Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, NJ hosted the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour (Philly Metro) on Saturday July 27th, 2013. Running Deer Golf Club, which dates from 2000, was designed by Ed Carmen and opened as a private course. Built in the scruffy pine barrens of central New Jersey, the course features numerous small water hazards and undulating terraced greens. Ron Jaworski Golf took over the facility in 2007 and has kept the course in excellent condition.
In the Championship Flight, Bryan Chism secured his first victory on the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour with a round of 11-over par 83 (40-43). Congratulations, Bryan and welcome to the tour!
The A Flight victory went to Michael Dupree, who shot a fantastic round of 78 (37-41) that included 3 birdies! This was Michael’s first title of the season. John DiValentino, Jr. (84, 43-41) took 2nd place over Bob Hobson (84, 43-41) on a match of cards. Kyle Mazza and George Reby also shot rounds of 84.
In the B Flight, Ted Mazurek took his first title on tour with a great round of 83 (44-39) to win by 4 strokes over Dave Taylor (87, 42-45). Another stroke back in 3rd place was Kevin Cockerham (88, 46-42).
The C Flight champion Dave Neder (89, 43-46) posted a 3 stroke victory on his home course over Bobby Dando (92, 47-45). Philly Metro Asst. Director Leo Cassidy also posted a 92 (45-47) but took 3rd place on a match of cards.
The D Flight went to a playoff after both John Stevens (101, 48-53) and Dennis Ives (101, 48-53) returned the same scores. John Stevens won on the first extra hole with a bogey. Congratulations to Dennis Ives for his great “eagle” 3 on the Par 5 4th hole.
The event raised $90.00 for the GOLFWEEK Amateur Tour’s charity partner, Stand Up 2 Cancer. Special thanks to Head Golf Professional Klay Kneer and his staff at for treating our players as “members for the day” – it was a truly memorable golf experience.
The tour moves on to Forsgate Country Club, in Monroe Twp., N.J for a tournament on their Palmer Course on Saturday August 3rd. This challenging course features small greens and numerous water hazards. This event is being held in conjunction with the Metro NY Tour.
SKINS & CTP 07-27-13
Hole #1 – Dave Upchurch (Birdie “3”)
Hole #4 – Dennis Ives (Eagle “3”)
Hole #11 – Bobby Dando (Birdie “3”)
Hole #13 – Donald Powell (Birdie “2”)
Hole #16 – Leon Battaglia (Birdie “2”)
Skins paid $75.00 each
CTP #5 – Doug Hilgenberg 8’ 3”
CTP #7 – Doug Hilgenberg 4’ 11”
CTP #13 – Donald Powell 6’ 8”
CTP #16 – Ray Fortino 4’ 6”
CTP paid $45.00 each