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The mission of the Central New York PGA is to promote the game and business of golf in upstate New York. Our association represents the finest avenue for connecting with golf enthusiasts of all ages. With more than 100 facilities in the area, CNY PGA serves the members of our community through our instructional programs, tournaments, and membership programs.
We strive to enhance the game of golf by engaging and supporting members, developing junior players to successful golfers, and partnering with local and national businesses.
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Here's a sneak peek at some moments from tonight's CNY PGA Banquet.
More photos coming soon on our website.
Congratulations to our 2021 Special Award winners and Hall of Famers!
#cnypga #golfawards #halloffame #golf #golfprofessional
#ThrowbackThursday Well, sort of!
The #CNYPGA Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be honored tonight at our Special Awards and HOF Banquet.
Congrats to Stan Lisk, Steve Nacewicz and Jon Fowler who will officially be recognized after having to wait a year because of the pandemic!!
We are proud to announce CNY PGA's Marty Nowicki, PGA (@TSGolf) earned a spot on on GolfDigest's 50 Best Teachers in NYS!
Congratulations Marty on this honor!
AND Syracuse native @suzywhaley is among the 50 Best Teachers in America! WTG Suzy!
#golfdigest #golfinstructor #golf
Concluding our Special Award Winners:
Merchandisers of the Year
Private: Chris Krause
Resort: Eric Lorenzetti
Public: Ryan Evans
Congratulations to all! Each one has achieved great success in golf merchandising, service to customers/clients and inventory management.
#CNYPGA
#CNYPGA Special Award Winner highlight:
Scott Webster
Patriot Award
Scott earned this award for demonstrating unwavering commitment and dedication to veterans and service men and women including hosting the Section’s Folds of Honor event at Tuscarora every year.
Congrats and TY!
Today's #CNYPGA Special Award Winner highlight:
Brian Smith, PGA
Youth Player Development Award
Brian is being honored for his promotion of and dedication to instruction and access for junior golfers. Thank you Brian for helping grow the game and congrats!
#golf #golfawards
Continuing our Special Award Winners
Stan Gorman PGA
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Stan, a member of the #CNYPGA HOF, is honored for his service in support of fellow PGA members, mentoring of members and service to the community. Thank you Stan for all your do and congrats!
Continuing our Special Award winners:
Martha Wells PGA
Player Development Award
Martha earned the award for her commitment to growing the game. She is making her mark in the golf industry by promoting inclusivity through in the area of player development. Congrats Martha and TY!
We resume highlighting our 2021 Special Award winners with: Jason Gosney (Binghamton CC)
Asst. Professional of the Year
Congrats to Jason for his overall performance and service to facility members as well as supporting section programs and fellow golf professionals.
WTG Jason!
Here's a sneak peek at some moments from tonight's CNY PGA Banquet.
More photos coming soon on our website.
Congratulations to our 2021 Special Award winners and Hall of Famers!
#cnypga #golfawards #halloffame #golf #golfprofessional
#ThrowbackThursday Well, sort of!
The CNY PGA Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be honored tonight at our Special Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet.
Congratulations to Stan Lisk, Steve Nacewicz and Jon Fowler who will officially be recognized after having to wait a year because of the pandemic!!
#CNYPGA #halloffame #golf #golfprofessional
Great! Congratulations! Carrying on a legacy!
Congratulations to all of you, well deserved
We are proud to announce that Marty Nowicki, PGA (Turning Stone Resort Casino) has earned a spot on on GolfDigest's 50 Best Teachers in New York State for 2022-2023!
Marty's excellent work in golf instruction has made him a much sought after teacher for many years. Congratulations Marty on this honor!
AND Syracuse native Suzy Whaley is among the 50 Best Teachers in America! WTG Suzy!
#CNYPGA #golfdigest #golfinstructor #golf #golfprofessional #golfinstruction
Congratulations Marty! You should be very proud of your accomplishment!
