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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! 

May

• Former Men's Am champ Charlie Berridge Leads Cal Men's Golf in NCAA Golf Championships
  The Scarsdale native is a senior on the team and leading them into the NCAA Championships, May 23-28 in California. Live scoring
  
  
• Melanie Green Finishes T2 at Epson Tour Stop Copper Rock Championship
  The Medina native and recent USF graduate has competed in seven tour starts in 2025 so far. Epson Profile
  
  
• Past NYSGA champions Kennedy Swedick (Virginia) and Bailey Shoemaker (USC) competing at NCAA Nationals
  The former NYSGA champions are competing in the national tournament with their teammates at Omni La Costa in Carlsbad, Ca. Live scoring
  
  
• Syracuse's Ricky Reilly Qualifies for Second U.S. Adaptive Open at Indiana Qualifier
  He shot 2-under 70 at the Broadmoor in Indianapolis to qualify for the 2025 USGA championship at Woodmont CC in Rockville, Md. View Post
  
  
• Eleven Players From Empire State at 10th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball in New Jersey
  The group of New Yorkers includes Cory Cullen & Andrew Romano, Sam & Will Bernstein, Thomas Bennett & Lucas Rizo-Patron, Max Bichsel, past NYS Men's Mid-Am champ Brad Tilley, Dan Abbondandolo & Colin Dolph, and Brandon Grzywacz. Grzywacz was the lone player to advance into match play. Results
  
  
• Nina Choe & Aliya Liberatore Represent New York at 10th U.S. Women's Four-Ball in Oklahoma
  The players out of Pelham CC and Yahnundasis GC respectively, qualified for this year's USGA championship. They both advanced through the stroke play qualifying rounds before losing their Round of 32 matches Full results
  
  

• Slew of NYS Players Advance Thru U.S. Open Local Qualifying
  Amateur players Brody Burgess, Braydon Dock, Robbie Herzig, Sam O'Hara, Luke Sample, Aiden Spampinato all advanced through the local qualifying stage. Full qualifying results

• Julia Zigrossi Fires Career Best at NCAA Lexington Regional
  The 2021 NYS Girls' Junior champion fired 3-under 69 in the opening round of the Regional and marked her best round while playing at Western Kentucky. Read story
  
  
• Brody Burgess Advances Thru Canadian Open Regional
  The Rochester standout finished at 1-under 71 to advance into final qualifying for this year's open. Full leaderboard

April

• Jay Card III of Shelter Island Wins PGA Tour Americas event, KIA Open
  The Shelter Island native claimed victory at a PGA Tour Americas tournament, securing the first professional win for the Long Islander native who turned pro in 2018. Full story

• Two Met Area Pros Qualify for 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
  Andre Chi of Queens and Dylan Newman of Westbury finished in the top 20, earning them spots in this year’s PGA Championship in May. Learn more

• Alexandra Phung Finishes Top 20 at R&A Girls U16 Amateur
  The past NYS Girls' 14U champion delivered a strong performance at the R&A Girls U16 Amateur Championship, earning a top-20 finish against an international field. See full leaderboard
  

• Anthony Delisanti Earns MVC Golfer of the Year, Elite 18 Award at Valparaiso University
  The former NYS Junior 18U Champion finished strong during his senior season at Valparaiso. Full story
  

• Three New York State Juniors Compete at Drive, Chip and Putt Nationals
  Thomas Goodelle, Alexandra Phung and Emma Xu each competed in the National Finals in Augusta. Full story
  

• Larchmont’s Alice Hodge Makes First Pro Hole-in-one at Epson Tour event
  The recent FSU graduate finished the event in 20th place, after shooting a total of 4-under par. It was her second top-20 finish in 4 total events on the tour. Full story
  

• James Nicholas Secures First Top 10 finish at the Korn Ferry Tour stop
  The New York City native earned his first top 10 finish during the Veritex Bank Championship. Leaderboard
  
  

• NY Pros at PGA Professional Championship
  Several New York professionals competed in the PGA Professional Championship, representing the state's top club pros on the national stage. Leaderboard

• Bailey Shoemaker Competes at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
  The three-time NYS Girls' Junior champion entered the presitigious event as one of the front runners this year after finishing as the 2024 runner-up. Full story
  

March

• Christian Cavaliere Wins Azalea Invitational
  Christian Cavaliere captured the prestigious Azalea Invitational title, adding another major amateur victory to his resume. Full story
  

• Andre Chi qualifies for Valspar Championship in Monday Qualifier
  Andre Chi earned a spot in the Valspar Championship after advancing through a highly competitive Monday qualifier. Full story
  

• Jacob Olearczyk Commits to Le Moyne College
  Two-time NYS Boys’ 14U Junior champion Jacob Olearczyk announced his commitment to join the Le Moyne College golf program. Full story
  

• Derek Bard Qualifies for Texas Children’s Houston Open at Monday Qualifier
  Derek Bard successfully qualified for the Texas Children’s Houston Open, coming through Monday qualifying to reach the PGA Tour event. Full story
  

• Kevin Roy Competes at First Players After High Finish at Puerto Rico Open
  The 2008 Baldwinsville High School graduate made his debut at The Players Championship, building on momentum from a strong top-10 finish at the Puerto Rico Open. Full story

February

• Peicheng Chen of St. John's University Wins Another College Event
  Peicheng Chen continued a stellar collegiate career by claiming another tournament victory at the Vanharte Orange County Collegiate Classic. He became one of three men’s golfers at St. John’s University since 1997 to win 3 individual titles in a single season (Keegan Bradley, Anthony Svoboda). Full story
  

• 2019 NYS Women's Am Champ Jennifer Rosenberg Secures First Pro Win 
  2019 NYS Women’s Amateur champion Jennifer Rosenberg earned her first professional win on the NXXT Epson Tour Qualifier at Southern Hills Plantation, marking a major milestone in her professional career. Full story
  
  

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