Superintendent, Sakonnet Golf Club

September / October 2008
Web-Newsletter Edition
Interview with Kirk Whiting, CGCS Superintendent, Sakonnet Golf Club
By Nicholas Burchard, Editor
Please briefly describe an overview of the
upcoming Educational Seminar that the RIGCSA
is holding on November 12th at the Hotel
Providence.
The RIGCSA is hosting "A Luncheon with the Masters", and that is just what it is. We have three of the
finest individuals speaking on and about their expertise as it relates to golf. Andy Drohen with Agrium
has a keen sense of the fertilizer business as it relates to the buyer, user and the golf course. Gil
Hanse has taken the lead in many designs and improvements on golf
courses from coast to coast and
abroad. His insight is very unique and
fosters many traits of the old masters
of design. And finally, Brad Faxon
sees the game of golf from a different
perspective. He's a master of the PGA
and has recently been collaborating
with Gil Hanse.
As Education Chair, you have created a program
in which Superintendents and Club Officials can
spend a day away from the course. What do you
hope the biggest benefits of this will be?
Being one of the Superintendent elders, I have had
the opportunity to see what works over time. Communication is the one element that is key on every
level. We communicate with our maintenance staff,
the pro shop, the restaurant, and the office. Due to
our hours of operation and scheduling the communication between Club Officials and Superintendents is missed. Being away
from the course in a beautiful Downtown Providence Hotel gives all parties
involved a great benefit to see one another for the professionals that we are.
I look forward to seeing and meeting all
of you on the 12th of November.
What can superintendents and club
officials hope to gain by attending
this session?
Right from the start I would expect
Kirk Whiting, CGCS
those attending to be entertained.
Given the term "educational opportunity" everyone should walk away with an enhanced
understanding of the many different facets of the golf
industry. Last but not least, meeting new people and
making friends is such an important networking tool.
Inside this Issue:
President’s Message………... 2
S&R Tournament …………….. 3
Velvet Bentgrass Research .. 4
RIGA Update …………..……... 5
Habitat for Humanity ……...…. 7
College Corner ……………….. 8
Sept. Meeting Photos …..….. 11
S&R Sponsors ……………….. 12
S&R Photos …………………. 13
Member News ……………….. 15
Newsletter Sponsors ………. 16
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Surf ‘n’ Turf
RIGCSA
Board of Directors
President
Paul Jamrog
Metacomet Country Club
(401) 438-7285
Vice President
John LeClair, CGCS
Warwick Country Club
(401) 737-9030
Treasurer
Jerry Noons
The Back Nine Club
(508) 947-9991
Secretary
Joseph Oliveira
Green Valley Country Club
(401) 848-7520
Director
Kirk A. Whiting, CGCS
Sakonnet Golf Club
(401) 635-4519
Director
Michael Kroian
Harrell’s Turf Specialty
(401) 265-5353
Director
Michael Whitehead, CGCS
Pawtucket Country Club
(508) 761-7657
Past President
Paul Barratt, CGCS
Titleist-Footjoy-Cobra
Worldwide
President’s Message
As we wind down, yet
another year, I‟d like to
take some time to thank
the many members of our
association who have
given so much of their
time in helping us grow
and succeed in 2008.
First, the members of the Board of Directors of RIGCSA for the endless hours
they put in this year. I feel we have accomplished quite a bit and every Board
Member has contributed in one way or
another. From the monthly meetings,
golf, education and social events to the
new web-newsletter format, 2008 has
been a very progressive year.
Thank you to all members who offered up their facility for a monthly meeting. I can‟t express how important it is to
have members come forward like they do
year in and year out. We hope that all
members look and see if they can host a
meeting sometime in the next couple of
years. Next, I would like to thank all our
members who have supported these
monthly meetings, social and education
events so far and hope everyone will
consider attending the many events coming up through the end of the year. We
have a fantastic event scheduled for November 12th at the Hotel Providence.
This will be a good communication tool
for all of us in working along side with our
club officials. What an opportunity to
showcase how professional and committed we are in what we do every day.
I must say that the Scholarship and
Research Tournament at The Shelter
Harbor Club on October 15th could not
have been better. Congratulations to
Richard Lombardi and his committee for
yet another outstanding day. Thank you
to all the volunteers that continue to help
make this an outstanding event. The staff
at Shelter Harbor along with the food and
service was first rate. We even got a
break with the weather making for an
even more enjoyable day.
