by Buffalo Groupe | Jul 24, 2026 | Events, Golf Education, Uncategorized
Your First Time on the Golf Course By Nick Teodosio, PGA, Senior Coordinator of Public Golf Growth and Engagement for the MGA The best first experience is with someone who has played before – a friend, a family member, or a coworker. Someone who knows the game,...
by Buffalo Groupe | Jul 24, 2026 | Events, Golf Education, Uncategorized
Golf 101: The Basics By Nick Teodosio, PGA, Senior Coordinator of Public Golf Growth and Engagement for the MGA Golf is one of the oldest sports in the world, and yet one of the most misunderstood. Historically, it has a reputation for being slow, expensive, elitist,...
by Buffalo Groupe | Jul 20, 2026 | Golf Education, Uncategorized
Understanding the Rules of Handicapping Golf’s handicap system is designed to make the game more equitable for players of different skill levels, but the terminology and score-posting rules can sometimes feel complicated. Questions about Score Differentials, Course...
by Buffalo Groupe | Jul 10, 2026 | Golf Education, Uncategorized
Heading to the golf course for the first time? It’s normal to feel a little unsure about what to bring, what to wear, and what to expect. The good news is that getting started in golf is easier than most people think. You don’t need a full set of clubs or years of...
by Tim Hartin | Mar 25, 2026 | Communications, Golf Education
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 24, 2026) — The MGA hosted its annual Green Chair Seminar on March 19, welcoming area superintendents, green chairs, and other club representatives for a morning of education at Pelham Country Club in Pelham, N.Y., and the presentation of...
by Tim Hartin | Mar 10, 2026 | Communications, Golf Education
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (March 10, 2026) — As golf season approaches, the MGA has released its annual slate of spring Handicapping and Rules Seminars. The seminars are hosted by Met Area clubs each year and serve as a good refresher as the season gets underway, providing...
