PREVIEW: 2024 NYS Women's Amateur & Mid-Amateur at Skaneateles

July 14, 2024

SKANEATELES, N.Y. – The 94th NYS Women’s Amateur and 15th Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships will take place at Skaneateles Country Club July 15-16, 2024.  Related: Pairings&nbs...

Spampinato Claims 101st Men’s Amateur at Wanakah

July 12, 2024

HAMBURG, N.Y. - In a week that saw multiple weather delays, a canceled second round and even a tornado warning, a NYS Men’s Amateur Champion was finally crowned at Wanakah Country Club.  A...

Spampinato Opens 18 Hole Lead at 101st Men’s Amateur 

July 09, 2024

HAMBURG, N.Y. – Over 160 of New York State’s top amateur players teed it up at Wanakah Country Club on Tuesday for the first round of the 101st NYS Men’s Amateur Championship. ...

Two New Yorkers to Tee it Up at 3rd U.S. Adaptive

July 08, 2024

UPDATE 7/10 -- Each of the two New Yorkers in the field at the U.S. Adaptive Open finished in the Top 15 of their respective gender brackets. Related: Men's Scoring / Women's Scoring /...

PREVIEW: 2024 NYS Men's Amateur Championship at Wanakah CC

July 07, 2024

HAMBURG, N.Y. – The 101st New York State Men’s Amateur Championship will be held at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg, July 9-11, 2023. Over 150 of New York State’s top male amateur pl...

Jonathan Oakes Completes Magical Performance to Capture NYS Junior

July 03, 2024

APALACHIN, N.Y. — Jonathan Oakes of Ardsley Country Club went wire-to-wire at the 82nd NYS Boys’ 18U Junior Amateur Championship at the Links at Hiawatha Landing.  Related: Cham...

Sophia Li Wins Second NYS Girls’ Junior Championship

July 03, 2024

APALACHIN, N.Y. — Sophia Li of MGA eClub - NYC captured the 61st NYS 18U Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship at the Links at Hiawatha Landing.  Related: Championship Central / Final R...

Oakes Fires 8-Under to Lead Field After Round 1 at NYS Boys’ Junior

July 02, 2024

APALACHIN, N.Y. – Picture-perfect conditions on Tuesday allowed ten players to finish in red numbers in the opening round of the 82nd NYS Boys’ 18U Junior Amateur Championship at the Links...

Choe Leads After Four-Under First Round in the NYS Girls’ Junior

July 02, 2024

APALACHIN, NY – The first round of the 61st NYS 18U Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship was delayed for over an hour due to heavy morning fog at the Links at Hiawatha Landing. The low cloud...

PREVIEW: 2024 NYS Boys' & Girls' 18U Junior Golf Championships at Links at Hiawatha Landing

June 30, 2024

APALACHIN, N.Y. – The 82nd NYS Boys’ & 61st NYS Girls’ 18U Junior Amateur Golf Championships are set to begin at the Links at Hiawatha Landing July 2-3.  Unlike in past yea...

Melanie Green Completes Come-From-Behind Victory at the R&A Women's Amateur

June 28, 2024

UPDATE 7/1 -- New Yorker Melanie Green captured the 121st Women's Amateur Championship across the pond in Portmarnock, Ireland.  Green outlasted Lorna McCloymont of Scotland in a back-...

WNY's Delisanti Captures 62nd Northeast Amateur

June 26, 2024

RUMFORD, R.I. -- Anthony Delisanti, a former New York State Junior Champion and resident of Sanborn, claimed the 62nd Northeast Amateur Championship at Wannamoisett Country Club. Related: Result...

Five New Yorkers Set to Tee Off at 44th U.S. Senior Open

June 26, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I. – Five golfers from the Empire State will be in the field June 27-30 at the 44th U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island.  Related: U.S. Senior Home...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Seven Oaks GC

June 25, 2024

HAMILTON, N.Y. – A field of 92 golfers competed at Seven Oaks GC in the tenth event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past Resu...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Stafford CC

June 24, 2024

STAFFORD, N.Y. – A field of 93 golfers competed at Stafford CC in the ninth event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past Results&nbs...

Eight Advance Through First Stage U.S. Amateur Qualifying at Teugega

June 24, 2024

ROME, N.Y. – The NYSGA conducted First Stage Qualifying at Teugega Country Club on Monday for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship. New this year, the qualifying format was shifted from one...

NYC's Sample Reaches Semi-Final of The Amateur Championship

June 21, 2024

BALLYLIFFIN, IRELAND – Luke Sample, a three-time NYS champion and native of New York City progressed to the semi-final of the 129th Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin Golf Club on Ireland&rsquo...

Four Qualify For 76th U.S Junior Amateur at Seven Oaks Golf Club

June 19, 2024

HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Hunter Stetson earned the top qualifying spot for the 76th US Junior Amateur Championship at Seven Oaks Golf Club, in a sectional qualifier conducted by the New York State...

