Molly Smith (Vesper) made history at the the Massachusetts Amateur at Essex County Club in Manchester-by-the-Sea July 10-14, becoming the first female to qualify for the championship proper in its 115 years. Smith shot 74-75 and missed the 36-hole cut by four shots. Ryan Downes (GreatHorse) won the championship,defeating Matthew Naumec (Framingham) 6&5 in the36-hole […]
People & Places
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 […]
Rowley CC pros play 99 holes in one day
Rowley CC head PGA professional Brent Balderston and General Manager Darin Chin-Aleong played 99 holes of golf in a shade over 8 hours on August 14. The two pros teed off at 6 a.m. in this fundraising effort, with all proceeds buying Thanksgiving dinners that will be donated to North Shore food pantries. Distributing the […]
Course architect Kirby had Beverly roots
Renowned golf course architect Ron Kirby, 90, passed away in August. The pride of Beverly left quite a legacy, including hundreds of course designs – and even more hearts touched. There was nothing in the sport that Kirby hadn’t experienced. He was a caddie, maintenance crew member and, of course, a designer for five decades. […]
TICKLED PINK
Tedesco Country Club has been busy this golf season. But the August 22 Swing Fore Pink Golf Tournament, coordinated and played exclusively by women, might be its most important. The event raised money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. A lot of money. About $100,000! “It’s amazing to see the growth over the years,” committee member Mary […]