USGA - U.S. Mid-Am Qualifer Results

The US Mid Am Qualifer took place today at Yahnundasis GC in New Hartford, NY.  There were 54 participants vying for 3 spots in the prestigious USGA event.  The qualifying score was (+2) 73 (which was a playoff, 4 guys for 1 spot).  Todays successful qualifiers included two rochester natives who shot the two best scores  (James Scorse, Churchville, NY (-3) 68 & Robert Chalanick, Victor, NY (-1) 70), and Arnold Cunningham of Nashville, Tennessee who won the final spot in the playoff.  Local participants who competed in todays event include the following:

Ken Riter (Buffalo, NY)                           (+3) 74
Timothy Hutton (Williamsville, NY)          (+3) 74
Raman Luthra (East Amherst, NY)          (+7) 78
Andy Bernatovicz (Grand Island, NY)     (+8) 79
James Smith (Orchard Park, NY)            (+8) 79

See all participant scores courtesy of the NYSGA website.

New York State Mid-Am Qualifier Results

Matthew Ion-Young of Crag Burn Golf Club was medalist today at the New York State Men's Mid-Am qualifier at Transit Valley Country Club.  Ion-Young carded a bogey free round of (-3) 68 to lead the way.  John Edwards of Diamond Hawk GC was one back with at (-2) 69 and Mike Rogers of Stafford Country Club shot (-1) 70.  Forty of the ninety golfers successfully qualified for the tournament today.  See today's results for more details.

The Tournament will be held at Crag Burn G.C. September 24 -September 26.  Golfers from all over the state will compete for the NY State Mid-Am Title.  Rounding out the field will be some notable local players who were already exempt into the tournament including two past champions (2009 Champion - Ken Riter (Park CC), 2006 Champion - Aaron Tallman) and the 2009 Buffalo District Champion, Raman Luthra (Crag Burn GC).

Ken Riter Named to NY State Team

Ken Riter of Park Country Club, who works as an architect in Buffalo, was one of three men named to the NY State Team to compete in the USGA State Team Championship.  The 54-hole team event will be played September 14th -16th at the 6,726-yard Mayacama golf course, in Santa Rosa, California (65 miles north of San Francisco).

Riter earned a spot on the team with his win at the NY State Men's Mid-Amateur last fall at Glens Falls Country Club.  Riter came to the 18th hole (a par 3) of the 54 hole championship last year tied for the lead with three other players (including past champions Jim Roy of Syracuse (who now plays on the Senior PGA Tour) and John Vacarro of Albany).  He calmly hit a shot to 8 feet, and knocked in the birdie put to win the 2009 NY State Men's Mid Amateur Championship.

This is a great accomplishment for Ken, and a great honor to represent New York State in this Championship.  Best Wishes to Ken as he competes in this prestigious Championship!!

Read more about Ken Riter and the NY State Team.

Buffalo Amatuer Golf Blog

I started this blog in an effort to increase awareness of local tournaments, maintain tournament results, and hopefully add some buzz and increased participation to many of the local events.  Please check out the features on the site including the tournament schedule, tournament results (still trying to track down some results), upcoming tee times, etc.  I will also be adding the points listing, points rules, and a listing of tournaments that qualify for points when I am able to track down this information.

If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please feel free to post them or email me at nimo126@yahoo.com.  Also, if anyone knows of any tournaments that I missed on the schedule, or any additional links that I should have on here, or anything else, please let me know.

Katz Finishes T22 at Canadian Amateur

Jake Katz shot a final round (E) 72 to finish +1 and T22 for the tournament at the Canadian Amatuer in London, Ontario.  The winner was Albin Choi of Toronto, Ontario, who finished at -17 for the tournament.

Grace and Bernatovicz Win The Classic

Mike Grace and Andy Bernatovicz teamed up to win the Brookfield / Crag Burn Classic this weekend.  The winning score was (-7) 137, which included rounds of (-5) 67 at Brookfield and (-2) 70 at Crag Burn.  They won by one stroke over the team of Kyle Gay of Brookfield CC and Brian Mcgahey of Springville CC (138) who had rounds of (-3) 69 at Brookfield and (-3) 69 at Crag Burn.  The top 5 rounded out as follows:

3 - Hanes / Lessing (139)
T4 - Luthra / Patterson (140)
T4 - Cecchini / Stasiak (140)

Katz Tied for 20th after 3rd Round of Canadian Amateur

Jake Katz shot a third round even par 72 today in the Canadian Amateur.  He currently sits at +1 and in in T20th place going into the fourth and final round.  The leader, Albin Choi of Toronto, is at -11 for the tournament.

Mike Grace and Andy Bernatovicz Lead The Classic

Mike Grace of Brookfield CC and Andy Bernatovicz of River Oaks CC teamed up to lead the way at the Brookfield / Crag Burn Classic on Friday 8/13 with a (-5) 67 today at Brookfield CC.  The tournament is two rounds (one round at Brookfield CC and one round at Crag Burn GC) and the format is two-man best ball.  Greg Cecchini of Crag Burn GC and Matt Stasiak of Fox Valley CC are in second place alone with a (-4) 68.  Other teams in the hunt after Round 1 include the following:

T3 - Murphy / Digulio (69)
T3 - Gay / Mcgahey (69)
T5 - Creighton / Tallman (70)
T5 - Gaffney / Nowak (70)
T5 - Boland / Mahon (70)

The final round will be played tomorrow, Saturday 8/14, at Crag Burn GC.

Katz tied for 27th after 2nd round at Canadian Amateur

Jake Katz shot a second round (-1) 71 at the London Hunt & Country Club on Friday, which puts him at +1 for the tournament and tied for 27th.  He currently sits 8 strokes back of the leader, Albin Choi of Toronto Ontario.  Jake tees off at 9:53am tomorrow for round three.

Jake Katz shoots 74 in first round of Canadian Amateur

Jake Katz, whose recent accomplishments include winning the Buffalo District Title, runner-up in the NY State Am, a T-10 at the Porter Cup (all 3 tournaments he held a share of the lead going into the final round), is competing in the Royal Canadian Men's Amateur Championship this week in London Ontario. The Tournament is being played on two courses, the London Hunt & Country and the Redtail Golf Course. The tournament includes four rounds of stroke play, with a cut to the low 70 and ties after two rounds.

Playing the Redtail Golf Course today, Jake fired a (+2) 74. Jake was at +2 after seven holes, when he birdied three of the next four holes to get back to -1. He then bogeyed 4 of his last 6 holes (with a birdie on 18) to finish the day at +2. Jake tees off tomorrow on the London Hunt and Country Club at 1:03pm. Follow the tournament scores at the link below.

Canadian Amateur Scores