March 1st - 4th, 2017 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Five Rounds of Golf
$2,821 per person plus airfare
Limited Space Available
Please RSVP to Dan Schleichert

CLICK HERE for Details

Dear 

I hope all of you enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving this past week and you were able to spend time with your friends and family!

I would also like to thank you for your contribution to the Liberty National employee fund. Those funds will be distributed to our non-executive team next week to help them prepare for the holidays. If you have not had a chance to contribute yet, it's not too late! Simply send us an email with an amount you wish to contribute and we can put it on your member account.

As another reminder, we would like to get as many members as possible to sign up for the ACH payment processing for your dues and/or monthly charges. This will be more convenient for you, as well as us, in processing payments. If you need the information again, please let us know and we will send it to you.

As we turn the page on the 2016 golf season, and on behalf of the Fireman family and our team here at Liberty National Golf Club, I want to thank you for your support throughout the season and we wish you the happiest and healthiest holidays ahead. We have an exciting new year in 2017 to look forward to in hosting the Presidents Cup!

Sincerely,

Derek A. Sprague, PGA
Managing Director

Paul Fireman came to golf through the caddy yard at Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton, Mass., as a 10-year-old carrying the bags of entrepreneurs and executives, storekeepers and dreamers.

Fireman learned quickly that the game was a bridge between two worlds - childhood and adulthood. His loops through the leafy club would not only inform his journey through golf, but also his rise in business.

"I think golf is a code of conduct, a way of life, and a tremendous character builder," says Fireman, the chairman of Fireman Capital Partners in Boston, Mass, and co-founder of Liberty National Golf Club with his son, Dan.

"In my generation, children were seen and not heard, but when you went out as a caddie, you not only had the right to talk, but the adults asked you questions. It became a social way of connecting people together."

From those early lessons of relationship-building, Fireman has developed a remarkable portfolio in the consumer, investment and real estate sectors, notably as the founder and former chairman and CEO of Reebok International Ltd. and co-founder of the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Family Foundation.

One of his boldest strokes was the purchase of nearly a mile of neglected and decaying New Jersey shoreline with stunning views of Manhattan. It was an eyesore. It was a gurgling mess.

"I loved the site and the historical value with the Statue of Liberty, and the city, and it was on the water," Fireman says. "I just plunged into it because I thought it would be a phenomenal golf site and improve the world. And I was just crazy enough to do it.

"I had financial people telling me, 'Do you really want to go forward?'"

In many ways, Dan served as the bulwark to those concerns.

The founding managing partner of Fireman Capital Partners and former CEO of Willowbend Development, LLC., Dan oversaw approximately $500 million in invested capital throughout the world, including much related to golf.

But Liberty would test everyone involved, including father and son.

"My role was to give him the confidence that we should keep going," Dan says. "The amount of money to complete it was extraordinary, but I knew this was going to be a very important project for my family. It required a lot of vision, and there were reputations at risk."

During the building of the club, Dan lived in Lower Manhattan as the site went through various tangles of excavating, permitting, digging and building.

Long before the club opened on July 4, 2006, a 40-foot scaffolding was placed over where the 18th green was imagined by course architects Tom Kite and Bob Cupp.

Dan would bring prospective members and golf dignitaries for a tour and always have them scale the wood and take in views of the Statue of Liberty, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Manhattan.

"You'd stand up there and say, 'This is what it's going to feel like,'" Dan says.

The next day, more interested – and some skeptical - parties would come and Dan would repeat the process.

"Without him, I wouldn't have been able to do it," Paul says. "He stayed there for six, seven years. He was the one in the foxhole. He brought in the first members and managed it. He knows everybody there. I can't say enough good things about him."

In the ensuing years, Liberty National has found its way, thriving with a robust membership, twice hosting the PGA Tour's prestigious Barclays Tournament, in 2009 and 2013, and helping to reinvigorate a depressed part of New Jersey.

But to its founders, the club and the game of golf represent even more.

"I don't think there are too many sports where it's not about money, it's about respect and the rules," says Paul. "It's something that should keep going. It's the missing part of our culture that has eroded, but it has not eroded in golf. It is a different type of sportsmanship."

Like his father, Dan has early memories of golf as well, memories formed by watching the Masters on Sunday as a family, memories of a game passed down through the generations.

