News Notes Summer 2012

NEWS NOTESA Publication for the Turfgrass Industry Professional

SUMMER 2012 | VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 2

Introducing Dr. Emily Merewitz

MTF NEWS NOTES | SUMMER 2012 2

Table of Contents

Features

6 INTRODUCING DR. EMILY MEREWITZ

7 2012 LAFONTAINE GOLF OUTING REGISTRATION FORM

8 2012 LAFONTAINE GOLF OUTING SPONSORSHIP FORM

9 TOP TEN REASONS TO LIGHTWEIGHT ROLL PUTTING GREENS By Dr. Thomas Nikolai

14 MSU TURFGRASS FIELD DAY REGISTRATION FORMS

17 MICHIGAN TURFGRASS CONFERENCE KICK-OFF SHOW EXHIBITOR CONTRACT KIT

25 MICHIGAN GOLF DAY AT THE CAPITOL By Kate Moore

Departments

4 PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

5 FOUNDATION REPORT

16 NEWS CLIPPINGS

24 DOLLARS AND SENSE REPORT

26 FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS

Also in this issue:

27 MembershipApplication

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MICHIGAN TURFGRASS FOUNDATION

Executive CommitteePresident

JohnFulling,KalamazooCC2014/Representing:AtLarge

Vice PresidentBrianSchweihofer,FranklinHillsCC

2013/Representing:AtLarge

TreasurerCareyMitchelson,CollegeFields

2015/Representing:MidMichiganDistrict

SecretaryRandyHahn,TwinLawn

2013/Representing:LawnApplicator

Board of Directors2013

AmyFouty,MichiganStateUniversityRepresenting:Parks,Sod,Cemetery

JohnStewart,Tri-TurfRepresenting:GreaterDetroitDistrict

2014

DanielJ.Bissonette,Dan'sGreenSideUpRepresenting:NorthernMichiganDistrict

MarkFrever,AlbionCollegeRepresenting:SportsorInst.Turf

ToddGriebe,Turfgrass,Inc./ResidexRepresenting:LawnMaintenance

2015

LeeCollins,JohnDeereGolfRepresenting:WesternMichiganDistrict

AdamSlatinsky,MichiganTurfandOrnamental

Representing:CommercialTurfgrassSupplier

ScottTrbovich,SyngentaRepresenting:AtLarge

Staff

Executive DirectorGordonLaFontaine

Executive SecretaryRebeccaSchoch

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CROP & SOIL SCIENCES

Dr. James CrumSoils517-355-0271 ext. [email protected]

Dr. Kevin FrankTurfgrass Extension517-355-0271 ext. [email protected] • Jeff Bryan - MSU Research Assistant • Miyuan Xiao - Graduate Student • Erica Bogle - Graduate Student

Dr. David GilstrapCoordinator Two-Year Sports and Commercial Turf517-355-0271 ext. [email protected]

Dr. Thom NikolaiTurfgrass Academic Specialist517-355-0271 ext. [email protected] • Rodney Tocco - Graduate Student

Dr. John N. Rogers IIICoordinator Two-Year Golf Turf517-355-0271 ext. [email protected] • Jeff Dunne - MSU Research Assistant • Aaron Hathaway - MSU Research Assistant

BOTANY AND PLANT PATHOLOGY

Dr. Joe Vargas 517-353-9082 [email protected] • Ron Detweiler - Research Assistant III • Nancy Dykema - Research Assistant III • Paul Giordano - Graduate Student • Liewei Yan - Graduate Student

MTESP

Mr. Jack KnorekMichigan Department of Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Division517-335-2874Fax: [email protected]

ENTOMOLOGY

Dr. David [email protected] • Terry Davis - Research Assistant II • Kevin Newhouse - Technician

HANCOCK CENTER

Mr. Mark CollinsFarm Manager517-353-3117 • Frank Roggenbuck Irrigation Specialist

HORTICULTURE

Dr. Suzanne LangTurfgrass Stress Physiology517-355-5191 ext. [email protected] • Tara Valentino - Technician

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PRESIDENT'SPerspective

DearMTFMembersandFriends,Ihopethisfindsyouwellandmakingitthroughthisextraordinaryyear.We’reontracktobethehottestanddriestyearinhistoryandasIwritethisitdoesn’tlooklikeitwill

letup.Iknowthataroundthestatewe’redealingwithirrigationpondsthataredriedup,extremediseasepressuresinthoseareasnorthwhonotonlyaregettingtheheatbuthavealsoreceivedhugestormsandstormdamage,andlawns,whichhavealtogetherstoppedgrowing,etcetera.Ourbestwishestoyouasyounavigatethrough,andremember,ourMichiganStateUniversityTurfTeamishereandavailableanytimeyouhaveaquestionorneedsomeassistance.Whileyou’reputtinginovertimeoutside,yourMTFteamisalsoworkinghardtobringyouthebestineducationandresearch.AugustbringsanotherMSU/MTFFieldDay.Wehavetwoseparatedaysthisyear,oneforlawn,parksandathleticfieldsandanotherforgolf.Therewillberesearchplots,educationstops,andextraeducationsessions.You’llfindthebrochureandinformationinthiseditionofNewsNotes.VicePresidentBrianSchweihoferandhisconferencecommitteearealsostillhardatworkonthenew2013MichiganTurfgrassConferencetobeheldattheKelloggCenterinEastLansing.AllIcansayisitwillbefantastic!There’sgreateducationandeventsforeverysegmentplusfunactivitiesintheeveningforalltoattend.Lookformoreinfoaswegoalongthisfall!ThisspringIhadthegreatpleasureofservingonthesearchcommitteeforthenewlyapprovedpositionofTurfgrassMolecularPhysiologistatMichiganStateUniversity.TheapprovalofthepositionisatestamenttoyourdedicationtotheindustryandtheUniversityasweareinatimewhennewpositionsareveryrare.Theprocesswasenlighteningandimpressiveformeasanacademiclayman.WewerefortunatetohaveagreatslateofhighlyqualifiedandmotivatedcandidatesandI’mhappytoreportthatDr.EmilyMerewitzwilljointheMSUTurfTeaminAugust.ShecomestousfromRutgersUniversityandoneoftheleadingmolecularprogramsintheworld.Shewillbeagreatadditiontotheteam.Althoughherfocuswillbeonresearch,shewilldoalittleteachingandsheisexcitedtomeetandworkwithallofyou.PleasewelcomehertoMichiganwhenyouseeher!WelookforwardtoseeingyouatFieldDayinAugustattheHancockTurfgrassResearchCenter.Untilthen,Iwishyoutheverybestinthesenextcoupleofmonthsofextremeheatanddrought.Once

