Live From: 15th Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup
PARAMUS, N.J. (October 23, 2019) – The MGA won 4.5 of the 6 available points in Wednesday's closing singles matches, rallying to defeat the Golfing Union of Ireland, 6.5 to 5.5 in the 15th Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup at Arcola Country Club. The victory, clinched with a 1-up victory from host club member Trevor Randolph in the anchor match, secured the MGA its first win since 2013.
Brad Tilley of Sleepy Hollow helped set the tone early by capturing a commanding 8-and-7 victory over Conor Purcell, while Thomas La Morte of Knickerbocker continued the momentum with a 6-and-4 win over Caolan Rafferty. James Nicholas of Westchester continued with a 2-up victory over James Sugrue. With the late matches going back and forth through the afternoon, Peter O'Keeffe put a point on the board for the Irish. Joe Saladino of Huntington claimed a halve in his match, while Randolph's victory sealed the come-from-behind win.
WHAT A FINISH.
Trevor Randolph, a member at @ArcolaCC, wins the Carey Cup for the MGA on his home course with a 1 Up victory over Rowan Lester!
Final Tally: MGA 6.5 GUI 5.5 pic.twitter.com/Ae724Wwntk
— Metropolitan Golf Association (@MGA1897) October 23, 2019
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The Carey Cup – which originated as the Metedeconk International Challenge Cup – was first played in 1990. The teams played once again in Ireland in 1992 but did not meet in 1994. In 1996, the matches were conducted again thanks to an effort spearheaded by the late Governor Hugh L. Carey, who envisioned the matches as an opportunity to foster sportsmanship and goodwill between the countries.