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Crystal Springs Golf Course Recap
On Saturday, June 20th, the New Jersey Chapter of the Amateur Players Tour made its way to Hamburg, NJ, for a memorable day of championship golf at the renowned Crystal Springs Golf Course. A strong field of 41 competitors, including seven players making their New Jersey APT debuts, teed it up across five divisions on one of the state’s premier public golf courses. With beautiful sunshine, challenging conditions, and plenty of Player of the Year points on the line, the stage was set for an exciting day of competition from the opening tee shot to the final putt.
Widely regarded as one of the premier golf destinations in the Northeast, Crystal Springs Golf Course offers a true championship test with dramatic elevation changes, expansive views, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that challenge every aspect of a player’s game. The course demands both accuracy and thoughtful course management, rewarding well-executed shots while punishing costly mistakes. Its unique layout and breathtaking mountain scenery make it a favorite among golfers throughout the region.
With strong competition from start to finish, players had plenty to play for at Crystal Springs. The event featured $850 in Division Skins and Super Skins payouts, while $1859 in total prize money was awarded across Divisions 1–5, as well as the Mid-Am Net and Senior Net competitions. Every division saw closely contested battles and impressive performances throughout the day.
Division 1
Division 1 featured a competitive field of five players, including New Jersey Amateur Players Tour newcomer Daniel Olive making his APT debut. Crystal Springs Golf Course presented a formidable challenge, and after nine holes Carl Garbers found himself atop the leaderboard with a two-stroke advantage over Olive and a four-stroke lead over Charles Lee.
As the players made the turn, the battle for the title intensified. Garbers struggled to maintain his momentum on the back nine, carding +11 coming home. Despite the difficulties, he remained in contention and posted a final score of +17 (89). Olive battled throughout his debut appearance, recording a back-nine score of +8 to also finish at +17 (89), leaving the pair tied for second place.
Meanwhile, Charles Lee mounted an impressive comeback after a challenging front nine. Lee steadied his game and delivered the best closing stretch in the division, playing the back nine in +5. His strong finish resulted in a final score of +16 (88), good enough for a one-stroke victory over Garbers and Olive.
With the win, Lee captures his first career Amateur Players Tour victory, a milestone achievement and a performance he won’t soon forget.
Division 2
Division 2 featured a competitive field of six players, including New Jersey Amateur Players Tour newcomer Joshua Thomas making his APT debut. From the opening hole, Adam Gambleseparated himself from the field, making a statement with a strong front-nine score of +1 (38). At the turn, his closest challenger was Thomas at +5 (42), while the rest of the division faced an uphill battle on Crystal Springs’ demanding layout.
Peter Iosso made a charge on the back nine, posting a solid +5 over his final nine holes to finish with a score of +18 (90), securing solo third place. Thomas continued to battle throughout the round and highlighted his debut performance with two birdies on the back nine. His steady play earned him a solo second-place finish with a final score of +12 (84).
The story of the day, however, belonged to Adam Gamble. Displaying remarkable consistency from start to finish, Gamble carded one birdie and an impressive 14 pars en route to a final score of +4 (76). His outstanding round gave him a commanding eight-stroke victory and secured the Division 2 title at Crystal Springs.
Division 3
Division 3 delivered one of the most dramatic battles of the day, featuring a talented field of 11 players, including New Jersey Amateur Players Tour newcomers Antoine Johnson and Paul Spaanstra making their APT debuts. As the players made the turn, the leaderboard was tightly packed, with Raymond Van Ness holding a narrow lead at +7, followed closely by Dylan D’Amato and Keno Chambers at +8, while Michael Healy sat just two strokes back at +9.
The competition remained fierce throughout the back nine, and by the time the final groups reached the closing hole, the championship was still up for grabs. Healy had already completed his round, posting a clubhouse-leading score of +18 (90). Standing on the 18th tee, Van Ness held a one-stroke advantage and needed only a par on the finishing hole to secure the Division 3 title outright.
Crystal Springs had one final twist in store.