"My kids are still very young now, but I see how golf can become a big component of our relationship. I believe that as my children grow and begin to learn the game, this very special legacy will continue to live on within our family for generations to come," Dan says

In ways subtle and profound, Liberty will continue to impact the Firemans and so many others who find their way to its breathtaking surroundings.

It is the consummation of a family's faith and an expression of their entrepreneurial spirit.

It is the continuation of a family's journey in golf, one that began in a caddy yard long ago, in a leafy section off Torrey Street on the west side of Brockton.

~ Damon Hack

As the 2016 golf season comes to an end, we would like to thank everyone who has enjoyed the Club and played golf this year.

Our agronomic conditions throughout the course are in great shape to end the season. We recently completed the fall aerification with an additional sand top dressing to help protect the surfaces through the winter months. I hope the conditions and playability of the course throughout the season were enjoyable and challenging for you and your guests.

We are looking forward to the 2017 season with Liberty hosting the Presidents Cup in September and providing our members and the PGA TOUR Professionals with a wonderful golfing experience.

Once again, the Agronomy department would like to thank you and wish you and your families a happy holiday season.

Sincerely,

Greg James
Golf Course Superintendent 

Please call the Golf Shop for the most up to date course conditions: 201.333.4105 x300.

Please be sure to check the forecast and call ahead for early morning play.

Latest agronomy report »

Our Club is located at 100 Caven Point Road in Jersey City, NJ.

Liberty National I:
Our boat is available to transport members and their guests from NYC to our private boat dock, allowing for a 15 minute door-to-tee experience Please arrange with the sponsoring member or the Golf Shop.

Helicopter:
Arrangements for landings should be made through our team and all landings are subject to weather conditions and must be approved in advance.

Holland Tunnel:
Take the Holland Tunnel to Jersey City, then follow NJ Turnpike I-78 to exit 14B (Jersey City/Liberty State Park). After the toll, take an immediate left, proceed to the traffic light, turn right onto Caven Point Road, and make the first left into Liberty National entrance.

Lincoln Tunnel:
Take the Lincoln Tunnel to NJ and follow NJ Turnpike South/I-78. Take exit 14B (Jersey City/Liberty State Park). After the toll, take an immediate left, proceed to the light, turn right onto Caven Point Road, and make the first left into Liberty National entrance.

New Jersey:
Take NJ Turnpike (I-78 East Holland Tunnel) to exit 14B (Jersey City/Liberty State Park). After paying the toll, take the immediate left and proceed to the traffic light. Turn right at the light onto Caven Point Road. Make the first available left into the marked Liberty National entrance

Thank you to all of the families who participated in this year's Halloween Brunch! Faces were painted, pumpkins decorated, donuts eaten, balloon animals created and fun times had by all. Special note of appreciation to Chef Shaun and the Food & Beverage team for making delicious treats and tricks for everyone to enjoy!

CLICK HERE for photos! 

In May 2013, we proudly introduced the Liberty National Performance Center

Liberty National GC opened its doors on July 4th, 2006 after nearly 14 years of conceptualizing, construction, and pristine design by Tom Kite & Bob Cupp

"I think it’s one of the most stunning settings for professional golf there is on the planet."

Weekly Tickets are still available for Members to purchase!

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Wednesday, October 5th, 2016

To learn more about the special announcements made by the Presidents Cup Captains along with the PGA TOUR Deputy Commissioner at The Oculus at the World Trade Center this past Wednesday CLICK HERE.

Includes:  Announcement of the six Captains' Assistants picks, 1st ever Junior Presidents Cup,  Fan Experience at The Oculus at WTC, & LACOSTE named Official Apparel Provider!

"Price, Stricker Named 2017 Presidents Cup Captains"
PGATOUR.com 
April 12, 2016 

"It's Very Good to be Jordan Spieth"

NY Post
August 24, 2015
by Mark Cannizzaro

"Jordan Spieth finds Liberty at New Jersey golf club"

Daily News
August 24, 2015
by Hank Gola

 "PGA Tour Announces Venues for The Barclays Through 2022"

Golf Central Blog
August 25, 2015
by Will Gray

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The Barclays, First Stop of The FedEx Cup Playoffs

August 2009 – Champion Heath Slocum
August 2013 – Champion Adam Scott

September 9^th 8:00 a.m. & September 10^th 9:00am
Liberty National's premier member tournament of the year! Round Robin Match Play within flights, six teams per flight with each team consisting of one member and one guest.  Flights are assigned by combined handicap. Flight winners advance to the championship playoff after the completion of matches.  

