2025 NYS Men's Amateur Championship Program

NYS MEN’S AMATEUR

Championship

Yahnundasis Golf Club | July 7–10, 2025

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NYSGA Welcome | 4

Yahnundasis Welcome | 22

NYSGA Officers, Committee, & Staff | 5

Yahnundasis Board | 23

Amateur Championship History | 6

Tournament Holes | 28

Past Champions & Records of the NYS Men’s Amateur Championship | 8

Yahnundasis History | 66

Conditions of Play & Schedule of Events | 14 2024 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship Recap | 18

Yahnundasis Club Champions | 82 Yahnundasis Past Presidents | 85 NYS Golf | 89

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The NYSGA

Welcome!

NYSGA Officers

Welcome to the 102nd NYS Men’s Amateur Championship and Yahnundasis Golf Club.

Secretary – Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC President – Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC 1st Vice President – Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC Treasurer – Robert Smith, Sunset Ridge GC General Counsel – Joseph Mancuso, Onondaga G&CC 2nd Vice President – Rich Weber, Brookfield CC

The NYSGA takes our responsibility seriously in conducting New York’s amateur championships, which began in 1923 with the NYS Men’s Amateur Championship at the Garden City Golf Club. It is a role entrusted to the NYSGA by our membership, one we do not take for granted.

The NYSGA remains committed to elevating each New York State amateur championship.

This is accomplished through strengthening our relationships with NYSGA member clubs, adopting new and creative ideas to deliver an elite player experience, and assembling the strongest fields New York can offer.

We saw these efforts elevate in 2024 when four NYS amateur championships: Men, Women, and Junior Boys & Girls — earned the right to become USGA Exemption Events. These NYSGA champions are now invited to compete in their corresponding USGA championship.

The 102nd edition of the NYSGA’s flagship tournament, the NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, will be contested at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, July 8-10. The venerable Walter Travis design has hosted six previous Men’s Amateur titles: 1946, 1953, 1958, 1968, 1988, and 2007. The course also held the Men’s Mid-Amateur in 1998 and 2017, four NYS Women’s Amateur championships in 1932, 1950, 1977, and 2018, and Men’s Senior tournaments in 1946 and 2023. Established in 1897, the historic Utica area club was the NYSGA’s founding site in 1923.

Most importantly, I want to recognize the players who have dedicated much of their lives to the pursuit of their dreams in golf. Your infectious love for the game has a wider reach than you may know, offering inspiration for the next generation of golfers. Thank you for showing us what is possible.

Good luck this week!

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Officers, Committee, & Staff

NYSGA Executive Committee

NYSGA Staff Listing

Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC Lee Bearsch, Binghamton CC John Burns, Niagara Falls CC Robert Clark, Yahnundasis GC Brett Cooper, The Seawane Club Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC Ryan Foster, Schuyler Meadows Club Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC Megan Grehan, Hudson National GC Brent Herlihy, Glens Falls CC Brian Kumiega, CC of Buffalo Lawrence Lessing, The Creek Tom Owen, Corning CC Brian Williams, Winged Foot GC

Andrew Hickey, Director, Operations

Bill Moore, Executive Director

Dan Thompson, Director, Marketing & Partnerships

Michael Donnelly, Tournament Director, WNY Peter Stoj, Tournament Director, ENY Luke Lynch, Competitions Fellow

Jack Travers, Director, Rules & Competitions

Dan Kekis, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Communications Intern

Michael Dirkes, Assistant Director, Rules & Competitions

Brady Byrdwell, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Tournament Operations Intern

Jack Margaros, Manager, Media Jack Corcoran, Manager, Regional Associations & Junior Golf Deb Spilman, Manager, Special Events & Operations

Jimmy Hazen, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Tournament Operations Intern Leah VandenBerg, Marketing & Communications Intern

Mark Ackley, Manager, Course Rating

Course Rating Volunteers

Tournament Committee

Norm Amyot Michael Aquino Al Belair Vic Bergsten David Blakelock Chris Boynton Dave Braunscheidel Gene Bullis John Bullis Ted Casey Sue Chambers Cory Ciambella Joy Denzak Gordon Dewey Patric Donaghue Tom Eason Karen Feldman Michael Fitzgerald Georgette Folley Adrian Forzani Bill Gilbert Tom Hahn Joe Hazard Patrick Henry John Hudacs Bob Kawa Mary Ann Keeler Stephen Keeler Ken Kopra

Fred Arliss Bill Barret Marci Bevilacqua Timothy Brady John Burns Ted Casey Sue Chambers Cory Ciambella Brian Clark Daval Coleman Andrew Conway John Cooney Thomas Cotter George Cretekos William Curtin John Davis Mike Donnelly Dick Dorgan Georgia Dusckas Thomas Eckert Joe Enright Laurie Enright John Ernst Vie Evans MaryBeth Fiore Timothy Frank Henry Fust Brad Griffin Gary Hackett John Hudacs Scott Johnson Dennis Kardach

Janis Luce Susan Marsh Ronald Mason Patricia Mayne Jim McKillip Rick Meath Jim Meyers Gene Meyle William Moreland Jack Mulvey Arthur Munson Jim Murrett Rocco Palmieri Bob Raimo John Raunick John Reagan William Robertson Sean Rotella Thomas Russell Tony Scarpello Richard Silverstein David Smith Donald Sommerville Jami Sorrento Michel Trudeau Jerry Vereeke Gale Warren Warren Winslow Valerie Wood-MacRae

Mary Ann Keeler Stephen Keeler Edward Koslick Diane Kullmann William Loehr Theresa McGibbon Tom McGibbon Sean McPhee Gene Meyle Ginny Meyle Thomas Owen Brandon Payne John Quijano Nick Raasch Thomas Reidy David Schalekamp Robert Simms John Sniezyk Jerry Stahl Edward Stanek Iris Stanek Peter Stoj Joe Strykowski Thelma Taylor David VanEenenaam Doug Vergith Mona Wasserman Bryan Whooten Jeffrey Wilson Warren Winslow Douglas Young Jon Zucarelli

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most talented golfer he had ever seen. Allen would go on to represent the United States in two Walker Cup Matches, the first at Baltimore Country Club in 1965 and the second at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in 1967.

History

The majority of the past champions would play as amateurs for the entirety of their careers, although a select few would turn to the professional ranks and find success. Sam Urzetta, another successful Rochester golfer, won the 1948 championship at Buffalo’s Brookfield Country Club. Urzetta would win the U.S. Amateur Championship title in 1950, where he defeated renowned amateur Frank Stranahan in 39 holes at the Minneapolis Golf Club.

Urzetta, not interested in tour golf, became an assistant golf professional in 1954 and in 1956 joined CCR as their head golf professional, where he would remain for the next 37 years.

The New York State Golf Association’s first responsibility, upon its formation in 1923, was to conduct N.Y.S. Men’s Amateur Championship. Previously, it had been noted by Grantland Rice that New York was the only state in the 48 without a state golf association, and thus no governing body to administer the state’s amateur golf championship.

Sherrill Sherman of Utica was voted the first president of the NYSGA at the association’s initial meeting at the Yahnundasis Golf Club and he quickly approved Garden City Golf Club’s request to host the inaugural playing of the N.Y.S. Men’s Amateur Championship.

In the finals at Garden City, Edmund Driggs of Cherry Valley Country Club defeated S. Clifton Mabon of Garden City Golf Club 8&7 in a 36-hole match to become the first champion.

Since this first playing, the championship’s format has changed three times. From 1923 until 1969, the championship was decided by match play. In 1970, the decision was made to go to 72 holes of stroke play, until it was switched back to match play in 1992. But in 2009 the format was once again changed to 72 holes of stroke play, as it remains today.

The number of participants who have attempted to qualify has increased immensely as golf’s popularity has grown. In 1923, 61 entries were fielded at Garden City as compared to 1992, when a record of 726 golfers registered to qualify to compete in the championship at Drumlins Country Club.

