Full Swing January 2023

MarkAldrich,PGA DistrictDirectorMass. (Central)

BenEgan,PGA DistrictDirector CapeCod

JeffMartin,PGA DistrictDirector Mass.(Eastern)

CoryMansfield,PGA DistrictDirector NewHampshire

DanGillis,PGASeniors Director

BrendanWalsh,PGA DistrictDirector Mass.(Southern)

DavidJankowski,PGA DistrictDirector Vermont

LouRivers,PGA DistrictDirector RhodeIsland

DonRoberts,PGA DistrictDirector Maine

Fellow New England PGA Professionals,

2022 has been an amazing year in the golfing industry and nowhere has that been more obvious than in the New England Section. I continue to be in awe of, and inspired by, the tremendous things that our section professionals do each and every day to make themselves, their clients, and our great game better.

And it makes me so proud to be part of our great Section. When the officers and Executive Director Mike Higgins returned from the PGA of America Annual Meeting in Phoenix it was blatantly obvious that the New England Section is considered a leader in the country.

Further on in this message you will see some fantastic things that are happening within our section’s borders due to the work of our NEPGA professionals. A few highlights include:

•Birdies 2 Benefit: NEPGA professionals made a total of 508 birdies in 3 rounds back at Andover Country club back in August. This resulted in over $182,000 being raised for Special Olympics Massachusetts, Boston Children’s Hospital and our own NEPGA Reach.

•PGA Junior League: The NEPGA continues to lead in what many call the most impactful program in the history of the Association. Number One in the country in both number of coaches and revenue to coaches ($986,446!!) and #2 in total players---with what is really only a 6-month season!!

•NEPGA Championship: Our Section’s largest event was once again the country’s largest. 177 Section professionals competed in our Championship, which was won in riveting fashion with an eagle by Liam Friedman on the 3rd playoff hole at beautiful Eastward Ho! Liam will be joined in New Mexico by 13 other Section professionals in April as they attempt to become part of the Team of 20 PGA professionals that will compete in the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill CC (NY) next May.

These are just a small snapshot of what’s happening each and every day in our Section. And, in 2022, we were fortunate to finally be able to open a home for our Section befitting the great professionals and top-notch staff of the NEPGA. After decades of hard work by many men and women that came before us, the

officers and I were joined in August by then PGA of America Vice-President John Lindert at the grand opening of the homesite of the New England PGA. It was an emotional day and evening as our home what had been dreamed about, worked for and finally realized—was opened and celebrated. If you have not taken a trip to the homesite yet, I urge you to do so. It’s quite an amazing place that will only get better in the future.

And speaking of the future, I’d be remiss not to thank the group that will be leading us into the future the section staff. The Section office in the summer months is really like a “docking station” as all of the staff is coming and going throughout the 65,000-square mile area of the New England Section doing what they do best—aiding and supporting our Section professionals. On behalf of our entire membership, I thank them for their continued efforts and look forward to the future with them.

Just like our staff, our NEPGA professionals truly put their best foot forward each and every day in so many different ways. And for a kid from little, ole’ Rhode Island, it’s daunting to see how we, as PGA Professionals, have the power to impact so many lives by sharing our knowledge of a game.

And while the game is growing like a weed (in a good way!!), it is also taxing our professionals like never before. But if you think back, years ago we all had that “moment” when the game bit us, sunk its’ teeth into us, and had us for life. So when the hours get long, or a customer gets particularly deep under your skin, if you can at all, try to focus on that “moment” and that joy the game of golf brings.

It’s a game we all love, a game we all share---and ultimately a game that draws us all together as part of this great association.

I am honored and humbled to serve you all as President of our great Section. Thank you for all that you do for the game we all love. Thank you for an amazing 2022 season.Thank you to all of our past leaders who had the foresight and vision to lead us to where our Section is now. And thank you in advance as we look forward to 2023!!

Mike Bradshaw, PGA President, New England PGA COO/Director of Golf Kirkbrae Country Club

The ribbon was officially cut out front of the new home of the New England Section PGA office on Wednesday, August 10th. President Michael Bradshaw, PGA addressed and welcomed past Presidents, NEPGA Members, Section Partners and Staff to tour the building, share personal stories about the New England PGA and begin this new chapter in our 106 year history.

WATCH US BUILD!

PGA Executive of the Year Youth Player Development Award

Patriot Award

Assistant Professional of the Year

Player Development Award Teacher & Coach of the Year

PGA Professional Development Award

John Goodchild, PGA

VT Golf Association

Matt Lombard, PGA North Andover CC

Bob Mantz, PGA Hopkinton CC

Kelly Hunt, PGA Wellesley CC

Eric McInerney, PGA McGolf

Rico Riciputi, PGA Wentworth By The Sea

Jo-Anna Krupa, PGA Belmont CC

Bill Strausbaugh Award

Tom Mackey, PGA Ekwanok CC

Deacon Palmer Award

Matt Hibbert, PGA Newport CC John Fields, PGA John Fields, PGA Belmont CC

Shawn Warren, PGA (Falmouth CC) earned a spot on the Team of 20 at the PGA Championship in May of 2022. Warren had a stellar final round at the PGA Professional Championship in April to secure his spot in his third career PGA Championship.

