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October 2013 Volume 81 • Number 10

42 The forgotten season Fall doesn’t get much attention when it comes to landscaping on a golf course. But there are plenty of ways superintendents can add a pop of color to their facilities at this time of year. John C. Fech, Ph.D.

52 Family heirloom For more than four decades, the men of the Nettles family have overseen the care and maintenance of a Texas golf institution. Art Stricklin

62 Building a bridge Firestone CC’s assistant superintendent offers her perspective on successfully managing a golf course crew’s gender and generational differences. Renee Geyer

72 A turfgrass report card The turf industry and golf course superintendents depend on the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program to grade the performance of new and existing turfgrass cultivars. Jeff Nus, Ph.D.

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President’s Message by Patrick R. Finlen, CGCS

In the field to serve you Last month, GCSAA introduced Ron Wright, CGCS, as the Southeast Region field staff representative. The news signifies a milestone as it completes the association’s plan to staff each of the nine field staff regions. While the concept had been discussed going back decades, it really did not gain a firm foothold until a pilot program was launched in 2006, two years before the recession hit. It would have been easy to scrap the program, but thanks to the diligence of previous GCSAA boards and staff, the program remained and has steadily grown to where it is today. While I do want to celebrate the moment, the purpose of this message is to further communicate the goals of the program and what it has achieved to date. Before doing so, I want to back up just a bit and talk about the “why.” The feld staff program was born out of feedback from chapters and the Headquarters Relocation Resource Group of 2003-04 that there wasn’t a clear understanding of the direction the national association was taking. Thus, the idea to put a staff member on the ground to work with chapters was generated. Field staff would help chapters and our shared members achieve success in a number of given areas. In short, the mission was to develop a means for the national association to better serve members. We have long realized each and every chapter has individual needs as well as common needs shared by all. Previous boards were clear that the needs of the regions would vary, and depending upon the priority, the focus could shift for each situation. Thus, each feld staff member would cater to the needs of the chapter as well as delivering a consistent message to all on many fronts. That is why you may fnd some of our feld staffers much more wrapped up in working with chapters on regulatory issues, while some are targeting the development of allied association relationships and others are dealing with ways to publicize the chapter and its members. This is not to say there are no shared objectives. All chapters and feld staff reps are working together to grow membership, increase engagement in chapter events, engage in strategic planning, generate revenues and raise the profle of the superintendent.

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Communications have also been enhanced by the feld staff as they are contributing to chapter publications, are active on social media and provide content for allied association vehicles and support GCSAA efforts. I am pleased that we are in the process of enhancing that outreach with regional pages on the GCSAA website. Under the “Community” tab on the home page, you will soon be able to access information on each region to review important issues and to communicate with the feld staff representatives.

The feld staff program is like a ball of clay. We are constantly molding it to meet your needs. We are very pleased with the feedback we have received from chapters and members regarding the feld staff program, and we regularly hear success stories generated by the partnership between chapters and feld staff representatives. While much of the credit goes to the chapters who have embraced the program, I do want to recognize the execution by the GCSAA staff. We have nine talented feld staffers who are backed by the entire staff at headquarters supporting those who are out in the feld. It truly is an entire team effort. The feld staff program is like a ball of clay. We are constantly molding it to meet your needs. I trust you have had the opportunity to engage with your representative and utilize their talents and resources. I close with this request: If you like what GCSAA is doing — in this case, the feld staff program — then tell someone else. If you don’t like what is happening, tell me and we’ll address it. GCM Patrick R. Finlen (pfinlen@olyclub.com) is the director of golf at The Olympic Club in San Francisco and a 28-year GCSAA member.

Inside GCM by Scott Hollister

When family comes first You don’t have to work in the golf course management industry very long to learn just how important the concept of family is to this business. In both a fgurative and literal sense, family forms the foundation for what golf course superintendents and those who support them do every day. Whether it’s a crew of unrelated professionals coming together in the pursuit of a common goal or a father introducing his son to a career that will last a lifetime, family clearly matters in this industry. Over the last several months, in both my travels around the country and my role in helping prepare each issue of GCM, I’ve been lucky enough to see the vital role family plays from an up-close-and-personal vantage point. In early August at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., I witnessed a crew of more than 100, from all over the country and from golf courses big and small, come together and, in the span of a week, form an uncommon bond as they prepared that club’s East Course for the playing of the 2013 PGA Championship. Oak Hill’s Jeff Corcoran is a fne case study in the value of family in golf course management. On the literal side, he drew constant support during PGA week from his wife, children and immediate family, including a brother who had frst introduced him to the business. He also leaned on his more fgurative family in the business, most notably Paul R. Latshaw, the patriarch of one of the industry’s most legendary families, and his son, Paul B. Latshaw. Speaking of the junior Latshaw, he played a prominent role in the last issue of GCM as we previewed the work of the crew at Muirfeld Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, as they prepared to host this month’s President’s Cup competition. And fnally, this month’s GCM profles one of the most unique family combinations that I’ve encountered in 15 years of working in golf course management: the story of the Nettles family and their uninterrupted run in charge of maintenance at one of Texas’ most storied layouts, Dallas Athletic Club. Between the father, Clyde, and the son, Kevin, the Nettles have served in the role of superintendent at DAC since 1971, a span of 42 years. Their unquestioned dedication to the club and their long-standing insistence on doing the hard work themselves whenever possible has made this family an institution at the facility that hosted the 1963 PGA Championship, and we’re honored to give that institution some national rec18 GCM October 2013

ognition in the story that begins on Page 52 of this issue. Clearly, golf course management isn’t the only business that showcases the benefts of family, whether real or metaphorical. There are plenty of family-run insurance agencies, furniture stores, heating and cooling companies. And workers in lots of jobs beneft from the backing and camaraderie of others, even if those others aren’t related to them in any way, shape or form. But I’ve worked for other companies, worked in other industries. And I can tell you honestly that the tenets of family shine just as brightly, if not brighter, among superintendents

In both a fgurative and literal sense, family forms the foundation for what golf course superintendents and those who support them do every day. than they do in other felds. I just feel lucky that I’ve had the opportunity to join that family, and share the stories of those families through the pages of this magazine. GCM Scott Hollister (shollister@gcsaa.org) is GCM’s editor-in-chief.

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One of golf’s hot-button topics is pace of play, and one of the leading experts on the subject is a superintendent — Steve Southard, CGCS. His new book, “Golf: The Complete Guide to Mastering Play,” is available now. Photo courtesy of Steve Southard

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Nominations for the 2013 Edwin Budding Award are open until Oct. 31. The award, presented by the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) and sponsored by Ransomes/Jacobsen, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the golf course equipment industry, including those who have excelled in the business, history, design, engineering and maintenance of golf course equipment. Budding invented the reel mower and the adjustable spanner/crescent wrench. Go to www.igcema.org to make a nomination.

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Change of pace Tiger Woods weighed in on the issue. So have Arnold Palmer and Paula Creamer. No doubt that Steve Southard, CGCS, belongs on their platform. Woods, Palmer and Creamer were among the famous faces that appeared in those USGA public service announcements televised during the U.S. Open in June as part of the organization’s launch of their pace of play initiative, “While We’re Young.” Southard actually has been addressing that issue much longer. In fact, he has published two books to show for it. A 10-year member of GCSAA, Southard recently published his second book, “Golf: The Complete Guide to Mastering Play.” To create immediate interest, Southard is releasing the frst 52 pages of the book as a free downloadable PDF. Just go to www. paceandproduction.com “The industry needs it,” Southard tells GCM. “I volunteered to teach it. Pace of play simply can’t be ignored anymore.” GCSAA allied with the USGA and other organizations to tackle pace of play, which USGA President Glen Nager says has become “one of the most signifcant threats to the health of the game.” A National Golf Foundation survey noted that 91 percent of serious golfers are bothered by slow play and more than 70 percent indicate pace of play has worsened over time. Southard, director of golf course management for Loveland, Colo., oversees two 18-hole and one 9-hole course. It was a decade ago, though, when Southard reached what he called his “breaking point” when it came to pace of play. He was part owner of a golf course. “Even with 9-minute tee times, trying to spread them out, was not enough for us to make a sustainable business,” Southard says. “Spreading tee times and raising rates are not good strate-

gies. Those types of things were never logical to me. The bottom line is, if you are responsible for your golf course’s revenue, this is on your plate.” Since then, Southard has dedicated himself to seeking solutions. It began by launching a consulting business called Pace and Production LLC. He does public speaking on the topic of pace of play, including seminars for GCSAA. In May 2010, Southard wrote an article for GCM on the subject (“Improving your pace of pay,” Page 44). Superintendents are key to making pace of play a non-issue, Southard believes. “Our profession, the superintendents, can make a huge impact on pace of play,” he says. “We are out on the golf course all the time. We are in the right place. We can observe what is going on. We can be troubleshooters. We are a great resource on this issue, and we can contribute to making a difference.” Southard’s suggestions include enforcing the course’s pace of play policies, maintaining natural areas so they don’t become lostball refuges and improving the role of the roaming beverage cart. In fact, in his latest book, he calls the addition of beverage carts to golf courses “arguably the worst event in the history of golf in regard to pace of play.” Everyone needs to chip in, so to speak, for this to work, Southard says. It starts with the golf course owners all the way to the golfers. The frst step? “Training. There is literally no training anywhere, other than our GCSAA seminars and classes,” he says. “Owners, golf pros, golfers and superintendents all need to know more. They have to take pace of play as a value to their organization. If it’s not a value, you’re not training.” — Howard Richman, GCM associate editor

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see more @ www.gcsaa.org hope is that the garden will expand so she can add more types of vegetables for diners to enjoy. In any case, Grass plans to give Dunn her space. “This is Summer’s baby,” Grass says. “I just stay out of her way because I have no talent in gardening or in the kitchen.” — Howard Richman, GCM associate editor

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Pete Grass, CGCS, and chef Summer Dunn have got things “growing on” at their Montana club. Photo courtesy of Doug Hagen

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Greg Brooking, CGCS, participated last month in the U.S. Senior Amateur championship at Wade-Hampton Golf Club in Cashiers, N.C. Brooking, a 29-year member of GCSAA in charge at Duncan Park Golf Course in Natchez, Miss., advanced by shooting 2-under-par 70 to win a qualifier.

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Montana course fnds room to grow When she is at Hilands Golf Club, being out of bounds is a perfect spot for Summer Dunn. East of the ffth hole at the Billings, Mont., club, in a location far enough away from the playing members, Dunn has something special happening. Even the golfers there seem to approve. Dunn is an executive sous chef whose vegetable garden is producing goods that go into meals in the restaurant at the ninehole course, which was founded in 1923. What they are doing at Hilands Golf Club is something similar to what occurs across the land. Other golf courses — Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J.; Aspetuck Valley Country Club in Weston, Conn.; and the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond, Va., for example — have vegetable gardens of their own. Dunn consulted with Hilands superintendent Pete Grass, CGCS, who also is a member of the GCSAA Board of Directors, three years ago about the possibility of an herb garden. That conversation resulted in eight raised garden beds that produce patty pan squash, zucchini, chard, sweet peas, lettuce, tomatoes, etc., that are used in a variety of menu items at the restaurant. “It started with just a patch of dirt in an out-of-play area,” Dunn tells GCM. “It has been great for our kitchen (which is approximately 400 yards from the garden). We have been able to cut back on produce we have to buy because of it. It just kind of makes sense.” In the era of sustainability, which the GCSAA takes seriously, this model seems to ft in perfectly. “Our members, players think it’s neat,” Grass says. “We’re able to make good use of land that normally would be part of our rough. Why not put it into production rather than just turf we mow?” On the evening before this interview, the menu special featured halibut with chard that Dunn picked the previous day. Her

Mark Leslie, a longtime golf industry writer and frequent contributor to GCM, has written “Putting a Little Spin on It: The Design’s the Thing!,” which gleans the best of 25 years of interviews with top architects in the business. “I’ve been blessed to be able to meet and interview the best golf course designers in the world,” Leslie says. “People with the class of Arnold Palmer and Gene Sarazen, the wit of Patty Berg and Jeff Brauer, the downright ‘good guyness’ of Ben Crenshaw and Jay Morrish, the earthiness and straightforwardness of Bob Cupp and the late Ed Seay, the creative genius of Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and, well, scores of their colleagues.” Leslie has released his work as an eBook for Kindles and Nooks. His second volume, according to Leslie, “will allow golf course superintendents and other turfgrass experts to tell their side of the industry.”

New pesticide labels a boost for bee protection The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has developed new pesticide labels that are designed to offer better protection for bees and other pollinators. The new labels prohibit the use of some neonicotinoid pesticide products where bees are present. The labels feature a bee advisory box and icon with information on routes of exposure and spray drift precautions. The new labels pertain to products containing neonicotinoids, imidacloprid, dinotefuran, clothianidin and thiamethoxam. The EPA is working with pesticide manufacturers to change labels so they meet the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act safety standard. The April 2013 issue of GCM featured a pair of stories on bee populations on golf courses — “Bee the solution,” on Page 44 and “Operation Pollinator for golf courses” on Page 100. To read that issue, visit http://gcmdigital.gcsaa.org/i/118283.

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Golf course architect Rees Jones is the recipient of the Don A. Rossi Award presented by the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA). The Rossi Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the game of golf and its growth and who have inspired others by example. Rossi was executive director of the National Golf Foundation and was instrumental in forming the National Golf Course Owners Association. Rossi was executive director of GCBAA from 1984 to 1990. Jones, who has helped remodel seven U.S. Open courses and seven PGA Championship courses as part of his work, will receive the award Feb. 4 in Orlando.

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GCSAA has produced a new mobile app to help members and others stay connected with the national association. The new app consolidates GCSAA’s news feeds, social media products, GCSAA TV, GCM, and basic association information from the GCSAA website. In addition, the app has the ability to send notifcations to those who have downloaded the app. It is available for both iPhone and Android users. This is the frst of several mobile products that will be added in the upcoming months. Utilizing information from surveys and feedback from member committees, products will be rolled out to assist members in advancing their careers and assisting them in their jobs. To access the app, visit https://itunes.apple.com/ us/app/gcsaa/id684417885?mt=8 or https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com.mobileroadie.app_31234&hl=en.

GCSAA selects essay, scholarship winners The winners of GCSAA’s Student Essay Contest, Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grants and Legacy Award program for 2013 were all recently announced. Derek Pruyne, John Parvin and Dan Strey are the winners of the Student Essay Contest. Open to GCSAA members who are undergraduates or graduate students pursuing degrees in turfgrass science, agronomy or any feld related to golf course management, the contest accepts entries with a focus on golf course management. Scholarship funding is provided by the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) through the Robert Trent Jones Endowment. Pruyne, a frst-year graduate student at Penn State University, won the frst-place scholarship of $2,000 for his essay “Implications of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide on turfgrass systems.” Parvin, a senior at Michigan State University, fnished second and earned the $1,500 scholarship with his paper “Golf course management, a stimulating science.” Strey, a frst-year graduate student at Iowa State University, claimed the third-place scholarship worth $1,000 for his work “Alternatives to synthetic herbicides.”

see more @ www.gcsaa.org Judges from the GCSAA Scholarship Committee select winners to receive scholarships, and the frst-place entry may be published or excerpted in GCM. Five college students have been identifed to receive grants through the program established in honor of Par Aide company founder Joseph S. Garske. Funded by golf course accessory company Par Aide and administered by the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), these grants assist children and stepchildren of GCSAA members in funding their education at an accredited college or trade school with a one-time, one-year grant. Grants are based on community service, leadership, academic performance and a written essay. The recipients are: Kristen Sauer, Providence College, $2,500, daughter of Todd A. Sauer, Class A superintendent at Mount Pleasant Country Club in Boylston, Mass.; Catherine Felicetti, Ithaca College, $2,000, daughter of Joseph F. Felicetti, CGCS, The Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Mass.; Christopher McAvoy, Fordham University, $1,500, son of Thomas O. McAvoy, CGCS, Old Westbury Golf & Country Club in Old Westbury, N.Y.; Samantha Bradley, University of St. Joseph, $1,000, daughter of Gregory Bradley, Class A superintendent, Farmington Woods Country Club in Unionville, Conn.; and Kaci Whitehead, Indiana University-Purdue University, $500, daughter of James B. Whitehead, Maxwelton Golf Course in Syracuse, Ind. GCSAA awarded 20 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards program. To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member. The program is funded by the EIFG and supported by Syngenta Professional Products. Each grant is for $1,500. Awards are presented based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership skills. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. For a complete list of Legacy Award winners, visit www. gcsaa.org/Newsroom/News-Releases/2013/August/GCSAALegacy-Award-winners-announced.aspx.

Former OTMA winner Campbell dies at 90 William C. Campbell, who received GCSAA’s Distinguished Service Award in 1983 and the Old Tom Morris Award in 1991, died Aug. 30. He was 90. Campbell, USGA president in 1982-83, was a standout golfer, winning the 1964 U.S. Amateur at Canterbury Golf Club. He also won U.S. Senior Amateur titles in 1979 and 1980. Campbell, a native of Huntington, W.Va., participated in eight Walker Cups, fnishing 7-0-1 in singles play. In 1956, Campbell received the Bob Jones Award. When he was honored with the Old Tom Morris Award, Campbell told GCM, “It’s a lonely and diffcult job (as superintendent). Too often, the golf course superintendent is the fall guy. It’s not an easy profession. There are a lot of uncertainties. Superintendents are the unsung heroes of golf.”