As every Superintendent Member
now knows, the new and quite improved
Caranci Survey is now available to be
filled out. I encourage everyone to get
involved and fill out the survey prior to
the due date. This is a very important
tool that every one of us will benefit from.
Thank you to the survey committee led
by Edward Walsh, CGCS; Eric McPherson, CGCS and Stephen Tibbels, CGCS.
Many thanks to Stephanie McPherson
and Julie Heston for all the hard work
they put in to presenting a first class survey.
And finally, I can‟t say enough about
our Chapter Executive Julie Heston and
the quality work she puts in for every one
of us. Julie continues to show her commitment to the RIGCSA each year by
attending events through the GCSAA.
We have all benefited from Julie‟s efforts
and we thank her for that.
Hope to see everyone very soon.
All the best,
Paul J. Jamrog
RIGCSA President
(508) 995-2110
Scholarship Applications are Now Available
Newsletter Editor
Nicholas Burchard
Please visit www.rigcsa.org for an application
Crestwood Country Club
(508) 336-8582
Chapter Executive
Julie Heston
phone: (401) 934-7660
fax: (401) 934-9901
[email protected]
Click on the “Scholarships and Research” tab and
choose “S and R Documents”.
If you have trouble downloading this, please contact
Julie Heston (401) 934-7660 to have an application
mailed or emailed to you.
September/October 2008
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26th Annual Scholarship and Research Tournament
is Once Again a Success
The Scholarship and Research Committee sponsored another successful event with the 26th Annual
Scholarship & Research Tournament held at Shelter
Harbor Golf Club on October 15th.
Organizing this event requires dedication and
hard work of the committee members and staff early
in the year to achieve rewarding results. Recognition goes out to the entire S&R Committee. The
committee also extends a special thank you to Julie
Heston for her assistance, dedication and strong
administrative support.
To our annual sponsors, who play a key role in
the tournament‟s success, the committee extends its
gratitude. Please see the full list of sponsors for this
event on the following pages.
Special recognition is also extended to Ed
Walsh, CGCS and the entire team at Shelter Harbor
Golf Club. The superb conditions of the course and
the facility coupled with excellent service provided
by the staff greatly contributed to the day‟s success.
In closing, the unconditional support and efforts
of all participants will allow the Scholarship & Research Tournament to remain a key event representing the RIGCSA‟s strong commitment to educational
enhancement.
Be certain to mark your calendars for our next
event to be held in October 2009 at Metacomet
Country Club where Paul Jamrog will be our host for
day.
Sincerely,
Richard Lombardi, Chairman
Scholarship and Research Committee
Edward Walsh, CGCS
2008 Scholarship and Research
Tournament Host
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Surf ‘n’ Turf
Color Screening of Velvet Bentgrass
Cynthia Percivalle and Dr. Rebecca Nelson Brown,
University of Rhode Island Turfgrass Research
Program
Purpose
The use of velvet bentgrass (Arostis canina) has been
increasing as a lower input turfgrass. Velvet‟s qualities
make this bentgrass an excellent candidate for golf
course putting greens. However, this lighter color can
lead to over-application of nitrogen, which leads in turn to
thatch buildup and copperspot outbreaks (Brilman 2003).
planted (as three replications) at the University of Rhode
Island Turf Research Facility in Kingston.
Ratings of color will be made on the cloned sets in the
field at the URI Turf Research Facility. The sets will be
planted in a randomized block with three replications in a
mowed space planting, mowed at fairway height and surrounded by an existing stand of chewings fescue (to promote competition and weed suppression). Color will be
measured using digital photography under controlled light
and digital image analysis (Karcher and Richardson,
2003). Color reference standards for plant tissue will be
used as a control.
The identification of genotypes having dark green color
will enable the development of improved cultivars and
enhance the aesthetics of this environmentally friendly
grass. This grass will not only have a more lush green
color, but will do so without the need of over fertilization,
therefore reducing thatch build up.
Time Frame:
Methods:
Location:
Velvet bentgrass samples have been obtained by collecting vegetative plugs from older golf courses in New England. The plugs were allowed to grow in the greenhouse
until they could be split into tillers that are genetic individuals. The individuals are given a number, then grown
and divided further until we have many ramets from the
original genetic individual. Three sets of clones will be
The University of Rhode Island‟s Turfgrass Research
Farm in Kingston, Rhode Island.
