Far Hills in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Purvis James Boatwright Jr.
"P.J."
| | 1927 - 1991 | |
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009
1. Purvis James Boatwright Jr. Marker
Renowned for his expertise in conducting championships, he was also the world's foremost authority on the rules of golf.
P.J. was the ultimate arbiter in maintaining the integrity of the game, and his influence will be felt forever.
Erected by United States Golf Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 40° 39.972′ N, 74° 36.845′ W. Marker is in Far Hills, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It can be reached from Far Hills Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of the USGA Headquarters and Museum in front of the main building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Far Hills NJ 07931, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moggy Hollow (approx. 0.7 miles away); A Place To Remember (approx. 1.1 miles away); Chief Philip Koechlein (approx. 1.4 miles away); "We're Coming Up Behind You" (approx. 1.4 miles away); General Highway Administration 1893-1993 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Artillery Park
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Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009
2. Purvis James Boatwright Jr. Marker
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 23, 2009
3. Entrance to USGA on Far Hills Rd.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
