Wednesday Roundup - June 12, 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.  

• On the LPGA Tour, Marina Alex finished 10-under par 203 at the Shoprite LPGA Classic in New Jersey. She posted the weekend t-6. (Click for more) 

• 2022 New Jersey Women's Amateur Champion Katie Lu will be playing in the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. She's set to tee off at 2:16 p.m. on Thursday. (Click for more)

• Lu also was named an honorable mention All-American by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). (Click for more)

• Max Greyserman will tee off Thursday, June 13 at 7:07am and Friday, June 14 at 12:52pm in the U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst No. 2. (Click for more) 

• NJ.com released the Boys and Girls All-State teams, highlighted by Golfers of the Year Liam Pasternak of Morristown and Ysabel Liu of Millburn. (Click for more) 

• Grant Sturgeon of Arcola Country Club won the 30th Dunning Head Pro Championship hosted by the NJPGA at Manasquan River Golf Club, firing 7-under par 65. (Click for more) 

• Tyler McArdell of Hollywood Golf Club won the Assistant Event at White Beeches Golf & Country Club on June 10. (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 at molly@wmaymca.org 

• Drew University Men’s golfer Elliot Parker earned 3rd Team All-American honors for the second year in a row. (Click for more) 

• Rowan College of South Jersey Men’s golf team came away with a historic finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DIII Men’s Golf Championship. Nick Iuliucci placed 31st overall with teammate Logan Perrone placing 33rd. Eddie Mazurkiewicz finished 38th as Paul Welker and Alex Seber placed 63rd and 68th respectively. (Click for more) 

• Entries are now open for several USGA events including the 124th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, 69th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, 37th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, 43rd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, 62nd U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, 10th U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship, and 10th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. (Click to apply) 

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