NEW YORK STATE AMATEUR MIXED TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Leatherstocking Golf Course - Cooperstown, New York June 5, 2023
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President - Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC
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Treasurer - Robert Smith, Highland Park GC
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Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC
Lee Bearsch, Binghamton CC
John Burns, Niagara Falls CC
Ryan Gabel, Southern Dutchess CC
Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC
Megan Grehan, Hudson National GC
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Lawrence Lessing, The Creek
Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC
Frank Suits, Cortland CC
Rich Weber, Brookfield CC
Brian Williams, Winged Foot CC
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Tom Eckert
Wayne Eckhardt
Joe Enright
Laurie Enright
John Ernst
Vie Evans
Karen Feldman
Mary Beth Fiore
Mark Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald
Georgette Folley
Adrian Forzani
Tim Frank
John Gaffney
Richard Galvin
Bill Geider
Brad Griffin
Tom Hahn
Julie Hamm
David Hayes
Joe Hazard
Sherry Heath
Patrick Henry
Jeff Holmes
Braden Houston
John Hudacs
Al Huggard
Don Hurley
Ed Kaczor
Robert Kawa
Tim Kayes
Mary Ann Keeler
Stephen Keeler
Jeffrey Kennicutt
Edward Koslick
John Kulesa
Peter Lalla
Nan Lanahan
Tom Lanahan
Rod Lindstrom
Bill Loehr
Janis Luce
Ron Mack
Patrick MacRae
Susan Marsh
Robert Martin
Ronald Mason
Patricia Mayne
Jim McConnell
Theresa McGibbon
Thomas McGibbon
Pat McKenna
James McKillip
Patrick McNierney
Sean McPhee
Richard Meath
Brian Merritt
James Meyers
Gene Meyle
Ginny Meyle
Matthew Micheli
Bill Moore
Matthew Moran
Bill Moreland
Albert Mowery
Jack Mulvey
Art Munson
Jim Murrett
Thomas Oles
Thomas Owen
Rocco Palmieri
Brandon Payne
Mark Perry
Noah Poskanzer
Richard Prestopnik
Joe Pucello
John Quijano
Nick Raasch
John Raunick
John Reagan
Tom Reidy
Joseph Riccio
James Roff
Robert Rosen
Sean Rotella
Tony Scarpello
Chris Schmidt
Carl Schultz
Tim Schum
Dan Scott
Martin Siefka
Robert Simms
Sue Sims
Sarah Simson
Jaspal “Ricky” Singh, M.D.
David Smith
John Sniezyk
Ron Socash
Don Sommerville
Joseph Sorrento
Jerry Stahl
Edward Stanek
Tom Steele
Peter Stoj
Joseph Strykowski
John Sullivan
Levin Sullivan
Gale Sutton
Thelma Taylor
David Vaneenenaam
Jerry Vereeke
Mona Wasserman
Rich Weber
Bryan Whooten
Loretta Whooten
Steve Wilber
Richard Wilson
Doug Young
Jon Zucarelli
On behalf of the entire New York State Golf Association, welcome to the 10th New York State Amateur and Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championships!
The NYSGA is pleased to join with the leadership and staff of Leatherstocking Golf Course to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York State’s top amateur mixed teams.
We are proud to return to this classic Devereux Emmet layout in Cooperstown, which has been the host site of many memorable New York State Championships throughout the decades, including the 1958 and 1962 Women’s Amateur, the 1964 Men’s Amateur, the 1972 Men’s Senior and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur. From 2013-2022, Leatherstocking hosted our Men’s and Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.
We certainly anticipate an exciting and memorable competition, and the golf course and setup will surely challenge the players to utilize their full ability and skill.
I’d like to offer our thanks and appreciation to the pro shop staff, and especially the course grounds crew, whose combined efforts have provided us with this wonderful championship venue.
Finally, I’d like to thank our NYSGA staff and fantastic team of tournament volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide a first-class experience and support the talented players that participate in our competitions.
We hope you enjoy this year’s championship and we appreciate your support of our association and tournaments. If there’s anything that we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the NYSGA staff.
Sincerely,
Henry W. Fust , 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 Course is one of The Otesaga’s top attractions and one of the top resort golf courses on the East Coast.
The course has homed many amateur championships throughout its’ history, including the 1958 & 1962 Women’s Amateur, as well as the 1964 Men’s Amateur, 1972 Men’s Senior, and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur. From 20132022, Leatherstocking hosted the Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur FourBall Championships.
Thank you to the staff at Leatherstocking for hosting this year’s championship!
