The second annual War on the Shore competition between members of Winthrop GC and defending champ Kelley Greens GC took place May 18-19. Winthrop captured the title 299-232, using a Ryder Cup points format. The Nahant course hosted the first round on Saturday, and Winthrop took a 146-120 point lead. Round 2 took place at […]
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A clubhouse fit for a King (Rail)
That’s what Select Board member Phil Crawford said about the new $1 million clubhouse at King Rail Reserve golf course that was officially unveiled to the public during a brief ceremony on June 14. The approximately 32-by-40 foot space includes a pro shop, indoor rest rooms and a large open space to accommodate golfers looking […]
Wenham Country Club celebrates 125 years with journey-to-the-past tourney
Wenham CC celebrated its 125th anniversary on July 4, hosting a throwback tournament where participants played three of the holes using period clubs and specially-made gutta percha golf balls made to play like and look like those used in the early 1900s. Fifty-four members, many dressed in vintage clothing or patriotic outfits, competed in the […]
Mangion gets the (Far) Corner office
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 […]
CADDIE MASTERS
Two of the most recognizable financial and philanthropic giants on the North Shore (and on the planet, for that matter) – Richard F. Connolly and Peter Lynch – recently received the highest honor a caddie can receive: induction into the National Caddie Hall of Fame. The two were inducted in November in Chicago at the […]