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Tee & Green and in Between Volume 28, Number 4 • July/August 1998 Published by the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association President's Message Special Feature Building Better MetGCSA Goes the Extra Mile in Making Bridges NYC Putting Green Project a Success s I write this article, summer is call from Golf Course Architect Ron Cutlip was all it took for GCSAA chap­ two-thirds over, and as usual, it’s ter liaison John Carlone to rally a group of volunteers for a unique opportu­ been a lot of fun. We’ve had nity—and the ultimate turfgrass management challenge: building, maintain­ A warm weather, limited rainfall, A ing, and then dismanding a putting green in the heart of New York City for and the kind of weekend weather most the Rockefeller Center Flower and Garden Show. people (except the superintendent) Held July 16 to August 2, the event drew more than 1 million people, with the dream about—blue slues, hardly a green attracting at least 500 putters daily and numerous special events: HGTV cloud, and lots of sun. (Do you detect (Home and Garden Network) used the green to film a 30-second commercial— a note of cynicism here??) which took about an hour; the New York Yankee grounds crew did the Macarena For most of us on the board, Mother on it; and NBC’s A1 Roker broadcast the evening weather from the green. Nature isn’t the only thing that’s kept What follows is John Carlone’s account of the triumphs—and trials—of main­ us on our toes this summer. There’s taining a 500-square-foot green in the heart—and heat—of New York City. been a lot brewing in our association— and among regional chapters. It All Began golf green at the Flower and Garden “New York: Just like I pictured it” was Show and contacted GCSAA looking for Regional Bridge Building the line that I—and many of the more assistance in bringing his idea to life. As most of you must know by now, than 20 MetGCSA volunteers—would GCSAA recommended the Met we’ve nominated Country Club of repeat as we worked double-time to do because of our proximity to NYC, and Darien Superintendent and former the near-impossible: keep a newly being the chapter liaison, Ron contacted MetGCSA President Tim O’Neill as sodded, heavily trafficked putting green me. We first met at the Rockefeller site a candidate for GCSAA director. alive in Rockefeller Center. in March. From what I understood, Ron Though we’ve long known the impor­ We got involved with the project wanted help in locating construction tance of fostering strong ties and lines when Ron Cutlip, the budding NYC- materials and in maintaining the green. of communication with regional based designer (he lives there because of It sounded interesting, and I sensed I associations, Tim’s candidacy has made his wife’s career as a Rockette at Radio might be able to rally volunteers like this all the more clear. His success City Music Hall) proposed building a Winged Foot did (continued on page 6) depends on support not only from our association, but from surrounding Also in This Issue chapters, as well. The GCSA of New Jersey is the first (2 ) Member News ( 9) Invitational Tourney Winners Announced association in our area to try to encour­ _ . Mahopac Meeting Results . and age communication among chapters in © Spotlight on Our Upcoming Meeting Up-to-the-Minute Two-Ball Results the region. They recently invited the Sites and Their Supers executive committees of the MetGCSA, Meeting Reminders: September 14 Meeting and Met Area Team Championship Final Round Connecticut AGCS, (continued on page 2) Qualifier at Burning Tree. October 5 Superintendent/Green Chairman Tourney at Woodway Country Club. President's Message (coni 1) Building Better Bridges and Long Island GCSA to a meeting regulator applications. The open forum hosted by Mike Miner at Montammy continued through the day as we played Golf Club. golf and finally shared dinner. I’ve President The purpose of the meeting was to talked up networking before. This was a EARL MILLETT discuss local and national concerns that prime example of its many merits. The Ridgeway Country Club affect each of us. Though the Met was forum offered all who attended a unique Vice President the only other regional group repre­ opportunity to share their trials, tribula­ JOHN CARLONE, CGCS sented that day, we did discuss the tions, and successes with others. I The Meadow Brook Club merits of gathering entire executive challenge the MetGCSA to organize Secretary committees, rather than just association similar opportunities for our general DAVID MAHONEY presidents, at a future date. Our hope is membership. Siwanoy Country Club that this would provide a more represen­ Treasurer TIMOTHY MOORE tational view of the issues and concerns Tis the Season— Not to Be Merry Knollwood Country Club common to our various association The superintendent’s season is always Past President members. filled with professional obligations and JOHN O’KEEFE, CGCS With this in mind, we are hoping to activities. So much so, that sometimes Preakness Hills