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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter from NEPGA President Allan Belden
Letter from NEPGA Executive Director Mike Higgins
Reach for
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Seul-Ki Hawley & Michael Sullivan Jr.
Women’s Golf Week
Around the Section
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Foundation Updates
Junior Golf Update
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Section Award Spotlights:
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Membership & Chapter Roundup
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NEPGA OFFICERS
Allan Belden, PGA President allanbelden@gmail.com
Mike Bradshaw, PGA Vice President pgapro@kirkbrae.com
Chip Johnson, PGA Secretary chip.johnson@hatherlycc.com
Ron Bibeau, PGA Honorary President rbibeau@coegolfcars.com
NEPGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Bennett, PGA District Director Vermont (802) 244-1800 dbennett@countryclubvt.com
Doug VanWickler, PGA District Director Maine (207) 787-2890 dvanwickler@thewoodlands.com
Jeff Martin, PGA District Director MA Eastern (617) 698-0909 jeffmartinpga@gmail.com
Joanne Flynn, PGA District Director New Hampshire (603) 434-2093 joanne@windhamcc.com
Mark Aldrich, PGA District Director MA Central (508) 853-5087 markaldrichpga@gmail.com
Dan Gillis, PGA Senior Director (978) 692-4606 dangillis.nlcc@gmail.com
Lou Rivers, PGA District Director MA Southern (508) 543-4661 lourivers@pga.com
Dave Donnellan, PGA District Director Cape Cod (508) 362-2606 daviddonnellan@pga.com
Dave Tiedemann, PGA District Director Rhode Island (401) 322-2107 dtiedemann@shgcri.com
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Allan Belden, PGA President New England PGA
NEPGA Officers President Allan Belden, PGA Vice President Mike Bradshaw, PGA Secretary Chip Johnson, PGA Honorary President Ron Bibeau, PGA Board of Directors Cape Cod Dave Donnellan, PGA Massachusetts Mark Aldrich, PGA Massachusetts Jeff Martin, PGA Massachusetts Lou Rivers, PGA Vermont David Bennett, PGA Rhode Island Dave Tiedemann, PGA Maine Doug VanWickler, PGA Seniors Dan Gillis, PGA
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Greetings to all NEPGA members, I hope this correspondence finds everyone in good health and enjoying a prosperous season as we now reach the heart of the summer. There is quite a bit of really good news to share. A little over one year from the start of the pandemic the NEPGA is now fully on the other side of the pandemic and the challenges that all our members faced. Although we are all operating at a new normal, there is certainly normalcy in our daily operations and much to be thankful for. There is a lot of good that is happening within our Section, and I hope you all will get involved and share in the growth and prosperity of YOUR association. Michael Packard continues to lead the charge with our fundraising efforts, capital campaign, and programming for the NEPGA Foundation. There have been several PGA HOPE programs, Women’s Golf Week, and we now are looking forward to our Birdies 2 Benefit event at Andover Country Club on August 16th. We are also continuing to charge forward with our capital campaign, which will fund Foundation programs as well as assist in the building of the new NEPGA homesite. Please contact Mike if you would like to be involved in any of the Foundation activities. Now that we have made it out of the pandemic, we are pleased to share that the NEPGA is in very good shape on all fronts. The Section is financially sound. Tournament participation is very high in our New England Series events as well our Junior Tour. Our Pro-Ams have been very well attended and our professional event participation remains stable. We are planning to have our “normal” in person Fall meetings as well as our awards banquets in November. There will be two banquets on back-to-back evenings in November to cover this year and last year,
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“As we head into the second half of 2021, we can now start to plan for the future with some degree of certainty. We are now moving forward again with the building of the new homesite.” which could not be celebrated last year because of COVID.
pride in knowing that all of us benefit when our staff enjoys going to their place of work.
As we head into the second half of 2021, we can now start to plan for the future with some degree of certainty. We are now moving forward again with the building of the new homesite. This project was about to begin just as the pandemic hit and halted the project. We are hoping to have shovels in the ground by Fall for the homesite. This project and the discussions surrounding the homesite have been ongoing for nearly 20 years.
Please keep in mind that this is an election year and candidates running for office will be on the Fall run to meet all of you at both Section and Chapter meetings. It will be great to be able to meet in person and actually shake hands again. I hope everyone will make an effort to attend their local chapter meetings and the Section meetings as well when appropriate.
As our Section staff continues to grow with our needs, we need to provide our staff with the appropriate space to conduct their daily business. For those who have never visited the current Section office, I promise you that current working conditions are less than ideal. The space that is afforded to the staff is not even close to adequate in providing the space necessary to house all that goes into running our Section events. Once we have finalized all the planning there will be a formal announcement. We hope all members will take
I also wanted to update everyone and let you know that the NEPGA will be bringing forward a resolution at the PGA National Meeting in Milwaukee this coming November. The NEPGA will be proposing that each Section will have three votes versus the current two votes when it comes to voting on resolutions and the election of our national officers. It is our belief that members at large and the Sections should have a larger voice when it comes to running of our Association. By adding this third vote, the percentage of votes afforded to the Sections will, we believe, provide a greater balance of power to the members at large. If you would like more details regarding this resolution, you may contact myself or Mike Higgins. Finally, I would like to thank the entire NEPGA staff for all their efforts in running the Association and getting us to the other side of the pandemic. We were all asked to make sacrifices and the members of the NEPGA are both proud and grateful for all that you did over the last 16 months. Sincerely and respectfully, Allan Belden, PGA NEPGA President Director of Instruction Salem Country Club
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The July edition of the Full Swing always reminds me that summer is here, and the 4th of July holiday kicks it off. In my research for a recent Motivation Monday article, I couldn’t help but learn some interesting facts about Independence Day. Many of our nation’s Mike Higgins Founding Fathers were from New England, Executive Director and our Section New England PGA certainly has been quite revolutionary as well. Here are some interesting facts on Independence Day as well as the New England Section. The use of fireworks dates back to July 4, 1777. One World Trade Center was designed to pay tribute to American history’s independence. The height of the building is 1,776 feet tall. The Star-Spangled Banner became the National Anthem 117 years after it was written. July 4th wasn’t a federal holiday until 1870. 6 | July 2021 | nepga.com
“The New England Section is proud of our 105-year history and all that we have accomplished. This year is even more exciting as we continue to create Section history...”
