In 2003, the MGA announced that the MGA Senior Player of the Year award would be named in honor of George M. Cohen, a longtime friend and supporter of the MGA. "Mr. Golf", as most people knew him, passed away in 2002 at the age of 85 but his legacy is one that will be remembered for years to come.
The MGA Senior Player of the Year honor is awarded annually to the senior golfer who excels at various events throughout the season. Performance in MGA, NEGA, USGA and various Regional events is considered.
The George M. Cohen MGA Senior Player of the Year announcement is made annually at the MGA's "Salute to Champions" dinner.
2010 George M. Cohen Senior Player of the Year Point Standings
Final Standings
|
Player |
Home Club |
Total |
|
Jack Kearney |
Elmcrest CC |
577 |
|
Robert Linn |
Berkshire Hills CC |
309 |
|
Alistair Catto |
The Orchards GC |
264 |
|
Gary Palmer |
Segregansett CC |
255 |
|
Paul Couture |
Pleasant Valley CC |
235 |
|
Dick King |
Hyannis GC |
200 |
|
Andrew Congdon |
Wyantenuck CC |
184 |
|
Paul Murphy |
Charles River CC |
160 |
|
Carter Fasick |
Indian Meadows GC |
142 |
|
Kevin Carey |
Dennis Pines GC |
140 |
|
Jim Ruschioni |
Monoosnock GC |
110 |
|
Jim Finnerty |
Stockbridge GC |
100 |
|
Cy Kilgore |
Tedesco CC |
95 |
|
Terry Deleo |
Stow Acres CC |
75 |
|
Jon Fasick |
New England CC |
72 |
|
Bill Barry, Jr. |
Elmcrest CC |
66 |
|
Rick Marcos |
Segregansett CC |
60 |
|
Tom Bergeron |
Crumpin-Fox Club |
50 |
|
Joe Keller |
Oyster Harbors Club |
40 |
|
Barry Higham |
CC of New Bedford |
35 |
|
Claude Hoopes |
The Kittansett Club |
35 |
|
John Crook |
Cape Cod National GC |
35 |
|
Bob Bradley |
Ponkapoag GC |
30 |
|
Dave Hougton |
The Captains GC |
30 |
|
Mike Cole |
Larry Gannon Muni. GC |
30 |
|
Bruce Carter |
Ponkapoag GC |
24 |
|
Richard Congdon |
Wyantenuck CC |
24 |
|
Robert Currey |
Brae Burn CC |
24 |
|
Charlie O'Brien |
Foxborough CC |
20 |
|
Bob Eastwood |
Wenham CC |
15 |
|
Jim Hosey |
Ludlow CC |
12 |
|
Donald Foberg |
Indian Pond CC |
10 |
|
Jack Weeks |
Wollaston GC |
10 |
Events Included in the MGA Senior Player of the Year Point System:
* The gold highlight below indicates that an event has been contested and included in the 2010 point standings.
MGA Player of the Year Standings • Ongoing
Norfolk County Classic - Senior Division • May 15-16
Hornblower Invitational - Senior Division • June 4-5
New England Amateur Invitational - Senior Division • June 29-30
U.S. Senior Open Championship • June (qualifying); July/August (championship)
Ouimet Memorial Tournament - Senior Division • July 28-30
Tarlow Invitational - Senior Division • August 23-24
Massachusetts Senior Four-Ball Championship • August 30-31
U.S. Senior Amateur Championship • September (qualifying); October (championship)
Massachusetts Senior Amateur Championship • September 13-14
New England Senior Amateur Championship • September 20-22
* Any questions about the POY System can be directed to Becky Blaeser (bblaeser@mgalinks.org) or Jesse Menachem (jmenachem@mgalinks.org).
2008 POY Standings
2007 POY Standings
2006 POY Standings