Centrally located golfers in New York have recently recorded impressive scores, specifically hole-in-ones, as per the records updated on August 1st.
Central New York Golfers Shine with Notable Achievements
In the world of Central New York golf, the past few weeks have been filled with remarkable feats that have left players and spectators in awe. From holes-in-one to shooting one's age, the region's golfers have been making headlines both on and off the course.
Let's start with the holes-in-one, a feat that always sparks excitement. On July 24, Deb Merryweather aced the 93-yard No. 1 hole at Sunnycrest using a 4-wood. Just a day later, Roger P. Hand, III achieved the same feat on the 113-yard No. 5 hole at Pine Grove with a pitching wedge.
The same day, Walt Proctor holed-in-one on the 150-yard, par 3 No. 5 hole at WaNoa using an 8-iron. A week earlier, Greg Sabo accomplished the same on the 143-yard No. 3 hole at OldeOak with a 52-degree wedge, while Stephen Sutor did so on the 138-yard No. 17 hole at Foxfire using an 8-iron. To round off the holes-in-one, Dean Blair aced the 98-yard No. 18 hole at Millstone on August 1 with a gap wedge, and Don Switzer achieved the same on the 125-yard, par 3 No. 14 hole at WaNoa on July 26 using a 9-iron.
Beyond holes-in-one, notable accomplishments include double eagles—rare and impressive scores of three under par on a hole—and exceptional personal scoring feats such as shooting your age, where a golfer matches or beats their own age in strokes. While specific public records of Central New York double eagles and shoot-your-age achievements are not extensively documented in mainstream sources, the region hosts competitive events with top amateurs and seniors who often reach such milestones.
For double eagles, these are extremely rare and celebrated in golf history generally; for example, Bruce Lietzke made a famous double eagle in a 2005 USGA event, though not in Central New York[1]. Central New York’s competitive scene, governed in part by the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA), regularly features high-level amateur events where such feats are possible and occasionally reported[4].
Shooting your age is a less publicized achievement but revered among senior golfers; Central New York has an active community of senior players likely to reach this milestone during tournaments or club play. The NYSGA hosts senior championships that may highlight these accomplishments[4]. Online and social media platforms occasionally feature local accounts of such feats, though direct verified records for Central New York specifically are limited[5].
On July 27, Wes Arlukiewicz, age 78, shot a 77 at Tuscarora, and Don Hall, also 75, shot his age from the gold tees at Radisson Greens. Hal Blanding, age 87, and Jim Obernesser, age 77, both shot a 77 at Tuscarora and Radisson Greens, respectively, on August 1. Stan Goldberg, age 79, shot his age from the gold tees at Radisson Greens, while David Seeley, age 78, did the same at Foxfire on July 29. On the same day, Mike Colagiovanni, age 80, shot 78 at Lakeshore, and Gary Courtwright, age 72, shot 71 at OldeOak.
Lastly, Joe Boehm, age 98, shot 79 from the yellow tees at Tuscarora on July 25, showcasing that golf is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age.
In summary, while official curated records of double eagles and shoot-your-age milestones specifically from Central New York golf are scarce in major sources, these accomplishments happen in the region’s competitive and club golf scene, often recognized by local golf associations like the NYSGA and occasionally shared on social media or golfing websites[4][5].
[1] https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/news-and-multimedia/news/2005/07/28/bruce-lietzke-takes-triple-eagle-at-u-s-senior-open.html [4] https://www.nysga.org/championships [5] https://www.centralnewyorkgolf.com/
In the midst of Central New York's golf season, 78-year-old Wes Arlukiewicz shot a 77 at Tuscarora, accomplishing his age on July 27. Similarly, Don Hall, aged 75, achieved the same feat on the gold tees at Radisson Greens on the same day.
Golf, a sport that transcends age, was demonstrated by 98-year-old Joe Boehm, who shot 79 from the yellow tees at Tuscarora on July 25.
