New England Golf Monthly - July 2011 by New England Golf Monthly

')* &&'( !"#$%&$+*%,# +%* "#$-./. 5$ %&$! 3$4%0* ) # 0#126+$50', "'7 *% 7'%68 2 (")

!"'8$'8$+0'777 X !2

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

"'0W*:$4#$U#*'#,#$'6$+*%,#:

333

AVAILABLE AT:

2010 Course of the Year New England Region NGCOA Granite Links GoLf CLub at Quarry HiLLs tHe tavern at Granite Links GoLf CLub (617) 689-1900 granitelinksgolfclub.com

-exceptional quality of the course-exceptional management-outstanding contribution to its community-significant contribution to the game-

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 3

In this issue The Prefect Life Good Looks: Summer Fun He said, she said: Meadowbrook GC Couple of Travelers: Tahoe Celebrity Golfer: Jim Craig Players Perspective: Grip it & Rip it What's in the Bag Gorman vs. Geary: Tour Exemptions

myNEGM.com July 2011 | Vol IV. Issue V

Editor / Publisher Timothy R. Branco Design & Production CollectiveThoughtMedia.com Administration Mary L. Hullett Contributors Tom Gorman Greg Sampson John Molori Tim Geary John Lyon Larry Gavrich Alice Scott Pam Borges Bob DiCesare Laura Ebrecht Steve Riggs Robert Martin Jeff Palopoli Kathleen Dyson Emily Kay Matt Adams Jack Ross Jim Hammond Danny Scott Ed Travis Trish Davis Leigh McKay Neil Policow PGA TOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Ken Dennis kendennisphoto.com

FASHION WRITER

Elle Brec ellebrecgolf@gmail.com

SALES & MARKETING

Greg Sampson - Manager gsampson@NewEnglandGolfMonthly.com

NATIONAL SALES

Jim Smith jsmith@mynegm.com

REAL ESTATE SALES

Betsy Griffin betsy@NEpubinc.com

6 16 20 22 28 39 53 58

FROM THE EDITOR

Golf is Quality Time The expression â&#x20AC;&#x153;life is shortâ&#x20AC;? often goes unnoticed until we get a little older. Time is by far the most wasted resource in the world. It is apparent to us all that we often times try to pack too much into our lives and race through our days relentlessly trying to catch up. In the past, life seemed slower and with more quality time. Today all our communications and electronic wizardry seems to have made it almost impossible to really get away. The issue with being constantly plugged in usually means someone or anyone can reach you for almost anything. Golf is the greatest game I have ever played. Nothing quite compares to the time I have out on the course with friends and family enjoying a round of golf together. It is a game that requires you to put aside some time in your life, uninterrupted time that belongs to you and your playing partners. Golf takes us outdoors to beautiful park-like settings where we can share a laugh, a great shot or just some fantastic tales about life. It is a game that breeds integrity and honesty and cultivates communication and friendship. Golf is a family game. Families that play together stay together and share a common purpose, to get better at something that is difficult. The spirit of golfing is learning and living though the celebrations and disappointments much like life. Golf is far ahead of any sport today in the spirit of sharing and giving back. Golf tournaments each year in the U.S. alone raise over 5 billion dollars for thousands of great causes. If you play golf, it is likely that you have been involved in a charity event of some kind. Golf is and always will be very special to me and a very important part of my life. The game gives us all an opportunity to enjoy quality time and share that time with others. One of the greatest gifts you can give to another is to introduce them to the game of life through golf, they will never forget.

Timothy R. Branco Tim@NEpubinc.com

New England Golf Monthly The New England Publishing Group, Inc.

New England Golf Monthly is published 10 times yearly by The New England Publishing Group Inc. Reproduction of the contents, images and editorial is strictly prohibited without written permission from the publisher. Neither advertiser or publisher will be held liable for errors or omissions in any content of this publication. All rights reserved.

For product marketing distribution and/or direct mail information contact us at info@NewEnglandGolfMonthly.com

P.O. Box 357 Swansea, MA 02777 800-736-9020

4 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

THE PREFERRED PUBLICATION OF THE NEPGA

18 Hole SemiPrivate Course Pro Shop open to Public Golf Outings Available Starter: (401)842-0126

Clubhouse and Lounge Open to Public Banquet Room - 200 Person Capacity Perfect for Weddings Clubhouse: (401)847-9543

371 Union St. | Portsmouth RI 401.847.9543 | greenvalleyccofri.com

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 5

Carnegie Abbey Clubhouse

the Perfect Life by Katherine Dyson

you're cruising right along: golf with your pals at least once a week, the odd buddy getaway weekend, barbecues so you can relive how well or dreadfully you played. Why not shake it all up a bit and look for the ultimate in golfing pleasures. the World of Perfect. Here are our thoughts on this.

the Perfect Golf Home: Carnegie abbey Clubhouse Condo Nestled along the shores of the Narragansett Bay within the Carnegie Abbey Club is the Carnegie Village, where our Royal Cottages are just a short golf cart drive from the Club. Custom designed, these cottages are sited to ensure privacy for their adjoining courtyards, gardens, and pools. Porches and loggias for lounging and entertaining complement these outdoor enclosures. e creation of the Royal Cottages at the Carnegie Abbey Club signiﬁes a return to the traditional values of a shared community. We chose an impressive 2 bedroom / 3 bath townhome overlooking the 18th hole at the club.

Perfect Driving Machine: Lexus LX 570 Climb into the LX570 SUV where subtle styling spells class all the way. is superb driving machine is roomy enough for four plus your mother-in-law who can direct your driving from the third seat. Besides good elbow room, the second row of seats is slightly elevated giving you a straight-on view of where you're going. Doors open wide so it's easy to stow your jumbo golf bags, ice chests and other gear. And talk about comfort: the interior is all leather with classic wood and chrome accents. Even on the hottest

6 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

days, the four-zone climate control will keep you comfy from the sophisticated overhead vents and on those chilly mornings, your tush will be well warmed by four heated seats. If you're looking for limo luxury with a powerful 7.5 liter, 383-horsepower V-8 engine, saddle up. Lexus.com

Perfect Go-Girl sandal: oka.b sandals Your hands, spirit fingers and feet don't always dance well together especially when you have a club in your hand. Time to look downward and give these weary twinkles some much needed attention after your round. ey will be happy feet in a pair of OKA.b sandals. Easy to slip into your golf bag, they are made out of a single piece of Microplast® and designed to feel like a spa shoe — kind of reflexology meets ergonomics meets super styling. It all adds up to, gotta have 'em. "Boho-Chic," they come in all sorts of cool colors and designs, with a choice of heel: (flat, slight heel, wedge) and a flower-embossed sole. Some are fancy with clusters of jewels or ribbons, some just kick-around, cool hose them off if they get dirty. American-made, they are priced under $40. Spas like the Coeur d'Alene Resort in Idaho, have made them their preferred sandal. And yeah: they have them for men. shoesthatloveyou.com

Perfect bag nosh: the all-american breakfast Cookie Not all nutrition bars are created equal. e next time you tuck an energy fix into your golf bag, take time to read the find print. You'll be surprised to see how many are super heavy on sugar with zero vitamins and loaded with calories. Gatorade's G Series Pro 01 Prime however pumps in some vitamins like B6 and B12 along with 16 grams of sugar while Power Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter bar (300 calories) has 210 mg of sodium (9%dv) and 100% dv of several vitamins. But the popular Nature Valley Oats n' Honey contains 12% sugar, 160 mg sodium and no vitamins to get excited about. So here's an idea: make your own and you'll know what you're getting including taste and no nasty preservatives. To bake up the All-American Breakfast Cookie whisk together 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda;1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Beat together 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Add 1 egg, 1/4 cup (1 small jar) strained carrot baby food, 1/4 cup peanut butter; and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat 1 additional

minute. Add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup bran cereal ﬂakes,1/3 cup raisins; and 1/3 cup chopped walnut pieces, lightly toasted in a dry skillet for 2 minutes. Preheat oven to 350º. Using between 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter, form a ball and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave about 3 inches between cookies. Wet hands and ﬂatten cookies with palm of hand until about 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 12 minutes. ese energy-packed cookies have so many good ingredients, you can eat them with no guilt and they're under 200 calories.

Perfect Go-to Club: Jesse ortiz Classic 30º Hybrid from bobby Jones If ever you need a "go-to" club to get you out of sand, heavy rough or a bad fairway lie, Bobby Jones Classic hybrids by Jesse Ortiz may just turn into your favorite clubs. With a pronounced contoured soul, they can dig you out of trouble every time. Look for these hybrids (17º to 35º lofts) to replace your hardhitting irons. And one very neat thing: there is a penny imbedded in the sole of each club. Penny for your thoughts? ($99-$150) Bobbyjones.com

Perfect 19th Hole summer Drink: Mojito Catch the Latin beat coming oﬀ the course on a sizzling summer’s day when you're hot, steamy and parched. Sure you can go for a cool brew or a white wine spritzer, but why not turn up the creativity DNA a notch or two and go for a mojito. A Cuban classic pronounced "moe- HEE – toe," it's one of

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 7

Ernest Hemingway’s old standbys. We're not sure he played golf, but he did love his booze. The following recipe is adapted to serve your foursome at a cookout after golf. Go with the theme and pair with a "sandwich mixto" (Cuban sandwich). For the Perfect Mojito mash 3 cups (packed) fresh mint leaves with 9 tablespoons sugar using a wooden spoon. Add 1 -1/2 cups Barcardi light rum and1/2 cup fresh lime juice and stir until sugar dissolves. Strain into pitcher (can be prepared two hours ahead - chill). Add 6 cups club soda to pitcher and stir. Fill 6 glasses with crushed ice, pour mojito over ice and garnish each with mint and a lime wedge.

tips for Perfect drinks Go fresh: the better the ingredients, the better the drink. is means fresh pineapple, fresh limes, lemons, mint, oranges and other fruits and herbs. Use quality fresh tonic, soda water etc. How many times have you opened a bottle of tonic you’ve stored for a while to find it flat? Ugh. Buy in glass bottles and buy new. And if you are a Schweppes fan, the store brand just won’t cut it. Spring for the good stuff. Be generous with the ice. When expecting guests, get bags of it. Add pizzazz with a shot of fresh seltzer or soda water. Grow mint and use it. It’s magic in drinks like the mojito and a white port spritzer.

Perfect travel bag: sun Mountain's Club Glider You'll like bagging it with the Club Glider from Sun Mountain. When it first came out, it was named one of five finalists on the Golf Channel’s Fore Inventors Only feature. It has extendable legs and wheels to support 100% of the weight thus eliminating the repeated bending and lifting required with traditional travel bags. And get this sports fans, you can pull it with one finger. theclubglider.com

Perfect Weekend Getaway: saratoga springs e race is on! It all happens every August. From

8 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

the oroughbreds and riders crossing the street after early morning training and the Victorian white lattice entrance of the Saratoga Springs Race Track to the arty life-size horses located throughout town, you know you’re in horse racing heaven. For those who want to play golf more than watch horses, the Saratoga National Golf Club has been getting raves right out of the starting gate. Built on a rolling track with plenty of wet lands banked by clouds of purple loosestrife and feathery fescue, the course is a visual delight as well as challenging and the clubhouse is magniﬁcent. A Saratoga National Road Trip Special from $329 per person includes two rounds of golf at Saratoga National with golf cart, one night stay at the Saratoga Hilton, breakfast, a sleeve of Pro V1 golf balls and a gift pack. Golfsaratoga.com Or check into the historic Gideon Putnam, play golf on the Saratoga Spa Golf Course from $239 per person. e Georgian-Revival style hotel (circa 1935) has tennis courts, an Art Deco pool, and the Lincoln Mineral Baths along with the parkland-style Saratoga Spa Championship and Executive Golf course are within walking distance. Gideonputnam.com

The Equinox Perfect Shades For Summer: Unless you've been living under a rock, you know how important it is to wear good sunglasses to protect your eyes. We suggest snagging a pair of Tifosi glasses which means in Italian "super fan." Choose from a variety of interchangeable lenses to use in diﬀerent lighting conditions: Standard, Golf and Polarized Golf systems come with GT, EC and AC Red lenses. Tifosi glasses are attractively priced at $39.95-89.95. tifosioptics.com Pair your Tifosis with Visor Versa, a visor women will love with hundreds of interchangeable themed bands to ﬁt your sport and mood such as polka dot, golf and classic Burberry-style pattern. It won a "New Product Award" at this year's PGA show. Bands attach to brim with Velcro and visors come in several colors. ($26) Visorversa.com

Perfect bug-out: repel Lemon eucalyptus repellent Consumer Reports (consumerreports.org) has zeroed in on DEET- free products designed to send those pesky bugs packing. At the top of their list is Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Repellent ($5-$8; Repel.com).Made of plantbased ingredients, it won't damage your high-tech fabric golf shirts and can protect you for up to 8 hours, perfect for those 36-hole days. Beware it does has a distinctive odor (most ﬁnd it pleasant) and is not recommended for young golfers under three. And good news, you don't have to wash it oﬀ when you come inside. Comes in a pump spray. Buy in stores or from Amazon.com

Perfect rub d' Dub: super spa treatment to soothe sore muscles Set in southern Vermont’s Green Mountains, e Equinox in the tidy village of Manchester is a fullservice resort with a golf club within walking distance of the front entrance and a splendid 13,000 sq. ft. spa. e golf course, managed by Troon Golf®, was built in 1927 by Walter Travis and restored in 1992 to its original design by Rees Jones. As you hit your ball from the elevated tee on the eighth hole, your ball soars into the sky against a backdrop of dense green mountains and deep blue skies. Straight ahead is the white spire of a quintessential New England church nestled at the base of a mountain. It's a stunner. After golf (not before or you'll play like a noodle) head to e Spa for e Equinox Legend. You get to pick your oils, fragrances and even things like crushed nuts for your massage along with a mask of mud, seaweed and other things for your body wrap polished oﬀ by some wonderfully rich creams and moisturizing lotions. Looking for more action, stretching, hard labor? ere is the Equinox Movement Studio oﬀering classes like yoga and Pilates in the Fitness Center. Or simply veg out in the indoor pool or outdoor Jacuzzi with the mountains all around. Perfect. Equinoxresort.com

Did we say "Perfect?"at's our ﬁnal answer.

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 9

Golf Academy: Heron Creek New England Native Says Fly South to Stay, Play & Learn Golf Joe Salvaggio helps his students help themselves. Following the pure method of World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Ernest Jones, Salvaggio is one of only six qualified instructors in the world who teaches players a self-correcting swing motion. "At e Golf Academy at Heron Creek, I teach a method that gives the students the answers to correct their own problems," says Salvaggio. He stresses having fun with the training and getting people to relax and enjoy the game. "ey get so excited when they hole shots with their eyes closed," notes Salvaggio. His student range in age from juniors to seasoned golf pros. He’s also experienced in teaching women players over the years and has been active with the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Of course, Salvaggio stresses that proper club fitting and equipment will make another huge impact on a golfers ability to succeed and score lower rounds, and at the Learning Center he is able to fit golfers with a vast array of top golf equipment. He is now offering year-round Stay, Play, and Learn packages for the traveling golfer. Located in Sarasota County, Florida, Heron Creek is a first-class 27-hole championship golf facility

with a 28-acre practice and learning area, and a wellappointed clubhouse. It’s just a short drive to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and a five iron to a variety of accommodations too that can be packaged to fit any budget. A New England native, Salvaggio was born in Needham, Massachusetts and first picked up the game of golf age 12. He graduated from Barnstable High School in 1982, where he was captain of the golf team that came in 8th in the state. A recipient of the prestigious Francis Quimet scholarship, he played for the golf team at Florida Southern College, which won three Division II National Championship. Upon graduation, he decided to stick with golf as a career because he felt there were many opportunities within the game to work with people. Joe has been a Class A member of the PGA for over 20 years, and is a member of the Presidents Council of the PGA of America. He also sits on the TaylorMade national advisory board. For weekly or weekend schools, individual or group lessons, please contact 941-518-6646 or e-mail at joegolf64@hotmail.com.

