2024 NYSGA Champions, Runner-ups & Complete Results
November 20, 2024
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – The NYSGA recently wrapped up another season of championship golf competition in the Empire State. In 2024, we conducted a full tournament schedule, including twenty NYSGA championship titles held between Loudonville and East Aurora. Fifteen players captured their first state titles including Rheanna DeCrow, Natalie Grainger, John Harrington, Barbara Harrison, Jim Hirsch, Ina Kim-Schaad, Tanner LaTorre, Craig McIntyre, Annika Michel, Jim Mueller (x2), Jonathan Oakes, Chris Smithers, Aiden Spampinato, Bill Virkler and Natalie Wasik. Nine others reclaimed a past title or captured a new one including Kevin Broderick, Teresa Cleland, Kyle Downey, Kim Kaul, Janice LaVigne, Sophia Li, Jim Scorse, Kevin Webb and Lisa Webb. This year’s schedule was hosted by a group of New York’s top clubs including Corning Country Club, Crag Burn Golf Club, Green Lakes State Park Golf Course, Kaluhyat Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort, Leatherstocking Golf Course, Links at Hiawatha Landing, Ontario Golf Club, Schuyler Meadows Club, Shenendoah Golf Course at Turning Stone Resort, Skaneateles Country Club, Stafford Country Club and Wanakah Country Club. We’d like to congratulate all the 2024 New York State Amateur champions and runner-ups on their great performances this season and recognize them for their outstanding accomplishments: 
101st New York State Men’s AmateurWanakah Country Club, July 9-11, 2024Champion: Aiden Spampinato, Cobblestone Creek CCRunner-ups: James Allen, Scarsdale GC; Alex Zurat, Oak Hill CC*Went wire-to-wire after a 5-under 67 in the opening round, shortened to 54 holes.
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40th New York State Men’s Mid-AmateurSchuyler Meadows Club, September 27-29Champion: Kyle Downey, Locust Hill CCRunner-up: Wills Reardon, Piping Rock Club
*Finished with record-setting score of 14-under 202 (63 in first round)
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94th New York State Women’s AmateurSkaneateles Country Club, July 15-16Champion: Ina Kim-Schaad, Deepdale GCRunner-up: Jordan Levitt, MGA eClub - NYC*Earned an exemption into the U.S. Women's Amateur with victory.
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15th New York State Women’s Mid-AmateurSkaneteles Country Club, July 15-16Champion: Natalie Grainger, The Apawamis Club*Runner-ups: Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC; Lauren Cupp, Yahnundasis GC*Went wire-to-wire in her first championship appearance. Former professional squash player.
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82nd New York State Boys’ 18U Junior AmateurLinks at Hiawatha Landing July 2-3Champion: Jonathan Oakes, Ardsley CC*Runner-up: Owen Corby, Monroe GC*Claimed title in record-setting fashion after 64 in opening round (finished at -14).
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67th New York State Boys’ 14U Junior AmateurGreen Lakes State Park Golf Course, August 15-16Champion: Tanner LaTorre, NYSGA eClub - Capital Region*Runner-up: Francisco Cupp, Saratoga Golf & Polo*Only player to card two rounds under par in the championship. Earned exemption into U.S. Junior.
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61st New York State Girls’ 18U Junior AmateurLinks at Hiawatha Landing, July 2-3Champion: Sophia Li, MGA eClub - NYCRunner-up: Jordan Levitt, MGA eClub - NYC*Victory earned the two-time champion an exemption into the U.S. Girls' Junior.
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2nd New York State Girls' 14U Junior Amateur
Green Lakes State Park Golf Course, August 15-16
Champion: Natalie Wasik, Lockport Town & CC
Runner-up: Katlynn Smith, Rip Van Winkle GC
*Claimed the title after firing an impressive 68 during the final round.
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67th New York State Men’s Senior AmateurCorning Country Club, September 10-11Champion: Jim Scorse, Stafford CC*Runner-up: James Welch, Olde Kinderhook GC*Claimed his second consecutive senior title and won by nine strokes.
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28th New York State Men’s Super Senior AmateurCrag Burn Golf Club, July 30-31Champion: Jim Mueller, Orchard Creek GCRunner-ups: Rick Dehlinger, Brookfield CC*Surged back with a second-round 73 to win by two strokes.
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2nd New York State Men's Legends Amateur
Crag Burn Golf Club, July 30-31
Champion: Craig McIntyre, Transit Valley CC*
Runner-up: John Benware, Bellevue CC
*Only player in field to score below par in either of the rounds.
