening is squarely as possible, bounces two feet continued on page 10

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Chapter News MetGCSA/CAGCS Fall Educational Seminar Revisited by Jim Pavonetti, CGCS

bees, the bees will move to another area once Met and Connecticut the weeds are dead. This will allow the turf manager to then apply an insecticide to the members gather turf without harming any bees. Another tip is to confine insecticide ap- turf-saving course plications to the early morning, when bees are less active, rather than the afternoon management tips, when bees are most active. For more information, Dr. McGraw can techniques, and trends cautions that while many of us were able to be reached at [email protected]. push tournament conditions all last summer, memberships should not assume that to be Best Management Practices for the norm. Maintaining those kinds of condi- n December 3, MetGCSA and tions must be more the exception than the Anthracnose Control on Annual CAGCS members convened at rule for the health and welfare of our turf Bluegrass Putting Greeen Turf The Patterson Club in Fairfield, and golf courses. Next up, Dr. James Murphy, from Rutgers OCT, for a great day of learning at the For more information, Adam Moeller can University, gave us a list of various best man- MetGCSA/CAGCS Fall Educational Semi- be reached at [email protected]. agement practices (BMPs) for the control nar. Thanks goes out to Jason Meersman for and management of anthracnose on Poa hosting what has become a very popular annua putting greens. Most of the BMPs event. Education Committees headed up by Turf Insect Pest Year-In-Review: included nonchemical means to heading off the Met’s Rob Alonzi and Connecticut’s Wacky Weather, Old Foes, and the disease. Peter Gorman put together a great roster of Emerging Issues Among his recommendations: Keep the speakers and timely topics. soil pH in the mid-sevens and the fertility For those who missed this year’s event, Dr. Ben McGraw, from Penn State Univer- on the higher side, especially nitrogen and here’s a quick recap of the day’s educational sity, spoke about various insect issues that potassium. Make light, sand topdressing ap- sessions: affect our operations and lives. One of the most meddlesome pests is still the annual plications (100 pounds per 1,000 square feet) bluegrass weevil. Though it seems that con- every 7 to 14 days. And avoid saturated con- 2014 Year-In-Review trol and chemical resistance issues vary from ditions, as well as wilt conditions. Adam Moeller, senior agronomist from the property to property, there are reports of The take-home message: Keep the greens USGA, kicked off the day with a look back weevils showing resistance to pyrethroids healthy, and manage ball roll by regulating at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2014 and, now, even to chlorpyrifos (Dursban) growth with Primo Maxx, a less stress- sea son. products. inducing management practice to increase Most would agree that the biggest chal- One new product available this year, but green speed. lenge in 2014 was coming through the win- only to those outside New York, is Ference ter in one piece. Though damage to local from Syngenta. If you haven’t done so al- The Size of Topdressing Sand: Met area courses was spotty, many not far ready, please take part in Dr. McGraw’s an- from here were devastated. The great major- nual bluegrass survey. The more responses he Does It Matter? ity of winter injury that Moeller observed gets, the more useful his data will be in After a great lunch, Dr. Murphy returned to could be blamed on shady conditions, par- establishing a way to control this pest once tell us about the rising trend of topdressing ticularly afternoon shade that would cause a and for all. The survey can be found at with finer sand during the season. sudden drop in temperatures during a thaw- http://goo.gl/forms/vcNHRRVc24. The benefits of the finer sand are less ing period. Dr. McGraw also spoke about a very im- mower pickup and lower stress on the mech- As a rule of thumb, he recommends ensur- portant issue that has made it to mainstream anics. The idea is to use the finer sands and ing that your greens get three to four hours media: the protection of bee populations. light, frequent topdressings during the sea- of morning sunlight and seven to eight Some of the tips he gave include controlling son and then the traditional coarser sands hours of all-day sunlight between March 21 turf weeds that bees like to pollinate, such as (USGA approved) when filling aeration and September 21. white clover, before you apply an insecti- holes. Thank goodness this summer was more cide. The theory is, if you control the weeds Dr. Murphy’s study is trying to determine moderate than most in recent years. Moeller first with a herbicide, which does not harm the long-term effects of this practice, both