Congratulations Marty great work!
We’ll deserved! Congrats Marty!
Congratulations Marty
Congrats Marty! You rock!!!
Congrats Marty
Congrats Marty!
Congrats Marty!!!⛳️
Congratulations Marty
Congratulations Marty!
Way to go Marty!
Nice job Marty!
Excellent teacher and a very nice man. Well deserved Martin Nowicki
Congratulations
Nice going Marty!
Congratulations, ⛳️🏌️♂️😀
Nice. But remember the first time we met? I still remember that day.......lol
Congrats, Martin Nowicki 👏!
Congratulations Marty! You sure helped out my game. So happy you deserved it!
Congratulations Marty!!!
Great guy and teacher, well deserved! Fixed my swing back in 90s at Erie Village!
Concluding our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners:
Merchandisers of the Year
Private: Chris Krause, PGA (Yahnundasis GC)
Resort: Eric Lorenzetti, PGA (Turning Stone Resort Casino)
Public: Ryan Evans, PGA (Conklin Players Club)
Congratulations to these PGA Professionals. Each one has achieved great success in golf merchandising, service to customers and clients and inventory management.
All three gentlemen and all Special Award winners will be honored Dec. 2!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Way to go Chris Krause
Continuing to highlight our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners:
Scott Webster, PGA (Tuscarora Golf Club)
Patriot Award
Scott earned this award for demonstrating unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the U.S. Scott has dedicated much of his time for service members and their families. His contributions include hosting the Section’s Folds of Honor event at Tuscarora every year.
Congrats and thank you Scott for your commitment to our service men and women!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Scott, Congratulations you are so deserving of this award. You and Tuscarora Golf Club should be very so proud of all you do for the Folds of Honor and our Veterans. Enjoy the experience.
Congratulations Scott well done!
Congratulations, Scott!
Congratulations Scott.
Congratulations Scott!!
Congratulations Scott!!
Congratulations Scott!!!
That’s my Pro! Congratulations!
Congratulations pro
Congrats Scott
Congratulations Scott and Happy Holidays
Congrats Scott..
Congrats Scott!
Congratulations Scott 👍🏻
Congratulations, Scott. ⛳️🏌️♂️😀
Congrats Scott!
Congrats Scott
Way to go Scott!!!
Congratulations Scott! So proud of you.👏
Congratulations!!🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations!!!
Great job !
Congratulations
CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT
Continuing to highlight our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners:
Brian Smith, PGA (The Cavalry Club)
Youth Player Development Award
Brian is being honored for his promotion of and dedication to instruction and access for junior golfers. Brian supports the PGA and the Section’s initiatives to help junior golfers learn and enjoy the game of golf through our programs including the PGA Junior League.
Thank you Brian for helping grow the game and congrats!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Congrats Brian! We’ll deserved. The PGA Jr League program you run for us at Cavalry is as strong as any I’ve seen. Proud to have you on our team!
Greatly Deserved, speaking as a former youth who you trained as well my friend! Congratulations
Congratulations Brian, well deserved.
Congrats Brian on a job well done.
Congratulations Brian!
Congratulations, Schmitty.
Well deserved!! Congrats Brian!!!
Congratulations!
This is spectacular news! Congratulations to you!!!!
Congrats Brian great job 👏
Look at you go! Congratulations, that’s awesome!! 🙂
Brian, Congratulations. ⛳️😀🏌️♂️.
Congrats Smitty, important part of the game 🤛🏻
Congrats Smitty!
Congrats, Smitty!
Congratulations Goaty!!🎉🎉🎈
Schmittie….!!! Congratulations Pro. Nice work!!!
Great job Goaty!!!
Way to go Smitty
Good for you Brian
Congratulations
Congrats!