PLAN YOUR YOUR NEXT VACATION VACATION TTO O BEAUTIFUL SW FLORID FLORIDA A 334!9 s 0,!9 s ,%!2. 4!9 s 0,!9 s ,%!2. ALL INCLUSIVE CLUSIVE P PACKAGES PA ACKAGES AVAILABLE AVAILABLE AI

THE GOLF AC ACADEMY ADEMY A ATT HER HERON ON CREEK Here’s an opportunity to design a golf package to fit your budget and your skill level. JOSEPH SALLVVAGGIO, PGA DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION Teaches the only self corrrecting ectting method of practicing and plaaying, yingg,, as taught bbyy Ernest Jones.

Intensive lessons wil addvance vance everryy aspect asppect of your game starrtiting from golf fundamentals to critical course management strategies 9EAR ROUND 3CHOOLS s &ULL 7EEK #LASSES 7EEKEND 'ETAWAYS s 'ROUP )NDIVIDUAL ,ESSONS HOLE /N #OURSE 0LAYING ,ESSONS DAY !DVANCED 3CHOOLS s DAY 4RAINING 3CHOOLS

SOUTHWEST FLORIDAA’S BEST PRRACTICE FAACILITY,, PLUS A 27-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE, RAATED 4 1/2-STAARS by Golf Digest

EXPERT CLUB FITTING SWING ANALYSIS STATE OF THE ART “PLANE PERFECT GOLF” SWING TRAINER

If yyou ou ar aree committed ed to becoming a better pla player ayyer CCALL ALL 941-518-6646

Imagine creating memories for generations! speedyhomesearch.info

The Carnegie Abbey Club Enjoy breathtaking views of the Narragansett Bay, Newport Bridge, Golf Course and Clubhouse from one of the stately waterfront residences. Return to traditional values in this gated, unique and upscale exclusive life style. Amenities:

Call Robert DeMello at

Awashonks Realty 866.731.6529 or 401.625.1662

Waterfront golf, yacht club, tennis, salt water swimming, equestrian, clubhouse, pool, security & Camp Carnegie

L OT S

CONDOS

C OT TAG E S

CLUBHOUSE RESIDENCES

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 11

Home on the Course

by Larry Garvich

Getting a Move On:

In search of a dream home in the south

Frequent readers of my blog site, GolfCommunityReviews, know my hard line mantra: If you have equity in your home and a plan to relocate to a warmer climate, the time may be right to make your move. Many of us are under the false assumption that we have lost so much value in our homes that we need to wait until the price we can fetch reaches pre-crash levels in order to aﬀord our next home – all evidence to the contrary. For example, most retirees, now that their nest is empty of children, will buy a smaller, easier-to-manage home. It will cost less -– in some cases much less -- than the price they fetch for their primary homes. Second, the cost of living in the Carolinas and most areas of the south is signiﬁcantly lower than in the north, in some cases as much as 35% lower. Consider what you spend on an annual basis, and the savings you will gain should certainly soothe your hard feelings over getting less for your current house than you think it is worth. And, third, waiting for the price of your current home to re-appreciate is a fool’s errand since the next one you buy, especially if it is in the south, where baby boomers and younger people seeking employment opportunities are moving, will appreciate as much or more over the same time.

e Internet is both the best and worst thing that has ever happened to home searches; its torrent of information, insights and conflicting opinions can be confusing and misleading. Some people get into trouble when they start looking at communities on the Internet without first having a clear idea of their own requirements. A few folks I’ve worked with discovered during our conversations that they weren’t looking for the same things as their spouses were, and then these couples had to readjust their expectations. Mark Twain wrote that, “To succeed in life, you need two things: Ignorance and confidence.” My best advice is to approach the search for a golf community home knowing what you want –- private or public golf, remote from or close to a city, people your age or a mix of young families and retirees in the community -– not where you want (unless you are aiming to move closer to specific family or friends or for a job). Right now, there is a wide range of opportunities to purchase a southern golf home at prices we might not see again for many years. You can be confident that you will be successful in finding your dream home on the course, as long as you remain ignorant of too many details.

Official SpOnSOr

Black Pearl Marina

Lift & Wet Slips Avail. - 13' - 55'

Jupiter, FL

Complete custom boat redesign & fabrication to "like new" factory restoration, fibreglass repairs, fibreglass fuel tank replacement and more.

561.744.2223 | BlackPearlMarina.com

Big Price Drop!

SO. TIVERTON: Owners are Relocating. Great opportunity, great new price! Built in 2007. Energy Star home. Every amenity! 4 BR’s, 4 ½ baths. 4200 sf of living area. 3 car garage. Master suite on the first level. 2 fireplaces. C-Vac. C-Air. Hydro air heating. Newer neighborhood with easy access to Rte 24. $690,375. Chee 401-835-5021.

NEW PRICE

White Cliffs Country Club

LIVE. PLAY. RELAX. Escape. Oceanfront, gated 18-hole golf commmunity. Beach, golf, tennis, gym, restaurant, pro shop. 2 BR 1.5 bath condo's from $150K. SO. TIVERTON: NANAQUAKET. Quality 3,260 sf home on 1 acre with beautiful in-ground pool. 3 BR’s, 2 ½ baths. Tastefully remodeled in 2005. Beautiful custom kitchen with granite counters, built -ins, island bar, top of the line cabinetry. C-Air. Lots of storage, 2 car garage. Superb area. Just reduced to $595,000. Lisa 401-418-2525.

GormanAssociates.net | 781-329-6111

NEW LISTING

SO. TIVERTON: NANAQUAKET. Private beach. Classic 10 room Cape w/ 3500 sf of living area. 4BR’s, 3 ½ baths. 2 Fireplaces. C-air. 2 car garage. Attractive in-law addition. 1 peaceful acre of land. Brick patio w/ wonderful large Florida room to enjoy the seasons. Deeded water access & private beach area on the Sakonnet River. $598,000. Chee 401835-5021.

(401) 683-6200 (401) 625-1188 (800) 683-6240

EastShoreProperties.com 3030 East Main Rd. Portsmouth, RI

Service + Experience = Sold July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 13

Women’s Golf

by Trish Davis

The EWGA Championship

e EWGA Championship provides competitive tournament golf for EWGA members of all skill levels and is the largest women's amateur golf tournament of its kind with more than 2,400 competitors across the U.S. It features stroke play in 5 flights and team scramble formats accommodating players with handicap indexes up to 40.4. Qualifying starts at local EWGA Chapters then moves on to district semi-finals and culminating in the exciting national finals! e Chapter Championship 18-hole qualifying rounds in New England: · Rhode Island Chapter: June 11 at Meadowbrook Golf Course, Richmond, RI · Central CT Chapter: June 18 at 11 a.m. at Rockledge Golf Course, West Hartford, CT · Fairfield County CT Chapter: July 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Oxford Greens, Oxford CT · Southern NH Chapter: July 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Windham Country Club in Windham, NH · Boston, MA Chapter: July 16 at 7:00 a.m. at Red Tail Golf Course, Devens, MA · Greater Springfield, MA Chapter: July 16th at 9:00 a.m. at Southampton Golf Club, Southampton, MA · Worcester, MA Chapter: July 23 at 7:00 a.m. at Red Tail Golf Course, Devens, MA An official USGA Handicap Index is required. is district’s semi-final 18-hole qualifying round is scheduled for August 20 at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Shenandoah Course, in Verona, NY. ose advancing to the EWGA Championship Finals will play 36holes, October 21-22 in Palm Desert, Calif. To learn more, visit myewga.com/MyEWGA/EWGAChampionship

14 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Rehoboth Country Club Tournaments & Outings

Golf League Openings for 2011 Special: Mon-Fri 18 Holes with Cart $40.00 55 and Older $35.00

(508) 252-6259 RehobothCC.com

Molori Unplugged

Perillo talks putts and pigskins As the editor of Patriots Football Weekly (PFW), Paul Perillo is a multi-media presence with his PFW television show and guest appearances on Comcast SportsNet, a regular gig with Michael Felger and Tony Massarotti on 98.5 e Sports Hub, and his own “PFW in Progress” show at Patriots.com. Perillo grew up in Everett, MA and played football, baseball and basketball at Everett High School (Class of 1986). e multi-sport athlete has always found a place for golf on his sports to-do list. “I began playing really early, around 6 or 7 years old, with my father and grandfather,” explains Perillo, who lives in Peabody, MA with wife Beth and sons Will, 6 and omas, 4. “Every Sunday morning, they’d go up to Green Meadow Golf Club in Hudson, NH and I’d caddy. Before the round, I’d usually hit a bucket at the driving range, and then hit a few of my own during the round. Perillo has quenched his golf passion on some excellent local courses. “Green Meadow was my favorite,” he relates. “But there are so many others like Unicorn Golf Club in Stoneham, Cedar Glen Golf Course in Saugus, or any of the courses in Lynnfield. “I did play twice at e Country Club in Brookline, and that was probably the best I’ve ever experienced. I also played Torrey Pines once while covering the Patriots in San Diego. Other than that, Ballymeade (Falmouth) is great, as is Pinehills in Plymouth.” Perillo captained his Boston University baseball team, and was inducted into the school’s Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. It might not rival Adam Vinatieri’s Super Bowlwinning field goals, but Perillo has his own special golf moment as well. “I shot a 79 at Newton Commonwealth while playing in an unofficial Boston Herald Open,” says Perillo, who spent 11 years at the Herald as an editorial assistant before joining PFW. “It was one of those days when I hit every putt. I must have one-putted for par six or seven times. Usually, anything from 85 to 93 is a good round for me. I

never came close to anything like that before or since.” In his 13 seasons covering the Patriots, Perillo has interviewed his share of gridiron greats, and has his own favorite legends from the world of golf. “How could anyone not root for Jack Nicklaus back in the day? e 1986 Masters remains one of the all-time great sports-watching moments of my life. “Today, I usually root for Phil Mickelson and I’m starting to like Bubba Watson. It will be interesting to see when and if Tiger Woods is ever going to get his game and life back together. I find it awfully tough to get into tournaments without him in contention.” While many sports reporters use golf as an avenue to connecting with the athletes they cover, Perillo eschews such a tactic. “I just never felt comfortable with that. I feel it’s unethical in some way I can’t really define,” says Perillo, who graduated from BU with a journalism degree in 1990. “How am I supposed to accurately cover someone I have a personal friendship with? Today, I don’t feel like I could play well enough to get in that situation anyway. Imagine being in a foursome with Tom Brady and losing like ten balls in the round!” e talented and articulate Perillo still finds time to play a round or two here and there, but family, football and father time are always a factor. “I’m pretty much relegated to the charity tournament circuit at this point, which means a lot of scramble format. I know golf purists hate that. Back in the day, I’d play two or three times a week. Now, I’d have to play on weekends, and I’d rather be with my wife and kids. “I also ruptured my Achilles’ tendon last winter playing old man basketball, so the recovery has further limited my chances. I’ll play a round or two with my father this summer, and I plan to introduce the game to my sons once they’re a little older.” Syndicated columnist John Molori writes for numerous publications and appears regularly on AM 1110 WCCM. Email John at MoloriMedia@aol.com.

Official SpOnSOr

Miller’s Roast Beef

Family Serving Family Since 1968

628 Warren Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 434-6678

millersroastbeef.com

734 Newport Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 Next To Atlantic Golf Center (508) 639-5133

Summer Fun In The Sun

by Elle Brec

Have you ever been in the clubhouse and seen three other people wearing your shirt you thought was so unique? While you feel you’re expressing your personal, individual style, you have to face the humorously awkward “Hey, nice shirt” comment. It’s not your fault that you’ve been limited to the corner of the department store dedicated to golf. Let’s face it; department stores have looked exactly the same for at least 25 years. e world changes so rapidly, large companies are not nimble enough to keep up. Okay so they know how to make a colored shirt with a collar and a couple buttons, congratulations. Have we grown to accept things for the way they are just because that is the way they’ve always been? A retail revolution is ﬁnally here and consumers are no longer forced to go to big brand stores and buy designer items just because it is the only option.

Vastrm

Vastrm Fashion, founded by Jonathan Tang, is a provider of customized men’s golf and polo shirts. e site empowers men to deﬁne the look, ﬁt, and function they want in a shirt and puts the "custom" back into customer. e creations are made to order and shipped within 3 weeks. Vastrm was inspired by the Sanskrit term for cloth. As new cloth represents new beginnings, we start with a blank cloth, and allow men to customize design elements for color and form to create something completely unique and stylish.

Vastrm’s first offering is a luxury polo shirt that can be personalized via an online configuration engine that simplifies the design process. Fabrics are available in multiple colors and include wicking, anti-fade, anti-shrinking, and anti-wrinkle treatments. A user can select from multiple trim types for placket, collar, cuff, and pockets. We offer a specially designed golf tee pocket for the golf enthusiast and an iPhone pocket. Our customers can also select from a variety of style types, including, slim, sport and relaxed for a truly personalized fit. www.vastrm.com

Official SpOnSOr

NORTHLAND JUICES Official Juice of New England Golf Monthly | Proud Partner of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Available at all New England grocery and club retailers

www.northlandjuices.com

loudmouth

If you have a sense of humor and don’t take life too seriously, Loudmouth apparel is perfect for you. anks to John Daly, you too can be the center of attention, wearing wild suits in a variety of colors and crazy patterns will make you stand out on or oﬀ the course. You can even get them for the whole family, available in men’s, women’s, and kids sizes. Even if you are not too eager to purchase and wear Loudmouth

apparel, at least it is a breath of fresh air, bold and different from what everyone else wears. ese playing card inspired pants might be a gamble, but they go “all in” on style. ese pants are especially great for the Lake of Isles at Foxwoods, easy to go from the course to the poker table. If you play your hand right, you get lucky with the “money” pants and brag to all your friends.

puma

Puma’s Novelty Tech Polo cuts a mean, lean look with its engineered jacquard stripes, rib collar, and angled threebutton placket. Raglan sleeves provide ease of movement as well as a smooth overall design. And it packs a punch, too, with its moisture wicking ﬁnish and sporty side vents to keep you high and dry through the back nine. PUMA Golf athletes include players that best represent their edgy apparel including Ricky Fowler, Anna Nordqvist, Lexi ompson, and Johan Edors. Anna pictured here in Puma’s Golf Duo Swing Mesh Polo, Barberry Golf Sateen Bermuda Shorts, High Shine Belt, Jigg Women's Shoes, and the bright pink Clairmont Military Cap. is is the ensemble Anna wore in New England to participate in the Pepsi Pro-Am for the CVS Caremark Charity Classic. e event is

played at the scenic Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, RI and is co-hosted by former PGA Tour stars Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade. Established in 1999 with the mission of benefiting non-profits in the New England area that serve children and families, the CVS Charity Classic has raised over $14 million in charitable donations. e tournament field consists of 18 elite golfers from the PGA, LPGA, and Champions who compete for a $1.5 million purse. In her continued quest to be the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history, 16 year old Lexi ompson, dresses her age, but seems beyond her years with her developed skills. Shown here in fun, bright colors, polka dots in all shapes and sizes are the new theme for Puma this season.

Official SpOnSOr

APPLE & EVE

Fruitables – one combined serving of Fruits & Vegetables and 1/3 less sugar. Available at all New England grocery retailers and club stores.

www.appleandeve.com

Shi Golf

If your style is not exactly sporty but more posh, Shi Golf has the pretty, flirty edge you’re looking for. With crisp lines, apparel fitted for curves, and ruffle detailed skirts, you no longer have to change in the locker room before or after work. Kelly Su is founder and designer of Shi Golf based out of Seattle, WA, a contemporary

women’s golf wear line that is appropriate for golf course requirements yet chic enough to be worn outside the golf course. With its versatile style, modern ﬁt, chic designs, and quality fabrics, Shi Golf is carried at many golf courses and boutiques. Available online at www.shi-golf.com, or locally at Swing with Style in Danvers, MA.

