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!

March

• Westchester's Cameron Young Wins The Players Championship
  The Scarborough standout finished with a clutch birdie on the iconic 17th to win his second PGA Tour event. Recap story
  
  
• CNY Native Suzy Whaley Added to USGA Executive Committee
  The Syracuse legend and former NYS Girls' Junior champion was recently elected to this role. Learn more
  
  
• Three NY Golf Professionals Honored with 2026 PGA National Awards
  Brian Crowell, Carl Alexander and Mike D'Agastino were recognized with a few of the PGA's top honors. Learn more

February

• A.J. Cavotta Wins Next Golf's Tour Championship, Cashes in 40K
  The Capital Region young professional, won the indoor trackman simulator tournament outright. Read story
  
  
• Dozen NYS Amateurs Competing at 71st Gasparilla Invitational
  The group competing includes past NYSGA Champions: Adam Condello, Kyle Downey, Billy Hanes, Jamie Miller, Bob Royak and Kevin Vandenberg, among several other top players. Live scoring
  
  
• Andre Chi Wins 2026 PGA Stroke Play Winter Championship in Florida
  The club pro at Deepdale (from Hicksville) captured the title after sinking a 17-foot birdie on the second playoff hole at PGA GC. Recap story
  
  
• James Nicholas Captures First Korn Ferry Tour Title in Thrilling Fashion
  The Scarsdale native eagled the final hole to win his first title, The Astara Championship. Leaderboard
  
  
• Kevin Roy Fires Low First Round at PGA TOUR's "The People's Open"
  The Upstate New Yorker is off to a strong start in his third season competing on the PGA Tour. He finished a 11-under at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. Leaderboard

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