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MGA to Offer Comprehensive Rules of Golf Educational Programs for Member Clubs

MGA to Offer Comprehensive Rules of Golf Educational Programs for Member Clubs

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 28, 2014) – The Metropolitan Golf Association announces it will be offering comprehensive Rules of Golf Educational Programs for its member clubs beginning this spring. The goal of the educational offering is to enable golfers of all skill levels to increase their understanding of how the game is played and governed under the Rules and by doing so, will enhance their enjoyment as well.

Miller to Make PGA Tour Debut At Valero Texas Open

Recap: 2014 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Seminar

Recap: 2014 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Seminar

MANHASSET, N.Y. (March 20, 2014) –The MGA Foundation hosted the 2014 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Education Series at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, N.Y. on Thursday and featured an impressive panel of experts in the fields of golf course management, maintenance and agronomy.

Park Named to U.S. Curtis Cup Team

Park Named to U.S. Curtis Cup Team

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 13, 2014) - Annie Park of Levittown, N.Y., has been named to the eight-member team that will represent the United States in the biennial Curtis Cup Match to be played from June 6-8 at St. Louis County Club in St. Louis, Mo. 

MGA Adopts USGA Groove Rule

MGA Adopts USGA Groove Rule

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 26, 2014) - The MGA will be implementing the USGA’s recommended “Groove Rule” for the 2014 Met Open and MGA Senior Open Championships, and their respective qualifiers. This Local Rule will also be in effect for all USGA qualifiers conducted by the MGA in the 2014 season.

Club History 101: Rockrimmon CC

Club History 101: Rockrimmon CC

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 14, 2014) - The Rockrimmon Country Club was established in 1947 and  is located on the border of North Stamford, Conn., and Pound Ridge, N.Y., with the clubhouse in Connecticut and most of the golf course in New York. It will host the 87th MGA Senior Amateur on May 6 and 7. 

USGA To Allow Distance-Measuring Devices at Amateur Championships

USGA To Allow Distance-Measuring Devices at Amateur Championships

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 7, 2014) - As you may have heard by now, the USGA has approved the use of distance-measuring devices (DMDs) in all USGA amateur championships and their respective qualifying rounds in 2014.

Fred Couples Wins MGWA Gold Tee Award

Fred Couples Wins MGWA Gold Tee Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (January  14, 2014) — Hall of Famer Fred Couples  will receive one of golf’s most prestigious honors – the Gold Tee Awardfrom the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at the 63rd National Awards Dinner on Monday, June 23 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York.

Dan Balin Makes it Through PGA Tour Latinoamerica Q-School

Fred Couples to receive Gold Tee Award

Fred Couples to receive Gold Tee Award

Elmsford, NY (January 14, 2014) — Hall of Famer Fred Couples  will receive one of golf’s most prestigious honors – the Gold Tee Award – from the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at the 63rd National Awards Dinner on Monday, June 23 at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York.