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First Tee Gala a Huge Success

First Tee Gala a Huge Success

Former President Bill Clinton (right) was the keynote speaker at The First Tee of Metropolitan New York’s 10th Anniversary Gala, featuring auction items in support of junior golf.

William J. Flynn Honored At Carey Cup Am-Am Dinner

Area Juniors Named AJGA All-Americans

Area Juniors Named AJGA All-Americans

October 25 - The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) named three local juniors to its 2010 Rolex All-American teams. This year’s U.S. Junior champion,Jim Liu of Smithtown, N.Y., was named to the boys’ First Team. Karen Chung of Livingston, N.J. and Princeton University freshman Kelly Shon of Port Washington, N.Y., were both selected to the girls’ Second Team. All three players receive Rolex All-American honors for a second consecutive year. 

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Ligue de Paris Wins French-American Challenge

Ligue de Paris Wins French-American Challenge

October 14, 2010 – The Metropolitan Golf Association and Women’s Metropolitan Golf Association team came up short in their efforts to win the 18th French-American Challenge on October 14 as they fell to the Ligue de Paris 12 ½ to 7 ½ . Despite a solid performance in the first day of the competition, the MGA/WMGA team was unable to overcome the great play of the French team during the singles matches, which were held today at Golf de Fontainebleau in Fontainebleau, France.

Glen Oaks Hosts MGA Presidents Council

Glen Oaks Hosts MGA Presidents Council

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (October 12, 2010) - The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation conducted its annual Presidents Council Fall Meeting at the Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, N.Y. More than 200 club presidents, general managers, and other club leaders attended the conference, which was highlighted by a keynote presentation by Jim Hyler, President of the USGA, on major issues facing the game.

Golf Journalist Guido Cribari Passes Away at Age 95

Golf Journalist Guido Cribari Passes Away at Age 95

October 12, 2010– Former MGA Distinguished Service Award winner and longtime Westchester golf writer Guido Cribari passed away on October 8 at the Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, N.Y., he was 95. Cribari, a Westchester County native, was the Executive Sports Editor of the Gannett Westchester newspaper chain and covered Met Area golf for more than 45 years before retiring in 1989. Along with golf, he covered the New York Rangers and Brooklyn Dodgers.

Other Met Area Players of the Year

Other Met Area Players of the Year

October 28, 2009 - Twelve players from the amateur and professional ranks were honored as several Met Area golf associations announced their players of the year. Starting off in New Jersey, the NJSGA award was shared by 2007 MGA Senior Amateur champion Jay Blumenfeld of Mountain Ridge and Mike Deo of High Bridge Hills.

Fay to Receive MGA Distinguished Service Award

Fay to Receive MGA Distinguished Service Award

October 29, 2009 – The Metropolitan Golf Association is pleased to announce that David B. Fay, executive director of the United States Golf Association, will receive the 2009 MGA Distinguished Service Award. Recognized throughout the world as one of the foremost authorities on golf, Fay has been with the USGA since 1978 and executive director for 20 years.

Wilson, Bernstein Among AJGA Rolex All-Americans

Wilson, Bernstein Among AJGA Rolex All-Americans

October 28, 2009 - Reigning Met Amateur and Carter Cup champion Cameron Wilson of Shorehaven and Sam Bernstein of Century, who was low amateur at the 2009 Met Open, were among nine Met Area junior golfers named to the 2009 Rolex Junior All-American teams by the American Junior Golf Association.