Tim Quirk, PGA Director of Golf
Mike O’Neill Golf Course Superintendent
1 PAR FOUR
322 YDS / 318 YDS
290 YDS
3 PAR THREE
193 YDS / 181 YDS
178 YDS
2 PAR FOUR
372 YDS / 300 YDS
294 YDS
4 PAR FIVE 483 YDS / 406 YDS
400 YDS
5 PAR FOUR
386 YDS / 330 YDS
323 YDS
7 PAR FOUR
391 YDS / 314 YDS
308 YDS
6 PAR FOUR 350 YDS / 315 YDS 256 YDS
8 PAR FOUR 340 YDS / 334 YDS
330 YDS
9 PAR THREE
158 YDS / 139 YDS
135 YDS
11 PAR FIVE
532 YDS / 457 YDS
450 YDS
10 PAR FOUR 362 YDS / 323 YDS 320 YDS
12 PAR THREE 122 YDS / 119 YDS 108 YDS
13 PAR FOUR
324 YDS / 292 YDS
288 YDS
15 PAR FIVE
452 YDS / 406 YDS
402 YDS
14 PAR FOUR 254 YDS / 247 YDS 230 YDS
16 PAR FOUR 348 YDS / 326 YDS 248 YDS
17 PAR THREE
146 YDS / 135 YDS
125 YDS
18 PAR FIVE 505 YDS / 497 YDS 437 YDS
*Black represents the Men’s Amateur (white tees) and Men’s Senior (silver tees) yardages.
*Green represents both the Women’s Amateur and Senior yardages (red tees).
TOTAL YARDAGE
Men: White Tees | 6,040y | 70.1/137
Women: Red Tees | 5,122y | 70.5/128
Men (Senior): Silver Tees: | 5,439y | 67.0/127
Women (Senior): Red Tees | 5,122y | 70.5/128
Past Champions of the New York State Amateur & Senior Amateur Mixed
Team Championships
Year Host Club
Amateur Division
2013 Edison Club Jessica Madsen, Colonie G&CC & Al Stranahan, Town of Colonie
2014 Edison Club Mary Beth Fiore & Jim Rogers, Mark Twain GC
2015 Skaneateles CC Traci Petrillo, Midvale CC & Stu Harris, Locust Hill CC
2016 Skaneateles CC Sara Eichelberger, Brook-Lea CC & Andy Conway, Ravenwood GC
2017 Skaneateles CC Julie Murphy & Michael Murphy, Brookfield CC
2018 Skaneateles CC Madison Braman, Shaker Ridge & Nicholas Braman, Colonie GC
2019 Teugega CC Madison Braman & Nicholas Braman, Shaker Ridge CC
2020 Suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Brook-Lea CC Chelsea Dantonio & Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC
2022 Transit Valley CC Gaelin Carrig & Michael Carrig, Springville CC
Senior Division
Susan Kahler, Ballston Spa CC & Gary Kahler, Teugega CC
Susan Kahler, Ballston Spa CC & Gary Kahler, Teugega CC
Wendy Burton & Steve Wall, Cortland CC
Pam Meehan & Daniel Meehan, Yahnundasis GC
Patty Schaefer & Jim Schaefer, Yahnundasis GC
Lisa Webb & Kevin Webb, Mendon GC
Traci Petrillo, Penfield CC & Stuart Harris, Oak Hill CC
Lisa Webb & Kevin Webb, Clifton Springs CC
Kim Kaul, East Aurora CC & Andrew Melnyk, Tuscarora GC
AMATEUR DIVISION
SENIOR DIVISION
Carrig/Carrig, 2022
Miller/Dantonio, 2021
Braman/Braman, 2019
Braman/Braman, 2018
CONGRATS TO THE 2022 NET CHAMPIONS
PLAYER INFORMATION
Entries
Each Championship is teams consisting of one male and one female amateur golfer who are members of the NYSGA, defined as (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) as a 2023 NYSGA eClub member (NYS residency required). Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club.
Format
Th Championship will be conducted over 18 holes of modified chapman stroke play. There will be a net and gross winner in each division.
Divisions
There are two divisions in this Championship: the 10th NYS Amateur Mixed Team (all ages) and Senior Amateur Mixed Team (Men and Women at least 55 and 50, respectively).
Ties
The team in each division with the lowest score for 18 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie in the Championship for the gross winners, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff. Ties for the net winners will be broken by the USGA method of matching scorecards.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, June 4 // Practice Rounds
Monday, June 5 // Shotgun Start, 10:00 am
Coverage
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Julie Murphy / Michael Murphy (Brookfield CC) Amateur Division
Mike Farina / Marylee Pollard (Ballston Spa CC) Senior Division
1 G. Carrig / M. Carrig
T2 A. Pennington / M. Pennington Wiltwyck GC / NYSGA eClub - HV
J. Murphy / M. Murphy Brookfield CC
(+1) T2 C. Yioulos / B. Kumiega Oak
J. Quijano / C. Quijano
J. Pizzutelli / C. Genovese
The side of Gaelin and Michael Carrig (Springville CC) combined to shoot even par 72, in a hard fought battle for the 9th NYS Amateur Mixed Team Championship at Transit Valley Country Club in East Amherst.
