New York State Open Explained

New York State Open
Location:Farmingdale, New York
Establishment:1978
Course:Bethpage Black Course
Org:PGA Metropolitan Section
Format:Stroke play
Month Played:July
Current Champion:Peter Ballo
Map:USA#USA New York
Map Label:Bethpage Black
Map Relief:yes
Map Size:200
Coordinates:40.742°N -73.455°W

The New York State Open is the New York state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Metropolitan chapter of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. It has been played annually since 1978 at a variety of courses around the state, but exclusively at Bethpage Black since 1996. It is a 54-hole stroke-play event, with a cut after 36 holes. In 2024, the first place prize was $17,500.

Earlier events by the same name were played in 1920 and 1921 and again from 1928 to 1930.

Winners

YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-upVenueRef.
Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open
2024 Peter Ballo 203 −10 1 stroke Josh Goldenberg Bethpage Black
2023 Peicheng Chen (a) 207 −6 1 stroke Matt Lowe (a)
2022 Michael Miller (2) 207 −6 7 strokes Mark Brown
Matt Dubrowski
Justin Lane
[1]
2021 Danny Balin (3) 207 −6 1 stroke Dylan Crowley [2]
2020 James Nicholas 207 −6 2 strokes Jason Caron
Josh Goldenberg
[3]
2019 Mike Ballo Jr. 209 −4 Playoff [4]
2018 Andrew Svoboda (2) 210 −3 2 strokes Kyle Brey [5]
Lenox Advisors New York State Open
2017 Cameron Young (a) 204 −9 Playoff Chris DeForest Bethpage Black[6]
2016 Rob Labritz (3) 213 E Playoff Matt Dobyns [7]
2015 Jeb Buchanan 207 −6 Playoff Brian Bartow [8]
2014 Michael Miller 205 −8 4 strokes Adam Fuchs [9]
2013 Danny Balin (2) 206 −7 2 strokes [10]
2012 211 −2 1 stroke Del Ponchock [11]
2011 Rob Labritz (2) 207 −6 2 strokes Matt Dobyns [12]
2010 Keith Dicciani 212 −1 Playoff Jamie Miller [13]
2009 Brian Lamberti 208 −2 1 stroke Keith Dicciani [14]
2008 215 +5 2 strokes Carl Alexander [15]
North Fork New York State Open
2007 211 −2 4 strokes Chris Damiano
Craig Thomas
Bethpage Black[16]
2006 211 −2 3 strokes Rick Hartmann
Mike Meehan
[17]
2005 Frank Bensel 208 −5 4 strokes [18]
New York State Open
2004 Jesse Fitzgerald 211 −2 1 stroke Greg Bisconti Bethpage Black[19]
2003 Mark Mielke (2) 209 −4 1 stroke Frank Bensel [20]
MONY New York State Open
2002 Mark Brown (2) 219 +6 2 strokes Rick Hartmann
Mark Tucker
Bethpage Black[21]
2001 John Nieporte 210 E 5 strokes [22]
2000 P. J. Cowan (3) 209 −1 5 strokes Carl Alexander
Paul Alexander
[23]
1999 Mark Brown 210 E 2 strokes Mike Gilmore [24]
1998 P. J. Cowan (2) 205 −5 8 strokes Frank Bensel [25]
1997 204 −9 3 strokes [26]
1996 207 −6 2 strokes [27]
Carvel/Snapple New York State Open
1995 Ron McDougal 208 −8 4 strokes Mark Mielke Concord Monster[28]
1994 Darrell Kestner (2) 208 −5 3 strokes Bethpage Black[29]
Michelob New York State Open
1993 210 −6 5 strokes Kevin Roman Albany[30]
1992 Mark Mielke 206 −10 1 stroke Mike Caporale
Alan Schulte
Hiland[31]
1991 Tim Straub 211 −5 3 strokes Ron McDougal Concord Monster[32]
1990 Bobby Heins 210 −3 1 stroke Bethpage Black[33]
1989 Lonnie Nielsen (2) 203 −13 4 strokes E.J. Pfister Radisson Greens[34]
1988 E. J. Phister 209 −4 3 strokes Grossinger[35]
1987 Mel Baum 210 −3 Playoff Brad Worthington [36]
1986 204 −9 5 strokes [37]
1985 205 −8 1 stroke [38]
1984 213 E 1 stroke Jeff Grygiel
Jeff Foxx
[39]
1983 211 −2 1 stroke Bob Heins [40]
1982 207 −6 2 strokes John Calabria [41]
1981 John Calabria 211 −2 2 strokes Carl Lohren [42]
1980 Denny Lyons 214 +1 1 stroke Bob Allen Jr.
Jorge Geckler
[43]
New York State Open
1979 Mal Galletta Jr. 207 −6 2 strokes Richard Spears Grossinger[44]
1978 210 −3 1 stroke David Philo [45]
