Teegan Linke (Jamesburg) and Luke Krombholz (Metuchen) Awarded $2,500 Annual Scholarship
Bedminster, N.J.– The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), today announced Teegan Linke (Jamesburg) and Luke Krombholz (Metuchen) as the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Peter Famiano Memorial Scholarship. Teegan and Luke were recognized at the 17th Annual New Jersey Golf Foundation Peter Famiano Memorial Pro-Am, held on June 12th at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Peter Famiano was the Head Golf Professional at Crestmont Country Club for over 35 years. In his honor, the NJGF created the Peter Famiano Memorial Scholarship to recognize worthy New Jersey junior golfers for their professionalism, integrity, volunteerism, and willingness to help others. The $2,500 annual scholarship is open to college students of any class year, provided they continue to meet the standards set forth by the NJGF Scholarship Committee. Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership, financial need, volunteer service, and golf involvement.
“This year’s scholarship recipients have demonstrated such a strong commitment to their academic and athletic pursuits, along with a dedication to service and leadership within their communities,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, New Jersey Golf Foundation. “I am thrilled that Peter Famiano’s legacy continues to live on through Teegan Linke and Luke Krombholz who reflect his values of character, service, and excellence.”
A senior at Monroe Township High School, Teegan Linke is a member of the National Honor Society and a multi-sport athlete, competing in varsity volleyball and lacrosse. A passionate junior golfer and community volunteer, she has spent years supporting NJPGA/NJGF junior events at Clearbrook Golf Course, while also fundraising for PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming. Her leadership extends beyond golf, Teegan has volunteered at Red Cross blood drives, tutored peers, and coached young volleyball players at school-hosted clinics and camps. In the fall, she will attend Coastal Carolina University to study marketing and hopes to stay involved with the game through programming at the university’s golf course. Teegan’s commitment to empathy, service, and academic success truly reflect the spirit of this award.
Luke Krombholz, a graduate of Metuchen High School, will attend Penn State University this fall, where he has been accepted into the PGA Golf Management University program for aspiring PGA of America Golf Professionals. A member of the First Tee, Metropolitan New York/Plainfield West 9 since age five, Luke credits the program and the game of golf with teaching him respect, professionalism, and leadership. He serves his community as a peer mentor, student government representative, choir and theater leader, and junior golf coach. Passionate about accessibility in the game, Luke dreams of creating affordable opportunities for junior golfers to thrive, regardless of financial circumstances. The scholarship will help bridge the financial gap as he pursues this vision and honors Mr. Famiano’s legacy of generosity and impact.
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 90 teams and 1,300 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.