FULLswing The NEPGA has had the largest Section Championship in the country seven out of the last 10 years and have been in the top 3 for the last 15 years. The New England Section has the most PGA Junior League participants in the country. The New England Section is the seventh largest Section in the country. The NEPGA’s largest Pro-Am has over 300 participants. (Las Vegas Pro-Am). The NEPGA is the only Section with its own online education university for its Section members. The oldest 4th of July Parade is in Bristol, Rhode Island. George Washington issued double rations of rum to his troops on July 4th, 1778. Massachusetts was the first to make Independence Day a holiday. Calvin Coolidge of Vermont was the only US President to be born on the 4th of July. Three former U.S. Presidents died on the 4th of July. Jefferson and Adams on July 4, 1826 and James Monroe died five years later. A time capsule was buried by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere beneath the Massachusetts State House on July 4, 1795. -------------------------------------------The New England Section was one of the founding Sections of the PGA of America. The NEPGA successfully broke away from the PGA of America for a few years and created the NEPGO. (New England Professionals Golfers’ Organization).
The NEPGA is the first Section in the country to create a Junior Tour online store. The NEPGA is the Section with the second largest social media following. The New England Section is proud of our 105-year history and all that we have accomplished. This year is even more exciting as we continue to create Section history with the construction of our new home, the launching of a capital campaign, allowing shorts at our Section events and streamlining the way we conduct our business to provide more services to our members. This newsletter is jam packed with exciting information about our programs/events and the wonderful work being done by our PGA Professionals. Our major championships launch this month and it will be great to see so many of our PGA Professionals playing golf! Please be sure to stay current with everything NEPGA by visiting our website, following us on social media, or reading our Friday Forecaddie. As always, if there is ever anything that either me or any of your talented NEPGA Staff can do, please do not hesitate to reach out. Respectfully, Michael Higgins Executive Director
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REACH FOR MORE CLASSIC SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20 The New England PGA is excited to announce the inaugural Reach for More Classic, set for Monday, September 20 at Vineyard GC on Martha’s Vineyard. The inaugural event will support PGA REACH New England in its goal of Impacting Lives Through the Game of Golf. The day’s event includes 18 holes of golf, forecaddie and golf carts for each group, ferry ticket and onisland transportation along with a pre-round luncheon and post-golf reception. Each player also receives a valuable tee gift package. Be sure to check out the player and sponsor opportunities below and register today to secure your spot on Martha’s Vineyard this fall!
REGISTER TODAY! ABOUT PGA REACH NEW ENGLAND: Founded in 2016, PGA REACH New England has and will continually work to promote the game and improve the lives of thousands of children, military veterans and their families, as well as diverse populations through golf programs throughout New England each year. Although the NEPGA fosters competition, the New England PGA Charitable Foundation is designed to encourage fellowship, good sportsmanship, continued skill development, honesty, integrity and etiquette.
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“Watching my students succeed has been more rewarding to me than being the golfer experiencing the success.” YOUTH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
SEUL-KI HAWLEY WINCHESTER CC NEPGA: When did you decide to become a PGA Professional, and why? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: I was ready to move on after six years of pursuing my dream to play golf for a living. I decided to become a PGA Professional after my first season at Winchester CC. It was fun learning about my strengths and weaknesses with the various responsibilities as an assistant professional. It was similar to playing golf. I felt the skills and experiences gained from my golf career can be put to good use helping others. NEPGA: Who inspired or mentored you? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: My parents have run their own business since they moved to the country. They have had to earn everything that they have. I often think about their work ethic on my challenging days. Jim Salinetti and Eric Barlow are two of the best in the business. They are successful in their areas of focus but more importantly they take the time to help others achieve success around them. Jamie Fischer (my first golf coach) was helpful with so much more than just my golf swing. She helped me understand that the whole person is important to be successful in golf, not just swing fundamentals. NEPGA: What other interests do you have outside of golf? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: I love to cook. I enjoy playing with my dog. I maintain a pretty good garden. These are the things I wanted to do when I was touring but was not able to do. 12 | July 2021 | nepga.com
NEPGA: What motivates you as a golf professional? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: I want to help others get out of the game what I got out of the game. I know how much fun the game can be. Watching my students succeed has been more rewarding to me than being the golfer experiencing the success. I am a member of the tournament committee. It is motivating to see other successful professionals volunteer their time to help the Section. By participating
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each player will need to develop. There are many different ways to get students to where they want to be. I have found that having good communication with your students can help you understand their best learning style. NEPGA: What challenges have you faced over the last year and how have you overcome those challenges? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: I have had to juggle the junior program, my private lessons, and my own game this season while pregnant. I have not had the same energy. I have had to be as efficient as possible. Jim, Eric, and the rest of the staff have been very supportive.
NEPGA: What does it mean to be recognized with the NEPGA Youth Player Development Award? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: I came from the playing side of the business. It was so validating to be recognized for my ability to develop other players. My focus for so long had been on my own game. I had to change my mindset. I spent a lot of time and energy trying to come up with the best program for my juniors. I believed we had a great thing going at the club. To be recognized by my Section was very rewarding. NEPGA: Are there any people who have contributed to your success that you would like to recognize? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: My husband has been very understanding about the demands of the job. The long hours don’t just affect the pro, but the pro’s family. I always know when I get home I will have someone to talk to that knows the game and although he can’t cook like me, I will have an average meal waiting. Jim Salinetti trusted me with the junior program. He has always been a champion of junior golf. Putting me in charge of such a big program was a big confidence boost. He has been a great partner as we continue to develop our program. NEPGA: Have you found a successful recipe for teaching or is it a case-by-case basis for each individual? SEUL-KI HAWLEY: There are no absolutes in teaching. There are fundamentals that all students need to have. There are skills that nepga.com | July 2021 | 13
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“Everyday I try to learn something new and help someone along my way. Receiving an award for something you thoroughly enjoy doing! Nothing better!”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD
MICHAEL SULLIVAN, JR. OYSTER HARBORS CLUB NEPGA: When did you decide to become a PGA Professional, and why? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: I decided to pursue the golf business after my first internship at the Boston Stock Exchange working for the ITS Department. After realizing this high traffic, stressful lifestyle may not be the best route traveled for me personally, I decided to think about what I would enjoy doing for the rest of my life. I then returned back to Marshfield Country Club the next summer and James Dee, PGA pulled me in his office and gave me the life changing advice to become a PGA professional.
NEPGA: What motivates you as a golf professional? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: My motivation mostly comes from opportunity. I try to provide an opportunity to any golfer who is interested in the game which is an opportunity I did not have at a young age. Whether it comes from getting a kid a set of left-handed clubs, a group lesson for Perkins School of the Blind students, or volunteer for the National finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt at Augusta National. Being a part of the Masters Tournament staff is an unbelievable opportunity that invigorates and motivates me each year for a great season.
NEPGA: Who inspired or mentored you? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: My inspiration started right at Marshfield Country Club. I am very fortunate to have been led down the right path by two dear friends I am lucky to have met in my journey James Dee, PGA, and General Manager Daniel O’Connell. These men taught me the importance of being “myself” and what it really takes to succeed in every facet of this business.
NEPGA: What accomplishment do you have as a PGA Professional that you’re most proud of? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: Expanding my capabilities by completing the four certifications in the PGA core competencies of professional development. General Management, Teaching & Coaching, Player Development, and Golf Operations. The culmination of these certifications will help lead me become a Master Professional program.
