NEW YORK STATE MEN’S AMATEUR & SENIOR AMATEUR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Leatherstocking Golf Course - Cooperstown, New York
October 15-16, 2019
CONDUCTED BY THE
O U R P A R T N E R S
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
Welcome to the 2019 New York State Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships. The New York State Golf Association is proud to partner with Leatherstocking Golf Course to provide a fair, challenging test in our efforts to identify New York’s top men’s amateur four-ball team.
We are excited to showcase this special Devereux Emmet design that has hosted numerous other past NYS Championships including 1958 & 1962 Women’s Amateur, as well as the 1964 Men’s Amateur, 1972 Men’s Senior Amateur, and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Since 2013, Leatherstocking has hosted the New York State Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.
In addition to the NYS Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball, 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 Leatherstocking 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
The Leatherstocking Golf Course resides at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a National Register for Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The hotel is located on the southern shore of Lake Otesgo, creating impeccable waterfront views. In 1909, the owners of The Otesaga wanted to provide their guests with the great American pastime of golf. Devereux Emmet was hired to design an 18-hole course adjacent to the hotel. The course is set up at 6,401 yards and is played to a par of 72. Leatherstocking Golf Club is one of The Otesaga’s top attractions and one of the top golf courses on the East Coast.
The course has homed many amateur championships throughout its’ history, including the 1958 & 1962 Women’s Amatuer, as well as the 1964 Men’s Amateur, 1972 Men’s Senior, and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur. Since 2013, Leatherstocking has hosted the Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.
Thank you to the staff at Leatherstocking for hosting this year’s championship!
Dan Spooner, PGA Senior Director of Golf
Tim Quirk, PGA Director of Golf
Mike O’Neill Golf Course Superintendent
Leatherstocking Golf Course is located in Cooperstown, New York
1 PAR FOUR
340 YARDS
322 YARDS
3 PAR THREE 200 YARDS
193 YARDS
2 PAR FOUR 392 YARDS
372 YARDS
4 PAR FIVE 513 YARDS
483 YARDS
5 PAR FOUR
396 YARDS
386 YARDS
7 PAR FOUR
404 YARDS
391 YARDS
6 PAR FOUR
362 YARDS 350 YARDS
8 PAR FOUR
375 YARDS
340 YARDS
9 PAR THREE 186 YARDS 158 YARDS
11 PAR FIVE 560 YARDS 532 YARDS
10 PAR FOUR 384 YARDS 362 YARDS
12 PAR THREE 137 YARDS 122 YARDS
13 PAR FOUR
342 YARDS
324 YARDS
15 PAR FIVE
462 YARDS
452 YARDS
14 PAR FOUR
285 YARDS
254 YARDS
16 PAR FOUR
366 YARDS
348 YARDS
17 PAR THREE 182 YARDS 146 YARDS
Each hole includes yardages for both the open and senior divisions. All course photos included are courtesy of Leatherstocking Golf Course.
18 PAR FIVE 515 YARDS 505 YARDS
Players on #18 tee during the 2018 NYS Men’s Amateur & Sr. Amateur Four-Ball Championships.
PAST CHAMPIONS
Past
Champions of the
New York State Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships
Year Host Club
Men’s Division
2011 Ravenwood GC Jim Scorse, Churchville & J.P. Kircher, Pittsford
2012 Ravenwood GC Jim Scorse, Churchville & J.P. Kircher, Pittsford
2013 Leatherstocking GC Matt Stasiak, Clarence & Jonathan Clark, Orchard Park
2014 Leatherstocking GC John Kircher, Pittsford & Michael Mercier, Rochester
2015 Leatherstocking GC Jamie Miller, Orchard Park & Billy Hanes, Elma
2016 Leatherstocking GC Bill Gaffney, Williamsville & Jeff Wolniewicz, West Seneca
2017 Leatherstocking GC Jeff Wolniewicz, West Seneca & Jonathan Clark, Orchard Park
2018 Leatherstocking GC Billy Hanes, East Aurora & David Hanes, East Aurora
Men’s Senior Division
Mark Dugan, Pittsford & Tom Blank, Pittsford
Bob Chalanick, Victor & Mark Battle, Honeyoye Falls
Paul Hart, Slingerlands & Kevin Broderick, Guilderland
Steve Nosonowitz, Pleasant Valley & Stew Blake, Port Ewen
Matt Clarke, Loudonville & Bob Rosen, East Amherst
Bob Branham, Norwich & Kevin Webb, Bloomfield
Tom Blank, Rochester & Mark Dugan, Rochester
Entries
PLAYER INFORMATION
The Championship is teams consisting of two male amateur golfers who are members of the NYSGA, defined as (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) as a 2019 NYSGA eClub member (NYS residency required). Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club.