again,pleaserememberthatshouldyouhaveanyissuesorconcerns,contactyourMSUTurfTeam.Theyarehereforyou!

YoursinTurf,

JohnFulling,CGCSPresident,MTF

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FOUNDATIONReport

DearFriends,

Aswecomeawayfromasuccessfulspringwitharecord-settingyearfortheTeeTimes4TurfOnlineAuctionandaverysuccessfulGolfLegislativeDayattheCapitol,wearemovingthroughsummerand

lookingforwardtomanyeventsandhappeningswiththeFoundation.AverysignificanthappeningistakingplacewiththecreationoftheTurfgrassMolecularPhysiologistpositionintheMSUTurfgrassProgram.Afterthecarefulprocessofinterviewingmanyqualifiedapplicants,ourselectedcandidateisEmilyMerewitzfromNewJersey.Hereducationandworkhistoryareextensiveandweplanonherbeingagreatassettotheteamandlookforwardtoreapingtherewardsfromherworkproduct.EmilyisaperfectexampleofwhytheMTFworkssoveryhardtoraisefundingtosupporttheexpertsandtheirturfgrassresearch.PleasejoinusinwelcomingEmilytohernewpositionbeginningAugust16,2012.TheMTFisalsohardatworkputtingtogethertheupcomingLaFontaineGolfOuting,whichisagainbeingheldattheLinksofNoviSinghinNovi,MI,onAugust1.Pleasejoinusforadayofgolfandnetworking.Onlineregistrationisnowopenatmichiganturfgrass.orgoryoucanfillouttheenclosedregistrationformandfaxorsendittotheMTFoffice.TheMSUTurfgrassFieldDaywillbeheldAugust14&15attheHancockTurfgrassResearchCenter.TheMTFandtheGolfAssociationofMichigan(GAM)haveteamedupforthisyear'sMSUTurfgrassFieldDay.AsanAlliedPartner,oneoftheGAM'smaingoalsistoexpanditssupportofturfgrassresearchandwearemorethanhappytohavethemjoinusinourFoundation'smissionandthankthemfortheircontinuedefforts.Aswell,Dr.KevinFrankhasputtogetherabeneficialprogramforthisyearandwearelookingforwardtoseeingyou.Youcanregisteronlineatmichiganturfgrass.orgorfillouttheenclosedregistrationformandsendorfaxittotheMTFoffice.Inclosing,IcannotexpressenoughthankstoourmembersandcontributorsoftheFoundation.AstheBoardofDirectorsworksforwaystomaintainandincreasefunding,whileatthesametimebackinganddeliveringvaluableresearchinformation,itisveryreassuringtoknowthatthesupportweneedistherethroughIndustryProfessionalssuchasyourself.TheMTFBoardofDirectorsiscomprisedofvoluntarymembers,yourpeers,withapassionfortheindustryandanunderstandingofwhatittakesandwhatneedstobedonetoaccomplishthegoalsthathavebeenset

forth,notonlyintheshort-termbutalsothelong-term,tosustainaFoundationthathasbeenworkinginacollaborativeeffortwiththeMSUTurfProgramfor55yearstohelpemploy,improve,andmaybesomedayperfectasciencethatbringssomuchjoyandlivelihoodtosomany.You,themembersand/orcontributors,arethecoretothisFoundationandwithoutyoursupportthesetaskswouldbeimpossible.Aswecontinuetostrivetobuildourcore,wewilldiligentlyworktoassureinformationandanswersareavailabletoyou.Thankyouagain.

Wishingyouawonderful(andhopefullywetter)summerseason,

GordonLaFontaineMTFExecutiveDirector

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

JUNE TOTAL 2012 2011

VOTING 277 315AFFILIATE 259 319ASSOCIATE 12 9STUDENT 14 12EDUCATOR 18 17HONORARY 14 19

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The MTF membership year runs from October 1 thru September 30. These statistics

were taken June 30, 2012.

