By Leigh MacKay
I watched Lee Westwood’s technique very carefully as I appreciated seeing a pro at work. I was particularly impressed by the softness of his grip, the mellifluous change of motion from back to forward, and the accuracy of the result.
Either fishing for trophy-sized largemouths or readying his game for other trophies, Lee Westwood is always at home at Old Palm.
No bass,… Read More
You Can’t Go Home Again, the title of Thomas Wolfe’s 1940 seminal novel, has become an often-uttered, plaintive phrase. It refers to how the passing of time prevents someone from returning home again to reclaim his previous way of life. Such attempts to relive earlier memories, the novel’s theme suggests, are doomed to failure.
The Landing has just received a complete renovation by origi… Read More
Since Shining Rock Golf Club opened back in 2010 the 6,735-yard championship layout has been placed on as many “must play” lists as any public course in New England. The golf course sits on 146- acres of rolling terrain with vistas from virtually every hole on the course that rival any in the Northeast. For the third year in a row “The Rock” has been named as one of the Top 25 Publi… Read More
We fell in love with Royal Isabela the moment we began that first round during a sneak preview with co-owner Stanley and his dog Dumas in 2010. Only the rough course was open with a shell of a clubhouse; no casitas, restaurant, or villas yet built. The property and vision foretold of the spectacular compound that was to unfold and we yearned to return. Fast-forward to 2/11/13 when the wind… Read More
Just off route 495, near Gillette Stadium and the Lafayette House, there sits 45 holes of beautiful golf course. However, until now they were not owned and operated by a golf family. Wentworth Hills Country Club and Heather Hill Country Club are now owned and operated by a family with over 30 years in the golf business. Constant Poholek, his sister Karen Finocchi and brother-in-law Elmo Fin… Read More
Top 25 Public Golf Courses
1. Newport National GC (RI)
2. Shining Rock GC (MA)
3. Belgrade Lakes GC (ME)
4. Pinehills GC (Jones & Nicklaus) (MA)
5. Connecticut National (CT)
6. Green Mountain National (VT)
7. Lake of Isles - North (CT)
8. The Ranch GC (MA)
9. Red Tail GC (MA)
10. Meadowbrook GC (RI)
11. Farm Neck GC (MA)
12. Granite Links GC (MA)
13. The Ledges GC (ME)
14. Wint… Read More
If you are a golfer and you love the game then finding the perfect place to hang your spikes is sometimes one of the most difficult decisions to make. Today players who enjoy private club membership have a multitude of choices with so many private clubs looking for members. Lets face it if your joining a private club then you are obviously looking to play more golf, so choose to play on a… Read More
Best Public Courses, Private Courses, Par 3 Courses, Resorts, Practice Facilities, & Instructors by New England Golf Monthly
Summary of last years 2012 results:
Newport National
From 2012, the #1 Public Course was voted Newport National (RI). Newport National, designed by Arthur Hills, has been voted #1 Public Course for 4 consecutive years. The course is well known for its dramatic s… Read More
The Accenture Match Play was put on hold due to snowfall at Dove Mountain while the Ladies Symetra Pro-Am was oversold at Longbow in view of Red Mountain and we headed for reassignment to McDowell Mountain Golf Club. Formerly known as The Sanctuary, it has been transformed by a new “Phil”-osophy. Phil Mickelson and Steve Loy acquired the operating rights to this stunning Scottsdale course, s… Read More
Have you ever gone to a trade show and stumbled onto the booth that claims to have the answer to all your ailments. I guess we all at one time or another, have been in this position and I guess we all feel pretty much the same way, there has to be a catch, right! Well I think this is true in almost all cases. Recently I was at the National Golf Expo in Boston for our annual season launch of Ne… Read More
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