ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 30, 2015) – Past MGA Player of the Year winners Mike Miller (2011 & 2012) and David Pastore (2014) recently advanced to the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School, which takes place December 10-13 at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
UPDATE (December 4, 2015) - Despite finishing under-par, the Met Area's trio of competitors in the Final Stage of Champions Tour Qualifying School came up just short of earning exemptions for the upcoming 2016 season, as the 72-hole event took place on TPC Scottsdale's Champions Course.
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On November 15, 2015, long-time Century Country Club Superintendent James A. Fulwider passed away at the age of 94 years old.
Jim, an avid and talented golfer in his own right, joined the Metropolitan Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association in 1959 and served as president in 1961 and again from 1968-1969. In 1990, he was presented with the Met GCSA's Sherwood A. Moore Award, the organization's highest honor. Jim served as "host" superintendent for several MGA major championships and U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Rounds.
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 18, 2015) – The MGA’s 2016 Championship schedule is now available to view online, with some of the Met Area’s best courses once again lined up to host the historic slate of championship events.
UPDATE (November 20, 2015) - 2011 and 2012 MGA Player of the Year Mike Miller put together a high-caliber performance this week at the Second Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School and now advances to the Final Stage, set for December 10-13 at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
UPDATE (November 13, 2015) - For the second straight year, David Pastore has advanced to the Final Stage of Web.com Tour Qualifying School, which takes place December 10-13 at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
UPDATE (November 9, 2015) - The second stage of European Tour Qualifying School came to a close on Monday. Neither Mike Miller nor Andrew Giuliani advanced to the final stage, though Giuliani could end up competing in the finals as he earned a position as an alternate. Four sites hosted the second stage, with the top 18 from each location advancing to the last stop in the quest for European Tour membership.
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 21, 2014) - After a dominating performance at the Senior PGA Professional National Championship just a week ago, Frank Esposito of Brooklake somehow was able to top that this week at the Champions Tour Q-School Tournament at Panther Lake GC in Winter Garden, Fla. He claimed another victory with scores of 71, 68, 67, and 71 to finish with a four round total of 11-under 277, earning him a full exemption on the Champions Tour in 2015.
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 21, 2014) - The MGA recently concluded its annual series of Educational Forums which provided innovative and interactive programming for MGA Members, club leaders, and interested golfers in the Met Area. A wide range of topics were covered including the Rules of Golf, the Handicapping system, golf course maintenance, and caddying.
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 21, 2014) - The final round of stage two qualifying for the Web.com Tour will end today and a few locals may be heading to the final stage at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Dec. 11-16. Already gearing up and on their way to the finals are 2014 MGA Player of the Year David Pastore of Griff Harris and 2009 MGA Player of the Year Cameron Wilson of Shorehaven.