Northeast GOLF Magazine - February/March 2019

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Bucket List Golf in the Sensational Sandhills

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Contents Giving Back

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The Magical Impact of Jimmy Fund Golf

By John Molori

Ross’s Rules The PGA Tour Confronts New Rules

By Jack Ross

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Closing Nine

9 Great Gift Ideas

By Greg Sampson

Golf Destinations

My Golf Trip

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By NEG Staff

World Class Golf Along Tobacco Road

By Phil Werz

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Indoor Golf & Fitness

Newport Indoor Golf

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Equipment & Accessories

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Thank You Golf for my love of the game

BY TIMOTHY BRANCO Golf is by far one of the most complicated, passionate, encapsulating and intriguing sports in the world today. For some strange unexplained reason, we are all at some point ultimately captured inside the magic and mystery of the game.

From your first date to your ultimate marriage with golf, it will leave you wanting for more; it is endless love and the essence of passion.

How do you describe golf love, an anonymous author once said, �When I die, bury me on a beautiful golf course so my love will visit�. Golf is a game played on beautiful park-like grounds, manicured with fresh cut grass it would be the ultimate final destination in any life. The most important word I can use to describe golf is, thank you. Thank you for my family and friends for bringing golf to my life. Thank you to every course designer, every superintendent, every golf professional for bringing golf to all of us.

Thank you for all the entrepreneurs who have invested in this great game with the vision and inspiration to make it spectacular. And also, to those who have brought innovation and technology to golf to help us play better and longer into life. In such a complex world with so many distractions, golf has stayed simple, sociable, and playable. It is my place to stretch my capabilities, share my frustrations and connect with my surroundings.

Thank you golf for always being there, for the people and places I have played and enjoyed with friends, for the lifelong relationships and endless conversation with others, for my long walks and short putts. Thank you golf for a game that has made my life a very special journey!

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BY PHIL WERZ

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here are countless reasons why the Sandhills region of North Carolina was ranked as the “No. 1 Golf Destination on the East Coast for Best Quality Courses” in a recent Golf Digest survey. Never content to rest on their laurels, some of the most heralded golf getaways continue to raise the bar for excellence there.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary,

Meanwhile, Legacy Golf Links is a

the Talamore Golf Resort performed a major restoration. The Rees Jonesdesigned New Course at Talamore converted its green complexes from bent grass to Champion Bermuda, while also restoring their original design. It received a major clubhouse renovation including an expanded bar, enclosed rear patio and comfortable seating with a unique, old-time, rustic feel.

Mike Strantz said he “knew immediately it

Nicklaus Design that was renovated in 2012.

could be something not only spectacular,

Spectacularly routed around five lakes, Legacy

but also unique.” Arguably Strantz’s finest

features Mini Verde greens and a collection of

work, it has been included in Golf Digest

par 3s that may be the area’s finest. Legacy’s

and Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest

18th hole, nicknamed “The Bear,” has been

Public Courses in America.

rated as the destination’s best finishing hole.

When Tobacco Road Golf Club was

Talamore’s partner property, the Arnold Palmer-designed King’s Course at Mid South, underwent a similar golf course restoration and greens conversion along with numerous club enhancements that have all received rave reviews.

Talamore and Mid South both offer a variety of comfortable and convenient accommodations for visiting golf groups.

Talamore, Legacy and Tobacco Road, a trio of legendary links in the Home of

little more than a walking path through an

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Destination Los Cabos The Next Big Wave in Golf Travel

BY ALICE & DANNY SCOTT

The Destination Los Cabos is exploding with sunny, beachy golf vacation and ownership

with sensuous scenery for transcendent getaways.

The Venues Golf Resorts cater to those wanting

includes wiping your electronic device screens.

Laze in the canopied swing beds on the beach,

options. At the tip of Baja California which seems

tee times, spa services and fine cuisine all onsite.

luxuriate in the spa or savor the culinary flavors in

immune to any rumored security risks of Mexico,

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica stands out with special

multiple restaurants.

wise travelers flock to bask in the sun. Luxurious

access to its thrilling Jack Nicklaus Signature

accommodations and superior service combine

Course at Quivira Golf Club. Poolside service

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Ultra-luxe hotels include Cape Thompson with a rooftop bar perfect for sipping and watching the

impressive at Quivira.

And More Sport fishing yields wild fun and healthy food. Fresh dorado, aka mahi mahi, anyone? Visit the Mission at San Jose del Cabo where the plaza is a nightly fiesta or shop and eat at the marina in Cabo San Lucas. The Office is a popular restaurant for tequila and comida right on the beach. Swim, snorkel, jet ski or parasail between food courses or shots. The Pelican boat cruises with music, views, food and aquatic activities, exclusively reserved at www.incabo.com.

At the glass blowing shop artisans sailboats at sunset as they eclipse

del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas

demonstrate their gift of creation,

the arch at Land’s End.

make Los Cabos the Golf Capital

often with humor, but the quality of

Oceanfront rental villas are

of Mexico. Along with Nicklaus,

craftmanship is seriously worthy of

perfect for intimate groups. Bring

Norman, Tiger, Fazio and others

gifting to anyone. The tequila factory

your favorite couples and enjoy

have built gorgeous, highly ranked

is enlightening and at Buzzard’s

the seaside infinity pool, spacious

layouts. Think Troon Managed

you might party ‘till the cows come

quarters and perhaps around

Palmilla One & Only and the new

home, literally through the bar

the clock maid/butler service for

Chileno Bay for unforgettable

while Flora Farms to the north brings

cooking and cleaning.

rounds. “Comfort stations” on golf

new meaning to “farm to table”

courses in Los Cabos provide food,

tastes with casual elegance and

drinks and ocean views, particularly

sophisticated live music.

