BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (September 16, 2025) – For the third straight year, Brookville Country Club hosted the annual LICSF Golf Marathon. An enthusiastic group of golfers played close to 10 rounds of golf on the Seth Raynor layout. The fundraisers enjoyed a perfect Long Island September day. Related: Photos “I grew up as a caddie, and…
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This story appears in the August 2025 edition of The Met Golfer Extra. The full issue can be read here. Long Island Caddie Scholar Julia Posillico graduated from College of the Holy Cross in May after a productive four years that included writing and defending a thesis, editing the business and economics student newspaper, and…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (September 8, 2025) – The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund is proud to announce the 2025-26 class of new caddie scholars. The class features 43 men and women representing 38 clubs and facilities in the Long Island area. The 43 caddie scholars will attend 39 colleges and universities across the country this fall…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (August 5, 2025) – For the third straight year, Brookville Country Club will host the LICSF Golf Marathon. This year’s golf marathon will be held on Tuesday, September 16, at the Seth Raynor layout. The LICSF Marathon is held annually to raise money in a creative way. Supporters race around a course, trying…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (May 20, 2025) – From growing up in Rosedale, Queens, to selling yardage books to Jack Nicholas and Arnold Palmer, and then becoming involved with over 140 course restorations, Bradley Klein’s successful career wouldn’t have been possible without caddieing. When his family would spend summers at the beach in Rockaway, N.Y., Klein became…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (February 20, 2025) — Christian Vinas has been around golf his entire life. His dad introduced him as a young kid, and he played his first round when he was around five years old. He played for his high school team and caddies, and he wants to continue to be around golf by…
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GLENVIEW, Ill. – Five students from New York have been awarded the Long Island Evans Scholarship – a full housing and tuition college scholarship for deserving caddies – following selection interviews held Feb. 4 at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. The result of a partnership between the Western Golf Association’s (WGA) Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF)…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (January 6, 2025) – The MGA Foundation will host three caddie academies in the LICSF footprint in 2025. Related: Registration Garden City Country Club, Rockaway Hunting Club, and The Seawane Club will host academies this April. Garden City’s will take place on April 10, Seawane will host on April 24, and Rockaway Hunting…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 27, 2024) – Long Island National Golf Club is this year’s Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund’s Club of the Year. In 2024, the club was the number one contributor to the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund among Long Island member clubs. The club and its members donated more than $45,000 to the…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 1, 2024) – The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund mourns the passing of former Long Island Golf Association President and LICSF Board Member, Alan R. Finkelstein. Alan was a well-respected leader in golf on Long Island and served as LIGA President from 2013-14. He was an active LICSF board member since 2000.…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 22, 2024) – Eduardo Yepez, a caddie and outside services worker from Rockaway Hunting Club, is the latest Keefe Family Foundation Scholarship recipient. Eduardo is a rising sophomore majoring in economics at the University of West Florida. Eduardo has been working at Rockaway Hunting for the last two years. Additionally, Eduardo worked…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 1, 2024) – The Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship announced its inaugural scholarship recipients and LICSF Caddie Scholar Timothy Manzello was one of 10 recipients. The R&A received over 200 applications worldwide for the first class of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club Scholarship. “Receiving The Royal and Ancient Golf Club…
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GLEN HEAD, N.Y. (September 25, 2024) – The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund’s annual golf marathon was held at Brookville Country Club last week. The event featured a handful of fundraisers who came out on a beautiful day on Long Island to play as many as possible to benefit the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund.…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (September 20, 2024) – Four hours can be a long time to spend with someone, especially someone you may not know. Part of a caddie’s job is to break through that barrier of unknown and accompany their player or players on their walk around the course. Those four hours can be instrumental for…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (September 16, 2024) – Applications for LICSF scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year are now open. LICSF Scholarship awards cover up to 4 years of undergraduate study or study at an accredited trade school. After the initial award, students submit annual transcripts and class schedules showing that they are continuing their education to…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (August 7, 2024) – The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund is proud to announce its newest class of scholars for the 2024-25 academic year, featuring 30 young men and women representing 17 clubs from Long Island. The 30 scholars, all who caddie or work in service to golf, will attend 27 different colleges…
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LICSF President Michael Sullivan (left) with LIGA President Jay Sessa ELMSFORD, N.Y. (July 12, 2024) – The Long Island Golf Association (LIGA) is pleased to make a significant donation to the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund (LICSF) in support of youth caddies and those who work in service to golf on Long Island. The LIGA has made a gift…
