Show Boat

Dwyer sinks the field for 3rd Hudson Cup at Duxbury Yacht Club

Duxbury, MA

Dan Dwyer is cruising.  The 41 year old Assistant Professional from Ipswich Country Club is playing some of his best golf as of late.  In the past 10 days, Dwyer has moved on to Sectional Qualifying Stage for the US Open after firing an even-par 71 at Twin Hills CC on May 7^th, qualified for the Mass Open after a 1-over par 73 at Berkshire Hills CC on May 14^th, and today captured the NEPGA Hudson Cup, affectionately named for former Executive Director Susan Hudson, after firing a 3-under par 69 on the 6,400 yard par 72 layout.

Charles in Charge

Berberian, Hanefeld shine on tough layout

Newton Center, MA

Charles River is one of the most storied clubs in the Northeast.  A Donald Ross design, the club has produced some of the best Amateur players in Massachusetts and helped to groom a PGA Tour player.  It has hosted numerous USGA Championships, local championships and exhibitions for the likes of Francis Ouimet and Ben Hogan.  That is why the New England PGA was thrilled to return to these hallowed grounds for the first Ahead Stroke Play Series event of 2012, and that showed as 102 players came out to experience Charles River under tournament conditions.

(Terry Frechette from Ahead USA, Rich Berberian from Hoodkroft CC and Cary Gordon from Golf Buddy pictured)

Two Headed Monster

Pare and Martin Go Wire to Wire at Match Play

Lakeville, MA--Troy Pare, PGA (Wannamoisett CC) and Jeff Martin, PGA (Norton CC) are two of the most dominant players in New England. With multiple individual titles between them, it only gets worse for their opponents when they team up, as they become one of the most formidable duos in NEPGA history. They proved that this week as they went wire to wire to capture the 2012 NEPGA Pro-Pro Match Play title. After posting a Qualifying Round six-under par 66 to best the field by one, they were awarded with the one seed and a long wait, as it took close to three hours for the “11 for 7” playoff to finish, which would determine who they would play...

Fantastic Four

Tough Day at LeBaron narrows field at Match Play

Lakeville, MA--Day 2 of the NEPGA Pro-Pro Match Play began with high expectations and high pressure situations, as many of the Day 1 matches were yet to be concluded. Three matches from day 1 began on the back nine, Grimes/Crovetti and Amaral/Bradley only needed 18 holes to advance to the quarter finals, but Troy Pare, PGA of Wannamoisett CC and Jeff Martin, PGA of Norton CC needed 20 holes to defeat John Hickson, PGA and Bob Darling, PGA to advance to the quarters. Runner up in last year’s event, Pare hit his approach to 6 feet on 18 to force a playoff hole, and after both teams made par on the par 4 1^st (1^st playoff hole), he hit a masterful approach on the par 4 2^nd (2^nd playoff hole) to ensure the victory for his team.

May is Welcome to Golf Month

LeBaron Thrills

Play Continues at Pro-Pro Match Play

Lakeville, MA

The New England PGA Section’s Pro Pro Match Play Championship is currently in the middle of its second of three days, and it has been a whirlwind thus far.  The 38 team field was delayed due to some cold weather yesterday, but after starting the skies gave way to a beautiful day and some great golf. The low medalist for the qualifying round was Troy Pare, PGA, of Wannamoisett Country Club, and Jeff Martin, PGA of Norton Country Club, who fired a -6 (66) to secure the number 1 seed heading into the match play bracket. However, the match play did not take place without a fight, as we had 11 teams deadlocked at -2 (70) and tied for 10^th place. But with just 7 spots available, the 11 teams battled it out in playoff holes. 

A Great Day to Play!

NEPGA Spring Fling Pro-Am at Cummaquid GC

2012 NEPGA Award Winners & Hall of Fame Inductee

With 200 PGA Professionals in attendance, the 2012 NEPGA Award Winners and Hall of Fame Inductee were announced at Spring Meeting at Andover Country Club on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Brendan Walsh, PGA Head Professional at The Country Club has been named the 2012 Golf Professional of the Year.  Paul Parajeckas, PGA Head Professional at Pleasant Valley Country Club is the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee.

Upon hearing the news from Jimmy Noris, PGA and the President of the New England PGA, Walsh said: “I am honored to be the NEPGA 2012 Golf Professional of the Year. It is a great thrill to be recognized by your peers. I am grateful for the support of The Country Club and the men and women whom I am so fortunate to work with. This is a team honor.”  When Parajeckas heard the news, he said: "It’s a wonderful honor to be recognized in the same class, with so many great professionals from our New England P.G.A. Section."

Get Disabled Athletes Ready for the Golf Course

PGA Best Practice by Bob Beach, PGA

2012 NEPGA Spring Meeting

Click here to view more pictures from our 2012 Spring Meeting held at Andover CC on April 10th.