2021 NYS Men's Senior Amateur Championships Program

2021

NEW YORK STATE MEN'S SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Powelton Club - Newburgh, New York

August 3-5, 2021

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WELCOME To all the participants, spectators, and volunteers, I bid you welcome to the New York State Men's Senior Amateur Championships. The New York State Golf Association is privileged to join with the management and staff of The Powelton Club to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York’s premier senior golfers.

It is a great pleasure to return to this historic Deveraux Emmett design, which has been the site of memorable New York State Championships like the 2002 and 2007 Men's Senior and Super Senior Amateur Championships.

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 Powelton, whose combined efforts has provided us with this wonderful venue in the Hudson Valley.

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 its 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

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ABOUT THE NYSGA 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

NYSGA Staff Bill Moore Executive Director Andrew Hickey Assistant Executive Director Dan Thompson Director of Marketing and Partnerships Jack Travers Manager of Competitions

Secretary Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC

Kara Cushman Foundation Manager

NYSGA Executive Committee

Mark Ackley Manager of Course Rating

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

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 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

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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

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CONDITIONS OF PLAY

Eligibility The Championship is open to male amateur golfers who are at least 55 years old, are members of the NYSGA (defined as either belonging to an NYSGA member club or joining the NYSGA directly as an eClub member), and have an active USGA Handicap Index issued by the NYSGA member club.

Format These Championships will be conducted over 54 holes of individual stroke play. There is a cut after 36 holes to the low 50% and ties of each division.

Championships There are two separate divisions in this Championship: 64th NYS Men's Senior Amateur Championship (ages 55+) 25th NYS Men's Super Senior Amateur Championship (ages 65+) In addition to competing in one of the Championship divisions listed above, players will also compete within the following age divisions: 5559, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

Schedule of Events Monday, August 2

Wednesday, August 4

9:00-4:00pm............Registration

7:30-9:00am............Round 2, tees #1 and #10

10:00-3:00pm.........Practice rounds

11:00-3:00pm.........Player lunch 12:00-1:30pm.........Round 2, tees #1 and #10

Tuesday, August 3

Thursday, August 5

7:30-9:00am............Round 1, tees #1 and #10

7:30-9:00am............Round 3, tees #1 and #10

11:00-3:00pm.........Player lunch

11:00-3:00pm.........Player lunch

12:00-1:30pm.........Round 1, tees #1 and #10

2:30pm.......................Award ceremony

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THE POWELTON CLUB

The Powelton Club is located in Newburgh, New York.

The Powelton Club developed slowly beginning with the site of the Powelton House, a resort hotel that had burned in 1870. It gradually took land from the surrounding Powelton Farms as the golf course was expanded. The growing club had two tennis courts, a windmill to water the courts and a summerhouse to provide shelter for its guests.

In April of 1892, The Powelton Club received its charter and seal of incorporation. Maude Ramsdell designed a five – hole golf course on the property. In November of 1895, the first handicap tournament was held, only to end in a tie. As the popularity of golf grew, a nine – hole course was created the following year. In 1899, The Powelton Club joined the Metropolitan Golf Association as one of its earliest members.

By 1902, eight golf clubs in the area met to form the Hudson River Golf Association. The club had become an active member of the United States Golf Association in 1915. The golf committee secured the services of George Merritt, "a prominent Golf Professional" This was the beginning of having an established golf professional on the property throughout the season.

In 1921, Devereaux Emmet was hired to design a new golf course. The new eighteen – hole course was officially opened in May of 1926. In 2017, the Powelton Club celebrated its 135th Anniversary.

Than k you to th e sta ff a t Powelton f or ho s t ing th is yea r’s ch a mpion s h ip!

