It was a picture-perfect (hot) day for the annual Garden State Classic, where camaraderie, competition, and crisp drives brought together golfers from the Northern, Central, and Coastal Chapters for an unforgettable round. With the sun shining and spirits high, the course buzzed with excitement—and some awe-inspiring golf.

🌟 Spotlight Performances
The competition was fierce, but the fairway was full of highlights! Amy Cosmas wowed the crowd with a booming drive to claim the Longest Drive title, while Sheila Gelsomine and Sharon Pastore showed off their precision with Closest to the Pin honors on holes 3 and 17, respectively. Judy Chevalier kept it straight as an arrow to take home Closest to the Line on hole 10.

🥇 Tied at the Top!
Two powerhouse teams tied for 1st place, both posting a sensational net score of 63—a true testament to teamwork and clutch putting:

• Bridget Manzi, Regina Egea, Elise Ahrend, and Sue Check
  
  

• Lisette Ditters, Trisha Scudder, Tuesday Rowan, and Rosemarie Mellody
  
  

Coming in strong for 3rd place with a net 67 was the fantastic foursome of Nancy Schiliro, Linda Sasson, Kerry Lattanzio, and Heather Meade.

👏 A Celebration of Chapter Spirit
Whether it was nailing a tricky chip or cheering on a fellow golfer, the energy on the course was pure magic. The Garden State Classic once again proved that when passion and friendship meet on the green, amazing things happen.

🏌️‍♀️ Congratulations to all who played—teamwork truly makes the dream work! Here's to more birdies, laughter, and unforgettable memories. See you on the fairway next year!

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