2022 NYS Women's Amateur Four-Ball Championships Program

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

Stafford Country Club - Stafford, New York June 13, 2022

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President - Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC

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WELCOME On behalf of the entire New York State Golf Association, welcome to the 4th New York State Women’s Amateur and Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships.

The NYSGA is pleased to join with the leadership and staff of Stafford Country Club to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York State’s top women’s amateur four-ball teams.

We are proud to return to Stafford for the first time since 2016, when it hosted the NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The club has also hosted three Men’s Seniors in 1988, 1998 and 2009, Boys’ Junior and Sub-Juniors in 1975 and 1981, a Girls’ Junior in 1966 and a Women’s Amateur in 1993.

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 membership, club and 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

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STAFFORD COUNTRY CLUB

Stafford Country Club is located in Stafford, New York

In the early 1920’s, a small but prominent and influential group of businessmen from Batavia and LeRoy, took the first major step towards fulfilling their vision of a first-class country club for Genesee County. After careful consideration, they acquired several acres of rolling farmland bordering Black Creek in the small hamlet of Stafford. In short order, they brought the esteemed golf course designer, Walter J. Travis, to inspect the site and commissioned him to design memorable course.

In October 1921, during his first visit to Stafford, Walter Hagen declared the course “second to none, and worthy of the interest of its members for years to come”.

Subsequent visits by professionals such as Gene Sarazen, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Julie Inkster brought similar acclaim. Over the years, there have been few alterations to the original Travis course.

Over eighty years later, Hagen’s pronouncement holds true. The founding members’ vision has been realized and carefully nurtured throughout the years. With the quiet beauty of its rural farmland setting, Stafford Country Club offers a rich and varied source of recreational and social pleasures for its members and their guests.

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

Eric Haile, PGA PGA Professional

Michael Armstrong Superintendent

Lynn Garlock

House Supervisor

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THE COURSE

1

PAR FOUR

3

PAR FOUR

AMATEUR 384 YARDS

SENIOR

PAR FIVE

PAR FOUR

AMATEUR 345 YARDS

SENIOR

267 YARDS

345 YARDS

AMATEUR

AMATEUR

383 YARDS

SENIOR 284 YARDS

5

2

AMATEUR 402 YARDS

SENIOR 402 YARDS

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4

PAR THREE

115 YARDS

6

AMATEUR

PAR FOUR

SENIOR 115 YARDS

326 YARDS

SENIOR 326 YARDS

THE COURSE

7

PAR FIVE

AMATEUR 449 YARDS

SENIOR

8

PAR THREE

449 YARDS

9

PAR FOUR

AMATEUR 350 YARDS

SENIOR

PAR FOUR

AMATEUR 316 YARDS

SENIOR 274 YARDS

156 YARDS

SENIOR 156 YARDS

10

PAR FOUR

260 YARDS

11

AMATEUR

AMATEUR 258 YARDS

SENIOR 258 YARDS

12

PAR THREE

AMATEUR 143 YARDS

SENIOR 143 YARDS

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THE COURSE

13

PAR FIVE

AMATEUR 446 YARDS

SENIOR

14

PAR THREE

389 YARDS

15

PAR FIVE

AMATEUR 457 YARDS

SENIOR

PAR FOUR

AMATEUR 353 YARDS

SENIOR

145 YARDS

SENIOR 145 YARDS

16

PAR FOUR

457 YARDS

17

AMATEUR

AMATEUR 344 YARDS

SENIOR 344 YARDS

18

PAR FOUR

283 YARDS

AMATEUR 260 YARDS

SENIOR 260 YARDS

TOTAL YARDAGE Amateur - 5,632 yards, Par 72 I Senior - 5,157 yards, Par 72 2022 NYS WOMEN’S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

FEATURE HOLES HOLE #1 - The first hole is a dogleg right par 4 that provides an interesting and challenging start to each round. The player who accurately places the drive in the fairway is faced with an approach shot requiring a deft touch. The small green is well-bunkered, with a spine across its middle that demands careful placement of shots to the green.

