Thrilling Four Ball Championship Goes Down to the Wire

BERNARDSVILLE, N.J. (August 11, 2010). Like it was scripted, the championship match came down to the final putt on the final hole. When Michael Deo dropped a six footer for birdie on the 18th hole at Somerset Hills Country Club, he and Brian Komline capped a thrilling match against Domenic Gatto and Riley Powers with a 1-up victory in the 78th Four Ball Championship.
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DiCinti Prevails in Tight Senior Amateur

COLTS NECK, N.J. (August 7, 2010).  Tom DiCinti was new to handling the pressure of the final nine in a major championship, while Jay Blumenfeld and Allan Small had been in that situation countless times. Yet when the last putt dropped at the 52nd NJSGA Senior Amateur Championship, DiCinti emerged as the winner, one stroke ahead of Blumenfeld and three ahead of Small.
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Tsukiyama Becomes Youngest Women´s Amateur Champion

WAYNE, N.J. (August 6, 2010). Fourteen year-old Kuriko Tsukiyama of Overpeck Golf Course made history yesterday. She became the youngest player to win the NJSGA Women’s Amateur Championship in the eighty-five year history of the event when she defeated five-time champion Sherry Herman of Hollywood Golf Club on the last hole of the championship match at North Jersey Country Club.
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NJSGA Junior & Boys´ Championships: Newcomers Victorious

DENVILLE, N.J. (August 2, 2010). In the 89th playing of the William Y. Dear Junior and Boys’ Championships, one of the oldest junior tournaments in the country, first-time NJSGA competitors prevailed as champions. In the Junior division, which represents the 16-17 age category, Louis Kelly of Valleybrook Country Club defeated Ernie Renda of Fox Hollow Golf Club in the final match, 2&1. In the Boys’ division, for players 15 and under, Michael Pansini of Valley Brook Golf Course defeated Ryan Rose of Ridgewood Country Club, 1-up. Rockaway River Country Club was the venue for these championships on July 26-28th, when the heat wave finally broke and provided for three days of beautiful weather at this past State Amateur site.
Junior champion Louis Kelly (right) and Boys´ champion Michael Pansini (left).
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LeFante Blitzes Men´s Public Links

MILLSTONE, N.J. (July 26, 2010). The rest of the field was playing for second. After Eric LeFante opened with a six under par 66 in the 36-hole Men’s Public Links Championship at Charleston Spring’s South Course on July 22nd, it became clear early in the second round that no one would catch him. He bettered his first round score, shooting 64, and posted the lowest 36-hole score in the history of NJSGA competition at fourteen under par. In the process, he managed to win the Men’s Public Links Championship by eleven strokes and defend the title he won last year.
Eric LeFante of Hominy Hill G.C. won the NJSGA Men´s Public Links in record-setting style by shooting 14 under par.
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Gaffney Conquers the Open

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (July 19, 2010).  When Brian Gaffney walked off the last hole at Spring Brook Country Club on July 16th a State Open champion, no one could say that he did not earn it. The 39 year-old Head Professional from Rumson Country Club has the talent, the experience, and an assortment of other victories to merit the stamp “Open Champion,” but the title simply had eluded him. He was leading the Open last year at Rock Spring Club when Brett Jones of Trump National – Bedminster eagled the par-5 14 hole, leapfrogging Gaffney from one stroke behind to one stroke ahead and eventually winning by two. He was close two years ago at Alpine when he entered the final day as co-leader but a disappointing round dropped him to a seventh place finish. And he was really close in 1998 at Spring Lake when amateur Ken Macdonald prevailed in a playoff.
Brian Gaffney of Rumson C.C. wins the 90th NJSGA Open Championship.
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State Open Back on Track