The Golf 14 courses along a 20 mile stretch between San Jose

Our Takeaway We are in awe of the ocean’s power around Los Cabos. Beach chairs are the front row seats for God’s mesmerizing show as fish surf through the pounding waves. We advise not to minimize the danger of entering unknown waters or you might be in for the last ride of your life. Trust the Lands’ End area or the concierge’s beach advice for safe swimming conditions and snorkeling where a wide variety of colorful fish fill the natural aquarium that is Cabo. Any moment could bring a big party, secluded sanctity or a spectacular golf memory, always your personal preference and this is why we will return again and again.

The Journey Fly into Los Cabos International Airport. The customs’ entry process is quick and easy if you properly fill out the form provided on the plane. When departing beware and pack golf balls in checked bags, not carry ons as they are considered weapons.

Who knew? Battle on, game on, in Los Cabos!

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My Golf Trip

Where to go | What to bring | How to make it simple

BY NEG STAFF

IF YOU PLAY GOLF IN THE NORTHEAST, THEN GETTING AWAY FROM THE ELEMENTS IN THE WINTER MONTHS TO SOME GREAT GOLF DESTINATION IS A MUST. THE SUCCESS OF YOUR GOLF TRIP HAS A LOT TO DO WITH YOUR CHOICES, PLANNING, AND PREPARATION. THERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE RULES THAT WILL MAKE IT ALL A LOT SIMPLER AND THE PROCESS ONCE MASTERED WILL MAKE YOU A SCRATCH GOLF TRAVELER.

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U.S. and abroad that are most times

the Southeast and Southwest from

Know your budget, know who you

destination. Choosing the right

First and foremost, pick your

going to work out great. Winter, on

October through March every year

are traveling with and what your

destination at the right time of year

the other hand, is a time of year

with a wide choice of price points

group is looking for. Shoulder season

would seem simple, but in truth, it is

when premium golf conditions are

and options. The most common

destinations can be very enticing

the most common mistake many golf

pretty much relegated to a few

mistakes are almost always brought

and often times work out great

travelers make. There are many great

choice destinations.

on by shortcuts or deals that are too

but cold temperatures, sub-par

good to be true. Work with a golf

conditions and weather delays can

travel professional or resort planner.

derail best-laid plans.

fall destinations, spring destinations and summer destinations across the

The good news, great golf vacations are available throughout

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Golf Travel Gear Let’s be real for a moment with luggage and golf travel bags. Airlines are

engineered golf travel gear that is designed and built to take a beating and

brutal, and struggling with luggage in airports is the number one cause of

transport your clubs and belongings with ease. Save your back, protect your

pains and strains before you even get on the course. Buy quality well-

clubs and throw away all your old beat up luggage.

A. Club Glove – Last Bag & TRS Ballistic System Indestructible lifetime warranty golf travel gear that has been the number one choice of tour players for decades.

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B. Sun Mountain - Clubglider Meridian Tour Series and Journey are functional and durable and their luggage systems are equally well designed to last.

C. Caddy Daddy Constrictor 2 Strong riveted handles that won’t rip off, heavy-duty curb rails, and a large protective plate on the bottom. Durable and large enough to

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carry clothing and shoes.

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Club Shipping Today there are a number of companies that offer full-service door to course or hotel in a few days. A good travel bag is still a must to protect your clubs if you are going this route. Ships Sticks, Luggage Forward, UPS, and FedEx all offer concierge service. Two things to keep in mind, know the arrival time and always buy the insurance. Replacing the bag and everything in it can be very costly and the minimum insurance included with the shipping usually will not cover it all!

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WHAT IF WE LOAD EVERY INCH WITH

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In Your Golf Bag Bring clubs you are comfortable with and have

shoes that make it easy to go from golf shoes to street shoes in seconds (also perfect for airport

been playing. If you are going to bring a new set

security). Always bring 2 belts, extra sox, casual

of irons or a new driver it may be wise to also bring

wear, sandals and a bathing suit. For under it all,

your steady eddy clubs as well. If you warm up

go with 2UNDR to protect your assets, the best

with an Orange Whip like many, bring it. Two pairs

golf underwear in the world!

of golf shoes and good quality golf sox are a must.

Some Important Essentials

An adequate supply of golf balls to match your

Always travel with two forms of legal

normal usage, at least two new gloves, a quality

identification such as a Passport and License,

umbrella, a lightweight waterproof jacket, and

one on you and one in your bag. It can save

your go-to over the counter pain reliever with a

you a lot of pain if you lose one. A golf watch

few band-aids and you should be good to go.

rangefinder works great for most but if you

What to Pack

are bringing a handheld rangefinder know

Rule of thumb is to keep it simple and multi-

that it is the number one most expensive

functional. New technology and design in the

piece of gear lost on golf trips, attach it to

golf fashion industry have brought to us an

your bag on a tether line. Your club bag

unlimited selection of versatile, functional and

cover or mini umbrella club bag cover can

very flexible options for on and off the course.

be a game changer, while it may not rain,

Golf travel packing is all about staging your outfits

showers are common and wet grips are

and color schemes before you pack. Know your

always a challenge.

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These simple rules will make your golf travel

work for you. Add accessories such as a shell or

seamless and far more enjoyable. The key to it all is

vest for a cool morning tee time. For most trips, 3

planning, preparation, and staging. Travel well, play

pairs of shorts and three light to medium weight

well and enjoy every moment. There are so many

pants are all you will need with the same in shirts,

destinations to experience along the way. For ideas

headwear, and sox. Bring a pair of stylish slip-on

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Pompano Beach Club’s 22nd Annual Couples Golf Tournament The Pompano Beach Club, one of Bermuda’s premier beachfront resorts, will host an exciting couples golf tournament from April 1-7, 2019. The 72-hole, mixed format tournament promises to be a challenging golf experience as well as an enjoyable Bermuda vacation for couples of all ages.

