Sherrill Sherman

Residence: New Hartford, N.Y.
Born: Utica, N.Y.

Deceased (1883 - 1962)

Founding member of the NYSGA in 1923, advocated for its creation, recognizing the need for unified statewide governance and support for the amateur game.
Elected as the NYSGA’s first
president, establishing foundational policies and a championship structure.
He served for two years before stepping down to Vice President. He served on the NYSGA board for more than 30 years.
Championed inclusiveness and cooperation among clubs across the state, helping elevate the visibility and competitiveness of amateur golf in New York.
Served as the USGA secretary for five years

Competed at a high level in in numerous regional and national amateur events, including 18 straight US Amateurs making the semi-finals in 1915.

Co-founded Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, NY.
9x club Yahnundasis club champion across three decades
Founding player in the McLoughlin Cup, which is the oldest continuously contested annual competitive match between two clubs (Yahnundasis & Sadaquada) in the US, dating to 1905.
Founder of the League of the Iroquois in 1913.
He held an honorary membership at the Royal Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland, and played as part of an international team that participated in England and Sweden in 1949.

Designed or influenced several golf courses in NY, including Gouverneur GC.
Known for incorporating natural topography into his designs by creating courses that are both aesthetically appealing and strategically rich.