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NEW YORK STATE WOMEN’S AMATEUR AND MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
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NYSGA Staff
President - Henry Fust, Onondaga G&CC
Bill Moore Executive Director
1st VP - Jamie Miller, Crag Burn GC 2nd VP - Doug Vergith, Chautauqua GC Treasurer - Robert Smith, Highland Park GC General Counsel - Peter Jones, Drumlins CC
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Secretary - Iris Stanek, Lancaster CC
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Mark Ackley Manager, Course Rating Deb Spilman Manager, Special Events & Volunteer Operations Fred Wilkes Communications Intern Parker Gauthier USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern Michael Dirkes USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern
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WELCOME On behalf of the entire New York State Golf Association, welcome to the 92nd Women’s Amateur and 13th Women’s Mid-AmateurChampionships! The NYSGA is pleased to join with the leadership and staff of McGregor Links Country Club to provide a memorable challenge in crowning New York State’s women’s amateur and mid-amateur winners. We are proud to return to this classic Devereux Emmet layout in Wilton, which has been the host site of many memorable New York State Championships throughout the decades, including the 1926 and 1982 Men’s Amateur, the 1976 and 1978 Men’s Senior and the 2011 Boys’ Junior Amateur. This is the first time the Women’s Mid-Amateur will take place at McGregor Links. The Women’s Amateur is making its return to McGregor links for the third time. Not since 1987 has the course hosted this prestigious tournament. We certainly anticipate an exciting and memorable competition over the next several days, 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 management, 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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MCGREGOR LINKS COUNTRY CLUB
McGregor Links Country Club is home to a true links-style golf course in Wilton, NY designed by Devereux Emmet. Emmet was a pioneering American golf course architect who designed more than 150 courses worldwide. He designed and built McGregor Links Country Club in 1921. Some of Emmet’s designs include Congressional Country Club, Garden City Golf Club, Engineers Country Club and Bethpage State Park. McGregor Links has hosted many amateur championships throughout its’ history, including the 1926 and 1982 Men’s Amateur, the 1993 Men’s Mid-Amateur, the 1976 and 1978 Men’s Senior, the 2011 Boys’ Junior Amateur and the 1974 and 1987 Women’s Amateur. The scenic and challenging course provides a fitting venue for New York’s ’s top amateur players to compete for state championships.
Thank you to the staff at McGregor Links for hosting this year’s championship! Joe Kehn
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PAR FIVE 445 YARDS 445 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 360 YARDS 313 YARDS
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PAR THREE 166 YARDS 166 YARDS
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PAR THREE 160 YARDS 120 YARDS
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PAR FIVE 430 YARDS 430 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 345 YARDS 311 YARDS
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PAR FIVE 453 YARDS 422 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 326 YARDS 314 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 379 YARDS 308 YARDS
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PAR THREE 225 YARDS 176 YARDS
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PAR THREE 126 YARDS 82 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 380 YARDS 292 YARDS
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PAR FIVE 492 YARDS 492 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 374 YARDS 336 YARDS
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PAR FOUR 351 YARDS 351 YARDS
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PAR THREE 165 YARDS 165 YARDS Each hole includes yardages for both the amateur (top) and mid-amateur (bottom) divisions.