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71st New York State Women’s Senior AmateurOntario Golf Club, August 20-21Champion: Teresa Cleland, Bellevue CC*Runner-up: Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC*Claimed her third senior state title (first two were captured in 2009-10).
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18th New York State Women’s Super Senior AmateurOntario Golf Club, August 20-21Champion: Barbara Harrison, Oswego CC*Runner-up: Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC*Broke through to claim first individual NYS title after finishing runner-up in 2022.
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13th New York State Men’s Amateur Four-BallShenendoah & Kaluhyat at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, May 19-20Champions: Jim Hirsch, NYSGA eClub - CNY & Bill Virkler, Yahnundasis GC*Runner-ups: Nick Bove, Pompey Club & Johnny Gruninger, Bellevue CC
*First state title for both players.
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12th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-BallShenendoah & Kaluhyat at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, May 19-20Champions: Chris Smithers, Tuscarora GC & John Harrington, Tuscarora GCRunner-ups: Luke Hobika, Drumlins GC & Joe Babcock, Oswego CCFull Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
2nd New York State Men's Super Senior Amateur Four-Ball
Shenendoah & Kaluhyat at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, May 19-20
Champions: Jim Mueller, Orchard Creek GC & Kevin Broderick, Schenectady Municipal GC
Runner-ups: Kevin Webb, Clifton Springs CC & Bob Branham, Canasawacta CC
*Collaborated for two 68s to propel them to a three-stroke victory.
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6th New York State Women’s Amateur Four-BallLeatherstocking Golf Course, June 3-4Champions: Rheanna DeCrow, RaNic GC & Annika Michel, NYSGA eClub - WNY*Runner-ups: MerriLyn Gibbs, LPGA Amateurs - NYC & Lorraine Vultaggio, LPGA Amateurs - Long Island
*The duo won during their first championship appearance.
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6th New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Four-BallLeatherstocking Golf Course, June 3-4Champions: Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC & Janice LaVigne, Durand Eastman GCRunner-ups: Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC & Mary Jo Kelly, Wolferts Roost CC
*Second senior four-ball title for the side, with first coming in 2022.
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11th New York State Mixed Team AmateurStafford Country Club, July 22Champions: Evan Clarke, NYSGA eClub - WNY & Audrey Clarke, Morgan's Crossing*Runner-ups: John Gaffney, Brookfield CC & Samantha Gaffney, Brookfield CC
*First appearance in the championship for the brother-sister duo.
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11th New York State Senior Mixed Team AmateurStafford Country Club, July 22Champions: Kevin Webb, Clifton Springs CC & Lisa Webb, Clifton Springs CCRunner-ups: Three teams fell short during a five-hole playoff who tied at 1-over 73.*Captured title in a four-way playoff that lasted five extra holes. Marks the couple's third senior mixed team title.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video Thank you to all the host clubs for their continued support of the NYSGA and our events. We’d also like to recognize the 150+ volunteers who dedicate themselves to tirelessly supporting and administering golf in New York each season.
101st New York State Men’s AmateurWanakah Country Club, July 9-11, 2024Champion: Aiden Spampinato, Cobblestone Creek CCRunner-ups: James Allen, Scarsdale GC; Alex Zurat, Oak Hill CC*Went wire-to-wire after a 5-under 67 in the opening round, shortened to 54 holes.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
40th New York State Men’s Mid-AmateurSchuyler Meadows Club, September 27-29Champion: Kyle Downey, Locust Hill CCRunner-up: Wills Reardon, Piping Rock Club*Finished with record-setting score of 14-under 202 (63 in first round)
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
94th New York State Women’s AmateurSkaneateles Country Club, July 15-16Champion: Ina Kim-Schaad, Deepdale GCRunner-up: Jordan Levitt, MGA eClub - NYC*Earned an exemption into the U.S. Women's Amateur with victory.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
15th New York State Women’s Mid-AmateurSkaneteles Country Club, July 15-16Champion: Natalie Grainger, The Apawamis Club*Runner-ups: Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC; Lauren Cupp, Yahnundasis GC*Went wire-to-wire in her first championship appearance. Former professional squash player.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
82nd New York State Boys’ 18U Junior AmateurLinks at Hiawatha Landing July 2-3Champion: Jonathan Oakes, Ardsley CC*Runner-up: Owen Corby, Monroe GC*Claimed title in record-setting fashion after 64 in opening round (finished at -14).Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