Charlie Poole

Vincent Barnaba

Chris Diesing

Mike Chianelli

Golf Professional General Manager

Golf Course Superintendent

Championship Chairman

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Men’s Senior Amateur Championship PASTof CHAMPIONS Champion Past Champions the New York State

Year Host Club

Year

Host Club

Men’s Amateur Championship CC of Troy Senior Sherrill Sherman, Utica 1998 Midvale CC SENIOR DIVISION

1940

Onondaga G&CC

Champion

LeRoy C. Crim, Binghamton

1997

1942

Niagara Falls CC Year Host Club 1943 Lake Placid Club

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls Champion F. R. Ryan, Roslyn, L.G.

1999 Stafford CC Year Host Club 2000 McConnellsville GC

James Infantino, Rochester Champion Charles Connolly, Queensbury

19441940 Lake Onondaga Placid ClubG&CC

LeRoy C. Crim, Binghamton Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls

Cedar Lake 20011997 Niagara Falls CC Club

Allen,New Rochester John Don Baldwin, York

CC CC of Troy 19451941 Oak Hill (East)

Sherrill Sherman, Utica Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls

Midvale 20021998 Powelton ClubCC

Alan James Foster, Infantino, Manlius Rochester

Niagara GC Falls CC 19461942 Yahnundasis

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls Falls

Stafford CC CC 20031999 Normanside

James Infantino, Rochester Richard Couch, Oneonta

Lake Placid 19471943 Westchester CC Club

Ryan,Hamburg Roslyn, L.G. Jack F.A.R.Ahern,

McConnellsville GC 20042000 Lakeshore CC

Charles Connolly, Michael Daniels, AlbanyQueensbury

Lake Placid 19481944 Brookfield CC Club

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls William B. Stark, Syracuse

Falls CC 20052001 VestalNiagara Hills CC

Baldwin, New York LarryJohn Gresham, Conklin

Oak Hill CC &(East) 19491945 Lakeshore Yacht CC

Tower, Niagara Falls NobleDuane Miller,L.Canandaigua

Powelton 20062002 Lafayette CC Club

Alan Foster, Manlius Donald Van Gorder, Ithaca

Yahnundasis 19501946 Binghamton CC GC

DuaneBinghamton L. Tower, Niagara Falls Ted Stacy,

Normanside 20072003 Powelton Club CC

RichardNewburgh Couch, Oneonta Ron Bayer,

Westchester 19511947 Knollwood CC CC

Jack A. Ahern, Hamburg Al Manginnes, Elmsford

Lakeshore 20082004 Normanside CCCC

Michael Daniels, Albany Charles Connolly, Queensbury

Brookfield CC 19521948 Oak Hill CC (East)

WilliamRochester B. Stark, Syracuse Ed Randall,

Vestal 20092005 Stafford CCHills CC

LarryHaefele, Gresham, Conklin Matthew Bergen

Lakeshore Yacht & CC Mid O’Hare, Noble Miller, Canandaigua 19531949 Oak Hill CC (West) Syracuse