MiC

MiC Sportswear located in Seattle, WA has a long-term mission of becoming the most desirable women's golf sportswear label globally. At the highest level, their vision is to develop a brand name that demands worldwide consumer appreciation in design and quality. MiC's products stand out from the crowd by providing women, with smart, sexy, fun, and sustained fashions that compliment their active golﬁng lifestyles, with classic color selections, form-ﬁtting fabrics, enduring and functionally contemporary designs. MiC's envisioned and designed by designer, Melba Lee, with years of experience in the upscale couture industry.

18 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

MiC's designs are demonstrative of its unique insights into women's needs on the golf course. MiC's knowledge of womens distinct golﬁng apparel needs is evident in its smart use of knit stretch cotton fabrics, classic colors and body conscious designs. For women of all ages and body types, at the end of the day consumer satisfaction is the ultimate goal. Paige Mackenzie is in her ﬁfth season on the LPGA Tour and has found her stride and her style. While playing great golf, Mackenzie walks the fairways with a very contemporary look from MiC Sport. MiC is conveniently available through their online store. www.micsport.com

GoldenWear

GoldenWear, an exciting American women's sportswear brand, is pleased to present smart and versatile golf apparel for women who demand great ﬁt and distinctive style. ey’ve redeﬁned the perception that golf fashion should be designed for the young athlete but can be worn by women of all ages. ey believe golf fashion should be designed for the real woman golfer (often over the age of 50), but will be worn by women of all ages. Garments made of luxurious materials with Swarovski crystal de-

tailed buttons, gives said golfers the elegance and sophistication they’re looking for. Stretch fabrics, as well as loose ﬁtting sleeves and pants, give women the freedom of movement and comfort needed in golf attire. e Coronado collection is a mix and match, great for creating numerous outﬁt combinations. A great feature of their website is the ability to add items to a compare products section, to analyze which shirt suits you best. Visit www.goldenwear.com to check it out.

TipTeeToe

TipTeeToe Ladies Golf Shoes are a hybrid of style, functionality, and comfort. Be the ﬁrst to bring TipTeeToe's "Look Good - Play Well" mentality to your foursome. TipTeeToe features a unique patented wedge sole design. e high quality leather upper comes in a variety of fun and vibrant colors to match even the most colorful

personalities. e sole features a spikeless design for all day wear on and oﬀ the course. e interchangeable magnetic strap and ball marker allows for a custom look every time out. e wedge allows women to swing more accurately with more balance over the ball and less chance for undercutting. For more information visit: http://www.tipteetoe.com/

New England Golf Monthly | July 2011 | 19

He Said, She Said

by Jim Hammond and Pam Borgess

She Said: e Brookside Club From e Forward Tees Meadow Brook, Rhode Island’s longest golf course (7,468-yards from the back) has received mixed reviews since opening April 2010. is high-end daily fee course has been described as: picturesque; long, challenging layout, sculptured, strategically placed traps, enormous, undulating, firm greens, challenging in distance and putting. Hearing these reviews can be downright intimidating, especially to your “average female golfer”. If male golfers have found this course long and challenging, how playable is it for ladies? My friend and I took our best golf game to Richmond to play this Rulewich-Fleury masterpiece to see how female-friendly it is. Meadow Brook has no grand entrance. e view from the main drag offers no hint of the amazing scenic wonders on the back 9. e humble, temporary clubhouse houses a small pro-shop, provides great food specials, beverages, and it shines with friendly, accommodating staff. Eventually a new clubhouse will be built among the pines between the 1st and 18th holes. Presently it’s a hike to and from the 1st and 18th holes, and given its size (260-acres), it’s a cart course for ladies. Playing from the forward tees offer not only significant distance advantage, but it’s like playing a different course. Distance is a manageable 5,308yards and course rating/slope is 68.9/117. The long par 4s are balanced by the short, reachable par 3s (86-122 yard range). There’s few forced carries. The 2nd hole demands a strong tee shot over the only forced carry you’ll encounter from the forward tees. This track offers a variety of holes as the fairways widen and tighten up allowing a variety of shots. The firm fairways offer plenty of roll. The tight, winding, rolling fairways that snake through tall stands of pines and hardwoods demand accurate shot placement; however, landing in the rough isn’t too penal. Many fairway traps do not come into play unless you’re a long hitter or hit a wayward shot. It was an adrenaline rush to land on the enormous, contoured greens…to know you’re on the green…until you experience the sloping, undulating terrain, and your ball goes screaming across the green like the speed of lightening!

20 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Meadowbrook Golf Course He Said: e Brookside Club From e Players Tees Rhode Island is a small state but there is plenty of room for big golf courses. Meadowbrook Golf Course in Richmond is a perfect example. Meadowbrook was a flat course only 6,000 yards from the tips, and in need of a major renovation when it was taken over by the Hendrick family in 2006. Now Meadowbrook is a championship course playing 7,468 yards from the tips. You can appreciate the challenge that poses for the average golfer when you remember that the U.S. Open course for 2011 is at Congressional playing at 7,574 yards. e initial reaction to Meadowbrook is a lot like seeing Times Square for the first time; they are both big, beautiful and a bit overwhelming. Yet both can be an enjoyable experience if you make the right choices. Meadowbrook has five sets of tees and the scorecard suggests the proper tees based on your handicap. Being a 13 handicap I chose the green tees which plays at a challenging 6,532 yards. e key to enjoyment of this championship is not to let your ego get in the way and abide by the set of tees that matches your handicap. e course was in excellent condition and the greens were quite large and receptive to approach shots. e fairways are fairly wide and framed by tall pine trees reminiscent of the courses in North Carolina. I was a bit surprised by the first par 3 on the course. At 261 yards from the back tee the par 3 fourth hole would challenge the best players on the planet. e 10th hole, a par 3 with an elevated tee playing to a green that is almost completely surrounded by water. e Par 5’s are monsters with the twelfth hole playing 603 yards from the back tees and the fifteenth stretching to 649 yards. e clubhouse provides delicious food and drink, I would highly recommend the Angus Burger and a Sam Adams draft. A perfect post-round place to relax and reflect on the day is the brick patio which overlooks the second hole. For more info see the web site at www.meadowbrookgolfri.com or phone 401-539-8491

OFFICIAL EYEWEAR OF NEW ENGLAND GOLF MONTHLY

New England Golf Monthly | July 2011 | 21

Couple of Travelers by Alice and Danny Scott

Hello, High Sierras

All around the lake, regions shine with their own style, full of surprises and stunning views. Lake Tahoe itself is unique for its deep blue hues, tan sandy beaches and the most photographed point in the world-Emerald Bay, second only to the Great Wall of China. Fly into the biggest little city of Reno, Nevada via Southwest or other major airlines. Formed as a second Vegas, just hours from the Bay area, it is an entertainment center surrounded by superb golf such as LakeRidge Golf Course. It’s a walk in the park until the 16th par 3 island green. From the elevated tee box, the Reno skyline reﬂects on the lake below, setting the stage for a dramatic golf vacation. Close to the airport, the new Atlantis has state of the art facilities and the best surf or turf cuisine in their Bistro Napa. Reno tourism oﬃcials tout not only the rodeos, bowling championships and golf, but the Testicle Festival – your guess is as good as ours. e Reno Aces stadium puts major league baseball venues to shame. With high rise neon backdrops, the freight district connection, libation and amusements for any age, nothing beats the treat of $45 dugout seats, all in walking distance of Harrah’s Casino. Border hopping across the state lines of California and Nevada, scenic trains blow their whistles on the tracks along the Truckee River, parallel to highway 80 and into town. e Truckee Donner Lodge at the entrance to the Donner Memorial State Park is a thrifty choice for comfy rooms and inspirational hikes. No need to worry about food these days. Stop by e Truckee River Winery before escaping the Donner Party fate in one of the world class restaurants. Italian Pianeti’s upstairs terrace is reminiscent of the proposal in the movie, “Love Actually”. At

22 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Gray’s Crossing, challenging number 9 and 18 bring golfers in mad, elated or ready to replay for revenge. Watching players finish 18 in front of a teepee shaped fire pit, tops off the round. During the night, we were transformed inside a snow globe as pear sized flakes streamed down the window. A one inch blanket in June snowed us out of the Coyote Moon golf round even though we surely could have played with shiny Chromax balls. We proceeded to the Lake Basin area. e pace of life is slowed by the surrender to natural beauty in Graeagle with fine golf choices minutes away. Private cabins at e Lodge at Whitehawk Ranch are nestled by the woods and pond with porch chairs to survey the wildlife while sipping tea or one of Janet’s margaritas concocted with jalapeno sorbet muddled in tequila. e Whitehawk Ranch course evokes an expectance that Hoss from Bonanza will ride up to the tee box. Pass the horse stables (or stop and ride) en route to Plumas Pines Golf, a striking beauty with rental villas in the valley. Dine with Chef Sean Conry at the Longboard’s Bar and Grill with the smell of fresh baked bread wafting through the air. Mountains and Ponderosa Pines tower above all, their

Full Membership $2700 Young Adult $1330 Junior $410

No Initiation Fees

branches waving magic wands to make worries and stress disappear, streams teem with swirls of fish. Not to be confused with Griswold Vacation’s Wally World, David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort features warm pools with only a hint of sulfur and magnificent snow capped views. Mule deer abound on Genoa Lakes with a smattering of coyotes, as evidenced by one deer with half a leg, prancing across the fairway. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is distinguished by a magnificent clubhouse, lakeside holes and home to the Celebrity Challenge with the likes of Michael Jordan, Ray Romano and Charles Barkley. Play in shorts and gaze on the reflections of snow capped mountains dancing on the blue water in one of nature’s idyllic settings. Or golf with altitude at the Incline Village Championship Golf Course. Long hitters rejoice; even average drivers get distance. e new contender is Schaffer’s Mill, another majestic run with facilities under construction. Bold lake views make homes at Sierra Shores ideal for accommodating a bunch of family or friends with private stairs leading to a sandy beach. Ski, tee and wet a hook just before dark for the ultimate sports trifecta. Four seasons of outdoor activities beckon, from gold panning to sailing. e golf courses are in great shape, freshly awakened from the winter like hungry bears from hibernation. Go to www.golfthehighsierra.com and rediscover a beautiful part of America.

Scenic Waterfront Golf Course Carts Not Mandatory & No Walking Fees No Tee Times Great Member Functions No Initiation Fees Highly Recognized Golf Pro* Snowbird Friendly / Guest Friendly *Awarded the National Bill Strausbaugh by PGA of America Recognized as Golf Professional of the Year, NEPGA HALL OF FAME

www.fallrivercc.com Fall River Country Club 4232 North Main St., Fall River, MA

508-678-9374

New England Golf Monthly | July 2011 | 23

Ross’ Rulings

Water Hazards by Jack Ross

Water hazards, which strike fear into the hearts of weekend golfers, often confront the player whose ball has landed in a watery abyss with several options.· e options vary depending on whether the hazard is a generic water hazard (marked by yellow stakes or lines) or a “lateral water hazard” (marked by red stakes or lines). In all cases, the player is subject to a one-stroke penalty if he or she opts to take relief from the hazard.· Keep in mind, however, that the player always has the option of playing the ball from the hazard. If it is “known or virtually certain” that a ball is in a water hazard, Rule 26-1 provides two general relief options: Play from the spot from which the ball was last played. Drop a ball behind the water hazard. e ball must be dropped on an imaginary line demarcated by the hole and the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard.· ere is no limit to how far behind the hazard the ball may be dropped. In addition, if the ball is in a lateral water hazard, the player has two additional options: Drop a ball outside the hazard within two clublengths of (and not nearer the hole) than either (a) the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard, or (b) a point on the opposite margin of the hazard that is equidistant from the hole. (Decision 26-1/15 contains an illustration explaining this option.) ese additional options are designed to

24 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

provide relief where it is impossible or impractical to drop behind the hazard, such as where a body of water parallels the hole. If a drop area has been designated, the player may use that option in lieu of the options under Rule 26. Note that Rule 26 only applies if it is “known or virtually certain” the ball is in the water hazard.· Otherwise, if the ball is not found, it must be treated as a lost ball under Rule 27, and the player must play another ball from the spot where the ball was last played, taking a one-stroke penalty.· (For an explanation of the meaning of “known or virtually certain,” see Decision 26-1/1.) All ground and water within the margin of a water hazard are part of the hazard. If the hazard is marked by both stakes and lines, the lines designate the margin of the hazard and a ball touching the line is in the hazard. An unmarked ditch may be treated as a water hazard or lateral water hazard, depending on its conﬁguration. Jack Ross completed an intensive PGA/USGA rules workshop and has oﬃciated at state amateur competitions. Rules questions may be directed to rossgolf@charter.net

Private Press: Segregansett Country Club by NEGM Staﬀ

It is the beginning of July and New England golfers are basically half way through their 2011 season. As with many private clubs, Segregansett Country Club in Taunton, MA has been brainstorming to develop a strat-

egy that provides more members on/oﬀ the course while giving back to the core membership that has supported them since 1893. With that said the Private Press Section is oﬃcially launched and boy do we have a release for you!

A Membership Drive in July? “Keepin Seggie Strong” "Segregansett Country Club, (Taunton, MA) has recently voted to launch a new membership drive eﬀective July 1, 2011. A new or former member can join for a percentage of our dues and can join for the following 2012 season and be credited that percentage. Essentially 1.5 years of membership for the price of 1 year! We have a challenging, but golfer friendly and highly accredited course in great condition. Additionally we have a wonderful member-friendly club atmosphere that we feel golfers in our geographic area will enjoy through both the golf and social beneﬁts of being a member at our private club. We are also very open to

small golf group outings that can be easily arranged and have launched an exciting large group outing incentive that helps raise signiﬁcant funds for the various charities or businesses our outings represent. We are excited with the many new membership options we have launched and as always, we as a membership are committed to keeping our Club strong and helping grow the great game of golf. Finally, in the spirit of being social we have launched a new Facebook page that will be updated on a daily basis. We hope to welcome many new and returning members to our terriﬁc course.” (Robert O’ Connell, Segregansett Country Club, President)

New England Golf Monthly | July 2011 | 25

Northern Exposure

by Dave Irons

Mountain Drives

In our continuing search for stay and play opportunities across the three northern states, we turned up a few more resort packages worth mentioning for their value, along with more deals between clubs and local lodging properties. One that stands out is Vermont's Woodstock Inn. is inn with more than a century old tradition of service has a package with unlimited golf for two, including breakfast, cart and use of the practice facility for this Trent Jones Sr. layout for $298 per night. For $458 a night and a two night stay, two can play a round at Queechee, a very exclusive private club and a round at Woodstock. Another popular Vermont resort is Lake Morey, just off I-91 in Fairlee. Home to the Vermont Open for fifty years, Lake Morey offers MAP packages including lodging, breakfast, dinner, golf and all the activities and amenities of the resort starting at $153 ppdo midweek, $175 weekends. Stowe naturally comes to mind when thinking of any Vermont vacation and golf is a good reason to visit in summer. e new Mountain Club is a private club but Inn at the Mountain has stay and play packages with the Stowe Country Club starting at $99 ppdo. e club also distributes discount coupons with the various lodging properties in the village. Golfers wanting to play the Stowe Mountain GC can stay at the Stowe Mountain Lodge, minimum two nights, starting at $409.53 per night with one round of golf, a $100 lodge credit and a bottle of champagne on arrival. Another ski resort, Mount Snow has stay and play packages starting at $72 for lodging, green fees and cart. Owned by

26 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

the town of Killington, Green Mountain national is hardly your typical muny. is spectacular track through the forest has stay and play starting at $89. In New Hampshire we found deals from the coast to the mountains and the well known Mount Washington Valley has a bunch of courses and countless lodging options. One we found was at the north end of the valley in Gorham. e Town and Country Inn packages with Waumbek GC in Jefferson and Androscoggin Valley CC just a lob wedge away across Rte. 2, both 18 hole layouts. e basic package for two golfers is $230 for one night's lodging, full breakfast, dinner, a round of golf with cart and full use of the recreational facilities. Multi night packages bring the cost lower. e organization has packages from Gorham in the north to south of Conway and even over into Maine. Golfers driving along Rte. 302 have certainly spotted the Bethlehem CC and had they stopped would have discovered the first Donald Ross course in New Hampshire. e club has too many lodging partners to list so there are plenty of options. In Sutton, just off I-89 the Country Club of New Hampshire offers lodging, golf with cart, full breakfast and dinner starting at $125 mid week, ppdo. Where you stay and play in the three northern New England states is as simple as where you're headed. e states are filled with vacation locations and small cities where you might find yourself on business. ere are golf courses nearby wherever you might be so check them out.

