DUXBURY, Mass. – To earn a trip to an iconic American destination, you needed to speak a foreign language Wednesday at Duxbury Yacht Club. Not officially, mind you, but surely it felt like International Day was being celebrated as an assortment of women, from young amateurs to veteran professionals … [Read more...]
Notes: Bill Drohen wins Norfolk County Classic at Presidents GC
Four-time Massachusetts Amateur Public Links champion Bill Drohen posted a tidy 6-under 64 at Presidents GC in North Quincy, Mass., to win the annual Norfolk County Classic. With rain playing havoc with Saturday’s first round, the decision was made to reduce the championship to 27 holes – nine on … [Read more...]
How Jake Bauer found peace and purpose on and off the golf course.
On those rare occasions when you come across someone who actually put the emphasis on the front end of the term Student-Athlete, you are at first stymied. Then you hear Jake Bauer explain all that went into his decision to switch gears on his pro golf career and you are duly impressed. To discover … [Read more...]
Notes: Ben Spitz is thriving as an amateur golfer
When you’ve won a pair of Mass. Junior Amateur titles (one of the pre-junior flavor), a Mass. Publinx, and gone to the 54th and final hole with a chance to win the 2021 Mass. Open, you qualify as a golfer who deserves great respect. But the real flavor to Norwell, Mass., native Ben Spitz is the run … [Read more...]
Keegan Bradley returning to his New England roots for the summertime
It is a move that makes sense in so many ways that Keegan Bradley cannot stop smiling. He and his wife, Jillian, are returning to their New England roots and have bought a home in Newburyport, Mass. “I can’t tell you how excited I am,” said Bradley, 36, now in his 13th year on the PGA Tour. “I’ve … [Read more...]
Ben Spitz leads the way in U.S. Open qualifying while Molly Smith has a close call
LAKEVILLE, Mass. – As with any competitive golf event, it is duly noted who leads the way. But when you’re talking about a U.S. Open local qualifier – which is where golfers put their dreams on the line – more times than not the flavor comes a wee bit down the leaderboard. Which is why Tuesday’s … [Read more...]