Throughout the years the NYSGA has been fortunate to witness the transformation of many amateur golfers from great players into champions. Included below you will find a brief description of some of these golfers whose wins in this championship have

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Sherrill Sherman

propelled them on to fruitful careers in the game of golf.

In 1935, a young Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie won during his debut at Winged Foot Golf Club’s West Course. Billows was a true ‘rags to riches’ Cinderella story in golf. At the time he was 21 and worked as a printing clerk making $17 a week. He arrived at Winged Foot in a $7 car, slept on the clubhouse porch to save money for a caddie, and ended up winning over one of the greatest fields in state golf history. Billows went on to have a terrific amateur golfing career, winning a record seven N.Y.S. Men’s Amateur Championship titles, getting to the U.S. Amateur Championship finals three times, and representing the U.S. in the Walker Cup matches at St. Andrews in 1938 and at Winged Foot in 1949.

Another past champion who would make a name for himself in the amateur circuit was Rochester’s Don Allen. The former Colgate University golf captain defeated the defending champion John Konsek in 1961 at Onondaga G&CC to claim the first of his six titles. This first win was very meaningful to Allen, since he considered Konsek to be the

In 1978, a young golfer named Jeff Sluman won the state amateur by four strokes over Radford Yaun at Jamestown’s Moon Brook Country Club. Sluman turned professional in 1980 upon graduating from Florida State University, but wouldn’t find immediate success on the PGA Tour. At the age of 30 he won his first tournament, the 1988 PGA Championship at Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sluman went on to win five PGA Tour events from 1991-2001, and is still enjoying a successful career on the PGA’s Champions Tour where he has won six times.

Ray Billows

Another prominent PGA Tour player, Joey Sindelar, would etch his name on the Ganson Depew Cup in 1980 with a record breaking performance at Vestal Hills Country Club in Binghamton. Sindelar, a collegiate All-American at Ohio State University, fired a four-round total of 280 (8-under) to beat Jeff Sluman by seven strokes. Sindelar turned pro in 1980 and won the first of his seven PGA Tour events at the Greater Greensboro Open in 1985.

Sindelar’s record four-round total would stand until Dominic Bozzelli shot a blistering 277 (11-under) to claim his second consecutive title in 2012 at Elmira Country Club. It was broken again in 2022, when a 19-year-old Charlie Berridge fired 14-under over 72 holes at Onondaga Golf & Country Club during his championship debut.

2023 marked the NYSGA’s centennial season and the 100th playing of this flagship tournament, hosted by New Rochelle’s Wykagyl Country Club.

Don Allen

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THE NYS

Past Champions of the New York State

Men’s Amateur Men’s Amateur Championship

Championship

Most Victories

7 | Ray Billows (1935, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1945, 1949) 6 | Donald Allen (1961, 1963, 1964, 1970, 1972, 1973) 4 | Tommy Goodwin (1932, 1936, 1946, 1953) 3 | Edmund Driggs (1923, 1933, 1934) 3 | John Konsek (1958, 1959, 1960) 3 | Billy Shields (1951, 1952, 1955) 3 | William Tryon (1962, 1965, 1968)

Siwanoy CC | 1939 Richard Chapman, Larchmont Onondaga G&CC | 1940 Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie CC of Troy | 1941 Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie Niagara Falls CC | 1942 Alex Stevenson, Niagara Falls Lake Placid Club | 1943 Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

1923 | Garden City CC Edmund Driggs, Jr., Garden City

Championship Records

Lake Placid Club | 1943 Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

1924 | Orchard Park GC Lee Chase, Buffalo

Match Play Format (1923 – 1969, 1992 – 2008) Stroke Play Format (1970 – 1991, 2009 – 2023)

Lake Placid Club | 1944 Joe Ruszas, Albany

1925 | Lido CC Jack Mackie Jr., Inwood

1926 | McGregor Links CC Al Brodbeck, Bronxville

1927 | Oak Hill CC Arthur Yates, Rochester

1928 | Biltmore CC (West) George Dawson, Harrison 1929 | Mohawk CC Maurice McCarthy, Mt. Vernon 1930 | Lakeville CC Jack Mackie Jr., Inwood 1931 | Oak Hill CC Phil Perkins, Fox Hills

Oak Hill CC | 1945 Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

Most Times Hosted by a Member Club

6 | Oak Hill Country Club (1927, 1931, 1937, 1945, 1987, 2011) 6 | Yahnundasis Golf Club (1946, 1953, 1958, 1968, 1988, 2007) 4 | Country Club of Troy (1941, 1959, 1984, 2006) 4 | Elmira Country Club (1957, 1969, 1983, 2012) 3 | Dutchess Golf & Country Club (1956, 1972, 1997) 3 | Albany Country Club (1977, 1990, 2010) 3 | Bellevue Country Club (1936, 1975, 2014) 3 | Knollwood Country Club (1951, 1963, 1986) 3 | Moon Brook Country Club (1955, 1978, 1995) 3 | Onondaga Golf & Country Club (1940, 1961, 2022) 3 | Wanakah Country Club (1981, 1999, 2024)

1932 | Niagara Falls CC Tommy Goodwin, Rye

1934 | Sagamore GC Edmund Driggs, Jr., Garden City

1935 | Winged Foot (West) Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie 1936 | Bellevue CC 1937 | Oak Hill CC Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

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Winner of NYS Men’s Amateur & NYS Junior Amateur

Edmund Driggs

Tommy Goodwin (1932) Yaroslav Merkulov (2009)

Brookfield CC | 1948 Sam Urzetta, Rochester Syracuse Yacht & CC | 1949 Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

Mark Balen (1973 Junior; 1979 Men’s Amateur) Dominic Bozzelli (2007 Junior; 2011, 2012 Men’s Amateur) Terry Diehl (1966 Junior; 1969 Men’s Amateur) Tommy Goodwin (1932, 1933 Junior;

Winner of NYS Men’s Amateur & Junior Amateur in Same Year

Tommy Goodwin, Rye

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Ray Billows

1932, 1936, 1946, 1953 Men’s Amateur)

Edmund Driggs, Jr., Garden City

Willie Turnesa, Elmsford

Westchester CC | 1947 Richard Mayer, White Plains

John Konsek (1957 Junior; 1958, 1959, 1960 Men’s Amateur) Leonard Lasinsky (1983 Junior; 1991 Men’s Amateur) Yaroslav Merkulov (2008, 2009 Junior; 2009 Men’s Amateur) Nick Raasch (1965 Junior; 1966 Men’s Amateur) Ben Reichert (2015 Junior; 2019 Men’s Amateur) Matthew Stasiak (2005 Junior; 2014 Men’s Amateur) Radford Yaun (1972 Junior; 1976 Men’s Amateur)

1933 | Garden City GC

1938 | Oak Ridge GC

Yahnundasis CC | 1946 Tommy Goodwin, Rye

Binghamton CC | 1950 Mike Dudik, Endicott Knollwood CC | 1951 Billy Shields, Albany Wolfert’s Roost CC | 1952 Billy Shields, Albany Yahnundasis CC | 1953 Tommy Goodwin, Rye Fairview CC | 1954 Robert Monk, White Plains Moon Brook CC | 1955 Billy Shields, Albany Dutchess G&CC | 1956 Joe Gagliardi, Larchmont Elmira CC | 1957 Jack Veghte, Gloversville Yahnundasis CC | 1958 John Konsek, Buffalo New York State Men’s Amateur Championship | 13

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1959 | CC of Troy John Konsek, Buffalo 1960 | Locust Hill CC John Konsek, Buffalo 1961 | Onondaga G&CC Don Allen, Rochester

Youngest Champion Oldest Champion

Vestal Hills CC | 1980 Joey Sindelar, Horseheads

Joey Sindelar

17 | Nick Raasch (1966) 44 | Joe Gagliardi (1956) 17 | Yaroslav Merkulov (2009) 17 | Will Thomson (2018)

Wanakah CC | 1981 James Roy, Syracuse McGregor Links CC | 1982 David Boeff, Ontario

