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Coming in with the final group, Shawn Warren, PGA (Bates College) stole the show with a brilliant 3-under 69 to win the 2026 NEPGA Stroke Play Series opener! His round was highlighted by a massive eagle on the par-4 5th and a clinical back-nine surge.

Huge thanks to @newportnational and our partners:
@aheadusa
@mauijim
@dunninggolf
@comparioninsuranceagency
@bushnellgolf
@1stteenutrition
@lapulgaspirits
@pgatour
for a spectacular kickoff to the season.

Next stop: Allendale on July 6th! ⛳️

Full results & gallery at NEPGA.com ...

“Spring” golf in New England 🥶
Takes grit ⛳️

Thank you to our SPS #1 partners:
@aheadusa
@mauijim
@dunninggolf
@comparioninsuranceagency
@bushnellgolf
@1stteenutrition
@lapulgaspirits
@pgatour ...

The Massachusetts Chapter gathered at Marshfield CC on Tuesday for their Spring Meeting Pro-Pro! After an informative meeting, our PGA professionals were met with a perfect April day for golf. The duo of Matt Daley and Peter Ruymann, both from Marshfield CC, combined to shoot 6-under 64 to take home the victory. We could not have had such a great event without the support of our partners:
@callawaygolf RJ Shepherd @teecommerce.shop @teesnapgolf @revo ...

The 2026 NEPGA season is officially underway! ⛳️ 68 players braved the heavy winds and cloudy skies at The Country Club of New Bedford for a gritty season-opening Pro-Am.

Huge congrats to our Individual Pro co-champions Shawn Warren and Cory Mansfield for battling to the top, and to Brent Amaral for leading his team from the Acoaxet Club to a 4-under victory fueled by two massive back-nine eagles. A special shoutout to Dave Einstein for sticking it close on the 7th to snag the iPad from our partners at @teesnapgolf !

Thank you @teesnapgolf for joining us on-site today and we look forward to having you join us at our Chapter meetings this week!

Huge thanks to Richie Packish and the CCNB staff for a great day.⛳️ ...

The 2026 NEPGA season is officially underway! Congrats to the teams of Eric Barlow & Liam Friedman and Frank Leja & Andrew Stolze who finished in a tie for first place at the Mass Chapter 6,6,6 held at @tpcboston . We were thrilled to welcome three of our partners to this event: @jollygolfco @oakley and @wilsongolf . A huge thank you to all three for supporting our PGA Professionals! ...

The New England PGA is excited to celebrate two PGA Professionals who have earned Half Century and Quarter Century Member status with the PGA of America. Tom Vander Voort, PGA celebrates 50 years and Dan Botelho, PGA celebrates 25 years of membership & dedication to the game of golf!!

Congratulations!

@pga ...

Amazing day at the 2026 NEPGA Teaching & Coaching Summit! Thank you to Nashawtuc CC for hosting us!

Special shoutout to our presenting partner @golfliveapp and our supporting partners @foresightsports and @design_2golf

The day featured highlighted speakers: Erika Larkin, PGA, Todd Sones, PGA, and Dr. Rick Sessinghaus, PGA as well as an interactive panel discussion of NEPGA Teachers/Coaches of the Year: David Jankowski, PGA, Rico Riciputi, PGA, Adam Kolloff, PGA, Sean McTernan, PGA, Darren Falk, PGA, and Shawn Hester, PGA - moderated by Tom Cavicchi! ...

Picture Perfect Pinehurst!
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Nearly 50 New England teams traveled down to North Carolina this week and battled through tornado warnings, rain delays & frost delays to experience the Home of American Golf!@pinehurstresort
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Congratulations to @wollastongc & @golfgaragevt for winning their respective golf course rotations. Led by their Professionals @liamfriedmangolf & @kellenpeerygolf the teams conquered all the challenges that courses No. 2, No. 4, No. 8 & No. 10 had to offer! ...

We are incredibly proud to announce the full slate of 2026 Special Award recipients. These 15 individuals represent the gold standard of the New England PGA. Join us in celebrating these professionals for their tireless work in growing the game and serving their memberships.

A huge congratulations to Mike Bradshaw for being named the 2026 NEPGA Golf Professional of the Year! From his 20+ years at Kirkbrae CC to his national leadership with the PGA of America, Mike defines what it means to be a PGA Golf Professional.

Link in bio to the full announcements!

The full slate of award winners includes:

Golf Professional of the Year: Mike Bradshaw (Kirkbrae CC)
Assistant Professional: Fergus Keane, III (Boston GC)
Teacher of the Year: Darren Falk (Holly Ridge GC)
Patriot Award: Jason Howard (Kirkbrae CC)
Golf Executive: Max Doctoroff (NEPGA)
Player Development: Naomi Nesenoff (She’s My Golf Pro)
Youth Player Development: Brian Bickford (Maine State Golf)
Professional Development: David Jankowski (Golf Garage VT)
Bill Strausbaugh Award: Hal Jacobs (Wellesley CC)
Deacon Palmer Award: David Sibley (Posthumous)
George S. Wemyss Award: Fred Corcoran (Golf for All)
Merchandiser (Private): Jason Winslow (Eastward Ho!)
Merchandiser (Public): Keith Gagnon (Captains GC)
Merchandiser (Resort): Peter Doherty (Atkinson Resort)
Sales Representative: Dave Woods (FootJoy) ...

Last but certainly not least, we’re celebrating our Vermont Chapter Award Winners!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Roger King, PGA, Head Golf Professional at The Sugarbush Resort Golf Club. Roger’s leadership, resilience, and commitment to community impact—from guiding Sugarbush through a remarkable recovery to championing youth development and charitable initiatives—continue to make a lasting impact across Vermont and the New England PGA.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: Brennan Earls, PGA — Vermont National Country Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Tom Mackey, PGA — Ekwanok Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: Susan Fasoldt, PGA — Dorset Field Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Jeff Flis, PGA — Rutland Country Club
• Patriot Award: Josh Olney, PGA — Orleans Country Club
• Youth Player Development Award: Evan Carty, PGA — Burlington Country Club
• Professional Development Award: David Jankowski, PGA — Golf Garage VT

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf across Vermont and New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Next, we’re celebrating our Rhode Island Chapter Award Winners!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Lou Rivers, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Agawam Hunt. Lou’s leadership, service to the PGA, and transformative impact at Agawam Hunt have strengthened membership engagement and elevated the club’s reputation as a premier family-focused destination in the Providence area.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Nate Chhim, PGA — Fall River Country Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Dave Tiedemann, PGA — Shelter Harbor Golf Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Tim Leigh, PGA — Fall River Country Club
• Patriot Award: Jason Howard, PGA — Kirkbrae Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: RJ Soares, PGA — Sakonnet Golf Club
• Youth Player Development: Tyler Piekarski, PGA — Button Hole Teaching Center

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf across Rhode Island and New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Next, we’re celebrating our New Hampshire Chapter Award Winners!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Scott DeVito, PGA, General Manager at Pease Golf Course. Scott’s decades-long leadership, commitment to public golf, and dedication to growing the game have transformed Pease into a year-round community hub and a model for excellence across the Section.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Tony Zdunko, PGA — NEPGA
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Lucas Langelier, PGA — Cochecho Country Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Jim Schouller, PGA — Abenaqui Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: Kori Doring, PGA — Coach Club
• Youth Player Development: Brian Diamond, PGA — Atkinson Resort

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf across New Hampshire and New England. 👏 ...