Country Club generate enough interest to hold an we forget to carve out time for fun and inaugural meeting at the Met Area leisure with our families. The Met’s MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Team Championship being held at annual Summer Social and Picnic are Rockland Country Club Connecticut Golf Club on October 13. two events designed to help you do just MICHAEL COOK JR. We’d welcome any ideas or sugges­ that. If you weren’t able to attend one Alpine, the Care of Trees tions that would assist us in building or both this year, do yourself a favor and ROBERT DEMARCO these regional bridges. plan to come next year. They’re great The Powelton Club fun—for you and the ones who are ANTHONY GRASSO Networking at Work— Again there behind the scenes supporting you Metropolis Country Club The executive committees of the GCSA through this not-so-merry season. WILLIAM HEINTZ of New Jersey and the MetGCSA re­ Just a friendly reminder: If what Centennial Golf Club cently participated in an “open floor” you’re doing doesn’t seem fun anymore, JONATHAN JENNINGS, CGCS panel discussion. Basically, we talked for make it fun! The Patterson Club an hour about a wide range of topics— EARL F. MILLETT PATRICK SISK everything from Bioject use to growth President Country Club of Fairfield THOMAS WATROBA Notable Notes Quaker Ridge Golf Club Executive Secretary INEKE PIERPOINT Special Recognition Tee to Green Staff Greenwich Country Club Superintendent Greg Wojick and his green chairman, Editors George Williams, were selected to compete July 6 in the PGA TOUR’s Quad City TONY GRASSO JON JENNINGS Classic Pro-Am event at Oakwood Country Club in Moline, IL. 914-949-0375 203-259-7390 Greg and his chairman were one of 10 teams selected nationwide to participate Managing Editor in this Employer/Superintendent Recognition Program, sponsored by GCSAA PANDORA C. WOJICK and Deere & Company. The selections were made based on essays the superin­ Editorial Committee SCOTT APGAR PAT LUCAS tendents submitted about their employer. MIKE COOK TIM O’NEILL Says Greg about the program: “GCSAA and Deere provided an excellent TONY GIRARDI BILL PERLEE experience for the supers and their employers—one that allowed us the unique BRUCE PYE opportunity to spend time together at a PGA TOUR facility and to better under­ Photographer stand each other’s rolls and responsibilities.” BILL PERLEE Advertising Manager Many Thanks Birth TONY GRASSO, 914-949-0375 A long overdue thank you to Honorary Congratulations to Patterson Club TEE TO GREEN is published bimonthly by MetGCSA member Roger King for Superintendent Jon Jennings and his the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association Susan, 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 donating $150 to our Scholarship & wife, on the birth of their son, 914-347-4653, FAX: 914-347-3437 Research Fund. Theodore Law, on June 27. Copyright© 1998 Tee to Green July/August 1998 Servicing New England With Turf Equipment & Irrigation Supplies Since 19! New Innovative Products So.- * » S t e KlSTATEUNIVEfl5|ty National HT7 84” Reel Mower The old reliable just became much more user friendly. The new National 84 ’’features • Hydrostatic Drive To Wheels • Power Steering • Electric Reel Clutch • Engine Hood & Fenders All this for an affordable price Turfco Mete-r-matic LA4 Large Area Top dresser The new solution for large area Top Dressing. Turfcos LA4 features • 4 Cubic Yard Capacity • Patented Chevron Belt • Low Profde • Light Footprint, 18PSI Ideal for Golf Course Fairways, Sports Turf and Parks, Renovation and Overseeding and New Con­ struction For A Free Demonstration Call 1 - 800 - 999 - 8873 Tee to Green July/August 1998 ( 3) EARTH WORKS, INC A DIVISION OF R.F. MORSE & SON INC. N EW FO R 98!» CONVENTIONAL GREENS & FAIRWAY AERIFICATION MULTIPLE UNITS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY UTILIZING STATE OF THE ART AERIFICATION EQUIPMENT CORE DESTROYER CORE HARVESTER GOLF COURSE EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL SEEDING CAPABILITIES IN OUR ONGOING ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE YOU, THE SUPERINTENDENT WITH THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE FLEET IN THE INDUSTRY, WE HAVE ADDED FOR 1998 CONVENTIONAL GREENS AND FAIRWAY AERIFICAITON TO COMPLEMENT OUR EXISTING VERTIDRAIN, HYDROJECT AND DRILL & FILL FLEET. ALSO IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR OUR DOL OVERSEEDING SERVICE, WE HAVE ADDED A SECOND UNIT FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. RTE. 28. W.WAREHAM MA. 02576 (800) 815-1113 ( 4 ) Tee to Green July/August 1998 Spotlights Gary Glazier to Host Met Area Team Burning Tree CC Superintendent Championship’s Final Qualifier Gary Glazier bout all I do this time of year, water has been one of Gary’s major con­ volving them other than concentrate on the golf cerns since taking over at “The Tree.” in activities course, is fish,” says Burning Tree There’s either too little or too much, designed to ASuperintendent Gary Glazier.
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