*difference of months/days

1962 | Glens Falls CC William Tryon, Elmira

Elmira CC | 1983 William Boland, Jr., Troy

1963 | Knollwood CC Don Allen, Rochester

CC of Troy | 1984 George Zahringer, Sands Point

1964 | Leatherstocking GC Don Allen, Rochester

Ridgemont CC | 1985 Christopher Lane, Binghamton

Highest Winning Total (72 Holes)

1965 | Lancaster CC William Tryon, Elmira

298 (+10) | Donald Allen (1973) 292 (+8) | Alan Foster (1975) 295 (+7) | George Burns (1974)

1966 | The Concord Course Nick Raasch, Syracuse

1967 | Nassau CC John Baldwin, Plandome

1970 | Locust Hill CC Don Allen, Rochester

1973 | The Concord Course Don Allen, Rochester

1974 | Wayne Hills CC

John Konsek

George Burns, Jericho

1977 | Albany CC Rich Serian, Troy 1978 | Moon Brook CC Jeff Sluman, Rochester

Albany CC | 1990 Joe Wilson, Rochester Brook-Lea CC | 1991 Leonard Lasinsky, Syracuse

65, 66 | Jason Lohwater (2022) 65, 67 | Charlie Berridge (2022) 66, 67 | Jeff Sluman (1980) 66, 67 | Jeffrey Peck (1992) 66, 68 | Ben Reichert (2021)

1972 | Dutchess G&CC Don Allen, Rochester

Radford Yaun, Jamestown

Vestal Hills CC | 1989 Tim Marsh, Endicott

Lowest Consecutive Rounds

1971 | Cavalry Club Mike Slipko, Niagara Falls

1976 | Grossinger’s CC

Yahundasis GC | 1988 Tim Straub, East Aurora

270 (-14) | Charlie Berridge (2022) 277 (-11) | Dominic Bozzelli (2012) 280 (-9) | Joey Sindelar (1980) 280 (-8) | James Allen (2021)

1969 | Elmira CC Terry Diehl, Rochester

Alan Foster, Syracuse

Oak Hill CC (East) | 1987 Tim Straub, East Aurora

Lowest Winning Total (72 Holes)

1968 | Yahnundasis GC William Tryon, Elmira

1975 | Bellevue CC

Knollwood CC | 1986 Jay Gunning, Colonie

Most Walker Cup Appearances 2 | Donald Allen (1965, 1967) 2 | Ray Billows (1938, 1949) 2 | Sam Urzetta (1951, 1953) 1 | Tom Scherrer (1993) 1 | Ralph Howe III (1989) 1 | George Zahringer III (2003)

1979 | Drumlins CC (East) Mark Balen, East Aurora 14 | New York State Men’s Amateur Championship

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Drumlins CC (East) | 1992 Todd Dischinger, Syracuse Seven Oaks GC | 1993 Jeffrey Peck, Clifton Springs

Lowest Final Round by Champion 66 | James Allen (2021) 67 | Mark Balen (1979) 67 | Dominic Bozzelli (2012) 67 | Will Thomson (2018) 67 | Kyle Downey (2023)

Moon Brook CC | 1995 Dirk Ayers, Jamestown Links at Hiawatha GC | 1996 Michael Valicenti, Elmira Dutchess G&CC | 1997 Greg Rohlf, New Rochelle Pinehaven CC | 1998 Bryan Smith, Kingston

Widest Margin of Victory (During Match Play Era)

Cobblestone Creek CC | 1994 David Bonacchi, Rochester

13 & 12 | Kevin Haefner def. Dan Ricci (2001) 13 & 11 | Joe Ruszas def. Steve Doctor (1944) 11 & 10 | Dirk Ayers def. Jason Piurkowski (1995)

Wanakah CC | 1999 John Gaffney, Buffalo Monroe GC | 2000 Michael Valicenti, Elmira New York State Men’s Amateur Championship | 15

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2001 | Seven Oaks GC

Kevin Haefner, Rochester

2002 | Transit Valley CC

Kyle Hess, Buffalo

2003 | Ravenwood GC Kyle Hess, Buffalo

2004 | Wiltwyck GC Matt Thomas, Blasdell

2005 | Ontario GC

Longest Championship Match (During Match Play Era)

39 Holes | Ray Billows def. Johnny Ward (1949)

Consecutive Victories

2010 | Albany CC

3 | John Konsek (1958, 1959, 1960) 2 | Don Allen (1963, 1964) 2 | Don Allen (1972, 1973) 2 | Ray Billows (1940, 1941) 2 | Dominic Bozzelli (2011, 2012) 2 | Edmund Driggs (1933, 1934) 2 | Kyle Hess (2002, 2003) 2 | Billy Shields (1951, 1952) 2 | Tim Straub (1987, 1988)

2011 | Oak Hill CC (West)

Most Masters Appearances

James Scorse, Churchville

2006 | CC of Troy Andrew DiBitetto, Rochester 2007 | Yahnundasis CC John Duthie, Lansing 2008 | Pinehaven CC Jeff Wolniewicz, West Seneca 2009 | Ravenwood GC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield Doug Kleeschulte, Kingston Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford

2012 | Elmira CC

Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford

2013 | Schuyler Meadows Club Matt Stasiak, Clarence

2014 | Bellevue CC

Luke Feehan, Carmel

2015 | Kaluhyat GC Trevor Sluman, Rochester 2016 | Mohawk GC

Tyler McArdell, Baldwinsville

2017 | Bethpage Black

Adam Condello, Fairport

2018 | Irondequoit CC Will Thomson, Pittsford 2019 | Crag Burn GC

Ben Reichert, East Amherst

2020

Suspended for COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 | Schuyler Meadows Club

Billy Shields

3 | Donald Allen (1965, 1966, 1967) 2 | Ray Billows (1939, 1940)

Most Runner-up Finishes 4 | Ray Billows (1936, 1942, 1946, 1952) 3 | Donald Allen (1962, 1965, 1974) 3 | Tommy Goodwin (1937, 1938, 1955) 3 | Robert Hughes (1982, 1985, 2000) 3 | John Ward (1949, 1956, 1958) 2 | Chris Blyth (2018, 2019) 2 | Andrew DiBitetto (2004, 2007) 2 | Ralph Howe III (1987, 1988) 2 | Jake Katz (2010, 2011) 2 | Charlie Murphy (1977, 1985) 2 | Dr. Edward O’Keefe (1964, 1968) 2 | Lloyd Ribner (1948, 1950)

Nick Raasch

Dominic Bozzelli

James Allen, Scarsdale

2022 | Onondaga G&CC

Charlie Berridge, Scarsdale

2023 | Wykagyl CC

Kyle Downey, Webster

Will Thomson

2024 | Wanakah CC Aiden Spampinato, Victor 16 | New York State Men’s Amateur Championship

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Conditions of Play Monday, July 7 – Practice Round

Schedule

Tuesday, July 8 – Round 1, 18 holes Wednesday, July 9 – Round 2, 18 holes Thursday, July 10 – Rounds 3 & 4, 36 holes

The Field The field is composed of approximately 144 players, including sectional qualifiers and exempt players. The field is cut after 36 holes of play to the low-40 players and ties.

Format and Ties The championship will be conducted in two stages, at stroke play: 1. Sectional qualifying – 18 holes. Non-exempt players must qualify through one of the sectional qualifying sites.

2. Championship – 72 holes* *If a tie exists at the end of 72 holes, the champion will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff.

Ganson Depew Cup The champion will be awarded possession of the Ganson Depew Cup for one year.

Sectional Qualifying Schedule All non-exempt players must qualify to earn a spot in the Championship.

• Albany | Colonie G&CC | Mon, June 23 • Binghamton | Links at Hiawatha | Wed, June 11 • Buffalo | Lancaster CC | Mon, June 16 • Finger Lakes | Wayne Hills CC | Sat, June 14 • Long Island | Timber Point GC | Thu, June 5

Players Exempt from Qualifying Players in the following categories are exempt into this year’s Championship.

• E1. Winners of the NYS Men’s Amateur Championship from the last 20 years.

