2019 NYS Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur by NYSGA

2019 NEW YORK STATE BOYS’ & GIRLS’ JUNIOR

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Seven Oaks Golf Club - Hamilton, New York

July 23-24, 2019

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Welcome to the 2019 New York State Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur Championships. The New York State Golf Association is proud to partner with Seven Oaks Golf Club to provide a fair, challenging test in our efforts to identify New York’s top junior amateurs.

We are excited to showcase this wonderful design that has hosted past NYS Championships including four consecutive, six total, NYS Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur Championships, as well as the 1993 & 2001 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, and the 1983 NYS Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships.

In addition to the NYS Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur, the NYSGA conducts eight other annual amateur championships which crown a total of 17 state titleholders. These championships are open to men and women, juniors and seniors, of all golfing abilities.

It takes a dedicated group of staff and volunteers to run these championships at the highest level. Our NYSGA team works hard to be the best and it shows. Thank you to our dedicated staff and tournament committee for their dedication and commitment to promoting amateur golf.

I’d also like to thank Seven Oaks and all the other NYSGA member clubs who generously give their courses and facilities to support amateur golf. We simply could not do this without your partnership.

We hope you enjoy this year’s championship!

Sincerely,

Warren Winslow, President New York State Golf Association

NYSGA Officers

President

Warren Winslow, Western Turnpike GC

1st Vice President

Joseph Enright, Lancaster CC

Treasurer

Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC

General Counsel

David Hayes, Skaneateles CC

Secretary

Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC

NYSGA Executive Committee

Brian Clark, Burden Lake CC

John Cooney, Burden Lake CC

Ryan Gabel, Southern Dutchess CC

Richard Galvin, Ontario CC

Jamie Miller, Wanakah CC

Joseph Strykowski, Elmira CC

Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC

Rich Weber, Brookfield CC

Tom Andrews

Michael Aquino

Fred Arliss

Larry Arliss

Christine Badger

Ray Badger

John Barry

John Bartholomew

Lee Bearsch

David Beattie

Al Belair

Marci Bevilacqua

Doreen Biviano

John Blain

Vincent Bonvino

Timothy Brady

Robert Branham

Skip Brennan

Daniel Bronchetti

Gene Bullis

John Bullis

John Burns

Ron Case

Sue Chambers

Michael Chianelli

Brian Clark

Matt Clarke

James Coleman

Andrew Conway

James Cook

John Cooney

Glenn Coons

Thomas Cotter

George Cretekos

Jerry Danielski

John Davis

Garrett Davitt

Ellen Densen

NYSGA Staff

Bill Moore Executive Director

Andrew Hickey Assistant Executive Director

Dan Thompson Director of Marketing and Partnerships

Deb Spilman Office Manager

Mark Ackley Manager of Course Rating

Jim Ironside, PGA Tournament Director

Sara Stanley Communications Intern

Jack Travers

USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

Adam Blackwell

USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

Mike Timmerman

USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

NYSGA Sectional Affairs Committee

Dick Desorbo

Gerry Dewolf

Todd Dischinger

Michael Donnelly

Dick Dorgan

Dorothy Downing

Michael Drennen

Georgia Dusckas

Tom Eckert

Joe Enright

John Ernst

Ed Evans

Vie Evans

Michael Fitzgerald

Mark Fitzgerald

Georgette Folley

Bob Forward

Tim Frank

Henry Fust

Ryan Gabel

John Gaffney

Tom Gallagher

Richard Galvin

Bill Geider

John Grajko

Walter Grajko

Brad Griffin

Greg Harden

David Hayes

Joe Hazard

Sherry Heath

Jeff Holmes

Braden Houston

Marge Hubbell

Bob Hubbell

John Hudacs

Al Huggard

Don Hurley

Eric Ingalls

Ed Kaczor

John Kaeselau

Bill Kaminski

Robert Kawa

Tim Kayes

Stephen Keeler

Mary Ann Keeler

David Kokes

Edward Koslick

John Kulesa

Peter Lalla

Janis Luce

Ron Mack

Shari Mantini

Sue Marsh

Robert Martin

Ronald Mason

Pat Mayne

Jim McConnell

James McKillip

Jim Meyers

Gene Meyle

Ginny Meyle

Jamie Miller

Bill Moore, Sr.

