Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentice Professional

About Hackensack Golf Club

- Private club founded July 11, 1899 in Hackensack, New Jersey

- Opened for play at its present-day location in Oradell in 1928

- First solo design by Charles “Steam Shovel” Banks, featuring template holes such as Biarritz, Redan, and Punch Bowl

- Located just 15 miles from New York City

- 24,000+ rounds played each season

- Approximately 450 golf members

- Strong caddie program

- 50+ member tournaments each season and 25+ outside outings

- Operation 36 and PGA Jr. League programs for junior golfers

- Completely renovated Golf Shop, Bag Room, and expanded Men’s Locker Room opened in 2025

- Host site of the 2013, 2023, and 2033 New Jersey State Open Championship

Meet Greg Beringer

- PGA Professional since 2017

- Going into 4th season as Head Golf Professional at HGC

- Predecessor Mike Dezic was Head Pro from 1995–2024

- Previous positions:

- Senior Assistant Golf Professional — Oak Hill CC, NY

- First Assistant Golf Professional — Fiddlesticks CC, FL

- Assistant Golf Professional — John’s Island Club, FL

- 2021 Western NY PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

- Mentored 34 apprentice professionals since 2017

- Committed to mentoring staff to be the best they can be

- Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement for the members of Hackensack Golf Club

Hackensack University

An educational program designed to develop professional skills and life skills while on internship.

Topics include:

- Goal Setting

- Leadership

- Tournament Operations

- Merchandising

- Golf Instruction

- Charity Work

- Customer Service

- Club Repair

- Rules of Golf

- Resumes & Portfolios

- Agronomy

- Personal Finance