Westchester Amateur - Final
Amateur Championship
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Youth reigned supreme on the top half of the bracket. Josh Goldenberg (Fenway) outlasted some stiff competition in the Quarters & Semifinals. Goldenberg, a Freshmen on the Golf Team at the University of Pennsylvania, took out the possibly the hottest player in the field in James McHugh (GlenArbor) in 19 holes. To force extra holes, Goldenberg made an all world par save on 18, which included a 20 ft slider that he knew was good the moment it left his putterface. Josh then took on Owen Elliott (MGA eClub) who had himself a difficult road to the Semifinals, and took out Nicholas (Winged Foot), Ferriter (Winged Foot), and then Michael Karger (Century).
On the other side of the bracket, experience was the name of the game. Rob Johnson (Dutchess) continued his steady pace, as he took out Gray Barnes (Centennial) in his morning Quarterfinal Matchup Rob, 48, is coming off ACL surgery last offseason. He did not play competitive golf last season, but sure has been in great form the past two days. In the afternoon, Johnson took on Germay Medina (Pelham/Split Rock) in what was a battle of attrition. Both hit many fairways, but struggled to give themselves great birdie opportunities. Nonetheless, Johnson kept his head down, and had a run of pars that were good enough to get him the 2 & 1 victory.
97th Amateur Finals
Thursday June 16th - 36 Hole Final - 8:00am & 12:30pm
24. Josh Goldenberg (Fenway) vs. 15. Rob Johnson (Dutchess)
Senior Amateur Championship
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Herrol Pryce (Baychester) and Jon Groveman (Connecticut) are in top form, and they will meet Thursday Afternoon to decide the Championship. Pryce took down Jack Kiernan (Stanwich) 4 & 3, while Groveman defeated Dana Pike (Apawamis) 5 & 4. Thursdays matchup should be a great matchup as a the long-hitting Pryce will try to match the pinpoint accuracy of Groveman.
Senior Amateur Finals
Thursday June 16th - 12:15pm
9. Herrol Pryce (Baychester) vs. 3. Jon Groveman (Connecticut)
Super-Senior Amateur Championship
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Steady Shawn McLoughlin continues his quest for 3 straight Super Senior Amateur Championships. McLoughlin defeated Rick Blank (Metropolis) 3 & 2 and advanced to his 3rd straight final. Shawn will face Jim Hamburger (McCann), who defeated Rick Lawrence (Ridgewood). Hamburger advanced due to his ability to consistently hit fairways and greens, putting the pressure square on his opponent.
Super Senior Amateur Finals
Thursday June 16th - 12:00pm
1. Shawn McLoughlin (Ridgewood) vs. 3. Jim Hamburger (McCann)