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 golf club in Erma Oct. 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,” foundation Executive Director Jean McAlister said. “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 Cape May County students.
“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,” Mullock said. “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, Mullock's idea of creating 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,” Mullock said.
He would like to see the endowment go toward science-based scholarships, but will leave the decision up to the college, he said.
“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 Mullock family has partnered with the ollege 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, 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,” McAlister said. “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.”
Craig Matthews Tournament participants played for fun, bragging rights and prizes. Overall tournament winners are: 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 are: 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 debuted in 2004, nearly $950,000 has been raised for students.
“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,” Atlantic Cape President Barbara Gaba said. “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.