Bill Moreland

Gregory Moreland

Albert Mowery

James Murrett

Richard North

Thomas Owen

Shelly Pargh

John Passaonno

Kinny Post

Joe Pucello

John Quijano

Nick Raasch

Bob Raimo

John Reagan

Tom Reidy

Joseph Riccio

Gary Rider

Robert Rosen

Sean Rotella

Chris Schmidt

Tim Schum

Patrick Shatzel

Martin Siefka

Bob Simms

Sue Sims

John Sniezyk

Ron Socash

Don Sommerville

Jerry Stahl

Iris Stanek

Edward Stanek

Al Stockholm

Nancy Stockholm

Peter Stoj

Joe Strykowski

John Sullivan

Joe Szyikowski

Thelma Taylor

John Teegardin

Edward Thaney

John Urtz

David Vaneenenaam

Douglas Vergith

Mona Wasserman

Rich Weber

John Wheeler

Richard Wilson

Warren Winslow

Entries

Open to male and female amateur golfers who are residents of New York State or, if not a resident, are dues paying members of an NYSGA member club. Entrants must have an active USGA Handicap Index (provided free by the NYSGA to all juniors).

Format

These championships are two-day 36-hole stroke play competitions. There is no cut.

Ties

If there is a tie for the winner after the conclusion of regulation play, a sudden death playoff will be used to determine the winner.

Sectional Qualifying

18 holes of stroke play, scheduled at 13 sites between June and July (Junior Am only).

Caddies

The use of a caddie during practice or championship rounds is not permitted. Spectators, including parents, must not give advice to players during their round. A breach of this Rule may result in a penalty to the player.

Tees

78th NYS Boys’ Junior Amateur - Black Tees (6,950 yards, Par 72)

63rd NYS Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur - Maroon Tees (adjusted to ~6,000 yards, Par 72)

57th NYS Girls’ Junior Amateur - White Tees (adjusted to ~5,600 yards, par 72)

Schedule of Events

Monday, July 22 - Registration and Practice Round

8:00am - 4:00pm // Player registration

11:00am - 3:00pm // Complimentary lunch for contestants

9:00am - 3:30pm // Practice rounds

Tuesday, July 23 - Round 1

7:30am - 9:00am // Round 1 from tees #1 & #10 (Girls’ & Boys’ Sub-Juniors)

11:00am - 3:00pm // Complimentary lunch for contestants

12:00pm - 2:00pm // Round 1 from tees #1 & #10 (Boys’ Juniors)

Wednesday, July 24 - Round 2

7:30am - 9:30am // Round 2 from tees #1 & #10 (Boys’ Juniors)

11:00am - 3:00pm // Complimentary lunch for contestants

1:00pm - 2:30pm // Round 2 from tees #1 & #10 (Girls’ & Boys’ Sub-Juniors)

Seven Oaks Golf Club has a rich history which dates back to 1916 when a group of faculty at neighboring Colgate University and some townspeople met to form a local golf club.

In 1927, the course was redesigned by Thomas Winston and named Seven Oaks in honor of the ancestral home of the Colgate family in England.

Less than ten years later, William Reid proposed an 18-hole course to be constructed on the newly-acquired Dunn Farm. Gene Sarazen and Robert Trent Jones helped Reid create the “Augusta of the North.”

The first nine was completed in 1958 and the second nine in 1965. The original course on the hill was closed an the name transferred to the new, modern-day Seven Oaks Golf Club.

This year’s tournament marks the fourth consecutive year, sixth total, that the NYS Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur Championships has taken place at Seven Oaks. The course has also hosted the 1977 N.C.A.A. National Tournament, the 1983 Women’s State Amateur Tournament, the 1990 Ben Hogan Central New York Classic, the 1993 & 2001 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, and the 2010 Patriot League Championship.

Thank you to the staff at Seven Oaks for hosting this year’s championship!

Dallas Pylinski

Jon McConville Director of Golf Superintendent

Seven Oaks Golf Club is located in Hamilton, NY.

