September Newsletter

CENTRAL NEW YORK PGA

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024

INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE 3

JULY & AUGUST TOURNAMENT RECAP

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JULY & AUGUST TOURNAMENT RECAP

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PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP

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GENERAL MEMBER INFORMATION

PAGE 10 JR LEAGUE GOLF UPDATES JR TOUR UPDATES

PAGE 11 PAGE 6 CNY PGA HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS OPEN SPECIAL AWARDS NOMINATIONS

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PGA REACH CNY FOUNDATION UPDATES

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PGA HOPE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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FLOWCODE GOLF INFORMATION

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ith a 4-under-par 68, Matt Campbell (Teugega Country Club) finished atop the individual pro leaderboard at the Turning Stone Resort Casino Pro-Am Team Scratch Tournament on July 15 at En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott. “It was my first time playing the course and it was awesome,” said Campbell, a PGA of America Golf Associate at Teugega.

“The conditions were amazing. The greens were very true and I had a wonderful day playing alongside some members from my club. It’s always nice to come out on top especially with a big field filled with a lot of talented players.”

n early July, we held our CNY OPEN

at Drumlins Country Club, where Christian Chapman defended his title shooting a two round total of 129 (-13).

Chapman recorded 16 birdies and 2 eagles to outlast AJ Covotta and Jeremy Sisson.

Later that month we hosted our Senior Section Championship at Green Lakes State Park where Michael Deuel captured his first Senior title. Deuel shot a two round total of 134 (-8) to hold off defending champion Dennis Colligan who shot a two round total of 138 (-4).

Due to weather conditions our Section Championship was played as a single day, 36-hole championship. Dennis Colligan won his 4th Section Championship title shooting a two round total of 140 (-2). Colligan held off past champion Mark Tucker who shot a two round total of 145 (+3). The championship was hosted by Onondaga Golf & Country Club.

Our final major of the year, the Players/Head-Pro Championship, will be held on September 16th-17th at Thendara Golf Club.

Dennis Colligan currently leads the Player of the Year race over Eric Manning while Manning currently leads

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M. DEUEL EARNS SENIOR CROWN A fter coming close multiple times, PGA of

to claim the title over defending champion

America Golf Professional Michael Deuel finally

Dennis Colligan (Cazenovia GC). “I’ve been

broke through to win the Central New York PGA

close so it’s nice to get a victory,” Deuel

Senior Championship. The annual 36-hole

said. “I probably hit it the best I’ve hit it in a

tournament for Section players 50 and over took

long time from start to finish. If I could have

contributed to our tournament program

place July 22-23 at Green Lakes State Park Golf

made some putts I could have had

this season!

Course. Deuel (En-Joie GC), who has four top

something really low. But I shot a score low

five finishes the last four years, fired back-to-back

enough to win and that’s all that really

rounds of 67

matters.”

Colligan in our Senior Player of the Year standings. Danny Thomas leads the way for the Assistants Player of the Year over Matt Campbell.

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Hume takes first at Pro-Lady Hume shot a 5-underpar 67 to lead all players.

He carded eight birdies against three bogeys on the day.

The McConnellsville’s foursome of Hume, Patricia Hume, Susan Calandra and Nikki Walker took first place in the team event with 24-under 120 total. The tournament format was Team Net Best Ball.

“We had fun,” Hume said. “We struggled to start. We had no idea where we were (in the standings). But it worked out.”

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Borruso wins Emmett Kelly Masters It took three playoff holes but amateur Ryan Borruso walked away as the overall winner of the 43rd annual Emmett Kelly Masters at the Cavalry Club Aug. 12.

The Rome native outlasted fellow amateur Ben Gaulin and PGA of America Member Mark Tucker (Cazenovia Country Club) in sudden death for the title. All three finished tied at 4-under-par 68 in regulation.

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Team Tesori prevails in Tesori/Mulherin Cup Team Tesori won its second straight Tesori/Mulherin Cup with a 12.5-7.5 win over Team Mulherin on Aug. 18.

The season-ending competition for Central New York PGA Junior Tour players took place at Bellevue Country Club.

Members of the winning Team Tesori were: Brayden Thomas, Patrick O’Connor, Isabella Borte, Kevin Waters, Jon Shoults, Topher Shoults, Rachel O’Rourke, Ashton Ricci, Frankie Barbuto, Nathan Close, Clara DeFillips, and Payne Wood.

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CAMPBELL WINS ASSISTANT’S CHAMPIONSHIP

PGA of America Golf Associate Matt Campbell capped off a memorable summer season with a victory at the Central New York PGA Assistant Championship presented by National Car Rental on Aug. 30.

Campbell (Teugega Country Club) claimed the title after firing rounds of 71 and 65 in the 36-hole competition at the Cavalry Club. The win was his fourth of the season.

Zach Vinal (Teugega CC, 69-75–144) finished tied for second with threetime former champ Ryan McGinnis (Turning Stone Resort Casino, 74-70– 144). Dylan Plis (CNY PGA Section) took third at 148. McGinnis earned a berth to the 48th annual National Car Rental Assistant PGA Professional Championship in November at PGA Golf Club’s Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Campbell’s 2024 summer performance exceeded his expectations.

2024 Professional Champion

“It’s a big grind especially when you’re warm one minute and cold the next and then it’s rainy,” Colligan said. “Mentally you have to stay in it. Physically, I can still do 36. It’s the mental part that is a grind.”

Colligan, the 2023 Section and Senior Player of the Year, carded eight birdies against six bogeys for the tournament.

“I drove it well, I hit some really good irons,” Colligan said. “I had some three putts like everyone did out here because the greens were really tough. But tee to green it was solid and I was pleased with that.”

