Wednesday Roundup - July 24, 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. 

• Liam Pasternak advanced to the Round of 64 in the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. (Click for more) 

• Jack Wall and Colin Summers qualified for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Barnes Blake earned the first alternate spot after an 8-hole playoff. (Click for more)

• On the PGA Tour, Ryan McCormick, Max Greyserman, and Chris Gotterup will be competing in the 3M Open July 25-28. (Click for more) 

• Max Greyserman finished t-13 at the Barracuda Championship. (Click for more) 

• On the LPGA Tour, Marina Alex will compete at the CPKC Women’s Open this week. (Click for more) 

• Henry Blake of Westfield finished t8 at the AJGA TaylorMade Preview at York. (Click for more) 

• The Shady Rest Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains is among 30 African American historic sites receiving a combined total of $3 million in preservation funding from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (Click for more)

• Brian Quilty of Metuchen Golf and Country Club won the NJPGA Assistant Event at Knoll Country Club. (Click for more) 

• Liam Pasternak was announced for the All-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Golf Team. These 25 members will be honored as nominees for national Boys Golfer of the Year. (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  

• 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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