• E2. From the 2024 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, the 20 lowest scorers and anyone tied for 20th place.

• E3. Winners of the NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship from the last 10 years.

• E4. From the 2024 NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, the 10 lowest scorers and anyone tied for 10th place.

• E5. Winners of the 2025 NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

• E6. From the 2024 NYS Boys’ 18U Amateur Championship, the 5 lowest scorers and ties.

• E7. Winner of the 2024 NYS Boys 14U Amateur Championship.

• E8. From the 2024 NYS NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship, the 5 lowest scorers and ties.

• E9. Most recent (as of June 9, 2025) winner or low amateur of the following regional championships: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

AIM Championship BDGA Buffalo District Individual Championship CCR Invitational Delaware County Amateur Championship Dutchess County Amateur Championship LIGA Individual Championship MGA Ike Championship MGA Amateur Championship MGA Open* NYC Amateur NYS Open* NYSPHSAA Boys’ Golf Championship RDGA Rochester District Individual Championship SDGA Gerry Ashe Memorial TCGA Amateur Championship Tri-Country Match Play Championship Ulster County Amateur Championship Watertown City Championship WGA Westchester Individual Championship

*Professional Events

• Mid-Hudson | Red Hook GC | Wed, June 18

• E10. All golfers ranked in the top-3000 in World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) as of June 9, 2025.

• N. Country | Malone GC | Sat, June 14

• E11. Players qualifying for a USGA Championship (since June 9, 2025).

• Rochester | Mendon GC | Mon, June 16

• E12. Host club exemptions.

• Syracuse | Lakeshore Y&CC | Mon, June 9

• E13. Special exemptions as selected by the NYSGA.

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HAMBURG, N.Y. – During a week with unfavorable weather, which saw the second round canceled due to a tornado warning, the 101st NYS Men’s Amateur Champion was crowned at Wanakah Country Club.

MEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP

Aiden Spampinato of Cobblestone Creek Country Club completed a wire-to-wire victory, breaking through to hoist the Ganson Depew Cup. A near-perfect week, shooting five-under on the first day, even par during round two, and one-under on the final day with rounds of 67-72-71.

This victory for Spampinato was not easy to achieve. On Wednesday, the tournament was reduced from 72 holes to 54, while Thursday also brought weather issues and nearly pushed the play into Friday.

Spampinato claimed his one-shot lead going into round two over Nolan Forsman of Winged Foot Golf Club, later shot one-over par for rounds two and three, finishing at 2-under par for the tournament, being the last player to finish in red numbers, while also securing a solo seventh place.

James Allen

James Allen of Scarsdale Golf Club, and a past Men’s Amateur Champion, finished as the co-runner-up alongside Alex Zurat of Oak Hill Country Club.

Allen, who hoisted the Ganson Depew Cup at Schuyler Meadows in 2021, fired a 72-6871 tournament for a 211 total (-5). The Penn State Nittany Lion had possession of the lead at one point deep into the final round but made back-to-back bogeys on 15 and 16 to fall one behind Spampinato.

Zurat put together three rounds under par, executed a difficult, short-sided chip-in for eagle on 14 to shoot into contention. Like Allen, Zurat also suffered deflating back-toback bogeys in the final stretch to fall out of the lead. He regrouped for a birdie on 18, gaining one back and finishing one stroke off the lead. His official line was 71-70-70 (-5).

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Aiden Spampinato

Alex Zurat

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Jack Angelucci

John Duthie

Spampinato made five final-round birdies. “I just kept trying to plug away, obviously I had a lead, but it was so small for most of the tournament,” said Spampinato, shortly after the trophy ceremony. “I knew I had to keep the pedal down and not get too caught up in being in the lead.”

Spampinato finished 9th the year prior in the NYS Men’s Amateur championship, where Kyle Downey ended up winning.

With the inclement weather, Spampinato teed off around 5:00 pm. The primary concern was whether he would finish before sunset, but play moved smoothly as Spampinato had a two-stroke lead going into the final hole. When he rolled his final putt on 18 in, the sunlight quickly disappeared along with it, in front of over 100 spectators, most of whom were members of Wanakah.

Another past champion, John Duthie, of Cornell University Golf Course, put together a four-under tournament to finish in third place. Jack Angelucci of Yahnundasis Golf Club and Josh German of the Meadow Brook Club tied in fifth place at three under par.

“To have my name on that trophy for the rest of time, alongside so many great names, is really special to me,” said the 2024 NYS Amateur Champion.

Josh German

Spampinato went on to the 2024 U.S. Men’s Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota.

He finished 248th, shooting 71-82.

Nolan Forsman

The low 20 golfers and ties earned an exemption to the 102nd NYS Men’s Amateur Championship at Yahnundasis Golf Club.

Spampinato is a native of Victor, N.Y., who played collegiate golf at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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Welcomes You! On behalf of the membership, management staff, and Board of Governors at the Yahnundasis Golf Club, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 102nd playing of the New York State Men’s Amateur Championship.

Reaching this stage is no small feat. You should be proud of your achievement, and we are honored to host you this week.

This year’s championship marks the 16th New York State Golf Association championship held at the Yahnundasis and the seventh time we have hosted the Men’s Amateur—more than any other club in the state. Our relationship with the NYSGA is one we deeply value, not only as hosts but as part of its very foundation.

Yahnundasis was the birthplace of the NYSGA, and one of our esteemed members, Sherrill Sherman, played a key role in its formation. This legacy is a source of great pride for our club.

Founded in 1897 with a nine-hole course in Utica, the club engaged the legendary architect Walter Travis in 1924 to design a 27-hole layout. Today, the core of the primary 18-hole course remains intact, while the remaining nine holes once occupied the land now home to our driving range. In 2021, we partnered with architect Jaeger Kovich to develop a master plan aimed at restoring and enhancing Travis’s original design. Much progress has been made since the last time we hosted this championship in 2007, and we are thrilled to share those improvements with you.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the NYSGA staff, officials, volunteers, players, and families who make this event possible. Your time, effort, and dedication are what elevate this championship year after year.

We hope you feel at home during your time at Yahnundasis and enjoy everything our club and course have to offer. Best of luck to all the competitors—we look forward to an exciting week of outstanding golf and adding another memorable chapter in New York State’s amateur golf history.

Pictured left to right: Nicholas Laino, Dave Saracino, Mark Dunn, Robert Clark, Chad Carstensen, Aaron Evans, Michael Stone, Mario Rocci, Frank Behlmer

Board Chad Carstensen – President Robert Clark – Vice President Aaron Evans – Secretary Michael Stone – Treasurer Mario Rocci Frank Behlmer Nicholas Laino Mark Dunn Dave Saracino

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Born and raised in a small farming town in Texas, my passion for golf began at a young age and quickly grew into a career path. At 17, I took my first job in golf course maintenance at a 36-hole resort in Waco, TX. That summer—mowing greens and maintaining every pond, creek, and tree on the property— solidified my interest in the behind-the-scenes operations of golf course management.

Stephen Stewart Golf Course Superintendent, Yahnundasis Golf Club

I pursued a degree in Sports Business at Stephen F. Austin State University in the East Texas pines, but my passion for turf care and course design ultimately led me to the Northeast. I accepted a position at the prestigious Somerset Hills Country Club in New Jersey, a Top-25 course nationally and an original A.W. Tillinghast design. During my six years at Somerset, I was mentored at the highest level, gaining in-depth experience in classic course restoration and turf science. I also earned my Turfgrass Management Certificate from Penn State University, deepening my knowledge of soil analysis and turf management.

My career has taken me across the country—from interning at The Polo Club of Boca Raton in Florida to volunteering at premier PGA Tour events including the FedEx Cup, World Golf Championships, U.S. Amateur, and U.S. Open. These experiences have shaped a deep appreciation for both the science and artistry of course care.

Today, I’m proud to serve as the Golf Course Superintendent at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, NY—a 1924 Walter Travis design featuring original greens and preserved topography. I look forward to leading a thoughtful, long-term restoration of this golden age gem, and showcasing it to New York’s top amateur players.

