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SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO NJ NATIVE
MEGHA GANNE, WHO EMBARKS ON HER CAREER ON THE LPGA TOUR WITH HER START AT THE 2026 US OPEN AT RIVIERA. MEGHA IS ALSO THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 INKSTER AWARD presented by WORKDAY recognizing the highest-ranked women's D1 collegiate golfer in her final year of college eligibility for the 2025-26 season.

SHOPRITE LPGA POWERED BY WAKEFERN AT THE SEAVIEW GOLF RESORT CONGRATULATIONS : Cecile Boutier who rallied from four strokes back on Sunday to shoot a final round 66 and win by one stroke. It was her second win at the ShopRite LPGA. As part of ShopRite's long standing committment to charity and community, a record $2 million was donated in grants to over 70 organizations.

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MIZUHO AMERICAS OPEN AT MOUNTAIN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

CONGRATULATIONS: Jeeno Thitikul defended her title at the Mizuho Americas Open o Played all four rounds under par o Earned her ninth career victory, ranks second in most wins since the 2022 season  Only trails Nelly Korda with 11 o Defends her title for the second time in her career, first was at the 2025 CME Group Tour Championship

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CONGRATULATIONS

We extend our congratulations to the recent 2026 NJ PGA Special Award Winners:

2026 NJPGA Special Award Winners:

Golf Professional of the Year: Kevin Beirne – Spirit Golf Management Powered by SFC Golf LLC - Lambertville, N.J.
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: Dave Vazquez – Canoe Brook Country Club - Summit, N.J.
Teacher & Coach of the Year: Kelan McDonagh – Metedeconk National Golf Club - Jackson Township, N.J.
Club of the Year: Plainfield Country Club – Edison, N.J.
Bill Strausbaugh Award: Reed Lansinger – Canoe Brook Country Club - Summit, N.J.
Professional Development Award: John Mascari – Alpine Country Club - Damarest, N.J.
Merchandiser of the Year (Private): Craig Smith – Morris County Golf Club - Morristown, N.J.
Merchandiser of the Year (Public): Gabe Rickards– Skyway Golf Course - Jersey City, N.J.
Player Development Award: Juliet Little – Littlegolfpro
Youth Player Development Award: Chris Sommer – Ramsey Golf & Country Club - Ramsey, N.J.
Patriot Award: Rylee Plitz – Eagle Ridge Golf Club - Lakewood, N.J.
Salesperson of the Year: John Rutecki – Greyson Clothiers
Deacon Palmer Award: Sean Callanan - Paramus Golf Course - Paramus, N.J.

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WHATS HAPPENING AROUND THE STATE -

Some items are courtesy of NJ GOLF NEWS (formerly the NJ State Golf Association)

Congratualations to NJ native Max Greyserman who qualified for the US Open at Shinnecock Golf Club

Congratulations:

Grant Sturgeon of Arcola Country Club won last week’s 62nd Charity Clambake at Manasquan River Golf Club.
Rhett Sellers of Plainfield Country Club won the Assistant Stroke Play at Navesink Country Club, shooting a 2-under par 70.

Aphrodite Deng finished t-17 at the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, finishing as the third low aateur.
John Pak and Ryan McCormick notched a t-7 and t-12 finishes, respectively on the Korn Ferry Tour this past week at the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.
Two-time New Jersey Open Champion Mark Constanza and Four-Ball partner Jeronimo Esteve won the 2026 Anderson Memorial Four-Ball at Winged Food Golf Club.

Congratulations to our latest EVANS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Congratulations to the 2026 NJ Golf Evans Scholarship winners. This four year scholarship, for both full room and board, is afforded to local caddies who have met the caddying, academic and financial qualifications of the scholarship, The scholarship is valued at approximately $150,000.

First Name	Last Name	Hometown	Sponsoring Club	High School
Kalani	Durham	Irvington	Baltusrol GC	Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
Dean	Post	Livingston	Cedar Hill CC	Livingston HS
Ayman	Zare	Newark	Echo Lake CC	Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
Juah	Awlime	Newark	Montclair GC	Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
Walter	Lawrence	Newark	Essex County CC	Saint Benedict's Preparatory School
Joseph	Faccone	Oakhurst	Hollywood GC	Ocean Township HS
Adele	MacGregor	Oceanport	Spring Lake GC	Red Bank Catholic HS
Ryan	McCarthy	Rumson	Rumson CC	Rumson-Fair Haven Regional HS
Joseph	Walker	Sea Girt	Spring Lake GC	Wall HS
Litzy	Pinto	Union city	North Jersey CC	Jose Marti Stem Academy

PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB WILL HOST THE 2044 WALKER CUP

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The USGA recently announced the following championship updates:

Pine Valley Golf Club will host the 2044 Walker Cup Match
Stu Francis named USA Captain, 2025 Men’s World Amateur Team Championship
Kendra Graham named USA Captain, 2025 Women’s World Amateur Team Championship
Meghan Stasi named 2026 USA Curtis Cup Captain. Stasi is a native of Voorhees, NJ

Pine Valley Golf Club, in Pine Hill, N.J., will host its fourth USGA championship, having previously hosted the 1936 and 1985 Walker Cup Matches. The renowned venue will also host the 2034 Curtis Cup Match. (Above photo is courtesy of the USGA/ Pine Valley Golf Club)