Par or better on this hole is a great jump-start to your round at Stafford Country Club.

HOLE #2 - The second hole is a slight dogleg left that plays longer than the yardage, and has earned its rating as the number one handicap hole. The newly restored fairway bunker situated on the right at 240 yards from the tee creates an added challenge for the tee shot.The second shot must be threaded through a narrow slot between two greenside bunkers, or carried to a large, elevated green with a false front. The player who is even par after finishing the first two holes probably gained a stroke on the field.

HOLE #5 - The fifth hole is a straight-away par 5 with a blind tee shot. Trees lurk to snare a wayward drive and fairway or greenside bunkers threaten shots that follow.

The contours of the green require a carefully placed approach shot and a keen eye for reading putts. For most players, a par is a very satisfying score.

HOLE #11 - Many would describe the 11th hole as Stafford’s signature hole. It is a par 4 with out-of-bounds left and right, and a creek angling across the fairway within 120 yards of the green. The green contours represent Travis at his most creative or, some would insist, diabolical best. A drive in the fairway and careful placement of the approach shot are keys to success on this hole. Many players accept their bogey with a smile and proceed to the next hole.

HOLE #14 - The 14th hole is considered by many as one of the best par 3 holes in the region. The hole requires a shot to a slightly uphill, well-bunkered, and rather small original Travis green.

HOLE #18 - The finishing hole is a short par 4, that creates a “risk/reward” dilemma for the longer hitter. Fairway and greenside bunkers are well-placed to catch the errant shot, and a drive just short of the small green will result in a very delicate second shot.

With the 18th hole in full view of the clubhouse lounge and the two covered patios, it has been named “the best finishing hole for spectators” in the Rochester District.

Hole #18 at Stafford Country Club in 1922 NYSGA.ORG I #PLAYNYSGA

PAST CHAMPIONS

AMATEUR DIVISION

Samantha Gaffney & Amanda Gaffney

Pennie Carlo & Lauren Cupp

Julia Zigrossi & Emily Gresham

2018 Amateur Champions

2019 Amateur Champions

2021 Amateur Champions

SENIOR DIVISION

Teresa Cleland & Carina Watkins

Teresa Cleland & Carina Watkins

Patricia Mayne & Karen Feldman

2018 Senior Champions

2019 Senior Champions

2021 Senior Champions

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PLAYER INFORMATION

Hole #2 at Stafford Country Club

Entries The Championship is teams consisting of two female amateur golfers who are members of the NYSGA, defined as (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) as a 2022 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 4th NYS Women’s Amateur Four-Ball (all ages) and 4th NYS Women’s Senior Amateur Four-Ball (ages 50+).

Handicap Allowances Women will receive 95% of their Course Handicap. If a side has a Course Handicap difference of more than eight strokes, an additional 10% reduction will be applied to the Course Handicap of both members of the side (per USGA recommendations).

Ties In the event of a tie, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play (gross only).

All other ties will be broken using the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards.

Schedule of Events Monday, June 13 // Tee Times, 10:00am - 11:30pm

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2021 CHAMPIONSHIP

Gresham and Zigrossi Dominate en Route to Four-Ball Victory Zigrossi and Gresham captured the Amateur Women’s Four-Ball title in their first appearance.

Emily Gresham of the NYSGA eClub - Southern Tier & Julia Zigrossi of Ridgemont Country Club finished five strokes ahead of the field to capture the 3rd New York State Women’s Amateur Four-Ball title at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club.

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

1

E. Gresham / J. Zigrossi

NYSGA eClub - S. Tier / Ridgemont CC

68 (-4)

2

A. Pennington / C. Yioulos

Wiltwyck GC / Oak Hill CC

73 (+1)

T3

P. Carlo / L. Cupp

Crestwood GC / Yahnundasis GC

78 (+6)

T3

G. Yarnall / C. Yarnall

Crag Burn GC

79 (+7)

T5

A. Gaffney / S. Gaffney

Brookfield CC

80 (+8)

The duo carded a four-under 68 to secure the title. This is each of their first New York State championship victories.