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see more @ www.gcsaa.org damaged fairway. More than 30 turf entomologists met late this summer in South Kingstown, R.I., to discuss the latest research and the more pressing issues for entomologists who work with golf courses. This year’s meeting began with the hot topic at the previous meeting in 2011: Annual bluegrass weevil (ABW), which has not only remained as a pest of Poa annua on golf courses, but has also extended its range. In order to develop new ways of coping with ABW, scientists are attempting to learn more about when adults feed, when are they reproductively active, and when they lay eggs. The group’s research will be published in GCM over the course of the next two years until the group reconvenes in 2015. — Teresa Carson, GCM science editor

Offcials with The Toro Co. broke ground on a $25 million expansion to their Bloomington, Minn., headquarters in early September. Photo courtesy of The Toro Co.

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The losers in the lawsuit to close Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica, Calif., walked away with something after all. A federal judge awarded the six environmental groups that filed the lawsuit $386,000 in attorney fees. Last year, the combined groups brought a suit to close the golf course because it threatened the California red-legged frog and San Francisco garter snake. The judge, though, dismissed the lawsuit.

Toro expands Minnesota headquarters The Toro Co. broke ground in September on a $25 million expansion to its headquarters in Bloomington, Minn. The 75,000-square-foot addition is expected to be completed by next summer. Toro is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2014, and the expansion is expected to be complete at that time. Toro is using its newly acquired line of backhoes, trenchers and ground compactors/power trowels for the project. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton attended the groundbreaking ceremony. This is the frst major addition to the building since 1997.

USGA, PGA championship sites set The USGA and PGA of America recently announced future sites for some of their championship events. Tulsa (Okla.) Country Club has been selected as the site of the 2015 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship by the USGA. A.W. Tillinghast is the original course designer, and Rees Jones led a renovation that was completed in 2011. Richard Finton, a 19year member of GCSAA, is the Class A superintendent at Tulsa Country Club. Also, The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn., will host the 2016 U.S. Junior Amateur. GCSAA Class A superintendent David Stone is a 39-year member of the association. French Lick (Ind.) Resort was named site of the 76th Senior PGA Championship in 2015. John Parker, a 23-year member of the association, is the Class A director of golf course management at French Lick, while Brett Fleck, a seven-year association member, serves as the facility’s Class A superintendent.

Turf entomology group meets As a discipline, turfgrass entomology is probably on par with urban geology and marine archaeology as a subject that sounds like a marriage of two seemingly unrelated topics. Golf course superintendents, however, are keenly aware of turfgrass entomology and the numerous pests that can destroy a green or pockmark a fairway, and many are grateful to a turfgrass entomologist who saved a devastated green or restored a

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Six-fgure renovation in the works in Florida A decline in rounds played at Cleveland Heights Golf Club in Lakeland, Fla., is a key reason why the city is spending nearly $200,000 for renovations, including a new irrigation system, at the facility, according to The Ledger, who documents the process. www.theledger.com/ article/20130716/NEWS/130719458

New York club celebrates 100-year anniversary Golf legend Gene Sarazen is among those who have played at Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, N.Y., where Newsday reports on the club’s 100-year anniversary. www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/mark-herrmann/ wheatley-hills-golf-club-celebrates-100thanniversary-1.5975352

Co-owner shifts gears at Ohio course A request by one of the owners of 18-hole Fox Den Golf Course in Celina, Ohio, pulled a motion to rezone 89 acres of the course so it could be sold as agricultural land to retire debt and pay taxes, The Daily Standard reports. www.dailystandard.com/archive/2013-09-04/ stories/21929/foxs-den-golf-course-partner-pullsrequest

College course follows a trend More and more courses in the South are converting greens from bentgrass to heat-tolerant Champion ultradwarf bermudagrass. Duke University is among those, and it reopened its course in September after all 18 greens were renovated, according to Duke Today. http://today.duke. edu/2013/08/golfcourserenovation

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FIELD reports

Northwest Southwest Central Plains Great Lakes South Central Southeast Florida Northeast Mid-Atlantic

Editor’s note: Field Reports highlights news, notes and information from the front lines of the golf course management industry. To submit items for Field Reports, send them to editor-in-chief Scott Hollister (shollister@ gcsaa.org). To learn more about GCSAA’s efforts on the local and regional level through its affiliated chapters and field staff program, visit www.gcsaa.org/chapters/default.asp.

Southeast Ron Wright, CGCS, a veteran golf course manager whose career has taken him to a variety of golf courses both domestically and internationally, has been named GCSAA’s new field staff representative in the Southeast Region. Most recently the director of grounds at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, Wright will return to Mobile, Ala., where he spent 15 years as the director of agronomy at Mobile Country Club. While there, the 23-year GCSAA member served in a variety of roles with the Gulf Coast GCSA, including president. He also served in leadership roles with the South Florida GCSA during superintendent stints at TPC Eagle Trace in Coral Springs, Fla., and LaGorce Country Club in Miami Beach, Fla. Wright has been an active GCSAA member since first serving on a national committee in 1998 and is a former chapter delegate. He also has previously served on the USGA Green Section Committee. From his home base in Mobile, Wright will serve GCSAA members in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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Bill Anderson, CGCS, a past winner of the Carolinas GCSA Distinguished Service Award, recently added another accomplishment to his résumé when he celebrated his 40th year in charge of golf course maintenance at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. The club’s director of greens and grounds, Anderson has overseen a handful of renovations to Carmel CC’s South and North courses during his tenure — a 1988 remodel of the South Course by Rees Jones, a 1998 renovation of the North Course by Tom Jackson and a complete restoration of the South Course by Jones in 2009-2010. A 40-year member of GCSAA, Anderson has served in numerous leadership roles for the Carolinas GCSA, including a stint as president. He is also a member of the USGA Green Section Committee. Anderson is a former recipient of an Evans Scholarship from the Western Golf Association and studied turfgrass science at Michigan State University.

Southwest Members of the Cactus and Pine GCSA participated in a fundraising golf tournament that generated almost $108,000 for the families of 19 firefighters who were killed while fighting the Yarnell Hill wildfire in late June. The event, which took place at Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., was organized by the Southwest PGA Section and assisted by several allied golf organizations. The chapter donated $1,000 to the cause and also volunteered members’ time at the

tournament. “Our members are honored to provide financial support and volunteer assistance to such a great cause,” says Carmella Ruggiero, Cactus and Pine GCSA executive director. “The Granite Mountain Hotshots (all 19 firefighters killed were members of this team) are true heroes and gave their lives to protect the citizens of Arizona. It’s terrific to see the allied golf associations come together and contribute to the families of the fallen.” Damien Smith, the GCSAA Class A superintendent at Gainey Ranch and a member of the Cactus and Pine GCSA, adds, “The association has a long history of helping those in need. We recognize the financial and emotional support that the wives, children and other family members of the fallen need during this difficult time, and our members are glad to step up and assist in any way possible.” Funds raised through this tournament will go to the Arizona 100 Club to be distributed to the families of the deceased firefighters.

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Identify the problem PROBLEM A Dark areas with brown turf Turfgrass area:

Putting green Location:

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Creeping bentgrass/ Poa annua

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Fairway Location:

Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada Grass variety:

Kentucky bluegrass/ Poa annua

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THE INSIDER: assistants

Jon Atkins

Data: Keep the light turned on What is data? We know it is important because we hear about it so frequently in the turf world.

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We read about it nearly every day in trade magazines, research journals, turf blogs and product bulletins. More important, we use data on a daily basis. Surprise! The result is the direct opposite of Think about how often we look at temperature, the original assumption. Essentially, data from soil moisture, ET, salinity and/or humidity val- last year just rendered the need to lower the ues. All these passively absorbed numbers that we height of cut on the walk-behind mowers unnecprocess and use to help us do our jobs represent essary and has effectively saved your greens some data in one form or another. added stress at the same time. Although broadly defned as the facts that esMaybe it is just me, but it seems that turf tablish the basis for reasoning or reference (what managers are eerily good at using data in the we know), data is simply information that is hap- daily contours of the job. The problem many of pening all around us, all the time. When refned us have is that we often do not have the data that and codifed into a value, data becomes useful we need to make those really important decinot only in mathematical analysis, but also for sions. Our only remedy is to make a conscious our daily purposes. Although using good data choice to collect daily data that is valuable to comes naturally enough to most of us in the in- us, analyze it and write up a report when it bedustry, collecting practical data for our purposes comes necessary. No matter the outcome, this often demands a greater investment. is a benefcial process for several reasons. First, For example: You are talking with your staff the act of documenting information helps bufabout the differences in green speed between fer the shortcomings of our limited memories. your walk-behind greens mowers and your triplex Just like journaling, recording data helps us to units. Past experience has shown that the greens remember. Second, data collection helps us think seemed to exhibit higher speeds after they were objectively about issues, getting us beyond the mowed with the riding units. Therefore, it is sug- circumstantial and moving us into the territory gested that you lower the height of cut on the of empirically derived facts as the basis for deciwalk-behind mowers to help improve the consis- sion making. In fact, this gets us back to the very tency of green speeds between the two types of defnition of what data is. cutting units. Welcome to the world of the anecFinally, as we look at the history of what dotal. How do you know? What evidence do you we have done, it not only helps us make more have to justify this course of action? informed decisions in the present, but it also Fortunately, you are a turf professional with sheds light on the murkiness of the future. plenty of time on your hands (ha-ha!) and you Alexis de Tocqueville said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;when the past have been collecting green speed values every day no longer illuminates the future, the spirit and have documented mower type, frequency of walks in darkness.â&#x20AC;? Documenting data keeps clip and height of cut settings as well. Naturally, the light turned on. you want to take a look at this data before you GCM decide to do anything, so you graph out the green speed averages by mower type over the course of Jon Atkins is the assistant superintendent at Sun Valley (Idaho) the previous season. Resort and a three-year member of GCSAA.

THE INSIDER: shop

Scott R. Nesbitt

Try improving engine performance with different brands of spark plugs or with an anti-fouling adapter. Photo by Scott Nesbitt

NEWS & notes

Try cross-brand test for spark plugs Spark plugs are easy to praise or blame. We replace them as part of winter storage, routine

Richard Furtado

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to original equipment manufacturers and maintenance, repair and operations markets, has recently launched a golf division to specifically cater to the bearing needs of golf courses and facilities using golf cars throughout the United States. Emerson says it created the new division to meet increased demand and significant growth in the golf market over the past two years. Richard Furtado has been appointed to lead the division, and he will assist clients in determining which bearing technologies would be most suitable for their specific equipment needs. Also, as part of its customer care program, Emerson provides a “Bearing Failure Analysis” service, which helps clients determine the cause of bearing failure so that they may prevent future failure and predict reliability. This program may be accessed within the Technical Toolbox on the Emerson website, www.emersonbearing.com.

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maintenance or in hopes of a quick fx for a balky engine. Engine and equipment makers specify plugs tal gauge to check the spark coil output and the for new machines, but what about fve or 10 years condition of the ignition wires from coil to plug. down the road? It often comes down to fndShould you decide to try a different plug heat ing the right “heat range,” and that’s an inexact range, I suggest frst trying a different brand. science. Stick with the plug specifed by the engine maker. Experience heat range frsthand: Pour hot The photo shows the results of brand-swapping coffee into a thick-walled ceramic mug and into in a 9-year-old 21-hp Briggs Intek twin-cylinder. a thin-walled cup. The mug will be cooler to the At left is an NGK that performed best. Next touch because it takes longer for heat to trans- is the Champion plug from the original equipfer through the thick wall and into your hand. ment that was just a bit worse. Third is a Bosch Likewise, the thickness and shape of the ceramic twin-ground that ran well, but had some probinsulator inside the plug body determines how lems with cold starts. Last is an Autolite Iridium quickly heat transfers away from the plug’s metal that simply didn’t get the higher-voltage spark it needed. If that plug’s black coating was from oil center electrode. In most engines, the electrode tip operates burning, the solution would not be a higher heat between 500 C (932 F) and 800 C (1,472 F). A range, but a “non-fouler” as seen at the bottom plug tip above 850 C (1,562 F) can prematurely of the photo. If my cross-brand test didn’t make the engine ignite the incoming fuel charge. Below 450 C (842 F) the plug tip tends to load up with depos- run better, I’d have tried hotter or colder plugs its from unburned fuel, causing engine misfre. within a single brand. Autolite, Bosch and ChamPull the old plug and look for a medium-tan pion use higher numbers for hotter plugs, while to slightly off-white ceramic around the center Denso and NGK use higher numbers for colder electrode. Black deposits can indicate a plug is plugs. With most brands, jumping one number too cold, while an ultra-white color means the means a tip temperature change of roughly 70 to plug’s too hot. Before blaming the plug, check 100 degrees C (about 150 to 200 degrees F). Be other factors that can alter the plug’s operating careful that you don’t jump to a hotter plug that temperature. These include ignition timing, puts you into the danger zone above 850 C. cleanliness (or not) of the air flter, altitude and GCM temperature of the incoming air, fuel quality and carburetor adjustment, cooling system condition, and internal wear of the piston rings and/or Scott R. Nesbitt (ORPguy@windstream.net) is a free-lance writer valves. Use a variable-gap ignition tester or a digi- and former GCSAA staff member. He lives in Cleveland, Ga.

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THE INSIDER: environment

Jennifer H. Lawless, CSP

Getting on par with updated OSHA standard Having highly skilled workers for the kinds of highly skilled jobs performed by golf course crews means that they have the technical knowledge and savvy to do the job well while also having a good understanding of how to properly protect themselves from workplace hazards from the various chemicals in use.

NEWS & notes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a Web-based tool, called ChemView, to significantly improve access to chemical-specific regulatory information developed by EPA and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The ChemView Web tool displays key health and safety data in an online format that allows comparison of chemicals by use and by health or environmental effects. In the months ahead, EPA will be continuously updating the tool with additional chemicals, functionality and links. When fully updated, the Web tool will contain data for thousands of chemicals. EPA has incorporated stakeholder input into the design and welcomes feedback on the current site. View and search ChemView at www.epa.gov/chemview.

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Even though golf course and landscaping work is done mostly outdoors, it is still a workplace with employees, which requires compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. One of the most important OSHA standards is the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This standard has existed since 1983 and has included coverage of all industries where employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals since January 1989. This standard requires the employer to communicate with and train employees on the hazards of chemicals used in the workplace. In March 2012, OSHA aligned the existing Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System for the Classifcation and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). With this recent update, the OSHA standard that gave workers the right to know about chemical hazards in the workplace now requires providing uniform information on chemicals to help workers understand these hazards. Changes to the HCS include how chemicals are labeled, the format of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) — formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) — and how chemical hazards are identifed. Golf course personnel may already be seeing some changes to chemical labels and SDS for chemicals that are coming into their facility. There are a number of implementation dates for the different parts of the updated HCS. Employers are required to train employees on the new labeling elements and on the new 16-section SDS format by Dec. 1, 2013. Resources that may aid in this training can be found by visiting the OSHA Hazard Communication website, www. osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html. The high-

lights box on the right side of the webpage provides links to QuickCards, Fact Sheets and other materials that can be downloaded and printed for use in training. Many of these guidance products are available in both English and Spanish. It is always best to use these OSHA guidance documents as a supplement to training. Training on the actual chemical labels and SDS used in the workplace makes the training more understandable for employees. Remember, training needs to be effective and must be provided in a manner and language that employees understand. For golf course personnel who apply pesticides, it is important to know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worked with OSHA to ensure that the information required by both agencies would be provided to employees working with pesticides. EPA developed and issued a Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN 2012-1) to address the EPA’s Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requirements so that they do not confict with OSHA’s HCS requirements. Pesticides in the workplace must be labeled to comply with EPA’s FIFRA requirements, while the SDSs must comply with OSHA’s HCS. The labeling and SDS for all other non-pesticide chemicals used at golf courses must also comply with the HCS. For more information about the HCS and its training requirements, please view the HCS webinar presented by OSHA at https://citrix. webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1009539. GCM Jennifer Lawless, CSP, is an industrial hygienist with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Offce of Chemical Hazards in Washington, D.C.

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THE INSIDER: turf

Teresa Carson

The Global Soil Survey for Sustainable Turf gives superintendents an opportunity to participate in an international effort to develop new sustainability guidelines for turf nutrition. Photo by M. Woods

Sustainable soil: Going global

NEWS & notes Scientists at China Agricultural University in Beijing have found that crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) is highly successful in lawns, home gardens and farms because it produces herbicides that kill neighboring plants. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Chui-Hua Kong and other researchers were able to isolate three chemicals in crabgrass that affect microbes in the soil and inhibit growth in wheat, corn and soybeans. The scientists say that the chemicals would also be toxic to other plants.