Dr.EmilyMerewitzreceivedherPhDfromtheDepartmentofPlantBiologyandPathologyatRutgers,theStateUniversityofNewJerseyin2012.Previously,in2005sheearnedtwoBachelorofSciencedegreesfromRutgersUniversityinPlantScienceandPlantBiotechnology.Dr.MerewitzhasconductedresearchrelatedtoenvironmentalstressphysiologyofturfgrassesunderthedirectionofherthesisadvisorDr.BingruHuang.Herprimaryresearchfocushasbeenonunderstandingtheresponsesofcool-seasongrassessuchascreepingbentgrassandkentuckybluegrasstoabioticstressessuchasdroughtandheatstress.Herresearchexperiencehasallowedhertogainskillsinbothalaboratoryandfieldsetting.Shehasusedmultipleresearchmethodssuchasphysiological,genomic,

proteomic,andmetabolomicanalysistounderstandabioticstresstolerancemechanisms.Thisresearchhasallowedhertopublish10journalarticlesand1bookchapterandshehasactivelyparticipatedinpresentationsduringtheannualconferencesoftheASA-CSSA-SSSAandAmericanSocietyforHorticulturalSciences.Herteachingexperienceincludesbeingateachingassistantforanadvancedbiotechnologycourse,MethodsinRecombinantDNAatRutgers,andshehasalsoservedasaheadinstructorofaTurfgrassStressPhysiologycourseintheRutgersProfessionalGolfTurfManagementSchool.Severalawardsandaccomplishmentshavebeenbestowedtoher,suchastheGCSAA’sJamesR.WatsonfellowshipfundedbyTOROandtheEnvironmentalInstituteforGolfin2010andtheGerald

O.MottMeritoriousGraduateStudentinCropScienceAwardandScholarshipin2011.Additionally,shewasrecognizedbytheRutgersGraduateSchoolwiththeDissertationResearchAwardin2012.Dr.MerewitzisnowexcitedtojointhefacultygroupatMichiganStateUniversitywhereshewillcontinuetoevaluateturfgrassresponsestovariedenvironmentalconditions.ShealsolooksforwardtoinstructingtheundergraduateTurfgrassPhysiologycourse.

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IntheSpringIssueofTheMiGCSApublication“CourseConditions”appearsanarticletitledTheTop10ChangesthathaveImpactedMichiganGolfCourseManagementinthePast25Years.Thelistispresentedindescendingorderandthenumber1changeongolfcoursesasvotedbyMiGCSAmemberswastheincreasedfrequencyoflightweightrollingontheputtingsurface.Clearly,whenIinitiatedmyfirstlightweightrollingputtinggreenstudyatMichiganStateUniversityin1993IhadnoideaIwouldstillberesearchingthemechanicalpracticenearly20yearslater.Inthe90’stheinitialobjectiveoflightweightrollerresearchwastogatherdatatodetermineifthemechanicalpracticewassafe.Concernsincludedthelimitationofrollingfrequencyduetotheincreasedpossibilityofcompaction,tissuebruising,andthemoreprevalentmovementofdiseasesthatarespreadbymechanicalmeans.Just10yearsagolightweightrollingwasprimarilyusedtoalleviatefrostheaving,prepseedbeds,orincreasegreenspeedfortournamentsifitwasusedatall.Today,duetounexpectedresultsfromnumerouslightweightrollingstudies,themechanicalpracticehasbecomeembracedasameanstocreatehealthyturfgrassandincreasecustomersatisfaction.DuetomyextensiveresearchwiththepracticeIhavebeenaskedtimeandagaintocreate“TheTop10ReasonstoLightweightRoll”list.I’lladmittooriginallyscoffingattheidea,butthetruthisIamtheperfectindividualtocreatesuchalistandconsideringtheresultsoftheMiGCSAsurveyitseemsliketheperfecttimetoreleasemyTop10ReasonstoLightweightRollPuttingGreens.

10. Alleviate heaving and minimize scalping when climatic conditions dictate.Thenumerousfreeze/thawcyclesthatoccurintemperateregionsoftheworldresultinsoilfrostheavingwhichleadstobumpysoilsurfacesinthespring.Duringthistimeoftheyearitiscustomarytorollturfgrasssurfacespriortotheseasonsfirstmowingtominimizethepotentialofscalping.Similarly,whenheavyrainsarefollowedbyhothumidweatherthatchcanswellcreatingpuffyturfwhichincreasesthelikelihoodofscalping.Undertheseclimaticconditionsrollingpriortomowingcandecreasethepotentialofscalping.

9. Seed bed preparation.Rollingisimportantfortheestablishmentofturfgrasssitesforseveralreasons.Firstofallonhighvalueareasitisimperativetorollthesitemultipletimespriortoseedingtocompresstherootzonetoreduceoreliminatesoilsettlingduringand/orfollowingestablishment.Secondly,numerousturfgrassbooksrightfullypreachoftheimportanceofhavinggoodseed-to-soilcontactduringtheestablishmentofturfgrasssitesandthebestwaytohavegoodseed-to-soilcontactistorollthesiteimmediatelyafterseeding.Additionally,inaputtinggreenestablishmentstudyperformedatMichiganStateUniversityplotsrolledmultipletimesperweekfilledinquickerandwerereadyforplayfasterthanputtinggreenplotsthatwerenotrolled(Image1).

8. Broadleaf weed, moss, algae reduction.Noresearchplotshaveeverbeendesignedtoexamtheimpactoflightweightrollingonbroadleafweeds,moss,oralgaeencroachmentyetduetoattentiontodetailthereisdocumentationthatlightweightrollingdecreaseseachofthem.InastudyperformedatMichiganStateUniversityin1996puttinggreensrolledthreetimesperweekresultedinlessbroadleafweedsandmosscomparedtogreensthatwerenotrolled.Furthermore,in2008UniversityofArkansas(UofA)MastersStudentJayRichardsreportedthatlightweightrollingdecreasedalgaeencroachment.Exactlywhyregularlightweightrollingwoulddecreasethesepestsisnotknowbutithypothesizedthatthereductionofeachistheresultofincreasedturfgrassdensity.