The field has been planted in May of 2008, and will grow
and continue to be maintained until fall of 2008 when it
will be photographed. Data analysis will take place during
the winter of 2008-09.
Budget:
The University of Rhode Island Turfgrass Research Program, through a USGA funded project, will provide all
supplies.
New 1 mm. Top Dressing Sand
Pro Play Bunker Sand
NEW ENGLAND
SPECIALTY
SOILS
Pro Play HD Bunker Sand
Tee Mixes
Divot Blends
Rootzone Mixes
Bagged Products
Screened Soils /
Compost
Aggregates
Ed Downing
Phone: 978-466-1844 Cell: 978-230-2300
E-mail: [email protected]
$2,500 from the Noel Jackson
Scholarship will be used to pay for
the time put into the evaluation
study. This covers one graduate
student at $18.00 per hour for 5
hours per week for 27 weeks.
Significance:
The purpose will be to compare
different strains of velvet to find
those that require average fertilizer
application and still have an aesthetically appealing dark green
color. The USGA funded project
will be a collaborative project including a Copperspot resistance
screening using the same clones
as the color study. My research is
also anticipated to contribute to a
larger plant breeding research
continued on page 5
September/October 2008
RIGA Update
It‟s hard to believe another golf season is coming to
an end. I can‟t thank everyone enough for all the
help and dedication you your crew give to the RIGA
when we conduct an event at your club. A special
thanks to Drew Cummins and his guys at Agawam
Hunt for fantastic playing condition at the Amateur
Championship this summer.
Hope you all survived the interesting season of
changing weather conditions and I‟m sure every
club has plenty of extra water for the spring.
Enjoy the off season, relax a little and gear up for
next year. Don‟t be afraid to call me if you need
help cutting down more trees.
Regards,
Bob Ward
Executive Director
Rhode Island Golf Association
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Velvet Bentgrass - continued from page 4
project that is expected to result in a well-characterized
collection of velvet bentgrass accessions that can be
maintained by the National Plant Germplasm System.
The contribution will help to preserve genetic resources
present in the historic golf courses of New England.
Cynthia Percivalle is the
2008 recipient of the Noel
Jackson Research Grant. She is
a candidate for a master‟s degree
at the University of Rhode Island
and her research has been in turf
disease, more specifically copper
spot resistance with velvet bentgrasses. In coordination with
disease resistance, she would like
to also screen her selected velvet
strains for a more aesthetically
appealing color to promote velvet‟s use as a greens grade
grass. She feels this would be a useful coordination with
disease resistance in search of a more beneficial cultivar
for golf course use.
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September/October 2008
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GCSAA UPDATE
Build a house. Create a Future
2009 Golf Industry Show Volunteer Habitat for
Humanity Project
If you would like to give something back to the
people of New Orleans, here‟s your chance to make
a big difference. The partnering associations of the
Golf Industry Show are teaming up with Habitat for
Humanity to host a series of special work days before the trade show opens to help build homes in
some of New Orleans‟ most devastated areas. No
experience is necessary, and all the equipment and
supplies are provided. Your time and energy can
help make the dreams come true for several families
in a big way.
The work days will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3,
and Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
All volunteers will be placed in teams of 15 to work
on homes within a particular area. The Golf Industry
Show will provide transportation from the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, lunch at the work
sites, and plenty of outdoor necessities such as water and sunscreen. Project t-shirts will be provided to
show your team spirit and build camaraderie with
your peers.
If you‟d like to participate in this first-ever volunteer project, you can sign up through any of the education conferences presented by GCSAA, NGCOA
or CMAA. Participation requires a $25 registration
fee.
For more information visit: http://
www.golfindustryshow.com/2009/buildahouse.asp
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Managing Environmental Stress: Reducing Winter Injury to Golf Course Greens
Thursday, October 30, 2008
1:15 – 4:30 p.m.
University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, Campus Center
Turf stress and damage from winter injury are pressing
issues for golf turf in New England, particularly as superintendents and crews are continually challenged to provide pristine playing conditions. Diligent research, however, has begun to hone in on concepts and trends that
may help to mitigate winter damage to golf course turf in
the future. Innovative superintendents continue to try new
and different strategies for reducing potential for winter
injury.
