There is a large sign on route 136 in Warren, Rhode Island that reads “Windmill Hill 9 Holes $12.00- 7 Days a week.” Turn right and you will see another sign just before the parking lot stating that fish and chips are available in the clubhouse for only $5.99. Golf and fresh Rhode Island fish all for under $18.00: Surely a bargain that every golfer will appreciate.
Windmill Hill is comp… Read More
Tucked away in the town of North Attleboro, is an oasis of tranquility far from the maddening shoppers that prowl the stores on nearby Route 1. Chemawa was originally a nine hole course but in recent years the Bourque family decided to expand to a full 18 holes. Chemawa is not a long course measuring only 5,285 yards from the blue tees. My average drive is about 210-&… Read More
Connecticut National is a unique and challenging course that exemplifies the term “Target Golf.” Three years ago the owners ofConnecticut National decided to create a course that is, in the words of golf director Jim West, “a links style course, but with a lot of trees.” This course is located in the northeastern corner of Connecticut and… Read More
Meadowbrook Golf Course in Richmond is a perfect example. Meadowbrook was a flat course only 6,000 yards from the tips, and in need of a major renovation when it was taken over by the Hendrick family in 2006.
Now Meadowbrook is a championship course playing 7,468 yards from the tips. You can appreciate the challenge that poses for the average golfer when you remember that the U.S. Open course for… Read More
Hale Irwin, winner of over 57 PGA tournaments, was known as a player who carefully planned each shot and maintained his focus during the entire round of golf. Follow his philosophy and you will be sure to enjoy your round at the Hale Irwin designed New England County Club in Bellingham. The first hole at New England Country Club is a 510 yard Par5 from the back… Read More
Cape Cod is a year-round destination for New England golfers, but it is 68 miles from one end of the Cape to the other and the traffic can be very trying. However, location is everything and The Brookside Club in Bourne certainly has everything.
Drive over the Bourne Bridge and take Route 28 for a mere 1 ¼ miles and turn right at the big Brookside Club sign. The first thing you will notice… Read More