1 PAR FOUR 424 YARDS 335 YARDS

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3 PAR FOUR 389 YARDS

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2 PAR THREE 142 YARDS 123 YARDS 123 YARDS

4 PAR FOUR 379 YARDS 363 YARDS 363 YARDS

5 PAR FIVE

519 YARDS

466 YARDS

7 PAR FIVE

525 YARDS

440 YARDS

6 PAR FOUR

443 YARDS

292 YARDS

8 PAR THREE 185 YARDS

161 YARDS 150 YARDS

PAR FOUR

441 YARDS

381 YARDS

11 PAR THREE

212 YARDS 167 YARDS 135 YARDS

PAR FOUR 371 YARDS 290 YARDS 290 YARDS

12 PAR FIVE 521 YARDS

507 YARDS

431 YARDS

13 PAR FOUR

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15 PAR FOUR

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14 PAR THREE 178 YARDS 148 YARDS 130 YARDS

16 PAR FOUR 436 YARDS

407 YARDS 324 YARDS

17 PAR FOUR 357 YARDS

334 YARDS

329 YARDS

18 PAR FIVE 538 YARDS 513 YARDS 425 YARDS

Each hole includes yardages for both the Boys’, Boys’ Sub-Junior, & Girls’ Junior divisions.

LAST YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIP

SAMPLE WINS IN PLAYOFF TO SECURE ANOTHER NYS TITLE

Luke Sample birdied the opening hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim the 77th NYS Junior Amateur and is now a two-time, back-to-back state titleholder.

After thirty-six holes, Sample of NYSGA eClub - NYC and Nic Whittaker of Country Club of Ithaca were tied atop the leaderboard at 1-over 145 (both shooting 73-72).

1 Luke Sample* Trevor Day School 73-72--145 (+1)

2 Nic Whittaker Lansing 73-72--145 (+1)

3 Shane Devincenzo Port Jefferson 74-72--146 (+2)

T4 Ryan Hart Gulf Coast 74-73--147 (+3)

T4 Stephen Bicks Delbarton School 73-74--147 (+3)

T4 Gavin Simon Brighton 75-75--147 (+3)

*Won in playoff

The two players were paired in the final group together, along with Stephen Bicks who also opened at 73. Sample made the turn three strokes ahead of them.

On the back, Sample continued his steady and consistent play while Whittaker began to gain momentum and found a rhythm.

“I was able to get things rolling going into the backside which I needed to do,” Whittaker said about his 34 coming in.

The playoff began on the twelfth hole, a 521-yard par 5. Both players placed their drives along the left side of the fairway. From there, Sample went first and left his shot about 20 feet short of the hole but perfectly in line with his target. Whittaker’s second shot managed its way into the front right greenside bunker, in which he unable to get up-and-down from. Sample pushed his first putt within two feet, tapped in his birdie, and secured his place once again in NYS Junior history.

“When it’s coming down to the wire, I really enjoy the competition. It helps me get rid of the nerves because I love it so much.”

Luke Sample took home the 2018 NYS Boys’ Junior Amateur title.

Finishing in third was Shane Devincenzo of Met PGA Golf Club who finished one stroke back at 146, carding a 72 in the final round’s tough and wet conditions.

The 17-year-old from Port Jefferson, played in a 36-hole U.S. Amateur qualifier during this championship’s practice round, and didn’t get into upstate New York until late at night, losing his chance to gain familiarity with the course. But the way he played this week instilled confidence in his game and competitive mindset going forward.

“I took a lot of mental positives away this week. Be confident in my game and my swing, and you don’t need to necessarily know the course to play well. I played consistent. I got beat, I didn’t really lose. I’m definitely pleased to take third.”

Bicks, of Skaneateles Country Club, ended up finishing tied for fourth at 147 along with Ryan Hart of Country Club of Buffalo and Gavin Simon of Locust Hill Country Club.

Sample now joins Jude Cummings of Irondequoit Country Club, as well as Ron Philo, as the only two players in NYSGA history to win a Sub-Junior and then Junior title in back-to-back years. Moreover, they both won their Junior Amateurs in playoffs.