7. Decreased localized dry spot.AnintriguingresultofalightweightrollingstudyperformedatMichiganStateUniversityfrom1995-2000wasthatgreensrolledthreetimesperweekdisplayedsignificantlylesslocalizeddryspotcomparedtogreensthatwereneverrolled(Image2).Soilsamplesfromthestudyshowedthatrolledplotsretainedmoremoistureandhadmorerootmasscomparedtorootzonesthatwerenotrolled.Obviously,increasedsoilmoisturecontentandrootmasscouldleadtolesslocalizeddryspotontheturfgrassputtingsurface.InthepastseveralyearsithasbecomeeasierforresearchersandgolfcoursesuperintendentsaliketomeasurevolumetricsoilmoisturecontentduetovastlyimprovedTDRtechnology.TDRmeasurementstakenonlightweightrollingstudiesperformedatMSUandUofAhaveconsistentlyshownthatlightweightrollingdoesincreasethesoilvolumetricmoisturecontent.

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Not rolled. Rolled 3x per week. Rolled 5x per week

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ThomasA.NikolaiPh.D.TheDoctorofGreenSpeedMichiganStateUniversity


6. Height of cut can be raised and ball roll distance (green speed) retained resulting in increased wear tolerance and a decrease in brown patch and anthracnose.InFigure1aregreenspeedmeasurementsobtainedfromthefirstmowingheight/rollingstudyeverperformed.Inthatstudyplotsmowedat0.187-inchheightofcut(HOC)wererolledthreetimesperweekandwerecomparedtonon-rolledplotsmowedat0.156-inch.InthebeginningofthestudyplotsmaintainedatthehigherHOChadslowergreenspeedscomparedthelowerHOCplots.However,afteraweekandahalfofrollingplotsmaintainedatthehighestHOCachievedgreenspeedsasfastas(andinsomecasesfasterthan)plotsmowedatthelowerHOC.Interestingly,rollingresultedinenoughresidualgreenspeedthatthehigherHOCmaintainedthegreenspeedofplotsatthelowerHOCthedayafterrolling.Sincethatoriginalstudyseveralotherstudieshavebeenperformedthatvalidatethosefindings.Furthermore,byrollingandincreasingtheHOCRutgersUniversityhasdocumentedadecreaseinanthracnosewhileMichiganStateUniversityhasreporteddecreasesinbrownpatch.

5. Decreased cutworm activity….maybe!Okay,thismightbeastretchbutbearwithmeandifnothingelseandyou’lllearnIamanhonestindividual.AttheHancockTurfgrassResearchCenteratMSUweusuallydonotgetenoughblackcutwormstowarrantaninsecticidespray.However,overaperiodofyearsIobservedcutwormsonmyplotsalongwiththeirunmistakablechewingdamageandwhenthisoccurredbirdfeedingactivityincreasedonmyplots.SincethepresenceofthebirdscoincidedwiththeoccurrenceofthecutwormsIhypothesizethatthebirdsweregoingafterthecutworms.ThethreeyearsthishappenedIcountedbirdbeakholesintheturfgrasspriortomowing/rolling.Theresultwasthatplotsrolledthreetimesperweekhadsignificantlylessbirdbeakholes(cutworms).Interestinglyenoughthedecreaseinbirdbeakholeswasbetween55-60%ineachoftheyearswhichseemsprettyconsistent.NowIfeelcomfortablestatingthatIthinkrollingdecreasescutwormactivity,butinalltruthIdidnotcountcutwormssoIcannotsayitwith100%confidence.I’llleavethatuptoyouuntilaturfgrassentomologistperformsamoreconclusivestudy.


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Non-rolled putting surface. Rolled 3 times per week.

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4. Improved topdressing incorporationIn2006MSUperformedalightweightrollersandincorporationstudyoncreepingbentgrassputtinggreenplots.Treatmentsincludedcheckplotsthatwereneversandtopdressed,topdressedplotshavingsandbrushedinwhendry,andplotsthatwerebrushedandthenreceivedasinglepassoverwiththeTrue-Surfacevibratoryroller.Thedayaftereachtopdressingeventtheplotsweremowedwithawalk-behindmowerwithbucketsintact.Debriswasremovedfromthebucketandthegrassclippingsweredecantedoffinapaleofwater.Theresultwasplotsthatwererolledafterbrushingaveragedapproximately40%lesssandinthebuckets(Figure2).Theseplotsalsohadafastergreenspeedseveraldaysaftertopdressingandadecreaseinorganicmattercontentattheendoftheseason.Dr.JohnSorochanperformedasimilarstudyonbermudagrassgreensattheUniversityofTennesseeandreportedan80%decreaseintheamountofsandafterasinglepasswiththeTrue-Surfacevibratoryroller.Tomyknowledgenouniversityhasresearchedifnon-vibratoryrollersincreasesandincorporationaftertopdressing.

3. Decreased dollar spot In1995Inoticedthatresearchgreensrolledthreetimesperweekhadlessdollarspotcomparedtonon-rolledgreens.NoneofthedatawasstatisticallysignificantandIwascertainIwouldnevermakeasimilarobservation.Thefollowingyeareverytimetherewasadollarspotoutbreakonmyresearchgreenstherolledplotshadsignificantlylessdisease(Image3).TosayIwassurprisedwouldbeanunderstatement.SincethenIhavemadesimilarobservationsyearafteryearinmylightweightrollingstudies.Additionally,in2011MSUMastersstudentPaulGiordanoreportedthatincreasingthefrequencyofrollingsignificantlydecreasestheincidenceofdollarspot.Theobviousquestionis,“Whydoesrollingdecreasedollarspot”?Theanswerislengthyandabitelusiveandheckthisisjustatop10list.Theimportantfactisthatregularuseoflightweightrollingdoesdecreasedollarspot.

