Course conditions | Winter 2011
10. If only one plant protectant was available on the market, what would you have in your tank? Daconil 11. What is the oldest piece of equipment that is still being utilized in your fleet? A 40 year old Sod Cutter 12. What type of irrigation system do you have and approximately how many irrigation heads? Toro Decoder System with 800 series. 600 plus heads. 13. What are your expectations from the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association? Networking, stay informed of rules and regulations 14. What are your expectations from the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation? Research for MSU, new technology development and education 15. What is the most difficult part of your job? Responding to unanticipated weather conditions, and timing of applications due to weather. 16. What are the biggest issues facing assistant superintendents today? Advancement to “superintendent” – for every open job, there are many superintendents also competing for the same job. 17. Who influenced you the most about turfgrass management? John Fulling and Bob Hope 18. What is your opinion of the role of the mechanic in relationship to the assistant superintendent? There needs to be a good working relationship, and open communication so he can be kept abreast of any equipment that might be needed. 19. Would you rather be a well compensated assistant superintendent or a poorly compensated superintendent? Well compensated assistant, not only the pay but having the resources and equipment to do the job correctly. 20. What is the cultural management practice you could not do without? Speed rolling 21. Please describe in detail one true funny story from your career that you share when in the company of others in the industry? Roy was showing a new employee how to adjust reels on a gang mower. He tightened all of them too tight. When the employee took off down the fairway, the reels were so tight , the wheels wouldn’t roll and they tore up turf for 100 feet as Roy was frantically waving his arms and yelling for him to stop.
Quick Nine 1. Fish, dog or cat? Dog 2. Weekend irrigation break, budget meeting or ice cream headache? Irrigation break 3. Classic golf course, modern golf course or modern/classic golf course? Modern/Classic 4. Dollar Spot, Snowmold or Pythium? Snow mold 5. Driver, wedge or putter? Wedge 6. Titliest, Nike or Callaway? Titlest 7. Raking washouts in bunkers, fixing ball marks after a tournament or cleaning out the wash pad grass pit? Wash outs in bunkers 8. Morning sunrise, sunny day or beautiful sunset? Sunset 9. Local MiGCSA event, Great Lakes Trade Expo or Golf Industry Show? Local MiGCSA event
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