Putnam County GC to host 5th Annual Putnam County Amateur

On Saturday, August 11, 2018, Putnam County Golf Course will host the 5th Annual Putnam County Amateur Championship. Located in Mahopac, New York, the challenging 18-hole championship course will welcome golfers from throughout the northeast region for a chance at the title. Any individual with a USGA Handicap is welcome to play and enjoy a day out on the picturesque Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac.

The Putnam County Amateur Championship was created by Jim Woods, the PGA Golf Professional at Putnam County Golf Course.

"Five years ago I decided to create an event that would bring back competitive golf and comrade-re here at Putnam," says Woods. "There were never any events other than golf leagues that offered this sort of competition. This event was created for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Therefore, we have several different divisions to accommodate every type of golfer."

The Championship includes an 18-Hole Stroke Play with USGA Rules. A USGA – GHIN handicap is required to participate. There will be a non-handicap division for those without. To ensure a fun and exciting event for all, golfers will be split up by age, gender and ability. Divisions will play from designated tee markers: the men will be on the white, ladies on red, and seniors aged 60 or older on gold. Winners of each division will be presented with a trophy and Putnam Gift Cards. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, August 8th at 6:00 pm and the entry form can be accessed on Putnam County Golf Course's website. Starting times will begin at 7:30 am and pairings will be done by Woods.

Woods' desire to provide a completive golf event at Putnam County Golf Course has paid off. "Having been behind the ropes before at the highest levels on the PGA tour, I know how awesome it is to compete," he says. "I look at all of the people that are trying to win this event and I know that this may be the biggest event of their life. Therefore, it is important to run it like a PGA tour event so everyone can have the full experience of true golf competition."

Last year, the challenging 18-hole championship course welcomed 51 players from throughout the northeast region for a chance at the title. Erik Jaffe of Shrub Oak went on to win his second Putnam County Amateur Championship with a score of 78. He was the winner in 2015 at the 2nd Annual Putnam County Amateur Championship with one over par 73. Jaffe is the first to win the event twice and won by two shots over Nick DiMarco.

The challenging 18-hole championship course welcomed 51 players from throughout the northeast region for a chance at the title.

Erik Jaffe of Shrub Oak went on to win his second Putnam County Amateur Championship with a score of 78. He was the winner in 2015 at the 2nd Annual Putnam County Amateur Championship with one over par 73. Jaffe is the first to win the event twice and won by two shots over Nick DiMarco.

"The fields have been growing every year which is great to see," continued Woods. "We have a trophy that sits in the lobby with all of the winners' names on it so hopefully that will remain part of the clubs history even when I am gone.

Inaugural Putnam County Amateur Championship Winners in 2014 were Andrew Lord and Senior Champion, Peter Choma. The 2015 2nd Annual Championship was won by Eric Jaffee with Ed Lapine taking first in the Senior Division.

The 3rd Annual Championship winner was William Jones Jr., by 1 under par 71. Michael Gemi won the trophy to the Putnam Senior Championship after outlasting Robert Anderson in a three hole playoff. The Men's Callaway Division Champion title was presented to Michael Sbarra and the Senior Callaway Division winner was Frank Morelli.

"This will be the fifth year of the Putnam County Amateur and I am always excited to see people working on their games leading up to it," Woods tells. "Golfers are measured by nothing other than the score that they shoot so we shall see who the next champion is on August 11, 2018."

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