Format
This Championship will be conducted over 18 holes of four-ball stroke play. There will be a net and gross winner in each division.
Divisions
There are two divisions in this Championship: the 9th NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship (all ages) and the 8th NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship (ages 55+).
Ties
The team in each Championship with the lowest score for 36 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie in the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 14 // Practice Rounds
Tuesday, October 15 // Round 1, 12:00pm Shotgun Start
Wednesday, October 16 // Round 2, 10:00am Shotgun Start
Coverage
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HANES BROTHERS TEAM UP TO WIN MEN’S FOUR-BALL
David & Billy Hanes of Crag Burn Golf Club captured the 8th NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball title after a second round 66 to finish at 11-under 133.
1 B. / D. Hanes
J. Hurley / R. Olson
T2 J. Clark / J. Wolniewicz
K. VandenBerg / C. Salanger
T2 M. Mento / P. O’Donnell Lake Shore Yacht & CC
T2 J. Boland / G. Richardson
T2 A. Olbrych / B. Schlansker NYSGA
(-11)
(-9)
(-9)
(-9) T2 J. Tee / A. Misiti
(-9) T2 D. Pallas / J. Welch Saratoga Spa GC / Olde Kinderhook
(-9)
Eight teams tied for second at 9-under 135 including the first-round leaders, Jason Hurley & Ricky Olson of Willowcreek Golf Club.
Jonathan Clark & Jeff Wolniewicz of Crag Burn, played one stroke better than their opening round, posting 68-67 to finish in the tie for second as well.
Billy, the older of the two brothers, captured his first four-ball title back in 2015 with a past partner, Jamie Miller. In 2017, the brothers partnered up for the first time in the championship and finished tied for second. “It’s definitely special to win an event with my brother because we’ve never won anything together,” he commented.
It was also the fourth year in a row that a team from Buffalo’s Crag Burn won the championship. Past winners from the club include Jamie Miller (Wanakah)/Billy Hanes (Crag Burn) in 2015, Billy Gaffney/Jeff Wolniewicz (Crag Burn) in 2016, and Jonathan Clark/Jeff Wolniewicz (Crag Burn) in 2017.
David & Billy Hanes of Crag Burn Golf Club captured the 8th New York State Men’s Amateur Four-Ball title.
BLANK & DUGAN CAPTURE SECOND SENIOR FOUR-BALL
Tom Blank & Mark Dugan won the 7th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championship by two strokes and finished at 11-under 133 (69-64).
The partners from Oak Hill now have two team state four-ball championships under their belt, their first being when they won the inaugural event in 2012.
The runner-up team was Bill Paulsen of Eagle Crest Golf Club & Jim Mueller of Orchard Creek Golf Club who combined for a 135 over the two rounds.
Finishing in third was 2016 NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Champion, Paul Pratico & his partner Jay Taub. The pair from Schenectady Municipal Golf matched two 68s to finish three strokes off the winners.
Blank & Dugan’s final round 64 was tied for a tournament low with one other team competing in the open division (Dave Pallas & Jimmy Welch).
“Big difference was we didn’t make any bogeys today, and had a few extra birdies,” said Dugan on their round two score. “I don’t think we had a three putt today,” mentioned Blank.
The friends from Rochester enjoy playing together and have been competing in four-ball events together for quite a while. “Tom and I have been playing best-ball tournaments for 30 years, and we’ve won a lot of tournaments,” Dugan remarked. “I don’t know if we’ve ever gone that low.”
Tom Blank & Mark Dugan won the 7th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball title.
INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2019!
JOHN BALDWIN
LONG ISLAND, NY
HIGHLIGHTS
• NYS Men’s Amateur Champion (1967)
• NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion (1991)
• NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Champion (2001)
• 2x MGA Amateur Champion (1967, 1973)
• British Sr. Amateur Open Champion (2002)
MARY ANNE
WIDMAN LEVINS
ELMIRA, NY
HIGHLIGHTS
• 2x NYS 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
JOEY SINDELAR
HORESEHEADS, NY
HIGHLIGHTS
• NYS Men’s Amateur Champion (1980)
• NYS Boys’ Sub-Junior 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
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
Billows hoisting the Ganson Depew Cup (Men’s Am) at Winged Foot, 1935
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.
AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIA-
PGA SECTIONS
Not Shown: Triple Cities Golf Association, Capital District Golf Club Association
