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2014

MetLife Success Story: J.D. Barnett

MetLife Success Story: J.D. Barnett

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 2, 2014) - Each year, GOLFWORKS, the MGA Foundation’s cornerstone internship program, provides impactful summer employment at Met Area clubs to more than 230 deserving high school students. Now in its 20th year, the success of GOLFWORKS can be credited for the willingness of MGA member clubs to hire teenagers, many whom have little or no work experience. J.D.

Darrel Kestner and other Local Club Pros in the field at the U.S. Senior Open

Darrel Kestner and other Local Club Pros in the field at the U.S. Senior Open

ELMSFORD, N.Y. - The field for the 2014 U.S. Senior Open at Oak Tree National in Edmond, Okla. is set and three-time Met Open Champion Darrel Kestner of Glen Cove, N.Y. is one of the few Met Area local club pros that will tee it up the week of July 10-13. Kestner, the Director of Golf at Deepdale, will join names like Fred Couples, Kenny Perry, and Bernhard Langer as they all attempt to capture the 35th U.S. Senior Open.

Pastore, Renza and Henny among locals in U.S. APL Field

Pastore, Renza and Henny among locals in U.S. APL Field

ELMSFORD, N.Y. - This year will be the final playing of the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and the field features some local Met Area players and ones that could certainly contend for the trophy. The last edition of the event will be played at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kansas on July 14-19.

Couples, Lopez Honored at MGWA National Awards Dinner

Couples, Lopez Honored at MGWA National Awards Dinner

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 30, 2014) - The Metropolitan Golf Writers Association hosted its 63rd National Awards Dinner at the Westchester Marriot in Tarrytown, N.Y., on June 23rd.