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Some Thoughts for the New Season

BY TIMOTHY BRANCO Spring has finally opened the door to the 2018 golf season here in the Northeast. In May, we had Golf / Ski Resorts in New England for the first time in many years offering a single pass for skiing and golf on the same day. While this may be common for Tahoe or Hawaii, it is rare here in the Northeast. At the Players Championship Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ricky Fowler were paired together for the opening two rounds, the crowds and the TV ratings soared.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are two players that move the needle in golf. Over the past 26 years in golf, Tiger and Phil combined have won over 120 Tour events. It is incredible that Phil who will be 48 in June has 6 top 10 finishes and already a win this year at the WGC Mexico. He will most likely be a lock for the Ryder Cup in France this Fall. Tiger Woods at 42 years old has had 3 top 10 finishes and was just one back in March at the Valspar Championship. Tiger is still searching for the confidence and mental toughness that made him so dominant in the past. It seems every week there is another new face on the Tour chasing their first PGA Tour win making it even more difficult for both Tiger and Phil to win.

A New book just released

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The book brings you inside the moments that shaped one of the most iconic heroes of golf and life the world has ever known. I am one who was blessed to have had a few moments with Mr. Palmer that I cherish and will never forget, and yes, I too was touched by his magic and charisma.

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CONTENTS

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COVER SHOWCASE

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11 Stay & Play Northeast Golf | Golf Travel

by Alice & Danny Scott

12 A Bucket List Bakers Dozen | Golf Travel Weekly

By Alice & Danny Scott

16 PGA Tour Golf Vacations | Golf Travel Weekly

By TR Branco

36 DLV Golf Classic | Charity

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By John Molori

38 Navigating the Course of Life | Opinion

By Jack Ross

40 Must Have Accessories | Golf Fashion Weekly

By Paul Mignosa

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43 Equipment Essentials | Irons, Bags, Carts & more

By Ed Travis

50 Driver Shafts | Golf Gear Weekly

By GGW Staff

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Tour Edge Soaring to New Heights

on Tour and in Market Place HYBRIDS AND IRON-WOODS ARE HELPING TO LEAD THE WAY FOR THE 32-YEAR-OLD COMPANY

For most golfer’s a hybrid is one of the most essential clubs in their bags being used off the tee, from the fairway and even around the green. Tour Edge is a company that has always prided itself on offering the best pound-for-pound technology to price in golf and while that hasn’t changed, there is a serious buzz building around the new Tour Edge products.

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The 32-year old American owned and operated company is now defining their niche even more for each different product they offer.

The one consistent between all three of their lines (Exotics, Hot Launch and Bazooka) is the popularity of different hybrid clubs designed to make the game easier to play for the majority of golfers.

Tour Edge President and Master Club Designer David Glod truly revolutionized the golf world when he first introduced a hollow-body iron

hybrid and an iron-wood for every

that includes some of the best ever

type of player out there – from Tour

golfers in the world: Tom Lehman, Scott

player to beginner.

Hybrid clubs are so prevalent in

design and trademarked the Iron-

today’s game that Tour Edge has

Wood name over a decade ago.

launched two different sets of irons that

It used to be that Exotics by Tour

McCarron, Rocco Mediate, Fred Funk, Duffy Waldorf, Bart Bryant, Scott Dunlap and Tim Petrovic.

All in all, Tour Edge has attracted

are entirely made up of iron-woods.

over 25 different players to play

With their new Exotics CBX, Tour Edge

their equipment on the PGA Tour

performance fairway woods that were

has produced their most attractive

Champions this year. This has led

up to 20 plus yards longer than the

tour design yet for a hybrid. This hybrid

to Exotics CBX ranking as the #1

competition. That still may be the case

is designed to reduce spin with the

hybrid model in play at the Senior

as independent robot tests that have

world’s first Titanium face, Stainless

PGA Championship over Memorial

Edge was best known for its extreme

shown the Exotics CBX fairway wood to

Steel body and Carbon Fiber sole

average more than 16 yards longer in

combination design, making them

distance than several of the best selling

the only hybrids on the U.S. market

7-runner up finishes and 16 Top 5

fairway woods on the market, but there

featuring a Titanium face.

finishes after only 11 events played on

has been a sea-change in the market

Day weekend.

