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Brooke Nethercott Wins WMGA/MGA Women's Public Links Championship

Brooke Nethercott Wins WMGA/MGA Women's Public Links Championship

SUFFERN, N.Y. (July 16, 2015) - Brooke Nethercott  of eClub of Fairfield claimed the 18th WMGA/MGA Women’s Public Links Championship at Spook Rock Golf Course in Suffern, N.Y., on Thursday after defeating Taylor Lambrou of Lido Golf Course in a playoff.

At the conclusion of the 18-hole round, both Nethercott and Lambrou had matching scores of 3-over 75, forcing a playoff to determine the champion. The playoff was contested on the first hole, where Nethercott steadily made par to be crowned the champion.

McHugh Wins 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife for First MGA Title

McHugh Wins 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife for First MGA Title

NEW CITY, N.Y. (July 16, 2015)James McHugh of Rye, N.Y., claimed his first career MGA title on Thursday afternoon at the 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife after defeating James Nicholas in the championship match at Paramount.

Locals look to bring their form at U.S. Junior Amateur

Locals look to bring their form at U.S. Junior Amateur

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 17, 2015) – Seven players from the Met Area will be competing in the 68th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship next week, which will be held at Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, S.C. from July 20-25.

Nicholas, McHugh Meet in Championship Match of 98th Met Junior

Nicholas, McHugh Meet in Championship Match of 98th Met Junior

NEW CITY, N.Y. (July 16, 2015) - James Nicholas and James McHugh each earned 3 & 2 wins in semifinal play of the 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife as the final day of play began this morning at Paramount. Neither competitor trailed in their semifinal match, and the pair now meet at 12:30 p.m. in the championship match.

Semifinals Set for 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife

Semifinals Set for 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife

NEW CITY, N.Y. (July 15, 2015) – Following two rounds of match play Wednesday at Paramount, the field is now down to just four in the 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife. Nathan Ng of New York City, James Nicholas of Scarsdale, N.Y., Chris Yeom of New Hyde Park, N.Y., and James McHugh of Rye, N.Y., all claimed a pair of wins to advance to Thursday’s final day of competition.

Eight Advance to Afternoon Rounds at 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife

Eight Advance to Afternoon Rounds at 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife

NEW CITY, N.Y. (July 15, 2015) - The first round of match play has finished at Paramount in the 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife, where eight players have advanced to the afternoon’s play. Players were seeded based on their 36-hole stroke play finishes on Tuesday.

98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife set for Match Play

98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife set for Match Play

NEW CITY, N.Y. (July 14, 2015) – The match play portion of the 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife is now set, following 36 holes of stroke play at Paramount by the area’s best junior players. The field of 67 was trimmed down to 16, led by medalist Brent Ito and his 3-over 143 total.

Ito leads in stroke play portion of 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife

Ito leads in stroke play portion of 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife

NEW CITY, N.Y. (July 14, 2015) – The morning round of the 98th Met Junior Sponsored by MetLife is complete at Paramount. The A.W. Tillinghast course proved to be a stern test to the field of 67 competitors, as Brent Ito of Ardsley, N.Y., leads the field with a 1-over 71. Following the 36 holes of stroke play, the top 16 players will advance to match play for the final two days of competition.

MGA Foundation Hosts First MetLife Youth Clinic of 2015

MGA Foundation Hosts First MetLife Youth Clinic of 2015

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 10, 2015) – On Wednesday, July 8 a group of eager junior golfers participated in the first MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic of the summer at The Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, CT.