2021 NYSGA Champions, Runner-ups & Complete Results
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – 2021 was an exciting return to championship golf in New York State, after a full season of cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYSGA resumed a full tournament schedule this year, including the seventeen NYSGA championship titles.
Related: 2021 NYSGA Annual Report
Thirteen players won their first state titles including James Allen, Chelsea Dantonio, Scott Dean, Anthony Delisanti, Michael Dwyer, Karen Feldman, Emily Gresham, Patricia Mayne, Jacob Olearczyk, Carl Schimenti, Chris Sorci, Michael Stopera and Julia Zigrossi.
Nine others reclaimed a past title or captured a new one including Mark Battle, Kyra Cox, Kim Kaul, Mary Jo Kelly, Jamie Miller, Dan Russo, Christy Schultz, Kevin Webb, and Lisa Webb.
This year’s schedule was hosted by a group of New York’s top clubs including Brook-Lea Country Club, Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club, Leatherstocking Golf Course, Pinehaven Country Club, Powelton Club, Shaker Ridge Country Club, Schuyler Meadows Club, Seven Oaks Golf Club, and Teugega Country Club.
We’d like to congratulate all the 2021 New York State Amateur champions on their great performances and triumphs this season and recognize them for their outstanding accomplishments:
98th New York State Men’s Amateur ChampionshipSchuyler Meadows Club, August 10-12Champion: James Allen, Scarsdale GC*Runner-up: Ben Reichert, NYSGA eClub – WNY*First appearance in championshipStory / Photos / Final Results / ProgramVideo Recap / Video Preview 37th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur ChampionshipShaker Ridge Country Club, September 24-26Champion: Carl Schimenti, Cornell University GC*Runner-up: Chris Blyth, Locust Hill CC*Won in two-hole playoff
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Video Recap / Video Preview 91st New York State Women’s Amateur ChampionshipTeugega Country Club, June 28-29Champion: Kyra Cox, Centennial GC*Runner-up: Jennifer Rosenberg, Glen Oaks GC*Third victory since 2015
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Video Recap / Video Preview 12th New York State Women’s Mid-Amateur ChampionshipTeugega Country Club, June 28-29Champion: Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC*Runner-up: Lauren Cupp, Yahnundasis GC*Won in a playoff
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Video Recap / Video Preview 79th New York State Boys’ Junior Amateur ChampionshipSeven Oaks Golf Club, July 27-28Champion: Anthony Delisanti, Willowbrook GCRunner-up: Philip Minnehan, Locust Hill CCStory / Photos / Final Results / Program
Video Recap / Video Preview 64th New York State Boys’ 14U Junior Amateur ChampionshipSeven Oaks Golf Club, July 27-28Champion: Jacob Olearczyk, NYSGA eClub – CNY*Runner-up: Jackson Saroney, Drumlins CC*First appearance in NYSGA championshipStory / Photos / Final Results / Program
Video Recap / Video Preview 58th New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur ChampionshipSeven Oaks Golf Club, July 27-28Champion: Julia Zigrossi, Ridgemont CC*Runner-up: Lily Zhang, Park CC*Wire-to-wire victory
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Video Recap / Video Preview 64th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur ChampionshipThe Powelton Club, August 3-5Champion: Daniel Russo, Schuyler Meadows Club*Runner-up: Kevin Vandenberg, Tuscarora GC*Successfully defended title from 2019
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Video Recap 25th New York State Men’s Super Senior Amateur ChampionshipThe Powelton Club, August 3-5Champion: Scott Dean, Woodstock GCRunner-ups: Jim Burns, Canandaigua CC & Bob Cooper, Schenectady Municipal GCStory / Photos / Final Results / Program
Video Recap 68th New York State Women’s Senior Amateur ChampionshipPinehaven Country Club, August 24-25Champion: Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC*Runner-up: Teresa Cleland, Bellevue CC*Third victory since 2008Story / Photos / Final Results / Program
Video Recap 14th New York State Women’s Super Senior Amateur ChampionshipPinehaven Country Club, August 24-25Champion: Mary Jo Kelly, Wolfert’s Roost CC*Runner-up: Deborah Enders, Links at Erie Village*First NYSGA win since 1980 Women’s AmateurStory / Photos / Final Results / Program
Video Recap 10th New York State Men’s Amateur Four-Ball ChampionshipLeatherstocking Golf Course, May 23-24Champion: Michael Dwyer & Michael Stopera, Edison ClubRunner-ups: Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC & Daniel Russo, Schuyler Meadows Club
Story / Photos / Final Results / Program 9th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball ChampionshipLeatherstocking Golf Course, May 23-24Champions: Mark Battle, Ravenwood GC & Chris Sorci, NYSGA eClub – Rochester*Runner-ups: Ken Ogden, Oak Hill CC & Wade Sarkis, Canandaigua CC*Won in a two-hole playoffStory / Photos / Final Results / Program 3rd New York State Women’s Amateur Four-Ball ChampionshipLakeshore Yacht & Country Club, July 23Champions: Julia Zigrossi, Ridgemont CC & Emily Gresham, NYSGA eClub – Southern TierRunner-ups: Amber Pennington, Wiltwyck GC & Claire Yioulos, Oak Hill CC
Story / Photos / Final Results / Program 3rd New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball ChampionshipLakeshore Yacht & Country Club, July 23Champions: Karen Feldman, Olde Kinderhook GC & Patricia Mayne, Western Turnpike GCRunner-ups: Carolyn Mancini & Robin Mead, Binghamton CC
Story / Photos / Final Results / Program 8th New York State Mixed Team Amateur ChampionshipBrook-Lea Country Club, June 14Champions: Chelsea Dantonio & Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GCRunner-ups: Amber Pennington, Wiltwyck GC & Martin Pennington, MGA eClub - HVStory / Photos / Final Results / Program 8th New York State Senior Mixed Team Amateur ChampionshipBrook-Lea Country Club, June 14Champions: Lisa & Kevin Webb, Clifton Springs CC*Runner-ups: Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC & Andrew Melnyk, Tuscarora GC*Second time winning the championship (2018)
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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.
