Letters

Remembering Stan

EDITOR’S NOTE: News of Stanley Zontek’s sudden passing in late August came at the very tail end of the September production deadline. Publisher and editorial director Pat Jones had just enough time to re-author his Parting Shots column to pay tribute to his friend. Pat’s column generated a lot of feedback.

I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your story about Stan Zontek. It is a tragic loss for our industry. We all loved Stan. Thanks so much for your kind words about our fallen brother.

Mark Kuhns, CGCS
Baltusrol Golf Club
Somerville, N.J.

All I can say is extremely well done. Thanks, Pat... tear in eye and gratitude in my heart. We were lucky to have him and "The Game" was certainly lucky to have him.

Kevin Davies
KDS Marketing
Chester Springs, Pa.

Great article in Stan’s honor. As always, you did us proud. Stan had a silver tongue... you, my friend, own the silver pencil.

Matt Shaffer
Director of golf course operations
Merion Golf Club Ardmore, Pa.

Your piece on Stanley was nicely done and reflected what he was about. He would have truly enjoyed and appreciated it.

Kimberly S. Erusha, Ph.D
Managing Director
USGA Green Section

You can read Pat’s column, “For Stanley” by entering bit.ly/PqNBzo into your Web browser.