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President's Message Special Feature As We Enter a New John Carlone Prepares to Lead the Era . . . MetGCSA Into the New Millennium The MetGCSA Elects Meadow Brook Club Superintendent John Carlone, CGCS, Its 24th President
’d like to start my first president’s hroughout his career in turfgrass message by saying that after 14 years management, John Carlone’s goal on the MetGCSA board, it is truly has been to make a positive, long- an honor and a privilege to usher in lasting impact on the golf indus theI new millennium as president of our try.T As the newly elected president of association. I ’d like to thank the entire the MetGCSA, he has taken one more membership for the support they’ve step toward attaining that goal. given me in my assent through the John has set his sights high for the chairs—with an extra-special thank you Met. And why not? According to to the eight presidents I ’ve served un John, the Met is one of the strongest der: Peter Rappoccio, Pat Lucas, Scott associations in the nation, with board Niven, Larry Pakkala, Tim O ’Neill, Joe members, past and present, who have Alonzi, John O ’Keefe, and Earl Millett. been nothing less than 100 percent No question, each of these people dedicated to their members. “I want to have played a large part in bringing our tap into the great minds on our board association to where it is today. I hope for ideas to make us even better,” says that I can lead as well as they did and John. continue to make the MetGCSA an Starting in the spring of 2000, John example for other chapters to follow. would like to see increased use of the Special thanks also to Chuck Web— for meeting notices, pairings for Martineau of Whippoorwill Club for my golf meetings, recent board activity initial seat on the board in 1986 as the updates, association news, new mem “Everything but advertising and long- first “ Class B ” representative— and to bers, birth and wedding announce winded articles like this one,” he adds Pat Lucas of Innis Arden for appointing ments. “Anything pertinent to our with a smile. me to a one-year term as director in industry and our association should be Also high on John’s list of priorities: 1987. These appointments were the found on our home page,” says John. Enhancing sales (continued on page 6) start of a tremendously rewarding experience. I was able to not only learn Also in This Issue the our association’s business, but also experience what it means to serve our (2 ) What’s Happening on the Moss Front (8 ) Taking the Mystery Out of PDI... plus The State of GCSAA industry. And during these years, I ’ve (4 ) Member Notables made friends that I will have for the rest (9 ) Doings in New Orleans of my life. I hope that each and every (5 ) New Web Address: Don’t Miss It one of you will endeavor to serve on the (fj) Upcoming Events board. (continued on page 5) (7 ) New Committee Chairs and How to Reach Them @ Golf Results Research Update ‘Surveying’ the Met Area for Moss Board of Directors Cornell University Researchers Set the Stage for Phase Two of Their Studies
ith continued funding from the Phase Two: Site Selection and Strategy MetGCSA and the Tri-State In reviewing the surveys, three locations Turf Research Foundation, were targeted for a field moss control President Cornell University researchers study: Galloway National Golf Club, JOHN CARLONE, CGCS Dr. Frank Rossi (assistant professor) and Galloway Township, NJ; Fairview The Meadow Brook Club David Dudones (graduate research Country Club, Greenwich, CT; and Vice President assistant) are preparing to enter the next Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY. TIMOTHY MOORE phase of study in their pursuit of a The objectives of the field study are to: Knollwood Country Club nonchemical control— and ultimately, • Determine the effectiveness of two Secretary cure—for moss found on golf course copper-based fungicides (Kocide WILLIAM HEINTZ putting greens. (CuOH) and Junction (CuOH + Centennial Golf Club ZnSC>4)) in eradicating existing moss Treasurer Phase One Results populations. DAVID MAHONEY Siwanoy Country Club Initiated this past April, the first, • Investigate the influence of application critically important phase involved spray volume on moss control. Past President EARLMILLETT gathering information from superinten • Determine the influence of topdress Ridgeway Country Club dents in New York, Connecticut, and ing immediately before a moss control New Jersey on their experiences with application. MATTHEW CEPLO, CGCS Rockland Country Club moss on their courses. David Dudones • Evaluate the influence of seasonal designed the survey, which was intended (spring vs. fall) timing on moss control. ANTHONY GIRARDI, CGCS to assess the distribution of moss and In addition, the researchers will also Rockrimmon Country Club uncover any possible correlation be monitor copper and zinc concentrations JONATHAN JENNINGS, CGCS tween moss invasion and turf manage in the soil and moss tissue to determine The Patterson Club ment practices. turf toxicity levels. PETER McCORMICK The survey was distributed to more Turf Net Associates, Inc. than 600 superintendents; 19 percent Winter Work Ahead ERIC O’NEILL responded, which is a significantly During the winter, the researchers will Scarsdale Golf Club higher response rate than the typical 10 conduct several studies in growth STEVEN RENZETTI, CGCS to 12 percent expected from mail-in chambers to determine the effect of Quaker Ridge Golf Club surveys. metals on moss establishment in mixed PATRICK SISK After reviewing responses to the bentgrass/annual bluegrass stands. Country Club of Fairfield survey’s nearly 50 questions, the re Their objective: to determine a critical JEFFREY WENTWORTH searchers determined: turf/soil surface metal level that will Pelham Country Club • The majority of putting greens prohibit moss from establishing without Executive Secretary surveyed were push-up, soil-based injuring the existing turf. The research INEKE PIERPOINT greens being topdressed with a sand- ers suspect that they might be able to based material. apply a much lower rate of metallic Tee to Green Staff • There were several interesting nutrients to prevent moss establishment management strategies, but none of than to eradicate an existing population. Editors them seemed to influence whether a JON JENNINGS STEVE RENZETTI 203-259-7390 914-636-8700 ext 212 putting green had moss or didn’t. It did When All Is Said and Done seem, however, that greens with moss In the end, the Cornell research team Managing Editor PANDORA C. WOJICK were