Denser, darker green Manhattan IItakes the bruises for your athleteWhat goes up must come down ...and that goes double for athletes'knees and elbows.

Improved Manhattan II peren-nial ryegrass has a built-in cushiondeveloped through geneticimprovement. The greater tillerdensity of Manhattan II takes thepunishment athletes dish out, thensprings back to retain its great-

looking appearance. All thattoughness ... with improved mow-ability to boot!

TURF·TYPE PERENNIAL RYEGRASS

Qualified turfassociations can earncash for turf research

by saving Manhattan IIblue tags. Contact your

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Manhattan II also provides adarker green color than the oldstandard Manhattan; improveddisease resistance, drought andshade tolerance aswell as fertilizersavings.

Manhattan II was developed tosave on maintenance costs ... butthe real saving is on knees andelbows!

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Only CIllPCO@ RONSTAR@herbi-cide gives you safe, season-longcontrol of crabgrass, goosegrass

and tough broadleaf weeds.

Like most turf professionals, you want aherbicide that works the first time, everytime. One that controls crabgrass, goose-grass and tough broadleaf weeds all seasonlong .. without damaging your turf.

But there's only one place you'll findthat kind of control. Inside every bag ofCHIPCORONSTARherbicide

A single application of CHIPCORONSTARherbicide delivers the longest-lasting, mostdependable pre-emergence control of crab-grass and goosegrass you can buy. Inaddition, CHIPCORONSTARherbidde keepsoxalis, carpetweed and many other broad-leaves out of sight and out of mind.

Unlike most turf herbicides, CHIPCORONSTARherbicide controls weeds withoutharming turfgrasses. In fact, tests prove thatCHIPCORONSTARherbicide will not causethe root pruning problems assodated withother products.

CHIPCORONSTARherbicide can also beused near trees, ornamentals and groundcovers without fear of damaging sensitivevarieties. And, CHIPCORONSTARherbicidewon't leach or move laterally like someother herbiddes.

When it's time to plan your weedcontrol program, remember the herbicidethat has everything you need in one bag.CHIPCORONSTARG herbicide or newCHIPCORONSTARWP herbidde.

Rhone-Poulenc Ag Company, CHIPCODepartment, P.o. Box 12014, ResearchTriangle Park, NC 27709.

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VOLUME FOUR, NUMBER ONE JANUARY 1988

MAIN EVENTS14 REGAINING CONTROL: A TALE OF TWO GOLF

COURSE IRRIGATION SYSTEMSBob Maloney, greens chairman at Atlantis Golf Club in Atlantis, FL, and Dick Ameny, general managerof Canyon Country Club in Palm Springs, CA, were at wits end two years ago with runaway irrigationsystem maintenance costs. Although they were more than 3,000 miles apart, they regained control oftheir irrigation systems with similar solutions. One reason is Atlantis has one of the few electric valvesystems in lightning-prone Florida. By starting with their pump systems and leading into new valvesand heads, both Maloney and Ameny concluded that the ultimate solution for their renovated irrigationsystems was computerized control at both the central controller and the satellites. A computerprogram developed by Toro that accurately calculates the water needs of valuable turf and adjustsirrigation cycles accordingly has both courses back on track to irrigation efficiency.

24 JACK MURPHY STADIUM:THE ROAD TO SUPER BOWL XXIIThe decision on which stadium will host the Super Bowl is very important to the National FootballLeague and is made years in advance. The selection of San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium for SuperBowl XXII was a close one, based upon the NFL's faith in the ability of a few experts to bring the silt-plugged field back to life. As promised, the field has been rebuilt and recovers as quickly as it didwhen it was first built in 1967. Still, unseasonably cold weather and a fall schedule that included back-to-back games played in the rain, has turf manager Brian Bossard and NFL field consultants Georgeand Chip Toma on guard to fool Mother Nature between the Holiday Bowl and the Super Bowl.

39 CALCULATING PUMP EFFICIENCYEnergy and water savings, possible by increasing the efficiency of irrigation systems, have manysports complexes reevaluating their pump systems. Not only will a new pump system save money, itwill cut down on system maintenance and enable modern controllers and heads to perform better. Thisarticle gives sports turf managers insight into efficient pump system operation and how it relates toother irrigation system components.

LINE-UP

8 FROM THE PUBLISHER12 THE FRONT OFFICE12 EVENTS58 CHALKBOARD62 ROOKIES64 SCOREBOARDCOVER: Aerating a golf course green in the early morning dew.Photo courtesy: Salsco Products, Co.

The Human HeartOnly Has 4 Valves.

We Have 5.

for the record, we have over27 models, sizes and optionsof direct-burial, remote controlvalves to meet any job re-quirement. Select from plas-tic or brass, contaminationresistant models, pressureregulating options, and war-ranties up to seven years.

for large turf areas,commercial or residentialapplication, Weather-maticfield-proven valves deliverthe features, reliability andquality that make ourvalves the choice of irrigationprofessionals. They know it'sperformance that counts, and thatthey can count on a quality performancewhen they specify Weather-matie.

For the inside story on the complete lineof Weather-matic valves, call or write today.Better yet, ask for a demonstration.(214) 278-6131 FAX: (214) 271-5710P.O.Box 180205, Dallas, Texas 75218

!!!!lNt~!! [*J !!GATI:NWe Keep Your System Running Smoothly

We improvedthese fairways byputting 111;2 of ourbest feet forwardYour first impression is correct. TheJohn Deere 3325 Professional Turf Moweris different from others you've seen.

It's accessible, precise, lightweight.Designed to deliver what others don't.

Start with single lever reellift. Here, one lever is all it takesto simultaneously raise all fivecutting units. A big benefit whencross-cutting.

The five, quick-release cuttingunits combine to mow 1112feeton every pass. And, the 38 net hp3325 walks softly with a groundpressure of only 9.7 psi with theunits down.

Frame design allows the center cutting unit tocarry a full-size grass catcher. Another John Deere

exclusive that saves you time,makes your operation moreefficient.

As you mow, features likepower steering, differential lock,12~function systems monitor,cruise control, and a 20-gallonfuel tank help make you moreproductive.

Service is also a snap.Here, a hinged fuel tank andengine cowling give unequaledaccess to the entire drivetrain.

All told, the 3325 is an entirecollection of advantages you

won't find on other machines. Advantages that make youmore productive, your course better kept.

Talk to your distributor today for a look at thisimpressive new mower. Or write John Deere, Dept.956, Moline, IL 61265 for freeliterature. We know you're goingto like what you see.

Frame design allows the3325 to carry a full-size grass catcher on thecenter cutting unit.

F loaling cutting unitsand mounting armsdeliver ground-huggingperformance overcontoured terrain.

A single lever lifts allfive cutting units simul-taneously to make cross-cutting easier.

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