John Assumma, longtime General Manager of Waccabuc Country Club, established this scholarship in tribute to his parents. An annual family reunion tournament funded the scholarship. This award is available to any outstanding scholar, with preference given to a student from Waccabuc attending Columbia University and/or a studying higher education.

The current recipient is Samantha Santos, who is attending Post University. Santos is in the graduating class of 2024-25 and is studying health sciences.

Scholarship Recipients

Samantha Santos
Post University

 

Patrick Mullin of Tuxedo Club is the current recipient of the award. Mullin will graduate from the University of Rhode Island with the class of 2021-22.

Scholarship Recipients

Ryan Ballard
Wentworth Institute of Technology

Joe Barreiro, the longtime Caddie Master at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, retired in March 2018. Barreiro completed his first loop in 1965 at the Scarborough Club. When Barreiro retired, he was inducted into the National Caddie Hall of Fame. Joe retired after the 2017 season, but he is still a well-known figure at Sleepy Hollow.

In recognition of fifty-plus years of service, the membership of Sleepy Hollow made contributions in his honor to establish the Joe Barreiro Scholarship Fund. It couldn’t be a more fitting tribute. During Joe’s tenure, over 100 young men received scholarships to attend college, and Joe received the Caddie Master of the Year award not once, but twice. Awardees will be caddies from Sleepy Hollow Country Club.

Scholarship Recipients

Zachary Burnett
SUNY Cortland

Gavin Furst
James Madison University

Jean-Pierre Hemmerle
Houghton University

Joseph Holbrook
Seton Hall University

Ryan Holbrook
Coastal Carolina University

Jaxson Koebel-Secky
Stetson University

Andy Perez
Campbell University

Connor Shapiro
Monmouth University

Reed Thompson
Muhlenberg College

Paul Dillon had an important influence on golf in the New York Metropolitan area for many years, serving as the president of the Metropolitan Golf Association, the Westchester Golf Association and the MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund, as well as coaching the Fordham University golf team. In his later years, Paul became an accomplished painter, creating portraits of some of golf’s greats, as well as several important contributors to the local golf scene. He was inducted into the Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame and cited by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association, who named their Distinguished Service Award in his honor.

Paul’s friends and admirers joined his family in establishing this lasting scholarship to memorialize his efforts and lifelong commitment to golf. Awardees will be from Winged Foot Golf Club, where Paul was a long-time member.

The late Ed Doyle graduated from Manhattan College in 1965 with a mechanical engineering degree. Ed was a long time board member of the CSF and chaired the CSF Alumni Committee, hosting several caddie alumni outings at his club, Oronoque Country Club.  The CSF honored Ed by awarding him the first Sally Francis Award in 2006, presented to an outstanding alumnus.

 

The Edward J. Doyle Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 to pay tribute to his loyalty and dedicated service to the Fund. Awards can be made to any CSF scholar, preferably one who is studying engineering.  The current recipient is Kieran Sullivan of Westchester Country Club.

Scholarship Recipients

Kieran Sullivan
Drexel University

Mike Fishbach was a longtime member of Rockrimmon Country Club and an ardent supporter of the Fund.  He passed away suddenly in November 2014. A respected attorney, avid golfer and family man, his wife Patti and children Debra O’Keefe and Barry Fishbach, decided that a college scholarship for a deserving caddie in need would be something that Mike would appreciate. The endowed fund was established in 2016, through contributions made in memory of Mike from family and friends. Awards are made to outstanding Rockrimmon Country Club caddies. 

Patti Gittelman Fishbach took up golf as a way of spending time with Mike but she was quickly hooked. They both loved to travel and sought out destinations where they enjoyed playing golf together. Patti was very proud of the memorial caddie scholarship and was an active participant in selecting recipients. In 2022, Patti was especially thrilled that the scholarship was awarded to a female caddie for the first time. With Patti’s passing in November 2022, her family renamed the scholarship as the Mike and Patti Fishbach Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of both Mike and Patti. 

Scholarship Recipients

Alejandro Garcia Barajas
Fairfield University

Luis Cebada
University of Connecticut, Stamford

During the American Seniors Golf Association farewell dinner at the 2019 ASGA Summer Championship, Executive Director Kevin Patterson announced that the MGACSF would be the 2019 recipient of the Association’s Charitable Trust contribution.

The contribution from the ASGA Charitable Trust was intended to be the foundation of what would be an endowed scholarship in Joe Germano’s name, in recognition of his many, many years of service to the game of golf, especially during his 22 year membership of the ASGA.

