2020 Recap: Regional and Local Amateur Golf Results in NYS
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - The 2020 golf season in New York was unlike any other. In early summer, the NYSGA was forced to cancel all 2020 NYS Championships for the first time in history, truly marking an unp...
First Tee - WNY Seeking New Coaches and Volunteers for 2021
The First Tee - Western New York is looking for coaches and volunteers to join their team for the 2021 season. Sign up and help this great organization in their efforts to grow the game in the WN...
GHIN By the Numbers: 2020 Score Posting Season
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - Another season has passed in upstate New York, and 2020 was a year unlike any other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately for the state golf community, many golf cours...
NYC Amateur Kim-Schaad to Compete in First U.S. Women's Open
Update (12/13) - Both New York players were unable to make the two-round cut at the 2020 U.S. Women's Open. Annie Park shot 76-75 (151), while amateur Ina Kim-Schaad went 73-83 (156) in her first...
Empire Staters Finish in Top Ten at 2020 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) hosted its year-end invitational known as the Rolex Tournament of Champions. The 43rd annual invitational (...
National Signing Day Announcements for Class of 2021
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The NCAA Early Signing Period for the Class of 2021 began on November 11, and high school senior athletes have officially announced their plans to play collegia...
Glens Falls Joins Fifteen Other New York Clubs on Golf Magazine's Top 100 U.S. Golf Courses
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - Golf magazine recently released their Top 100 courses in the United States for 2020-21 which included sixteen clubs located in New York State. Many of the layouts r...
Sample and Shoemaker Recognized by AJGA All-America Teams
BRASELTON, G.A. -- The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) recently announced their Rolex Junior All-America Teams for the 2020 season. This list annually recognizes the world’s pr...
A Trio of New York Pros in U.S. Open Field at Winged Foot
Update (9/19) - All three New York pros failed to make the cut at the 120th U.S. Open Championship hosted by Winged Foot Golf Club. Danny Balin (73-77) and Brandon Wu (74-76) finished at 10-over...
USGA Announces Plans for Golf House Pinehurst, Test Center
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – In an effort to expand its impact in golf and extend its mission to champion and advance the game, the USGA will establish “Golf House Pinehurst” in North...
NYSGA Adds Turning Stone Resort as Official Sponsor
JAMESVILLE, N.Y.– The New York State Golf Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with Turning Stone Resort Casino in Upstate N.Y. The four-season destination resort, owned by the O...
Scarsdale's Brandon Wu Claims First Professional Win at Korn Ferry Tour Championship
NEWBURGH, IN. – A bogey-free, final-round 7-under 65 propelled Scarsdale’s Brandon Wu to win the Korn Ferry Tour Championship at Victoria National. This marked the first pr...
Sample Becomes Youngest Met Open Champ in 105-Year History
WEST CALDWELL, N.J. – Earlier this month, 17-year-old amateur Luke Sample captured the 2020 Met Open Championship and became the youngest winner in the tournament&rsquo...
NYSGA Scholarship Fund Awards Announced for 2020-21
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association Foundation announced today that seven new students will receive NYSGA Scholarship Fund awards for the 2020-21 academic year. Th...
Downstate Pros in PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park
SAN FRANCISCO, C.A. – Four club professionals out of New York State competed in this year’s PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, Ca., the first major championship of...
Four NY Players in U.S. Amateur Field
UPDATE (August 12) - None of the Empire State players were able to advance into match play at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The cut fell at 2-over 145. Christian Cav...
Campbell to Compete in 120th U.S. Women's Amateur
UPDATE (August 5) -- Talia Campbell of New York advanced into match play at the U.S. Women's Amateur at Woodmont Country Club. She finished at 4-over 148 after carding twin 74s to earn the 41st seed....
2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot to be Conducted Without Spectators
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – In partnership with the state of New York, the USGA announced today that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pan...
Buffalo's Dantonio Reaches Semifinals at Women's Western Amateur
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – East Aurora’s Chelsea Dantonio advanced into the semifinals of match play at the 2020 Women’s Western Amateur at Prestwick Country Club in Frankfort, Il....
Tournament Schedule Update During COVID-19
(Updated July 8) - The NYSGA has canceled all remaining 2020 NYS Championships including the NYS Men's Amateur, NYS Men's Mid-Amateur, NYS Women's Amateur & Mid-Amateur, NYS Boys' (18U) Junior Ama...