This seminar will cover what we know about winter injury
causes and prevention, preparing greens for the winter,
dealing with cold weather diseases, and identifying, predicting and recovering from winter injury damage. An
Surf ‘n’ Turf
open discussion amongst speakers and participants will
be included. The afternoon will conclude with an optional
tour of cold injury research laboratories on campus.
Presenters include: Dr. Michelle DaCosta, UMass Turf
Physiologist, Dr. Geunhwa Jung, UMass Turf Pathologist,
Mr. Jim Skorulski, USGA Agronomist and Mr. Chris Frielinghaus, CGCS, Superintendent at Glens Falls Country
Club in Queensbury, NY.
Two pesticide recertification contact hours will be available for all New England states for category 37 (turf) and
category 00, Licensed Applicator. GCSAA Education
Points have been requested. Campus Center parking
vouchers will be provided to attendees.
For additional information or to register visit
www.umassturf.org, click on Conferences and Workshops, or call (508) 892-0382.
September/October 2008
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RIGCSA Proudly Presents
An Educational Opportunity For
Superintendents and Club Officials
A Luncheon with The Masters
The Ballroom
Hotel Providence
311 Westminster Street
Providence, RI
November 12th, 2008
11:30 a.m. Arrival & Registration
12:00 p.m. Lunch with Speaker Program to Follow
$65.00 per person
(Checks Payable to “RIGCSA” or online www.rigcsa.org)
Mr. Andrew Drohen, Agrium Advanced Technologies
Mr. Drohen will be discussing the current costs associated with fertilizers on the market today
and provide insight into the future impacts on financial budgets
Mr. Gil Hanse, Golf Course Architect & Mr. Brad Faxon, PGA Tour Professional and Golf
Course Architect
Mr. Hanse and Mr. Faxon will be discussing current design and renovations projects, as well
as the importance of developing Master Plans
Space will be Limited
Please contact Julie Heston at (401) 934-7660 with names of guests
By November 3, 2008
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September/October 2008
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September 15, 2008 Meeting - Country Club of New Bedford
NE Champs Qualifier /
Individual Championship
Host: Neil Wendell
1st Net-Mike Coty 70
2nd Net-Pat Hogan 71 (match of cards)
3rd Net-Larry Anshewitz 71
1st Gross-Ted Ellis 76
2nd Gross-Tom Fox 79
Closest to Pin:
Closest to Pin:
Long Drive:
Long Drive:
Supt.-Drew Cummins
Affiliate-Matt Howland
Supt.-Dave Henault
Affiliate-Mike Cornicelli
N.E. Supt. Championship Qualifiers: Ted Ellis, Mike
Coty, Dan St. Laurent, Jerry Noons, Brian Cromack,
John LeClair, Scott Gabrielson, Kirk Whiting
For golf course
construction,
renovation and
repairs.
Bluegrass, Ryegrass, Fine Fescue Blends, Short
Cut Bluegrass, Bentgrass and Bentblends.
Pallets/Big Rolls.
Sod handler Del.
Roll Out Service.
Over 35 years of
serving the Turf
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Our RI Sales Rep.
Joe Farina
1-401-524-5280
Deliveries Monday through Saturday
CALL TOLL FREE
1—800-556-6985
Jim Santoro - Cell: 508-207-2094
See our web site
www.tuckahoeturf.com
RIGCSA 26th Annual Scholarship & Research Tournament Sponsors
Please Support Those Who Have Supported Us
Super Titanium
($1000.00 or up)
CVS Caremark
Marion Mandeville and Melody Hill Country Club
Quali Pro
Rhode Island Golf Association
Platinum
($300.00 or up)
Gold
($250.00—$299.00)
Barenbrug USA
BASF Turf & Ornamental
Bayer Environmental Science
Chas. C. Hart Seed Company
Fandetti Flowers
Harrell’s Turf Specialty
John Deere Golf
NMP Golf Construction Corp.
Syngenta Professional Products
Turf Enhancement Enterprises
Turf Products Corporation
UAP
Valent Professional Products
Allens Seed Store / E H Turf
The Cardinals
New England Golf Cars
Shawnmark Industries
Steven Willand Inc. / Textron Financial
TurfLinks Inc.
Title Sponsor - Lunch
BASF Turf & Ornamental - John Bresnahan
Valent Professional Products - Jim Santoro
Co-Sponsor
Turf Products Corp.