Swedick, Nordman Punch Ticket to 75th US Girls Junior Amateur

June 19, 2024

HAMILTON, N.Y. -- New York State’s Kennedy Swedick and Canada’s Avery Nordman each turned in a 69 (-3) to earn a spot at the 75th US Girls Junior Amateur Championship, by way of secti...

Meet the 2024 NYSGA Interns

June 11, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- Each season, the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) welcomes seasonal interns as part of the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) P.J. Boatwright Jr Internship Progra...

Young Anchors Three Players in US Open Field at Pinehurst

June 11, 2024

PINEHURST, N.C. – Three Empire State golfers will tee off at Pinehurst Resort & CC (Course No. 2) for a chance at the 124th U.S. Open Championship, June 13-16. UPDATE 5/16 -- Cameron Y...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Tuscarora GC

June 10, 2024

Marcellus, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed at Tuscarora GC  in the eighth event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past Re...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at McGregor Links CC

June 10, 2024

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed at McGregor Links CC in the seventh event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / ...

QUALIFYING RESULTS: 101st NYS Men's Amateur

June 10, 2024

Championship: 101st NYS Men's AmateurHost: Wanakah Country Club, Hamburg, N.Y.Dates: July 9-11, 2024Entries: 516 Sectional qualifying will determine who will advance to the 101st NYS Men's Amateur Ch...

NYSGA Accepts Over 515 Entries for 101st NYS Men's Amateur Championship

June 07, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association has accepted 516 entries for the 101st New York State Men’s Amateur Championship, to be hosted at Wanakah Country Club in Hamburg, N....

Joseph Dolezal Rises Up in Playoff, Captures NYSPHSAA Boys Golf Championship

June 06, 2024

ELMIRA, N.Y. – Joseph Dolezal claimed the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) 2024 Boys Golf State Championship at Mark Twain Golf Course.  Related: Results /...

Swedick Completes Three Peat of NYSPHSAA Girls Golf Championship

June 06, 2024

REXFORD, N.Y. – For the third consecutive season, Kennedy Swedick has won the NYSPHSAA Girls Golf Championship at The Edison Club.  Related: Results / Past Champions / NYSPHSAA Girls Golf...

DeCrow / Michel Crowned Women's Four-Ball Champions

June 04, 2024

COOPERSTOWN, NY -- Rheanna DeCrow (RaNic GC) and Annika Michel (NYSGA eClub - Western NY) completed a wire-to-wire victory at the 2024 NYS Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championships&n...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Shaker Ridge CC

June 03, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. – A field of 94 golfers competed at Shaker Ridge CC in the sixth event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past Results&n...

DeCrow / Michel Lead By One After First Round of Women's Four-Ball

June 03, 2024

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The sixth New York State Women's Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball is officially underway. 38 sides took to Leatherstocking Golf Course on Monday for the first round of competi...

PREVIEW: 2024 NYS Women's Four-Ball Championships

June 01, 2024

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The sixth annual New York State Women’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball championships will be held at Leatherstocking Golf Course from June 3-4, 2024.  Relat...

Maggy Stewart Hired as Manager of Marketing and Creative Content

May 31, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has hired Maggy Stewart as the Manager of Marketing & Creative Content. In this new position, Stewart will work to enhance the over...

Eleven Players Represent NY at 9th US Four-Ball

May 25, 2024

UPDATE 5/28 -- Of the golfers representing the Empire State at the 2024 US Amateur-Four Ball, only Matthew DiFiore / Joseph Dolezal made the cut and advanced to match play. A 64-69 (-9)...

Hirsh / Virkler Run Away With Four-Ball, Smithers / Harrington, Mueller / Broderick Land Senior Titles

May 20, 2024

VERONA, N.Y. - Jim Hirsh (NYSGA eClub - CNY) / Bill Virkler (Yahnundasis GC) cruised to a three-stroke victory at the 13th NYS Men’s Amateur Four Ball at Turning Stone.  John Harrington /...

Hirsh and Virkler Open Three Stroke Lead in First Round of Four-Ball

May 19, 2024

VERONA, N.Y. - The 13th NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball kicked off Sunday on a beautiful sunny day at Turning Stone. One-hundred sides took to the Kaluhyat and Shenendoah courses in the first NYS Ch...

PREVIEW: 2024 NYS Men's Four-Ball Championships

May 18, 2024

VERONA, N.Y. – The 13th annual New York State Men’s Amateur, 12th Senior Amateur, & 2nd Super Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships are returning to the Kaluhyat and Shenendoah golf c...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Shenendoah GC

May 17, 2024

VERONA, N.Y. – A field of 88 golfers competed at Shenendoah GC in the fifth event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past Results&nbs...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Kaluhyat CC

May 16, 2024

VERONA, N.Y. – A field of 94 golfers competed at Kaluhyat GC in the fourth event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past Results ...

