Clover, the adorable Black Tri Australian Shepherd who spends his days at Tedesco Country Club running around with course superintendent Mike Hughes, enjoyed a bit of celebrity exposure last year when he graced the cover of North Shore Golf’s Summer issue. Well, Clover, who will be 2 in June and resides with the Hughes family, […]
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Swampscott voters say no to Tedesco tax break
As cities and towns are finding it more challenging to balance their budgets while providing essential services for residents, the Town of Swampscott has turned to Tedesco Country Club to help fill the tax till to the tune of nearly $175,000. At Town Meeting, Swampscott residents voted to exempt the club from Massachusetts General Law […]
Recreational golfers get the short end of the stick
After almost a decade of discussion, despite strong opposition from golfers of all abilities, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient have authorized a “universal rollback” on the distance a golf ball can travel. The rollback for “elite” players goes into effect January 1, 2028, and two years later for “recreational” golfers. […]
Spring 2024 Notebook
Every autumn since the 1980s, the men and women of Bass Rocks GC and Rockport GC have competed for the Cape Ann Cup for bragging rights and a trophy. This year more than 50 golfers played Oct 14-15, with one round at each club. The Bass Rocks ladies team defeated Rockport 8.50 to 3.50. The […]