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October 2014

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.

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

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

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 17, 2014) - The MGA/WMGA Team stands just one point shy of the Ligue de Paris after the first full day of the French- American Challenge at Golf de Saint-Cloud.

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.

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 an

Handley Wins MGA Mid-Amateur

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (October 8, 2014) – The 8th MGA Mid-Amateur Championship at Mountain Ridge Country Club came down to the final few holes between Fairleigh Dickinson college roommates Niall Handley of Essex Fells and Brian Komline of Black Oak.

Komline Holds First-Round Lead at MGA Mid-Amateur

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (October 7, 2014) – The first round of the 8th MGA Mid-Amateur Championship is complete at Mountain Ridge Country Club and Brian Komline of Black Oak is leading after firing a round of 2-under 69. A total of 40 players advanced to the final round after shooting a score of 78 or better.

Komline Leads After Morning Wave at 8th MGA Mid-Am

WEST CALDWELL, N.J. (October 7, 2014) – The 8th edition of the MGA Mid-Amateur is underway at Mountain Ridge Country Club and mid-way through the first round it is Brian Komline of Black Oak leading after firing a round of 2-under 69.

MGA to Host Annual Presidents Council at Brae Burn

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 7, 2014) – The MGA and MGA Foundation are set to host the annual Presidents Council Fall Conference on Tuesday, October 14 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, N.Y.