Lafayette 20102006 Wayne Hills CCCC

Donald Van Gorder, Ithaca Charles Connolly, Queensbury

1950 Run Binghamton CC auspices 1954-1969: under other

20112007 VestalPowelton Hills CCClub

Bayer, Honeoye NewburghFalls DavidRon Benedict,

Cedar Lake Club

1941

Ted Stacy, Binghamton

Don Allen, Rochester James Infantino, Rochester

19701951 Lake Knollwood Placid ClubCC

Manginnes, Elmsford Jack Al Hendry, Syracuse

Normanside 20122008 Wolferts Roost CCCC

Connolly, Queensbury SteveCharles Nosonowicz, Pleasant Valley

Oak Course Hill CC (East) 19711952 Concord

Randall, Rochester Jack Ed Hendry, Syracuse

Stafford CC CC 20132009 Normanside

Haefele, Bergen FrankMatthew Broderick, East Aurora

Oak Hill CCGC (West) 19721953 Leatherstocking

Mid O’Hare, Syracuse Burt Kling, Rochester

Hills CC 20142010 CedarWayne Lake Club

Connolly, Queensbury FrankCharles Plata, Cazenovia

Run 19731954-1969: River Oaks GCunder other auspices Ed Walsh, Fulton

Vestal G&CC Hills CC 20142011 Onondaga

David Benedict, Honeoye Falls Tom Fletcher, Syracuse

Lake Placid 19741970 Grossinger's CC Club

Jack Hendry, Syracuse Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

Wolferts 20162012 Brookfield CCRoost CC

Nosonowicz, Pleasant Valley Paul Steve Pratico, Schenectady

Concord 19751971 En-Joie GC Course

Jack Hendry, Syracuse Burt Kling, Rochester

20172013 Crag Normanside Burn GC CC

Broderick, East Aurora DaveFrank Prowler, Manhasset

Leatherstocking 19761972 McGregor Links CC GC

Kling, Rochester Jack Burt Creary, Tuckahoe

Cedar 20182014 Mohawk GCLake Club

Frank Plata,Watertown Cazenovia Robert Hughes,

River Oaks 19771973 Skaneateles CC GC

Walsh, Fulton John Ed Simonaitis, DeWitt

Onondaga 20192014 Cavalry Club G&CC

Tom Fletcher, Syracuse Daniel Russo, Hagaman

Grossinger's CC 19781974 McGregor Links CC

Ray Maragno, Billows, Poughkeepsie Anthony Gloversville

Brookfield CC Paul Pratico, Schenectady 20202016 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic

En-Joie GC 19791975 Dutchess G&CC

Burt Kling,Poughkeepsie Rochester William Bogle,

19801976 Briar McGregor Hill CC Links CC

Jack Creary, Tuckahoe William Bogle, Poughkeepsie

Skaneateles CC 19811977 Oneonta CC

John Simonaitis, Don Martin, Buffalo DeWitt

McGregor Links CC 19821978 Corning CC

Anthony Maragno, Gloversville Robert Hoff, Rochester

Dutchess G&CC 19831979 Onondaga G&CC

William Bogle, Poughkeepsie William Bogle, Poughkeepsie

BriarCC Hill CC 19841980 Deerfield

William Bogle, Poughkeepsie Robert Hoff, Rochester

CC 19851981 MoonOneonta Brook CC

Buffalo Jack Don Klink,Martin, Syracuse

Corning 19861982 Edison Club CC

Past Champions New York State 2017 Crag Burn GC of the Dave Prowler, Manhasset

2018 Mohawk GC Robert Hughes, Watertown Men’s SuperSENIOR Senior Amateur SUPER 2019 Cavalry Club Daniel Russo, Hagaman 2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic Year Host Club Champion 1996

