ENGLISHTOWN, N.J.-Ralph Alfieri, of Darlington GC, in Mahwah, NJ, fired a three-under par 141 (73- 68) to capture the 56th MGA/MetLife Public Links Championship at Charleston Springs GC, in Englishtown, NJ.  Alfieri, a junior at Elon University in North Carolina, fired a flawless four-under par 68 (34 – 34) in the afternoon to follow his opening round 73 (36 – 37) for a three-under par total of 142.  David Solomon, of Concord Resort, in Kiamisha Lake, NY shot an even-par 144 (71 – 73) to claim second place.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.-Tina Samara of Oyster Bay in Woodbury, NY, captured the 6th WMGA/MGA Public Links title at Bethpage Golf Course (Red) in Farmingdale, NY to edge out Susan Choi, of Lido, with a routine par on the second hole of a sudden death playoff.

BRONX, N.Y.-The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation has partnered with the Charles N. Bajart Jr. American Legion Post of Yonkers,  NY to construct an indoor putting green for the residents of the Bronx VA Medical Center at 130 West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx.   The green was constructed by Michael Lehrer of Home Green Advantage and officially opened for play on Friday, February 21st^.

Jericho, N.Y.- University of Virginia golf team member Brad Tilley won his first MGA title in dramatic fashion, as the only player under par in the 48th MGA/Canon “IKE” Stroke Play Championship.  This year the MGA welcomed its new sponsor, Canon, the beginning of what the MGA believes will be a long and successful relationship.

Jericho, N.Y.- A mix of veterans and rookies highlight the leader board after the first round of the 48th Ike MGA/Canon Stroke Play Championship.  This year the MGA welcomed its new sponsor, Canon, the beginning of what the MGA hopes will be a long and successful relationship.

West Orange, N.J.-In the first three-way playoff in tournament history, the Sky View Golf Club team of Anthony Cassetta and Michael Fitton captured the 2003 MGA/MetLife Men's Net Team Championship at Rock Spring Club, in West Orange, NJ, defeating Blue Hill Golf Course’s William Clifford and Joseph D’Auria Sr. and Deer Run Golf and Tennis Club’s Paul Conway and Carl Gehron with a net birdie on the first playoff hole.

No fewer than three U.S. Mid Amateur champions top the list of contenders who will begin their quest for the 2003 Ike Championship title on Monday, July 30th at the demanding Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, NY.  A field of 101 players, pared from an entry of 691, will compete over two days, 54 holes, stroke play to take home team and individual titles in the MGA’s prestigious Stroke Play Championship. This year, Canon USA takes over the sponsorship of The Ike, the beginning of what is hoped to be a long and successful relationship.

Greenwich, CT.-Greg Norman, Jim McKay, Ken Venturi, Vivienne Player, Paul Dillon, Dennis Walters, and The Jules Alexander Family were honored by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at their 52nd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Elmsford, N.Y.- The year 2003 marks the 27th edition of the MGA/MetLife Men’s Net Team Championship. This year the tournament comes to the picturesque Rock Spring Club in West Orange, NJ, on June 24th, and is once again sponsored by MetLife

Greenwich, CT.  ---  Greg Norman, Jim McKay, Ken Venturi, Vivienne Player, Paul Dillon, Dennis Walters, and The Jules Alexander Family were honored by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at their 52nd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut.