-Teams from Sawgrass Country Club win both gross and net competition-
JACKSONVILLE, FL – On Monday, November 24th, the Jacksonville Area Golf Association held its 22ndJAGA Scholarship Trust Golf Classic at Deerwood Country Club and raised $20,000.
It was a clean sweep for Sawgrass Country Club as they won both the gross and net divisions.
The $20,000 in proceeds will support JAGA’s 2025-26 Charitable Trust program, which annually awards financial assistance to Northeast Florida high school graduates seeking to further their education at the college level or alternative level of higher education. JAGA currently supports 62 students with $2,500 renewable yearly grants or $10,000 over four years of school.
The current recipients represent 26 JAGA-member clubs, 30 area high schools and attend 32 different colleges in and outside the state of Florida. Formed in 1974, the Trust has awarded in excess of $2 million to approximately 400 college-bound students from the greater Jacksonville area.
Critical to the event’s success was the continued commitment of its many sponsors, including:
- GOLD – Circle K and Nader’s Pest Raiders
- SILVER – Julie & Michael McKenny and Hyde Park Golf Club
- BRONZE – K.C. & Tama Caldabaugh, John & Pat Tancredi and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
- HOLE – Bill Hardaker, Marianne & Patrick Brown, Cary Helton, Jim Kavanagh, John & Linda Caden, Pedialyte, Amelia River Club Men’s Golf Association and Friends of JAGA Scholars
- PUTTING PARTNER – US AM Tour.
Several current and former JAGA scholars participated in the golf tournament and luncheon. Matthew Stienkamp and Sady Campbell spoke and reflected on the impact their JAGA scholarship has had on their college experience and the advancement of their dreams.
Scholarship Trust Golf Classic chairman Mike Charrie (left) unveils the $20,000 check to JAGA Scholarship Trust chairman John Tancredi (right), along with current JAGA scholars Matthew Stienkamp (middle left) and Sady Campbell (middle right).
Deerwood Country Club was the tournament host for the fourth year in a row. The format was a four-player scramble, with gross and net competitions.
JAGA director Mike Charrie (Brentwood GC) chaired the Classic for the second year in a row. John Tancredi (Marsh Landing CC) recently took over the chairman’s role of the JAGA Charitable Trust. Peter Karpen (Marsh Landing CC) is the new head of the Scholarship Committee.
The Classic was first played in 2003 through the leadership of former JAGA president, the late Bill Black(1993-94), and carries on in his memory today.
The top five teams in both the gross and net events were:
Gross
1st Joe Cronauer, Gregg Deiboldt, Joe Gillis, Dave Hougton (Sawgrass CC) 52 (-20)
2nd Dean Grunewald, Courtney Cobb, K.C. Caldabaugh, Tama Caldabaugh (The Plantation) 57 (-15)
T3 Jim Loftin, CrizzBro Morgan, Coen Purvis, Josh White (Palencia Club) 59 (-13)
T3 Joe Grippi, Bill Boutwell, Glen Soliah, Doug Solomon (Deerwood CC) 59 (-13)
5th John Ryan, Joe Bernardo, Bill Grant, Christopher Bell (Deerwood CC) 59 (-13)
Net
1st Sydney Mattiace, Pam Cronauer, Kelly Johnstone, Kathleen Allen (Sawgrass CC) 46 (-26)
2nd Rick Collins, Bunky Johnson, Rick Root, Harry Trevett (Windy Harbor) 51 (-21)
3rd Tom Harmon, Mike Harmon, Kurt Lewis, Andrew McHale (Circle K) 52 (-20)
4th David Anthony, Peter Karpen, John Tancredi, Matthew Steinkamp (Marsh Landing) 52 (-20)
5th Steve Booma, Gary Dilts, Bob Rowe, Ron Smith (The Plantation) 54 (-18)
The Sawgrass Country Club winning team in gross play – (L-R) Gregg Deiboldt, Dave Houghton and Joe Cronauer. Missing, Joe Gillis.
The Sawgrass Country Club winning team in net play – (L-R) head golf professional Sydney Mattiace, Kelly Johnstone, Kathleen Allen and Pam Cronauer
Courtney Cobb captured the longest drive in the fairway for women and past JAGA Jacksonville Amateur Championship presented by Circle K champion and JAGA Senior Amateur champion David Anthony of Marsh Landing CC won the men’s long drive and closest to the hole contests.
Sydney Mattiace claimed another prize, the “Great Putt Contest”, held on the putting green. The former UNF standout rolled up the 65-foot putt to just over one foot.
For complete results, click here: https://jaga-scholarship-classic.perfectgolfevent.com/event-day-contests
The JAGA Charitable Trust is a 501(c) (3) entity and accepts contributions throughout the year. Those interested in supporting JAGA’s scholarship program may do so via the Scholarship Trust page, available on the JAGA website: https://jaxareagolf.org/scholarships/contribute-to-the-jaga-charitable-trust/
DECEMBER’S FAMILY CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES 2025 SEASON.…
The JAGA tournament season ends on a high note with the popular JAGA Family Championship at Jax Beach Golf Club on Saturday, Dec. 20th. The format is a two-person scramble, with gross and net competitions. A team can consist of any combination of two relatives (men, women, boys, girls, grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) For details and to sign up, go to: www.jaxareagolf.org (TOURNAMENTS Tab > 2025 TOURNAMENTS > JAGA Family Championship). The entry fee is $198 per team ($99 per player).
ABOUT JAGA
Established in 1954, JAGA celebrates its 72nd year in 2025. It is a not-for-profit corporation of approximately 40-member golf facilities located in Northeast Florida. JAGA’s mission is to promote golf, community and goodwill through tournaments and related events and activities. It conducts or supports 11 tournaments, including six championship events and five others that feature team formats. JAGA has a charitable arm that manages a scholarship program which currently provides college funding for more than 60 area students. Since 1974, the program has generated approximately $2 million in financial aid to approximately 400 students.
Anyone interested in receiving JAGA’s monthly “Northeast Florida Golf News” and announcements about JAGA and its tournaments for free via email may do so by clicking here or going to the JAGA homepage (www.jaxareagolf.org) and the box that reads “Subscribe to JAGA Email”.
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Contacts:
Mike Charrie
Chairman, Scholarship Trust Classic
Cell: 904-318-0038
Email: mscharrie@gmail.com
Jeff Adams
JAGA
Cell: 904-607-6142
Email: jeffreytadams71@gmail.com