The Finishing Hole at Bethpage
PAST NEW YORK STATE OPEN CHAMPIONS
HISTORY OF THE NEW YORK STATE OPEN
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Now in its 30th year as the official State Open, the tournament has seen the likes of touring professionals such as George Burns, Bill Britton, P.J. Cowan, Tom McGinnis and Jim Thorpe involved in down-to-the-wire finishes. The Championship also helped launch the career of PGA Tour pro Joey Sindelar and boasts as its first champion Jim Albus, a wonderful success story on the PGA Senior Tour. In fact, Albus was instrumental in founding the State Open working with Mark and Mitchell Etess of Grossingers and the Metropolitan PGA Section to create the event back in 1976. Whether showcasing stars of the PGA Tour, top Met area amateurs, or the exceptional calibre of New York club professionals, the New York State Open has established a proud heritage since its birth 29 years ago. |
The Finishing Hole at Bethpage
PAST NEW YORK STATE OPEN CHAMPIONS
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Bensel Jesse Fitzgerald Mark Mielke Mark Brown John Nieporte P.J. Cowan Mark Brown P.J. Cowan P.J. Cowan Rick Hartmann Ron McDougal Darrell Kestner Darrell Kestner Mark Mielke Tim Straub Bobby Heins Lon Nielsen E.J. Pfister Mel Baum Tom McGinnis Lon Nielsen Bruce Zabriski Joey Sindelar George Burns John Calabria Denny Lyons Mal Galletta, Jr. Jim Albus |
Grossinger Open Winners
1977--George Burns
1976--Bobby Heins