NEW YORK STATE BOYS' AND GIRLS' JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Oaks Golf Club - Hamilton, New York
July 27-28, 2021
CONDUCTED BY
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To all the participants, spectators, and volunteers, I bid you welcome to the New York State Boys' and Girls' Junior Amateur Championships. Once again, the New York State Golf Association is privileged to join with the management and staff of Seven Oaks Golf Club to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York’s premier boys' and girls' junior golfers.
It is a great pleasure to return to this historic Robert Trent Jones Sr. design, which has been the site of several memorable New York State Championships, including five consecutive, seven total, NYS Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur Championships, as well as the 1993 & 2001 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, and the 1983 NYS Women’s Amateur Championship.
On behalf of the entire New York State Golf Association, I would like to offer our appreciation and thanks to the management, clubhouse staff, Golf Professional staff, and especially the course grounds crew of Seven Oaks, whose combined efforts has provided us with this wonderful venue that neighbors the campus of Colgate University.
As past experience has demonstrated, we certainly expect an exciting championship competition, which will challenge the golfers to employ all of their golfing skills.
Additional thanks go out to our dedicated NYSGA staff who, with our tournament volunteers, work so hard to provide a tournament worthy of the talented competitors.
This is a wonderful opportunity to put the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us and focus on the true enjoyment that the game of golf brings us. So, here’s wishing all the participants the best of luck and, no matter the outcome, please enjoy this experience and the great memories this beautiful venue will bring you.
Sincerely,
Joe Enright, President New York State Golf Association
NYSGA Officers
President
Joseph Enright, Lancaster CC
1st Vice President
Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC
2nd Vice President
Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC
Treasurer
Robert Smith, Highland Park GC
General Counsel
Peter Jones, Drumlins CC
Secretary
Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC
NYSGA Executive Committee
Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC
Lee Bearsch, Binghamton CC
John Cooney, Burden Lake CC
Ryan Gabel, Trump National - HV
Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC
Lawrence Lessing, The Creek
Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC
Frank Suits, Cortland CC
Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC
Rich Weber, Brookfield CC
Brian Williams, Winged Foot CC
Warren Winslow, Western Turnpike GC
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
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
NYSGA Staff
Bill Moore Executive Director
Andrew Hickey
Assistant Executive Director
Dan Thompson Director of Marketing and Partnerships
Jack Travers Manager of Competitions
Kara Cushman Foundation Manager
Mark Ackley Manager of Course Rating
Deb Spilman Office Manager
Jack Margaros Communications Intern
Dan Mort
USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern
Michael Dirkes
USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern
NYSGA Sectional Affairs Committee
Garrett Davitt
Ellen Densen
Dick Desorbo
Gerry Dewolf
Todd Dischinger
Michael Donnelly
Richard Dorgan
Michael Drennen
Georgia Dusckas
Tom Eckert
John Ernst
Ed Evans
Vie Evans
Michael Fitzgerald
Mark Fitzgerald
Georgette Folley
Bob Forward
Tim Frank
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
John Kaeselau
Bill Kaminski
Robert Kawa
Tim Kayes
Stephen Keeler
Mary Ann Keeler
David Kokes
Edward Koslick
John Kulesa
Nan Lanahan
Tom Lanahan
Janis Luce
Ron Mack
Kevin Mahoney
Shari Mantini
Susan Marsh
Robert Martin
Ron Mason
Pat Mayne
Jim McConnell
Pat Mckenna
James McKillip
Jim Meyers
Gene Meyle
Ginny Meyle
Bill Moore, Sr.
Bill Moreland
Gregory Moreland
Albert Mowery
Jim Murrett
Richard North
Tom Owen
Shelly Pargh
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
Edward Stanek
Al Stockholm
Nancy Stockholm
Peter Stoj
Joe Szyikowski
Thelma Taylor
John Teegardin
Edward Thaney
John Urtz
David Vaneenenaam
Mona Wasserman
Rich Weber
John Wheeler
Richard Wilson
CONDITIONS OF PLAY
Eligibility
Open to male and female amateur golfers who are residents of New York State or, if not a resident, are dues paying members of an NYSGA member club. Entrants must have an active USGA Handicap Index (provided free by the NYSGA to all juniors).
Format
These championships are two-day 36-hole stroke play competitions. There is no cut.
Tees
Players will compete in one of the three championships divisions:
79th NYS Boys' 15-18 Junior Amateur Championship
- White NYSGA Tees (6,834 yards, Par 72)
64th NYS Boys' 14U Junior Amateur Championship
- Blue NYSGA Tees (6,012 yards, Par 72)
58th NYS Girls' 18U Junior Amateur Championship
- Red NYSGA Tees (5,556 yards, par 72)
Caddies
The use of a caddie during practice or championship rounds is not permitted. Spectators, including parents, must not give advice to players during their round. A breach of this Rule may result in a penalty to the player.
