Wednesday Roundup - October 20, 2021
The NJSGA’s “Wednesday Roundup” will run weekly through the 2021 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 info@njsga.org with “Wednesday Roundup” in the subject line.
- Seven New Jersey professionals are set to compete in the 2021 Senior PGA Championship presented by Cadillac. Brian Gaffney (Essex Fells CC), Brent Studer (Metedeconk National GC), Frank Esposito Jr. (Forsgate CC), Mike LaBrutto (Coblestone Creek CC), Kevin Maciorowski (Colonia CC), Len Siter (Mountain Ridge CC) and Jim McGovern (White Beeches G&CC) open action on Thursday, October 21 at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Click for more)
- Stage II of LPGA Q-School is underway as Karen Chung (Livingston) is competing in Venice Beach (Click for more)
- Mark Costanza, Trevor Randolph, Sam Goldenring, Megha Ganne and Noelle Maertz helped lead team MGA to a 10-10 tie in the 16th Carey Cup in County Kildare, Ireland, thus retaining the trophy. (Click for more)
- The USGA announced new features to the GHIN mobile app presented by Sentry. This includes a course maps & GPS feature. (Click for more)
- Nominations are now open at the USGA for the 2022 Bob Jones Award, which goes to an individual that have displayed character, integrity and respect while playing the game. (Click for more)
- Due to many students going back to college, many golf clubs in New Jersey are looking for help as the golf season continues. Contact your local golf club to inquire on any opportunities.