Congratulation!
thank you guys
👍
Continuing to highlight our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners:
Stan Gorman, PGA (The Pompey Club)
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Stan earned this award for the second straight year, an honor which is given for service in support of fellow PGA members, mentoring of members and associates, and service to the community. Stan, a member of the CNY PGA Hall of Fame and owner of The Pompey Club, has won many section awards including CNY PGA Golf Professional of the Year in 2003.
Thank you Stan for all your do and congrats!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Congratulations Stan, truly embody this award. Thank you for your continued support in growing the game of golf.
Congrats Stan. Well done
Well done Stan. Congratulations
Congratulations Stan the man!
Congrats Stan!!
Congrats Stan
Congratulations!
Continuing to highlight our 2021 Special Award winners, today:
Martha Wells, PGA
Player Development Award
Martha earned the award for her commitment and enthusiasm in helping grow the game. She is making her mark in the golf industry by promoting inclusivity through her exemplary contributions in the area of player development. Martha also won the 2018 Private Merchandiser of the Year Award.
Congrats Martha and thank you for helping grow the game!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Fantastic, Boomer! We’re so proud !
Congratulations my friend! Very well deserved. ❤️❤️❤️
Congrats! Well deserved!
Congrats, Martha! Well deserved!!
Congratulations Martha !
Awesome Martha. Congratulations.
Congratulations Martha!
Congrats, Martha!
Congratulations Martha
CONGATULATIONS MARTHA GREAT JOB HOPE YOU ARE WELL
Congrats Pro!
Congratulations Martha!
Congrats Martha
Congratulations!
Congratulations
Way to go Martha!
Congrats Martha Wells 👏
Awesome 👏! Congratulations
Way to go, Martha!! 🥂
Congratulations ⛳️😀🏌️♂️
Have we got a bargain for you!
We’re celebrating the new CNY PGA Player's Card (formerly called the CNY PGA Green$Card) with a Black Friday Special of $19.99 for one or $59.99 for a 4-pack. This special runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 3.
The Player's card offers discounted golf, lessons and merchandise at select facilities throughout the Central New York PGA Section! The Player's Card makes a great holiday gift! Don't miss this Black Friday offer!
Hit the link to purchase your 2022 CNY PGA Player's Card or go to our website.
cny.pga.com/playerscard/
Have we got a bargain for you!
We’re celebrating the new CNY PGA Player's Card (formerly called the CNY PGA Green$Card) with a Black Friday Special of $19.99 for one or $59.99 for a 4-pack. This special runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 3.
The Player's card offers discounted golf, lessons and merchandise at select facilities throughout the Central New York PGA Section! The Player's Card makes a great holiday gift! Don't miss this Black Friday offer!
Hit the link to purchase your 2022 CNY PGA Player's Card or go to our website.
cny.pga.com/playerscard/
Here's a sneak peek at some moments from tonight's CNY PGA Banquet.
More photos coming soon on our website.
Congratulations to our 2021 Special Award winners and Hall of Famers!
#cnypga #golfawards #halloffame #golf #golfprofessional
#ThrowbackThursday
Well, sort of!
The CNY PGA Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be honored tonight at our Special Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet.
Congratulations to Stan Lisk, Steve Nacewicz and Jon Fowler who will officially be recognized after having to wait a year because of
the pandemic!!
#CNYPGA #halloffame #golf #golfprofessional
We are proud to announce that Marty Nowicki, PGA (Turning Stone Resort Casino) has earned a spot on GolfDigest's 50 Best Teachers in New York State for 2022-2023!
Marty's excellent work in golf instruction has made him a much sought after teacher for many years. Congratulations Marty on this honor!
AND Syracuse native @mammawhales is among the 50 Best Teachers in America! WTG Suzy!
#CNYPGA #golfdigest #golfinstructor #golf #golfprofessional #golfinstruction
@golfdigest @impact_snap @turningstone
Concluding our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners:
Merchandisers of the Year
Private: Chris Krause, PGA (Yahnundasis GC)
Resort: Eric Lorenzetti, PGA (Turning Stone Resort Casino)
Public: Ryan Evans, PGA (Conklin Players Club)
Congratulations to these PGA Professionals. Each one has achieved great success in golf merchandising, service to customers and clients and inventory management.