Sectional Qualifying
18 holes of stroke play, scheduled at 13 sites between June and July (Junior Am only).
6/28 - Mid-Hudson (Red Hook GC)
6/28 - Jamestown (Moon Brook CC)
7/1 - Long Island (Bethpage Yellow)
7/2 - Syracuse (Lakeshore Yacht & CC)
7/3 - Watertown (Watertown GC)
7/4 - Binghamton (Links at Hiawatha)
7/6 - Albany (Colonie G&CC)
7/10 - Finger Lakes (Wayne Hills CC)
7/10 - N. Country (Malone GC - East)
7/11 - Elmira (Elmira CC)
7/13 - Buffalo (Sheridan Park GC)
7/16 - Utica/Rome (Yahnundasis GC)
7/19 - Rochester (Mendon GC)
Schedule of Events
Monday, July 26
8:00am.............................Practice facilities open
8:00-4:00pm……....….....Registration
11:00-2:00pm…….…......Player lunch
9:00-3:30pm……..…….....Practice rounds
Tuesday, July 27
6:30am..............................Practice facilities open
7:30-9:30am……...….......Round 1 (Girls' 18U & Boys' 14U)
11:00-3:00pm…...….......Player lunch
12:30-2:30pm…….........Round 1 (Boys' 15-18)
Wednesday, July 28
6:30am.............................Practice facilities open
7:30-9:30am……...…......Round 2 (Boys' 15-18)
11:00-3:00pm…...…......Player lunch
2:30pm.............................Awards Ceremony (Boys' 15-18)
12:30-2:30pm…….........Round 2 (Girls' 18U & Boys' 14U)
7:30pm.............................Awards Ceremony (Girls' 18U & Boys' 14U)
Seven Oaks Golf Club has a rich history which dates back to 1916 when a group of faculty at neighboring Colgate University and some townspeople met to form a local golf club.
In 1927, the course was redesigned by Thomas Winston and named Seven Oaks in honor of the ancestral home of the Colgate family in England.
Less than ten years later, William Reid proposed an 18-hole course to be constructed on the newly-acquired Dunn Farm. Gene Sarazen and Robert Trent Jones helped Reid create the “Augusta of the North.”
The first nine was completed in 1958 and the second nine in 1965. The original course on the hill was closed an the name transferred to the new, modern-day Seven Oaks Golf Club.
This year’s tournament marks the fourth consecutive year, sixth total, that the NYS Boys’ & Girls’ Junior Amateur Championships has taken place at Seven Oaks. The course has also hosted the 1977 N.C.A.A. National Tournament, the 1983 NYS Women’s State Amateur, the 1990 Ben Hogan Central New York Classic, the 1993 & 2001 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, and the 2010 Patriot League Championship.
Thank you to the staff at Seven Oaks for hosting this year’s championship!
Dallas Pylinski Director of Golf
Jon McConville Superintendent
Seven Oaks Golf Club is located in Hamilton, New York.
BOYS' JUNIOR
Past Champions of the New York State Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship
Year Host Club Champion Year
1931 Onondaga G&CC Hamilton W. Wright. Garden City
1932 Siwanoy CC Tommy Goodwin, Rye
1933 CC of Troy Tommy Goodwin, Rye
1934 Orchard Park CC Billy Ward, Syracuse
1935 Siwanoy CC Jack Creavy, Tuckahoe
1936 Seawane Club Alick Gerard, Southampton
1937 St. Andrew’s GC Charles C. Pettijohn, Jr., Rye
1938 Schuyler Meadows CC Guy Berner, Hamburg
1939 Lakeshore Yacht & CC Ted Welgoss, Auburn
Past Champions of the New York State
1940 Sleepy Hollow CC Douglas Ford, Harrison
1941 Bellevue CC John Ward, Syracuse
David May
Two-Time Champion
Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship
1942 Briar Hills CC Doug Ford, Harrison
Year Host Club Champion
1943 Bellevue CC George M. Stuhr, Garden City
1944 -1945: Suspended for WWII
1931 Onondaga G&CC Hamilton W. Wright. Garden City
1932 Siwanoy CC Tommy Goodwin, Rye
1946 -1955: Run under other auspices
1933 CC of Troy Tommy Goodwin, Rye
1956 Bellevue CC E. Stewart Wallace Jr., Ithaca
1934 Orchard Park CC Billy Ward, Syracuse
1957 Wanakah CC John P. Konsek III, Buffalo
1935 Siwanoy CC Jack Creavy, Tuckahoe
1958 Oak Hill CC Curt Siegel, Snyder
1936 Seawane Club Alick Gerard, Southampton
1959 Garden City GC John McCleary, Amsterdam
1960 Elmira CC Marc Yahn, East Amherst
1937 St. Andrew’s GC Charles C. Pettijohn, Jr., Rye
1938 Schuyler Meadows CC Guy Berner, Hamburg
1961 CC of Troy Peter Famiano, Schenectady