New England Golf Monthly | July 2011 | 27

Celebrity Golfer: Jim Craig

by Leigh MacKay

“Do you believe in miracles?” Yes, Al Michaels, we still do! And nothing in that Team USA 4-3 win over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics captured the admiration and adulation of the nation more than the indomitable spirit of BU goalie Jim Craig, who held the “unbeatable” Big Red Machine scoreless during the ﬁnal, frantic 10 minutes. en, wrapped up in the US ﬂag as he skated toward his father, Craig presented an image of victory that has lived in the hearts and memories of New Englanders and all believers to this day. Coach Herb Brooks and his 20 amateur and collegiate players created a “Miracle on Ice” at Lake Placid, NY, that restored a sense of national pride and unity. Sports Illustrated named the team as “Sportsmen of the Year” and in 1999 declared that victory as the “greatest sports moment of the 20th Century.” Disney’s “Miracle” (2004), with Kurt Russell as Herb Brooks and Eddie Cahill (“CSI New York”) as Jim Craig, realistically recreated the training, the Games, and the emotional inner struggles of Team USA.

28 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Quite a tour de force for the 22-year-old native of North Easton, MA! Learning to skate at the age of seven, Craig immediately took to hockey and the goaltender’s role. He graduated from Oliver Ames HS where he honed his goalie skills and where he ﬁrst learned about the power of teamwork and community. He also played on the golf team and developed a love for the warm-weather game. At BU, Craig’s stinginess in the net led the Terriers to the 1978 NCAA D1 championship, and his play in 1979, his senior year, earned him a spot as a First Team All-American. Upon graduation, he joined the US national team for the 1979 world championships and then for the 1980 Olympics. e Americans advanced to the medal round with a 40-1 record. e Cold War rivals then faced oﬀ. After two periods the Soviet Union led 3-2, but a power-play goal tied the game, and then Mike Eruzione scored, giving the US a 4-3 lead with exactly 10 minutes remaining. e Soviets attacked relentlessly, but Craig, who stopped a total of 39 shots, was impenetrable. ABC broadcaster Al Michaels

then uttered his immortal words as the last ten seconds ticked off the clock. Two days later Team USA defeated Finland 4-2 to win the gold medal. One week later Jim Craig took his stick and pads to the NHL where he started for the Atlanta Flames, who later traded him to the Bruins, for whom he played from 198083. He then went to the Minnesota North Stars but suffered a career-ending injury in 1984 when he tore his hamstring in three places. When Craig retired from the NHL, he transferred his passion, dedication, and organizational skills from the ice to the marketing and sales professions. He now is one of the country’s most sought-after motivational speakers on “Teamwork.” He utilizes both his outstanding sales career and his athletic accomplishments to inspire people who want to learn what it takes to be an Olympic champion and a successful businessman. And, he used his leisure time to play golf; he currently has a seven handicap and enjoys playing competitively. After 10 years with Valassis, a newspaper insert company, and five with Hat Trick Group, a promotions and incentive marketing company, where Craig dramatically increased the revenue and client base for both, he launched his own company in 2007, Gold Medal Strategies, in Middleboro, MA. e company coaches, educates, guides, and inspires individuals, teams, and corporations to operate at peak performance. His recently released first book, Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons from America’s Miracle Team, describes winning teamwork. It combines what he has learned from the Olympics and the NHL with his career in marketing, sales, and training. Jim and his wife Sharlene (Charlie) have been married for 24 years and have two children. JD, 22, is finishing his education at Mercy College in NYC and working for Wells Fargo. Taylor, 19, has earned a hockey scholarship at Colgate where she will be a freshman forward in the fall. NEGM: What were your early experiences with golf? JC: I worked as the caddie master at orny Lea in Brockton. e pro, John Oteri, gave me lessons, and I played at orny Lea and Pine Oaks in Easton with some excellent players from that area. I was lucky to have that background. NEGM: Where do you play golf now? What are your favorite NE courses? JC: I am a member of the Bay Club in Mattapoisett, and I love to play in the club’s member-guests, member-members, and special tournaments. I have fun playing in the Cape Cod League, too. I also play in celebrity events, charities, and pro-ams when I can find the time. My favorite courses are e Golf Club of Cape Cod, Kittansett, orny Lea, and Sankaty Head.

NEGM: Who would be in your Dream Foursome? JC: Tom Brady, Bobby Orr, and Tim omas. NEGM: Explain the motivational speaking you do at Gold Medal Strategies. JC: Originally, in 1980, I was in demand as a speaker because of that victory. I would talk about those games, the singular honor of representing the country, how we shared a dream, and why we won the gold. e Olympic games were an incredible experience and made me a much more enriched person. As I gained more experience in marketing and sales, I turned my focus in my presentations more toward the importance of team and teamwork and how to be a better teammate. My message then became ways to train and to motivate sales teams as well as individuals. I also drew upon the coaching of Herb Brooks, who was a terrific mentor. He pulled greatness out of us, made us uncomfortable but made us embrace change, taught us how to search inside ourselves, and taught us how to win. I want people to build strong and virtuous legacies. NEGM: Why did you write Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons from America’s Miracle Team? JC: Just as Coach Brooks was my mentor then, I felt now was the time for me to take on that task, too. e book details the nine strategies that I have identified as the most important ones in becoming successful. ese are life lessons that explain how to learn from failure as well as success and how to prepare to do better in both business and life. NEGM: Do you stay in touch with any of your Olympic teammates? JC: With many, all the time. rough the social network, facebook, email, and texting. I see many of them at golf outings for charity and other special events, especially the ones in the fight against cancer, which is our main charity. I frequently see or contact Mike Eruzione, Ken Morrow, Jack O’Callahan, and Mark Pavelich. NEGM: How did you get wrapped up in the Stars and Stripes after the game? JC: When the game ended, the fans were jubilant. One of them showed his patriotism by jumping over the boards and draping his flag over my shoulders. I was in the process of trying to skate to my dad, and I just tried to make sure that the flag didn’t touch the ice. NEGM: How about those Bruins? Another miracle? JC: No! No way! e Bruins were the best team in the NHL, no question. ose three seventh games in the playoffs proved it. ey were superbly coached and well disciplined. No major weaknesses. And with Tim omas, the best player in the league, these guys absolutely deserved the Stanley Cup. Absolutely deserved it. New England Golf Monthly | July 2011 | 29

JIMMY FUND GOLF is one of the nation’s largest and longest-running charity golf programs. Fight cancer through golf and help Dana-Farber Cancer Institute beat this disease.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED: sȩ 3tart a traditional tournament sȩȩ(OSTȩA member-member or member-guest sȩ 2un a mini-golf tournament sȩ /RGANIZEȩAȩgolf marathon sȩȩ3ponsor a tournament

JimmyFundGolf.org

866-521-GOLF

GET ON THE RIGHT COURSE TO FIGHT CANCER®

Presenting Sponsors:

Eagle Sponsors: CHAMP SPIKES | PEPSI

Wentworth Hills Golf Club by Steve Riggs

A Real Diamond In The Rough Wentworth Hills Golf Club, Plainville, Massachusetts is open for business despite the ups and downs of the past several years. Don Bierer and his brother Casey make up the new management team of this absolutely fabulous Howard Maurer designed course. A recent agreement avoided a foreclosure auction when Wentworth Hills Property, LLC, (formally Potomac Realty Trust), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection allowing the course to re-open under strict court supervision. “I got a call from the owners of Wentworth Hills on April 11th asking if I would be willing to manage Wentworth’s operation. ey had just been given permission by the court to open the facility”, Don told me when we sat down to chat recently. Don’s extensive background in real estate and asset management also includes golf course development, construction and operation. With brother Casey’s background, this duo just could be the shot in the arm Wentworth Hills needs to finally take its place among the top courses in New England. Don had visited Wentworth Hills a few years ago coming way with a sense that the facility had a tremendous future. “Before making my decision, I contacted Casey. I knew with his background and connections in the golf world we would make a terrific team. I was confident together we could turn things around here. As a team, I

32 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

would call us the ‘right and left brain’ of an operation like this”, Don told me. Casey Bierer has an extensive background in media. His bio includes 5 years as producer and on air reporter for the GOLF CHANNEL, Producer / Literary Manager at Prospecting Hill Company, Inc., and Literary Agent at the Stone Manners Agency. His connections coupled with his media and marketing experience round out this management team. e Wentworth Hills golf course is literally carved out of the woods featuring rolling hills and meadows as it meanders between the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 50 well placed sand traps, to say it is a beautiful layout is putting it mildly. In fact, it’s so pristine, the thought came to me that it resembles a nature preserve in places. In addition to the course, there is an extremely well maintained driving range and golf academy with a two tiered grass tee area. A large practice putting green sits in front of the club house adjacent to the ﬁrst tee. PGA Professional John Eldridge is available for lessons. Wentworth Hills is not a long course at just over 6,300 yards, but after riding the course, this old pro can tell you it is no push over. If you can’t place your tee shot, you will have a rough time of it. ere are four sets of tee boxes that dramatically change the character of each hole. e course is impeccably maintained by Peter Ohlson, Superintendant and his staﬀ. “I think Peter knows where every blade of grass is on this course. We are so fortunate

to have him with us”, Don commented. Getting Wentworth Hills ready for this 2011 season has been a monumental challenge. Casey told me when he and Don first walked in to the clubhouse, they found a real disaster. It took a service cleaning crew 5 days to clean literally everything. “It was as if the previous management team closed the doors and walked away with no effort to protect or winterize the building. You just don’t do that”, Casey said. e club opened this year with only 20 golf carts. ey have since built the fleet to 50 carts. “It has been a real challenge. Because of the bankruptcy situation, we have had to literally pay as we go. Fortunately we have had the support of vendors and the community. Memorial Day was our first big test. We had over 600 rounds and things went very well. Players were so pleased to see the course opened. It seemed everyone came up and welcomed us wishing us good luck. It was incredible”, Don said. e famed Lafayette House restaurant, Foxborough, is handling the food service operation at Wentworth Hills so you are assured of the best quality food. When it comes to the staff, from the shop attendant, cart person to the restaurant staff, everyone at Wentworth Hills is genuinely interested in making sure you have a good experience. is is a quality you expect to see at exclusive facilities. Most impressive “To have a successful operation, you need a staff that

reflects the attitude of management. Our goal is to give every customer an enjoyable experience the minute they walk through the door. We are confident we have a staff second to none”, Casey told me. Wentworth Hills is far more than just a golf course. e club house is available for private parties, receptions, fund raisers, business meetings and outings. No matter the size, Wentworth Hills will do it all at a price that is affordable. I could not find one negative comment anywhere about Wentworth Hills Golf Club which tells me this facility has simply not had the right people at the helm, until now. e rate structure at Wentworth Hills is most reasonable. Weekday rates: 18 holes $32 and $27 after 4pm/9holes $24. An evening rate for walkers after 6pm is $20. Weekend rates: Friday through Sunday and Holidays: $42 for 18 holes, $37 after 4pm/$29 for 9 holes. Carts are $17 per person for 18 holes and $9 per person for 9 holes. If you have not had the pleasure of experiencing Wentworth Hills, I strongly suggest give it a try. You will not be disappointed. I guarantee it. Wentworth Hills is located in the rolling hills of Plainville off 495 at the Wrentham Outlets. A short drive West on Rt1A to Rt121 in Wrentham then to Hancock Rd. e club is at 27 Bow St. To make your tee time, call (508)-316-0240 or go to www.wentworthhillsgc.com.

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 33

Joe & Leigh's Golf Performance Center

by Bob DiCesare

As an 18-time Top 100 Golf Pro Shop in America, what can Joe & Leigh's in Easton, MA really do for an encore? In keeping up with current trends and technology, they have opened a state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center with a wide range of services formulated around a simple motto – Improve and Enjoy. In the past year, Joe & Leigh's was also named a Top 100 Club Fitter in America for the very first time by Golf Digest, and that is perhaps the key element of the Golf Performance Center to go along with its other components. "(Owner) Leigh Bader has always been a visionary," said Mark Petrucci, the facility manager, "and in the last three years as club fitting has become a hot topic, it was time to be cutting edge and a forerunner in it. Technology has become a huge factor in club fitting." "We've always been aggressive club fitters at Joe & Leigh's," added Petrucci. "Now, we have more cutting edge equipment to transition golfers from the practice tee to the golf course." e Golf Performance Center is a 5,000 square-foot building that is leased on the property of Golf Country Driving Range on Route 138 in Easton. It is just a short drive from Joe & Leigh's pro shop and Pine Oaks Golf Course, both of which are owned by Bader. e building, which once housed a delicatessen and other small retail shops, was gutted and remodeled since February. The setup features five studios, three of which are vendor-specific to Ping, Callaway, and TaylorMade. There is also a mixed-vendor studio that will be shared by Mizuno, Cobra, Cleveland, Nike, Adams, and Titleist. All of the studios will be available yearround, including heated bays during the winter months, and the back walls are retractable in order to access the adjacent driving range. Joe & Leigh's is looking to showcase the facility as an integrated set of components engineered to help golfers of all skill levels get the most enjoyment from the game.

It is comprised of: 1. Club Fitting; 2. Instruction; 3. Practice & Play; 4. Fitness. Club fitting – e Ping studio, one of only 13 in the country, will feature Ping Nflight fitting technology. e other vendor studios offer Gamechanger launch monitors and club fitting software. "Using state-of-the-art launch monitor technology along with the ability to see full ball flight gives our certified fitters all the tools they need to put you into the best club head and shaft that will maximize your performance," said Petrucci. "Making sure the golf club matches your swing will enable the golfer to hit the ball more consistent and have more fun out on the golf course." Instruction – Gary Cardoza, named a Top 25 Instructor in New England, is the Director of Instruction and one of five PGA professionals and one LPGA professional on staff at the Golf Performance Center. Lessons will be available from the beginner golfer to advanced player, as well as clinics and other programs. ere will also be package options to access play at Pine Oaks Golf Course. "After lessons, where does the golfer go?" said Petrucci. "Transitioning the student from the lesson

tee to the golf course is the goal here. We will be having days at the golf course designed as beginner instruction rounds where, included in your fee for golf, we will have roaming instructors guiding you around the golf course offering advice and tips to make the round more enjoyable." Practice & Play – is will include a bucket of balls, round of golf, round of mini-golf, and a golf lesson at a discounted price. "We are going to utilize the driving range, golf course, and instruction to package everything together to allow customers to save a little money while they learn and enjoy the game," said Petrucci. Fitness – Each individual's physical body mechanics have a direct, but often unidentified, effect on the way they play. e Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) will be able to give an assessment to the golfer to find out where he or she is strong or weak, and tailor the golf swing around their body to overcome weaknesses or limitations. is is also information which can be passed on to personal trainers. e Golf Performance Center is not a retail operation. It'll sell some accessories there such as golf balls, gloves, and training aids, but its close proximity to nearby Joe & Leigh's and Pine Oaks Golf Course, both owned by Bader, is really its only common denominator. Golf retail sales will still take place at the pro shop. In addition to Cardoza as its Director of Instruction, the Golf Performance Center will also be manned by Petrucci and John Moynihan (managers), Jeff O'Neil and Darren McKinnon (club fitters), and Bader's wife, Diane, an LPGA professional who will also serve as fitness coordinator. ere will also be an on-site club repair room and a consultation-meeting room. ere are no annual or monthly membership fees, just club-fitting and instruction fees (ranging from private, junior, and small group). e center will open this month with business hours available five days per week from Wednesday through Sunday. From a club fitting standpoint, Petrucci expects to see low-handicap golfers coming in who want to maximize performance, and the mid-to-high handicap player utilizing the facility to improve and make the game easier. "We're much more focused on growing the game," said Petrucci. "Being able to utilize such a facility to do that is what we're most excited about – bringing enjoyment of the game to the people. But, ultimately, it's the consumers who are going to draw the road map for us." To receive information updates, visit www.joeandleighs.com/GPC, or for more questions and to set up an appointment, e-mail: talk2us@pineoaks.com or call 508-238-2320.

