Nick Maccario came oh, so close to qualifying for this year’s US Open at Los Angeles CC, which concluded Father’s Day with a new champion – 29-year-old Wyndham Clark. It’s no secret that Maccario, who grew up playing at Bradford CC, is one of New England’s premier amateur golfers. The St. John’s Prep graduate carries […]
People & Places
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, […]
Sagamore welcomes First Tee
It had been six years since the First Tee summer program, which teaches children life skills through golf, operated on the North Shore. That changed on July 10 when Sagamore Spring Golf Course in Lynnfield welcomed back the seven-week program. Kyle Harris, director of operations for First Tee – Massachusetts, said discussions to bring the […]
John O’Connor turns the Corner
He’s worked 11 months a year for 37 years. John O’Connor, of Lynn, is retiring as head golf professional at Far Corner Golf in Boxford. O’Connor said he’ll miss “people coming through the door.” “It’s going to be hard for me. I love golf and I’ve always loved the business,” O’Connor said. “I love Far […]