2024 NYS Boys' & Girls' 18U Junior Amateur Championships Program

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LINKS AT HIAWATHA LANDING

The 18th Green at the Links at Hiawatha Landing

The Links at Hiawatha Landing is New York State’s premier public, upscale links style golf course. Conveniently located in Apalachin, New York (15 miles west of Binghamton) along the Susquehanna River in New York’s Southern Tier region.

Opened for play in 1994, the fairways are arranged around an interesting site, featuring a front nine that’s draped across a floodplain and a back nine set across a more rolling landscape. Water comes into play on seven of the golf holes.

The golf course was designed by Brian Silva and Mark Mungeam. The authentic linksstyle layout evident in the rolling hills, windswept sand bunkers and ornamental grasses. Over 7,200 yards, the challenging course will challenge even the professional golfer.

The course has five distinct teeing distances, measuring only 5,101 yards from the front tees, to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.

Links at Hiawatha previously hosted the 1996 NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, won

by Michael Valicenti.

Thank you to the staff at Links at Hiawatha for hosting this year’s championship!

J.B. Bump

General Manager / Owner

Bob Sedor

Course Owner

Bernie Herceg, PGA

PGA Director of Instruction

Tim Rose, GCSAA

Golf Course Superintendent

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PAST CHAMPIONS

Past Champions of the New York State

Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship Year Host Club

Champion

Year

Host Club

Champion

1931

Onondaga G&CC

Hamilton W. Wright. Garden City

1983

Soaring Eagles GC

Leonard Lasinsky, Syracuse

1932

Siwanoy CC

Tommy Goodwin, Rye

1984

Dutchess G&CC

Daniel Wilkinson III, Cicero

1933

CC of Troy

Tommy Goodwin, Rye

1985

Wayne Hills CC

Jerry Springer, Purchase

1934

Orchard Park CC

Billy Ward, Syracuse

1986

Winding Brook CC

Thomas C. Scherrer, Skaneateles

1935

Siwanoy CC

Jack Creavy, Tuckahoe

1987

Teugega CC

Rick Spiehs, Marathon

1936

Seawane Club

Alick Gerard, Southampton

1988

Ives Hill CC

Brett Fulford, Jamestown

1937

St. Andrew’s GC

Charles C. Pettijohn, Jr., Rye

1989

Ontario GC

Tim Larsen, Seneca Falls

1938

Schuyler Meadows CC

Guy Berner, Hamburg

1990

Seneca Lakes CC

Shane Barrett, New York Mills

1939

Lakeshore Yacht & CC

Ted Welgoss, Auburn

1991

Bristol Harbour GC

Joshua Cupp, Rome

1940

Sleepy Hollow CC

Douglas Ford, Harrison

1992

Albany CC

Anthony Occhipinti, Rome

1941

Bellevue CC

John Ward, Syracuse

1993

Wellsville CC

Tim Kennedy, LeRoy

1942

Briar Hills CC

Doug Ford, Harrison

1994

Oswego CC

Kyle Dwyer, Walden

1943

Bellevue CC

George M. Stuhr, Garden City

1995

Shorewood CC

Tim Myers, Syracuse

1944 -1945: Suspended for WWII

1996

Ridgemont CC

Timothy Smith, East Aurora

1946 -1955: Run under other auspices

1997

Shaker Ridge CC

Ben Bates, Schenectady

1956

Bellevue CC

E. Stewart Wallace Jr., Ithaca

1998

Vestal Hills CC

Jonathan Bump, Apalachin

1957

Wanakah CC

John P. Konsek III, Buffalo

1999

Drumlins CC (East)

Ben Eldridge, Ballston Spa

1958

Oak Hill CC

Curt Siegel, Snyder

2000

Wellsville CC

Dennis Gosier, Saratoga Springs

1959

Garden City GC

John McCleary, Amsterdam

2001

Caledonia CC

Marco Poccia, Saratoga Springs

1960

Elmira CC

Marc Yahn, East Amherst

2002

Glens Falls CC

David May, Auburn

1961

CC of Troy

Peter Famiano, Schenectady

2003

Tuscarora GC

David May, Auburn

1962

Niagara Falls CC

Ronald A. Philo, Ballston Spa

2004

McConnellsville GC

Alex Park, Ithaca

1963

Bellevue CC

Carl DiCesare, Rochester

2005

Centerpointe CC

Matthew Stasiak, Clarence

1964

Cornell University GC

Craig Luther, Buffalo

2006

Drumlins CC (East)

