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Humphrey Races to 18-hole lead at Carter Cup
Humphrey Races to 18-hole lead at Carter Cup
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (August 3, 2011) – Theo Humphrey of Greenwich, Conn., raced to the first-round lead of the 9th Carter Cup at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., with a three-under-par 69. Humphrey, 15, played consistent golf for the first 15 holes and accentuated his round by holing out for eagle on the par-4 16th from 143 yards, and followed that up with a birdie on the par-5 17th.
USGA hosts MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic at Golf House
USGA hosts MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic at Golf House
FAR HILLS, N.J. (July 27, 2011) – An enthusiastic group of more than 60 young golfers arrived at the USGA Golf House in Far Hills, N.J. on Wednesday, July 27, to participate in the year’s second MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic. The juniors, representing New Jersey-based First Tee programs at Plainfield West, Weequahic Park, and Raritan Valley, all enjoyed a day of golf history and games at the USGA headquarters.
Crestmont Continues Tradition of Supporting GOLFWORKS
Crestmont Continues Tradition of Supporting GOLFWORKS
By Jeff Day
WEST ORANGE, N.J. (July 27, 2011) -- The MGA Foundation’s cornerstone internship program, GOLFWORKS, provides meaningful summer working experiences at Met Area clubs to more than 200 deserving high school students each year. Now in its 17th year, the success of the GOLFWORKS program can be attributed to the willingness of MGA member clubs to hire 15-, 16-, and 17-year-old youngsters, many of whom are experiencing their first jobs.
Enter The Family Golf Challenge
Enter The Family Golf Challenge
July 20, 2011 - The Family Golf Challenge has a great lineup of host sites for the remainder of the summer. These fun days of friendly competition feature numerous types of golf skills contests that are designed for amateur players of all skill levels. Whether you are an avid golfer or new to the game, the program engages two-person teams comprised of adults and kids (ages 7-17) in a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family to enjoy.
First Tee Met New York to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
First Tee Met New York to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Edler Wins 94th Met Junior at Fairmount
Edler Wins 94th Met Junior at Fairmount
Edler, Crowley, Meet in Met Junior Final
Edler, Crowley, Meet in Met Junior Final
Lowe Among Final Four at the Met Junior Championship
Lowe Among Final Four at the Met Junior Championship
CHATHAM, N.J. (July 13, 2011) – Reigning MGA/MetLife Boys champion Matthew Lowe of Farmingdale, N.Y., continued his dominating play during the quarterfinal round of today’s 94th Met Junior Championship sponsored by MetLife, held at Fairmount Country Club in Chatham, N.J.
Quarterfinals Set at the Met Junior Championship
Quarterfinals Set at the Met Junior Championship
CHATHAM, N.J. (July 13, 2011) – Round three of the 94th Met Junior Championship sponsored by MetLife took place Wednesday morning at Fairmount Country Club in Chatham, N.J., and continued to highlight the impressive junior talent coming out of the metropolitan area.