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Blog: Michael Miller in Europe

Blog: Michael Miller in Europe

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 13, 2013) - Two-time reigning MGA Player of the Year Michael Miller of Brewster, N.Y., is back in Europe nearly a year removed from his first experience playing overseas.

Q&A: Pete Bevacqua, PGA of America CEO

Q&A: Pete Bevacqua, PGA of America CEO

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 12, 2013) - The new issue of The Met Golfer has a profile story on new PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua, who was hired in November 2012. Bevacqua, a native of Bedford, N.Y., got his start in golf as a caddie at Bedford Golf & Tennis Club, and in this exclusive interview with Met Golfer editor Greg Midland, he discusses how growing up in the Met Area shaped his appreciation for the game and inspired him to pursue his career path.

USGA To Add Four-Ball Championships, Retire Public Links

USGA To Add Four-Ball Championships, Retire Public Links

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 11, 2013) -  The USGA unveiled their biggest championship developments in the last 25 years on Monday, Feb. 11, when they announced the additions of the U.S.

Matt Ceplo Wins GCSAA President's Award

The First Tee Young Benefactors Host 3rd Annual Kick-Off Event

The First Tee Young Benefactors Host 3rd Annual Kick-Off Event

NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 1, 2013) - On Thursday, January 31st, The First Tee Young Benefactors hosted its 3rd Annual “Thank You” Kick Off event at Drive 495, a private golf and fitness center in Soho. The event celebrated the group’s success in 2012 and served as a kick off to the 2013 season.

Michael Hebron Inducted Into PGA Hall of Fame

Michael Hebron Inducted Into PGA Hall of Fame

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 5, 2013)With a list of accolades within the golfing industry that stretches the length of a par five, the PGA of America announced that St. James, N.Y., resident and PGA Master Professional Michael Hebron will be enshrined into the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame.

Local First Tee Participants Visit USGA Museum for Important Exhibit

MGA Member Spotlight: Greg Scott

First Tee of Metropolitan New York holds Interview Seminar

First Tee of Metropolitan New York holds Interview Seminar

BRONX, N.Y. (February 11, 2012) - On Saturday, February 11th, 20 participants from The First Tee of Metropolitan New York (TFTMNY) gathered at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx for an interview practice seminar as part of TFTMNY’s Path to College program. Designed to help high school students gain insight into the college application process, attendees received tips on interviewing and took advantage of mock interview sessions conducted by volunteer members of TFTMNY’s Young Benefactors.

MGA Member Spotlight: Gary Lehman

MGA Member Spotlight: Gary Lehman

Name: Gary Lehman
Hometown: Danbury, Conn.
Club: Richter Park Golf Course
Age: 63
Handicap Index: 6.2