Looking forward to the 2027 Season!!!!
Looking forward to the 2027 Season!!!!
Tournament Results:
The SIWGA launched its first “Tournament on May 16 at Silver Lake Golf Course, welcoming nine teams of four golfers for a competitive and spirited “Best 2 of 4” tournament format.
In the Gross Division, the foursome of Louise Lawson, Brenda Meyers, Patty Ruch and Connie Burns captured first place with an impressive score of 169. Finishing in second place with a score of 174 was the team of Nancy Edwards, Cathy Bocchicchio, Kim Buttermark and Jill Buttermark.
The Net Division featured equally strong play, with Janis Grasso, Carole Zaderiko, Cathy Magill and Cathy Viverito taking top honors after posting a winning score of 134.
A closely contested race for second place ended in a match-of-cards tiebreaker after two teams finished with identical scores of 144. Earning second place honors were Ellen Gribbin, Joanne Gerenser, Amy Powell and Paula Boulay. Just behind them following the tiebreaker was the team of Elissa Barry, Joanne Baranello, Laura Delin and Debbie Rusolo.
The event marked a successful and exciting start for SIWGA’s season, highlighted by strong competition, teamwork and camaraderie among the players at Silver Lake Golf Course.
Tournament Results:
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – June 14, 2026 – The Staten Island Women's Golf Association (SIWGA) hosted its annual Captain and Her Crew Tournament on Sunday, June 14, at LaTourette Golf Course, with teams competing in both Gross and Net divisions.
Claiming first place gross honors was the foursome of Jolie Rae Riley, Amy Powell, Joanne Gerenser, and Maria S Caldarella, who carded an impressive 66 to top the field.
Finishing in second place gross with a score of 69 was the team of Louise Lawson, Patty Ruch, Connie Burns, and Brenda Meyers
The score was decided by a match of cards over the team of Jill Buttermark, Nancy Edwards, Cathy Bocchicchio, and Siene Anderson, who also posted a 69.
In the Net Division, the team of Insoon Kang, Eunjung Kim, Inja Song, and Insook Yang captured first place with an outstanding 53 net.
Taking second place net was the foursome of Eileen McKee, Lynn Basile, Dot Ferrari, and Irene Rea, who finished with a score of 57.
Third place was determined by a match of cards after two teams posted identical scores of 58. Earning third-place net honors were Laura Delin, Debbie Rusolo, Elissa Barry, and Joanne Baranello, edging the team of Lynda Preziosa, Paula Boulay, Noreen DeGaetano, and Dot Gulman on the tiebreaker.
Tournament Results:
SIWGA Members Honor Those Who Have Played Through at Memorial Classic
The Staten Island Women's Golf Association (SIWGA) gathered at South Shore Golf Course on July 12th for its annual Memorial Classic, a tournament dedicated to remembering the women who have played the game before us. With a field of 30 golfers enjoying beautiful weather and friendly competition, the day was filled with great golf and plenty of memorable moments.
Players competed in three flights—Super Senior, Senior, and Women's Division—with both gross and net champions crowned. The tournament also featured popular skill contests, including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.
In the Women's Division, Jolie Rae Riley earned top gross honors with an excellent 85. The net competition saw Adrienne Graziano take first place with a 73, while Laura Delin finished a close second with a 74. Kim Buttermark claimed the Longest Drive title, and Riley added another win to her collection by winning Closest to the Pin.
The Senior Division featured some excellent scoring as Connie Burns took first-place gross with an 89, followed by Sookhee Kim in second with a 92. In the net competition, Loretta O'Hara finished first with a 74, Noreen DeGaetano placed second with a 75, and Brenda Meyers rounded out the top three with a 78. Burns also powered her way to the Longest Drive title.
In the Super Senior Division, Louise Lawson captured the gross title with a 96, while Diane Buglioli claimed first-place net with a 77. Eunsook Kim earned second place in the net division. Lawson wasn't finished, adding victories in both the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin competitions.
While the scorecards determined the champions, the true spirit of the Memorial Classic was reflected in the friendships, laughs, and shared memories throughout the day. SIWGA members once again proved that honoring those who came before us is best done with a round of golf, plenty of smiles, and maybe just a little friendly competition.
MacCourtney Captures 2nd SIWGA Women’s Amateur Championship in Thrilling 19th-Hole Finish
The Staten Island Women’s Golf Association (SIWGA) Women’s Amateur Championship came down to a dramatic sudden-death playoff as defending champion Stacie MacCourtney once again proved why she is one of the association’s top competitors.