reported to have lower potassium hopes to emerge from their studies with (K) levels than greens without moss. answers to the following questions: Editorial Committee BOB ALONZI SCOTT NIVEN • There was no apparent relationship • Is all the moss on greens the same MIKE COOK TIM O’NEILL between green age and moss invasion. species? TONY GIRARDI BILL PERLEE • 46 percent of the survey respondents • If moss spreads so easily, why do some BLAKE HALDERMAN HERB WATEROUS PAT LUCAS JEFF WENTWORTH soil test at least annually, with 88 greens have it and some don’t? percent tissue testing at least once each • Is there a way to manage greens at Photographer BILL PERLEE year. championship levels and exclude moss? • 51 percent of the survey respondents • Is there a nutritional program that Advertising Manager STEVE RENZETTI, 914-636-8700 ext 212 use Dawn Ultra for moss control, which controls or excludes moss from putting has motivated the researchers to investi greens? TEE TO GREEN is published bimonthly by gate what in the Dawn is actually Watch for another update as Dr. the Metropolitan Golf Course Superintendents Association 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523-2819 providing control. Rossi’s research unfolds. 914-347-4653, FAX: 914-347-3437 Copyright© 1999
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Tee to Green November/December1999 ( 3J Congratulations to the Met’s Marathon Men
s if superintendents don’t have you, was actually making it to enough to do, Patterson Club the finish line. Pat came in Superintendent Jon Jennings and at 4:48:35, placing 22,184 Country Club of Fairfield Super out of the 31,785 who intendentA Pat Sisk trained through the actually completed the summer’s record heat for the 26.2-mile race. Jon finished in New York City Marathon. 3:46:13, placing 6,414 Pat, a third-time marathoner, coaxed overall. Jon into running his first. On Novem Other Met members who have dared ber 7, the two braved the unusually to brave the New York City Marathon windy, chilly weather to race among the were Silver Spring Country Club
masses. Superintendent Peter Rappoccio and Marathon Men Jon Jennings (left) Cheering them on along the race Stanwich Club Superintendent Scott and Pat Sisk (right) gear up for the route were both Pat’s and Jon’s families, Niven, who says he plans to run it again big race. Pat’s earning celebrity status as they next year. were interviewed during the telecast of the event. The biggest thrill, the two will tell
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Glenn Perry is the new superintendent Scott Tretara has joined the sales staff at Rolling Hills CC, Wilton, CT. of Metro Milorganite, Inc. Previous Previous position: Superintendent, position: Superintendent, Elmwood Potowomut Golf Club, E. Greenwich, RI. CC, White Plains, NY. Steve Renzetti is the new superinten Recertified down dent at Quaker Ridge GC, Scarsdale, Congratulations to Stanwich Club NY. Previous position: Superintendent, Superintendent Scott Niven for com Wykagyl CC, New Rochelle, NY. pleting the renewal process for maintain ing his status as a Certified Golf Course Garth golf course construction Ernie Steinhofer has joined the sales Superintendent (CGCS) with GCSAA. staff of Metro Milorganite, Inc. Previ Scott initially achieved his title of CGCS ous position: Sales, Lesco, Inc. in 1985.
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( Ï ) Tee to Green November/December 1999 President's Message (cont. frompg. 1) As We Enter a New Era . . .
The State We’re In credits the great respect and recognition valuable asset. We will see more of this, So what, exactly, is the state of our its earned in the industry—for its I ’m sure. association today? In a word, healthy. professionalism, strong leadership, and I congratulate the individuals who So healthy, in fact, that: its golf courses— some of the best- have recently moved to clubs in the • Financially, our restricted funds for conditioned playing fields in the world. Met area that are offering them signifi- scholarship and research, invested in candy better compensation packages. I mutual funds, are performing well. Our Raising the Bar commend the clubs, as well, who hired future goal is for the interest on these We, as an association and profession, these individuals for recognizing the funds to support our Scholarship & will enter the new millennium on important contribution the golf course Research programs— so that we can con remarkably strong footing. We are superintendent makes to their opera tinue to seek universities and direct them embarking on an era that will see tion. The bar has been raised! to conduct research that we consider decision makers at clubs realize the key necessary. role golf course superintendents play in Association Notes • Membership is at an all-time high and the overall success and enjoyment of Take note that the committee chairmen continues to grow. their clubs. for the year 2000 have been assigned • Attendance at our monthly golf meet Let’s face it. The New York Metro and are listed on page 7 of this issue of ings is at or near capacity every month. politan area has long been known as the Tee to Green. I encourage everyone to Hosting these meetings is an honor and spot where trends are set in many call the chairmen of committees that challenge that every superintendent industries. Whether it’s in fashion, interest you and volunteer to get should eagerly pursue. health care, technology, or another involved. You will be rewarded several • Our Winter Seminar is new and dif industry— the trends start here. times over by both the experience you ferent each year, always chockfull of Some of the trendsetters in these gain and by networking with your peers timely, industry-specific information. industries are members of our clubs. while serving on a committee. • Our Club Relations Committee is They’re among the most intelligent, In other important news, Tim swiftly becoming a valuable tool to Met successful people in the world! O ’Neill from the Country Club of area clubs seeking to fill superintendent These people are beginning to look Darien, is running again for a director positions. more seriously at their clubs as a position on the GCSAA board. The • Our Social & Welfare program con business. And every business, as we MetGCSA is wholeheartedly support tinues to keep our families where they know, has standards by which they’re ing Tim’s campaign. It would be an belong: first on our list and closely measured. At country clubs, it is honor for Tim and our chapter if he linked to the happenings in our primarily the quality