Title Sponsor - Cocktail Hour
Syngenta - Melissa Gugliotti
Co-Sponsors
Barenbrug USA
Phoenix Environmental Care
Title Sponsor - Tee Prizes
Bayer Environmental Science - Brian Giblin
Co-Sponsors
Harrell’s Turf Specialty
UAP
Golf Balls
Flags
Golf Carts
Titleist-FootJoy-Cobra Worldwide
John Deere Golf
Country Club Enterprises
Silver
($200.00 - $249.00)
A-OK Turf Equipment
BISCO
DAF Services
DGM Systems / ITT Flowtronex
Gorgeous Gardens Landscape Mgt.
Holliston Sand Company
New England Specialty Soils
New England Turf
Read Custom Soils
Sports Club Management, Inc.
Tom Irwin, Inc.
Tuckahoe Turf Farms
Wallace Consulting
West Warwick Country Club
Outside Sponsorships
Arnold Lumber Company
Bill Spicer Auctions
Centreville Bank
Grigg Brothers
Lastec
McLaughlin & Moran(Budweiser)
Dave’s Bar & Grill
Fall River CC Greens Staff
Security Cleaners
Ste. Michelle Wines(Coors Brewing)
Gencorp Insurance Group
UBS Financial Services
RIGCSA 26th Annual Scholarship & Research Tournament
Tournament Results and Photos
1st Gross: Greg Misodoulakis / Mark Pendergast 69
2nd Gross: Dave Wallace / Mike Warburg 69
1st Net: John Bresnahan / Matt Kowal 60
2nd Net: Matt Howland / Keith Angilly 60
3rd Net: Chris Bengtson / Bob Anthony 62
4th Net: Steve Donohue / Steve Mann 65
5th Net: Ted Ellis / Lou Murphy 65
6th Net: Melissa Gugliotti / Brian Farrell 65
7th Net: Tom Fox / Jon O‟Connor 66
8th Net: David Henault / Brian Benson 66
9th Net: Matt Medeiros / Mike Chrzanowski 66
10th Net: Mike Varkonyi / Tim Paul 67
11th Net: Dean Bozek / Anthony Paliotta 67
12th Net: Mike Cornicelli / Phil Casacalenda 67
13th Net: John Lombardi / Michael Paliotta 67
14th Net: Norm Tessier / Karen Gray 67
Closest to Pin #6:
Member: Steve Donohue
Guest: Alan Santamaria
Closest to Pin #11
Member: Ron Smith
Guest: Scott Niven
Long Drive #10
Member: Garrett Whitney
Guest: Mark Hough
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MEMBER NEWS
Welcome New Member:
Robert Wright, Affiliate, NMP Golf Construction
Announcements:
Our condolences go out to Alan Vadala and family on the passing of Alan‟s grandmother Bertha
Wilson in August.
Our condolences go out to Jim Santoro and family on the passing of Jim‟s mother Patricia “Trish”
Santoro in September.
Our condolences go out to Dan McDermott and
family on the passing of Dan‟s father James
McDermott in September
Wishing a speedy recovery to Tom Ohlson on
his wrist injury in September.
Well wishes go out to Mike Kroian‟s father on his
recovery from surgery in September.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Robert Wright on
his recent knee surgery.
Directory Updates:
Congratulations to Scott McLeod on his new
sales position with Winding Brook Farm. His
new phone number is 401-639-5462.
Congratulations to Jeff Stouffer on his new position with G. Fialkosky Lawn Sprinklers. He can
be reached at (508) 274-9545 or
[email protected].
Save the Date…
RIGCSA Holiday Celebration is scheduled for
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the
Hotel Providence.
More details will be mailed to the membership.
Education Opportunity:
Better Grass for Less Money
New England Lawn & Golf and Bernhard and Company invite Superintendents and their Equipment
Technicians to attend a practical educational seminar.
When:
Time:
Where:
Cost:
Thursday, October 30th
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rhode Island Country Club
FREE
RSVP to Diane Caldwell at Bernhard and
Company at 1-888-474-6348
*GCSAA members receive 0.7 CEU’s for
attendance
Advertising Opportunities Available
Advertise in the Surf „n Turf Web Newsletter.
We have full page, 1/2 page, 1/4 page and
business card size ads available for our
bi-monthly issues.
New for 2008 - Web site advertising is available on
www.rigcsa.org. Web site banner ads are available
in full color. Pricing is $500 for 12 months.