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Not enough can be said about the challenges superintendents face as they strive to maintain high-quality playing conditions for golfers even as they aspire to be stewards of the environment. Reducing inputs has been recognized as a step analyzed by Gelernter, Stowell and Woods. toward sustainability, and it also contributes to “Each person will receive a full report on their a healthy bottom line. In 2012, Larry Stowell, results, as well as an analysis of where each nutriPh.D., and Wendy Gelernter, Ph.D., of Pace Turf ent falls on the sustainability index,” says Stowand Micah Woods, Ph.D., of the Asian Turfgrass ell. “Turf managers have really found the index Center released Minimum Levels for Sustainable to be useful because it gives them a numerical Nutrition (MLSN) soil guidelines to encour- way to monitor where they are now and to track age superintendents to decrease fertilizer inputs how they are improving over time.” while maintaining high standards of golf course The Global Soil Survey allows superintenmanagement. dents from all over the world to take advantage To develop the MLSN guidelines, the scien- of the soil testing and analysis, and it allows the tists selected 1,500 samples from a database of turf community to use the results, which will be 16,000. Those samples had these four traits in updated continually as long as the project contincommon: the turfgrass grown on those soils did ues. “We see the survey going on in perpetuity,” not perform poorly; pH ranged from 5.5 to 7.5; says Gelernter. The three scientists also believe total exchange capacity <6 cmol/kilogram; and that since golf course superintendents and other sodium <110 ppm and electrical conductivity <2 turf professionals share a strong sense of commudecisiemens/meter. nity and an eagerness to share their knowledge Adding results from many more samples about turf management, they will be more than taken at numerous locations would allow Stow- willing to contribute to a large database that can ell, Gelernter and Woods to refne the guidelines, help others improve their environmental stewwhich are available online without charge (www. ardship on a global basis. paceturf.org/journal/minimum_level_for_susA fee of $250 will be charged to each particitainable_nutrition). To meet this end, the trio pant to cover the costs of the laboratory analyhas announced the Global Soil Survey for Sus- ses, reporting, recommendations and shipping. tainable Turf, which they describe as “a citizen Information about the Global Survey for Susscience-style initiative” that asks turf managers tainable Turf and instructions for participating throughout the world to provide samples of soil in the survey are available at www.paceturf.org/ from “good-performing turf” from their facilities journal/global_soil_survey or on the Global Soil for analysis and inclusion in the database. Each Survey Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ turf manager who participates in the initiative globalsoilsurvey). will receive packing and postage-paid shipping materials to send three soil samples for laboratory GCM analysis by Brookside Laboratories in New Bremen, Ohio. The data from the laboratory will be Teresa Carson (tcarson@gcsaa.org) is GCM’s science editor.

Fall doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get much attention when it comes to landscaping on a golf course. But there are plenty of ways superintendents can add a pop of color to their facilities at this time of year. John C. Fech, Ph.D.

Photo by Krivosheev Vitaly/shutterstock.com

Can you say “In-your-face color?” Photos by John Fech

Yet far too often, fall becomes the forgotten season, with the opportunities for appeal lost in the midst of everything else on the calendar.

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A common goal in the world of landscaping golf courses — or any landscaping, for that matter — is the creation of fourseason color. Just about any competent golf course architect, landscape architect or horticulturist will strongly emphasize the importance of the other design considerations such as drainage, right plant/right place, gradation, scale, texture, mass/void, erosion prevention, soil amendments/adjustments, sun and shade exposure, slope, winter hardiness, disease resistance, planting diversity, eventual size, and so on. But without a doubt, the infuence of color on the golfer is most impactful. Golfscape appeal in various seasons — spring blooms of various colors, summer green textures, winter bark/fruit/habitat (great when cast against the snow) — offer tremendous value. Yet far too often, fall becomes the forgotten season, with the opportunities for appeal lost in the midst of everything else on the calendar. Sure, lots of great plants bloom in the spring, but there are so many that bloom or have other attractive features in the fall, it just makes good sense to highlight them. Of all the seasons, fall is usually the most stable and supportive from the standpoint of a conducive growing environment for plant material. Actually, in many ways, you could — and even should — think of

fall as the start of the growing season, not the last bit of green before the snow fies. Re-evaluate, then replant Due to summer heat, stress and drought, replanting or regrassing the turfgrass portions of the golf course has become a given for many courses. But just as it is for turf, summer is stressful on trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers as well. The wise course of action is to determine the reasons for poor landscape health and/or function and take steps to correct them. Once those have been addressed, new plants can be installed to meet the landscaping needs of the golf course. Accomplishing this is a multistep process, with plant selection as the last of those steps. First, it’s important to revisit the goals for the areas affected. Even though this may seem to be a step backward, writing descriptions of the purpose for the plant materials utilized is a good investment of a superintendent’s time. With these descriptions in place and agreed upon, future modifcations can be made easily. Descriptions — or “program statements” — can be quite simple terms or phrases for defning the intent of the site. For example, a statement for a passageway from a turnaround to the next tee might read, “Establish a durable surface with views of desirable, multiseason appeal plant materials that fa-

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cilitates golfer and cart traffc.” Statements like this one provide a good foundation for short- and long-term plantings. Inventory and analysis come next in the process. Typically, inventory and analysis are different procedures where the inventory is a simple documentation of the current conditions and the analysis is a set of value judgments pertaining to the worth and need for action on behalf of each landscape element. In the case of enhancements for fall, thorough notes that describe each plant and the potential for fall appeal should be made. Architectural renderings can be daunting, especially if signifcant changes have been made to the golfscape over the years. I encourage superintendents to simplify and not worry about replicating them in terms of precise measurements. While few of us can draw fnished architectural renderings, everyone can draw circles and ovals to cre-

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ate simple bubble diagrams to identify possible shapes of hardscape and landscape, and potential masses of plant materials. Again, the plant specifcations come last in the process. There is much value in identifying where the turf, groundcover, trees and shrubs will be as a middle step in choosing replacement plants. Existing vegetation is a consideration in any replacement plant decision. Where sketches or bubble diagrams indicate changes, this becomes a good time to check the irrigation system for leaks, coverage, distribution uniformity and overall effciency. Chances are good that changes from turf to groundcovers or vice-versa have created the need for a retroft in terms of spray heads, run times and updated equipment. Superintendents can then calculate run times based on the combined needs of the existing vegetation and the new fall features. A golfscape or any set of plants is never a fnished project. Once the plantings are installed and a growing season or two have passed, it’s important to take the time necessary to further determine the success of the renovation and re-evaluate, taking into consideration all of the parts of the process. Each phase of the enhancement effort can contribute to or detract from the overall success. Highlight fall plants Once program statements have been developed, site inventory and analysis performed, specifc site conditions have been taken into consideration, irrigation adjustments made, traffc fow evaluated and existing vegetation evaluated … fnally, it becomes time to choose plants with fall appeal. As the many options are considered, the practice of “right plant, right place” must be a guiding principle. For example, it can be fatally tempting to overlook or ignore the soil requirements of a specifc species in order to obtain the overwhelming features of its fall color, texture and fruit. When considering the infusion or inclusion of plants with fall appeal, it’s helpful to keep notes relating to the reasons for specifc choices. Keeping such information can be helpful when it comes time to explain their purpose to stakeholders such as owners, greens committee members and other infuential golfers at the facility. Some fall plants tend to look a little on the ordinary side in spring and summer, creating ques-

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tion marks for those stakeholders. Thorough notes will help point out that solid green plants serve to create a backdrop that will allow the specimens with spring and summer interest to stand out, and that the course will look appealing in all seasons due to the landscape renovation. Develop a plant palette The best recommendations for plant materials come from local horticulturists and from local/regional information sources. Fortunately, fnding specifc information for your course is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Use your favorite Web browser to fnd the botanical garden or arboretum nearest your golf course. 2. Use their website to identify recommended tree, shrub, perennial and groundcover species and cultivars. 3. Use Google Images (or a similar search engine) to help visualize the appeal of each recommendation. University websites and suppliers are also good sources of this type of information. As these sources of plant material information are perused, it’s prudent to think outside the box about underused species. Ask the question, “What else besides the standard mums and sedum would make a real statement on our signature hole/tee box/clubhouse patio?” After all, if one of

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the program statements or overall goals at your facility is to develop uniqueness or to make the course stand out from others in the area, then using unique or different cultivars is a good path to explore. And if you want to go beyond surfng the Internet to consider your options, an equally good or maybe even better course of action is to visit the arboretum or botanic garden in person. A picture of a plant is helpful, but seeing it, smelling it, touching it and “experiencing” it is much better. After visiting one or more of the demonstration gardens near your course, develop a plant palette. This is an exercise that will encourage you to think about plant diversity and selection for fall appeal in various sites. Identifying fve to 10 choices for each category is a good starting point, but restricting yourself to that number could produce a course with too many of too few species. A can’t-miss list will also come in handy when you need to choose plants, but time is short. GCM John C. Fech, Ph.D., is a horticulturalist with the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and an ISA-certified arborist who is a frequent contributor to GCM.

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Top: Dallas Athletic Club boasts a pair of championship courses — the Blue and the Gold — and a world-class practice facility that is utilized not only by the club’s members, but also by the golf teams at nearby Southern Methodist University. Photo courtesy of Dallas Athletic Club Bottom: Most, if not all, of the construction and renovation work that has taken place during the tenures of Clyde and Kevin Nettles at DAC has been completed in-house by the club’s 33-person maintenance team. Photos by Don Netzer

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Clyde Nettles took the job at Dallas Athletic Club in 1971 after a successful stint at Oklahoma City G&CC. Taking advantage of on-course housing, Kevin grew up near what is now the ffth tee on the Blue Course.

“When you do the work yourself, you have pride of ownership. I can be involved here and have the pride of doing it myself. You get a better product and you are the decision makers when you do that.” — Kevin Nettles

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their crew prefer to keep it in-house whenever possible. A case in point was a project to enlarge the lake on the ffth hole on the Blue Course, which they began in the fall of 2011 and fnished up last spring. The lowest outside bid for just the initial work of preparing the dirt and doubling the size of the greenside lake came in at $120,000. But with Clyde piloting his tractor and Kevin overseeing his crew, they fnished the entire job for just about $120,000, saving the club hundreds of thousands of dollars. “Who does that anymore? I mean nobody,” says Brent Burkhart, the club’s general manager. “I was talking to another local GM about a lake on their property, and the price just to do the dirt work and the enlargement was several hundred thousand dollars. He literally couldn’t believe we did it so cheap and that we did it in-house. “We are so fortunate to have Kevin and Clyde here to help us. It’s been a great aid to the club and part of the DAC club culture.” When the golf team at SMU was looking for a practice facility, the Mustangs settled on DAC, and once again the father-son duo stepped forward to help make it happen. They constructed the four 8,000-squarefoot short-game practice targets, along with 11,000 square feet of practice putting greens — one bermudagrass and one bentgrass — using only a professional shaper

from the Jack Nicklaus organization, which had previously renovated both the courses. “When you do the work yourself, you have pride of ownership,” Kevin says. “I can be involved here and have the pride of doing it myself. You get a better product and you are the decision makers when you do that.” Club board secretary Jason Brown, whose grandfather, Herschel, hired Clyde in 1971, says he never ceases to be amazed by the father-and-son ingenuity and ability to save money for the club. “The fact they maintain two premier Jack Nicklaus courses and the SMU short game training facility in their continued excellence is amazing,” he says. “They’ve saved the club many hundreds of thousands of dollars with their ingenuity and ability to do work in-house.” A simpler start Clyde says it was a much simpler time when he started his career in golf course management in Oklahoma in the 1950s. He worked at the prestigious Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club for nearly a decade before coming to Lakewood CC in Dallas in 1961. His initial job interview at DAC started in the afternoon in Brown’s offce and continued well past midnight before he decided to accept the job. As was common in those days, the superintendent lived on property, so Kevin

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Clyde and Kevin Nettles working side by side — a common occurrence. “He (Kevin) is doing such a good job,” Clyde says. “I hate to brag on him, but he is.”

and his brother, Mike, another former superintendent, grew up near the current ffth tee on the Blue Course. “I can still remember going out on the tractor to work and having them sit on my lap,” Clyde says. As the boys got older, Clyde didn’t waste much time getting his sons started in the family business. “I started working in the seventh grade,” Kevin says. “I started out putting fuid in the ball washers and greasing all the machines and then graduated to raking the bunkers.” Clyde’s wife and Kevin’s mother, Rozetta, kept the family functioning while still living at the company “store.” “It’s just a family thing. She always understood,” Kevin says. It didn’t take long for Clyde to put his construction skills to use, doing the work in-house to convert the greens on the Gold Course from bentgrass to bermudagrass in 1974. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” says current head professional, Lance Patterson. “If you see papa Nettles working on the tractor doing a club project, it’s like a kid on a go-kart. Plus, their knowledge of the property is incredible.” When the courses were totally overhauled in the mid-1980s, Nicklaus, who had won the ’63 PGA Championship held at DAC for his frst major golf championship, returned to renovate both courses as part of his signature design business. That built a long-lasting relationship among Nicklaus, his lead associate Chet Williams 58 GCM October 2013

and the Nettles men. The bond of trust was so tight that when the greens on the courses were resurfaced in 2004-05 and 27 bunkers were added, all the work was done by Clyde and Kevin with phone supervision by Williams. Kevin took over for his dad in 1999 as head superintendent and wasted little time in embracing the new fast-paced era that had taken hold among all courses and superintendents. “The expectations are much higher now,” Kevin says. “With 36 holes, they expect everything to be perfect. Sadly, I don’t have time to mow a fairway now. I have to oversee everything.” Aside from the praise of club members and fellow staff, Kevin’s biggest fan is probably the one whose job he took. “He (Kevin) is doing such a good job. I hate to brag on him, but he is. I was a working superintendent; he is more of a manager,” Clyde says. “It was a goat ranch back then (compared to now), but you could get away with that if you did your job. If you go back and look at photos from the 1963 PGA, you can see the course was really brown. Now you can’t do that.” But from father to son, the lessons of the soil learned from decades of on-site, handson work have been passed down from one generation to the next. Membership has its privileges Both men credit their involvement with GCSAA in helping them keep up on the

latest industry trends as they’ve progressed through their careers. Clyde is a 46-year member of the association, Kevin has been a member for 28 years, and both say they’ve benefted from the growth of the organization that has taken place along with their careers. “When I frst started, they (GCSAA) weren’t nearly as well known as they are now. They just started with a small offce, but they have really grown now,” says Clyde. Kevin agrees: “GSCAA has really done a lot to promote our industry. They have really helped us stay current in the industry.” For Kevin, keeping current has meant adding new technologies as important tools in his management of DAC. “To see how they work with a budget and get all the work done at the club is amazing,” Gaffner says. “They keep up with the latest trends, and Kevin is very good on the computer with spreadsheets and charts, while Clyde never used a computer.” Indeed, Clyde had to ask Kevin what his cell phone number was when asked about embracing new technologies. But that’s never kept him from contributing his fair share of the current work. “He is affectionately known as the ‘old guy’ on the crew, sort of like the crew mascot,” Kevin says. But Clyde is quick to counter that: “When I mess up, they really let me know about it.” Family affair continues When they’re not at the 317-acre facility, Clyde and Kevin still spend plenty of time together, hunting and fshing, and living within a few blocks of each other. “It’s awesome. It’s great to be with him,” Kevin says. “Clyde is the nicest, most gentle, easiest-to-get-along-with person on the face of the earth.” “He has some different theories than I do, and thank goodness for that,” Clyde adds. “When we disagree, there is no screaming, I’ll tell you that.” That’s proof that greenkeeping is a family tradition the Nettles twosome won’t be giving up any time soon. GCM Art Sticklin is a freelance golf writer from Plano, Texas, and a frequent contributor to GCM.

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Renee Geyer (in blue shirt) pauses for a moment with the greens mowing crew at Firestone CC in Akron, Ohio. Photo by James Dobbins

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For many golf course superintendents and assistants, the summer of 2013 can be summed up with one word: rain. For the majority of the early months of the season, northeast Ohio was inundated with storm after storm and saw severe weather like never before. In the month of July alone, Firestone Country Club received 11 inches of rain, which is 7 inches more than our July average. Along with wet conditions for golfers, the Firestone crew dealt with days of rain suits; wet boots, ropes and stakes; clumped clippings in the rough; and areas that could not even be mowed. However, the most diffcult challenge was washed out bunkers. While we were preparing the South Course for the 2013 World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational (Aug. 1-4), the rain kept coming. It was an experience like no other. As I shoveled along with our crew, I witnessed a truly magical moment. As I watched our team, I saw a brief glimpse of the dedication and effort that is given year-round at Firestone. Over a period of two weeks, the 225 bunkers on the property washed out four times, and the crew reshoveled after each downpour, with no questions asked. Our crew spent countless hours shoveling up bunkers on all three private courses and our nine-hole public course, while trying to prepare the grounds for the 73 best golfers in the world, and thousands of spectators who would soon enter the gates of Firestone. I am constantly amazed at the work that the Firestone crew completes and am humbled when recognition is given to them. But how do you get to the point where everyone is working like a well-oiled machine? The diversity of our staff is greatly varied: men, women, older, younger. How do you deal with leading such a population?

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Despite differences in age and gender, members of a golf course maintenance crew can be managed to work together like a “well-oiled machine,” Geyer says. Photo by Donna Ingledue

Every day, I remind myself of three words that fuel my approach to working with the team. Fairness. Firmness. Compassion.

