Wednesday Roundup - September 24, 2025

New Jersey Golf’s “Wednesday Roundup” will run weekly through the 2025 golf season. This weekly news summary will feature local stories and news from throughout the Garden State. If your organization or club has announcements to share, please email mikem@njgolf.org with “Wednesday Roundup” in the subject line.

• Grant Sturgeon of Arcola Country Club won the 98th New Jersey Section PGA Championship last week at Knickerbocker Country Club, besting runner-up Jim McGovern of White Beeches Golf and Country Club by two strokes. Sturgeon was powered by a five-under-par 67 in the third and final round on Thursday. For scoring, click here.

• The Player of the Year races for NJ Golf are entering the final weeks. Dean Greyserman of Hamilton Farm holds a small lead over Barnes Blake for the Robert M. Housen Men's POY award, while Grace Lu of Plainfield West leads the women's standings. Click here for the full standings, as well as the Junior and Senior POY races.
• Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Links" continues on stage at the Two River Theater in Red Bank through October 5. Discounted tickets are available by using the code GOLF at checkout. For more information and ticket sales, visit tworivertheater.org or call (732) 345-1400.

• The 2025 CAU (Community Access Unlimited) Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 6 at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston. Proceeds will benefit CAU in support of their mission of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and youth at risk to be successful and independent. Information regarding participation and sponsorships is available. (Click for more)
• The Hope Through Education Foundation will host its annual golf outing on Thursday, October 23 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. Registration opens at 11 AM, followed by a shot gun start at 12 PM and reception and awards at 5 PM. Register by October 10 at www.hopethrougheducationusa.org. Hope Through Education is an independent, 501(c)3 organization that provides disadvantaged children in New Jersey with scholarships to attend academically-excellent, values-based  schools. Scholarships are based on need without regard to gender, race, religion, or ethnic background.