Contact Julie Heston (401) 934-7660 or
[email protected] if you are interested in
advertising or would like more information.
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call Adam or Howard Allen, Al LaPrise, Erik or
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Distributor of Lastec Articulator Line, Graden,
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We convert ideas into outstanding golf courses.
We have successfully worked with superintendents on golf construction and irrigation projects
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Service - Knowledge - Experience
The superintendents‟ source for high-tech turf
care products, contact Michael Kroian.
BISCO / RAIN BIRD GOLF
Irrigation Sales
Andrew Langlois (508) 868-6996
Jay Anderson (203) 494-5217
Dan Fuller (508) 789-2323
THE CARDINALS, INC.
John Callahan (800) 861-6256
Complete distributor of golf course
accessories; seed, fertilizer, chemicals, wetting agents, safety supplies and other turf
related specialty products.
THE CHAS. C. HART SEED CO.
(800)-326-4278
Roy Sibley (401) 556-7976
Robin Hayes (508) 237-2642
Independent distributor of quality turfgrass
seed, fertilizer and Turf care products. Authorized distributor for Bayer, Syngenta,
Aquatrols, Griggs Bros.
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COUNTRY CLUB ENTERPRISES
(800)-662-2585
CCE, Inc., your distributor for
Club Car Carryall
utility vehicles and golf cars.
Please call Dave Farina or Darin Eddy.
DGM SYSTEMS
Specialty Products Distributor For
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Offering Bentgrass, Blue/Fescue mixes,
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Contact Scott McLeod, Ernie Ketchum or
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TOM IRWIN, INC.
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800-321-5325
Offering our customers the most complete line
of products, service and
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Contact Larry Anshewitz,
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BASF TURF & ORNAMENTAL
“We don’t make the turf. We make it better.”
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Scott Cookson, Paul Amorin, Jon Cookson
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Yamaha Golf Cars / Yamaha Utility Cars
PRM CONCRETE CORPORATION
Sand and Gravel Division
(401) 727-0400 ext.310 cell: (401) 640-9431
Specializing in #3 Golf Course sand and other
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Contact Angelo Saccoccia.
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Teamwork, knowledge, dependability and
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TUCKAHOE TURF FARMS, INC.
(800)-556-6985
Offering a selection of putting green quality
bentgrass varieties. Also, blends for tees,
fairways, bunkers and roughs.
Washing available.
Contact Steve Donohue or Joe Farina.
TURF ENHANCEMENT ENTERPRISES
508-865-9150 Office 508-450-9254 Cell
Featuring Floratine Products;
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R.F. MORSE & SON, INC.
(508) 295-1553
Exclusive distributor of John Deere and ParEx products with I.B.D.U. - aerification service
featuring Vertidrain, Hydroject and Floyd
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Mike Hannigan or Alan Vadala
29 Gilmore Drive, Sutton, MA 01590
Distributor of quality fertilizer, grass seed,
& control products for the golf course industry.
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(888) 398-TURF (8873)
SHAWNMARK INDUSTRIES, INC.
TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION
“TOMORROW‟S Chemical Needs TODAY”A
complete line of specialty turf products as well
as engine degreasers, equipment maintenance products, aerosols and ice melt. Call
Matt Howland at (401) 295-1673 for personalized service 24 hours a day or visit our website at www.shawnmark.com.
SODCO, INC.
(800)-341-6900 (401) 294-3100
Offering a variety of bluegrass/fescue/rye,
Bluegrass/fescue blends. Bentgrass blends.
Washing available. Contact Pat Hogan.
STEVEN WILLAND INC.
Regional distributor of Jacobsen, Cushman,
Turfco, Smithco, Planet Air and
National quality turf equipment.
Parts/Service: (866) 435-1380
George Wise / Brett Armstrong
TURFLINKS, INC.
(800)-243-4355
Carrying the complete line of TORO
equipment. Call Dana Dubois for
demonstrations. For your TORO irrigation
needs - sprinklers, pipes, fittings, Otterbine
aerators and wire trackers,
contact Tim Berge or Jeff Stouffer.
UAP PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
18 Legate Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564
Fertilizer, seed, chemicals
Jim Pritchard (401) 258-5472
VALENT PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
Valent Has Turf Covered
Jim Santoro - 508-207-2094
[email protected]