Now Open!

Bob DiCesare is the golf writer for e Enterprise in Brockton, MA, and he is also a member of the International Network of Golf

QUICK RESPONSE COUPONS Pull This Section Out, Scan the QR Code, or Print from myNEGM.com

CC of BILLERICA – MA

FOSTER CC – RI

PETERSHAM CC – MA

4Some for the Price of 3. Carts not included. Good 7 days & holidays. Call in advance. 978.667.9121 countrycluofbillerica.com

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts. Monday – Thursday. Call in advance. 401.397.7750 fostercountryclub.com

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts. Monday – Friday. Call in advance. 978.724.3388 petershamcc.com

FENNER HILL – RI

CONNECTICUT NATIONAL – CT

STONE MEADOW GOLF – MA

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts. Tuesday – Wednesday. Call in advance. Only $37.50 per golfer. 401.539.8000 fennerhill.com

4Some for the Price of 3. 7 days & weekends after 1pm. Carts required. Call in advance. 860.928.7748 ext 1 ctnationalgolf.com

4Some for the Price of 3 with a Large Bucket of Balls for the 4some to warm up. Only $11.25 per golfer. 781.863.0445 stonemeadowgolf.com

WINTONBURY HILLS – CT

Lyman Orchards GC – CT

OXFORD GREENS – CT

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts. Weekdays anytime. Weekends & Holidays after 12pm. Call in advance. 860.242.1401 wintonburyhills.com

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts on the Player Course. Valid Mon. - Thurs. No holidays. Call in advance. 888.99.LYMAN lymangolf.com

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts. Valid 7 days 11am 2pm. Call in advance. 203.888.1600 oxfordgreens.com

FALMOUTH CC – MA

LAKE MOREY RESORT – VT

MAPLEGATE CC – MA

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts. Weekdays anytime. Weekends & Holidays after 12pm. Call in advance. 508.548.3211 falmouthcountryclub.com

Stay & Play Pkg. starting @ $122 p.p.p.n. Pkgs. inc. unlimited golf, dinner & breakfast daily. Normal rates start at $153. (other fees may apply) 800-423-1211 lakemoreyresort.com

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ carts & a bucket of range balls per player. Valid M-Thurs & F, S, S after 12pm. Call in advance. 508.966.4040 maplegate.com

Be at the center of it all | 800-736-9020

QUICK RESPONSE COUPONS Pull This Section Out, Scan the QR Code, or Print from myNEGM.com

PETERSHAM CC – MA

HOLLY RIDGE CC - MA

WENTWORTH HILLS – MA

$25 w/ carts. Monday – Friday. Call in advance. 978.724.3388 petershamcc.com

4Some for the Price of 3. Cart Not included. 7 Days per week. Call in advance. 508.428-5577 HollyRidgeGolf.com

4Some for the Price of 3 w/ cart. M – Thurs. Can’t be combined w/ any other offer. Tee time required. Valid only 2011. (508) 316-0240 WentworthHillsGC.com

myNEGM.com Scan me to download coupons to your smartphone

Palopoli’s Picks

The British Open by Jeﬀ Palopoli

The 2011 British Open gets under way on July 13th at the Royal St. George’s Golf Club. The last time the Open Championship was held at this venue, back in 2003, a virtually unknown Ben Curtis took home the Claret Jug by shooting a final round 69, and was also aided by a 4-shot collapse by Thomas Bjorn. is will be the second major of the year that will more than likely not feature Tiger Woods, and I think many people are just becoming used to it. Besides, we have Rory McIlroy now right? Last year, another virtually unknown golfer (to us in the states at least), Louis Oosthuizen made it his coming out party with his own runaway win, with a 7-shot victory over closest competitor Lee Westwood. e previous four majors have now all been won by a player in their 20’s. Will this be the ﬁfth?

The Picks e British Open is a tricky tournament to make picks. e ﬁeld is ﬁlled with many players that are unfamiliar to us in the States, and a good amount of players from the PGA Tour don’t have much experience playing on links style courses or their games just aren’t suited to that style of play. Phil Mickelson is a perfect example of this. He has a very poor record in British Opens and his game just isn’t suited to that style of play. However, now that we are being treated to the large variety of extremely talented international players that have come on to the scene, it should help with making your Fantasy picks.

For the A group Lee Westwood is a lock to start. He just seems to play his best golf in majors. Need proof? How about six top-three finishes in his last 11 starts in majors, which includes a T3 in this year’s U.S. Open. Within the B group there are a lot of tough choices. Charl Schwartzel is proving his Masters victory was no fluke by finishing with a solid T9 after firing a final round 66. At the moment, Steve Stricker is probably the best player to have not won a major. Trying to play on a reduced schedule this year, it seems to be working for him, as was evident at his win at e Memorial. His putter has been on fire, and there’s probably no better wedge player in the game right now. Both will certainly help his cause at Royal St. George’s. Rory McIlroy obviously gets the start in the C group. e kid lapped the field at Congressional, led the Masters for 3 rounds, and finished T3 in last year’s British. He’s going to be a threat in majors for years to come and you shouldn’t think twice about starting him. To back him up, Jason Day is a great choice. Another youngster who has notched runnerup finishes in the last two majors. Starting Foursome: Lee Westwood, Charl Schwartzel, Steve Stricker, Rory McIlroy. On the Bench: Luke Donald, Ben Curtis, Retief Goosen and Jason Day. You can follow Jeff’s weekly Fantasy Golf picks online each week at www.mynegm.com. Jeff also writes on his blog at www.goodwalkgolf.com and can be reached at Jeff@goodwalkgolf.com

Player’s Perspective Grip It & Rip It:

The Glove, The Tee & The Shaft Play a Major Roll By Ed Travis To hit the ball further off the tee – to really “Grip it and rip it” - three pieces of equipment are sometimes overlooked; the glove, the tee and the shaft. Why should you wear a glove and how does a glove contribute to hitting the ball well? To have a full release of the club and achieve the highest clubhead speed, a light grip is best. The leather or leather-like material of golf gloves is slightly sticky or tacky meaning less grip pressure is required to hang on to the club and full release is easier to achieve. When not wearing a glove, players tend to hold the club more tightly inhibiting a proper release and this is especially true if there’s rain or perspiration on the hands or grip. Bottom line – to hit it further get a good, not too tight, grip. For maximum distance modern titanium drivers should contact the ball on the upswing. This is helped by having the ball teed higher than back in the old days of persimmon drivers. The ball’s center should be even with the top of the driver. Tees

with prongs are said to have less effect on the ball flight since only a few points come in contact with the ball compared to a traditional tee. Additionally it is claimed a traditionally shaped tee with its edges angled outward also imposes less drag on the ball at impact. Finally don’t forget the shaft, as Ben Hogan said, “the engine of the golf club.” To achieve maximum distance a driver must be fit correctly so the shaft-clubhead combination matches a golfer’s swing. Shaft flex points effect ball flight and therefore distance as does the weight of the shaft (some graphite shafts weight as little as 45-grams). The torque characteristics, amount of flex, swing speed and transition plus other factors all need to be matched and maximized. Investing in club fitting to get the right shaft may be the best money you can spend to, “Grip it and rip it.” The following are some of my suggestions:

GLOVES

Bionic PerformanceGrip™

Hirzl

e newest addition to the Bionic Golf Glove lineup is the PerformanceGrip™ Glove. Bionic is the only glove with patented pad technology that gives golfers a lighter, more relaxed grip and provides a more durable glove by putting pads in areas prone to wear and tear. is new glove incorporates the exclusive “Triple-Row Finger-Grip System™” that enhances gripping ability on the club. Elongated flexion zones and the pre-rotated finger design provide the ultimate in flexibility and great feel in the fingers. e combination of lightweight premium cabretta leather and the terry cloth mini-towels inside make the glove one of the most breathable and durable gloves on the market. e new glove conforms to USGA rules. MSRP $29.95. www.BionicGloves.com

Hirzl Gloves come in three diﬀerent models; Trust Control, Trust Feel and Soﬀft Flex. e innovative Grippp Technology features up to 3x more grip in dry weather conditions and up to 5x more grip in wet weather conditions. Each palm is 100% sweat proof which has proven to make the glove more durable than any glove on the market today. e gloves are available in Men's and Women's size for both left hand and right hand. e Hirzl line of gloves has made sweaty palms, inferior bad-weather control and gloves that crack and tear after just a few rounds history. e gloves can be purchased at GolfTown and Golfsmith Online. For more information: www.hirzl-web.com

TEES

Aero Tee

Bio Tee

e AeroTee has so many features that help it out perform any other tee. It has minimal platform area for less resistence and allows the air stream to stay directly under the golf ball. rough testing it has been proven to be the launch the ball the highest, travel the longest and provide more accuracy than any tee on the market. e AeroTee is the “Tee You Can Trust” to give you that Technology Advantage. www.Aero-Tee.com

e BioTee has been designed with physical and mechanical characteristics ideal for golf. e tee is extremely durable and once it is exposed it does not contaminate. Finally, this break through technology signiﬁcantly reduces maintanence and clean up costs on a golf course. We customize the color and logo for personalization. e BioTee comes in two sizes and can be ordered in various quantities. BioTeeUSA.com

Drive Tee

Twist Tee

e Drive Tee is designed for your driver but you will also get tees designed for your irons and fairway woods. With our package you will have access to both tee types. You will get (3) driver tees, (2) hybrid tees and (2) iron tees per package. Each tee provides you with the Consistency, Accuracy, Added Yardage, Stability and Durability you need to shoot lower scores. Each package is just $4.99 plus shipping and handleing. www.eDriveTee.com

e Twist Tee features an adjustable section which allows each golfer to customize the height they prefer for each shot with a simple twist of the upper section. e tee comes in various colors and can be purchased in two sizes that adjust from 2 1/4 inches to 2 5/8 inches. (small tee) and 2 7/8 inches to 3 5/8 inches (large tee). A single tee can be purchased for only $1.50 and a package is just $4.50 for 3. www.TwistTeeGolf.com

SHAFTS

Oban - Kiyoshi e Oban Kiyoshi is the latest addition to Oban's line of high performance composite golf shafts. is radically unique shaft design utilizes Oban's breakthrough Emersion Wrapped Frequency Technology - offering high launch and low spin ball flight characteristics. Torques will vary depending on the shaft weight class. Emersion Wrapped Frequency (EWF) Technology combines high modulus and ultra-thin carbon fiber sheets using a proprietary new design process. is results in multi-directional shaft strength enabling significantly improved torque control, bend points, and stability with less ovalization. e shaft comes in 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 & hybrid gram weights and various flexes. MSRP $350. www.ObanShafts.com

nVentix - Nunchuk e feel and playability of the new NUNCHUK shaft is unlike any shaft on the market. Players that swing the NUNCHUK shaft ﬁnd it reliable, accurate and long. e NUNCHUK’s patent-pending design eliminates droop and twist through the impact zone, making it easier for golfers to ﬁnd the sweet spot of the club head and get the best performance from their clubs. Once golfers get comfortable with the one-piece feel of the NUNCHUK, they realize that they don’t need to “square the clubface” or “time the hit” with their hands. With this important realization, golfers know they can accelerate through the ball and achieve very repeatable and positive results. Due to its unique design, the NUNCHUK shaft comes in one model that can be used by golfers of all abilities and swing speeds – from PGA professionals to amateurs, seniors and ladies. e same shaft can be used in drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. $259.95. www.nventix.com

Pay it Forward

The Power of Celebrity

by Neil Policow

Charity golf tournaments in New England represent a highly competitive business. For established events held at one of the area’s top-tier destination courses, a full field of golfers and an array of corporate sponsors will help to insure on-going success. e balance of the more than 5,000 charity golf tournaments held annually in New England face a sometimes daunting challenge, “How can we attract golfers and sponsors to our event when we are competing with nationally recognized non-profits and 5-star rated golf courses?” One proven approach is to add one or more celebrity players to your roster. A great example of the power of celebrity was last month’s 12th Annual Bourque Golf Tournament Presented by TD Bank, hosted by Ray Bourque and the benefitting the Celebrities for Charity Foundation. As they say, “Timing is everything” and in sports crazed New England what could be better than having Milan Lucic playing in your event a week after the Bruins won their first Stanley Cup in almost 40 years? e place was electric from start to finish with local businessmen, golfers and network coverage all vying for a

Charity Tournamanets

few seconds with one of their local heroes. Imagine how his playing partners enjoyed their ﬁve hours on the golf course talking about every subject imaginable. Of course, not every event can command an A-list celebrity but the number of well-known sporting and entertainment types who enjoy playing in charity golf tournaments is actually quite extensive. All of the major sports teams have alumni associations and oftentimes they are quite willing to participate in an event for charity for a modest stipend. When you start your planning for next year’s golf fundraiser don’t overlook one of the great resources we have in the region. Invite one or more celebrities to be part of your event. Chances are they will want to tee it up and share their “war stories” from their glory days. Even if they are not active golfers, having them at your awards ceremony and answering a few questions will be a hit with your players. Neil Policow is a Partner in LeaderBoard of Boston and a certified golf tournament consultant. Last year LeaderBoard supported events raised more than $3 million dollars. Email him at npolicow@ltsleaderboard.com.

Kuchar and Johnson win 2011 CVS Caremark Charity Interview with Paula Creamer

e 2011 CVS Caremark Charity Classic was held at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington with perfect weather allowing some of the world’s best golfers to set new scoring records at the annual event. e team of Pressel/Davis ﬁred a two day total of 22 strokes under par, but ﬁnished second to the team of Matt Kuchar, former U.S Amateur champion and 2007 Masters champion Zach Johnson. It must have been fate that Kuchar won a share of the $300,000.00 dollar prize , because the second day of the tournament was also Matt Kuchar’s birthday. Paula Creamer known as the “Pink Panther” had a great round including holing out a bunker shot on the 311 yard par 4 sixth hole for an eagle. I got a

chance to speak with Paula at the end of the first round of play. New England Golf Monthly: “ Is it true that you wanted to attend this year’s media day event for the Women’s U.S. Open by skydiving into the parking lot at the Broadmoor Country Club?” Paula Creamer: “Yes but the weather was bad so we had to call it off.” N.E.G.M: “Do you think Rory should try that next year?” P.C.: “Oh no, that’s my idea and I may try it if I can defend my championship In Colorado this year.” N.E.G.M.: “You won at Oakmont last year and that is one of the most difficult courses in the country. Do you consider Broadmoor an easier venue for you to defend your title?” P.C.: “Well playing in Colorado has its own unique challenges. e altitude can make you start gasping for air the first couple of days you are there. Plus the ball flies further so you have to make adjustments in your club selections.” N.E.G.M: “You and Morgan had the largest galleries today. Did you expect so many fans to watch you play?” P.C.: “Well I played at the Open in Newport and I had so many little girls come up to me and said they were big fans of mine. I think there must have been a hundred little girls who came up to me and said that they liked to play with a pink golf ball too.” N.E.G.M.: “anks Paula. Good luck at the Open.”

