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J.J. Henry Hosts Fundraiser at First Tee of Bridgeport

New Jersey Legend Babe Lichardus Dies at 81

Bensel, Sisk & Barnes Qualify for 107th U.S. Open

Bensel, Sisk & Barnes Qualify for 107th U.S. Open

PURCHASE, N.Y. (June 4, 2007) – The remnants of Tropical Storm Barry soaked the 57-player field during 36-hole U.S. Open sectional qualifying at Century Country Club, suspending play for nearly four hours and making it look increasingly likely that several players would have to return on Tuesday, June 5 to complete their second rounds.

THE FIRST TEE OF NASSAU COUNTY’S MARVIN PHISITKRAIYAKORN SELECTED NORTHEAST BOYS RBS “ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR”

THE FIRST TEE OF NASSAU COUNTY’S MARVIN PHISITKRAIYAKORN SELECTED NORTHEAST BOYS RBS “ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR”

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 30, 2006) - Marvin Phisitkraiyakorn, a participant in The First Tee of Nassau County junior golf learning program has been awarded the Northeast Boys RBS Achiever of the Year.  Marvin is one of the twelve finalists selected for this prestigious national honor out of the seventy well-deserving nominees. 

SHELLOCK, HOIT TIED FOR THE LEAD AT THE IKE

SHELLOCK, HOIT TIED FOR THE LEAD AT THE IKE

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 27, 2006) – After a pair of 72’s in the first two rounds, Stephen Shellock of Eagle Oaks sits tied atop the leaderboard with Roger Hoit of Balutsrol after second-round action at the Ike Championship, presented by Canon, USA.  Hoit carded a five-over-par 75 in his second round after a first-round 68.

HOIT WINS IKE CHAMPIONSHIP AT FRESH MEADOW

HOIT WINS IKE CHAMPIONSHIP AT FRESH MEADOW

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 27, 2006) – Baltusrol’s Roger Hoit saved par from greenside rough on the 18th hole to beat Andrew Giuliani by two strokes and win the 51st Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship presented by Canon, USA, at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, N.Y. Giuliani finished in a tie for second with Joseph Saladino of Huntington.

RON PHILO JR. OF METROPOLIS WINS PGA PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

RON PHILO JR. OF METROPOLIS WINS PGA PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

VERONA, N.Y. (June 26, 2006) – Ron Philo Jr., head professional at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains, N.Y., bogeyed the third playoff hole on Sunday to win the 39th PGA Professional National Championship at Atunyote Golf Club in Verona, N.Y.  Philo’s bogey was enough to beat Alan Schulte of Fishers, Ind., who hit his tee shot into the water hazard on the 11th hole and was forced to take relief and the costly one-stroke penalty.  This is Philo’s fourth straight top-five finish, and his first victory, in the PGA Professional National Championship.

GIULIANI’S 68 LEADS AFTER FIRST ROUND OF IKE

GIULIANI’S 68 LEADS AFTER FIRST ROUND OF IKE

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 26, 2006) - Playing in an on-and-off drizzle this morning at Fresh Meadow Country Club, defending champion Andrew Giuliani shot a two-under par 68 to take the first-round lead at the Ike Championship presented by Canon, USA.

ANDREW GIULIANI SET TO DEFEND IKE TITLE AT FRESH MEADOW

ANDREW GIULIANI SET TO DEFEND IKE TITLE AT FRESH MEADOW

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 21, 2006) – Defending champion Andrew Giuliani will be one of 106 amateurs in the field as the Ike Championship, presented by Canon, USA, begins Monday, June 26th at Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, N.Y.

A CONVERSATION WITH 2005 IKE CHAMPION ANDREW GIULIANI

A CONVERSATION WITH 2005 IKE CHAMPION ANDREW GIULIANI

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 21, 2006) - Andrew Giuliani, the 2005 Ike MGA Stroke Play champion, spoke with The Met Golfer editor Greg Midland about his year since winning the Ike, his season on the Duke University golf team and the state of his game.

 

G.M.: How did your year at Duke turn out?