OVERVIEW

 

The SDGA awards a player of the year for five categories Men's, Junior, 14u Junior, Senior, and Super Senior. The player of the year will be the individual who leads the respective points list at the conclusion of the season

 

The collection of SDGA Golf Player of the Year Awards recognizes the best amateur golfers each season. Competitors compete in various events at the regional, state and national levels to earn points in their respective division. Hundreds of SDGA amateur golfers compete throughout the season looking to achieve top finishes. Finishing at the top spot cements their name in history alongside some of the best amateur golfers in the region, and earning the much-deserved Player of the Year distinction.

 

The SDGA is responsible for fielding teams for three annual competitions, the Mitchell Cup, Williamson Cup, and Sovik Cup. On top of competing to be player of the year, players are battling for the right to be apart of their respected team.  

  • The Mitchell Cup - Consists of 12 players from the SDGA and the CNYPGA. The team will be selected from the Top 10 eligible players from the Mitchell Cup points listing along with 2 additional picks at the discretion of the Captains'. The leader in Mitchell Cup points will be the SDGA Men's Player of the Year.
  • The Williamson Cup - Consists of the top 4 overall point leaders from the Williamson Cup Points List. These individuals will travel to compete against other regional associations in a 36 hole team event. The leader in WIlliamson Cup points will be the SDGA Junior Player of the Year.
  • The Sovik Cup - Consists of 12 players from both the SDGA and the CNYPGA. The team will be selected from the Top 8 overall point leaders from the Sovik Cup Points List, minus any points for the Audi Memorial Event & the Top 4 overall point leaders from the Super Senior Points List. The leader in Sovik Cup points will be the SDGA Senior Player of the Year.

 

OTHER GUIDELINES

 

Players must hold an active USGA/GHIN Handicap Index at a 2025 SDGA Member Club or be a member of the NYSGA eClub of Central NY (Territory defined as residing in the following counties: Onondaga, Cortland, Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne County east of Route 14 ).

 

It is the responsibility of each player to notify the SDGA of top finishes in any USGA qualifier outside of the Upstate NY area within a practical time period upon completion of the event. This can be done so by emailing Jack Corcoran (jcorcoran@nysga.org).

 

PREVIOUS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

 

2024

  • Men's: Jack Angelucci                                                                 
  • Junior: Jackson Saroney 
  • Senior: Luke Hobika 
  • 14U Junior: Brayden Thomas 
  • Super Senior: Tom Fletcher 

2023

  • Men's: Brad Monroe
  • Junior: Jackson Saroney 
  • Senior: Luke Hobika 
  • 14U Junior: Dan Young
  • Super Senior: Tom Fletcher 

2022

  • Men's: Jack Angelucci
  • Junior: Gabe Williams
  • Senior: Kevin VandenBerg
  • 14U Junior: Jacob Olearczyk
  • Super Senior: Todd Dischinger

2021

  • Men's: Brad Monroe
  • Junior: Johnny Gruninger
  • Senior: Kevin VandenBerg
  • 14U Junior: Jackson Saroney
  • Super Senior: Todd Dischinger

2020

  • Men's: Johnny Gruninger
  • Junior: Johnny Gruninger
  • Senior: Mike George
  • 14U Junior: Jackson Saroney
  • Super Senior: Rick Jones

 

Click Here to see the full list of past Players of the Year.