1939 Lakeshore Yacht & CC Ted Welgoss, Auburn
1962 Niagara Falls CC Ronald A. Philo, Ballston Spa
1963 Bellevue CC Carl DiCesare, Rochester
1940 Sleepy Hollow CC Douglas Ford, Harrison
1941 Bellevue CC John Ward, Syracuse
1964 Cornell University GC Craig Luther, Buffalo
1965 Briar Hill G&CC Nick Raasch, Syracuse
1942 Briar Hills CC Doug Ford, Harrison
1943 Bellevue CC George M. Stuhr, Garden City
1966 Moon Brook CC Terry Diehl, Rochester
1944 -1945: Suspended for WWII
1967 Colonie G&CC Neil Spitalny, Colonie
1946 -1955: Run under other auspices
1968 Lancaster CC E. J. Cardish, Jr., Troy
1956 Bellevue CC E. Stewart Wallace Jr., Ithaca
1969 Nottingham Knolls Billy Gormley Jr., Ballston Spa
1957 Wanakah CC John P. Konsek III, Buffalo
1970 Cornell University GC Tom Street, Buffalo
1971 Seven Oaks GC Don Kalode, Liverpool
1958 Oak Hill CC Curt Siegel, Snyder
1972 Moon Brook CC Radford Yaun, Liberty
1959 Garden City GC John McCleary, Amsterdam
1960 Elmira CC Marc Yahn, East Amherst
1973 Soaring Eagles GC Mark Balen, Hamburg
1974 Binghamton CC Dan Marlowe, Binghamton
1961 CC of Troy Peter Famiano, Schenectady
1975 Stafford CC James Gridley Jr., Syracuse
1962 Niagara Falls CC Ronald A. Philo, Ballston Spa
1976 Lancaster CC David Boeff, Ontario
1963 Bellevue CC Carl DiCesare, Rochester
1964 Cornell University GC Craig Luther, Buffalo
1977 Elmira CC Gary Battisoni Jr., East Aurora
1965 Briar Hill G&CC Nick Raasch, Syracuse
1978 Seven Oaks GC John Ryan Jr., Rochester
1979 Soaring Eagles GC Bob Royak, Guilderland
1966 Moon Brook CC Terry Diehl, Rochester
1980 Winding Brook CC Alan Schulte, Oneonta
1967 Colonie G&CC Neil Spitalny, Colonie
1981 Stafford CC Kyle Gay, Clarence
1968 Lancaster CC E. J. Cardish, Jr., Troy
Year Host Club Champion
1982 Clifton Springs CC Eric Manning, Cortland
1969 Nottingham Knolls Billy Gormley Jr., Ballston Spa
1970 Cornell University GC Tom Street, Buffalo
1983 Soaring Eagles GC Leonard Lasinsky, Syracuse
Yaroslav Merkulov
Two-Time Champion
1991 Bristol Harbour GC Joshua Cupp, Rome
2004 McConnellsville GC Alex Park, Ithaca
1992 Albany CC Anthony Occhipinti, Rome
2005 Centerpointe CC Matthew Stasiak, Clarence
1993 Wellsville CC Tim Kennedy, LeRoy
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Donald DeNyse III, Albany
1994 Oswego CC Kyle Dwyer, Walden
2007* Mark Twain GC Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford
1995 Shorewood CC Tim Myers, Syracuse
2008 Oneonta CC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield
2009 Skaneateles CC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield
1996 Ridgemont CC Timothy Smith, East Aurora
2010 CC of Mendon Josh Holling, Horseheads
1997 Shaker Ridge CC Ben Bates, Schenectady
1998 Vestal Hills CC Jonathan Bump, Apalachin
2011 McGregor Links CC James Blackwell, North Tonawanda
1999 Drumlins CC (East) Ben Eldridge, Ballston Spa
2012 Mark Twain GC Gavin Hall, Pittsford
2013 Skaneateles CC Conor Raeman, Canandaigua
2000 Wellsville CC Dennis Gosier, Saratoga Springs
2001 Caledonia CC Marco Poccia, Saratoga Springs
2014 Ridgemont CC Andrew Fedele, Rochester
2002 Glens Falls CC David May, Auburn
2015 Cedar Lake Club Ben Reichert, East Amherst
2003 Tuscarora GC David May, Auburn
2016 Seven Oaks GC Christian Chapman, Victor
2004 McConnellsville GC Alex Park, Ithaca
2017 Seven Oaks GC Jude Cummings, Pittsford
2018 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York
2005 Centerpointe CC Matthew Stasiak, Clarence
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Donald DeNyse III, Albany
2019 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York
2007* Mark Twain GC Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
2008 Oneonta CC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield
2009 Skaneateles CC Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield
2010 CC of Mendon Josh Holling, Horseheads
2011 McGregor Links CC James Blackwell, North Tonawanda
2012 Mark Twain GC Gavin Hall, Pittsford
(*) Format changed from match play to stroke play (36 holes)
1984 Dutchess G&CC Daniel Wilkinson III, Cicero
1971 Seven Oaks GC Don Kalode, Liverpool
1985 Wayne Hills CC Jerry Springer, Purchase
