New Jersey Golf Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Par 3 Contest

KENILWORTH, N.J. - As we celebrate the 125th anniversary of New Jersey Golf, we’re excited to share a unique opportunity to be part of this historic milestone. On Sunday, June 1 — the anniversary of the founding clubs coming together to establish the association — we’ll be hosting a special Par 3 Contest, and we are eager for all golfers across the state to be apart of it. This statewide event is designed to bring together New Jersey clubs and golfers in a fun and engaging way to honor the rich legacy of golf in New Jersey. 

Each participating course will set up a 125-yard Par 3 hole—symbolic of our 125 years—and host the contest for members, guests or the public. Winners, both men and women, of the closest to the pin contest at each club will receive a $100 gift card to the pro shop at their course. 

To make this celebration truly statewide, a selection of public courses across New Jersey have opted to take part in the Par 3 Contest. We encourage all Garden State golfers to join the fun by participating at one of the courses listed below. Standard greens fees for your round will still apply. See below for those participating. 

Essex County
Rock Spring GC

Mercer County
Hopewell Valley Golf Course
Mercer Oaks Golf Course

Monmouth County
Howell Park Golf Course
Hominy Hill Golf Course
Shark River Golf Course
Bel-Aire Golf Course
Charleston Springs Golf Course
Pine Brook Golf Course

Morris County
Flanders Valley Golf Course
Sunset Valley Golf Course
Pinch Brook Golf Course

Middlesex County
Clearbrook Golf Course
Plainfield West 9

Somerset County
Neshanic Valley GC

Union County
Shady Rest Golf Course
Ash Brook Golf Course
Galloping Hill Golf Course

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