Westwood CC

Bob Lindahl, Cortland

1997

Cedar Lake Club

Robert Hoff, Rochester

1998

Midvale CC

Hank Malfa, Mamaroneck

Hoff, Rochester Jack Robert Hoff, Rochester

1999

Stafford CC

Hank Malfa, Mamaroneck

Onondaga G&CC 19871983 Cortland CC

William Bogle, Poughkeepsie Robert Hoff, Rochester

2000

McConnellsville GC

Hank Malfa, Mamaroneck

Deerfield 19881984 Stafford CC CC

Robert Hoff,LeRoy Rochester Gerald Perkins,

2001

Niagara Falls CC

Coville Windsor, Seneca Falls

Moon 19891985 Elmira CC Brook CC

Jack Klink, LeRoy Syracuse Gerald Perkins,

2002

Powelton Club

Robert Botsford, Poughkeepsie

Edison 19901986 Teugega CCClub

Jack Hoff, Rochester Robert Gunnell, Jamestown

2003

Normanside CC

Ralph Maru, Mechanicville

Cortland 19911987 Ontario GC CC

Robert Hoff,LeRoy Rochester Gerald Perkins,

2004

Lakeshore CC

Alfred Audi, Fayetteville

Stafford 19921988 Wellsville CC CC

Gerald Perkins, LeRoy Gerald Perkins, LeRoy

2005

Vestal Hills CC

Perry Noun, Oswego

2006

Lafayette CC

John Dennett, Lake George

Elmira 19931989 Bellevue CCCC

Gerald Perkins, LeRoy Robert Gunnell, Jamestown

2007

Powelton Club

Mickey Gallagher, Groton

CCGC 19941990 Blue Teugega Heron Hills

RobertRochester Gunnell, Jamestown Don Allen,

2008

Normanside CC

Mickey Gallagher, Groton

Ontario GC 19951991 Colonie G&CC

LeRoy John Gerald Pretak,Perkins, Poughkeepsie

2009

Stafford CC

Alan Foster, Manlius

Wellsville 19961992 Westwood CC CC

GeraldRochester Perkins, LeRoy Don Allen,

2010

Wayne Hills CC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

2011

Vestal Hills CC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

2012

Wolferts Roost CC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

2013

Normanside CC

Earl Winchester, Glenmont

2014

Cedar Lake Club

Randy Young, Jamesville

2015

Onondaga G&CC

John Hathway, Brantingham

ampionship 1994 Blue Heron Hills GC 1993

Bellevue CC

Robert Gunnell, Jamestown Don Allen, Rochester

1995 Year 1996

Colonie G&CC Host Club Westwood CC

John Pretak, Poughkeepsie Champion Don Allen, Rochester

1997

Cedar Lake Club

Don Allen, Rochester

2016

Brookfield CC

Jim Smith, East Aurora

1998

Midvale CC

James Infantino, Rochester

2017

Crag Burn GC

Jim Smith, East Aurora

1999

Stafford CC

James Infantino, Rochester

2018

Mohawk GC

Jim Hamburger, Poughkeepsie

2000

McConnellsville GC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

2019

Cavalry Club

John Hamilton, Tuckahoe

2001

Niagara Falls CC

John Baldwin, New York

2020

Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic

2002

Powelton Club

Alan Foster, Manlius

2003

Normanside CC

Richard Couch, Oneonta

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OAK

#1

PAR 4

380 YARDS 380 YARDS

Hole 1 is a long Par 4 with an incline in the last 150 yards which makes for a challenging approach shot, as you will have little visibility of the flag. It is the 7th handicap hole and an excellent one to start your round. Your tee shot should be played to the right side of the fairway to avoid the weeping willow tree on the left side. When choosing your club for your second shot, keep in mind the yardage plays longer due to the incline. Be sure to steer clear of the bunker on the right. The green itself is fairly level.

ORCHARD

#2

PAR 4

258 YARDS 258 YARDS

Hole 2 is a tough but short Par 4. It is the 17th handicap hole. Being downhill from the tee you may be tempted to go for the green, but this presents a challenging tee shot that can find itself snubbed by a bunker guarding the green. Your best chance at Par is to lay-up in the center of the fairway and hit your second shot up a steep incline to the green. Be careful not to hit it above the cup on this green. The green on this hole is particularly challenging with a steep northward facing slope.

1892

#3

PAR 3

196 YARDS 151 YARDS

Hole 3 is a long Par three that is the 11th handicap hole. From 196 yards, your downhill tee shot is manageable but bunkers on either side of this green present a challenge to those with straying tee shots. Once on the green you will be faced with a tiered green and depending on the day’s pin placement, either a steep putt up to the pin or a relentless putt down.

MAUD

#4

PAR 5

460 YARDS 460 YARDS

Hole 4 is a long Par 5 which begins with an uphill tee shot and leaves your second shot hitting blind over the peak of the hill into the final stretch of this sloping fairway. If you can, avoid the deep bunkers on the right and left side of the green as it represents an extreme challenge for even the most skilled sand player to get up and down. If your approach shot does stick to the green, you may find yourself with a manageable putt on this relatively level green.

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TAYLOR

#5

PAR 4

400 YARDS 325 YARDS

Hole 5 is the 3rd handicap hole. It begins with a tight tee so it will demand a fairly straight drive off the tee. The fairway is narrowly lined with mature maple trees on either side. Your second shot opens up to a downhill finish to the green and depending where you are may play less than the actual yardage. Bunkers flank both sides of this moderately sloped green.