1972 Moon Brook CC Radford Yaun, Liberty
1973 Soaring Eagles GC Mark Balen, Hamburg
1986 Winding Brook CC Thomas C. Scherrer, Skaneateles
1974 Binghamton CC Dan Marlowe, Binghamton
1987 Teugega CC Rick Spiehs, Marathon
1975 Stafford CC James Gridley Jr., Syracuse
1988 Ives Hill CC Brett Fulford, Jamestown
1976 Lancaster CC David Boeff, Ontario
1989 Ontario GC Tim Larsen, Seneca Falls
1990 Seneca Lakes CC Shane Barrett, New York Mills
1977 Elmira CC Gary Battisoni Jr., East Aurora
1991 Bristol Harbour GC Joshua Cupp, Rome
1978 Seven Oaks GC John Ryan Jr., Rochester
1992 Albany CC Anthony Occhipinti, Rome
1979 Soaring Eagles GC Bob Royak, Guilderland
1993 Wellsville CC Tim Kennedy, LeRoy
1980 Winding Brook CC Alan Schulte, Oneonta
1981 Stafford CC Kyle Gay, Clarence
1994 Oswego CC Kyle Dwyer, Walden
2013 Skaneateles CC Conor Raeman, Canandaigua
2014 Ridgemont CC Andrew Fedele, Rochester
2015 Cedar Lake Club Ben Reichert, East Amherst
2016 Seven Oaks GC Christian Chapman, Victor
2017 Seven Oaks GC Jude Cummings, Pittsford
2018 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York
2019 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
PAST CHAMPIONS
Past Champions of the New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship
1963 Monroe GC Carolyn Ploysa, Lancaster
1964 Lakeshore Yacht & CC Gail Sykes, Ballston Spa
GIRLS' JUNIOR
2005 Centerpointe CC Anna Cho, West Nyack
Past Champions of the New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship
1965 Teugega CC Debbie Austin, Rome
1966 Stafford CC Doll Story, Clayville
1967 Seven Oaks GC Doll Story, Clayville
1968 Drumlins CC (East) Wendy Hodgson, McConnellsville
1963 Monroe GC Carolyn Ploysa, Lancaster
1969 Antlers CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam
1964 Lakeshore Yacht & CC Gail Sykes, Ballston Spa
1970 Locust Hill CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam
1965 Teugega CC Debbie Austin, Rome
1971 Gowanda CC Mary Pat Kircher, Rochester
1966 Stafford CC Doll Story, Clayville
1972 Irondequoit CC Cathy Morse, Rochester
1967 Seven Oaks GC Doll Story, Clayville
1973 CC of Ithaca Mary Lawrence, Canton
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Katelynn Mannix, Glens Falls
2007* Mark Twain GC Carly Bergin, Binghamton
2008 Oneonta CC Suzie Lee, East Northport
2009 Skaneateles CC Bailey Cocca, Latham
2010 CC of Mendon Bailey Cocca, Latham
2005 Centerpointe CC Anna Cho, West Nyack
2011 McGregor Links CC Nicole Morales, South Salem
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Katelynn Mannix, Glens Falls
2012 Mark Twain GC Danielle Fuss, Rochester
2013 Skaneateles CC Alexis Hios, Rye
2007* Mark Twain GC Carly Bergin, Binghamton
2008 Oneonta CC Suzie Lee, East Northport
2014 Ridgemont CC Marah Penn, Hamburg
2009 Skaneateles CC Bailey Cocca, Latham
2015 Cedar Lake Club Maren Cipolla, Lewiston
1974 Teugega CC Mary Lawrence, Canton
1968 Drumlins CC (East) Wendy Hodgson, McConnellsville
1969 Antlers CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam
1975 Seven Oaks GC Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna
1970 Locust Hill CC Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam
1976 McConnellsville GC Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna
1971 Gowanda CC Mary Pat Kircher, Rochester
1977 St. Lawrence G&CC Kathy Lawrence, Canton
1972 Irondequoit CC Cathy Morse, Rochester
1978 Ives Hill CC Lise Ann Russell, New City
1973 CC of Ithaca Mary Lawrence, Canton
1979 McConnellsville GC Pamela Darmstadt, Mamaroneck
1974 Teugega CC Mary Lawrence, Canton
1980 Cedar Lake Club Jamie DeWeese, Rochester
1975 Seven Oaks GC Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna
1981 Oswego CC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs
2010 CC of Mendon Bailey Cocca, Latham
2016 Seven Oaks GC Lindsay May, Auburn
2011 McGregor Links CC Nicole Morales, South Salem
2017 Seven Oaks GC Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston
2012 Mark Twain GC Danielle Fuss, Rochester
2018 Seven Oaks GC Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston
2013 Skaneateles CC Alexis Hios, Rye
