Looking Back

Back Row (L-R): Chris Andrejicka, Jarrod Barakett, Randy Booker, Jeff Stauffer, Randy Twyman, and Doug Breen. Front Row (L-R): Trevor Clapperton, Jennifer Pendrith, Sean DeSilva, Bob Burrows, Jeff Alexander, and Rob Gatto. (L-R) OTRF tournament champion Thom Charters, Bayview GC, honorary member of the OTRF and chair of the GTI Advisory Board with Chris Dew.

The Board of Directors in 2007 were: Sean DeSilva (president); Coppinwood, Robert Burrows (past), Banff Springs; Jeff Stauffer (vice), Credit Valley; Randy Booker, Otter Creek; Jeff Alexander (sec), Parry Sound; Chris Andrejicka, Essex; Jarrod Barakett, Deer Ridge; Doug Breen, Golf North; Rob Gatto, King’s Forest; Scott Heron, Bigwin Island; Jennifer Pendrith Kawartha; and Randy Twyman, Taboo. Dorothy Hills was the executive manager and Pat Thomas and Deborah Badger were the office staff.

Keith Bartlett moved to St. George’s and Greg McFarlane took over at Thornhill. Nicholas Bell, moved to Muskoka Highlands, Steven Holmes to Rosedale, Jay Weiss to Maple Downs, Jason Dowling to Northern Dunes, Gary Stadnek to Westview, Brian Taylor to Knollwood, Randy Booker to Otter Creek, Brian Carver to Mystic Ridge, Tyler Ruest to Dalewood, Anthony Frake to Cranberry Resort, Michael McCarthy to Glen Eagle, and Robert Burrows to Banff Springs. Chris Nelson from Markland Wood left for Plant Science Inc. and was replaced by Owen Russell. Ron Heesen moved from Monterra to Nottawasaga Resort.

We regret to announce the passing of Graydon Goff, formerly of Turf Care, Ernie Amsler, Angus Glen, Jay Lavis, Dol Turf Restoration, and Frank Kuypers, Shawneeki Golf Club.

The Spring Field Day was held at Ariss Golf Club hosted by Rick Lane. Low gross for 1st flight was Chris Andrejicka, Essex, and low gross 2nd flight winner was Dave Schemelefski, Ontario Seed Co. The Can/Am Tournament was held at the Ambassador Golf Club hosted by Dave Cours and Tom Brydon. The low Canadian team was Thom Charters, Bayview and Wayne Rath, Magna with a 65. The Pro/Super Tournament was held at Devil’s Pulpit Golf Course hosted by Ken Wright. The winning team was from Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, Jeff Stauffer (68). The 1st Annual Seniors’ Tournament was held at Mono Hills Golf Club on July 17th hosted by Doug Suter and Alan Beeney. The President’s Day Tournament was held at Coppinwood Golf Club hosted by Sean DeSilva. The winning team was from Weston. The McClumpha Memorial Tournament was held at Peterborough Golf Club, hosted by Greg O’Hearn. The low gross winner was Gary Stadnek, Westview, with a 79. The George Darou Trophy was won by Bill Sikes with an 81.

(L-R) John Bladon presents Andre Sabbah from Lambton G&CC, Stafford Smith from Westview GC, Mark Scenna from Turf Care Products, and Jeff Eichenberger from Raven GC, winning team of the Assitants’ Tournament, with the championship trophy. (L-R) Mark Scenna, Turf Care Products, presents Bill Gilkes with the George Darou trophy for winning superintendent over 50 with low gross – Bill had an 81.

(R-L) OGSA Director Chris Andrejicka present superintendent Dave Cours and his assistant, Tom Brydon from Ambassador GC with a plaque for hosting the 2007 CAN/AM Challenge. President’s Day Tournament 1st place team from Weston G&CC with the William Sansom trophy.

Zander Sod Company Ltd. celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The OGSA Conference & Trade Show was held in January at the Sheraton Centre chaired by Jeff Stauffer, Credit Valley.

The Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation was proud to announce that more than $30,000 was raised for turf research at the 2007 OTRF Fundraising Tournament on August 20th. The event was held at the Georgian Bay Club in Collingwood hosted by Bert McFadden. Thom Charters, from Bayview, was the low gross winner.

Barry Endicott Retired Golf Course Superintendent Brampton, Ontario Tel: 905-846-1440 barry.endicott@gmail.com

Congratulations to OGSA member Paul Dermott who was named recipient of the John B. Steele Distinguished Service Award at the CGSA Fall Field Day in Whistler. Congratulations to Blake McMaster, Royal Montreal, on being named Canadian Superintendent of the Year for 2007 and for hosting a very successful President’s Cup. Gordon Witteveen won the William Sansom Distinguished Service Award and Allen (Whitey) Jones received his 50-year OGSA members plaque. The following were presented with 25-year membership plaques: James Moore, Puslinch Lake; Gord Nimmo, Sawmill Creek; Bruce Burger, Lakeview; Rod Hermitage, Ag Turf; Don Crymble, Markham Green; and Sean Evelyn, Cedarhurst. Congratulations to Andrew Hardy, assistant superintendent at Pheasant Run Golf Club, this year’s recipient of the Hugh Kirkpatrick Bursary and to Aaron Weinberg, winner of the 2007 OGSA Turfgrass Education Award. ■