U.S. Am Tour Albany NY

11/06/2026

Re-cap from The Tournament at Wahconah Country Club on Sunday June 7th.

Despite cool temperatures and intermittent rain showers, the weather did little to dampen spirits. The course was in excellent condition, and players were extremely impressed, particularly since it was the first time most of them had played it.

Player/Hogan Flight – Dan Giovannangelo from Schenectady posted a 40 on the front, never looking back posting a 42 on the back punctuating his win with a birdie on the Par 3, 17th hole. to win by 6 strokes over James MacKinnon from Rouses Point. Dan received a $120 gift card for his win.

Palmer Flight – Brett Varney from Hudson Falls did the same in his flight as he posted a 40 on the front and 42 back nine to win going away. Brett received a $80 gift card for his win.

Jones/Tiger Flight – Jake Van Ness from Queensbury started the day with a par and birdie. That’s all it took for him to keep it rolling to a 43 on the front nine to stay 2 strokes ahead of Adam Miller from Westfield, MA. Jake finished with a total of 90 4 strokes ahead of Adam. Jake received a $120 gift card for his win.

Skins and Polie games-

Player/Hogan Flight - 3 total skins. James MacKinnon on the par 5 - seventh hole, Paulot Truchard on the par 5 - fourteenth hole and Dan Giovannangelo on the par 3 - seventeenth. Each received $26 for their skins.

Palmer Flight – No one got a birdie so we moved the criteria to pars and there were plenty. Brett Varney from Hudson Falls had 6 and received $36, Tom Hazen from Stephentown and Jeff Gorham from Fort Edward each had 2 and they received $12 each.

Jones/Tiger Flight – Jake Van Ness from Queensbury birdied the par 3 second hole, Adam Miller from Westfield, MA birdied the par 5 seventh hole and Erin Varney from Fort Edward birdied the par 4 fourth hole. Each received $34 for their birdies.

Giant Skins – Total of five skins. James MacKinnon, Dan Giovannangelo, Paulot Truchard, Jake Van Ness and Adam Miller each received $18 for their birdies.

Polies – Jake Van Ness took home the biggest prize of the day winning $100 for the only polie on the second hole.

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31/05/2026

Check out our article, as seen in the Cap Region Golf Guide from the Schenectady Gazette.

21/05/2026

Re-cap for the Normanside Tournament on Sunday, May 17, 2026

The weather forecast didn’t look great leading up to the tournament, but it turned out to be beautiful day at Normanside Country Club in Delmar, New York with a great day for golf.

Hogan Flight – Started out fine for Dan Giovannangelo from Schenectady who posted a 48 front to lead by 4 strokes. But Craig Schoonmaker from Glenville righted his ship in the second half and put up a days best nine hole score of 39 to win by 5 strokes. Craig received a $60 gift card for his win.

Palmer Flight – Brett Varney from Hudson Fall started the front nine with a 45, 2 stokes ahead of Tom Hazen from Stephentown and 3 strokes ahead of Carl Williams from Malone. Carl made a charge with a 44 on the back coming up just one stroke short of Brett. Brett went on to win by one stroke with a total of 91. Brett received an $80 gift card for his win.

Jones Flight – Was never in doubt as Neil Sergott from Clifton Park scored a 47 front and 49 back for a 96 to win the Jones Flight. Neil received a $60 gift card for his win.

Tiger Flight – Don Frame from Clifton Park and Tom Brizzell from Brunswick both posted 49’s on the front nine to lead the Tiger flight. But Erin Varney from Hudson Falls hit a 45 on the back to draw even with Tom as Don struggled. Tom and Erin tied at 96 with Erin winning in a playoff. Erin received an $80 gift for the win.

Skins Games
Hogan/Palmer Combined Flight
The only skin in the Hogan/Palmer flights went to Tom Hazen with a birdie on the par 4 eighth hole. Tom received $100 for the flighted skins.
Jones/Tiger Combined Flight
The only skin in the Jones/Tiger flights went to Don Frame with a birdie on the par 4 eighteenth hole. Don received $100 for the flighted skins.

Giant Skins
Tom Hazen and Don Frame split the Giant Skins pool with their birdies. Each receiving $40 for birdies.

14/05/2026

Re-cap from Monday May 11, 2026 at McGregor

Hogan/Palmer Flight – This flight was never in doubt as Lane Jenkins from Cohoes came out of the gate with a birdie and never looked back. Posted a one over 38 on the front eight strokes in front of any competition. Putting up a similar 38, 3 over, for a finish of 76. Lane earned a $120 gift card for his win.

Tiger Flight – In similar fashion Erin Varney from Hudson Falls scored a 51 on the front to lead by 6 and finished with a 50, for a total of 101. Besting her competition by 11 strokes. Erin earned an $80 gift card for her win.

