July

UPDATED 1:40 p.m. (July 12, 2012) - In what was one of the most thrilling matches in the Round of 32 at the U.S. Public Links, Alex Edfort of Somerset, N.J., was defeated by Ben Griffin of Chapel Hill, N.C., on the first extra hole. Griffin holed a three-foot birdie putt to advance to the Round of 16. Just a day after Edfort's resilience proved to be too much for No. 1 seed James Erkenbeck, he and Griffin pushed for nine consecutive holes (playing them in 1-under) before the winning putt fell.

UPDATED: June 19, 2012 (8:30 a.m.) - 2005 MGA Carter Cup champ Morgan Hoffmann finished strong on Sunday with an even-par 70 which put him in a tie for 29th at the 112th U.S. Open Championship. His overall score of 289 (72-74-73-70) was only eight shots back of the winner, Webb Simpson, who finished at 1-over. Hoffmann, playing in his second Open,  was one of only 14 players on Sunday to shoot par or better on what was a vigorous setup at Olympic Club. 

FAR HILLS, N.J. (July 27, 2011) – An enthusiastic group of more than 60 young golfers arrived at the USGA Golf House in Far Hills, N.J. on Wednesday, July 27, to participate in the year’s second MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic. The juniors, representing New Jersey-based First Tee programs at Plainfield West, Weequahic Park, and Raritan Valley, all enjoyed a day of golf history and games at the USGA headquarters.

By Jeff Day

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (July 27, 2011) -- The MGA Foundation’s cornerstone internship program, GOLFWORKS, provides meaningful summer working experiences at Met Area clubs to more than 200 deserving high school students each year. Now in its 17th year, the success of the GOLFWORKS program can be attributed to the willingness of MGA member clubs to hire 15-, 16-, and 17-year-old youngsters, many of whom are experiencing their first jobs.

Instituted in 1951 with the Father & Son Championship and expanded in 1990 with the addition of a Net event, the MGA's Father & Son competitions have been some of the most exciting and fun events on the championship schedule. Aided by the Pinehurst format of play, which provides ample opportunities for contributions of each team member, these events combine the strong father and son bond with the opportunity to compete against some of the best family duos at some of the best Metropolitan Area courses. 

July 20, 2011 - The Family Golf Challenge has a great lineup of host sites for the remainder of the summer. These fun days of friendly competition feature numerous types of golf skills contests that are designed for amateur players of all skill levels. Whether you are an avid golfer or new to the game, the program engages two-person teams comprised of adults and kids (ages 7-17) in a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family to enjoy.