The 34th Annual Higgins Golf Classic, presented by BD and Greenberg Traurig, took place on Monday, June 17, 2024. It was a beautiful day at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ when SONJ hosted 270 golfers on all three prestigious courses that the club offers, including the Meadow, River, and Forest Courses.
On the courses, golfers were welcomed by Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) athletes, Catherine Reischman, Lindsay Fulop, Casey Mann & Johnny McCormack on contest holes. Many participants benefited by using the SONJ golfer drive as their first shot!
Two SONJ Unified Foursomes including: Tom & Elizabeth Abazia, Michael & Ryan Cockery, as well as Joe & Luke Conticchio and Ryan & Tony Musciotto enjoyed the day while playing a modified format.
Guests enjoyed fun course contests like the popular Air Cannon and Roll the Dice, gifts from Adidas and Ray-Ban, tequila & vodka tastings, along with camaraderie with friends and colleagues, a silent online auction and raffle which included fabulous experiences, foursomes at top New Jersey golf courses, sports & entertainment tickets and more.
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After a great day of golf, committee Chairman, Greg Coates addressed the group as emcee, followed by Amelia Hamilton, Health Programs Director, who shared information about the Healthy Athletes program and how it benefits athletes across the state. One of those athletes, Aadita Aruluan spoke and shared her story about how the Healthy Athlete program has changed her life. Sponsors were recognized with awards as well.
Save the date for our 2025 Higgins Classic on June 16, 2025!