All three gentlemen and all Special Award winners will be honored Dec. 2!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Continuing to highlight our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners:
Scott Webster, PGA
(Tuscarora Golf Club)
Patriot Award
Scott earned this award for demonstrating unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the U.S. Scott has dedicated much of his time for service members and their families. His contributions include hosting the Section’s Folds of Honor event at Tuscarora every year.
Congrats and thank you Scott for your commitment to our service men and women!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Continuing to highlight our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners
Brian Smith, PGA
( @cavalryclub )
Youth Player Development AwardBrian is being honored for his promotion of and dedication to instruction and access for junior golfers. Brian supports the PGA and the Section’s initiatives to help junior golfers learn and enjoy the game of golf through our programs including the PGA Junior League.
Thank you Brian for helping grow the game and congrats!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
Continuing to highlight our 2021 CNY PGA Special Award Winners
Stan Gorman, PGA (The Pompey Club)
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Stan earned this award for the second straight year, an honor which is given for service in support of fellow PGA members, mentoring of members and associates, and service to the community.
Stan, a member of the CNY PGA Hall of Fame and owner of The Pompey Club, has won many section awards including CNY PGA Golf Professional of the Year in 2003.
Thank you Stan for all your do and congrats!
#CNYPGA #golf
#golfprofessional #PGA
#pgaofamerica #golfpro
#golfawards
Continuing to highlight our 2021 Special Award winners, today:
Martha Wells, PGA
Player Development Award
Martha earned the award for her commitment and enthusiasm in helping grow the game. She is making her mark in the golf industry by promoting inclusivity through her exemplary contributions in the area of player development. Martha also won the 2018 Private Merchandiser of the Year Award.
Congrats Martha and thank you for helping grow the game
#CNYPGA #golf
#golfprofessional #PGA
#pgaofamerica #golfpro
#golfawards
Have we got a bargain for you!
We’re celebrating the new CNY PGA Player's Card (formerly called the CNY PGA Green$Card) with a Black Friday Special of $19.99 for one or $59.99 for a 4-pack. This special runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 3.
The Player's card offers discounted golf, lessons and merchandise at select facilities throughout the Central New York PGA Section! The Player's Card makes a great holiday gift! Don't miss this Black Friday offer!
Hit the link to purchase your 2022 CNY PGA Player's Card or go to our website.
https://cny.pga.com/playerscard/
We resume highlighting our 2021 Special Award winners with:
Jason Gosney (Binghamton CC)
Assistant Professional of the Year
Congratulations to Jason for his overall performance and service to facility members as well as supporting section programs and fellow golf professionals.
Way to go Jason!
#CNYPGA #golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
We are extremely grateful for our CNY PGA membership, valued sponsors and junior and amateur players!
Enjoy your day!
#CNYPGA
Continuing to highlight our 2021 Special Award winners:
Michael Doctor, PGA MP
Teacher of the Year
Michael’s dedication to the art of golf instruction, service to his students as well as fellow professionals is outstanding.
A member of the CNY PGA Hall of Fame, Michael previously won this award in 1995 and 2019 in addition to many other section awards during his career. He was also named 2013 PGA Golf Professional of the Year, the highest annual honor bestowed upon a PGA of America Professional.
Congrats Michael and thank you for helping grow the game!
#golf #golfprofessional #PGA
#pgaofamerica #golfpro
#golfawards #CNYPGA
In the upcoming days, we will be featuring our 2021 Special Award winners. Today:
Mike Discenza, PGA (SUNY Cortland)
Professional Development Award
This award is given to a PGA Professional for their leadership qualities and outstanding contributions to professional education. Discenza, who won the Youth Player Development Award last year, is the head coach of the SUNY Cortland women's golf team. He's a Certified Professional in Teaching and Coaching and he sits on the CNY PGA Board of Directors.