Colligan took pride in chalking up another Section title in addition to representing the CNY PGA at the 58th annual PGA Professional Championship next April. Colligan’s other titles came in 2017, 2016 and 2010.

“I’m looking forward to (nationals),” Colligan said. “It’s like a home game down in Port St. Lucie. I’m a member (at the PGA Golf Club) in the winter and I play there all the time.”

Besides Colligan and Tucker, third-place finisher Matthew Jaynes (Corning CC) also earned a berth to play in Port St. Lucie next spring.

First alternate is Tim Hume (McConnellsville GC), second alternate is Jeff Reader (Cazenovia GC) and the third alternate is Eric Manning (Elm Tree GC).

Many thanks to Onondaga Golf & Country Club, course superintendent Chris Cartini and Head Professional Ryan Hammerle for hosting the tournament. Onondaga last hosted the Section Championship in 1977 which was won by Joe Lanza. The 1977 Section Champion was on hand to congratulate Colligan and visit with other players.

“The golf course was in unbelievable shape after all the rain we had,” Colligan said.

Dennis Colligan claimed his fourth career Central New York PGA Section Championship in decisive fashion Aug. 20 at Onondaga Golf & Country Club.

The PGA of America Golf Professional from Cazenovia Golf Club fired rounds of 69 and 71 while playing in challenging weather conditions.

Colligan finished at 2-under-par 140. He finished five strokes ahead of 2011 champion Mark Tucker (3-over 145) from Cazenovia Country Club.

“It’s always nice to win,” Colligan said. “I knew if I was around even par, I’d have a chance.”

Colligan and the 29-player field coped with intermittent rain showers as well as gusty winds.

The 36-hole tournament was played in one day after rain washed out the first round Aug. 19.

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The Section would also like to thank our presenting sponsors Club Car, Corebridge Financial and Rolex.

CNY SPECIAL AWARDS The deadline for the Special Awards Questionnaire submission deadline is Monday, October 21st by 5:00pm! The Nomination deadline was in July. A big thank you to those who took the time to nominate a fellow CNY PGA Member they felt was well-deserving of consideration for one or more of the various award categories. Good luck to all our nominees!

Club Champions Don’t forget to submit your club champions for PDR. Click here to submit your 2024 Champions and give them a chance to play in the National Club Championship!

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HALL OF FAME A PGA Member in good standing can nominate (1) PGA Member in good standing.

The deadline for the Hall of Fame has officially closed as of July 28, 2024. The Section Office has received 2 nominations to be considered for this prestigious award.

The Hall of Fame Chairperson will be informed of all nominations to begin the process. Good luck to the nominees!

PGA REACH CNY BECOME A MEMBER CLUB! It’s not too late! This program supports PGA REACH CNY. Your contribution is key to growing the game of golf in Central New York. Thank you to those of you who continue your support and we are hopeful more of you will consider participating as we grow this great game with our youth.

USHERWOOD/HOPE EVENT On September 20th Usherwood and PGA REACH CNY will partner together for the Usherwood HOPE event hosted by the Turning Stone at Sandstone Hollow. One Usherwood employee will partner with three HOPE graduates in a captain and crew tournament. Special thank you to Usherwood for sponsoring this event and Turning Stone for hosting this event.

PGA HOPE We have completed five HOPE sessions in the past month and want to give a special thank you and shout out to all the HOPE instructors who have hosted and completed a HOPE session this summer and helping our veterans and growing the game of golf.

WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION We are hosting the Women’s Golf Association Fall Championship at Oneida Community Golf Club on September 22nd. All ability levels are welcome! It is a Solheim Cup like event!

We would appreciate your help in spreading the word of this great event by sharing the flyer on the following page with your ladies’ leagues! Thank you!

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2024 PGA HOPE Instructor Training To register click here:

PGA HOPE National Instructor Trainer: JP Lunn, PGA Training Date: October 17, 2024. Seminar begins at 8:15 Location: Turning Stone 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478 6PDR Available

MEMBER INFORMATION OFFICE CLOSINGS

The office will be closed September 20th for the Usherwood/HOPE event.

As well as September 23rd for the Pro-Assistant Tournament.

PGA MEMBER LINKS CNY PGA Membership Directory Section & Foundation Partners Workday Home Page Workday Help Video

PDR CYCLE The NEW PDR cycle period is 6/16/22 - 6/15/25. Click here to see the PGA Professional Development Requirements chart for ways to earn credits. Also be on the lookout for emails from your Education Committee for education opportunities in the off season.

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PGA JR. LEAGUE We had a very successful All-Star Sectional at Pleasant Knolls at Turning Stone! Thank you to all that participated.

Congrats to the 17u team at Carlowden and the 13u team at Corning for winning their respective divisions.

Good luck to both squads as they compete this coming weekend in the Regional competition at Drumlins Country Club!

Remember it’s not too late for a fall season!

Click here to register your facility now!

JR. TOUR A SEASON OF FRIENDS

II would like to give a quick thank you too all of our members that hosted a Junior Tour Event at their facility this season. The kids are always ecstatic to get their home courses and it means the world to them that you all are gracious enough to host them.

We concluded our 25th Anniversary season, and we had a blast doing it. We can’t wait until next season!

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I’d like to thank you all for taking the time to read this edition of the CNY PGA Newsletter. I know it was a lengthy one, as it included two of our summer months all in one. I appreciate each and every member’s patience with us when we navigate through our busy months, as we are pulled in several directions at once. I love the busy season and am thankful to be able to do what we do everyday.

Thank you all for your constant efforts to grow the game!

Brittany Wowelko

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