John Broderick finally met his match on Thursday afternoon. After qualifying for match play and winning twice at the U.S. Junior Amateur in Bandon, Ore., the 18-year-old from Wellesley, Mass., was defeated by 17-year-old former China Amateur champion Wenyi Ding, 5-and-3. Broderick, who will be a … [Read more...]
Takeaways: Burke leads at N.H. Juniors, logjam at Conn. Open
Jeremy Burke (Hoodkroft CC) rallied on the back nine to take a two-shot lead in the New Hampshire Junior Championship, a 54-hole stroke-play event being played this week at the Country Club of New Hampshire in North Sutton. Burke made the turn at even par, and went on to birdie No. 11 and No. 12. … [Read more...]
Tragic, emotional, remarkable: Inside Conner Willett’s week at the Mass. Amateur
As the early days of July melted away, Conner Willett was like a lot of 19-year-olds home for the summer. He was enjoying time with his family. He was preparing to play in some of the region’s biggest amateur tournaments, including the 114th Massachusetts Amateur in mid-July. Down the road, he was … [Read more...]
Takeaways: Conner Willett, days after dad’s death, is the Mass. Am. champion
Conner Willett began his week at the 114th Massachusetts Amateur with a heavy heart. He’s ending it as the Mass. Am champion. Willett, a 19-year-old from Charles River CC, finished one of the most emotional stories at this or any other tournament Friday, beating 16-year-old Ryan Downes (GreatHorse) … [Read more...]
N.H. Amateur takeaways: Late drama trims contenders to eight
RYE BEACH, N.H. -- The 119th New Hampshire Amateur is down to eight remaining contenders. A sunny Thursday at Abenaqui Country Club, just a couple long irons from the ocean, produced a little bit of everything – monster comebacks, an 18th-hole finish for the ages, the end of a three-peat bid and a … [Read more...]
Mass Amateur takeaways: Emmerich emerges in brother battle
The 114th Massachusetts Amateur is down to eight remaining contenders at Concord Country Club. Thursday’s two rounds of match play will determine which two golfers will square off Friday in the 36-hole championship match. But first let’s unpack Wednesday, which featured a clash between brothers in … [Read more...]