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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Craig Wood
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Craig Wood’s excellence as a player is virtually unparalleled by any other golfer in New Jersey history. Highlighted by his spectacular 1941 season when he won The Masters and U.S. Open, Wood was a 21-time PGA Tour champion – locally winning the 1934 NJSGA Open and the 1928, 1930, 1932, and 1938 New Jersey PGA Championships. Wood also played…
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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…
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Golf Summit Speaker Focus: John Bodenhamer
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Photo: John Bodenhamer (right), USGA Senior Managing Director, Championships with USGA Executive Director, Mike Davis The annual New Jersey State Golf Association Golf Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. Among the speakers will be John Bodenhamer, USGA Senior Managing Director…
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NJSGA's Purcell named Recipient of Met Golf Writers Mary Bea Porter Award
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Kevin Purcell, Executive Director of the NJ State Golf Association, has been named the recipient of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s Mary Bea Porter Award. The presentation will be made on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the MGWA’s 68th National Awards Dinner at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY. Last August, Purcell noticed that…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Babe Lichardus
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With four New Jersey State Golf Association Open Championship titles and five New Jersey PGA Section Championship crowns on his ledger, Milton “Babe” Lichardus was truly one of the all-time great Garden State club professionals. Over the course of his professional career, he represented excellence and longevity – having competed for over 50…
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Drive, Chip and Putt Entries Open; NJ to host 8 Qualifiers
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Photo: Galloping Hill G.C. - One of eight NJ Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifying Sites The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have announced the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season, with eight qualifying sites located in New Jersey. Online registration for interested is available via drivechipandputt.com…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Jeff Thomas
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The litany of Jeff Thomas’s achievements is unparalleled, and the mystique of his tremendous skill remains well-known to this day. His prodigious resume includes a 1993 victory in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, eight New Jersey State Golf Association Amateur titles, two NJSGA Mid-Amateur crowns, the Metropolitan Golf Association Ike…
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Upcoming Rules of Golf Seminars
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The New Jersey State Golf Association is excited to offer a number of educational opportunities and resources which focus on the new Rules of Golf. Seminars are scheduled throughout the state this Spring, and resources are available through the NJSGA's Rules of Golf page - accessible via the NJSGA web site. 2019 Rules of Golf Seminars (click…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Joseph McBride
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Photo: Joseph McBride (2nd from right) accepts Arcola Cup in 1948. The story of Joseph McBride can be told in many ways. Whether it is through his esteemed playing record, reputation as a kind – yet fierce – competitor, or dedicated family man, McBride represented excellence. He holds a place among the golf legends in the state’s history…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dorothy 'Dot' Porter
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Photo: Dot Porter (lower right) with family after winning 1949 U.S. Women's Amateur For Dorothy Germain Porter of Riverton Country Club, one of nine inductees into the NJSGA Hall of Fame Class of 2019, it was always family first – with golf a close second. As Dorothy “Dot” Porter’s amateur golf career was blossoming in the late 1940s…
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Hall of Fame Spotlight: Leo Fraser
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Photo: Sonny (brother), Millie (mother) and Leo Fraser One of the most ambitious and innovative golf leaders in New Jersey’s history, NJSGA Hall of Fame inductee Leo Fraser made an immeasurable impact on the game. Born in 1910, his golf career spanned parts of seven decades, and his local and national contributions were countless. Fraser’s…
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Wiley Williams: A New Jersey Golf Legend
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Before there was The First Tee of Essex County at Weequahic Golf Course in Newark, there was Wiley Williams. It is Williams – a prominent golfer and member of the National Black Golf Hall of Fame – who has taught the game to children from Newark and the surrounding area for decades, long before the opening of The First Tee at Weequahic in…
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NJSGA Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Class
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Photo: Babe Lichardus congratulates Billy Ziobro at the 1971 Dodge Open. New Jersey’s rich golf history will be celebrated in grand fashion on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, when nine of the state’s most decorated players and impactful contributors will be inducted into the New Jersey State Golf Association Hall of Fame. The second annual Hall of…
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NJSGA Contingent to compete in St. Kitts & Nevis Admirals Cup
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New Jersey State Golf Association members looking for a winter escape and the opportunity for competitive play have found a home in the Caribbean twin islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Twelve NJSGA members, including Executive Director Kevin Purcell, are set to enjoy the warm sunshine and the excitement of the 9th Admirals Cup Tournament, February…
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Apply Now for a NJSGA Caddie Scholarship
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Despite the recent cold spell, it is time to start to think about golf and the 2019 season. Just watching the PGA Tour visit Hawaii, California and Florida makes you want to find your clubs and maybe even putt in the living room! Now is also the time of year to apply for the New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarship. Since 1947…
