New England’s own CaddyTrek steals the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show
The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show had a decidedly women-friendly and New England flavor. It was, therefore, fitting that the star of the show was Boston's own CaddyTrek, a remote-controlled, robotic golf cart that follows a golfer's every move.

Fantasy Golf Picks for the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Check out my picks for this week's tournament in Scottsdale!

Antigua Announces Tour Team for 2012
The Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation's leading designers and marketers of lifestyle apparel under the distinguished Antigua and Slazenger brands has announced it's Tour Team for year 2012.

Mystical is Magical in Myrtle Beach
A funny thing happened on the way to the golf course in Myrtle Beach.  For several days late last year, the weather reports showed the jet stream pushing warmer temperatures into New England than in South Carolina.

New Year's Day Golf and Beyond: Will the Season Ever End?
n this bizarre, balmy winter of 2011-2012, I have played many “final rounds” of golf in central Massachusetts.   At first, we were ecstatic to be playing in early December, certain our clubs would soon be packed away until April.  By mid-December, we were still getting in

New Years Resolution: Get in shape for the 2012 golf season
In just a few short months it will be time to hit the golf course and the 2012 season. How many of you have started fitness training?

Florida's Nature Coast
Florida certainly isn’t lacking for places to play golf. With over 1,000 golf courses Florida has more places to tee it up than any state in the union. Many destinations are well known to traveling golfers but a special Florida exists on the Nature Coast.

A Rare Sure Bet in Nevada
It’s time to double down on the small town of Mesquite, once one of Nevada’s best kept secrets as it lay in the large shadow of Las Vegas. Now, Mesquite shines with a life of its own as it offers what are arguably both the best packages in desert golf...

Golf Made Simple Day 2 & 3, school's out! Time to Play...
After Chris Dunn our instructor for the last three days reviewed everything we learned and all the drills we spent so much time on he let us know that he would be there moving forward for support and phone lessons when needed. Over the last three days we got a very professional presentation of teste

Tim Geary: What is your favorite golf destination state?
Hey, Gorman had to win one of these debates sometime, so this is the month where hell freezes over. I will not attempt to argue against Hawaii as the ultimate golfing destination. I know that’s where I would go if I was granted my golfing dream vacation, but there

Tom Gorman: What is your favorite golf destination state?
One of the worst kept secrets in sports is that scrubs like Tim Geary and me get a ton of invitations to play free or discounted golf. Sure, it’s a nice perk and we try to abuse that privilege as much as possible, but so far, this writing gig at New England Golf M

Having It and Losing It
In the first week of June 2011, Steve Wheatcroft, who has been a professional since 2001, shot 66, 60, 65, 64 to notch his first Nationwide Tour victory.  He didn’t just win. His score of 255 was the lowest in the 22-year history of that tour and his 12-shot margin of victory was the wide

Mazz a master on air and on the links
Since becoming the Red Sox beat reporter for the Boston Herald in 1995, Tony Massarotti has developed into a Boston sports media icon. From WEEI to AM 1510 to ESPN to the Boston Globe to numerous television guest shots, the man they call “Mazz” is one of the indu

Desert Golf
The kilted bagpiper heralds us to the 18th green with a resounding golf melody. His silhouette looms in the foreground of the bold sunset, a fire pit blazing beside him. It takes our breath away and we are grateful to be here.

Grand Golf in Grand Junction CO-- new edit
Golf in Colorado can be wonderful. Of course, golf anywhere can be wonderful, but it’s hard for other places to compete with Colorado at its best. When you combine golf with the state’s spectacular geography, such as the Colorado National Monument, there’s a thrill that you just ca

He Said: Chemawa Golf Course
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. 

The Perfect Life - October 2011
Named "one of America's best master planned communities” the Villages of Citrus Hills in Hernando, Florida, has a whole lot going for it from its quiet, uncongested location in the central Gulf Coast north of Tampa to exquisite homes and amenities that can knock your s

Golf communities that will float your boat
In the something-for-everyone era of golf community development in the 1980s and ‘90s, developers loaded on the amenities. If a prospect didn’t play golf, then tennis, an Olympic-sized pool, a state of the art fitness center and even nature trails would be lure enough

Golf surprises await in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada's most easterly province, Newfoundland and Labrador, isn't usually mentioned when talking about Canada's top golf destinations. But surprisingly, but not to Island residents, this vast, majestic and rugged land,  has some very demanding and scenic courses.   

A Detailed Evolution
The smallest details make the most significant differences. If a golfer makes the slightest adjustment to his or her swing, it could have a major impact on the outcome of the game. The same is true with apparel and accessories. Stitching can change the life of the shirt, whether it stands

Interview with Bob Kurtz
Bob Kurtz had a successful career in sports broadcasting with CNN, CBS, and ESPN when, in his mid 40′s, he responded to a higher calling.  Bob became an ordained minister and is presently the senior pastor at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church in Cullman, Alabama.

