New York State Golf Standouts: Summer 2026

June 04, 2026

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! 

June

  • Green & Kim-Schaad Set to Compete at 81st U.S. Women's Open at The Riviera
    Melanie Green is an LPGA tour rookie from Medina, while Ina Kim-Schaad (a) earned an exemption by winning last year's U.S. Women's Mid-Am. Kim-Schaad also captured the 2024 NYS Women's Am. Full field

  • Rochester's Jackson Ormond Awarded Sponsors Exemption into Korn Ferry Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am
    The 18-year-old from Webster is competing in his first professional tour event as an amateur. View post

  • Scott Berliner of NENY PGA Section Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
    The teaching professional from Glens Falls CC shot 4-under 66 at New Haven CC to qualify for the national open. Learn more

  • 2x NYS Girls' 14U Champ Alexa Phung Wins Dye Junior Invitational
    The two-time NYS Girls' 14U champion captured the national junior invitational victory over 54 holes at Crooked Stick GC in Indiana. Full results 

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