March

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 22, 2012) - The First Tee of Plainfield will kick off their 2012 golf season on Saturday, March 31 with their annual open house at Plainfield West 9 Golf Course. 

Everyone is invited to attend the event, which will be sponsored by the New Jersey PGA, NJ Golf Foundation and Chick-Fil-A.  From 1-5 p.m., participants will have an opportunity to learn the game from the First Tee's professional staff, enjoy a free lunch and hear about the many exciting events on the 2012 schedule.  

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 19, 2012) - The Metropolitan Golf Association is proud to welcome Thomas Pagel, USGA senior director of Rules of Golf and Amateur Status, as the guest speaker at the 2012 MGA/Met PGA Rules of Golf Seminar on Tuesday, March 27 at Brae Burn Country Club located in Purchase, N.Y.  

Pagel will lead PGA professionals, local club officials, and others interested in the Rules of Golf in a discussion on new rules changes.  He'll also be fielding questions on specific rules of the game.  

Name: Brian Crowell
Age: 45
Club: GlenArbor Golf Club
Residence: Bedford Hills, N.Y.
Occupations: PGA Professional, television broadcaster, radio host

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 16, 2012) - The Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation presented Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, N.Y., with the sixth annual Arthur P. Weber MGA Club Environmental Leaders in Golf Award. The award was given at the 2012 MGA/USGA Green Chairman Education Series and Award Luncheon on Thursday, March 15, at Alpine Country Club in Demarest, N.J.

Club: Young Benefactors Golf Club
Handicap Index: 3.6
Age: 29
Residence: Harrison, N.Y.
Occupation: Director of Graduate Admissions & Men’s Golf Coach, Manhattanville College (Purchase, N.Y.)

The nationally recognized MGA Rules Quiz will test your Rules knowledge and expertise. Beginners and Rules enthusiasts are all encouraged to participate.

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Click here for the 2011 Rules Quiz Answers

By Les Schupak

March 23, 2011 – At the inaugural RR Donnelly Founders Cup, Met Area LPGA players Meaghan Francella of Port Chester, N.Y., Nannette Hill of Pelham Manor, N.Y. and Diana D'Alessio of Flanders, N.J., all found the Wildfire Golf Club at the J.W.Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa to their liking.

March 23, 2011 – The MGA Foundation’s 2011 Spring Educational Forums feature programs designed to educate club leaders and the golfing public about a wide range of topics of interest including the Rules of Golf, Handicapping procedures, golf course maintenance and new technology. The seminars include presentations by golf professionals, golf course superintendents and other industry experts.