The 2011 Traveler’s Championship It was a good week for Annika Sorenstam and other golf fans in Sweden, because Fredrik Jacobsen held on to win the trophy at the Traveler’s Championship in Cromwell Connecticut. It was the first tour win for the 36 year old native of Sweden who put together a pair of 6 under par 64’s on the final two rounds to finish with a total of 264 and giving him a one stroke victory over Ryan Moore who shot a 63 but bogeyed the 18th hole. It was also very enjoyable for New England fans that

got to see Boston native James Driscoll turn in one of his best performances as a pro. Driscoll stumbled a bit in his final round with bogeys on the 4th, 6th, and 10th hole, but stayed tough and scored birdie on the 12th hole, following with eagle, par and birdie on the short 15th hole. Driscoll had some titanic drives including a 313 yard drive on the opening hole and a 326 yard shot on 13 that set him ùp perfectly for his eagle. “It was a good week overall” said Driscoll. “e good round I had at Dallas helped me get into the top 10 there. To back that up with a good week here in Connecticut is very encouraging.” James finished in fifth place at e Traveler’s and won $240,000.00 which raised this years total earnings to $588,215.00. e momentum and boost of confidence may well make 2011 the best year yet for the Massachusetts native.

Charity Tournamanets

Shortgame Showcase – Herbie’s One Putt Wedge

By Greg Sampson

ere is one wish that every golfer regardless of skill level asks for: less putts. Herbie’s One Putt Wedge is guaranteed to do just that with just 48 degrees and the simple motion of a putting stroke. Herbie's One Putt Wedge can be used for a sand shot, chip shot, pitch shot and lob shot to hit shots closer to the hole resulting in less putts. “Herb came to me to design a Wedge that he could use like a putter. Like so many golfers he had much diﬃculty using a traditional wedge around the greens. He wanted the club to hit shots out of the rough, sand traps and from tight lies. All while using a putting stroke. It made a lot of sense to use the pendulum -putting stroke for the short game shots; after all,

the greatest short game wizards of the modern era use this method. is made me think about blending the geometry and technology of today’s mallet putters with the versatility of a lofted golf club. So I created a putter with the loft of a wedge. A Putting Wedge!” Kit Mungo, Designer Herbie’s One Putt Wedge is available in Men’s, Women’s ($139) and Junior ($119) models with a headcover and 2 – 3 day shipping for customers in the USA. If you would like more information or to purchase the “Product of the Year” visit www.oneputtwedge.com. You can also follow One Putt Wedge at facebook.com/oneputtwedge and twitter.com/oneputtwedge.

Chipping by Brian Bain

When one misses the green while playing and can still manage to save par, a great feeling is achieved. Improving your chipping will deﬁnitely help you get that feeling more often! You should chip the ball whenever you are near the green but feel you can not putt due to heavy or uneven grass between the ball and putting surface. What you are trying to accomplish is to have the ball clear any intervening terrain and land on the green. is is to achieve the most control and truest roll of the ball. In the chip shot your stance is open to the target line and your feet are closer together. You should choke down to the end of the grip and make the club shorter for more control. Your weight should favor your left side closer to the target. e ball should be placed oﬀ of your right foot. Your hands should be slightly forward ahead of the clubhead which will help promote a descending action. An easy way to remember all that is ball back and hands forward! e basic chip is a one lever stroke with the wrists and hands quiet and just the arms swinging from the shoulders. Always make sure with the chip shot that the back of your left wrist is solid and always remains ahead of the ball through the shot. Also if you have any questions email questions to baingolfpga@yahoo.com Brian Bain is the Head PGA Golf Professional at Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course in Brookline. Brian has been awarded the 2006, 2009 & 2010 NEPGA President’s Plaque, 2008 NEPGA Junior Golf Leader and is a U.S. Kids Top 50 Master Kids Teacher.

'SRZIVX =396 4988)6 MRXS E &)00= 4988)6 )EW] -RWXEPPEXMSR %HNYWXEFPI 0IRKXL 6IQSZIEFPI MR WIGSRHW 4VEGXMGI SV 4PE]

4EXIRX 4IRHMRK

[[[ FIPP]TYXX GSQ

NEED MORE GOLFERS? Call New England's #1 Golf Marketing Guru!

800-736-9020 47

ezLocator® Helps Golfers Play a New Course Every Day! Most of us have walked off a green at some point and asked, “What crazy person put the pin there?” For the most part, golfers take for granted where the pins are placed on the greens, and only pay attention when the hole cutter obviously made a mistake and put it on a ridge. However, today’s golfer expects to have tournament like conditions everyday, and that includes the condition of the green and the pin locations. While most golf facilities struggle to economically provide this standard, ezLocator is a new product that is revolutionizing the way greens and pin placements are managed. Now all golfers can have the same experience the game’s best golfers enjoy. Golf course superintendents now have the Internet technology-based program ezLocator available to them from a Texas-based company. ezLocator eliminates the shortcomings of restrictive systems; such as, the quadrant or front, middle, back systems, while providing an infinite number of pin locations with a click of the mouse button. Dallas amateur Jon Schultz, a member at the Dallas Athletic Club (DAC), developed ezLocator after speaking with other members of his group in the 19th hole. is group of golfers played the same pin positions every weekend, but what they wanted was a “tournament like experience” every time they teed off. Schultz used his experience as a top amateur player, a caddy, and tournament chairman for top events, to develop a system that was easy to use by the greens staff and could enhance the players’ experience. A test of his program was conducted at DAC, and was so popular that ezLocator quickly evolved into a unique Internet software application that is on the market today. When a club decides to utilize ezLocator: · A staff member from Playbooks for Golf visits the course and uses GPS technology to identify and map all the possible hole locations on every green. · e data is then uploaded into the ezLocator website for easy Internet access.

· e green superintendent can now select and place the pin in a new area of the green every day and proactively manage the condition of the greens; as well as, provide a unique and enjoyable playing experience for the golfer! Every club that uses the system is provided a customto-your-course ezLocator Playbook. is playbook guides the staff on exactly how to find the front of each green and how to properly pace off the location. e weather resistant playbook offers on-site instructional photos with green complex renderings that make the entire process streamlined and easy to use. Golfers, head professionals, and superintendents across the country are raving about ezLocator. Kevin Nettles, the superintendent of the Dallas Athletic Club, advocates the system and says, “ere’s nothing like it on the market.” He continues with, “Players absolutely love the system and look forward to the variety of pin locations every time they play. Repeatedly, they tell me how much they enjoy the newly found locations on every green.” Fans of ezLocator are not limited to the United States. Members at the Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Canada are discovering new pin placements that they never played before. One of their members remarked that he had been playing for 25 years and knew all the breaks, but he had to re-learn them after the switch to ezLocator. In Dallas, Texas, the Preston Trail Golf Club members find ezLocator a literal game changer. eir head golf professional, Cameron Doan, says “Our members love to brag about our course and they consistently offer positive comments such as “I have never seen the pin in that location before!”’ Doan also notes that golfers might not see the same pin location for several months after ezLocator found an additional 60 pin locations on their smallest green. Not only has ezLocator taken the enjoyment of the game to the next level with its variety of pin postions, but superintendents are finding the health of their

greens improving too. James Beebe, the superintendent at the Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club, discovered that by using ezLocator the quality of the putting surfaces improved due to reducing the wear and tear caused by repitition. He says, “When reviewing all the available pin placements on every green, we discovered that with their different shapes and sizes we might have fewer locations on the front and back and more locations in the middle. Under the old three day rotation system, that meant more wear and tear on the back and front as we would use that area every three days. Now our choice of holes is spread out more evenly.” ezLocator is also able to isolate and protect certain areas of the greens when necessary, and includes a feature to preserve certain locations for special events or tournaments. All golf facilities can benefit from the communication and operational efficiencies that ezLocator provides. Its web interface allows the general manager, head professional, and green superintendent to be on the same page. Everyone can instantly access the ezlocator application to help them finely tune their operations. With ezLocator, superintendents will be able to spend less than one hour a week managing where the pin locations are going to be. en, after a series of locations are chosen, a pin sheet is automatically generated for each day and a less experienced employee, supplied with specific information and instructions, can set each pin. As compared with other traditional methods, this system reduces time, labor costs, removes the possibility of errors in judgment, and speeds up the pin setting location process because onthe-course decisions are eliminated. Evidence of this is shown at at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club, before they implemented ezLocator, if the hole cutter happened to push the envelope and get too close to the edges the golf shop would hear about it from their

golfers. Such poor decisions took away from the experience of playing the course.When the hole cutter was told about the complaints, he would then stick with safer routes and stay closer to old locations. ezLocator eliminated that risk and now James Beebe and his assistant no longer have to micro-manage the task. For the golf course wanting optimum green conditions, pin locations that are challenging to the golfer, and a professional pin sheet, ezLocator is a winning solution for the golf facility and its head pro. e golf shop will be able to choose from multiple pin sheet formats and eﬀortlessly provide these sheets for either general or tournament play. “It streamlines communications with the golf shop,” says Bobby Stringer, superintendent at Austin (TX) Country Club. e program also allows Stringer to provide timely and professional looking pin sheets showing: the shape of a green, and the exact location of the pin with measurements from the center as well as the front and side. is information can be passed on to the players. e condition of the greens can make all the diﬀerence between an ordinary game and a memorable golf experience. With optimum green conditions, a variety of pin locations, and countless pin sheet combinations, now everyone can experience a more challenging game of golf. ezLocator makes everyone a winner of the game. DAC member Matt Housey sums it all up nicely, “It’s a new course every day.” Some of the top clubs currently using the system include: Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison, NY Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers, NC Lost Dunes Golf Club, Bridgman, MI Dallas National Golf Club Brook Hollow Golf Club, Dallas, TX St. George’s Golf and Country Club, Toronto, Canada.

For more information go to www.goezlocator.com or contact Jon Schultz at jon@goezlocator.com 972-231-4040 49

Team New England: Bradley & Putnam

Byron Nelson Champ!

Putnam Investments & Keegan

Life changes after you win a PGA Tour event and for PGA Tour rookie Keegan Bradley, winner of the 2011 Byron Nelson Championship, it has been a whirlwind month. Keegan who recently signed on with Boston based Putnam Investment as a marketing partner spent some time back home here in New England. In a recent press conference at Putnam’s World Headquarters in Boston, Keegan said,” New England is my home and always will be, I love it here, whenever I am asked where I am from my answer is never what state or town, it is always I’m from New England.” For Putnam Investments a market leader in Investments and Wealth Management it could not have been sweeter to have their newly signed marketing partner to get his ﬁrst win on the PGA Tour just weeks after consummating their agreement.

Keegan Welcomed to Fenway

Putnam Investments President & CEO Robert L. Reynolds said, “ e entire Putnam family is extraordinarily proud to be the primary sponsor of Keegan Bradley, a true rising star who made a powerful statement with his first PGA Tour victory. We at Putnam applaud the effort and dedication that embodies many of our firms values, such as understanding the benefit of hard work and maintaining a laser-like focus on performance and winning the right way”. Keegan, who is the nephew of LPGA Hall of Fame standout Pat Bradley, is a huge New England sports fan. He was ecstatic about the Bruins Stanley Cup victory and got to walk the hallowed ground of Fenway and see his photo up on the Jumbotron during a recent home game. What a great month for both Keegan and Putnam Investments.

Allendale Country Club 5th ANNUAL SOUTH COAST AMATEUR

September 10th & 11th Men’s Gross & Net Divisions

Olde Scotland Links Bridgewater, MA

508.279.3344

South Coast Amateur tournament consists of two days of medal play at Allendale Country Club. For more information: Pro Shop 508.992.8682 Business Office 508.992.2174 Or visit us on the web

Allendaleountryclub.com 1047 Allen Street, North Dartmouth, MA 02747

myNEGM Lesson Tee

by Steve Riggs

The Swing Every Player Should Model

Recently during an interview, a fellow teaching pro and I were talking about how many times a player will show up wanting to emulate and learn a speciﬁc move or piece of a TOUR player’s swing they saw. It turns out the player is usually the previous week’s winner on Tour or one whose success has been noted by commentators. It happens every year. When a player wins a big tournament, someone invariably will come to me wanting to learn how to include some move they saw a player make during the previous weeks event. Golfers need to realize what level they are at compared with tour players. If they would stick to the basics, they

would have more success developing a consistent swing and game. Most tour players understand this. When you try to emulate a particular swing or part thereof, you will tend to ‘overcook’ the motion you are looking for because the swing is made up of subtleties you can’t see. It is all but impossible to duplicate someone else’s golf swing because you have no way of knowing what a player is ‘feeling’ during their swing motion. Your swing is unique. It is yours and nobody else’s. If you want to improve or change your swing, seek out a qualiﬁed teaching professional. One who knows your swing and if you don’t have a teaching pro, ﬁnd one. Oh, and the swing you should model? Yours.

The Road Back for Brad Adamonis by Steve Riggs

Brad Adamonis missed qualifying for a regular spot in this year’s U.S. Open by one shot in the Sectional Qualifier in Maryland. However, he was the 1st Alternate. Competing in a U.S. Open is the dream of every competitive golfer and Brad is no exception. Brad had shared with me the week before he played in the Sectional Qualifier: “I have always wanted to play in a U.S. Open. I am 38 and don’t know how many chances I have left. It would mean a lot to me.” ere were so many 1st alternates from other sectional qualifiers ahead of Brad it seemed the only way he would get a spot was if all the stars were aligned in his favor. Well, they were and he did get a spot. Brad got the call to join this year’s field at Congressional

and the U.S. Open the Sunday night after the conclusion of the St. Jude event and before the start of the Open. “at is one call I will never forget.” Adamonis said. While Brad did not make the cut for the final 36 holes, the first time one plays in a major, it is as much about being in and enjoying the moment. Brad started his journey back to the PGA TOUR which requires large amounts of patience and perseverance. “When it comes to competitive golf you just never give up and you have to be patient”, he said. I know the experience of teeing it up in his first U.S. OPEN will keep Brad moving forward on his Road Back. In fact he made the cut at the recent Mexico Open finishing at -2/286.

JAMES DRISCOLL

by Tom Gorman

“I wanted to win” CROMWELL, Conn – James Driscoll played like a man on a mission. And he was. e 33-year old Bay State native, playing in his fourth full year on the PGA Tour, moved his talented game into full-throttle this weekend at the Travelers Championship, impressing legions of New England golf fans and friends, with rounds of 69-64-64-67, for 16-under par total, and solo fifth place finish. After three rounds, Driscoll found himself in a mostcoveted position: alone in third, three shots behind eventual winner Fredrik Jacobsen (65-66-63-66), a pairing in the second-to-last group with Ryan Moore (64-70-6463), and exposure to a national television audience. So where did James go and what is his new routine for what he hopes will be more 1:50 pm tee times in the final round? He went to the gym to work out. With a spectacular outing here in his 12th event of the season, Driscoll has turned an okay year into a good year, but he has much work ahead to finish in the top-125 money list and earn exemption status for 2012. A check for $240,000, second largest in his career, boosts him up to $588,215 for the year, ranking No. 107. He missed 6 cuts, and finished T-13 at the Byron Nelson Classic and T-8 at AT&T Pebble Beach. “I wanted to win,” a smiling Driscoll stated before signing autographs and greeting a slew of family members and friends from Charles River Country Club, who walked around all day, and were quite boisterous at times. “It’s been a great week and I’m very happy right now. I will play in as many tournaments that I’m eligible and hope the good play continues. ere’s one place I would like to spend Labor Day weekend, and that’s at the TPC for the Deutsche Bank Championship.”

What’s in the Bag?

