125 Years of Golf in America: New York
FAR HILLS, N.J. -- (From USGA.org) When Marc Turnesa won a PGA Tour event in 2008, he was continuing a family tradition begun by his great-uncle, Joe Turnesa, in 1924. When Tyler Strafaci compete...
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 seas...
NYSGA HOF'er Dottie Pepper Gets Promotion at CBS Sports
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – Saratoga Springs native Dottie Pepper, who’s been working as an on-course analyst for CBS Sports since 2015, will be facing a promotion in 2020. The 2018 New...
Westchester CC's Beach Wins Asst. PGA Pro, Hiland CC's Berliner Ties for Third
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. – Westchester Country Club’s Alex Beach fired a 67 in the final round to win the 43rd National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship b...
Sample and Green Compete at 2019 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA.-- Each year the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) hosts a year-end invitational in conjunction with the Rolex Junior All-American Awards Banquet, known as the&...
Accidental Deflections, A How-To Guide
By Daniela Lendl, USGA Rules Department There are a lot of things on a golf course that can deflect your ball while it is in motion. Accidental deflections is an area that has become significantly ea...
USGA and R&A Announce Modifications to WAGR in 2020
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST ANDREWS, Scotland – The USGA and The R&A today announced the World Amateur Golf Ranking ® (WAGR ®) will be determined by a new syst...
Six Players with NY Ties Recognized on GGP All-Amateur Teams
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – Global Golf Post announced its 7th All-Amateur Team for 2019, with several players currently living, or from New York State receiving recognition. 179 play...
National Signing Day Announcements for Class of 2020
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The NCAA Early Signing Period for the Class of 2020 began on November 13, and high school senior athletes have officially announced their plans to play collegia...
Six From NYS Advance to 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Q-School Finals
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – A half dozen players from New York State advanced through the second stage of Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying School (formerly the Web.com Tour), and will compete in...
Fall Golf – Loose Impediments and Abnormal Conditions
By Kelsey Solan, USGA Rules Department With the change of seasons from summer to fall, you may encounter some extra objects, like leaves or branches, on the golf course throughout your round. These a...
15' Men's Am Champ Trevor Sluman Gains Korn Ferry Tour Card for 2020
MACAU, CHINA– Rochester native Trevor Sluman has gained status into the Korn Ferry Tour for the 2020 season (formerly the Web.Com Tour) after finishing in the top 5 on the PGA Tou...
Longtime Pro Jeff Sluman Makes 1,000th Start at Sanford International
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Longtime touring professional and Rochester native Jeff Sluman, eclipsed 1,000 combined starts on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions after the Sanford International in Septe...
Shoemaker Wins, Represents Team USA in Evian Championship Juniors Cup
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE – Earlier this fall, West Edmeston’s Bailey Shoemaker represented Team USA during the 13th annual Evian Championship Juniors Cup at th...
Dilio / Gabel and Ogden / Sarkis Capture Titles at 2019 NYS Men's Four-Ball Championships
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Nick Dilio (Links at Union Vale) and Ryan Gabel (Southern Dutchess Country Club) shared a very memorable week at Leatherstocking Golf Course&nbs...
Dutchess County's Dilio / Gabel Shoot Record 62 to Open at Men's Four-Ball
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Nick Dilio and Ryan Gabel fired a sizzling 10-under 62 during the opening round of the 9th NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball at Leatherstocking...
PREVIEW: 2019 NYS Men's Four-Ball Championships
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The upcoming 9th annual New York State Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships return to the picturesque Leatherstockin...
Four Inducted into NYSGA Hall of Fame - Class of 2019 at Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. -- It was an evening to remember on Saturday, October 5th at Elmira Country Club, as guests from around New York and traveling from as far as North Carolina and Florida gathered...
Two Empire State Sides Qualify at Wanakah for 2020 U.S. Four-Ball
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Sectional qualifying for the 2020 U.S Amateur Four-Ball Championship was conducted by the New York State Golf Association on Friday at Wanakah Country Club in...
I Accidentally Moved My Ball – What Do I Do Now?
By Jamie Wallace, USGA Rules Department Accidental movement of your golf ball during a round is one of many areas in the Rules that underwent a lot of player-friendly change in the new 2019 Rules. St...
