The Billy Martin Classic
A Tradition of Giving Since 2001
For over two decades, the Billy Martin Classic has been more than just a golf outing—it’s a day of remembrance, camaraderie, and giving back. Since 2001, friends, family, and supporters have gathered annually to celebrate Billy’s life, enjoy a round of golf, and raise funds for a meaningful cause. Thanks to our incredible community, this event has grown into a lasting tradition that honors Billy’s spirit and continues to make a difference.
What to Expect
18 Holes of Golf – Enjoy a round at a premier course while supporting a great cause.
Contests & Prizes – Compete in challenges like longest drive, closest to the pin, and more.
Food & Drinks – Enjoy a day filled with great company, delicious food, and refreshing beverages.
Impact & Giving Back – Proceeds from the event go directly toward supporting the mission of the WJM Foundation.
Past Classics
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2010
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2011
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![Four people posing on a golf course with clubs in hand, surrounded by trees and grassy terrain.]()
2012
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![Four men standing on a golf course holding golf clubs, with a scenic background of hills and a partly cloudy sky.]()
2013
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![Three people standing outdoors with a scenic background of hills and greenery. They appear to be on a golf course, as one person is holding a golf glove. The date on the photo is September 10, 2014.]()
2014
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![Four men posing on a golf course with clubs, wearing casual golf attire on a cloudy day.]()
2015
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![Four men standing on a golf course holding clubs, smiling and wearing casual golf attire with trees in the background.]()
2016
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![Four men posing with golf clubs on a golf course with a scenic landscape in the background.]()
2018
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![Four men on a golf course near a house, preparing to play golf on a grassy area.]()
2019
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![Four men standing on a golf course with golf clubs, posing for a group photo under a partly cloudy sky, with a scenic landscape of green hills and trees in the background.]()
2022
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![Four men standing on a golf course, each holding a golf club, with a scenic landscape in the background.]()
2023
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![Four men standing on a golf course posing for a photo on a sunny day, with green hills and a lake in the background.]()
2024
How You Can Help
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Participate.
Each year, we gather together for the Billy Martin Classic to celebrate a life, to laugh and of course play a little golf ~ just as Billy did. You can help us make the outing a special event - it makes no difference if you break a 100 or if you have never picked up a club. Your continued support helps us keep Billy's spirit alive.
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Sponsor.
Dedicated sponsors are what make any organization successful. The William J. Martin Foundation is eternally grateful for the multitude of sponsors in the past 20 years. We are proud to say that 100% of the proceeds raised are given to worthy charities. Please help us continue to make something positive happen out of such a senseless tragedy.
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Volunteer.
Without volunteers no fundraising event could ever happen. Over the last 20 years countless volunteers have helped create a memorable day in honor of Billy, and each has left the day feeling that they have done something wonderful with their time. Please consider joining us this year as a volunteer. We guarantee you will have a fun time!
Join This Year’s Classic
September 18, 2025
Wild Turkey Golf Club
1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419
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The WJM Foundation is a registered [501(c)(3)] nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.
Please retain your donation receipt for tax purposes.