ELMSFORD, New York – The Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA), one of the nation’s oldest and largest golf associations, is pleased to announce a new addition to its portfolio of championships with the Lexus Long Drive Championship. The championship, open to amateurs of various ages and abilities, will be held on the grounds of the Bethpage Polo Field at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., on Thursday, September 30.
The Lexus Long Drive Championship is a new, stand-alone MGA amateur event and builds on the popular Long Drive Championships held throughout the country. The MGA is proud to work with longtime corporate partner, Lexus, to produce its newest event.
“We are looking forward to bringing the Lexus Long Drive Championship to life this September,” said Chris Gaffney, MGA Director of Championships. “Driving distance is a hot topic amongst competitive golfers and weekend warriors alike, and this is an opportunity for men and women to show off their skills off the tee in a unique format that doesn’t currently exist in the Met Area.”
The championship is open to male and female amateurs age 12 and older. Participants will compete for their respective age division titles (noted below) and all participants will be entered to win the overall Men’s and Women’s Championships. Following the conclusion of scheduled play, the top two male and female participants will play-off for the title and the opportunity to win the Lexus Long Drive Championship belts.
Registration will open on mgagolf.org on August 1. The entry fee is $50 per player, which includes a tee gift from vineyard vines and ahead.
Age Divisions:
Girls/Boys Division: Players not yet 16 years of age, the girls/boys are also eligible for the male and female Junior divisions.
Junior Division: Male and female golfers not yet 19 years of age and are not yet attending college
Mid-Am Division: Male and female golfers 30 years of age and older.
Overall Champion: All players in the competition are eligible for the overall Championship.
About the Metropolitan Golf Association
The Metropolitan Golf Association was founded in 1897 and is one of the nation’s oldest and largest amateur golf associations representing more than 500 clubs in the tri-state Metropolitan Area. Through a network of more than 300 volunteers, and a full-time staff operating out of its Golf Central headquarters in Elmsford, N.Y., the Association fulfills its role as a true non-profit service organization. Through a variety of unique, relevant, and innovative services for member clubs and area golfers, the MGA has established itself as a leader among local and national golf organizations. The MGA is a designated Allied Golf Association (AGA) of the USGA, and proud to partner with the Westchester Golf Association (WGA) and the Long Island Golf Association (LIGA). For more information about the MGA, visit www.mgagolf.org
Media Contact:
Helen Farrelly
Director, Communications
973-723-0354
hfarrelly@mgagolf.org
