Turf Clippings

Everybody enjoyed the rolling layout of Morris County Golf

Morris County Golf Club

NJGCSA Happenings 
Club for the Superintendents Championship. Our host Joe Antonaccio 
tried his best to bring home the bacon but was beaten out by Richard 
Browne of Maplewood with a nice 76. The commercial prize was again 
won by Bob Dobbie of Pierson’s Mills.
NJGCSA Invitational -
Well it seems that we are jinxed with bad weather for our annual 
invitational. For the 2nd year we had rain only this year it just 
decided to pour while just about everybody was out on the course.
Our host Jack Martin and Invitational Chairman had the course in 
excellent shape and it was just too bad we couldn't enjoy it. The 
tournament team championship was on 9 holes while the low profession­
al was based on those who completed the 18. Marty Wallach host pro 
took first prize. The team from Fairmount with Ted Roberts leading 
the way took the first prize in the Invitational which consisted of 
the Superintendent, pro, manager and club official. The other trophy 
was won by Colonia Country Club. Gene Tarulli leading his foursome. 
There was a tie for the low Superintendent between Sabby Defalco of 
Tammy Brook and Harry Harsin of Twin Brook Golf Center. We had an 
excellent cocktail hour which actually started about 4:30 and lasted 
until 7. Then we had an excellent dinner followed by a few words 
from Mr. Bob Miller President of the New Jersey State Golf Association, 
also Mr. Harvey Brown president of the NJ Managers Association and then 
Harry Dee from the NJ PGA. Jack introduced his President along with 
his Chairman Mr. Jones who actually stole the show with some spontan­
eous stories and some beautiful jokes. It certainly kept the evening 
a lively one. Its getting better each year so plan to make next years 
Invitational, but pray for sunshine.
We hope that Pete Pedrazzi will soon be able to return to his home. 
He had an unexpected flash fire and had to make a fast exit. Jack 
Ormond is recovering rapidly from his recent illness. He is now having 
visitors at Overbrook Hospital in Summit. We understand Carl Treat 
would like to see some of his old friends as he is now house bound.
We regret to announce the passing of two of our members, Bill 
Schoppe formerly of Raritan Valley and Percy Platt of Lakewood. Percy 
was a distinguished gentleman who certainly had a wealth of knowledge 
about turf.
Reminder:

Al Caravella is on the slate for National Director of GCSAA. 

The annual meeting is November 28th at Burns Country Inn 

Christmas Party - Dec. 2 Tammy Brook CC