A dynamic group of 94 golfers turned out on May 16 to participate in the ACS 2023 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament at McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links in Egg Harbor Township. The tournament was paired with the Legacy Gala on May 12 to help raise funds for the school’s Tuition Assistance Grant Fund. The two events together netted $31,000 for the fund that gives families in need access to a Christian education for their children.
The golfers enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day throughout the Tournament, which was the school’s 18th golf fundraiser since 1999. The Tournament kicked off with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and concluded with lunch and an awards program at the Vagabond Restaurant located in the golf course clubhouse. The golfers included school parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, business community members, and several ACS staff members and high school students.
As the golfers got ready for the tournament, school parent Jeff Montemurro donated his services as a physical therapist to provide athletic stretching to prevent injuries. The golfers then went on to compete in several contests at different holes throughout the day, including a popular putting contest, which resulted in a two-way tie that led to a putt-off. ACS grandparent Bob Conklin won the putting contest, besting James Andreacci from the OceanFirst Bank team. Conklin had traveled the furthest from Pennsylvania, with his wife, Mary, and two friends to participate in the Tournament.
During lunch, ACS alumnus David (DJ) Schrag (’88) recognized and thanked the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and staff for helping make the Cougar Classic event a success. Schrag, who is also an alumni parent and member of the school’s Board of Directors, also announced the golfers who excelled during the tournament and won various prizes. Schrag noted that the first place team included two alumni from the Class of 2019 — Ryan Lomangino and Solomon Griffith. Lomangino also won first place for the longest drive. 2013 alumnus Ben Chapman was also on the foursome that placed third in the tournament.
Congratulations to the golfers who took home the top prizes:
1st place foursome: Greg Goodreds, Solomon Griffith, Ryan Lomangino, and Matt Warner
2nd place foursome: Bob McAndrew, Kelly McAndrew, Mike McAndrew, and Dace Phillips
3rd place foursome: Dan Carney, Drew Carney, Ben Chapman, and Seth Newell
Closest to the Pin, Hole #2: Jennifer DiMaio and Greg Goodreds
Longest Drive, Hole #14: Jennifer DiMaio and Ryan Lomangino
1st Place, Putting Contest: Bob Conklin
Thank you to our Golfer Prize Donors:
Aaron Bada’s Golf & Sport Performance Club
Ballamor Golf Club
Crab Trap Restaurant, Somers Point
Greate Bay Country Club
Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, Somers Point
Harbor Pines Golf Club
Christian X. Loeb, AIF, CFP, LPL Financial
McCullough’s Emerald Golf Links
Texas Roadhouse, The Panetta Family
Twisted Dune Golf Club
Vagabond Restaurant, Egg Harbor Township
CLICK HERE for a full list of our 2023 Cougar Classic Sponsors.
Close to 100 high school students enjoyed an elegant evening of dinner and dancing on Friday, May 6 at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. A photo booth made the evening both fun and memorable. While there was spotty rain throughout the evening, couples and groups still managed to pose for photos at the picturesque gazebo near the entrance to the club.
An enthusiastic group of 103 golfers turned out on May 5 to participate in the ACS 2022 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point and helped raise nearly $46,000 for the school’s educational programs and scholarships. This year’s event was the school’s 17th golf fundraiser since 1999.

An enthusiastic, record number of 125 golfers turned out on May 13 to participate in the ACS Cougar Classic Golf Tournament at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point and helped raise over $61,000 for the school’s educational programs and scholarships.
The Cougar Classic Golf Tournament is less than two weeks away and with 86 golfers now registered the entire, beautiful course at Greate Bay Country Club will be open only to ACS Tournament golfers on May 13. Donations from restaurants, spas, and entertainment venues, and get-away vacation packages will be part of the Golf Tournament Silent Auction and for the first time, the auction will incorporate mobile bidding, allowing ACS families and friends to bid on items whether or not they are able to attend the auction in person. More details on the mobile bidding will be provided soon.

ACS is excited to announce that we will be holding a Cougar Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 13 at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point. Join us for a fun day together on the golf course and help us raise funds for our school. If you don’t golf, we welcome ACS families, staff, alumni, and friends to join us in the evening for a 50th Anniversary Reception and Dinner at the club. There are also Tournament Sponsorship and Advertising options.