It's the time of year when golf emerges from hibernation in this part of the country. MassGolf events are underway, as are qualifiers for United States Golf Association events. Elite amateur events like the Coleman and the Terra Cota in Florida are luring some of the best New Englanders to the warm … [Read more...]
U.S. Challenge Cup’s place in the New England game simply indispensable
It was a Saturday morning in late March and a constant pounding of rain meant hearty winter golfers wouldn’t be involved in the game on this day. Except for Dave Adamonis Jr. His day was wall-to-wall golf. When you run what is arguably the most unheralded junior golf circuit in the land, the … [Read more...]
Notebook: UConn wins Big East Match Play as spring season kicks off
The UConn Huskies finished T-8 in the 16-team Palmas Del Mar Collegiate in Puerto Rico. Tommy Dallahan, a senior from Simsbury, Conn., shot 69-69-67 – 205 to finish third, while freshman Alex Heard of Boca Raton, Fla., finished T-21. Prior to that trip to Puerto Rico, coach Dave Pezzino’s squad had … [Read more...]
Notes: Stanford’s Conrad Ray talks about his star player Michael Thorbjornsen
You’ll excuse Conrad Ray if he wasn’t devoting all his attention last Sunday to the hoopla surrounding a collegian’s victory on the PGA Tour, the first time that’s happened in 32 years. “Nick Dunlap (a sophomore at Alabama who won the American Express Championship) is a great player and a fine young … [Read more...]
How Matthew Johnson nearly captured the PGA National Club Championship
With every edition of this PGA National Club Championship, Kris Hart’s incredible vision earns even greater appreciation. Club champions from across the country gathering at the end of the year at a marquee resort to enjoy great competition, warm camaraderie, and everything that you love about golf? … [Read more...]
Notes: Ben James’ win at South Beach highlights locals’ winter golf swing
Pushed into a hole that had very little to do with his own play, Ben James showed that he has that intangible that the truly gifted golfers have – an extra gear. Having opened 70-67, the University of Virginia sophomore from Milford, Conn., was playing nicely at the South Beach International Amateur … [Read more...]