2. It’s the economy (rolling/mowing frequency programs).Ipublishedtheresultsofmydollarspotobservationsinascientificjournalin2001andunderstandablymanyofmypeersseemedskeptical.In2002IgaveapresentationonthesubjectattheGCSAAannualconventioninOrlandoFl.andseveralrollercompaniesweresodelightedthattheyhavecontinuedtofundmylightweightrollingresearchtodate.Supportfromthosecompanies(andtheMichiganTurfgrassFoundation)hasallowedustostudytheeffectsofvariousrolling/mowingfrequencyprogramsovertheyearsincluding:

•Alternatingmowingandrollingonadailybasis.In2004MSUinitiatedthefirstmowing/rollingfrequencystudybycomparingmowingeverydaywithalternatingmowingandrollingonadailybasis.Onresearchgreensalternatingmowingandrollingresultsingreenspeedmeasurementsequivalenttomowingdailyandimprovedturfgrassweartolerance.Ifyouwerethinkingthismightresultinaneconomicsavingyouarecorrect.UniversityofTennesseeMastersstudentDanStrunkperformedacostanalysisstudycomparingalternatingmowingandrollingfrequencyonadailybasisandconcludedthattheaveragegolfcourseinTennesseecouldsaveapproximately$13,000.00comparedtomowingdaily.Thiscanbeaveryniceeconomicoptionespeciallyduringtimesoftheyearwiththegreatestheatstressoncoolseasongrassesorcoldstressonwarmseasongrasses.


Non-rolled putting surface. Rolled three times per week.

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•Mowandrolleveryday.Wecertainlyarenotconsider-ingsavingmoneywiththisoption,however,resultsindi-cateconsistentgreenspeedsfromdaytoday,thepossibil-itytoraisemowingheightsforbetterturfgrasshealthandweartolerance,andsignificantlymoredollarspotcontrolthanmowingeverydayandrollingeveryother.•Rolleverydayandmoweveryother.That’sright,roll-ingeverydayandmowingeveryother.Ofallthemowing/rollingfrequenciesIhaveresearchedthisoneresultsinthemostconsistentgreenspeedsfromdaytoday,verygoodweartolerancecomparedtomowingalone,andbetterdol-larspotcontrolthanmowingeverydayandrollingeveryother.Obviously,therecouldalsobesomeeconomicsav-ingwiththisprogramaswell.

WithalltheprogramslistedaboveIhaveneverobservedanincreaseincompaction;however,allmyresearchplotshavebeenonfrequentsand-topdressingprograms(every2-3weeks).Anadditionalcaution:whenIrolledplotseverydayoftheweekIalwaysusedthelightestrollersavailableonthemarket(i.e.Tru-Turf,DMISpeedRoller,andTrueSurfacevibratoryrollers)becausetheyhavebeencontinuoussupportersofmyresearch.Idon’twanttoim-plythatrolling7-daysperweekwitharollerheavierthan550lbs.wouldresultincompactionandthereforeweakerturf,IamjustcautioningthatIdonotknowifheavierroll-ersuseddailywouldresultincompactionornot.WhileIamabigadvocateoflightweightrollingandencourageeverysuperintendenttorolltheirgreensIamevenabiggeradvocateofproceedingwithcautionwhenmakinganychangesonyourputtingsurface.

1. Increased customer satisfaction. Golfersurveyaftergolfersurveyindicatesthatthecondi-tionoftheputtingsurfaceisthenumberonethinggolfer’scareabout.Lightweightrollingproducessmootherputtingsurfacesresultingintruerballrollandfastergreenspeeds.Nootherculturalormechanicalpracticecanincreasecustomersatisfactionasmuchasfrequentusewithalightweightroller.Finally,noothermechanicalpracticeal-lowsthesuperintendentthepossibilitytoadjustthegreenspeedtomakehis/herclientelehappy.ToquoteWalterS.Harbinfrom1922,“Icannotconceivehowaperfectputtingsurfacecanbedevelopedormaintainedwithoutrolling”.IthinkMr.Harbinwouldbehappywiththecurrentuseofthepracticetoday.

Acknowledgments: IwouldliketothankallMTFmembers.WithoutyoursupportlightweightrollingresearchwouldhaveneverbeenperformedatMSUandthereforenoonewouldbeawareoftheadvantagesoflightweightrollingonputtinggreens.ItallstartedhereandwithoutMSUresearchalmostnooneintheworldwouldrollasaregu-larpartoftheirputtinggreenmaintenance.Iwouldalsoliketoacknowledgethegeneroussupportoftheturfgrassindustry.Withoutyourannualdonationsofmachinery,irrigationequipment,fertilizers,pesticides,soilmixes,etc.TheHancockTurfgrassResearchCenterwouldnotbeableoperateastheleadingturfgrassresearchcenterintheworld(exceptingbreeding).IwouldliketothanktheUSGAfor5-yearsoffundinglightweightrollerresearchatMSU(that’sunprecedentedforamechanicalpracticestudy)alongwiththerollingcompaniesDMISpeedroller,Tru-Turf,TrueSurface,Salsco,andSmithcoforsupportingmyresearchaswell.


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TurfgrassFieldDayisopento

allturfprofessionalsregardlessofaffiliation.

Spendadaywiththeexpertsandseewhat

cuttingedgeresearchcandotomakeyour

operationmoreproductiveandprofitable.W

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onputtinggreenqualityandgreenspeedwillbepresented.

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enhanceplayingquality.

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distinguishingbetweenLaetisariafuciform

isandLimnomyces

roseipellisonyourgolfcourseyoudefinitelyneedtoattendthis

workshop.Participantswilllearn:

1)How

toidentifythecommonturfgrassdiseasesusingboth

in-fieldtechniquesandmicroscopes

2)Managem

entoptionsforcom

mondiseasesinclud

ing:dollar

spot,brownpatch,crown-rottinganthracnose,redthread,and

pythiumblightandroot-rot.