NEPGA: What other interests do you have outside of golf? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: My interests outside of the great game of golf would include a nice day on the boat fishing or an old time hockey Bruins game. I also enjoy spending some quality time with my fiancé, family, and friends at home or the beach.
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NEPGA: What does it mean to be recognized with the NEPGA Professional Development Award? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: Being nominated is an honor in itself. To win an award recognizing professional development is truly an
FULLswing exceptional feeling. Everyday I try to learn something new and help someone along my way. Receiving an award for something you thoroughly enjoy doing! Nothing better! NEPGA: Are there any people who have contributed to your success who you would like to recognize? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: Definitely would like to recognize PGA Professionals: James O’Mara, James Antonelli, Mike McBroom, Paul Coutoumas, Sean Edmonds, Shawn Hester, Jake Leech, and JoAnna Krupa. I would not be the person I am if were not for these individuals. I learned a lot from these professionals but most importantly had a ton of fun working with each one of these exceptional people.
NEPGA: What challenges have you faced over the last year and how have you overcome those challenges? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: Mentally and physically I think a lot of us had to “adapt” to a new world. I had most of the same challenges we all had to face, but luckily I was still able to exercise a lot at home and keep myself busy with my wedding being postponed and rescheduled. So I kept moving and did not allow myself much idle time to stray away from my normal routine of life. I tried to keep a mindset of continuous improvement. NEPGA: Is there anything else you would like to share? MICHAEL SULLIVAN: I would like to thank the committee for selecting me for this great honor and Mike Higgins and his staff for making the NEPGA what it is today.
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WOMEN’S G WOMEN’ A Snapshot Into
Women’s Golf Week wrapped up on Sunday (June 6), completing a week-lon
Renaissance & The Bay Club The week began with a Member-Guest event at Renaissance (June 1) and The Bay Club (June 2). The participants had more than just golf to look forward to, with Renaissance offering a pre-round golf focused warmup and food trucks throughout the day. The Bay Club followed Renaissance with a splash of its own, serving breakfast and lunch around the shotgun and offering a putting contest on the enormous putting green.
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Granite Links Women’s Golf Week continued at Granite Links on Thursday (June 5) with three free clinics to the public covering the basics of golf. Those in attendance enjoyed the day at the Granite Links range with incredible views of the Boston skyline with fantastic learning experiences. nepga.com | July 2021 | 17
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As a PGA Jr. League Captain or Coach, you understand the value of bringing families together at your facility. You’re invited to level up that engagement with PGA Family Cup in 2021! PGA Family Cup is available exclusively to PGA and LPGA Professional PGA Jr. League Captains and Coaches in 2021, and we’re excited to have you leading the charge.
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AROUND THE SECTION KORN FERRY TOUR RETURNS TO MAINE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1990s The Korn Ferry Tour returned to the Pine State for the first time since the Nike Tour stops of the 1990s this month with the Live+Work in Maine Open. The tournament took place from June 24-27 at Falmouth Country Club in Falmouth, Maine. A pair of NEPGA professionals - Shawn Warren (Falmouth CC) and Dan Venezio (Portland CC) received sponsor exemptions into the Live+Work in Maine Open field. RELATED LINKS: TOURNAMENT RESULTS | OPEN QUALIFIER PHOTOS | OPEN QUALIFIER RESULTS Warren fired a two-under 69 in the first round of the Live+Work in Maine Open at his home course followed by a two-over 73 in the second round to miss the cut by two shots. Chad Ramey (Fulton, Miss.) held the 54hole lead and went on to win the tournament at 16-under par for the 28-year old’s first professional win with his father on the bag as his caddy. The New England PGA held an Open Qualifier for the Live+Work in Maine Open on the Monday (June 21) before the tournament began. The Monday Qualifier took place at The Ledges Golf Club in York, Maine, with 71 players vying for eight qualifying spots in the tournament. Six NEPGA professionals competed in the Open Qualifier, with Vesper CC’s Rich Berberian leading the group with a 3-under 69 to get into the seven-man playoff for the final two qualifying spots. Jace McCarron (Jacksonville, Fla.) carded a 64 (-8) to lead the field. McCarron began his round with four consecutive pars before recording eight birdies in his next 14 holes. Amateur Joshua McCarthy finished a single shot behind McCarron with a 7-under 65. The Pepperdine University product began his round on the back nine and went out with a one-under 35 before carding a 6-under 30 on the front nine coming in for his 65. Zander Winston (Scottsdale, Ariz.) began on hole 10 in one of the first groups on the course. The 28-yearold professional started bogey-birdie-eagle-bogey before settling in and recording five birdies and nine pars coming in for 66 (-6). Amateur Caleb Manuel (Topsham, Maine) matched Winston’s score with a 66 of his own. The 20-year-old UConn Husky posted five birdies in a six-hole stretch (7 through 12) to get to six-under, and an otherwise clean card gave him his 66. Oklahoma State product Aman Gupta (Concord, N.C.) played alongside Winston and posted a score of 67 (-5) to comfortably get inside the top-8 for a spot in this week’s Korn Ferry event. Gupta was 2-under with six holes to play before carding three birdies coming in to post the 67. Gunner Wiebe (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) carded five birdies with just a single bogey for a 4-under 68 and sixth spot in the KFT event. Hoke Carlton (Charlotte, N.C.) and Lee McCoy (Clarkesville, Ga.) each fired approach shots on the par-4 first hole inside of seven feet for birdies, and held as the lone red figures in the playoff to send the two men to the KFT event. 22 | July 2021 | nepga.com
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AROUND THE SECTION WARREN PACES NEPGA PROFESSIONALS AT 111th MASS OPEN FITCHBURG, Mass. - Nine NEPGA Professionals made the cut at the 2021 Mass Open at Oak Hill Country Club, with four finishing among the top 27 players in the field of 150. RELATED LINKS: LEADERBOARD Shawn Warren (Falmouth CC) topped the group with a T2 finish, posting a 4-under 206. He was one of just five players to shoot under par in both the second and third rounds, carding a 67 and 69 but coming up just one stroke short of the champion, Rob Labritz (Pound Ridge, NY). Rich Berberian (Vesper CC), Kirk Hanefeld (Salem CC), and Jeff Martin (Wollaston GC) concluded their weekend in a six-way tie for 22nd at plus-5. Berberian and Martin both shot second-round 69s, while Hanefeld’s best score was an evenpar 70 in the final round. Close behind, Bob Bruso (Blackstone National GC) wound up tied for 28th at 6-over, followed by Eric Barlow (Winchester CC) at plus-7 for a share of 33rd, and David Jankowski (Burlington CC) also cracking the top 40 with a plus-8 total to end in a tie for 37th. Completing the group that survived the cut after 36 holes, Dan Venezio (Portland CC) shot 9-over for sole possession of 42nd, and Boomer Erick (Boston GC) tied for 57th at plus-15. NEPGA Professional Seul-Ki Hawley (Winchester CC) became the first woman to compete in Mass Open history. The Mass Golf Association interviewed Hawley and published this video to highlight the achievement. TOP T2 T22 T22 T22 T28 T33 T37 42 T57
9 NEPGA FINISHERS: Shawn Warren (Falmouth CC): 70-67-69 -- 206 (-4) Rich Berberian, Jr. (Vesper CC): 71-69-75 -- 215 (+5) Kirk Hanefeld (Life Member): 73-72-70 -- 215 (+5) Jeff Martin (Wollaston GC): 72-69-74 -- 215 (+5) Bob Bruso (Blackstone National GC): 75-69-72 -- 216 (+6) Eric Barlow (Winchester CC): 72-71-74 -- 217 (+7) David Jankowski (Burlington CC): 72-73-73 -- 218 (+8) Dan Venezio (Portland CC): 71-74-74 -- 219 (+9) Boomer Erick (Boston GC): 73-73-79 -- 225 (+15)
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AROUND THE SECTION BARLOW AND DULLY CAPTURE 2021 SENIOR / JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP CRANSTON, R.I. – Frank Dully (Kernwood CC) and Eric Barlow (Winchester CC) combined to card an 8-under 64 to capture the 2021 NEPGA Senior/Junior Championship at Alpine CC, edging Todd Scarafoni (Bass Rocks GC) and Jake Kramer (Bass Rocks GC) by a single shot. The win marks the second Senior/Junior victory in the last five seasons for the pair, who fired a 61 at Walpole CC in 2017 for the victory.