Golf will take place at three of Bermuda’s top courses — Port Royal, Belmont Hills and Tucker’s Point, with tournament rounds consisting of a two person scramble and three “modified best ball” formats.

TOURNAMENT PACKAGES Package rates begin at $1,660/person, based on double occupancy. All packages include n six night stay at the Pompano Beach Club in an oceanview room n full breakfast and five-course dinner daily n nightly service charge and government occupancy tax n four rounds of golf (green fees and cart included) n opening night Rum Swizzle Party n final night Cocktail Party and prize ceremony (prizes will be awarded in both the low net and low gross divisions, with longest drive and closest to the pin contests on each tournament day)

TOURNAMENT ITINERARY Monday April 1st

Thursday April 4th

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Friday April 5th n tournament third round play at Belmont Hills Golf Course (modified best ball format) – morning tee times Saturday April 6th n tournament final round play at Port Royal Golf Course (modified best ball format) – morning tee times n final night Cocktail Party and prize ceremony at the Pompano Beach Club (6:30pm-7:30pm)

For more information or to reserve a place in the tournament, call the resort’s sales office at 800-343-4155 or view tournament details on the resort’s website at www.pompanobeachclub.com.

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BY DIRK VAN DER BROEK

Like a lot of people my age, I grew up in an era when private clubs were mysterious places hidden behind hedges—places where dads disappeared to chase golf balls, play cards, and not come home until they damn well felt like it. The world still turns this way at many Boston-area clubs. But not Renaissance. This enlightened enclave, located a stone’s throw from I-495 in Haverhill, is the polar-opposite of your typical Boston Brahmin snoozatorium. At Renaissance, club life is a family affair— and a thoroughly modern one.

At first glance, you can see that Renaissance has all the requisite amenities of an upscale private club. Inside the stately clubhouse, the club’s grand ballroom, comfy grille room, fitness center, and massive locker rooms all bespeak an expected level of luxury. But venture up

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to the top floor and you’ll also find what they call “Club

Course features like the

This is particularly true for golfers. The club’s Brian Silva

Rooms”—luxurious overnight accommodations with huge

Signature course is a solid test of golf that’s kept in superb

10th Hole’s punchbowl green

four-poster beds that members can reserve for family and

condition. Silva’s an expert on the golden age of golf

friends. It’s just one way that Renaissance goes above

course architecture, and he drew upon that knowledge

and the “Cape” design of the

and beyond the ordinary.

skillfully in his design here. The club frequently hosts Mass

Outside, it’s the same story. The resort-style pool area

beastly par-4 13th Hole with

Golf championships, and the Renaissance ladies golf group

its 80-yard-long greenside

doesn’t just offer a swank swimming pool and comfy chaise-

is one of the most active in the state. There’s even a three-

bunker hearken back to classic

lounges. It’s got a colorful gourmet food wagon (“Sunny’s

hole short-game practice facility.

courses of the ‘20s and ‘30s.

Poolside Eats”) with tantalizing sandwiches, healthy snacks and creative beverages for adults and kids alike.

Another thing that affirms Renaissance’s modern approach is the fact that the club has NO food and

sure, but one that seems to work well for our membership.”

Renaissance is a family-first club in lots of other ways,

beverage minimums—and no assessments. Imagine

If you’re thinking of joining a private club this

too. There’s a full calendar of events for families and kids,

that! “We believe that it’s on us to provide an ever-

year, whether you live in the Merrimack Valley or

including the mega-popular Camp Renaissance—a

evolving menu of things that our members will enjoy,”

farther afield, you owe it to yourself to check out

summer camp on steroids for members’ children and

said Paul Jordan, general manager, “so that they’ll

Renaissance. With all it has going for it, the future for

grandchildren. As the club website says: no matter who

look forward to coming out to the club for dinner or an

this club looks very bright, indeed.

you are, “there’s never nothing to do at Renaissance.”

event or what have you. It’s a different approach, for

RenaissanceMA.com | (978) 556-0900

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The Magical Impact of Jimmy Fund Golf

BY JOHN MOLORI JIMMY FUND GOLF PRESENTED BY MOHEGAN SUN IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND SUCCESSFUL PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS BASED IN NEW ENGLAND. IN 2018, THERE WERE OVER 160 JIMMY FUND GOLF EVENTS THROUGHOUT 12 STATES. OVER THE YEARS, JIMMY FUND GOLF HAS NOT ONLY PROVIDED LOVERS OF THE GAME WITH TREMENDOUS TOURNAMENTS, IT HAS ALSO RAISED AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR WORLD-CLASS CANCER RESEARCH.

In 2015, proceeds totaled $6.83

fundraise for the world-class cancer

million. That number rose to $7.20

research and patient care at Dana-

groups to start their own tournament.

will be provided with a designated

million and $7.68 million in 2016 and

Farber Cancer Institute.

Says Belowich, “Anyone who is

staff member to guide you with

interested can visit our website at

event logistics, fundraising ideas,

2017 respectively. In 2018, proceeds

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“We work with a group of

The Jimmy Fund encourages

own Jimmy Fund Golf events and

reached a record $8.13 million.

dedicated volunteers who put on

JimmyFundGolf.org and follow the

a comprehensive how-to manual,

Josh Belowich is the Assistant

a variety of golf tournaments from

prompts to start a new tournament.

access to the online Jimmy Fund

Director of Jimmy Fund Golf. He

traditional 18-hole events, mini golf,

From there, a member of the Jimmy

Golf Resource Center, and more.”

discusses the overall objectives of

golf marathons, fundraising through

Fund Golf staff will connect with you

the program. “The goals of Jimmy

their clubs and more. Jimmy Fund

to discuss your event in more detail.

Fund Golf presented by Mohegan

Golf is the largest and oldest charity

Sun are to use golf as a vehicle to

golf program in the country.”