Warren’s final round at the PGA Professional Championship was highlighted by a stellar shot into the par-5 5th, leading to an eagle that would quickly ascend him to the top of the leaderboard. Warren started the final round with a bogey on his first hole (#10), but it was his only mistake all day before beginning his charge. Hovering around the PGA Championship cut line throughout the afternoon, Warren followed up his aforementioned eagle with a birdie on the following hole to move to -2 overall and never looked back. Three pars to close out his magnificent round of 66 (-5) secured his spot in the 2022 PGA Championship. Warren’s final round 66 was the low round of the day and certainly the highlight of the PGA Professional Championship.

Warren traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete in the PGA Championship in the Team of 20 at Southern Hills Country Club in May.

Check out the full results from the PGA Professional Championship

1 0 2 N D N E P G A C H A M P I O N S H I P

Liam Friedman, PGA Liam Friedman, PGA

The 102nd New England PGA Section Championship final round was held at Eastward Ho!, an incredible links style course formatted to accentuate the Pleasant Bay of Chatham, Massachusetts. The par-71 course tips out at just 6,437 yards, but packs quite the punch, and features four par-3s and three par-5s.

Liam Friedman (Wollaston Golf Club) came out on top as the Champion of the 102nd NEPGA Section Championship at Eastward Ho! on Thursday, September 8th. Liam shot a three-over 74 in the third round to complete the Championship three-over with a score of 217. Liam collected four birdies in his final round. Starting off strong, Liam racked up his first birdie on hole 1, a par-4. Additionally, Liam made birdie on hole 5, a par-5, hole 8, a par-4, and hole 13, a par-4. The pressure was on for Liam on hole 18 as he had to make par to complete tournament play with the same score as Shawn Warren (Falmouth Country Club). Liam sunk an incredible putt that solidified a tie between him and Shawn, ultimately leading to a sudden-death playoff between the two talented NEPGA Professionals. The playoff concluded after the duo played hole 18, hole 10, and hole 11. Liam came out on top after winning the par-5 11th hole. His fierce mindset coupled with tactical play produced a clutch, 30 foot putt for eagle on the 11th hole. The Mahan Trophy was presented to Liam following the completion of the nail-biting sudden death playoff.

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N E P G A W O M E N ' S C H A M P I O N S H I P

Shawn Durocher, PGA Shawn Durocher, PGA

Shawn Durocher (Cyprian Keyes Golf Club), reigning Champion, captured another NEPGA Women’s Championship on Wednesday, September 7 at Eastward Ho! at 13-over in her second round with a score of 84. Shawn tallied nine pars and was three over heading into the back nine, indicating an outstanding first nine holes at the hilly Eastward Ho! Shawn had an amazing round on Tuesday at the Club at New Seabury at two-over with a score of 74. Shawn earned her second NEPGA Women’s Championship title with a total score of 158.

N E P G A A S S I S T A N T S

C H A M P I O N S H I P

Shawn Warren, PGA

Falmouth CC (Maine)

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Dale Abraham, PGA

P R O - P R O

S T R O K E P L A Y

C H A M P I O N S H I P

Rich Berberian, PGA & Matt Arvanitis, PGA

Vesper CC & Southern N.H. University

Daniel Wilkins, PGA & Danny Kish, PGA Laconia CC & Atkinson Resort and CC

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P R O - P R O M A T C H P L A Y C H A M P I O N S H I P

Kirk Hanefeld, PGA

Life Member

Greg Farland, PGA

Marlborough CC

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P R O - A S S I S T A N T

C H A M P I O N S H I P

Greg Yeomans, PGA & Ben Egan, PGA The Bay Club at Mattapoisett

Chad Penman, PGA & Griffin Andrews, PGA Boothbay Harbor CC

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Final Standings

Final Standings

Final Standings

Shawn Warren, PGA

Falmouth CC (Maine)

Ed Kirby, PGA

The Aquidneck Club

Rich Berberian Jr., PGA Vesper CC

2022 PINEHURST PRO-AM 2022 PINEHURST PRO-AM

26 New England PGA Professionals and their teams traveled to North Carolina for rounds on Pinehurst Courses No 2, No 3, No 4, & No 7 Congratulations to Eric Barlow and his team from Winchester Country Club on their outstanding week & win!

2022 WHISTLING STRAITS PRO-AM 2022 WHISTLING STRAITS PRO-AM

8 New England PGA Professionals and their teams traveled to Wisconsin for three rounds at Whistling Straits Golf Course from October 9th to October 12th. The teams played the Irish and Straits courses as well as Meadow Valleys and River Course at Blackwolf Run. Congratulations to Ae Cahill and his team from LeBaron Hills who took home first place overall!

