ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 25, 2010) – Members of the boys’ and girls’ golf teams at Woodlands High School in Hartsdale, N.Y., had the fantastic opportunity to spend an afternoon at Golf Central, the MGA’s headquarters, for an intimate Rules lesson with MGA Tournament Director Brian Mahoney. The teens were accompanied by Coach Delzio of the boys’ team and Coach Rodriguez of the girls’ team.

Mahoney began the afternoon with an indoor presentation outlining basic golf Rules for the student-athletes. The tutorial will help the teens when they are faced with enforcing proper penalty and relief procedures in their competitions this spring. The students were very eager to have their questions answered as they prepare for the kickoff to their season. The teams were then taken next door to Knollwood Country Club for an on-course demonstration, in which Mahoney reproduced these scenarios in live action, including bunker situations, embedded ball options and relief when dealing with a water hazard.

About the MGA: The Metropolitan Golf Association was founded in 1897 and is one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations representing more than 500 clubs in the tri-state Metropolitan Area. Through a network of more than 300 volunteers, and a full-time staff operating out of its “Golf Central” headquarters in Elmsford, N.Y., the Association fulfills its role as a true non-profit service organization. Through a variety of unique, relevant, and innovative services for member clubs and area golfers, the MGA has established itself as a leader among local and national golf organizations.