2024 NYS Men's Senior Amateur Championship Program

2024

NEW YORK STATE MEN’S SENIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Corning Country Club - Corning, NY September 10-11, 2024

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ABOUT THE NYSGA NYSGA Staff

NYSGA Officers

Bill Moore Executive Director

President - Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC 1st VP - Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC

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NYSGA Executive Committee

Mark Ackley Manager, Course Rating

Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC

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Lee Bearsch, Binghamton CC John Burns, Niagara Falls CC

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Karen Feldman, Columbia G&CC Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC Ryan Gabel, Southern Dutchess CC

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Megan Grehan, Hudson National GC Brent Herlihy, Glens Falls CC Brian Kumiega, CC of Buffalo

Carson Crestohl USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Communications Intern

Lawrence Lessing, The Creek Tom Owen, Corning CC Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC Frank Suits, Cortland CC Brian Williams, Winged Foot CC

Michael Aquino Norm Amyot Tom Andrews Gary Assad John Barry Al Belair Vic Bergsten Vincent Bonvino Chris Boynton David Braunscheidel Kevin Broderick Daniel Bronchetti Gene Bullis John Bullis Ron Case Sue Chambers Cory Ciambella Darrell Cornett Jerry Danielski Patrick Donoghue Edward Evans Michael Fitzgerald Georgette Folley Adrian Forzani Shaun Francis Bill Geider Tom Hahn Wade Hall Joe Hazard Patrick Henry Jeff Holmes John Hudacs Al Huggard Mary Ann Keeler Stephen Keeler Robert Kawa David Kokes John Kulesa Tom Lanahan Rod Lindstrom

Garrett Aadal USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern Jack Corcoran USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern Luke Lynch USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

NYSGA Committee Fred Arliss Larry Arliss Marci Bevilacqua Doreen Biviano Marian Blain John Blain Timothy Brady Sue Chambers Andy Conway James Cook John Cooney George Cretekos Tom Cotter John Davis Dick Dorgan Georgia Dusckas Thomas Eckert Joseph Enright Laurie Enright John Ernst Vie Evans Mary Beth Fiore Tim Frank John Gaffney Richard Galvin Brad Griffin David Hayes Brad Houston Marge Hubbell John Hudacs Tim Kayes Edward Koslick Bill Loehr Ronald Mack Gene Meyle Ginny Meyle Albert Mowery John Quijano Nick Raasch Joe Riccio

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CORNING COUNTRY CLUB

Aerial of Corning Country Club

The Corning Country Club was established in 1919 and designed by Thomas Winton, a Scottish born greenskeeper who later pursued golf course design.

The land that was acquired for the golf course included a farmhouse. This structure was modified and became our very first clubhouse which was located behind today’s number nine tee box.

Corning played host to the LPGA Corning Classic, held anually at the club every year from 1979 to 2009.

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

Jeff Thomas

General Manager

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PGA Professional

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GCSAA Superintendent

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THE COURSE

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PAR FOUR 403 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 442 YARDS

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PAR THREE 200 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 357 YARDS

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PAR FOUR

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PAR FOUR 393 YARDS

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PAR THREE 165 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 352 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 365 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 365 YARDS

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PAR THREE 160 YARDS

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PAR FIVE 551 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 424 YARDS

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PAR FIVE 518 YARDS

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PAR THREE 153 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 312 YARDS

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THE COURSE

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PAR FOUR 339 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 385 YARDS

Clubhouse at Corning Country Club

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PAST CHAMPIONS Past Champions of the New York State

Men’s Senior Amateur Championship Year Host Club

Champion

Year

Host Club

Champion

1940

Onondaga G&CC

LeRoy C. Crim, Binghamton

1998

Midvale CC

James Infantino, Rochester

1941

CC of Troy

Sherrill Sherman, Utica

1999

Stafford CC

James Infantino, Rochester

1942

Niagara Falls CC

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls

2000

McConnellsville GC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

1943

Lake Placid Club

F. R. Ryan, Roslyn, L.G.

2001

Niagara Falls CC

John Baldwin, New York

1944

Lake Placid Club

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls

2002

Powelton Club

Alan Foster, Manlius

1945

Oak Hill CC (East)