Book smart or people smart? All employee partners in the Firestone CC maintenance department fall into two of these categories. Personally, I fall into the spaces of “women” and “younger.” As a 20-something female, I am not someone that many people would expect to see working on a golf course. We have all fought hard to get where we are today in our lives, and my story is probably just like those of many GCM readers. I began my collegiate experiences at a well-known Ohio university with a major in secondary music education. After two years, I realized that I was more suited to spend time outside on the greens. So I moved on to a turf management degree and became a student of Mother Nature instead of a student in the classroom. But did you learn everything in college you needed to know to be successful? Book smarts, maybe, but people smarts? No way. Most of my knowledge on that topic is drawn from Firestone, where I am currently the assistant superintendent. Firestone CC’s maintenance department has 78 employee partners, whose ages range from 19 to 80 years old. Only fve of these members are women, including myself. This makes me a minority by gender and a minority by position. I am the only female supervisor in our department. I am commonly asked, “How do you take on this kind of role with such a diverse crew and get the work done?” Every day, I remind myself of three words that fuel my approach to working with the team. Fairness. Firmness. Compassion. The desired result It doesn’t matter if you are 19 or 90, man or woman, veteran or novice, everyone wants to be treated fairly and given a shot to be equally successful in their skills, recognized for their work and treated fairly by their peers. We all want to be given that fair chance to prove ourselves. Firmness constantly comes into play. As a manager, you have to stick to your guns. All leaders must make judgment calls, and some of those are more popu-

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lar than others. We have all displayed in some way the ability to “get the job done.” Although superintendents are constantly pushing to do more with less, being frm in our decisions, directions and instructions shows leadership and confdence. Despite all of the fairness and frmness that we can offer, there will be miscommunications or “fallouts.” Showing compassion for people on your crew will enhance the human connection we all have and make you trustworthy on many levels. I’m not saying that you should “go soft,” but there is a time and a place where having compassion will achieve the desired result. Whether you are playing referee between two crew members or sorting out a task, minding everyone’s strengths and weaknesses allows you to make personal connections with others. Some people have told me that showing compassion is letting my feminine, soft side show, but I completely disagree. I believe that it shows I am a well-rounded person who understands we all have issues outside of the workplace that we try to leave at the door. However, sometimes it is unavoidable and they come to work with us. Being compassionate toward others is not only being a good supervisor, but also being a good person. In the end, we are all trying to accomplish the same goal of making a living and being happy. It’s not that I am disregarding charging forward in the workplace to get work done. We push our team to be the best at Firestone. But an individual can only be pushed so far before he or she will no longer work for you. Displaying positive interactions with our employees and others is a great way to set the tone for the positive workplace. If you lead by example, compassion, fairness and frmness will be instilled in your crew. Your fairness, frmness and compassion creates great leaders. ‘Bring it on’ Contrary to popular belief, women are different from men (there’s a joke in 66 GCM October 2013

Geyer was a featured speaker for the Innovative Superintendents Session at the 2013 Golf Industry Show in San Diego. She described her experiences as a young woman working in golf course management. Photo by Roger Billings

there somewhere). Speaking from a woman’s point of view, even though we are very different in so many ways, women don’t want to be treated any differently from men. However, speaking to women is different from speaking to men. Women are inherently more sensitive than men and will always be more in tune with their emotions. It is just how we are made. So, it is not that a man cannot stand up and give out orders to women forcefully (as you may with a man). Women listen and do the job as assigned because it is our work. As managers of all kinds of people, superintendents need to use their best judgment regarding the person and his or her level of sensitivity. Despite gender, if the employee is a good one, the job will get done. On the other hand, a stark comparison also exists. Women in this industry may have a “bring it on” attitude. I’m not saying that hiring or having female employees and colleagues will get you attitude all of the time. If a woman is working to get into the golf course management industry, especially as a manager of some sort, she knows that she may experience some resistance. She will probably already have ways to relate to fellow crew members or colleagues in place; whether it is talking about things that are stereotypically “male topics” or by being someone who tries to relate to others across the board. By the nature of this business, it is dirty, messy, sweaty and all around hard work. In the end, women are just as much up to the task as men. Now what happens when you are one of the youngest in the crowd? Are you automatically viewed as being behind, just from being a “youngster” as I have been called? This goes out to the folks that fall in that 35-and-under category. I think many assistants fall into this age group, and we are the ones being impacted by this mentality. According to GCSAA membership data from 2012, 44 percent of all professional members are in their 20s and 30s. This means that if you are one of these people, you probably have individuals working for you who are older than you. How do you face it and deal with the generational gaps in understanding one another? I deal with it by listening. There is a huge difference between listening to someone and waiting for your turn to speak. Just because we hear sounds and voices does not mean that we understand it beyond the aural stimulation. You may be hearing, but not listening. It sounds corny, but you are never too old to respect your elders. It’s a simple detail in life that is totally and 100 percent true. The older you are, the more life experience you have had and just may have something to say of value and quality that we

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can use either as an idea on the course or just as a piece of sage life advice. I work on a daily basis with many people who are much older than I am. They often remind me, in the hectic pace we keep, to stick to my guns and stay methodical. So often we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the course that we forget how important it is to take the time to relate to the people who are helping us get the work done. Listening to my elders has taught me many things, not only about turf, but also about how to walk through life as a better person. Lasting impressions We all have had someone, or a group of people, who helped us to become the person we are today. Part of the reason I wanted to be a teacher when I frst got out of high school was to help the next generation of kids grow up to be awesome people and inspire them in the way that teachers had helped me. Although we are not in front of a classroom every day, we still have the opportunity to affect those that are younger than we are. Many of us hire young adult college students (men and women) who view getting up and going to the golf course as “just a summer job.” They may not always be the most punctual or detail-oriented people. Yet we have the chance to instill a sense of pride, community and respect in these individuals. Talk with younger workers to help them understand what makes our veteran workers so skilled and respected. We wear many different hats as superintendents and assistants. We need 68 GCM October 2013

Left: Maintenance staff and volunteers receive their assignments during the Bridgestone Invitational. Photo by Donna Ingledue Right: One of the biggest challenges Geyer faced with her team was repairing 225 washed out bunkers just before the tournament got under way. Photo by Scott Traphagen

to be relatable, available and understandable. This may mean taking two minutes to ask about the presentation a student gave for a college English class or even asking about his or her fantasy football league. If it means that you have built a base of trust with someone from an age group that normally defes authority or has little motivation for just a “summer job,” it’s totally worth it. Sincerity is key, and if you are sincere, being relatable, available and understandable will fall in line naturally. If you have done what you feel you need to do to establish a great working environment, the idea is that you’re on no one’s side, but everyone is on your side. Hopefully, you have built the bridge across age and gender gaps, and have given people a level playing feld to work on for you. No matter the age or gender, authority that can be respected is available. As a leader, it’s our goals that need to be met. You choose how to get there. We certainly are not everyone’s friend at work, nor should we be. But we should be an ally. We have a common goal to achieve and need to work together to get there. The tournament has come and gone. The glitz and “glamour” (if you can call it that) of preparing a course to host such an event as a World Golf Championship is over for the year. And what is left? In my opinion, it’s a property with the best crew to maintain our golf course. The lasting images of Firestone captured on television and in photographs are not only etched into the digital archives of media, but also into the hearts and minds of our crew. And if that is all that remains — well, it’s enough because in the end, they are the ones who remember what it took to get there and are proud of how it all happened. GCM Renee Geyer is assistant superintendent at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, and a six-year member of GCSAA.

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The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program coordinates a nationwide effort to grade and report on the performance of new and existing turfgrass cultivars. Photos courtesy of Jeff Nus

A turfgrass report card Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The following previously appeared in the June 8, 2012, edition of the USGA Green Section Record and is reprinted here with permission of the Green Section.

The turf industry and golf course superintendents depend on the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program to grade the performance of new and existing turfgrass cultivars.

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The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program, or NTEP as it is commonly called in the industry, is a cooperative effort between the non-proft NTEP Inc. and the United States Department of Agriculture and is headquartered at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Md. From its inception in 1980, NTEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal has been to coordinate a nationwide network of universities to grade and report the performance of new and existing turfgrass cultivars. With over an estimated 50 million acres of the U.S. covered by turfgrass, it is an important responsibility for the third largest crop in America. Although it is common knowledge to professional turfgrass managers, many nonprofessionals do not appreciate the fact that different turfgrass species are used in different parts of the country and according to different needs. In addition, since dozens of new turfgrass cultivars are introduced into the market each year, a system of objective testing to determine which cultivars perform best in a given location is needed. That is the purpose of NTEP. NTEP trials compare the quality and other performance measurements of experimental and commercial turfgrass cultivars at several locations across the nation and report this information to turfgrass breeders, seed producers and interested end users. NTEP has conducted turfgrass trials with warm-season turfgrasses such as bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, seashore paspalum and St. Augustinegrass, as well as cool-season turfgrasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, creeping bentgrass, colonial bentgrass, velvet bentgrass, tall fescue, creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue, sheep fescue and hard fescue among others.

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In NTEP trials, turfgrass quality is rated by university scientists on a scale of 1-9, where scores of 8 or 9 refect a deep, rich color, high density, excellent mowing quality and fne leaf texture.

The NTEP Policy Committee, essentially NTEP’s board of directors, provides the governance of NTEP. The committee is composed of academicians, representatives of user groups and representatives of the turfgrass seed industry. The committee includes one member from each of the four regional turfgrass research regions in the U.S. and members representing the Lawn Seed Division of the American Seed Trade Association, Turfgrass Producers International, the USGA, Turfgrass Breeders Association, GCSAA, Oregon Seed Trade and Pacifc Seed Associations. Pay to play Before the initiation of each trial, seed companies and turfgrass breeders are notifed of the upcoming test and asked to submit entries — new experimental lines or established cultivars currently in the marketplace. A fee is assessed for each entry, usually $2,000 per year for a fve-year trial. Therefore, for a cultivar currently in the marketplace, seed companies or turfgrass breeders are assessed $10,000 for a typical fve-year

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trial to see how their cultivars perform against all other entries. If a seed producer has several potential entries, this can be a signifcant investment. “We may have several experimental and commercial cultivars that we’d like to enter into NTEP tests,” says Pat McClain with Burlingham Seeds, an NTEP Policy Committee member representing the Oregon Seed Trade Association, Pacifc Seed Association and others. “We realize the value of NTEP testing, and we participate regularly. However, especially during hard economic times, at $10,000 for each cultivar for a fve-year test, we have to be very selective in our choices of trial entries. It’s a signifcant investment for most companies.” In an effort to reduce upfront costs to seed producers and turfgrass breeders, the NTEP Policy Committee recently restructured the entry fee schedule to include a $1,000 per year fee for experimental turfgrass lines that have yet to be named as an offcial cultivar. If the experimental line performs well in the trial, and the seed company establishes it as a named cultivar within one year past the end of the trial, the company is required to make up the entry fee difference from the standard $2,000 per year rate. “The NTEP Policy Committee changed the fee structure to encourage more experimental entries into the trials,” says Kevin Morris, NTEP’s executive director. “The committee felt that the original mission of NTEP was to be a means to test promising experimental entries, but because of tough economic times and no assurance that an experimental entry will ever make it to the marketplace, a change in fee structure was necessary. NTEP decided to reduce the fee for experimental entries by 50 percent to spur interest in submitting new and interesting experimental lines.” Having more entries in a trial enables the trial to be conducted at more locations, which is an important facet of any trial. That is because a specifc cultivar of Kentucky bluegrass, for instance, may perform well in Minnesota, but perform poorly in Massachusetts. Scientists call this “genotype by location interaction,” and it is useful information for seed companies. Cultivars that perform well in a spe-

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cifc region can be combined into highperforming blends (several cultivars of perennial ryegrass, for instance) that are then marketed to that region. “Kentucky bluegrasses are each unique, and their individual attributes really stand out in regional trials,” says Paul Hedgepeth with Columbia River Seeds, NTEP Policy Committee member representing the American Seed Trade Association, Lawn Seed Division. “The use of region-specifc data gives seed producers an excellent tool to use when picking cultivars for their client base. NTEP’s data provides the frst step in making educated decisions on the regional adaptability for any given cultivar and the ability to pick multiple bluegrasses for blends, mixtures and specifc turf applications.” New realities, new focuses In NTEP trials, turfgrass quality is rated by university scientists using a 1-9 scale, where high-performing cultivars receive scores of 8 or 9 refecting a deep rich color, high density, excellent mowing quality and fne leaf texture. Well-experienced turfgrass scientists can be surprisingly accurate using this standard NTEP rating scale, and continuous monitoring of turfgrass quality by many university cooperators and the labor of dedicated turfgrass breeders have yielded steady improvement in the quality of turfgrass cultivars over the years. Historically, trials have been maintained under optimal or non-limiting conditions — given plenty of irrigation, fertilizer and weed control, and mowed at optimal frequencies and mowing heights. However, trials maintained under optimal growing conditions have been critically termed “beauty contests” by some because the lush growth under optimal growing conditions produces beautiful turfgrasses but doesn’t refect the more stressful conditions of the golf courses, athletic felds and home lawns where those grasses end up. The economy demands that emphasis be placed on reducing inputs required for maintaining turf. Water for irrigation has become much more lim-

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Historically, NTEP trial plots have been kept under optimal or non-limiting conditions, but an effort to make trial conditions more realistic has led to more “trait-specifc” trials. Photo courtesy of Kevin Morris

ited, the cost of fertilizer has risen signifcantly, and the cost of pesticides continues to escalate. It was argued that more stressful growing conditions for NTEP trials might be more realistic and valuable in producing grasses capable of persisting with fewer inputs under less-than-ideal growing conditions. In response to feedback from the seed industry, NTEP is refocusing cultivar trials from non-limiting conditions to “trait-specifc” trials. “In the early days of turf there were very few improved cultivars on the market, so much effort was placed by turf breeders on improving aesthetic traits, such as color, texture and density. Now, however, with hundreds of turf cultivars on the market, there are many dark green, dense, fne-textured grasses to choose from,” says Morris. “What is needed now is improvement in drought tolerance, salt tolerance, specifc disease resistance, traffc tolerance and low maintenance, while keeping the high aesthetic quality and other desirable traits in modern turfgrasses. NTEP is testing those specifc traits to give breeders and seed companies an opportunity to develop grasses with those traits, as well as the aesthetic quality consumers have come to expect.” “Each new NTEP trial requires a marketing decision for the seed company. Do we have new varieties that we need to test?” McClain says. “Without NTEP data, selling seed in today’s professional market is diffcult. The frst question from our customers is, ‘How did the variety perform in NTEP?’ With NTEP data available to our customers, they can then market to the end user on very specifc performance data identifed in the trials. In order to compete in the professional turfgrass marketplace, it has become necessary for the seed companies to enter their material in NTEP.” Through it all, NTEP cooperators across the nation will continue to grade cultivars to fnd high-performing grasses at the top of their class. You can be assured that after they make the grade, these new high-performing cultivars will easily fnd their way to golf courses. GCM Jeff Nus, Ph.D., is the former research manager for the USGA Green Section and also previously served as the director of research at GCSAA.

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Through the green Jack Fry, Ph.D.

The Rules of Golf and its fine lines The match was all square through 17 holes. After a difficult day of worm-burners and pop-ups off the tee, I was focused this time. I fixed my eyes on the Nike swoosh and hit the ball solidly with my new, white TaylorMade R11 driver. I followed the ball’s path more accurately than NBC’s Flight Tracker follows Tiger Woods’ ball off the tee. And then, unfortunately, it started “tracking” toward a large pond on the left. As it descended, it was too far away to tell if it went in the water. As I walked toward the hazard, I did my best to think positively. Don’t dwell on the last shot, right? I was playing better — the ball did take fight, it traveled more than 150 yards and I didn’t have to scream “fore!” from the tee. And I knew my opponent, Steve, was beginning to sense the groundswell of my momentum. After all, I’d won the last two holes, and this hole could decide the match. This is serious business, with $10 and bragging rights to the winner. If I didn’t fnd the ball, I’d take a drop from the lateral hazard (Rule 26-1, Relief for Ball in Water Hazard) and give up only one stroke; he was lying in the deep rough and likely wouldn’t reach the green anyway. An expansive area of tall grass, some of which was inside the margin of the hazard and some that was not, surrounded the pond. I searched for several minutes, but to no avail. It must have landed in the water. I removed a new ball from my bag, and began to measure two club lengths from the spot where I believed it last crossed the margin of the hazard. It was then that Steve interrupted and told me I’d have to return to the tee and play my third shot. He claimed that in order for me to take relief under Rule 26-1, it must be “known or virtually certain” that the ball went in the hazard. Now, don’t get me wrong. I like Steve. But in this case, he was trying to rain on my parade. This was the one shot I’d struck solidly all day. No doubt the power I demonstrated off the tee had him shaking in his FootJoys, and he was making up new rules on the fy. I explained to him that I was “virtually certain” that he was trying to take my money, that the ball few like a rocket off my club, traveled high in the air and landed in this general vicinity. I aggressively yanked my copy of the “Decisions on the Rules of Golf” from my bag and started searching. After reading the frst two sentences of Decision 26-1/1, I knew I was in trouble: 80 GCM October 2013

“When a ball has been struck towards a water hazard and cannot be found, a player may not assume that his ball is in the water hazard simply because there is a possibility that the ball may be in the water hazard. In order to proceed under Rule 26-1, it must be ‘known or virtually certain’ that the ball is in the water hazard.” Steve was right. I couldn’t assume the ball was in the hazard, as there was a chance it might have been lost in the tall

‘When a ball has been struck towards a water hazard and cannot be found, a player may not assume that his ball is in the water hazard simply because there is a possibility that the ball may be in the water hazard.’ grass outside the hazard. I didn’t see the ball fight as it descended, and neither of us saw a splash. In this case, the placement of the hazard margin, allowing some tall grass outside the hazard, prevented my “virtual certainty.” After we completed the hole, I handed Steve a $10 bill, and once again refected on how the superintendent, through course setup, had a direct effect on the Rules of Golf and how the golfer plays the game. GCM Jack Fry, Ph.D., is a professor of turfgrass science and the director of the Rocky Ford Turfgrass Research Center at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. He is a 17-year educator member of GCSAA.

