Learn from the best!
EMPOWER HOUR
Thursday, November 13 | 10:00 AM ET
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Join Golf Digest’s #1 Coach in America, Mark Blackburn, PGA and Co-Founder of Golf Live, Allan Belden, PGA for an Empower Hour designed to elevate your coaching game.
A night of celebration! ✨
The NEPGA gathered at Pleasant Valley CC to celebrate our 2025 Special Award Winners & HOF Inductees - a night filled with pride, connection, and inspiration.
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!
https://nepga.com/news/a-night-of-celebration-nepga-honors-2025-award-winners-at-pleasant-valley-country-club/
Team New England at the 4th Annual Northeast HOPE Invitational. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy this day of competition with CT PGA and NYNE PGA!
Thank you Springfield CC for hosting us!
Read more:
https://nepga.com/news/new-england-pga-section-competes-in-the-fourth-annual-northeast-invitational-at-springfield-country-club/
Congratulations to our 105th New England PGA Section Champion, Ed Kirby, PGA (The Aquidneck Club)!
Thank you to our incredible host facilities this week - @bayclubmattapoisett & @tkcgreens
https://nepga.com/news/ed-kirby-goes-back-to-back-at-105th-nepga-section-championship/
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The R4R Auction is now LIVE! Don’t miss your chance to play some of the best courses in New England!
Bid now: www.32auctions.com/RoundsForREACH2025
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Our Rounds 4 REACH Annual Spring Auction opens on Friday, April 18th and runs through Friday, May 9th! The auction allows anyone to bid on one-of-a-kind golf experiences at top-end facilities around the region!
The auction items are unique experiences in one of two categories – A playing experience with the facility Head Golf Professional (plus your threesome) or a foursome with golf cars included!
This year there are also amazing travel experience up for grabs!
🔗 link in bio to start planning your bids today!
*All proceeds benefit PGA REACH New England programming!
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Reminder to register for the Women’s Networking Summit on May 5th at Renaissance in Haverhill, MA! Spots are filling up FAST for this year’s event!
The Women’s Networking Summit is an invaluable opportunity for women to collaborate, learn from industry experts, and enhance their careers. Featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking sessions, and GOLF, this event will empowering participants with the tools and support to continue advancing their careers.
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Introducing the New England Veteran Series! 🇺🇸
The New England Veteran Series is a golf tour operated by PGA REACH New England, designed for Veterans with competitive aspirations!
The series will foster friendly competition among veterans and provide access to top golf courses in New England! 🇺🇸
Register & learn more: www.newenglandveteranseries.com
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Congrats!! Must have been so exciting to be there.
Playing golf is good for health and I like this game.
The REACH Classic is BACK - June 23 at the beautiful Kirkbrae CC in Lincoln, RI! Support our Nation's Heroes, sign up for our sole golf tournament fundraiser of the year and impact lives through the game of golf!
All players are welcome - sign up as a single player, twosome, or foursome!
Learn More & Register: bit.ly/3XQS08p
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Congratulations to our newest PGA of America Half Century & Quarter Century Members!
Half Century:
Michael Foster, PGA
Quarter Century:
Mark Ashton, PGA
James Bruce, PGA
Richard Packish Jr., PGA
Douglas VanWickler, PGA
Jon Wood, PGA
#WeLoveThisGame
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Congratulations to all!!
The New England PGA is thrilled to announce our 2025 Special Award Winners and Hall of Fame Class!
Zack Sweet, PGA (Cape Cod National) is our 2025 NEPGA Golf Professional of the Year! We would like to officially welcome Ed Kirby, PGA (The Aquidneck Club) and Rich Iwaszko, PGA (LM) to the NEPGA Hall of Fame. 🏆
Read the full release: bit.ly/4leM7Me
Full list of award winners:
Golf Professional of the Year: Zack Sweet, PGA (Cape Cod National)
Assistant Professional of the Year: Charles Mallo (Hyannisport Club)
Bill Strausbaugh Award: Allan Belden, PGA (Salem Country Club)
Deacon Palmer Award: Chris Hulme, PGA (Newport National Golf Club)
George Wemyss Award: Jim Lynch (Prize Possessions)
Merchandiser of the Year – Private: Paul Tessier, PGA (Bald Peak Colony Club)
Merchandiser of the Year – Public: Kristy Gleason, PGA (Kingswood Golf Club)
Patriot Award: Joel Jenkins, PGA (Mt. Pleasant Golf Club)
PGA Professional Development Award: TJ Anthoine, PGA (The Quechee Club)
Player Development Award: Jim Fairbanks, PGA (Riverside Golf Course)
Sales Rep of the Year: Ollie & Dee Hallet (Hallet Golf Sales)
Teacher of the Year: Jimmy Tirone, PGA (The Kittansett Club)
Youth Player Development Award: Mike Dugas, PGA (JW Parks Golf Course)
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Congratulations 🎈 to all winners! Great job Paul and Kristy!
Congratulations to all!! 👏👏👏👏
Congrats to all!! Well done, we'll deserved.
Reminder!! Registration is open for the 2025 Women’s Networking Summit!! Join us for a day of networking, golf, & professional development on Monday, May 5th at Renaissance in Haverhill, Mass.!
Link in bio to register!
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We are still buzzing from a week spent soaking in everything golf at the PGA Show in Orlando! ☀️⛳️
Between checking in with partners, catching up with our incredible members, and getting a first look at the future of the game with NEPGA President Joanne Flynn, PGA we didn’t miss a beat!
Check out the highlights 🎥 let us know how many members and partners you can count in the comments ⤵️
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Three New England PGA Professionals have earned Quarter Century Member status with the PGA of America for their 25 years membership & dedication to the game of golf!!
Congratulations!