“We could not think of a more deserving person to have his name attached to this endowed scholarship,” said Ken Auerbach, who serves as chairman of the ASGA Charitable Trust. “We are so fortunate to have such a supportive Board and membership, and we hope that this latest gift will set the stage for even more growth of our Charitable Trust.”

Over the following days several members of the ASGA, Joe’s friends and fellow Veterans all sent individual donations to his scholarship fund, quickly reaching the endowment minimum and then exceeding.

“The American Seniors Golf Association initiated an outpouring of support from its membership, Joe’s friends and several other associations of which Joe is a member,” said Johanna Gavin, MGA Foundation Director.  “Joe is a special man.  For all of us who are fortunate to know him, he has made a positive impact on our lives.  The CSF is honored administer this special scholarship in his name and select a special, deserving recipient.”

Joe Germano, a 94-year old native of Mamaroneck, plays more rounds of golf a year than he is old.  He has been a member of Bonnie Briar Country Club since the 1960s, where he currently maintains a 16 handicap.  When not in Larchmont, Joe can be found playing around the Westchester and Metropolitan area—even internationally—with his six other golf associations.  Joe is a member of the Westchester Seniors Golf Association, the World Senior Golf Federation, the Eastern Seniors Golf Association, the International Seniors Amateur Golf Society, the U.S.G.F. of Rotarians, Los Coyotes Invitational.

The “Joe Germano Endowed Scholarship” will be awarded to eligible students who have caddied and/or worked in service to golf at any CSF participating club who are enrolled in a ROTC program.  This scholarship may be presented for the first time in the 2020-21 academic year and will provide additional opportunities for financial aid to eligible and deserving candidate(s).

Scholarship Recipients

Miguel (Gus) Kelley
University of Dallas

Thomas “Tommy” M. Goff, CSF Class of 2007, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2019.  A friend to many on and off of the golf course, this scholarship fund has been established by Tommy’s friends and family to honor his legacy.

Tommy began caddieing at Knollwood Country Club in 1999 at the age of 14.  He continued to loop at Knollwood (even until recently) through his time at The Hackley School in Tarrytown, where he played on the varsity golf team and while he was an undergrad at Fordham University.  Upon graduation, he joined Hudson Valley Bank and shortly thereafter became a member of Knollwood Country Club.  However, it was his life-long dream to become a Yonkers police officer.  In 2015, Tommy fulfilled his dream and was a police officer for the City of Yonkers for the past three and a half years until he passed away. 

Tommy was a member of the Police Emerald Society, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, and a parishioner of the Monastery Church of the Sacred Heart.  He was an active MGACSF Alumnus, having participated in many Alumni Reunion Outings and contributed annually. 

On September 24, 2019, the first Tommy Goff Memorial Golf Outing was held at three venues–including Knollwood Country Club–to accommodate more than 280 golfers. This was the largest event the MGACSF has ever been a part of, and the overwhelming support from friends, family, and the local community quickly exceeded the fundraising goal. Thanks to the generosity from so many, the inaugural Thomas M. Goff Memorial Scholarship was awarded for the 2020-21 academic year to Sean Kelly (video below) from Knollwood Country Club and Blake Kennedy of Ardsley Country Club. Sean says that it was Tommy who introduced him to caddieing and Blake aspires to be a police officer. With support from this special scholarship, Sean is attending SUNY Buffalo while Blake is heading to Bloomsburg University.

The second annual Tommy Goff Outing was held on September 28th at Knollwood Country Club and Sunningdale Country Club. The event was once again a tremendous success, raising over $70,000. Read about the full day here.

Scholarship Recipients

Jack Johnson
Coastal Carolina University

 

Blake Kennedy
Bloomsburg University

Edwin B. Howard Jr. grew up in Scarsdale, NY, and spent every summer in North Carolina, before going on to attend Duke University. His love of golf started as a child as a member at Scarsdale Golf Club where he would play with his father. He was previously a scratch golfer competing in high-level amateur events and continues to play regularly and shoot his age.

Actively involved at Scarsdale Golf Club for decades, he ran the Wilson Cup among other golf events. Known for his generosity and good-natured humor, Ed served proudly as a MGACSF Director at Scarsdale Golf Club since 2011. For more than a decade Ed participated, advocated, and served the game of golf through his dedication to the Fund and has impacted the lives of the countless scholars that he worked so diligently to support. In addition to Ed’s service to the Fund, he was been actively involved in the Westchester Seniors Golf Association since 2003.

Ed worked on Wall Street for more than 50 years and was involved in various boards and charitable endeavors. Ed and his wife Alice were the proud parents to three-grown children and three grandchildren.

