August 2014
MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic visits MetLife Stadium
ELMSFORD, N.Y.
Trump Bedminster to Host 99th Met Open
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (August 13, 2014) - The 99th Met Open Championship heads to its first new venue in three years when Trump National Golf Club – Bedminster (N.J.) makes its debut hosting an MGA major on August 19 – 21.
Kevin and Conor Casey Win MGA Father and Son
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (August 12, 2014) – Kevin and Conor Casey of Galloping Hill and Somerset Hills won the 64th MGA Father & Son Championship at Brooklake Country in Florham Park, N.J., through rainy conditions today. The Caseys had the best score of the day with a 3-under 69 and led the rest of the field by one stroke.
2014 MGA Father Son Net Tournament Postponed
Due to course conditions and tomorrow’s forecast for heavy rain, the MGA Father & Son Net Tournament at Willow Creek Golf & Country Club has been postponed to Wednesday, September 3rd. Tee times will remain the same; if you require a change of tee time, please contact the MGA Championship Department at (914)-347-4653.
Brent Ito Wins the 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship at Rumson
RUMSON, N.J. (August 8, 2014) - It took 22 holes and an absolutely unbelievable two-putt birdie for Brent Ito of Ardsley, N.Y. to finally claim victory at the 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship at Rumson Country Club. The 15-year-old never trailed a match the entire championship, but let a 3-up lead slip away in the final match against Christopher Gotterup of Little Silver, N.J.
Gotterup and Ito will meet in the Final Match at the MGA/MetLife Boys Championship
RUMSON, N.J. (August 8, 2014) - Rumson Junior Club Champion Chris Gotterup of Little Silver, N.J. will meet Brent Ito of Ardsley, N.Y. in the final match in the 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship at Rumson Country Club. Gotterup’s home course advantage has come up big in all of his matches, but he takes on a very tough task against Ito, who has yet to trail in any match he has played.
Semifinals Set at 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship
RUMSON, N.J. (August 7, 2014) - The semifinal matches have been set at Rumson Country Club for the 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship. 16 talented junior golfers played in a match play bracket today to determine the final four and they will play 18-hole matches again tomorrow to determine the ultimate champion.
46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship Underway at Rumson
RUMSON, N.J. (August 7, 2014) - The first round of matches are complete at the 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship at Rumson Country Club and the final eight players are heading back on the course to begin their second round.
Ten Met Area Locals in the field at the U.S. Amateur
UPDATED 2:58 p.m. August 14 - The amazing run at the U.S. Amateur at Atlanta Athletic Club for Cameron Young of Scarborough, N.Y. has come to an end in the quarterfinals. After coming up with some late round magic in each of his first three matches, he came up just short in his quarterfinal match against Gunn Yang of Korea, losing 2 down. Yang won the 17th with a par and then eagled the final hole, the par 5 18th, for a spectacular victory over Young.
46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship heads back to Rumson
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (August 4, 2014) - This week the 46th MGA/MetLife Boys Championship heads back to Rumson Country Club where in 2011 Theo Humphrey of Greenwich, Conn., won the event over some of the best current junior players in the area. This year’s championship features some very young talented players who are poised to become forces on the MGA circuit in years to come.