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New year, new (Local) Rules! ⛳️
Max Doctoroff, PGA, our Director of Rules & Competition, breaks down all the latest updates at the link in our bio!
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🏈 Pick a square.
🇺🇸 Support a Veteran.
Our Super Bowl Squares Board is live — and every $50 square supports PGA HOPE New England, using golf to change Veterans’ lives.
✔️ Win all game long
✔️ Support a powerful cause
👉 Claim your square — link in bio
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Orlando last week, snow this week ❄️ ⛳
The NEPGA team spent time at the PGA Show connecting with Section staff from across the country, meeting with partners, and engaging with members as we prepare for the 2026 season!
The highlight: being recognized as the ricipients of the prestigious Herb Graffis Award on the national stage, recognizing our commitment to growing the game, fostering inclusion, and creating meaningful community impact across New England. 🏆 Full release at the link in our bio!
Bring on 2026… and warmer weather!
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🏆 HONORED ON A NATIONAL STAGE 🏆
The New England PGA Section has been named the 2026 Herb Graffis Award recipient — one of the PGA of America’s highest honors — recognizing our continued commitment to growing the game, fostering inclusion, and creating meaningful community impact across New England.
Through PGA REACH New England, our PGA Professionals, staff, volunteers, and partners reach thousands each year through youth development, Veteran engagement, and programs welcoming new and diverse participants to golf.
Thank you to everyone who helps bring this mission to life. This recognition belongs to all of you. 💙⛳
Link in bio to the full release!
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It’s Show time! ⛳️
@pgagolfshows
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Outstanding playing by our New England PGA Professionals in the @pga 2026 Senior Stroke Play Championship!
Ed Kirby, PGA (The Aquidneck Club) shot an impressive 7-under (208) through the 3 rounds at the Ryder & Wanamaker courses at @pgavillage to lead the way for the New England Section! Chip Johnson, PGA (Hatherly CC) came in just behind him at 6-under!
Congratulations to all ⛳️Full leaderboard at NEPGA.com
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Congratulations to our three new PGA of America Quarter Century Members!
Michael Gelinas, PGA
Steven Hancock, PGA
Kyle Phelps, PGA
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Happy New Year! It was an incredible 2025 season in the New England PGA Section - take a look back with this year in review! ⏮️
We can’t wait to see you in 2026 ✨⛳️
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Merry Christmas from the New England PGA! Have a safe and happy holiday season! 🎁🎄 ...
🏆 2025 Game Changer & Player Engagement Awards!
Congrats to Peter Doherty, PGA (Atkinson Resort & CC) on earning the 2025 Game Changer Award! 🎉 His program ranked #16 on the nation’s top 25 largest programs and features the largest PGA Jr. League in New England with 258 participants! 🙌
Shoutout to Christopher Mowers, PGA (Nippo Lake GC) and David Donnellan, PGA (Hyannis GC) for being recognized with the 2025 Player Engagement Award! 👏
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Boston College’s Director of Golf and NEPGA Master Professional Drew Kayser has been named the 2025 Labron Harris Sr. Award recipient! This prestigious honor recognizes his dedication as a PGA Professional and coach, his commitment to teaching, mentoring, and community service, and his role in growing the game of golf.
From leading Boston College’s men’s and women’s programs to historic victories, to founding the Red Bandanna Invitational and giving back through countless service initiatives, Drew embodies the very best qualities the game has to offer.
👏 Join us in celebrating Drew’s incredible impact on golf, his students, and the NEPGA community!
Link in bio to read the full article!
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This #GivingTuesday, your support can change someone’s life through golf. ⛳
Our three pillars— Youth, Military, & Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Join the NEPGA REACH Club and make a lasting impact with a one-time, monthly, or annual gift.
Donate today! 🔗Link in bio.
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A historic day for the New England PGA Section as Joanne Flynn, PGA (Windham CC) was elected the first female President of our Section!
A wonderful day at the Annual Fall Business meeting. We welcomed a new Board of Directors including Joanne Flynn as President, Brendan Walsh, PGA as Vice President, and Lou Rivers, PGA as Secretary!
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Grateful for another year on the course, in the community, and with the people who make the game so special. 🍁⛳️ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the New England PGA! 🦃 ...
Congratulations to Jennifer Hudson, PGA (Sankaty Head GC) and Dale Abraham, PGA (Cape Arundel) who have been recognized on the GOLF Magazine`s Top 100 Teacher`s in America list!
Since 1991 GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers in America franchise has established itself as the preeminent list for recognizing excellence in golf instruction!
@golf_com
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Good luck to our 6 New England PGA of America Assistant Golf Professionals who are set to compete in the 2025 Assistant PGA Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida!
The 2025 Assistant PPC kicks off on Thursday, November 13th on the Dye course.
Round 1 & 2 starting times at the link in our bio!
Greg Kelly, PGA (Bay Club Mattapoisett)
Mike Bandoni, PGA (Dedham Country & Polo Club)
Malcolm Oliver, PGA (Weston GC)
Dave Einstein, PGA (Hyannisport Club)
Liam Friedman, PGA (Wollaston GC)
Jack Hale (The Country Club)
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This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served — and those who continue to serve. Through PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), the New England PGA proudly supports our Veterans and Active Duty Service Members, using the game of golf to heal, connect, and inspire.
Join us in giving back through the HOPE 4 Heroes campaign and help us continue changing lives across New England. ❤️💙
Link in bio!
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Learn from the best!
Join Mark Blackburn, PGA and Allan Belden, PGA for an Empower Hour designed to elevate your coaching game.
📅 November 13 | 10:00 AM ET
🔗link in bio to join the virtual presentation!
Gain insights from The Coaching Code and discover how Golf Live is helping PGA Pros transform their teaching.
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