2019 Seven Oaks GC Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
2014 Ridgemont CC Marah Penn, Hamburg
2015 Cedar Lake Club Maren Cipolla, Lewiston
2016 Seven Oaks GC Lindsay May, Auburn
1976 McConnellsville GC Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna
1982 Pompey Club Kellie Stenzel, Geneva
1977 St. Lawrence G&CC Kathy Lawrence, Canton
1983 McConnellsville GC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs
1978 Ives Hill CC Lise Ann Russell, New City
1984 Teugega CC Suzy McGuire, Fayetteville
1979 McConnellsville GC Pamela Darmstadt, Mamaroneck
1985 Cortland CC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester
1980 Cedar Lake Club Jamie DeWeese, Rochester
1986 Cedar Lake GC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester
1981 Oswego CC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs
1987 Sodus Bay Heights GC Allison Greer, Millbrook
1982 Pompey Club Kellie Stenzel, Geneva
1988 Seven Oaks GC Sally Dee, Syracuse
1983 McConnellsville GC Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs
1989 Corning CC Moira Dunn, Utica
1984 Teugega CC Suzy McGuire, Fayetteville
1990 Oneida Community GC Julie Brand, Alder Creek
1985 Cortland CC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester
1991 Oswego CC Julie Brand, Alder Creek
Bailey Shoemaker Three-Time Champion
1986 Cedar Lake GC Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester
1992 Dutchess G&CC Holly Turton, Ithaca
1987 Sodus Bay Heights GC Allison Greer, Millbrook
1993 Clifton Springs CC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam
1988 Seven Oaks GC Sally Dee, Syracuse
1994 CC of Ithaca Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam
1989 Corning CC Moira Dunn, Utica
1995 Oneida Community GC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam
1990 Oneida Community GC Julie Brand, Alder Creek
1996 Mohawk GC Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia
1991 Oswego CC Julie Brand, Alder Creek
1997 Gowanda CC Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia
1992 Dutchess G&CC Holly Turton, Ithaca
1998 Vestal Hills CC Meaghan Francella, Rye
1993 Clifton Springs CC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam
1999 Drumlins CC (East) Meaghan Francella, Rye
1994 CC of Ithaca Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam
2000 Wellsville CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor
1995 Oneida Community GC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam
2001 Caledonia CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor
1996 Mohawk GC Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia
2002 Glens Falls CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor
1997 Gowanda CC Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia
2003 Tuscarora GC Tessa Teachman, Webster
1998 Vestal Hills CC Meaghan Francella, Rye
2004 McConnellsvile GC Kristina Wong, Vestal
1999 Drumlins CC (East) Meaghan Francella, Rye
Nannette Hill Three-Time Champion
(*) Format changed from match play to stroke play (36 holes)
2000 Wellsville CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor
2001 Caledonia CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor
2002 Glens Falls CC Nannette Hill, Pelham Manor
2003 Tuscarora GC Tessa Teachman, Webster
Year Host Club Champion
2004 McConnellsvile GC Kristina Wong, Vestal
2005 Centerpointe CC Anna Cho, West Nyack
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Katelynn Mannix, Glens Falls
2007* Mark Twain GC Carly Bergin, Binghamton
2008 Oneonta CC Suzie Lee, East Northport
2009 Skaneateles CC Bailey Cocca, Latham
2010 CC of Mendon Bailey Cocca, Latham
2011 McGregor Links CC Nicole Morales, South Salem
2012 Mark Twain GC Danielle Fuss, Rochester
2013 Skaneateles CC Alexis Hios, Rye
2014 Ridgemont CC Marah Penn, Hamburg
2015 Cedar Lake Club Maren Cipolla, Lewiston
Dottie Pepper 1983 Champion
Past Champions of the New York State Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur Championship
Past Champions of the New York State
BOYS' SUB-JUNIOR
Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur Championship
1957 Wanakah GC Leon Kantor, New York Mills
Year Host Club Champion
