Congratulations to our New Jersey Seniors team on winning the 91st Annual Triangular Team Matches on October 16 at Essex Fells Country Club.  The golf course was in great shape and played very long due to wet conditions and brisk winds.  The weather had little effect on our team, as we prevailed by one point over Westchester (42 to 41), thereby snapping Westchester's three year winning streak.  Long Island trailed with 25 points.  Our squad was well-balanced as each player earned points that contributed to our victory.  Setting the pace were Mike Brosnan (Knickerbocker), John Fitzgerald (Spring Lake) and Hal Garrity (Montclair), each of whom won all six points available in his match.  Strong performances and point totals were also recorded by Rich Otterbein of Essex Fells (5 1/2 points), Phil Fabrizio of Knickerbocker (4 points), and Roy Pera of Rockaway River (4 points).   Also playing and contributing to our victory were Bob Hunt (Raritan Valley), Jake Jacobus (Morris County), Rod Kerr (Manasquan River), Jim Lamb (Somerset Hills), John Masterson (Knickerbocker) and Matt Wirths (Baltusrol).  We will defend our title next year on October 1st at The Blind Brook Club in Purchase, N.Y.  Joe Pompeo will be taking over from me as Captain and, as always, our team will be selected based upon participation and tournament results. Congratulations again to our team on a well-earned victory.   

 

Bill Frese

Captain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                           

                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                  

 

  

2024 Triangular Matches

 

The 61st annual Triangular Matches against the Senior Golf Associations of Westchester and Long Island were held on October 9, 2024 at Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ.   The players enjoyed an excellent day for golf on the immaculately manicured UMCC East and South nines.

 

The New Jersey team played very well and prevailed to retain the Triangular trophy.  The final point totals were: New Jersey 48, Long Island 34 and Westchester 26. 

 

Our team consisted of the following individuals:

 

            Championship – Dave Monahan (Raritan Valley)

            Class D – Nicholas Bozzo (Essex Fells) & Ryan McGuire (Upper Montclair)

            Class C – Jim Brown (Baltusrol) & Dave Albright (Spring Brook)

            Class B – Paul Genova (Arcola) & Bill Shinners (Upper Montclair)

            Class A – Kevin Finlay (Montclair) & Rob Bellina (Raritan Valley)

            Class AA – Bill Frese (Essex Fells) & Roy Pera (Rockaway River)

            Class AAA – Ed McCreedy (Baltusrol)

 

All of our players contributed points to our total which enabled our team to be successful.  Our point leaders with 6 points each were Jim Brown, Kevin Finlay and Ed McCreedy, and were followed closely by Roy Pera with 5.5 points.

 

The Upper Montclair team of professionals oversaw an excellent day for all the competitors and guests.  In addition to the outstanding course conditions, the breakfast and dinner were enjoyed by all.  We extend our thanks to the club, our immediate past president, Tom Matthews and our Executive Director, Tom McDonough for their efforts in coordinating and hosting the matches which provided a day of exceptional competition and camaraderie. 

 

Westchester will be hosting the Triangular Matches in 2025 at the Whippoorwill Club.  Jim Lamb will be taking over as our Team Captain next year.  It has been an honor for me to captain our team the past two years and I wish Jim and his team the best next year in their quest for a three-peat.

 

Bob Hunt, Team Captain