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Hambletonian Charity Golf Tournament

Jun 27 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Via Harnesslink: The 14th annual Hambletonian Charity Golf Tournament, to be held on Monday, July 31, will return to Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, New Jersey. Montclair, founded in 1892, is rated one of the top 20 private courses in the state by N.J. Monthly magazine. The charity golf tournament and gift auction will […]

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2006 Bonnie Brae Tartan Golf Classic

Jun 23 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

2006 Bonnie Brae Tartan Golf Classic presented by Warnock Automotive, Inc. to be held at Plainfield Country Club in Edison on Monday, September 25, 2006. A fun day golfing with friends to enjoy live & silent auction, raffle prizes, lunch, cocktails/reception and more! $550 per person and registration begins at 10:30am. Bonnie Brae is a […]

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Green Tree Golf Course in AC slashes rates

Jun 19 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Via Cheap Bastard: Rather than raise fees at Atlantic County's John J. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course to help end its four-year money-losing streak, officials have reduced course fees in hopes of attracting more customers. A good portion of the savings are aimed at non-county residents, particularly those in the northern end of Cape May […]

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NJSGA Amateur Championship begins at Deal today

Jun 6 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Asbury Park Press writes in Deal ready to play host to another big moment: Since it was founded in 1895, there have been some significant moments in the history of Deal Golf and Country Club. But you could argue that few have been more important than the club's hosting of the 105th New Jersey State […]

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Big plans for Poconos

Jun 5 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

From The Citizen's Voice: [Greg] Matzel is leading a group that plans to invest $1.4 billion in Pocono Manor. The lynch pin to that plan is a gaming license that would allow up to 5,000 slot machines. Chief competition for that license is Dunmore businessman Louis DeNaples, who plans to invest $360 million to turn […]

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State saves Cream Ridge golf course from developers

Jun 1 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Examiner reports: Bill Miscoski said he was a bit depressed last week when his family sold its Cream Ridge Golf Club (CRGC) to the state. The N.J. Department of Environmental Protec-tion (DEP) joined with Upper Freehold Township to purchase the tract on Route 539. The 186-acre parcel will still operate as a golf course, and […]

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Free skin cancer screenings at ShopRite LPGA Classic

May 30 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Via Yahoo: A volunteer corps of New Jersey dermatologists from the Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS) will promote sun safety and skin cancer prevention as part of the national group's “Play Safe in the Sun” community outreach service at the ShopRite LPGA Classic at the Marriott Seaview Resort and Spa, June 2-4, 2006. Technorati Tags: golf, […]

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"Legendary Links Golf Raffle" Offers Rare Chance to Play Premier Courses; Proceeds Benefit Alzheimer's Association

May 22 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

A Press Release from the Alzheimer's Association… DENVILLE, N.J., May 22, 2006 – New Jersey's golf enthusiasts can win a rare chance to play at some of the metropolitan area's most prestigious golf courses. The Alzheimer's Association “Legendary Links Golf Raffle” offers golf lovers the opportunity to play at courses considered “the best of the […]

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Wie seeks to qualify for Open at Canoe Brook

May 20 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Malay Mail on Michelle Wie: The Hawaiian-born American is now one step closer to becoming the first female player to qualify for the men's US Open after winning the qualifier. She carded a 72 to progress to the next stage of qualifying to the 36-hole sectional at Canoe Brook in New Jersey in June. Can […]

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Mid-Amateur Championship to open Area Season

May 5 2006 in Events and Outings by thestarter

Asbury Park Press writes in Paduano preps for Mid-Amateur: It's the so-called “Working Man's” championship. No college kids or future golf professionals. Just a bunch of confirmed amateurs with day jobs battling it out in a match-play format. The New Jersey State Golf Association's Mid-Amateur Championship, for players 25-and-older, serves as the unofficial start to […]