A bogey on the 18th hole dropped Van Ness back into a tie with Healy at +18 (90), forcing a sudden-death playoff. The two competitors returned to the 18th hole to determine the champion, and it took just one extra hole to settle the outcome. Healy rose to the occasion, making a clutch par, while Van Ness carded a bogey.
With the playoff victory, Michael Healy captured the Division 3 title after one of the most exciting finishes of the day.
Division 4
Division 4 featured a competitive field of 10 players, including New Jersey Amateur Players Tour newcomers Kevin Coffey, Joseph Turner, and Vibart Yaw, all making their APT debuts. As the players made the turn, the leaderboard remained wide open. James Hoodja held a slim one-stroke advantage at +10, with Carmine Ciccarelli and La Fountain close behind at +11. Illyas Sarwari sat at +13, while Sal Leto was just four strokes off the lead at +14, leaving plenty of room for movement over Crystal Springs’ demanding back nine.
The challenging closing stretch would prove decisive. Hoodja was unable to maintain his early momentum, opening the door for the chasing pack to make their move. Fountain battled through the final nine holes to post a score of +27 (99), earning solo third place. Leto turned in one of the stronger back-nine performances in the division, playing his final nine holes in +12 to finish at +26 (98), good for solo second place.
In the end, it was Carmine Ciccarelli who delivered the most consistent performance when it mattered most. Steady play throughout the round allowed him to withstand the challenges of Crystal Springs and card a winning score of +22 (94), securing the Division 4 title and adding another victory to his Amateur Players Tour résumé.
Division 5
Division 5 featured a competitive field of nine players, including New Jersey Amateur Players Tour newcomer Bernard (Bob) Frize making his APT debut. As the players made the turn, the race for the division title was incredibly tight. Brandt Cullen and Frank Romano shared the lead at +14, while Paul Taylor and Thomas Antonucci were just one stroke back at +15, setting the stage for an exciting finish on Crystal Springs’ challenging back nine.
As the round progressed, the contenders began to separate themselves from the field. Antonucci battled to a final score of +30 (102), earning fourth place, while Taylor secured solo third place with a score of +29 (101).
The championship ultimately came down to Cullen and Romano. Cullen posted a strong back-nine score of +11 to finish at +25 (97), setting the clubhouse lead and forcing Romano to play the difficult 18th hole under pressure. Standing on the final tee, Romano needed a par to force a playoff and extend the battle for the title.
Crystal Springs, however, had other plans.
The demanding finishing hole proved decisive as Romano carded a double bogey, finishing at +27 (99) and securing solo second place. With the two-stroke victory, Brandt Cullen captured his first Amateur Players Tour win of the 2026 season, overcoming a tightly contested field to claim the Division 5 title at Crystal Springs.
Mid-Am Net – Six players opted into the Mid-Am Net Competition, and the battle for the top spot came down to the slimmest of margins. New Jersey Amateur Players Tour newcomer Joshua Thomas posted an impressive Net Score of +6 (78), setting the mark to beat and earning a strong runner-up finish.
However, it was Division 4 champion Carmine Ciccarelli who continued his outstanding day on the course. Ciccarelli carded a Net Score of +5 (77), edging Thomas by a single stroke to claim the Mid -Am -Net Competition title and add another trophy to an already successful day at Crystal Springs.
Senior Net – The Senior Net Competition featured a strong field of 20 players aged 50 and over, all vying for one of the day’s most coveted side-game titles. With several players posting impressive net scores, the competition remained tight throughout the round before the final standings were determined.
Finishing in fourth place was Raymond Van Ness with a Net Score of +5 (77). Frank Romano claimed solo third place after carding a Net Score of +4 (76), while Brandt Cullen continued his successful day at Crystal Springs by earning runner-up honors with a Net Score of +1 (73).
The top spot, however, belonged to Division 2 champion Adam Gamble. Already impressive in claiming his division title, Gamble added another victory to his résumé by posting an outstanding Net Score of -2 (70), securing first place in the Senior Net Competition and capping off a remarkable day on the course.
Folds of Honor Raffle Crystal Springs Foursome winner was Raymond Van Ness.
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