ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 31, 2026) – The MGA Foundation is proud to partner with Youth on Course to provide more affordable access to golf for young men and women in the Met Area. This past month, we were proud to shine a light on the impact of the program and the...
MANHASSET, N.Y. (July 30, 2026) – The bracket is set for match play at the 124th Met Amateur Championship at Deepdale Golf Club, with Deepdale’s own Darin Goldstein leading the pack through 36 holes of stroke play qualifying on Thursday. Competitors at 4-over and...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 27, 2026) --Â The 124th Met Amateur Championship makes its return to Deepdale Golf Club in Manhasset, N.Y., July 30 - August 2. This will be the club's fourth time hosting the MGA's oldest championship, with the region's top amateur competitors...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 28, 2026) – The MGA Foundation kicked off it's Youth Clinic series presented by Webster Bank at Knollwood Country Club on Monday afternoon. Related: Photos Approximately 25 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester rotated...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 27, 2026) — Kate Granahan and Stephen Boyd of Baltusrol Golf Club and MGA eClub – New Jersey delivered an exceptional performance Monday at Knollwood Country Club to capture the 62nd MGA/WMGA Mixed Pinehurst Championship. Related: Results | Photos...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 25, 2026) -- The 111th Met Open Championship Presented by Callaway will head to Essex County Country Club in West Orange, N.J., for the first time, August 18-20. By hosting, the club – one of the founding members of the MGA – will become the 21st...
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS, N.Y. (July 23, 2026) – Palmer Vetri of New York, N.Y., won the 58th MGA/MetLife Boys’ Championship at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, 2 up, over New Fairfield, Conn.'s Joshua Kim after mounting a comeback over the final three holes....
Your First Time on the Golf Course By Nick Teodosio, PGA, Senior Coordinator of Public Golf Growth and Engagement for the MGA The best first experience is with someone who has played before - a friend, a family member, or a coworker. Someone who knows the game, can...
Golf 101: The Basics By Nick Teodosio, PGA, Senior Coordinator of Public Golf Growth and Engagement for the MGA Golf is one of the oldest sports in the world, and yet one of the most misunderstood. Historically, it has a reputation for being slow, expensive, elitist,...
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS, N.Y. (July 23, 2026) – The 58th MGA/MetLife Boys’ Championship field has been narrowed down to the final four at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club after Thursday's round of 16 and quarterfinal matches. Related: Bracket | Photos Justin Jang of...
SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS, N.Y. (July 23, 2026) – The 58th MGA/MetLife Boys’ Championship finals have teed off at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, with two players remaining in the field. Related: Bracket | Day 1 Recap Palmer Vetri of New York, N.Y., came away with a 2 and 1...
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (July 22, 2026) The 2026 Michael Hebron Amateur Championship returned to it's normal host site this year, and it most certainly lived up to its name with only one golfer finishing under-par for the championship. Ben Mitchell of Fresh Meadow Country...
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (July 21, 2026) The 2026 Michael Hebron Amateur Championship kicked off today from a wet and windy Black Course at Bethpage State Park. The championship makes its return to the Black Course after a year away due to the Ryder Cup. Related: Results |...
GLENN RIDGE, N.J. (July 20, 2026) It was an exciting day at Glen Ridge Country Club for the playing of the 6th MGA Parent Child Championship as the duo of Dean Cerimido and Charles Cerimido claimed the championship at their home club. The pair used home course...
Understanding the Rules of Handicapping Golf’s handicap system is designed to make the game more equitable for players of different skill levels, but the terminology and score-posting rules can sometimes feel complicated. Questions about Score Differentials, Course...
The summer golf season is picking up steam, and we're excited to share the latest news and features from around the Met Area in the July Met Golfer. This issue's cover story profiles Yankee legend Derek Jeter and how he balances golf and family. Other features include...
UPDATE (July 23, 2026) -- Michael Asselta's run in the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship came to an end Thursday afternoon in the Round of 16 at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa. Related: U.S. Junior Amateur Home | Scoring Asselta earned a morning...
INWOOD, N.Y. (July 16, 2026) Team New Jersey Golf claimed victory the 100th Stoddard Trophy Matches on Thursday at Inwood Country Club. They took down the Long Island Golf Association and Westchester Golf Association in the triangular matches between the top amateurs...