RELATED LINKS: PHOTOS | LEADERBOARD “Frank made two birdies starting out right away which got us out to a hot start and then from there both of us were hitting some good shots and getting them on the green to give ourselves some chances at putts,” Barlow said. Barlow and Dully began the shotgun on the par-3 15th hole with back-to-back birdies to get off to a quick start. After making the turn to the front, the pair made bogey on the par-4 third hole but bounced back with an eagle on the par-5 fourth to get back on track. From there, the group added four more birdies to finish at -8. “We took advantage of the par fives, then we played solid throughout and made a few birdies in addition,” Dully commented. The duo finished the par-5s at Alpine at 5-under par. The second-place team of Scarafoni and Kramer started on 12 and posted five birdies in their first nine holes. The duo added another pair of birdies surrounded by pars to finish at 7-under 65. A pair of teams finished the round at 6-under to claim a share of third place: John Hickson (Cape Neddick CC) and Nick Jagoe (Wanumetonomy G&CC) along with Chip Johnson (Hatherly CC) and Liam Friedman (Nashawtuc CC). “We’ve known each other for years and have played together in a lot of things and I think that’s more important really,” Dully concluded. “You come in how you’re playing but when you’re playing with a buddy it’s the day and camaraderie it’s really about.”
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AROUND THE SECTION BARLOW FIRES 4-UNDER 68 FOR STROKE PLAY SERIES VICTORY CONCORD, Mass. – Eric Barlow (Winchester CC) posted a 4-under 68 to claim the second NEPGA Stroke Play Series event on June 7 at Nashawtuc Country Club. RELATED LINKS: PHOTOS | LEADERBOARD Barlow fired a bogey-free round with birdies coming on holes 5, 9, 14, and 15. The strong finish pushed Barlow ahead of three competitors, winning by a single shot. Matt Arvanitis (Southern New Hampshire University), Rich Berberian, Jr. (Vesper CC), and Liam Friedman (Nashawtuc CC) each finished with 69 to split second place, with Dan Venezio (Portland CC) in fifth at 2-under, and Bob Bruso (Blackstone National GC), John Hickson (Cape Neddick CC), and Rico Riciputi (Wentworth by the Sea CC) all tied for sixth at 1-under. In the senior division, Hickson’s 1-under was good enough to beat Kirk Hanefeld (Salem CC) and Michael Elliott (PGA Member), who both finished at even par.
MONTELEONE BATTLES ELEMENTS FOR LOW PRO HONORS AT WHITINSVILLE PRO-AM WHITINSVILLE, Mass. – Jeff Monteleone (Bellevue GC) battled the elements to card the day’s lowest round, a two-over 72, at the NEPGA Pro-Am at Whitinsville Golf Club on June 14. RELATED LINKS: PHOTOS | LEADERBOARD Monteleone’s round included two birdies and two bogeys on the front for an even-par 35. On the back nine, Monteleone added another birdie before three bogeys pushed his score to 72 in downright unpleasant conditions. Patrick Beahn (Blackstone National GC) carded a three-over 73 to finish in second, while Kyle Puzzo (Worcester CC), Nick Tedeschi (Granite Links GC), and Tom Ellis (Granite Links GC) each finished a shot behind Beahn for a share of third to round out the top 5. In the team format, Rick Durocher and the Cyprian Keyes GC team turned in a score of -10 (130) to finish tied with Ellis and the Granite Links team, who claimed a card-off victory. nepga.com | July 2021 | 25
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THREE TEAMS FINISH 11-UNDER FOR SHARE OF PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP RUMFORD, R.I – A trio of teams finished with 36-hole scores of 129 (-11) to share the hardware in the 2021 NEPGA Pro-Am Championship held June 1 at Agawam Hunt (Rumford, R.I.) and Ledgemont CC (Seekonk, Mass.). The 36-hole tournament was split between the two sites. Burlington CC’s David Jankowski, PGA and Chaney Noyes; Marlborough CC’s Greg Farland, PGA and Nick Cummings; and Wollaston GC’s Jeff Martin, PGA and Tyler Ferrari all shot -11. RELATED LINKS: PHOTOS | LEADERBOARD The Burlington CC team began the morning at Agawam and made the turn at -4, finishing their first round at 66 (-3) before heating up for a 63 (-8) at Ledgemont and finishing 11-under. The Marlborough CC team remained consistent throughout the day, posting a 6-under 66 in the morning at Ledgemont and a 64 in the afternoon at Agawam, playing all 36 holes bogey-free. The Wollaston GC team finished 4-under at Ledgemont before rattling off eight birdies in 16 holes to finish with a 7-under 62 at Agawam and 11-under for the tournament. A pair of teams closed the tournament a shot back of the winners at 10-under: Boston GC’s Boomer Erick, PGA and Dan Cappucci, Thorny Lea GC’s Tim Watroba, PGA and Matt Parziale.
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PGA HOPE - ATKINSON FEATURED IN BOSTON GLOBE “But on the course, bad memories can be eased by a camaraderie born of common experience.” The PGA HOPE - Atkinson program from the New England PGA was featured in the Sunday edition of the Boston Globe on June 20. Globe writer Brian MacQuarrie spent the day with the program and highlighted the benefits it has on veterans from the area, including Jennifer Lewis (pictured). A tremendous thank you to Brian and the Boston Globe for taking the time and bringing attention to the PGA HOPE program!
