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Top Talent Returns to Wykagyl for the Ike
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 18, 2013) – Just as April fires up eager golf fans with the Masters, the month of June in the Met Area delivers a 
similar spark for followers of the amateur game with anticipation of the year’s first major. Storied Wykgayl Country Club in New Rochelle, N.Y.
The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club Celebrates 125 Years of Golf in America
Elmsford, N.Y. (June 14, 2013) - The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club celebrated its 125th Anniversary this past week with a series of exciting 
events to mark its founding as the first golf club in the United States. From its beginnings with John Reid and his intrepid “Apple Tree Gang” playing on a makeshift course in Yonkers, NY, the historic club has always been dedicated to promoting the game and its best traditions for longer than any other.
Lynch Takes Home Medalist Honors at Tallgrass
SHOREHAM. N.Y (June 13, 2013) – Two-time MGA Mid-Amateur champion Dennis Lynch of Nassau Players led a field of 84 players at the MGA/MetLife Public Links sectional qualifier, firing a 2-under 69 at Tallgrass Golf Course in Shoreham, N.Y., to take home medalist honors.
Darlington's Purcell Earns Medalist Honors at MGA/MetLife Public Links Qualifier
STAMFORD, CONN. (June 12, 2013) – Darlington’s Kevin Purcell earned medalist honors after firing a 1-under round of 71 at Wednesday’s MGA/MetLife Public Links sectional qualifying round at Sterling Farms Golf Course in Stamford, Conn. Purcell, the general manager of five Bergen County golf courses, tied for 25th at last year’s Public Links at Bethpage Black.
Smithtown's Haliasz Jr. Leads Field at MGA/MetLife Public Links Qualifier
BRONX, N.Y. (June 11, 2013) – A field of 86 players competed for 11 spots (and ties) at the Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course in Bronx, N.Y., on Tuesday for a trip to the 66th MGA/MetLife Public Links Championship. When it was all over, 11 players on the number were able to conquer the short yet challenging 6,002 yard par 70 layout and qualify, all posting scores of 75 or better.
Past MGA Champs Take On Merion
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) – Former MGA champions Morgan Hoffmann and Andrew Svoboda will return to the U.S. Open this week at 
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. This marks the third and fourth appearances, respectively, for each of the former local stars.
2013 Anderson Memorial - Winged Foot
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Flushing's Sporton Wins Medalist Honors at MGA/MetLife Public Links SQRMONTGOMERY, N.Y. (June 6, 2013) – A total of 57 players competed for seven qualifying spots (plus ties) at the Sectional Qualifying Round for the 66th MGA/MetLife Public Links Championship. The competition was held Thursday at Stony Ford Golf Course in Montgomery, N.Y. Despite cool and windy conditions, the eight players who advanced to the championship at Richter Park Golf Course on July 11 all managed to shoot under par. MGA/MetLife Public Links Qualifying UnderwayELMSFORD, N.Y. (June, 6 2013) – Local public golfers with a Handicap Index of 8.0 or better are once again teeing it up around the Met Area this NJSGA Amateur Championship - Canoe Brook C.C.
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month in hopes of qualifying for the 66th MGA/MetLife Public Links Championship at Richter Park Golf Course.
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