Rumson Country Club Named 2025 ‘Club Of The Year’ By NJ Golf Foundation

RUMSON, NJ — The Rumson Country Club has been recognized as the NJ Golf Foundation’s (NJGF) 2025 “Club of the Year,” the foundation recently announced.

Led by Board Member and former NJPGA Jr. Tour Member, Jack Skirkanich, and Head PGA Professional, Kelly LaDow, the leadership and membership of Rumson Country Club were recognized for their generous contributions to the NJ Golf Foundation.

The Rumson Country Club established a Member Birdie Board, raising $22,000 in support of every birdie and eagle made by Rumson Country Club Member and PGA TOUR breakout star, Chris Gotterup, during the 2025 PGA TOUR season.

Gotterup grew up participating in the NJPGA Jr. Tour before starring at Rutgers University, where he was named the 2019/2020 Big Ten Player of the Year.

Currently the 11th-ranked golfer in the world, according to the Official World Golf Ranking, Gotterup captured the Genesis Scottish Open and had four Top 10’s in 2025, and he is off to a terrific start in 2026, highlighted by two PGA TOUR Victories and a T-24 in his first-ever Masters.

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The NJ Golf Foundation was created in 2004 with a mission to positively impact lives and communities through the game of golf.

With a focus on three core pillars: youth, military, and special needs, the NJGF offers a dynamic line-up of programming where people from all backgrounds can experience the game of golf in a welcoming environment.

“We thank the leadership and membership at Rumson Country Club for their commitment to the NJ Golf Foundation,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, NJ Golf Foundation.

“As the NJ Golf Foundation 2025 Club of the Year, Rumson CC’s support of Chris Gotterup reflects the power of the game to unite a community, while turning every birdie/eagle into meaningful impact.”

2025 NJ Golf Foundation Club of the Year finalists include Forest Hill Field Club, Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club and Glen Ridge Country Club

Previous NJ Golf Foundation “Club of the Year” Honorees are as follows:

• 2024: Manasquan River GC
• 2023: North Jersey CC
• 2022: Cherry Valley CC
• 2021: Pine Barrens GC
• 2020: Panther Valley G&CC
• 2019: Upper Montclair CC
• 2018: Fiddler's Elbow CC
• 2017: Fiddler's Elbow CC
• 2016: Cherry Valley CC
• 2015: Springdale GC
• 2014: Upper Montclair CC
• 2013: Plainfield CC
• 2012: Plainfield CC
• 2011: Plainfield CC
• 2010: Trump National GC - Bedminster
• 2009: Trump National GC - Bedminster
• 2008: Montclair GC
• 2007: Spring Brook CC
• 2006: Rockaway River CC
• 2005: Panther Valley G&CC
• 2004: Cherry Valley CC

For more information about the NJ Golf Foundation, including programs and special events, you can visit their website.