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Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club
What a kickoff to the 2026 season –
April 20th, 2026 marked a milestone day for the New Jersey Amateur Players Tour as we kicked off the season — and hosted the inaugural Battle at the Ridge at Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club.
Set among the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, Stanton Ridge is known for its scenic elevation changes, wide fairways, and challenging greens that demand precision on approach shots. With a layout that rewards smart course management while still offering scoring opportunities, it proved to be the perfect venue for a season-opening test.
This Elevated Event carried serious weight — offering double points toward the Player of the Year race and a doubled prize pool. From the moment players arrived, the energy was unmistakable. The practice greens and driving range were buzzing with intensity as competitors dialed in their games ahead of the round.
We were proud to welcome players from multiple APT chapters to The Ridge — including New Jersey, Central PA, Metro NY, and Myrtle Beach (SC). Even more exciting, 14 new members joined the Amateur Players Tour family at this event, making it a truly special start to the season.
A total of $1,300 was up for grabs across Division Skins and Super Skins, contributing to an impressive overall prize pool of $5,425 across Divisions 1–5, as well as Mid-Am Net and Senior Net.
By 10:00 AM, 79 players teed off in a shotgun start, setting the stage for an unforgettable day filled with competition, camaraderie, and the beginning of what promises to be an incredible season.
Division 1 was a battle from the very first tee!
Defending 2025 New Jersey Division 1 Player of The Year Adam Fuchs came in ready to defend his title, facing off against a talented field of three other elite player (Andrew Willadsen, Trevor Duboff and newcomer Charles Lee). Fuchs started strong with birdie-par on his opening holes. Fuchs carded at +1 (37) on the at the turn, while Willadsen wasn’t backing down, answering right back with +2 (38). It would be the back nine that made the difference. Willadsen struggled – whereas Fuchs continued to string a number of fantastic holes, with 1 birdie and 5 pars. Closing out his round with a final score of +4 (75) and taking home the hardware as the Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club Division 1 Champion.
Division 2 delivered the heat with a stacked field of 17 players — and it absolutely lived up to it. At the turn, Kevin Park set the pace at +2 (38), but the leaderboard was tight with 5 players still within striking distance. The pressure was on— could Park hold the lead, or would someone make a move? Adam Gamble made a serious push, firing a +2 (37) on the back nine to climb into contention. Rocky Dare posted a +14 (85) to secure third place, while Gamble finished just 2 shots shy of forcing a playoff, taking second at +10 (81).
In the end, Park held steady down the stretch, closing it out to claim the Division 2 Championship with a final score of +8 (79).
The story of the day, however, came on Hole #12 — a 154-yard par 3 from the D2 forward tees. Daniel Shelbo from the Myrtle Beach Chapter stepped up and made it count, draining his first-ever Hole-In-One in competition with a single swing. As a member of the Amateur Players Tour Hole-In-One Club (just $30 for the season), Daniel cashed in $500 and earned his choice of a Bushnell Bluetooth speaker or rangefinder — he went with the rangefinder.
Congratulations, Daniel!
Division 3 turned into a true battle royale, featuring a massive field of 27 players.
With a shotgun start and talent spread across the course, it was nearly impossible to gauge where anyone stood throughout the round — every hole told a different story, and the leaderboard was wide open all day. When the dust finally settled, just five strokes separated first place from fifth.
A four-way tie for fifth place saw Eric Booth, Gary Greener, JP Vincenti, and Richard Guillod all finish at +18 (89). Third place was also tightly contested, with Steven Stiles and Adam Hanig tying at +16 (87). Dylan D’Amato claimed solo second, finishing just one shot off the lead with a +14 (85). Rising to the top of the pack, Eddie Gilbert edged out the field to become the Division 3 Champion, posting a winning score of +13 (84).
Division 4 brought plenty of intensity, with 17 players battling it out for the title.
The leaderboard stayed tight all day, with just six strokes separating first from third. A two-way tie for third place saw Carmine Ciccarelli and Adam Reed both post +21 (92). Representing Central PA, Skylar Holmes secured solo second,finishing three shots off the lead at +18 (89).
At the top, Darren Barberio put together a strong, steady round to claim his first Amateur Players Tour victory, finishing at +15 (86) to take home the Division 4 title.
Division 5 may have featured a smaller field of 14 players, but the competition at the top was just as intense.
Jeremiah Cassidy secured third place with a +28 (99), while Henry Jules notched his first career top-3 finish, posting a +25 (91). Rising above the field, David Neder delivered the low round of the division, claiming the win with a final score of +20 (91).
Mid-Am Net was stacked with 24 players in the field and payouts going to the top 4 spots.
It was a tightly contested race, with just one stroke separating first and second place. A two-way tie for third saw Carmine Ciccarelli and Skylar Holmes both finish with a NET score of +4 (75). At the top, Andrew Michael and Dylan D’Amato matched each other shot-for-shot, each posting a Net score of +3 (74), forcing a scorecard playoff to determine the winner.
D’Amato ultimately claimed the trophy, delivering a strong back nine net score of (-2) 33, while Michael finished with a (+4) 39.
Senior Net had a large field with 30 players in the field and payouts going to the top 7 spots.
Just five strokes separated the final payout spot from the top of the leaderboard, making for a tightly packed finish.
A two-way tie for sixth place saw Peter Kratzel and Eric Booth both post net scores of +5 (76). Kurt Bonewitz claimed solo fifth at +4 (75), while Richard Guillod and Adam Gamble shared third place with matching net scores of +3 (74).
Eddie Gilbert secured second on his own with a +1 (72), and at the top, David Neder took home the trophy with a winning Net score of even-par 71.
Folds of Honor Raffle – We raised $425 for the Stanton Ridge foursome, with Fred Cooper taking home the win.
Next stop: We’re heading to Shackamaxon Country Club for the Tillinghast Challenge – Monday April 27th registration is closed with a field of 64 players
May 3rd is The Soaring Eagle Invitational at Eagle Ridge – Registration closes Sunday, April 26th at 11:59pm , so lock in your spot now!
Rounding out May we will be the Challenge at the Lake at Echo Lake Country Club – Shotgun Start on May 18th
Spots are limited — register today and be part of the action!