WAYNE, N.J. (July 15, 2026) – Rory Asselta of Ramsey, N.J., defeated Ryan Mascali of Rye N.Y., 2 and 1, to win the 109th Met Junior Champion sponsored by MetLife at North Jersey Country Club. Related: Day 3 Photos | Bracket The final match started off strong for...
MANHASSET, N.Y. (August 1, 2026) --Â At the mid-way point of the 36-hole final at the 124th Met Amateur Championship, Barnes Blake of Baltusrol owns a 3-up advantage over Christian Cavaliere of Hudson National. Related: Scoring/Bracket | Day 4 Photos | Day 3 Recap |...
WAYNE, N.J. (July 14, 2026) – Rory Asselta and Ken Fernandes; and Ryan Mascali and Josh Yan will face off in the semifinals of the 109th Met Junior Championship at North Jersey Country Club. Related: Photos | Bracket In the morning round, sixteen players competed in...
WAYNE, N.J. (July 13, 2026) – North Jersey Country Club was the site of Monday’s stroke play qualifying rounds for the 109th Met Junior Championship Sponsored by MetLife. After two 18-hole qualifying rounds and a 5-for-3 playoff, the field was cut to 16 players for...
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (July 13, 2026) – Christian Cavaliere of Katonah, N.Y., carded a 6-under-par 65 on Monday at Brooklawn Country Club to earn medalist honors and lead six golfers who qualified for the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship, to be played August 10-16 at Merion...
Pictured: Nina Choe during Team New York's match versus Team Massachusetts at Hudson National Golf Club in May. UPDATE (July 15, 2026) -- Nina Choe of New York, N.Y., and Vidhi Lakhawala of Kendall Park, N.J., both advanced to match play at Old Chatham Golf Club in...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 10, 2026) – The nation’s oldest junior championship heads to a first-time host this year, as North Jersey Country Club in Wayne, N.J., will welcome the 109th Met Junior Championship Sponsored by MetLife, July 13-15. Related: Pairings | Met Junior...
Heading to the golf course for the first time? It’s normal to feel a little unsure about what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect. The good news is that getting started in golf is easier than most people think. You don’t need a full set of clubs or years of...
ARDSLEY-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. (July 8, 2026) -- After a pair of challenging weather days, the final day of the 107th Westchester Amateur Championship and Senior and Super Senior Amateur championships concluded on a perfect day at Ardsley Country Club with Tommy Mangan,...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 8, 2026) – The 5th U.S. Adaptive Open Championship wrapped up at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md., with a few Met Area golfers in the mix. Related: U.S. Adaptive Open Home Brandon Canesi of Northfield, N.J., finished third in the Multiple...
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. (July 7, 2026) The final matches are set in the 107th Westchester Amateur Championship, Senior and Super Senior Amateur championships after day two of competition at Ardsley Country Club. Related: Results | Photos The 107th Amateur final will feature...
Emerson N.J. (July 6th, 2026) Michael Arasin of Auburn, Alabama led a field of five players who qualified to go to the 71st U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at Baltimore Country Club. Arasin recorded a birdie on the front 9 and 3 birdies on the back 9 at Hackensack...
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. (July 6, 2026) – The 107th Westchester Amateur Championship, along with the Senior and Super Senior Amateur Championships, got underway Monday at Ardsley Country Club despite rainy conditions throughout the day. The Championship and Senior divisions...
ROCKVILLE, M.D. (July 2, 2026) – The 5th U.S. Adaptive Open Championship tees off on Monday, July 6 in Rockville, Maryland; at Woodmont Country Club where the tournament returns for the second straight year—and with it, a few Met Area golfers. Meredith Dwyer (Lower...
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (June 30, 2026) — After a thrilling final round at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Matt Lowe raised the trophy at the 71st Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship after closing out his round with a birdie on 18. Lowe finished at 8-under for the 54-hole...
ESSEX FELLS, N.J. (June 30, 2026) - Martha Linscott of Mission Hills, Kansas led a field of three players who qualified to go to the 8th U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship Qualifier at Barton Hills Country Club. Linscott recorded three birdies on the front 9 and...