1958 Oak Hill CC Fred Kucker, Rochester
1957 Wanakah GC Leon Kantor, New York Mills
1959 Garden City GC Billy Snyder, Troy
1958 Oak Hill CC Fred Kucker, Rochester
1960 Elmira CC Pete Roby, Rochester
1959 Garden City GC Billy Snyder, Troy
1961 CC of Troy Ronald Philo, Ballston Spa
1960 Elmira CC Pete Roby, Rochester
1962 Niagara Falls CC Joseph Banazek, Syracuse
1999 Drumlins CC (East) Teddy Collins, Manlius
Year Host Club Champion
2000 Wellsville CC Billy Hanes, East Aurora
2001 Caledonia CC Nick Park, Ithaca
1999 Drumlins CC (East) Teddy Collins, Manlius
2000 Wellsville CC Billy Hanes, East Aurora
2002 Glens Falls CC Nick Park, Ithaca
2001 Caledonia CC Nick Park, Ithaca
2003 Tuscarora GC Matt Canavan, Saratoga Springs
2002 Glens Falls CC Nick Park, Ithaca
2004 McConnellsville GC Peter Creighton, Kenmore
1961 CC of Troy Ronald Philo, Ballston Spa
1963 Bellevue CC John Govern, Binghamton
1962 Niagara Falls CC Joseph Banazek, Syracuse
1964 Cornell University GC Terry Diehl, Rochester
1963 Bellevue CC John Govern, Binghamton
1965 Briar Hall G&CC William Harmon, Mamaroneck
1964 Cornell University GC Terry Diehl, Rochester
1966 Moon Brook CC Richard Serian, Troy
1965 Briar Hall G&CC William Harmon, Mamaroneck
1967 Colonie CC Peter Kern, Glen Cove
1966 Moon Brook CC Richard Serian, Troy
1968 Lancaster CC Don Kalode, Liverpool
1967 Colonie CC Peter Kern, Glen Cove
1969 Drumlins CC (East) Bob Steele, Fredonia
1970 Cornell University GC Terrence O'Brien, Rochester
1968 Lancaster CC Don Kalode, Liverpool
1969 Drumlins CC (East) Bob Steele, Fredonia
1971 Seven Oaks GC Joey Sindelar, Horseheads
1970 Cornell University GC Terrence O'Brien, Rochester
1972 Moon Brook CC Dan Delekta, Rome
1971 Seven Oaks GC Joey Sindelar, Horseheads
1973 Soaring Eagles GC Dan Tzivanis, Binghamton
1972 Moon Brook CC Dan Delekta, Rome
1974 Binghamton CC Ted Brodzik, Lancaster
1973 Soaring Eagles GC Dan Tzivanis, Binghamton
1975 Stafford CC John Wanish, Cortland
1974 Binghamton CC Ted Brodzik, Lancaster
1976 Lancaster CC Harold Girdlestone, Hyde Park
1975 Stafford CC John Wanish, Cortland
1977 Elmira CC David Bartholic, Schenectady
1976 Lancaster CC Harold Girdlestone, Hyde Park
1978 Seven Oaks GC Kevin Burnsworth, Oneonta
1977 Elmira CC David Bartholic, Schenectady
1979 Soaring Eagles GC Jamie Ungerland, Elmira Heights
1978 Seven Oaks GC Kevin Burnsworth, Oneonta
1980 Winding Brook GC Ed Pfister, East Aurora
1979 Soaring Eagles GC Jamie Ungerland, Elmira Heights
1981 Stafford CC G.C. Kling, Rochester
1980 Winding Brook GC Ed Pfister, East Aurora
1982 Clifton Springs CC Tony Hejna, East Aurora
1981 Stafford CC G.C. Kling, Rochester
1983 Soaring Eagles GC Dan Vona, Dunkirk
1982 Clifton Springs CC Tony Hejna, East Aurora
1984 Dutchess G&CC Tommy Nixon, Rochester
1983 Soaring Eagles GC Dan Vona, Dunkirk
1985 Wayne Hills CC Tommy Nixon, Rochester
1984 Dutchess G&CC Tommy Nixon, Rochester
1986 Winding Brook CC Tom Kircher, Pittsford
1985 Wayne Hills CC Tommy Nixon, Rochester
1987 Teugega CC Jonathon Doctor, Skaneateles
1986 Winding Brook CC Tom Kircher, Pittsford
1988 Ives Hill CC Greg Albrecht, Endicott
1987 Teugega CC Jonathon Doctor, Skaneateles
1989 Ontario GC Tim Rose, Endicott
1988 Ives Hill CC Greg Albrecht, Endicott
1990 Seneca Lakes CC Anthony Occhipinti, Rome
1989 Ontario GC Tim Rose, Endicott
1991 Bristol Harbour GC Dan Myers, Skaneateles
1990 Seneca Lakes CC Anthony Occhipinti, Rome
1992 Albany CC Tim Kennedy, LeRoy
1993 Wellsville CC Marty Mills, LeRoy
1991 Bristol Harbour GC Dan Myers, Skaneateles
1992 Albany CC Tim Kennedy, LeRoy
1994 Oswego CC Kevin Haefner, East Henrietta
1993 Wellsville CC Marty Mills, LeRoy
1995 Shorewood CC Brendan Sheeran, Niagara Falls
1994 Oswego CC Kevin Haefner, East Henrietta
1996 Ridgemont CC Stephen Tokarz, Rochester
1995 Shorewood CC Brendan Sheeran, Niagara Falls
1997 Shaker Ridge CC Marco Poccia, Saratoga Springs
1996 Ridgemont CC Stephen Tokarz, Rochester
1998 Vestal Hills CC Dennis Gosier, Saratoga Springs
1997 Shaker Ridge CC Marco Poccia, Saratoga Springs
1998 Vestal Hills CC Dennis Gosier, Saratoga Springs
Year Host Club Champion
1999 Drumlins CC (East) Teddy Collins, Manlius
