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For PGA of America Member Matt Jaynes, one of the best parts about being the Head Professional at Corning Country Club is that each day is different.   “It’s a mix of general member golf services, staff support, golf lessons, league and

  Dick’s House of Sport in Johnson City awarded PGA REACH Central New York a grant of $5,000 in support of the Syracuse City PGA Jr. League program for 2024.   The official check presentation took place at the Johnson City Dick’s

  Ryan McGinnis, PGA of America Golf Professional, was recently selected by the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) as one of its Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals.   Being named among the country’s other top PGA

In an effort to benefit the Upstate Foundation and Upstate University Hospital, the Central New York PGA annually provides organizational support for the Upstate Towsley Pro-Am held at Turning Stone Resort Casino.   The Upstate Towsley Pro-Am

Dennis Colligan, PGA and Cazenovia Golf Club go way back.   At a young age, Colligan was introduced to golf at Cazenovia GC, a course where he has served as the Head Professional for the last 26 years.     “I got my start in golf

Eileen Pezzi, MPA and Donald Zorn were recently appointed to the PGA REACH Central New York Board of Governors. PGA REACH CNY is the philanthropic arm of the Central New York PGA Section.   Programs and initiatives of PGA REACH CNY include the

Michigan native Peyton Przygoda has joined the Central New York PGA staff as the Section’s Operations Assistant Intern for this spring. Przygoda is a senior majoring in sports management at the David B. Falk College of Sport Management at Syracuse

The Central New York PGA successfully reached its goal during its 2023 Online PGA HOPE Campaign, raising $10,025. The campaign kicked off Oct. 11 and ended Nov. 30. Because the CNY PGA achieved its goal of $10,000, PGA REACH will be matching the

The 20th annual Central New York PGA Special Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet was held at Drumlins Country Club on Dec. 7. The event honored the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees, Tony Biata and Eric Manning, as well as recognizing the Section’s 2023

  The 2024 Central New York Player’s Card, offering discounted golf, lessons and merchandise at select facilities throughout the Central New York PGA Section, is now available for purchase.   Cardholders are entitled to a wide variety of