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good and bad. Right now, the data is only because chemicals will not work properly if Scorecard continued from page 8 one year old, so there is still much to learn. they are being mixed at the wrong pH. down 3 would do, with a cold beverage! For more information on best manage- She also gave us a list of things to consider Greg and Ken managed to pick up the ment practices for anthracnose or on top- when choosing a wetting agent. pieces and keep the match within reach dressing with finer sands, Dr. Murphy can Among them: through the back nine, but every time they be reached at [email protected]. • How long do you want the wetting agent had the opportunity to even the match, to last? Mike’s red-hot putter and laser focus would How Does Your Water Measure Up? • What is the soil type? lead to another halve. Greg managed a par • How much thatch is present? on 17 to even the match and there was The day concluded with Kathy Conard, • What is the percolation rate? hope with Ken getting his last stroke on from Turf Diagnostics, speaking about ir- • What kind of disease problems have been the par 5 eighteenth hole. rigation water quality, how it affects our observed? Gutter knew that it was time to offer his turf conditions, and how we can manage • What is the water quality? partner an encouraging word on the way poor water quality. • Do you want the wetting agent to retain to the tee. With that, Benoit managed his When it comes to water testing, Conard water or push water through the profile? best drive of the day, taking some pressure emphasized the importance of using the There are products that are designed to off and Gutter followed with one of his same laboratory to keep the data as consis- fit nearly every need, you just have to go own right down the middle! Mike’s tee tent as possible. She also recommended test- through the process to make sure that the ball found a tough side-hill lie in the rough ing the water from both your ponds (or product you choose is right for your and Jaime found the fescue. With their whatever your water source is) and a sprin- property. opponents in trouble on the last, Ken made kler, just to see if there are differences. For more information about water quality a smooth par to win the hole and with it, High bicarbonates and high salts are the management, Kathy Conard can be reached Greg and Ken won this year’s Second most common problems, but they can be at [email protected]. Flight! managed with regular f lushings and cal- cium sulfate (gypsum). Jim Pavonetti, editor of the Tee to Green, is The Benefits of Qualifying Conard also spoke about the importance superintendent of Fairview Country Club in of managing the pH of our spray tank water Greenwich, CT. For those of you who have not come out to qualify for this great season-long event, we would encourage you to join in the fun. The friendly competition is only one facet of what makes it special. Don’t get me wrong, trophies and bragging rights are always a plus, but the true significance of this event is what Dave Mahoney had envi- sioned many years ago and what many players echoed this year: It’s sharing ideas and laughs, experiencing great courses, and spending time getting to know fellow members. I can guarantee you will benefit from the wisdom and experiences of your oppo- nents and the commonality of the chal- lenges we all face both on and off the golf course. If you’re not already joining in the fun, call someone in the association and sign up next year, because in the heat of the summer with all the stress in our lives, spending a morning or afternoon out at other facilities with your peers will make you understand how much more there is to life than the day-to-day rat race! I hope to see you at the qualifying round in April! 10 Tee to Green December 2014 Tee to Green Dec 2014_tee to green Dec 2010 1/13/15 2:59 PM Page 11