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NEWS CLIPPINGS

Assistant & Student Networking EventSeptember 7th, 2012

2:00 to 5:00

Location: College Fields Golf Club, Okemos

The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation would like to wish you a safe and

happy Summer Season.

Thank you to all members of the U.S. Military for their service, dedication,

and sacrifices. Welcome home!

Congratulations to Kevin Welp as the new Golf Course

Superintendent for the Detroit Golf Club!

Receiving a special award from the Golf Hall of Fame was MSU's Turf Team. Accepting left to right were: Kevin Frank, David Smitley, Joe Vargas, Paul Rieke, and Tom Nikolai

Congratulations!


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Kick-Off ShowExhibitor Contract Kit

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The Spartan Club, located on the fourth floor of Spartan Stadium, features a sideline view (between the 20-yard lines), with padded, extra wide chairback seats. Seats are open to the stadium, while at the same time covered and heated in inclement weather. The air-conditioned and heat equipped club area has 18,500 square feet with comfortable living room style furniture, multiple TV’s, private restrooms and elevator access. There will also be a cash bar available.

BOOTH INFORMATION

The 2013 Michigan Turfgrass Conference Kick-Off Show being held January 22, 2013, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., is an opportunity for industry vendors to network their services and/or products to industry professionals in golf, commercial turf/home lawns, athletic fields, business management, turf and the environment, assistant superintendents, and equipment technicians.

There are 60 booth spaces available for this event. Booth spaces may not exceed the 6’x6’ dimensions.

There is no limit on the number of booth spaces a company may purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis.

EXHIBITOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Exhibitors may place an ad in the 2013 Michigan Turfgrass Conference Education Guide. Please contact Becky Schoch at 517.392.5003 for more information.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in sponsoring any aspect of the 2013 Michigan Turfgrass Conference, please contact the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation office for information or indicate so on the enclosed Exhibitor Contract.

QUESTIONS

Please contact the MTF office at 517.392.5003 or via e-mail at [email protected] with any questions.

2013 Michigan Turfgrass Conference

Kick-Off ShowSponsored by the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

January 22, 2013; 4:30 - 7:30 pmMSU Spartan Stadium

SPARTAN CLUB300 SPARTAN WAY

East Lansing, MI 4882418

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM & CONTRACTMichigan Turfgrass Conference • January 21-24, 2013

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, MIExhibit Function: January 22, 2013; 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This is a registration contract to exhibit at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference Kick-Off Show, being held at the Spartan Club of the MSU Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan, January 22, 2013, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

CONTACT NAME TITLE (name of company rep in charge of conference exhibit)

COMPANY NAME

STREET

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE

PHONE FAX E-MAIL

WEB SITE

Principal Product or Service

Authorized Signature Date By signing above, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations. (See Exhibit Rules and Regulations on page 2)

A standard display booth 6’ X 6’ will be furnished with a 7” x 12” identification sign for your company. Each initial booth space includes two (2) badges. Each additional booth space is $300 and includes two (2) badges. Additional badges are $10 each. Michigan Turfgrass Foundation supports Business Partner-Sponsored Hospitality Rooms (strictly optional). If you are planning such an event, please indicate preferences and contact the MTF Office: YES Event date Time MTF offers its Business Partners various sponsorship opportunities for activities/programs during the conference. If interested in sponsorship, please indicate: YES activity/program Total Sponsorship: ______________ Accept our application for: (check one) MTF Member: $300 per booth prior to August 31, 2012. After August 31, 2012: $350 per booth Non-member: $415 per booth prior to August 31, 2012 (includes one-year MTF membership). After August 31, 2012: $465 per booth Skirt rental is also available for $20 Total Skirt Rental: _______________ Total Cost for Booth(s): __________ Booth location preference(s): 1st 2nd 3rd

Total Amount Due: ______________NOTE: Full amount is due upon receipt of executed contract. • No refunds will be made after September 30, 2012. • A $100 fee will be charged if booth is canceled prior to September 30, 2012. • Booth fee allows for up to two company representatives per booth. • Only one company per booth. • Mail completed application along with credit card

information or check payable to:

Michigan Turfgrass FoundationPO Box 27156

Lansing, MI 48909-7156PH: 517.392.5003 • FAX: 989.936.5911

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1. No signs or decorative materials may protrude into the aisle or encroach upon neighboring booths. No obstruction may be placed in any aisle, passageways, lobbies or exits leading to any fire extinguishing devices.2. MTF requests that all exhibitors abide by the standard International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Guidelines.3. All displays must be installed and completely arranged at least two hours in advance of the date and hour officially announced for the opening of the kick-off show.4. All displays must remain intact until the official close of the show. No exhibitor may begin dismantling, move-out or packaging prior to the time of closing shown on the program.5. Arrangement and payment for transporting goods to and from the exposition, receiving, decorating, and removal of exhibits are the responsibility of the exhibitor.6. Any firm or organization NOT officially assigned space in the exposition will NOT be permitted to engage in any activities within the exhibit area unless authorized by MTF.7. Exhibit Booth Personnel identification shall be restricted to employees of exhibiting organizations or other authorized representatives of exhibiting firms approved by MTF who are actually “staffing” the exhibit booth during published move-in, show opening and/or move-out hours.8. All exhibitor personnel shall wear proper badge identification, as provided by MTF, prominently displayed plus have corporate identification available for viewing by management or the representative of the official contractor for security, at all times.9. MTF shall have the right to limit the number of exhibitor representatives present in any exhibit space, and shall have the right to limit the total number of exhibitor badges that may be included with the cost of each booth.10. Exhibitors may not conduct business activities in a manner that interferes with easy navigation of the aisle in front of the exhibitor’s booth(s). Demonstrations and sales activities are to be conducted primarily within the exhibitor’s designated booth space.11. Exhibitors may not share booth space, sublet or assign any portion of their booth(s) to any other company or organization without prior written authorization from MTF.12. Exhibitors may not examine, tamper with or remove materials from any booth other than the exhibitor’s own.13. Entering another exhibitor’s booth without permission is not allowed.14. Exhibitors may use sound equipment in their booths so long as the noise level does not disrupt the activities of neighboring exhibitors. Any complaints regarding noise levels will be deemed a violation and be dealt with as such.15. Exhibitors agree not to participate in activities that are disruptive to other exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. This provision will be rigorously and strictly enforced.16. The Applicant agrees that MTF shall have the right to make such rules and regulations or changes in arrangements as it deems necessary and to amend them from time to time. MTF shall have the final determination and enforcement of all rules, regulations and conditions.17. Exhibitors are advised to carry appropriate insurance to cover display materials against damage and loss, and public liability insurance against injury to the person and property of others. MTF (Michigan Turfgrass Foundation) does not accept responsibility (or liability) for any losses or damage to person or property in the exhibit hall.18. If, as a courtesy to exhibitors, perimeter security for the exhibit hall is furnished during installation, dismantling and show days, this is not and should not be interpreted as a guarantee or indemnity against loss or theft of any kind.19. Exhibitors shall abide by and observe all federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations, and all rules and regulations of the Exhibit Facility (including any union labor work rules). Without limiting the foregoing, exhibitor shall construct its exhibits to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.20. Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge of, and compliance with, all laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention, music and public safety while participating in the exhibition.21. If an exhibitor is in material breach of any of these Exhibit Rules & Regulations or this exhibit space contract, MTF may terminate the exhibitor’s participation in the MTF Exhibit Hall without further notice and without obligation to return monies previously paid by exhibitor.

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ACCOMODATIONSACCOMODATIONSLocated on the campus of Michigan State University, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center is the jewel of hotels in Lansing and East Lansing, Michigan. Unlike any other hotels near Michigan State University, Kellogg Center possesses a unique cultural atmosphere and convenient access to sporting activities and Lansing area attractions including the Michigan State Capitol and Lansing Lugnuts baseball at Cooley Law School Stadium. Kellogg Center is located just eight miles from Lansing’s Capital City Airport, and shuttle service is available. For those renting cars or driving to our facility, a 1,000-space attached parking garage is available on a complimentary basis to hotel guests. So if you’re looking for 4-Star excellence in a hotel near Michigan State University, you’ll find it at Kellogg Center.

Kellogg Hotel & Conference CenterMichigan State University55 South Harrison AvenueEast Lansing, MI 48824-1022Phone: (517) 432-4000Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090

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Lakewood Shores Resort-Gailes Golf CourseLenawee Country ClubLeslie Park Golf CourseLinks @ Bowen LakeLinks of Novi Golf ClubLittle Traverse Bay Golf ClubLochenHeath Golf ClubLochmoor ClubLongboat Key Club ResortLynx Golf CourseManistee National Golf & ResortMaple Lane Golf ClubMarquette Golf Club - Greywalls/HeritageMeadowbrook Country ClubMissaukee Golf ClubMistwood Golf CourseMoose Ridge Golf CourseMSU Football Tickets - Notre Dame GameMullett Lake Golf & Country ClubMuskegon Country ClubNorthville Hills Golf ClubOak Pointe Country ClubOak Ridge Golf Club-Marsh Oaks Golf CourseOakland University Golf & Learning CenterOrchard Lake Country ClubOtsego Club - The ClassicPaint Creek Country ClubPheasant Run Golf CoursePilgrim's Run Golf ClubPine Lake Country ClubPineview HighlandsPipestone Creek Golf CoursePohlCat Golf CoursePoint O'Woods Golf & Country ClubPolo Fields Country Club - Ann ArborPolo Fields Country Club - WashtenawPontiac Municipal Golf CoursePort Huron Golf ClubPrestwick Village Golf ClubRadrick Farms Golf CourseRavines Golf ClubRed Run Golf ClubRiverview HighlandsRoyal Scot Golf CourseRush Lake Hills Golf ClubRush Lake Hills Golf ClubSaginaw Country ClubSalem Hills Golf ClubScott Lake Country ClubShanty Creek Resorts

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MICHIGANGOLFDAYATTHECAPITOLAllied golf associations joined forces to bring message to legislators

By Kate MooreExecutive Director

Michigan Golf Course Owners Association


JustlikeanyotherperfectgolfdayinMichigan,thesunwasshiningontheMichiganGolfAllianceastheytookoverthelawnoftheStateCapitolonWednesday,June13th.MichiganGolfCourseOwnersAssociation,MichiganGolfCourseSuperintendentsAssociation,MichiganSectionPGA,theGolfAssociationofMichigan,MichiganClubManagersAssociations,AmericanSocietyofGolfCourseArchitectsandtheMichiganTurfgrassFoundationconvenedattheCapitolandvisitedeveryLegislatorthisWednesday.TheCapitollawnwasthevenueforthisunprecedentedevent.

Nearly400gatheredunderthebigtentinfrontoftheCapitol

stepsfor“lunchontheturn”,anopportunityforlegislatorsandtheirconstituentstodiscusstheissuesofgolfbusinessandconnectwithoneanother.TheMichiganGolfAlliancememberswantedtointroducedthemselvesandtheirkeyissuestotheHouseandSenate.Taxes,tourismfundingandtheenvironmentweretoponthelist.TheMichiganGolfAlliance,comprisedoftheleadersofMichigangolfindustryassociations,cametogethertocreateadynamiceventtopromotethegameandthebusinessofgolf.

