The American Ireland Fund - New Jersey : Events

Inaugural New Jersey Golf Classic
:: Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ

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Site of seven U.S. Open's and the upcoming 2005 PGA Championship, Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ has been home to some of golf's most historic occasions. The famed club was host to another historic milestone as The American Ireland Fund held it's inaugural AIF New Jersey Classic on Baltusrol's fabled Lower Course on a spectacular autumn afternoon on October 6.

10 brave foursomes walked in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus (winner of the '67 and '80 Opens at Baltusrol) and other PGA immortals, testing their abilities on the Lower Course's dreaded rough, impeccably manicured fairways, and lightning fast greens. In the end, Jamie Fitzgerald, Dennis Durkin, Phil Cassidy and Steve Simcox, claimed victory and the right to have their names inscribed on the AIF Cup. Dennis Durkin also walked away with individual honors, turning in a remarkable score of 76.

Defense of the title and the 2nd annual AIF New Jersey Classic will take place on September 7, 2004. Many thanks to Chuck Dolan, Anthony Callaghan, David Sheehan and Judge John Gibbons of Gibbons, Del Deo for making our historic day at Baltusrol possible.

Photo Index

1. Welcome to Baltusrol

2. The winning foursome being presented with the AIF Cup: Phil Cassidy, Dennis Durkin, Steve Simcox and Jamie Fitzgerald.

3. Bill Smith, Larry & Stephanie Mannino with AIF's Mike O'Neill.

4. Chuck Dolan and Judge John Gibbons of Gibbons Del Deo.

5. Jack McAuliffe and Matthew Kupka collect their prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive, respectively.

6. Jack McAuliffe, Joe Cassin, Mike Higgins and Steve McCallion receive their Baltusrol Golf bags for 1st Place Low Net.

7. The John Vesey Trio entertains the crowd at the 19th Hole.

8. Dinner on "The Terrace", overlooking the 18th hole.

9. Angus Miller, Brian McMahon, Chuck Dolan and Anthony Callaghan.

10. Kevin McBreen, Brian Duffy, Greg Murphy and Matthew Kupka.

11. Dan Browne of Keefe, Bruyette and Woods hits out of a fairway bunker.

12. John Gibbons of Bradley & Parker, Inc., tees off.

13. Angus Miller aims for the green.

14. Jamie Fitzgerald of Goldman Sachs tees off on the 5th hole.

15. Anthony Callaghan putts for par on the 8th hole.

16. See you next year!

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