Source:[46]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  2. Web site: Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  3. Web site: Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  4. Web site: Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  5. Web site: Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  6. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  7. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  8. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  9. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  10. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  11. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  12. Web site: Lenox Advisors New York State Open . December 21, 2022 . metpga.bluegolf.com.
  13. Web site: 2010 New York State Open Championship . December 21, 2022 . mgagolf.org.
  14. Web site: 2009 New York State Open Championship . December 21, 2022 . mgagolf.org.
  15. Web site: 2008 New York State Open Championship . December 21, 2022 . mgagolf.org.
  16. Web site: 2007 New York State Open Championship . December 21, 2022 . mgagolf.org.
  17. Web site: Newsday (Nassau Edition) 21 Jul 2006, page 65 . 2022-10-17 . Newspapers.com.
  18. Web site: 2005 New York State Open Championship . December 21, 2022 . mgagolf.org.
  19. Web site: Fitzgerald Holds on to Win 2004 New York State Open . July 26, 2004 . redstormsports.com.
  20. Web site: 2003 New York State Open Championship . December 21, 2022 . mgagolf.org.
  21. Web site: 26 Jul 2002, 74 - Newsday (Nassau Edition) at Newspapers.com . 2021-07-30 . newspapers.com.
  22. Web site: Newsday 20 Jul 2001, page 70 . 2022-10-21 . Newspapers.com.
  23. Web site: Cowan first to win three tourney titles . Sam . Weinman . The Journal News . July 21, 2000 . 2C . Newspapers.com.
  24. Web site: Brown right on MONY . Rick . Remsnyder . The Journal News . July 23, 1999 . 3C . Newspapers.com.
  25. Web site: Cowan runs away with state open . Jesse . Quinlan . The Journal News . July 16, 1998 . 7D . Newspapers.com.
  26. Web site: Cowan survives, wins state open . Sam . Weinman . The Journal News . July 17, 1997 . 9D . Newspapers.com.
  27. Web site: Newsday 19 Jul 1996, page 60 . 2022-10-13 . Newspapers.com.
  28. Web site: Century's McDougal crowned state open champion . Steve . Schiavone . Mount Vernon Argus . July 21, 1995 . 6D . Newspapers.com.
  29. Web site: The Buffalo News 22 Jul 1994, page 20 . 2022-10-20 . Newspapers.com.
  30. Web site: Coslet's wins state open . Rick . Remsnyder . The Herald Statesman . July 23, 1993 . 35A . Newspapers.com.
  31. Web site: Mielke wins N.Y. Open . The Daily Argus . July 24, 1992 . 38A . Newspapers.com.
  32. Web site: Straub wins New York Open . The Buffalo News . July 26, 1991 . B-1 . Newspapers.com.
  33. Web site: Title to Purchase pro . Press and Sun-Bulletin . July 27, 1990 . 3C . Newspapers.com.
  34. Web site: Nielsen captures Open title . The Buffalo News . July 14, 1989 . B-5 . Newspapers.com.
  35. Web site: E.J. Phister captures N.Y. Open . The Buffalo News . July 15, 1988 . B-1 . Newspapers.com.
  36. Web site: Baum wins state open playoff . The Buffalo News . July 10, 1987 . B-2 . Newspapers.com.
  37. Web site: McGinnis sets record, wins "Open" . The Buffalo News . July 10, 1986 . C-7 . Newspapers.com.
  38. Web site: Nielsen sets a record . The Buffalo News . July 11, 1985 . C-2 . Newspapers.com.
  39. Web site: Zabriski 69 takes N.Y. golf by one . Paul . Needell . Daily News . July 12, 1984 . 75 . Newspapers.com.
  40. Web site: New York State Open . Star-Gazette . July 14, 1983 . 23 . Newspapers.com.
  41. Web site: Putting puts Balen third in state open . The Buffalo News . July 9, 1982 . 5 . Newspapers.com.
  42. Web site: Golfer beats the pressure . Steve . Schuelein . The Buffalo News . July 9, 1981 . 32 . Newspapers.com.
  43. Web site: Lyons deposits Open check . The Buffalo News . July 10, 1980 . 6 . Newspapers.com.
  44. Web site: Galletta Seizes N. Y. State Open . Chuck . Stogel . The Herald Statesman . July 12, 1979 . 32 . Newspapers.com.
  45. Web site: Jim Albus . The Buffalo News . July 14, 1978 . 20 . Newspapers.com.
  46. Web site: Lenox Advisors/NFP New York State Open – Past Champions . Metropolitan PGA . 2022-12-15.