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Zach Vinal Director of Golf, Yahnundasis Golf Club

Originally from Syracuse, New York, Zach’s golf journey began with a record setting junior golf career which included 5-time SDGA Player of the Year awards, culminating in his recognition as a Division I All-American at Binghamton University. He had continued success throughout several NYSGA tournaments including semi-finalist results in both the Junior Am (2002) and Men’s Am (2006). Following his collegiate success, he earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Long Beach State University, where he also coached the Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams.

Zach’s career exemplifies a steadfast dedication to innovation and excellence in golf. He began as a Golf Professional at Virginia Country Club in Southern California under the mentorship of Jamie Mulligan, a Top 100 Teacher, the 2021 PGA Teacher of the Year, and current swing instructor for Patrick Cantlay and Nelly Korda. During his 10 years with Jamie, Zach refined his teaching techniques and leadership skills, gaining invaluable experience and insight from one of the game’s most respected instructors all while assisting Jamie in the coaching of several PGA Tour players. Building on this strong foundation, Zach has since served as Director of Golf and Instruction at several prominent clubs, including Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club, The Yards in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and most recently, Teugega Country Club.

His teaching philosophy blends simplicity, engagement, and effectiveness. Zach’s tailored approach helps players understand the cause-andeffect of their swings, fostering confidence and joy in the game. Among his many accomplishments, Zach takes particular pride in mentoring junior golfers, instilling in them not only technical skills but also a lifelong passion for the sport. As a competitor, Zach continues to excel, claiming multiple titles in PGA Section tournaments and chapter events, while also competing in prestigious national and regional professional competitions. Beyond his playing and teaching accomplishments, Zach is deeply committed to building relationships and enriching the golf experience for all members and golfers alike.

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BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE PLAYERS! DAN & PAM MEEHAN

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HOLE 1

PAR 4

The opening hole at Yahnundasis sets the tone with a classic Walter Travis design that emphasizes precision over power. A wide fairway provides a comfortable visual start, but a well-placed, controlled tee shot is essential for those looking to score. The hole plays to a turtleback green that is well-defended by bunkers on the front, left, and back. Approach shots demand confident distance control and strategic planning. Though not lengthy, the hole rewards thoughtful execution and provides a fair but firm introduction to the championship test ahead.

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HOLE 2

PAR 4

This dogleg-left par 4 offers a subtle but early challenge, demanding both distance and discipline. The tee shot is visually framed by a fescue-covered mound on the left and a fairway bunker on the right, requiring a well-struck drive to reach the crest of the rise and gain a clear angle into the green. Guarded by bunkers front left and right, the green is modest in contour, sloping gently from back to front, and rising naturally from the surrounding terrain. A precise and confident approach is key.

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HOLE 3

PAR 4

A standout par 4 and the number one handicap for good reason, Hole 3 demands both precision and nerve. A newly added championship tee extends the hole’s length and difficulty, amplifying its challenge early in the round. The tee shot plays slightly uphill to a fairway that crests and then drops, leaving players with a blind approach into a green tucked in a natural hollow. While the pond short right may not influence the drive, it becomes a serious hazard on

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the approach for shots that leak right and short. The green sits at an angle to the fairway, narrowing the effective target and placing a premium on distance and direction. Misses long, left, or right leave difficult recoveries. It’s a beautifully framed hole that rewards control and punishes hesitation — a classic Walter Travis design that quietly demands your best.

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HOLE 4

PAR 4

Hole 4 plays through one of the most dramatic stretches of terrain on the course. From the elevated tee — the highest point on the property — players are treated to sweeping views of the course before refocusing on a demanding tee shot. The fairway tumbles over natural ridges and rolls, creating a visually stunning yet deceptively narrow landing area. Club selection is key, as drives must avoid a towering oak on the left that can block approach shots from the wrong angle. The green is nestled below the level of the fairway and slopes noticeably from back to front. Misses to the right leave players pitching from below the putting surface, while a steep drop-off left demands a deft touch to recover. With elevation, movement, and understated danger, Hole 4 delivers a full examination of placement and poise — vintage Travis.

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HOLE 5

PAR 3

This challenging par 3 requires a mid to long iron through a wooded chute to a green that is set at the top of a steep drop-off that punishes shots long or left.

Club selection will be dictated by the pin position and the wind, which can be difficult to read from the sheltered tee. Middle and left pin positions are protected by a yawning bunker. A false front and bunker make front right pin positions difficult to approach. One of the course’s largest greens presents challenging putts, especially from above the hole.

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HOLE 6

PAR 5

This risk-reward par 5 presents birdie or eagle possibilities for those who can navigate the hole’s numerous hazards. The drive from the elevated tee, often directly into the prevailing wind, must avoid woods left and right as well as the pond on the left side of the fairway. A well-placed shot short of the pond on the

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right side of the fairway will leave a bold player with a second shot to a green guarded by a third pond in front and which is surrounded by seven bunker and four chocolate drops. Those who choose to lay up will face a short third to a difficult green that slopes from back right to front left.

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HOLE 7

PAR 3

The short iron approach can lead to problems for those who ignore the warning signs presented by this sharply uphill par 3. Club selection and shot shape can be greatly affected by the elevation change and the prevailing wind which blows across the exposed green from the right and into the player.

Misjudged shots will likely find one of the seven bunkers or five chocolate drops. One should take care to place their approach on the correct level of the two-tiered green to avoid a difficult two putt.

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HOLE 8

PAR 4

A drive from the elevated tee to the fairway below needs to be carefully judged to avoid woods to the right, deep rough and native areas to the left, as well as the recently reinstated creek which transverses the fairway diagonally from left to right. Those who lay up short of the creek will find a long uphill approach, and should be wary of the front left bunker and the steep slope behind the rolling green.

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HOLE 9

PAR 5

The new back tee stretches this hole to 600 yards, which, combined with the reality that the last 250 yards are steeply uphill, makes this hole unreachable in two by all but the longest players. The drive must avoid the fairway bunkers left, the creek which crosses the fairway diagonally left to right, and native areas to the right. A solid drive will leave the player with a long blind layup aimed at the

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flagpole behind the green, followed by a third shot to a wind-exposed tiered green guarded by both a front bunker and a second cavernous bunker to the right. Players must be wary of the steep false front, both as they play to the green and from on the green as well, lest they find themselves with a thirty yards or more approach back to the green.

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HOLE 10

PAR 5

A great chance at birdie, Hole 10 presents a few options.

For big hitters—especially if downwind—it is a great chance to overpower the course and carry their driver over the hill where the ball will likely run out to 150-170 yards from the green and a chance at eagle. For the average length or more conservative player, a hybrid or 3 wood short of the fescue on the left results in an easy layup to your favorite wedge number to an elevated green. The fescue grass left of the fairway will amost certainly result in a lost ball and should be avoided. Hole 10 includes some of the most unique landforms on property that Travis utilizes wisely in his routing to start the back 9.

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HOLE 11

PAR 3

One of the course’s marquis holes, Hole 11 plays from an elevated tee across Lake Yahnundasis to one of Travis’s masterful green designs. Debate abounds whether to define the green as a biarritz or more likely a double plateau but there is no doubt it is a work of art. Hitting your approach pin high or long to a back pin makes for a near impossible par while a pin in the gully is the course’s best chance at a hole in one. The right bunker should be avoided at all costs but the short right miss that avoids the bunker presents a reasonable chance at par.

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HOLE 12

PAR 4

One of the wider par 4s on property, Hole 12 has a lot of space for a grip and rip driver off the tee. Club selection is very important as flat lies are rare for the short approach shot to an elevated green that plays slightly longer than the number.

Approach shots missed short and right leave the best opportunity for recovery as long as the fescue covered chocolate drop is avoided.

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HOLE 13

PAR 3

The strength and direction of the wind will dictate the difficulty of this picturesque downhill par 3. Tee shots hit to the center of the green regardless of pin location is the smart play and will result in a makeable birdie putt or easy par. Getting up and down from anywhere around the green will require deft touch and nerve.

