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Russ Aue and Hal Berman

Russ Aue of Bethpage State Park defeated Hal Berman of the Woodmere Club 2 up to win the Championship Division of the Richardson Invitational at Engineers CC on Sunday afternoon, May 5th; in the morning semi-finals, Berman defeated Pieter Hartong of the Stanwich Club 4 & 3 and Aue defeated Phillip Gutterman of Pine Hollow CC  6 & 5.

Also in the afternoon, George Zahringer of Deepdale GC defeated David Prowler of Bethpage State Park In the Senior Masters Division 2 up.

The match play trees for the Championship and Senior Masters Divisions and complete Day One results are available,

under "2013 Tournament Results" above.

Tournament Entry News :

The Long Island Golf Association’s on-line Tournament Entry system is now open. Enter tournaments you qualify for by using your previously-created profile (or, if you do not have a profile, create one now) by clicking on:

(Always keep your profile up-to-date, particularly for e-mail address and phone number.)

To view the 2013 Long Island Golf Association Schedule, click on the words "Tournament Schedule" at the top of the page.

Please note:  The Long Island Open: If you are exempt, the system will allow you to sign up for the Exempt “Qualifier.” For a list of the exemption categories, hover your cursor over the “Tournament Schedule” heading on our website (www.longislandgolf.org) and then click on the list.

The LIGA is very appreciative of the premier venue Fresh Meadow CC hosting the tournament proper this year, after another site backed out. Because of that last-minute change, Fresh Meadow was only able to give us two days to run the event. Therefore, the format will revert to the one we used in 2011 and prior to that: a cut to 40 and ties after the first 18 holes, and 36 holes of play on day two (remember, motorized carts are not permitted in the tournament proper). In 2014, when the tournament will be played at The Bridge, we will return to the format we used last year: 3 days of 18 holes, and a cut after day two.

Do you know an accomplished Girls’ Junior golfer? Go to https://champs.usga.org to enter the USGA Girls' Junior Championship and select a sectional qualifying site. This is a National Championship; the finals will be held at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana, from July 22 – 27, 2013.

Michael Sullivan, James Dunne and Alan Finkelstein

The LIGA/LICSF Annual Meeting was held at the Muttontown Club in East Norwich on Thursday, November 29^th. At the meeting, Alan Finkelstein was elected President of the LIGA, Martin Winkelman was elected Vice President, Michael Sullivan was elected Secretary, and outgoing President James Dunne was elected Treasurer. For a complete list of the LIGA officers and members of the Executive Board for 2013, click on the words "About the LIGA" at the top of the page.

Michael Sullivan was also re-elected President of the LICSF. For a complete list of the LICSF officers and members of the Board of Directors for 2013, hover your mouse over the words "Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund" at the top of the page, and then click on the words "LICSF Officers and Board."

The Long Island Golf Association has partnered with the Golfweek Amateur Tour Metro NY. They manage a tour of golf tournaments for players of all handicap levels from scratch to over 20. Their tournaments are mostly on weekends at public courses. In 2012 they had tournaments at Bethpage State Park, La Tourette GC, Long Island National GC, Timber Point GC, Willow Creek G&CC, and Windwatch G&CC, as well as sites in New Jersey. Check out their website at http://www.amateurgolftour.net/metrony_tour_pages/default6.asp to see their 2013 schedule and determine if joining their Tour makes sense for you.

2013 U.S. Women’s Open – Marshal Volunteer Opportunity

Interested in volunteering for the 2013 U.S. Women’s Open?

The Long Island Golf Association has been asked to provide Volunteer Marshals for one of the holes at Sebonack Golf Club during the 2013 US Women's Open Championship, which will be held there from June 24th through June 30th. As a Volunteer Marshal, you will be offered a package of benefits, the cost for which will be $125. The package will include 2 championship shirts, 1 championship windbreaker, 1 cap or visor, 1 championship water bottle, food and beverage while on shift, complimentary parking, 1 ticket to the Volunteer Parking, and a discounted upgrade into the Trophy Club Pavilion. Your USGA personalized credential will provide access into the championship all seven (7) days. In return for these benefits Volunteer Marshals will be asked to work 4 to 5 shifts over the course of seven days starting on Monday, June 24th. A shift is one-half day. The duties of a Marshal are very important and include managing the movement of players and gallery and promoting physical safety and enjoyment for all people. This is an "Inside the Ropes" job.

You need not reply to the LIGA, but may go right to the USGA Women's Open website (www.2013uswomensopen.com) or email bbonner@brunoeventteam.com. Make sure that you indicate that you are part of the LIGA Team or Hole #11. By the way, the 11th Hole at Sebonack GC is one of the more spectacular holes on the course with sweeping views of Peconic Bay and views from the drive landing area to the green below and the next hole, a short par 3.

To see complete results of previous years' tournaments, click on the words “Past Tournament Results” at the top of the page, and then

choose the event from the list in the left-hand column (scroll down to see the complete list).

Final standings for Player and Senior Player of the Year are now available: click on the words "Player of the Year" at the top of the page.

Anthony Scorcia’s half hour golf show on WGBB radio 1240 airs on Saturday mornings at 8 am during golf season.

Last summer, Anthony’s guest was then-LIGA President Jim Dunne. To hear the segment with Jim:

http://scorciaonpar.com/the-liga-is-the-heart-and-soul-of-amateur-golf-on-long-island/