Donald DeNyse III, Albany

1965

Briar Hill G&CC

Nick Raasch, Syracuse

2007* Mark Twain GC

Dominic Bozzelli, Pittsford

1966

Moon Brook CC

Terry Diehl, Rochester

2008

Oneonta CC

Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield

1967

Colonie G&CC

Neil Spitalny, Colonie

2009

Skaneateles CC

Yaroslav Merkulov, Penfield

1968

Lancaster CC

E. J. Cardish, Jr., Troy

2010

CC of Mendon

Josh Holling, Horseheads

1969

Nottingham Knolls

Billy Gormley Jr., Ballston Spa

2011

McGregor Links CC

James Blackwell, North Tonawanda

1970

Cornell University GC

Tom Street, Buffalo

2012

Mark Twain GC

Gavin Hall, Pittsford

1971

Seven Oaks GC

Don Kalode, Liverpool

2013

Skaneateles CC

Conor Raeman, Canandaigua

1972

Moon Brook CC

Radford Yaun, Liberty

2014

Ridgemont CC

Andrew Fedele, Rochester

1973

Soaring Eagles GC

Mark Balen, Hamburg

2015

Cedar Lake Club

Ben Reichert, East Amherst

1974

Binghamton CC

Dan Marlowe, Binghamton

2016

Seven Oaks GC

Christian Chapman, Victor

1975

Stafford CC

James Gridley Jr., Syracuse

2017

Seven Oaks GC

Jude Cummings, Pittsford

1976

Lancaster CC

David Boeff, Ontario

2018

Seven Oaks GC

Luke Sample, New York

1977

Elmira CC

Gary Battisoni Jr., East Aurora

2019

Seven Oaks GC

Luke Sample, New York

1978

Seven Oaks GC

John Ryan Jr., Rochester

2020

Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic

1979

Soaring Eagles GC

Bob Royak, Guilderland

2021

Seven Oaks GC

Anthony Delisanti, Sanborn

1980

Winding Brook CC

Alan Schulte, Oneonta

2022

Soaring Eagles GC

Jack Berl, Victor

1981

Stafford CC

Kyle Gay, Clarence

2023

Lake Placid Club

Kellen Dean, Saratoga Springs

1982

Clifton Springs CC

Eric Manning, Cortland

(*) Format changed from match play to stroke play (36 holes)

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PAST CHAMPIONS

Past Champions of the New York State

Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship Year Host Club

Champion

Year

1963 Monroe GC

Carolyn Ploysa, Lancaster

2009 Skaneateles CC

Host Club

Champion

Bailey Cocca, Latham

1964 Lakeshore Yacht & CC

Gail Sykes, Ballston Spa

2010 CC of Mendon

Bailey Cocca, Latham

1965 Teugega CC

Debbie Austin, Rome

2011 McGregor Links CC

Nicole Morales, South Salem

1966 Stafford CC

Doll Story, Clayville

2012 Mark Twain GC

Danielle Fuss, Rochester

1967 Seven Oaks GC

Doll Story, Clayville

2013 Skaneateles CC

Alexis Hios, Rye

1968 Drumlins CC (East)

Wendy Hodgson, McConnellsville

2014 Ridgemont CC

Marah Penn, Hamburg

1969 Antlers CC

Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam

2015 Cedar Lake Club

Maren Cipolla, Lewiston

1970 Locust Hill CC

Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam

2016 Seven Oaks GC

Lindsay May, Auburn

1971 Gowanda CC

Mary Pat Kircher, Rochester

2017 Seven Oaks GC

Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston

1972 Irondequoit CC

Cathy Morse, Rochester

2018 Seven Oaks GC

Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston

1973 CC of Ithaca

Mary Lawrence, Canton

2019 Seven Oaks GC

Bailey Shoemaker, West Edmeston

1974 Teugega CC

Mary Lawrence, Canton

1975 Seven Oaks GC

Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna

2020 Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic 2021 Seven Oaks GC Julia Zigrossi, Spencerport