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Enhancing late-fall nitrogen on greens Complement late-fall nitrogen with a plant growth regulator to improve winter hardiness and nutrient suffciency of greens. When turfgrass consumes nitrogen under optimal growing conditions, the cells in leaf and shoot tissue become hydrated and nonstructural carbohydrates are depleted (3). This highly typical response to nitrogen was the probable impetus for early discouragement of substantial fall nitrogen applications to turfgrass (1). However, several more-recent feld studies in cool-season turfgrass have shown that fall nitrogen fertilization has not increased the turfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s susceptibility to biotic and abiotic stresses in winter (11,12,13). In the early 1990s in Wisconsin, the timings of fall nitrogen fertilizer applications were compared within a standard annual program of 4 pounds nitrogen/1,000 square feet (19.5 grams/ square meter) (5). Season-end nitrogen delivery

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(1.5 pounds urea-nitrogen/1,000 square feet [7.3 grams/square meter]) was applied to a Penncross creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) putting green in mid-September, mid-October or mid-November. Although root-growth was unaffected, response to the mid-October and mid-November applications included enhanced winter color and spring green-up, and delayed (to late May) spring nitrogen fertilizer requirements. Mid-October nitrogen application fostered signifcantly greater spring growth than the mid-September timing, but less growth than the mid-November timing (5). Excessive growth in early spring in response to fall nitrogen application(s) remains a signifcant concern for superintendents.

The study site was Penn StateĂ&#x2022;s Valentine Turfgrass Research Center in University Park, Pa., where Penn G-2 creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass was maintained as a putting green. Photo by Brad Bartlett

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Adding a plant growth regulator Trinexapac-ethyl is a foliarly absorbed plant growth regulator commonly used in turfgrass management. Greenhouse results indicate trinexapacethyl improves canopy color and reduces vertical shoot growth of both cool- and warm-season turfgrass species for weeks (14). Likewise, trinexapacethyl has been shown to positively infuence freezing tolerance of cool-season turfgrasses (8,10). Repeated trinexapac-ethyl applications to hybrid bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. × C. transvaalensis Burtt-Davy] have also decreased nutrient concentration in leaves while increasing nutrient concentrations in rhizomes by 8% to 36%, resulting in a net increase in bermudagrass nutrient retention (7). Similar trinexapacethyl-induced reduction in nitrogen requirements has been reported for creeping bentgrass putting greens (4). The objective of this study was to determine how timing of fall applications of trinexapac-ethyl and/or nitrogen infuence subsequent growth, nitrogen status and spring canopy density of creeping bentgrass/annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) putting greens.

Materials and methods Studies were initiated in September 2009 and 2010 at the Pennsylvania State University Valentine Turfgrass Research Center (University Park, Pa.). The site was a mature, push-up putting green with a 3-inch (7.6-centimeter) sand cap overlying a Hagerstown silt loam. Year 1 Maintenance and fertilization. The Penn G-2 creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass putting green was irrigated to prevent wilt. Throughout the 2009 season, the green was mowed six days/ week at a height of 0.126 inch (3.2 millimeters) and clippings were removed. In early September, granular urea, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate fertilizers were applied to deliver nitrogen, potassium, sulfur and magnesium at rates of 0.57, 2.56, 1.35 and 0.23 pounds/1,000 square feet (2.78, 12.49, 6.59 or 1.12 grams/square meter), respectively. Leaf clippings were collected Sept. 28 and analyzed. Following clipping collection, soil was randomly sampled to a depth of 4 inches (10 centimeters) and analyzed. Design and treatments. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with 72 plots (3 feet × 6 feet [0.9 meter × 1.8 meters]). On Sept. 30, 2009, three treatments were applied

to each of the six blocks. A CO2-pressurized, single-nozzle (Tee-Jet TP11008E) wand-sprayer was used to apply soluble nitrogen (1:1 urea– N:NH4NO3 –N) at 0.61 pound/1,000 square feet (2.97 grams/square meter) in a tank-combination with Primo Maxx (trinexapac-ethyl, Syngenta) plant growth regulator at 0, 0.1, or 0.2 fuid ounce/1,000 square feet (0, 0.31, or 0.63 liters/ hectare). Plots initially treated with Primo Maxx at the 0.1 fuid ounce/1,000 square feet rate were re-treated with an equal application of Primo Maxx eight days later. Thus, all plots treated with Primo Maxx received a total of 0.2 fuid ounce of Primo Maxx/1,000 square feet in either a full- or split-application regimen. This procedure was repeated on randomly selected plots remaining within each block on Oct. 10, Oct. 21 and Nov. 1, 2009. These four initiation dates, each 10±1 days apart and centered on Oct. 15 (the 30-year average date of frst frost in University Park, Pa.), are the four experimental timing levels. Fall clipping yield. Measures of turfgrass growth and vigor were frst collected from treated plots on Oct. 9, and repeated every 10±1 days through Nov. 12, 2009. Thus, fall clipping yield data represent a single collection from plots treated Nov. 1 and cumulative collections from plots treated earlier. Clippings were immediately oven-dried, cooled in a desiccator and weighed. Mowing was discontinued in late November 2009, and plots were left uncovered over the winter.

Grass clippings were collected in fall 2009 and 2010, and spring 2010 and 2011 to measure clipping yield, an indicator of turfgrass growth and vigor. Photo by Derek Pruyne

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Fall leaf tissue nitrogen

Fall leaf tissue nitrogen (% by dry mass)

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October (fall) application date Figure 1. Mean fall leaf tissue nitrogen by fall application date and year of study (pooled fall treatments). Vertical bars show the least signiďŹ cant difference between mean values.

Spring canopy refectance and clipping yield. Multiple canopy refectance measures were collected from all plots on March 25 and April 1, 2010, using a Crop Circle ACS-210 (Holland Scientifc). The refectance values were used to calculate the green normalized differential vegetation index (GNDVI). The GNDVI nondestructively estimates the quantity of chlorophyll between the sensor and soil and thus quantifes turfgrass canopy density in place (9). A strong correlation of GNDVI and chlorophyll content has been reported in bermudagrass and creeping bentgrass systems (2). GNDVI values, describing spring turfgrass canopy density of each plot, were averaged over both collection dates for statistical analysis. On April 6, 2010, clippings were collected from all plots at a 0.126-inch mowing height. Subsamples of repeated (fall) or single (spring) clipping yields were analyzed, for leaf tissue nitrogen concentration. Year 2 Maintenance and fertilization. The putting green was irrigated to prevent wilt, fertilized at 84 GCM October 2013

typical maintenance rates and mowed six days per week, with clippings continually removed, in 2010. Soil and clipping samples were collected and analyzed for baseline nutrient concentration and soil fertility. On Sept. 8, 2010, the putting green was fertilized with granular potassium sulfate to deliver 1.04 pounds potassium (5.07 grams/square meter) and 0.43 pound sulfur/1,000 square feet (2.09 grams/square meter). Design and treatments. A second study was initiated in fall 2010 using a 48-plot design within a separate section of the same putting green. Treatments were applied as described for the frst year on Oct. 1, and the plots remaining in each of four blocks were treated on Oct. 10, 20 and 30, 2010. These four initiation dates represent the four experimental timing levels. Fall clipping yield. As in 2009, fall clippings were collected every 10 days and processed and analyzed as described. Mowing was discontinued Nov. 11, 2010, and plots were left uncovered over the winter. Spring canopy refectance and clipping yield. On March 30 and April 7, 2011, canopy refectance was measured for all plots as described. On April 14, clippings were collected, and clipping yield samples were processed and analyzed as described.

Results and discussion Conditions in the fall were typical of a cool, humid region in both years of the study. Mean September, October and November monthly temperatures were 62 F (16.6 C), 50 F (10 C) and 45 F (7.2 C) in 2009 and 65 F (18.3 C), 53 F (11.6 C) and 41 F (5 C) in 2010. Rainfall over this period totaled 7.7 inches (19.55 centimeters) in 2009 and 9.5 inches (24.13 centimeters) in 2010. First frost was later in 2010 (Nov. 2) than in 2009 (Oct. 14), but November 2010 was colder and had more rainfall. Likewise, December mean air temperature was lower in 2010, and January, February and March were colder in 2011 than in 2010. Routine soil analysis showed a neutral soil pH and suggested minor recommendations (which were followed) to optimize nutrient availability. Analyses of putting green leaf tissue collected immediately before the experiments were started indicated suffcient nutritional status (data not shown). Fall tissue nitrogen Fall tissue-nitrogen concentrations were signifcantly affected by application timing and the year. In 2009, plots treated before the frst hard frost (Oct. 14) maintained 4.0%-4.2% tissuenitrogen levels (Figure 1). Plots treated on the

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last two application dates of 2009 showed signifcantly lower tissue-nitrogen concentrations (3.2%-3.3%). The drastic drop in tissue nitrogen for the latter two application dates is attributed to lower temperatures and a reduced rate of physiological assimilation by plant leaf and root tissue following the frst hard frost. The same effect was not observed in fall 2010, when the frst hard frost occurred after all treatments were applied (Nov. 2). Thus, the plants remained more physiologically active throughout the fall and showed a slight linear decline in nitrogen assimilation over the application timings (Figure 1). Regardless, leaf tissue-nitrogen concentration was greater in fall 2009 than in 2010; this is likely the residual effect of yearly variation in summer fertilization practices. Spring canopy density and growth Green normalized differential vegetative index (GNDVI) is a measurement of chlorophyll content and thus quantifes turfgrass canopy density. Figure 2 shows the mean spring canopy density by treatment and year (Figure 2). Over all fall 2009 application timings, Primo Maxx treatments yielded greater spring GNDVI relative to nitrogen alone (Figure 2). In spring 2011, differences in canopy density by treatment were less pronounced, perhaps due to lower winter temperatures and a comparatively delayed spring green-up. Early spring vigor is analogous to shoot growth and is a sure sign that mowing is about to resume.

Canopy refectance was measured to calculate the green normalized differential vegetation index (GNDVI). A radiometer was held at waist height and carried the length of the center of each plot. The device measured canopy refectance of 590- and 880-nanometer wavelength radiation. Photo by Max Schlossberg

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research ments was as much as 13% greater than spring growth in plots treated with only nitrogen. This difference is likely a manifestation of post-regulation growth enhancement (6), also called the rebound effect. It is important superintendents recognize the sensitive nature of late-fall Primo Maxx application timing when considering such putting green treatments.

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Spring tissue nitrogen Nitrogen levels in spring putting green leaf tissue were unaffected by application date, which came as a surprise considering the effect on leaf nitrogen levels in fall (Figure 1). Spring leaf-tissue-nitrogen level was signifcantly enhanced by fall Primo Maxx treatment, regardless of timing or application regimen (split or full) (Figure 4). Thus, the late-fall Primo Maxx treatment resulted in greater nitrogen status compared to plots treated with nitrogen alone, yet also reduced early spring growth (Figure 3). This observation is in agreement with reports of nitrogen preservation within turfgrasses recently treated by Primo Maxx (4,7).

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Although early spring vigor is sometimes perceived as benefcial, and welcomed by the maintenance staff, it may increase turfgrass susceptibility to crown hydration injury (1). Continued regulation of growth, particularly when putting greens break dormancy with suffcient canopy density and nitrogen status, may reduce the likelihood of deacclimation injury caused by rapid onsets of freezing temperatures in early spring. Early spring clipping yield data were pooled over both seasons to best illustrate the interaction of treatment and timing (Figure 3). Application timing had little effect on spring growth response to the fall nitrogen-alone treatment. However, applications of Primo Maxx made later in fall (after the frst hard frost) reduced putting green spring growth by as much as 20%. In contrast, early spring growth of plots receiving early-October Primo Maxx treatments (before the frst frost) exceeded that observed in plots treated at the same time with nitrogen alone (Figure 3). Spring growth in plots receiving early Primo Maxx treat86 GCM October 2013

Applying nitrogen and Primo Maxx in late autumn can enhance the spring density and tissue nitrogen concentration of greens-height turfgrass systems. Application of Primo Maxx in late fall suppresses growth in early spring, even when tissue nitrogen is high. In fact, Primo Maxx signifcantly preserves tissue nitrogen, which can be benefcial for spring growth after Primo Maxx is no longer active and weather patterns stabilize. Conversely, Primo Maxx can be used to stimulate growth in early spring when applied up to two weeks before the frst hard frost, but this is not recommended because early growth may diminish hardiness. Spring density was signifcantly improved by the combination of Primo Maxx and fall nitrogen in the frst year of the study. Results show tissue nitrogen levels >4.0% mass at the onset of dormancy did not have detrimental effects in early spring. When striving for such a high concentration late in the season (September or later), nitrogen should be applied with a plant growth regulator such as Primo Maxx. This will restrict top growth and improve density going into winter. In theory, a plant that is photosynthetically active but not growing will synthesize carbohydrates, contributing to energy reserves and winter hardiness. Where winter injury threatens the health of a turfgrass system, maintaining a dense turfgrass canopy may ultimately reduce turf loss and aid in accelerated spring recovery.

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The research says ➔ To maintain moderate tissue nitrogen levels and photosynthetic activity late in the season, complement soluble nitrogen with a plant growth regulator. ➔ Primo Maxx and fall nitrogen significantly improved spring density in the first year of the study. ➔ Late-fall application of Primo Maxx also suppressed growth in early spring and increased tissue nitrogen. ➔ Maintaining a regulated yet dense turfgrass canopy through the fall acclimation period may limit winter injury and accelerate spring recovery.

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Acknowledgments The authors thank The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council for their fnancial support of this research, and Brad Bartlett, Sarah Fishel and Derek Pruyne for their technical assistance. Literature cited 1. Beard, J.B. 1973. Turfgrass: Science and culture. PrenticeHall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 2. Bell, G.E., B.M. Howell, G.V. Johnson et al. 2004. Optical sensing of turfgrass chlorophyll content and tissue nitrogen. HortScience 39:1130-1132. 3. Joern, A., and S. Mole. 2005. The plant stress hypothesis and variable responses by blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis) to water, mineral nutrition, and insect herbivory. Journal of Chemical Ecology 31:2069-2090. 4. Kreuser, W.C., and D.J. Soldat. 2012. Frequent trinexapacethyl applications reduce nitrogen requirements of creeping bentgrass golf putting greens. Crop Science 52:1348-1357. 5. Kussow, W.R. 1992. Late season nitrogen fertilization. Pages 135-156. In: Proceedings 62nd Annual Michigan Turfgrass Conference, Lansing, Mich. Jan. 20-22, 1992. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. 6. Lickfeldt, D.W., D.S. Gardner, B.E. Branham and T.B. Voigt. 2001. Implications of repeated trinexapac-ethyl applications on Kentucky bluegrass. Agronomy Journal 93:1164-1168. 7. McCullough, P.E., H. Liu, L.B. McCarty et al. 2006. Bermudagrass putting green growth, color, and nutrient partitioning infuenced by nitrogen and trinexapac-ethyl. Crop Science 46:1515-1525. 8. Rossi, F.S., and E.J. Buelow. 1997. Exploring the use of plant growth regulators to reduce winter injury on annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.). USGA Green Section Record 35(6):12-15.

9. Schmidt, J.P., A.E. Dellinger and D.B. Beegle. 2009. Nitrogen recommendations for corn: An on-the-go sensor compared with current recommendation methods. Agronomy Journal 101:916-924. 10. Steinke, K., and J.C. Stier. 2004. Infuence of trinexapacethyl on cold tolerance and nonstructural carbohydrates of shaded supina bluegrass. Acta Horticulturae 661:207-215. 11. Walker, K.S., C.A. Bigelow, D. Smith et al. 2007. Aboveground responses of cool-season lawn species to nitrogen rates and application timings. Crop Science 47:1225-1236. 12. Webster, D.E., and J.S. Ebdon. 2005. Effects of nitrogen and potassium fertilization on perennial ryegrass cold tolerance during deacclimation in late winter and early spring. HortScience 40:842-849. 13. Wehner, D.J., J.E. Haley and D.L. Martin. 1988. Late fall fertilization of Kentucky bluegrass. Agronomy Journal 80:466-471. 14. Wherley, B., and T.R. Sinclair. 2009. Growth and evapotransporation response of two turfgrass species to nitrogen and trinexapac-ethyl. HortScience 44:2053-2057.

GCM Chase Rogan was a graduate student conducting this research in fulfllment of his M.S. degree requirements at Penn State University. He is currently GCSAA’s feld staff representative for the Mid-Atlantic region. Maxim J. Schlossberg (mjs38@ psu.edu) is an associate professor of turfgrass nutrition and soil fertility in the Center for Turfgrass Science at Penn State University, University Park, Pa.