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PAST CHAMPIONS Past Champions of the New York State
Women’s Amateur Championship Year Host Club
Champion
Year
Host Club
Champion
1930
Oak Hill CC
Helen L. Hicks, Hewlett
1978
Teugega CC
Cindy Kessler, Orchard Park
1931
Lido CC
Helen L. Hicks, Hewlett
1979
Monroe GC
Lise Anne Russell, New City
1932
Yahnundasis GC
Peggy Wattles, Hamburg
1980
Foxfire GC
Mary Jo Kelly, Albany
1933
Plandome CC
Helen L. Hicks, Hewlett
1981
Rome CC
Dottie Pepper, Saratoga Springs
1934
Hotel Champlain Course
Sylvia Leichner, Lido
1982
Ives Hill CC
Mary Anne Widman, Elmira
1935
Lakeview CC
Sylvia Leichner, Lido
1983
Seven Oaks CC
Mary Anne Widman, Elmira
1936
Mohawk GC
Jean E. Bauer, Providence, RI
1984
St. Lawrence CC
Kathy Hart, New York Mills
1937
Onondaga G&CC
Marion Turpie (Lake), Plandome
1985
Oneonta CC
Kellie Stenzel, Lyons
1938
Cherry Valley CC
Ruth May, Inwood
1986
Brook-Lea CC
Jamie DeWeese, Rochester
1939
Oak Hill CC
Peggy Delahant, Albany
1987
McGregor Links CC
Penne Nieporte-Bollaci, Mamaroneck
1940
CC of Troy
Marjorie Harrison, Ausable Forks
1988
Drumlins CC (East)
Jean Bartholomew, Garden City
1941
Siwanoy CC
Virginia M. Guilfoil (Allen), Syracuse
1989
McConnellsville GC
Tiffany Maurycy, Schenectady
1942
Lake Placid Club
Grace M. Amory (Ryan), Locust Valley
1990
Sodus Bay Heights CC
Lisa Brandetsas, Rochester
1943
Lake Placid Club
Kay Byrne, Rye
1991
Tuscarora GC
Sally Dee, Syracuse
1944
Lake Placid Club
Marjorie Harrison, Ausable Forks
1992
Oneonta CC
Moira Dunn, Utica
1945
Briar Hills GC
Kay Byrne, Rye
1993
Stafford CC
Moira Dunn, Utica
1946
Cherry Valley CC
Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1994
Centerpointe CC
Moira Dunn, Utica
1947
Leewood CC
Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1995
Ives Hill CC
Eve Marie Lux, Poughkeepsie
1948
Onondaga G&CC
Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1996
McConnellsville CC
Gail Flanagan, Rye
1949
Onondaga G&CC
Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1997
River Oaks CC
Gail Flanagan, Rye
1950
Yahnundasis GC
Ruth Torgerson, Garden City
1998
St. Andrews GC
Sara Doell, Webster
1951
Leewood CC
Barbara Bruning, Armonk
1999
Kingswood GC
Danielle Downey, Rochester
1952
Binghamton CC
Barbara Bruning, Armonk
2000
Ontario GC
Danielle Downey, Rochester
1953
Hempstead G&CC
Roslyn Swift (Berger), Old Westbury
2001
Cortland CC
Danielle Downey, Rochester
1954
Saranac Lake Club
Barbara Bruning, Armonk
2002
Pinehaven CC
Megan Grehan, Mamaroneck
1955
Schuyler Meadows Club
Naomi A. Venable, Poughkeepsie
2003
Oswego CC
Megan Grehan, Mamaroneck
1956
Cortland CC
Naomi A. Venable, Poughkeepsie
2004
Robert Trent Jones GC
Christy Rittenhouse, Pavilion
1957
Briar Hall CC
Judy Frank, Purchase
2005
Gowanda GC
Maggie Lester, Oswego
1958
Leatherstocking GC
Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
2006
Nevele Grande Resort
Maggie Lester, Oswego
1959
Whiteface Inn GC
Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
2007
Oneida Community GC
Christy Schultz, Rochester
1960
Glens Falls CC
Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
2008
Wayne Hills CC
Christy Schultz, Rochester
1961
Niagara Falls CC
Gail Purdy, Glens Falls
2009
Drumlins CC (East)
Kristina Wong, Vestal
1962
Leatherstocking GC
Margaret Nevil, Cooperstown
2010
Sodus Bay Heights GC
Rene Sobolewski, Williamsville
1963
Whiteface Inn GC
Gail Purdy, Glens Falls
2011
Rome CC
Victoria DeGroodt, Walden
1964
Dutchess G&CC
Mrs. Albert B. Brower, Pelham
2012
Seneca Falls CC
Ellen Oswald, Westchester
1965
Corning CC
Dianne Wilde, Amsterdam
2013
CC of Ithaca
Jenna Hoecker, Rochester
1966
Whiteface Inn GC
Lancy Smith, Williamsville
2014
Dutchess G&CC
Christine Schmitt, Pittsford
