10/7/2020 - By BASF

Upon entering Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois, just 15 miles from downtown Chicago, members are greeted by a century-old clubhouse atop a hill and 200 acres of rolling green landscape sloping to meet a scenic river. Founded in 1897, it was one of the first courses in the Chicago area. It was later designed and modernized by William Flynn, whose architectural choices draw attention to the club’s rich history and Scottish roots.

These features, in part, are what make this course stand out from others in the area. However, the elevation changes coupled with the river can lead to substantial flooding, which causes diseases to flare up if not properly taken care of. As superintendent at Glen View Club, Brian Moore is responsible for leading his crew in addressing challenges like this so members and their guests can enjoy healthy and beautiful turf all season.

The crew meets in the morning to go over daily goals, and again before heading home to dictate what needs to be accomplished the following day. “Our main concern is dollar spot and there’s some resistance out there with the older DMI fungicides,” said Brian, “Having a summer-safe DMI and a brand new chemistry — I was all for it.”

With the help of Jason Funderburg, a distributor sales representative for Harrell’s, Brian was introduced to innovative DMI chemistries, Maxtima® fungicide and Navicon® Intrinsic® brand fungicide, which have been added to the course’s annual spray program. “The customers are my friends — that’s what they really are,” said Jason, “At Harrell’s, we are all about a balanced approach and it's my job to help maximize their purchasing power. I feel that my best representation for Harrell’s is to bring the most affordable options and the best control to the end user.”

The results of these products speak for themselves. “Talking to members who have been here a while, they thank us for our hard work, and they comment that it’s never been better,” said Brian. “It’s another tool to put in your arsenal — a different chemistry you can switch out to mitigate resistance issues further.”

Maxtima® fungicide and Navicon® Intrinsic® brand fungicide are cost-effective solutions that boast advanced turfgrass safety on any turf, in any season. Both products are available through the BASF Early Order Program, which offers special in-season pricing on top innovations. “I think what they’ve done very well is take a very simplistic approach to purchasing, which can be overwhelming sometimes,” said Jason, “Secondly, and maybe more importantly, is that every product in their portfolio works.”

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