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Glyphosate-tolerant perennial ryegrass and Poa annua control Using glyphosate-tolerant perennial ryegrass to overseed bermudagrass can give superintendents an edge on Poa annua. Two glyphosate-tolerant perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) cultivars, JS501 and Replay, have recently been released for commercial use. Once these perennial ryegrasses are mature, glyphosate can be applied to these cultivars for weed control without injury to the turf. Tese cultivars were produced through conventional plant breeding and are not genetically modifed organisms (GMOs). Managing glyphosate-resistant cultivars Research conducted in permanent perennial ryegrass areas has concluded that glyphosate at 0.26 pound acid equivalent (ae)/acre (0.29 kilogram ae/

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hectare) is safe to JS501 and Replay and results in over 90% annual bluegrass (Poa annua) control. Glyphosate at 0.52 pound ae/acre resulted in less than 10% injury (2). Other published work (3,4) has also indicated that glyphosate at 0.26 pound ae/ acre is adequate to control annual bluegrass. Previous research has also indicated that both JS501 and Replay must be mature before glyphosate application or injury and stand reduction will result. Glyphosate application at rates greater than 0.26 pound ae/acre should not be used three to four weeks after seeding to avoid unacceptable injury and cover reduction (1). In the same study, the researchers found that glyphosate applications

The research site was at the Auburn University Turfgrass Research and Education Center in Auburn, Ala. This photo was taken on Feb. 22, 2011, during the frst year of the study. Photos by M. Flessner

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greater than 0.13 pound ae/acre should be avoided if the temperature is below 50 F. Using glyphosate in overseeded bermudagrass Since JS501 and Replay must be mature before their glyphosate tolerance is sufcient for weed control without injury, it is not known whether these cultivars can be used for overseeding in bermudagrass. In overseeded bermudagrass, there are three competing interests: perennial ryegrass must be well developed to tolerate glyphosate, bermudagrass must be completely dormant so as not to be injured, and annual bluegrass must be young enough to be controlled with glyphosate. Research was recently conducted at Auburn University to determine the optimal timing and rate of glyphosate application in bermudagrass overseeded with Replay perennial ryegrass for annual bluegrass control.

Materials and methods Replay (Jacklin Seed) was overseeded into bermudagrass in mid-October in 2010 and 2011 at 800 pounds seed/acre (896.68 kilograms/hectare). Roundup ProMax (glyphosate, Monsanto) was applied the frst week of December, January and

February for both overseedings. Two application regimes were tested: a single Roundup ProMax application and two sequential applications, with the sequential application made three weeks after the initial application. At each application timing, single applications of Roundup ProMax were made at rates of 0 (nontreated), 3.56, 7.1, 14.2 and 28.4 fuid ounces/acre (0, 0.26, 0.51, 1.03 and 2.07 liters/hectare) (Table 1). Sequential applications were 3.56 followed by 3.56 fuid ounces/acre, 7.1 followed by 7.1 fuid ounces/acre, 14.2 followed by 14.2 fuid ounces/acre, and 28.4 followed by 28.4 fuid ounces/acre (Table 2). A comparison treatment of Prograss (ethofumesate, Bayer Environmental Science) was applied twice at 86 fuid ounces/acre (6.28 liters/ hectare or 1.0 pound ai/acre) the frst week of December followed by the same amount in the third week of December. Tis treatment has resulted in greater than 90% annual bluegrass control in previous research (5).

Results Data from Roundup ProMax and Prograss treatments were collected for perennial ryegrass injury and annual bluegrass control. Injury was October 2013 GCM 91

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ally on a scale of 0% to 100%, where 0% corresponds to no control and 100% to complete control. Annual bluegrass was evaluated in April in order to determine the level of season-long control. December applications Results indicated that December applications of Roundup ProMax were too injurious to the perennial ryegrass. Single applications greater than 3.56 fuid ounces/acre resulted in 30% or greater injury three and six weeks after initial treatment. Similarly, all sequential glyphosate applications resulted in greater than 40% injury six weeks after initial treatment. Annual bluegrass control was generally poor from the December application timing because annual bluegrass germinated after applications were made.

This overview of the second year of the study (taken Feb. 21, 2012) shows differences in perennial ryegrass injury and annual bluegrass control from different treatments and application timings.

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evaluated visually on a scale of 0% to 100%, where 0% corresponds to no injury, 100% to complete death and 20% to the maximum commercially acceptable level of injury. Injury was evaluated three and six weeks after initial treatment, when maximum glyphosate injury would be expected. Annual bluegrass control was also evaluated visu-

January applications Te January application timing was much better for both perennial ryegrass safety and annual bluegrass control. Single glyphosate applications at 7.1 fuid ounces/acre or greater resulted in greater than 90% annual bluegrass control. However, rates greater than 7.1 fuid ounces/acre resulted in greater than 50% injury at six weeks

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The research says ➔ Replay and JS501 are perennial ryegrass cultivars that have been conventionally bred for glyphosate tolerance. ➔ Once the perennial ryegrass is mature, glyphosate can be applied to these cultivars for weed control without injury. ➔ January is the best time to apply glyphosate following a midOctober overseeding; the perennial ryegrass has had time to mature, but the annual bluegrass is young enough to be controlled. ➔ Roundup ProMax at 7.1 fluid ounces/acre is sufficient to control annual bluegrass when applied at the appropriate timing. ➔ No bermudagrass injury or delays in spring green-up were observed; be sure bermudagrass is dormant before applying glyphosate.

after initial treatment. Sequential Roundup ProMax applications in January all resulted in greater than 90% annual bluegrass control. However, all rates except 3.56 fuid ounces/acre followed by 3.56 fuid ounces/ acre resulted in greater than 40% injury. Overall, two of the treatments applied in January may be commercially viable: a single Roundup ProMax application at 7.1 fuid ounces per acre, which resulted in 91% annual bluegrass control and a maximum of 23% perennial ryegrass injury, and a sequential Roundup ProMax application at 3.56 fuid ounces/acre followed by 3.56 fuid ounces/acre, which resulted in 94% annual bluegrass control and a maximum of 23% perennial ryegrass injury. February applications Te February application timing was the safest of the timings evaluated. Tis fnding corroborates previous research that shows that the Replay cultivar needs time to grow and mature before maximum glyphosate tolerance is achieved. A single application of Roundup ProMax at 14.2 fuid ounces/acre or less resulted in acceptable injury levels (less than 20%). Sequential applications were safe (less than 10% injury was observed) up to 7.1 fuid ounces/acre followed by 7.1 fuid ounces/acre. However, annual bluegrass control was lower than that in the January treatments because, by February, the annual bluegrass was more mature and robust and could withstand higher glyphosate rates. Roundup ProMax at 14.2 fuid ounces/acre resulted in 73% annual bluegrass control, but sequential applications at 7.1 fuid ounces/acre followed by 7.1 fuid ounces/acre resulted in 84% control. Prograss treatment Te comparison treatment with Prograss resulted in 73% annual bluegrass control with less than 15% perennial ryegrass injury (characterized by growth reduction and mild of-coloring). Te best January treatments and some of the best February treatments were statistically similar (Tables 1, 2).

Conclusions No bermudagrass injury, delays in spring green-up or other adverse efects were observed from any treatment in this trial. However, to avoid the risk of bermduagrass injury, care should be taken to ensure that bermduagrass is fully dormant before glyphosate is applied. To balance the competing interests of turfgrass safety and adequate weed control, glyphosate application timing and rate are two factors

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that must be adjusted. Only two Roundup ProMax treatments — both in January — provided greater than 90% annual bluegrass control and resulted in less than 25% perennial ryegrass injury throughout the trial. Tese two treatments were a single Roundup ProMax application at 7.1 fuid ounces/acre and 3.56 fuid ounces/acre followed by 3.56 fuid ounces/acre. Terefore, these are the best glyphosate treatments evaluated to control annual bluegrass in bermudagrass overseeded with Replay perennial ryegrass. Although these treatments are successful, they are not without risk. For example, a slight spray overlap would likely result in conspicuous, unacceptable injury. It is also important to note that glyphosate should not be used exclusively for weed control, because weeds have been shown to develop resistance (3). Superintendents should also be aware that optimal application timings will vary by geographic region. Acknowledgments The authors thank Christian Baldwin, Ph.D., for his assistance and Jacklin Seed by Simplot for providing seed. An article on this research, “Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) control in glyphosate-tolerant perennial ryegrass overseeding” by M.L. Flessner, J.S. McElroy and G.R. Whtje, has been provisionally accepted in the journal Weed Technology. Literature cited 1. Baldwin, C., A.D. Brede, R. Golembiewski, C. Mallory-Smith and J. Mayer. 2011. Maturity and temperature sensitivity of two glyphosate tolerant perennial ryegrass cultivars, ‘JS501’ and ‘Replay.’ Proceedings Crop Science Society of America No. 328-1. 2. Baldwin, C.M., A.D. Brede and J.J. Mayer. 2012. ‘JS501’ and ‘Replay’ perennial ryegrass glyphosate tolerance and rates required for annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) control. HortScience 47:932-935. 3. Brosnan, J.T., G.K. Breeden and T.C. Mueller. 2012. A glyphosate-resistant biotype of annual bluegrass in Tennessee. Weed Science 60:97-100. 4. Gossbard, E., and D. Atkinson, eds. 1985. The herbicide glyphosate. Butterworths, Boston. 5. McElroy, J.S., G.K. Breeden and G.Wehtje. 2011. Evaluation of annual bluegrass control programs for bermudagrass turf overseeded with perennial ryegrass. Weed Technology 25:58-63.

GCM Michael L. Flessner is a research associate in the department of agronomy and soils and J. Scott McElroy (jsm0010@auburn. edu) is an associate professor in the department of crop, soil and environmental sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, Ala.

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fairways but is tolerant of few post-emergence herbicides. Newer herbicides have lower environmental impact and can be used at low rates, but few are safe on creeping bentgrass. Six of these newer herbicides were evaluated for their potential to be safened on creeping bentgrass. In a greenhouse study, safeners were applied at application or three days before. The herbicides topramezone and amicarbazone showed potential to be safened. In additional experiments, the herbicides topramezone, amicarbazone and pinoxaden were tested to determine which safenerherbicide combinations were most effective. The results indicate that data are needed regarding effcacy of safener-herbicide combinations in the feld. — James Brosnan, Ph.D. (jbrosnan@utk.edu), and Matthew Elmore, University of Tennessee–Knoxville Photo by D. Pinnix

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A product evaluation was initiated at North Carolina State University’s turfgrass research facility in November 2011 to monitor the longevity and quality of color for a number of turf colorants on the market. Products were applied on an ultradwarf bermudagrass putting green and on bermudagrass mowed to fairway height at 80 and 120 gallons/acre following recommended label dilution rates. The collected data include visual quality and percent coverage ratings, and digital analysis to document changes in color over time. In year 1, single applications of colorants were made in November and monitored through March. Some products did not go into solution as easily as others, which could lead to clogging, inadequate spray coverage and increased labor time. Initial color varied greatly from dark green to blue or lime green. Over time, colors shifted to gray or blue. Other testing for viscosity, tendency to rub off and timing of sequential applications will also be completed at the end of the study in 2013. — Grady Miller, Ph.D. (grady_miller@ncsu.edu), and Drew Pinnix, North Carolina State University

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Golf courses’ carbon footprint As part of an effort to assess the golf course carbon footprint, researchers at Colorado State and the USDA-ARS are measuring N2O fux on fairways, roughs, native areas and greens at Harmony Golf Club in Fort Collins, Colo., and evaluating the impact of different types of fertilizers on trace gas fuxes. Fifty-six vented chambers were installed on the various areas of the course, and gas samples were collected from inside the chambers. Measurements were taken once a week throughout the growing season and twice monthly in winter. Soil sensors measured soil water content and soil temperature. To evaluate the effects of fertilizers, vented chambers were installed on plots on a fairway and a rough that received three fertilizer treatments and a control. Current results show that soil water and content and soil temperature play a large role in N2O emissions. N2O emissions were greatest from the fairway site. Polyon fertilizer had the lowest N2O emissions. — Katrina Gillette (Katrina.Gillette@ars.usda.gov) and Yaling Qian, Ph.D., Colorado State University; Roland Follett, Ph.D., USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, Colo.

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Teresa Carson

Weed management for creeping bentgrass fairways Creeping bentgrass is widely used on golf course

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They Have a Voice InThe Industry Through the GCSAA Superintendent Research Panel, these individuals have a voice in the industry. They are also receiving great rewards for their participation on the panel through our quarterly prize drawings.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE LATEST PRIZE DRAWINGS: 2013 3rd Quarter Prize Winners David Coley

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opening of its new commercial distribution center in Savage, Md. The new company offers a diverse range of turfgrass, reclamation, forage, wildfower, erosion control and native seed varieties, mixtures and blends for many applications, including sports felds, landscaping, livestock management and forest or grassland redevelopment projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Cardinal Chemicals opened its newest location in Wilmington, N.C. It is Cardinal’s frst location specifcally dedicated to the turf and ornamental business. The new location serves the southeast area of North Carolina with products for customers in the golf, turf

Bayer CropScience joined Zuma’s Rescue Ranch to help restore the facility for at-risk children and rescued horses in Denver. Bayer donated employee time, expertise and manpower, as well as Bayer Advanced products, to support the facility’s new construction and maintenance updates. Jodi and Paul Messenich founded Zuma’s Rescue Ranch in 2004. Their mission is to provide a place of sanctuary and healing in the metro Denver area. They pair rescued horses with at-risk children to help them learn to bond, build trust and develop life skills to support their future. Bayer employees broke into teams to complete site improvements, including the construction and restoration of landscape beds, garden gates and walkways. The group built and installed a pergola, a duck pond and a chicken coop, and also landscaped the facility’s outdoor venue, cleaned stalls, seeded pastures and painted Zuma’s signs and indoor arena. Aquatrols extended its support of the Robert A. Moore Endowment with a $10,000 donation in honor of its founder to the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of GCSAA. Moore, who was a strong advocate of GCSAA until his passing in 2010, founded Aquatrols in 1955. He was a GCSAA member for more than 50 years and was the author of several articles that were published in GCM beginning in 1957. The endowment in his name funds GCSAA research specifcally for optimizing the growing environment for golf course turf, with specifc goals for increasing the effectiveness of applied water, fertilizers and pesticides, and thereby reducing the total requirements. Chesapeake Valley Seed announced the founding of the company and the

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Live online session part of golf symposium The 2013 Symposium on Affordable Golf is scheduled Oct. 28-29 in Southern Pines, N.C. The event is designed to raise awareness and understanding of the challenges of the golf industry through open discussion and exchange of ideas and success stories that promote the health and sustainability of the game and business of golf. In order to share information presented during the symposium more widely, e-par USA is hosting a live online session on Lyman sustainability and golf presented by Greg Lyman, environmental programs director, GCSAA. The online session, “When Sustainability and Golfspeak Intersect — The Sequel,” happens at 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. EST on Oct. 28. Other featured speakers include Richard Mandell, Richard Mandell Golf Architecture; Anthony Williams, CGCS, Stone Mountain (Ga.) Golf Club; Ron Whitten, architecture editor, Golf Digest; and Kris Shreiner, principal, Artisans Guild Golf Management. For information on how to register for the online session, go to https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/137398815

BASF, superintendents aid Wounded Warrior Project

BASF partnered with golf course superintendents throughout the U.S. to raise $20,000 in the BASF Honor America campaign for the Wounded Warrior Project. From June 1 through July 31, BASF asked superintendents who use or have used Honor Intrinsic brand fungicide to submit a photo of an American fag on display at their course. For every photo submitted, BASF donated $100 toward the Wounded Warrior Project up to $20,000. On Aug. 7, BASF invited a representative from the Wounded Warrior Project, retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erick Millette, to tell his story to BASF employees. Millette shared how in October 2006, post-traumatic stress disorder, severe head trauma, an injury to his left knee and lowerback injuries ended his military career. During the two-month campaign, BASF received 254 images. To see all of the submitted photos, view the Honor America Photo Map on the Turf Talk blog at www.basf.us.

and landscape markets. Matt Page from Cardinal’s Greensboro location handles the day-to-day operations. The address of the new facility is 3228 Kitty Hawk Road, Suite 300, Wilmington, N.C. Page can be reached at 910-254-9800.

Turf Solutions Group (TSG) recently designed and constructed Fiedler Family Ball Complex (pictured) in Falls City, Neb. Former Falls City Mayor Rod Vandeburg said the felds will “provide

many wonderful benefts for our young people for decades to come.” TSG also developed The Rock Sports Complex near Milwaukee. Open all year, the complex promotes youth and community development through a common passion for sports and recreation. Along with baseball, the complex also hosts gravity biking, BMX, skiing, snowboarding, snow-tubing and other sports. The Turfgrass Group (TTG) launched a website, www.theturf grassgroup.com, that offers easy access to information on TTG’s certifed, licensed grass varieties, helpful maps and information on low-water-use grasses for golf courses, sports felds and home lawns. The new site has increased functionality and a complete list of all producers who are licensed and certifed to grow TTG’s grasses. The site also offers tips and informa-

tion for consumers. New functions built into the website include USDA Growing Zone maps for each variety, Google maps, grower search function, details about certifcation and certifcation regulations for various states. Crittenden Conferences Inc. and Camelback Golf Club have been teamed up by e-par USA to help foster environmentally responsible practices during the 2013 Crittenden Golf Conference scheduled Oct. 7-9 in Phoenix. Camelback Golf Club, site of the conference’s golf outing, is working with e-par USA to become the frst golf course in Arizona to operate with the assistance of the ISO 14001-compliant e-par Environmental Management System (EMS) for Golf. The Oregon Seed Association (OSA) held its 44th annual summer convention in August at Salishan Spa & Golf Resort in Gleneden Beach, Ore. This year’s recipient of the OSA Memorial Scholarship is Evanne Domaschofsky, currently in a dualenrollment program between Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College. She is working toward a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the crop and soil department at the university and plans to attend graduate school. Upon graduation, Domaschofsky aspires to work for a turfgrass research company and become a plant breeder. More than $8,500 was raised for the OSA scholarship program at the convention. Each summer, the OSA awards the scholarship to one student who meets specifc academic criteria and is the child or grandchild of an employee or owner of a member company. OSA members also appointed new executive offcers and board members for 2013-14. Bryan Muntz, president of Integra Turf Inc., was appointed president. Angie Blacker was named executive director after serving as the association’s administrator. Todd Bond, Mountain View Seeds, is vice president; Greg Loberg, West Coast Beet Seed Co., secretary-treasurer; and Duane Klundt, Grassland Oregon, immediate past president. Two new directors are Kevin Rogers of CHS Inc. and Rick Myers

of DLF International. OSA members also approved two new members to the association: GS3 Quality Seed of Monmouth, Ore. and D.R. Mayo Seed Co., Knoxville, Tenn. The New South Wales Golf Course Superintendents Association (NSWGCSA) is this year’s winner of the Claude Crockford Award for environmental excellence. The NSWGCSA was recognized for the development and roll-out of a new Environmental Minimum Standard for Golf that was developed with the aid of The e-par Group. The NSWGCSA engaged e-par to develop a robust protocol to help its member superintendents to begin their environmental compliance and best practice journey. Modeled on the e-par Environmental Management System, the new Environmental Minimum Standard for Golf contains many of the e-par system’s documented procedures and policies together with e-par’s online Environment Induction Video. Bernhard Grinders were showcased at PGA Tour FedEx Cup sites, including Liberty National (The Barclays), TPC Boston (Deutsche Bank Championship), Conway Farms (BMW Championship) and East Lake Golf Club (Tour Championship). Bernhard Grinders help ensure mowers and other machines maintain surgically sharp blades. The company says the resulting scythe-like cut promotes healthy turf crucial to presenting world-class playing surfaces. Harradine Golf announced the launch of its company website in the Russian language. The site is a response to the signifcant rise of golf enthusiasts in Russia and also because Harradine Golf is working in eastern European regions where Russian is the predominant language. The site was developed in-house by IT manager Ranjit Jesuraj, in collaboration with Katya Voloschenko, who translated the English text.

