Metropolitan Golf Association Photography

The Metropolitan Golf Association is an allied golf association of the USGA, conducting tournaments, clinics, and other events throughout the Met Area.

I started at the MGA as an intern in 2024 and in 2025, was hired full time as a communications coordinator. Since then, I’ve learned so much about photography. While my responsibilities mainly lie in video and production, I have had the opportuniity to assist with photography.

Feel free to look through the slideshows of my photography at each event and read a brief description on the event.

The Farrell

Held every year at the Stanwich Club, mid-amateurs come from all over the United States to compete in this marquee event. While a new tournament, it has quickly made a name for itself as one of the toughest and elite mid-amateur fields.

  • A player makes a shot with the American flag in the background.
  • The trophy sits on the first tee.
  • The American and Stanwich flag together on the post.
  • A player takes his shot on the first tee.

MGACSF Pro-Am

Like Day of Golf, the MGACSF Pro-Am is a charitable event held to raise money for the Caddie Scholarship Fund, a foundation which awards scholarships to eligible students in service to golf. This year, it was held at the premier Sleepy Hollow Country Club in New York. With views overlooking the Hudson River, it provides picturesque scenery, perfect for golf and photography. 

  • A caddie crosses the bridge.
  • The green beside the cliff.
  • A caddie holes the players putters.
  • A greenskeeper waters the grass.
  • Players walk the bridge to their next hole.

Met Open

The Met Open is the biggest tournament the MGA holds. Hundreds of players attempt to qualify while only 140 secure their spot. This year, it was held at Meadow Brook Club on Long Island. While I am usually assigned to video, I had the opportunity to take some photographs of players at the first tee. It was also my first time using a longer lens, up to 500 mm. This allowed me to grab candid shots of players and spectators, which is always fun to do. 

  • A player gets breakfast inside the clubhouse.
  • A volunteer waits for a player to take his shot.
  • A player looks at his target intently on the first tee.
  • Two players laugh, waiting for their turn.
  • A mother takes video of her son in the bunker.
  • A spectator checks his watch…

Met Amateur

The Met Amateur is one of the oldest amateur tournaments in golf. A four day stroke and match play tournament held at one of the Met Area’s premier courses. Last year, it was held at Old Oaks Country Club in New York. As is with New England, weather can be a bit of an issue, even during the peak summer season. Luckily, we were able to continue with the tournament and I was able to get some shots on the course.

  • A player walks to his ball.
  • A player takes a shot out of the bunker.
  • Spectators stop their car to watch golf.
  • A player contemplates his shot.
  • A player cleans the green.
  • The clubhouse imposes behind a hydrangea bush.
  • A player takes his shot.
  • Two players walk to the green.
  • A pond in the middle of the course.

Ike Championship

The Ike Championship is one of our “Met Majors” (alongside the Met Amateur and Met Open) where some of the best Met Area golfers come to compete in a two day stroke play tournament. In 2025, it was held at Hamilton Farm Golf Club in New Jersey. After 36 holes, a playoff was held to determine the winner. Some of my favorite shots come from this tournament.

  • A spectator watches the ball flight, intently.
  • A golfer takes his shot, watching.
  • Spectators watch, burning.
  • A fawn looks directly at the camera, quizzically.

Berkeley Cup

The Berkeley Cup is an annual fundraising tournament where caddies from different Eastern Long Island country clubs compete against each other. The event is held in honor of Michael J. Berkeley and run by his wife, Lourdes Berkeley.

  • The bridge to the 14th hole overlooks the Long Island Sound.
  • Players walk to the green.
  • A seagull soars over the Long Island Sound.
  • A player takes his shot in the distance.
  • The sandy course.
  • The greenskeeper’s dog.

2024 Photography

In 2024, I started as an intern at the Metropolitan Golf Association. Although my photography experience was limited, I learned a lot in a few short months by taking as many photographs as I could and learning from my peers and coworkers. Through this, I also started to find my creative eye and began to appreciate photography more.

  • Shadow shot.
  • A player takes his shot from the bunker.
  • A sliver of sun peaks through the clouds.
  • A player lines up his putt.
  • Aiming for the tee.
  • Parents watch their child take a shot.
  • Player takes a shot out of a bunker.
  • The moon in the evening sky.
  • A player watches his brother make the winning putt.
  • A volunteer watches the shot take flight.