NJ Golf Foundation’s Golf Classic Raises ‘Record Setting’ $325K

On Sep 15, 2025

The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), announced the 19th Annual NJGF Golf Classic hosted at Baltusrol Golf Club on Monday, last month generated a “record setting” $325,000 to support golf programming for youth, military Veterans and individuals with special needs.

Founded in 2004, the NJGF is committed to positively impacting lives and communities through the game of golf, and the NJGF Golf Classic is the signature fundraising event the foundation holds. Thanks to a dynamic line-up of programs, and participation from more than 100 NJPGA Professionals, the NJPGA/NJGF positively impacts more than 125,000 youth, 500+ Veterans and more than 1,000 kids and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities on an annual basis.

During the post golf celebration, Dave West was honored as the 2025 Chairman’s Award recipient. The Chairman’s Award is given annually to an individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes to support NJGF programs and initiatives. West is currently a Partner at Centerview Capital, a firm focused on investing in the consumer-packaged goods industry, and he also serves as a board member of three publicly traded companies; Simply Good Foods, FreshPet, and Advantage Solutions. West has been a longtime advocate of the NJGF for many years and continues to work diligently to support programs and special events.

“The NJGF Golf Classic is our signature fundraising event and continues to showcase the power golf has to unite and uplift communities,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, New Jersey Golf Foundation. “This year we were proud to honor Dave West as the 2025 Chairman’s Award recipient. Dave is passionate about the NJGF’s mission, and his philanthropic qualities truly embody our spirit and commitment to positively impact lives through this great game.”

Led by PGA of America Golf Professionals, and with a focus on three core pillars: youth, military, and special needs, NJGF programming provides individuals from all backgrounds with access to the game of golf in a welcoming environment. Proceeds from the NJGF Golf Classic support PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), a rehabilitative golf program for military Veterans living with PTSD and TBI; Special Olympics New Jersey Golf; Els For Autism; PGA Junior League, Golf in Schools and new NJGF Heroes Tour for Active Military, Veterans and First Responders.

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