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HOLE 14

PAR 4

The first of three parallel par fours on the lower portion of the back nine, Hole 14 challenges players with a demanding tee shot from the newly added peninsula tee box. Longer hitters may attempt to drive the green, while others will choose to lay back to a comfortable yardage for their approach. Playing slightly uphill, the hole culminates at one of the course’s two punchbowl greens, ready to reject any shot not struck cleanly. This is the second of four bunkerless holes on the inward nine, but the uneven contours of the green offer more than enough defense.

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HOLE 15

PAR 4

One of the most historically difficult holes on the course, Hole 15 demands precision from tee to green. The tee shot must navigate a tree on the right and Mud Creek, which starts left of the fairway and weaves across it before wrapping in front of the green. Though there are no bunkers, the ever-present creek affects

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both the drive and approach, and the false front combined with a firm, inwardsloping green make accuracy essential. Finding the fairway is critical for any chance at par.

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HOLE 16

PAR 4

This dogleg-left par 4 presents players with strategic options off the tee. Some will choose to lay back and face a long or mid-iron approach into a highly contoured green, while others may challenge the corner with a driver in hopes of setting up a wedge. Trouble lurks with a creek guarding the left side and woods lining the right. Once on the green, players face a series of ridges and undulations that make even short putts unpredictable—this green tests touch and imagination.

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HOLE 17

PAR 4

Hole 17 features the second of the back nine’s punchbowl greens and begins with a blind tee shot flanked by bunkers on the right. A well-placed drive sets up a crucial second shot into a green defined by a central ridge, which can send balls careening away from the hole.

With a precise approach, this hole offers a welcome opportunity for birdie before the challenging finish.

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HOLE 18

PAR 4

The final hole at Yahnundasis is a world-class, bunkerless finishing hole and a fitting end to this Walter Travis masterpiece. This long par four gently doglegs left, with the landing area set on a downslope, often leaving players with a

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demanding downhill lie to an uphill green. The putting surface is alive with knolls and wild undulations, making it play far smaller than its size suggests and offering one last formidable test.

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The Yahnundasis Golf Club is proud to be an advocate club to raise awareness and funding for the turfgrass and agronomy community. Often overlooked, the agronomy industry is essential to the success and advancement of the game of golf.

Each year, the Super Scratch Foundation raises a scholarship fund to support students pursuing the study of agronomy.

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HISTORIC GALLERY OF THE

Yahnundasis Golf Club

Origins On April 19, 1897, a group of sixty-five prominent citizens gathered at the Butterfield House with a shared vision—to create a social and sporting institution that would enrich their leisure hours and cultivate a spirit of fellowship. From that meeting emerged the Yahnundasis Golf Club, a name honoring the area’s rich Iroquois heritage.

Their foresight laid the foundation for a tradition of sportsmanship and camaraderie that continues to thrive more than a century later.

Dr. Willis E. Ford was elected the club’s first president, and the original grounds were established on the site of the Baby Hospital—a property that would later become home to St. John’s Orphan Asylum, and Utica Catholic Academy, and today, the Academy at Southgate condominiums. To shape the first golf experience, the club hired Thomas McCormick of St. Andrews, Scotland, as its first professional and greenskeeper.

McCormick designed the club’s original ninehole course, and operations began in earnest with a humble unfurnished room in the Baby Hospital serving as the first clubhouse.

The formal opening took place on June 5, 1897, drawing over 100 people. Less than a month later, the club was awarded its first trophy, the prestigious Governor’s Medal, on July 3. Resident dues began at $15, and local boys, including Angus and Brian Clarke, earned ten cents per round as caddies. The total first-year expenses came to $857.54, covering costs such as grounds maintenance, rent, refreshments, and staff salaries.

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The League of the Iroquois: A Tradition of Competition and Camaraderie Conceived in 1912 by Yahnundasis member Dr. A. R. Grant, the League of the Iroquois was officially established on January 13, 1913, during a gathering at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. What began as a vision for fostering competitive golf and interclub fellowship has since become a treasured tradition. The League is widely regarded as the oldest ongoing multilateral golf competition in the world, second only in longevity to the bilateral McLoughlin Cup. The League’s founding members were Wanakah Country Club (Buffalo), Oak Hill Country Club (Rochester), Onondaga Golf Club (Syracuse), and Yahnundasis Golf Club (New Hartford). After a period of waning participation, Onondaga was eventually replaced by Bellevue Country Club of Syracuse, solidifying the four-club format that continues to this day In its modern form, the League features 16-man teams from each club, known as “The Warriors.” Matches are contested using scratch “Nassau” match play, with each individual match worth three points: one each for the front nine, back nine, and overall 18hole result.

Over the course of a three-day tournament, each club plays the others once. At the tournament’s conclusion, the team with the most points won is awarded the League trophy, and a time-honored toast is shared among all participants in celebration of the champions.

In 1975, a second division was introduced to broaden participation: the “Braves.” Today, this division features an 8-man team, playing the same Nassau match play format but using handicaps, offering a competitive and inclusive complement to the Warriors’ scratch play. The Braves compete for their own trophy, adding another layer of spirited play to the event.

Since its inception, the League of the Iroquois has been about more than just golf—it has been a celebration of sportsmanship, tradition, and intercity goodwill. As the matches conclude, a grand feast is shared, laughter is exchanged, and lifelong friendships are forged and renewed.

Over a century later, the League remains a cherished symbol of competitive excellence and fraternity among four of Central and Western New York’s most historic clubs.

The McLoughlin Cup: Golf’s Oldest Continuous Interclub Rivalry In 1904, a spirited and unconventional golf event set the stage for what would become a legendary tradition between two neighboring Central New York clubs— Yahnundasis and Sadaquada. The event was a four-man, one-ball cross-country match, played between the two clubs, starting at Halleck’s Ravine. To signal the start, a balloon was released, visible to the spectators awaiting the action at Sadaquada.

Each team took a different two-mile route across the countryside, accompanied by a member of the opposing club, who served in the dual role of referee and beverage bearer.

The rules were simple—and entertaining.

For every good shot, the players offered a toast. For every poor shot, the referee did the honors. At one point, a Yahnundasis referee, unfamiliar with the finer points of the game, insisted the Sadaquada players play a shot out of a creek. Despite the setback, Sadaquada emerged victorious, with a final score of 131 to 150.

The good spirits and friendly rivalry of that day left a lasting impression. Inspired by the camaraderie, John E. McLoughlin, a founding member of Yahnundasis and club

president during multiple terms (1906–07, 1923–25), proposed the creation of an annual competition between the two clubs. The first official McLoughlin Cup match was held in 1905, and it has been played every year since—uninterrupted—making it the oldest continuous interclub golf competition in the world.

That first match featured ten-man teams playing medal play format across the rugged, pastoral landscape between the clubs.

Dressed in stiff collars, ties, and traditional plus fours, players navigated through headhigh cornfields, grazing Holsteins, gullies, and fences, swinging their hickory-shafted clubs with both determination and joy.

The match would end with a grand celebration, featuring the ceremonial passing of the McLoughlin Cup, traditionally filled with champagne, from player to player. Each would toast—or “roast”—his rival with jokes and laughter that often carried long into the night. That spirit of light-hearted rivalry and deep-rooted friendship remains alive to this day, over 120 years later.

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Walter J. Travis Walter J. Travis (1862–1927) occupies a unique and enduring place in the history of golf. Born in Australia and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, Travis made his mark not only as a dominant amateur competitor but also as one of the most forward-thinking golf course architects of the early 20th century. His dual legacy—both as a world-class player and an influential designer—continues to shape American golf.

A Distinguished Playing Career Travis’s impact on competitive golf was immediate and profound. He captured the U.S. Amateur Championship three times (1900, 1901, 1903), becoming the first player to win the title consecutively. In 1904, he became the first American to win the British Amateur, a groundbreaking achievement that elevated the status of American golf internationally.

