2015 Celebrity Golf Classic

Wednesday, July 15th

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

The volunteers leading the charge for the 24th annual Larry Grantham Celebrity Golf Classic, which took place at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster on July 15th, would like to formally thank all who made the event a success raising nearly $50,000 in support of Freedom House’s mission of Saving Lives and Reuniting Families.

This year’s event attracted over 100 golfers despite the call for less than favorable weather. The morning weather cleared out in time for a wonderful day on the links; ending with a reception, dinner and an awards ceremony which celebrated honoree, Karl Nelson, former offensive tackle for the New York Giants. Scott Clark, former Director of Sports at WABC-TV in New York City was on hand emceeing both the day and evening festivities as well as enjoying a game of golf on this picturesque course.

The following sponsors were instrumental to the success of the day, Ahmuty Demers & McManus, Bogota Savings, Braemar at Morris, LLC, Brothers International, Bubb, Grogan & Cocca, LLP, C. R. Bard, Inc., Chubb & Son Insurance, Commercial Mortgage Capital, ConnectOne Bank, Donna Boles, David Z Caterers – A division of Livingston Bagel, Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, Glenn Case Plumbing, Hawk Pointe Golf Club, HUB International, JCP&L, New Empire Group, LTD, New York Jets Football Club, Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey, Preferred Concepts LLC, Private Client Group, Risk Match, Smith Motor Company, WKFC Underwriting Managers and York Risk Services Group.

News 12 was on hand for live coverage of the event. Click here to watch the video coverage. Feel free to contact Dawn Knill, CFRE, director of marketing and development with questions or for further information.

Please enjoy some photos from the Golf Outing… Click here.

The event is held at the newly renovated and expanded Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in July. You will be amazed at the changes, upgrades and expansions made to this beautiful facility. The food is better than ever and the golf is even more challenging than before. Don’t miss this opportunity to play and experience one of New Jersey’s most prestigious golf clubs.

Click here to download the golf brochure.

Tournament Schedule: (Rain or shine)

10:30am Golf Registration Opens

10:30am–12:30pm Brunch Buffet

12:30pm Shot Gun Starts (Team scramble-best ball)

5:15pm Reception

6:00pm Dinner (Casual Attire) & Awards Program

Scott Clark

Dinner emceed by Scott Clark former Director of Sports at WABC TV in New York

Sportsman of the Year

Karl Nelson, former starting right tackle on Super Bowl XXI Champion Giants.

Karl Nelson, former offensive tackle for the NY Giants

 Sport celebrities attending the outing

O.J. Anderson – Former running back for the St. Louis Cardinals and NY Giants

Steve Baker – Former wide receiver for the NY Giants

Gerry Cooney – Former heavyweight boxer

Ken Daneyko – Former Stanley Cup-winning defenseman for the NJ Devils

Brandon Moore – Former guard for the NY Jets

Bart Oates – Former center for the NY Giants and San Francisco 49er’s

1968 New York Jets 1969 Super Bowl Champions attending

Ralph Baker – Former linebacker

Emerson Boozer – Former running back 

Mike D’Amato – Former defensive back

Frank Ramos – Former public relations director

John Schmitt – Former center

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

 For more information please contact Tracy Moran 908-617-5492 or tmoran@freedomhousenj.org

Proceeds from this event benefit the Freedom House programs and services that provide alcohol and drug abuse treatment for indigent men and women. Freedom House is a 501(c) 3 organization.

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