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (July 16, 2010). After multiple set-backs due to stormy weather this week, the 90th NJSGA Open Championship has finally reached the third and final round today at Spring Brook Country Club. With Brian Gaffney of Rumson Country Club and Frank Esposito of Brooklake Country Club jockeying for position during the first two rounds, Esposito (67-70 = 137) takes a one stroke lead over Gaffney (66-72 = 138) into the final round.
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Woodlake Team Captures Father & Son

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. (July 7, 2010). On a day when the temperatures soared, the scoring went low at the 88th NJSGA Father & Son Championship at Royce Brook Golf Club (West). The Woodlake Country Club team of Greg and Jonathan Galinskie combined for five birdies and an eagle en route to a four-under par 68 to capture their first Father & Son Championship.
The winning Father & Son team, Greg and Jonathan Galinskie
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NJSGA Amateur Championship: A Thriller at Montclair

MONTCLAIR, N.J. (June 10, 2010). Good things come to those who wait. For Brian Komline of High Bridge Hills Golf Club, the wait is over. With two NJSGA Open victories to his credit, a Four Ball title, a Men’s Public Links victory and Player of the Year awards in 2008 and 2007, the trophy that befits one of the top amateur golfers in New Jersey – the E.M. Wild Amateur Championship Trophy – is finally in his hands. Komline won this elusive title in a playoff today at Montclair Golf Club over a young college phenom named Pat Wilson in the most thrilling finish in recent Amateur history.
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The 27th Mid-Amateur Championship: A Hard Win

GALLOWAY, N.J. (May 6, 2010). Perseverance was the name of the game at the 27th Mid-Amateur Championship played at Galloway National Golf Club from May 4-6th. Contestants not only had to battle each other in the match play format but had to battle a demanding golf course. As the course played progressively firmer each day with winds and a bright sun hardening it, it became clear that the golfer who controlled his ball the best would win. That man was David Pierce.
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NJSGA Bows to GAP in Compher Cup Competition

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (April 28, 2010).  In the annual spring faceoff of two regional golf associations, the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) defeated the NJSGA team, 11.5 points to 6.5, in the Compher Cup matches at Gulph Mills Golf Club.
The NJSGA Compher Cup team, captained by Jay Blumenfeld (front row, second from left) and Michael Deo (back row, third from left).
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State Amateur Preview: Montclair Golf Club - Appearances Are Deceiving

Montclair Golf Club is an enigma to many golfers. On paper, it looks ripe for scoring. In reality, that’s usually wishful thinking. Many locals call it the longest short course in the area. Others are perplexed by its greens. No doubt the hilly terrain and the acute greens combine to turn a 6,500 yard layout into a challenging test of golf.

Montclair´s Third and Fourth Nines will host the NJSGA Amateur Championship from June 8-10th.
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NJSGA Announces Compher Cup Team

KENILWORTH, N.J. (March 26, 2010). The New Jersey State Golf Association today announced its Compher Cup team that will compete against the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) in the annual match between the two golf associations on Wednesday, April 28th at Gulph Mills Golf Club in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Michael Deo competing in last year´s Compher Cup match at Hollywood GC.
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Got Grooves? Read This!

With much media attention swirling around the new “grooves rule,” we thought it would be helpful to review the rule and clarify how it will affect NJSGA competitions. The rule was announced in 2008 by the USGA and R&A, the worldwide governing bodies that set the Rules of Golf, but has become front and center news recently with the rule’s implementation and reactions by various Tour players.
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Highlights of the 2010 Championships Schedule

It may be January and it may be frigid, but it’s not too early to turn our thoughts to golf – especially when the NJSGA is offering a great line-up of courses for its 2010 Championships. First, the majors. The season kicks off with the Mid-Amateur Championship at Galloway National Golf Club in early May.
The 5th hole at Galloway National, site of the season-opening Mid-Amateur Championship.
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Blumenfeld and Deo Share Player of the Year