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls

2003

Normanside CC

Richard Couch, Oneonta

1946

Yahnundasis GC

Duane L. Tower, Niagara Falls

2004

Lakeshore CC

Michael Daniels, Albany

1947

Westchester CC

Jack A. Ahern, Hamburg

2005

Vestal Hills CC

Larry Gresham, Conklin

1948

Brookfield CC

William B. Stark, Syracuse

2006

Lafayette CC

Donald Van Gorder, Ithaca

1949

Lakeshore Yacht & CC

Noble Miller, Canandaigua

2007

Powelton Club

Ron Bayer, Newburgh

1950

Binghamton CC

Ted Stacy, Binghamton

2008

Normanside CC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

1951

Knollwood CC

Al Manginnes, Elmsford

2009

Stafford CC

Matthew Haefele, Bergen

1952

Oak Hill CC (East)

Ed Randall, Rochester

2010

Wayne Hills CC

Charles Connolly, Queensbury

1953-1969: Run under other auspices

2011

Vestal Hills CC

David Benedict, Honeoye Falls

1970

Lake Placid Club

Jack Hendry, Syracuse

2012

Wolferts Roost CC

Steve Nosonowicz, Pleasant Valley

1971

Concord Course

Jack Hendry, Syracuse

2013

Normanside CC

Frank Broderick, East Aurora

1972

Leatherstocking GC

Burt Kling, Rochester

2014

Cedar Lake Club

Frank Plata, Cazenovia

1973

River Oaks GC

Ed Walsh, Fulton

2014

Onondaga G&CC

Tom Fletcher, Syracuse

1974

Grossinger's CC

Ray Billows, Poughkeepsie

2016

Brookfield CC

Paul Pratico, Schenectady

1975

En-Joie GC

Burt Kling, Rochester

2017

Crag Burn GC

Dave Prowler, Manhasset

1976

McGregor Links CC

Jack Creary, Tuckahoe

2018

Mohawk GC

Robert Hughes, Watertown

1977

Skaneateles CC

John Simonaitis, DeWitt

2019

Cavalry Club

Daniel Russo, Hagaman

1978

McGregor Links CC

Anthony Maragno, Gloversville

2020

Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic

1979

Dutchess G&CC

William Bogle, Poughkeepsie

2021

Powelton Club

1980

Briar Hill CC

William Bogle, Poughkeepsie

2022 Springville CC

Kevin Vandenberg, Pulaski

1981

Oneonta CC

Don Martin, Buffalo

2023 Yahnundasis GC

Jim Scorse, Rochester

1982

Corning CC

Robert Hoff, Rochester

1983

Onondaga G&CC

William Bogle, Poughkeepsie

1984

Deerfield CC

Robert Hoff, Rochester

1985

Moon Brook CC

Jack Klink, Syracuse

1986

Edison Club

Jack Hoff, Rochester

1987

Cortland CC

Robert Hoff, Rochester

1988

Stafford CC

Gerald Perkins, LeRoy

1989

Elmira CC

Gerald Perkins, LeRoy

1990

Teugega CC

Robert Gunnell, Jamestown

1991

Ontario GC

Gerald Perkins, LeRoy

1992

Wellsville CC

Gerald Perkins, LeRoy

1993

Bellevue CC

Robert Gunnell, Jamestown

1994

Blue Heron Hills GC

Don Allen, Rochester

1995

Colonie G&CC

John Pretak, Poughkeepsie

1996

Westwood CC

Don Allen, Rochester

1997

Cedar Lake Club

Don Allen, Rochester

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Daniel Russo, Hagaman

PLAYER INFORMATION Entries This championship is open to male amateur golfers who are 1) At least 55 years of age (as of September 10, 2024), 2) Are active NYSGA Members and 3) Hold an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 12.0 or less.

Format 67th NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship - Stroke Play, 36 Holes

Ties In the event of a tie for either 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.

