Wednesday Roundup - September 29, 2021

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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.

• Mark Costanza (Morristown) is set to play in the round of 16 in the 40th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sankaty Head Golf Club. He tees off at 8:25 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Michael Muehr also earned a spot in the match play portion of the championship, falling in the round of 32. (Click for more)
• Noelle Maertz (Clark) and Hana Ku (Basking Ridge) advanced to match play in U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Barkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, South Carolina. They both dropped their round of 64 matches on Monday. (Click for more)
• Jim McGovern of White Beeches Golf & Country Club won the NJPGA Fall Finale on Tuesday, September 28, at Alpine Country Club, shooting a six-under (72-66). (Click for more)
• The Passaic County Technical Institute Education Foundation (PCTI) is set to host their ‘For the Kids’ Golf Scholarship Classic on Monday, October 4 at North Jersey Country Club. The outing helps provide student scholarships and special grants to assist educational programs at PCTI. (Click for more)
• On October 11, the Oakley Skull Cup comes to the Ridge at Back Brook. The event supports local charities, with this year’s proceeds will support the NJ Golf Foundation. (Click for more)
• Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County will be hosting their ‘Golf for Homes’ outing on Monday, October 4 at Beacon Hill Country Club, which will help aid in the construction of an affordable two-family home in Atlantic Highlands, wheelchair ramps and the continuation of their ‘A Brush with Kindness’ minor repair program for seniors. (Click for more)
• Megha Ganne (Holmdel) is set to compete in the Shoprite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer from September 27-Oct 3. The event has been hosted just outside of Atlantic City since 1986 and has been long considered a South Jersey staple. Tickets are on sale now. (Click for more)
• The 2021 NJSGA Corporate Golf Challenge presented by Provident Bank is a can’t miss event. The tournament is open to teams which represent New Jersey-based companies from any business sector. This year’s event will be held at the gorgeous Canoe Brook Country Club on Oct. 12, 2021 (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.
• The LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup is coming to New Jersey from October 4-10 at Mountain Ridge Country Club. Tickets are now on sale. (Click for more)
• The 8th Annual R.A. Schiavone Cup scheduled for October 13 and 14 at Forsgate Country Club. Contact Mike Furey (mfurey@forsgatecc.com) or Carolyn McKenzie Andrews (cmckenzieandrews@forsgatecc.com) by email or phone (732-656-8959).
• Entries for the 9th Women’s Four-Ball Championship closes October 13, 2021. (Click for more)
• Limited spots available! Register for the Women’s Golf Day, which will take place October 18, 2021 at Hawk Pointe Golf Club. The event will include a tee gift at registration, followed by a short game clinic courtesy of Juliet Little, teaching professional at Montammy Golf Club. Additionally, lunch, golf and a cash bar with awards will commence following completion of play. (Click for more)