LAWRENCE N.Y. (June 29, 2026) - On a hot and sunny day at Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 46 golfers composing of 23 teams competed for the 2026 Ricciardi Net Four-Ball Championship. Related: Results | Photos In the Net division, Matthew Singer & Steve Brustein...
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (June 29, 2026) – Closing birdies on the par-4 18th earned Christian Cavaliere of Hudson National and Chris DeJohn of Arcola the overnight lead at the 71st Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, as both fired 5-under 65s...
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (June 29, 2026) — The afternoon wave is underway at Sleepy Hollow Country Club for the 71st Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship, with Dean Muratore of Colonial Springs holding the early clubhouse lead at 4-under. Related: Leaderboard | Photos | Ike...
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 27, 2026)Â - After 18 holes of stroke-play qualifying and five rounds of match play, the 103rd Long Island Amateur Championship Presented by Webster Bank came to a close Friday at Fresh Meadow Country Club. Jack Estrella of Old Westbury Golf...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 26, 2026) – For the seventh time in eight years, the Ike MGA Stroke Play Championship heads to a first-time host for the event, as Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, N.Y., welcomes the Met Area’s top amateurs June 29-30. Related: Pairings...
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 25, 2026) – Day 3 of the 103rd Long Island Amateur Championship is in the books after a dramatic day from Fresh Meadow Country Club. Related: Results | Pairings Benjamin Bush of Brookville Country Club gave everything the defending champion,...
Another packed issue of The Met Golfer Extra includes a quick look back at the U.S. Open, the latest putters, a recap of Women's Golf Week programming, and a rewind to Team New York's May weekend at Hudson National. Plus, view features on Golf Kitchen's Diana DeLucia,...
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 24, 2026) - The second day of play in the 103rd Long Island Amateur Championship presented by Webster Bank at Fresh Meadow Country Club has concluded and the field is down to eight players ahead of tomorrow's quarterfinal matches. Related:...
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. (June 23, 2026) The 103rd Long Island Amateur Championship presented by Webster Bank teed off today from Fresh Meadow Country Club. In a day that brought wind and rain, Thomas Finn of Nassau Country Club recorded two bogeys and two birdies, while...
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 23, 2026) – Catherine McEvoy of Innis Arden capitalized on consistent play throughout 54 holes at Wykagyl Country Club to win the 24th Women’s Met Amateur by three strokes. McEvoy carded rounds of 70-74-73 throughout the two days at Wykagyl,...
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 22, 2026) – Catherine McEvoy of Innis Arden and Hana Ku of Meadow Brook opened the 24th Women’s Met Amateur Championship with 2-under-par 70s at Wykagyl Country Club on Monday. The score set a new course record for women amateurs, as both...
ELMSFORD N.Y. (June 22, 2026) - The MGA’s second major of the season, the 124th Met Amateur Championship will head to Deepdale Golf Club in Manhasset N.Y. from July 30 - August 2. Having been founded in 1898, the Met Amateur stands as the MGA’s oldest championship and...
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (June 22. 2026) – A trio of GOLFWORKS alumni had a unique opportunity to volunteer at Shinnecock Hills during the 126th U.S. Open last week. Natalie Moody and Derek Young, both 2025 GOLFWORKS Graduate Scholar recipients, along with former GOLFWORKS...
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 23, 2026) – Catherine McEvoy of Innis Arden tallied a 2-over 74 in Tuesday morning's second round of the 24th Women's Met Amateur at Wykagyl Country Club and takes a one-shot lead into the afternoon's third and final round of the championship....
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 19, 2026) – The 24th Women’s Met Amateur Championship makes its first-ever appearance at Wykagyl Country Club, June 22-23. Related: Pairings | Women’s Met Am History Wykagyl has a rich history of hosting the game’s best women, with the LPGA’s...
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (June 18, 2026) Matthew Lowe of Bethpage State Park Golf Club captured the 78th MGA Public Links Championship on Thursday at Harbor Links Golf Course. Battling wind gusts that exceeded 30 mph throughout the day, Lowe carded rounds of 68 and 73 to...
