After Mass. Open, Keohane packs golf bags for Asia Jul 2, 2009
He said he collects the mementos that the Massachusetts Golf Association gives players on the first tee each year such as money clips. Playing through a Nor easter on the opening day of the tournament this year, Keohane was grateful to get some home cooking after his opening round, in which he shot a 74. (Needham Tab, MA)
Quail Ridge members lease club, open to public Jun 26, 2009
Becky Blaeser, communications director for the Massachusetts Golf Association, said the new business model is one many of the state s courses are turning to in order to keep their doors open as fewer people are able to pay the high cost of joining private clubs. A lot of places are coming to the realization that becoming semi-private is a profitable solution for them, said Blaeser, adding that an oversupply of public and private courses caused many to close in the past few years. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Carey, Foley roll to fore in Norfolk May 17, 2009
Frank Vana of Marlborough Country Club, the 1997 tournament winner and a nine-time Massachusetts Golf Association player of the year, also birdied the 18th to shoot 70, tied for fourth with Ryan Riley. PGA - Defending champion Zach Johnson matched the La Cantera course record with a 10-under 60 to take a three-stroke lead in the suspended third round of the rain-soaked Texas Open in San Antonio. (Boston Globe)
For many, love is open-ended Mar 27, 2008
The retired executive director of the Massachusetts Golf Association, Haskell's passion for the game manifests itself in the countless hours he spends researching archives. He knows the game has changed dramatically, that players he admired, such as Bobby Jones and Ted Bishop, never put in the practice time that today's stars do, and Haskell bemoans the fact that amateur golf "is not as important today as it was 30, 40 years ago," but still. (Boston Globe)
Qualifying as success stories on PGA Tour Dec 6, 2007
George Pendergast of The Country Club has been elected the 54th president of the Massachusetts Golf Association. The slate of officers will include: John F. Dezieck of Wyantenuck CC, first vice president; Paul Burke Jr., of Vesper CC, second vice president; Clarence J. Bennett of Longmeadow CC, championship committee chairman; and executive committee members Peter Costello of Cohasset GC, David Fite of The International GC, Stephen Gormley of Kittansett, and Jack Taymore of Kernwood CC. (Boston Globe)
6 die in crash involving ex-'Bama star Nov 21, 2007
Frank Vana Jr. of Boylston was named the Massachusetts Golf Association's Player of the Year for the ninth time. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Bolton rides a hot streak to opening 66 Jul 26, 2007
In the Massachusetts Golf Association Player of the Year standings, he earned just 12 points as of July 20, while leader Frank Vana Jr. has 762. So Bolton, who graduated from Columbia University in 2005, said he will make a decision at the end of this summer: professional golf or law school and a career in law or politics. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Keeping score around New England Jul 5, 2007
Seniors MGA makes move The Massachusetts Golf Association announced a change of venue for the State Senior Championship, scheduled for Oct. 1-2. It will be held at the Golf Club of Cape Cod in Falmouth. (Boston Globe)
Seniors team up for 4-ball crown May 20, 2007
Brennan, the reigning Merrimack Valley Conference most valuable player, and Hameling, a former State Junior champion, combined for a blistering 10-under- par 133 (66-67) to shock the field and win the 27th annual Massachusetts Golf Association's Four-Ball Tournament played at the Shaker Hills Golf Club in Harvard and Mount Pleasant Country Club in Boylston. The Brennan-Harmeling duo, representing Andover and Indian Ridge country clubs, edged MGA veterans and first-round leaders Frank Vana Jr.... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Risica help lifts Big Red in chasing the Crimson May 13, 2007
Boylston resident Frank Vana Jr., a Sudbury native and Marian High grad, and links partner Brendan Hester placed second in the Massachusetts Golf Association's first tournament of the season, the State Four-Ball, held at Shaker Hills Golf Club and Mount Pleasant Country Club. The duo finished four strokes off the pace. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
For Seagulls players, it's unconditional love Apr 26, 2007
Like a long line of people within Massachusetts golf circles, Martin considered Stimets the quintessential gentleman golfer and he terms those opportunities to be a Seagulls teammate "a real privilege." Even on a day when drives barely traveled 100 yards. "Oh, it's a struggle most days, but there's nothing like that tournament," said Martin, and you don't have to go far to find someone who agrees. (Boston Globe)
Sprague logical pick to lead MGA Apr 19, 2007
Joe Sprague Jr. can't think of a better way to describe his emotions as he settles in as just the sixth executive director in the 104-year history of the Massachusetts Golf Association. "I still feel like I'm part of the same family," said Sprague, who had served as executive director of the Rhode Island Golf Association since 1999. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
RECREATION CALENDAR Feb 8, 2007
MGA ONLINE REGISTRATION: Online registration is now available for all 10 of the Massachusetts Golf Association's 2007 amateur championship events at MGAlinks. org. (The Standard-Times, MA)