ROUNDS FOR REACH RAISES OVER 44K! PGA REACH New England wrapped up its Rounds for REACH spring auction on Memorial Day (May 31), raising $44,151 to benefit the non-profit! Over 50 elite New England courses donated a threesome or foursome at its facility for the public to bid on. Several experiences sold for over $1,000, all to support PGA REACH New England’s charitable endeavors - ultimately working to improve lives through golf. A tremendous thank you goes out to all the facilities and NEPGA professionals who made the auction such a success!
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BIRDIES 2 BENEFIT SET FOR AUGUST 16 WHO: NEPGA Professionals DATE: Monday, August 16th LOCATION: Andover CC (Andover, Mass.) FORMAT: 72 holes to make birdies! GOAL: Raise awareness and provide support to PGA REACH New England, Boston Children’s Hospital and Special Olympics Massachusetts.
ON THE COVER: Matt Zdon (Belmont CC) and Liam Friedman (Nashawtuc CC) - the NEPGA professionals with the highest donation totals to date! Zdon has $305 pledged per birdie while Friedman has $100 pledged per birdie. Join us on August 16 for a day of music, food, birdies, and fun all to support PGA REACH New England, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Special Olympics Massachusetts! NEPGA Professionals: Register today to compete in the 72-hole event to MAKE BIRDIES! Each birdie made raises money through Birdies2Benefit.com. A tremendous thank you goes out to the NEPGA professionals who already volunteered their time and effort to participate in this event! The six professionals have already received commitments totaling $445 per birdie!
REGISTER TODAY!
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CHIPPING IN: PAUL TESSIER, PGA PGA REACH New England is excited to continue its spotlight piece dedicated to sharing the goodwill and support of local communities by our PGA Professionals. Chipping-In trumpets the story of individual PGA Professionals and their efforts to differentiate their facility and personal PGA Brand within the community. This month, we share the story of Head Golf Professional Paul Tessier, PGA of Bald Peak Colony Club.
Paul Tessier, PGA Head Golf Professional Bald Peak Colony Club (Moultonborough, N.H.) PT: Being behind the scenes makes me most happy when working with my community. Beginning with the Tuftonboro Central School Chess Club and coaching in the Back Bay Hockey Association, I have spent countless number of hours either facilitating, teaching, fundraising, organizing events or games, and working with the youth of my community. Also, our local fields are a non-profit organization called The Nick. In order to provide manicured soccer, lacrosse, track, and baseball fields, we must fundraise each year for operating costs. The largest fundraiser is a golf tournament in which I helped organize and develop. This tournament has raised thousands of dollars, but just as important, has raised awareness of the great recreational park. The Bald Peak Community Fund is another charity I enjoy donating my time to. What is the name of the organization or program you would like to highlight? Bald Peak Community Fund which is an organized group within the club I work for, Bald Peak Colony Club. This fund has an outreach of over 20 local establishments such as the Food Pantries, Hope House, nursery schools, youth centers, Fire departments, Child Advocacy center, Starting Point to name a few. How long have you been active with your charitable organization? Since its inception about 20 years ago. I donate a days worth of golf lesson income to the fund.
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What is the most rewarding thing about giving back to the community? I find in our local community there are real needs for: fuel assistance, fire rescue, and support of the Huggins Hospital, Starting Point, Kingswood Youth Center, The Nick, Hope House, Food Pantries. What other organizations do you support? Melvin Village Community Church Feet for Fuel which offers free oil to local families during the winter months and to the Hope House that allows families to get back on their feet after some type of setback. How has giving back to the community helped to raise awareness of your facility? The local communities recognize Bald Peak as a philanthropic community. How do you determine which charities to support? Personally, I support charities that bring joy to many people. The Nick, for instance, is used by so many children and adults. Professionally, I support the Bald Peak Community Fund because of the outreach to so many different local non-profit establishments it supports. Any recommendations on how someone can start to support their community? I believe anyone can support their community by looking at needs of people for their basic necessities. Being in New England the weather can be harsh in the winter. People are always in need of heating oil, food and shelter. A simple walk, golf tournament or reaching out to our memberships can get the ball rolling.
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2021 PGA JR. LEAGUE FALL TEAM GEAR Get ready for a season of fun with friends and family, complete with cool gear to help represent your team in style. Please note: your team kits may or may not include surplus inventory from the summer season, e.g. Game Guides, bag tags, hats and more, while supplies last.
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PGA Jr. League Captains and Coaches, Captains can now register for the fall season of PGA Jr. League! As a reminder, Captains will need to register before Coaches can search for and sign up with their programs through their unique sign up link or Coach search page. Fall player registration opened Tuesday June 29th. Keep the summer momentum going with recreational play between August and November.
A NATURAL NEXT STEP So, your PGA Jr. League families loved playing in the spring and summer and are wondering what’s next? More fun league play in the fall! It's no secret that families love your PGA Jr. League programs: each year, they rank their PGA Jr. League experiences as exceptional with industry-leading satisfaction scores. A fall season is a great way to keep families engaged and connected long after summer ends.
FUN AND FLEXIBLE More than 80% of PGA Jr. League players identify as beginner or recreational golfers. Make the fall season fun, and encourage kids to bring a friend to the team! Thinking about adding 17u teams or going in-house with your league? The fall is a great time to grow your program and find what works best for you.
SAME SUPPORT, NEW GEAR In addition to fall-specific tools available through the Captain Resource Center, your Regional League Manager is still with you every step of the way. Plus, fall players receive new gear, including two new jerseys and an outerwear piece.