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“Individuals, companies, and organizations can all start their

Jimmy Fund Golf is one of many fundraising methods of the Jimmy Fund. Some of the other recognizable Jimmy Fund Programs

are the Boston Marathon, Jimmy Fund Walk, Pan-

lemonade stands, runs, walks, golf tournaments,

Mass Challenge, and the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund

dances, and softball games to raise money for

Radio-Telethon.

cancer research and care.”

If an 18-hole golf tournament is not your

This intrinsic bond between an organization

organization’s preference, there are other

and a region is the essence of Jimmy Fund Golf.

fundraising options through Jimmy Fund Golf.

“The golf tournaments are often times in honor or

“We have a number of mini golf tournaments that

in memory of someone who has battled cancer,”

are run by schools, companies and individuals,”

Belowich relates.

explains Belowich. “It is always a fun way to get kids, families and non-golfers involved.

“We do have a couple of golf marathons

“They are deeply personal. If you polled participants to see who has either been

close friend or family member impacted, most

one day to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. One

people would raise their hands. Cancer doesn’t

of our more unique events is the Sunrise to Sunset

discriminate, but patients have an army of tens

Jimmy Fund Golf tournament at the International

of thousands of Jimmy Fund Golf supporters

Golf Club and Resort in Bolton, MA. Participants

raising money to support them.”

play 36 holes on the two courses.”

The Jimmy Fund has been a part of the

between the game of golf and the mission of Jimmy Fund Golf? Belowich responds, “What connects golf and the mission is when participants

supports Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer

hear from a patient who survived thanks to a new

Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric

clinical trial or played alongside someone who

cancer care and research.

has beaten cancer.

“Everyone is able to see the end result,

a 50/50 balance between innovative research

whether it is cutting-edge research or patient-

and compassionate patient care. Doctors and

assisted programs to ease the burden of cancer

researchers work hand-in-hand to treat patients of

treatment. You don’t have to be a doctor to

today while discovering the cures of tomorrow.

cure cancer. There are many opportunities

Says Belowich, “The story of the Jimmy Fund

SKY HIGH

So just what is the magical connection

New England landscape since 1948. It solely

The uniqueness of Dana-Farber is that it supports

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affected by cancer themselves, or had a

where participants play multiple rounds of golf in

pledge to raise a minimum of $1,000 while they

LEADERBOARD

within Jimmy Fund Golf to support the world-

is one of grassroots involvement. It is the story

class cancer research and patient care at

of thousands of people organizing bake sales,

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.”

“

... If you polled participants to see who has either been affected by cancer themselves, or had a close friend or family member impacted, most people would raise their hands. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, but patients have an army of tens of thousands of Jimmy Fund Golf supporters raising money to support them.”

John Molori is an author and columnist for numerous publications. Like him on Facebook

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More Work For Rules Officials:

The PGA Tour Confronts New Rules Of Golf

BY JACK ROSS They’re here! After an extensive review

anticipating more consultation with rules

the ball to be dropped from knee-height,

period incorporating player feedback,

officials during competition. So much for

rather than shoulder-height. The change

putt with the flagstick in the hole, don’t

sweeping changes to the rules of golf

the goal of speeding play.

was designed to minimize re-dropping

expect to see an abundance of Tour

when the ball rolled out of the relief area.

pros using this tactic. Bubba Watson

became effective on January 1. And

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The USGA was so concerned about a

while most New England golfers won’t

smooth implementation of the new rules

begin to confront the new rules until the spring, professionals have been grappling

While the new rules allow players to

“We wanted to eliminate all those

dislikes the rule, noting that “it’s not like

that it dispensed Thomas Pagel, Senior

complications,” said Pagel, noting that

we don’t have a caddie to do that for

Managing Director of Governance,

the ball bounces less when dropped from

us.” Justin Thomas added: “I can’t really

with the changes as the PGA Tour kicked

to Kapalua to handle inquiries from

knee-height. He stressed that if a player

take myself seriously if I leave the pin in. I

off in Hawaii. Although players generally

players during the Sentry Tournament of

inadvertently drops from shoulder-height,

just feel like it would be very, very weird.”

don’t see the new rules having a major

Champions. Most questions involved the

he can re-drop from the proper height

impact at the elite level, many are

new dropping procedure, which requires

without penalty before playing the shot.

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But Bryson DeChambeau (dubbed the “mad scientist” for his club and swing

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POUND FOR POUND improvisations) is embracing the new rule. After

But some players think that the new rule could

extensive study, he concluded that leaving in flagstick

lead to problems. “I think some people will get

in the hole is more likely to be a benefit rather than a

carried away with that,” commented Rory McIlroy.

detriment from any distance (a theory confirmed by

DeChambeau called the new rule “potentially the

short-game guru Dave Pelz). “Absolutely, I’m leaving

smartest and the dumbest change. There’s a balance

it in,” said DeChambeau. (He proceeded to lead the

to it and if you go too far off the deep end you could

field in putting during the first round at Kapalua.) Pagel

literally create a trench down your line.” (Improving

cautioned that the decision to leave the flagstick

your line of putt is still a penalty.) Pagel added that

in must be made before the stroke is made; if the

many players have concerns about the impact on

caddie attends the flagstick, it must be removed.

pace of play. “We’re just trying to reinforce the fact

For years, touring professionals complained

that it’s just about cleaning up those imperfections --

about the inability to repair spike marks on

spike marks or shoe prints in your line.” He said the goal

greens. Now that the new rules permit repairing

is to “put common sense into the rules of golf.”

any damage to the putting green, players are

Players took different approaches to preparing

cautiously optimistic. “I think [the rule] is fair,” said

for the new rules. Some, like DeChambeau and

Webb Simpson. “If you were playing behind a guy

Thomas, have studied the changes in detail. Paul

who scrapes his feet, you were at a disadvantage.”