The semifinals were held on August 21 at Silver Lake Golf Course, where MacCourtney defeated Mayuko Perpetua, 5 and 4, to earn her place in the championship match. In the other semifinal, Joelie Rae Riley advanced to the finals with an impressive 5-and-4 victory over Ellen Gribbin.
That set the stage for a highly anticipated final at Richmond County Country Club, and the match certainly lived up to expectations.
MacCourtney and Riley battled throughout the round, with neither player willing to give an inch. Both competitors displayed tremendous shot-making, composure, and determination, taking the championship all the way to the 18th hole. With the match still deadlocked after 18 holes, the championship was decided in a sudden-death playoff.
The pressure was at its highest on the par-5 18th, where both players reached the green in three shots. MacCourtney then delivered the defining moment of the championship. Her approach
came to rest approximately two feet from the cup, and she calmly sank the birdie putt to capture the title.
Stacie MacCourtney is once again the SIWGA Women’s Amateur Champion!
It was an extraordinary finish to an outstanding championship. Both MacCourtney and Riley played exceptional golf from start to finish, giving spectators a thrilling match that came down to the very last putt.
Congratulations to Stacie MacCourtney on successfully defending her title, and congratulations to Joelie Rae Riley for an outstanding championship performance. Their match showcased the talent, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship that make the SIWGA Women’s Amateur Championship such a special event.
Tournament Results:
Gross Winners:
1st place - Jill Buttermark/Kim Buttermark - 81
2nd place - Carolyn Raia/Kathy D'Anna - 85
3rd place - Mayuko Perpetua/Diane Buglioli - 88
Net Winners:
1st Place - Patty Ruch/Karen Marcucci - 63
2nd Place - Ellen Gribbin/Lynda Preziosa - 65
Pier Fetz/Dot Gulman - 67
Tournament Results:
1st Place - Weekenders - 51 points
2nd Place - Staten Island Korean Women's Golf Association - 50 points
3rd Place - Women's Division of South Shore Men's Club - 49 points
4th Place - Richmond County Country Club - 47 points
5th Place - Silver Lake Ladies Club - 41 points
6th Place - Silvette's - 20 points
7th Place - South Shore Women's Golf Club - 12 points
By the time the final putt dropped at Richmond County Country Club, the Weekenders had done more than survive the rain—they had survived a tightly contested battle for Staten Island supremacy.
The SIWGA closed out its competitive season with the annual Interclub Tournament, and it was a day for the toughest of the tough. Forty women took to the course despite steady, and at times heavy, rain, putting their games—and their determination—to the test.
Using the Stableford scoring system, teams representing Staten Island’s women’s clubs battled for the coveted Interclub trophy. The wet conditions made scoring difficult, but they did little to dampen the competitive spirit.
And when the numbers were finally added up, the Weekenders were standing alone at the top.
The Weekenders captured the championship, reclaiming a title they had last won in 2021. Their victory capped a remarkable performance in some of the most challenging conditions of the season.
The Staten Island Korean Women’s Golf Association finished second, while last year’s champions, the Women’s Division of the South Shore Men’s Club, settled for third. Richmond County Country Club, playing on its home course, finished fourth.
The Silver Lake Ladies placed fifth, followed by the Silvettes in sixth and South Shore Women’s Golf Club in seventh.
The battle at the top could hardly have been closer. Just one point separated first, second and third place, making every Stableford point crucial as the rain continued to fall.
The Weekenders’ championship lineup featured Debbie Rusolo, Laura Delin, Mayuko Perpetua, Yuriko Perpetua, Amy Powell and Joanne Gerenser.
Leading the charge was the mother-daughter combination of Mayuko and Yuriko Perpetua, with both players posting an impressive 14 points. Rusolo added 10 points, Powell contributed 8, and club president and fearless leader Laura Delin chipped in 6.
It was a true team effort on a day when every point mattered.
For the Weekenders, the victory brought the Interclub trophy back into their hands after a five-year wait. For everyone who participated, simply finishing the 18 holes in the relentless rain was an accomplishment in itself.
The Interclub Tournament once again delivered everything that makes SIWGA competition special—club pride, determination and, most importantly, women willing to brave the elements and battle until the very last hole.
And as the rain came down on Richmond County, the Weekenders came out on top, closing the SIWGA season as Staten Island’s Interclub champions.