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We are highlighting the achievements of New York golfers as they make an impact at events across the country and beyond. From amateurs to professionals, these players continue to represent the Empire State with impressive performances on some of the sport’s biggest stages!

December

• New York Pros Competing at Final Stage of PGA Tour Q-School in Florida
  A group of pros that from New York Stage are competing at the final stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School, Dec. 11-14 at Dye's Valley Course at Sawgrass CC. The group includes Jay Card III, Andre Chi, Mike Graboyes, Michael Miller, Ethan Ng, and Brandon Wu. Leaderboard

November 

• Kevin Roy Retains PGA Tour Card for 2026 Season
  The Syracuse native competed on the Tour in 2025, and finished inside the top 100 to guarantee status next year. View post
  
  
• Global Golf Post Announces 2025 All-Amateur Teams, Including Several NYS Players
  This year's honorees includes NYS players, Christian Cavaliere, Ina Kim-Schaad, Bob Royak and Kevin VandenBerg. View lists
  
  
• Group of High School Seniors Announce College Golf Commitments for Class of 2026
  The group included boys and girls who will play golf for NCAA Programs in 2026. Read article
  
  
• Buffalo District Awards Player of the Year to Boyes, Bernatovicz & Jones
  Kristopher Boyes, Andy Bernatovicz and Cole Jones earned Player of the Year Recognition from the Buffalo District Golf Association in 2025. Learn more
  
  
• Syracuse District Recognizes Players of the Year at Awards Banquet
  Brayden Thomas, Jackson Saroney, Kevin VandenBerg and Randy Young were selected as the 2025 Syracuse District Players of the Year. Learn more
  
  
• Capital Region Golf Assoc. Selects 2025 Players of the Year
  Joseph Fitzsimmons, Tanner LaTorre (Boys' 18U) and Hayden Knapp Earn Capital Region Player of the Year Recognition. View social channel
  
  
• Met Golf Assoc. Recognizes Annual Players of the Year at Banquet
  The MGA announced this year's Players of the Year, including Christian Cavaliere, Megha Ganne and Lucas Rizo-Patron. Read article

October

• Nine Women Represent New York at 38th U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur at Monterey Peninsula
  The pack of ladies includes 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and 2023 NYS Women's Am Champion Ina Kim-Schaad, along with Bethany Burns (NYC), Alyssa Godfrey (NYC), Kit (Creighton) Hampel (Buffalo native), Gabrielle Herzig (NYC), Hana Ku (NYC), Corinna Reese-Limbocker (Cornwall), Mackenzie Tyler (Hampton Bays) and Morgan Yurosek (NYC). Follow scoring
  
  
• Melanie Green Finishes No. 1 on 2025 Epson Tour Points List Standings
  The Medina native finished with 2,573 points to secure the top spot for the professional tour this season. Her highlights included 2 wins, $186,986 in earnings and a card for the LPGA Tour in 2026. This was her rookie year on the Epson Tour after turning pro last fall. Learn more
  
  
• James Nicholas Earns Spot in Korn Ferry Tour Championship
  He was T3 after a strong finish at the Korn Ferry Tour's Compliance Solutions Championship, which boosted him into the Top 75 on the Points List. This guarantees him full Korn Ferry Tour membership in 2026, along with a spot in the Korn Ferry Tour Championship in Indiana, Oct. 6-12. See profile. 
  
  

Check out the NYS Golf Standouts from earlier this year: Summer / Spring
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