“There’s a lot of history to this event. It was great competition and I really enjoyed it. I’m just thankful and appreciative of everyone here that I was given this opportunity,” Sample said humbly.

In just a year, he transitioned from 6,000 yards to 6,850 yards on the tricky Robert Trent Jones design, but that didn’t seem to weaken his performance. “I can definitely handle it, I proved that to myself this week. It feels good, the confidence is huge. This will hopefully kick start a few good weeks coming up.”

Winners were also recognized based on age groups 15-18 with the following competitors taking home some hardware: George Roessler (15), Ryan Hart & Stephen Bicks (16), Shane Devincenzo (17), and Gavin Simon (18).

Nic Whittaker

Shane Devincenzo

LAST YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIP

SHOEMAKER SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS NYS JUNIOR TITLE

Bailey Shoemaker captured the 2018 NYS Girls’ Junior Amateur title.

Bailey Shoemaker successfully defended her NYS Girls’ Junior Amateur title to win her second state championship at the age of only 13.

The young star from West Edmeston secured her victory with a 2-under 34 on the shortened second round to win by three strokes at 1-over 109.

1 Bailey Shoemaker Undailla Valley 75-34--109 (+1)

2 Elena Lopez Clarence 77-35--112 (+4)

3 Mikah McDonnell Webster Thomas 76-37--113 (+5)

T4 Kaitlyn Lee Scarsdale 77-38--115 (+7)

T4 Malini Rudra Syosset 78-37--115 (+7)

T4 Amber Pennington Rondout Valley 78-37--115 (+7)

Elena Lopez finished in second at 112 (77-35). Mikah McDonnell of Locust Hill Country Club finished in third at 113.

Three tied for fourth at 115 including Kaitlyn Lee of Westchester Country Club, Malini Rudra of NYSGA eClub – CNY, and Amber Pennington of Wiltwyck Golf Club.

After opening with a 75, Shoemaker had a one stroke advantage over the field. In her second round, which was reduced to nine holes due to inclement weather, she began on #10 and attacked the course right away.

“I have been struggling with putting quite a bit the past few weeks, when normally it’s a strength. It was a lot better today,” Shoemaker mentioned. “I had four par putts that barely dropped. I was shooing them all in.”

Joining her in the final pairing was runner-up Lopez of Crag Burn Golf Club and Pasqualina Tartaglione of NYSGA eClub – Mid Hudson, both 18 and now graduates from the junior ranks.

LAST YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Shoemaker doesn’t seem to have a problem with pressure. Each round is just another opportunity for her to play golf, and have fun attacking a course’s layout.

“I don’t ever think of nerves. It’s just another day on the golf course. I just play my own game, stick to fundamentals and always try do my best.”

She even mentioned how she wanted to play a full 18 holes that was originally scheduled for the second round, and was disappointed to hear she was only playing nine instead. “I just wanted to play. I absolutely love playing here, my home course. It’s always in great condition and a lot of fun,” and her viewpoint doesn’t alter either, even when it’s raining and miserable out.

Shoemaker is back to defend this year, and has five more chances to tally on additional titles.

Age Group Winners: Nicole Criscone (12 & under), Amilia Shen (13), Emma Shen (14), Amber Pennington (15), Mikah McDonnell (16), Malini Rudra (17), Elena Lopez (18).

MAGLISCO CRUISES TO VICTORY IN NYS SUB-JUNIOR

Maglisco won the 2018 NYS Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur title.

Anthony Maglisco cruised to victory at the 62nd NYS Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur Championship, winning by six strokes and finishing at 108.

The 14-year-old from Bellevue Country Club, shot even-par during both rounds (72-36) during tough, wet conditions.

Tied for runner-up honors was Charlie Fischer of East Aurora Country Club and Zachary Locke of Corning Country Club, at 6-over 114.

Bailey Shoemaker

Anthony

At 115, was Velton Perry of Onondaga Golf & Country Club and Kevin Zhao of NYSGA eClub – WNY.

Maglisco had a three-stroke cushion after the opener, and knew with only nine holes scheduled for the final round, someone would have to go low to catch up.

