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NISKAYUNA
Tricky greens haunt pros in NENYPGA Stroke Play championship
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012
Many of the top contenders in the Northeastern New York PGA Stroke Play Championship were threatening to trade in their putters after a challenging first round on the greens Monday.
GUILDERLAND
Golf: Feldman defeats regular partner to win NEWGA championship
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012
Eventual winner Karen Feldman and runner-up Pat Mayne were in unfamiliar roles, but it didn’t spoil their friendship.
REXFORD
Gifford defeats Russo in playoff to win Edison Invitational
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012
Jim Gifford’s memorable clutch shot helped cap off a joyous return to his old stomping grounds.
ALBANY
Birdie on last hole gives Sweeney first Symetra Tour win
Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
Jaclyn Sweeney knows what it feels like to falter after leading a tournament in the final round.
On Sunday, the resident of Bradenton, Fla., proved she has what it takes to finish the job.
On Sunday, the resident of Bradenton, Fla., proved she has what it takes to finish the job.
REXFORD
Hillman surprise co-leader of NENYPGA Championship
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Josh Hillman of Berkshire Hills Country Club was once the king of the hill on the Northeastern New York PGA club pro circuit.
But for the last couple of seasons, Hillman has been desperately trying to recover his lost game. Instead of shooting 60s and low 70s, he was shooting in the 80s.
But for the last couple of seasons, Hillman has been desperately trying to recover his lost game. Instead of shooting 60s and low 70s, he was shooting in the 80s.
VOORHEESVILLE
Sumigray, Quillinan share medalist honors at State Amateur qualifier
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hard and fast. That’s the way most golf organizations like their championship courses, and that’s exactly the way Colonie Golf & Country Club was set up for Monday’s New York State local qualifier.
BRUNSWICK
Golf: Quillinan captures Troy Invitational
Monday, June 25, 2012
Even if you weren’t watching every shot, it wasn’t hard to figure out how Steve Quillinan Jr. was playing during the final round of the 69th annual Troy Invitational Sunday at the Country Club of Troy.
NISKAYUNA
Ellis Hospital Pro-Am: Scramble format perfect for raising funds
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Golf and charity fit together like peanut butter and jelly.
And the sweet part of the deal is that it’s a win-win situation for both the players and the charities. Few sports can raise as much money while the competitors are enjoying their favorite pastime.
And the sweet part of the deal is that it’s a win-win situation for both the players and the charities. Few sports can raise as much money while the competitors are enjoying their favorite pastime.
SCHENECTADY
Gazette County Amateur: Bates' 68 takes suspense out of final round
Monday, June 18, 2012
Armed with his trusty 3-wood and a confident putter, Ben Bates didn’t just win his first Gazette County Amateur golf championship. He dominated it.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Golf: Shen senior Tozier advances to U.S. Open sectionals
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Shenendehowa High School senior DJ Tozier already has a college scholarship lined up for next season, but Monday’s performance at the U.S. Open Local Qualifier would have made a fine addition to his college resume.
TROY
Golf: Mellet named NENYPGA pro of year
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
You know that you are doing something right as a local club professional when your boss is your ultimate fan.
SCHENECTADY
Souza officially joins pro golfing fraternity
Sunday, April 8, 2012
One of Stadium Golf Club head pro John Souza 's favorite hobbies is road racing, but despite numerous personal challenges, he has finally stopped running away from a major career hurdle.
ALTAMONT
Brennan busy with project
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Scott Brennan learned the ropes from the late Bobby Haggerty at Schenectady Municipal and then from former Orchard Creek head pro Tom Oppedisano, who is now at McGregor Links Country Club.
Berliner dominant local professsional
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Now that Scott Berliner has become the king of the hill on the local club professional tour, it will be extremely hard to knock him off his pedestal.
State Senior at Wolferts tops amateur schedule
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Siena College standout Justin Deitz of The Edison Club ( CRAGA ), Donna Heskett of Burden Lake Country Club (NEWGA) and Chuck Connolly of Hiland Golf Club