and condition of were elected. So let’s support him in profession. the golf course. It is fast-becoming any way we can. • We enjoy a strong relationship with clear to these individuals that the best Also on the horizon: a new-and- our affiliate members, which fosters our way to achieve a high level of member improved way to present— and make personal and professional growth. satisfaction and enjoyment— and available—MetGCSA merchandise. • We launched a Web Site this year. ultimately increase revenues—is to Purchasing Met goods is an excellent You can reach it at www.gcsaa.org/ retain the services of a qualified golf way to get quality merchandise— and metgcsa. Although in its infancy now, course superintendent. support your association. we hope to develop this site so that it Superintendents are slowly beginning will be the kind of resource that every to receive the kind of recognition and Formula for R & R member will seek to use regularly. compensation that you might expect of Winter is an excellent time to seek out The MetGCSA can add to its list of an employee who manages a club’s most ways to enhance your skills—or just as important, to plan some fun, relaxing activities. Personally, I try to spend as much time with my family as I can, but Attention All Present and Future I also try to squeeze in time to read and, hopefully this year, play a little Web Users hockey. I hope you all can find time to relax The MetGCSA’s Website has changed addresses— and enjoy our “slow season”— and, of once and for all! You can now view our Web Page at course, the holidays. Here’s to a very happy holiday season— and an exciting www.gcsaa.org/ metgcsa New Year! JOHN CARLONE, CGCS President
Tee to Green November/December 1999 ( 5 ) Special Feature (coni, from pg. 1) John Carlone Prepares to Lead the MetGCSA Into the New Millennium
of MetGCSA merchandise— and ulti Stanwich Club in Greenwich, CT. rubbed shoulders with are Tom Watson, mately giving the MetGCSA name Two-and-a-half years later, John Lee Trevino, Ray Lloyd, and Arnie— to greater exposure in the golf industry. At accepted his first superintendent’s job at name just a few. any meeting, local or abroad, where golf Middle Bay Country Club in Oceanside, John has a very strong belief that attire is appropriate, John would like to NY, and then in 1996 his current super being an active golf enthusiast with a see the Met logo promoted. “One of intendent’s position at The Meadow good golf game is critical to his future the big problems we’ve had in the past Brook Club in Jericho, NY. It’s here success in the golf industry. “I just was having to burden a board member that one of John’s larger professional don’t feel I would have the opportunity or two with carting boxes filled with goals has come true. “I ’ve always to mingle with the heads of our profes salable clothing from meeting to wanted to prepare a golf course for a sion if I didn’t have a love for the game,” meeting,” cringes John. “This was the professional tournament,” says John, notes John. only time we promoted our golf mer “and Meadow Brook just happens to be “I ’ve been fortunate to have qualified chandise. What we need is a line of the site of an annual senior tour event: for two Met Opens and to compete garments we’d be proud to wear and The Light Path Long Island Classic. regularly in the Metropolitan area that’s readily available for purchase. “Each year,” continues John, “I’m amateur golf circuit,” he continues. “The plan,” John continues, “is to thrilled to not only meet, but in some “This has allowed me to spend time with send out order forms of the glossy cases, get to know some of the great influential golfers and decision makers at variety with clear pictures of what is people within the world of golf.” Last top clubs and indirectly demonstrate that available direct to the members two or year, the day before opening round, one superintendents are educated profession three times during the year.” The funds of John’s crew members told him there als who play a significant role in a club’s generated, John is quick to point out, was a woman walking around the course overall success.” would be put toward scholarships or asking a lot of questions. To his amaze another of the worthy funds within the ment, standing on the 17th Tee was Tapped Into the Industry Met. former LPGA great, Carol Mann. “She Another of John’s professional commit Last, but just as important as all the was brought to Meadow Brook as a ments has been to “remain a part of the rest on John’s list, is doing all we can to public relations figure for a major cor industry’s growth and progress.” Soon promote Tim O’Neill’s election to the poration, and I was more than happy to after becoming a superintendent, John GCSAA Board of Directors. “What a act as a club liaison to her,” says John. became actively involved in the tribute it would be to our association to Among the other notables John’s MetGCSA. A board member since have one of our own at the national board level,” notes John. “I know the Who’s Who on the Met Board of Directors board members share my sentiments and will help make this come to fruition.”
Once Committed, Always Committed John’s commitment to the golf industry began long before most—when he was just a kid, growing up in Portsmouth, RI, near Newport. He started golfing at 11, playing junior, high school, and finally college golf at the University of Rhode Island, against— and alongside— current tour players and Rhode Island natives Billy Andrade, Brad Faxon, and P.H. Horgan III. Though he toyed with becoming a touring pro, John found his way into turf management, with the help of the late Dr. Skogley, a professor then in The November 4 MetGCSA Annual Meeting ended with the following members elected to the board. URI’s Plant Sciences Department. Back row, left to right: Peter McCormick of TurfNet Associates; Matt Ceplo, CGCS, of Rockland While earning his B.S. in Turf Manage CC; Jon Jennings, CGCS, of The Patterson Club; Pat Sisk of the CC of Fairfield; Past President Earl ment, John did his placement training at Millett of Ridgeway CC; Jeff Wentworth of Pelham CC; Tony Girardi, CGCS, of Rockrimmon CC; Steve Renzetti, CGCS, of Quaker Ridge GC. Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY, Front row, left to right: Secretary Will Heintz of Centennial GC; President John Carlone, CGCS, and after graduating in 1983, he worked of The Meadow Brook Club; Vice President Tim Moore of Knollwood CC; Treasurer Dave Mahoney as an assistant superintendent at The ofSiwanoy CC. Not present for the photo: Eric O’Neill of Scarsdale GC.