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on educating the agricultural communities of the Midwest on the importance and benefts of cover crops. He joined the company in October 2012 after seven years with WinField Solutions. Wohltman has a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness economics from Southern Illinois University.

The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has named two new Certifed Club Managers. They are David H. DiRenzo, CCM, Oceanside Country Club, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and Paul Kruzel, CCM, Westchester Country Club, Rye, N.Y. The CCM title indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training and shows a dedication to, profciency and expertise in the club industry.

GOLF briefs More than 250 dealer representatives from 19 countries attended the Bandit Industries 2013 Dealer Meeting in mid-August at Bandit headquarters near Mount Pleasant, Mich. The meeting usually is scheduled every three years, but the 2013 meeting was organized after only two years due to Bandit’s exponential growth and considerable product development. The dealer’s network now spans more than 160 dealers worldwide, with 25 joining the last two years. Michigan Sen. Judy Emmons was among those in attendance to recognize Bandit, which was celebrating its 30th anniversary in business.

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Paula Wilson is the frst woman to chair the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Wilson, director of marketing at AmeriGas Propane in Valley Forge, Pa., presided over her frst meeting in July. Four other newly elected offcers also began one-year terms. They are: Eric Benson, J.S. West & Co. (Modesto, Calif.) vice chairman marketers; Michael E. Barnes, BP Energy Co. (Houston), vice chairman producers; Robert Barry, Bergquist Inc. (Toledo, Ohio), treasurer; and Thomas Van Buren, Ferrell North America (Overland Park, Kan.), secretary.

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Robin Slatter joined FMC Professional Solutions as director of product development. Slatter oversees the development of new products for the U.S. non-crop markets, which include both professional and consumer segments of the pest, turf management and nursery/greenhouse industries. Slatter has 35 years of experience in product development, technical service, sales, marketing and strategy. Slatter, a native of England, previously was managing director of the Environmental Science Division at Valent BioSciences. Scott Wohltman joined LaCrosse Forage & Turf Seed in the newly created position of cover crop lead. Wohltman focuses

Chris Hilmes is the newest staff member at Redexim Turf Products. Hilmes has more than 15 years of experience in the turf business. Previously, he worked for Erb Turf Equipment. Before that, he managed production crews and satellite branches for local and national landscape management companies. Brett Henson is the new sales and marketing specialist at KALO Inc. Henson focuses on growing KALO’s sales and distribution in the professional turf maintenance sector. He is responsible for supporting existing sales in KALO’s professional products division while recruiting new distributors and investigating new product opportunities. Henson earned his bachelor of science degree in horticulture/turfgrass science at Iowa State University and most recently worked in sales and customer support for Ryan Lawn & Tree in Kansas City. Previously, he also was an assistant superintendent at Geneva National Golf Club in Lake Geneva, Wis.; Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.; and Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) executive director T. Kirk Hunter submitted his resignation to the TPI Board of Trustees on July 26 immediately following the 2013 TPI Summer Convention in Chicago. In the interim, TPI public relations manager Jim Novak was asked to serve temporarily as point person for the staff, board and members.

The Club at Flying Horse in Colorado Springs, Colo., achieved designation as a Certifed Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Assistant superintendent Mark Beitel, a 12-year member of GCSAA, led the effort to obtain sanctuary designation and was recognized for environmental stewardship by Audubon International. The Club at Flying Horse is the 38th golf course in Colorado and the 1,014th in the world to receive the honor. C.W. Golf Architecture has been completing work on a new 18hole course at The Esplanade of Lakewood Ranch in Sarasota, Fla. C.W. Golf Architecture also designed The Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Naples, Fla., which is under construction. Lakewood Ranch is located on a former timber ranch. The course is scheduled to open this fall. Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design announced the reopening of Columbia Country Club in Columbia, Mo. Ten holes were rebuilt or rerouted and the remaining eight holes and the practice facility were renovated. Also, 2,000 feet of Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional stream were restored on two holes, adding to the environmental benefts of the club. Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa, Calif., selected KemperSports to manage its semi-private,

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Wendorf, Kleffner join Bayer team

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Bayer Crop Science announced the appointment of John Wendorf as market segment manager and Wes Kleffner as area sales manager for the North American Turf and Ornamentals business. Wendorf focuses on business development strategy to support the growth of Bayer’s portfolio of turf and ornamentals solutions for professional land care managers and consumers. He has more than two decades of industry experience, most recently serving as vice president for the grower division of a horticultural distributor, where he managed the division’s marketing efforts across eight business segments. Kleffner most recently was turf manager for Ryan Lawn and Tree. Earlier, he was an assistant golf course superintendent at The Club at Hokulia.

member-owned, golf club. Oakmont’s two 18-hole layouts were designed by Ted Robinson, past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, and designer of Sahalee, which hosted the 1998 PGA Championship. FireRock Country Club in Fountain Hills, Ariz., selected Troon to manage its 18-hole golf course. The facility, located just outside of Scottsdale, measures 7,001 yards and was designed by Gary Panks. Newport Dunes at Palmilla Beach in Port Aransas, Texas, is now being managed by Troon. Newport Dunes is a linksstyle Arnold Palmer Signature Course. A new pro shop and clubhouse currently are under construction, and completion is expected this fall. Twelve GCSAA member superintendents were selected for the inaugural Bayer Plant Health Academy that is part of the Healthy Turf, Healthy Tomorrow program. They are: Chad B. Corp, CGCS, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, Mich.; Anthony M.

Girardi, CGCS, Rockrimmon Country Club, Stamford, Conn.; Jeffrey E. Holliday, CGCS, Salisbury Country Club, Midlothian, Va.; Ralph J. Kepple, CGCS, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta; Andy Klein, Class A, Falcon Lakes Golf Course, Basehor, Kan.; Joseph A. Lasher, CGCS, The Resort at the Mountain, Welches, Ore.; Eric R. McPherson, CGCS, Omaha Country Club, Omaha, Neb.; Matthew H. Miller, Class A, Carey Park Golf Course, Hutchinson, Kan.; Jeffrey L. Seeman, Class A, Calverton Links, Calverton, N.Y.; Brian J. Stiehler, CGCS, Highlands Country Club, Highlands, N.C.; Douglas A. Vogel, Class A, Packanack Golf Club, Wayne, N.J.; and W. Craig Weyandt, Class A, The Moorings Yacht & Country Club, Vero Beach, Fla. Their two-part journey began last month with in-the-feld training at the Bayer Development and Training Center in Clayton, N.C.; it continues March 3-5 with classroom training at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan.

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What’s new and hot for your course

nitrogen or phosphate applications are limited or restricted, such as during fertilizer-blackout periods or near lakes and waterways. Castilite 0-0-15 uses unique microbes to fx nitrogen from the atmosphere and unlock phosphate for up to 18 weeks. It contains 70 percent NutriSmart, a biological ecofertilizer and humate soil amendment, helps build a sustainable ecosystem by enriching the soil with organic matter and by supporting diverse microbial populations. The company says Castilite supports environmental stewardship by reducing nutrient leaching, improving fertilizer utility and building a sustainable ecosystem. Contact Performance Nutrition, 732-888-8000 (www.performancefertilizers.com).

Evergreen Turf Covers says its Smart Edge technology means its multipurpose turf covers won’t fray. The covers are intended for frost protection during winter in the transition zone, as well as for new course and remodeling projects. In existence since 1985, Evergreen Turf Covers are lab tested with patented coating and color additives (white, green and grey). Contact Evergreen Turf Covers, 800-388-7872 (www.evergreenturfcovers.com). LebanonTurf released its Country Club MD (maximum dispersion) fertilizer. Country Club MD is a long-lasting golf course fertilizer that features a homogenous proprietary particle composition containing environmental stressbuffering biostimulants and Meth-Ex, a slow-release nitrogen system designed to promote healthy turf throughout the growing season. MD’s combination of sea kelp and humic acid assists putting greens in maintaining optimal health performance and high-quality course playability by safeguarding the turf plant against stress conditions before they occur, the company says. Lebanon says that MD disperses rapidly into the putting green’s canopy after irrigation, virtually eliminating the possibility of being picked up by the greens mower during the next mowing. This effcient delivery system ensures that the full amount of applied nutrients reach their intended target rather than being picked up by the greens mower or golfers’ shoes. Contact LebanonTurf, 800-233-0628 (www.lebanonturf.com). Agriguard Co. LLC is offering fve free gallons of MultiGuard Protect for every 20 gallons purchased by superintendents and groundskeepers now through Dec. 13, 2013. MultiGuard Protect is a natural liquid nematicide

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designed to safely control harmful nematodes on contact and is used on golf course turf as well as athletic and other sports felds. Agriguard says the product leaves no harmful residue and can be applied up to six times per year. The low toxicity rating of MultiGuard Protect minimizes handling limits and expands allotted playtime. MultiGuard Protect also helps suppress certain fungal plant diseases. The promotion is available through any of Agriguard’s three turf care product suppliers: Direct Solutions, Harrell’s and Howard Fertilizer & Chemical. Contact Agriguard, 908-272-7070 (www. multiguardprotect.com).

Performance Nutrition introduced Castilite 0-0-15. The patented nutrient-effcient granular fertilizer is designed for use wherever

Taylor-Dunn selected Trojan Battery’s deep-cycle ﬂooded batteries and its watering system, HydroLink, to power its electric material handling and personnel carriers. It enables TaylorDunn to offer reliable electric vehicles to its customers with a simplifed maintenance feature for easy watering. Taylor-Dunn’s equipment features Trojan’s T-605, T-105 and T-145 deep-cycle batteries. The Taylor-Dunn electric commercial and industrial vehicles using Trojan batteries include electric carts and tow tractors, as well as material-handling vehicles. Trojan’s deep-cycle batteries are specifcally engineered to handle the deep battery discharge characteristic of the stopstart operation of electric vehicles. By pairing Trojan with the HydroLink system, Taylor-Dunn can offer customers a simplifed watering solution, which will cut down on overall maintenance costs. Contact Trojan Battery, 800-423-6569 (www. trojanbattery.com).

Debris blower unveiled by Buffalo Turbine

Buffalo Turbine launched a new debris blower for Kubota F80 models. The front-mount high-volume, high-velocity turbine-style debris blower comes with Buffalo Turbineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard one-piece Aerospace polymer nozzle and a 360-degree remote nozzle control. The 360-degree nozzle control allows the operator to direct the air fow where it is needed, completing leaf and debris cleanup. The new model is equipped with a PTO shaft, dual caster wheels and an engineered belt-and-pulley system to maximize blower output. The model has received CE certifcation and is backed by the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one-year warranty. Contact Buffalo Turbine, 716-592-2700 (www.buffaloturbine.com).

Davis Instruments released Vantage Connect, which it says is the lowest-cost solar-powered cellular solution for monitoring real-time weather conditions for turf management. It is designed to provide weather data from remote locations and help turf managers receive microclimate data from any place with cellular coverage that lacks power or a person to monitor the weather. Weather data is uploaded to the Web every fve, 15 or 60 minutes and is accessible via smartphone, tablet or PC. The realtime alarm alerts managers to changing conditions, sending data from golf courses or other sporting pitches the moment the change occurs. Vantage Connect allows managers to identify and manage potential problems, including those resulting from frost or freezing conditions, extreme heat, high winds and heavy rain. Contact Davis Instruments, 800-678-3669 (www. davisnet.com). Larson Electronics released its Air-Powered Mini Light Tower, designed to give operators the ability to quickly and easily deploy lighting, cam-

eras, speakers and other devices and elevate them to heights up to 7.2 feet. The light tower is made up of three sections that collapse into each other for easy transport. The tower can support 30 pounds of equipment, even in heavy winds. The base of the tower is ftted with a pre-drilled mounting plate, allowing users to securely attach the tower to truck beds, trailers and just about any solid and secure fat surface capable of supporting the stresses of a small light tower. Contact Larson Electronics, 800-369-6671 (www. larsonelectronics.com).

Bandit Industries Inc. launched a micro-chip drum for select Bandit whole-tree chippers. The new drum design features double the knives found on a standard drum, delivering twice the cuts per rotation to produce wood chips as small as 3 â &#x201E;16

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Katana product earns state registration PBI-Gordon’s Katana Turf Herbicide received registration with the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation, allowing its use as a spot treatment on residential lawns. Additionally, there are expanded-use directions for professionally managed sports turf. Previously, Katana had been approved only for professionally managed college and professional sports felds. The labeling permits Katana to be used on golf courses (fairways, roughs and tees) and the following turf areas: industrial parks, tank farms, sod farms, seed farms, cemeteries, professionally managed sports felds, commercial turf and residential turf. The herbicide is labeled for control of 58 weeds, including sedges, grasses and broadleaf weeds, with post-emergence and some pre-emergence activity. Contact PBI-Gordon, 800-821-7925 (www.pbigordon.com).

inch in size. The micro-chip drum can also be converted to a normal chipping confguration for standard-sized chips, allowing users to conveniently produce several different chip sizes to serve multiple purposes. The micro-chip drum works in conjunction with Bandit’s fowcontrol option for the feed system, which fne-tunes the feed rate of the machine to achieve minimum chip size with maximum production and fuel effciency. Contact Bandit Industries, Inc., 800952-0178 (www.banditchippers.com).

The BMS Railmaster from British Manufacturing Solutions is a new hole-cutter that is designed to cut a perfect 4.25-inchdiameter hole. Key features include a solid one-piece frame construction, which ensures accuracy of all moving parts, the company says. The BMS Railmaster includes a mid-height carry handle to keep blades from touching the ground and gives extra bracing to reduce fexing. Black Diamond BMStoughened steel blades are another key feature. A bearing guide for parallel blade travel when cutting holes helps avoid crowning on plug removal. The

depth stop adjuster locks, allowing the operator to fx cutting depth at 6 to 8 inches in increments of ¼-inch. Contact BMS Products, www.bms products.com. BASF’s Lexicon Intrinsic and Xzemplar are expected to be available for sale in the spring of 2014. Both contain the active ingredient fuxapyroxad; Lexicon Intrinsic also contains pyraclostrobin. Contact BASF, 973-245-6000 (www.basf.com).

Vista Professional introduced its 5000 Series Up & Accent Fixtures. They offer the energy savings of LED with the fexibility and performance of Vista’s new MR-16 LED lamps, which the company says provide up to an 80 percent energy savings over standard halogen lamps. A patent-pending silicone diaphragm gasket enables them to breathe during thermal cycling, which prevents moisture from being drawn into the lamp and socket and lengthens life. Each 5000 Series fxture is shipped with a factory-installed 4.5- or 5.5-watt LED lamp; no assembly is required. Contact Vista, 800-766-8478 (www.vistapro.com).

A new four-page full-color brochure is now available for Mean Green Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser from CR Brands Inc. Mean Green is available in spray bottles, 5-, 30and 55-gallon containers and new 275-gallon totes. The company says it is ideal for routine or periodic cleaning, maintenance, machinery rebuilds, use in dip tanks and parts washer tanks, as well as removing stubborn foor stains on concrete. Contact CR Brands Inc., 866-447-3369 (www. meandegreaser.com). Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT) announced the agronomic results of the “Spread it & Forget it School Year”

program, a turf fertility program designed to offer schools green, healthy grass throughout the entire school year with just one fertilizer application. “Researchers at Pennsylvania State University, the University of Maryland and the University of Tennessee found that just one application of Spread it & Forget it controlled-release fertilizer delivered equivalent or superior turf response compared to a more traditional fertilization program,” says Eric Miltner, Ph.D., turf agronomist for AAT. The demonstration was intended to document the value of the Spread it and Forget it School Year program that will allow elementary, middle and high schools, as well as post-secondary institutions, to achieve superior color and quality, the company says. Contact AAT, 970-292-9000 (www.agriumat.com).

