The New Jersey State Golf Association is pleased to announce Robert Trent Jones has been elected to its Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
“We are very excited to host our 6th NJSGA Hall of Fame ceremony May 3rd,” Michael McFadden, NJSGA President exclaimed. “The nominating committee’s criteria to select inductees is based on an individual’s contributions to, or impact on the game of golf in the State of New Jersey. The 6th class is made up of esteemed honorees that have made significant contributions to golf in the Garden State. It will be a special evening.”
Jones will join the Hall of Fame along with New Jersey notables, Oswald Kirkby (1886-1934), of Englewood, and West Orange native Ann Probert.
Touted one of the best golf course architects of his time, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1906-2000) had a career that spanned seven decades. Born in England, Jones planted his roots in the Northeast, eventually settling down in Montclair where he would spend most of his adult life. A successful junior golfer, Jones attended Cornell University to study golf course architecture. His rise in prominence came when he constructed Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Jones would get frequent requests from the USGA to toughen U.S. Open venues, and was eventually tabbed “The Open Doctor.” Throughout his career, Jones is credited with building or redesigning over 23 golf courses in the Garden State. Overall, Jones is recognized for 310 courses across five continents, 30 countries and 45 states in the U.S.
The 2023 Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted on May 3, 2023 at Galloping Hill Golf Course. Tickets will be available March 1.
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