2019 NYSGA Champions, Runner-Ups & Complete Results
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- It was another exciting year for championship golf in New York, with eleven new state champions and twelve state co-champions decided in the 17 titles conducted this season.
It was another historic season for Empire State golf, as twelve players won their first state titles including Pennie Carlo, Kitty Colliflower, Nick Dilio, Charlie Fischer, Ryan Gabel, John Hamilton, Ken Ogden, Traci Petrillo, Jennifer Rosenberg, Daniel Russo, Wade Sarkis and Bradford Tilley. Eleven others reclaimed a past title or captured a new one including Madison & Nicholas Braman, Teresa Cleland, Lauren Cupp, Stuart Harris, Jenna Hoecker, Ben Reichert, Luke Sample, Mary Sicard, Bailey Shoemaker and Carina Watkins.
This year's schedule was hosted by many of New York’s top clubs including Bristol Harbour Golf Club, Cavalry Club, Crag Burn Golf Club, Lancaster Country Club, Leatherstocking Golf Course, Ravenwood Golf Club, Seven Oaks Golf Club, Teugega Country Club, Tuscarora Golf Club, and Yahnundasis Golf Club.
Related: 2019 NYSGA Annual Report
We’d like to congratulate all the 2019 New York State Amateur champions on their great performances and triumphs this season and recognize them for their outstanding accomplishments:
97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship Crag Burn Golf Club, August 6-8Winner: Ben Reichert, River Oaks GCRunner-up: Chris Blyth, Mendon GCStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 36th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Tuscarora Golf Club, Sept. 27-29Winner: Bradford Tilley, Sleepy Hollow CC*Runner-ups: David May, Highland Park GC & Tom Linehan, Brook-Lea CC*set record for lowest score in relation to parStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 90th New York State Women’s Amateur Championship Lancaster CC, July 9-11Winner: Jennifer Rosenberg, Glen Oaks Club*Runner-up: Chelsea Dantonio, Crag Burn GC*Won in a two-hole playoffStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 11th New York State Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Lancaster CC, July 9-11Winner: Jenna Hoecker, Brook-Lea CC*Runner-ups: Teresa Cleland, Bellevue CC*has won the championship in each of her first two appearances (since turning 25)Story / Photos / Full Leaderboard 78th New York State Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship Seven Oaks GC, July 23-24Winner: Luke Sample, MGA eClub – NYC*Runner-up: Jud Langille, Trump National GC - Westchester*won in playoff, successfully defended title, third consecutive year winning a NYS titleStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 63rd New York State Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur Championship Seven Oaks GC, July 23-24Winner: Charlie Fischer, East Aurora CC*Runner-ups: Punn Chittaratlert, Tecumseh GC*Was a co-runner-up the previous yearStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 57th New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship Seven Oaks GC, July 23-24Winner: Bailey Shoemaker, Seven Oaks GC*Runner-ups: Mikah McDonnell, Locust Hill CC*Third consecutive year winning titleStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 63rd New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Championship Cavalry Club, Sept. 24-25Winner: Daniel Russo, Schuyler Meadows Club*Runner-ups: David Hicks, RTJGC at Cornell and John Bufalini, Ives Hill CC*won in rain-shortened 36-hole championshipStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 23rd New York State Men’s Super-Senior Amateur Championship Cavalry Club, Sept. 24-25Winner: John Hamilton, Hudson National GC*Runner-up: Jim Hamburger, McCann GC*won in rain-shortened 36-hole championshipStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 67th New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Championship Bristol Harbour GC, Aug. 20-21Winner: Mary Sicard, Queensbury CC*Runner-ups: Penny Schiek, Hiland Park CC and Carina Watkins, Beaver Meadows GC*Third victory in four championship appearances (since 2016)Story / Photos / Full Leaderboard 13th New York State Women’s Super Senior Amateur Championship Bristol Harbour GC, Aug. 20-21Winner: Kitty Colliflower, Oak Hill CC*Runner-up: Michelle Marquis, Pompey Club*First year eligible for Super Senior championship (ages 65+)Story / Photos / Full Leaderboard 9th New York State Men’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship Leatherstocking GC, Oct. 15-16Winners: Nick Dilio, The Links at Union Vale and Ryan Gabel, Southern Dutchess CC*Runner-ups: Billy & David Hanes, Crag Burn GC*Record-setting 10-under 62 in opening roundStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 8th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championship Leatherstocking GC, Oct. 15-16Winners: Ken Ogden, Oak Hill CC and Wade Sarkis, Canandaigua CCRunner-ups: Bob Branham, Canasawacta CC and Kevin Webb, Mendon GCStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 2nd New York State Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship RTJGC at Cornell, June 28Winners: Pennie Carlo, Crestwood GC and Lauren Cupp, Yahnundasis GCRunner-ups: Tammy Blyth, Monore GC and Jenna Hoecker, Brook-Lea CCStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 2nd New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championship Ravenwood Golf Club, June 23Winners: Teresa Cleland, Bellevue CC & Carina Watkins, Beaver Meadows GC*Runner-ups: Joy Florczak & Maggie Kril, Durand Eastman GC*have won the first two championships consecutivelyStory / Photos / Full Leaderboard 7th New York State Mixed Team Amateur Championship Teugega CC, Aug. 12Winners: Madison & Nicholas Braman, Shaker Ridge CC*Runner-ups: Mikah McDonnell, Locust Hill CC & Brent Gadacz, Niagara Falls CC*successfully defended their title from 2018Story / Photos / Full Leaderboard 7th New York State Senior Mixed Team Amateur Championship Teugega CC, Aug. 12Winners: Traci Petrillo, Penfield CC & Stuart Harris, Oak Hill CC*Runner-ups: Lisa & Kevin Webb, Mendon GC and Louise-Ann Morin & Todd Jackson of McCann GC*Finished as runner-ups in 2018Story / Photos / Full Leaderboard
Thank you to all the host clubs for their continued support of the NYSGA and our events. We’d also like to recognize the 140+ volunteers who dedicate themselves to tirelessly supporting and administering golf in New York each season.
The 2020 NYSGA Championship Schedule is now posted, check it out and make sure to mark the dates on your calendar!
