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Miller, Bernstein, and Puetz at Stage Two of European Tour Q-School

David Pastore Wins 2014 MGA Player of the Year Award

David Pastore Wins 2014 MGA Player of the Year Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 31, 2014) - The Metropolitan Golf Association is pleased to announce that David Pastore of Griff Harris Men’s Club is the recipient of the 2014 MGA Jerry Courville Sr. Player of the Year Award. Pastore’s career year was highlighted by two down-the-stretch victories at the MGA Ike and Met Amateur championships, but steady play in the Met Area also played a big role in Pastore’s runaway Player of the Year season.

Local Assistants in Florida for National Car Rental PGA Assistant Championship

Local Assistants in Florida for National Car Rental PGA Assistant Championship

UPDATED 5:17 p.m. (November 2, 2014) - Grant Sturgeon of Mamaroneck, N.Y. claimed the 38th National Car Rental PGA Assistant Championship today at PGA Golf Club's Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Fla. with a final round score of 7-under 65. That gave Sturgeon a four day total of 13-under 275. The red-hot play continues for the reigning Met Open Champion as this gives the Winged Foot assistant professional his fourth victory of the year.  

Met Area Locals at Q School

Met Area Locals at Q School

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 23, 2014) - A number of top Met Area players are taking their games to the next level this fall and attemting to earn status on the Web.com Tour through "Q School." The First Stage has now completed and several Met Area locals have advanced to the Second Stage in November and ultimately the Finals at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens on December 11-16.

 

French-American Challenge Recap

French-American Challenge Recap

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 18, 2014) - The MGA/WMGA team put forth a valiant effort but the Ligue de Paris was able to retain "Fred's Cup" with an 11.5 - 8.5 victory in the 17th French American Challenge at Golf de Saint-Cloud in Garces, France.

French-American Challenge Day One Recap

MGA Hosts 2014 Presidents Council Fall Conference

MGA Hosts 2014 Presidents Council Fall Conference

PURCHASE, N.Y. (October 14, 2014) - The MGA and MGA Foundation hosted the annual Presidents Council Fall Conference on October 14 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, N.Y. More than 175 leaders from MGA member clubs attended the seminar to learn about and discuss industry trends and issues affecting area clubs. The Presidents Council Fall Conference is a part of the MGA Foundation's series of educational programs, and each year features a panel of distinguished guests who present to the full group.

Brudner and Karger Win Mixed Pinehurst

Brudner and Karger Win Mixed Pinehurst

UPDATED: (October 3, 2014) - After an 18 hole playoff, Gale Brudner of GlenArbor and Michael Karger of Century became the 51st MGA/WMGA Mixed Pinehurst Champions. The team of Brudner and Karger defeated Rob Zuch and Dani Mullin, both of Southward Ho, in the playoff in after both teams shot matchi