Remaining 2020 NYS Championships Canceled Due to Travel Restrictions
JAMESVILLE, N.Y.-- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has announced the cancellation of the remaining 2020 NYSGA championship schedule due to current state guidelines restricting travel betwe...
NYSGA Partners with Special Olympics NY to Provide Golf Program Support
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) and Special Olympics New York today announced a partnership to support the growth of inclusion within the golf industry, and to bri...
NYSGA Partners with Youth on Course to Expand Access for Juniors in New York
(PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.) – Youth on Course – the non-profit organization providing young people with access to opportunities through subsidized golf, college scholarships, paid internships a...
USGA Announces Exemption Categories for 2020 U.S. Women's Open
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 1, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the exemption categories for the 75th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, which will b...
17-Year-Old Mittiga Wins WNY Open as Amateur
STAFFORD, N.Y. -- For the second consecutive year, an amateur has claimed the Western New York Open title at Stafford Country Club.Related: Final Results John Mittiga of Geneva Country Club, posted a...
USGA Announces Exemption Categories for 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the exemption categories for the 120th U.S. Open Championship, which will be contested Sept. 17-20 at Winged...
Get to Know the 2020 NYSGA Interns
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- Each season, the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) welcomes seasonal interns provided through the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) P.J. Boatwright Jr Internship...
Now Accepting NYSGA Scholarship Applicants for 2020-21
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association Foundation (501c3) is now accepting scholarship applicants for the 2020-21 academic year. The Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to...
USGA Announces Oak Hill CC will host 2027 U.S. Amateur Championship
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that a pair of celebrated U.S. Open venues will host future USGA amateur championships. Oak Hill Country Club, in...
USGA Finalizes Exemption Categories for 2020 U.S. Amateur Championships
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA today announced the exemption categories for the 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, set to take place Aug. 3-9 at Woodmont Country Club, in Rockv...
NYSGA Announces Tournament Cancellations Due to COVID-19
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced several major updates to its tournament schedule today, due to the evolving protocols and restrictions in place during the COV...
USGA on Championship Cancellations Amid COVID-19
(From USGA on May 18) – The USGA announced several updates to its 2020 championship schedule today, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season du...
Upcoming Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifying Canceled, 2020 National Finals Rescheduled
AUGUSTA, GA. – On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19. After thoughtful deliberati...
2020 Buffalo & Syracuse District Golf Schedules Announced
JAMESVILLE, N.Y.– Tournament schedules for the Buffalo District Golf Association (BDGA) and Syracuse District Golf Association (SDGA) have been announced for the 2020 season....
Travers in New Dual Role with BDGA and NYSGA
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has promoted former intern Jack Travers to take on the role of Manager of Competitions. This position is dually oversee...
Four-Time NYSGA Champion Gail Purdy Brophy Passes Away
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Capital Region amateur golf legend Gail Purdy Brophy passed away on Sunday at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs at the age of 77. She was hospitalized two week...
2020 NYSGA Amateur Series Schedule Released
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced the 2020 Amateur Series schedule which includes 25+ individual stroke play events cond...
New Foundation Manager Added to NYSGA Staff
JAMESVILLE, N.Y.– The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has added a new full-time position of Foundation Manager to the staff in 2020. Kara Cushman has been hired by the association to ta...
Your Equipment and the Rules – Clubs and Balls
By Jamie Wallace, USGA Rules Department Golf clubs and balls play an integral part in the game of golf. After all, they are the implements directly used by all golfers during a round. A new club or b...
A Letter from NYSGA President Joe Enright
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- As the NYSGA looks towards the year ahead, our new President Joe Enright expressed his thoughts in the following message to association members: Dear NYSGA Members, Entering 2020...
2021 Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifying - NYS
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. - The qualifying schedule for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt has been released, with 317 local qualifying sites around the country, including 14 in New York State. Related:...
NYSGA Introduces New Slate of Officials for 2020
JAMESVILLE, N.Y.– As the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) enters the new year, the association has a fresh slate of Officers and Executive Committee members whose terms became effective o...
Westchester's Sleepy Hollow CC to Host 2023 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Sleepy Hollow Country Club, in Scarborough, N.Y., as the host site for the 43rd U.S. Mid-Amateur Championshi...
2020 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 upcoming 2020 golf season. The NYSGA annu...