The Torch is one of our most popular events.  To ensure fairness for this year’s sign-up, we have implemented the following priority system for determining the field after the application process:

1.)    Applications open Saturday, July 9^th at 9:00 a.m.

2.)    Applications close on Saturday, July 16^th at 5:00 p.m.

3.)    Based on the applicants, the field of 60 teams of 2 that signed up will be entered based on the following criteria:

Criteria #1: The number of years you played in The Torch in the past 4 years (i.e. someone who has played 3 out of 4 years will have priority over someone who has only played in 2 out of 4 years)

Criteria #2: The members’ original date of entry into Liberty National Golf Club (i.e. someone who became a member in 2007 will have priority over someone who became a member in 2012)

Criteria #3: The number of events played in 2016.  We have had 5 events thus far in 2016.  (i.e. someone who played in 3 events will have priority for the Torch compared to someone who has only played in one event this year).

Criteria #4:  In the event of a tie based on the above criteria, whoever signs up first out of the tied teams will have priority over the other team.  Don’t wait to sign up!

4.)    We will create an alternate list of teams over the maximum of 60 and we will follow the same criteria outlined above.

5.)    We will notify teams on July 17^th to inform your team if you are in the field or an alternate.

Thank you for your understanding with this new registration process for the Torch.

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I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful July 4^th weekend with the exception of some rain on the evening of the 4^th!

A few events to highlight this month:

We have rescheduled the Women’s Member-Guest scheduled for next week to September 14^th.

With the PGA Championship being played at nearby Baltusrol Golf Club the week of July 25th, we will no doubt have a busy week here with members bringing guests to the Club.  Please contact the Club to make your plans as far in advance as possible. 

On Tuesday July 26^th, PGA Magazine is hosting a cocktail party at the Club beginning at 5:30.

On Wednesday July 27^th, Bon Appetit and the PGA of America are hosting a “Champions of the Course” Culinary event presented by Chase Sapphire Preferred.  This event begins at 7:00pm.  A limited number of tickets have been allocated to our members for this event at no charge. Please contact Nicole at [email protected] to reserve your ticket. Attire is country club casual/Jacket Optional.  This event will require the use of the entire clubhouse; therefore, food and beverage service will be very limited beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!

Derek

We are pleased to announce a new Oskar Blues lager to the 2016 draft beer lineup!  Try a pint on your next visit.

Beerito - A light bodied, amber Mexican style lager brewed with premium German and Colorado sourced craft malts and featuring a crisp accent from noble hops.  The mouth feel is incredibly smooth with flavors of walnut, toasted bread, plum, hone and cocoa. 4% ABV doesn't always come with this kind of character!

Future host site of The 2027 BMW Championship.

The center features the latest technology and teaching accessories, providing a completely integrated professional golf instruction.

“It’s right near Manhattan. The practice facilities are excellent. The golf course is in great shape and really is a fun layout to play…Unlike any golf course in the world.”

Tournament Results

Closest to the Pin #14:
Michael Perlmutter - 9'9"

Longest Drive #18:
Michael Broda
Amy Butte

1st Place - 58:
Aaron Stevens
Dan Choquette
Adam Caslow
Chuck Kerner

2nd Place - 59:
Adam Kolloff
Rob Martin
Clay DeGiacinto
Ning Yuan

3rd Place - 61:
Art Vooys
Jacob Cohl
Amy Butte
Zeke Ortiz

Last summer we built a full SuperStation, incorporating the latest in golf technology with Trackman launch monitors and JC video equipment as well as Golf Biodyamics, a three-dimensional approach to golf instruction.

Well, 10-out-of-10 for the golf course. The golf course is everything...it's a great match-play course. There's a lot of risk/reward golf out there.

We had a successful Men's Member Guest tournament yesterday. Congratulations to our 2016 July Net Champions with a 1st Place Net score of 57, Chris Jonns, Fraser Watson, Michael Larson, & Dan Ram.

Click here for PHOTOS and full RESULTS.

Proud host of The Barclays 2009 & 2013, first stop of the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs

It's a spectacular venue, as far as the views, the facility, and then the golf course itself. It's a fantastic setup.

