NEW YORK STATE WOMEN’S AMATEUR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ravenwood Golf Club - Victor, New York
June 23, 2019
CONDUCTED BY THE
THANK YOU TO 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 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
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 Women’s Amateur & Senior Amateur FourBall Championships. The New York State Golf Association is proud to partner with Ravenwood Golf Club to provide a fair, challenging test in our efforts to identify New York’s top women’s amateur four-ball team.
We are excited to showcase this wonderful design that has hosted past NYS Championships including the 2003 & 2009 NYS Men’s Amateurs, as well as the NYS Men’s Four-Ball Championships in 2011 and 2012.
In addition to the NYS Women’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 Ravenwood 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, and will help us spread the word to women across the state about the various competitive opportunities we have available each season.
Sincerely,
Warren Winslow, President New York State Golf Association
Ravenwood Golf Club is a renowned 18-hole course located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. The club opened its’ doors in 2003 and was quickly recognized as one of the “Best New” public courses in the country by Golf Digest. The course, designed by Robin Nelson, is set up at 7,051 yards and is played to a par of 72.
This Rochester course challenges players of all skill levels, allowing golfers to play off of five different sets of tees. The facilities offer a full range of services for golfers, including a lighted all-grass-tee driving range, PGA Certified golf instruction for adults, juniors, and groups, and a practice area to work on your swing.
Many prestigious events, including multiple USGA & PGA qualifiers, have been hosted here. Ravenwood has also homed multiple New York State amateur events, including the 2003 & 2009 Men’s Amateur Golf Championships, as well as the 2011 & 2012 Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.
Thank you to the staff at Ravenwood for hosting this year’s championship!
Mike Roeder General Manager
Jim Schoen PGA Head Professional
Peter George Golf Course Superintendent
Jennifer Gossage Director of Food and Beverage
Marissa DiPaolo Events Coordinator
Ravenwood Golf Club is located in Victor, New York
CONDITIONS OF PLAY
Entries
The Championship is teams consisting of two female 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 2nd NYS Women’s Amateur FourBall Championship (all ages) and the 2nd NYS Women’s Senior Amateur Championship (ages 50+).
Ties
The team in each Championship with the lowest score for 18 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie (gross only) in the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.
Handicap Allowances
Women will receive 95% of their Course Handicap. If a side has a Course Handicap difference of more than eight strokes, an additional 10% reduction will be applied to the Course Handicap of both members of the side.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 22 // Practice Rounds
Sunday, June 23 // 1:30pm Shotgun Start
1 PAR FOUR 303 YARDS 269 YARDS
3 PAR FOUR 362 YARDS 286 YARDS
2 PAR FOUR 274 YARDS 239 YARDS
4 PAR THREE 158 YARDS 133 YARDS
5 PAR FOUR
372 YARDS
323 YARDS
7 PAR FOUR 256 YARDS
230 YARDS
6 PAR FIVE 469 YARDS 400 YARDS
8 PAR THREE 117 YARDS 90 YARDS
9
PAR FIVE
455 YARDS
416 YARDS
11 PAR FOUR
276 YARDS
220 YARDS
10 PAR FOUR
361 YARDS
329 YARDS
12 PAR FIVE 524 YARDS
492 YARDS
13
PAR FOUR
361 YARDS
331 YARDS
15 PAR FOUR
352 YARDS
305 YARDS
14 PAR THREE 121 YARDS 74 YARDS
16 PAR FOUR 262 YARDS 225 YARDS
17 PAR THREE 162 YARDS 123 YARDS
Each hole includes yardages for both the open and senior divisions. All course photos included are courtesy of Ravenwood
18 PAR FIVE 450 YARDS 421 YARDS
Teresa Cleland & Carina Watkins during the First Annual NYS Women’s Senior Four-Ball Championship in 2018.
Golf Club.
GAFFNEY SISTERS WIN INAUGURAL CHAMP IN PLAYOFF
Amanda & Samantha Gaffney of Brookfield Country Club held off Laura Rentz of Olde Kinderhook Golf Club & Emma Vandecar of Edison Club in a two-hole playoff to secure the inaugural New York State Women’s Amateur Four-Ball title at Cornell University’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Ithaca, NY.