The Carrigs cousins were one of five teams tied for the lead as they walked onto the 18th tee box. Michael found the fairway with his drive and Gaelin was able to reach the green in two.
The Carrig duo still had work to do, as they were left with a 30-foot putt for birdie. Michael lined it up and rolled it in, sealing the victory at even par for the tournament.
I was just thinking, have good speed because I didn’t want a super comebacker or ram it by and leave her with an eight-footer coming back,” Michael said. “I just wanted to have good speed and it happened to fall.”
The duo from Springville Country Club started hot and jumped out to an early lead. They birdied four of their first nine holes. Michael credited Gaelin’s
Gaelin and Michael Carrig sank a 30-foot putt on their final hole (No. 18) to win the championship!
CARRIG DUO WINS NYS MIXED TEAM IN DRAMATIC FASHION
Michael Carrig (left) and Gaelin Carrig (right)
putting for their string of birdies.
“Just setting her up and she was draining 12-footer, 15-footer, a couple good putts by her right in a row,” Michael said.
“Good approach puts you in a good spot,” Gaelin said.
This was the first event the cousins had played in together and Gaelin’s first New York State event.
Four other teams finished at 1-over 73. Amber (Wiltwyck GC) and Martin Pennington (MGA eClub - HV), Julie and Michael Murphy (Brookfield CC), Brian Kumiega (CC of Buffalo) and Claire Yioulos (Oak Hill CC), along with Chrissy (Bellevue CC) and Joe Quijano (CC of Troy) all finished just one stroke off the lead.
This is the second straight year that the Pennington duo has finished in second place. They held the lead until back-to-back bogeys allowed their competition to close the gap down the stretch.
The Murphy duo, who won the mixed team in 2017, were the 2022 net champions at 5-under 67.
Heavy rain throughout the morning delayed the shotgun start from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The wet, rainy conditions continued throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Julie Murphy (Left) and Michael Murphy (Right)
Chrissy Quijano (Left) and Joe Quijano (Right)
Brian Kumiega (Left) and Claire Yioulos (Right)
Amber Pennington (Left) and Martin Pennington (Right)
1 A. Melnyk / K. Kaul Tuscarora GC / East Aurora CC
2 S. Harris / T. Petrillo Oak Hill CC / Penfield CC
3 Colliflower / Kulikowski Oak Hill CC
C. Malo / N. Amigone III Park CC / Transit Valley CC
K. Webb / L. Webb
(+3)
(+4)
(+5)
(+6)
In the 9th NYS Senior Amateur Mixed Team, Kim Kaul (East Aurora CC) and Andrew Melnyk (Tuscarora GC) were able to get over the hump and claim the team title. They lost in a sudden-death playoff during the 2021 mixed team championship at Brook-Lea Country Club to two-time champions Lisa and Kevin Webb (Clifton Springs CC).
The victory marked Kaul’s fourth state title. She is a three-time NYS Women’s Senior Amateur Champion, having won in 2008, 2015 and 2021, but the mixed team was her first team win (she followed it up by winning the 2022 NYS Women’s Senior Four-Ball at Stafford last June, only a week after her Senior Mixed Team win).
“It’s awesome to play a team event,” Kaul said. “I think we play off each other very well and we know each other’s strengths… Andy is a great putter and hits a great ball off the tee, and me with a wedge in my hand, we’re golden.”
“I was just thrilled that Kim invited me again to play,” Melnyk said. “I know what a great player she is and it’s
ANDREW MELNYK AND KIM KAUL CLAIM SENIOR MIXED TEAM TITLE
Andrew Melnyk and Kim Kaul
Melnyk and Kaul avenged their second place finish in 2021 by capturing last year’s title at Transit Valley!
just an absolute honor to play with her.”
Kaul and Melnyk had the lead down the stretch and held on at 3-over 75. They were paired with 2019 champions Traci Petrillo (Penfield CC) and Stuart Harris (Oak Hill CC) who applied pressure to the leaders, finishing one stroke back at 4-over 76.
2019 NYS Women’s Super Senior Champion
Kitty Colliflower and teammate Fred Kulikowski (Oak Hill CC) finished in third place at 5-over 77. They were followed by the defending champion Webbs, and Christy Malo (Park CC) and Nick Amigone III (Transit Valley CC) who finished at 6-over 78.
The senior division net champions were Marylee Pollard and Mike Farina (Ballston Spa CC) in a repeat performance, after capturing the 2021 senior net title at Brook-Lea.
Traci Petrillo (Left) and Stuart Harris (Right)
Christy Malo (Left) and Nick Amigone III (Right)
Lisa Webb (Left) and Kevin Webb (Right)
Tom Hughes (Left) and Linda Hughes (Right)
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