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MGA Hosts 2016 Media Day at Glen Oaks Club

MGA Hosts 2016 Media Day at Glen Oaks Club

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (April 26, 2016) – The MGA hosted its annual Media Day on Tuesday, April 26 Glen Oaks Club, welcoming local media members for a preview of the quickly approaching championship season.

Related: Media Day Photos | Video

Ivy League Titles to be Decided at MGA Member Clubs

Ivy League Titles to be Decided at MGA Member Clubs

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 21, 2016) – A pair of college conference championships will be decided at MGA member clubs this weekend, as the men’s and women’s Ivy League Golf Championships take place at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, N.J., and The Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn., April 22-24.

David V. Senft 1919-2016

David V. Senft 1919-2016

David Senft, a longtime member of the MGA’s Course Rating and Rules and Competition Committees, passed away March 20, 2016 at the age of 97 .

Met PGA holds 54th Annual Education Forum

Met PGA holds 54th Annual Education Forum

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 13, 2016) - The Metropolitan PGA held its 54th Annual Educational Forum on Tuesday, April 12 at the Westchester Broadway Theater.

History of Country Club of Fairfield

History of Country Club of Fairfield

Located adjacent to the Southport Harbor on Long Island Sound, the Country Club of Fairfield has been host to numerous MGA and local area tournaments throughout its history. The club was founded in 1914 by Oliver Gould Jennings, his sister, and four others in the hope of creating a private course with fewer golfers.

Locals Earn Mackenzie Tour Status for 2016

Locals Earn Mackenzie Tour Status for 2016

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 11, 2016) – The Mackenzie Tour (PGA TOUR Canada) is in the midst of its spring Qualifying School tournaments, and several locals have gained status for the upcoming 2016 season. The PGA TOUR acquired the Canadian Tour in 2012, developing the circuit into a prime training ground for up-and-coming professional golfers to develop their games for the Web.com Tour and eventually the PGA TOUR.

Herman wins first PGA TOUR event, Svoboda claims third Web.com Tour victory

Met Area Juniors to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt Championship Finals

Met Area Juniors to Compete in Drive, Chip & Putt Championship Finals

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 1, 2016) – Four Met Area juniors will have the experience of a lifetime this Sunday, April 3, when they take part in the National Finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club.

Met Area Represnted at Inaugural U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

Met Area Represnted at Inaugural U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship

UPDATED (May 5, 2015) - The match play round of 32 featured three Met Area duos yesterday at the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, CA., who looked to grab a spot in the round of 16. Only one team was able to make it through, the 29th seeded Doug Kleeschulte and Jeffrey Schaller of Kingston, N.Y. The team just got into the match play portion of the tournament by one shot, and have taken full advantage.

Mielke Caps Off Incredible 1992 Season with Met Open Win

Mielke Caps Off Incredible 1992 Season with Met Open Win

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 27, 2015) - Both the Metropolitan Golf Association and Winged Foot Golf Club have storied histories that will meet again this summer for an MGA record seventh time when the 100th playing of the Met Open takes place on the club's East Course. We continue to celebrate the milestone with our series of Met Open Moments, with this week's photo coming from the 1992 Met Open at Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, N.Y.