It has also led Tour Edge to a win,

The new Exotics CBX hybrids inspired

PGA Tour Champions so far this year.

with how necessary and important

Tour Edge to take on a bigger role on

The buzz doesn’t stop at the Exotics

the hybrid and iron-wood clubs have

the PGA Tour Champions in 2018, with

CBX hybrids. The new Exotics CBX

become to the majority of golfers.

the Exotics CBX hybrid as the main

Iron-Woods, a more iron-like hybrid

focus. The company signed a staff

that hybrid performance combined

of Exotics CBX hybrid players in 2018

with the feel and workability of a

And Tour Edge is one of the very few companies that produces a

“These legends of the game choosing to play Exotics are on a blistering pace to start the season,” said Founder and President of Tour Edge David Glod. “The buzz these players have helped create has put Exotics CBX on the map as a top performer in the premium fairway wood and hybrid market.” traditional forged iron design, feature

It was recently reported in the bag

an extremely high MOI and a deeper

of the winner of the United Leasing &

CG due to its wider sole and a slightly

Finance Championship winner on the

heavier overall feel compared to other hollow irons on the market.

Web.com Tour.

The Exotics CBX iS (iron-wood set)

just does things differently from other club makers.

Their commitment to making the best performing golf clubs for every player type is leading the way for them. The

The Exotics CBX Iron-Wood has been

is a revolutionary set that consists of

future certainly looks bright for Tour

in play by eight different players on the

all iron-woods; a hollow-body design

Edge based on their new product

PGA Tours so far this season as more

combined with a traditional forged iron

offerings for 2018 and beyond.

and more professionals are looking at

look and feel for golfers seeking next-

hollow-body designs as an option to replace traditional long irons.

level performance.

One thing is for sure, Tour Edge

Tim Petrovic, a CT Native, finished runner-up in the 2018 Senior PGA Championship with three Exotics CBX clubs in his bag! Petrovic told the Tour Edge Tour Representatives this week that he was able to hit the Exotics CBX Iron-Wood up to 270 off the tee and was able to hit a nice consistent “stinger” shot with the new club. He stated he hit the club around eight times in play at the Regions Tradition the previous week and that it had become a “go to” club for him leading into the major.

For more information on Tour Edge, visit their website at www. touredge.com.

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A Bakers Dozen to Check Off

Your Bucket List

BY ALICE & DANNY SCOTT

IF YOU LOVE DISCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS LIKE WE DO, EXPAND YOUR BUCKET LIST TO INCLUDE SOME OF THESE SWEET AND SCENIC RESORTS, SURE TO WET YOUR GOLF TRAVEL APPETITE.

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (PA)

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When 84 Lumber’s Mr. Hardy turned

wildlife zoo, wall climbing, off roading,

Nemacolin over to his daughter Maggie,

paintball, biking, hiking, and bowling.

she added Shepherd’s Rock to the

Place your bets at Lady Luck Casino

Mystic Rock golf venue, honoring

or tour the art studio, car and plane

“Dad, my shepherd.” She claims, “I’d

museums. Focus on wellness at the spa

put Nemacolin up against anybody

or healing center. Go by Rolls Royce,

on any continent.” Indeed, it is an all-

Bentley or the shuttle that runs every few

encompassing resort with a shooting

minutes. Accommodations are exquisite.

academy, Orvis fly fishing, zip lining,

Have your cake and eat it too.

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Baha Mar (Bahamas)

French Lick Resort (IN) The layout of golf at French Lick

wonder of the world for its enormous

“Designed for the spectacular” with

Café and Bakery, all with provocative

atrium dome. Thomas the Train chugs

a Jack Nicklaus signature course, this

menus. Fresh caught conch anyone?