Member News

New Members Members on the Move Births Please join us in welcoming the following • Aaron Crouse has been promoted from Congratulations to: new MetGCSA members: an assistant superintendent at Westchester • Doug Snyder, superintendent at the • Corbin Blier, Class C, Fresh Meadow Country Club in Rye, NY, to superintend- Millbrook Club in Greenwich, CT, and his Country Club, Great Neck, NY ent of the club’s South Course. wife, Erin, on the birth of their daughter, • Greg Coughlin, Class C, Sleepy Hollow • Joseph Gikis has been promoted from Clodagh Duffy Snyder, who was 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Country Club, Scarborough, NY an assistant superintendent at Westchester and born on December 19. • Jonathan Erickson, Class C, The Country Club in Rye, NY, to construction • Stephen Wickstrom, assistant super- Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT superintendent/assistant director of Golf & intendent at Burning Country Club in • Royal Healy, Class C, Sleepy Hollow Grounds at Westchester. Greenwich, CT, and his wife, Tina, on the Country Club, Scarborough, NY • Shannon Slevin is the new superintend- birth of their son, Owen Fredrick Wick- • Dan Lusty, Class C, Quaker Ridge Golf ent at Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase, strom, who was 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and born on Club, Sca r sdale, NY NY. Previous position: Superintendent at December 19. • Christopher Tegano, Class C, Oak Hills Shorehaven Golf Club in East Norwalk, CT. Park Golf Course, Norwalk, CT • Doug Vanderlee has moved from super- In Sympathy intendent of the South Course at West- We would like to offer our sincere condo- chester Country Club in Rye, NY, to super- lences to informed member Dr. Frank intendent of the club’s West Course. Rossi of Cornell University. His father, Angelo Rocco Rossi, passed away January 4. Lucky Winners in the Holiday Party Scholarship Raffle

he Annual Bill Caputi Scholar- ship Raff le, held at the Decem- ber 5 MetGCSA Holiday Party at Via TVeneto, White Plains, NY, raised an ad- mirable sum for the Met’s Scholarship Fund and awarded $4,500 in cash prizes to 18 lucky ticket holders. The raff le, which has become an insti- tution at our annual holiday party, is the $500 Winners Jon Jennings, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club prime source of the scholarship awards we Bill Salinetti, National Golf Links of Gary Rehm, Metro Turf Specialists distribute to deserving Met member de- America Joe Stahl, Ha r rel l’s, LLC pendents each year. It was named in honor Bob Wolverton, Century Country Club Bill Cygan, Winged Foot Golf Club of Bill Caputi, one of our member superin- Bobby Steinman, Pocono Tur f Dennis Flynn, Screamin Eagle Supply tendents who initiated the Met’s Scholar- Bob M il ar, St. Andrew’s Golf Club ship program but, unfortunately, passed $250 Winners Ben Seibel, son of Kevin Seibel of away unexpectedly at a young age. Wes Neff, Winged Foot Golf Club Century Country Club Many thanks to all who contributed and Paul Gonzalez, Whippoorwill Club Joe Gikis, Westchester Country Club also to those who sold tickets for this Dave Conrad, Plant Food Company worthwhile fundraiser. Congratulations to Jeff Scott, Tamarack Country Club Please remember to support the scholarship our $1,000-grand-prize winner, Doug raff le again in 2015. Wouldn’t it be great to Drugo, from Wee Burn Country Club. $100 Winners raise enough money to fund even more The other prize winners were: Mike Keohan, Brookville Country Club scholarships for our membership’s deserv- Doug Mottin, Mottin Golf Course ing sons and daughters? Re nov a t ion s

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MetMet membersmembers hadhad aa blastblast atat thethe MetGCSAMetGCSA HolidayHoliday PartyParty heldheld onon DecemberDecember 5,5, 2014.2014. ViaVia Veneto’sVeneto’s finefine ItalianItalian cuisinecuisine andand dancingdancing toto thethe soundssounds ofof DJDJ StiltzStiltz mademade thisthis anan eventevent toto remember!remember!