( 6 ) Tee to Green November/December 1999 1986, John’s served on numerous golf course maintenance practices to the ishes. We have to spell out to members committees and as the group’s secretary general public. “I ’m concerned that that without the proper tools, picture- and vice president. tools we need to properly maintain high- perfect courses will be unattainable.” John’s also served two years on the quality golf courses will gradually be board of the Tri-State Turf Research taken away from us,” he continues. Carrying the Torch Foundation and has been actively in “I ’ve just learned that, within the next “As I approach these next two years,” volved in the GCSAA. Since 1991, he’s two years, organophosphate and car says John, “Pm filled with ideas and served on GCSAA’s Election, Educa bamate insecticides will be eliminated. excited about the possibilities. For the tion, Tournament, and Membership And we’re not sure whether there will 14 years I ’ve been sitting on the board, Committees. be any products to replace them. I ’ve listened to and learned from many H e’s also been on the speaking “It’s inevitable,” says John, “that of the best in the business. Now, at a circuit, talking, over the years, at before long, many pesticides will be time of change in our industry, I get numerous national conventions and eliminated. In fact, Suffolk County has my chance to lead this great associa regional conferences. In addition, already approved a pesticide-free golf tion. I look forward to two, very John’s spent the past two years spread course law for county-operated courses, productive years with a terrific group of ing the good word about the green and it will go into effect by 2002. people. I ’ll do my best to carry the industry to area civic groups and schools “With pesticide use in jeopardy, we torch into the next century.” as a member of GCSAA’s Ambassador have to start educating club members SCOTT C. APGAR Speakers Program. now to accept courses with some blem Metro Milorganite, Inc. “I ’m greatly concerned about the welfare of our industry,” says John, to explain his commitment to “talking up”
MetGCSA Business Committee Chairmen at Your Service
lease feel to contact any of the Education Committee Social & Welfare Committee following committee chairmen • Jon Jennings, CGCS, • John Sc Leslie Carlone, with questions or comments. The Patterson Club The Meadow Brook Club We’ve provided their numbers, 203-259-7390 516-935-6505 here,P for your convenience. • Matt Ceplo, CGCS, • Joe Sc Judy Alonzi, Westchester CC Awards Committee Rockland CC 914-967-6000 ext. 360 914-359-5346 Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC Special Events Committee 914-948-5 876 Government Relations Committee • Matt Ceplo, CGCS, Rockland CC Bylaws Committee Will Heintz, Centennial GC 914-359-5346 Tim Moore, Knollwood CC 914-279-8960 • Peter McCormick, TurfNet Associates 914-592-7829 Long-Range Planning & Steering Committee 908-359-3370 Club Relations Committee Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC Tournament Committee • Dave Mahoney, Siwtmoy C C 914-948-5 876 • Pat Sisk, CC of Fairfield 914-961-8698 Membership Committee 203-254-1240 • Tim Moore, Knollwood CC Will Heintz, Centennial GC • Jeff Wentworth, Pelham CC 914-592-7829 914-279-8960 914-738-2752 Communications Committee Met Merchandise Committee Web Site Committee • Jon Jennings, CGCS, Steve Renzetti, CGCS, Quaker Ridge GC • Tony Girardi, CGCS, The Patterson Club 914-725-2144 Rockrimmon CC 203-259-7390 Scholarship & Research Committee 914-764-5010 • Steve Renzetti, CGCS, Quaker Ridge GC Tim Moore, Knollwood CC • Peter McCormick, TurfNet Associates 914-725-2144 914-592-7829 908-359-3370
Tee to Green November/December 1999 ( j ) News From the National Taking the Mystery Out of PDI Tour Questions Answered on the Association’s Up-and-Coming Professional Development Initiative
ver the past decade, GCSAA has grown— and endured its share of growing pains—all in the name of better serving the evolving needs of its memership. Now, as we enter the new millennium, GCSAA has a few plans up its sleeve—with an eye toward enhancing the long-term health and welfare of its memberO superintendents and the golf course management profession. On the front burner is one of the most talked about, but least understood, initiatives on the block: the Professional Development Initiative (PDI). To help take the mystery out of this worthy initiative, we’ve put together a Q & A that hits all the high points. For an up-close-and-personal discussion of PDI, be sure to attend the MetGCSA Winter Seminar on January 5, 2000. A member of the initiative’s Membership Standards Resource Group, Raymond Davies of Crystal Springs Golf Course in California, will join us for a no-holds-barred discussion of PDI.
