Name: Greg Scott
Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.
Club: Scorin’ Eagles Golf Club
Handicap Index: 19.3

BRONX, N.Y. (February 11, 2012) - On Saturday, February 11th, 20 participants from The First Tee of Metropolitan New York (TFTMNY) gathered at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx for an interview practice seminar as part of TFTMNY’s Path to College program. Designed to help high school students gain insight into the college application process, attendees received tips on interviewing and took advantage of mock interview sessions conducted by volunteer members of TFTMNY’s Young Benefactors.

Name: Gary Lehman
Hometown: Danbury, Conn.
Club: Richter Park Golf Course
Age: 63
Handicap Index: 6.2

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 7, 2011) - Danny Balin, assistant professional at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Conn., picked up where he left off in 2011 by capturing the 59th PGA Stroke Play Championship at the Wanamaker Course at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The tournament is the first major event of the 2012 season for PGA of America club professionals.

From the February/March 2012 issue of The Met Golfer

by Greg Midland

Name: Martin Brodeur
Age: 39
Club: Essex County Country Club
Handicap Index: 3.7

by Jeff Day

Glenn A. Miller of Brielle, the former superintendent of Manasquan River Golf Club, received the 2011 Distinguished Service Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey.

The award is presented to a member who has served for at least 25 years and has contributed to the cause of improving golf turf and the advancement of the course superintendent profession.

NEW YORK, N.Y. (January 24, 2012) – On Tuesday, January 24, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York Young Benefactors hosted its 2012 Kickoff Event at Drive 495, the Manhattan golf and fitness center hosting The Met Golfer Makeover, which is owned by two-time  MGA Jerry Courville Sr. Player of the Year Joe Saladino and his brother, Don.

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (January 22, 2012) - 2007 Met Open Champion and accomplished Met Area professional Frank Bensel joined familiar partner Kevin Morris of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., in winning the duo's third title at the PGA Winter Championships Senior-Junior Team Championship.