Dos and don’ts for beginner golfers
Golf is a sport that puts so much excitement, thrill, and fun into the game. Nevertheless, it is still a sport, and sports have rules to follow. As an example, you need to dress appropriately ... more
James Allen wins 98th NYS Men’s Am in dramatic fashion
James Allen of Scarsdale Golf Club prevailed in rounds three and four to win the 98th New York State Men's Amateur Championship at Schuyler Meadows Club on Thursday. Allen finished at eight-under 280, firing a six-under 66 in ... more
Silver Creek retains Canal Cup for third straight year
Host club Silver Creek defeated Seneca Falls Country Club in convincing fashion to retain ownership of the Canal Cup for the third consecutive year on Saturday at Silver Creek Golf Course in Waterloo. This year's ... more
Owasco Country Club sold to owners of Sunset Ridge, Lyndon Golf Course
The Owasco Country Club, which has been in operation for 120 years is changing hands. The golf course located at 6759 E. Lake Road was purchased by Philip Kless and Andrew Myers. The two own ... more
Finger Lakes Health launches ‘108 Holes for Hearts’ fundraiser
Finger Lakes Health is introducing a new golf-inspired fundraising event for the summer. The ‘108 Holes for Hearts’ is a virtual golf fundraising event, to benefit cardiac rehab scholarships at the Geneva General Hospital and ... more
Which three golf courses play the toughest on the PGA Tour?
There is a reason why the PGA Tour is considered the ultimate tour in the world of golf. Not only does it bring together the globe’s greatest golfers, but it also pits them against the ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Rhett Ticconi of Seneca Falls Country Club in-studio (podcast)
Rhett Ticconi is the new General Manager and Director of Golf Operations at Seneca Falls Country Club. He will be in-studio with Sydney Rogers and Jim Sinicropi to talk about his new position, the growth ... more
Taxpayers in town of Ontario will decide on $1.1M golf course purchase in April
The Ontario Golf Club, which is located on Country Club Lane in the town of Ontario could have new owners. It was built in 1929- and sits on 161.25 acres of land, which under the ... more
FL1 SPORTS PODCAST: Geneva Panthers golf standout John Mittiga (podcast)
John Mittiga is a senior at Geneva High School and is the 4-time Finger Lakes Golf Championship winner. Among his accomplishments. John is in-studio to talk about his golf game with Jim Sinicropi including a ... more
Geneva Panthers senior golfers finish careers with 54 straight match victories
the Geneva High School Varsity Golf team wrapped up their regular fall season on Saturday beating Waterloo and Pal-Mac in a tri-match. For the seniors on the Panthers squad, this was their 54th straight win ... more
Durso captures fourth title in 2020 Silver Creek Club Championship
It was a stunning weekend at Silver Creek Golf Course in Waterloo for their club championship golf tournament. More than 50 participants of all skill-levels participated in the annual, flighted tournament, which included 36-holes of ... more
In a rematch 44 years in the making, Steve Hyde outlasts Mark Hylwa for 2020 SFCC Club Championship
Seneca Falls natives and Mynderse Academy graduates Mark Hylwa and Steve Hyde squared off in the final match of the Seneca Falls County Club Men's Club Championship on Labor Day in 1976. Hyde was 19 ... more
Silver Creek keeps Canal Cup with win at SFCC
The 2020 Canal Cup matches between Seneca Falls Country Club and Silver Creek GC were played on a brilliant Saturday afternoon in Seneca Falls. Silver Creek retained the Cup with a 6.5 to 5.5 win ... more
Remaining 2020 NYSGA Championships canceled due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
The New York State Golf Association has announced the cancellation of the remaining 2020 NYSGA championship schedule due to current state guidelines restricting travel between regions to compete in tournaments. The canceled NYSGA championships include: ... more
ROUND OF A LIFETIME: Foursome at Wayne Hills records 2 aces on same scorecard
One of the great things about the game of golf is that there is always a chance, every time you tee it up, that certain things may transpire during your round that you will remember ... more
NYSGA announces 2020 tournament cancellations
The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) announced several major updates to its tournament schedule today, due to the evolving protocols and restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our (NYSGA Executive Committee’s) main priority ... more
2020 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open cancelled
The 2020 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open golf tournament set for August in Endicott has been canceled because of concerns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, event organizers announced Wednesday. “These are incredibly difficult times for everyone ... more
NYS gives new guidance for golf courses to re-open
After little more than two weeks, golf courses, boat launches, and marinas have been added back to the approved list under Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive order only allowing essential operations. While Empire State Development originally ... more
State says golf courses around New York can continue operating
After a bit of confusion, it appears as though golf courses will resume opening this week. Over the weekend, it was presumed that golf courses were among Governor Andrew Cuomo's non-essential list. However, the state ... more