Sign up today! Families are looking for programs to continue the fun they had during the spring/summer! CAPTAINS: Click here to register for the Fall Season
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FULLswing We’re inching closer to the 2021 Championship Season of PGA Jr. League! Moving forward you will be receiving updates and details about the Section Qualifier and Section Championship events taking place in August. Please see the important key dates below. August 2nd - Section Qualifier, Stow Acres (13u & 17U) August 3rd - Section Championship, Stow Acres (13u &17u) Here is the All Star Roster which you must complete for your 13U & 17U leagues: https://form.jotform.com/pgajrleague/2021-All-Star-Roster The Captain/Coach that accompanies the team to the event must be registered & completed the Safe Sport Training and Background Check through PGA Jr. League. All-Star Requirements: All-Star Players must have been active players during the regular season. Each league must meet the official league requirements to be eligible. 24 players for the 13u division and 8 players for the 17u division. • For 13u, All-Star Players must be at least 10 years of age and no older than 13 years of age as of July 31st, 2021. • For 17u, All-Star Players must be at least 14 years of age and no older than 17 years of age as of July 31st, 2021. • There will be 8 All-Star Players per All-Star Team for the 13u division and 6 All-Star Players per All Star Team for the 17u division. • Check out the League Age Chart Here. NEW in 2021, please be sure to read: In order to provide our Players and Families with the best Championship Experience, there will be fees associated with the Regional and National level of Championship Season. The Section Qualifier and Section Championship will not have any fees associated with the event. Please see below to read more information on Regional and Nationals. SECTION QUALIFIER & CHAMPIONSHIP - No entry fee is required for these events. REGIONALS – Second level of qualifying for 13u teams for the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship and the culminating, celebratory event for 17u teams. There are 12 Regional events consisting of both stroke play and match play competitions. Regional entry fees are $200 per player, which includes the two-day competition, practice round, welcome reception, lunch, gifts and awards. Each 13u Regional champion will advance to the National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship. NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PGA JR. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP – This is the culminating, celebratory event for the twelve 13u Regional champions. The Championship consists of both stroke play and match play competitions and is featured live on select ESPN networks (broadcast schedule to be released in advance). Championship entry fees are $500 per player, which includes the three-day competition, two practice rounds, five nights of lodging, ground transportation, welcome reception, most meals, gifts, uniforms, and awards.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Brian Bain, PGA bbain@pgahq.com 617-820-4411 34 | July 2021 | nepga.com
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JUNIOR TOUR AND DCP IN HEART OF SEASON The New England PGA Junior Tour is in full swing as the summer break continues, with 24 events in the month of June, including 22 in the final two weeks of the month. The Junior Tour recently wrapped up its Junior PGA Championship, a two-day event played at Shaker Hills CC (Jun. 2930). Ethan Whitney (Westminster, Mass.) carded a two-day score of even-par (145) to capture the boys division by two shots over Jack Pepin (Plaistow, N.H.). In the girls division, Vinny Papa (Foster, R.I.) carded consecutive rounds of 73 for a twoday score of 146 (+2) to claim the event.
The New England PGA is also in the heart of Drive, Chip, and Putt local qualifying across the region. Junior golfers from across New England descend upon the local qualifiers with the hope of reaching the sub-regional, regional, and eventual National Championship at Augusta National next spring. Five local qualifiers have already taken place with another four local qualifiers set to take place in July. The NEPGA will conduct Sub-Regional Qualifying at Renaissance (Aug. 8) and LeBaron Hills GC (Aug. 11). nepga.com | July 2021 | 35
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UPCOMING PGA DUES PROCEDURES
In accordance with tax rules applicable to 501(c) 6 not-for-profit organizations, the PGA of America must collect annual dues. Please note that we will do so under revamped procedures that take into account the significant challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic for our Members and Sections. The PGA of America finished the billing during May for all PGA Professionals with the due date extended from June 30, 2021 to August 31, 2021, with no late fee or suspension. Those unable to pay the full dues amount by August 31, 2021, would be moved to non-active status, and can still pay the full dues by June 30, 2022, to “re-establish” Membership (per the Bylaws), and the PGA of America will waive the late and re-establish fee. If not able to re-establish by June 30, 2022, individuals would need to reinstate their Membership. If the one-time reinstatement option has been previously used, approval has already been granted for a second reinstatement for those affected by COVID-19. While PGA of America wishes it was possible to waive dues for all members, as a 501(c) 6 notfor-profit organization, IRS regulations do not allow us to take such an action. The PGA is constrained as an Association in many ways by the rules of being a non-profit entity but pledge to continue to explore every avenue possible towards helping our PGA Professionals and Sections. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the PGA Membership Department directly at 800.474.2776
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Joan Stuart NEPGA Director of Accounting & Finance
CREATING A LANGUAGE OF INCLUSION ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE From PGA.org June 30th, 2021
Working in the golf world and with more than 28,000 PGA Professionals, you meet hundreds if not thousands of people each year. As unique as each golf course is, no two of us who work in or play this game are alike. Respecting one another’s name and their personal pronouns can be the difference between someone having a great experience at your facility or an awkward interaction and ultimately not wanting to return. What are inclusive pronouns? Pronouns are the way each of us interacts with one another on a daily basis - (he/him/his, she/ her/hers, they/them/theirs). When someone names or uses their pronouns, they are sharing how they would like others to refer to them. Using and actively sharing our personal pronouns with one another can strengthen relationships in our professional and personal lives, and lead to positive experiences with one another. Why are they important? Often, we will make assumptions about another person’s gender based on their appearance and the way they present themselves. Assumptions are not always correct and can send a message that someone has to look or present a certain way to demonstrate their gender. This can lead to an incredibly awkward and uncomfortable exchange, and a harmful interaction with that individual.
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How do you use personal pronouns? Using personal pronouns can serve as a sign of respect toward another person. Sharing pronouns when you first meet someone, on business cards, membership applications or on your email signatures all help normalize the practice of sharing personal pronouns. Perhaps you use a first meeting as an opportunity to break the ice, “Hi, my name is Chris, and I use he/him for my pronouns.” Regardless of the medium you use, asking for and providing personal pronouns can help foster an equitable and respectful relationship with one another. Being misrepresented or mis-gendered can leave a lasting negative impression, but actively sharing personal pronouns can help limit those instances. Resources are available to help all of us working in the world of golf, so we can better understand how to use inclusive language on and off the course. Resources • My Pronouns • Why Gender Pronouns Matter (Video)
A pair of NEPGA Professionals joined the Quarter Century ranks and Arnie Eardley joined the Half Century Ranks in early June. Congratulations to all three individuals on reaching these impressive milestones! nepga.com | July 2021 | 37
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CHAPTER ROUND-UP
CAPE COD CHAPTER Chapter holds three events in June
The Cape Cod Chapter continued its 2021 season with three events played in the month of June. The Chapter began with a Pro-Pro at the Hyannisport Club, where Thorny Lea GC’s Tim Watroba and Jeff Wojtusik teamed up to shoot a 5-under 66 to win the event, edging Tom Tobey (Sandwich Hollows GC) and Eric Barlow (Winchester CC) by a single shot. The rescheduled Miacomet Pro-Am was held on Monday, June 14 with a stableford format for both professionals and Pro-Am teams. Dieter Wiedmayer (Sankaty Head GC) won the professional stableford with 42 points, edging Hatherly CC’s Chip Johnson (41 points) and The Ridge Club’s Patrick Hurrie (40 points). Cape Cod National’s team claimed the Pro-Am title with 101 points, led by professional Gregg Richbourg. The Chapter closed out its June schedule with a Pro-Lady played at White Cliffs CC in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In the event, Tom Tobey and Sandwich Hollows CC carding a 4-under 58 for low gross honors. The low net event was split with matching 9-under scores between Marshfield CC’s team led by James Antonelli and LeBaron Hills CC’s team led by Tom Rooney. The Cape Chapter Pro-Junior at Squirrel Run G&CC is next on the schedule on Tuesday, July 27. Click here for the 2021 Cape Cod Chapter Schedule.