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GLEN COVE, N.Y. (June 28, 2024)—Nassau Country Club hosted the 69th Ike Stroke Play Championship this week, and a pair of caddie scholars–William Merkel and Noah Rubin–carried bags for competitors during the 54-hole event. Merkel is a caddie scholar at the University of Notre Dame, and Rubin attends Elon University (N.C.). Both of them carry…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 13, 2024) – The 2024 edition of the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund Golf Marathon will return to Brookville Country Club on Tuesday, September 17. Brookville is hosting the event for the second straight year. During the golf marathon, golfers play as many holes as possible to raise money for the Long…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (May 10, 2024) – The Metropolitan Golf Association is pleased to welcome Melissa Rimpici to its staff as the Manager, Caddie Scholarship Funds. Rimpici will manage operations and coordinate activities, goals, and objectives of the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund and the MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund. She brings a wealth of knowledge to…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (May 1, 2024) – The 2024 Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund deadline is June 1, one month away. The Long Island Caddie Scholarship is available for young men and women who work in service to golf at participating clubs on Long Island. LICSF Scholarship awards cover up to four years of undergraduate study…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (April 8, 2024) – James Colgan’s connection with golf stems from his father and grandfathers. James is named after both of his grandfathers, and he shares his passion for golf with them. His love of the game grew in the caddie yard and on the golf course at the Rockville Links Club, and…
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GLENVIEW, IL– Four students from the state of New York have been awarded the Long Island Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college scholarship for deserving caddies, following a selection interview held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, on Feb. 6. The students will begin college this fall as Long Island…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (January 4, 2024) – The MGA Foundation is proud to share that the first two recipients of the Jay Mottola Scholarship, Eikoh Hayashi (2022 recipient) and Sam Masters (2020 recipient), have graduated from college. The young men shared post-college updates with the MGAF. Where did you attend college, and what did you study?EH: I…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (December 23, 2023) – The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund wishes all its friends and supporters a safe and happy holiday season and new year. The LICSF offices will be closed from December 25 to January 2.
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (December 19, 2023) – The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund had another successful year in 2023. Before we flip the calendar to 2024, we look back on 2023. The LICSF welcomed its latest class of scholars in the 2023-24 academic year, pushing the total number of scholars currently in college to 83. For…
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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (November 28, 2023) – This GivingTuesday, the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund will inspire generosity by supporting the young men & women who work as caddies & other jobs at our Long Island Clubs with their pursuit of higher education. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their…
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (November 22, 2022) – The 2023 LICSF season officially ended with its annual meeting on Tuesday evening at The Cherry Valley Club. The evening wrapped a very successful calendar year for the fund. The golf marathon raised over $60,000 and saw an increase in participants, and the number of scholars in the…
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HEWLETT, N.Y. (October 10, 2023) – The 22nd LICSF Classic was held on Tuesday at The Seawane Club on a beautiful October day. Related: Photos | Video Thirty-six golfers competed for titles in low gross and net. The low gross winners at 10-under were Jay Sessa, Don Enga, Paul Kotcher, and Dan Goldstein. John Guyton,…
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During the month of October, over 130 colleges and universities across New York State are waiving their application fees for NYS College Application Month. Click the link here to see the full list of schools. SUNY, CUNY, and private colleges and universities are taking part. The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund encourages all high school…
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GLEN HEAD, NY. (September 20, 2023) – The 2023 edition of the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund Marathon was held at Brookville Country Club on Tuesday under beautiful sunny skies. A small group of participants started the day at 8 a.m. to play as many holes as possible to support the LICSF. A total of…
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Registration for the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund’s 2023 events is now open! The LICSF Classic and LICSF Marathon will once again take center stage as the two main events on the LICSF calendar. The Classic, the cornerstone fundraising event of the LICSF for over 20 years, will head to The Seawane Club on Tuesday,…
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The LICSF and New York Islanders are proud to partner for Golf Night, a special night of hockey at the UBS Arena on March 7th. A portion of each ticket purchase will benefit the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund. All attendees of Golf Night are welcome to a pre-game meet and greet at the Glasshouse…
