EAST WILLISTON N.Y. (May 1, 2026) The Round of 16 and Quarterfinals for the 2026 Richardson Memorial Championship sponsored by Troy David and Keystone Electronics at Wheatley Hills Golf Club have concluded, paving the way for an exciting wave of matches Saturday.
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The Gene Francis Senior Flight went off first in both the round of 16 and the quarterfinals. Merv Smith of MGA eClub – N.J. advances and will face former champion Dave Scialabba of Meadow Brook club in the first semi-final match. Smith won his quarterfinal match 2 & 1 while Scialabba advanced after winning 4 & 3.
John Shurina of Nassau Players Club advances to face Jason Monroe of Fenway Golf Club in the semi-finals. Monroe had a hard-fought opening match winning 1 UP before cruising to victory 8 & 7 in the quarterfinals.
In the William D. Richardson, Peter Scialabba of Meadow Brook Club advances after taking down former champion Nick Demeo 3 & 2 at his home club. He faces off against Trevor Randolph of Arcola Country Club in the semifinal match.
Daniel Abbondandolo of Brookville Country Club advanced after winning his quarterfinal match against Jackson Weisbrot MGA eClub – Long Island 3 & 2. He will face off against Jack St. Clair of Sands Point Golf Club who advanced after winning both his matches 1 UP.
Semifinals once again start at 7:30 with the Gene Francis Senior Flight once again go off first followed by the William D. Richardson Flight. Â The championship matches for both the Championship Division and Senior Division will be played Saturday afternoon after the conclusion of the semifinals