Heath/Fenton Win Trip to St. Kitts Admirals Cup, Season Winners Decided 2019 Am Series Championship
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – The 2019 New York State Golf Association Amateur Series Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authority, closed with our season-ending championship on September 30 at Schuyler...
Tilley Goes Wire-to-Wire In Runaway Victory at 36th Mid-Am
MARCELLUS, N.Y. – Bradford Tilley came, saw and conquered this week during his debut at the 36th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Tuscarora Golf Club in Marc...
Tilley Holds Five-Stroke Lead In Debut at Mid-Am
MARCELLUS, N.Y. – Bradford Tilley holds a 5-stroke lead over the field entering the final round of the 36th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at T...
Gifford & Tilley Lead Six in Red Numbers to Open 36th Mid-Am
MARCELLUS, N.Y. – Six players went under par during the first round of the 36th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Tuscarora Golf Club in Marcellus. Jim Gifford of...
Russo & Hamilton Capture Titles in Rain-Shortened Senior At Cavalry
MANLIUS, N.Y. – Daniel Russo of Schuyler Meadows Club captured his first state title at the 2019 NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship at Cavalry Club in Manlius. ...
PREVIEW: 36th NYS Men's Mid-Amateur
MARCELLUS, N.Y. – The upcoming 36th annual New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Tuscarora Golf Club will challenge the best male amateurs, ages 25 and up, from around the...
Russo & Hamilton Lead Respective Fields Headed into Senior Final
MANLIUS, N.Y. – Daniel Russo of Schuyler Meadows Club leads the field by a stroke after the second round of the 2019 NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship at Cavalry Club in Manl...
Bufalini Breaks Par to Lead After Opening Round of Senior
MANLIUS, N.Y. – Only one player managed to shoot under par during Tuesday’s opening round of the 2019 NYS Men’s Senior & Super Senior Amateur Championship on a rainy, turned cold...
PREVIEW: 2019 NYS Men's Senior Amateur Championships
MANLIUS, N.Y. – The upcoming 2019 New York State Men’s Senior & Super Senior Amateur Championships at Cavalry Club in Manlius will challenge amateur players around the state throughout...
First Tee of WNY Holds Inaugural Tournament Series in 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The First Tee of Western New York, which aims to provide educational programs to youth through golf in the region, developed its inaugural Tournament Series during the 2019 season.&nb...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Skaneateles
SKANEATELES, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed this afternoon at Skaneateles Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts To...
RESULTS: 36th NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Qualifying
Championship: 36th NYS Men’s Mid-AmateurHost: Tuscarora Golf Club, Marcellus, NYDates: September 27-29, 2019Entries: 301 Sectional qualifying will determine who will advance to the&n...
Nine Players From NYS Compete in 39th U.S. Mid-Amateur
PARKER, C.O. (UPDATE 9/18) -- After an impressive showing at the 39th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, Yaroslav Merkulov fell 2 and 1 to Joseph Deraney of Tupelo, Miss. during the quarterfinals match at...
Two Compete in 33rd U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. (UPDATE 9/19) -- Ina Kim-Schaad is the 33rd U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur champion after defeating fellow New York City resident Talia Campbell (from Dallas Texas) during the champion...
Alternative to Stroke and Distance for Ball Lost or Out of Bounds
By Jamie Wallace, USGA Rules Department One of the most significant and talked-about changes in the new Rules of Golf for 2019 was the introduction of an alternative to stroke and distance for a ball...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Irondequoit CC
PITTSFORD, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed this afternoon at Irondequoit Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at CC of Troy
TROY, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed this afternoon at The Country Club of Troy in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tour...
Former NYS Junior Champ Bob Royak Wins 65th U.S. Senior Amateur
DURHAM, N.C. -- Guilderland native Bob Royak captured the 65th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship after a match play victory over Roger Newsome of Virginia this week during the final match at...
Nine Seniors From NY In Field at 65th U.S. Senior Am
DURHAM, N.C. (Updated 8/23) - Guilderland native Bob Royak has advanced to the 2019 U.S. Senior Amateur quarterfinals after winning his first three matches at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, N.C. He...
Three Compete in 58th U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (UPDATED: 8/26) – All three New York players missed the cut after two rounds at the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. Over the two rounds, Liliana Ruiz-Munoz ca...
NYSGA Accepts Over 300 Entries for 36th NYS Men's Mid-Amateur
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has accepted a total of 301 entries for the 36th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at&nb...
