Rockville, MD — The Maryland State Golf Association (MSGA) defeated the Middle Atlantic PGA (MAPGA) in the inaugural Dolan Cup, 6.5-5.5, at Lakewood Country Club on November 2, 2024. In the morning four-ball matches, each team won two matches, earning 2 points each, to head into the afternoon singles matches tied. In the afternoon, the MSGA secured 4.5 points, while the MAPGA earned 3.5 points. Michael Garner, from Manor Country Club, clinched the winning half-point.
Ryan McCarthy and Tom Winegardner led the MSGA, both finishing the day with a 2-0 record. Three-time MSGA Player of the Year, William (Billy) F. Peel IV, served as the first captain and went 1-0-1, earning the team 1.5 points. He won his morning four-ball match with Ryan McCarthy and tied his match with Alex Hoffman, PGA, in the afternoon singles. Ashley Grier, PGA, led the MAPGA with a 2-0 record, winning her morning four-ball match with Alexander McGonagle, PGA, and her singles match against Clare Connolly.
Morning Four-Ball Results – MSGA 2 | MAPGA 2
Ryan McCarthy & William F. Peel, IV (2up) vs. Daniel Bengtson, PGA & Steven Delmar, PGA
Brendan Peel & Brad Whitaker vs. Alex Hoffman, PGA & Mike Larkin, PGA (2&1)
Clare Connolly & Benton Weinberg vs. Ashley Grier, PGA & Alexander McGonagle, PGA (3&2)
Michael Garner & Tom Winegardner (1up) vs. David Hutsell, PGA & Ricky Serrano, PGA
Afternoon Singles Matches Results – MSGA 4.5 | MAPA 3.5
Brendan Peel vs. Alexander McGonagle, PGA (Tie)
William F. Peel, IV. vs Alex Hoffman, PGA (Tie)
Benton Weinberg (6&4) vs, Daniel Bengtson, PGA
Tom Winegardner ( 2&1) vs. David Hutsell, PGA
Clare Connolly vs. Ashley Grier, PGA (3&1)
Michael Garner vs. Ricky Serrano, PGA (Tie)
Brad Whitaker vs. Steven Delmar, PGA (3&2)
Ryan McCarthy (2up) vs. Mike Larkin, PGA
About the MSGA
The Maryland State Golf Association leads the advancement of golf in Maryland and Washington, DC, offering membership benefits for golfers of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to make golf enjoyable and accessible through education, handicap services, championships, events, junior programs, course ratings, and scholarships. Founded in 1921, we honor our heritage through our partnership with the Maryland Golf Hall of Fame and remain dedicated to growing the game.