Prominent Garden State Golfer Frank Esposito Joins Forsgate and Shackamaxon as PGA Teaching Professional

Monroe Township, N.J.—Five-time New Jersey PGA (NJPGA) Player of the Year Frank Esposito, Jr., has joined the renowned Forsgate Country Club in Monroe and the century old Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains as a PGA teaching professional. Forsgate and Shackamaxon are owned and operated by affiliates of RDC Golf Group, a Garden State golf course ownership and management company.

A full-time member of the Champions Tour in 2015, Esposito received a sponsor exemption into the 2016 Senior PGA Championship that will take place May 26-29, at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

“As a player and a PGA member, it is always a goal to compete at the highest level,” said Esposito. “I am looking forward to representing the PGA of America in this year’s Senior PGA Championship.”

In addition to contending in various local and national tournaments throughout the season, Esposito will exclusively teach at Forsgate and Shackamaxon and both club logos will adorn Esposito’s golf bag. Members and non-members may schedule lessons by contacting Forsgate’s pro shop (732) 656-8953, Shackamaxon’s pro shop (908) 233-1300 or by emailing Esposito at frankespositopga@gmail.com.

“Having lived in Old Bridge and Monroe for over 30 years, I am very familiar with the area as well as some of the local members,” said Esposito. “The pros at Forsgate and at Shackamaxon are very dedicated to growing the game of golf, and I am excited to be a part of that.”

Esposito was introduced to the game at the age of eight by his father who was a scratch handicap. He played his college golf locally at Rutgers University and was a two-time Honorable Mention All-American. Esposito turned professional in 1986 and has since become one of the most recognizable names in New Jersey golf.

Esposito has won multiple New Jersey PGA Section Championships, Matchplay Championships, Head Pro Championships and New Jersey State Open titles. In addition to his five NJPGA Player of the Year honors, Esposito was named the 2014 NJPGA Senior Player of the Year. He is a member of the NJPGA Hall of Fame.

Nationally, Esposito has competed in the 1992 U.S. Open as well as two PGA Championships and two Senior PGA Championships. He was the 2014 PGA of America Senior Club Pro Champion and in 2015, he had one Top-10 Finish as an exempt member of the Champions Tour (T-7 Boeing Classic).

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with such a well respected industry professional. Adding Frank to the RDC Golf team’s teaching staff can only serve to enhance our Member experiences at our clubs,” said Forsgate/Shackamaxon General Manager Ryan Dionne.

To learn more about Forsgate Country Club, visit www.forsgatecc.com or call 732-521-0070, “like” the club on Facebook or follow the club on Twitter @ForsgateCC. For more information on Shackamaxon Country Club and its centennial celebration in 2016, visit www.shackamaxoncc.com or call (908)233-1300, “like” the club on Facebook or follow the club on Twitter @ShackamaxonCC.

About Forsgate Country Club

Forsgate Country Club is an exclusive, full service, family-oriented private country club located in the heart of New Jersey. Forsgate offers golf, sports and social memberships for individuals, families and corporations. Established in 1931, Forsgate Country Club features 36 holes of world-class golf, including the renowned Banks Course, designed to recreate historic holes throughout Europe, and the Palmer Course, a traditional American design with challenging water hazards on ten of its scenic holes. The country club also offers facilities for banquet events and corporate meetings as well as a sports complex that includes a fitness center, pool and cabana cafe. Forsgate Country Club, which is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia at Exit 8A of the NJ Turnpike, is owned and operated by RDC Golf Group, Inc. For information on membership, please contact the club’s website www.forsgatecc.com or the club’s Membership Development Director Henry DeBianchi at (732) 656-8933.

About Shackamaxon Country Club

Shackamaxon was founded in 1916, and offers a spectacular A.W. Tillinghast 18-hole championship golf course. The par 70 course boasts one of the most famous holes in the Metropolitan area: the 18th hole island green. The club has hosted a number of prestigious events including the 1922, 1937, 1972 and 2002 New Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA) Open Championship, the 1924 and 1977 NJSGA Amateur Championship, the 1928 Met Open, the 1955 Cavalcade of Golf, the 2015 U.S. Junior Amateur sectional qualifying round and the 2016 NJSGA Senior Amateur Championship. For information on membership, please visit the club’s website www.shackamaxoncc.com or contact Director of Membership Amanda Maloney at (908) 233-1300.

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