New Jersey Golf Net

Via NJ.com – Red Knot at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth opens in May: Residents of Union County and foodies everywhere have reason to rejoice. The impressive structure that’s been taking shape along the Garden State Parkway South near Exit 138 is almost complete.

It’s the new home of The Clubhouse at Galloping Hill Golf Course. And a highlight of this ambitious 46,000-sq.-ft. complex is the Contemporary American gastropub Red Knot, helmed by longtime Union County resident (and NJ native) Ralph Romano, executive chef.

In addition to Red Knot, the new Clubhouse features a stunning second-floor banquet and conference space with state-of-the-art AV capability and panoramic views of the golf course, accommodating from 50-300 guests; beautifully appointed men’s and women’s locker rooms; a pro shop; and the headquarters of the New Jersey State Golf Association.

Via NJ.com: A prestigious women’s professional golf tournament played for the last three years at the Hamilton Farm Golf Club is off the calendar of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. The loss of the The Sybase Match Play Championship event expected to be held in May at the Hamilton Farm Golf Club was due to the acquisition of main sponsor Sybase, a California-based business computer software and services company, by SAP of Germany, another business computer services firm.

Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, New Jersey is sponsoring a Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund golf tournament and lunch on Monday, May 13, 2013.

The Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund which is chaired by Mary Pat Christie is a non profit organization that raises and distributes funds to organizations to support the recovery and rebuilding efforts of the New Jersey communities impacted by the storm. The Fund’s priority is to work through community-based non-profit organizations to ensure funds address needs not met by FEMA, insurance and immediate disaster response organization.

We are offering the opportunity to participate in this tournament on our Arthur Hills designed championship golf course. We are inviting individuals or foursomes to register at $125.00 per player. The registration includes all golf fees, prizes, raffles, Hole-in-one contests, with prizes of $10,000, Golf Cart, and season passes to the blue claws as well as many pro shop credits. Breakfast and Lunch will be offered by our Award Winner Chef Matthew Zappoli.

Questions regarding participation in the tournament can be directed to Kevin Maciorowski, our PGA Head Golf Professional at 732-833-7274. Entry is limited to the first 128 registrants.

We hope that you will join us in this effort to help our neighbors.

First Tee: As sport’s participation declines, NJ Golf Foundation turns focus to new generation of players | NJ.com: As the new school year begins this week, 166 schools in New Jersey will begin with the Golf in Schools program as part of their physical education curriculum. Fostered by the New Jersey PGA section’s charity outreach organization — NJ Golf Foundation, which Angelillo is currently president of, has helped spur the introduction of the game in schools districts around the state — the program will open the year reaching more than 91,000 students, from elementary school to high school.

CALLING  WOMEN GOLFERS-  The 9^th Annual Pearl Grace Memorial Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament benefiting the women of Central New Jersey (battling breast cancer), will take place on Monday October 15^th 2012 at the Trenton Country Club in Trenton, NJ. Hosted by the Sisters Network of Central New Jersey INC. Affiliate Chapter of Sisters Network INC, features a putting competition, brunch, golf (Shotgun Start), reception, dinner, silent auction and raffle.

 All proceeds from both the tournament and its accompanying silent auction and raffle will be used to help the women of Central New Jersey by:

• Increasing knowledge of breast cancer risks
• Increasing mammography usage through referrals and education
• Increasing breast self-examination practices
• Dispelling cancer myths in the African American community
• Providing emotional support, information and referral as needed to women diagnosed with breast cancer and/or their relatives
• Penetrating low-income African American communities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Tournament Sponsor: $10,000

Name/Logo prominently displayed at entrance and throughout course, includes three foursomes, dinner, program recognition and as well as photographs & tournament trophy recognition . Also includes tee sign and Journal recognition.

Diamond Sponsor – $6,500

Name/Logo prominently displayed at awards banquet ceremony, includes two foursomes, dinner, green and tee sign & journal ad.

