NEW JERSEY GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION 

NJGCSA Happenings:

Turf Clippings

Bamm Hollow: We certainly had a nice turnout at Bamm Hollow with 
about 50 golfers. The course which is only about 5 years old improves 
each time we play there. Harry Harsin took honors for the day with an 
81. The old Pro, Pete Pedrazzi had the fewest putts with 32. It’s a 
long course so the hot shower felt good to everyone. A few nips at the 
bar and then a delicious buffet which I am sure left no empty stomachs 
and satisfied all desires for a wide variety of excellent food special­
ties. Here’s to more buffets. Norm introduced his chairman Mr. Ern, 
and then we had our educational program of the evening. Mr. Mendres 
from the New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. gave a presentation of Project 
Apollo, with colored slides which simulated a landing on the moon.
In regard to the up and coming US Open we were sorry that we 

were not able to include Class C members but the Superintendents and 
assistants are the only ones entitled to complimentary tickets under 
USGA regulations which was pointed out to us by the Admissions Chair­
man of Baltusrol. They have adopted the same policy.

You will receive further information on the Track Outing at Mon- 
mouthPark and also the July meeting at Picatinny Arsenal. Dates are: 

June 27th—Monmouth Park 
July 13th—Picatinny

Labor: Yes, each year labor becomes an increasing problem. In the
last Golf Superintendent there were several articles pertaining to 
this critical subject. Many of us are having troubles again and the 
future certainly doesn’t look promising with the increase of industry 
throughout the state along with higher hourly rates than ours, along 
with many fringe benefits which most clubs are not willing to provide- 
pension, hospitalization and medical care. Many superintendents are 
relying on part time help such as school teachers, students, police 
and firemen, and men over 65 who are on small pensions. This subject 
might prove to be an interesting or panel discussion at one of our 
meetings.

We would like to welcome 4 new members into the Association.

Ed Nicholson Class B  
John Klusick Class C  
John Pavlovich Class C  
Frank Ferry Class C

Yours for better turf, 
Garry Crothers, Don S. Marshall

Job Opening

Passaic County Park Commission. Position-Assistant Superintendent. 
Present superintendent will be retiring in about a year. Good oppor­
tunity for right man to assume full responsibility in a short time. 
Interested persons please contact John J. Crowley, Director, Passaic 
County Park Commission, Lambert Castle, Paterson, N. J.