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PPCO Twist System MetThe Golfer T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N G O L F A S S O C I AT I O N MGAGOLF.ORG In This Issue May 2018 By the Numbers: Learn the figures and facts 2 you’ll want to know leading into the 118th U.S. Open Championship. MGA Foundation: The annual Day of Golf 5 highlighted the MGA Foundation’s cornerstone GOLFWORKS program and next year’s PGA Championship venue. Met Moments: Five-time MGA champion Bob 8 Housen stands among the inaugural class inducted into the NJSGA Hall of Fame. Gear: Grip it and rip it with confidence this 11 season by considering the latest and greatest in grip options. Beyond the Met: Check out these top honors 14 and accolades collected by collegiate competitors from the Met Area. People: Michael Leary’s volunteer experience 17 with the MGA has exceeded his greatest expectations. Travel: You’re probably familiar with some of its 20 private clubs, but should check out the public golf options found all around Pittsburgh. Parting Shot: We remember Doug Ford, whose 22 1956 Met Open victory helped him get back on the winning track. This page: More than 170 MGA Foundation supporters took on Bethpage State Park’s famed Black Course on the Foundation’s annual Day of Golf. See more on page 5. (Photo: Barry Sloan) BY THE NUMBERS MetThe Golfer AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE METROPOLITAN GOLF ASSOCIATION 11 TH U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Volume 6, Number 5 • May 2018 Editor: Tim Hartin Met Golfer Editorial Committee: Chairs: Gene M. fter much anticipation, the – Number of entries the – Size in square feet of the – Number of holes played in the Bernstein, Leslie A. Schupak, Beth Z. Post; C.A. 9,049 37,000 4 Wimpfheimer, Chairman Emeritus; Donald J. U.S. Open Championship USGA accepted for the 2018 U.S. merchandise “tent” constructed for USGA’s Celebration of Champions, a Hendler, Jeanne McCooey, Jay Mottola, Tod D. Pike, A Dr. William Quirin, Roger Tulcin returns to the Met Area Open. The final field will be the 2018 U.S. Open. June 12 public exhibition at Metropolitan Golf Association and Shinnecock Hills in June for its 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 • comprised of 156 players. Shinnecock Hills honoring winners of 914-347-4653 www.mgagolf.org • 118th edition. Once the first tee 2 – Number of holes in the new all 2017 USGA championships. [email protected] MGA Executive Committee: Michael J. Sullivan, shot is struck, there will be plenty 276 – Winning score from the 2004 playoff format for the U.S. Open. In President; Tod D. Pike, Vice President; Andrew G. of numbers to keep track of, but Stock, Secretary/Treasurer U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, won the event of a tie, it would take place 41.57 – In yards, average width of Committee Members: Gregg M. Angelillo, Joseph here are a few figures to know as D. Bardon, Charles Beach, Robert J. Bluestone, by Retief Goosen (-4). following the completion of the 72 fairway driving zones. This compares Patrick L. Donnelly, Norman A. Feinstein, Jason USGA and MGA charter member Green, Philip M. Halpern, Dennis Lynch, Bryan holes of stroke play. to an average of 26.57 yards in 2004’s Pendrick, Beth Z. Post, Nathaniel Turner, Charles Shinnecock Hills welcomes its fifth 45+ – Hours of network coverage U.S. Open. Weisman, Ned Zachar, Jordan Ziegler Past Presidents: Stephen F. Boyd, Jeffrey R. U.S. Open Championship. for the U.S. Open on Fox and FS1. 7,445 – The total yardage at which Holzschuh, Gene M. Bernstein More than 115 hours will be the course can play from its back 6 – Number of qualifying rounds for President, LIGA: Martin Winkelman President, NJSGA: William E. Frese available via live streaming. tees. Each round will vary due to the 118th U.S. Open Championship President, WGA: Benjamin C. Kirschenbaum course setup and conditions. conducted by the MGA this year, President, WMGA: Cheryl Brayman including the June 4 sectional at Canoe General Counsel: Mario Ponce MGA Staff: Brian R. Mahoney, Executive Director; Brook Country Club in Summit, N.J. Hilary Barrueco, Barbara Bradley, Kim Braham, Millie Burt, Alex Chiorean, Louis Cutolo, John DeTemple Jr., Beth Francese, Chris Gaffney, Johanna Gavin, Tim Hartin, Kyle Keckeisen, Mike Kendrick, Kevin Kline, Holly Kotiadis, Ryan Malvin, Tim McGovern, Sean Murphy, Peter Nicholson, Susan O’Dowd, Tom Ott, Dan Potts, Nick Roden, Robin Sauerhaft, Nick Schoen, Helen Stock, Rose Tomassetti, Maddi Vetrano, Tim Walter, Mike Zamalkany Special Consultants: Jeanne McCooey, Jay Mottola, Bob Thomas, Gene Westmoreland Published for the Metropolitan Golf Association by: Great Golf Resorts of the World, Inc. 2600 Philmont Avenue, Suite 325 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Phone: (215) 914-2071 CEO & Publisher: Richard K. Summers COO & Art Director: Peter J. Sansone President: Brian Folino Production/Pre-Press: Frederick Yantz Design: Jim Gerhard, Matt Hulnick, Steve Higgins, Marina Kohls Advertising Production Manager: Julie Yuen General Manager, Digital Operations: Matt Frey, PGA Operations: Tom Gauss, Katelyn Leer, Sean Schreiber Accounting: Larisa Kotlyar, Stacy Lombardo Advertising: For information, please contact: Tim McGovern at 914-347-4653, ext. 345, or Brian Folino at 623-337-5802 (office or 661-312-6412 (cell)) Executive Director, Travel & Real Estate: Mike Agee Regional Advertising Managers: Patrick Cherry, Howard Derkay USGA/JOHN MUMMERT Shared among the owners of just 354 homes, Balsam Mountain Preserve isn’t your typical private community. It’s a 4,400-acre family-friendly paradise that’s also home to one of the most visually stunning Arnold Palmer Signature Golf courses in the country. With scenery that changes at every turn and breathtaking long-range views, Balsam Mountain Preserve truly sets the standard for mountain golf—and mountain living. Less than 40 Minutes from Asheville, NC ExperienceBalsam.com | 828-479-0282 CORNERSTONE MGA FOUNDATION SUPPORT he MGA Foundation held its 24th annual Day of TGolf at Bethpage State Park on May 14, allowing more than 170 supporters to test their skill on the Park’s famed Black Course and hear first-hand the positive impact of the Foundation’s cornerstone student-intern program, GOLFWORKS. “This job has taught me to be assertive and diligent when it comes to the tasks at hand. But most of all, I have learned that hard work is appreciated and respected,” remarked MaryKate Saunders, a second-year GOLFWORKS intern at Deepdale Golf Club in Manhasset, N.Y. Each year, nearly 300 students like MaryKate gain valuable experience while employed at more than 80 MGA Member Clubs through the GOLFWORKS program. The program, launched in 1994, has provided outstanding opportunities for young people in the Met Area thanks to generous support from MGA Member Clubs, Foundation donors, and the official supporter of the MGA Foundation, MetLife. GOLFWORKS student interns Rayjuan White and MaryKate Saunders joined by MGA Foundation Director Peter Nicholson (left) and MGA Foundation Chairman and MGA President Michael Sullivan at Bethpage State Park. PHOTOS: BARRY SLOAN SMART CHANGE STATARTS HERRE OFFICE SOLUTIONS TO HELP KEEP YOUU IN FRONT GET AAHEAD OFF THE GAME WITH CAANON SOLUUTIONS AMEERICA Canon SSolutions Amerrica helps organizations of all siizes and across all types of NNER ADVANCE Series industrries by implemennting award-winnning technology, services, and solutions that can be tailored specificcally to meet thhe unique needs of your organizzation. Let Cannon Solutions America help putt you in the leadd and take your ccompany to 1-844-50-CANOON the next level. Canon is a registeered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and elsewhere. All other referenced product names and marksks 3/18-123-2302-AA are trademarks of their respective owners and are herreby acknowledged. ©2018 Canon Solutions America, Inc. All rights reserveed. MET MOMENTS fter sorting through its 118 years of golf Ahistory, the New Jersey State Golf Association selected 16 of the state’s most influential names and welcomed them as the inaugural class of NJSGA Hall of Fame inductees in a May 1 ceremony. Many of those inducted left their mark beyond the bounds of New Jersey, including amateur Bob Housen. Following the suggestion of an area professional, Housen—79 and a longtime member of Manasquan River—began competing NJSGA The Call for the Hall in championships in his 30s and just hoped to play well. “I never in my wildest dreams ever envisioned that I would win six State Amateur Championships or be in six U.S. Senior Opens and play with the likes of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus,” said Housen, who finished as low amateur in the U.S. Senior Open in both 1988 and 1995. For Housen, playing the game provided a quality platform for helping others while also keeping different elements of life in perspective. “I always felt I had to keep everything in balance and the one that helped me to do that the best was my wife Marjorie, she is just wonderful,” Housen expressed. Housen also owns five MGA titles, having won the Ike in 1976, the MGA Senior Amateur in 1997 and 1999 and the Father & Son Championship in 1996 and 2008. He was also part of the very first Governor Hugh L. Carey Challenge Cup in 1990. “It’s very humbling to say the least,” says Housen of the recognition. Inaugural Class of NJSGA Hall of Fame Inductees Carolyn Cudone William Y. Dear Dr. Ralph Engel Johnny Farrell Vic Ghezzi Charlotte Glutting Arthur (Red) Hoffman A special part of Housen’s induction Bob Housen was having many family members in Nestor J.
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