Qualifying: 74th MGA Public Links Championship
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (May 18, 2022) -- The MGA's Public Links Championship this year heads to first-time host Rock Spring Golf Club in West Orange, N.J., on June 16. After many years as a private club, the layout now stands as one of only two public Seth Raynor-designed courses in the United States and will serve as an outstanding venue in deciding the Met Area's top public player in the event's 74th playing.
This year, five qualifying rounds will take place throughout the Met Area to round out the field of competitors for the 36-hole championship. They take place between May 18 and June 2.
Related: 2022 Championship Guide | Public Links History | Public Links Records
May 18 - Blue Hill GC, Pearl River, N.Y. *Westchester Public Links Championship
Qualifying Positions: 12 & ties
Erik Stauderman of Casperkill defended his title in the Westchester Public Links Championship while leading 12 qualifiers to Rock Spring. Stauderman had an admitted shaky start, but settled down over his inward nine, carding four birdies and no bogeys en route to a 2-under 70 and the one-shot victory.
Recap | Results
May 24 - Hominy Hill GC, Colts Neck, N.J.
Qualifying Positions: 10 & ties
Stephen Walsh of MGA eClub - New York City finished at 1-over 73 for the low round of the day. Jason Lee of MGA eClub - New Jersey and Paul Ulanich of South Shore also qualified with 3-over 75s as part of the 10 players who qualified with rounds of 6-over 78 or better.
Results
May 26 - Bethpage Yellow, Farmingdale, N.Y.
Qualifying Positions: 20 & ties
Peicheng Chen of USGA/MGA Golf Club dominated the field with a 9-under 62. Chen, who competes at St. John's University, used an eagle and eight birdies en route to his impressive finish. Overall, 26 players advanced to Rock Springs Golf Club behind scores of 3-over 74 or better.
Results
May 31 - Hudson Hills GC, Ossining, N.Y.
Qualifying Positions: 5 & ties
Six players advanced to Rock Spring behind scores of 8-over 79 or better at challenging Hudson Hills. Joseph Dellicarpini of Pelham Bay/Split Rock led the way with a 5-over 76, with his lone birdie of the day coming on the par-4 16th. MGA eClub - Connecticut member Peter Laurelli had three birdies on his card, but a quartet of double bogeys en route to his 77.
Results
June 2 - Soldier Hill GC, Emerson, N.J.
Qualifying Positions: 7 & ties
After qualifying for the 67th Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship on May 23, Rhys Burgess of Darlington continued his good play by medaling with a 2-under 69. Three other players shot level par or better with MGA eClub - New York City member Noah Pilipski firing a 1-under 70 and Robert McHugh of Rock Spring and David Sampson of River Vale shooting even-par 71s. In total, 12 players qualified for the 74th MGA Public Links Championship at Rock Spring Golf Club.
Results