Schedule of Events Monday, September 9 // Practice Rounds •9:00 am.............................Driving range opens •9:00-3:00 pm..................Registration •10:20-2:30 pm...............Practice Rounds •5:00 pm.............................Driving range closes

Tuesday, September 10 // Round 1 •7:00 am..............................Driving range opens •8:00-9:40 am...................Round 1, tees #10 and #10 •11:00-3:00 pm................Player lunch •12:30-2:10 pm................Round 1, tees #10 and #10 Wednesday, September 11 // Round 2 •7:00 am..............................Driving range opens •8:00-9:40 am...................Round 2, tees #1 and #10 •11:00-3:00 pm................Player lunch •12:30-2:10 pm................Round 2, tees #10 and #10 •7:00 pm..............................Awards ceremony

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SCORSE SECURES 66th MEN’S SENIOR AMATEUR Scorse turned in a three under tournament for a four stroke victory at Yahnundasis Golf Club

Add another silver trophy to the collection as Jim Scorse won his fourth individual men’s state title at the 66th Men’s Senior Amateur on Yahnundasis Golf Club.

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

1

Jim Scorse

Stafford Country Club

70-69-139 (-3)

2

Luke Hobika

Drumlins Golf Club

69-74-143 (+1)

3

James Welch

Olde Kinderhook Golf Club

73-72-145 (+3)

T4

Robert Hughes

Thompson Park GC

75-73-148 (+6)

T4

David Fizer

Ballston Spa Country Club

75-73-148 (+6)

The 58-year-old from Stafford Country Club, tied the tournament low score with a 2-under 69 as he started the day one-stroke behind the lead. He was the only player to finish below par, with a two-day total of 3-under 139.

While his first round was solid with very little errors, Scorse seemed to be more comfortable on the greens in the final round. He sank 3 birdies on his front nine and collected nine straight pars on his way back in, forcing the field to chase him. He took advantage of the par 5s on the front, Nos. 6 and 9 with birdies during both rounds.

“Getting it done here at Yahnundasis, a (Walter) Travis course, is very special to me,” said Scorse about winning at such a special club. “This place is definitely a course where you need to hit good shots and play good golf and basically what I tried to do today.”

This was a tournament that the two-time (2013 & 2016) Men’s Mid-Am, and 2005 Men’s Amateur champion certainly had circled. With the victory, he joins three NYSGA Hall of Famers, John Baldwin, Alan Foster, and Don Allen as the only players to win all three individual men’s state titles since the Mid-Am was added to the NYSGA schedule in the 1980s.

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2023 CHAMPIONSHIP “It’s definitely one that I wanted to get,” said Scorse. “I’m 58 and can’t go on forever playing good golf so getting it done now and not waiting till I’m 65 is pretty good.”

Scorse made his Senior Amateur debut in 2022 and finished T29. Round one leader Luke Hobika finished in runner-up position as he did not have his best stuff in the final round. He shot a 3-over 74.

The two-time (1998 & 2015) NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur champion came into this week excited and grateful to play such a familiar course for him.

“I had a good tournament coming in second, losing to a great champion like Jim Scorse and a great player.” Said Hobika on playing in the final grouping with Scorse.

Hobika was trying to fend off a surging Scorse after shooting even on the front with 2 birdies. However, with a double bogey on the difficult par 5 10th, he couldn’t climb back on top.

The 55-year-old was thrilled to be back where he grew up and come back to Yahnundasis for his state senior debut, a place that he holds very dear to his heart. He is a member of Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse.

Following the top two was past NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur champion James Welch of Olde Kinderhook Golf Club.

He was able to have a very solid championship shooting James Welch

a 73 in round one and 1-over 72 to finish in solo third.

In a tie for fourth place was 2018 champion Robert Hughes of Thompson Park Golf Course, David Fizer of Ballston Spa Country Club, and Jerry Brescia of Eagle Crest Golf Club. They all finished at 6-over 148 for the tournament.

In solo seventh was John Bufalini of NYSGA eClub – Watertown, who was able to finish at 7-over with two scores of 73 and 76.

Tied at 8-over and in eighth place was past NYS Men’s Am champion John Gaffney of Crag Burn Golf Club and Don Enga of Cherry Valley Club.

Robert Hughes

Rounding out the top ten was Steve Burrows of Beaver Meadows Golf Club, and 2017 champion David Prowler of Tower Country Club. They both finished at 9-over 151.

Yahnundasis Golf Club was set up at 6,456 yards and was played to a par of 71.

The top 5 players (and ties) each earn an exemption into the upcoming NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur later this month at Crag Burn in the Buffalo region.

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