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Executive golf networking in New Jersey: a guide for founders and CEOs
How founders, CEOs and senior executives in Bergen, Essex and across Northern New Jersey can use private-club golf outings and dinners to build lasting business relationships.
The takeaway
New Jersey is WGN's home market. Its 2026 calendar centers on private clubs in Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Somerset counties, giving North Jersey executives a consistent, close-to-home way to meet peers in person.
Why New Jersey suits relationship-first networking
Northern New Jersey combines a dense concentration of privately held companies, professional-services firms and regional headquarters with a deep base of private country clubs. For a founder or CEO, that means peers are often a short drive away, and a round of golf can fit into a working afternoon.
WGN began in New Jersey and its original chapter covers Northern and Central New Jersey alongside the New York City metro. Repeat gatherings at familiar clubs make it easier to see the same people across a season, which is how trust tends to form.
Where WGN gathers in New Jersey
WGN's published 2026 schedule includes outings at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, Cedar Hill Country Club in Livingston, Haworth Country Club and White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, and Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, plus a fall cocktail event at Morton's The Steakhouse in Hackensack.
Each golf outing pairs the round with networking, a cocktail hour and dinner, and social guests can join for the evening. Check the events page for current dates, availability and booking details.
Making a North Jersey outing count
Because many attendees work within the same region, local relevance matters. Come prepared to talk about the markets and counties you serve, and listen for complementary businesses rather than direct prospects.
- Plan for traffic on Route 17, the Garden State Parkway or I-287 so you arrive before tee time.
- Note which members serve your clients, so introductions can be useful in both directions.
- Follow up within a few days while the conversation is fresh.
- Attend more than one outing; continuity builds credibility.
