2019 NYS Men's Amateur Four-Ball Championships

2019

NEW YORK STATE MEN’S AMATEUR & SENIOR AMATEUR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Leatherstocking Golf Course - Cooperstown, New York October 15-16, 2019

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ABOUT THE NYSGA NYSGA Officers

NYSGA Staff

President Warren Winslow, Western Turnpike GC

Bill Moore Executive Director

1st Vice President Joseph Enright, Lancaster CC

Andrew Hickey Assistant Executive Director

Treasurer Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC

Dan Thompson Director of Marketing and Partnerships

General Counsel David Hayes, Skaneateles CC

Deb Spilman Office Manager

Secretary Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC

Mark Ackley Manager of Course Rating

NYSGA Executive Committee Brian Clark, Burden Lake CC John Cooney, Burden Lake CC Ryan Gabel, Southern Dutchess CC Richard Galvin, Ontario CC Jamie Miller, Wanakah CC Joseph Strykowski, Elmira CC Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC Rich Weber, Brookfield CC

Jim Ironside, PGA Tournament Director Sara Stanley Communications Intern Jack Travers USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern Adam Blackwell USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern Mike Timmerman 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 Skip Brennan 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 Garrett Davitt Ellen Densen

Dick Desorbo Gerry Dewolf Todd Dischinger Michael Donnelly Dick Dorgan Dorothy Downing Michael Drennen Georgia Dusckas Tom Eckert Joe Enright John Ernst Ed Evans Vie Evans Michael Fitzgerald Mark Fitzgerald Georgette Folley Bob Forward Tim Frank Henry Fust Ryan Gabel John Gaffney Tom Gallagher Richard Galvin Bill Geider John Grajko Walter Grajko Brad Griffin Greg Harden David Hayes Joe Hazard Sherry Heath Jeff Holmes Braden Houston Marge Hubbell Bob Hubbell John Hudacs Al Huggard Don Hurley

Eric Ingalls Ed Kaczor John Kaeselau Bill Kaminski Robert Kawa Tim Kayes Stephen Keeler Mary Ann Keeler David Kokes Edward Koslick John Kulesa Peter Lalla Janis Luce Ron Mack Shari Mantini Sue Marsh Robert Martin Ronald Mason Pat Mayne Jim McConnell James McKillip Jim Meyers Gene Meyle Ginny Meyle Jamie Miller Bill Moore, Sr. Bill Moreland Gregory Moreland Albert Mowery James Murrett Richard North Thomas Owen Shelly Pargh John Passaonno Kinny Post 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 Iris Stanek Edward Stanek Al Stockholm Nancy Stockholm Peter Stoj Joe Strykowski John Sullivan Joe Szyikowski Thelma Taylor John Teegardin Edward Thaney John Urtz David Vaneenenaam Douglas Vergith Mona Wasserman Rich Weber John Wheeler Richard Wilson Warren Winslow

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WELCOME Welcome to the 2019 New York State Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships. The New York State Golf Association is proud to partner with Leatherstocking Golf Course to provide a fair, challenging test in our efforts to identify New York’s top men’s amateur four-ball team.

We are excited to showcase this special Devereux Emmet design that has hosted numerous other past NYS Championships including 1958 & 1962 Women’s Amateur, as well as the 1964 Men’s Amateur, 1972 Men’s Senior Amateur, and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Since 2013, Leatherstocking has hosted the New York State Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

In addition to the NYS Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball, the NYSGA conducts eight other annual amateur championships which crown a total of 17 state titleholders. These championships are open to men and women, juniors and seniors, of all golf ing abilities.

It takes a dedicated group of staff and volunteers to run these championships at the highest level. Our NYSGA team works hard to be the best and it shows. Thank you to our dedicated staff and tournament committee for their dedication and commitment to promoting amateur golf.

I’d also like to thank Leatherstocking and all the other NYSGA member clubs who generously give their courses and facilities to support amateur golf. We simply could not do this without your partnership.

We hope you enjoy this year ’s championship!

Sincerely,

Warren Winslow, President New York State Golf Association

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LEATHERSTOCKING GOLF COURSE

Leatherstocking Golf Course is located in Cooperstown, New York

The Leatherstocking Golf Course resides at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, a member of the Historic Hotels of America and a National Register for Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The hotel is located on the southern shore of Lake Otesgo, creating impeccable waterf ront views. In 1909, the owners of The Otesaga wanted to provide their guests with the great American pastime of golf. Devereux Emmet was hired to design an 18-hole course adjacent to the hotel.

The course is set up at 6,401 yards and is played to a par of 72. Leatherstocking Golf Club is one of The Otesaga’s top attractions and one of the top golf courses on the East Coast.

The course has homed many amateur championships throughout its’ history, including the 1958 & 1962 Women’s Amatuer, as well as the 1964 Men’s Amateur, 1972 Men’s Senior, and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur.