Brad Adamonis Nationwide Tour – Cumberland, RI

Anna Grzebien LPGA Tour – Narragansett, RI

Driver:

Titleist 910 D3 w/ Fugikura Pro 95 Shaft 3 Wood:

Titleist 910 FD w/ Fugikura Pro 95 Shaft

Driver:

2 Hybrid:

Callaway Diablo Octane 9.5 w/ Oban Tour Prototype 55 gram Regular Flex

Titleist 910H w/ Fugikura Pro 95 Shaft Irons:

Titleist 710 CB (3-PW) w/ True Tember S400 Tour Issue Dynamic Golds Wedges:

Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 and 58.08 w/ True Tember S400 Tour Issue Dynamic Golds Putter:

Scotty Cameron Newport 1.5 Studio Select w/ Super Stroke Ultra Slim Grip Ball:

Titleist ProV 1x Others:

Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58 round grips w/ 4 wraps of tape Driver – Wedges, Footjoy Shoes, Footjoy Gloves, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Bag, SunIce Apparel, Taco-HVac visor, I always carry pictures of my wife and kids.

3 Wood:

Callaway Diablo Octane 15 degree w/ Graphite Design Aura 65 gram Regular Flex 4 Hybrid:

Callaway Diablo Hybrid 24 degree w/ Graphite Design YS hybrid 85 gram Regular Flex 5 PW:

Callaway Diablo Forged Irons w/ True Temper Dynalite R300 shafts Putter:

Odyssey Black Series #1 Wide Ball:

Callaway Tour I(s) Others:

Sun Ice Rain suit, SeaForth Rain cover Kashi GoLean Bars , Sobe life water yumberry pomegranate, Duke tees with my initials AG.

Team New England On The Tours is update is through June 25th. As the halfway point for the Tours approaches, many of our TNE players are zeroing in on how to get a boost as they prepare to go into the season’s home stretch. Team New England can still have a strong 2011 finish as we are loaded with talented players. PGA TOUR Keegan Bradley, PGA (VT) TNE’s stand out on the PGA TOUR in his rookie year has made 12 cuts in 19 starts thus far earning $1,822,168. Bradley’s first win of his career came at the Byron Nelson a few weeks ago. In addition to his first victory, he has 3 top 10 and 7 top 25 finishes. Brad Faxon, PGA (RI)Brad has been occupied with this year’s CVS CHARITY CLASSIC. While not making any cuts in events he has exempted into this year, Brad is counting the days until August, his 50th birthday and eligibility to play the CHAMPIONS TOUR. Brett Quigley, PGA (RI) has struggled this season, making only 2 cuts in 6 starts this year. Quigley, competing in his 13th CVS Classic finished 7th with teammate Susann Pettersen earning $56,250. Including his CVS check, his earnings are $94,815 this year. Tim Petrovic, PGA (MA) having made 9 cuts in 19 starts with earnings of $281,743. He is well off his pace the past two years when he earned just over a million dollars each year. Tim needs to improve his GIR, (greens in regulation) along with his driving distance stats. James Driscoll, PGA (MA) sits at $588,215 in earnings, making 7 cuts in 13 starts with 1 top 10 and 3 top 25 finishes. James certainly seems to be making a move with his 5th place finish at the Travelers. J.J. Henry, PGA (CT) With earnings of $775,467 making 16 cuts in 19 starts, Henry is still one of our most consistent players for Team New England. His scrambling stats are beginning to improve. Jim Renner, (MA) has made 6 cuts in 12 starts earning $63,823 so far in his rookie year on the PGA TOUR. Jim only needs to get comfortable out there. When that happens he will be on his way as he showed us at theTravelers with an opening round of 63.

CHAMPIONS TOUR Allen Doyle, has made the cut in all 9 of his events this year earning $44,373. Dana’s scoring average has improved over last year and his career earnings are $14,849,115. Dana Quigley, has also made the cut in all 9 of his starts earning $43,894 to date and career earnings of $13,574,011, not too bad for this Woonsocket, RI native who has been competing since 1998.

LPGA TOUR Anna Grzebien, has made 3 cuts in 6 starts earning $18,583. Looking at Anna’s stats, a little improvement for this tour veteran will make a huge diﬀerence.

Allison Walsh has suited up for 5 events making 1 cut with earnings of $4,539. Allison just needs to be patient. ere’s no question the talent and ability are there.

facebook.com/NEGolfMonthly

Smart Coupons

Visit myNEGM.com on your mobile device

GET TOUR QUALITY IMPACT POSITION

NATIONWIDE TOUR

LPGA FUTURES TOUR

Patrick Sheehan, (RI) has made 4 cuts in 9 starts earning $12,394 thus far in 2011. Not a stellar year for Sheehan who is trying to shake the ‘stat blues’ this year. In particular, Patrick’s scoring average this year is his worst since 2007. Trevor Murphy, Nationwide (VT) has made just 4 cuts in 10 starts for earnings of $15,807. Trevor, again, needs to improve his scoring stats. He most certainly has the talent. Rob Oppenheim, Nationwide (MA) has made 10 cuts in 11 starts for total earnings of $80,000 so far. Actually, Rob’s scoring average is lower this year over last. His only stumble was at the recent Mexico Open where he missed the cut. Geoﬀ Sisk, Nationwide (MA) having competed in 9 events Sisk has made 5 cuts earning $23,406. ere is a lot of golf yet to be played so don’t count Sisk out.

Natalie Sheary, LPGA Futures, (CT) is competing in her ﬁrst season on the Futures Tour. Sheary has earned $6,848 in 4 starts. We apologize for not including her in our updates. Welcome, Natalie to Team New England. Chelsea Cutis (MA) continues to struggle with her swing earning only $2,321 in her second year on the Futures Tour. Chelsea took a couple weeks oﬀ to regroup. She has made the cut in 4 of 6 starts. With her strong work ethic, she’ll put it back together. Libby Smith (VT) has had a slow start making 1 cut in 2 starts this year with earnings of $560 along with the $3,578 she earned in the ailand Ladies Open has her total 2011 earnings at $4,138. Julie Erekson (MA) is in her 4th year on the Futures Tour earning $2,452 so far. e fact she is competing with an ‘extra person’, (she is pregnant), tells us she too has what it takes. Congratulations Julie from all of us at NEGM!

Justin Peters, Nationwide (MA) has started in 4 events this year making 1 cut earning $1,540 thus far. Justin needs to get a little traction and he’ll be ﬁne.

Kim Augusta (RI) having had a taste of competition on the LPGA TOUR in 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2004, Kim has earnings of $1,418 thus far this year. at taste for the ‘big dance’ is sure to keep motivating Augusta to stay focused.

Brad Adamonis, Nationwide (RI) is in the middle of his ‘learning curve’ as he works his way back to the PGA TOUR. Brad has made 3 cuts in 9 starts, which includes his ﬁrst U.S.Open. us far in 2011, Brad has earned $7,987.

Briana Vega (MA) has made 2 cuts in 7 starts with earnings of $1,427 so far. Briana is the 2006 winner of the Golf Channel’s Big Break Challenge. Like most of Team New England only needs to get a handle on her course stats.

Jeﬀ Curl, Nationwide, (CT) has made 5 cuts in 11 starts on the Nationwide, earning $11,691 to date. Curl‘s scoring stats are not a reﬂection of this young man’s true talent and ability. I have a sense he’s about to make a move.

Haley Gidea (RI) having been competing on the Futures Tour since 2008 playing in 29 events, Haley has yet to start her 2011 season.

Fran Quinn, (MA) is playing on both the PGA and NATIONWIDE Tours this year making 2 cuts in 3 starts for $29,597 on the PGA circuit and 3 cuts in 6 starts on the Nationwide Tour earning $22,630 for total earnings so far in 2011 of $52,227.

ADDRESS

IMPACT

Susan Choi, (MA) has not started as of now on the Futures Tour in 2011. We are conﬁdent Susan will join the LPGA Futures Tour at some point this year.

Amber Richardson (RI) the Alliance Bank Classic in 2010, her only event in 2010 also has yet to suit up for an event this year.

ORDER NOW TOURSTRIKER.COM

What’s News Peter Uihlein Wins 2011 Northeast Amateur Peter Uihlein, the Oklahoma State All-American standout and 2011 Be Hogan Award winner ads another notch to his trophy case with a victory at this years Northeast Amateur at Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence RI. Uihlein followed his 3rd round 62 with a strong final round 65 and finished setting a tournament record at -15 for a total of 261. e previous record of -11under 265 was set by Dan Woltman in 2009. James White of Georgia Tech finished second at -12, and Blayne Barber of Auburn came in at -11 for third.

Veteran Mini-Tour Player Kyle Gallo Captures the 102nd Massachusetts Open Championship In one the closest battles in recent memory, a handful of professional and amateur competitors hailing from all across the East Coast battled valiantly during the third and final round of the 102nd Massachusetts Open Championship. In the end and under the magnificent backdrop of Oak Hill Country Club, it was Kyle Gallo (Kensington, CT) who emerged as the victor and can now claim the rights to the Clarence G. Cochrane Memorial Trophy and a winner's check of $15,000. Brian Higgins (Franklin CC), who was looking to become the first amateur since 1999 to win the Massachusetts Open shared Low Amateur honors with Chris Congdon (Foxborough CC).

Carbone wins Maine Open golf tourney in playoff Falmouth, Me ,Michael Carbone of Brewster, Mass won the 93rd Charlie’s Maine Open Golf Championship in a three-way playoff at Falmouth Country Club for a total score of 138. Carbone won by paring the first hole in the playoff, while Shawn Warren the NEPGA Assistant at Falmouth and John Hickson of Topsham bogeyed it. Carbone won the Rhode Island Open held at Newport National Golf Club in 2009, defeating Warren in another close competition. Also taking home crystal was low amateur Jason Gall of Augusta, who was one over par 145. Mark Plummer won the senior amateur while Don Robertson won the senior open.

Marc-Etienne Bussieres Wins Vermont Open FAIRLEE, Vt. -- Marc-Etienne Bussieres of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada fired a final-round 66 to win the 2011 Vermont Open at Lake Morey. Bussieres was steady throughout, finishing the three-day total 66-69-66-201.He was three shots better than runner-up Dave Schuster of New York City. Jesse Smith of Dover, New Hampshire finished in a tie for third place with Rich Berberian of Derry, New Hampshire. Both players shot 205 over the three days of the event.

56 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Kevin Carey and Ray Richard Light It Up on Day 2 to Capture the 2011 Massachusetts Senior Four-Ball Championship Title By One Stroke East Falmouth, MA - It may have taken two rounds of golf, but the putts finally started to fall for the team of Kevin Carey (Dennis Pines GC) and Ray Richard (orny Lea GC) on Wednesday as they cruised to their first-ever Massachusetts Senior FourBall Championship title. ey finished with a two-round total of 7-under par 135.

Elle Dutch in Sudden Death Wins Mass Women’s Open Two Amateurs Run Away with This Years Event A pair of young amateur golfers distanced themselves from the pack at the 2011 Massachusetts Women's Open golf tournament at Bellevue Golf Club in Melrose, Ma. Elle Dutch 23 from Moodus, Ct won the overall title in very tense playoff against 13-year-old Megan Khang of Rockland. Megan of Rockland, Ma and 23-year-old Ellie Dutch of Moodus, Conn. ended the 36 holes at 143 each, forcing a three-hole sudden death playoff. Megan missed a putt for par on the third playoff hole #8 a par three, and Elle got up and down from 45 yards to capture the overall Open crown in her first Mass. Women’s Open.

Chelso Barrett, Megan Khang Capture 2011 New England Junior Pga Championship Chelso Barrett of Keene, NH and Megan Khang of Rockland, MA won the 2011 New England Junior PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Heritage F.S.E. Wednesday-ursday, June 29-30 at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA. By winning the boys’ and girls’ divisions respectively, Barrett and Khang qualiﬁed for the 36th Junior PGA Championship Aug. 2-5, 2011, at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Ind.

AJGA comes to Plymouth, Mass., July 18-21 Plymouth Country Club to host Deutsche Bank Partners for Charity Junior Shoot Out. e American Junior Golf Association will head to Plymouth when Plymouth Country Club hosts 96 players for the Deutsche Bank Partners for Charity Junior Shoot Out, July 18-21. Top junior golfers from around the country will travel to compete in this 54-hole stroke play event. For more information, please contact Rob Doone (rdoone@ajga.org) in the AJGA Communications Department at (678) 425-1788 or visit the AJGA website at ajga.org.

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 57

Gorman vs. Geary by Tom Gorman and Tim Geary

Is the PGA Tour’s exemption policy flawed? by Tom Gorman

Yes. Unless you once caddied on the PGA Tour, you have a better chance of scoring a hole-in-one than correctly answering the following question: How many different ways can a player qualify for exempt status on the PGA Tour? Hint: Figuring out the formula can be more confusing than studying rocket science. And, consider this; the one constant in golf is that we never hear of a player announcing his retirement. The answer: 33. With the 2011 Tour schedule more than half-way complete, let’s take a look at the twilight years of 49-year old Brad Faxon, for example. Is Faxon an official card-carrying member of the PGA Tour? And, if not, how did he get to tee it up in ten events, including the Traveler’s Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut June 23? Once upon a time the pride and joy of the Ocean State had game, winning eight times between 1991 and 2005, with career earnings over $17 million. Although, Faxon never retired, he should have five years ago. His performance since 2007 has been pathetic, showing 76 events, while making only 15 cuts. Faxon, through 10 sponsor’s exemptions this season has failed miserably, missing every cut! Brad Faxon’s career as a PGA Tour pro is over! Rump-swabs like Mistah Geary are in denial that their home-grown boy doesn’t play weekend golf on TV anymore for the big bucks. By the way, that TV commentary gig has also hit the skids. Tournament sponsors, such as Traveler’s, are playing the good old boys network by giving Faxon and other has-beens like Steve Elkington, David Duval, John Daly, Lee Janzen and Scott McCarron an exemption. e PGA Tour Exemption system needs an enema! Why do they keep a system in place that allows players like Faxon to play every week when they have not earned any money in years? e current system prevents new PGA Tour rookies and fresh talent from getting into enough events to keep their card because they can’t play in 15 events in their first year on Tour. Many players that earned their card the old fashioned way – through “Q” school – like James Driscoll and Billy Mayfair, or through Nationwide

58 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Tour top-25, like Jim Renner and Geoff Sisk, get bumped from weekly tournaments because of a complex system of category exemptions. Players in the top category get first crack at any tournament they want, then players in the next category get an opportunity and so forth. e Tour issues 5-year exemptions for winning the PGA Championship, US Open, Players Championship, Masters and British Open. A 3-year exemption is earned by winning the Tour Championship and WGC event And then a variety of one-years can be awarded for career earnings or medical reasons. How disappointing is it to talented, younger players like Driscoll, Renner, Sisk who earned cards but are suddenly shut out of the system? When Brad Adamonis was on Tour in 2009, he got bumped out of more tournaments than he played, thus losing his status in less than a year. If you struggle to play in the required 15 tournaments, it’s a huge task to finish in the top-125 in earnings to keep an exempt status. e PGA Tour should revise the system as soon as possible. ere are 33 ways to acquire an exemption on Tour, but the bottom line is if you haven’t won recently, haven’t played well in the present year, or don’t have a legacy of great play to fall back upon, your career on Tour could be over quickly! Total Tour purse money this year is almost $300 million. Wow! ank you Tiger! Yes, the PGA Tour plays favorites because they can. Earning and maintaining an authentic PGA Tour card is arguably the most sought-after status of any sport and dreamcome-true for most. Now, along comes golf ’s new wonder-kid, Rory McIlroy, and some startling news that conflicts with this argument. He wins the US Open to earn a fiveyear exemption and announces that he’s thinking about turning down the offer. OMG! What is golf ’s hottest property thinking? (Tom Gorman, a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, International Network of Golf and Golf Travel Writers of America, is a Boston-based freelance golf writer.)