Platinum Sponsor – $5,000

Name/Logo prominently displayed at Brunch, includes one foursome, green and tee sign and journal ad.

Silver Sponsor – $2,500

Name/Logo prominently displayed at Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Competition, includes two individual players, dinner, green and tee sign & journal ad.

Bronze Sponsor –  $1,500

Name/Logo prominently displayed at Putting Contest, Includes one player, dinner, green & tee sign and journal ad.

Pink Ribbon Sponsor – $500

Name/Logo prominently displayed at Pink Ribbon Contest, includes one player, dinner & green or tee sign.

Commemorative Flag Sponsor – $225

Name/Logo prominently displayed on flag and returned to sponsor at end of evening.

Hole Sponsor – $175

Tee or Green Sign

Individual Golfer – $185

Dinner only – $125

You may also contribute by providing gifts for giveaways, the silent auction and other tournament contests. There is also a tournament Journal for advertising opportunities. Please contact Vonyea Ewell at 215-620-0834

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 5, 2012 
For more information please contact: Keith Rice at krice1@its.jnj.com or Hattie Smith at hsmith38@its.jnj.com

Before the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12th, 2010, there were thousands of abandoned & orphaned children in Haiti. Since then, that number has increased drastically to where it is believed that over 1 million children have been left orphaned & abandoned. One million lives, one million futures, and one million destinies. One is enough for Jesus to become concerned & one is enough for those leading the way at Wings of Refuge Children’s Home.

Wings of Refuge Children’s Home in Petion-ville, Haiti, opened its doors one year ago on May 21, 2011, and now cares for 21 children. As we seek to promote the well-being of every child that walks through our doors, we have been amazed at how all of these children have grown stronger, healthier & happier! It has been a joy and privilege for us to help provide a safe, healthy, nurturing & loving environment for every one of these children who have joined our family.

A permanent 50-bed facility is currently being built, not far from the rented home where the children are currently being cared for. We look forward to expanding our family to include more of the deprived children of Haiti in hopes to change their lives & give them hope for the future.

→ What You Pay: $175/golfer, which does not include a donation to Wings of Refuge
→ What You Get: BBQ Lunch, 18 Holes (Stroke Play), Dinner (drinks included)
→ Where: High Mountain Golf Club, Franklin Lakes, NJ
→ When: Monday, September 17th

• 11:00AM Registration & BBQ Luncheon
• 12:30PM Shotgun Start (Beverage Cart Throughout)
• 5:30PM Awards, Raffles, Dinner Party (Food, Beer, Wine)

For more information, please visit http://wingsofrefugehaiti.com/events/golf.

Calling ALL Golfers – The 2nd Annual All Fore ALS Charity Golf Outing benefiting The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter will take place on Monday, September 17, 2012.

I realize that you have a choice where you contribute your charity dollars and hope that you will continue to support this great cause.

Thanks to your participation and generosity, last year’s inaugural outing exceeded my expectations by raising $7,850.00 to benefit The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter. Our financial support helps The ALS Association Greater NY Chapter to continue their mission to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

Like last year, the outing will be at the exclusive Ramsey Golf & Country Club in Ramsey, NJ with a best ball scramble format. It will begin at 8:00am with Registration and Breakfast buffet followed by a 9:30am Shotgun with lunch, open bar and awards/prizes at 2:15pm.

For player participation, please email me at Natalie_AllForeALS@hotmail for the entry form and mail back to me with your check no later than September 13, 2012. If you are unable make the outing, you can still participate by purchasing a hole sign or by making a monetary contribution by also completing the form indicating your level of interest.

Feel free to email me at Natalie_AllForeALS@hotmail.com or call me at 914-403-0130 if you have any questions.

I hope that our efforts will continue to create awareness for ALS and give those with ALS a reason for hope.

Thank you for your anticipated support!

