Mark Mangion has started his new job as head PGA professional at Far Corner Golf Course in Boxford. He succeeds John O’Connor, who retired after having served the club in that capacity for 37 years. “I had a chance to work with John for a few weeks before he retired. It was awesome to work […]
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Love on the links
On May 26, Lindsay Milne, her boyfriend Kevin Grant and her dad Jeff had a 2 p.m. tee time at Wenham Country Club. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and the trio were playing well on the back nine. Suddenly, on the 18th tee, Jeff said he had to visit the locker room and rushed […]
Flirting with a Hole-In-One
The perfect date for 18-year-olds, 28-year-olds, people in their 60s? Movies? Ice cream? Nope. Mini golf is easily the best date on planet Earth. Let me start by saying I’m very, very old-fashioned. Friends even call me “60s Joey.” But as far as nicknames go, when you’re in your early 20s, it could be worse, […]
Mass Golf gets its kicks from local artist
A possible new tradition was unveiled at the recent 115th Massachusetts Amateur Championship at Essex County Club in Manchester-by-the-Sea July 10-14. A pair of custom-made shoes! Yes, one-of-a-kind kicks – as in Vans and Chuck Taylors. Mass Golf Director of Marketing and Communications Stephen Hanjack said the organization was looking for a fun way to […]
Smith sisters make history at MASS. Amateur
At the 120th Massachusetts Women’s Amateur, held at Dedham Country & Polo Club Aug. 14-18, three sisters qualified for match play. It will come as no surprise to regular readers of North Shore Golf that those sisters are Vesper’s Morgan, Molly and Madison Smith. This was the second straight year the Smith sisters achieved that […]