Category: Golf

One of the great things about the game of golf is that there is always a chance, every time you tee it up, that certain things may transpire during your round that you will remember for the rest of your life. More ... MORE

The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced several major updates to its tournament schedule today, due to the evolving protocols and restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our (NYSGA Executive Committee’s) main priority is to preserve the safety of participants, ... MORE

The 2020 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open golf tournament set for August in Endicott has been canceled because of concerns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, event organizers announced Wednesday. “These are incredibly difficult times for everyone as we look across the sports and ... MORE

After little more than two weeks, golf courses, boat launches, and marinas have been added back to the approved list under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order only allowing essential operations. While Empire State Development originally included golf courses as essential exceptions – ... MORE

After a bit of confusion, it appears as though golf courses will resume opening this week. Over the weekend, it was presumed that golf courses were among Governor Andrew Cuomo’s non-essential list. However, the state parks COVID-19 update page outlines that golf ... MORE

The New York State Golf Association announced locations and dates for their 2020 Championship season on Tuesday morning. The 98th edition of the NYSGA’s flagship tournament, the NYS Men’s Amateur Championship, will be contested at Onondaga Golf & Country Club in Fayetteville, August 11-13. Established ... MORE

Tiger Woods is returning from another surgical procedure on his left knee — his fifth on the same problem spot. “Unfortunately, I’ve been down this road with my knee before,” Woods said Monday. “This is my fifth operation on it. I understand ... MORE

Picture perfect weather, and a golf course to match. The 2019 Silver Creek Club Championship was held over the weekend, with familiar names winning in several divisions. Over 50 golfers participated in the annual event held over the last weekend of September, ... MORE

The 2019 Canal Cup at Silver Creek Golf Club had an ending unlike any other in event history. Silver Creek celebrated their first win, ending a drought that spanned more than a dozen years. As much as the win was unlikely, the ... MORE

Terry Tiller did not buy a lottery ticket last week, but perhaps he should have. The 64-year-old from Lyons accomplished something that is more rare than a major league baseball pitcher throwing a no-hitter — and he did it twice. In the ... MORE

For most golfers, beating their lowest score comes around less than they might like. Setting a course record? That’s a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, even for professionals. Geneva native Mike Long took hold of the Geneva Country Club’s course record Thursday morning when he ... MORE

The upcoming 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship at Crag Burn Golf Club will challenge the best male amateur golfers around the state throughout 72 holes of stroke play over three days from August 6 – 8, 2018. The championship begins ... MORE

Clinton Lange of Capital Hills at Albany holds a one stroke lead over the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship field after Round One at Crag Burn Golf Club. Lange converted five birdies en route to a one-under 71 finish during ... MORE

Ben Reichert of River Oaks Golf Club and Colin McGaugh of Seven Oaks Golf Club lead the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship field after two rounds at Crag Burn Golf Club. Reichert and McGaugh sit at even par 144, one ... MORE

Ben Reichert of River Oaks Golf Club claimed the 97th New York State Men’s Amateur Championship by one stroke at Crag Burn Golf Club. Reichert carded a one-over 73 in the fourth and final round on Thursday evening to finish at four-over ... MORE