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Patron Directory Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them. 360GOLF DeLea Sod Farms ✪ Pinnacle Turf, Inc. ✪ The Terre Company of “Rebuilding Golf Courses From All Bentgrass, Fescue, & Bluegrass Sod & U.S. Steven Renzetti, CGCS: 914-384-9227 New Jersey, Inc. the Right Angles” Silica Topdressing [email protected] Seed, Pesticides, Nursery Stock, Chad Lemere: 914-625-0676 Mike Hollander / Scott Geiser www.Pinnacleturf.net & Fertilizer www.360golfonline.com 800-344-7637 ✪ Plant Food Company, Inc. Byron Johnson: 973-473-3393 ✪ A.G. Enterprises ✪ DryJect N.E. / TurfPounders “The Liquid Fertilizer Experts” Fax: 973-473-4402 Rick Gordon ~ Staff Uniforms “Your Aerification Solution” Tom Weinert: 914-262-0111 bfl[email protected] 201-488-1276 Kevin Collins / Steve Jordan / Dick Neufeld: 973-945-6318 ✪ Tom Irwin Inc. Fax: 201-489-5830 Bob Lippman Tom Pepe: 609-751-1372 “With Tom Irwin, You Are Not [email protected] 914-672-6029 / Fax: 845-228-1728 David Conrad: 914-263-3244 Alone” www.AGEnterprisesonline.com [email protected] ✪ Playbooks for Golf Rob Larson / Jeff Houde ✪ All Pro Horticulture ✪ Emerald Tree Care, Inc. Chem/Fert Coverage System, Golf 800-582-5959 54 Railroad Avenue 26 Fox Meadow Road Course Field Guides, Assistant Search Fax: 781-273-4804 Copiague, NY 11726 Scarsdale, NY 10583 Services, Career Development ✪ Turf Products LLC / TORO John Seib: 631-789-6680 Steve Farrelly: 914-725-0441 Greg Wojick: 203-219-0254 Toro Irrigation & Equipment Fax: 631-789-5711 Kevin Wyatt: 203-422-2441 Matt Leverich: 913-221-8052 Pat Cragin [email protected] ✪ Evergreen Organic Recycling www.goplaybooks.com Cell: 860-874-2812 Aqua-Aid, Inc. 1160 Mamaroneck Avenue ✪ Pocono Turf / Synergy Turf Supply Ofc: 800-243-4355 Surfactants, Verde Cal, OARS, Root White Plains, NY 10605 Bobby Steinman, CGCS: 860-488-2822 ✪ United Phosphorus, Inc. Pruner, Drill & Fill James Amodio / Raymond Colasacco [email protected] “Phoenix Brands by UPI” Bert Brace: 570-510-4996 914-949-9030 ✪ Quali-Pro Mike DelSantro: 484-862-2155 [email protected] EvergreenOrganicRecycling.com Quality Turf and Ornamental Products [email protected] [email protected] ✪ Executive Turf Products Phil O’Brien: 856-252-4725 ✪ Valley Green, Inc. ✪ Aquatrols Corp. of America 92 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905 [email protected] 205 Wilson Avenue 1273 Imperial Way Ken Gentile: 203-496-0891 ✪ Seeton Turf Warehouse, LLC Norwalk, CT 06854 Paulsboro, NJ 08066 [email protected] Brian Bontemps: 845-239-7959 Greg Moran Kevin P. Collins ✪ Grass Roots, Inc. Brian Gjelsvik: 973-670-7139 Cell: 845-901-1358 NE & Mid-Atlantic Territory Mgr. Ryan Batz, Tech. Sales Rep. [email protected] Ofc: 203-831-9748 609-841-2077 Cell: 631-872-5357 [email protected] [email protected] Soil Solutions, LLC ✪ Ofc: 973-252-6634 Aerification Professionals Valley View Wholesale Argento & Sons, Inc. [email protected] 7 Whittemore Place Greenhouses 1 Prospect Avenue www.GRIturf.com Ryebrook, NY 10573 229 Smith Ridge Road White Plains, NY 10607 ✪ Growth Products, LTD Anthony Decicco / John Decicco South Salem, NY 10590 Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 80 Lafayette Avenue 914-393-0659 / Fax: 914-939-5010 Frank