1976 McConnellsville GC

Cynthia Pietrusik, Lackawanna

2022

Soaring Eagles GC

Sophia Li, New York

1977 St. Lawrence G&CC

Kathy Lawrence, Canton

2023

Lake Placid Club

Jordan Levitt, Bedford

1978 Ives Hill CC

Lise Ann Russell, New City

1979 McConnellsville GC

Pamela Darmstadt, Mamaroneck

1980 Cedar Lake Club

Jamie DeWeese, Rochester

1981 Oswego CC

Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs

1982 Pompey Club

Kellie Stenzel, Geneva

1983 McConnellsville GC

Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs

1984 Teugega CC

Suzy McGuire, Fayetteville

1985 Cortland CC

Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester

1986 Cedar Lake GC

Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester

1987 Sodus Bay Heights GC Allison Greer, Millbrook 1988 Seven Oaks GC

Sally Dee, Syracuse

1989 Corning CC

Moira Dunn, Utica

Bailey Shoemaker Three-Time Champion

1990 Oneida Community GC Julie Brand, Alder Creek 1991 Oswego CC

Julie Brand, Alder Creek

1992 Dutchess G&CC

Holly Turton, Ithaca

1993 Clifton Springs CC

Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam

1994 CC of Ithaca

Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam

1995 Oneida Community GC Kerri Murphy, Amsterdam 1996 Mohawk GC

Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia

1997 Gowanda CC

Christy Rittenhouse, Caledonia

1998 Vestal Hills CC

Meaghan Francella, Rye

1999 Drumlins CC (East)

Meaghan Francella, Rye

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

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

Nannette Hill

Three-Time Champion

Dottie Pepper 1983 Champion

*Format changed from match play to stroke play (36 holes)

2024 NYS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ 18U JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

PLAYER INFORMATION Entries Open to male and female amateur golfers. Membership: Players must be either (1) a resident of New York State or (2) belong to an NYSGA member club or an NYSGA eClub (NYS residency required of eClub members). Must be 18 years old or younger as of July 3, 2024 and have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 8.4 max (Boys’ 18U) // 16.2 max (Girls’ 18U). Juniors can get one free by joining an NYSGA eClub.

Format Boys’ & Girls 18U - 54 holes, individual stroke play

Cut There is a cut after 36 holes (7/03) in each division as follows: Girls’ 18U - Low 24 & Ties Boys’ 18U - Low 40 & Ties

Ties In the event of a tie for the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play. If there is a tie for the winner in the Age Groups, the tie will be broken using the USGA’s method of matching scorecards.

Caddies The use of a caddie is not permitted during the practice and championship rounds.

Spectators, including parents, must not give advice to or interfere with players during any round. A breach of this Rule may result in a penalty to the player. A parent/player in breach of this Rule during the practice round may be subject to Disqualification.

Schedule of Events Monday, July 1 // Practice Rounds Tuesday, July 2 // Round 1 (18 Holes) Wednesday, July 3 // Rounds 2 & 3 (36 Holes)

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USGA Exemptions - U.S. Junior & U.S. Girl’s Junior The 2024 Champions will earn an exemption into the following 2024 USGA Championships (must remain age eligible): Boys’ 18U: 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, played July 22-27 at Oakland Hills CC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Girls’ 18U: 2024 U.S. Girls’ Junior Amateur Championship, played July 15-20 at El Caballero CC in Tarzana, California.

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DEAN CLAIMS NYS BOYS’ 18U TITLE Five-under tournament leaves Dean two clear of the field

A second-round 66 propels Dean to the 81st NYS Boys’ 18U Junior Amateur Championship.

PLACE

NAME

Hometown

SCORE

1

Kellen Dean

Saratoga Springs

70-66-72--208 (-5)

T2

Dean Muratore

Dix Hills

70-69-71--210 (-3)

T2

Tyler Berkman

Potsdam

68-72-70--210 (-3)

4

YiWen Wang

Scarsdale

71-71-70--212 (-1)

Kellen Dean of McGregor Links CC was able to hold off a surging field in the final round to claim the 81st NYS Boys’ 18U Junior Amateur Championship. The player out of Saratoga Springs sank a clutch birdie putt on the 18th hole of the final round at Lake Placid Club’s Links Course to secure the two-stroke victory. After a tournament-low 66 during the second round on Thursday to take the outright lead, Dean knew what he had to do going into Friday’s final round. The 17-year-old started out slow with two bogeys on Nos. 1 and 2, but responded quickly with birdies on the next two holes to get back to even on the day and regain control.

Dean continued his solid play down the stretch, but standing next to him tied for the lead on the 17th and 18th tee was Tyler Berkman of Potsdam Town & CC, who started the day three strokes behind the leader.