Young, Dobyns & Svoboda Set To Tee Off at Valhalla for 2024 PGA Championship

May 16, 2024

LOUISVILLE, K.Y. – Three professional golfers from New York State join a star-studded field May 16-19 for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Scarborough na...

CHASEGOLF Travel Becomes NYSGA Sponsor

May 14, 2024

JAMESVILLE & POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) is proud to announce a new partnership with CHASEGOLF Travel, a boutique golf travel agency specializing in European g...

Swedick Represents New York in 9th US Women's Four-Ball

May 14, 2024

UPDATE 5/15 -- Kennedy Swedick / Angelina Kim dropped their Quarterfinal matchup against Asterisk Talley / Sarah Lim, concluding their run in the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball. Related: Scoring...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Transit Valley CC

May 13, 2024

EAST AMHERST, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed at Transit Valley CC in the second event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Bellevue CC

May 13, 2024

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed at Bellevue Country Club in the third event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring / Past R...

Bigley, Dean and Berliner Lead First Stage US Open Qualifying at Albany

May 13, 2024

VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. – First stage qualifying for the 124th U.S. Open Championship was conducted by the New York State Golf Association at Albany Country Club on Monday.  Eig...

RESULTS: 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series at Niagara Falls CC

May 06, 2024

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A field of 96 golfers competed at Niagara Falls Country Club in the opening event of the 2024 NYSGA Amateur Series season! Related: Full Scoring&n...

2024-25 Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifying in New York State

April 29, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The qualifying schedule for 2024-25 Drive, Chip and Putt has been released, with more than 348 local qualifying sites around the country, including 12 in the Empire State. Related...

Moore's Monthly: Post Those Scores

April 22, 2024

A monthly column from the NYSGA’s Executive Director, Bill Moore Despite the good weather in mid March that allowed many courses to open early, the last few weeks have been pretty disappointing...

Apply for a 2024-25 NYSGA Foundation Scholarship

April 08, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association Foundation (501c3) is accepting scholarship applicants for the 2024-25 academic year. The NYSGAF Scholarship Fund awards $2,000 annually to col...

Hayden Knapp Qualifies for Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals

April 07, 2024

(UPDATE 4/7) - Hayden Knapp finished T5 in the Girls 12-13 age group at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals Sunday at Augusta National. She collected 8 points in the Driving, 5 points in t...

Green and Shoemaker Represent NYS in 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur

April 04, 2024

UPDATE (4/6) - Bailey Shoemaker left her mark at Augusta National and an impression on golf fans across the country after surging during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur. O...

Moore's Monthly: A Tribute to Steely

March 28, 2024

A monthly column from the NYSGA’s Executive Director, Bill Moore I think every golfer has met a few people along the way who greatly influenced their love of the game.  My parents, of cour...

2024 Buffalo & Syracuse District Golf Schedules Announced

March 20, 2024

JAMESVILLE, NY – The 2024 tournament schedules for the Buffalo District Golf Association (BDGA) and the Syracuse District Golf Association (SDGA) have been announced....

Four NYS Champions To Earn USGA Exemptions in 2024

February 27, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has made significant changes to qualifying for four of their most prestigious championships: the U.S. Amateur, the U.S. Women’s...

2024 NYSGA Amateur Series Schedule Released

February 22, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has released the 2024 Amateur Series schedule which includes nearly 20 individual stroke play events conducted across the stat...

Moore's Monthly: World Handicap System Changes in 2024

February 21, 2024

A monthly column from the NYSGA's Executive Director, Bill Moore As we wait for the weather to improve, many of our staff members (and some dedicated volunteers) have been brushing up on the Rules of...

Wanakah, Skaneateles, Hiawatha & Schuyler Meadows Highlight 2024 NYSGA Championship Schedule

February 15, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) is pleased to announce the full New York State Amateur Golf Championship schedule for the upcoming 2024 season!  The NYSGA no...

NYSGA Scholarship Spotlight: Kyler Majka of Chautauqua GC

February 09, 2024

February 2024A monthly spotlight on a current NYSGA Scholarship recipient JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- Kyler Majka worked on the greens crew at Chautauqua Golf Club from 2019 to 2022. Early in the 2022 season...

2024 President's Letter: Jamie Miller

January 25, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – As 2024 gets underway and the NYSGA looks towards the upcoming golf season in New York State, our new president, Jamie Miller of Crag Burn Golf Club, expressed his thoughts in...

NYSGA Updates Officers & Executive Committee for 2024

January 24, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has a new slate of Officers, along with a few shifts to the Executive Committee in 2024. The new terms became effective on Jan...

NYSGA Releases 2023 Annual Report

January 23, 2024

JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- The New York State Golf Association has released an Annual Report, recapping all that the NYSGA had to offer throughout 2023. This report includes NYSGA champions, runn...