EMMET

#6

PAR 4

354 YARDS 304 YARDS

The Par 4 is named after course architect Devereaux Emmet. Choose the placement of your tee shot carefully on this hole. A well placed tee shot on the right side of the fairway will leave you in an excellent position to stick this narrow green on your approach shot. Should you be unfortunate enough to hit your tee shot to the left side of the fairway your approach shot will prove to be daunting as the narrow green is tightly flanked with deep bunkers in the front leaving little room for error on this narrow green. A front right or back shelf pin requires an accurate approach for a make able birdie putt.

SLEEPY HOLLOW

#7

PAR 3

176 YARDS 160 YARDS

Our signature hole, a Par 3, is the 9th handicap hole. From the tee box you stand eye level with the green, 187 yards away. The fairway dips and rises back up to the green which is heavily guarded by trees on the right side and bunkers in the front and left side of the green. If you are lucky enough to stick the green from the tee, you have avoided a challenging second shot onto the green from a blind position. Once on the green be cautious of the slope as it can be deceiving. If you make the mistake of going long and over the green, your putt will be challenged to get up and down for par.

ROAD SIDE

#8

PAR 4

347 YARDS 347 YARDS

With mountain views from this elevated tee box, Hole 8 is the 13th handicap hole and runs parallel with Chestnut Lane. With out of bounds to the left, you will want to carry the hill on your tee shot to set yourself up for a fairly straight forward second shot. The green is large and presents challenges to those less confident in their putting. The green has a steady slope up from front to back that will make putting difficult. If the pin is on the back tier, the tee shot must carry all the way as the swale absorbs the energy from a slightly mishit shot.

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POWELTON

#9

PAR 4

430 YARDS 430 YARDS

This long Par 4, 9th hole, is the 1st handicap hole of the course. It runs along historic Balmville Road and is lined with majestic Catalpa trees. Without an accurately placed tee shot, reaching the green on this Par 4 will be ominous. Play this hole up the right hand of the fairway to avoid a difficult approach to the green as a tree hangs its limbs into the fairway about 75 yards in front of the green – just enough to force you to rethink your approach shot.

WEST POINT

#10 PAR 4

364 YARDS 374 YARDS

The back nine begins on this par four 10th handicap hole. This tee shot lends itself to an opportunity to let loose with your driver. Avoid hitting your ball to the right side of the fairway as the natural slope and trees lining the right side of the fairway will present problems with your second shot. The approach will generally call for a mid-iron to an elevated green protected by steep slopes in all directions. Land this front-to-back tiered green on your approach shot and you could be in great shape for a birdie.

RAMSDELL

#11 PAR 5

491 YARDS 443 YARDS

Hole 11, par 5 is the 12th handicap hole of the course. Your tee shot should easily carry the creek running in front of and along the 11th fairway. Be careful as the tee lines you up directly with the perfectly placed bunker on the right side of the fairway. Your second shot will leave you deciding on playing your next shot over the cart path or laying-up in front of the path.

With out of bounds to the left, make sure you make the right decision.

WALDRON

#12 PAR 4

425 YARDS 425 YARDS

This 12th hole, par 4, is the 2nd handicap of the course. Reaching this green in two will require a perfectly placed tee shot and a lengthy approach to this uphill green. Play your drive to right side of the fairway as this is the shortest route to the green. The 12th fairway is lined on one side with trees and brush and the other side with a creek. Once on top of the hill the player is rewarded with a flat but quick green.

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BLIND SHOT

#13 PAR 4

425 YARDS 369 YARDS

This par 4 is the 4th handicap hole. Beginning from an elevated tee box your tee shot will have to carry the creek that runs in front of the beginning of the fairway. You’ll want to keep your tee shot to the left of center on this fairway to avoid making your “blind shot” even more troublesome. Up and over the hill the green lies with little protection, but a deceiving slope running from right to left will require your concentration and a precise shot to hold the green.