1967
The Park Club
Roslyn Swift Berger, Amherst
2015
Tuscarora GC
Kyra Cox, South Salem
1968
Whiteface Inn GC
Elizabeth Story, New Hartford
2016
Elmira CC
Bailey Cocca, Latham
1969
CC of Rochester
Lancy Smith, Williamsville
2017
Schuyler Meadows Club
Marianna Monaco, Yonkers
1970
Colonie G&CC
Lancy Smith, Williamsville
2018
Yahnundasis GC
Kyra Cox, South Salem
1971
Drumlins CC (East)
Dianne Wilde, Amsterdam
2019
Lancaster CC
Jennifer Rosenberg, Laurel Hollow
1972
Cedar Lake Club
Darcy Lepir, Hamburg
2020
Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
1973
CC of Ithaca
Dianne Wilde, Amsterdam
2021
Teugega CC
1974
McGregor Links CC
Cathy Morse, Rochester
1975
Corning CC
Sara Jane Stuhler, Amsterdam
1976
Schuyler Meadows Club
Cathy Morse, Rochester
1977
Yahnundasis GC
Mary Lawrence, Canton
Kyra Cox, South Salem
Past Champions of the New York State
Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Year Host Club
Champion
2009
Drumlins CC (East)
Christy Schultz, Rochester
2010
Sodus Bay Heights GC
Christy Schultz, Rochester
2011
Rome CC
Teresa Cleland, Syracuse
2012
Seneca Falls CC
Teresa Cleland, Syracuse
2013
CC of Ithaca
Teresa Cleland, Syracuse
2014
Dutches G&CC
Joanna Beatty, Newburgh
2015
Tuscarora GC
Dani Mullin, West Islip
2016
Elmira CC
Joanna Beatty, Newburgh
2017
Schuyler Meadows Club
Lauren Cupp, New Hartford
2018
Yahnundasis GC
Jenna Hoecker, Rochester
2019
Lancaster CC
Jenna Hoecker, Rochester
2020
Suspended for COVID-19 pandemic
2021
Teugega CC
Christy Schultz, Livonia
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RECORDS
Dottie Pepper
Lancy Smith
Moira Dunn
Women’s Amateur Championship Most Victories
5 - Ruth Torgerson (1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950) 4 - Margaret Nevil (1958, 1959, 1960, 1962) 3 - Barbara Bruning (1951, 1952, 1954) 3 - Kyra Cox (2015, 2018, 2021) 3 - Danielle Downey (1999, 2000, 2001) 3 - Moira Dunn (1992, 1993, 1994) 3 - Helen Hicks (1930, 1931, 1933) 3- Lancy Smith (1966, 1969, 1970) 3 - Dianne Wilde ( 1965, 1971, 1973) 3 - Christy Schultz (2004, 2007, 2008)
Widest Margin of Victory
Lowest Round by a Winner (During Stroke Play Era) 69 - Marianna Monaco (2017) 70 - Kyra Cox (2021) 70 - Jenna Hoecker (2013) 70 - Jennifer Rosenberg (2019)
Most Times Hosted 4 4 3 3 3
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Whiteface Inn GC Yahnundasis GC Drumlins CC Lake Placid Club Schuyler Meadows Club
(During Match Play Era) 14 & 12 - Lancy Smith (1969) 13 & 12 - Megan Grehan (2003) 13 & 12 - Mary Lawrence (1977) 12 & 11 - Ruth Torgerson (1947) 12 & 11 - Danielle Downey (2000)
Lowest Total by a Winner
(During Stroke Play Era) 216 - Kyra Cox (202) 216 - Kristina Wong (2009) 217 - Kyra Cox (2015) 217 - Marianna Monaco (2017) 217 - Jennifer Rosenberg (2019) Danielle Downey (Right)
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RECORDS
Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Most Victories
3 - Christy Schultz (2009, 2010, 2021) 3 - Teresa Cleland (2011, 2012, 2013) 2 - Jenna Hoecker (2018, 2019)
Lowest Total by a Winner (72 Holes) 218 - Christy Schultz (2009) 221 - Jenna Hoecker (2009) 225 - Dani Mullin (2015)
Lauren Cupp
Teresa Cleland
Dani Mullin
Jenna Hoecker
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PLAYER INFORMATION Entries The Championship is open to female amateur golfers that must be a member of the NYSGA, defined as either belonging to an NYSGA member club or an NYSGA eClub (NYS residency required of eClub members). Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index issued through their NYSGA member club. Age: The following age requirements are set for each Championship: Amateur: None. Mid-Amateur: At least 25 years old as of July 11, 2022.
