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People and Places
Lynn Veterans Council makes strides in fundraising for parade
The Lynn Veterans Council hosted a “Salute to Service” scramble golf tournament to raise money for the North Shore Veterans and First Responders Day Parade, and has already raised over half of its $100,000 goal.
Isabel Brozena wins 122nd Massachusetts women’s amateur with stunning drive
Isabel Brozena, a 19-year-old rising sophomore at Xavier University, won the 122nd Massachusetts Women’s Amateur at Concord CC on August 15th, defeating Shannon Johnson 2 up with a 300-yard drive on the 16th hole.
Beginner golfer Chris Collins hits hole-in-one on 39th ever round
Chris Collins, a newcomer to golf, achieved a hole-in-one on his 39th hole at The Meadow at Peabody, using a driver from the white tees to hit the 312-yard, par-4 third hole.
Swing Fore Pink golf tournament raises over $100,000 for cancer research
The annual Swing Fore Pink golf outing at Tedesco Country Club raised over $100,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with 120 women participating in the women-led, women-only event.
Steve Lomasney hits hole-in-one at Peabody High Golf Tournament
Steve Lomasney, a former professional baseball player and current softball coach at Peabody High, hit a hole-in-one at the 25th annual Blue and White golf tournament on August 15.
Brett Molea named Greater Boston League coach of the year for varsity golf
Brett Molea, head coach of Lynn English High School’s varsity golf team, has been named Greater Boston League Coach of the Year for the past two years, establishing a competitive golf program in the city and creating a culture of acceptance and opportunity for all students.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Mastering the art of water hole golf: Insights from club pros
The North Shore Golf feature highlights three challenging water holes in the region, with advice from club pros on how to best play them.
Tedesco club raises $57,000 in golf sprint for Ouimet scholarships
Mike Zmetrovitch and his son Oliver were the top fundraisers at the 2019 Ouimet Fund marathon, raising a record $330,000, and Tedesco’s team continued their success with the Golf Sprint for Scholarship, raising approximately $57,000 in just two hours.
Local golfers shine with impressive holes-in-one at King Rail Reserve
King Rail Reserve and other area clubs have seen an abundance of holes-in-one this summer, with local players such as Vince Inglese, Richie Sudanowicz Jr., Colin Leary, Jake Mallett, Monica O’Brien, Patch Whalen, Tyler Otter, Tom Fletcher, Dana Picillol, Craig Wilson, Amanda Foote, Mike Mellon, Tim Good, Joe Foti, Mick Suttle, Corey Frost, Derek Gilbreth, Jonathan Moll, Breck Merritt, Nancy Leader-Cramer, Rick Alfonsi, Ted Hack, Douglas Farina, Sean Brennan, Trevor Thompson, Aidas Jakubenas, Will Cotter, Doug Mitchell, Joan Weinmayr, Jodie Fenton, and Adam Green all achieving the feat.
Past & Present
Middleton’s golf country: A journey from humble beginnings to a bustling complex
Golf Country in Middleton has grown from a modest 16-bay facility to a popular 18-hole miniature golf course with batting cages, grass tees, and other amenities, hosting weddings, birthday parties, and corporate outings.
Five students awarded $2,000 scholarships from John Calder Foundation
The 29th annual John Calder Memorial Golf Tournament raised nearly $500,000 for youth sports programs and college scholarships, and will be held for the last time next year.
Guiding light!
George Page was 24 and fresh out of the Navy when he decided to do something many thought was foolish:…
Course Directories
Spring 2025 Golf Calendar
Mass Golf’s MIXED FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE STONE CUP at Renaissance GC (Haverhill) May 6. Mass Golf’s CRIS EATON CHAPMAN…
Notebooks
NE PGA Jr. Tour player of the year crowned in boys 11 and younger bracket
Thomas LeBlanc of Saugus won the NEPGA Jr. Tour Player of the Year in the Boys 11 and Younger bracket, while Maddie Smith of Westford won the New England Junior Amateur girls championship, and Matt Parziale of Thorny Lea GC won the Ouimet Memorial Tournament men’s division.
Pro Tips
Green: No deal in sight
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have broken off discussions of a potential merger, with the PGA Tour now feeling in a position of strength due to the Strategic Sports Group’s $1.5 billion investment and the new CEO Brian Rolapp’s move to create the Future Competition Committee headed by Tiger Woods.
Green: The ‘B’ Word
Bifurcation (noun) – the point or area at which something delves into two branches or parts. When bifurcation is applied…
Rocha: The chipping point
A long time ago, Arnold Palmer recommended to Jack Nicklaus that he putt from off the green rather than chip because…