Metuchen Student Gets Prestigious Scholarship From New Jersey Golf Foundation

METUCHEN, NJ - The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America (NJPGA), announced two students as the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Peter Famiano Memorial Scholarship. One of the students is Luke Krombholz of Metuchen.

Krombholz were recognized at the 17th Annual New Jersey Golf Foundation Peter Famiano Memorial Pro-Am, held on June 12 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ.

The other recepient is Teegan Linke of Jamesburg.

The $2,500 annual scholarship is open to college students of any class year, provided they continue to meet the standards set forth by the NJGF Scholarship Committee. Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership, financial need, volunteer service, and golf involvement.

Peter Famiano was the Head Golf Professional at Crestmont Country Club for over 35 years. In his honor, the NJGF created the Peter Famiano Memorial Scholarship to recognize worthy New Jersey junior golfers for their professionalism, integrity, volunteerism, and willingness to help others.

“This year’s scholarship recipients have demonstrated such a strong commitment to their academic and athletic pursuits, along with a dedication to service and leadership within their communities,” said Chris Hunt, Executive Director, New Jersey Golf Foundation. “I am thrilled that Peter Famiano’s legacy continues to live on through Teegan Linke and Luke Krombholz who reflect his values of character, service, and excellence.”

Krombholz, a graduate of Metuchen High School, will attend Penn State University this fall, where he has been accepted into the PGA Golf Management University program for aspiring PGA of America Golf Professionals.

A member of the First Tee, Metropolitan New York/Plainfield West 9 since age five, Krombholz credits the program and the game of golf with teaching him respect, professionalism, and leadership. H

e serves his community as a peer mentor, student government representative, choir and theater leader, and junior golf coach. Passionate about accessibility in the game, Krombholz hopes of creating affordable opportunities for junior golfers to thrive, regardless of financial circumstances.

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