Casey noted: “I’ve read them, but I think there’s a difference between reading them and fully understanding them.” At the other end of the spectrum is McIlroy, who commented: “I know a

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few of them. I don’t know many of them. But that’s why we have rules officials.”

The PGA Tour displayed a poster illustrating the new rules in the locker room at Kapalua. Of course, they also posted a notice about unorthodox bunkers at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in 2010. It didn’t help Dustin Johnson.

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Newport Indoor Golf Blending Golf, Exotic Cars, and Art into One

BY PAUL MIGNOSA

By now, I think it’s safe to say that most golfers

to allow visitors to pick any car and race on the

foot virtual golf studio is dressed up just like the

in the Northeast have visited an indoor golf facility

world’s best tracks. Some of my favorites from the

car museum. For starters, each of its four custom-

at some point over the last few years. Most are the

collection include: 65’ Shelby 427 SC Cobra, 60’

designed bays are equipped with Trackman 4, the

same: Large open area, couple of bays filled with

Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, 56’ Jaguar XK140

leader in data tracking technology. Over 80 of the

nets and mats, some sort of simulator technology

Roadster, 89’ Lamborghini Countach and the brand

top 100 golfers in the world trust Trackman to help

projecting a virtual course, and the echoing sound

new Dodge Charger Demon.

them get dialed in and now you can use the same

of golfers hitting ball after ball. Well, the recently opened Newport Indoor Golf is not like the rest!

For starters, it is attached to the Newport Car

Located in the Raytheon Building Park in

technology that Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Justin

Portsmouth, RI – Gunther Buerman purchased one of

Thomas, John Rahm and so many more trust.

the buildings and completely renovated the interior

Trackman Golf Simulators allow golfers to

Museum – a private collection of over 70 classic,

to create Newport Car Museum. His son Max, an avid

practice on a virtual driving range providing all

exotic, and rare automobiles spanning 6+ decades

golfer, set up a Trackman bay in one of the back

of the data for you to review to become a better

starting in 1954. The museum is more of an art

rooms of the museum to work on his game during the

golfer. You can also tee off on courses from around

museum with eye catching cars, modern furniture

winter. It was then that he and his dad decided to

the world like St. Andrews, Royal Birkdale, PGA

and murals with each room telling a different story.

create a custom indoor golf studio in one of the open

National, Sea Island and even a local Rhode Island

In addition, the museum has informative videos

spaces of the building they purchased.

Private Club, Shelter Harbor. The fully customized

in each of its six galleries and driving simulators

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Opened just before Christmas, the 5,000 square

bays feature high-definition projection screens

“Our mission was the break the New England mold of how golfers approach the game. There was an inherit cycle of playing 6 months of the year and then throwing the clubs in the garage the rest. Our goal is to have our golfers become better year round at our facility. Whether through our PGA level instruction, the virtual driving range, or playing the unique courses we offer, we want everyone to enjoy the game year round, independent of the weather outside!” – Max Buerman | President

with comfortable living room seating

and clinics are available on request and

the brands you can get fitted for will

golf, lessons, a fitting or just to practice,

and amenities, so you can relax with

lesson plans are available for all ages

include PXG, Mizuno, New Level with

Max and his staff will there offering tips,

your buddies while you play your round!

and abilities. The studio is also in the

shaft offerings from Graphite Design, VA

equipment suggestions, and making you

Newport Indoor Golf also features a

process of building their fifth bay which

Composites and more premium brands

feel right at home just like you are part of

custom contour putting green to work

will be located in a private room offering

hard to find in our region.

his own family.

on your short game before you tee off or

the perfect spot for bachelor parties,

in between shots.

private events, and custom fittings.

Newport Indoor Golf is also PGA

Newport Indoor Golf will be offering

You will be hard pressed to find

To make a reservation, please visit

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2019

IS THE YEAR

OF EXOTICS

TOUR EDGE CONTINUES TO TAKE OFF AND THIS TIME IT’S LETTING ITS EXOTICS TOUR-WINNING LINE LEAD THE WAY Tour Edge followed up a banner year in 2018 in which they saw their best sales and best market share numbers in company history, their most wins on the PGA Tours in a year (7 wins), their driver winning the Women’s World Long Drive Championship for the 2nd time, their most aggressive advertising and consumer awareness to date and extreme growth with their top partners that led to a third straight year of handover-fist growth.

These are no easy tasks for a company who has been at it for 33 years.

So what’s in the water over at Tour Edge? And what do they have in store for 2019? Let’s take a closer look.

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leap-frog some long standing entities to where we can confidently say that we are a Top 6 or 7 golf club manufacturer,” said Tour Edge President David Glod.

The new Exotics CBX 119 fairway woods and hybrids that Tour Edge launched in Orlando are considered to be the best of the best in metalwoods for better players seeking distance and low-spin. The Exotics EXS line that launched in November is what Tour Edge is calling ‘the Everyman’s Exotics.’ They consider this line of clubs to be pound for pound the best golf clubs in technology, performance, price, quality of materials and craftsmanship in the market place today.

Tour Edge started off the 2019 season with a win by their staff player Tom Lehman. When Lehman opened up the 2019 PGA Tour Champions season with a victory at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, he did so with the brand new Exotics CBX 119 hybrid and a #2 Exotics CBX Iron-Wood by Tour Edge in the bag.

Tour Edge announced that Lehman officially signed a deal to wear a Tour Edge Exotics logo on his chest, to carry an Exotics CBX 119 staff bag and to play their Exotics metalwoods just a few days before the season-opening win.

Lehman will be joined by Scott McCarron, the #2 ranking player on the PGA Tour Champions in 2018, who signed a deal with Tour Edge to play Exotics and to have the Tour Edge Exotics

logo on his sleeve. Tour Edge has also signed Tim Petrovic and Duffy Waldorf to deals in 2019 to wear Tour Edge Exotics headwear and play their clubs.

their spin-killing properties even less spin. He was also able to raise the MOI on the both the fairway and the hybrid by widening the Speed Ramp Sole on the sole of the club by 15%.

