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2014

MGA Announces Relationship with vineyard vines

MGA Announces Relationship with vineyard vines

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 22, 2014) - The Metropolitan Golf Association, one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations, is pleased to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with Stamford, Connecticut based clothing company vineyard vines, making vineyard vines the first ever “Official Apparel of the MGA.”  Such designation represents the first such relationship in the 117-year history of the MGA.

Met PGA Hosts 52nd Educational Forum

Met PGA Hosts 52nd Educational Forum

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 16, 2014) - On Tuesday April 15th, the Metropolitan PGA held their 52nd Educational Forum at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, NY.

Young Benefactors Host 19th Hole on the Park

Young Benefactors Host 19th Hole on the Park

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 14, 2014) - The First Tee of Metropolitan New York's Young Benefactors hosted the 5th annual 19th Hole on the Park event at the New York Athletic Club in New York City on Friday, April 11.

MGA/MetLife Men's and Women's Four-Ball Championships

MGA/MetLife Men's and Women's Four-Ball Championships

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 14, 2014) - The Metropolitan Golf Association announced this spring the restructing of the MGA/MetLife Men's and Women's Net Team Championships. For more than 30 years, these popular events have provided scratch golfers and high-handicappers alike with a first-class championship experience. This focus on players of all skill levels will continue, but the events have been rebranded as the MGA/MetLife Four-Ball Championships and they will now be conducted by the MGA's charitable Foundation.

MGA to Offer Comprehensive Rules of Golf Educational Programs for Member Clubs

MGA to Offer Comprehensive Rules of Golf Educational Programs for Member Clubs

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 28, 2014) – The Metropolitan Golf Association announces it will be offering comprehensive Rules of Golf Educational Programs for its member clubs beginning this spring. The goal of the educational offering is to enable golfers of all skill levels to increase their understanding of how the game is played and governed under the Rules and by doing so, will enhance their enjoyment as well.

Miller to Make PGA Tour Debut At Valero Texas Open

Recap: 2014 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Seminar

Recap: 2014 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Seminar

MANHASSET, N.Y. (March 20, 2014) –The MGA Foundation hosted the 2014 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Education Series at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, N.Y. on Thursday and featured an impressive panel of experts in the fields of golf course management, maintenance and agronomy.

Park Named to U.S. Curtis Cup Team

Park Named to U.S. Curtis Cup Team

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 13, 2014) - Annie Park of Levittown, N.Y., has been named to the eight-member team that will represent the United States in the biennial Curtis Cup Match to be played from June 6-8 at St. Louis County Club in St. Louis, Mo. 

MGA Adopts USGA Groove Rule

MGA Adopts USGA Groove Rule

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 26, 2014) - The MGA will be implementing the USGA’s recommended “Groove Rule” for the 2014 Met Open and MGA Senior Open Championships, and their respective qualifiers. This Local Rule will also be in effect for all USGA qualifiers conducted by the MGA in the 2014 season.

Club History 101: Rockrimmon CC

Club History 101: Rockrimmon CC

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 14, 2014) - The Rockrimmon Country Club was established in 1947 and  is located on the border of North Stamford, Conn., and Pound Ridge, N.Y., with the clubhouse in Connecticut and most of the golf course in New York. It will host the 87th MGA Senior Amateur on May 6 and 7.