NJSGA Cruises to Compher Cup Victory over GAP
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - For the first time in 20 years, the New Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA) claimed the Compher Cup on Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) soil, defeating GAP 13.5-4.5 at Union League Golf Club at Torresdale.
The last time the NJSGA defeated the GAP on the road was in 2004, at Bent Creek Country Club.
“I couldn't be prouder of the players from New Jersey,” NJSGA President Rod McRae expressed. “The accomplishments of the team members of both the GAP and NJSGA are extremely impressive. We had a wonderful day.”
The NJSGA had a convincing showing in the singles portion of the match. Troy Vannucci, James Arbes, Michael Brown, Michael Stamberger, Jason Bataille, Eric LeFante, Pat Wilson, Anthony Campanile, Austin Devereux all picked up wins for the NJSGA.
Brown, 2024 captain for the NJSGA also recorded a win in the four-ball portion.
“The hospitality of both Union League and GAP was outstanding,” McRae added. “We're lucky to have such a strong friendship with the GAP and we look forward to continuing this competition next year.”
With the win, the overall record of the of the Compher Cup is 41-15-5.
2024 NJSGA Compher Cup Team
Gregg Angelillo, Baltusrol Golf Club
James Arbes, Watchung Valley Golf Club
Jason Bataille, Raritan Valley Country Club
Michael Brown, Rock Spring Golf Club
Anthony Campanile, Deal Golf & Country Club
Austin Devereux, Manasquan River Golf Club
John Havay, Trump National – Bedminster
Eric LeFante, Somerset Hills Country Club
Trevor Randolph, Arcola Country Club
Mike Stamberger, Spring Lake Golf Club
Troy Vannucci, Little Mill Country Club
Pat Wilson, Hamilton Farm Golf Club
GAP Compher Cup Team
Josh Anderson, LedgeRock Golf Club
Andy Butler, Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Anthony Cordaro, Saucon Valley Country Club
Zach Dilcher, LedgeRock Golf Club
Zak Drescher, Bent Creek Country Club
David Kim, LuLu Country Club
Kevin Kramarski, Moorestown Field Club
John Lalley, Llanerch Country Club
Scott McNeil, The 1912 Club
David Mecca, Wemberly Hills Golf Club
Stewart Rickenback, Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Richard Riva, LuLu Country Club
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