All in all, Tour Edge attracted over 60 different players to play their equipment on the PGA Tours in 2018.

The other new Exotics, the Exotics EXS line, is loaded with technology and innovation at prices designed to be the best bang for your buck in golf in the ultra-premium sector.

Their Exotics CBX line of tour preferred fairway woods, hybrids and iron-woods received numerous national awards including the “Most Wanted Fairway Wood of 2018” by worldrenowned golf website My Golf Spy.

Now they have launched the new versions of CBX with the CBX 119 fairway woods and hybrid that Lehman recently won with.

The new Exotics CBX 119 continues the CBX technology of a Titanium face combo brazed onto a stainless steel body in conjunction with a carbon fiber sole. This remains the only design to ever incorporate Titanium, steel and carbon and the hybrid remains the only Titanium faced version in golf. The new CBX 119 features new shapes based on tour player feedback like more compact heads with deeper faces and shorter heel to toe ratios.

Master club designer and President of Tour Edge David Glod was able to save more weight through the use of more carbon fiber on the sole, giving these clubs already known for

For more information on Tour Edge and to find a local Tour Edge dealer, visit their website at www.touredge.com.

The EXS driver, fairway metal and hybrid all feature a myriad of game-enhancing innovations.

For example, the loaded-with-technology EXS driver features a Flight Tuning System (FTS) that includes two interchangeable weights, an adjustable hosel that allows for plus two or minus two degrees in loft, Roll Face Technology for an expanded sweet spot, Dual Carbon Fiber placement for ideal weight distribution and a new and improved SlipStream™ Sole for faster clubhead speed.

“This is the most technology we’ve ever been able to fit into a design and each one works in concert with one another to provide the best performing driver possible, said Tour Edge President, founder and Master Club Designer David Glod. “The shapes are beautiful and we utilized only the finest in materials and components. I believe that at the aggressive price point that we are offering, the EXS driver will have its highest impact on the driver market over any other previous Exotics release.”

Their aggressive price points ($299.99 for the Exotics EXS driver, $229.99 for the EXS fairway metal and $199.99 for the EXS hybrid, all clubs that feature a genuine Mitsubishi Tensei shaft that retails for $140 on its own!) and Tour Edge is currently advertising the Exotics EXS line heavily on the Golf Channel and across the golf industry media to create even more brand awareness than it has ever received.

All signs point to another banner year for Tour Edge, with their new Exotics products leading the way on the professional tours and in the marketplace.

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By Ed Travis

Callaway Epic Flash and Epic Flash Sub Zero: Not resting after the success of the 2017 Epic and 2018 Rogue, Callaway employed artificial intelligence and machine learning to come up with a unique wave pattern for the inside of the Epic Flash face to help produce more ball speed–thus the advertising slogan “Faster Than Humanly Possible.” Other key elements of the Flash design include a carbon fiber crown, Jailbreak rods, and 16 gram sliding sole weight. The Sub Zero model also has a fixed weight located near the front of the sole to lower spin.

Priced at $530 contrasting with last year’s Rogue which sold for $500.

TaylorMade M5 and M6: The success of the Twist Face design (toe slightly open/added loft—heel slightly closed/less loft) in straightening out hooks and slices led TMaG to make the face even thinner> This raised rebound at impact higher than USGA allows and to lower it back to “legal” levels two ports, looking like old-time face screws, were added so resin could be injected behind the face…certainly a unique solution to the problem.

The carbon crown and sole panels were enlarged to further reduce weight, the sole slot is also larger and the sole of the M5 has two 10-gram sliding weights in a T-track. Pricing of the M5 and M5 Tour is $550 while M6 and M6 D-Type are $500.

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Lynx Golf has launched the Prowler VT Driver with Switch Face Technology, a revolutionary new design concept that uses interchangeable faces to provide golfers the ability to adjust the true loft of their club. Other adjustable drivers change loft by rotating the clubhead around the hosel, resulting in the face sitting open or closed relative to the target.

Switch Face Technology allows golfers to change the true loft of the hitting surface while keeping the clubhead square to the ball. Prowler VT is designed with an entirely removable face that is secured to the clubhead via attachment screws. At launch, the company will offer faces in five lofts (8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) with varying open and closed settings (2-degrees closed, 1-degree closed, square, 1-degree open, 2-degrees open). This will give golfers 25 different loft and face angle options initially, with more planned to follow. The Lynx Prowler VT with Switch Face Technology will be sold initially with a FREE face of your choice from the range* and individual faces will be available to purchase separately.

Cobra KING F9 Speedback: To build a driver with the best distance potential two of the factors needed are heads with low aerodynamic drag and a low center of gravity in order to give the ball both a high launch angle and low spin. Low drag requires a high crown, but this also raises the CG and Cobra’s solution was to extend the carbon fiber crown of the Speedback ($449) to wrap entirely around the head raising the center of the crown as well as the skirt and tail. The leading edges of CNC milled face were also rounded plus the toe and heel sole areas were sharply tapered so 14-gram and 2-gram reversible weights could be added to the center section. KING F9 Speedback drivers have COBRA Connect Powered by Arccos at no additional charge.

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FAIRWAY WOODS

By Ed Travis

Mizuno ST190: A redesigned Amplified Wave sole compliments a deeper clubface of HT1770 Maraging steel which according to Mizuno flexes more like a driver than a fairway wood to maximize ball speed for more distance. The carbon composite crown saved 4 grams of weight which was relocated deeper in the head to further help with launch and lower spin. For the new season additional optional shafts with no upcharge include the Atmos Blue 6R, Atmos Red 6S, Atmos Red 6R and Atmos Black TS 7S. The ST190 is $250 and an adjustable ST190 TS is $300.