Junior Golf Clinic

Junior Clinics will begin for the 2016 season on Sunday, May 8th.  The clinic will run an hour and a half from 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. each Sunday through October 8^th.  The clinic is geared to Juniors ages six through thirteen years old and will focus on all aspects of the game of golf.  Most important, the children will be taught in a safe and fun filled atmosphere, where they will enjoy themselves with other juniors while improving their golf skills.  Please sign up weekly with the Golf Shop at (201)333-4105 ext. 300 or via email to [email protected].

Golf Course:
7:30am – Close (Tuesday thru Friday)
7:00am - Close (Saturday & Sunday) 

Food & Beverage: 
7:00am – Close (Tuesday thru Friday)
6:30am - Close (Saturday & Sunday) 

Cafe 12 (weather & play permitting): 
11:00am - 4:00pm (Thursday through Sunday)

Golf Shop, Practice Facility & Clubhouse Open ½ Hour Prior to the Golf Course
Club is Closed on Mondays with the exception of Memorial, Labor & Columbus Day Holidays

All members and their guests are expected to wear appropriate golf attire on the golf course at all times. Appropriate golf attire includes collared shirts, Bermuda length shorts, slacks, and apparel similar to that which can be found in the Club's Golf Shop. Crop tops, midriff-baring shirts, and other overly casual attire are not permitted on the golf course. Denim jeans are considered appropriate in the clubhouse only.

The Presidents Cup

September 26th to October 1st, 2017 - Team USA

Out of consideration of others, cellular telephones should be placed on a non-ring mode when using the Club Facilities. If a member or guest must answer their cell phone, calls should be taken in quiet areas of the club or outside to not distract others enjoying the Club Facilities.

The Northern Trust, First Stop of The FedEx Cup Playoffs

August 2019 - Champion Patrick Reed
August 2021 - Champion Tony Finau

Mizuho Americas Open

June 2023 - LPGA Champion Rose Zhang + AJGA Champion Yana Wilson
May 2024 - LPGA Champion Nelly Korda + AJGA Gianna Clemente

It's a tremendous honor for Liberty National Golf Club to host the 2027 BMW Championship and FedEx Cup Playoffs. Making this the BMW Championships first visit to New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area and the event's fifth stop on the East Coast since 2018.

"PGA Tour and Liberty National Golf Course Agree to 25-Year Deal"

Story picked up in over 200+ outlets including:

• Yahoo Sports
• ABC News
• ESPN.com
• NBC Sports
• Golf.com
• FOX News
• Boston Herald
• Washington Post
• San Francisco Chronicle
• Newsday

"The PGA Tour today will announce a 25-year agreement with Liberty National Golf Course that includes "plans to host the Presidents Cup at the eight-year-old Jersey City course" in '17."

"Liberty National has been selected to host the 2017 Presidents Cup, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday."

"Liberty National golf course in New Jersey has been chosen as the venue for the 2017 Presidents Cup, the PGA Tour said on Tuesday"

"Liberty National Golf Club will host the 2017 Presidents Cup matches as part of a 25-year agreement between the private Jersey City course and the U.S. PGA Tour."

"At a flag-raising ceremony Tuesday overlooking the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem officially announced Liberty National as host site for The Presidents Cup when it is next staged in the United States, in 2017. The announcement is part of a 25-year partnership between Liberty National and the PGA TOUR, which will bring up to 10 PGA TOUR events to the venue over the course of the agreement. Joining Finchem to mark the occasion were Liberty National co-founders Paul Fireman and Dan Fireman, as well as New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop."

"If you ever visit Liberty National Golf Club, then you'll get an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty. It's visible from most of the course and stands just 1,000 yards from the 18th hole, offering one of the most unique settings in all of golf."

"PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, and Paul Fireman, Liberty National co-founder, announce a new 25-year partnership between the PGA and Liberty National including playing host to the 2017 Presidents Cup"

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"The Ponte Vedra Beach-based PGA Tour has struck a 25-year agreement with Liberty National Golf Course, where the Presidents Cup will be hosted in 2017."

"PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem and Liberty National co-Founder Paul Fireman today appeared on CNBC to promote the announcement of the Tour's 25-year partnership with the golf club."

"Golf's best international players are coming to Jersey City to duke it out with American golf's best."

"The PGA Tour and Liberty National Golf Club announced Tuesday the 2017 Presidents Cup will take place at the Jersey City, N.J., course with the Statue of Liberty in its view of the New York skyline."