Congrats Mike and thank you for all you do!
#golf #golfprofessional #PGA #pgaofamerica #golfpro #golfawards #CNYPGA
ICYMI: The Central New York PGA was an Upstate Shredding CNY Tuesdays December grant recipient! We finished in the top four in voting last Thursday out of 10 worthwhile non-profits. We are very honored to receive this $2,000 grant.
In the near future, the CNY PGA will be featured on CNYCentral. This will give us an opportunity to talk about the great work we are doing in the local community. The grant will help us better deliver programs and initiatives to juniors, military and advance our diversity and inclusion efforts.
Thank you again to all who voted for us!
#CNYPGA
#decembergrants #decemberfinalists #cnytuesdays #52Tuesdays #upstateshredding
The votes are in and we did it! The CNY PGA won a $2k grant from Upstate Shredding CNY Tuesdays! Woo Hoo!🥳
A BIG thank you to our members, families, friends and followers who took the time to vote and make this happen. We're so grateful for your support ❤
The grant will go to our Section's programs focusing on youth, veterans/military and diversity/inclusion! Thank you CNY Tuesdays and Upstate Shredding!
#52Tuesdays #upstateshredding #CNYPGA #cnytuesdays #grateful #thankyou
So many worthwhile non-profits in the cnytuesdays.com Dec. voting ....including the CNY PGA that has foundation programs focusing on youth, veterans/military and diversity/inclusion!
We'd be honored if you voted for the #CNYPGA! Click the link in our bio. TY! #cnytuesdays
Reposted from @cnytuesdays Almost to the finish line Central New York! Voting ends TODAY at noon on cnytuesdays.com! Let's finish strong and vote NOW! #vote #lastchance #decembergrants #cnytuesdays #52Tuesdays #upstateshredding
Your daily reminder that its time to vote! VOTE for the CNY PGA to help us win a $2K grant from Upstate Shredding! There are only 2 days left...vote NOW! And SHARE, SHARE, SHARE on your socials!
Hit the link in our bio!
#vote #decembergrants #cnytuesdays #52Tuesdays #upstateshredding #CNYPGA
Jeff Kleinman, PGA (Turning Stone) has been named the CNY PGA 2021 Golf Professional of the Year!
Kleinman received the highest honor paid to a CNY PGA professional for overall performance and his commitment to providing outstanding guest services while being an integral part of Turning Stone Resort Casino’s golf staff.
Congratulations Jeff! ⛳️🏆
Go to our website to read more about Jeff and the other Special Award winners (who will be featured later this month!)
#golfprofessional #golfpro #golflife #golf #golfawards #CNYPGA #pga #pgagolf #pgaofamerica #pgaprofessional
WE NEED YOU!
Please go to the link in our bio OR cnytuesdays.com, find out CNY PGA logo, click the logo then click VOTE!
The CNY PGA is 1 of 10 finalists for a $2,000 Upstate Shredding CNY Tuesdays Grant!
Share this post with your friends and have them vote too!
You can vote DAILY through Thursday, 11/18 at noon!
So many worthwhile non-profits in the voting for December....including the CNY PGA with foundation programs focusing on youth, veterans/military and diversity/inclusion!
#CNYPGA
#decembergrants #decemberfinalists #cnytuesdays #52Tuesdays #upstateshredding
Vote for us!
Voting starts TODAY for Upstate Shredding CNY Tuesdays Grant!
The CNY PGA is 1 of 10 finalists for a $2K grant which will go toward our community initiatives.
Hit the link in our bio OR
Go to cnytuesdays.com to vote.
Tell your friends!
#CNYPGA #decembergrants #decemberfinalists #cnytuesdays #52Tuesdays #upstateshredding
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