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October 2019

Brae Burn Hosts 2019 MGA Presidents Council

PURCHASE, N.Y. (October 28, 2019) - At the MGA's annual Presidents Council Fall Conference, a group of nearly 200 club leaders representing golf courses and clubs from throughout the Met Area gathered for a full-day of programming focused on timely and relevant topics on areas of club operations. This event is part of the MGA Foundation sponsored, year-long schedule of educational programming.

MGA Rallies to Capture Carey Cup, 6.5 to 5.5

Trevor Randolph's 1-up victory in the final match of the 15th Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup clinched a furious comeback for the MGA at Arcola Country Club.

Irish Gain Advantage in Carey Cup

The GUI owns a 4-2 lead over the MGA following day one of the 15th Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup at Arcola Country Club.

Live From: 15th Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup

The MGA won 4.5 of 6 available points on Wednesday, overtaking the Golfing Union of Ireland, 6.5 to 5.5 in the 15th Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup at Arcola Country Club.

Carey Cup Heads to Arcola, Oct. 22-23

The MGA and Golfing Union of Ireland battle in the biennial Carey Cup, Oct. 22-23 at Arcola Country Club.

MGA Mourns the Passing of Larry Rafferty

The Metropolitan Golf Association regrets to announce the passing of Lawrence C. “Larry” Rafferty on October 13th at the age of 77.

Means & Snyder Claim MGA/MetLife Women's Four-Ball in Playoff

EAST NORWICH, N.Y. (October 15, 2019) - Beautiful fall weather and perfect conditions at The Muttontown Club made for a successful 35th playing of the MGA/MetLife Women's Four-Ball Championship. Related: Results

GOLFZON Invites MGA Members to ZSTRICT at Chelsea Piers Connecticut

GOLFZON, an official partner of the Metropolitan Golf Association, has opened ZSTRICT, its new indoor golf entertainment and practice facility at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford, Conn.

Dramatic Finish Lands Tilley Mid-Am Sweep

A 50-foot par save on the finishing hole earned Brad Tilley the title in the 13th MGA Mid-Amateur Championship at Wee Burn, capping off his his third Mid-Am win in a 10-day span.

Patterson, Rendell Lead 13th MGA Mid-Amateur

Rounds of even-par 72 placed Chester Patterson and Matthew Rendell atop the leaderboard at Wee Burn Country Club.