Ed Howard established the Howard Family Scholarship Fund in 2022, with the intent to award the first scholarship recipient for the 2024-2025 academic year. Awards can be made to any CSF scholar with demonstrable need, with special consideration given to caddies and those in service to golf from Scarsdale Golf Club.

Scholarship Recipients

Kayla Howell
Wesleyan University

The “Leonard M. Marx, Sr. Memorial Scholarship” was established in 2004 in memory of Leonard Marx. Mr. Marx was a longtime member of Sunningdale Country Club, where he earned the title of Club Champion in 1945 and again in 1952—a self-taught golfer. He was an outstanding scholar who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Sheffield School of Engineering at Yale in 1925 and spent much of his life, until he died at 97 ½ years old in 2002, dedicated to enriching the lives of families and children. Among his passions, besides his own family and his business as a manager and developer of commercial real estate, were education, economic theory, raising chrysanthemums, playing golf, and contract bridge.

This MGACSF endowed scholarship is awarded to a deserving caddie scholar who has worked in the service to golf at Sunningdale Country Club and is made possible by the generosity of the V&L Marx Foundation. Awardees are those in service to golf at Sunningdale Country Club. 

Scholarship Recipients

Thomas Borzoni
Florida Atlantic University

 

Erik Vasquez
Baruch College

Tom Nieporte was the longtime head professional at Winged Foot Golf Club, one of the most prestigious positions in all of golf. Tom succeeded Claude Harmon, the legendary player and instructor, and held the position until his retirement in 2006. His dedication and compassion to helping others was evident throughout his role at Winged Foot. He had a special commitment to helping caddies in pursuing higher education. During his tenure, more than 100 caddies and others who worked in service to golf at Winged Foot received scholarships to attend college. Tom passed away on December 21, 2014 and he is missed dearly by everyone privileged to know him.  In keeping with Tom’s love of golf and caddieing, the Nieporte family established the Tom Nieporte, Sr. Memorial Scholarship in 2015 to be awarded to outstanding Winged Foot Golf Club caddies. The first awards were granted in the 2017/18 school year. Award Guidelines:

Scholarship Recipients
Freddy Velasquez
Brooklyn College

Bobby Ormond was the caddie manager at Knollwood Country Club for 38 years. He was a beloved mentor, father figure and friend.  He influenced the lives of many of his caddies and was successful in encouraging ninety of his caddies to become WGA caddie scholars. In August of 2012, family and friends organized a golf outing in honor of Bobby “O”.  The response was so great that two clubs, Knollwood and Metropolis, were needed to handle the crowd.  Proceeds from the outing funded this scholarship. Caddies from Knollwood are eligible for this scholarship and the present recipients are Jacob Gonzalez, who attends SUNY Buffalo and Brett Loccisano who is a student at Westchester Community College.      

Scholarship Recipients

Chase O'Briskie
Fordham University

This fund was established in 2008, the first of the CSF’s endowed programs.  Lee and Nancy Paton have been active officials at WGA, WMGA, USGA and LPGA competitions for many years.  Nancy has served as President of the WMGA, has served on the USGA Women’s Mid-Am Committee and was Chairperson of the 2005 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur.  Lee served terms as President of both the WGA and the CSF and was presented with the Udo Reinach Award of Distinction in 2014.   

Awards from this fund are primarily for those in service to golf at The Apawamis Club. The current beneficiary is Tiernan Clarke, who attends Thomas College in Maine.

Scholarship Recipients

Tiernan Clarke
Thomas College

William Perper was a long-time member of Westchester Country Club and a constant supporter of the CSF. The fund was established in 2012, through a bequest from Mr. Perper’s estate. Awards are made to caddies from Westchester Country Club.

Scholarship Recipients

Katherine (Gabby) Vera
American University

The late John J. Pinto was a longtime Caddie Scholarship Director and member of Wykagyl Country Club, where he also served as Club President. He dedicated more than ten years of service to the Fund as Chairman of the Investment Committee and treasurer before assuming the role of President, a position he held from 2002-2006. He was the 2002 recipient of the Udo Reinach Award, given in recognition of his outstanding support of the Fund in the form of time, talent, and treasure. John was also a member of the Westchester Seniors Golf Association for 20 years. He served on the WSGA Board of Directors as Treasurer and Secretary from 2003 to 2006. In 2017, John was the recipient of the WSGA Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and service to the game of golf.

The John Pinto Scholarship Fund was established shortly after his passing in 2020. Pinto’s passion for the game and caddies will live on through the endowed scholarship in his name. The John Pinto Scholarship will be awarded for the 2022-23 academic year to an applicant from Wykagyl Country Club.

Scholarship Recipients

Christopher Arminio
University of Georgia