Leslie C. Quick III, Managing Partner – Simon Quick Advisors, Honored as 2023 Chairman’s Award Recipient
Bedminster, N.J. – The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), announced the 17th Annual NJGF Golf Classic hosted at Baltusrol Golf Club on Monday, August 14th, raised more than $200,000 to support golf programming for youth, military Veterans and individuals with special needs.
The signature fundraising event on the Foundation’s annual calendar the event served as an opportunity to honor Leslie Quick III as the 2023 Chairman’s Award recipient. The Chairman’s Award is given annually to an individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support NJGF programs and initiatives, and Quick III, Managing Partner – Simon Quick Advisors, has been instrumental in supporting the NJGF’s diverse line-up of programming for many years.
The NJGF was created in 2004 to positively impact 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, programming is designed to provide individuals from all backgrounds with an opportunity to experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment. 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.
L to R: Chris Hunt, Executive Director, New Jersey Golf Foundation; Leslie C. Quick III; Mike Attara, President, New Jersey Golf Foundation; Chris Baldwin, 2023 Golf Classic Committee Member
Photo Credit: NJ Golf Foundation
“This is such a special day on the NJGF calendar, as our friends, partners and supporters have an opportunity to tee it up at Baltusrol Golf Club, while supporting such a great cause,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJGF. “We are elated that Leslie Quick III is such a devoted advocate of the New Jersey Golf Foundation, and it’s a privilege to recognize him for his incredible contributions to the Foundation over the years.”
Proceeds from the 2023 NJGF Golf Classic will support the NJGF’s line-up of golf programming, which include: PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) a rehabilitative golf program for military Veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI; Special Olympics New Jersey Golf; Els For Autism; PGA Junior League, Golf in Schools and more.
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.
