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Bedminster, N.J., – The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the (501c3) charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), today announced new additions to its Board of Trustees led by Tom Flatt, PGA Director of Golf at Edgewood Country Club, who assumes the role of Vice President.
Additionally, PGA Members Drew Jordan, Director of Golf at Hamilton Farm Golf Club and Chris Dymek, PGA Head Professional at Manasquan River Golf Club have been elected to the Board of Trustees. Joe Hession, founder and CEO of SNOW Operating, and a recognized leader in the field of resort operations was named to the Board of Trustees. An avid golfer and philanthropist, Hession is the owner/operator of Mountain Creek Resort in New Jersey as well as North America’s first indoor, real-snow, ski and snowboard facility, Big SNOW American Dream.
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 of America Golf Professionals, a line-up of programming is designed to provide individuals from all backgrounds with an opportunity to experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment.
In related news, and after relocating to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, former PGA TOUR player Jason Gore, who now serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Player Officer for the PGA TOUR transitions from the Board of Trustees to the NJGF Advisory Council, where he will be joined by Kevin Weyeneth, PGA Head Golf Professional at Hollywood Golf Club.
“Adding a team of passionate PGA members and astute businesspeople to the NJGF Board of Trustees reinforces our commitment to help drive the game forward while continuing to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across the state,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJGF.
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 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.