Known for his meticulous preparation and strategic acumen, Travis was a pioneer in studying course layouts and opponents’ tendencies. He also became famous for his unconventional putting style, often employing a center-shafted Schenectady putter, which was so effective it was later banned by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Architectural Vision and Legacy After concluding his competitive career, Travis turned to golf course architecture, bringing the same strategic thinking to design that had defined his playing. He was deeply

influenced by the classic links courses of the United Kingdom, particularly in his belief that golf should reward thoughtful play over brute strength. His designs emphasized natural terrain, strategic bunkering, and bold, contoured greens that challenged players both mentally and physically.

Among the courses that Travis either designed or redesigned are several that remain highly respected to this day: Garden City Golf Club (New York): Though originally designed by Devereux Emmet, Travis undertook an extensive redesign in the early 1900s. His work added significant strategic depth through sophisticated bunkering and green modifications. Garden City also served as the site of two of his U.S. Amateur victories.

Ekwanok Country Club (Vermont): Codesigned with John Duncan Dunn in 1900, this course is noted for its dramatic use of mountainous terrain and remains a sterling example of early American course design.

Hollywood Golf Club (New Jersey): Designed in 1918, this course is a classic example of Travis’s architectural style, with well-placed hazards and subtle green contours.

Country Club of Scranton (Pennsylvania): The original 18-hole layout, known today as the “Old Course,” was one of Travis’s final works, completed in 1927 shortly before his death.

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Perhaps one of Travis’s most significant yet often underappreciated contributions was his influence on George Crump during the conception of Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey. Crump, the visionary behind Pine Valley, consulted extensively with Travis during the course’s development. Although Travis was not the primary designer, his ideas regarding penal bunkering, strategic shot values, and naturalistic routing left a strong imprint on what would become one of the most revered courses in the world. Travis’s encouragement of bold green complexes and his insistence on thoughtful course management were principles that Crump embraced and incorporated into Pine Valley’s final form.

Walter Travis’s contributions to golf transcend his championship titles and architectural achievements. He was a bridge between the old world of British golf and the emerging American scene, importing strategic and aesthetic ideas that helped define the modern American course. Today, the courses he touched and the ideas he championed continue to inform the work of golf architects and the play of discerning golfers around the world.

Yahnundasis Historical Involvement with NYSAM Yahnundasis Golf Club played a pivotal role in the establishment of the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA). On August 9, 1923, delegates from across the state convened at Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, NY, and unanimously voted to form the NYSGA. This meeting marked the official founding of the association, with the club’s own Sherrill Sherman serving as the inaugural president. Sherman, a dedicated member of Yahnundasis, was instrumental in the NYSGA’s early development, contributing significantly over three decades in various leadership roles. The club’s involvement underscores its longstanding commitment to promoting golf throughout New York State.

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Past NYS Men’s Amateurs at Yahnundasis A Glance Back at Greatness There have been some incredible moments at Yahnundasis Golf Club. This is the recordsetting seventh time The New York State Men’s Amateur Championship has been held, which now puts the club one ahead of Oak Hill Country Club.

TH NEW YORK STATE AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Ron Brownell Past NYSGA President & Yahnundasis Club Champion

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1946 — Tommy Goodwin, First NYS Amateur Champion at Yahnundasis Format: Match Play

The Ray Billows-Tommy Goodwin rivalry was brought to Yahnundasis Golf Club for the first time in the State Amateur. Billows defeated Goodwin in 1937 at Oak Hill, but this time Goodwin avenged his loss. The two dominated from 1935 to 1946, winning eight of the 11 Men’s Amateur Championships— Billows (6), Goodwin (2). Goodwin also had back-to-back runner-up finishes in ‘37 & ’38.

This time, poor putting by Billows allowed Goodwin to capitalize, going 3-up after the first 18 and 5-up after 27 holes. The runaway for Goodwin started at the 6th hole when Billows was trailing by four holes and missed a three-and-a-half-foot putt, giving Goodwin the half. On the next hole, Billows missed a six-foot putt, handing Goodwin the hole. The moment had come for Goodwin on the 7th hole as he came out of the bunker and hit his shot to six feet, earning a half. On the 8th hole, Goodwin sank a four-foot putt while Billows rolled in a twenty-footer, providing a glimmer of hope until the 9th, where he had a four-foot putt to birdie and win the hole, but he missed! Goodwin then went on to win the next three holes, and the two battled until the end, where we crowned our first Amateur Champion at NYSGA’s founding site.

1953 — Another GoodWIN for Tommy Format: Match Play

Two Hall of Famers, Tommy Goodwin, faced off against Billy Shields. Shields was aiming for a three-peat, while Goodwin was seeking his fourth State Amateur title. The match was a back-and-forth contest that would ultimately end in a tie down the stretch. On the back nine, Shields secured the No. 11 hole, where he took a 2-up lead over Goodwin.

Goodwin reclaimed a hole on the 13th after Shields’ drive landed in the creek. Although Goodwin was also in a difficult position, he chipped to an inch, winning the hole. The two halved the next couple of holes until Goodwin won the 34th hole, gaining the lead. Both players carded pars on the 35th hole, and the match went to the 36th hole. Both hit massive, straight drives down the fairway, but their second shots were different: Goodwin landed three feet from the pin, while Shields hit the back of the green and rolled off the green. With that, Goodwin claimed the title, marking his second state am victory at Walter Travis gem.

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Tommy Goodwin conquers Billows by 8 and 6 for State Crown.

Billy Shields (left) and Tommy Goodwin (right) faced off again later in 1955 at Moon Brook CC, where Shields was able to get his revenge…

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1958 — The Battle of the Johns: John Konsek Defeated John Ward in a Wire-to-wire Finish

1968 — The Princeton Tiger Tryon Clawed Through NYS Golf in the ’60s

Konsek stands in New York State Golf history as he won three titles in a row.

At the time, Konsek was an 18-year-old freshman at Purdue University, taking down a New York State golf legend, Ward, a former president of the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA). The year prior, Konsek won the state junior championship, and during this tournament, he never relinquished his lead. At one point, he was 4-up in the match, but the 37-year-old veteran Ward rallied from behind, bringing the score to 2-down after winning holes 11 and 12. The two halved the five holes after that. The final hole was dramatic as, with Konsek’s second shot, he overshot the pin by 10 feet while Ward was positioned in front of the green. Ward chipped his third shot, which nicked the edge of the cup, and Konsek went on to drop his birdie putt, claiming his first Amateur Crown; he also went on to win the ‘59 &’60 titles. Konsek went on to beat the legendary Jack Nicklaus 2 out of 3 times in college.

Bill Tryon, a running back on the football team and a baseball player, secured his third New York State Amateur Championship within ten years, this time at Yahnundasis in 1968. Tryon defeated Ed O’Keefe in a 36-hole final that ultimately concluded in 31 holes.

He was only behind once during the entire match, which occurred after the first hole when he three-putted from the edge of the green for a bogey, showcasing complete domination overall. The complexion of the match shifted after hole 11, as Tryon won four straight. The final round featured two impressive wedge shots on hole 3 after both players hit their balls into the water; O’Keefe landed his shot on 4 feet and 3 inches from the pin, while Tryon outshined him, placing his shot even closer at 4 feet and 1 inch. The championship concluded on hole 13, where Tryon placed his shot on the green while O’Keefe found himself in the trap, leading to a two-putt for a bogey four.

1958 John Ward (putting) and John Konsek (with caddy) on the 9th green at Yahnundasis while a large gallery watches the 1958 final match.

Format: Match Play

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1988 — TWO-PEAT For Straub In A Battle of National Champions

2007 — Duthie Defeats DiBitetto in 36-Hole Match Play Final

In a decade during which we crowned nine different Men’s State Amateur champions, six of them turned professional. Among them, our champion in ‘87 and ‘88, Tim Straub, was the only one to win two titles during that time. The man in his way was Ralph Howe, a 22-year-old lefty from Long Island who was named the 1988 Metropolitan Golf Player of the Year. He was also the reigning U.S. Public Links champion, a quarterfinalist in the British Amateur, and the Middle Atlantic Amateur titleholder. Additionally, he earned an invitation to compete in The Masters the following year. The championship was a stroke play event, and after four rounds, there was a tie for first place at six-over par.