Sicard Claims Third Senior, Colliflower Wins First NYS Title in Super
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – Mary Sicard of Queensbury Country Club won her third title at the 67th New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Championship this week at Bristol Harbour Golf Cl...
Sicard Aims for Third Senior Title in Four Years at Bristol Harbour
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – Mary Sicard of Queensbury Country Club leads by three strokes at Bristol Harbour Golf Club after the opening round of the 67th New York State Women’...
PREVIEW: 2019 NYS Women's Senior Amateur Championships
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – The upcoming 2019 New York State Women’s Senior & Super Senior Championships are set to challenge many of the best senior women amateur golfers aroun...
Three Qualify for 2019 U.S. Mid-Am at Lancaster
LANCASTER, N.Y. – Sectional qualifying for the 39th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship was conducted by the New York State Golf Association at Lancaster Country Club&nbs...
Four NYS Teams Compete in 56th Williamson Cup
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Four New York State teams competed in the 2019 Williamson Cup, conducted by the Rochester District Golf Association, at Irondequoit Country Club in&nbs...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Seven Oaks GC
HAMILTON, N.Y. – A field of 81 golfers competed this afternoon at Seven Oaks Golf Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tour...
Baldwin, Levins, Sindelar and Travis to be Inducted into NYSGA Hall of Fame
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) Hall of Fame Committee has elected four individuals to the New York State Golf Association’s Hall of Fame, Cl...
Ten New Yorkers In Field for 119th U.S. Amateur
PINEHURST, N.C. (UPDATED: 8/15) - All three New York players who advanced into match play at the 119th U.S. Amateur Championship, fell during the Round of 64, including medalist Brandon Wu of Scarsdal...
Three Qualify For 39th U.S. Mid-Am Out of Glen Falls
GLEN FALLS, N.Y. - Three players qualified for the 39th U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship during sectional qualifying conducted by the New York State Golf Association at Glen Falls Cou...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Colonie G&CC
Voorheesville, N.Y. – A field of 90 golfers competed this afternoon at Colonie Golf and Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by...
Braman Cousins Successfully Defend Title, Petrillo/Harris Win Senior Division
ROME, N.Y. – Madison & Nicholas Braman of Shaker Ridge Country Club successfully defended their title by four strokes at the 7th New York State Mixed Team Amateur Championship...
Green & Wang Compete in 119th U.S. Women’s Amateur
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. - Melanie Green of Medina advanced to match-play at the 119th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi last week,...
PREVIEW: 2019 NYS Mixed Team & Senior Mixed Team Championships
ROME, N.Y. – New York State’s top mixed team golfers will face off next week at Teugega Country Club in Rome, N.Y. for the 7th NYS Mixed Team & Senio...
Reichert Captures Second NYS Title at Crag Burn
EAST AURORA, N.Y. – Ben Reichert of River Oaks Golf Club claimed the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship by one stroke at Crag Burn Golf Club. Rel...
Reichert & McGaugh Lead Men’s Am Field by One Stroke after Round Two
EAST AURORA, N.Y. – Ben Reichert of River Oaks Golf Club and Colin McGaugh of Seven Oaks Golf Club lead the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship field af...
One Player Breaks Par in Round One of Men’s Am
EAST AURORA, N.Y. – Clinton Lange of Capital Hills at Albany holds a one stroke lead over the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship field after Round One at Cr...
Nine NYS Juniors Competed in Boys’ Junior PGA Championship
HARTFORD, CONN. – Nine junior golfers from New York State competed at the 2019 Boys’ Junior PGA Championships at Keney Park Golf Course in Hartford, Connecticut last week,&n...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Yahnundasis GC
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – A field of 81 golfers competed this afternoon at Yahnundasis Golf Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts...
PREVIEW: 97th NYS Men’s Amateur Championship at Crag Burn
EAST AURORA, N.Y. -- The upcoming 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship at Crag Burn Golf Club will challenge the best male amateur golfers around the state throughout 72...
Cleland, Two Others Qualify for 58th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur at Tuscarora
MARCELLUS, N.Y. – Sectional qualifying for the 58th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship at Tuscarora Golf Club was conducted by the New York State Golf Association...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Stafford CC
STAFFORD, N.Y. – A field of 93 golfers competed this afternoon at Stafford Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitt...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Shaker Ridge CC
ALBANY, N.Y. – A field of 95 golfers competed this afternoon at Shaker Ridge Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Ki...