“Got off to a decent start, made the turn at 1-under, got it back to 2-under with two to play, but bogeyed my last two. I knew I had a three-shot lead and one three-putt wasn’t going to kill me,” he said.

Although the forecast wasn’t looking great, and afternoon play for the Sub-Junior was delayed, Maglisco didn’t let what he couldn’t control get inside his head too much.

“I didn’t care what the weather was, just play through it. I knew someone would have to shoot a couple under to beat me. I was kind of tired, though. Bored of just sitting around,” he said referring to his Wednesday morning.

The two runner-ups, weren’t necessarily playing for second but knew they would have a hard time climbing back up to where Maglisco was on the leaderboard in only nine holes.

Fischer began the week bogey-double-par-bogey, but converted five birdies and only a few bogeys through the final 23 holes.

At 13, Fischer will have another chance at it 2019.

“On this course, all of the parts of your game have to be good. I definitely wanted to win. I think I know exactly what I’ll need to work on to be able to win. This is a perfect kind of golf course for this type tournament and really tells you what kind of player you are and what the strengths and weaknesses are in your game.”

Maglisco is now too old to defend, but achieved what he set out to and will hopefully continue to ride his momentum.

Age Group Winners: Ryan Jones (12 & under), Kevin Zhao (13), Velton Perry (14)

Anthony Maglisco

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Past Champions of the New York State Boy’s Junior Amateur Championship