The NJSGA announced at the conclusion of the season that Jay Blumenfeld of Mountain Ridge Country Club and Michael Deo of High Bridge Hills Golf Club are co-winners of the 2009 Player of the Year award. The title goes to the amateur player (or players) who accumulate the most points for top finishes in a variety of tournaments during the course of the season. The NJSGA made the awards at the Celebration of Golf dinner at Crestmont Country Club on October 22.
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NJSGA Holds 110th Annual Meeting

The NJSGA convened its 110th Annual Meeting on October 8th at the Rock Spring Club. The meeting is a chance for the organization to review its activities and accomplishments from the past year, from Championships to committee work, and to elect new Board of Trustees members. This year’s meeting also was a passing of the baton from one Board President to another. Benjamin Del Vento, Sr. retires after completing his two-year term as President and will now serve as an Advisory Trustee. John B. Murray, a member of Spring Lake Golf Club and a partner in the Roseland-based law firm of Connell Foley, steps in as President.
The NJSGA Officers for 2010 (left to right): Secretary Mike McFadden, President John Murray, Vice President Tom McGovern, Treasurer David Epstein.
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Busch Gets It Done at Senior Open

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (September 16, 2009). It wasn’t easy, but Pete Busch got the Senior Open victory on his home turf that he very much wanted. After opening with a 68 yesterday on the par-71 Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club, Busch controlled his own destiny – especially with “home field” advantage. But his competition didn’t make it easy for him, and Bill Britton of Trump National – Colts Neck pushed Busch into a sudden-death playoff.
Pete Busch wins the NJSGA/NJPGA Senior Open Championship.
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Newcomers Triumph at Four Ball Championship

JACKSON, N.J. (August 12, 2009). The NJSGA’s final major of the year concluded today at Metedeconk National Golf Club with first-time winners. The team of Keith Grant and Frank DeCraine from Neshanic Valley G.C. threw a slew of birdies at Merv Smith and Ron Cochran from High Mountain G.C. to defeat them in the final match of the 77th Four Ball Championship, 5 & 4. For Grant, 38, and DeCraine, 41, it’s their first win in an NJSGA event but they certainly played like they knew what they were doing.
Four Ball champions Keith Grant (far right) and Frank DeCraine with runners-up Merv Smith and Ron Cochran (far left).
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Allan Small Notches Another Win

RUMSON, N.J. (August 4, 2009). Allan Small of Fairmount Country Club birdied the last hole to win the 51st NJSGA Senior Amateur Championship today at Rumson Country Club. His clutch putt enabled him to overtake first-round leader Ron Vannelli of Metuchen Golf and Country Club, who made his only bogey of the day on the final hole, by a single stroke.
Senior Amateur champion Allan Small (center) flanked by Tom Hyland (left), Pre-Senior division winner, and Bob Housen (right), Super-Senior winner.
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NJSGA Junior & Boys´ Championships: Medalists True to Form

ESSEX FELLS, N.J. (July 30, 2009). The qualifying medalists at the 88th NJSGA Junior Championship and the 39th Boys’ Championship held true to form and marched on to win their respective championships at Essex Fells Country Club. Anthony Alex of North Jersey Country Club, who shot even-par 70 in the qualifying round to lead all Junior qualifiers, defeated Charlie Edler of Rumson Country Club 2&1 in the match play final. Similarly, Louis Bodine of Copper Hill Country Club, who shot 71 to capture medalist honors in the Boys’ division, edged Sean Lee of Neshanic Valley Golf Course 2&1 in that final.
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Leveilles Win Father & Son

LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. (July 20, 2009).  In a tight race at the 87th Father and Son Championship, the team of David and Brian Leveille from New Jersey National prevailed over a strong field with a gross 70 on the par-72, 6,337 yard Sea Oaks Golf Club. The Leveille team edged out Tom and Danny McCreesh of Plainfield West on a match of cards.
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Brett Jones Captures First Major Title