Hodge Lone NYS Representative at 71st U.S. Girls’ Junior
STEVENS POINTS, WIS. (Update: July 25, 2019) - Caroline Hodge of Larchmont advanced to the Round of 32 at the 71st U.S. Girls' Junior Championship at SentryWorld in Stevens Point, Wisconsin this week....
Shoemaker Wins Third Straight NYS Girls’ Junior Title
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Three-peat. Bailey Shoemaker captured her third-straight New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur title this week at Seven Oaks Golf Club at the age of only 14...
Sample Defends Title in Playoff, Fischer Claims First State Championship
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Luke Sample successfully defended his title, claiming the 78th New York State Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship in a sudden-death playoff. This is Sample&rs...
Defending Champ Shoemaker & Pennington Tied for Top Spot After Round One
HAMILTON, N.Y. – 2017 and 2018 Girls’ Champion Bailey Shoemaker and Amber Pennington hold a one-stroke lead over the 57th New York State Girls’ Junior A...
Defending Champ Sample, Fischer Lead Respective Fields at Seven Oaks
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Defending Champion Luke Sample carded an opening-round six-under 66 to lead the field by two-strokes at the 78th New York State Boys’ Junior Amateur Ch...
Four New Yorkers Compete in 72nd U.S. Junior Amateur
TOLEDO, OHIO (Update: July 18, 2019) - Nathan Han of Somers advanced to the Round of 32 at the 72nd U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Inverness Club this week in Toledo, Ohio....
PREVIEW: 2019 NYS Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur Championships
HAMILTON, N.Y. – The best junior golfers around New York State will gather at Seven Oaks Golf Club next week for the 2019 New York State Boys’ & Girls’ Junior...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Wiltwyck GC
KINGSTON, N.Y. – A field of 42 golfers competed this morning at Wiltwyck Golf Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tou...
RESULTS: 97th NYS Men's Amateur Qualifying
Championship: 97th NYS Men's AmateurHost: Crag Burn Golf Club, East Aurora, NYDates: August 6-8, 2019Entries: 491 Sectional qualifying will determine who will advance&n...
RESULTS: 78th NYS Boys' Junior Qualifying
Championship: 78th NYS Boys' Junior Amateur ChampionshipHost: Seven Oaks Golf Club, Hamilton, NYDates: July 23-24, 2019Entries: 151 Sectional qualifying will determine who wil...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Ravenwood GC
VICTOR, N.Y. – A field of 65 golfers competed this afternoon at Ravenwood Golf Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts To...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Orchard Park CC
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – A field of 89 golfers competed this morning at Orchard Park Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Pinehaven CC
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. – A field of 93 golfers competed this afternoon at Pinehaven Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St....
Eight Golfers Represented New York at Girls’ Junior PGA Championship
HARTFORD, CONN. – Eight junior golfers from New York State competed at the 2019 Girls Junior PGA Championships at Keney Park Golf Course in Hartford, Connecticut last week, J...
Rosenberg secures title in playoff, Hoecker captures back-to-back championships
LANCASTER, N.Y. – Jennifer Rosenberg captured her first state title at the 90th New York State Women’s Amateur Championship in a two-hole playoff at Lancaster Coun...
Rosenberg/Hoecker Retain Their Leads After Second Round
LANCASTER, N.Y. - Jennifer Rosenberg extended her lead to four strokes during the second round of the 90th New York State Women’s Amateur Championship at Lancaster Country Club in...
Rosenberg, Hoecker/Cleland Lead Respective Fields at Lancaster
LANCASTER, N.Y. – Jennifer Rosenberg of Glen Oaks Club carded a three-under 70 and holds a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 90th New York State Women’s Amateur C...
Griffiths & McGaugh Qualify for 119th U.S. Amateur
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Daniel Griffiths of Binghamton and Colin McGaugh of Hamilton finished at three-under 141 to earn co-medalist honors during Monday’s U.S. Amateur C...
PREVIEW: 2019 NYS Women's Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships
LANCASTER, N.Y. – New York State’s top amateur women golfers will face off next week at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, N.Y. for the 90th NYS Women&rsquo...
Eight New York Golfers in Field for LECOM Health Challenge
FINDLEY LAKE, N.Y. (UPDATE: July 8) – Matthew Campbell and Dan McCarthy were the only New Yorkers to advance past the first two rounds of stroke play at the LECOM Health Challenge...