Dean pulled his tee shot into the left rough while Berkman was able to find the fairway. Berkman was Dean Muratore

first to go as he found the rough just over the green, and well above the front hole location, setting him up for a very difficult shot. Dean hit his second shot

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2023 CHAMPIONSHIP pin-high to about 15 feet with a great look for birdie. Berkman was unable to get up and down, leaving Dean with two putts to win, but Dean only needed one. He sank the 15-foot birdie to capture his first state title.

“It was definitely a relief. The back nine was a grind and I’m just so thankful for it and I’m glad I got through it.” Dean said after reflecting on his win at Lake Placid.

With this victory, Dean will join a group of 59 other names inscribed on the Hickock Cup that dates back to the inaugural championship in 1931. “This is definitely the best by far, not even close.” said Kellen on where this title would rank for him. “This is such a great event, and it is one I always want to win and I’m just so thankful to win it.”

With Berkman finishing at 3-under, he put himself in a tie for second place with Dean Muratore of MET PGA Junior Golf Club, who had a putt for birdie on the 18th hole to put some Tyler Berkman

pressure on Dean, but came upshort. He finished his week with

two rounds under par and with a total score of 210. To round out the top five, in solo fourth place was YiWen Wang of Saxon Woods GC who was 1-under over the three days for a total score of 212 and Leo Chu of Hudson Hills GC who was solo fifth at even par (213) for his three rounds.

The top-5 finishers earned themselves an exemption into this year’s 100th NYS Men’s Amateur Championship scheduled for August 7-9 at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle.

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JORDAN LEVITT CAPTURES GIRLS’ 18U TITLE A red-hot, final-round 65 lifted Levitt to a three stroke win

Bedford’s own Jordan Levitt claimed the 60th NYS Girls’ Junior Amateur title by three strokes at Lake Placid Club this week.

PLACE

NAME

Hometown

SCORE

1

Jordan Levitt

Bedford

70-71-65--206 (-7)

2

Sophia Li

New York City

71-70-68--209 (-4)

3

Amelie Phung

Forest Hills

74-70-69--213 (E)

4

Nina Choe

New York City

72-68-76--216 (+3)

She impressively marched her way to victory around the sloped layout and posted a 6-under 65 in her final round.

The 16-year-old, who played well during her first round for a 1-under 70 and early lead, felt confident she could give the Betty Deely Cup a run this week.

“This is probably the biggest moment in my golf career yet,” said Levitt about winning the junior title.

She teed off in the final pairing alongside second-round leader Nina Choe of Pelham Country Club and 2022 champion Sophia Li of New York City.

Levitt was able to separate herself early Sophia Li

from the other competitors with two birdies through three holes including a chip-in on No.

2, but with a chip-in eagle response from Li on No. 10, it was coming down to the wire be2024 NYS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ 18U JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 CHAMPIONSHIP tween two impressive young players from the Metropolitan area.That proved to be the case as Li played the back nine of Soaring Eagles under par in both rounds, accumulating most of her mistakes on Nos. 1-7.

Levitt had a one stroke advantage over Li heading to the 15th, a blind tee shot to a short downhill par 3. Li lagged her birdie try up to several feet. Levitt then stepped up to her ball on the green and sank an unbelievable 40-foot putt. Li then missed her par putt for a two-shot swing between the competitors, which was ultimately the end of the duel.

“I don’t even know how long that putt was!” said Levitt about her amazing putt.

Amelie Phung

“I had to play it out almost 12 feet out on

the right side to break all the way back down and around. I think at that moment I was just like ‘Oh my god, this is awesome!’”

After the 15th, it was a steady course for Levitt as she went on to win her first New York State title.

“It’s hard to put into words,” said Levitt after her career low round of 65. “I kept it consistent in my game. We talked the other day, ‘What’s your gameplan?’, I’m just going to do what I normally do. Big thing today was being patient and taking my opportunities.”

Sophia Li, being last year’s winner and this year’s runner-up, took her finish with dignity and celebrated with her close friend.

“Sophia and I are great friends,” said Levitt about playing her last two rounds with Li. “It does get heated sometimes on the golf course to say the least, but we both love each other.”

Finishing in solo third was Amelie Phung, older sister to the 14U Girls’ Champ Alexandra Phung, and finished at even par for her three days at a total score of 213.

The top five also included second-round leader

Nina Choe

Nine Choe of Pelham Country Club, who could not find a groove on the course as she finished 3-over for the tournament in fourth place. In fifth was Amanda Philips of New York City who was able to shoot under par for her final round and finish at 8-over.

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