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (July 16, 2009).  Brett Jones, the assistant golf professional at Trump National G.C. – Bedminster, closed his round in style today to win the 89th NJSGA Open Championship at Rock Spring Club. Playing the final nine holes in three-under par, Jones catapulted himself from one stroke behind leader Brian Gaffney to two strokes ahead. The shot heard ‘round northern New Jersey was an eagle on the par-5 14th hole when Jones hit the green in two and ran in a twenty foot putt. He followed that with a birdie on 17 for the two-stroke lead and the eventual victory.
Brett Jones holds the C.W. Badenhausen Trophy as NJSGA Open champion.
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State Open Update: Moving Day

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (July 15, 2009). It was moving day at the State Open today. In the second round of the 89th NJSGA Open Championship at Rock Spring Club, the Professional contingent re-asserted itself with a number of veteran players climbing atop the leader board. By virtue of a three-under par 67 to accompany an opening round 68, Brett Jones of Trump National – Bedminster (135) leads by one stroke over Chris Mazzuchetti of Colonia and Chris Dachisen of North Jersey (136).
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State Open Preview: Rock Spring, A Fork in the Road

When the 89th NJSGA Open Championship commences at Rock Spring Club on July 14th, one thing is clear: the winner will be under par. Depending on conditions and how firm and fast the course plays, it’s a question of how much under par. Baker Maddera, Rock Spring’s Head Professional, thinks the winning number will be 10-under par. “We’re probably not the longest course that’s out there for the State Open,” Maddera said, so speed of the greens and thickness of the rough will be key factors in determining how the field performs.
Mark McCormick of Suburban Golf Club, last year´s State Open champion.
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Varnas Captures Women´s Event

COLTS NECK, N.J. (June 29, 2009). On a day that finally felt like summer, 53 women golfers gathered at Colts Neck Golf Club for the 6th Women’s Public Links Championship. In the single round stroke play event, Lauren Varnas of Pinch Brook G.C. bested the field by three strokes to win her first major State title.
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Deo Claims Elusive State Amateur Win

CHATHAM, N.J. (June 5, 2009).  No one wanted to win this year’s Amateur Championship more than Michael Deo. After four runner-up finishes since 1997 and success in other NJSGA championships, such as the Mid-Amateur and Four-Ball, the big title was proving elusive. He knew he was playing well and he liked the way Fairmount Country Club set up for his style of play; he thought this could be his year.
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Campanile and Deo Share Lead at State Amateur Championship

CHATHAM, N.J. (June 3, 2009). At the halfway point in the 108th NJSGA Amateur Championship at Fairmount Country Club, Anthony Campanile and Michael Deo sit atop the leader board tied at 143, a one-under par total after two rounds of play. Campanile, a college student from Blue Heron Pines G.C. who plays for Monmouth University, was the first round leader by virtue of an opening round 69; today he added a 74 on the par-72, 6,800 yard Fairmount layout. Deo, a 32 year-old NJSGA major championship winner and four-time runner-up at the State Am, opened with 71 yesterday and added a 72 today.
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A Preview of Next Week´s State Amateur

The 108th playing of the NJSGA Amateur Championship kicks off next Tuesday, June 2 at Fairmount Country Club in Chatham. Tom Gramigna of Tavistock C.C. will defend his title in an outstanding field of 98 competitors. Gramigna’s three-stroke victory at Little Mill C.C. last June was the fourth career NJSGA major championship for the 39-year old resident of Haddonfield.
Tom Gramigna at last year´s NJSGA Amateur Championship.
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Scelba Mops Up Mid-Am Title

COLTS NECK, N.J. (May 6, 2009). March came late to New Jersey this year. Facing three straight days of cold temperatures, gusty winds, and an on and off drizzle, 32 intrepid amateurs squared off in the 26th NJSGA Mid-Amateur Championship at Trump National Golf Club – Colts Neck this week. Left standing in this match play event was Anthony Scelba of Deer Run Golf Course, who with precision ball-striking and a never-say-die attitude outlasted his opponents to claim his first victory in an NJSGA event.
Anthony Scelba holes the winning putt against Pete Barron in the Mid-Am championship match.
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Mid-Am Report: Barron and Scelba Advance to Finals

