Paul Spano Wins First Tee Award

Paul Spano Wins First Tee Award

February 23, 2011 – Bronx, N.Y., native Paul Spano, a participant in The First Tee of Metropolitan New York (TFTMNY), was named the first-ever recipient of The First Tee’s Outstanding Participant Award during The First Tee Biennial Network Meeting, held...
USGA Extends Groove Rule to Local Qualifiers

USGA Extends Groove Rule to Local Qualifiers

February 22, 2011 – In a change of policy from 2010, the USGA announced that the condition of competition regarding grooves will now apply to all qualifiers for the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open. The condition, set forth by the USGA and...
Missy Crisp to Receive MGA Distinguished Service Award

Missy Crisp to Receive MGA Distinguished Service Award

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 14, 2012) – The Metropolitan Golf Association is pleased to announce that Emily R. Crisp (Missy), from Mill Neck, N.Y., will receive the 2012 MGA Distinguished Service Award. Crisp, 71, is being recognized for her impressive record of...
Middle Bay Country Club Closes

Middle Bay Country Club Closes

ELMSFORD, N.Y. (Jan. 15, 2013) – Middle Bay Country Club, a private club on the south shore of Nassau County, is closing its doors after nearly eight decades of operation. Still reeling from the devastating effects from Hurricane Sandy and lost membership, the...