Matthew Conte and Mike Lawrence Triumph in Wiltwyck Member-Member Golf Tournament

A Historic Sweep in the Wiltwyck Golf Club Member-Member Tournament

The Wiltwyck Golf Club’s Member-Member tournament, known as “The Jones,” concluded on Sunday, September 14, with a standout performance by Matthew Conte and Mike Lawrence. The duo claimed both the net and gross divisions, making them the first team to sweep both championships in the same year. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the club’s history.

“The Jones” is named after Robert Trent Jones Sr., the renowned golf course architect who designed Wiltwyck. The tournament, which is the club’s premier member event, attracted 96 participants (48 teams) this year. It was the fourth time the event has been held, with one year being canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Conte, the 2024 men’s club champion, and Lawrence delivered impressive performances throughout the 36-hole competition. They shot scratch best-ball rounds of 4-under-par 68 and 1-under 71, resulting in a total of 5-under 139 for the two days. Their dominance was evident as they finished four shots ahead of the runner-up team, Brandon Kraft and Joe Redmond, who recorded scores of 71-72 for a total of 143.

Top Performers in the Gross Division

The top finishers in the gross division included several notable teams:

• Larry Furey and Stew Malcolm – 72-73 for a total of 145
• Mike Beck and Michael Horodyski – 70-75 for a total of 145
• Barry Glassman and Dave Tucker – 68-77 for a total of 145

Other teams that made it into the top 10 included:

• Andrew Occhi and Mike Brabham – 71-75 for a total of 146
• Steve Munisteri and Casey Kelly – 75-72 for a total of 147
• Bill Collins and Mike Hein – 76-73 for a total of 149
• Padraic Bradley and Nick Freese – 72-78 for a total of 150

Net Division Highlights

In the net division, Conte and Lawrence continued their success, posting rounds of 63 and 66 for a total of 15-under 129. Their performance was unmatched, with several teams finishing close behind:

• Jesse Cazakoff and Don Rapaport – 71-60 for a total of 131
• Jim McGowan and Anthony Barone – 66-65 for a total of 131
• Steve Munisteri and Casey Kelly – 67-65 for a total of 132
• Marc Luksberg and Gary Povill – 69-63 for a total of 132

Additional teams in the top 10 included:

• Doug Kleeschulte and Ricky Negron – 68-65 for a total of 133
• Ed Cheely and Scott Kuster – 65-68 for a total of 133
• Mike Beck and Michael Horodyski – 64-69 for a total of 133
• Andrew Occhi and Mike Brabham – 65-69 for a total of 134
• Dave and Mark Smith – 69-65 for a total of 134
• Thomas Loughlin and David Smaldone – 66-68 for a total of 134
• Larry Furey and Stew Malcolm – 67-67 for a total of 134
• Pat Bradley and Kiefer Sutherland – 69-65 for a total of 134
• Pat Regan and John Browning – 71-63 for a total of 134

Women’s Net Competition

The women’s net competition saw Patti Miranda and Kim Tegeler emerge as champions. They posted rounds of 68 and 72 for a total of 8-under 140. Their performance placed them ahead of other strong teams:

• Cheryl Potter and Lisa Schoonmaker – 71-72 for a total of 143
• Frances Murphy and Diana Kuster – 68-75 for a total of 143

Growth and Community Impact

Bill Collins, a club equity owner who played a key role in saving Wiltwyck from closure in 2018, highlighted the growing significance of “The Jones.” He noted that this year’s event had the largest field yet and expressed optimism about its future.

“This was our largest field yet, and we expect the prominence of the tournament to grow in seasons ahead,” Collins said. “Between the perfect weather and the even better course conditions, we experienced a tremendous weekend of golf at Wiltwyck. The event celebrates our membership in a spirited and fun competition with a large dose of camaraderie mixed in amongst our participants.”