COLTS NECK, N.J. (May 5, 2009).  Rain gear, layer upon layer of clothing, towels, umbrellas, gloves, and a hearty and patient attitude.  These are the essential items for play in the 26th Mid-Amateur Championship at Trump National Golf Club - Colts Neck this week. After playing in identical wet and windy conditions for two days, Pete Barron of Stone Harbor G.C. and Anthony Scelba of Deer Run G.C. have emerged as the finalists for Wednesday´s championship match.
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NJ Team Wins Compher Cup

DEAL, N.J. (April 21, 2009). Reversing its recent fortunes, the NJSGA team defeated the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) team today in the annual playing of the Compher Cup matches.
The victorious 12-man NJSGA Compher Cup team.
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Peter Famiano: the Consummate Professional

The New Jersey area golf community mourns the loss of Peter Famiano, the long-time, beloved head professional at Crestmont Country Club, who passed away on March 28 after a dignified battle with a very aggressive cancer. Pete was known throughout the golf community as “the consummate golf professional” who dedicated his life to bettering the game in every way possible.
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2009 Championships Season Preview

The weather may suggest otherwise, but the golf season is right around the corner! The NJSGA is gearing up for the 2009 Championships season, posting the full season schedule and opening online registration on the web site for most events. Please click on the scoreboard icon to the right to access the schedule and begin the registration process.
Michael Stamberger of Plainfield will defend his title at the season-opening Mid-Amateur Championship in early May.
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Visit the USGA Golf Museum - Special Offer for NJSGA Members

The USGA Museum and Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History, which re-opened in June 2008 to much fanfare, has extended a special admission offer to members of the New Jersey State Golf Association: buy one admission ticket, get the second for free. To take advantage of this offer, simply present your NJSGA handicap card at the Museum, which is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Museum is located at 77 Liberty Corner Road in Far Hills, NJ (Somerset County). For more information about the Museum, or for directions, go to www.usgamuseum.com.
The USGA Golf Museum in Far Hills.
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Allan Small - Amateur Extraordinaire

With his victory in the NJSGA Senior Amateur Championship at Crestmont Country Club in August, Allan Small of Fairmount Country Club became the first golfer in NJSGA history to win the NJSGA Amateur Championship, Mid-Amateur Championship and Senior Amateur Championship. “I am just honored to play in NJSGA events will all you guys,” Small said in accepting the championship trophy. Indeed, he has been on the competitive scene for a long time. He first won the Mid-Amateur in 1986 and again in 2006, and won the State Amateur in 2004 at Spring Brook. Completing the NJSGA “Amateur Slam” is a big accomplishment for the 56 year-old golfer, whose career has been plagued by lingering injuries.
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NJSGA Season Ends With Tournament of Club Champions

ORADELL, N.J. (October 22, 2008). The warmth of the clubhouse and the fireplace was a good place to be this afternoon after the conclusion of play in the NJSGA’s Tournament of Club Champions. On a cold, brisk day intrepid club champs from across the State gathered for the NJSGA’s season-ending championship at Hackensack Golf Club.
Tournament of Club Champions winners Pablo Hernandez and Fran Gacos, flanked by NJSGA President Ben Del Vento (left) and Eastman Companies sponsor representative Eric Maurer (right).
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Komline Clinches Player of the Year

Brian Komline of High Bridge Hills GC has added another distinction to his golf resume: 2008 NJSGA Player of the Year. In fact, he has successfully "defended" his title from last year as the 2007 Player of the Year. In one of the closest races in recent years, Komline edged out Michael Stamberger of Plainfield CC by ten points, 560 to 550.
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Metedeconk Team Captures Best Ball of 4 Championship