The championship proceeded to a playoff hole between Straub and Howe, with Straub ultimately defending his title. Straub also won the 1983 U.S. Junior Amateur.

The last New York State Men’s Amateur Championships held at Yahnundasis GC crowned John Duthie as our champion after he defeated Andrew DiBitetto. This took place when the Championship format was match play. Duthie and DiBitetto went head-to-head down the stretch. Duthie came back from three holes down after the first 18 holes to win 1-up. DiBitetto led for most of the first half of the match, holding a 2-up advantage after 18 holes against Duthie.

The second round began with a birdie for DiBitetto, putting him 3-up on Duthie. When they reached the 5th hole, it was all Duthie from that point onward, with five birdies in the next nine holes giving him a 3-up lead.

DiBitetto’s late push for the championship included birdies on 15 and 17, leading to the final hole. The drama intensified as DiBitetto’s putt on 18 lipped out. Duthie secured the title.

The format returned to stroke play a couple of years later in 2009.

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1988

2007

Bill Tryon (left) and Ron Brownell (right) with the Ganson Depew Cup after the 1968 championship. Brownell was NYSGA president and a prominent member of Yahnundasis.

Tim Straub (left) and Ralph Howe (right) faced off in the NYS Men’s Am final match two consecutive years.

John Duthie (middle) with NYSGA Officials Ed Koslick (left) and Bob Biviano (right) after winning the Men’s Am title at Yahnundasis.

Format: Match Play

Format: Stroke Play

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1958 — Greetings From President Eisenhower

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Yahnundasis Club Champions Year

Club Champion

Senior Club Champion

Year

Club Champion

Senior Club Champion

1943

John White

N/A

1978

Dr. Jim Putnam

N/A

1944

Edgar Lortz

Charles Jewett

1979

Dr. Arthur Mettelman

Gordon Graystone

1945

N/A

Charles Jewett

1980

Robert Babizarz

Bill Healy

1946

Larry Murphy

John White

1981

Robert Mooliszewski

Bob Nelbach

1947

Dr. A. R, Hatfield Jr.

Charles Jewett

1982

Robert Curri

Bill Healy

1948

Ronald M. Brownwell

N/A

1983

Lance Winnicki

Dr. A. Mettelman

1949

Ronald M. Brownwell

Harry Naumann

1984

Lance Winnicki

Maurie Hand

1950

Ronald M. Brownwell

Joe Hobika

1985

Tim Hoff

Art Mettelman

1951

Ronald M. Brownwell

Joe Hobika

1986

Tim Hoff

John Grygiel

1952

Ronald M. Brownwell

Joe Hobika

1987

Joe Marraffa

N/A

1953

Ronald M. Brownwell

Joe Hobika

1988

Robert Curri

Art Mettelman

1954

William Metzger

Joe Hobika

1989

Robert Curri

Red Wittig

1955

Ronald M. Brownwell

Joe Hobika

1990

Timothy Rees

Red Wittig

1956

William Metzger

Joe Hobika

1991

Luke Hobika

Art Mettelman

1957

William Metzger

Joe Hobika

1992

Tim P. Rees Jr.

Jack Moore

1958

Ronald M. Brownwell

Arthur Gleason

1993

Tim P. Rees Jr.

N/A

1959

Ronald M. Brownwell

Heny Metzger

1994

Luke J. Hobika

N/A

1960

Ronald M. Brownwell

Henry Metzger

1995

Lance S. Winnicki

N/A

1961

John Schmitt

Henry Metzger

1996

Luke J. Hobika

N/A

1962

John Kinne

Henry Metzger

1997

Luke J. Hobika

N/A

1963

Ronald M. Brownwell

Henry Metzger

1998

Luke J. Hobika

Jim Putnam

1964

Jonathan Kinne

Reed Porter

1999

Luke J. Hobika

Jim Putnam

1965

Howard Bushinger Jr.

Lyle Reigler

2000

Michael Horan

Bill Macartney

1966

Jon Kinne

Anthony Eisha

2001

Carter Reul

Bob Walser

1967

Richard Hill

John Carver

2002

Anthony Vallanti

Scott Silver

1968

Brian J. Kelly

Gilbert Garber

2003

Anthony Tamaselli

Bill Jenkins/Art Mettelman

1969

John D. Kempf

Ron Brownell

2004

Joe Hobika, Jr.

Jim Putnam

1970

Wayne Walker

Jim Brock

2005

Anthony Tamaselli

Jim Putnam

1971

Gordon Graystone

Jim Brock

2006

William Virkler ll

Cris Brodock

1972

Robin Kelly

Bob McGinty

2007

Anthony Tamaselli

Narender Sarabu

1973

Manny Hunter

Jim Brock

2008

Alan Cafruny

Scott Silver

1974

Robert W. Babiarz

Robert McGinty

2009

Anthony Tamaselli

Not Played

1975

Robet Blackwood

Willard Healy

2010

Brian Levi

Bob Curri

1976

Robert Blackwood

Robert Nelbach

2011

Anthony Tamaselli

Joe Hobika Jr.

1977

Dr. Jim Putnam

Bill Healy

2012

Anthony Vallanti

Joe Hobika

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Year

Club Champion

Senior Club Champion

2013

Bill Virkler

Tony Tomaselli

2014

Mark Kotary

Tony Tomaselli

2015

Bill Virkler

Joe Hobika

2016

Bill Virkler

Joe Hobika

2017

John Migliore

Joe Hobika

2018

Aaron Macchia

2019 2020

Yahnundasis Past Presidents Year

President

Year

President

Tony Tomaselli

1897

Willis E. Ford

1970

John F. Bruce

Ryan Zogby

Alan Cafruny

1900

James S. Sherman

1972

Peter Strohecker

Ryan Zogby

Steve Bonsted

1902

Alfred C. Coxe

1974

Richard J. Hanley

D. Clinton Murray

1977

John F. Folley

2021

Luke Hobika

Mike Springer

1904

2022

Jack Angelouski

Mike Springer

1906

John E. McLoughlin

1979

Howard Alexanderson

2023

Brian Levi

Mike Springer

1908

George Frisbie

1981

Bruce Daniel

2024

Chad Carstensen

Rob Clark

1910

D. Clinton Murray

1983

John Grygiel

1912

Fayette H. Peck

1985

John R. Tenney

1913

Watson T. Dunmore

1987

Jesse Martin

1915

Edwin Fuller Torrey

1989

A. Edward Allen

1917

D. Clinton Murray

1991

Herbert B. Kolb

1918

Sherrill Sherman

1993

James M. Clarke

1920

Frederick W. Owen

1995

William C. Morris II

1921

Frank F. Despard

1997

William Morris II

1923

John E. McLoughlin

1998

Bruce Daniels

1926

John L. Train

1999

Gregory McLean

1928

Carleton H. Bremer

2001

Richard Schmalz

1930

W. Clarke Bagg

2002

Richard Schmalz

1931

A. James Eckert

2005

Peter Hobaica

1933

Francis D. Willoughby

2007

Donald Snyder

1936

Richard T. Benson

2009

Richard Callahan

1938

Earl W. Dunmore

2011

Robert Curri

1940

Leslie R. Taylor

2013

William Morris II

1942

John A. Henry

2015

Richard Persky

1943

Lawrence H. House

2016

Andrew Hobika

1947

John R. White

2020

Robert Ryan

1950

Fritz A. Hedberg

2022

Mario Rocci

1952

C. A. Jewett

2024

Chad Carstensen

1953

Harold F. Randolph

1957

Fred E. Parkinson

1960

Robert J. McGinty

1962

Edgar M. Lortz

1964

Emil A. Hill

1966

Ronald J. Dunn

1968

Lyle B. Reigler

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