Whaty specifically, does GCSAA’s primarily to ensure superintendents have Q ■ new Professional Development the necessary knowledge base to Initiative (PDI) entail? perform as a multifaceted manager • ongoing education, which might The PDI has been on the draw- include something as simple as reading ■ ing board for about four or five A GCMy participating in a local turf GCSAA has also contracted with several years. It has numerous facets— all conference, or attending a GCSAA firms to conduct superintendent and related to elevating the knowledge, seminar employer surveys and research that have skills, and abilities of the professional • a specific number of years experience influenced the direction the association superintendent— and, ultimately, or, perhaps, service in a local chapter has taken with the initiative. increasing the superintendent’s value in Still another important aspect of the the eyes of employers and influential PDI is to promote the value of the new- Whaty exactly, will the new golfers, like club officials. If successful, and-improved GCSAA-brand superin Q ■ membership classification system GCSAA feels this initiative will benefit tendent among employers in the mar be like, and where does the present superintendents by offering greater job ketplace. GCSAA has already set in certification program fit in to all this? security, recognition, compensation, motion a plan that includes: and job opportunities—perhaps even in Right now, GCSAA is toying with • funding a national image campaign other related fields. ■ three basic membership levels, • running a U.S. Open sweepstakes, A To achieve the initiative’s goals, with the highest level being reserved for with the prize winner receiving a GCSAA is building a plan that first and certified superintendents. There will be behind-the-scenes tour of the Open foremost will ensure members have a category for: • taking the lead position in the First access to high-quality education and • General Member, which covers Tee program training required for their job. As we anyone who pays their dues • developing a public relations Tool Kit know, the superintendent’s job today • Class A, which is a GCSAA-branded to aid superintendents in enhancing extends far beyond greenkeeper. member who has met a series of special their visibility at the club and in com Superintendents are expected to requirements municating about various turf issues, perform as high-level managers; the • Certified, which is a higher level such as aeration, winter play on greens, problem is many aren’t fully prepared. GCSAA-branded member who has met or frost GCSAA is going to offer a state-of-the- a higher tier of requirements art curriculum that will give them the Under this plan anyone could be a Who’s involved in developing the tools they need to succeed. General Member of GCSAA and retain Q■ Professional Development Another part of the plan will be to the right to vote, attend seminars, and Initiative? establish a new membership classifica take advantage of all the typical member tion system that will be based on a Paul McGinnis, GCSAA’s presi- privileges. It’s just that if they choose series of attainable, but necessary, on- A ■ dent in 1997, appointed a not to take the steps required to achieve the-job competencies or require Membership Standards Resource Group Class A or certified status, then they will ments—particularly those that would (MSRG) to guide and evaluate the not be among those members marketed be of value to an employer. To achieve development of the Professional Devel to employers. It’s the Class A and Class A status, for instance, GCSAA is opment Initiative. Right now, the certified members who will have the looking at requiring: group has 17 members composed of added advantage of being “branded” • some amount of formal education, superintendents and industry experts. within the industry.
( 8 ) Tee to Green November/December 1999 Big Doings in New Orleans
H ow will the initiative’s member- When does GCSAA plan to ith the GCSAA International Q ■ ship classification affect current Q. launch the initiative? Conference and Show in New Class A and certified members who may Orleans fast approaching, we GCSAA is hoping to implement not meet the new criteria? thought we’d give you a heads- A ■ the PDI by July 1, 2002. But it upW on the talks you can hear by some of Right now, it appears that all will first be put before the membership our members— and two events that are ■ current Class A and certified for vote. This will be done at the A not-to-be missed. Mark your calendars members will be “grandfathered” into Dallas conference in February 2001. now! the new system and will be expected That means members will have more only to maintain ongoing requirements. than ample time to voice their opin It would be silly, for instance, to have a ions. In fact, members of the MSRG On the Speakers’ Circuit Class A member who’s been in the will be visiting affiliated chapters to • On Thursday, February business 25 years go back and get a discuss the PDI and hear any questions 17, Steve Cadenelli, CGCS, formal education at this point. or concerns. Remember, you can hear of Cape Cod National GC, more about the PDI at our January 5 Brewster, MA, will speak about Winter Seminar. “Managing New Generation Bents.”
On Friday, February 18, catch the The State of the Association following member talks in the Innova tive Superintendents Session I: A By-the-Numbers Account • Pat Sisk of CC of Fairfield, Fairfield, CT, on “Building Professional Rela tionships” • Jon Jennings, CGCS, of The On Membership • The trade show included 750 exhibi Patterson Club, Fairfield, CT, on GCSAA currently has 20,000 members tors and occupied 230,000 sq. ft. of “Creating a Strategic Plan for Your from 65 different countries. Though floor space. Golf Course Maintenance” most are from the U.S., 65 different • Approximately 800 superintendents • Tony Girardi, CGCS, of Rockrim- countries are represented. participated in the annual GCSAA Golf mon CC, Stamford, CT, on “Saving Championship. On Staffing Lives on the Links” GCSAA employs 115 staff members at On Education its headquarters in Lawrence, KS. • More than 7,000 attended the On Saturday, February 19, Dennis seminars at last year’s International Petruzzelli, CGCS, of Lakeover On Revenues Conference National GC, Bedford Hills, NY, will The association generates $20 