ALLAMUCHY, N.J. (September 29, 2008). With a net score of 60, the Metedeconk National team of Andrew Piskun, William Bello, Brian Oswald and William Kennedy won the NJSGA Best Ball of Four Championship today at the par-71 Panther Valley Golf and Country Club. Three of the four Metedeconk teammates returned to defend their title from last year (Piskun, Bello and Oswald) with the help of a new teammate. Their eleven-under par 60 won on a match of cards against three other teams; the low back nine score of 28 for the Metedeconk team was used to determine the winner.
The Metedeconk team captures the NJSGA Best Ball of 4 Championship.
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Dachisen Grabs First Senior Open

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (September 17, 2008). On the strength of an opening round 64, Chris Dachisen of North Jersey Country Club marched to a five stroke victory today in the NJSGA/NJPGA Senior Open Championship, sponsored by Lincoln Mercury, at Rock Spring Club. With a closing round of 70, Dachisen never was in jeopardy of being caught in the 36-hole event. His two round total of 134, or eight under par on the par-71, 6,590 yard Rock Spring course, is the lowest winning score in recent memory.
Chris Dachisen (left), Senior Open champ, with Jay Blumenfeld, low amateur, and Mary Beth Childs of sponsor Lincoln Mercury.
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Handley/Komline Take Four Ball Championship from Defending Champs

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (August 13, 2008). Niall Handley of High Bridge Hills knows how to pick a partner. On the strength of five birdies from partner Brian Komline, the team captured the 76th Four Ball Championship today at Spring Brook Country Club over defending champions Gregg Angelillo and Michael Deo of Montclair Golf Club, 2&1.
Four Ball Champions Handley (left) and Komline of High Bridge Hills.
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Small Completes Amateur Slam

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (August 5, 2008). With his victory today in the NJSGA Senior Amateur Championship at Crestmont Country Club, Allan Small of Fairmount Country Club becomes the first golfer in NJSGA history to win the NJSGA Amateur Championship, Mid-Amateur Championship and Senior Amateur Championship. “I am just honored to play in NJSGA events will all you guys,” Small said in accepting the championship trophy. Indeed, he has been on the competitive scene for a long time. He first won the Mid-Amateur in 1986 and again in 2006, and won the State Amateur in 2004 at Spring Brook. Completing the NJSGA “Amateur Slam” is a big accomplishment for the 56 year-old golfer, whose career has been plagued by lingering injuries.
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Komline Adds Another Title

ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (July 31, 2008). Brian Komline proved again today his stature as the top amateur player in New Jersey golf by shooting 7-under par to win the 36-hole Men’s Public Links Championship at Rockleigh Golf Course. With rounds of 68-67 earning him a two stroke victory, Komline adds the Public Links Championship to his two NJSGA State Open victories in 2005 and 2007.
NJSGA Board member Tom McGovern flanked by winner Brian Komline (l) and runner-up Mike Paduano (r).
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First Time Winners at Junior & Boys´ Championships

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. (July 30, 2008). The William Y. Dear/NJSGA Junior and Boys´ Championships concluded today at Royce Brook Golf Club with Warren Taylor of Peddie G.C. winning the Junior division and Anthony Alex of North Jersey C.C. capturing the Boys’ division.
Warren Taylor of Peddie G.C. wins the NJSGA Junior Championship
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MCCORMICK CAPTURES STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

DEMAREST, N.J. (July 17, 2008). Mark McCormick, Head Professional at Suburban Golf Club, relied on steady drives and a solid putter to win the 88th NJSGA Open Championship today at Alpine Country Club. Perhaps a certain comfort factor with Tillinghast courses also helped. McCormick, whose home course is a Tillinghast design, was not intimidated by Alpine’s greens and was able to gauge their subtle, sweeping breaks better than anyone else in the field, recording only two three-putts all week.
Mark McCormick of Suburban GC wins his first State Open Championship.
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George Haines Dies