Year Host Club Champion

1931 Leewood GC Hamilton W. Wright. Garden City

1932 unknown Tommy Goodwin, Rye

1933 unknown Tommy Goodwin, Rye

1934 unknown Billy Ward, Syracuse

1935 unknown Jack Creavy, Tuckahoe

1936 unknown Alick Gerard, Southampton

1937 unknown Charles C. Pettyjohn, Jr., Rye

1938 unknown Guy Berner, Hamburg

1939 unknown Ted Welgoss. Auburn

1940 unknown Douglas Ford, Harrison

1941 unknown John Ward, Syracuse

1942 unknown Doug Ford, Harrison

1943 unknown George M. Stuhr, Garden City

1944-1945: Suspended for WWII

1946-1955: Run under other auspices

1956 Bellevue CC E. Stewart Wallace Jr., Ithaca

1957 Wanakah CC John P. Konsek III, Buffalo

1958 Oak Hill CC Curt Siegel, Snyder

1959 Garden City GC John McCleary, Amsterdam

1960 Elmira CC Marc Yahn, East Amherst

1961 CC of Troy Peter Famiano, Schenectady

1962 Niagara Falls CC Ronald A. Philo, Ballston Spa

1963 Bellevue CC Carl DiCesare, Rochester

1964 unknown Craig Luther, Buffalo

1965 Briar Hill G&CC Nick Raasch, Syracuse

1966 Moon Brook CC Terry Diehl, Rochester

1967 Colonie G&CC Neil Spitalny, Colonie

1968 Lancaster CC E. J. Cardish, Jr., Troy

1969 Nottingham Knolls Billy Gormley Jr., Ballston Spa

1970 Robert Trent Jones GC Tom Street, Buffalo

1971 Seven Oaks GC Don Kalode, Liverpool

1972 Moonbrook CC Radford Yaun, Liberty

1973 Soaring Eagles GC Mark Balen, Hamburg

1974 Binghamton CC Dan Marlowe, Binghamton

1975 Stafford CC James Gridley Jr., Syracuse

1976 Lancaster CC David Boeff, Ontario

1977 Elmira CC Gary Battisoni Jr., East Aurora

1978 Seven Oaks GC John Ryan Jr., Rochester

1979 Soaring Eagles GC Bob Royak, Guilderland

Year Host Club Champion

1980 Winding Brook CC Alan Schulte, Oneonta

1981 Stafford CC Kyle Gay, Clarence

1982 Clifton Springs CC Eric Manning, Cortland

1983 Soaring Eagles GC Leonard Lasinsky, Syracuse

1984 Dutchess G&CC Daniel Wilkinson III, Cicero

1985 Wayne Hills CC Jerry Springer, Purchase

1986 Winding Brook CC Thomas C. Scherrer, Skaneateles

1987 Teugega CC Rick Spiehs, Marathon

1988 Ives Hill CC Brett Fulford, Jamestown

1989 Brookwoods CC Tim Larsen, Seneca Falls

1990 Seneca Lakes CC Shane Barrett, New York Mills

1991 Bristol Harbour GC Joshua Cupp, Rome

1992 Albany CC Anthony Occhipinti, Rome

1993 Wellsville CC Tim Kennedy, LeRoy

1994 Oswego CC Kyle Dwyer, Walden

1995 Shorewood CC Tim Myers, Syracuse

1996 Ridgemont CC Timothy Smith, East Aurora

1997 Shaker Ridge CC Ben Bates, Schenectady

1998 Vestal Hills CC Jonathan Bump, Apalachin

1999 Drumlins CC (East) Ben Eldridge, Ballston Spa

2000 Wellsville CC Dennis Gosier, Saratoga Springs

2001 Caledonia CC Marco Poccia, Saratoga Springs

2002 Glens Falls CC David May, Auburn

2003 Tuscarora GC David May, Auburn

2004 McConnellsville GC Alex Park, Ithaca

2005 Centerpointe CC Matthew Stasiak, Clarence

2006 Drumlins CC (East) Donald DeNyse III, Albany

2007* Mark Twain GC Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford

2008 Oneonta CC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield

2009 Skaneateles CC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield

2010 CC of Mendon Josh Holling, Horseheads

2011 McGregor Links CC James Blackwell, North Tonawanda

2012 Mark Twain GC Gavin Hall, Pittsford

2013 Skaneateles CC Conor Raeman, Canandaigua

2014 Ridgemont CC Andrew Fedele, Rochester

2015 Cedar Lake Club Ben Reichert, East Amherst

2016 Seven Oaks GC Christian Chapman, Victor

2017 Seven Oaks GC Jude Cummings, Pittsford

2018 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York

(*) Format changed from match play to stroke play (36 holes)

Dominic Bozzelli, 2007

David May, 2002

Josh Holling, 2010 Jude Cummings, 2017

Past Champions of the New York State Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur Championship