Raising funds and awareness for people with brain injury

(Millburn, NJ) Join Opportunity Project as they host their Annual Golf Classic on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ to support brain injury programs, awareness and prevention. Hosted by event co-chairs, Eileen Sudler, Sal Davino, Marshall Freidus, David Genova, Chris Johnson, Ted Stampoulos and Marc Berson the day features a brunch, golf scramble, cocktails, dinner and unique raffles and auctions. This year’s raffle and live auction prizes include autographed NFL Jets apparel and merchandise, a selection from designer Derek Lam’s Spring 2012 collection and a table for four at Rao’s in New York.

Various sponsorship opportunities and golf packages are available. For more information on the Golf Classic, contact Kerri Berson at 973.467.4300 ext. 3113 or e-mail golfclassic@opportunityproject.org.

The Opportunity Project Clubhouse is a unique program created by and for adults with brain injuries who are seeking the next step in a journey to recovery. It is the first and only Clubhouse Program for people with brain injuries in the State of New Jersey. Beginning with 5 members it has now served over 500 individuals. The programs, handicap accessible building and extensive services are a national model for Clubhouses and to other community-based service programs for people with brain injury throughout the country. Providing an environment of support, challenge and choices, the ultimate goal is full reintegration back into the family, work and community after one sustains a brain injury. Opportunity Project’s motto- no one is turned away due to lack of funding- sets us apart from others in the brain injury field.

Sponsorships Available

→ $10,000 Platinum Sponsor

• Includes 4 for golf, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner
• 4 additional guests for cocktail reception and dinner
• Exclusive sponsorship of a tee
• Customized signage throughout Golf Classic
• Recognition as Event Sponsor in event signage, press materials, website and on invitation
• Preferred parking

→ $5,000 Platinum Sponsor

• Includes 4 for golf, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner
• 2 additional guests for cocktail reception and dinner
• Exclusive sponsorship of a tee
• Personalized Platinum sign on course
• Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in event signage, press materials and on website

→ $3,600 Gold Sponsor

• Includes 4 for golf, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner
• Sponsorship of a tee
• Personalized Gold sign on course
• Recognition as Gold Sponsor in event signage, press materials and on website

→ $1,800 Silver Sponsor

• Includes 2 for golf, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner
• Sponsorship of a tee
• Personalized listing on course
• Recognition as Silver Sponsor in event signage, press materials and on website

→ $3,500 Dinner Sponsor
→ $2,500 Lunch Sponsor
→ $2,500 Driving Range Sponsor
→ $2,000 Golf Cart Sponsor
→ $1,500 Cocktail Hour Sponsor – Sold
→ $1,500 Putting Green Sponsor – Sold
→ $1,500 On Course Beverage Sponsor
→ $1,500 Raffle Sponsor – Sold
→ $1,500 Prize Sponsor
→ $500 Hole Sponsor

Here’s Your Shot at Hollywood! Golf at one of the most prestigious private courses on the Jersey Shore – Hollywood Golf Club in Deal – at the 17th Annual GOTCC Golf Outing – Ray Catena Lexus Classic on September 27th.

Hollywood, that just hosted the 110th Met Amateur Championship, is a classic, nationally ranked championship golf course redesigned by Walter J. Travis in 1917 and restored by Rees Jones in 1998. It also hosted the 2011 New Jersey State Open and will host the 2014 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship.

The outing is a 1:00 pm shotgun, includes lunch, cocktail hour and award dinner. “It Will Not Rain Date: October 11th.” Register Online with Check, credit/debit, Visa, MC and Discover www.gotcc.org. Information: gotcc@gotcc.org or 732.660.1888.

Ron Jaworski Golf buys Blue Heron Pines Golf Club: Ron Jaworski Golf is the new owner of Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor on Friday. Blue Heron Pines is an 18-hole championship par 72 layout. Golf World Magazine has ranked Blue Heron Pines 34th in the country. After experiencing overwhelming success with his New Jersey courses; Running Deer Golf Club, Valleybrook Country Club & RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club, Jaworski found yet again another jewel to add to his collection.