News

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

• Nina Choe & Aliya Liberatore Represents 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. Tee times
  
  

• Luke Sample Earns Medalist Honors at U.S. Open Local Qualifier
  The former NYS Junior Am champion and current Duke University player set the course record tying 63 at Laurel Creek in New Jersey. Full story

• 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.
  
  
• 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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