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NJPGA President - Andy Brock

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NJPGA President - Andy Brock

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Dear Members,

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the NJ Golf Foundation welcome to what certainly will be anexciting 2014.   We here at the NJGF are dedicated to our mission of impacting lives and communities throughthe game of golf.

Programing is the heart of the NJGF. This year, we are continuing to improve our programs, focusing on 3 keyareas; youth, special needs and military. These programs introduce the participants to the game and teachthem lessons to help develop their social, physical and learning skills. We know we are making a difference.Participation is increasing in our award winning Golf in Schools program. We are currently in approximately200 schools with more than 100,000 students impacted.

Our event calendar for 2014 is full of opportunities to get involved. Some key dates to mark on your calendarsare:Famiano Scholarship Pro-Am - at Crestmont Country ClubNJGF Golf Classic – at Baltusrol Golf ClubGolf Marathon – at Plainfield West 9

Last year, we launched our capital campaign to raise the necessary funds to build a new home site at thePlainfield West 9 that will bring together the NJGF, NJPGA and First Tee of Plainfield. The West 9 will be thecenter of golf activity in NJ for generations to come. Please to view a rendering of the future home ofthe NJ Golf Foundation.

What I ask of you this year is to get involved with the NJGF. We have so many ways for you to embrace themission and raise funds for future programing and initiatives. You can participate in the Golf Marathon, host aNJGF Day at your club or simply take part in one of our events.  All your efforts guarantee the game of golf andthose who play it will have a solid future. Don't hesitate to contact the NJGF Staff, myself or any of the NJGFBoard Members to discuss how you can help. If you would like to donate to the NJGF, please click the ‘DonateOnline’ button to the left of this message.

Let’s make it a great year for golf in New Jersey!

Fairways Always,Gregg AngelilloPresident, New Jersey Golf Foundation

Head Pro Spotlight: Brad Olson, Rumson Country Club

Championship, 2010

Championship, 2012

Professional National Championship

Neck Golf Club

As a first year Head Golf Professional, all aspects arenew and challenging. I am lucky to have learned under

some of the best, and I feel prepared to meet thosechallenges head on. Owning my own business, bud-geting and administrative aspects of a new businessand preparing my assistants for advancement in their

own careers are some of the challenges that I am look-ing forward to in the year ahead.

I have been very fortunate to work for some of the bestprofessionals in the business starting with Dan Paster-nak, Lou Katsos, Brent Studer, and Brian Gaffney. Otherprofessionals that have influenced my career includeVince Giunco, Adam Machala, Sean Toohey, Dan McCa-rthy, David Reasoner, Scott Paris, and Jason Lamp, toname a few.

e of all of the resources available to you by the NJPGA section such as mock interviews, the Employment Committee, and our Employee Consultant.

involved with the NJ Section and the NJ Golf Foundation.

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I have been in the golf business for 17

years now. I began my career as an

Assistant Golf Professional at Madison

Golf Club, and from there I went on to

be an Assistant Golf Professional at

Shore Oaks Golf Club (Eagle Oaks),

Manasquan River Golf Club, Pine

Barrens Golf Club, and finally at

Rumson Country Club.

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New Jersey Golf Foundation News

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The NJGF launched its Capital Campaign in December, 2013 with the goal of

raising 2.5 million dollars to build the NJGF Learning Center at the Plainfield

West 9. Click on the video above to see the future home site that will house a

1,200 sq ft classroom, 3 indoor/outdoor hitting bays, the NJPGA Hall of Fame

and much more.

Assistant Spotlight:

The Bedens Brook Club, 6th Season

Lost Tree Club, North Palm Beach, FL;

The Binghamton Country Club, Binghamton NY;

The Fox Club, Palm City, FL

January 2014

Punta Espada Dominican

Republic, Aronimink Golf Club, & The Binghamton

Country Club

63 at Oneonta Country Club,

Oneonta NY

Numerous Top 5

Finishes in Assistant section events, Central NY

Section; 2nd Place finish New Jersey Pro Am at

Bedens Brook, 2011 (69); Medalist Honors for Player

Ability Test

Achieve PGA master professional status

and to become the head golf professional at a private

facility in the northeast, or the director of instruction at

a large private facility in the summer, and the director

of instruction of a private facility in the Caribbean for

the winter.

“I am a huge antique car fan, mainly old

corvettes from the 50s and early 60s. I love

going to dinner and the movies with my

girlfriend Laura. I enjoy traveling to warm

climates, such as the Caribbean. The most

important thing in my life is my family.

Lastly, I enjoy hanging out with my new

Yellow Lab, Gypsy.”

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In the news

Bedens Brook Member Completes Bucket List

It is difficult to define a perfect off-season, but Bill Hogan, a member of The Bedens Brook Club in Skillman, came veryclose. His memorable winter began on November 5, when he holed out for eagle on the par 4, 15th hole with a 3 wood.From here, Bill began crossing more items off his bucket list.

Something you can find on almost any golfers’ bucket list is to shoot his age,which for Bill, is currently 75. As he normally shoots in the low 80’s, Bill felt thatthis was quite possible, provided he stayed healthy. Then on December 3rd, theunimaginable happened; Bill not only shot his age, but he beat it by two with a73! He made two birdies and seven pars on the front nine for a 34. However,things changed a bit on the back nine when he recorded four bogies. Withoutletting the pressure get to him, he birdied 17 and pared 18 for a 39 on the backnine. With his 73, Bill became the first person in the 50 year history of BedensBrook to shoot his age.

Another loftier item on Bill’s bucket list was to average 200 rounds a year for tenconsecutive years. Following a record 231 rounds in 2012, he needed 225rounds in 2013 to complete his goal. He did not pay much attention until theend of October when he needed only 32 more rounds. It was certainly possible,but he knew the weather would play a huge factor. Bill was able to play eigh-teen rounds in November, and finally, after the snow melted, he recorded num-ber 225 on December 28th. He added one more round for good measure for atotal of 2001 rounds from 2004 – 2013. What makes this even more remarkableis that all but 44 of the 2001 rounds were played here in the North!

Believe it or not, Bill still works! He’s had his own management consulting prac-tice specializing in sales for more than 30 years. Congratulations Bill for thiswonderful achievement!

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What’s in the Bag?

Nike Covert Tour VRS

3 Wood & 5 Wood Nike Vpro

Nike VPro Combo

Nike VPro 52, 56, 60

Nike Method Core

“Any coin older than 1967, I prefer old English coins”

“I use 7 dots total; 4 on one side, 3 on theother - The first time I ever used these markings was during myFreshman year of college and I got a hole in one on the 17th holewith a 7 iron.”

7 Iron - first club I ever holed out with from thefairway.”

“In my warm up, I only hit my odd numbered clubson the odd numbered days of a tournament and I hit even num-bered clubs on the even days. If it’s a one day event, I only warmup with odd numbered clubs.”

“63 at the Massachusetts Open in 1989 at OakHill in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It was the tournament record atthe time.”

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