Golfing Legend Jan Stephenson At Forsgate Country Club In May

MONROE TWP., NJ — A Monroe Township country club that is well-known in central New Jersey will host LPGA legend Jan Stephenson next month.

Stephenson will be at Forsgate Country Club on Saturday, May 19 to participate in a day that includes two special events, a golf clinic, tournament and a dinner that highlights her signature wine collection. The club is offering non-members a limited number of playing spots in the tournament, as well as the wine dinner only, and reservations are now being accepted.

“Jan is one of the LPGA’s greatest players and we’re looking forward to having her here to participate in a clinic, golf tournament and wine tasting dinner that will feature selections from her exceptional Jan Stephenson Wines,” said Chris Schiavone, managing partner of Forsgate Country Club. “This is a great opportunity for our members and the public to spend a day with Jan and sample her wines.”

There are two packages available for non-members: 1) The clinic, 18-hole tournament on the historic Banks Course, lunch on the course, cocktail reception and wine dinner, and a bottle of Jan’s wine for $145.00 per person (plus tax/service); or 2) The wine dinner only for $95.00 (plus tax/service). Net proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Jan Stephenson’s Crossroads Foundation, which supports combat wounded, blind/disabled veterans and first responders. For further details, contact Carolyn Andrews at cmckenzieandrews@forsgatecc.com.

During her illustrious career, Stephenson won 16 LPGA titles and three majors, including the 1983 U.S. Women’s Open and the 1982 LPGA Championship. In all, the native Australian captured 41 worldwide professional wins. She also appeared twice on the cover of Golf World magazine and Sport magazine. She currently plays select tournaments on the LPGA Legends Tour. Stephenson was honored earlier this year with The Order of Australia Medal for her contributions to the game of golf and for her global fund-raising efforts for non-profits. For information about Jan Stephenson, visit www.janstephenson.com. To learn about her wines, go to www.jswinery.com.

Established in 1931, Forsgate Country Club features 36 holes of world-class golf, including the renowned Banks Course, designed to recreate historic holes throughout Europe, and the Palmer Course, a traditional American design with challenging water hazards on ten of its scenic holes. The country club also offers facilities for banquet events and corporate meetings as well as a sports complex that includes a fitness center, pool and cabana cafe. Forsgate Country Club, which is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia at Exit 8A of the NJ Turnpike, is operated by Metropolitan Golf Group. For more information about Forsgate Country Club visit www.forsgatecc.com or call (732) 521-0070.

Photo of Jan Stephenson provided by the club.