Edelman Joins New York Yankees Star Shortstop Anthony Volpe on NJGF Advisory Council
Bedminster, N.J. – The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA) today announced 20-year-old Daniel Edelman, the New York Red Bulls rising star, has been named to the NJGF Advisory Council. Edelman, from Warren Township, NJ joins current New York Yankees Shortstop Anthony Volpe, originally from Watchung, NJ on the Advisory Council.
Created in 2004, the NJGF is celebrating 20 years of positively impacting lives and communities through the game of golf, with a focus on 3 core pillars: youth, military, and special needs. Under the guidance of PGA Professionals, golf programming is designed to provide individuals from all backgrounds with an opportunity to experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment.
Entering his third season with the New York Red Bulls, Edelman signed his first professional soccer contract after graduating from Watchung Hills High School. In 2023, Edelman captained the USA Under 20 National team to the Quarterfinals of the U20 World Cup in Argentina. Edelman recently signed a contract extension through 2027 with the New York Red Bulls.
“The NJGF is thrilled to have Daniel Edelman join Anthony Volpe on our Advisory Council, as we look to continue to drive our mission of impacting lives throughout the region using the great game of golf,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJ Golf Foundation. “Aligning with these rising star athletes allows us to better connect with golf enthusiasts across multiple sports and promote the amazing programs we offer under the direction of NJ PGA Professionals.”
With a limited golf background in his youth, the professional soccer player has fully embraced the sport after working with NJPGA Professionals over the past few years. Today, Edelman enjoys teeing it up in the offseason, and fine tuning his game at The Inspiration Range, in Basking Ridge, on off days. The USGA Golf Journal featured his story in the Winter 2023 issue: https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=62593&i=770765&p=22&ver=html5.
In his role on the NJGF Advisory Council, Edelman will support NJGF programming and special events, which will include appearances at youth golf activities and NJGF signature fundraising events.
Signature NJGF programs include Golf In Schools, hosted annually at more than 200 schools across New Jersey, impacting more than 120,000 boys and girls (K-8); PGA Junior League, which features more than 80 teams and 1,300 kids under the age of 13 throughout New Jersey; Special Olympics New Jersey Golf and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), a rehabilitative golf program for military Veterans that enhances their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being, among others.
For those interested in learning more information about the New Jersey Golf Foundation, or supporting programs and special events, please visit www.njgolffoundation.org.
About The New Jersey Golf Foundation
Founded in 2004, the New Jersey Golf Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America. Through a wide range of programming, the NJGF champions a commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) with the goal of evolving the composition of the game of golf to better reflect the broad array of differences in our society at large. With a focus on 3 core pillars (youth, military, special needs), the NJGF’s mission is to positively impact lives and communities through the game of golf. Led by PGA Professionals, the NJGF hosts a dynamic line-up of programming that provides access for individuals from all backgrounds to experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment. Signature programs include, Golf In Schools, which is run annually at more than 200 schools, impacting more than 120,000 boys and girls (K-8); PGA Junior League featuring more than 80 teams and 1300 kids under the age of 13 throughout New Jersey; Special Olympics New Jersey Golf and programming for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and PGA HOPE, the flagship military program that introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.njgolffoundation.org.