million in • 3,000 attended regional seminars speak about “Preparing for Irrigation revenues from three entities: • 1,000 attended one of the Etonic’s Emergencies?” • GCSAA, a tax-exempt organization Leadership Series programs, which responsible for core association activities, provides management-focused educa including educational programming, tional programs for affiliated chapters. informational material distribution, and member services. On GCSAA’s Goals GCSAA’s initiatives are intended to: • GCSAA Communications Inc., a for- Events to Remember • enhance the image of the superinten profit corporation designed to advance On Thursday, February dent core association activities through 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., • build superintendent sensitivity to and programs and services, such as G olf join your colleagues at the New awareness of the environment, as well as Course Management magazine and “Par Orleans Marriott for the cosponsored educate the golfing public about the for the Course” television programming. Reception for Northeast chapters. • GCSAA Foundation, a tax-exempt positive impact golf courses have on the environment charitable organization devoted to On Saturday, February 19 at 8 a.m., be • strengthen chapter affiliation by education and research initiatives. sure to attend the Annual Meeting. providing member education and Come to the Ernest N. Morial Conven On the International Conference and Show services through the individual chapters tion Center and support MetGCSA Last year’s International Conference and • enhance job satisfaction by expanding member Tim O’Neill, CGCS, is his Show attracted 23,000 people. In job continuity and career opportunities run for GCSAA director. addition: for our members
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(JO) Tee to Green November/December 1999 Upcoming Events SavATee Our trained crews are careful on a golf course. We treat trees Social Event like greens and greens like gold. MetGCSA Christmas Party That is one reason five of the Sunday, December 19 area’s most prestigious clubs are Ridgeway Country Club, White Plains, NY Host: Earl Millett already our clients. Save the date! Join fellow association members in ringing in the holidays. The other reasons? We prune judiciously using state-of-the-art Educational Sessions Recertification Seminars continued techniques. We deep-root feed with our own custom blend We MetGCSA Winter Seminar Integrated Pest Management Wednesday, January 5, 2000 Tuesday, January 25,2000 cable and brace with future Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY Best Western, Poughkeepsie, NY growth in mind. And, we will This year’s event promises to provide another Run by Pesticide Training & Consulting company, work with your crews to be most interesting lineup of topics. Among them: USGA this recertification program will cover such topics as cost effective. Greens Construction Specifications and Grow-in: Is why and how to set up an IPM plan; alternative pest If you want a tree company that There Change on the Horizon?, Managing Trees in a controls; identifying a variety of pest and plant Turf Environment, Preparing Your Golf Course for a problems; protecting water quality; landscaping to consistently beats par, call us. Competition, Moss Research Update: Maximizing minimize pest problems. Putting Green Performance, The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) and GCSAA. For further information or to register for either For further information, contact Education of these seminars, contact Pesticide Committee Chairman Jon Jennings at The Training and Consulting at 607-749- Patterson Club, 203-259-7390. 5318. Turf Equipment Manager’s Training School SAVAaBT YREEi Monday - Friday, January 1 0 - 14, 2000 The Tree and Shrub Care Company SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY Bedford Hills (914) 244-1700 Cosponsored by SUNY Cobleskill, NYSTA, and the Larchmont (914) 834-1494 Golf Course Mechanics Association, this session will help mechanics sharpen their skills and offer insight Rutgers Continuing Education Sessions to the latest equipment maintenance techniques. For further information, contact Larry Van De Valk, Rutgers, Cook College 518-234-5011. New Brunswick, NJ Rutgers continuing education program is offering the C.N.V. following series of educational sessions for turfgrass professionals. CORPORATION Professional Landscape & Grounds Management School YEAR ROUND Monday - Friday, January 3 -14 ,20 00 FLOWERS & PLANTS Applied Topics: Successful ID and Control of SPRING: Using Pesticides Legally & Safely Turfgrass Diseases Run by Pesticide Training & Consulting company, Thursday, January 20,2000 bedding pots, annual flats, hanging bas this recertification program is designed for kets, perennials, shrubs & nursery stock Integrated Pest Management commercial and private pesticide applicators. Tuesday - Wednesday, January 25 - 26,2000; Among the topics covered: Record-keeping and SUMMER: February 1 - 2,2000; February 8 -9 ,2 0 0 0 annual reports for certified applicators and registered indoor & outdoor flowering plants, annu businesses; preventing environmental damage; rules Applied Topics: Successfully Identifying and als & perennials and regulations, including new certification Effectively Managing Turf Weeds requirements; handling pesticides safely; the why Tuesday-Wednesday, February 15-16,2000 FALL: and how of I PM. hardy mums, cabbage, kale, pansies, orna You’ll find this seminar at the following nearby Applied Topics: Better Landscape Through mental grasses, fall perennials, bulbs locations: Better Soils Monday - Tuesday, February 28 - 29,2000 WINTER: Holiday Inn, Kingston, NY Beyond the Basics of Landscape Construction poinsettias, potted bulb plants, indoor 914-338-0400 Tuesday-Wednesday, March 14-15,2000 Tuesday, January 18,2000 flowering plants Applied Topics: Successful Insect ID and Control for Ornamental Plants Delivery in Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield, Nassau, Holiday Inn, Newburgh, NY Suffolk, & Rockland Counties 914-564-9020 Wednesday, March 15,2000 Wednesday, January 19,2000 Hazardous Tree ID 229 Smith Ridge Rd. Thursday, March 16,2000 South Salem, NY 10590 Ramada, Elmsford, NY (914) 533-6449 (914) 533-2050 fax 914-592-3300 For further information, contact Kurt Martens at 732- Thursday, January 20,2000 932-8451.
