Wednesday Roundup - August 7, 2024

The NJSGA’s “Wednesday Roundup” will run weekly through the 2024 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 rcorzo@nsjga.org with “Wednesday Roundup” in the subject line. 

• Katie Li advanced to the match play portion of the 124th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship. (Click for more) 

• Max Greyserman, Ryan McCormick, and Chris Gotterup will be playing in the Wyndham Championship August 8-11. (Click for more) 

• Several New Jersey golfers are competing in the AJGA Junior at Toftrees this week. (Click for more) 

• Jim McGovern won the NJPGA 10th Senior Match Play Championship at Deer Run Golf Club. (Click for more) 

• Rider University announced the hiring of Jesse Neider as Men's Golf Head Coach. Neider comes to Rider following three years coaching golf at Princeton Day School, including the last two as Head Coach. (Click for more)

• The Golf Writers Association of America announced Amanda Vogt of Wayne as one of the inaugural Herbert V. Kohler Scholarship recipients. Vogt, a rising junior at Pennsylvania State University, worked as a communications intern for the Carolinas Golf Association this summer. (Click for more) 

• The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children is hosting a golf outing at Canoe Brook Country Club on September 25. The SFIC provides children in need with an opportunity to receive a high-quality education in a safe environment.  

• Outta Boundz will be hosting their “Mentor on the Green” program for youth and young adults at Eastlyn Golf Course in Vineland. Outta Boundz is a transformative, nationwide digital mentorship program. 

• Kids’ Chance of New Jersey is hosting an event at Scotland Run on September 30. Kids’ Chance of New Jersey is a 501c3 that provides scholarships to children 

• The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s Jersey Shore Golf Tournament will be held on October 10 at Deal Country Club. For more information, please contact Bob Valvano at jerseygolf@mcsg.org.  

• The Magnit Championship is looking for volunteers at Metedeconk National Golf Club August 12-18. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. For more information and to register, please contact Sam Mok at smok@outlyr.com 

• Rutgers University Men’s Golf is hosting the 7th annual Hackberry Invitational on Friday, September 27 at the Rutgers University Golf Course. This event will celebrate the 88th year of the Men’s Golf program. (Click for more)  

• Spectum360 will be hosting their Annual Fore the Kids Golf Tournament on Monday, September 9 at Crestmont Country Club. Spectrum360 provides people with autism and those with related challenges the specialized programs and support they need. To register independently, the player will receive on-site brunch, dinner, and open bar access for $850. For other opportunities to get involved or any questions, contact Kerry Guzman at kguzman@spectrum360.org 

• On Monday, September 23, the West Morris Area YMCA will host their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Panther Valley Golf and Country Club. This event will support the YMCA’s financial assistance fund. There are several opportunities to participate in the event. For questions and more information, contact Molly Servais molly@wmaymca.org  

• Entries are now open for USGA events including the 10th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship and 10th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. (Click to apply) 

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