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John Mascaro President of Turf-Tec International

PROBLEM A These dark areas with brown turf are the result of burrito damage. This municipal golf course in Southern California has a public park at the north end of the property and a jogging trail that encircles the entire golf course. The whole course is fenced, except at the second green and third tee. Behind the second green is a Jack In The Box fast-food restaurant, and because of the golf course’s proximity to the restaurant and the fence situation, this particular green is a favorite for nighttime vandalism. Apparently, a group of diners had been congregating on the green for a late-night snack one night, and someone left a burrito on the turf that had broken open along with packets of hot sauce. To add insult to injury, the hot sauce packets had been stepped on and exploded open. The streaking of the turf came from the irrigation tech removing the material with a shovel after the irrigation cycle had run, which spread the hot sauce and burrito contents. The burrito vandals also stole the pin and three tee markers. The day after the burrito and hot sauce had been removed, the turf died and had to be plugged out and replaced. Photo submitted by Ken Ballard, superintendent at Chula Vista (Calif.) Municipal Golf Course and a 13-year member of GCSAA.

PROBLEM B The superintendent at this Canadian facility frst noticed this damage early in the morning while driving the course. After following the track, he was amazed to fnd the two lines remained a consistent 9 inches apart all the way across the 16th, 17th and 18th fairways, including the paved cart path, cart staging area and parking lot. Apparently, a golfer got a fat tire while playing a round of golf, and the driver continued to operate the cart with the fat tire in order to complete the round. This club has members who rent carts, but some residents also play rounds in their own carts. The golfer was not identifed; however it was a privately owned cart as none of the golf course’s feet carts had fat tires. The offending golf cart could not be traced because the scratch marks ended once it reached the asphalt parking lot. Luckily, no major repair work was needed, and the problem was undetectable after the turf was mowed. Picture submitted by Tom Altmann, superintendent on the Riverside Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia, Canada, and a 21-year member of GCSAA.

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Oct. 5-10 — USGA, U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur, Biltmore Forest Country Club, Asheville, N.C., Bill Samuels, CGCS.

Tour, Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn, Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, N.C., Tony Denton, superintendent.

Oct. 10-13 — PGA Tour, Frys.com Open, CordeValle Golf Club, San Martin, Calif., Thomas Gray, CGCS.

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Oct. 10-13 — LPGA, Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Oct. 24-27 — LPGA, Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship, Sunrise Golf & Country Club, Yang Mei, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Oct. 11-13 — Champions Tour, SAS Championship, Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, N.C., David Dalton, GCSAA Class A superintendent.

Oct. 25-27 — Champions Tour, AT&T Championship, TPC San Antonio AT&T Canyons Course, Tom Lively, CGCS, director of agronomy.

Oct. 10-13 — European Tour, Portugal Masters, Oceanico Victoria Golf Club, Vilamoura, Portugal. Oct. 17-20 — European Tour, Perth International, Lake Karrinyup Country Club, Perth, Australia. Oct. 18-20 — Champions

Oct. 31-Nov. 3 — Champions Tour, Charles Schwab Championship, TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, Calif., Kevin Teahan, superintendent.

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speed management update Contact: GCSAA Education Phone: 800-472-7878 Website: www.gcsaa.org/education/ webcasts.aspx Oct. 14 — AmeriTurf Meeting, Oklahoma GCSA Contact: Dawn Coleman Phone: 405-564-4266 Website: www.okgcsa.com Oct. 17 — GCSAA webcast: My best feature is bunkers Contact: GCSAA Education Phone: 800-472-7878 Website: www.gcsaa.org/education/ webcasts.aspx Oct. 22-23 — NCGA Assistant Boot Camp, Monterey, Calif. Email: californiagcsa@aol.com Phone: 559-298-6262 Website: www.californiagcsa.org Oct. 23-26 — Professional Grounds Management Society GIE+Expo, Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Ky.

Phone: 410-223-2861 Website: www.pgms.org Oct. 23 — GCSAA webcast: SNAG and your community Contact: GCSAA Education Phone: 800-472-7878 Website: www.gcsaa.org/education/ webcasts.aspx Oct. 24 — GCSAA webcast: My best feature is greens: Nutrient use and requirements Contact: GCSAA Education Phone: 800-472-7878 Website: www.gcsaa.org/education/ webcasts.aspx Oct. 29 — Green Day Event, Chaparral Pines, Rim Club, Payson, Ariz. Email: Carmella@cactusandpine.org Phone: 480-609-6778 Website: www.cactusandpine.com Oct. 31 — GCSAA Webcast: My best feature is ornamentals Contact: GCSAA Education Phone: 800-472-7878 Website: www.gcsaa.org/education/ webcasts.aspx

Nov. 4-8 — Irrigation Show and Conference, Austin, Texas Phone: 703-536-7080 Website: www.irrigationshow.org Nov. 5 — Environmental Seminar, Oregon Golf Club, West Linn, Ore. Phone: 877-375-1330 Website: www.ogcsa.org Nov. 6-8 — November Turf Conference, Hyatt Regency, Cambridge, Md. Phone: 410-548-1599 Website: www.esagcs.org Nov. 7-8 — Virginia Turf Summit, Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen, Va. Phone: 804-747-4971 Website: www.vgcsa.org

and Ornamental Seminar, West Lafayette, Ind. Contact: Jennifer Biehl Phone: 765-494-8039 Email: biehlj@purdue.edu Website: www.agry.purdue.edu Nov. 14 — Midwest Turf Clinic, Medina Country Club, Medinah, Ill. Phone: 630-243-7900 Website: www.magcs.org Nov. 19-20 — Carolinas GCSA Annual Trade Show, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Phone: 800-476-4272 Website: www.carolinasgcsa.org Nov. 20 — Bunker Renovation Seminar, TBA Phone: 480-609-6778 Website: www.cactusandpine.com

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SOUTH CAROLINA Theodore A. Chapin, Student, Clemson Joseph R. Hill, Class C, Yemassee

MARYLAND Steven J. Bertrand, Supt. Mbr., Beltsville Dwight Townsend-Gray, Student, College Park

TENNESSEE Chad Lewis, Affliate Co. Rep., Collierville

MASSACHUSETTS Daniel S. Hart, Class C, Belmont MISSOURI Lucas W. Delameter, Student, Lee's Summit MONTANA Stephen D. Grass, Student, Missoula NEBRASKA Maxwell B. Kuehl, Student, Beatrice Joshua J. Urbanec, Student, Lincoln NEW JERSEY Ryan T. Burns, Student, Randolph Michael J. Kontor, Class C, Trenton Devin S. Solovey, Student, New Brunswick NEW MEXICO Jerad Killbrew, Class C, Bernalillo Jake A. Villareal, Supt. Mbr., Roswell NEW YORK Alexander J. Gallo, Affliate, Ronkonkoma Nicholas T. Pfster, Class C, Waccabuc Austin D. Riggs, Class C, Old Westbury NORTH CAROLINA Joseph T. Brown, Student, Charlotte William Z. Maultsby, Class C, Leland OREGON Charles E. Mulcare, Class C, Portland Cole H. Stover, Student, Corvallis PENNSYLVANIA Adam Bechtel, Class C, State College Alexander M. Bonini, Student, University Park Barry L. Ehrhart, Supt. Mbr., Grantville Joe E. McLaughlin, Student, University Park 112 GCM October 2013

Kevin B. Rogers, Student, University Park Cody E. Woods, Student, State College

TEXAS Jeffrey A. Fastow, Student, College Station WASHINGTON Guyton Powell, Class C, Vancouver WISCONSIN Thomas R. Speltz, Supt. Mbr., Nekoosa WYOMING William J. Darke Jr., Class C, Rawlins CANADA Pascal Leblond, ISM, La Malbaie, Quebec UNITED KINGDOM Greg Evans, ISM, London

GCM Editor’s note: The information in this report was pulled from GCSAA’s member database on Aug. 25, 2013.

ON THE move ALABAMA Robert S. Hearn, formerly (C) at Glenlakes Golf Club, is now (C) at Azalea City Golf Course in Mobile. ARIZONA Daniel Figueras, formerly (A) at Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort, is now (A) at Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. Robert Lytle, formerly (A) at Cave Creek Municipal Golf Course, is now (C) at The Club at Prescott Lakes in Prescott. Kyle J. Teubert, formerly (C) at Elmcrest Country Club, is now (C) at Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale.

CALIFORNIA Thomas T. Caranci, formerly (C) at Candlewood Country Club, is now (C) at Los Serranos Golf & Country Club in Chino Hills. Kurt A. Desiderio, formerly (A) at Saticoy Country Club, is now (A) at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. Jeff Fagerhaug, formerly (A) at DeBell Golf Course, is now (A) at Anaheim Hills Golf Course in Anaheim. Nicholas Hanson, formerly (A) at Apple Valley Country Club, is now (A) at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. Matt Scott, formerly (C) at Shadowridge Country Club, is now (C) at Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells. Scott R. Stambaugh, formerly (A) at Overlake Golf & Country Club, is now (A) at Peninsula Golf & Country Club in San Mateo. Ronald B. Venckus Jr., CGCS, formerly (ART), is now (A) at Los Logos Course at Costa Mesa Country Club in Costa Mesa. Matthew Wisely, formerly (A) at Chuck Corica Golf Complex, is now (A) at El Macero Country Club in Davis. COLORADO Jeff Goessling, formerly (C) at Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C., is now (C) at Colorado Golf Club in Parker. Charlie Hicks, formerly (AS) at Mariana Butte Golf Course, is now (C) at The Olde Course at Loveland in Loveland. Scott E. Miller, CGCS, formerly (AF) at Rain Bird Corp.-Golf Div., is now (A) at Four Mile Ranch Golf Course in Canon City. Michael W. Stachowicz, formerly (A) at Dedham Country and Polo Club, is now (ART) at National Park Service in Lakewood. Jeremiah S. Stumpff, formerly (Supt. Mbr.) at Valley Hi Country Club, is now (C) at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs.

Fort Myers. Dick Gray, formerly (AA), is now (A) at PGA Golf Properties, Inc. in Port St. Lucie. Robert M. Hall, formerly (A) at Crystal Lake Golf Club, is now (AF) at Tee Off Temps, Inc. in Palm City. Michael J. Meehan, formerly (A) at BallenIsles Country Club, is now (A) at Diplomat Properties, LP in Hallandale. Jason Schoonover, formerly (C) at Windsor Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Windsor Club in Vero Beach. GEORGIA Charles Aubry, formerly (C) at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, is now (C) at Atlanta Country Club in Marietta. Jordan Bell, formerly (C) at Ansley Golf Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta. John Collopy, formerly (C) at Canongate Golf at Sun City Peachtree, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Honey Creek Country Club in Conyers. Taylor P. Davis, formerly (S) at Florida Southern College, is now (C) at Highlands Course at Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth. Travis L. Perdue, formerly (S) at Gwinnett Technical Institute, is now (AS) at Great Waters Course at Reynolds Plantation GC in Eatonton. Shane Pickelsimer, formerly (I), is now (AS) at Grand Island Club in Albany. Andrew Saft, formerly (C) at Atlanta Athletic Club, is now (C) at TPC at Sugarloaf in Duluth. Justin T. Solsvig, formerly (C) at Horseshoe Bend Country Club, is now (C) at Alpharetta Athletic Club West in Alpharetta. Matt Taylor, formerly (Supt. Mbr.) at Riverside Course at Atlanta Athletic Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth.

DELAWARE Terry Duffy, formerly (C) at White Clay Creek, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at White Clay Creek in Wilmington.

IDAHO Jon M. Atkins, formerly (C) at Crane Creek Country Club, is now (C) at Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley. Bradley A. Bird, formerly (Supt. Mbr.) at Desert Mountain Golf Club, is now (AF) at Simplot Partners in Boise.

FLORIDA Jeffrey S. Burgoyne, CGCS, formerly (I), is now (A) at Hideaway Country Club in Fort Myers. Matthew P. Gaudet, CGCS, formerly (A) at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, is now (A) at The Forest Country Club in

ILLINOIS Scott A. Azinger, formerly (Supt. Mbr.) at Davenport Country Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Butterfeld Country Club in Oak Brook. Gregory M. Zumdahl, formerly (AFCR) at Spectrum Technologies,

Inc., is now (AFCR) at TeeJet Technologies in Wheaton. INDIANA Tyler R. Patton, formerly (S) at Penn State University, is now (AF) at Dow AgroSciences in Indianapolis. KENTUCKY Mark G. Goessling, formerly (A) at Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course, is now (A) at Lincoln Homestead State Park G.C. in Springfeld. LOUISIANA Patrick T. Gill, formerly (C) at Metairie Country Club, is now (C) at Audubon Park Golf Course in New Orleans. MASSACHUSETTS Derek S. Belanger, formerly (C) at Essex County Club, is now (C) at The Meadow at Peabody in Peabody. Stephen J. Curry, formerly (A) at Gillette Ridge Golf Club, is now (A) at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfeld. David J. Poulin, formerly (C) at Acushnet Company, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Acushnet Company in Fairhaven.

MINNESOTA Brandon D. Howard, formerly (C) at Medina Golf & Country Club, is now (C) at Midland Hills Country Club in Saint Paul. NEBRASKA Kellen C. Whaley, formerly (C) at Champions Run, is now (C) at Stone Creek Golf Course in Omaha. NEW HAMPSHIRE Daryn J. Catsam, formerly (SM) at Crystal Lake Golf Club, is now (C) at Atkinson Resort & Country Club in Atkinson. NEW MEXICO Rex T. Saddoris, formerly (A) at New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course, is now (A) at Ladera Golf Course in Albuquerque. NEW YORK Christopher W. Kastner, formerly (C) at Arcola Country Club, is now (C) at Minisceongo Golf Club in Pomona. Joseph W. Rolstad, formerly (C) at Fresh Meadow Country Club, is now (C) at Winged Foot Golf Club

in Mamaroneck. NORTH CAROLINA Jeremy D. Boone, CGCS, formerly (A) at Sequoyah National Golf Club, is now (A) at Redsleeve Golf LLC in Whittier. Logan Murphy, formerly (S) at Penn State University, is now (AS) at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst. Scott A. Sparks, formerly (C) at Wolf Laurel Country Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Wolf Laurel Country Club in Mars Hill. OHIO Jason H. DeJong, formerly (I), is now (C) at New Albany Country Club in New Albany. Paul Derry, formerly (C) at Catawba Island Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton. OKLAHOMA Derron D. Day, formerly (A) at Muskogee Country Club, is now (A) at Fire Lake Golf Course in Shawnee. OREGON Brent H. Austin, formerly (C) at Riverside Country Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at LaGrande Country Club in La Grande. Matthew Conrad, formerly (SM) at Riverside Golf Course, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland. PENNSYLVANIA William Brown, CGCS, formerly (A) at Hartefeld National Golf Course, is now (AF) at Turf Republic in Kennett Square. Zachary Fleeger, formerly (C) at Green Oaks Country Club, is now (C) at Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh. SOUTH CAROLINA Ian C. Garman, formerly (S) at HorryGeorgetown Tech College, is now (C) at Prestwick Country Club in Myrtle Beach. TENNESSEE Thurston J. Farrar, formerly (C) at Stillwater Golf Club at Mystic Ridge, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Stillwater Golf Club at Mystic Ridge in Arrington. TEXAS Brian M. Buckner, CGCS, formerly (A) at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club,

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is now (A) at Blackhorse Golf Club in Cypress. Matt Cowan, formerly (C) at Barton Creek Resort & Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Crenshaw Cliffside Course at Barton Creek in Austin. Jorge J. Croda, formerly (Supt. Mbr.) at Aces Golf LLC, is now (A) at Southern Oaks Golf Club in Burleson. Edward H. Guzman Jr., formerly (I), is now (C) at Sterling Course at Houston National Golf Club in Houston. Nathan R. Neumann, formerly (A) at Wichita Falls Country Club, is now (A) at Amarillo Country Club in Amarillo. Bradley Sladek, formerly (C) at Cimarron Hills Country Club, is now (C) at Cowan Creek Golf Club in Georgetown. WASHINGTON Jared T. Finch, formerly (A) at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort, is now (A) at Lake Chelan Golf Course in Chelan. Greg Matz, formerly (A) at Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, is now (A) at Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore. INDONESIA Mark S. Isley, formerly (Supt. Mbr.) at Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club, is now (Supt. Mbr.) at Bali National Golf Club in Nusa Dua, Bali. RUSSIA Ken Siems, CGCS, formerly (A) at Jinhai Lake Golf Club, is now (A) at Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club in Moscow.

GCM Editor’s note: The information in this report was pulled from GCSAA’s member database on Aug. 25, 2013.

IN memoriam James R. Gerber, 61, died July 29, 2013. Mr. Gerber, a 27-year member of GCSAA, was the superintendent for 21 years at River Falls Plantation. Previously, he had been the assistant superintendent at Greenville Country Club. Mr. Gerber, born in Detroit, was a caddie at Detroit Golf Club. He earned an Evans Scholarship and attended Michigan State University. He is survived by his sisters Mary Reed, Cindy Denhard and Gail (James) Moon; brother Greg (Tammy) Gerber; and many nieces and nephews.

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Photographer: Tom Niebling Title: GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent Course: Columbia Golf and Country Club, Claverack, N.Y. GCSAA membership: Nine-year member The shot: The open spaces near the 17th green at Columbia Golf and Country Club proved to be an enticing landing spot for this hot-air balloon, which ended its early morning trek there. Niebling and his crew assisted the pilot and the passengers in rolling up the balloon and were awarded a bottle of champagne for their efforts. Camera: Kodak Easy Share Z1012

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