Filler & Bae Qualify for 71st U.S. Girls' Junior
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Maisie Filler of Florida and Sophia Bae of New Jersey will advance to the 71st U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship after qualifying through...
Five New Yorkers in Field for U.S. Senior Open at Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, IND. (UPDATE: July 1, 2019) - Jeff Sluman and Mark Brown were the only New Yorkers to advance past the first two rounds of stroke play during this week's 40th U.S. Senior Op...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Bellevue CC
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed this afternoon at Bellevue Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tou...
NYSGA Accepts 150+ Entries for 78th NYS Boys' Junior Amateur
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has accepted a total of 151 entries for the 2019 New York State Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur C...
NYSGA Accepts Nearly 500 Entries for 97th NYS Men's Amateur
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has accepted a total of 491 entries for the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship at Crag Bu...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Albany CC (Morning Shotgun)
VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. – A field of 80 golfers competed this morning at Albany Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Albany CC (Afternoon Shotgun)
VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. – A field of 80 golfers competed tthis afternoon at Albany Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tour...
Cupp & Carlo, Cleland & Watkins take Four-Ball Championships at Ravenwood
VICTOR, N.Y. - Lauren Cupp of Yahnundasis Golf Club & Pennie Carlo of Crestwood Golf Club finished three strokes ahead of the field to capture the 2nd New York State Women&rsqu...
PREVIEW: 2nd New York State Women’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships
VICTOR, N.Y. – The upcoming 2nd annual New York State Women’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships head to Ravenwood Golf Club, June 23, 2019. Re...
Young Qualifies for 119th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, C.A. (UPDATE: June 17, 2019) - Cameron Young failed to advance through the first two rounds of stroke play during this weekend's 119th U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach Go...
Results: NYSGA Amateur Series at Brook-Lea CC
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A field of 90 golfers competed today at Brook-Lea Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authori...
Three Post 69 at Yahnundasis to Advance to U.S. Junior Am
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – Three junior golfers finished at 2-under 69 to earn co-medalist honors during Friday’s U.S. Junior Amateur Sectional Qualifying Round at ...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at En-Joie Golf Course
ENDICOTT, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed today at En-Joie Golf Course in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authority. En-Jo...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Elmira Country Club
ELMIRA, N.Y. – A field of 61 golfers competed today at Elmira Country Club in the most recent stop of the NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authority. Relate...
Green Captures 2nd Straight NYSPHSAA Girls Golf Title
BROCKPORT, N.Y. – Medina High School’s Melanie Green captured her second straight NYSPHSAA Girl’s Championship at Deerfield Country Club in Brockpo...
Han Wins Second NYSPHSAA Boys Golf Title In Three Years
ITHACA, N.Y. – Nathan Han secured his second NYSPHSAA Boy’s Golf Championship at RTJGC at Cornell by seven strokes this weekend in Ithaca. The player f...
Park Lone NYS Representative in 74th U.S. Women's Open
CHARLESTON, N.C. (June 3, 2019) - Annie Park was unable to advance past the first two rounds of stroke play during this weekend’s 74th U.S. Women’s Open at Co...
Six NYS Teams Represented at 5th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball
BANDON, O.R. (Update: May 28, 2019) – None of the teams representing the Empire State advanced past the first two rounds of stroke play during this week’s 5th U.S. Amateur Four-B...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Kaluhyat GC
VERONA, N.Y.– Today’s NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authority, was conducted at Kaluhyat Golf Club at Turning Stone Resort, with 78 players competin...
Vandenberg Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open as Amateur
LARCHMONT, N.Y. – Kevin Vandenberg of Pulaski was one of two New York players who qualified for the 2019 U.S. Senior Open during Tuesday’s sectional qualifier at&...
Seven NYS Pros in Senior PGA Field at Oak Hill
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (Update: May 27, 2019) - Mark Brown of Oyster Bay shared the Low Club Professional honors at the 80th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Oak...
Five New York Pros Compete in 2nd U.S. Senior Women's Open
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. -- Five New York State golfers competed in the 2nd U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, No...
Grzywacz Becomes First Amateur to Win WNY Open
STAFFORD, N.Y. – Brandon Grzywacz became the first amateur to win the Western New York Open after shooting an even-par 72 at Stafford Country Club on Monday. The player out of Shelrid...
