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MGA Foundation Spring Educational Series Update

MGA Foundation Spring Educational Series Update

 

The 2005 MGA Spring Educational Series included the MGA/Met PGA Rules of Golf Workshop, the Green Chairman Education Series, and the Public Golf forums.  Here is a brief overview of the events.

 

MGA/Met PGA Rules of Golf Workshop

 

Eastchester, NY- The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation launched its Spring Education Series with the MGA/Met PGA Rules of Golf Workshop at Lake Isle CC in Eastchester, NY on March 15.

Eaton Savors Dream Week

Eaton Savors Dream Week

 

 

Austin “Ace” Eaton, formerly of Sterling Farms GC, in Stamford CT, and winner of the 2004 U.S. Mid Amateur Championship certainly had a dream week despite missing the cut at the 2005 Masters. His time spent at Augusta included a practice round with Tiger Woods, a meeting with Byron Nelson, a pairing with the legendary Gary Player and 2004 British Open Champion Todd Hamilton, and some pretty good coverage at the end of the CBS telecast

 

Honest Eaton Calls Penalty, Finishes With 81

Albus Earns Top Ten in California

Albus Earns Top Ten in California

 

Tour Update

 

Elmsford, N.Y. (March 28, 2005) - Jim Albus (left), former two-time Met Open Champion, shot 6-under par (71-67-69) to tie for 8th place in the Champions Tour Toshiba Senior Classic in Newport Beach, CA.  This is Albus’ first top-10 finish since he tied for 6th place in the Georgia-Pacific Super Seniors Championship in 2002 and earned him $40,307, bringing his 2005 total earnings to $78,950 moving him to 35th on the Champions Tour Money List.

 

MGA Announces Carey Cup Team

MGA Foundation Outlines Rules Changes at Spring Seminar

MGA Mourns Passing of Vice President

MGA Mourns Passing of Vice President

 

It is with deep regret that the MGA and MGA Foundation must note the loss of its distinguished Vice President, J. Michael Carter, who passed away on March 10th at the age of 51. 

Tour Update: Met Locals Shine