Wednesday Roundup - July 17, 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. 

• Ami Gianchandani, Katie Li, and Katie Lu are competing this week at the 124th Women’s Western Amateur Championship in Illinois. (Click for more) 

• Liam White of Ridgewood Country Club won the 2024 Arcola Cup, firing 2-under par 142. (Click for more) 

• Megan Meng, Vidhi Lakhawala, and Aphrodite Deng all advanced to the Round of 64 at 75th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship at El Caballero Country Club in California. (Click for more) 

• On the PGA TOUR, Max Greyserman finished t-21 at the Genesis Scottish Open, firing 11-under par 269. (Click for more) 

• Also on the PGA Tour, this week Ryan McCormick and Max Greyserman will be competing in the Barracuda Championship. (Click for more) 

• On the LPGA Tour, Marina Alex will compete at the Dana Open July 18-21. (Click for more) 

• The GAP Open is underway at Applebrook Golf Club as New Jersey’s Kevin Kramarski, Mike Meisenzahl, Benjamin Ortwein, Troy Vannucci, Gage Wolfle, Joseph Kogelman made the cut to the final round today. (Click for more) 

• Rayee Feng of Short Hills qualified for the 2024 U.S. Women's Amateur on July 10 in Ohio. (Click for more)

• Jim Craffey and Harris Podvey of New Jersey qualified for the 69th U.S. Senior Open. (Click for more) 

• The 34th Wyndham Cup was won by the East team, highlighted by Aphrodite Deng and Megan Meng. (Click for more) 

• Vidhi Lakhawala finished t-6 at the AJGA Girls’ Junior at Huntsville, as Claire Lu and Danielle Higbee finished 11th and t-22. (Click for more) 

• 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  

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