Phung Advances to Third Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals, Joined by Olearczyk and Estrella
AUGUSTA, G.A. -- Three young players from New York State have qualified for the 9th annual Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals, which will take place on April 2, 2023 (weekend before The...
Bailey Shoemaker Returns to Augusta National Women's Amateur in 2023
AUGUSTA, G.A. – Bailey Shoemaker of West Edmeston, will once again be the lone player from New York State competing in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. The upcoming national tour...
USGA Announces Qualification Modifications to Amateur Championships in 2024
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – In an effort to continuously enhance and evolve the competitor experience, the USGA today announced significant modifications to its amateur championship qu...
2023-24 Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifying in New York State
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The qualifying schedule for 2023-24 Drive, Chip and Putt has been released, with more than 340 local qualifying sites around the country, including 14 in the Empire...
USGA and R&A Announce Proposal to Introduce Model Local Rules Option for Golf Balls Used in Elite Competitions
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., USA AND ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – The USGA and The R&A have proposed a Model Local Rule (MLR) that gives competition organizers the option to require use of golf balls th...
NYSGA Updates Officers & Executive Committee for 2023
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has the same slate of Officers, along with a few shifts to the Executive Committee in 2023. The new terms became effective on Janua...
2023 President's Letter: Henry Fust
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- As the NYSGA prepares for the year ahead, our President Henry Fust expresses his thoughts in the following message to association members: Dear NYSGA Members, Entering my second...
Moore's Monthly: My Role on the AGA Council
A monthly column from the NYSGA's Executive Director, Bill MooreThis past week I was fortunate to attend the USGA Annual Meeting in Napa, CA. While the weather was not as warm as I had hoped, th...
Wykagyl, Corning, Lake Placid & Crag Burn Highlight 2023 NYSGA Championship Schedule
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) is pleased to announce the official New York State Amateur Golf Championship schedule for the upcoming centennial season in 2023! The N...
2023 NYSGA Amateur Series Schedule Released
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced the 2023 Amateur Series schedule which includes nearly 20 individual stroke play events&nbs...
USGA Launches U.S. National Development Program
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today launched the U.S. National Development Program, creating the country’s first unified pathway to nurture the potential...
Former NYSGA Volunteer Robin Farran Honored with USGA Joe Day Award
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA recently announced the 2023 recipients of its Annual Awards, including the Joe Dey Award, the Herbert Warren Wind Award and the Green Section Award. The...
Wykagyl Country Club Set to Host 100th NYS Men's Amateur
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association is excited to announce that Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle will host the 100th New York State Men’s Amateur Ch...
Michael Dirkes Hired as New Manager of Regional Associations
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has added a new full-time position of Manager of Regional Associations to the staff in 2023. Former intern Michael Dirkes ha...
Winged Foot Golf Club Selected to Host 2028 U.S. Open
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The USGA today announced that Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course), in Mamaroneck, N.Y., has been selected as the host site for the 2028 U.S. Open Championship. “Win...
