Press Releases
Dave Donelson, Helen Farrelly to Receive MGWA Dave Anderson Spotlight Award
Elmsford, NY (August 13, 2026) --- Dave Donelson and Helen Farrelly will each be honored with the Dave Anderson Spotlight Award at the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s 73rd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 6th at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West...
Siwanoy Country Club Named MGWA Club of the Year
Elmsford, NY (July 30, 2026) – Siwanoy Country Club has been named as the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s 2026 Club of the Year. The award will be presented at the MGWA’s 73rd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Mountain Ridge Country Club...
LaCava Family Named MGWA Family of the Year
Elmsford, N.Y. (July 9, 2026) — Caddie Hall of Fame member Joe LaCava, his son, Joe IV and his daughter, Lauren, have been chosen as the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s 2026 Family of the Year. They will be celebrated at the MGWA’s 73rd National Awards Dinner...
PGA Professional Ted Heins to be Honored with the MGWA’s Mary Bea Porter Award
Elmsford, NY (June 17, 2026) --- PGA Class A Professional Ted Heins been chosen to receive the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s Mary Bea Porter Award. He will be honored on Tuesday, October 6th at the MGWA’s 73rd National Awards Dinner at Mountain Ridge...
MGWA to Honor Damon Hack with the Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (May 14, 2026) Emmy award-winning golf reporter Damon Hack will receive the coveted MGWA Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award at its 73rd National Awards Dinner. The award will be presented on Tuesday, October 6th at Mountain Ridge Country Club in...
MGWA to Honor Mike Whan with the Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award
Elmsford, NY (April 29, 2026) – Former longtime LPGA Commissioner and current USGA CEO Mike Whan has been selected by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s Board of Directors to receive the 2026 Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award. The award will be...
Judy Rankin to Receive MGWA Gold Tee Award
Elmsford, NY (April 9, 2026) —LPGA and World Golf Hall of Fame member Judy Rankin will be recognized with the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s highest honor -- the Gold Tee Award. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 6th at the MGWA’s 73rd...
Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Donates Thousands to Local Charities
Elmsford, NY (January 7, 2026) --- The Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Board of Directors is delighted to announce donations of nearly $45,000 to a number of charitable golf-related organizations in the New York Metropolitan area. The donations were generated...
Gola, Executive Committee Returns To MGWA For 2026
Elmsford, NY (January 6, 2026) -- Hank Gola, current president of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Board of Directors, will serve the second year of his term on the Board in 2026. “I am excitedly looking forward to 2026 as we build on the success of the...
Stadler Family Named MGWA Family of The Year
Elmsford, N.Y. (July 10, 2025) — The Stadler family – Craig and Kevin – has been chosen as the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association’s 2025 Family of the Year. They will be honored at the MGWA’s 73rd National Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 7th at Westchester...
Archive Press Releases
- Dave Donelson, Helen Farrelly to Receive MGWA Dave Anderson Spotlight Award
- Siwanoy Country Club Named MGWA Club of the Year
- LaCava Family Named MGWA Family of the Year
- PGA Professional Ted Heins to be Honored with the MGWA’s Mary Bea Porter Award
- MGWA to Honor Damon Hack with the Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- MGWA to Honor Mike Whan with the Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award
- Judy Rankin to Receive MGWA Gold Tee Award
- Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Donates Thousands to Local Charities
- Gola, Executive Committee Returns To MGWA For 2026
- Stadler Family Named MGWA Family of The Year
- MGWA to Honor Bill Pennington with the Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- Mizuho Americas to Receive MGWA Bing Crosby Tournament Sponsor Award
- Sean McManus to Receive MGWA’s Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award
- Billy Payne to Receive MGWA’s Gold Tee Award
- Hank Gola Elected MGWA President
- MGWA Donates Over $60,000 to Local Charities
- Chuck Stogel to be Honored with The MGWA’s Dave Anderson Spotlight Award Primary tabs
- Jan Stephenson to Receive the MGWA’s Winnie Palmer Award
- GlenArbor Golf Club Named MGWA Club of the Year
- MGWA to Honor Jimmy Roberts with the Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- MGWA to Honor Gil Hanse with the Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award
- Larry Nelson to Receive the MGWA’s Gold Tee Award
- Julio Ugaz to be Honored with MGWA’s Mary Bea Porter Award
- Pete Jordan to Receive MGWA’s Mary Bea Porter Award
- Young Family to Recieve MGWA Family of the Year Award
- MGWA Re-Elects President, Executive Board
- MGWA Donates Over $60,000 to Charities
- Hempstead G&CC Named the MGWA’s 2022 Club of the Year
- Ann Liguori to Receive the MGWA’s Winnie Palmer Award
- Mark Cannizzaro to Receive MGWA’s Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- Mike Davis to Receive MGWA’s Paul Dillon Distinguished Service Award
- Dottie Pepper to Receive MGWA Gold Tee Award
- Pete Kowalski to Receive MGWA Dave Anderson Spotlight Award
- Former MGWA Board Member Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
- Brian Crowell Elected MGWA President
- MGWA Cancels 2020 National Awards Dinner
- North Jersey Country Club is Named as MGWA Club of the Year
- Ballo’s to Receive MGWA’s Family of the Year Award
- Dick’s Sporting Goods to Receive MGWA Bing Crosby Tournament Sponsor Award
- Butch Harmon to Receive Gold Tee Award
- Renee Powell to Receive MGWA Distinguished Service Award
- Johnny Miller to Receive MGWA Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- Dave Donelson Elected MGWA President
- MGWA Donates $75,000 to Charities
- Jim Furyk, PGA of America, ShopRite and Others to be Honored at MGWA National Awards Dinner
- MGWA to Present Dave Anderson Spotlight Awards
- Thomas Family Named MGWA Family of the Year
- Military Veterans to be Celebrated at MGWA National Awards Dinner
- Tuxedo Club to Receive MGWA Club of the Year Award
- Larry Dorman to Receive Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- Kevin Purcell to Receive MGWA’s Mary Bea Porter Award
- ShopRite to Receive MGWA’s Bing Crosby Tournament Sponsor Award
- Clone of PGA HOPE to Receive MGWA’s 2019 Distinguished Service Award
- Jim Furyk to Receive MGWA’s Gold Tee Award
- Bruce Beck Re-Elected President of MGWA
- MGWA to Honor the Women’s Met Golf Association and Glen Oaks Club
- MGWA to honor the Women’s Met Golf Association and Glen Oaks Club
- Morgan Pressel to Receive Bing Crosby Tournament Sponsor Award
- The Player Foundation to Receive Winnie Palmer Award
- Ron Sirak to Receive Lincoln Werden Golf Journalism Award
- Nick Price to Receive MGWA Gold Tee Award