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On Sunday, August 24, 2025, The New Jersey Amateur Players Tour returned to the storied Rutgers University Golf Course in Piscataway, New Jersey. With a competitive field of 59 golfers vying for crucial points and just one event remaining on the 2025 schedule to determine our Season Local Player of the Year, this tournament was high-stakes for many.
The Rutgers University Golf Course—originally founded in 1894 and reborn as an 18-hole, PGA-sanctioned course in 1963—offers a par-71 layout across 170 acres of meticulously maintained, tree-lined fairways. Designed by Hal Purdy, the course features fast greens and water hazards on seven holes, and remains one of New Jersey’s most celebrated public venues.
Among Rutgers’ proud alumni is Chris Gotterup, who competed collegially on this very course before joining the PGA Tour. In 2025, Gotterup made headlines by winning the Scottish Open, earning spots in both the British Open and the 2026 Masters—solidifying his status as one of Rutgers’ most successful golfers ever.
That day brought ideal conditions for competition: temperatures averaged 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a high near 29.4 °C (85 °F) and a low around 17.8 °C (64 °F), providing a comfortable and fair test for all players.
In Division 1, John Krawczyk and Adam Fuchs battled it out for our division 1 title. Ultimately, Adam out played John finishing first with a final score of +4 (75).
In Division 2, Division play was tight with a strong field of 13 competitors and only four strokes separating the leader from third place. Peter Iosso and Adam Gamble each posted solid rounds of +7 (78), while Brian Coakley edged ahead with a +6 (77) to secure solo second. But the spotlight belonged to John Sanginari, who delivered a stellar performance, firing a +3 (74) to claim the well-earned victory.
In Division 3, With 19 players in the field and just four strokes separating the top contender from fourth place, Division competition was fierce. The battle for fourth ended in a three-way tie, as Michael Gaytan, Tom Davenport, and Timothy Dublynn all carded +14 (85). Dennis McPartlan secured solo third with a +13 (84), while Michael DeLuca held steady in second at +12 (83). But the story of the day belonged to Kevin Martyn—returning for only his second event since hip surgery—who made a statement by capturing the win with an impressive +10 (81).
In Division 4, In a field of 14 players, only four strokes separated the winner from third place, making for a tightly contested battle. Terrance Higgins and Jose Martinez shared third with scores of +17 (88), while Carmine Ciccarelli claimed solo second at +16 (87). But the day belonged to Michael DeVito, who captured his first victory in his debut season on the Amateur Players Tour, posting a steady +13 (84) to secure the win.
In Division 5, Hole 18 delivered plenty of drama, with just two strokes separating first place from fourth. Nicolas Vacca finished at +24 (95), while Anthony Smith and Frank Romano entered the final hole deadlocked. Under pressure, Romano rose to the moment with a clutch par, while Smith slipped with a bogey. That stumble dropped Smith into a tie with Kamil Lyczko at +23 (94), leaving Romano to hang on and claim victory by a single stroke at +22 (93).
In Open Net: The Open Net competition came down to the wire, as both Carmine Ciccarelli and Jose Martinez finished with matching Net scores of +3 (74). With the title on the line, the winner was decided by a scorecard playoff. Martinez delivered in the clutch, posting a back nine Net score of -2 (33) to edge out Ciccarelli’s Net Score +4 (39) and claim the trophy.
In Senior Net: The Senior Net competition drew a strong field of 29 players, and with just three strokes separating the winner from fifth place, the leaderboard stayed tight all day. Richard Stack posted a Net score of +3 (74), followed by Peter Iosso at +2 (73). Adam Gamble secured third with a solid +1 (72). That left the title to be decided between Kevin Martyn and John Sanginari, both finishing at Even (71). The scorecard playoff went down to the back nine, where Sanginari edged Martyn by a single stroke—carding an Even (35) to Martyn’s +1 (36)—to take home the trophy.
Folds of Honor 50/50 Winner – Kevin Martyn- $138
The grand finale of our 2025 season is here—the Local Player of the Year Final on September 7th at Eagle Ridge Golf Club! This is your last chance to make a move in the race for the 2025 New Jersey/Philadelphia Division titles or the Open/Senior Net Player of the Year honors.
Eagle Ridge, located in Lakewood, NJ, is a true gem—featuring a scenic, championship-style layout with rolling fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and pristine greens that demand precision. Whether you’re in contention for the crown or simply want to cap off your season in style, join us for one final showdown, celebrate a great year, and cheer on your fellow competitors. Registration closes on August 31st at 11:59pm—don’t miss it!
This is event is open to members only – keep in mind that membership is valid for 365 days Sign up for membership and come play in this event, and then join us for our two events in October.
October 18th, LBI National
October 27th, New Jersey National
