With playing partners Kim Skiba, center, and Karen Feldman watching on, Schalmont High senior Dannah Smith sinks a birdie putt on the 18th hole on June 15, 2024, to cap her five-stroke victory in the Schenectady Women’s Classic at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. Feldman was second and Skiba third. Feldman, whose home course is Columbia Golf & Country Club, formed an advisory group aimed at making positive changes to enhance the New York State Golf Association’s women’s tournaments.

Defending champion Karen Feldman of Columbia reacts to her tee shot on the 18th hole Saturday, June 15, 2024, during the Schenectady Women’s Classic at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. Feldman finished second, five shots behind Dannah Smith.

The Capital Region is well-represented on a newly-created women’s committee making positive changes to enhance the New York State Golf Association’s women’s tournaments.

NYSGA Executive Committee member Karen Feldman, whose home course is Columbia Golf & Country Club, formed the advisory group following the 2024 NYS Senior and Super Senior Championships at Ontario Golf Club, near........

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