lightning strikes twice with French Lick

with passengers between the hotels

Bahamian delight is one on our list to

Forget the hot rocks at ESPA, go for hot

Springs Hotel - stately with rocking chairs

and shuttles transport between all

visit. The shimmering turquoise ocean

seashells instead and find the rocks in

on the outer deck, a spa with stained

locales including the stables, and

beckons all water sports while the

your cocktail at one of the 7 pools. Get

glass windows, pools, casino, bowling

downtown. Legendary courses by Pete

white sand beach stretches beyond

intimate with your mate or the wildlife

alley and restaurants, plus West Baden

Dye, Donald Ross and Tom Bendelow

three luxury hotels, casino and 15

at The Sanctuary, just a short flight from

Springs Hotel - considered the eighth

are the icing on the cake.

restaurants, including Madeline French

Boston to Paradise Island, Nassau.

seems like rolling thunder. Good

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (NC)

Pronghorn (OR) We’ve been to beautiful Bend and

of the new Pronghorn. This is Living Well

Pack your clubs and relish this iconic,

famous courses in the Sandhills of North

Perfected.” Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus

centenarian resort deep in the woods

Carolina. The lodge and spa will feel like

in the morning and golfed in shorts

championship courses follow the rugged

near Pinehurst.

home away from home with fine dining

in the afternoon. But we have yet to

landscape of lava flow rock formations,

the first week of June skied Mt. Bachelor

Mid Pines and Pine Needles Courses

experience the 5-star Pronghorn where

scraggly junipers and panoramic

designed by Donald Ross are ranked in

they suggest to “Take the scenic winding

views of the Cascades. Bend has fresh

the top 25 of America and have hosted

road. Fish the locals-only hole. Ask the

mountain air, microbreweries and an

US Opens and Amateur Championships.

chef to surprise you. This is the mindset

efficient airport.

Springboard from here to the other

to taproom menus.

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Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club (NJ) There is plenty to see from the

Bay and the Elizabeth Arden Red Door

Four Seasons Resort Lanai (HI) High tech, high service and Jack

ukulele strumming poolside. Champagne

Spa are as easy as pie to reach, just a

Nicklaus’ astounding Challenge at

sabering kicks off the evening and fresh

ShopRite. Since 1914, peepers and

few minutes from Atlantic City or 45 from

Manele, perched high above the Pacific

seafood leads the exquisite cuisine at

crickets serenade on the fairways along

Philly.

equal a rare Hawaiian retreat. Hulopoe

nine restaurants. Don’t miss the Ginger

the seaside marsh with the bay and

Bay below is a marine preserve, the

Snap Sandwich with Vanilla, Macadamia

cityscape as the sea view. Troon Golf

Grand Canyon of snorkel safaris and

Nut, and Caramel Swirl Ice Cream at

manages the Pines and Bay courses.

home to spinner dolphins. An app alerts

VIEWS at Manele. Ferry from Maui with

Elegant accommodations along Reed’s

guests when they’re present. Learn the

the whales or splurge on their exclusive

art of palm weaving, hula dancing or

charter plane from Honolulu.

Seaview Golf Course, site of the LPGA

Sand Valley Golf Resort (WI) Anticipation is high for the opening of

family’s Bandon Dunes and Cabot

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort (PA) Sway to Riverside Rhythm or play

and verdant with lodging options

Cliffs, this rugged sand/landscape is

architect A.W. Tillinghast’s first-ever

from glamping to “extravagancing”.

The latest creation from David McKay

topped off with luxury accommodations,

design. 24 of Shawnee’s 27 holes are

Visit the breweries, vineyards and

Kidd will add to the golf splendor of

excellent food and above all else, top

located on an island in the middle

local attractions. It’s summer - get

Crenshaw-Coores’ Sand Valley Course

notch service. Add four lakes, Busch

of the Delaware River. Cross the

outdoors and explore. Walk in the

which garnered many “best” awards

Gardens type ski shows and reel in the

Delaware with golf carts over the

woods, chew the fat by the fire.

since its inception last year. Following

fun fishing, an hour and ½ drive north of

white bridge or by canoe. Near the

Drive or fly into Newark, Allentown,

the dream golf portfolios of the Keiser

Madison.

Poconos, this scenic terrain is vibrant

Philadelphia or New York.

Mammoth Dunes the end of May, 2018.