2000 Wellsville CC Billy Hanes, East Aurora
2001 Caledonia CC Nick Park, Ithaca
2002 Glens Falls CC Nick Park, Ithaca
2003 Tuscarora GC Matt Canavan, Saratoga Springs
2004 McConnellsville GC Peter Creighton, Kenmore
2003 Tuscarora GC Matt Canavan, Saratoga Springs
2005 Centerpointe CC Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford
2004 McConnellsville GC Peter Creighton, Kenmore
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield
2005 Centerpointe CC Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford
2007* Mark Twain GC Joe Drummond, Pittsford
2008 Oneonta CC Gavin Hall, Pittsford
2006 Drumlins CC (East) Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield
2007* Mark Twain GC Joe Drummond, Pittsford
2009 Skaneateles CC Gavin Hall, Pittsford
2008 Oneonta CC Gavin Hall, Pittsford
2010 CC of Mendon Henry Sandlas V, Seneca Falls
2009 Skaneateles CC Gavin Hall, Pittsford
2011 McGregor Links CC Alec Bard, New Hartford
2010 CC of Mendon Henry Sandlas V, Seneca Falls
2012 Mark Twain GC Alec Bard, New Hartford
2011 McGregor Links CC Alec Bard, New Hartford
2013 Skaneateles CC Will Thomson, Pittsford
2012 Mark Twain GC Alec Bard, New Hartford
2014 Ridgemont CC Will Thomson, Pittsford
2013 Skaneateles CC Will Thomson, Pittsford
2015 Cedar Lake Club Jeremy Summerson, Victor
2016 Seven Oaks GC Jude Cummings, Pittsford
2014 Ridgemont CC Will Thomson, Pittsford
2015 Cedar Lake Club Jeremy Summerson, Victor
2017 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York
2016 Seven Oaks GC Jude Cummings, Pittsford
2018 Seven Oaks GC Anthony Maglisco, Westhill
2017 Seven Oaks GC Luke Sample, New York
2019 Seven Oaks GC Charlie Fischer, Orchard Park
2018 Seven Oaks GC Anthony Maglisco, Westhill
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
2019 Seven Oaks GC Charlie Fischer, Orchard Park
2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
Year Host Club Champion
Year Host Club Champion
185
17
PAR FOUR 357 YARDS
18
PAR FIVE 538 YARDS 513 YARDS
YARDS
Each hole includes yardages for the boys' junior, boys' sub-junior and girls' junior divisions.
6,834
6,012
5,556
2019 CHAMPIONSHIP
SAMPLE DEFENDS TITLE IN PLAYOFF
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Luke Sample successfully defended his title, claiming the 78th New York State Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship in a sudden-death playoff. This was Sample’s third straight state title, including the 2017 NYS Sub-Junior and 2018 NYS Junior.
After thirty-six holes, Sample of MGA eClub – NYC and Jud Langille of Trump National GC were tied atop the leaderboard at three-under 141. Sample shot a 66 and 75, while Langille carded a 68 and 73 in the first two rounds.
The two players were paired in the final group together, along with James Allen of Scarsdale Golf Club who opened at 69.
Sample bogeyed the first two holes in the second round, allowing Langille to close the gap.
Both players spent time with the lead during the final round. Langille was one stroke up on Sample heading into the 18th hole. Langille bogeyed the home hole, while Sample finished with a par to force the playoff.
The leaders went back to 18, a 538-yard par 5, for the sudden-death playoff. Sample two-putted for birdie, while Langille made a par.
“Going into today, I felt pretty good. I will be the first to tell you that there were some big mental mistakes that I got away with. A win is a win and I am really proud with how
After winning the NYS Sub-Junior in 2017, Luke Sample has won consecutive NYS Junior titles, claiming his latest in a playoff.
2019 CHAMPIONSHIP
I stuck with it on 18 and pulled driver. I decided I was going to go for the win,” Sample explained.
“This week was great. The last two days we have had perfect blue skies. I played well on the front nine today, but I had a rough back nine. But, congrats to Luke, he played great. Overall, I am happy with the week,” Langille said.
Sample, 16, also birdied the opening hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim the 2018 NYS Boys’ Junior Championship. He captured the NYS Boys’ Sub-Junior Championship in 2017 by four strokes.