PXG 0341X GEN2: Using some of the features of their new 0811 GEN2 drivers PXG’s new 0341X GEN2 fairway woods produce more clubhead speed and distance. The carbon fiber crown is a multi-thickness design to reduce the amount of flex at impact, so energy is concentrated more in the face. There are eight sole weights, four of tungsten and four of titanium that may be interchanged for added forgiveness and desired ball launch. The hosel is loft adjustable and an elastomer sole insert absorbs vibration. Retail price through club fitters only is $425.

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Wilson D7: This new line includes RE•AKT technology. Carpetner Custom 455 Face features a premium maraging steel insert, creating a thin, hot surface for incredible feel and distance performance. The Superlight design means faster club head speeds with less effort and a new crown construction with thin cast pockets adds structure where it’s needed while minimizing weight where it’s not. The results are greatplaying, highly-versatile fairway woods. $200

Tour Edge CBX 119: Exotics has once again taken distance gains to the next level with the all-new CBX 119. Based off tour feedback the R & D team was able to design ultimate fairway metal shape resulting in 25% of the weight in the club head saved for CG manipulation. Plus, a 15% wider sole created a higher MOI and even higher CG reducing spin even more off the of the metalwoods already known as, “The Spin Killers.” $300

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Bridgestone Tour B JGR: Made to be played by mid to high handicap golfers these hybrids use Bridgestone’s Power Mill Face to give low spin and stabilize the ball at impact. The large size easy-to-hit design and has a pleasing to look at pear shape. The head has a draw bias and as with all the woods in this family the crown is a two-level design called Boost Wave. Price is $220.

Honma TW737 UT/UTc: Though classified as a utility club these good looking hybrids offer two options. The UT has the larger head and more face progression similar to a fairway wood while the UTc is more compact with more iron-like performance. Both have a thin crown and a high strength steel cup face. Retail price is $250.

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PING G410: Incorporating loft/lie adjustability in a hybrid giving golfers a full range of trajectory tuning from 17 to 30 degress – including flatter lie angles which help combat the oft-maligned quick hook, which is a common criticism of hybrids from better players. However, to do so, PING wasn’t willing to concede ball speed, MOI or anything else. As such, the hybrids will feature the same thin maraging steel face as the fairway woods and high-density tungsten back-weighting, which better aligns CG with impact. Retail $289

XXIO Prime: Crafted exclusively for moderate swing speed players, new XXIO hybrids provide additional forgiveness and unmatched speed off the club face. The new forged maraging steel cup face greatly increases ball speed and distance performance thanks to a larger, hotter sweet spot. The new XXIO Prime SP-1000 Shaft, is extremely lightweight to help produce more ball speed and distance due to its smooth, easy-to-swing profile. Retail $380.

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Ocala Florida

Marion County Living | Central Florida Now a Top Retirement Destination

BY TIMOTHY BRANCO For decades Florida has been one of the most popular retirement

have drawn the greatest number of new residents from the North. The

destinations in America. The state offers a wide choice of regions that

greater Orlando region leads all regions in the state for family homes

provide great amenities and diverse choices for retirement and second

surrounding Disney’s massive entertainment empire. Orlando is home to

homes. Over the years both the east and west coast of South Florida

more family vacation homes than anywhere in America.

the last decade, Ocala has quietly

plenty of options to fill your days with

to beaches on the East and West

about 100 miles northwest of Orlando

Ocala, in Marion County, is just

become one of the top retirement

fun. Outdoor recreation at state

Coasts yet protected from ravaging

in Central Florida, and just north of

destinations in the country for those

parks, dining at unique local restau-

hurricanes and high-cost flood insur-

the huge retirement Mecca, The Vil-

wanting a simpler, yet all-inclusive

rants, concerts and live theatre, an-

ance. The medical community of

lages. Massive equestrian and cattle

lifestyle with far less traffic and a

tiquing in nearby historic towns, and

Marion County is exceptional offering

farms for years dominated the Ocala

more sprawling country feel.

so much more await you here.

four area hospitals. Medical profes-

landscape. Ocala is still referred to

Sunny weather, tranquil land-

Centrally located within the state,

sionals with specialties and expertise

as “The Horse Capital of the World”

scapes and a low cost of living make

Ocala is close to major cities like

in all disciplines can be found locally.

and is one of the top thoroughbred

Ocala an ideal place to call home.

Orlando, Daytona, Tampa and

In Gainesville, just a short drive away,

breeding grounds in America. In

It’s peaceful and laid back but with

Jacksonville. It is also relatively close

are the world-famous Shands Teach-

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ing Hospital and the region’s Veterans’ Hospital.

$202,000 and low tax rates, it’s no wonder Ocala

Top of The World, Golden Ocala, Candler Hills,

has become a popular retirement destination.

Ocala Palms, Ocala Preserve, Cherry Wood, and

communities in the Ocala area and the vast

For decades this region has drawn a lot of retiring

Oak Run there is a lot to choose from. There are

amount of amenities in almost all of them come

mid-westerners because of its location but the

great homes at most of the regions top all-inclu-

at a better value than almost any region in the

word is out across the country and the Ocala re-

sive facilities starting at $200,000 with monthly

state. There is also a number of great golf courses

gion is growing by over 7000 residents yearly and

HOA fees around $200.00. There is a long list of

with very reasonable fees and membership

it’s not only retirees.

reasons to visit Ocala and its great selection of

There is no shortage of gated golf course

programs. Together with a median home price of

With communities like Del Webb’s Stone Creek,

gated retirement and active living communities.

