In the early 2000s, Tiger Woods ushered in the fitness revolution with his running, lifting, and Navy Seal training. Now that strength training is part of golf, swing speed has become an important measurable that golfers strive to improve. In June, as Matt Fitzpatrick won the U.S. Open, people … [Read more...]
Fran Quinn earns associate status at PGA Tour Champions Q-School
Fran Quinn, Patrick Sheehan, and Mark Brown all arrived at the Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale for the final stage of PGA Tour Champions Q-School last week with high hopes. The three New Englanders, along with 78 other hopefuls, were vying for five coveted tour cards. But only Quinn emerged … [Read more...]
A salute to the players of the year across the New England golf world
It's award season! Each New England state uses a point system to help identify the best players from the year and then hands out awards based on those year-long rankings in various categories. The ultimate award is the Men's and Women's Player of the Year. It signifies a player was the absolute best … [Read more...]
Former Tufts lacrosse star Mac Bredahl soaring on the golf course at BC
Mac Bredahl arrived at Tufts in 2018 with a plan to play lacrosse and golf for the Jumbos. The New Jersey native was a highly decorated lacrosse player winning the 2018 US Lacrosse N.J. Player of the Year. He was also a two-time US Lacrosse All-American and a two-time first team All-N.J. selection … [Read more...]
10 New England golfers who’ve boosted their stock this year
It’s a tale as old as time. Students return to school in the fall and measure each other up. Who got taller? Who is the new kid? Who changed? Who stayed the same? This fall, a handful of golfers returned to their respective campuses with stories to tell about success on the golf course. A few of … [Read more...]
Matt Parziale, Herbie Aikens lead group of 10 U.S. Four-ball qualifiers from New England
It's always nice to have something to look forward to as a golfer. For New Englanders, the winter can be long and dark. The golf clubs might collect dust in the garage, only dusted off for a simulator round or a trip to warmer weather. Some golfers from New England will have all winter to prepare … [Read more...]