CAPE MAY — On a day when a record amount of $76,000 was raised at the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation’s Annual Scramble ‘FORE’ Scholarships Golf Tournament to support student scholarships, Robert Mullock, owner of the host venue Cape May National Golf Club, announced the creation of a $100,000 endowment in his family’s name.
This year, 166 golfers descended upon Mullock’s Erma, NJ golf club set amidst the pines between Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway on a beautifully-sunny early autumn day on October 3 for the tournament’s 21st year in Cape May. This year’s $76,000 amount topped last year’s then-record total of $75,000.
"The Atlantic Cape Foundation is so thankful for the generosity from our sponsors and supporters. Without their commitment this event would not be possible,” said Atlantic Cape Foundation Executive Director Jean McAlister. “We would also like to thank Robert Mullock, his family and Cape May National Golf Club for hosting this important scholarship event for the last 21 years! We are truly grateful.”
The Mullock Family Endowment began as an idea that Robert Mullock and his family talked about as a way to help the College’s students from Cape May County.
“We always wanted to focus in on the students here in Cape May County because we feel they deserve extra attention. Many times, they don’t have a lot of money for college, they are going into a second career or maybe they are a single mother and they may need a little extra financial boost,” said Mullock. “We have brilliant students here, some of whom go to both high school and Atlantic Cape, and graduate with their associate degree while in high school. This is a perfect place to enjoy your education and grow. We want, and hope, that we have the ability to persuade student to graduate and stay home in Cape May County to work.”
As the years have progressed, for Mullock, the idea of the creation of the endowment began to take on heightened significance.
“You know, time flies, and we never thought that we would be doing this for such a long time. At the same time, we realized that some of us are going to eventually pass on, so we want to leave something behind to help the students,” admitted Mullock, who would like to see the endowment go to science-based scholarships, but will leave that decision up to the College to make. “This endowment will reach way beyond our time and into perpetuity and hopefully it will be there for them for a really long time, through thick and thin.”
The Atlantic Cape Foundation is honored that the Mullock family has partnered with the College since the opening of the Cape May County campus 20 years ago. Years of investing in their family endowment ultimately led the Mullock family to reach this significant milestone, thus cementing the family’s legacy as a vital contributor to students in-need for generations to come.
“The Mullock family's commitment to the community and to the students of Atlantic Cape is unwavering. They understand the importance of an educated workforce, as well as the barriers that prevent students from attaining a credential or degree,” said McAlister. “Bob Mullock supports Atlantic Cape's mission of providing access to higher education and the College's goal to reduce barriers for students attending college or training. We are fortunate to have such a caring partner in education.”
Those participating in the tournament played for fun, bragging rights and prizes. Overall tournament winners included 1st place, Cooper Levenson; 2nd place, Team Onorato; 3rd place, Team Tito’s #1; 4th place, IBEW Local 351 Team 3A; 5th place, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa; and 6th place, IBEW Local 351 Team 17B.
Closet to the Pin winners included Hole 3, Kayla Scannell; Hole 6, Jay Davis; Hole 8, Rob Radzinski; Hole 13, Alan Garry; and Hole 17, Jimmy Kleb. Longest Drive at Hole #2 women’s winner was Camille Fitzmartin and the men’s winner was Shawn Caltagirone. The putting contest finished in a tie between Guy Portewig and Prakash Patel. The chipping contest grand prize winner was Dennis Elia.
Since the annual golf tournament’s debut in 2004, nearly $950,000 has been raised for students thanks to the continued support of dedicated Atlantic and Cape May county businesses and residents.
“What a great turn out we had on this perfect day for golf and for student scholarships. This is one of my favorite events of the year! Thank you for your patience on the course as we had an incredible turn out this year,” said Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba. “Thank you to the Mullock Family for allowing us to use this beautiful course as our presenting sponsor. We are most grateful for your sponsorship of this event and your commitment to Atlantic Cape’s students.”
Visit atlanticcape.edu/golf to view a full list of the 2025 tournament sponsors. Click here to view a photo gallery from this year’s event on Flickr.
About Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States accredited, 2022 Achieving the Dream Leader College and Hispanic Serving Institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers 47 undergraduate degree programs, and 34 certificate and professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and for more than 50 years, our highly-acclaimed Nursing program. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.
About Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation
Atlantic Cape established the Foundation in 1978 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity to build a broad base of financial support for its programs and services. Foundation members are drawn from local industry and small businesses and represent a broad cross-section of active leaders in the community. The Foundation has raised more than $5 million for scholarships, Foundation operations and to enhance academic programs and the campus environment. Annually, the Foundation provides nearly $600,000 for institutional scholarships, grants and emergency help.
