Director of Grounds @ Upper Montclair Country Club UMass Alum

Joined January 2011
ROI is important but scheduling around noise ordinances and out of the way of our golfers provides a safety as well as a golfer experience impact that would need to be evaluated
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Impressive demo with FireFlyAuto, exploring changes that boost ops while elevating the golfer experience. Curious how you’ll measure long-term impact?
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Autonomous… hope all is well Frank
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Hey Mike !!! Is that a gps fairway mower? Very cool
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Great demo with ⁦@FireFlyAuto⁩ at UMCC today… exciting new technology has us thinking outside the box in providing both operational changes while increasing the golfers experience
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Mike Brunelle, CGCS retweeted
Just released! New York Golf Economic & Environmental Impact Report. Visit newyorkgolfimpact.org to view the web version of the report and definitely watch the video below: #nygolfimpact #Golf #Sustainability @MetropolitanPGA @MGA1897 @GCSAA @USGAGrnSection Please share!
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Mike Brunelle, CGCS retweeted
Check out this incredible tribute video from our friends at @MetGCSA honoring Sherwood A. Moore. His legacy has left an indelible mark on our industry in NJ, with roots at Lake Mohawk GC, Crestmont CC, and Hollywood GC. A true pioneer and inspiration!
A special day at our Winter Seminar where we debuted a video dedicated to Sherwood A. Moore. If you are in the industry or play the game of golf, please watch and share this beautifully narrated video by Jim Nantz. @GCSAA @USGAGrnSection @MGA1897 #Golf replay.dropbox.com/share/JtY…
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Spectacular day at @MetropolisCC @NYSTurfgrass Poa Fundraiser. Dave McCaffrey had the course in absolutely amazing condition. Good time had by all.
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New fwy bunkers taking the 1” rain way better than the old green side bunkers #CapCon #Pro/Angle
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All starting to come together for next week’s ⁦⁦⁦@LPGAfounders I cannot thank our sponsors and volunteers enough in supporting us.
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Big thanks to ⁦⁦@FinchTurf⁩ helping the new team get up to speed with GPS Sprayers
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Steve McDonald finishing the day in the field at FenwayGC thanks to @ralonzijr and @MetGCSA
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Course is closed for obvious reasons
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Last day of JTI… Lets do this! ⁦@UMCCgolf⁩
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In today’s Record we take a deep dive into managing bentgrass greens. We also have info for golfers and superintendents about summer course care, explain why golfers might see the maintenance staff hand watering greens during play, and more.

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Fascinating statistic by Steve McDonald of Turfgrass Disease Solutions.
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Tune in to @LPGAfounders this week on @GolfChannel, @peacock and the @NBCSports app 😎 Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MORE INFO ⬇️ bit.ly/41jMJFa

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Long live the Queen! Great feature of @a_hills1719 and the role she plays in preparing for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. #WomenInTurf editions.mydigitalpublicatio…
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Awesome surprise @Searle_Turf Enjoy the trip. Stop by anytime… next time with enough time to play.
Made an impromptu stop today at UMCC to see my pal @UMCCgrounds! Thanks for showing me around!
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Alex aka “Smoot” was an intern for us here at UMCC back in 2010… THE HARDEST WORKING INTERN I’ve hired in 16 yrs as a superintendent… couldn’t be prouder.
Bay Hill's @a_hills1719 gave us her turf origin story during the #USWomensOpen and shared what it's like to be an OG member of the @womeninturfteam and mother raising the next generation of strong women. #InternationalWomensMonth
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Mike Brunelle, CGCS retweeted
Huge thank you to @FinchTurf for the gift celebrating Chico. He already loves it #dogsofturf
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Thank you @LebTurf. Awesome moment.
The votes are in! Our official 2023 Dog of the Year is Chico from Upper Montclair CC @UMCC1901. Chico and owner Graham Kasprzyk have earned a $500 cash prize and $3,000 for the NJ GCSAA. LebanonTurf is excited to also partner with @GCSAA for a $2,000 donation to @k9sforwarriors.
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