Wednesday Roundup - July 12, 2023
The NJSGA’s “Wednesday Roundup” will run weekly through the 2023 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 rgaona@njsga.org with “Wednesday Roundup” in the subject line.
- Katie Li leads the 121st Women’s North & South Amateur at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club after one round at five-under par, 67. (Click for more)
- Ami Gianchandani was selected as an NCAA Woman of the Year nominee, which honors the academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes. (Click for more)
- On Monday, Aug. 14, 1,000+ Holes of Golf are calling for junior and adult golfers to get together and play 1,000+ holes at Deer Run Golf Club. Players will raise funds for Fighting Children’s Cancer Foundation. Participants at other locations are welcome to contribute to this fundraiser virtually by playing at your own golf courses and campaigning for donations. (Click for more)
- The NJPGA Junior Open is underway at Royce Brook GC with the final round taking place on Wednesday. Avery Cohen leads the boys at five-under par, 67, while Sirina Ganne paces the girls at one-over par, 73. (Click for more)
- The United States Golf Association has announced Pine Valley Golf Club, will host the 2034 Curtis Cup Match. Pine Valley has previously hosted the 1936 and 1985 Walker Cup Matches with the 2034 Curtis Cup Match marking the third USGA championship to be hosted at the renowned club. (Click for more)
- Caddie Scholarship Foundation Alumni & Friends Golf Outing will take place at Galloping Hill Golf Course on Tuesday, August 1. Alumni and current caddie scholars are invited to join friends of the Caddie Scholarship Foundation to partake in a day that will feature a continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf with a cart, a barbecue lunch, prizes, and raffles.(Click for more)
- Registration is now open to volunteer for the Korn Ferry Tour Magnit Championship at Metedeconk National Golf Club. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age as of the first day of tournament week unless a parent or legal guardian signs the waiver in the volunteer registration. Junior volunteers must be ages 13 – 17. Please note, junior volunteers can volunteer only for certain committees outlined in registration. (Click for more)
- The USGA has a new one-stop shop showcases upgraded features and synergy with redesigned website. For the first time, the USGA App will feature live scoring and coverage of all 15 USGA championships through an elevated user experience that will provide a more engaging digital landscape for fans to immerse themselves in their national championships. (Click for more)
- Entries are open for the 61st U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur (Closes August 9). (Click to register)
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