2023 NYS Amateur & Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championships Program

YORK STATE AMATEUR MIXED TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

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NYSGA Officers

President - Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC

1st VP - Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC

2nd VP - Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC

Secretary - Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC

Treasurer - Robert Smith, Highland Park GC

General Counsel - Peter Jones, Drumlins CC

NYSGA Executive Committee

Shawn Baker, Oak Hill CC

Lee Bearsch, Binghamton CC

John Burns, Niagara Falls CC

Ryan Gabel, Southern Dutchess CC

Jim Gifford, Mohawk GC

Megan Grehan, Hudson National GC

Brent Herlihy, Glens Falls CC

Lawrence Lessing, The Creek

Christy Schultz, Oak Hill CC

Frank Suits, Cortland CC

Rich Weber, Brookfield CC

Brian Williams, Winged Foot CC

Norm Amyot

Michael Aquino

Fred Arliss

Larry Arliss

Gary Assad

John Barry

John Bartholomew

David Beattie

Al Belair

Vic Bergsten

Marci Bevilacqua

Doreen Biviano

John Blain

Vincent Bonvino

Chris Boynton

Timothy Brady

David Braunscheidel

Gene Bullis

John Bullis

Ted Casey

Sue Chambers

Michael Chianelli

Cory Ciambella

Brian Clark

Matt Clarke

Andrew Conway

James Cook

Darrell Cornett

Thomas Cotter

George Cretekos

Jerry Danielski

John Davis

Garrett Davitt

Gordon Dewey

Todd Dischinger

Patric Donaghue

Renato Donato

Mike Donnelly

Dick Dorgan

Michael Drennen

Georgia Dusckas

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Bill Moore Executive Director

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Assistant Executive Director

Dan Thompson Director, Marketing and Partnerships

Jack Travers

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Deb Spilman Manager, Special Events & Volunteer Operations

Michael Dirkes Manager, Regional Associations

Christopher Buerle Communications Intern

Chrissy Van Allen

USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

Damian Rodriguez USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

Alexander King USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern

NYSGA Committee

Tom Eckert

Wayne Eckhardt

Joe Enright

Laurie Enright

John Ernst

Vie Evans

Karen Feldman

Mary Beth Fiore

Mark Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Georgette Folley

Adrian Forzani

Tim Frank

John Gaffney

Richard Galvin

Bill Geider

Brad Griffin

Tom Hahn

Julie Hamm

David Hayes

Joe Hazard

Sherry Heath

Patrick Henry

Jeff Holmes

Braden Houston

John Hudacs

Al Huggard

Don Hurley

Ed Kaczor

Robert Kawa

Tim Kayes

Mary Ann Keeler

Stephen Keeler

Jeffrey Kennicutt

Edward Koslick

John Kulesa

Peter Lalla

Nan Lanahan

Tom Lanahan

Rod Lindstrom

Bill Loehr

Janis Luce

Ron Mack

Patrick MacRae

Susan Marsh

Robert Martin

Ronald Mason

Patricia Mayne

Jim McConnell

Theresa McGibbon

Thomas McGibbon

Pat McKenna

James McKillip

Patrick McNierney

Sean McPhee

Richard Meath

Brian Merritt

James Meyers

Gene Meyle

Ginny Meyle

Matthew Micheli

Bill Moore

Matthew Moran

Bill Moreland

Albert Mowery

Jack Mulvey

Art Munson

Jim Murrett

Thomas Oles

Thomas Owen

Rocco Palmieri

Brandon Payne

Mark Perry

Noah Poskanzer

Richard Prestopnik

Joe Pucello

John Quijano

Nick Raasch

John Raunick

John Reagan

Tom Reidy

Joseph Riccio

James Roff

Robert Rosen

Sean Rotella

Tony Scarpello

Chris Schmidt

Carl Schultz

Tim Schum

Dan Scott

Martin Siefka

Robert Simms

Sue Sims

Sarah Simson

Jaspal “Ricky” Singh, M.D.

David Smith

John Sniezyk

Ron Socash

Don Sommerville

Joseph Sorrento

Jerry Stahl

Edward Stanek

Tom Steele

Peter Stoj

Joseph Strykowski

John Sullivan

Levin Sullivan

Gale Sutton

Thelma Taylor

David Vaneenenaam

Jerry Vereeke

Mona Wasserman

Rich Weber

Bryan Whooten

Loretta Whooten

Steve Wilber

Richard Wilson

Doug Young

Jon Zucarelli

On behalf of the entire New York State Golf Association, welcome to the 10th New York State Amateur and Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championships!

