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Why Your Club Dues Won’t (and Can’t) Stop During the COVID-19 Shutdown
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State and Federal Governments Leave Member-Owned Clubs in a Tough Spot
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NJSGA Hall of Famer Ziobro, NFL Colts Owner Irsay share longtime Bond
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Spring Brook Country Club leads Donation Effort
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Interview with NJSGA Executive Director, Kevin Purcell
by Staff
Over the past few weeks, the NJSGA has received numerous questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the golf industry. Kevin Purcell, Executive Director of the NJSGA, answers a few of these questions and shares his perspective of our new-normal "state of golf". Q: What do you tell golfers that say that golf is just as…
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Stay in Golf Shape with PGA Professionals
by Staff
Over the course of the coming days and weeks, the New Jersey State Golf Association and New Jersey PGA Section are pleased to bring a series of articles about how golfers can stay in golf shape from their home. Please check this page frequently for more tips to help you stay sharp! Bryan Dougherty (4-2-2020) Ryan Hager (3-30-2020) Karen Noble…
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NJSGA Announces Postponement of Tournaments and Events through May 10
by Staff
March 24, 2020 - In light of the evolving COVID-19 health emergency and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other government agencies, the New Jersey State Golf Association has announced the indefinite postponement of all in-person events through Sunday, May 10. This includes in-person seminars, NJSGA tournaments (i.e…
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Stay in Golf Shape with Hollywood's Bryan Dougherty
by Staff
Over the course of the coming days and weeks, the New Jersey State Golf Association and New Jersey PGA Section are pleased to bring a series of articles about how golfers can stay in golf shape from their home. In the second of this series, Bryan Dougherty of Hollywood Golf Club in Deal, NJ, shares ideas on exercises for golfers who have young…
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Caddie Academy Webinars Announced
by Staff
The Metropolitan Golf Association and the New Jersey State Golf Association have been closely monitoring all information and updates regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19. In this unprecedented time, the health and safety of staff, members, club administrators, volunteers and the overall community is our primary focus. The MGA and NJSGA will amend…
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COVID-19 Resources for your Club
by Staff
Important Resources: CARES Act and Your Facility (posted April 3) New Jersey Executive Order 107 (Click to view) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Web Site (click to open) NJSGA Announces Postponement of Tournaments, On-Site Events (March 24) NJSGA Statement & Event Information (March 18) GCSAA - COVID-19 Resources National Golf Course…
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Stay in Golf Shape with Plainfield's Ryan Hager
by Staff
Over the course of the coming days and weeks, the New Jersey State Golf Association and New Jersey PGA Section are pleased to bring a series of articles about how golfers can stay in golf shape from their home. In the second of this series, Ryan Hager, PGA Director of Instruction at Plainfield Country Club, shares tips on improving lower body…
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Stay in Golf Shape with Fairmount's Karen Noble
by Staff
Over the course of the coming days and weeks, the New Jersey State Golf Association and New Jersey PGA Section are pleased to bring a series of articles about how golfers can stay in golf shape from their home. In the first of this series, Fairmount Country Club’s Director of Instruction, Karen Noble, shares her best tips. I know we are all…
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Amid virus outbreak, NJ's collegiate golfers look to the Future
by Staff
Photo: Princeton University Men' Golf Team Junior Chris Gotterup of Little Silver, the defending NJSGA Open champion, was in the running for Big Ten Conference Player of the Year after winning the Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish Invitational last fall with a record score of 14-under-par 199. Senior and team captain Evan Quinn of Morristown was…
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NJSGA Statement regarding COVID-19; Event Updates
by Staff
March 18, 2020 – The New Jersey State Golf Association continues to monitor developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and will adhere to guidelines established by the CDC as they apply to all NJSGA functions. With respect to the conduct upcoming tournaments and competitions, the NJSGA will fully abide by the directives of local, state and…
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NJSGA Office Closed; Postponements announced in wake of COVID-19
by Staff
Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the NJSGA offices located in Kenilworth will be closed until further notice. Staff will continue to work remotely, operating on a daily basis during regular business hours. Please reach out to individual staff members via email (click here for contact information) or leave a message by calling the NJSGA at (908)…
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Three Locals named NJSGA-Evans Scholars
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The New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Foundation and the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Foundation are proud to announce that two caddies from Spring Lake Golf Club, and a third from Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield have each been awarded the prestigious NJSGA Evans Scholarship. Each scholarship includes full…
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Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Spotlight: Sherry Herman
by Staff
After so many achievements, including a national championship, it’s difficult to believe that 2020 NJSGA Hall of Fame inductee Sherry Herman was nearly headed to secretarial school. “I played on the boys’ team at Wyomissing (Pa.) High School and I was doing well. I competed in the county, district and states for girls, but I never thought I…
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NJSGA Announces Rules, World Handicap System & GHIN Training Webinars
by Staff
The New Jersey State Golf Association is pleased to announce the following webinars. Each is free of charge, however a registration is required. Details are as follows; click on the event which you wish to attend: WED. APRIL 1 - WORLD HANDICAP SYSTEM (10:00 am start) WED. APRIL 8 - USGA TM POWERED BY GOLF GENIUS (10:00 start) THURS. APRIL 9-…
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Caddie Training Camps Announced
by Staff
The New Jersey State Golf Association is pleased to announce upcoming dates for its annual Caddie Camps. This year's camps will run in conjunction with the Metropolitan Golf Association. Each Caddie Camp is a one day, hands-on training session which includes indoor and outdoor instruction on the basics of becoming a caddie - such as etiquette…
