We often hear the phrase “breakout season” to describe the performance of a player that has taken a significant leap forward, typically marked by an uptick in statistical output. Enter CJ Winchenbaugh. Start to finish, the current Belmont Hill senior ticked all the boxes last year. Having burst onto … [Read more...]
Shuvam Bhaumik’s 6 keys to success on the mental side of golf
Ask any competitive golfer for the true secret of their success and the answer always comes back the same way. It revolves around something to do with the mind. Getting in the zone. Focusing on the target. Showing resilience. In short, the best amateur golfers understand that the game of golf is … [Read more...]
The ins and outs of how competitive players assemble their schedules
The pursuit of amateur tournament golf excellence is endlessly aspirational. Inarguably, it requires lots of commitment and planning. Closer to home, could your tournament planning be better? As you begin to dream about your own vision for tournament golf in 2024, wouldn’t you love to listen to the … [Read more...]
Tournament play in multiple states? Here’s how New England seniors are doing it
There are two kinds of golf. There’s tournament golf. And there’s everything else. If you don’t believe or understand this, you’re probably not a tournament golfer. Tournament golfers wake up thinking about their next competitive opportunity to test themselves against people of like mind. These … [Read more...]
For college golfers, a fifth year is becoming increasingly common
For college golfers, it’s become OK to stay in school longer. “What’s the rush?” says Cole Anderson, a Mainer who's about to start his fifth season at Florida State. In recent years, several factors have combined to create this new normal of longevity among college golf eligibility. Staying in … [Read more...]
Cawley: We can make the Walker Cup even better with a new format
The biennial Walker Cup competition carries with it almost mystical significance for amateur golfers on the two sides — the United States and then Great Britain and Ireland. As the curtain falls on a magnificent Walker Cup at St. Andrews — where the U.S emerged with a 14.5-11.5 victory — the … [Read more...]