ELMSFORD, N.Y. - The MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund presented it's annual group of awards at the MGACSF Kick-off meeting on Thursday night at Wykagyl Country Club.
Nine clubs were recognized with A Gold Club award, which is presented annually to clubs as recognition of the consistent and generous support from their membership, whose contributions exceed $50,000. The support of these clubs has been invaluable to our efforts. The following clubs contributed $50,000 or more to the Fund in 2025: Sleepy Hollow Country Club (26-time winner), Winged Foot Golf Club (25-time winner), Quaker Ridge Golf Club (19-time winner), Wykagyl Country Club (14-time winner), Sunningdale Country Club (10-time winner), Ardsley Country Club (7-time winner), Hudson National Golf Club (3-time winner), along with Rockrimmon Country Club and The Apawamis Club, both 2-time winners.
Wykagyl Country Club's night of awards didn't stop there. The club was also presented with the Willie Turnesa Outstanding Contributor Award. This award, also known as the Club of the Year, is awarded based on total contribution, per-capita contribution, percent increase, and consistency in giving to the program. Wykagyl's members continue to give to the Fund and the Pinto Endowed Scholarship.
Hudson National Golf Club's recognition didn't stop with a Gold Club award, either. They were presented with the Special Club Contributor for demonstrating a significant increase from the previous year. Representing the club at the meeting and accepting the award was Caddie Manager, Robert Bennett.
Tom McKevitt of The Apawamis Club took home The Outstanding Service Award for Caddie Programs, which is awarded to the Caddie Manager who has gone above and beyond to support the Fund. McKevitt has been actively involved and engaged with the MGACSF in support of caddie scholar applicants from The Apawamis Club, which is set to host the 2026 MGACSF Alumni Reunion on August 4. The MGACSF staff noted McKevitt's diligence in our mission. He regularly follows up with the Fund to ensure that his applicants have completed their applications and gets personally involved to assist us with an applicant with special needs.
Mario Gabelli, Caddie Scholar class of 1965, was honored with The Sally Fracis Alumni Award, awarded to an Alumni for their continued support and loyalty to the Fund. Gabelli, who has supported funding every year at the personal and business level. This year was different, special. Mario donated a significant amount directly to the General Fund. Board Member Katie Durkin accepted the award on Gabelli's behalf.
John Connor took home The Udo Reinach Award of Distinction, which is given to an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding service and support to the Fund in the form of time, impact, and contributions. After finishing his term as President in October 2024, Connor's commitment to the MGACSF hasn't subsided. He is Chair of the Investment Committee, but his presence is throughout much of the board's activities.