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NJSGA Championship schedule begins on June 22; Important changes to Open and Amateur Championships
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June 5, 2020 - After a two month delay, NJSGA Championship season will begin on Monday, June 22 with the first of four qualifying rounds for the 100th Open Championship at Preakness Hills Country Club. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NJSGA events will be conducted with smaller field sizes and many protocols in place. A complete list of policies and…
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Provident Bank Client Profile: Roxiticus Golf Club
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Keith Buscio, Vice President, Director of Public Relations, Provident Bank, recently sat down with Mike Doyle, Immediate Past President, Roxiticus Golf Club, to discuss the Bank’s commitment to the club. KB: Tell us about Roxiticus Golf Club. MD: Roxiticus is a unique family club that is a quiet respite from the everyday hustle and bustle of…
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The 1930s: The Decade the Stars Descended on the NJSGA Open
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With 17 Major Titles Among Them, These Stars Dominated the State Open – Almost Photo: Vic Ghezzi By Kevin Casey Unlike any other period in the New Jersey Open’s century-long existence, some of the game’s biggest stars – Byron Nelson, Craig Wood, Long Jim Barnes, just to name a few – participated in our event in the 1930s. A few of them…
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NJSGA Championship Schedule Updates
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May 31, 2020 - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of NJSGA championships have been impacted. The following list outlines all changes to date: Four-Ball Championship (May 5-7) - Postponed to a later date. Qualifying and championship information TBA. Senior Open Championship (May 26-27) - Postponed to Tuesday, September 29 (shortened to 18…
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Celebrating the Centennial Open: Russ Helwig, Mentor and Champion
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Photo: NJSGA Open Champions: Russ Helwig (c), Steve Sieg (l) and Brian Gaffney (r) Over 39 years as the head PGA professional at Essex Fells Country Club in Essex Fells, Russell Helwig fostered a culture of excellence in every respect. The Bloomfield native established a reputation as a talented player (with two NJSGA Open titles to his credit…
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Billy Farrell, 1961 NJSGA Open Champion, passes away at age 84
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Photo: Billy Farrell (right) with father, Johnny in 1961 Billy Farrell, a native of Springfield, N.J., and winner of the 1961 NJSGA Open Championship, passed away from coronavirus on May 8 at age 84. Farrell, the son of World Golf and NJSGA Hall of Famer Johnny Farrell, carved out an illustrious career of his own, playing on the PGA Tour where he…
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Update: Foursomes, Forecaddies now permitted
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May 19, 2020 – Late Monday evening (May 18), Governor Murphy released Executive Order 147 which allows for additional relaxation of restrictions imposed from previous Executive Orders and those earlier outlined by the NJSGA. The full text of EO 147 is available by clicking here. Highlights, as they apply to golf, are as follows: Foursomes…
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Golf to be permitted in Foursomes, effective this Friday, May 22
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May 18, 2020 – Earlier today, Governor Murphy announced that rounds of golf will be permitted in groups of four (continuing in 16 minute intervals), beginning this Friday, May 22 at 6:00 a.m. In addition, golf driving ranges in New Jersey will be allowed to re-open on Friday morning. Both of the above are contingent on golfers and facility…
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Bunkered without a rake: The State of Golf with Executive Director Kevin Purcell
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For many of us playing golf in twosomes is like playing tennis alone… you’re swinging but it’s not much fun. We are grateful to be playing again, getting some exercise, and enjoying the great outdoors - but something is missing. The camaraderie of the foursome, the pace of the round and the friendly wager all combine to make our sport…
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NJSGA Announces Postponement of Events through June 5, including Mid-Amateur Championship
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Due to the extension of the public health emergency in New Jersey through early June, the New Jersey State Golf Association has announced the postponement of the 36th Mid-Amateur Championship. Originally scheduled for June 2-4 at North Jersey Country Club in Wayne, the NJSGA intends to reschedule this competition for male golfers age 25 and above…
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NJ Golf Community mourns the passing of longtime Spring Brook Caddie Manager, Chris McAndrew
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Chris McAndrew, the long-time Caddie Manager and Director of Outside Operations at Spring Brook Country Club, passed away last Thursday, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and many memories. McAndrew, a native of Ireland who came to the United States at age 3, was a graduate of Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. He worked for 23 years…
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NJ Chapter of the CMAA Steps up for Clubs, Employees in time of need
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During these challenging times, the New Jersey Club Foundation (NJCF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey chapter of the Club Management Association of America, is doing a masterful job of helping those in need. During 2020, the Foundation has donated over $100,000 to three worthy causes, including Tackle Kids Cancer, an initiative for…
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Celebrating the Centennial Open: Amateur Extraordinaire, Brian Komline
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Brian Komline’s first love was baseball. But a rotator cuff injury during his budding career at Raritan Valley Community College buried those dreams for this aspiring pitcher. The future two-time NJSGA Open champion and one of the state’s greatest amateurs ever, Komline needed a new outlet for his competitive fires. “The funny part was I…
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119th Amateur Championship Postponed to August; Other changes announced
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Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey State Golf Association has postponed the 119th Amateur Championship at Arcola Country Club until August 3-5 (Monday-Wednesday). The NJSGA is greatly appreciative of the membership and staff of Arcola Country Club for accommodating this change, and we are excited for a…
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Golf Courses have re-opened: What you need to know
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When New Jersey’s golf courses re-open Saturday morning, golfers should be prepared for yet another “new normal”. Golf, as we know it, will be different for the foreseeable future. Beginning when you reserve a tee time until you leave the parking lot of your club or local public course, be ready for some big changes. Plan ahead and seek…