“WithGovernorSnyder’sproclamationofJuneasMICHIGANGOLFMONTH,weshowcasedtheimportantbusinessthisindustryistothe

state.Withmorepublicgolfcoursesthananyotherstateinthecountry,Michigantrulyisaleaderingolfbusiness,”saidTomSchwark,chairmanofgovernmentaffairsfortheMichiganGolfCourseOwnersAssociationandownerofSycamoreHillsGolfCourseinMacomb.

MichiganSectionPGAprofessionalsofferedaswinganalysisforthelegislatorsandtheirstaffthroughouttheafternoonaswellasaputtingtips.LunchwascateredbyEagleEyeGolfCourseofBath.SpartanDistributorsofTOROandE-Z-Gobroughtabeveragecarttoservecolddrinksfromaswellasaroughmowerforthelegislatorsandtheirstafftosee.

Thefollowingisasummaryofdonationsmadetodatethis2011/2012fiscalyear:

AmericanEndowmentFoundationBelvedereGolfClub

BirchwoodFarmsGolf&CountryClubBirminghamCountryClub

Boak,DanBoak,DuaneCole,Harvey

CrystalDownsCountryClubDaam,Duane

DetroitGolfClubDurant,Brian

DykstraLandscapeServices,Inc.EdgewoodCountryClub

EnvironmentalTurfServices,Inc.ForestLakeCountryClub

Fulling,JohnGolfAssociationofMIGrandeGolfClubHarrell'sInc.

HilbrandsLandscapeManagementHolmes,Jeffery

HoughtonLakeFamilyDentistryKalamazooCountryClub

Karcher,DouglasKitchen,Nancy

LaFontaine,GordonLawnTech

MeadowbrookCountryClubMichianaGCSA

MiGCSAMurphy,John

OaklandHillsCountryClubOrchardsGolfLtd.Partnership

Osborn,RyanPortHuronGolfClub

TheMichiganTurfgrassFoundationwouldliketothankallcontributorstotheFoundation.Yourallegiancetotheturfindustrywillsustainturfgrassresearchforyearstocome.

IfyouoryourcompanywouldliketodonatetotheMichiganTurfgrassFoundationtohelpsupportturfgrassresearch,youmaydosoonlineatmichiganturfgrass.orgorbyfillingouttheOpportunitiesForGivingForminthiseditionofNews Notes,andmailwithyourcheckorcreditcardpaymentto:

Michigan Turfgrass FoundationPO Box 27156

Lansing, MI 48909-7156

FUNDRAISINGHighlights

DONATIONS


michiganturfgrass.orgteetimes4turf.com

msuturfdiseases.netmsuweeds.comturf.msu.edu

cdms.net/LabelsMsds/LMDefault.aspxgddtracker.net

msuturfweeds.netcss.msu.edu

agbioresearch.msu.edumtesp.org

turf.lib.msu.edunews.msue.msu.edu/news/home

References on the WebCalendarofEvents2012 LaFontaine Golf Outing: August 1, 2012 | Links of

Novi Singh | Novi, MI

MSU Turfgrass Summer Field Day: August 14-15, 2012 Hancock Turfgrass Research Center

East Lansing, MI

2013 Michigan Turfgrass Conference: January 21-24, 2013Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center | Lansing, MI

Friday, September 7 MSU Turf Club Assistant & Student Networking Golf Outing (College Fields Golf Club,

Okemos)

Monday, October 8 MIGCSA The Big Event (Birmingham C.C.)

November 27-28 MGCOA Michigan Golf Business Conference, Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth

MICHIGAN TURFGRASS FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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BUSINESS CATEGORIES (Please choose one.)

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MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND DUES (Memberships are annual.) Ͻ REGULAR MEMBER AMOUNT: $115.00 $____________________ Benefits: Eligible to vote, hold office, quarterly issues of News Notes, reduced conference registration fees, and educational opportunities. Ͻ AFFILIATE MEMBER(S) AMOUNT: $30.00 x #______ = $____________________ Benefits: Quarterly issues of News Notes, reduced conference registration fees, and educational opportunities. Eligibility: Individuals are eligible for Affiliate Membership after another individual from that same organization joins as a regular member. Please list Affiliate Member name(s) below: 1. ____________________________________________________E-mail:___________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________E-mail:___________________________________________

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ϽSTUDENT MEMBER AMOUNT: $10.00 $____________________ Benefits: Quarterly issues of News Notes and complimentary registration at conference. ϽASSOCIATE MEMBER AMOUNT: $75.00 $____________________ Eligibility: Working and living outside of the State of Michigan. Benefits: Quarterly issues of News Notes, reduced conference registration fees, and educational opportunities.

MEMBERSHIP SPONSORED BY: ______________________________________________________________

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Ͻ ANNUAL FUND DONATION (Optional) $____________________ Ͻ LAFONTAINE ENDOWMENT $____________________ Ͻ RIEKE ENDOWMENT $____________________ Ͻ FOUNDERS SOCIETY $____________________

PAYMENT TOTAL ENCLOSED $____________________

CHECK#:___________________________ Please make checks payable to MTF.

CREDIT CARD: Ͻ VISA Ͻ MASTERCARD Ͻ DISCOVER │ CC#:________________________________________ EXP.:________________

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Please fax or mail application to: Michigan Turfgrass Foundation • PO Box 27156 • Lansing, MI 48909-7156 P: 517-392-5003 • F: 989-936-5911 • www.michiganturfgrass.org

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The Mission of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is:

"To work in partnership with Michigan State University, supporting ongoing programs in research, education, and extension in the area of professional turfgrass management that will benefit all

individuals who manage turfgrasses or derive pleasure from the results of such management."

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