HILLMAN

#14 PAR 3

171 YARDS 171 YARDS

This par three measuring 171 yards from the white tees is the #18 handicap hole. The elevated tee shot lends itself well to a mid-iron shot to the green that runs from front to back. Beware of the two sand traps protecting the front of this green. Only a narrow patch of grass separates the traps. The putting surface is fairly level but depending on where the pin is located can make a difference but should allow for a good birdie or par opportunity.

MERRITT

#15 PAR 4

379 YARDS 354 YARDS

This par four is the 8th handicap hole of the course. Your tee shot will be fairly open after you clear the burn. You’ll want to be right of center on this dogleg- left to have a good opportunity at a decent approach shot. The last 150 yard of this hole are gently sloping towards a pond which flanks this narrow green. Keep your approach shot straight. If you stray too far right you’ll end up in or maneuvering around the water hazard. Too far left and you’ll have a sand trap and steep incline to contend with.

POND

#16 PAR 3

171 YARDS 124 YARDS

This deceivingly straight-forward par 3 plays 171 yards from the tee, and is the 16th handicap hole on the course. You’ll be hitting below to a green guarded on the left side and rear by sand traps and right side by the “pond.” One of the more challenging on the course, this green has a steep incline from back to front making your birdie or par putt challenging for golfers with great confidence in their short game.

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#17

KNOB

PAR 4

400 YARDS 363 YARDS

Hole 17 is the 6th handicap hole and plays 413 yards from the white tees. The tee shot appears straight-forward but be careful of the tree limbs hanging out on the right side. You’ll want to fade your tee shot around these limbs into the center of the fairway to be in a great position for your approach shot. Beware of the burn crossing the fairway about 250 yards out. This challenging approach shot will require accuracy as you’ll have to navigate the bunkers on the right and left side of this green.

#18

HOME

PAR 4

304 YARDS 304 YARDS

The final hole is the 14th handicap hole and plays 304 yards from the white tees. Your tee shot on this dog leg right should fade slightly to the right to avoid running off the left into the rough. A well placed tee shot will be left with a manageable approach shot as long as the sand traps in the front of the green are avoided. Once on the green a gently sloping surface should allow for a great chance at par.

Each hole includes yardages for both the senior and super senior divisions.

COURSE OVERVIEW SENIOR

SUPER SENIOR

PAR

YARDAGE

70

6,124

70

5,742

PAR

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2019 CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSO CLINCHES FIRST STATE TITLE FIRST TIME

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61-year-old Daniel Russo won his first New York State title in the 2019 Mens' Senior Amateur.

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

1

Daniel Russo

Schuyler Meadows Club

145 (+1)

T2

John Bufalini

Ives Hill Country Club

146 (+2)

T2

David Hicks

RTJ Golf Course at Cornell

146 (+2)

T4

Robert Hughes

Watertown Golf Club

147 (+3)

T4

Jim Mason

Oak Hill Country Club

147 (+3)

Daniel Russo of Schuyler Meadows Club captured his first state title at the 2019 NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship at Cavalry Club in Manlius.

The 61-year-old was the leader after 36 holes and became the champion after the final round was cancelled due to rain on Thursday. He finished at 1-over 145 (72-73).

“Getting older, you never know if you’re going to win again. To win statewide, it’s very exciting for me,” he mentioned of the victory.

Groups were called off the golf course at 10am, about 30 minutes after the leaders teed off, as heavy rain led to puddling that slowly emerged on greens around the course. After over an hour in a delay, the tournament committee attempted to begin play again, but continued rain and the course’s saturation forced them to pull players off the course a second time, eventually leading to a decision to cancel the final 18 holes.

John Bufalini of Ives Hill Country Club and David Hicks of Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Cornell University, who were tied at 2-over 146, shared the runner-up honors.

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David Hicks

“When you have a chance to win, you wish you could tee it up and finish the tournament. Mother Nature just didn’t cooperate today, but that happens,” said Bufalini.

