Westchester Seniors Golf Association 

The Triangular Matches 

 

History 

 

The Triangular Matches began in 1927 as a competition among the senior golf organizations of Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey — a tradition now nearly a century old. 

 

The inaugural match was held at Rockwood Hall Country Club, located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, on the grounds of the historic Rockwood Hall estate once owned by the Rockefeller family. The club and its buildings no longer exist; the site is now preserved as Rockwood Hall State Park. 

 

The permanent Triangular trophy is on display at Golf Central, the MGA's headquarters. 

 

Match Format 

 

The matches rotate annually among the three (3) host organizations. Each organization fields twelve (12) players across all age groups, for a total of thirty-six (36) competitors. Each player competes in two matches — one against each of the other two (2) organizations. 

 

Triangular Team Composition 

 

The Westchester Seniors field twelve (12) players across six (6) age classes, as outlined below. 

 

Age Class 

Age Range 

Competitors 

AA 

80 and older 

1 

A 

75–79 

2 

B 

70–74 

2 

C 

65–69 

2 

D 

60–64 

2 

E 

55–59 

2 

Championship Flight 

Scratch 

1 

Total 

 

12 

 

Championship Flight 

 

The winner of the WSGA Annual Championship will compete in the scratch Championship Flight. 

 

Super Senior Champion 

 

The Super Senior Champion (age 75 or older) will automatically qualify for a Triangular spot in his respective age class. 

 

Triangular Team Selection 

 

Triangular points are awarded across four tournaments: the Fall Tournament from the prior year, and the Spring Tournament, Summer Tournament, and Team Tournament from the current season. 

 

Players earn points throughout the season based on their tournament performance. Points are accumulated as follows (Gross and Net): 

 

  • Tournament Champion — 5 points 

  • Tournament Champion Runner-Up — 4 points 

  • Flight Winner — 3 points 

  • Second Place — 2 points 

  • Third Place — 1 point 

 

Players with the highest point totals will be selected to represent the Westchester Seniors at the Triangular.  

 

Click here to see the current point standings. 

 

IMPORTANT: Triangular points will NOT be awarded for the new fifth tournament, the Club Championship. 

 

The more tournaments you participate in, the greater your opportunity to qualify. We encourage all members to compete throughout the season!