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(Q ) Tee to Green November/December1999 Scorecard Scorecard The MetGCSA Takes Second Place in the Class C Outing’s Met Area Team Championship Winning Results
he Met Team was a close second in the race to win the 20 th Annual Met lass C Met members gathered at Area Team Championship held October 26 at Westchester Country Club in Century Country Club October 14 Rye, NY. for the 10th Annual Class C Outing. Hosted by Assistant Super T Special thanks to Joe Alonzi and his staff for hosting the event, which gave BrianC Benedict and Superintendent Jim contestants the opportunity to play a world-class golf course with the added Fulwider, the event’s 46 players com surprise of Sunday Classic hole locations. Thanks a lot guys! peted in a Two-Man Best Ball and Ushering the Met to near-victory with a score of 500 were the following Gross individual low net/low gross. and Net Team members: Here are the winning results: Gross Division Net Division Individual Ed Binsse, Waccabuc CC Tony Grasso, Metropolis CC John Carlone, The Meadow Brook Club Blake Halderman, Minisceongo GC Low Gross Earl Millett, Ridgeway CC Jeff Wentworth, Pelham CC 1. Chip Lafferty, Wykagyl CC Matt Severino, Sears dale GC Bob Zaletsky, New Tork CC 2. Toby Alves, Bedford Golf <& Tennis
Seven other teams competed for the grand prize, which this year went to the 3. Brian Benedict, Century CC Philadelphia AGCS with a score of 495. Placing third was the Connecticut AGCS Low Net Team with a score of 510. The other participating teams were the Northeastern 1. Scott Imbro, Putnam CC GCSA, Mid-Atlantic AGCS, Hudson Valley GCSA, Long Island GCSA, and New Jersey AGCS. 2. Seth Greenwood, Anglebrook GC Other noteworthy results: Chet Walsh of Philadelphia AGCS earned Individual 3. Scott Curry, Scarsdale GC Low Gross with a 75 and Nearest to the Pin Gross. Representing the Met, Earl Millett took the Long Drive Gross, while Austin Young of the Northeastern Two-Man Best Ball GCSA earned Long Drive Net. Also doing the Met proud was Bill Perlee who Low Gross (1-6) won Nearest to the Pin Net. 1. Brian Benedict, Century CC Congratulations to all the winners, and special thanks to all who attended. David Henault, Penway GC PAT SISK 2. Chip Lafferty, Wykagyl CC Country Club of Fairfield Brian Hall, The Apawamis Club 3. Scott Curry, Scarsdale GC Darrell Marcinek, Canoe Brook CC What Ever Happened to 4. Frank Buschini, Knollwood CC Bryan Diggle, Glen Arbor CC That Two-Ball Tourney? 5. Tom Watroba, Quaker Ridge GC Scott Zalinski, Siwanoy CC f you’re wondering about the outcome of the 6. Matt Lapinski, Elmwood CC MetGCSA’s summer-long Two-Ball Tour David Conrad, Sunningdale CC ney, here’s the final-round results. Con gratulations to the emerging winners: Fred Longest Drive Scheyhing and Chuck Martineau in the Class A Division and John Apple and Dan Cancelleri in #18 Chip Lafferty, Wykagyl CC the Class AF Division. Closest to the Pin
For the Class A Division #4 Tom Tooley, Mt. Kisco CC 12 '5 " #7 Sean Taggart, Rolling Hills 20'5" Fred Scheyhing, Mt. Kisco CC/ defeated John Carlone, The Meadow Brook Club/ Chuck Martineau, Whippoorwill Club Tim O ’Neill, CC o f Darien #13 Yogi Daughson, Rolling Hills 2'4" #17 Tom Watroba, Quaker Ridge 30'9" For the Class AF Division Many thanks to all the participating Class John Apple, Westchester Ford Tractor/ defeated John Currie, Currie Landscaping/ C members, and a special thank you to Dan Cancelleri, J.A . Jackson Corp. Scott Apgar, Metro Milorganite Superintendent Jim Fulwider. PAT SISK TOM WATROBA Country Club of Fairfield Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Tee to Green November/December 1999 (15) PATRON DIRECTORY Patrons listed on this page are supporting our association. You are encouraged to support them.
AgrEvo U.S.A. Company Emerald Isle, Ltd. Shemin Nurseries Inc. David J. Sylvester William Middleton Horticultural & Irrigation Supplies 311 Carriage Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 2153 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Guy Romano: 203-531-7352 860-828-8905 800-628-GROW (4769) 1081 King St., Greenwich, CT 06831 f t ALPINE, the CARE of TREES f t E/T Equipment Co. Sodco Inc. Mike Cook, NY: 914-948-0101 Kevin Collins Matt Faherty Ken Clear, CT: 203-847-1855 425 S. Riverside Ave., Croton, NY 10520 Bentgrass, Bluegrass, B/F/R/Mix, High Fescue Peter McFarland, NJ: 201-445-4949 914-271-6126 800-341-6900 A1 Preston’s Garage f t Fleet Pump & Service Group, Inc. f t Sound Beach Services, Inc. Gary Shashinka Donald Tiedemann White Contractors Massey Ferguson Tractors 100 Calvert St., Harrison, NY 10528 P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-924-1747 914-835-3801 James E. Morris Jr.: 203-869-8808 Aqua Turf ~ Golf Course Irrigation f t Glenmore Landscape Service f t Stephen Kay, Golf Course Architects Gordon Holmes/Dave Arel Glenn S. Moore Stephen Kay/Doug Smith 5 No. Payne St., Elmsford, NY 10523 98 Hack Green Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 499 New Rochelle Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708 914-347-5151, FAX 914-347-6323 