The NYSGA is pleased to join with the leadership and staff of Leatherstocking Golf Course to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York State’s top amateur mixed teams.

We are proud to return to this classic Devereux Emmet layout in Cooperstown, which has been the host site of many memorable New York State Championships throughout the decades, including the 1958 and 1962 Women’s Amateur, the 1964 Men’s Amateur, the 1972 Men’s Senior and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur. From 2013-2022, Leatherstocking hosted our Men’s and Men’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

We certainly anticipate an exciting and memorable competition, and the golf course and setup will surely challenge the players to utilize their full ability and skill.

I’d like to offer our thanks and appreciation to the pro shop staff, and especially the course grounds crew, whose combined efforts have provided us with this wonderful championship venue.

Finally, I’d like to thank our NYSGA staff and fantastic team of tournament volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide a first-class experience and support the talented players that participate in our competitions.

We hope you enjoy this year’s championship and we appreciate your support of our association and tournaments. If there’s anything that we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the NYSGA staff.

Sincerely,

Henry W. Fust , President New York State Golf Association

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 waterfront 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 Course is one of The Otesaga’s top attractions and one of the top resort golf courses on the East Coast.

The course has homed many amateur championships throughout its’ history, including the 1958 & 1962 Women’s Amateur, as well as the 1964 Men’s Amateur, 1972 Men’s Senior, and the 2001 Men’s Mid-Amateur. From 20132022, Leatherstocking hosted the Men’s Amateur and Senior Amateur FourBall Championships.

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

Tim Quirk, PGA Director of Golf

Mike O’Neill Golf Course Superintendent

1 PAR FOUR

322 YDS / 318 YDS

290 YDS

3 PAR THREE

193 YDS / 181 YDS

178 YDS

2 PAR FOUR

372 YDS / 300 YDS

294 YDS

4 PAR FIVE

483 YDS / 406 YDS

400 YDS

5 PAR FOUR

386 YDS / 330 YDS

323 YDS

7

PAR FOUR

391 YDS / 314 YDS

308 YDS

6

PAR FOUR

350 YDS / 315 YDS

256 YDS

8

PAR FOUR

340 YDS / 334 YDS

330 YDS

9 PAR THREE

158 YDS / 139 YDS

135 YDS

11 PAR FIVE

532 YDS / 457 YDS

450 YDS

10

PAR FOUR

362 YDS / 323 YDS

320 YDS

12

PAR THREE

122 YDS / 119 YDS

108 YDS

13

PAR FOUR

324 YDS / 292 YDS

288 YDS

15

PAR FIVE

452 YDS / 406 YDS

402 YDS

14

PAR FOUR

254 YDS / 247 YDS

230 YDS

16

PAR FOUR

348 YDS / 326 YDS

248 YDS

17 PAR THREE 146 YDS / 135 YDS

125 YDS

18 PAR FIVE 505 YDS / 497 YDS

437 YDS

*Black represents the Men’s Amateur (white tees) and Men’s Senior (silver tees) yardages. *Green represents both the Women’s Amateur and Senior yardages (red tees).

TOTAL YARDAGE

Past Champions of the New York State Amateur & Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championships

AMATEUR DIVISION

Carrig/Carrig, 2022 Miller/Dantonio, 2021 Braman/Braman, 2019 Braman/Braman, 2018

Melnyk/Kaul, 2022 Webb/Webb, 2021 Petrillo/Harris, 2019 Webb/Webb, 2018

CONGRATS TO THE 2022 NET CHAMPIONS

PLAYER INFORMATION

Entries

Each Championship is teams consisting of one male and one female amateur golfer who are members of the NYSGA, defined as (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) as a 2023 NYSGA eClub member (NYS residency required). Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club.

Format

Th Championship will be conducted over 18 holes of modified chapman stroke play. There will be a net and gross winner in each division.

Divisions

There are two divisions in this Championship: the 10th NYS Amateur Mixed Team (all ages) and Senior Amateur Mixed Team (Men and Women at least 55 and 50, respectively).

Ties

The team in each division with the lowest score for 18 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie in the Championship for the gross winners, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff. Ties for the net winners will be broken by the USGA method of matching scorecards.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 4 // Practice Rounds

Monday, June 5 // Shotgun Start, 10:00 am

Coverage

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Julie Murphy / Michael Murphy (Brookfield CC) Amateur Division

Mike Farina / Marylee Pollard (Ballston Spa CC) Senior Division

2022 CHAMPIONSHIP

The side of Gaelin and Michael Carrig (Springville CC) combined to shoot even par 72, in a hard fought battle for the 9th NYS Amateur Mixed Team Championship at Transit Valley Country Club in East Amherst.