67th New York State Boys’ 14U Junior AmateurGreen Lakes State Park Golf Course, August 15-16Champion: Tanner LaTorre, NYSGA eClub - Capital Region*Runner-up: Francisco Cupp, Saratoga Golf & Polo*Only player to card two rounds under par in the championship. Earned exemption into U.S. Junior.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
61st New York State Girls’ 18U Junior AmateurLinks at Hiawatha Landing, July 2-3Champion: Sophia Li, MGA eClub - NYCRunner-up: Jordan Levitt, MGA eClub - NYC*Victory earned the two-time champion an exemption into the U.S. Girls' Junior.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
2nd New York State Girls' 14U Junior AmateurGreen Lakes State Park Golf Course, August 15-16
Champion: Natalie Wasik, Lockport Town & CC
Runner-up: Katlynn Smith, Rip Van Winkle GC
*Claimed the title after firing an impressive 68 during the final round.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
67th New York State Men’s Senior AmateurCorning Country Club, September 10-11Champion: Jim Scorse, Stafford CC*Runner-up: James Welch, Olde Kinderhook GC*Claimed his second consecutive senior title and won by nine strokes.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
28th New York State Men’s Super Senior AmateurCrag Burn Golf Club, July 30-31Champion: Jim Mueller, Orchard Creek GCRunner-ups: Rick Dehlinger, Brookfield CC*Surged back with a second-round 73 to win by two strokes.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
2nd New York State Men's Legends Amateur
Crag Burn Golf Club, July 30-31
Champion: Craig McIntyre, Transit Valley CC*
Runner-up: John Benware, Bellevue CC
*Only player in field to score below par in either of the rounds.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
71st New York State Women’s Senior AmateurOntario Golf Club, August 20-21Champion: Teresa Cleland, Bellevue CC*Runner-up: Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC*Claimed her third senior state title (first two were captured in 2009-10).Full Coverage / Photos / Video Recap
18th New York State Women’s Super Senior AmateurOntario Golf Club, August 20-21Champion: Barbara Harrison, Oswego CC*Runner-up: Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC*Broke through to claim first individual NYS title after finishing runner-up in 2022.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
13th New York State Men’s Amateur Four-BallShenendoah & Kaluhyat at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, May 19-20Champions: Jim Hirsch, NYSGA eClub - CNY & Bill Virkler, Yahnundasis GC*Runner-ups: Nick Bove, Pompey Club & Johnny Gruninger, Bellevue CC*First state title for both players.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
12th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-BallShenendoah & Kaluhyat at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, May 19-20Champions: Chris Smithers, Tuscarora GC & John Harrington, Tuscarora GCRunner-ups: Luke Hobika, Drumlins GC & Joe Babcock, Oswego CCFull Coverage / Photos / Recap Video 2nd New York State Men's Super Senior Amateur Four-BallShenendoah & Kaluhyat at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, May 19-20
Champions: Jim Mueller, Orchard Creek GC & Kevin Broderick, Schenectady Municipal GC
Runner-ups: Kevin Webb, Clifton Springs CC & Bob Branham, Canasawacta CC
*Collaborated for two 68s to propel them to a three-stroke victory.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
6th New York State Women’s Amateur Four-BallLeatherstocking Golf Course, June 3-4Champions: Rheanna DeCrow, RaNic GC & Annika Michel, NYSGA eClub - WNY*Runner-ups: MerriLyn Gibbs, LPGA Amateurs - NYC & Lorraine Vultaggio, LPGA Amateurs - Long Island*The duo won during their first championship appearance.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
6th New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Four-BallLeatherstocking Golf Course, June 3-4Champions: Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC & Janice LaVigne, Durand Eastman GCRunner-ups: Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC & Mary Jo Kelly, Wolferts Roost CC*Second senior four-ball title for the side, with first coming in 2022.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
11th New York State Mixed Team AmateurStafford Country Club, July 22Champions: Evan Clarke, NYSGA eClub - WNY & Audrey Clarke, Morgan's Crossing*Runner-ups: John Gaffney, Brookfield CC & Samantha Gaffney, Brookfield CC*First appearance in the championship for the brother-sister duo.
Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video
11th New York State Senior Mixed Team AmateurStafford Country Club, July 22Champions: Kevin Webb, Clifton Springs CC & Lisa Webb, Clifton Springs CCRunner-ups: Three teams fell short during a five-hole playoff who tied at 1-over 73.*Captured title in a four-way playoff that lasted five extra holes. Marks the couple's third senior mixed team title.Full Coverage / Photos / Recap Video Thank you to all the host clubs for their continued support of the NYSGA and our events. We’d also like to recognize the 150+ volunteers who dedicate themselves to tirelessly supporting and administering golf in New York each season.