Massachusetts Golf Association Player's of the Year Named
Brian Higgins earned his second Richard D. Haskell MGA Player of the Year award in three years.

The Cape’s Magnificent Munis
Mention the word muni to many golfers and the first picture that comes to mind is one of worn out tee boxes, coarse greens that run about five on the stimp meter, fairways where a good lie is only an occasional occurrence, and snacks and drinks come from vending machines.  While that image may

Club Love - Musty Putters
2010 Musty Putters are created with patented technology that will have you putting with confidence - no matter how intimidating the putt. With a superior feel and legendary forgiveness, Musty Putters are truly the first name in finesse and accuracy. With Musty Putters bein

TEAM SAM HORN/DEREK LAMELY WINS RED SOX LEGENDS & FRIENDS PRO-AM AT TPC BOSTON
NORTON, MASS. (August 31, 2010) – The team led by retired Boston Red Sox slugger Sam Horn and 2010 PGA TOUR winner Derek Lamely captured winning honors in Tuesday’s seventh-annual Red Sox Legends & Friends Pro-Am at TPC Boston. Horn, Lamely and

Lexington Elks Golf Tournament
The Lexington Elks Golf Tournament, hosted by the Lexington Lodge of Elks # 2204 in association with the Lexington Firefighters benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), will be held on Friday, Sept. 3 at the Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, Mass. Proceeds from the event will help loc

High priced equipment does not always net low scores
There is an old saying in golf ” what wins on Sunday, sells on Monday”. What does that mean? Simply said what ever brand of golf clubs the winner of the most recent PGA Tour event used, are the most searched clubs on the internet come Monday morning. What works for the Pros doesn’t necessarily

Q & A with Liz Janangelo
Arguably, Liz Janangelo is among the best amateur and collegiate golfers to come from New England.  After an exemplary record with Connecticut State Golf Association events – and then, at Duke, as a college player  and her accomplishments on the LPGA Tour speak volumes on her ability

Byron Kalies » Golf in Wales
Golf in Wales will not begin and end with the 2010 Ryder Cup. There are other courses in Wales apart from Celtic Manor. There are also golfers in Wales not called Ian Woosnam. For a country the size of 8,000 square miles (smaller than all American states apart from Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Is

The Masters 2010 is Now in The History Books
   It became apparent after back-to-back eagles on Saturday that Phil Mickelson had a mission in mind at this years Masters. On Sunday he answered the call and made 5 birdies and no bogies firing his third 67 out of for rounds on his way to his 3rd green jacket at Augusta National. It

A Good Read
A Good Read is all about finding that great golf book . In the months ahead I will review some the new and the old in golf books written by authors from all over the planet. I love to read and most of all I love to read about golf. So look forward to my reviews of some of the best out there.

Understanding Wedge Design
Wedges are the most personal clubs in a golfer's bag, as they are designed to have multiple performance characteristics and these characteristics make wedges the most important part of a golfer's game. As the former VP of Tour Operations for Cleveland Golf (the #1 wedge on the PGA tour) I spent man

Brown Grabs Second Win of 2009 and Ascends to No. 1 on the Money List
Greensboro, NC - Scott Brown began the final round of the Forest Oaks Classic with a one-shot lead over playing partner Matt Hendrix. After nine holes, Brown had stretched his lead to five shots over a collection of players. While certainly not "choking" on his own, Brown watched his lead shrink to

He's a Cop...He'll Shoot Low
This was written as a preview of the 2009 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge. Phoenix Police Lieutenant Larry Giebelhausen's challenge was to face Bethpage Black and come out on top. He shot 101 and narrowly missed accomplishing a feat Tiger Woods said couldn't be done. Larry Giebelhausen has been

Walking in Tiger's Shadow
We didn’t think we were going to get the chance to play the famed Blue Course at Congressional…and then, just as things tend to do with us, the stars aligned and we were offered the opportunity. We’d like to take a moment to thank Teresa Hinton for introducing us to Rick Brown, wh

Jennifer Song Wins 2009 WAPL Title
Devens, Mass. – Jennifer Song, 19, of La Cañada, Calif., defeated Kimberly Kim, 17, of Hilo, Hawaii, 7 and 6, on Saturday to win the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,267-yard, par-72 Red Tail Golf Club. With the usual match-play concessions, Song was n

Western Massachusetts Offers Best Value in Golf
Western Mass is surrounded by some of the most expensive areas to play golf in the northeast yet the cost of golf in western Mass has remained the same or declined in the past ten years. The area boasts some of the best courses in the state and many are situated just