Clouds Overhead, Spirits High – $400K Raised at the Golf Classic!

On Monday, May 5, Children’s Aid welcomed golfers back to the prestigious Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, for our 26th Annual Golf Classic. Despite the rainy weather and gray skies, our dedicated friends, supporters, and corporate partners were all smiles upon arrival and throughout the day.

This year we welcomed 106 golfers, who together raised more than $400,000 (and counting!) for our vital programs and services.

After a day on the course, golfers gathered for an intimate cocktail reception, where Phoebe Boyer, President and CEO of Children’s Aid, spoke passionately about the organization’s impact. Emmy Award-winning NBC anchor Bruce Beck, serving as emcee and auctioneer, brought his trademark energy and warmth, which inspired a surge of generous support for Children’s Aid.

Guests were privileged to hear from Mahmodol Mojumder, the event’s youth speaker, a sophomore at Stony Brook University studying Physics and Applied Math. He shared how Children’s Aid helped guide his academic path and future aspirations in physics research. “Beyond everything, Children’s Aid taught me about service, leadership, and community, but what I’ve come to value most is how they consistently showed up for me,” he said.

Mahmodol’s powerful, personal speech moved many in the audience and left a lasting impression. He truly embodies the Children’s Aid mission—empowering young people to learn, grow, and lead their own lives with confidence and purpose.

This unforgettable event was made possible by the outstanding leadership and dedication of our host committee. Special thanks to our generous Co-Chairs—W. Mark Allen, Russel Hamilton, and Jon Harrington—and committee members Clint Factor, Guy Kohles, Andrew S. Molloy, Children’s Aid Trustee Tom Reynolds, and John Stuart. Their passion for Children’s Aid’s mission and unwavering support of our Golf Classic continues to drive its success year after year.

Children’s Aid also extends a sincere thanks to all of our sponsors: our Hospitality Sponsor, ArentFox Schiff; our Classic Sponsor, Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA), Inc.; our Friend Sponsors, Brook Hill Properties, LLC, Nick De Martini, Janet and Jon Harrington, Donna and Henrik Patel, and Rockborn Trucking & Excavation Inc.; and our Straightest Drive Contest Sponsor, Aston Martin Summit.

A big thank you to Chelsea Piers Foundation and Tilcon for generously supporting our Golf Classic Youth Golf Clinic, where nine students from Curtis High School, our community school in Staten Island, participated in a skills clinic led by Baltusrol pros and connected with key Children’s Aid leaders and supporters. We also want to express our deep appreciation for our member hosts, Jon and Janet Harrington, whose unwavering support allows us to tee off at Baltusrol season after season.

Check out our growing gallery to see photos from this year’s event.

Many thanks, once again, to our community of supporters for their continued commitment to Children’s Aid and for making our 26th Annual Golf Classic a special and memorable day. We hope to see you back at Baltusrol next year on May 4th!

****

Thanks to our auction sponsors: Anonymous, Baltusrol Golf Club, Bruce Beck, Afrim Berisha, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants – Ocean Prime, CC + Co. by Catherine Canino, Children’s Aid Trustees, City Winery NYC, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Warren Dodge, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Clint Factor, Brad Gruby, Russel Hamilton, Janet and Jon Harrington, JT's Confections, Kendra Scott, Mediterranean Shipping Company, NBC 4 New York, New York Football Giants, New York Jets, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Red Bulls, Craig O’Neill, James E. Patterson, Pound Ridge Golf Club, Rockborn Trucking & Excavation, Inc., Shoppe Balloo, Lerone Sidberry, Brad Silver, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari, John Stuart, Toca Vez, Total Wine & More, Vuori, Suzanne Waltman and Martin Friedman, Westhampton Country Club, and Williams Sonoma.

Congratulations to this year’s contest and tournament winners:

Closest to the Pin Hole No. 4 Winner: James O’Hara
Closest to the Pin Hole No. 9 Winner: Cathy Engelbert
Closest to the Pin Hole No. 12 Winner: Mitch Bernet
Closest to the Pin Hole No. 16 Winner: Tony St. Leger
4th Place Net Winners: Geoff Mitchell, Henrik Patel, Gerry Taccone, Ken Tiscornia
3rd Place Net Winners: Brad Bailey, Howard Genderson, Tim Moore, Farrell Simon
2nd Place Net Winners: Warren Dodge, Brad Gruby, Kiernan Gruby, Susan Gruby
1st Place Net Winners: Mark Allen, Bob Fassett, Rob Mutone, Henrik Vestergaard
1st Place Gross Winners: Will Evertz, Mike Fitzpatrick, Guy Kohles, Clif Morris
Aston Martin Summit’s Straightest Drive Contest Winner: Cameron Kitt
Pinehurst Raffle Winner: Russel Hamilton