Speaking on the differences between this year and last year’s championship, Sample said, “Two completely different tournaments for the way I played them. I felt like last year I had consistency and could feel my rhythm. Yesterday, I had nine birdies and today only a couple, so completely different. But I am happy with both of them.”
Finishing in third was James Allen and George Roessler of Maidstone Club, who carded an even 144. Roessler converted four birdies in the second round to finish at 69, the only under-par score of the day in the Boys’ division.
“Today I was more in control in the mental sense, and my putting helped,” Roessler said.
Both under 18, Sample and Langille will be eligible to compete at next year’s tournament.
“I would love to come back, it’s cool to try and win a state title,” Langille said.
Winners were also recognized based on age groups 15-18 with the following competitors taking home some hardware: Zachary Locke (15), Roessler (16), James Allen (17), and 2015 NYS Sub-Junior Champ Jeremy Summerson (18).
Jud Langille
James Allen
George Roessler
SHOEMAKER WINS THIRD STRAIGHT NYS GIRLS’ JUNIOR
PEAT
At just 14 years of age, Bailey Shoemaker already won three New York State Girls' Junior Championships.
Three-peat.
Bailey Shoemaker captured her third-straight New York State Girls’ Junior Amateur title in 2019 at Seven Oaks Golf Club at the age of only 14.
The young star from West Edmeston secured her victory with a one-over 73 in the second round to win by seven strokes at three-over 147.
After both opening with a 74, Shoemaker and Amber Pennington of Wiltwyck Golf Club were tied for the top spot heading into the final 18 holes. Two birdies and an eagle on the front nine propelled Shoemaker to a three-stroke lead at the turn.
“It wasn’t my best week, especially being my home course. I still got it done playing scrappy ball,” Shoemaker said.
Speaking on the opportunity to play at home, Shoemaker said, “It is one of my favorite New York courses, if not the favorite. I just love coming here to play and I wish all my tournaments were here. Seeing the trophy in the pro shop, I love it.”
Shoemaker joins two past champions with three consecutive victories, including Kerri Murphy from 1993-95, and Nannette Hill from 2000-2002.
“It’s awesome. I thought I would be the only one to three-peat, but it is okay because I’ll just be back next year. Three in a row is so special and crazy. It is so cool just to have that,” Shoemaker said.
Mikah McDonnell of Locust Hill Country Club finished in second at ten-over 154. McDonnell came in third at last year’s championship.
“I felt really strong off the tee. I was able to put myself in really good positions and create opportunities to make a couple shots. I felt pretty good. I loved the groups I was playing with; they are all really nice girls and I had a lot of fun,” McDonnell said. Pennington and Lauren Chen of Met PGA Junior Golf Club tied for second at 155.
Rounding out the top five was Maya Beasley of Hollow Brook Golf Club, who finished at 156.
Winners were also recognized based on age groups with the following competitors taking home some hardware: Lily Zhang (12 & under), Julia Zigrossi (13), Beasley (14), Amie Scherrer (15), Chen (16), Taylor Miano (17), and Emily Kase (18).
Mikah McDonnell
Amber Pennington
Lauren Chen
FISCHER CAPTURES FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Charlie Fischer of East Aurora Country Club claimed his first state title by five strokes at the 63rd New York State Boys’ Sub-Junior Amateur Championship.
The 14-year-old carded a 70 and 75 during the tournament to finish at 145. He converted seven birdies during the two-day tournament.
“This week was different for me. Usually it is my short game that holds me together, but this week it was my long game. My driver was unbelievable. I couldn’t believe how well I was hitting it. This is really the only tournament that I can say my driver won it for me,” Fischer said.
Speaking on the course conditions, Fischer explained, “It was a great final tournament
Charlie Fischer held a share of first place for the entire 36-hole tournament to secure his first NYS title.
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round because of the way the course was set up. It wasn’t unfair, but you had to play smart. You don’t want to be aggressive and I think the champs Luke Sample and Bailey Shoemaker were able to figure that out,” he said of the course.
Punn Chittaratlert of Tecumseh Golf Course earned runner-up honors with a six-over 150. Chittaratelert is a veteran to this tournament and played his best game yet this year: “I was playing really well. I wasn’t in the lead group, which actually really helped me stay focused. I wasn’t distracted by the other players. This is my best year at this tournament.”
At 152, was Jacob Dantonio of Crag Burn Golf Club and Caleb Decker of Seven Oaks. The duo played in the final group with Fischer after carding a 71 and 72 in the opening round, respectively.
Rounding out the top five was Jason Starkweather of NYSGA eClub - Southern Tier at 158.
Age Group Winners: Starkweather (12 & under), Tyler Berkman (13), and & Decker (14)
Punn Chittaratlert
Jacob Dantonio
Caleb Decker
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