2022 VEGAS PRO-AM 2022 VEGAS PRO-AM

67 total teams traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2022 NEPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am held over two weeks in November: November 6-9 and November 13-16. The teams played some of the best courses in Las Vegas - Rio Secco, Cascata, and Reflection Bay. Paul Parajackas and his team from Pleasant Valley GC took home first place in week one while Jason Malcolm and his team from Nashua CC and Jim Landers and his team from Highfield GC tied for first place in week two.

MARCH 21, 2023 MARCH 21, 2023

Andover Country Club - Andover, Mass.

Come join us for the 2023 Spring Meeting!

The meeting will be held in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 21st at Andover Country Club. There will be an opportunity to engage with NEPGA Partners prior to the meeting and a cocktail hour following the meeting!

Casual Attire!

SIDE BY SIDE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

PGA REACH New England announced a new partnership with The Side by Side Charitable Organization in May of 2022. The Side by Side Charitable organization selected PGA REACH New England as a primary beneficiary of their annual fundraising efforts for the Veteran community and provided the Foundation with $25,000 to elevate our existing Millitary Pillar!

HOPE-ING FOR PAR IN LIFE

A season long journey with PGA HOPE New England Veterans

HOPE-ing for Par in Life is a firsthand account of what PGA HOPE New England strives to accomplish, giving back to those that have sacrificed so much for us. During this 50minutes, Veterans from each branch of the military, having served in World War II, to those who have recently returned home safely, share their stories through laughter and tears about what PGA HOPE New England means to them and their brothers and sisters.

$495,943.00

Total Amount Raised by PGA REACH New England in 2022

$109,000

Total Amount provided in Scholarships in 2022

87

Total Scholarships Awarded in 2022

1,015 Junior Tour Members in 2022

SECOND ANNUAL BIRDIES 2 BENEFIT FUNDRAISER

$192,812 RAISED $192,812 RAISED

The second annual Birdies 2 Benefit fundraiser to benefit PGA REACH New England, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Special Olympics Massachusetts raised $192,812 at Andover Country Club Monday, August 15th, 2022.

Thirty-six players, in combinations of twosomes, threesomes, or single players, set out to play 54 holes of golf at Andover Country Club with the mission to make as many birdies as possible In total, the Birdies 2 Benefit squad racked up 483 birdies in the scramble or individual stroke play format event.

RETURNING AUGUST 14, 2023! RETURNING AUGUST 14, 2023!

NORTHEAST HOPE INVITATIONAL

PGA REACH New England collaborated with neighboring Sections - Connecticut and Northeastern New York PGA for a first of its kind celebration of golf for the Veteran Community, the Northeast HOPE Invitational.

With the support of our friends from the ES Veterans Association, the three Sections joined resources and passion for PGA HOPE and brought together 36 invited Veterans and PGA Professionals for an afternoon of camaraderie, competition, celebration and appreciation for the great game of golf

WOMEN'S

NETWORKING SUMMIT

The Inaugural Women’s Networking Summit provided a jump start to our D&I Pillar of programs, offering a day of Connecting, Inspiring, Growing and Golf for over 150 female business professionals from across New England. Annually, this Summit looks to bring together and support ambitious female leaders from across New England, using the vehicle of golf to share bold ideas, update soft skills and utilize critical thinking to network with peers.

APRIL 18, 2023

ROUNDS 4 REACH AUCTION OPENS!

In 2022 a record 80 facilities donated rounds of golf to the Rounds 4 REACH Auction!

Contact Michael Packard, PGA at mpackard@pgahq.com to donate rounds to our 2023 auction!

MAY 8, 2023

WOMEN'S NETWORKING SUMMIT

Nashawtuc Country Club

JUNE 19, 2023

REACH

FOR MORE CLASSIC

Worcester Country Club

AUGUST 14, 2023

BIRDIES 2 BENEFIT

Andover Country Club

TICKETS PUNCHED TICKETS PUNCHED

Three NEPGA juniors qualified for the Drive, Chip & Putt National finals at Augusta National the Sunday before the Master's! MAYA PALANZA

CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS

Highfields Country Club | August 23-24

NED YETTEN BOYS 11U SCORE: 74

LUKE GREBINAR BOYS 14-15 SCORE:157

NICOLAS GEBHARDT BOYS 16-18 SCORE:142

DALILA MEYERS GIRLS 13U SCORE: 85

GAVIN WALSH BOYS 12-13 SCORE:157 VISIT

AMANDA ADAMS GIRLS 14-18 SCORE:157

The 2023 Northeast Golf Show is scheduled for March 17- 19, 2023 at the Socios Field House- Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. They are offering NEPGA courses and resorts special booth rates from $1,200. The Northeast Golf Show expects an estimated 10,000+ attendees with hundreds of golf related exhibitions. Follow the link below for more information!

$10 Lessons from our PGA Professionals

A Drive, Chip & Putt Divisional Competition

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The NEPGA is in need of PGA Professional to conduct lessons. Click the link above to sign up!