Amodio: 914-533-2526 Fax: 914-948-0255 Fax: 914-533-3059 White Plains, NY 10603 ✪ Stein Golf Construction [email protected] Howie Gold: 800-648-7626 [email protected] ✪ 17 Cedar Hill Road, Bedford, NY 10506 ✪ Atlantic Golf & Turf Fax: 914-428-2780 Jeff Stein: 917-273-4099 Westchester Tractor, Inc. 9 Industrial Boulevard [email protected] [email protected] 60 International Boulevard Turner Falls, MA 01376 ✪ Harrell’s Brewster, NY 10509 John Garcia: 203-996-6267 ✪ Steven Willand, Inc. John Apple / George Risley / “Growing a Better World. Partners “Quality Turf Equipment” [email protected] for Success” Jef f Underhill ✪ 4 Production Drive 845-278-7766 Atlantic Irrigation Scott Tretera: 914-262-8638 Brookfield, CT 06804 Specialists, Inc. [email protected] www.wtractor.com George Corgan: 914-213-3622 ✪ Rain Bird & All Related Supplies www.harrells.com [email protected] Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. Ray Beaudry / Tim Marcoux LaBar Golf Renovations www.StevenWillandInc.com “Serving the MetGCSA for 800-878-8873 Richard S. LaBar Jr., President, CEO 38 Years” ✪ Syngenta Bob Lippman: 914-447-6257 BASF Cell: 973-600-9249 23 Roslyn Drive Specialty Products Department Ofc: 908-502-5253 [email protected] Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Dave Lippman: 914-447-5192 Peter Jacobson: 919-530-9062 [email protected] Fred Montgomery, CGCS [email protected] [email protected] ✪ LaCorte Equipment ~ 518-424-0760 / 518-399-6588 [email protected] ✪ Bayer Environmental Science John Deere Golf [email protected] ✪ “Backed by Bayer” “Your Trusted Northeast John Deere Golf Westwood Organic ✪ Tanto Irrigation, LLC Recycling Dave Sylvester: 860-841-3173 Dealer” “Serving the MetGCSA for 40+ Years Jim Calladio / Scott Ferguson James Scoli: 914-949-3244 ✪ Blue Ridge Peat Farms William Bartels: 914-347-5151 Fax: 914-517-2703 133 Peat Moss Road, 800-560-3373 ext 4 / Fax: 631-591-3447 Fax: 914-347-6323 [email protected] [email protected] White Haven, PA 18661 [email protected] www.westwoodorganic.com ✪ Gene Evans / Chuck Evans Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. ✪ The Cardinals, Inc. ✪ 570-443-9596 / 570-947-5888 Hydrogeologic Consulting & Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. Complete Distributor of Golf Course South Hackensack, NJ 07606 ✪ Custom Golf, Mike Giacini Environmental Engineering Services Accessories & Turf Maintenance Supplies Rob Good: 860-678-0404 Glenn Gallion: 201-954-5878 Golf Course Materials John Callahan: 800-861-6256 [email protected] Michael Giacini: 631-433-4494 [email protected] Fax: 860-673-8443 [email protected] ✪ Metro Turf Specialists Winfield Solutions, Inc. ✪ The Care of Trees Eric Bresky, CGCS: 845-849-8640 ✪ Davisson Golf, Inc. ~ est. 1991 “Customers, Our TOP Priority!” Mike Cook: 914-345-8733 Scott / Ernie / Todd / Rich [email protected] Knox, Nitrozyme, Mikro-Pak, Jeremiah Green: 914-241-8110 Winfieldprofessionalproducts.com & Sand 203-748-4653 Ken Clear: 203-863-0900 Tom Tuttle: 215-431-0393 www.metroturfspecialists.com Greg Gutter: 914-241-8110 800-613-6888 www.davissongolf.com ✪ Denotes MetGCSA member sy Megan Baggott. Tee to Green Nov cover 2014_Tee to G dec 2010 cover 11/20/14 7:47 AM Page 2

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