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Diforio Claims First MGA Victory at 13th Carter Cup

Diforio Claims First MGA Victory at 13th Carter Cup

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (July 29, 2015) – Bobby Diforio, Jr. posted even-par rounds on both the Upper and Lower Courses at Baltusrol on Wednesday to secure his first-career MGA title at the 13th Carter Cup. The White Plains, N.Y., native’s 143 total earned him a one-stroke victory over Connor Daly of Bronxville, N.Y.

Diforio Leads Packed Leaderboard at 13th Carter Cup

Diforio Leads Packed Leaderboard at 13th Carter Cup

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (July 29, 2015) – Eighteen players are within three shots of the lead at the 13th Carter Cup, as the morning round on Baltusrol’s Upper Course is complete. Bobby Diforio of White Plains, N.Y., leads the field by one shot following an even-par round of 71. The area’s top juniors are now in action on the Lower Course to conclude the 36-hole championship.

Met Area's Amateur Talent Takes on Baltusrol

Met Area's Amateur Talent Takes on Baltusrol

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 28, 2015) – The MGA’s oldest championship heads to Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., on July 30 – August 2 when 67 of the Met Area’s finest will compete in the 113th Met Amateur Championship.

The MGA Mourns the Passing Joseph C. Cantwell

The MGA Mourns the Passing Joseph C. Cantwell

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 28, 2015) The Metropolitan Golf Association is deeply saddened to report the passing of its 53rd President, Joseph C. Cantwell.  Joe passed away on Sunday, July 26th, at age 85, after a lengthy illness.

Kids Enjoy Annual MGA/MetLife USGA Youth Clinic

Kids Enjoy Annual MGA/MetLife USGA Youth Clinic

FAR HILLS, N.J. (July 24, 2015) – A spirited group of more than 35 young golfers took part in the summer's second MGA/MetLife Youth Clinic, hosted by the USGA at their headquarters in Far Hills, N.J. on Wednesday. Groups from The First Tee of Metropolitan New York’s Plainfield West and Essex County facilities were in attendance and able to enjoy the day’s events.

Top Players Ready to Take on Baltusrol in Carter Cup

Met Open Qualifying Concludes at Hackensack

Met Open Qualifying Concludes at Hackensack

ORADELL, N.J. (July 23, 2015) – Today concluded the final sectional qualifying for the Met Open at Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell, N.J., where 16 players qualified for this year’s 100th Met Open Championship. At the start of the day, a group of 150 competitors competed for 13 qualifying spots plus ties.

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18 Players Qualify at Port Jefferson for Met Open

Road to Winged Foot

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 20 , 2015) - More than 850 players registered for a chance to compete in the 100th playing of the Met Open Championship at Winged Foot on August 25-27. The MGA is conducting six sectional qualifying rounds throughout the Met Area to determine the final field to play in this historic championship.

Brian Komline Goes Low at Brae Burn Met Open Qualifier