Since 2013, Leatherstocking has hosted the Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

Th an k you t o th e sta ff a t Lea th er stock ing f or h os ting th is yea r’s ch a mpionsh ip !

Dan Spooner, PGA Senior Director of Golf

Tim Quirk, PGA Director of Golf

Mike O’Neill Golf Course Superintendent

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THE COURSE

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PAR FOUR 340 YARDS 322 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 392 YARDS 372 YARDS

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PAR THREE 200 YARDS 193 YARDS

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PAR FIVE 513 YARDS 483 YARDS 2019 NYS MEN’S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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PAR FOUR 396 YARDS 386 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 362 YARDS 350 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 404 YARDS 391 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 375 YARDS 340 YARDS

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PAR THREE 186 YARDS 158 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 384 YARDS 362 YARDS

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PAR FIVE 560 YARDS 532 YARDS

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PAR THREE 137 YARDS 122 YARDS 2019 NYS MEN’S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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PAR FOUR 342 YARDS 324 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 285 YARDS 254 YARDS

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PAR FIVE 462 YARDS 452 YARDS

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PAR FOUR 366 YARDS 348 YARDS

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THE COURSE

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PAR THREE 182 YARDS 146 YARDS

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PAR FIVE 515 YARDS 505 YARDS Each hole includes yardages for both the open and senior divisions.

All course photos included are courtesy of Leatherstocking Golf Course.

Players on #18 tee during the 2018 NYS Men’s Amateur & Sr. Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

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PAST CHAMPIONS Past Champions of the New York State

Men’s Amateur & Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships Year

Host Club

Men’s Division

2011

Ravenwood GC

Jim Scorse, Churchville & J.P. Kircher, Pittsford

Men’s Senior Division

2012

Ravenwood GC

Jim Scorse, Churchville & J.P. Kircher, Pittsford

2013

Leatherstocking GC Matt Stasiak, Clarence & Jonathan Clark, Orchard Park

Bob Chalanick, Victor & Mark Battle, Honeyoye Falls

2014

Leatherstocking GC John Kircher, Pittsford & Michael Mercier, Rochester

Paul Hart, Slingerlands & Kevin Broderick, Guilderland

2015

Leatherstocking GC Jamie Miller, Orchard Park & Billy Hanes, Elma

Steve Nosonowitz, Pleasant Valley & Stew Blake, Port Ewen

2016

Leatherstocking GC Bill Gaffney, Williamsville & Jeff Wolniewicz, West Seneca

Matt Clarke, Loudonville & Bob Rosen, East Amherst

2017

Leatherstocking GC Jeff Wolniewicz, West Seneca & Jonathan Clark, Orchard Park

Bob Branham, Norwich & Kevin Webb, Bloomfield

2018

Leatherstocking GC Billy Hanes, East Aurora & David Hanes, East Aurora

Tom Blank, Rochester & Mark Dugan, Rochester

Mark Dugan, Pittsford & Tom Blank, Pittsford

PLAYER INFORMATION Entries The Championship is teams consisting of two male amateur golfers who are members of the NYSGA, defined as (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) as a 2019 NYSGA eClub member (NYS residency required). Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club.

Format This Championship will be conducted over 18 holes of four-ball stroke play. There will be a net and gross winner in each division.

Divisions There are two divisions in this Championship: the 9th NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship (all ages) and the 8th NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Championship (ages 55+).

Ties The team in each Championship with the lowest score for 36 holes will be the champion.

In the event of a tie in the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.

Schedule of Events Monday, October 14 // Practice Rounds Tuesday, October 15 // Round 1, 12:00pm Shotgun Start Wednesday, October 16 // Round 2, 10:00am Shotgun Start

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LAST YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIP

HANES BROTHERS TEAM UP TO WIN MEN’S FOUR-BALL David & Billy Hanes of Crag Burn Golf Club captured the 8th New York State Men’s Amateur Four-Ball title.

David & Billy Hanes of Crag Burn Golf Club captured the 8th NYS Men’s Amateur Four-Ball title after a second round 66 to finish at 11-under 133.

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

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B. / D. Hanes

Crag Burn GC

67-66--133 (-11)

T2

J. Hurley / R. Olson

Willowcreek GC

65-70--135 (-9)

T2

J. Clark / J. Wolniewicz

Crag Burn GC

68-67--135 (-9)

T2

K. VandenBerg / C. Salanger

Tuscarora GC

68-67--135 (-9)

T2

M. Mento / P. O’Donnell

Lake Shore Yacht & CC

68-67--135 (-9)

T2

J. Boland / G. Richardson

Crag Burn GC

69-66--135 (-9)

T2

A. Olbrych / B. Schlansker

NYSGA eClub / Edison Club

69-66--135 (-9)

T2

J. Tee / A. Misiti

Shelridge CC

69-66--135 (-9)

T2

D. Pallas / J. Welch

Saratoga Spa GC / Olde Kinderhook GC

71-64--135 (-9)

Eight teams tied for second at 9-under 135 including the first-round leaders, Jason Hurley & Ricky Olson of Willowcreek Golf Club.