“Julia putted really well today so that helped us out a lot,” Gresham said.

“The (four-ball) format is different from what we’re used to. It was a lot of fun to be playing together instead of just by yourself all the time.”

This is the first time Zigrossi and Gresham have teamed up together.

The duo combined for seven birdies.

“We’ve played in multiple tournaments back and forth for a couple years and Emily reached out,” Zigrossi said. “It worked well.”

Emily Gresham (left) and Julia Zigrossi (right)

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Pennie Carlo (left) and Lauren Cupp (right)

Amber Pennington (left) and Claire Yioulos (right)

Claire Yioulos of Oak Hill Country Club and Amber Pennington of Wilwyck Golf Club took runner-up honors, shooting one-over 73.

Caroline (left) and Gwendolyn Yarnall (right)

Lauren Cupp of Yahnundasis Golf Club and Pennie Carlo of Crestwood Golf Club, champions in the 2019 Women’s Four-Ball, finished third at six-over 78, along with 2018 champions Amanda and Samantha Gaffney of Brookfield Country Club, and Gwendolyn and Caronline Yarnall of Crag Burn Golf Club.

Michelle Krasodomski of The Edison Club and Debra DiMaggio of Ballston Spa Country Club won the low-net category with a combined handicapped score of six-under 66.

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2021 CHAMPIONSHIP

Mayne & Feldman Capture Senior Four-Ball by Two Strokes Mayne and Feldman were the only senior team to shoot below par at Lakeshore Y&CC.

In the Senior division, Patricia Mayne of Western Turnpike Golf Club & Karen Feldman of Olde Kinderhook Golf Club won by a two-stroke margin.

PLACE

NAME

CLUB

SCORE

1

P. Mayne / K. Feldman

Western Turnpike GC / Olde Kinderhook GC

70 (-2)

2

C. Mancini / R. Mead

Binghamton CC

72 (E)

T3

K. Kaul / J. Lavigne

East Aurora CC / Ravenwood GC

74 (+2)

T3

J. Hamm / P. Riedel

Sodus Bay Heights GC / Penfield CC

74 (+2)

5

P. Schiek / M. Sicard

Hiland Park CC / Queensbury CC

75 (+3)

The teammates finished at two-under 70, ahead of Carolyn Mancini & Robin Mead of Binghamton Country Club. The two sides, in addition to Julie Hamm of Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club and Patty Riedel of Penfield Country Club, were all square at even par after nine holes.

Feldman sank a birdie on their 14th hole to give her side the lead, then sealed the victory with another on their final hole.

“I checked the score when we had five holes to go and saw that we were tied for second,” Mayne said. “I didn’t tell Karen and then she birdied the hole ... she wanted to know but I didn’t tell her.”

Mayne and Feldman’s victory marks the first New York State title for each of them. They’ve teamed up Karen Feldman (left) and Patricia Mayne (right)

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2021 CHAMPIONSHIP

Robin Mead (left) and Carolyn Mancini (right)

Kim Kaul (left) and Janice Lavigne (right)

to play in similar tournaments for a couple of decades now, but never won a New York State title.

“It’s been an incredible 20 years playing together,” Feldman said. “There are a lot of things you can do with four or five hours in a day but to go out and do something you really love and enjoy the person you’re playing with, it doesn’t get much better than that.”

Mancini/Mead took home runner-up honors, shooting an even par-72. Hamm/Riedel and Kim Kaul of East Aurora Country Club and Janice Lavingne of Ravenwood Golf Club finished tied for third place, shooting a combined two-over 74.

Teresa Cleland of Bellevue Country Club and Carina Watkins of Beaver Meadows Golf Club, winner of the last two Women’s Four-Ball events, finished T8 shooting five-over 77.

Julie Hamm (left) and Patty Reidel (right)

Carina Watkins (left) and Teresa Cleland (right)

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