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER Cook captures Foxborough CC Pro-Am
The Massachusetts Chapter returned from its hiatus for a Pro-Am at Foxborough CC on Wednesday, June 9. Milton Hoosic Club professional Todd Cook carded a 1-under 71 to claim low professional honors in the event. His Pro-Am squad also carded a score of 135 (-9) in the 2 best ball format to share that victory with professional Patrick Beahn and Blackstone National GC. With the Section schedule in full swing, the Massachusetts Chapter does not return to play until the Chapter Championship on Thursday, September 23 at Marshfield CC. Click here for the 2021 Massachusetts Chapter Schedule.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE CHAPTER Chapter holds full slate with five Pro-Ams in June
A busy June kicked off with the New Hampshire Chapter Pro-Am at Mt. Washington (June 1). In the event, Atkinson CC’s Danny Kish carded a 4-under 68 for low pro honors. The following week’s Pro-Am was held at Canterbury Woods (June 7) with Derryfield CC’s Cory Mansfield finishing with a 4-under 68 to edge Portsmouth CC’s Bill Andrews by a single shot. Dan Wilkins (Laconia GC) and Matt Arvanitis (SNHU) shared low professional honors at the Stonebridge CC Pro-Am on June 14, both carding 2-under 70s to best three professionals by a single shot. On June 21, the Chapter traveled to Keene CC for its fourth Pro-Am of the month. Dan Wilkins once again shared low professional honors with a 2-under par 70, this time sharing the podium with Laconia GC’s Director of Golf Todd Rollins. A trip to Beaver Meadow GC on June 28 saw Matt Arvanitis take his second low pro honor of the month with a 3-under 69, edging Ridgewood CC’s Jay Pollini by a single shot. The New Hampshire Chapter continues its busy schedule with three July events: the Pro-Senior Championship at Pease GC (July 12), the Pembroke Pines CC Pro-Am (July 19), and the Pro-Lady Championship at Nashua CC (July 26). Click here for the 2021 New Hampshire Chapter schedule.
MAINE CHAPTER
Maine Chapter holds two championships in June The Maine Chapter held three events in June, headlined by the Pro-Am Championship (June 14) and the Pro-Pro Stroke Play Championship (June 23). Before the Championships, The Woodlands held a Pro-Am on June 7 for the Chapter with Nonesuch River GC’s Jim Fairbanks coming in as the low professional at two-over par (74). In the Pro-Am Championship, held at Martindale CC (Auburn, Maine), Eric Higgins (Webhannet GC) fired an even-par 71 for low pro honors, edging Boothbay Harbor CC’s Greg Martin (72) and and Sugarloaf GC’s Indiana Jones (73). Host professional Nick Glicos and his Pro-Am team carded a score of 132 (-10) in the 2 best ball gross division. Boothbay Harbor CC’s Chad Penman and Greg Martin captured the Maine Chapter Pro-Pro Championship, posting a two-round score of 126 (-16) to defeat Webhannet GC’s Kirk Kimball and Eric Higgins by three shots. The two-round event was hosted by Webhannet GC in Kennebunkport, Maine. Next on the docket is the Maine Chapter Pro-Senior Championship, scheduled for Monday, July 19 at Augusta CC. Click here for the 2021 Maine Chapter Schedule. nepga.com | July 2021 | 39
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VERMONT CHAPTER
Bennett captures second straight Stroke Play Championship The Vermont Chapter held three events in June, beginning with the Burlington CC Pro-Am (June 7) and the Woodstock CC Pro-Am (June 14). Host head professional Steve Hosack aced the par-3 third hole to highlight the BCC Pro-Am while Vermont National’s Pete Scrimgeour fired an even-par 71 on the Donald Ross track for low professional honors. At Woodstock CC the following week, Scrimgeour once again claimed low pro honors, this time carding a two-over 72 in difficult scoring conditions. Country Club of Vermont’s David Bennett claimed the Vermont Chapter Stroke Play Championship, posting back-to-back scores of 70 for a 3-under 140. Burlington CC’s David Jankowski claimed second place for the second straight year, posting a two-round score of 148. The Championship was played at Burlington CC and Vermont National CC. Bennett’s victory marks his sixth career Vermont Chapter Stroke Play Championship victory, setting the record for most championships won in Chapter history. The Chapter continues its schedule with the upcoming Quechee Club Pro-Am (July 5) and Manchester CC Pro-Am (July 12). Click here for the 2021 Vermont Chapter Schedule.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday to the New England PGA Professionals and Associates born in the month of June! Richard Altham, PGA
Sean Fellows, PGA
Leon Oliver, PGA
Mark Ashton, PGA
Jeremy Goulet, PGA
Brian Owens, PGA
Mike Bailey, PGA
Tyler Gracon, PGA
John Paesani, PGA
Richard Baker, PGA
Ron Green, PGA
John Paul, PGA
Andrew Barr
Randy Grills, PGA
Christopher Pollard
David Bartasuis, PGA
Daniel Halverson, PGA
Michael Powers, PGA
Michael Bemis, PGA
Brian Hamilton, PGA
Joseph Pustizzi, PGA
David Bennett, PGA
Aaron Harper
Paul Rezuke, PGA
Barbara Boone, PGA
Peter Harris, PGA
Kevin Rhoads, PGA
Jake Bosse, PGA
Matthew Hillier, PGA
Steven Rogers, PGA
James Bottary, PGA
Merry Holway, PGA
Jerry Roman, PGA
Matthew Bradbury, PGA
Peter Hood, PGA
Paul Rudeen, PGA
Daniel Calderwood, PGA
Michael Kapolis, PGA
Allen Santos, PGA
Robert Caron, PGA
Jack Kelly, PGA
Todd Scarafoni, PGA
Christopher Carrier, PGA
Daniel Kish, PGA
James Sheerin, PGA
Michael Chase
Mark Kitchen, PGA
Stephen Sheridan, PGA
John Cleanthes, PGA
Kelli Kostick, PGA
Bradford Sherman, PGA
Lawrence Coletti, PGA
James Lafferty, PGA
Brett Smestad, PGA
Roland Colonna, PGA
James Lane, PGA
Duncan Smith, PGA
Richard Conley, PGA
Mark L’Heureux, PGA
Erik Sorensen, PGA
Todd Cook, PGA
Anthony Loch, PGA
Nicholas Tedeschi, PGA
Philip Cornetta, PGA
Zachary Luthman
Ben Tyler, PGA
Kevin Cullen, PGA
Cory Mansfield, PGA
Brandon Violette, PGA
William Cunningham, PGA
Michael McBroom, PGA
Tom Waters, PGA
Jasmin Cunningham, PGA
Bob McGraw, PGA
Josh Weaver, PGA
Larry Demers, PGA
Peter Meagher, PGA
Paul White, PGA
Julie Donlon, PGA
Michael Miller, PGA
Daniel Wilkins, PGA
Eric Dugas
Edward Montone
Mary Wilkinson, PGA
Gavin Dugas
Christopher Mowers, PGA
Jeffrey Wirbal, PGA
Shawn Durocher, PGA
Connor Mulcahy, PGA
Nicolas Wiseman, PGA
Jon Ellis, PGA
Mack Murray
Tobias Young
Kevin Eosco, PGA
Nathan Myers, PGA
Zachary Zondlo, PGA
Christopher Erick, PGA
John Neville, PGA
Patrick Fannon, PGA
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Happy Birthday to the New England PGA Professionals and Associates born in the month of July!
