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Friday, July 31st: E-News Update

Local Albany News Story on Growth of NENY Junior Golf

In case you missed it, we're happy to report that the NENY PGA Section's junior golf efforts got some great press earlier this week in the Times Union golf column written by Joyce Bassett.

View the Complete Article HERE

NENY PGA - Blue Golf Email Account Change NOTIFICATION Update

We've been made aware many of our members may have received one or multiple emails from Blue Golf noting changes being performed to your account. Please note that this is a legitimate email.

PGA of America is making changes to the way member information is provided to Blue Golf so these back end changes/maintenance of importing files is triggering some members to get the email and continued updates to different fields may cause a few future changes/emails. Please do not be alarmed and the email is not menacing and there is no harm being done to your account.

The email looks like the following:
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Subject: Northeastern NY PGA Section Account Info Change

Hello,

The following information for your Northeastern NY PGA Section member account was updated on 7/27/2020:

  • Address

If these changes were made in error, or if you believe an unauthorized person accessed your account, please contact Northeastern NY PGA Section at 518-438-8645.

Thanks,
Northeastern NY PGA Section

2020 NENY Tourney Schedule

Upcoming Tourney Reminders

Stroke Play Championship at Mohawk GC
Mon-Tues, August 17th-18th
Eligibility: Open to Class A Members & Life Members
Format: 36-hole stroke play
OMEGA POY; SrPOY POY points event
Starting Times Beginning at 8am both days
Deadline for Registration: Wednesday, August 12th (before late fees)

Stroke Play Champ Entry

Assistants Match Play at Orchard Creek GC
Tuesday, August 11th and Thursday, Aug. 13th
Format: 18-Hole Individual Match Play
Eligibility: Eligible to any Class A-8 Assistant, Class B Associate, and fully registered Pre-Apprentices all must be in good standing.
Entry Fee: $100 per player (covers all course match costs).
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Aug 6, 2020

There is an Open Qualifier for the Top 8 Seeds (morning of Tues, Aug. 11th)
First round matches will be in the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 11th.
Semi-final and Final matches will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13th

Register HERE for Asst. Match Play

Senior Match Play at Orchard Creek GC
Tuesday, August 11th and Thursday, Aug. 13th
Format: 18-Hole Individual Match Play
Eligibility: Eligible to any Class A NENY PGA Member ages 50+ and must be in good standing.
Entry Fee: $150 per player (covers all course match costs).
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2020
* Qualifying - The final scores from the NENY PGA Senior Professional Championship field of players will be used to determine seeding into the Senior Match Play. For players who did not compete in the SrPNC and register for Match Play, their seeding will be based on current OMEGA SrPOY points list standings.

Register HERE for Senior Match Play

PGA of America National Award Winners Announced

PGA of America announced the 2020 National Award Winners recently. Congratulations to them all for the highest achievement being recognized as the leader in their Association.

Read the Press Release HERE

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Host Sites

NENY PGA Junior Host Sites Wanted

The NENY PGA Section Staff and the Player Development Committee are in the works of creating additional junior golf opportunities from junior leagues to JGT Tour tournaments and we are seeking facilities interested in hosting! Income will include greens fees, F&B revenue (box lunches), range fees, etc. Please contact NENY PGA Section staff if you have an interest.

Sept 1-2

NENY PGA Section Professional Championship

If you are eligible to compete, you can register anytime now through Wed, Aug. 26th. All registrations must be done through the PGA of America. Learn more

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HOPE

NENY PGA HOPE

Instruction Program starting this Monday, August 3rd from 4pm-6:30pm at Town of Colonie GC. Seeking PGA Instructors to help. Contact Christian Torres at 518-791-6548.