The Carrigs cousins were one of five teams tied for the lead as they walked onto the 18th tee box. Michael found the fairway with his drive and Gaelin was able to reach the green in two.

The Carrig duo still had work to do, as they were left with a 30-foot putt for birdie. Michael lined it up and rolled it in, sealing the victory at even par for the tournament.

I was just thinking, have good speed because I didn’t want a super comebacker or ram it by and leave her with an eight-footer coming back,” Michael said. “I just wanted to have good speed and it happened to fall.”

The duo from Springville Country Club started hot and jumped out to an early lead. They birdied four of their first nine holes. Michael credited Gaelin’s

Gaelin and Michael Carrig sank a 30-foot putt on their final hole (No. 18) to win the championship!

CARRIG DUO WINS NYS MIXED TEAM IN DRAMATIC FASHION

Michael Carrig (left) and Gaelin Carrig (right)

putting for their string of birdies.

“Just setting her up and she was draining 12-footer, 15-footer, a couple good putts by her right in a row,” Michael said.

“Good approach puts you in a good spot,” Gaelin said.

This was the first event the cousins had played in together and Gaelin’s first New York State event. Four other teams finished at 1-over 73. Amber (Wiltwyck GC) and Martin Pennington (MGA eClub - HV), Julie and Michael Murphy (Brookfield CC), Brian Kumiega (CC of Buffalo) and Claire Yioulos (Oak Hill CC), along with Chrissy (Bellevue CC) and Joe Quijano (CC of Troy) all finished just one stroke off the lead.

This is the second straight year that the Pennington duo has finished in second place. They held the lead until back-to-back bogeys allowed their competition to close the gap down the stretch.

The Murphy duo, who won the mixed team in 2017, were the 2022 net champions at 5-under 67.

Heavy rain throughout the morning delayed the shotgun start from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The wet, rainy conditions continued throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

Julie Murphy (Left) and Michael Murphy (Right) Chrissy Quijano (Left) and Joe Quijano (Right)

Brian Kumiega (Left) and Claire Yioulos (Right)

Amber Pennington (Left) and Martin Pennington (Right)

2022 CHAMPIONSHIP

In the 9th NYS Senior Amateur Mixed Team, Kim Kaul (East Aurora CC) and Andrew Melnyk (Tuscarora GC) were able to get over the hump and claim the team title. They lost in a sudden-death playoff during the 2021 mixed team championship at Brook-Lea Country Club to two-time champions Lisa and Kevin Webb (Clifton Springs CC).

The victory marked Kaul’s fourth state title. She is a three-time NYS Women’s Senior Amateur Champion, having won in 2008, 2015 and 2021, but the mixed team was her first team win (she followed it up by winning the 2022 NYS Women’s Senior Four-Ball at Stafford last June, only a week after her Senior Mixed Team win).

“It’s awesome to play a team event,” Kaul said. “I think we play off each other very well and we know each other’s strengths… Andy is a great putter and hits a great ball off the tee, and me with a wedge in my hand, we’re golden.”

“I was just thrilled that Kim invited me again to play,” Melnyk said. “I know what a great player she is and it’s

ANDREW MELNYK AND KIM KAUL CLAIM SENIOR MIXED TEAM TITLE

Andrew Melnyk and Kim Kaul

Melnyk and Kaul avenged their second place finish in 2021 by capturing last year’s title at Transit Valley!

2022 CHAMPIONSHIP

just an absolute honor to play with her.”

Kaul and Melnyk had the lead down the stretch and held on at 3-over 75. They were paired with 2019 champions Traci Petrillo (Penfield CC) and Stuart Harris (Oak Hill CC) who applied pressure to the leaders, finishing one stroke back at 4-over 76.

2019 NYS Women’s Super Senior Champion Kitty Colliflower and teammate Fred Kulikowski (Oak Hill CC) finished in third place at 5-over 77. They were followed by the defending champion Webbs, and Christy Malo (Park CC) and Nick Amigone III (Transit Valley CC) who finished at 6-over 78.

The senior division net champions were Marylee Pollard and Mike Farina (Ballston Spa CC) in a repeat performance, after capturing the 2021 senior net title at Brook-Lea.

Traci Petrillo (Left) and Stuart Harris (Right)

Christy Malo (Left) and Nick Amigone III (Right)

Lisa Webb (Left) and Kevin Webb (Right)

Tom Hughes (Left) and Linda Hughes (Right)

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