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November 2016

Expanded Content: Book Reviews - Ben Hogan - The Myths Everyone Knows, The Man No One Knew

There have been numerous books chronicling the life and career of Ben Hogan.  Most are biographical in nature, and all quite good.  Now comes a book that gives a view of the man by someone who worked for and with Hogan at his golf ball and equipment company.

Expanded Content: Book Reviews - Out of the Rough

"Out Of The Rough" by Steve Williams (Penguin Canada, $26) is the eagerly awaited, controversial tell-all by the former caddy for major winners Peter Thomson, Ian Baker-Finch, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Tiger Woods, and Adam Scott.

Westchester Seniors Win Triangular Team Match for Second Year in a Row

With unseasonably warm temperatures, the light blue wind breakers worn by the Westchester Seniors did not stay on for long in this 53rd renewal of the Triangular Team Matches.  This year, the Tournament was hosted by the Westchester Seniors and for which we are very grateful to Trump National Briarcliff for making its course and facilities available to us. 

Second Stage of Web.com Tour Q-School Concludes

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 12, 2016) - David Pastore of Greenwich, Conn., became the fourth Met Area competitor to advance to the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School, which takes place December 8-11 at Orange County National in Winter Garden, Fla.

Steffen and Del Vento among those honored at the Celebration of Golf

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 4, 2016) – Head pro Doug Steffen of Baltusrol Golf Club and former NJSGA president Benjamin Del Vento, Sr. headlined the honorees at the 13th annual NJPGA/NJSGA Celebration of Golf held at Liberty House in Jersey City, N.J.

Senior PGA Professional Championship

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 20, 2016) – Bill Britton led all Met Area finishers in the Senior PGA Professional Championship. 

Jimmy Roberts to receive 2016 MGA Distinguished Service Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 11, 2016) – The Metropolitan Golf Association is pleased to announce that longtime broadcaster and writer Jimmy Roberts will receive the 2016 MGA Distinguished Service Award. The Westchester native has long been an ambassador for the game of golf, using his talents to support golf in the Met Area and serving the game around the world through his thoughtful commentary.  

Expanded Content: Book Reviews - Arnold Palmer

"Arnold Palmer - A Life Well Played, My Stories" by Arnold Palmer

At 96, Maiello has impressive two weeks

Lou Maiello, a 96-year-old golfer from Staten Island, had a string of two weeks that will leave most golfers envious. First, Maiello captured the Staten Island Senior League club championship in thrilling fashion after his final's match went to 21-holes. The following week he celebrated in style by sinking his first career hole-in-one on Silver Lake Golf Course's sixth hole.

Expanded Content: Stewart Hagestad

Catching up with Stewart Hagestad   As a relative newcomer to the Met Area, Stewart Hagestad had a breakout season that included wins at the Met Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur to help him earn MGA Player of the Year honors. We caught up with Stewart to get his thoughts on his season and what's to come.