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Jim Morrissey (1927-2013), Advocate Of Caddie Scholarship Foundation
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By Mike Moretti For the past 30 years, Jim Morrissey of the Essex County Country Club has been a leading advocate of the NJSGA’s Caddie Scholarship Foundation. Through his dedication and perseverance, Morrissey almost single-handedly has helped raised thousands of dollars for the worthy cause from the Essex County membership that has aided…
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Jim Mcgovern, Ex-pga Tour Pro, Named To N.J. Sportswriters Hall Of Fame
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COVER PHOTO: Jim McGovern flanked by brother Tom (current NJSGA president) and mom Terry at induction ceremony (more photos below) Former PGA Tour golfer Jim McGovern, head professional at White Beeches Country Club, was inducted into the New Jersey Sportswriters Hall of Fame on Sunday in the sportstwriters annual luncheon at the Pines Manor in…
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NJSGA Caddie Scholars Feted In Annual Event At USGA Musem
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Caddie Scholars from left, Troy Skibitsky, John Bartell, Chris Jacques, Kyle D'Amore, Nick Cerilli, Alex Connery, Steve Grobelny, Brendon Farrell, Brandon Theriault & Mike Kane By Mike Moretti It was an evening for celebration when the New Jersey State Golf Association hosted its annual caddie scholars gathering at the USGA Museum in Far Hills on…
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Gone But Not Forgotten: A Look At Njsga's Lost Founding Clubs
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In June, 1900, representatives from 10 clubs met for dinner to put together plans for the first New Jersey state golf tournament. The clubs would form the New Jersey State Golf Association. Those original 10 club included Baltusrol Golf Club, Morris County Golf Club, North Jersey Country Club, Yountakah Country Club, The Englewood Golf Club, The…
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Year In Review: A Look Back At NJSGA Champions
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Pictured: Women's Amateur champion Alexandra Hershberger of Twin Brook, at Crestmont Country Club From the Mid-Amateur, won by Brian Komline of Black Oak, to the State Amateur won by Playrer of the Year Ryan McCormick of Suburban, to the State Open won by Ben Smith of Little Mill, to the Women's Amateur won by Alexandra Hersherger of Twin Brooks…
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Way Back When, Every Day Was Ladies Day At Morris County G.C.
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Pictured: Morris County Golf Club Women's Team, 1900 (additional photos below) When the Morris County Golf Club in Convent Station was founded in 1894, it held a unique distinction of being the only club in the country organized and managed by women, this at a time 24 years before the passage of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to…
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Ed Roll Chronicles A Golf Life, Beginning In 1939
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Pictured: Ed Roll and wife Lu, with Ed's scrapbook (see photo below) Ed Roll, long-time member of the Echo Lake Country Club, has had one of the most enduring playing careers in the history of the state, and has the paperwork to prove it. Roll, a two-time member of the New Jersey State Golf Association’s Stoddard Trophy team, played in six…
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Marina Alex Of North Jersey Earns Lpga Tour Card
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Marina Alex of Wayne, a former NJSGA Women’s Amateur runner-up, earned an LPGA Tour Card for 2013 with a T27 finish at LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla., the weekend ending Dec. 2. Alex, 22, of North Jersey Country Club in Wayne, earned Category 17 status, allowing her to play in a limited number of LPGA Tour…
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2013 Championship Schedule Features Hackensack, Canoe Brook, Tpc Jasna Polana
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Pictured: TPC Jasna Polana at Princeton The State Open at Hackensack, the State Amateur at Canoe Brook, the State Mid-Amateur shifted to September at Trump National-Bedminster, and the addition of a new Women’s Four-Ball championship at TPC Jasna Polana are among the highlights of the NJSGA’s Championship Schedule for 2013. The addition of…
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First Look Inside New NJSGA Administrative Offices
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The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy did little to change the proposed official late-spring opening of the new 46,000-square foot clubhouse at the Galloping Hill Golf Course that will include the NJSGA’s new administrative offices. Although there was no electric at the sight for about 10 days, workers were still able to put up drywall and tile and…
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Morgan Hoffmann, 2005 NJSGA Junior Champion, Looks To Improve His 2013 PGA Tour Status At The Finals Of Q-school
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Wyckoff's Morgan Hoffman, who won the 2005 NJSGA Junior Championship, began the 2012 season with no official tour status, yet earned his 2013 PGA Tour Card by finishing in the top 25 on the Web.com Tour money list. This weekend he's competing in the Final Stage of Q-School to improve his status as a PGA Touring Pro. Click Here for Live Scoring>>…
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Anchored Stroke Is Target Of Proposed Usga, R&a Rule Change
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DRAWS REACTION FROM AROUND NEW JERSEY The announcement on Wednesday that the R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA), golf’s governing bodies, are proposing changes to the Rules of Golf that would prohibit anchoring the club in making a stroke drew reaction from around the state. The proposed Rule 14-1b, which follows an extensive…
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Hurricane Impacts Rumson Cc, Manasquan River Gc, Other Courses
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READ BELOW HOW FIDDLER'S ELBOW PROVIDED REFUGE FOR ALL Hurricane Sandy has come and gone, but left behind severe damage at several New Jersey courses. Particularly hard hit were Shore-area clubs Rumson Country Club and Manasquan River Golf Club, which both had the odd occurrence of the storm leaving behind large boats on the courses. VIEW…
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Galloping Hill Construction On Fast Pace
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By Mike Moretti The new 40,000-square-foot clubhouse at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth is on track to be fully operational by January of 2013. The clubhouse is the main new addition in a $15 million renovation at the course funded by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Department of Parks and Community…
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Celebration Of Golf Concludes Season
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By Rick Jenkins The New Jersey competitive golf season came to an official close on October 20th with the Celebration of Golf awards dinner. This is a chance for the NJSGA and NJPGA to review the highlights of their golf seasons and recognize various award winners and those who have made special contributions to the game of golf in New Jersey…
