He’s back. Mark Costanza returns for his third appearance on The DROP after winning the 2025 New Jersey State Open at Hamilton Farm, a course he knows like the back of his hand. Mark walks us through his wire-to-wire performance, including the birdie-birdie-eagle stretch on the front nine that set the tone, the local knowledge that helped him navigate tough pins, and the mindset he leaned on to close it out under pressure. With rounds of 71-67-69 to finish at 9-under, he reflects on how far he’s come since his first win in 2020 and what it means to join an elite group of multi-time champions to raise the C.W. Badenhausen Trophy.

But this episode is about more than the scorecard. Mark shares what it meant to win in front of friends and family, how support from his wife and daughter keeps him grounded, and why gratitude was the dominant emotion when he tapped in for par on 18. From St. John’s to the winner’s circle once again, this is a story of belief, growth, and one unforgettable week at Hamilton Farm.

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