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Schneider & iolonardi Capture 36th MGA/MetLife Men's Net Team

Schneider & iolonardi Capture 36th MGA/MetLife Men's Net Team

WESTON, CONN. (June 27, 2012) - Under beautiful skies and pleasant temperatures, 42 two-man teams from across the Met Area competed in the 36th MGA/MetLife Men’s Net Team Championship at Aspetuck Valley Country Club. The “Met Net” is one of the most popular and competitive events on the MGA calendar, and an exciting afternoon saw the team from Blue Eagle Golf Club (located in Pearl River, N.Y.), Bill ioLonardi and John Schneider, finish on top via a one-hole, sudden-death playoff.

Five Players Share Lead After Day 1 of Ike

McCormick Jumps Out to Early Lead at 57th Ike

McCormick Jumps Out to Early Lead at 57th Ike

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (June 26, 2012) - Blustery conditions at Atlantic Golf Club is making for difficult scoring during the first-round of the 57th Ike Championship. With gusts consistently between 15-20 mph, only a few players in the talented field were able to go low during the morning wave.

First Day of Ike Championship Washed Out at Atlantic

First Day of Ike Championship Washed Out at Atlantic

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (June 25, 2012) - Strong thunderstorms wreaked havoc Monday morning at Atlantic Golf Club, the site of the 57th Ike Championship presented by Canon Business Solutions, forcing a cancellation of today's scheduled first round. All first-round tee times will carry over to Tuesday, June 26.

Dobyns Wins National Club Pro Championship; Five Other Locals Finish in Top 20

Dan Dinan Sr., Longtime Member of the MGA Field Team, Dies at 82

Dan Dinan Sr., Longtime Member of the MGA Field Team, Dies at 82

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 20, 2012) - It is with deep regret that we inform you that former MGA staff member Dan Dinan Sr. passed away at the age of 82 at his home on Saturday, June 16. Dan was a key ingredient in the MGA championship department for more than twenty years.

Top Amateurs Gearing up for Ike Championship

Miller Jumps to No.32 in World Amateur Rankings

Miller Jumps to No.32 in World Amateur Rankings

JOHNSTOWN, PENN. (June 17, 2012) - 2011 MGA Player of the Year Mike Miller took a major leap in the Men's World Golf Rankings this past week after his stellar runner-up finish at the 59th Annual Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament of Champions. The 19-year-old jumped 32 places, going from No. 64 to No. 32 on the rankings. The top-50 amateurs in the ranking system get to bypass qualifying for the U.S. Amateur.

Mazziotti Named Semifinalist For RBS Award

Mazziotti Named Semifinalist For RBS Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 15, 2012) - The First Tee of Metropolitan New York congratulates Robert Mazziotti of Westbury, N.Y., on being named a semifinalist for the 2012 RBS Achievers of the Year award. For his efforts, he will receive a $3,000 scholarship to help fund his post-secondary education.

The Woodmere Club To Be Honored at MGWA Awards Dinner

The Woodmere Club To Be Honored at MGWA Awards Dinner

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 11, 2012) — The Woodmere Club has been selected to receive the prestigious Club of the Year Award from the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association at their 61st National Awards Dinner to be held on June 19th at the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, New York. The Woodmere Club is marking its 100th anniversary this year.