Skins Games
Giant Skins – 5 total, three by Lane Jenkins and two by James MacKinnon, at $20 each.
Hogan/Palmer Flight – Again 5 total, 3 by Lane Jenkins and 2 by Jame MacKinnon, at $20 each.
Tiger Flight – Erin Varney picked up 4 skins and Jack Gentile picked up one. Each for $12.

10/05/2026

I have some really good news. I have secured The Edison Club for October 5th this year. But it will count towards next year because this season ends with the National Tournament in Oregon in September. I also booked Cooperstown, the Leatherstocking Course for next spring at a very reasonable rate. Nice courses coming up in the future. A couple Pix from Leatherstocking.

04/05/2026

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29/04/2026

Re-cap from Fairways of Halfmoon Tournament April 25, 2026
On a day that forecasted sunshine and mid 50’s the day turned out a little colder than expected. Low 50’s with a very cool wind tampered with most of the scores but a few prevailed.

Champ/Player Fight – This one turned out to be quite the battle. Evan Hughes from Syracuse came out of the gate with a birdie on the opening hole. A par 5 and continued to birdie the other two par 5’s on the front only to stumble on a couple par 4’s with bogies. Posting a one under 36 on the front. Nathan McLaughlin from Saratoga hit a 37 and Thomas Miles from the Albany area kept it close by putting up a 38. In the second half Evan put up two bogies while Thomas drew even with two pars and the match was on. A double bogie on the fifteenth cost Thomas the match as he posted a 37 back matching Evan’s back nine. Evan won the match with a one over 73 while Thomas was at 75 and Nathan finished with a 77. Evan got a $100 gift card for his win.

Hogan/Palmer Flight – Dave Donlon from Latham put up a 42 on the front leading a group of 6 guys within 4 strokes. But Brett Varney from Hudson Falls took command on the back with a 37 while everyone one else struggled with scores in the forties. Brett finished with an 82 while Dave ended at 84 for second place. Brett picked up a $130 gift card for the win. Dave got a $30 gift card for second.

Tiger Flight – Was never in doubt as Francis Rielly from Schenectady posted a 46 – 47 to win by 5 strokes with a 93. Adam Miller from Westfield, MA finished 5 strokes back with 98. Francis picked up a $120 gift card for the win.

Skins Games
Giants Skins- There were only 2 giant skins, both from Evan Hughes picking up $55 for each.
Champ/Player Flight – Evan cleaned house with two in his flight picking up $40 for each.
Hogan/Palmer Flight – Brett Varney had the only two skins in his flight netting $60 for each.
Tiger Flight – Several skins here with Francis Rielly getting 4, Erin Varney getting one and Jack Gentile getting one. Each for $17.

Next up on the Albany tour is:

MacGregor CC on Monday, May 11th.

Then Normanside CC on Sunday, May 17th.

And Queensbury CC on Saturday May 30th.

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03/04/2026

Official schedule for U.S. Am Tour Albany NY in 2026
Saturday, April 25 - Fairways of Halfmoon - tee times start at 10 AM
Monday, May 11 - McGregor CC, Saratoga, NY tee times start at 10 AM
Sunday, May 17 – Normanside CC, Delmar, NY tee times start at 12 PM
Saturday, May 30 – Queensbury CC, Queensbury, NY tee times start at 10AM
Monday, June 8 – Pinehaven CC, Guilderland, NY tee times start at 10AM
Saturday, June 20 – Thunderhart Golf Freehold, NY tee times start at 10AM
Sunday, June 28 – Turning Stone Shenandoah, Verona, NY tee times start at 10:50 AM
Friday, July 17 – Turning Stone Kuhluyat Classic, Verona, NY
Two Day Regional July 18-19 – Turning Stone Atunyote & Shenandoah, Verona, NY
Monday, August 10 – Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, NY tee time start at 10AM
Sunday, August 16 – Wyndhurst Golf & Club, Lenox, MA tee times start at 10AM

03/04/2026

Official schedule for U.S. Am Tour Albany NY in 2026

Saturday, April 25 - Fairways of Halfmoon - tee times start at 10 AM

Monday, May 11 - McGregor CC, Saratoga, NY tee times start at 10 AM

Sunday, May 17 – Normanside CC, Delmar, NY tee times start at 12 PM

Saturday, May 30 – Queensbury CC, Queensbury, NY tee times start at 10AM

Monday, June 8 – Pinehaven CC, Guilderland, NY tee times start at 10AM

Saturday, June 20 – Thunderhart Golf Freehold, NY tee times start at 10AM

Sunday, June 28 – Turning Stone Shenandoah, Verona, NY tee times start at 10:50 AM

Friday, July 17 – Turning Stone Kuhluyat Classic, Verona, NY

Two Day Regional July 18-19 – Turning Stone Atunyote & Shenandoah, Verona, NY

Monday, August 10 – Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston, NY tee time start at 10AM

Sunday, August 16 – Wyndhurst Golf & Club, Lenox, MA tee times start at 10AM