“I’m in the business, I understand there’s only so much you can do. Ben and his staff did an awesome job, the course was great,” said Hicks, who’s a superintendent himself.

In his second year eligible, the Ithaca player was happy to finish solidly after falling down the leaderboard during last year’s final round. “This is a big deal to me. Something I’ve kind of built towards for a few years, even physically. This tournament inspired me to get in better shape,” he said. “I was very motivated this year to finish it off better, so that’s a little disappointing. I’m really looking forward to next year and seeing what I can do.”

2018 champion Robert Hughes of Watertown Golf Club and Jim Mason of Oak Hill Country Club finished tied for fourth at 147.

Jim Mueller of Orchard Creek came in at 148 to finish in sixth. 2016 champion Paul Pratico of Schenectady Municipal came in seventh at 150.

Rounding out the top ten were Ken Cohen of Villa Roma Country Club, Andy Conway of Ravenwood Golf Club, Richard Luther of Stafford Country Club, and Jack Weinerth of Highland Park Country Club who all tied at 151.

This was the Hagaman resident, Russo’s, second time playing in the event. Last year at Mohawk, he finished tied for ninth.

“I’ve played Mohawk a hundred times, and I couldn’t have played it any worse.

I always take pride in figuring out how you’re supposed to play a course, and that just didn’t happen last year.”

This year, he traveled a little farther away from home to a course he wasn’t familiar with. “We came up a couple weeks ago and played a practice round. I thought the course was good, I really did. There’s holes you can score on, but if they tuck some pins, you have some issues and need to play a little defensively.”

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2019 CHAMPIONSHIP

HAMILTON GOES WIRE-TO-WIRE LEADING THROUGHOUT

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John Hamilton won his first NYS title in wire-to-wire fashion, never giving up the lead en route to victory.

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

1

John Hamilton

Hudson National Golf Club

146 (+2)

2

Jim Hamburger

McCann Golf Course

147 (+3)

3

Scott Dean

Attica Golf Club

148 (+4)

4

Mark Battle

Ravenwood Golf Club

150 (+6)

T5

Jim Castle

Seven Oaks Golf Club

151 (+7)

In the Super Senior Division, John Hamilton of Hudson National Golf Club led after both rounds at Cavalry Club to break through and win his first state title.

The 69-year-old was the 2017 runner-up at Crag Burn Golf Club, and his other four Super Senior attempts were outside the top 5. “It was a good course for me. The strength of my game is ball striking. I felt the holes lined up well, gave me good sight lines and I hit the ball well from tee to green. The defense of the course is the greens, very tricky. I could have done better on them but overall was very happy with my game,” he mentioned of his performance.

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Hamilton put together two 73s this week to finish at 2-over. “Well I worked hard. I spent more time on the practice range and did get an event or two in prior to this, which I think always helps. You guys do a great job with the events and the people I play with are just outstanding, so it’s a comfortable place to play and I enjoy it every year. This will always be a very special event for me,” Hamilton said.

Finishing in second was last year’s champion Jim Hamburger of McCann Golf Course. Hamburger was three shots back after the first round, and cut it to a stroke after he posted a tournament-low round of 70 on the 6,018-yard layout.

“I feel fortunate to still be playing at that level. It’s just a great game to be able to do that. The beauty of the game of golf is you’re still able to play when you get a little older and the people that you get to meet out on the golf course. I feel very lucky to be part of it,” Hamburger said.

Scott Dean of Attica Golf Club finished in third at 148, and Mark Battle of Ravenwood Golf Club took fifth place at 150.

Next year, the championship will be conducted a little closer to home for both Hamilton and Hamburger, when it will head to The Powelton Club in Newburgh, New York.

Age group winners were recognized in the following categories: 55-59 Flight - Jim Mason (Oak Hill CC) 60-64 Flight - Jim Mueller (Orchard Creek GC) 65-69 Flight - Scott Dean (Attica GC)

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