A Stroll Through History BY JA M E S O N D O, P G A, H E A D G O L F P RO F E S S I O N A L
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f all of the traditions we are fortunate to celebrate at Apawamis, there may be no more important tradition than
championship golf. Championship golf is embedded in the DNA and culture of our Club and golf program. Apawamis has one of the richest traditions of championship golf that you can find at any club in the United States. Not only do we possess a wonderful tradition as a venue for hosting championship golf events, but we also have a tremendous history of a strong playing membership and professional staff. Let’s take a brief stroll through our history…
CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE
From our founding in 1890, Apawamis has played an integral role in the history of American golf. The proof lies in the Club’s willingness and ability to host significant events through the years. Hosting the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1911 was a major highlight at a time when the U.S. Amateur was considered a “major” and one of the most important golf tournaments in the world. Harold Hilton not only won the 1911 U.S. Amateur at Apawamis, but also won the British Amateur in the same year—being the only British player to accomplish this feat. Hosting the 1911 U.S. Amateur brought all of the game’s greats to Rye, NY, including notable players such as Francis Ouimet, Chick Evans, and Walter Travis. Hosting an event of this prominence is certainly a highlight of our history and put Apawamis on a path to hosting significant events in the future. Some of the other prominent events we have hosted in our history include the following: • 1901, 1909, 1915, 1920, and 1950 Met Amateur • 1903-1905 Women’s MGA Championship • 1905-Present U.S. Seniors’ Golf Association Annual Championship • 1909 & 1928 NCAA Championships • 1912 Met Open • 1935, 1966, 1972, 1985, 1991, 2003, and 2006 Met Junior Championship • 1970 U.S. Girls’ Junior • 1971 Met Senior Amateur • 1978 Curtis Cup • 1980, 2002, and 2015 Westchester PGA Championship • 2005 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur • 2020 Westchester Open 18 APAWAMIS NOW Winter 2022
Harold Hilton
