It was a busy week for New England golfers competing in our region and around the country, particularly in college conference championships. Let's examine how the local golfers fared. From Ryan Riley and Peter Danko winning the SouthCoast Four-Ball Championship at Allendale CC to David Chatfield and … [Read more...]
McCabe’s notebook: Jon Curran reflects on decision to retire from golf
It’s understandable that he does sometimes think how his PGA Tour career might have turned out differently had he won either of those playoffs in 2015 and ’16. But it’s a testament to the character of Jon Curran (Hopkinton, Mass.) that he gives far more attention to the bigger picture and that … [Read more...]
How Patrick Welch brought his golf game back on top
Forget that advertising slogan, because so far as Patrick Welch is concerned, what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. Not a chance. He was taking that recent victory with him, because it provided not only his biggest thrill in golf, but enormous confidence that he hopes to parlay into more … [Read more...]
Boys golf watch list: The best juniors in New England
Welcome to the next generation of golf. Every year, eager young athletes hit the links in the beginning stages of their golf journey. Here, we aim to shine a light on some of the best young boys golfers in New England. From the supremely talented Ben James in Connecticut to Eli Spaulding in … [Read more...]
Girls golf watch list: The best juniors in New England
Welcome to the next generation of golf. Every year, eager young athletes hit the links in the beginning stages of their golf journey. Here, we aim to shine a light on some of the best young female golfers in New England. From sisters Molly and Morgan Smith in Massachusetts to Sophia Sarrazin in … [Read more...]
Meet Joey Lenane, the Mass. kid driven to succeed in big-time golf
There are quizzical whirlwind trips that make you shake your head. Then there are those outlandish excursions that you don’t question, given the parties involved. Such as Joey Lenane going from his home in Dedham, Mass., down to Cape Cod, then up to Niagara Falls, N.Y. — and back — approximately a … [Read more...]