914-764-4348 914-699-4437, FAX 914-699-4479 Argento & Sons, Inc. f t Grass Roots Inc. f t Steven Willand, Inc. Turf Equipment: Parts and Service Ken Kubik/Keith Kubik/Jay McKenna Bruce Pye Louis Argento: 914-949-1152 Service ~ Technical Support ~ Quality Products 4 Production Dr., Brookfield, CT 06804 1 Prospect Ave., White Plains, NY 10607 973-361-5943 203-775-5757, PAGER 914-442-0172 f t Atlantic Irrigation Specialists Inc. f t Greenacres Company Sullivan’s Construction Service Inc. Rain Bird Golf Irrigation Contractors Golf Course Construction and Renovation Thornwood, NY 10594 75 Codfish Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801 P.O. Box 854, Suffield, CT 06078 Tim Marcoux/Ed Santalone: 800-878-8873 Dave Pijnenburg: 203-748-0558 Kevin Sullivan: 860-668-2129 f t Bayer Corporation Hawthorne Bros. Tree Service TBS Maintenance and Improvement JefFWeld John Hawthorne Tony Bettino: 914-949-3362 91 Schofield Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480 5 Center St., Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Black Top, Stone Work, Landscaping, Excavation 973-208-2418 800-235-7035 102 Fulton St., White Plains, NY 10606 f t Blue Ridge Peat Farms Inc. Howard Maurer Design Group, Inc. ^ Tee and Green Sod, Inc. White Haven, PA 18661 Golf Course Architecture and Land Planning Owen Regan/Dave Wallace Gene Evans P.O. Box 127, Hopedale, MA 01747 Sod Supply and Installation 717-443-9596 508-478-9684 401-789-8177 f t Bruedan Corp. f t Irra-Tech, Inc. f t Terre Co. of New Jersey, Inc. Mike Gesmundo Joseph D. Kennedy Byron Johnson Jr. Greycourt Ave., Chester, NY 18 Merritt St., Port Chester, NY 10573 206 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ 07014 800-535-1500 914-937-7273 OFFICE 973-473-3393, FAX 973-473-4402 Central Irrigation and Supply James Barrett Associates, Inc. ^ The Cardinals, Inc. George Gorton Jim Barrett John Callahan 8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 Irrigation Consulting & Design Complete Distributor of Golf Course Supplies 914-347-5656, PAGER 914-537-8310 973-744-8237 860-673-3699 f t C.N.V. Corporation f t James Carriere & Sons, Inc. f t The Scotts Company Frank Amodio Bill Carriere Jim Santoro 229 Smithridge Rd., So. Salem, NY 10590 7 Cottage St., Port Chester, NY 10573 Fertilizers, Fungicides, Growth Regulators 914-533-2526, FAX 914-533-2050 914-937-2136 508-679-4797 DAF Services Inc. f t Lesco, Inc. ^ Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Inc. David A. Frechette/Bob Houle A Team of Turfgrass Professionals Skip Deubel Flowtronics PSI Sales & Service Center Greg Moran/Mike Dukette/Ernie Steinhofer Golf Course Turfgrass 860-528-7362 800-321-5325 800-243-7582 f t Dar Par Sales f t Metro Milorganite Inc. f t TurfNet Associates, Inc. John Richichi Scott Apgar/Tim Joyce/Sean Moran Peter L. McCormick “Your One-Stop Shop” 54 Miry Brook Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 21 Brandywine Rd., Skillman, NJ 07014 914-946-1743, FAX 914-946-0796 888-217-1039, FAX 203-743-0458 800-314-7929 * D & S Montco/Surf-Side/Zap! Defoamer f t Turf Products Corp./TORO Floratine Products, Flymo, Bob Oechsle/Tom Hunter Paul Mazzola, Irrigation/Al Tretera, Equipment Douglas Rollers, Trion Lifts Box 404, Ambler, PA 19002 800-243-4355/860-763-3581 Dave Basconi: 203-250-TURF 800-401-0411 The Sprinkler House/Amodios: 914-328-0190 DeBuck’s Sod Farm O’Conner Pumps and Service f t Turf Products Corporation Premium Quality Kentucky Bluegrass, Joe O ’Conner Ernie Rizzio/Buddy Rizzio Tall Fescue Blends 6 Nye Street, Rockville, CT 06066 47 Howell Rd., Box 296, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 Leonard/Valeri: 914-258-4131 860-875-6890 973-263-1234 DeLea & Sons Sod Farms Partac Golf Course Top-Dressing f t Westchester Ford Tractor Inc. Vincent Sasso Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NY 07838 John Apple/Ray Beaudry 444 Elwood Rd., E. Northport, NY 11731 Jim Kelsey: 800-247-2326/908-637-4191 Meadow St., Golden’s Bridge, NY 10526 800-244-7637/516-368-8022 Bill and Joe Carriere: 914-937-2136 914-232-7746 f t Down To Earth f t Rhone - Poulenc/Chipco f t Westchester Turf Supply, Inc. All Phases of Golf Course Construction Greg Hutch Bob Lippman Sr./Bob Lippman Jr. David Griffin 877 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 “Serving the Fine Turf Profession” 914-576-7693 732-929-4657 Office: 914-248-7476, FAX 914-248-6862 f t Earth Works, Inc. ^ SavATree f t Wilfred MacDonald, Inc. The Soil Aerification Specialists Thomas Marino, NY: 914-244-1700 Glenn Gallion/Chris Hunt P.O. Box 99, West Warham, MA 02576 Mike Schoeni, CT: 203-853-9526 www.wilfredmacdonald.com Pat Lucas: 800-815-1113, FAX 508-295-8187 Mike Harris, NJ: 201-891-5379 201-804-1000, FAX 201-804-1001 Egypt Farms, Inc. ^ Sawtelle Brothers, Inc. Winding Brook Turf Farm, Inc. Dean Snyder George Wise/Jason Bassi Don Grant P.O. Box 223, White Marsh, MD 21162 65 Glen St., Lawrence, MA 01843 240 Griswold Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109 800-899-7645/410-335-3700 800-999-TURF 800-243-0232/860-529-6869 ft Denotes MetGCSA member Tee to Green November/Deeember 1999