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New Jersey's active GHIN score posting season has officially ended. Scores from rounds played in NJ between now and April 1st, are not acceptable for handicap purposed
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION IS NOW AVAILABLE
FOR THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP AT LIBERTY NATIONAL
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
CONGRATULATIONS TO BALTUSROL'S GOLF PROFESSIONAL, MELISSA DZIABO - 2026 LPGA NORTHEAST SECTION TEACHER OF THE YEAR
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INCOMING NJ PGA SECTION OFFICERS - REED LANSINGER (CANOE BROOK) -PRESIDENT & LEAH NOWICKI
( RIDGEWOOD) VICE PRESIDENT
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THOSE LOOKING FOR A PGA/LPGA TOUR CARD
KATIE LU, DEAN GREYSERMAN & DAWSON JONES
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DAVID REASONER, longtime Head Golf Professional at Ridgewood Country Club, is the recipient of the 2026 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD, recognizing his many years of leadership, mentorship and service to the golf industry and PGA Professionals.
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO NJ NATIVE
MEGHA GANNE, WHO EMBARKS ON HER CAREER ON THE LPGA TOUR. MEGHA, WHO RECENTLY WON ON THE EPSON TOUR (WILDHORSE LADIES GOLF CLASSIC), EARNED HER LPGA CARD EARLIER THIS FALL
NYAH ROCCAMONTE-CLARK, winner of the 2027 PURE Insurance Scholarship. Nyah recently competed in the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, where she finished in 3rd place in the Girls Amateur Division. Her PGA Senior Tour partner, Zach Johnson, won the event. Nyah attends the Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison, and will be attending and playing golf for Monmouth University starting in September 2027.
We extend our congratulations to the recent 2026 NJ PGA Special Award Winners:
2026 NJPGA Special Award Winners:
- Golf Professional of the Year: Kevin Beirne – Spirit Golf Management Powered by SFC Golf LLC - Lambertville, N.J.
- Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: Dave Vazquez – Canoe Brook Country Club - Summit, N.J.
- Teacher & Coach of the Year: Kelan McDonagh – Metedeconk National Golf Club - Jackson Township, N.J.
- Club of the Year: Plainfield Country Club – Edison, N.J.
- Bill Strausbaugh Award: Reed Lansinger – Canoe Brook Country Club - Summit, N.J.
- Professional Development Award: John Mascari – Alpine Country Club - Damarest, N.J.
- Merchandiser of the Year (Private): Craig Smith – Morris County Golf Club - Morristown, N.J.
- Merchandiser of the Year (Public): Gabe Rickards– Skyway Golf Course - Jersey City, N.J.
- Player Development Award: Juliet Little – Littlegolfpro
- Youth Player Development Award: Chris Sommer – Ramsey Golf & Country Club - Ramsey, N.J.
- Patriot Award: Rylee Plitz – Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Lakewood, N.J.
- Salesperson of the Year: John Rutecki – Greyson Clothiers
- Deacon Palmer Award: Sean Callanan - Paramus Golf Course - Paramus, N.J.
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Congratulations to our latest EVANS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2026 NJ Golf Evans Scholarship winners. This four year scholarship, for both full room and board, is afforded to local caddies who have met the caddying, academic and financial qualifications of the scholarship, The scholarship is valued at approximately $150,000.
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Last Name
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Hometown
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Sponsoring Club
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High School
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Kalani
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Durham
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Irvington
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Baltusrol GC
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Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
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Dean
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Post
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Livingston
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Cedar Hill CC
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Livingston HS
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Ayman
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Zare
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Newark
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Echo Lake CC
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Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
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Juah
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Awlime
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Newark
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Montclair GC
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Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
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Walter
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Lawrence
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Newark
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Essex County CC
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Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
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Joseph
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Faccone
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Oakhurst
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Hollywood GC
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Ocean Township HS
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Adele
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MacGregor
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Oceanport
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Spring Lake GC
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Red Bank Catholic HS
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Ryan
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McCarthy
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Rumson
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Rumson CC
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS
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Joseph
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Walker
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Sea Girt
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Spring Lake GC
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Wall HS
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Litzy
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Pinto
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Union city
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North Jersey CC
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Jose Marti Stem Academy
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PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB WILL HOST THE 2044 WALKER CUP
The USGA recently announced the following championship updates:
- Pine Valley Golf Club will host the 2044 Walker Cup Match
- Stu Francis named USA Captain, 2025 Men’s World Amateur Team Championship
- Kendra Graham named USA Captain, 2025 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship
- Meghan Stasi named 2026 USA Curtis Cup Captain. Stasi is a native of Voorhees, NJ
Pine Valley Golf Club, in Pine Hill, N.J., will host its fourth USGA championship, having previously hosted the 1936 and 1985 Walker Cup Matches. The renowned venue will also host the 2034 Curtis Cup Match. (Above photo is courtesy of the USGA/ Pine Valley Golf Club)
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FUTURE USGA/PGA TOUR EVENTS IN NEW JERSEY
2027 BMW Fed-Ex Cup Championship at Liberty National (August 2027)
Plainfield Country Club to host the the 2031 US Senior Women's Open and the 2035 US Senior Men's Open
2026 NJ GOLF EVANS SCHOLARSHIPS
CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
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