George E. Haines Jr., 64, of Gladwyne, PA died on July 16 of pneumonia at Cathedral Village in Roxborough, PA. A retired teacher and coach, Haines was a two-time winner of the NJSGA Amateur (1968 and 1979) and also qualified to play in the U.S Open at Oak Hill in Rochester, NY. He is the only player to win the NJ State Amateur in match and stoke play. He also played in 20 Canadian Amateurs and seven British Amateurs.
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Scoring Improves in Round 2 at State Open

DEMAREST, N.J. (July 16, 2008). The State´s leading Professionals asserted themselves today, locking up the first page of the leaderboard through two rounds in the 88th NJSGA Open Championship at Alpine Country Club.
Mark McCormick of Suburban wins his first State Open title.
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88th NJSGA Open Championship Underway

DEMAREST, N.J. (July 15, 2008). Amateur Domenic Gatto, Jr. of Eagle Oaks leads the NJSGA Open Championship following an opening round 69 (-3) at Alpine Country Club today. The rest of the leaderboard is dominated by Professionals, with Mark McCormick of Suburban one stroke back (70) and Danny Barretta of Montclair, David Glenz of Crystal Springs and Mat Kent of Basking Ridge two strokes back (71). A host of other Professionals shot opening rounds of 72. Click on the Live Scoring link above to view full field results.
An example of the hilly terrain at Alpine, where numerous false-front greens repel short approaches.
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State Open Preview: It´s Anyone´s Guess

Combine a talent-rich field with a golf course that has not been in the championship limelight for a number of years, and it’s anyone’s call as to who will walk away with the C.W. Badenhausen Trophy at this year’s State Open Championship at Alpine Country Club. One thing is certain, however. The champion will possess a superb short game.
Brian Komline will defend his State Open title and go for an unprecedented third win as an amateur.
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Alpine Country Club: Tillinghast´s Toughest Achievement

88th NJSGA Open Championship Course Preview: Perhaps no other figure in golf history has left a more indelible mark on the game in New Jersey than Albert Warren Tillinghast.
Alpine´s 5th, short in length but long on difficulty if the green is missed.
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Cathleen Marquis Captures Women´s Public Links

Cathleen Marquis of Flanders Valley G.C. carded a four-over par 74 to win the NJSGA Women´s Public Links Championship at Meadows G.C.
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GRAMIGNA WINS FIRST AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

MARLTON, N.J. (June 5, 2008). On the strength of stellar play in the 36-hole finale, Tom Gramigna of Tavistock surged to victory in the 107th NJSGA Amateur Championship today at Little Mill Country Club.
Tom Gramigna displays the Edwin M. Wild Championship Trophy.
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Blumenfeld Builds on Lead at State Amateur

MARLTON, N.J. (June 4, 2008). Jay Blumenfeld of Mountain Ridge added a 74 today to his opening round 70 for a combined 144 (+2) and a six stroke lead halfway through the NJSGA´s 107th Amateur Championship at Little Mill Country Club.
Jay Blumenfeld stalks a putt at the NJSGA Amateur Championship at Little Mill CC.
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Blumenfeld Takes Early Lead in Amateur Championship

MARLTON, N.J. (June 3, 2008). Its name evokes innocence, but Little Mill Country Club was anything but innocent on the opening day of the 107th NJSGA Amateur Championship.
Jay Blumenfeld of Mountain Ridge CC shot an opening round 70 (-1) on the tough Little Mill CC layout
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Amateur Goes South

For the first time in 35 years, the NJSGA will play its Amateur Championship in South Jersey. What distinguishes South Jersey from North Jersey is a question that has been debated for decades, and we won´t attempt to answer that here. Suffice it to say that Little Mill Country Club, in Marlton, will host the field of 120 amateurs at next week´s 107th NJSGA Amateur Championship, June 3-5.
Bill McGuinness of Tavistock celebrates his Amateur Championship victory last year at Rockaway River
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Stamberger Captures Mid-Amateur Championship