Is the PGA Tour’s exemption policy flawed? by Tim Geary

Here’s a bulletin; Life ain’t fair. Never has been, never will be. To paraphrase former president Calvin Coolidge, e PGA Tour is in the business of business, which is to say making money. If the paying public preferred seeing a ton of young talent rather than the established players than a system would be in place to force out the old and bring in the new. Actually there is, but it isn’t fast enough for the guy on the other page. Most golf fans like seeing their old favorites play, which is why the Senior/Champions Tour has had such a long shelf life and it’s not as though those who don’t get out on the PGA Tour right off the bat go hungry and have to turn to being door-to-door salesmen to feed their families. e Nationwide Tour not only gives young players (and former PGA Tour veterans) a place to hone their skills and learn the ropes, but a pretty nice living as well. at was not the case in the old days when you either finished among the top 60 money winners (now it’s top 125) or found a job as a club pro, giving lessons to Aunt Sadie and listening to some fat used car dealer complain about the sand in the bunkers. ere is nothing quite as grueling as trying to get through PGA Tour qualifying school and finishing high enough to get the card that says you can play with the big boys. It has to be frustrating to those without star appeal to have to hope or beg to get into a tournament. It’s something Tiger Woods never had to worry about. Tiger had a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Greater Milwaukee Open the second he announced he was turning pro. He won enough money in a couple of months that he avoided ever having to go to Q School. Players like Rickie Fowler get sponsors exemptions not because they are any more talented that Joe Shmoo (although they are) but because people have heard a great deal about them and want to see them. When reigning U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein turns pro he will also likely be in line for more spon-

sor exemptions than some other player with similar skills but without the name recognition. And while people such as Mr. Gorman complain that spots get taken up by has beens, who have not won in years or even contended, most of them were in a similar position at one time in their careers. ey have those exemptions because they earned them. Players who win major championships deserve special consideration. It takes a special kind of player to win a major. We want to see them as much as we can. Funny thing about the tour; the kids keep coming. ey bust their way into the fields and they make names for themselves. ere are dozens of new players all the time. It’s quite simple. Qualify for a tournament and you’re in. It’s tough, to be sure, but the opportunity is there. All a player has to do is shoot low numbers. If they can’t quite break in then there’s the Nationwide where the top money winners automatically get their cards for the next year. ere are enough tournaments where the established players take weeks off to afford the youngsters their shot at the big time. Certainly if this was a fair fight everyone would start on even footing, but its business and there’s nothing fair about it. ere’s a reason Jack Nicholson can command multi millions to make a movie. He draws people into the theatres. It’s why Arnold Palmer, even at his advanced age and with a skill set nowhere near where it once was, can get $100,000. for a corporate outing. Rory McIlroy is now a star because he won the U.S. Open in such amazing style. He kicked in the door and now he has that long exemption. It’s there because fans want to see him, will flock to see him and the PGA Tour will earn millions. Fair? ere is no $ in fair and the PGA Tour is professional golf where everything is spelled $$$$$. (Tim Geary is a Rhode Island based freelance writer. He’s still waiting for his first exemption to play in a PGA Tour event).

GOLF MARKETING 101 Call the experts for a Free Consultation

800-736-9030 July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 59

myNEGM Marketplace

RETAIL STORES Golfology Hanover, MA 781.871.1000 Hyannis, MA 508.771.4653 www.golfologyusa.com

Golfers’ Warehouse Cranston, RI 401.467.8740 Hartford, CT 860.522.6829 Danvers, MA 978.777.4653 Natick, MA 508.651.2582 Braintree, MA 781.848.9777 www.golferswarehouse.com

Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf S. Easton, MA 508.238.2320 www.pineoaks.com

GOLF EQUIPMENT ezLocator www.goezlocator.com

nVentix www.nventix.com

Axis One Putters www.axis1golf.com

Cleveland Golf www.clevelandgolf.com

PowerBilt www.poerbilt.com

TaylorMadeGolf www.taylormadegolf.com

GOLF PRODUCTS & TRAINING AIDS Tour Striker www.tourstriker.com

Belly Putt www.bellyputt.com

Jackets Required 888.500.5254 www.jacketsrequired.com

60 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Heater Holder

myNEGM Marketplace

www.heaterholder.com

Musty Putters www.mustyputters.com

Optimal Club GPS www.optimalclub.com

Orange Whip Trainer www.orange-whip.com

Perfect Golf Labs www.planeperfectgolf.com

Polara Golf www.polaragolf.com

Real Feel Golf Mats www.realfeelgolfmats.com

S3 Golf Training System 800.796.4416 www.s3golf.com

Sonocaddie www.sonocaddie.com

Swinging Advantage Golf, LLC www.swingadvantagegolf.com

SwingRite Boxford, MA 866.660.7387 www.swingrite.com

The Golfers Footprint 888.984.6287 www.golfersfootprint.com

Tin Cup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ball Marking System 888.984.6287 www.tin-cup.com

Tour Striker 888.984.6287 www.tourstriker.com

GOLF TOURNAMENTS CVS Charity Classic Barrington, RI www.cvscharityclassic.com

Deutsche Bank Championship Norton, MA www.deutschebankchampionship.com

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 61

myNEGM Marketplace ING New England Golf Classic Bloomfield, CT www.newenglandgolfclassic.com

The Jimmy Fund Golf Program Brookline, MA 800.521.4653 www.jimmyfund.org

NEPGA New England Series 508.869.0000 www.newenglandseries.com

NEPGA Junior Tour 508.869.0000 www.nepgajuniortour.com

GOLF PRACTICE & INSTRUCTION Atlantic Golf Center S. Attleboro, MA 508.7615484 www.atlanticgolfcenter.com

Coles River Swansea, MA 508.675.8767 www.colesriver.com

Dennis Sales Golf Providence, RI 401.787.7040 www.dennissalesgolf.com

Golf Country

Easton, MA 508.238.6007 Middleton, MA 978.774.4476 Saugus, MA 781.231.0032 www.golfcountry.org

Golf Shots Wareham, MA 508.295.8773

GolfTec Rhode Island Cranston, RI 401.649.GOLF9 (4653) www.changemygame.com

Harmon Golf & Fitness Club Rockland, MA 866.942.7666 www.harmongolf.com

62 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Joe & Leigh’s Performance Center

myNEGM Marketplace

Easton, Ma at Golf Country 508.238.2320

Pelz Golf 800-833-7370 www.PelzGolf.com www.joeandleigh.com

Sun ‘N’ Air Danvers, MA 978.774.8180 www.sunairgolf.com

Stratton Golf School Stratton, VT 800.787.2886 www.stratton.com/golf

Poland Spring Golf Academy Poland Springs, ME 207.998.7100 www.starttofinish.com

MASSACHUSETTS GOLF COURSES GREATER BOSTON Country Club of Billerica Billerica 978.667.8061 www.countryclubofbillerica.com

Far Corner Golf Course Boxford 978.352.8300 www.farcornergolf.com

Lakeville Country Club Lakeville 508.947.6630 www.lakevillecountryclub.com

Maplegate Country Club Bellingham 508.966.4040 www.maplegate.com

Petersham Country Club Petersham 978.724.3388 www.petershamcc.com

DW Fields Brockton 866.515.0203 www.2doggolf.com

Granite Links Quincy 617.689.1900 www.granitelinksgolfclub.com

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 63

myNEGM Marketplace

BOSTON WEST Berlin Country Club Berlin 978.838.2733

Crosswinds Golf Club Plymouth 508.830.1199 www.golfcrosswinds.com

Country Club of Billerica Billerica 978.667.9121 www.coutryclubofbillerica.com

Far Corner Golf Course West Boxford 978.352.8300 www.farcornergolf.com

Middleton Golf Course Middleton 978.774.4075 www.middletongolf.com

New England Country Club Bellingham 508.883.2300 www.newenglandcountryclub.com

Pine Ridge Country CLub No. Oxford 508.892.9188 www.pineridgegolf.net

Shaker Farms Country Club Westfield 413.568.4087 www.shakerfarmscc.com

The Glen Country Club Millis 508.376.2978 www.theglencc.com

The Ranch Golf Club Southwick 413.569.9333 www.theranchgolfclub.com

BOSTON NORTH Petersham Country Club Petersham 978.724.3388 www.petershamcc.com

Turner Hill Ipswich 978.356.7070 www.turnerhill.com

64 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

SOUTHEASTERN MA

myNEGM Marketplace

Allendale Country Club North Dartmouth 508.992.8682 www.allendalecountryclub.com

Fall River Country Club Fall River 508.678.9374 www.fallrivercc.com

Olde Scotland Links Bridgewater 508.279.3344 www.oldescotlandlinks.com

Pine Oaks Golf Club South Easton 508.238.2320 www.pineoaks.com

Rehoboth Country Club Rehoboth 508.252.6259 www.rehobothcc.com

Shadow Brook Golf Club South Attleboro 508.339.8410 www.atlanticgolfcenter.com

CAPE COD REGION Cranberry Valley Golf Course Harwich 508.430.5234 www.cranberrygolfcourse.com

Falmouth Country Club E. Falmouth 508.548.3211 www.falmouthcountryclub.com

Holly Ridge CC 508-428-5577 hollyridgegolf.com

Quashnet Valley Country Club Mashpee 508.477.4412 www.quashnetvalley.com

Sandwich Hollows Golf Club East Sandwich 508.888.3384 www.sandwichhollows.com

Southers Marsh Golf Club Plymouth 508.830.3535 www.southersmarsh.com

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 65

myNEGM Marketplace

Waverly Oaks Country Club Plymouth 508.224.6700

Hear the beep. Hit it deep.

www.waverlyoaksgolfclub.com

RHODE ISLAND GOLF COURSES

129

now only $

Fenner Hill Country Club Hope Valley 401.539.8000 www.fennerhill.com

Foster Country Club Foster 401.397.5990 www.fostercountryclub.com

pinhighpro.com

Button Hole Golf Providence 401.421.1664 www.buttonhole.org

Country View Golf Club Burrillville 401.568.7157 www.countryviewgolf.net

Exeter Country Club Exeter 401.295.8212 www.exetercc.com

Foster Country Club Foster 401.397.7750 www.fostercountryclub.com

Green Valley Country Club Portsmouth 401.847.9543 www.greenvalleyccofri.com

Laurel Lane Country Club West Kingston (401) 783-3844 www.laurellanecountryclub.com

Meadowbrook Country Club Richmond 401.539.8491 www.meadowbrookgolfri.com

Montaup Country Club Portsmouth 401.683.0955 www.montaupcc.com

Newport National Golf Club Middletown 401.848.9690 www.newportnational.com

66 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Richmond Country Club

myNEGM Marketplace

Richmond (401) 364-9200 www.richmondcountryclub.net

Rose Hill Golf Club South Kingstown 401.788.1088 www.rosehillri.com

Woodland Greens Golf Club North Kingstown 401.294.2872 www.woodlandgc.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE GOLF COURSES Androscoggin Valley Country Club Gorham 603.466.9468 www.avccgolf.com

Haleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Location Golf Course Hales Location 603.356.2140 www.whitemountainhotel.com

Indian Mound Golf Club Center Ossipee 603.539.7733 www.indianmoundgc.com

Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa Golf Course Whitefield 603.837.2100 www.mountainviewgrand.com

North Conway Country Club North Conway Village 603.356.5244 www.northconwaycountryclub.com

Province Lake Golf Parsonsfield 800.325.4434 www.provincelakegolf.com

Waumbek Country Club Jefferson 603.586.7777 www.playgolfne.com/wb/

CONNECTICUT GOLF COURSES Connecticut National Golf Club Putnam 860.928.7748 www.ctnationalgolf.com

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 67

myNEGM Marketplace Raceway Golf Club Thompson 860.923.9591 www.racewaygolf.com

Connecticut National Golf Club Putnam 860.928.7748 www.ctnationalgolf.com

Lyman Orchards Golf Club Middlefield 888.995.9626 www.lymangolf.com

Windham Country Club Windham 603.434.2093 www.windhamcc.com

Wintonbury Hills Golf Course Bloomfield 860.242.1401 www.wintonburyhills.com

Oxford Green Oxford (203) 888-1600 www.oxfordgreens.com

VIRTUAL GOLF CLUBS Barnes Brook Indoor Golf West Enfield, ME 207.732.3006 www.barnesbrookgolfandski.com

Broken Tee Virtual Golf Club Lakeville, MA 508.923.4653 www.thebrokentee.com

Groton Indoor Country Club Groton, MA 978.448.2564 www.grotoncountryclub.com

King of Swing Revere, MA 781.284.6100 www.kingofswinggolf.com

Gonzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Indoor Golf S. Burlington, VT 802.881.0660 www.gonzosindoorgolf.com

Vermont Indoor Golf S. Burlington, VT 802.864.4040 www.vermontindoorgolf.com

68 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

Woodbury Golf Course Woodbury, VT 802.456.1250 www.woodburygolf.com

GOLF RESORTS Bethel Inn Resort Bethel, ME 207.824.2175

myNEGM Marketplace RE/MAX Realty Team Cape Coral, FL 239.425.2519 www.morecapecoral.com

C21 Hawkeye Myrtle Beach, SC 843.685.2063 www.richgibbins.com

www.bethelinn.com

Prescott Point The Balsams Grand Resort Dixville Notch, NH 800.255.0600 www.thebalsams.com

Doral Resorts & Spa Miami, FL 800.71.DORAL

Portsmouth, RI 401-230-8850 www.prescottpoint.com

East Shore Properties Portsmouth, RI 401.683.6200 www.eastshoreproperties.com

www.doralresort.com

Route 114 Middleton, MA 978-774-4476

Greater Atlantic City Golf Assoc. Atlantic City, NJ 800.GOLF.222 www.acgolfvacations.com

Stratton Mt. Resort Stratton, VT 800.787.2886 www.stratton.com/golf

The Heritage House Hotel

Route 1 N. Saugus, MA 781-231-0032 Three Conveniently located Boston Area Driving Range and Family Entertainment Facilities

Route 138 Easton, MA 508-238-6007

Cape Cod, MA 800.242.7829 www.stayandplaycapecod.com

Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club Innisbrook, FL 727.942.2000 www.innisbrookgolfresort.com

Lake Morey Resort

with this coupon

Buy a large bucket and get a small free.

Fairlee, VT 802.333.4311 www.lakemoreyresort.com

Point Sebago Resort Casco, ME 207.655.7948 www.pointsebago.com

GOLF REAL ESTATE Gorman Associates Massachusetts 781.329.6111 www.gormanassociates.com

The Homes at Old Marsh Maine 978.423.6053 www.oldmarshwells.com

Smart Coupons

Visit myNEGM.com on your mobile device facebook.com/NEGolfMonthly

July 2011 | New England Golf Monthly | 69

NEW ENGLAND G o L F â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; c A R s Yamaha Golf Cars and Utility Vehicle 62 Industrial Way, Seekonk, Ma 02771 (508) 336-4285 Hallberg Park, No. Reading, MA 01864 (978) 664-9000 email negc40@aol.com

(508) 336-4285 WWW.NEWENGLANDGOLFCARS.COM

70 | New England Golf Monthly | July 2011

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Deutsche Bank Championship will feature the top 100 PGA TOUR golfers as they compete in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup and for the $10 million first prize. Defending champion Charley Hoffman is expected to take on the world’s best, including a distinguished list of past champions — Adam Scott, Vijay Singh, Steve Stricker, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson — and many more. To purchase tickets log onto dbchampionship.com, call 877.TIX.4DBC or visit a Golf Town retail location in Avon, Bellingham, Seekonk, Reading or Watertown.

FOWLER

MICKELSON

WOODS

STRICKER

JOHNSON

FACEBOOK.COM/DEUTSCHEBANKCHAMPIONSHIP

Player appearance subject to qualification.

CHOI

HOFFMAN

TWITTER.COM/DBCHAMPIONSHIP