Format 92nd NYS Women’s Amateur - Stroke Play, 54 Holes 13th NYS Women’s Mid-Amateur - Stroke Play, 36 Holes
Ties In the event of a tie for either Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.
Schedule of Events Sunday, July 10 // Practice Rounds Women’s Amateur Monday, July 11: Rounds 1 & 2 (36 Holes) - Cut after 36 holes to low-30 & ties Tuesday, July 12: Round 3 (18 Holes) Women’s Mid-Amateur Monday, July 11: Round 1 (18 Holes) Tuesday, July 12: Round 2 (18 Holes)
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COX SECURES THIRD NYS WOMEN’S AM TITLE Cox was the only player in the field to shoot under par en route to victory..
Kyra Cox of Centennial Golf Club finished at three-under 216 to comfortably win the 91st New York State Women’s Amateur Championship at Teugega Country Club in Rome. PLACE
NAME
CLUB
SCORE
1
Kyra Cox
Centennial GC
70-76-70--216 (-3)
2
Jennifer Rosenberg
Glen Oaks Club
75-74-74--223 (+4)
T3
Emily Gresham
NYSGA eClub - Southern Tier
78-73-77--228 (+9)
T3
Claire Yioulos
Oak Hill CC
72-76-80--228 (+9)
T3
Julia Zigrossi
Ridgemont CC
73-79-76--228 (+9)
Cox claimed her third NYS Women’s Amateur title, having won it in 2015 at Tuscarora Golf Club and 2018 at Yahnundasis Golf Club. “It feels amazing. I always love this event. I look forward to it every year,” she said following her round. “Definitely winning it for my third time was an amazing experience.” The 21-year-old compiled eight birdies and an eagle during the second and third rounds. She entered Tuesday’s long 36 hole-day with a two-stroke lead, and began to really separate herself from the pack on the first couple holes of her afternoon (and final) round. “The rounds were a little rockier (than yesterday),” Cox said. “Definitely had some bad shots, had some bad holes, had some tough situations, but I grinded through it, and tried to stay positive and play my game.” Kyra Cox shot a 3-under 70 during the final round of the 2021 NYS Women’s Amateur Championship.
After the eagle on 11, she capped her wire-to-wire win with a birdie on 14 to all but decide the championship. “Those were holes that really pumped me up and kept me NYSGA.ORG I #PLAYNYSGA
2021 CHAMPIONSHIP motivated to finish out strong,” Cox said. “In between the first round and the second round I practiced my putting and got it figured out. Definitely saw that improvement in the third round. That really helped me alot.” 2019 champion Jennifer Rosenberg of Glen Oaks Club took home runner-up honors, finishing at four-over 223. The 21-year-old shot 41 on the front nine of her third round, but rebounded with a 33 on the back, highlighted by four birdies. “Today it wasn’t what I expected. I really wanted to play well the last 36 holes,” Rosenberg said. “I had a lot of fun and it was a grind being in this heat.” She noted that putting was her biggest challenge, as was the case for several golfers on the tricky and undulating Donald Ross greens. “My irons were actually really good today. I’ve been working on that. Sadly just the putting fell short today,” she said. “I’ve actually been struggling with (putting) lately. As I’ve gotten older I’ve actually gotten a little more shaky on the greens, which is kind of ironic.” Although, Rosenberg was still pleased with the way she ended her round. Jennifer Rosenberg finished in second place at 4-over 223.