Michael Deo and Michael Stamberger were on a collision course to meet in the finals of the 25th Mid-Amateur Championship at Spring Lake Golf Club.
Michael Stamberger claims first Mid-Am title by defeating Michael Deo in the final match 5&3.
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Deo Will Defend Mid-Am at Spring Lake

Spring Lake Golf Club, site of the 25th NJSGA Mid-Amateur Championship, has been lengthened since the State Open was played there in 1998 - but it still totals only 6,535 yards from the championship tees.
Mid-Am Defending Champion Michael Deo
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Philadelphia Team Retains Compher Cup

Teams representing the NJSGA and the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) competed in the Compher Cup matches on Monday, April 21st at Pine Valley Golf Club.
The 18th hole at Pine Valley Golf Club
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NJSGA Announces New Advertising Partners Program

The New Jersey State Golf Association is pleased to announce a new advertising partners program which allows advertisers, both corporate and member clubs, to advertise across our print and electronic media ...
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NJSGA Permits Distance Measuring Devices

The Tournament Committee of the NJSGA has voted to permit the use of electronic distance measuring devices at all NJSGA Championships in 2008. Competitors will be allowed to use devices for which the sole purpose is determining distance ...
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2008 Online Championship Registration Activated

The NJSGA has activated online registration for its 2008 Championship season. Check out the Championships line-up by clicking on Championships or on the scoreboard icon on the home page ...
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Calling All Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering your time as a New Jersey State Golf Association Tournament Official? The NJSGA is currently seeking volunteer tournament officials ...
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NJ Women's Golf Committee Joins NJSGA

Reigning NJ Women's Amateur Champion Donna Young
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NJSGA Announces Winter Revisions

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Celebration of Golf & Season-Ending Awards

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108th NJSGA Annual Meeting

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Marino and Caufield Are Champions of Champions

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Bill King Captures NJSGA/PGA Senior Open Championship

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Exciting Finish to NJSGA Major Season: Angelillo/Deo Team Captures Four Ball Championship

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Keller Claims NJSGA Senior Amateur Title

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Andruskevich Takes Junior Title, Corbo Boys Title

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Komline Notches Second State Open Win

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State Open Underway at Plainfield

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Open Championship Preview: Great Field Takes On Plainfield

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McGuinness Captures NJSGA Amateur Championship

Champion Bill McGuinness awarded the Edwin M. Wild Trophy, flanked by NJSGA President Jay MacNeill (
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Caddie Scholarship Outing - July 23rd - RAINED OUT, Check Back for Further Details

Play in the Evans Scholars Alumni Classic at Hawk Pointe on July 23rd and support caddie scholarship.
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NJSGA Amateur Championship - Day 2

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What´s In a Name?

This week, the 106th NJSGA Amateur Champion will be crowned at Rockaway River Country Club.
The
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State´s Top Amateurs Gather for Amateur Championship

The 106th NJSGA Amateur Championship will be contested this week at the storied Rockaway River Country Club
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Deo Conquers Mid-Amateur Field

In his first year of eligibility after turning 30, Michael Deo of Montclair Golf Club cruised to victory in the 24th NJSGA Mid-A
Deo Conquers Mid-Amateur Field
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Scenes from the Mid-Amateur Championship

The 24th NJSGA Mid-Amateur Championship opened on Monday, May 7th with the first two rounds of match play in this five round eve
Scenes from the Mid-Amateur Championship
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Top Players All Return to Mid-Amateur Field

Allan Small will defend his Mid-Amateur title at Eagle Oaks G.C.
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Compher Cup Team Match In the Books

The 45th annual Compher Cup matches between the New Jersey State Golf Association and the Golf Association of Philadelphia were
Mountain Ridge C.C. hosted the Compher Cup matches this year.
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NJSGA CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 60th ANNIVERSARY (1947-2007)

This year, the NJSGA Caddie Scholarship Foundation is celebrating 60 years of offering financial assistance to deserving member
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New! Winter Handicap Revisions

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