Year Host Club Champion

1957 Wanakah GC

1958 Oak Hill CC

1959 Garden City GC

1960 Elmira CC

1961 CC of Troy

1962 Niagara Falls CC

1963 Bellevue CC

1964 Unknown

1965 Briar Hall G&CC

1966 Moon Brook CC

1967 Colonie CC

1968 Lancaster CC

Leon Kantor, New York Mills

Fred Kucker, Rochester

Billy Snyder, Troy

Pete Roby, Rochester

Ronald Philo, Ballston Spa

Joseph Banazek, Syracuse

John Govern, Binghamton

Terry Diehl, Rochester

William Harmon, Mamaroneck

Richard Serian, Troy

Peter Kern, Glen Cove

Don Kalode, Liverpool

1969 Drumlins CC (East) Bob Steele, Fredonia

Year Host Club Champion

1997 Shaker Ridge CC Marco Poccia, Saratoga Springs

1998 Vestal Hills CC Dennis Gosier, Saratoga Springs

1999 Drumlins CC (East) Teddy Collins, Manlius

2000 Wellsville CC Billy Hanes, East Aurora

2001 Caledonia CC Nick Park, Ithaca

2002 Glens Falls CC Nick Park, Ithaca

2003 Tuscarora GC Matt Canavan, Saratoga Springs

2004 McConnellsville GC Peter Creighton, Kenmore

2005 Centerpointe CC Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford

2006 Drumlins CC (East) Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield

2007* Mark Twain GC Joe Drummond, Pittsford

2008 Oneonta CC Gavin Hall, Pittsford

2009 Skaneateles CC Gavin Hall, Pittsford

1970 Robert Trent Jones GC Terrence O'Brien, Rochester 2010 CC of Mendon Henry Sandlas V, Seneca Falls

1971 Seven Oaks GC Joey Sindelar, Horseheads 2011 McGregor Links CC

1972 Moonbrook CC Dan Delecta, Rome

1973 Soaring Eagles GC Dan Tzivanis, Binghamton

2012 Mark Twain GC

2013 Skaneateles CC

1974 Binghamton CC Ted Brodzik, Lancaster 2014 Ridgemont CC

1975 Stafford CC John Wanish, Cortland

1976 Lancaster CC Harold Girdlestone, Hyde Park

1977 Elmira CC David Bartholic, Schenectady

1978 Seven Oaks GC Kevin Burnsworth, Oneonta

1979 Soaring Eagles GC Jamie Ungerland, Elmira Heights

1980 Winding Brook GC Ed Pfister, East Aurora

1981 Stafford CC G.C. Kling, Rochester

1982 Clifton Springs CC Tony Hejna, East Aurora

1983 Soaring Eagles GC Dan Vona, Dunkirk

1984 Dutchess G&CC Tommy Nixon, Rochester

1985 Wayne Hills CC Tommy Nixon, Rochester

1986 Winding Brook CC Tom Kircher, Pittsford

1987 Teugega CC Jonathon Doctor, Skaneateles

1988 Ives Hill CC Greg Albrecht, Endicott

1989 Brookwoods CC Tim Rose, Endicott

1990 Seneca Lakes CC Anthony Occhipinti, Rome

1991 Bristol Harbour GC Dan Myers, Skaneateles

1992 Albany CC Tim Kennedy, LeRoy

1993 Wellsville CC Marty Mills, LeRoy

1994 Oswego CC Kevin Haefner, East Henrietta

1995 Shorewood CC Brendan Sheeran, Niagara Falls

1996 Ridgemont CC Stephen Tokarz, Rochester

2015 Cedar Lake Club

2016 Seven Oaks GC

2017 Seven Oaks GC

2018 Seven Oaks GC

Alec Bard, New Hartford

Will Thomson, Pittsford

Jeremy Summerson, Victor

Jude Cummings, Pittsford

Luke Sample, New York

Anthony Maglisco, Syracuse

Gavin Hall, 2008

Yaroslav Merkulov, 2006

Past Champions of the New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship PAST CHAMPIONS

Year Host Club Champion

1963 Monroe GC Carolyn Ploysa, Lancaster 2003 Tuscarora GC Tessa Teachman, Webster

1964 Lakeshore Yacht & CC Gail Sykes, Ballston Spa 2004 McConnellsvile GC Kristina Wong, Vestal

1965 Teugega CC Debbie Austin, Rome 2005 Centerpointe CC Anna Cho, West Nyack

1966 Stafford CC Doll Story, Clayville 2006 Drumlins CC (East) Katelynn Mannix, Glens Falls

1967 Seven Oaks GC Doll Story, Clayville 2007* Mark Twain GC Carly Bergin, Binghamton

1968 Drumlins CC (East) Wendy Hodgson, McConnellsville 2008 Oneonta CC Suzie Lee, East Northport

1969 Antlers CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam 2009 Skaneateles CC Bailey Cocca, Latham

1970 Locust Hill CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam 2010 CC of Mendon Bailey Cocca, Latham

1971 Gowanda CC Mary Pat Kircher, Rochester 2011 McGregor Links CC Nicole Morales, South Salem

1972 Irondequoit CC Cathy Morse, Rochester 2012 Mark Twain GC Danielle Fuss, Rochester

1973 CC of Ithaca Mary Lawrence, Canton 2013 Skaneateles CC Alexis Hios, Rye

1974 Teugega CC Mary Lawrence, Canton 2014 Ridgemont CC Marah Penn, Hamburg

1975 Seven Oaks GC Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna 2015 Cedar Lake Club Maren Cipolla, Lewiston

1976 McConnellsville GC Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna 2016 Seven Oaks GC Lindsay May, Auburn

1977 St. Lawrence G&CC Kathy Lawrence, Canton 2017 Seven Oaks GC Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston

1978 Ives Hill CC Lise Ann Russell, New City 2018 Seven Oaks GC Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston

1979 McConnellsville GC Pamela Darmstadt, Mamaroneck *)Format changed from match play to stroke play (36 holes)

1980 Cedar Lake Club Jamie DeWeese, Rochester

1981 Oswego CC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs

1982 Pompey Club Kellie Stenzel, Geneva

1983 McConnellsville GC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs

1984 Teugega CC Suzy McGuire, Fayetteville

1985 Cortland CC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester

1986 Cedar Lake GC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester

1987 Sodus Bay Heights GC Allison Greer, Millbrook

1988 Seven Oaks GC Sally Dee, Syracuse

1989 Corning CC Moira Dunn, Utica

1990 Oneida Community GC Julie Brand, Alder Creek

1991 Oswego CC Julie Brand, Alder Creek

1992 Dutchess G&CC Holly Turton, Ithaca

1993 Clifton Springs CC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam

1994 CC of Ithaca Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam

1995 Oneida Community GC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam

1996 Mohawk GC Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia

1997 Gowanda CC Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia

1998 Vestal Hills CC Meaghan Francella, Rye

1999 Drumlins CC (East) Meaghan Francella, Rye

2000 Wellsville CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor

2001 Caledonia CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor

2002 Glens Falls CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor

Nannette Hill, 2002

Dottie Pepper & Jamie DeWeese, 1982

Bailey Cocca, 2010

INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2019!

Joey Sindelar

HORESEHEADS, NY

HIGHLIGHTS

• NYSGA Men’s Amateur Champion (1980)

• NYSGA Boys’ Champion (1971)

• NYS Open Champion (1983)

• NYS High School Champion (1976)

• 7x winner on the PGA Tour

Walter Travis

NEW YORK, NY

HIGHLIGHTS

• 3x U.S. Amateur Champion (1900, 1901, 1903)

• 4x MGA Champion

• Designed over 50 courses (7 in New York)

• Elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame (1979)

• Founded and published The American Golfer

John Baldwin

LONG ISLAND, NY

HIGHLIGHTS

• NYSGA Men’s Amateur Champion (1967)

• NYSGA Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion (1991)

• NYSGA Men’s Senior Amateur Champion (2001)

• 2x MGA Amateur Champion (1967, 1973)

• British Sr. Amateur Open Champion (2002)

Mary Anne Levins

ELMIRA, NY

HIGHLIGHTS

• 2x NYSGA Women’s Amateur Champion (1982, 1983)

• U.S. Curtis Cup team member (1984)

• 3x All-American at Duke

• 5x U.S. Women’s Open participant

• Earned LPGA card in 1985

PAST INDUCTEES

2012 | Don Allen, Ray Billows, Frederick Box, Betty Deeley, Grantland Rice, William Tryon

2015 | John Konsek, Thomas Reidy, Donald Ross, Lancy Smith, Sam Urzetta

2017 | Virginia Guilfoil Allen, Alan Foster

2018 | Walter Hagen, Dottie Pepper, Gene Sarazen, Willie Turnesa

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GET A FREE USGA GHIN HANDICAP

Junior golfers are eligible to get a free GHIN Handicap Index by joining an NYSGA eClub!

Entering scores couldn’t be easier with the free GHIN App, available in the Apple and Google markets. nysga.org/join

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If you are a junior golfer, you may be eligible to receive a scholarship through the NYSGA. Our fund rewards over $30,000 to deserving juniors each year.

The NYSGA Scholarship Fund offers need-based scholarships to high school or college students that either work in golf operations at an NYSGA member club (Caddie, pro shop, bag room or golf course matinence), compete in NYSGA tournaments, or belong to an NYSGA member club.

Applications for 2020-21 school year will be available this winter. www.nysga.org/scholarships

STAY INFORMED

The NYSGA’s website has plenty of resources for junior golfers with information on High School Golf, College Golf Programs in New York, College Preperation information and a comprehensive schedule of New York tournaments, including events by the USGA, NYSGA, regional golf associations, PGA junior sections, national invitationals, and the AJGA. nysga.org/juniorgolf

New York State has many local and regional golf associations that provide a variety of competitions and services to their members each season.

We’d like to recognize our partner regional associations for the great work they do each year to consistently provide alternative tournament options for amateur golfers across the state.