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Golden Ocala Golden Ocala is the top luxury equestrian/golf lifestyle community in Florida and includes championship golf and tennis, an equestrian center, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, and a stately 77,000 square-foot clubhouse. The challenging 18-hole, Ron Garl designed golf course is host to the LPGA Coates Golf Championship presented by R+L Carriers. The golf course incorporates eight masterfully recreated tribute holes from some of the world’s finest, including Augusta, Royal Troon, Baltusrol, Muirfield, and St. Andrews.

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club has carved out a piece of paradise on the 1,200+ acres of beautiful rolling hills of Central Florida.

The community has been tastefully developed creating an estate-living feel. There are over 300 equestrian estates with acreage, 1200 singlefamily homes, and over 800 condominiums. Home prices range from the $300’s, HOA fees $200. goldenocala.com

Top of The World Ocala On Top of the World Communities is an award-winning, 55 and older retirement community in Ocala. Headquartered in Ocala, the company has properties in Ocala and Clearwater Florida. The community offers residents a vast array of activities and amenities with swimming, tennis, pickleball, golf, fitness classes, massage, kickboxing, weightlifting and many more recreational activities along with three (3) golf courses.

There are two private courses, The Tortoise & Hare and The Links, and one semi-private course, Candler Hills. You can walk or ride and enjoy nature and beautiful vistas. The private golf clubs features two links-style, par 72 championship courses for OTOW residents and their guests. Impeccably maintained, these courses offer outstanding play throughout the year. The club also features a driving range, practice facility, and pro shop. Home prices range from $200’s HOA fees $330.00 for full maintenance. ontopoftheworldcommunities.com

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Trilogy at Ocala Preserve Trilogy at Ocala Preserve is a new active adult community in Central Florida developed by Shea Homes. The company has facilities in over 10 states in the U.S. and has been a market leader in innovation in 55+ communities. Located on 623 acres, Trilogy at Ocala Preserve features an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Lehman, practice facilities and two clubhouses, The Tack House and the Oak House. The Tack House includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, computer and business center, and a Marketplace. The Oak House offers 17,000 square-feet of recreational and social space, a restaurant, bar, fitness center, day spa and salon, concierge, culinary studio, card and game room, and grand living room. Other amenities include a resort style pool, lakeside veranda, bocce and tennis courts, and 21 miles of walking and biking trails. There are 1600-1700 homes planned. Home prices range from $200’s HOA fees $400 trilogylife.com

Del Webb Stone Creek Del Webb Stone Creek is a beautiful, gated active-adult 55+ community with an abundance of recreational activities and offering the perfect blend of appealing home designs including single-family energy-efficient homes as well as townhomes and condos. Stone Creek is known for its worldclass amenities for an active and healthy lifestyle.

The facility has an 18-hole Terry Doss designed championship golf course with extensive practice facilities. The 60,000 sq ft Reflection Bay recreational complex features two indoor facilities-one for social activities such as cards, games, crafts, catering kitchen and fitness center with new state-of-theart, high-end cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, lap pool and water aerobics, spa and resort pool. There over 17 miles of walks and trails so you can walk or bike alone or with friends knowing you are in a secure neighborhood. Development calls for 3,800 homes when completed. Home prices range from the 200’s HOA Fees are $200. delwebb.com

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Max Geryserman And Michael Miller Will Begin Their 2019 Golf Season On The Web.com Tour

Jennifer Keim & Julia Natale Named Recipients Of WGAM/ Dolly Sullivan Scholarships

inaugural

Natale, of Danvers. Julia Natale, a freshman

season for Mass Golf, the organization

Following

a

successful

at Boston College, served as both a

is proud to announce that two local

forecaddie and a Pro shop assistant during

junior golfers have been selected by

her time working at Middleton Golf Course.

the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund as

Jennifer Keim performed her service to golf

recipients of the WGAM/Dolly Sullivan

at Cape Cod National Golf Club.

Scholarship – an endowed scholarship

Named after the late Dolly Sullivan, an

that was first established in 1999 to assist

outstanding player and former physical

female Ouimet scholars who may have

education teacher at Milton Academy,

competed in women’s golf events in

the WGAM/Dolly Sullivan Scholarship was

Massachusetts.

established by the former Women’s Golf

This

year’s

scholarship

winners

are

Jennifer Keim, of South Yarmouth, and Julia

New Jersey native Max Greyserman

In 2018 Miller played his way into

and two-time MGA Player of the Year

four Web.com Tour events, posting

Michael Miller of Brewster, N.Y., both

a tie for 11th back in April’s United

finished inside the top 20 at the Web.

Leasing & Finance Championship. He

com Tour Final Stage to earn playing

also competed at Shinnecock Hills, as

status on the tour for 2019. With 135

he made his second career U.S. Open

players in the field at Whirlwind Golf

start. Past Met Open champion Ben

Club, only the top 40 (and ties) earned

Polland, past MGA Player of the Year

guaranteed starts on the Tour in 2019.

David Pastore of Greenwich, Conn.,

Greyserman

earn

and John VanDerLaan of Southbury,

guaranteed entry into the first eight

Conn., each earned conditional status

events of the 2019 Web.com Tour

on the 2019 Web.com Tour, having

regular season.

advanced to Final Stage.

and

Miller

both

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Association of Massachusetts. Sullivan was the niece of Francis Ouimet.

The 2019 New England Amateur Championship At the Quechee Club in Quechee Vermont July 23-25

Amateur

to one of the six New England State

Championship will be held on July 23-35

The

New

England

Golf Associations and have an up-to-

at the Quechee Club Highlands Course

date USGA/GHIN Handicap Index not

in Quechee Vermont. Registration for

exceeding 6.4 (as determined by the May

the tournament opens on February 9th.

15, 2018 Handicap Revision). New for 2019:

Qualifiers will be held June 18- June26 at

The Championship Proper field will be

various sites throughout New England.

capped at 144 players, this is a reduction

Entries are open to amateur golfers who

from 156 in past years. For more information

hold membership in a club belonging

go to negagolf.org/qualifying.html

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