Three Advance Thru U.S. Open Local Qualifying at CC of Troy
TROY, N.Y. – Rotterdam native Bryan Bigley carded a 2-under 69 to finish as medalist during Monday’s U.S. Open Local Qualifying Round at The Country Club...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Shenendoah GC
VERONA, N.Y. – Today’s NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authority, was conducted at Shenendoah Golf Club, with 93 players competing...
RESULTS: NYSGA Amateur Series at Wanakah CC
HAMBURG, N.Y. – Today’s NYSGA Amateur Series – Presented by St. Kitts Tourism Authority, was conducted at Wanakah Country Club with 76 players competing with...
Imperial Remains NYSGA Partner in 2019
The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced a renewal in partnership and e-commerce fundraising collaboration with Imperial Headwear for 2019. Imperial will continue as the “Official...
Westchester CC's Beach Wins PGA Pro Championship
BLUFFTON, S.C. -- Westchester Country Club assistant Alex Beach earned the PGA Professional title victory at Belfair’s West Course in Bluffton, South Carolina this week. He finished at 10-under...
NYSGA Renews Partnership with OnCore Golf
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has extended its partnership with OnCore Golf Technologies, an innovative golf ball designer and manufacturer based in Buffalo, NY. OnCo...
NYSGA Extends Partnership with Donald Ross Sportswear
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced that Donald Ross Sportswear will continue as the “official apparel partner of the NYSGA”. The com...
Rochester's Trevor Sluman Earns First PGA Tour Series-China Title
SANYA, CHINA -- Rochester native Trevor Sluman earned his first PGA TOUR Series-China title this past weekend at the Sanya Championship. Sunday’s fourth round was cancelled, due the death of Ma...
Four Represent New York at 2019 Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
AUGUSTA, G.A. – Four young players from New York State were among the field of 80 players from 27 U.S. states and Canada, who qualified for this year’s Drive, Chip and Putt National F...
Syracuse's Dan McCarthy Wins First Web.Com Tour Title
SAVANNAH, G.A. – Syracuse native Dan McCarthy captured his first Web.Com Tour victory by a stroke at the Savannah Golf Championship in Savannah, Georgia with a 16-under total. It was 33-year-ol...
NYSGA Welcomes Ackley as New Manager of Course Rating
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has hired Mark Ackley as the new Manager of Course Rating. In this role, he will oversee the various regional volunteer teams across th...
Volunteer Applications Now Available for 2020 U.S. Open
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA and Winged Foot Golf Club today announced that volunteer applications for the 2020 U.S. Open are now available. The 2020 U.S. Open is scheduled for June 15-21 at...
Buffalo and Syracuse District Golf Schedules Announced
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – Championship schedules for the Buffalo District Golf Association (BDGA) and Syracuse District Golf Association (SDGA) have been announced for the 2019 season. The New York St...
WNYPGA, NYSGA & RDGA Announce Collaborative Grant Program
EAST AMHERST, N.Y. – The Foundations of the Western NY PGA, New York State Golf Association, and Rochester District Golf Association are pleased to announce a grant program directly aimed in hel...
NYSGA and MGA Announce Joint Membership
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) and Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) are pleased to announce a joint membership for clubs and courses in the areas that the asso...
Joseph Nestor, Past NYSGA General Counsel, Dies at 84
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- The NYSGA lost a long-time supporter with the recent passing of Joseph 'Joe' Nestor. He was 84. Joe was a graduate of Union Endicott High School, Harpur College and Washburn School...
2019 NYSGA Amateur Series Schedule Released
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced the 2019 Amateur Series schedule which includes 24 individual stroke play events conducted across the state. The series...
Past NYSGA President Jack Donovan Dies at 73
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - The NYSGA family suffered the sudden loss of long-time member and past president Jack Donovan. Jack, a retired math teacher who taught in the Rochester City School District for over...
2020 Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifying - New York State
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - The qualifying schedule for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt has been announced, with 313 local qualifying sites around the country, including 14 in New York State. The USGA, Masters Tour...
2019 Officers, Executive Committee & President's Letter
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association announces a new slate of Officers and Executive Committee members, whose terms became effective on January 1st, 2019 and will extend throug...
2019 NYSGA Championship Schedule Released
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) is pleased to announce the official New York State amateur championship schedule for the 2019 golf season. The NYSGA’s 17 annual...
