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Forsgate C.C. set to host U.S. Women's Open Sectional
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Forsgate Country Club - Hole #3 (courtesy Forsgate C.C.) An impressive contingent of local players highlights the field in Tuesday’s U.S. Women’s Open Sectional Qualifying round at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. A total of 43 professionals and amateurs - hailing from nearby and international locales - includes four players who have…
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58th Compher Cup Match
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The 58th Compher Cup matches, pitting teams from the New Jersey State Golf Association and the Golf Association of Philadelphia, are set for Tuesday, April 16, at the renowned Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes, N.J. SCORING PORTAL Last September 26, GAP defeated the NJSGA team, 14-4 at Sunnybrook Golf Club in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. The 2018…
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Zychowski Brothers; Dufficy & Paduano are co-medalists at Four-Ball Qualifying
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The team of brothers Steve and Brian Zychowski of Mendham Golf and Tennis Club, and the tandem of Jim Dufficy and Mike Paduano of Eagle Oaks Golf Club each shot three-under-par 67 to share medalist honors in the second of two qualifying rounds for the 87th NJSGA Four-Ball Championship at the par-70, 6,272-yard Knob Hill Golf Club in Manalapan…
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GAP defeats NJSGA, 10.5 - 7.5, to retain Compher Cup
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A hole-in-one on his final hole by Golf Association of Philadelphia’s Marty McGuckin of Philadelphia Cricket Club clinched both an individual and Four-Ball match and highlighted the GAP’s 10.5 to 7.5 victory over the New Jersey State Golf Association in the 58th Compher Cup matches on Tuesday, April 16, at the Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes…
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Collins, Guy claim medalist honors in Four-Ball Qualifying
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Playing together for the first time, Tom Collins of Essex County and Thomas Guy of Eligo Club carded a four-under-par 67 to earn medalist honors in the first of two qualifying rounds for the 87th NJSGA Four-Ball Championship on Monday, April 15, at the par-71, 6,499-yard Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club in Whitehouse Station. Final Results…
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3-Hour Delay today for NJSGA Four-Ball Qualifying at Stanton Ridge
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Chen concludes Amateur career; in position to win first Professional Event
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Fresh off an appearance at the inaugural Women’s National Amateur Championship last weekend, Alice Chen made her professional debut this past Saturday, April 13 – and heading into Monday’s final round, she finds herself in a most familiar position – at the top of the leaderboard. A Princeton resident and winner of six NJSGA championships…
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A Rich history of New Jerseyans at The Masters
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Photo: Jackie Burke at 1956 Masters, with Cary Middlecoff & Bobby Jones Being good enough to earn an invitation to The Masters Tournament – arguably the most exclusive championship in the sport - is the Holy Grail for any golfer. Just ask Jim McGovern, the head professional at White Beeches Golf and Country Club who spent 10 years on the PGA…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Billy Ziobro
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For Billy Ziobro, his golf journey has been a remarkable one. A self-taught public-course golfer who was slight of build, Ziobro dazzled in his youth, went on to make 60 cuts in PGA Tour events, and later reinvented himself as a highly successful PGA club professional and golf executive. On May 1, Ziobro will be one of nine individuals inducted…
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Inspiring effort by Ganne at Drive, Chip & Putt Finals
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Photo: Former Masters champion Mike Weir presents a trophy to Megha Ganne for finishing second in the 2019 national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club. So close — yet so far. Holmdel’s Megha Ganne looked to have her age division well in hand at Sunday’s national finals of the Drive, Chip…
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Junior Champion Bush plays 108 holes for Charity
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Photo: Johnny Bush (front, center) with Shining Stars & Volunteers This past Monday, April 8, Johnny Bush of Plainfield Country Club, the reigning NJSGA William Y. Dear Junior champion, conducted a unique fundraiser – playing as many holes of golf as he could in one day - to benefit his favorite charity. Bush, 18, a senior at Cranford High…
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Strong Showing for Locals at Drive, Chip and Putt Finals
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Photo: Nathan Drogin (r) receives congratulations from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (courtesy Drive, Chip & Putt Championship) It was a strong showing for four New Jersey youngsters this past Sunday in the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National in Georgia. Two of the four locals, Megha Ganne…
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Annual Golf Summit draws over 100 local Industry Leaders
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Photo (l-r): Frank Vain (McMahon Group), Bill Frese (President, NJSGA), Courtney Chaplo (American Red Cross), John Bodenhamer (USGA), Dan Kilbridge (Golfweek Magazine) John Bodenhamer, USGA Senior Marketing Director, Championships, Frank Vain of the McMahon Group and Dan Kilbridge of Golfweek were the key speakers at the annual NJSGA Golf Summit…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Bobby Jacobson
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Bobby Jacobson burst onto the golf scene in a fashion few could dream of. Only two years after winning the club championship at Hollywood Golf Club in 1932 (at age 14) he won the New Jersey State Golf Association Junior Championship and followed that up with one of the biggest upsets in the history of the U.S. Amateur Championship. When Jacobson…
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Alice Chen to compete in Inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship
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At only 23 years old, Alice Chen of Princeton has achieved quite a bit in her life, including six New Jersey State Golf Association individual titles and winning two USGA team championships. But, given her plans to turn professional later this season, her participation in this week's inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur in April may…