“I’m bummed that I didn’t get back-to-back wins. I was really trying to do that but I’m
happy with second place.” Emily Gresham of the NYSGA eClub - Southern Tier, Claire Yioulos of Oak Hill Country Club and Julia Zigrossi of Ridgemont Country Club each finished with a share of third place, shooting nineover 228 to round out the top five. Elena Lopez of Crag Burn Golf Club finished strong with a final-round 71, highlighted by an ace on the par-3 15th hole, a punch bowl green. She finished T6 at 229 along with 2019 runner-up Chelsea Dantonio of the same home club. Madison Walker of NYSGA eClub - Capital District matched the tournament-low round of 3-under 70, which boosted her into solo eighth at 232.
Players on #2 at Teugega Country Club during the second round of the 2021 NYS Women’s Amateur Championship.
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SCHULTZ WINS PLAYOFF TO BRING HOME MID-AM TITLE Schultz birdied the first playoff hole (#10) to win.
In the final round of the 12th New York State Women’s Mid-Amateur, Christy Schultz of Oak Hill Country Club defeated Lauren Cupp of Rome Country Club / Yahnundasis Golf Club in a one-hole playoff to secure her third Mid-Amateur title, and eighth NYSGA victory overall. PLACE
NAME
CLUB
SCORE
1
Christy Schultz
Oak Hill CC
74-77--151 (+5)
2
Lauren Cupp
Rome CC / Yahnundasis GC
76-75--151 (+5)
3
Patricia Mayne
Western Turnpike GC
76-77--153 (+7)
4
Mary Jo Kelly
Wolferts Roost CC
74-81--155 (+9)
5
Teresa Cleland
Bellevue CC
77-79--156 (+10)
After both players finished five-over 151 through 36 holes, Schultz and Cupp went into a playoff, beginning on the par-four tenth hole. Schultz’s tee shot hit the fairway, with a good look at the green. The wind picked up as the pair walked to their next shot, so Schultz went with a knock down nine-iron shot landed within ten feet of the cup. Cupp chipped her third shot up onto the green, landing within a few feet of the hole. With a chance to win, Schultz’s putt went left to right with a slight downhill slope. “I knew I had to make it,” she recalled. “I had a feeling (Lauren) was going to make par.” Christy Schultz sunk a birdie putt in a playoff to win the 2021 Women’s Mid-Amateur title.
Schultz sunk her birdie putt, pumping her fist with excitement. “The playoff hole was the best hole of the NYSGA.ORG I #PLAYNYSGA
2021 CHAMPIONSHIP tournament,” she said. Overall, Schultz sensed in her warm up that she wasn’t going to play her best golf today. “I knew I had to just hang in there,” she said. “Manage my misses and make as many pars as I could. The front nine I was battling my swing. I never really got a good feel for the greens.” Entering the final round with a share of first place, Schultz shot a 39 through her first nine holes. Schultz and Cupp were tied throughout most of the back nine. “I just managed my game the best I could. I just wasn’t swinging it that great,” said Lauren Cupp finished in second place after falling to Schultz in a playoff.
Schultz. “I knew that I still had to find a way to score. Overall, I’m thrilled that I hung in there.”
Cupp, the 2017 Women’s Mid-Amateur champion and two-time NYS titleholder, entered Tuesday’s round two strokes behind. She made up the ground on the first two holes with birdies, eventually finishing with a 37 on the front. “I really fought my way around the golf course. Teugega is a real thinkers course...I would’ve liked a few more putts to fall in, today and yesterday.” Cupp noticed Teugega played longer compared to Monday’s round. “Length is certainly not my strong suit,” she said “I do think the course played a little longer and a little tougher today.” Cupp also described hole 17, a critical point in her round where she could have fallen out of contention. “It’s a really tough hole. It’s either feast or famine there,” she said. “I came up a little short, was in the valley. Then hit my approach shot over the green, which is a place I know you can’t go. Thankfully I made a good two-putt there.” Patricia Mayne of Western Turnpike Golf Club, finished third place with a seven-over 153. Mary Jo Kelly of Wolferts Roost Country Club (155) and Teresa Cleland of Bellevue Country
Pat Mayne finished in third place at the 2021 NYS Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship.
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