WILLIAMSTOWN — Driven. That’s the only way to sum up the mindset of Vesper’s Morgan Smith. The University of Georgia transfer capped the summer with her second state amateur title in three years, defeating Julia Imai 5&4 at Taconic Golf Club Aug. 16 to clinch the 121st Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship. With her younger sister […]
People & Places
Kernwood hosts injured US veterans
Some 26 injured United States veterans spent three days – June 18-20 – at Kernwood CC in Salem playing qualifying rounds for The Simpson Cup, an annual Ryder Cup-style tournament pitting a team of 10 injured US veterans against a team of UK competitors. The tournament is organized by The On Course Foundation, which started […]
Pat Bradley donates collection to Mass Golf
Pat Bradley, a Massachusetts native and World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, has donated her entire collection of trophies and memorabilia to Mass Golf. The collection includes her 1981 U.S. Women’s Open sterling silver trophy, and all will be displayed in the newly-created Pat Bradley Room inside the William F. Connell Golf House in Norton, […]
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 […]
Rowley County Club’s expansion plans are moving forward
Rowley Country Club celebrates its 60th anniversary next year and Ted Speros, whose ownership group purchased the golf club and neighboring land in October 2022, has ambitious plans for the property. But he is taking things slowly. He and his team have been working with the town, seeking feedback from neighbors, building relationships and providing […]