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August 2016

Van Orman leads 20th MGA Senior Open by three shots

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (August 29, 2016) – Bill Van Orman of Meadow Brook carded five birdies and an eagle en route to a 6-under 65 in the opening round of the 20th MGA Senior Open Championship at Brooklawn Country Club on Monday. His round, which featured just one bogey, earned him a three-shot cushion heading into Tuesday’s final round.

Van Orman runs out to early lead at 20th MGA Senior Open

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (August 29, 2016) - Five birdies and an eagle lifted Bill Van Orman of Meadow Brook to the top of the leaderboard in the 20th MGA Senior Open Championship at Brooklawn Country Club, with half the field still to finish round one. Related: Scoring

20th MGA Senior Open heads to Brooklawn

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (August 26, 2016) – Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn., is set to welcome the Met Area’s top professionals and amateurs 50 years of age and older when the 20th MGA Senior Open Championship takes place August 29-30.

Brown carries three-shot lead into final round of 101st Met Open

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (August 23, 2016) – Mark Brown of Tam O’Shanter will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the 101st Met Open Championship, following his second consecutive round of 1-under 69 at Glen Oaks Club on Tuesday. Brown’s sub-par round was one of seven on the day, as calmer conditions provided better scoring opportunities at Glen Oaks, but the course still didn’t yield low scores.

Brown maintains Met Open lead with second straight 69

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (August 23, 2016) – A second consecutive round of 1-under 69 at Glen Oaks Club helped Tam O’Shanter head professional Mark Brown maintain his lead at the 101st Met Open Championship on Tuesday. Many other players on the top of the leaderboard are currently on the course during the afternoon wave of play.

Brown returns to familiar position atop Met Open leaderboard

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (August 22, 2016) – A familiar name rose to the top of the leaderboard at the 101st Met Open Championship late on Monday evening, as two-time champion Mark Brown of Tam O’Shanter carded a 1-under 69 for the day’s only sub-par round.

Hook paces morning wave at 101st Met Open

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (August 22, 2016) – Steady winds across Glen Oaks Club have added challenge to the already demanding layout, as play is well underway at the 101st Met Open Championship. Through the morning wave of play, Knickerbocker’s Bill Hook holds the lead with an even-par round of 72.

First Tee of Nassau County visits Glen Oaks for MGA Foundation/MetLife Youth Clinic

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (August 15, 2016) – The First Tee Program of Nassau County traveled to Glen Oaks Club, the site of the upcoming 101st Met Open, on Monday for the summer’s third MGA Foundation/MetLife Youth Clinic.  A blend of instruction, fun, and education made for a successful day of golf.