PREVIEW: 93rd Four-Ball Championship at North Jersey Country Club
WAYNE, N.J. - The stage is set for one of the most anticipated team events on the Garden State golf calendar: the 93rd New Jersey Four-Ball Championship. This storied competition brings together top amateur duos from across the state, ready to test their chemistry, shot-making, and nerves under pressure. With defending champions returning and a deep field of challengers in pursuit, this year’s edition promises a thrilling showcase of partnership and precision.
Nestled in the scenic hills of Wayne, New Jersey, North Jersey Country Club stands as one of the region’s most storied and elegant golf destinations. As it prepares to host this year’s much-anticipated tournament, the club offers players and spectators a stunning blend of historic charm, challenging play, and world-class amenities.
Founded in 1895, North Jersey Country Club is home to a Walter Travis-designed course that demands strategic thinking and accuracy. Known for its rolling fairways, quick greens, and classic bunkering, the course offers a true test of golf that rewards creativity and shot-making. Recent course enhancements have preserved the integrity of Travis’ vision while incorporating modern upgrades that improve playability and aesthetics.
Beyond the course, the club boasts exceptional facilities including a stately clubhouse, fine dining options, a fully stocked pro shop, and comprehensive practice areas. With panoramic views and a tradition of excellence, North Jersey provides a refined yet welcoming atmosphere that enhances every tournament experience.
93rd Four-Ball Championship Program
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Format
One, 18-Hole, stroke play qualifying round will be played on Monday, May 12; the low 16 teams will advance to two days of Four-Ball match play on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13-14.
Spectators who wish to attend must walk. Use of carts will not be permitted.
Inside the Field
With such a diverse and talented field, the 93rd Four-Ball Championship is poised to deliver thrilling golf and memorable moments as teams vie for the prestigious title. With a blend of seasoned champions, rising stars, and formidable qualifiers, the tournament promises intense competition from the outset.
Just short of a record 262 entries, 261 team entries were accepted, 50 teams advanced to the Championship Proper, including a handful of exempt players. Defending champions Chester Patterson and Erik Stevens of Hamilton Farm, who won last year at Hollywood Golf Club are among the six teams who earned full exemptions.
Family Ties
While NJ Golf also hosts a Father & Son Championship, this year’s Four-Ball Championship features three father-son teams—as well as three brother pairings—competing for the title.
Father & Son Duos
Michael & Jack Stamberger
Parker (pictured) & Davis Weil
Patrick & Derrick Scenna
Sibling Duos
Paolo & Joaquin Matti
Jeremy & Ethan Wall
Ben & Zack Alcorn
Club Connections
Although NJ Golf lifted the requirement in 2015 that both players on a Four-Ball team must belong to the same club, many, in fact half of the teams in this years field represent the same club. There are 25 teams from the championship proper hailing from the same club.
Former Champions
The last two sets of champions are in the field - 2024: Erik Stevens & Chester Patterson and 2023: Erik Diamond & John Havay.
Player Notes
A collection of notable players in the 93rd Four-Ball Championship:
Teamed up for the third consecutive season, Austin Devereux, 26, will once again join forces with Mike Puorro, 40. The pair are aiming to return to match play for the first time since their 2023 appearance at Hamilton Farm. Devereux, a standout competitor, claimed his second New Jersey major title in 2024 by winning the 41st Mid-Amateur Championship at Union League National. Puorro, meanwhile, is the co-host of The DROP, a podcast focused on golf throughout the Garden State.
Michael O’Connell, 48, and Tom Collins, 44, as well as Max Bichsel, 34, and Tom Urciuli, 28, are one of two teams exempt into the Four-Ball by way of qualifying for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball, which will be contested May 17-21 in New Jersey.
One of three sibling pairings in the field, brothers Jeremy Wall, 29, and Ethan Wall, 30, are aiming to secure a spot in match play for the second time in as many years. Jeremy is coming off a strong 2024 campaign, highlighted by a T-3 finish at the 123rd New Jersey Amateur Championship at Forest Hill Field Club and a quarterfinal run in the Mid-Amateur Championship.
Brian Hart, 41, and Anthony Campanile, 38, a steady duo in the Four-Ball, will once again team up as they aim to reach match play for the fourth consecutive season. Campanile reached the quarterfinals of last year’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
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