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Allan Small Notches Another Win
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by Fred Behringer RUMSON, N.J. 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…
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NJSGA Junior & Boys' Championships: Medalists True To Form
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By Rick Jenkins 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…
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NJSGA Junior & Boys' Championships: Medalists True To Form
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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…
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Leveilles Win Father & Son
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. 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. The…
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Brett Jones Captures First Major Title
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By Rick Jenkins. WEST ORANGE, N.J. Brett Jones, the assistant golf professional at Trump National Golf Club – 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…
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State Open Update: Moving Day
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By Rick Jenkins. WEST ORANGE, N.J. 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…
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State Open Preview: Rock Spring, A Fork In The Road
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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…
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Varnas Captures Women's Event
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COLTS NECK, N.J. 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. With a one-under par round of 70 on the 4,950…
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Deo Claims Elusive State Amateur Win
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-By Rick Jenkins. CHATHAM, N.J. 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…
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Campanile And Deo Share Lead At State Amateur Championship
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CHATHAM, N.J. 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…
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A Preview Of Next Week's State Amateur
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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…
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Scelba Mops Up Mid-am Title
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COLTS NECK, N.J. 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…
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Mid-am Report: Barron And Scelba Advance To Finals
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COLTS NECK, N.J. 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…
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NJ Team Wins Compher Cup
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DEAL, N.J. 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 NJSGA team surged to a 13.5 - 4.5 point victory in the team and individual match play event held at Hollywood Golf Club, its first victory since 2004. The Compher Cup is…
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Peter Famiano: The Consummate Professional
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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…
