| IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of each competitor to notify the MGA of all top finishes. The MGA may award points for top finishes in regional, national, and international events NOT listed below, as warranted. The final selection of the Player of the Year is determined by the MGA Executive Committee and includes, but is not limited to, the point ranking system. Please read the Guidelines carefully. |
| + In Open Stroke Play events, points awarded for making the On-site Cut, Sectional and Local Qualifying, and for finishing Low Amateur (+) would be in addition to any other points awarded.
# Points for Local Qualifying, Sectional Qualifying, On-site Cut and “Matches Won” (#) are cumulative. However, players who finish 10th or better in amateur stroke play events, or winner, runner-up, semifinalist or quarterfinalist in match play events, will receive only the points listed for that position. ## Qualifying Medalist Points are bonus points and will be added to any other points awarded. Note: On-Site Medalist points for events are awarded to the medalist at the championship, not the sectional qualifying round. 2024 Updates |
METROPOLITAN AREA EVENTS Please make sure you have read the Criteria and Guidelines before computing Player of the Year Points.
| Event | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | On-Site Cut+ | SQR+ | Low Am.+ 1st | Low Am.+ 2nd | Low Am.+ 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met Open | 325 | 250 | 220 | 190 | 165 | 140 | 110 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 60 | 50 |
| NJSGA Open | 225 | 175 | 150 | 140 | 125 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 50 | 20 | – | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| New York State Open | 225 | 175 | 150 | 140 | 125 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 50 | 20 | – | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| CSGA Open | 225 | 175 | 150 | 140 | 125 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 50 | 20 | – | 50 | 25 | 15 |
| LIGA Open | 200 | 150 | 125 | 115 | 100 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 50 | 40 | 10 | – | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| WGA Open | 200 | 150 | 125 | 115 | 100 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 50 | 40 | 10 | – | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| MGA Senior Open | 125 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | – | – | 25 | 15 | – |
| Tournament | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | On-Site Cut# | SQR# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ike (MGA Stroke Play) | 285 | 200 | 140 | 120 | 110 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 15 | 10 |
| NJSGA Amateur | 160 | 120 | 100 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 20 | – |
| NYSGA Amateur | 160 | 120 | 100 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 20 | – |
| MGA Mid-Amateur | 150 | 110 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 65 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 15 | – |
| CSGA Mid-Amateur | 125 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| NYSGA Mid-Amateur | 125 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| Hochster Memorial | 125 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| MGA Public Links | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| Boff Invitational | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| New York City Amateur | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| MGA Senior Amateur | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| Mittelmark Invitational | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| Arcola Cup | 100 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | – | – |
| Palmer Cup (CSGA Stroke Play) | 75 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Carter Cup – MGA Junior Stroke Play | 75 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Bergen County Amateur | 75 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Eagle Oaks Invitational | 75 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Gene Sarazen Invitational | 75 | 50 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| LIGA Hebron | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Rockland County Amateur | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| LIGA Mid-Amateur | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| WGA Mid-Amateur | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Tournament
(Championship Flight) |
Winner | Runner-Up | Semi-finalist | Quarter-finalist | Each Match Won To Quarters | On-Site Qual.# | On-Site Medalist## | SQR.# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Met Amateur | 325 | 235 | 175 | 115 | – | 60 | 50 | 30 |
| The Farrell | 160 | 120 | 100 | 75 | – | 30 | 30 | – |
| CSGA Amateur | 160 | 120 | 100 | 75 | 15 | – | 25 | – |
| LIGA Amateur | 125 | 90 | 70 | 40 | 10 | – | – | – |
| WGA Amateur | 125 | 90 | 70 | 40 | 10 | – | – | – |
| NJSGA Mid-Amateur | 125 | 75 | 50 | 35 | – | 10 | – | – |
| Travis Memorial | 125 | 75 | 50 | 35 | – | 20 | 30 | – |
| Nassau Invitational | 100 | 70 | 50 | 30 | – | 10 | 25 | – |
| Richardson Memorial | 75 | 60 | 45 | 30 | – | 10 | 25 | – |
| Havemeyer Memorial | 75 | 60 | 45 | 30 | – | 10 | 25 | – |
| Met Junior | 75 | 60 | 45 | 30 | – | – | – | – |
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Reminder It is the responsibility of each player to notify the MGA of top finishes in these events or if they qualify for USGA events or other national or international events outside of the Met Area within a practical time period upon completion of the event. Click here for a list of other national events that may be eligible for points. Points for any other national event will be awarded at the discretion of the Metropolitan Golf Association. |
OTHER REGIONAL, NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
| Tournament | 1st Low Amateur | 2nd Low Amateur | 3rd Low Amateur | On-Site Cut + | SQR + | LQR + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | 175 | 125 | 75 | 75 | 100 | 50 |
| U.S. Senior Open | 100 | 75 | 50 | 50 | 30 | – |
| Tournament | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA (Div. I) | 350 | 300 | 250 | 200 | 175 | 150 | 125 | 100 | 90 | 75 |
| Tournament | Winner | Runner-up | Semi-finalist | Quarter Finalist | Each Match won to Quarters # | On-Site Qual.# | On-Site Medalist## | SQR.# | LQR.# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Amateur | 500 | 400 | 325 | 275 | 50 | 75 | 75 | 50 | 25 |
| U.S. Mid-Amateur | 400 | 300 | 250 | – | 40 | 40 | 50 | 40 | – |
| U.S. Junior Amateur | 200 | 150 | 125 | – | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | – |
| U.S. Senior Amateur | 200 | 150 | 125 | – | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | – |
| British Amateur | 400 | 325 | 250 | – | 50 | 50 | 50 | – | – |