JULY 1 Douglas M. Errhalt, PGA James Fish, PGA Patrick A. McDole, PGA Patrick C. Moynihan, PGA Todd W. Prescott, PGA JULY 2 Mark C. Arnold, PGA Ted L. Bishop, PGA Emery F. Chickering Max Doctoroff, PGA James S. Ethier, PGA Brian P Hartigan Matthew P. Murphy, PGA Danni S. Rocco, PGA JULY 3 Chad T Penman, PGA Robert S. Sakson, PGA JULY 4 Michael A. Griffin, PGA JULY 5 Ken Chrzan, PGA JULY 6 Benjamin C. Bell Matthew D. Gaynor, PGA Corey S. McAlarney, PGA JULY 7 Andrew J. Broderick, PGA James J. Callahan, PGA Joanne L Flynn, PGA Donnie Lyons, PGA Joe Pezzullo, PGA Marc F. Spencer, PGA JULY 8 Kevin M. Altham Susan E. Horton, PGA Andrea G. Johnson, PGA Stephen J. Napoli, PGA JULY 9 Ae G Cahill, PGA Mark A. Gammons, PGA Patrick O. Kowker, PGA Bryce D. Roberts, PGA
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JULY 10 Patrick M. Bigelow JULY 11 Curtis D. Goldsberry James Knowles, PGA Joshua T. Olney, PGA Brendan J. Reilly, PGA Andie N. Savel, PGA Matthew T. Stephens, PGA JULY 12 James Hilton, PGA Timothy J. Watroba, PGA JULY 13 Mark A. Aldrich, PGA Antonio A. Dizenzo JULY 14 Russell D. Quigg JULY 16 Michael J. Esworthy, PGA Susan C. Fasoldt, PGA Mark D. Newton, PGA Stephen F. Spencer, PGA James J. Tirone, PGA Ian T. Willikens, PGA JULY 17 Kyle E. Gagne Stephen R. Gregoire JULY 18 Gregory C. Dowdell, PGA Norman White, PGA JULY 20 Kyle I. Montella Jesse D. Schechtman, PGA JULY 21 David J. Jankowski, PGA JULY 22 Michael E. Brown, PGA Peter J. Hulbert, PGA Jamey G. Magas, PGA Jeffrey T. Niejadlik, PGA Michael J. Rothera, PGA Warren R. Tickle, PGA
JULY 23 Michael L. Dugas, PGA Robert Green, PGA JULY 24 Shawn C. Campbell, PGA Arnie Eardley, PGA Jane K Frost, PGA Brian M. Halloran, PGA Peter N. Maki, PGA Michael Medeiros, PGA Mark J. Ventura Greg L. Yeomans, PGA Matthew A. Zdon, PGA JULY 25 David A. Johnson, PGA Christopher W McMillan, PGA Tyler M. O’Connor, PGA John Scheffler, PGA JULY 26 Patrick E. Beahn, PGA Ronald J. Coiro Jr., PGA Thomas A. Langstaff III Rich Thibeault, PGA JULY 27 Peter Farley, PGA Patrick T. French, PGA Robert Stearns, PGA JULY 28 Matthew F. Closter, PGA David L. Moore, PGA Dylan J. Terino JULY 29 James M. Ebzery, PGA Dana E. Smith, PGA JULY 30 David McQuade, PGA JULY 31 William C. Buchanan IV, PGA Scott A. Moody, PGA Todd M. Trono, PGA James Tobin, PGA
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES EMPLOYMENT CHANGES Name
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Shane P. Drury, PGA
Button Hole Teaching Center
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Shawn D. Welock, PGA
Cape Neddick CC
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Dale R. Abraham, PGA
Cape Arundel GC
Odin H. Anderson
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Craig R. Smith, PGA
Apple Island Resort & GC
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Halle R. Clark
Lake Sunapee CC
EMPLOYMENT CORNER Use the links below to explore assistant professional, head professional, and golf industry positions. ASST POSITIONS
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Cole M. Anderson, PGA
Wentworth By-The-Sea
A-8
Christian J. Bourque, PGA
Turner Hill GC
A-8
Reece B. Delaire, PGA
Williston GC
A-8
Anton W. Glass, PGA
Newport CC
A-8
Noah J. Hedberg, PGA
Essex CC
A-8
Jake S. Kramer, PGA
Bass Rocks GC
A-8
Danni S. Rocco, PGA
Sankaty Head GC
A-8
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Stroke Play Series #1 Newport National PGA Professional National Championship PGA Golf Club Portsmouth Pro-Am Portsmouth CC Pro-Pro Match Play Championship Kirkbrae CC Hudson Cup Marshfield CC Pro-1Am CC of New Bedford PGA Championship Kiawah Island Acushnet Pro-Assistant Championship Bay Club at Mattapoisett Pro-Am Championship Agawam / Ledgemont Stroke Play Series #2 Nashawtuc CC Whitinsville Pro-Am Whitinsville CC Senior-Junior Championship Alpine CC Stroke Play Series #3 Presidents GC Thorny Lea Pro-Am Thorny Lea GC NEPGA Senior Championship Woodstock Inn & CC Pro-Lady Kernwood CC Pro-Pro Stroke Play Champoinship The Haven CC Pro-Officer Wollaston GC Pro-Senior Sky Meadow Stroke Play Series #4 Green Hill Head Pro/Teaching Pro Championship Rochester CC NEPGA Section Championship Worcester CC/Marlborough CC Stroke Play Series #5 Granite Links New England PGA Reach Outing Vineyard Club NEPGA Assistant’s Championship Abenaqui CC Avidia Cup Finals Portland CC Cape Cod Fall Fest #1 TBD Cape Cod Fall Fest #2 Eastward Ho! Cape Cod Fall Fest #3 Pocasset CC Cape Cod Fall Fest #4 Wianno Club Pro-Superintendent Franklin CC Las Vegas Pro-Am Cascata, Reflection Bay, Rio Secco Las Vegas Pro-Am #2 Cascata, Reflection Bay, Rio Secco Goslings Int’l Invitational Mid Ocean, Port Royal, Belmont Hills
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