Jonathan Clark & Jeff Wolniewicz of Crag Burn, played one stroke better than their opening round, posting 68-67 to finish in the tie for second as well.

Billy, the older of the two brothers, captured his first four-ball title back in 2015 with a past partner, Jamie Miller. In 2017, the brothers partnered up for the first time in the championship and finished tied for second. “It’s definitely special to win an event with my brother because we’ve never won anything together,” he commented.

It was also the fourth year in a row that a team from Buffalo’s Crag Burn won the championship. Past winners from the club include Jamie Miller (Wanakah)/Billy Hanes (Crag Burn) in 2015, Billy Gaffney/Jeff Wolniewicz (Crag Burn) in 2016, and Jonathan Clark/Jeff Wolniewicz (Crag Burn) in 2017.

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LAST YEAR’S CHAMPIONSHIP

BLANK & DUGAN CAPTURE SECOND SENIOR FOUR-BALL Tom Blank & Mark Dugan won the 7th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball title.

Tom Blank & Mark Dugan won the 7th New York State Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championship by two strokes and finished at 11-under 133 (69-64).

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

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T. Blank / M. Dugan

Oak Hill CC

69-64--133 (-11)

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B. Paulsen / J. Mueller

Eagle Crest GC / Orchard Creek GC

68-67--135 (-9)

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J. Taub / P. Pratico

Schenectady Municipal Golf

68-68--136 (-8)

T4

J. Kircher / R. Fornuto

Monroe GC / Midvale CC

68-69--137 (-7)

T4

J. Miosi / M. Grace

Brookfield CC

69-68--137 (-7)

The partners from Oak Hill now have two team state four-ball championships under their belt, their first being when they won the inaugural event in 2012.

The runner-up team was Bill Paulsen of Eagle Crest Golf Club & Jim Mueller of Orchard Creek Golf Club who combined for a 135 over the two rounds.

Finishing in third was 2016 NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Champion, Paul Pratico & his partner Jay Taub. The pair from Schenectady Municipal Golf matched two 68s to finish three strokes off the winners.

Blank & Dugan’s final round 64 was tied for a tournament low with one other team competing in the open division (Dave Pallas & Jimmy Welch).

“Big difference was we didn’t make any bogeys today, and had a few extra birdies,” said Dugan on their round two score. “I don’t think we had a three putt today,” mentioned Blank.

The friends from Rochester enjoy playing together and have been competing in four-ball events together for quite a while. “Tom and I have been playing best-ball tournaments for 30 years, and we’ve won a lot of tournaments,” Dugan remarked.

“I don’t know if we’ve ever gone that low.”

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NYSGA HALL OF FAME

INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 2019!

JOHN BALDWIN

HIGHLIGHTS

MARY ANNE WIDMAN LEVINS

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JOEY SINDELAR

HIGHLIGHTS

WALTER TRAVIS

HIGHLIGHTS

LONG ISLAND, NY

ELMIRA, NY

HORESEHEADS, NY

NEW YORK, NY

• NYS Men’s Amateur Champion (1967) • NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion (1991) • NYS Men’s Senior Amateur Champion (2001) • 2x MGA Amateur Champion (1967, 1973) • British Sr. Amateur Open Champion (2002)

• 2x NYS Women’s Amateur Champion (1982, 1983) • U.S. Curtis Cup team member (1984) • 3x All-American at Duke • 5x U.S. Women’s Open participant • Earned LPGA card in 1985

• NYS Men’s Amateur Champion (1980) • NYS Boys’ Sub-Junior Champion (1971) • NYS Open Champion (1983) • NYS High School Champion (1976) • 7x winner on the PGA Tour

• 3x U.S. Amateur Champion (1900, 1901, 1903) • 4x MGA Champion • Designed over 50 courses (7 in New York) • Elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame (1979) • Founded and published The American Golfer

PAST INDUCTEES 2012 | Don Allen, Ray Billows, Frederick Box, Betty Deeley, Grantland Rice, William Tryon 2015 | John Konsek, Thomas Reidy, Donald Ross, Lancy Smith, Sam Urzetta 2017 | Virginia Guilfoil Allen, Alan Foster 2018 | Walter Hagen, Dottie Pepper, Gene Sarazen, Willie Turnesa

Ray Billows hoisting the Ganson Depew Cup (Men’s Am) at Winged Foot, 1935 2019 NYS MEN’S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

GOLF IN NEW YORK New York State has many local and regional golf associations that provide a variety of competitions and services to their members each season.

We’d like to recognize our partner regional associations for the great work they do each year to consistently provide alternative tournament options for amateur golfers across the state.

AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIA-

Buffalo

Rochester

Syracuse

Long Island

Metropolitan

Westchester

Not Shown: Triple Cities Golf Association, Capital District Golf Club Association

United States

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