The two groups, which were paired together for the championship, were tied atop the leaderboard at 11-over 83 when all the scores came in after Thursday’s shotgun start. The groups began a playoff on the 444-yard par 5 sixth hole before moving to the course’s opening hole, #1.
On the first playoff hole, Rentz left herself with a lengthy downhill putt for birdie while the other three competitors were looking to get up-and-down for their pars. Atop the tricky Robert Trent Jones designed greens, Rentz three-putted for bogey, matching the other players and extending the playoff.
At the second playoff hole, a 315-yard par 4, Samantha, the younger of the sisters, converted a 20-footer for par to end the championship.
“The greens were pretty tricky at times,” noted Amanda about the course setup. “I’m thankful I had Sam, she carried me quite a bit,” she confessed. “We started off great, then went through a little bit of a battle. It was a scramble, but we didn’t give up,” finished Samantha.
Samantha & Amanda Gaffney of Brookfield CC took home the 1st NYS Women’s Amateur Four-Ball title.
*Won in playoff
Sharon Harrington of LPGA Women Who Play (CNY) & Kyra Danneker of Drumlins Country Club won low-net in the championship with a combined handicapped score of 7-under 65.
The Gaffney family has now tied for the most state amateur titleholders in an immediate family (3) in NYSGA History alongside Mike, David & Lindsay May of Auburn. John, won the family’s first state title at the 1999 NYS Men’s Amateur at Wanakah Country Club. His son and now professional golfer, Billy, won the 2016 NYS Men’s Four-Ball with partner Jeff Wolniewicz at Leatherstocking Golf Club.
“We couldn’t have done it without them, their constant helping us every day. Our swings, our putting, chipping,” said Amanda about their accomplishment. “They’re our coaches. And our mother too, of course,” they added.
In the Senior Divison of the inaugural NYS Women’s Four-Ball Amateur Championships, Teresa Cleland of Bellevue Country Club (2011-13 NYS Women’s Mid-Am Champion; 2009-10 NYS Women’s Senior Am Champion) & Carina Watkins of Beaver Meadows Golf Club (2011 NYS Women’s Senior Am Champion) collaborated to claim the inaugural New York State Women’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball title.
The teammates finished at 1-over 73, just a stroke ahead of three other groups that finished tied for runner-up.
Emma Vandecar
Teresa Cleland & Carina Wakins earn 1st NYS Women’s Sr. Amateur Four-Ball by one stroke.
CLELAND & WATKINS WIN 7TH COMBINED NYS TITLE
1 C. Watkins / T. Cleland
K. Kaul / J. Lavigne
J. Hamm / P. Riedel
/ C. Mancini
5 K. Colliflower / S. Kovach
One of those groups was Kim Kaul of Gowanda Country Club (2008, 2015 NYS Women’s Senior Am Champion) & Jan Lavigne (2007 NYS Women’s Senior Am Champion) of Ravenwood Golf Club, who played in the same pairing as the winners.
“We can’t control their game, only our game. We were trying to stay focused on what we were doing and trying not to get caught up in what they were doing,” said Cleland about playing alongside the two formidable competitors.
The other two groups that finished in second included Julie Hamm of Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club & Patty Riedel of Penfield Country Club as well as Robin Mead & Carolyn Mancini of Binghamton Country Club.
Hamm & Riedel also finished as the low-net winners after breaking a tie at 6-under 66 with Therese DeLuca & Judith Kayne of Tan Tara Golf Club using the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards.
Cleland & Watkins victory marks a combined seven New York State amateur golf championships between the two talented athletes.
“It’s special. For New York State to start a new championship for women, and to be able to win, it’s great,” said Cleland. “We love to play together and have really been looking forward to this. We work off each other and it’s fun, we don’t get down at all.”
“We’re just serious enough, but having a lot of fun too,” added Watkins about their team dynamic.
Kim Kaul
Teresa Cleland
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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
Ray 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 ASSOCIATIONS
PGA SECTIONS
Not Shown: Triple Cities Golf Association, Capital District Golf Club Association
Rochester
Syracuse Buffalo
Metropolitan
Westchester
Long Island
United States
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