Neptune City Resident and Wardlaw Hartridge Multi-Sport Student-Athlete to Attend Western Carolina University
Photo Credit: NJGF
Bedminster, N.J. – The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), today announced Ryan Maciorowski as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Peter Famiano Memorial Scholarship. Maciorowski was recognized at the 18th Annual New Jersey Golf Foundation Peter Famiano Memorial Pro-Am, held on June 11th 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 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.
The ultimate competitor, Maciorowski, a senior at Wardlaw Hartridge High School, has competed in five varsity Sports (Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Cross Country, Track & Field), while also serving as a Peer Leader at the school. Additionally, The Neptune City resident is a member of the Boy Scouts of Troop 71 in Oakhurst, where he regularly volunteers his time at a local food pantry, cleans trash from a lake and
replaces flags at the gravesite of Veterans, among other volunteer responsibilities. Maciorowski will be attending Western Carolina University in the fall.
“A multi-sport varsity athlete, an active Boy Scout, and a dedicated volunteer within his community, Ryan Maciorowski has consistently demonstrated leadership, discipline, and a commitment to serving others,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJ Golf Foundation. “Ryan’s achievements reflect the values ofhard work, character, and perseverance that Peter Famiano embodied throughout his life, and we are proud to recognize his accomplishments and look forward to following his success in college and beyond.”
For those interested in learning more information about the New Jersey Golf Foundation, or supporting programs and special events, please visit www.njgolffoundation.org.
Event Photos: Peter Famiano Memorial Pro-Am
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.