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With the summer months long behind us, the golf season has officially come to a close. For the LICSF that means planning for an exciting 2023. Before we do that, we wanted to look back at the year that was and reflect on all that was accomplished in 2022. From returning to the birth place…
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On a cold and rainy day, Wheatley Hills hosted the 21st LICSF Classic in the 60th year of the fund. Golfers took to the course for the best ball gross and net competition as they braved the elements in support of the LICSF anniversary. Photos In 60 years, the LICSF has provided scholarships for more…
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The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund held its annual golf Marathon on Monday at North Shore Country Club in Glen Head, NY. The event is used to raise money for the fund and help support the deserving young men and women who are receiving LICSF scholarships. North Shore Country Club is considered the birthplace of…
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The LICSF is proud to announce its class for the 2022-23 academic year. The class was selected and made official on June 30th at Garden City Country Club. The new class of LICSF scholars totals 19 deserving young men and women from clubs on Long Island. The full list of scholars is as reads below:…
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Original article from mgagolf.org. The LICSF is very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Joseph A. Donahue, an integral part of Met Area golf for more than six decades. Donahue served as president of the Long Island Golf Association from 1991-1992 and also led the Association in the Executive Director role. He served…
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Most golf enthusiasts dream of a trip to Augusta, Georgia. It is at the top of most golf-related bucket lists and for many, if they accomplish their dream, it’s a once in a lifetime excursion. LICSF alumnus Seve Garcia Corradi had the same dream as many. Not only was he able to live it, but…
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The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund has announced dates and sites for its two premiere events, the LICSF Golf Marathon and the LICSF Classic. Both events have been staples of the fund’s programming for more than 10 years. Proceeds from the events are used to help fund scholarships through the LICSF. There are currently 95…
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Allan Gremli says one of the biggest reasons he was drawn to golf was because he always watched Tiger Woods play when he was growing up. It’s pretty cliché, but watching Tiger was one of the main reasons why I was hooked on golf from a young age,” he said. While it may be a…
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GLENVIEW, IL– Three students from have been awarded the Long Island Evans Scholarship, a prestigious full housing and tuition grant offered to golf caddies, following a selection interview held Feb 8. The result of a partnership between the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Foundation and the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund, Long Island Evans Scholars…
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The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund is excited to announce a new partnership with CareerSpring, a non-profit organization that helps first generation college students and pell eligible students realize their greatest career potential through their platform. CareerSpring offers career information, a network of professional contacts, and job placement services. Click here for an introductory video.…
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Peyton Greco has lived the life of an NCAA athlete. She has competed at the highest level of golf and shown great success in her career at Ithaca College. After five years on the team, Greco now has her sights set on the future and helping other golfers reach their peak mental performance as they…
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Despite being a Division 1 athlete on the softball team at Harvard University, Mackenzie Tyler credits golf as being the most impactful sport in her life. She didn’t start playing until she was 12, tagging along last minute with her dad when he needed a fourth to fill his tee time. Having never played before,…
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The Jay Mottola Scholarship, a significant four-year financial grant given to a caddie or young person who has worked in service to golf, is still accepting applications through November 15th. Apply Now-More Information The Jay Mottola Scholarship (JMS) is a significant scholarship, available for four years of undergraduate study. In collaboration with the local CSFs,…
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On a crisp fall day, the Meadow Brook Club hosted the 20th Annual Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund Classic. A field comprised of generous donors and friends of the LICSF took to the course for a great day of golf and an afternoon of food and drink. Photos|Video Recap For two decades, the LICSF Golf…
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On September 13th the inaugural Guttstrong Charity Golf Outing was held at Cold Spring Country Club. Held in honor of the late Jeff Guttentag, the outing was a huge success in its first year. Thanks to the generous support of the field, $45,000 was raised for the LICSF and the Jeff Guttentag Memorial Scholarship. The…
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On September 20th, the Long Island Caddie Scholarship Marathon was held at Huntington Country Club. The golf marathon is used to help raise money for the fund and its charitable efforts. As is the case in years past, golfers raced around the course to complete as many holes as possible during the day. In total,…
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The Long Island Caddie Scholarship Fund has announced its scholarship recipients for the 2021-22 academic year. 21 deserving young men and women were added as scholarship recipients this year; and there are 74 current scholars returning to school this Fall. In total, 95 scholars will receive financial aid for the 2021-22 academic year. The 95…
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