Hartsdale, N.Y. - Nine golfers advanced to the sectional qualifying stage for the 2005 U.S. Open during local qualifying held Monday, May 16, at Scarsdale Golf Club in Hartsdale, NY.
Elmsford, N.Y. - J.J. Henry’s strong play continued this weekend as the Fairfield, CT native shot rounds of 67-69-67-68 to finish tied for 10th at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship played at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. Henry’s nine-under-par finish earned him $148,800 bringing his 2005 total to $454,113, 72nd on the PGA Tour Money List.
Helped by freshman Michael Quagliano of White Plains, NY, the 2003 MGA Junior Champion, the Duke Men’s golf team captured their first ACC Championship since 1966.
Widely considered one of the strongest conferences in the country but thanks to the likes of Wake Forest and Georgia Tech, who have produced numerous PGA Tour players in recent years, Duke’s achievement is certainly one which Quagliano (t-24th 75-75-76) and his teammates are proud of.
The Metropolitan Golf Association’s 2005 tournament season kicks off with the 78th MGA Senior Amateur Championship at Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT, on Monday-Tuesday, May 9-10.
The MGA Senior Amateur is open to players 55 years of age or older with USGA Handicap Indexes of 9.0 or less. The field of 200 will play 18 holes on Monday, after which the field is cut to the low 20 scores and ties, who advance to 18 holes on Tuesday. Prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, and also in each of four age categories.
Elmsford, N.Y. (April 29, 2005) - Fairfield, CT’s J.J. Henry (left) and Garrison, NY’s Johnson Wagner each posted first round 67’s and are near the top of their respective leader boards.
Elmsford, N.Y. (April 27, 2005) - Katie Allison (left) of Mahwah, NJ, makes her return to the LPGA this week at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship this week in Franklin, TN. The event benefits the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Elmsford, N.Y. (April 22, 2005) - With the exception of young Katie Allison, all of the Met Area professionals were in action last week.
Elmsford, N.Y. (April 19, 2005) - Caddies are an essential part of the game of golf, and the MGA prides itself on continuing to educate young men and women on the benefits of caddying.
Elmsford, N.Y. (April 15, 2005)—Nick Faldo, winner of six major championships and a member of 11 Ryder Cup teams, will be recognized for his outstanding achievements by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at their 54th National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at the Hilton Rye Town in Rye Brook, New York. The Hall of Famer will receive the Gold Tee Award, the MGWA’s highest honor.