In 1974, Don Herlofsky and other Edison graduates got together for a game of golf. It became an annual event, with a name, the Nordeast Invitational. On Saturday, Sept. 14, 120 golfers gathered at Columbia Golf Course for the tournament’s 50th anniversary, now a family affair that includes third and fourth generations. A light mist fell, and chestnuts plopped onto the driveway next to the club house as players arrived for the 8 a.m. shotgun start. As they got into their golf carts, players were told to “play fast.” A picnic lunch catered by Lorri Herlofsky concluded the event.
Left to right, Easton, Dominic and Rich Mastro (behind Easton) and Derrick Ostberg arrive for the 50th Nordeast Invitational golf tournament. (Cynthia Sowden)
Brian Herlofsky tees off on the shotgun start. (Cynthia Sowden)