Metropolitan Golf Writers Association

We were delighted to sit down with Dunning golf apparel's lead fashion designer, Omar Jermaine, while at today's Echo Lake CC outing. For a look at how he got his start, his philosophy on designing functional, fashionable golf wear and more, click here: golftoday.co.uk/dunning-omar-j…

Deeply honored! Thank you, @MetGolfWriters!

The MGWA is pleased to announce Golf Channel's Damon Hack as the 2026 recipient of the Lincoln Werden Award for excellence in golf journalism. Join us at the National Awards Dinner Oct. 6 at Mountain Ridge Country Club. Congratulations Damon.

In his new book, A Course Called Home, Tom Coyne finds himself doing something he's never done before — staying put. Coyne bought Sullivan County Golf and Country Club in Liberty, New York, and discovered that owning a golf course is an entirely different game than playing one.

Check out our interview with Michele Wie West and Rayee Feng in advance of next week's Mizuho Americas Open at Mountain Ridge Country Club. youtube.com/watch?v=piktkb…

Please check out our latest MGWA Podcast featuring master club fitter Woody Lashen, a longtime MGWA member. youtube.com/results?search…

Happy Masters week! Last October at Westchester CC, the MGWA had the honor to present former Masters chairman Billy Payne with our highest honor, the Gold Tee. Here is Billy's wonderful acceptance speech from that day. youtube.com/watch?v=Gy1DET…

The MGWA You Tube podcast series returns! We debut with host Anthony Scorcia interviewing Evan Schiller, a Westchester product and, in our opinion, the world's best golf course photographer. Subscribe to the MGWA channel to be notified of future podcasts. youtube.com/watch?v=VmN8ud…

Congratulations to Brooklyn's Ava Chen and her coach, past MGWA president Brian Crowell, for her victory in the girls 10-11 year-old division of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National. Brian was on the call as the winning putt fell. instagram.com/reels/DWxOWhiD…

The MGWA congratulates Cam Young and his father/coach David, our 2023 Family of the Year, on Cam's 2026 Players Championship victory.

Congrats to two of our MGWA members. Chuck Stogel was inducted into the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame. Jimmy Roberts is receiving will the Tim Rosaforte Distinguished Journalist Award from the Cognizant Classic.

Congrats to MGWA Board member Ann Liguori! She earned top place in the Long Form Radio Show category in the International Network of Golf (ING) Media Awards competition for "The Masters Show" episode of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori. #pgaofamerica #talkinggolf #themasters

Congratulations to MGWA board member and past president Brian Crowell for being named the PGA of America's Golf Professional of the Year. None better.

Congrats to Chris Gotterup, the pride of NJ and Met Golf Association, for win No. 3 on the PGA Tour. 64 to win the Sony Open in Hawaii by 2. 💪

We are happy to announce our charitable donations for 2025.

The MGWA is excited to unveil our redesigned website, emphasizing our history and standing in the game. Please check out its cool new features. Thanks Rob Pepi! metgolfwriters.org

Another gem from the archives. When Arnold Palmer, Bob Hope and Roberto Roberto DeVicenzo ruled the dais at the 1970 MGWA National Awards Dinner at the Americana Hotel.

We have been finding a wealth of material of interest in our archives. Here is a letter Bobby Jones sent with regret after being offered the MGWA's first Gold Tee award. He was able to accept the award the following year.

Please check out our two latest podcasts, with Pete Kowalski and Dr. Tom Ferraro. Pete offers his recollections of a long career in golf while Tom offers his fascinating insights as a sports psychologist. #usga #golfpsych #mga youtu.be/D43ol430prY youtu.be/PpAPkDI37UY

Today’s office with the @MetGolfWriters. Gorgeous fall day on the island. Plenty more of the build out still to come down!