Wednesday Roundup - August 18, 2021

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The NJSGA’s “Wednesday Roundup” will run weekly through the 2021 golf season. This weekly news summary will feature local stories and news from throughout #thestateofgolf. If your organization or club has announcements to share, please email info@njsga.org with “Wednesday Roundup” in the subject line.

• Westfield High School boys golf team was tabbed No. 16 in the most recent national rankings. (Click for more)
• 2021 New Jersey State Amateur Champion Michael Brown (Maple Shade) is set to compete in the 56th Delaware Open at Bidermann Golf Club from August 23-24. (Click for more)
• The LPGA Tour returns to the historic Bay Course at Seaview on September 27-October 3 for the Shoprite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer. The event has been hosted just outside of Atlantic City since 1986 and has been long considered a South Jersey staple. Tickets are on sale now. (Click for more)
• The 2021 NJSGA Corporate Golf Challenge presented by Provident Bank is a can’t miss event. The tournament is open to teams which represent New Jersey-based companies from any business sector. This years event will be held at the gorgeous Canoe Brook Country Club on Oct. 12, 2021 (Click for more)
• The 10th Annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament will be held at Mountain Ridge Country Club on Monday, September 20th. Spectrum360’s mission is to provide the highest quality educational and therapeutic programs for individuals with learning, language and social/emotional challenges to achieve their maximum potential as responsible adults in society; recognize and value the individuals’ unique abilities, learning styles and differences; and serve as a leader in promoting innovative educational programs. (Click for more)
• The Ridgewood Country Club and Arcola Country Club will be hosting a unique, one-time opportunity for the public to participate in the 122nd U.S. Amateur Championship Preview Event. The event is tax-deductible - 501 (c) (3). 58% of the entry fee can be deducted; proceeds will fund the 2022 U.S. Amateur Championship. (Click for more)
• The 100th Anniversary Honorary Tournament of Shady Rest Golf & Country Club, the First African American Country Club is on August 25 at Galloping Hill Golf Course. On September 21, 1921, a group of black investors purchased the property in Scotch Plains, NJ and created the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, which was a national staple in the black community. (Click for more)
• The LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup is coming to New Jersey from October 4-10 at Mountain Ridge Country Club. The organization is looking for volunteers for the historic event. (Click for more)
• The 8th Annual R.A. Schiavone Cup scheduled for October 13 and 14 at Forsgate Country Club. Contact Mike Furey (mfurey@forsgatecc.com) or Carolyn McKenzie Andrews (cmckenzieandrews@forsgatecc.com) by email or phone (732-656-8959).
• Entries for the 63rd Senior Amateur Championship close September 2, 2021. (Click for more)
• Entries for the 52nd Women’s Senior Amateur Championship close September 16, 2021 (Click for more)