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2013 MGA Play Days Announced

2013 MGA Play Days Announced

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 11, 2013) - Calling all golfers: if you've ever wanted to compete in a tournament setting with friends or other players of your skill level, now's your chance. MGA Play Days are tournament-caliber outings where you can tee it up with other MGA members at fantastic venues around the Met Area. The 2013 schedule, which was just announced, features a great mix of private and public courses in New York and New Jersey. 

Two Caddie Academies Remain

Two Caddie Academies Remain

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 29, 2013) - Calling all caddie hopefuls in the Met Area: the MGA Foundation's annual Caddie Academies will be in session throughout the month of April at nine Met Area clubs. 

Wee Burn Honored With MGA Environmental Award

Wee Burn Honored With MGA Environmental Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 27, 2013) – The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation honored Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Conn., with the seventh Arthur P.

MGA Announces Carey Cup Team Selections

MGA Announces Carey Cup Team Selections

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 21, 2013) - For the first time since 2009, the first golf ball of the MGA championship season will not be struck on Met Area grounds. Six accomplished amateurs from the MGA will travel to the Emerald Isle to battle the Golfing Union of Ireland in the biennial Governor Hugh L.

Journal News Golf Show Prepares Golfers for Upcoming Season

Azinger to Receive MGWA Gold Tee Award

Azinger to Receive MGWA Gold Tee Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 4, 2013) — Former PGA champion and 2008 winning Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has been selected to receive the 2013 Gold Tee Award from the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. The award will be presented at the MGWA’s 62nd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, June 18, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, N.Y.

Royce Brook Named Facility of the Year

Kevin Foley Wins First Web.com Tour Event in Panama City

Kevin Foley Wins First Web.com Tour Event in Panama City

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (Feburary 24, 2013) - 2008 Ike champion Kevin Foley started off the 2013 season just the way he hoped — by winning the Web.com Tour's opening event, the Panama Claro Championship, by one stroke. Foley started off on the right foot during the first round, carding a score of 4-under 66 to stay near the top of the leaderboard. Throughout the second and third rounds rounds at Panama Golf Club, he played consistently with rounds of 69-70 and was tied for second going into the final round on Sunday. 

Kevin Foley Ready for 2013 Web.com Tour Season

Kevin Foley Ready for 2013 Web.com Tour Season

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 19, 2013) - Kevin Foley will begin the 2013 season in the exact opposite way he started 2012 — as a full-time member of the Web.com Tour. Foley, the former Penn State All-American and 2008 Ike champion, turned pro prior to the 2010 Met Open at Bethpage and began last season with no status on any tour. He gained access to Web.com Tour events via Monday qualifying and made the most of it, earning just over $119,000 in 16 starts last season.