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New Hampshire Omni Mt. Washington

Mt. Airy Casino Resort (PA) It’s show time with famous

is a must. This is not your cookie cutter

Turning Stone Resort Casino (NY) The Oneida Nation offers old world tribal

alongside their brothers: the fox, raccoons,

casino resort. He doesn’t skimp on

dignity with upscale amenities and art that

rabbits and deer that continue to thrive here

the good stuff so burn the calories

pulls it all together in the accommodations,

today.” Five diverse golf courses, academy,

on the course where Architect Hal

night lounges, restaurants and spas.

dome and superstore complement

game just might be the cherry on

Purdy reinterpreted 18 famous holes

Golf holes carry the Oneida and English

the trophy hunting and salmon acres

top of the vacation. If you’re a fan

from prestigious plans like Pebble

translated stories such as “Challenge of

experiences. Casino gaming, boxing,

of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives like we

Beach, Oakland Hills, Merion, Augusta

Courage” where “Oneida warriors of old

headliner entertainment and fabulous food

are, Guy Fieri’s Mt. Pocono restaurant

National and more.

braved their own challenges to survive

make this central New York spot ideal.

headliners, nightlife, and matinees in the Poconos of Pennsylvania.

Winning at the slots or your favorite

The Buccaneer (USVI) Celebrating its 70th anniversary in

other relationships with cuisine, lounging

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club (MA) There is nothing quite like Cape

through August on the Garden Terrace

the Virgin Islands, the third generation

poolside or seaside activities. It is less

Cod and Wequassett delivers all the

overlooking Pleasant Bay. The prestigious

of the Armstrong family is very

than a five-minute drive from the

quintessential elements of the Cape.

Cape Cod National is for members and

experienced in delivering a beachy

sightseeing, shopping and dining found

The flowers, five waterfront restaurants,

Wequassett guests only. It’s sugar cookie

keen vacation on 340 tropical acres

in the historic town of Christiansted.

views and service result in top ratings

good.

along the eastern end of St. Croix. Golf

Gratefully, the resort and island are

by top travel magazines. The 14th

on their Bob Joyce designed course in

back to normal after last year’s

annual Jazz Festival will be held every

under 4 hours leaving time to cultivate

hurricane. Arrive by boat or plane.

Tuesday and Wednesday from June 28

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PGA Tour Event

Golf Vacations

BY TR BRANCO

The Greenbrier

All golf vacations are great but choosing to take your golf vacation with family, friends or buddies to a PGA Tour event during tournament week is becoming a popular idea. Every week there are great PGA Tour Events at some of the best golf destinations in the country and throughout the world.

Why just get a glimpse of the action on

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the tube when you can be there and play some great golf along the way. In every issue of Northeast Golf, we will bring you a list of upcoming events and great stay, play and watch golf vacation options and suggestions. Go to golftravelweekly.com to stay updated on all regions and events for Golf Tour Vacations.

New Hampshire Omni Mt. Washington

July 5th – 8th

The Greenbrier Classic

July 26th -29th

August 2nd -5th

RBC Canadian Open

White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, Ontario

The Greenbrier Classic is the premier

The Jack Nicklaus-designed layout

August 9th – 12 th

World Golf Championships Bridgestone

2018 PGA Championship Bellerive CC, St. Louis, MO The 100th PGA Championship

event on the PGA Tour, and you

in Oakville, Ont., will host Canada’s

Firestone CC, Akron, OH

can stay where the players stay at

National Men’s Open Championship

The iconic South Course plays host

America’s Resort during tournament

for a record 30th time. Oakville is a

to the WGC Bridgestone. Akron is

Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis.

week. The Greenbrier Classic – played

beautiful lakeside city with a strong

located about 35 miles from Cleveland.

This historic course is sure to make

annually on the historic Old White TPC

heritage, preserved and celebrated

Firestone CC has 54 holes of the finest

a fantastic host for the centenary

Course, the oldest course on the Tour

by residents and visitors alike. Golfers

golf in the country and one of the best

celebrations. This is the fourth

schedule. Not only can you stay at The

can play at one of seven golf

public 9 hole courses anywhere. In

major each year on the PGA Tour

Greenbrier but there are 5 golf courses

courses, including PGA recognized

addition, Northeast Ohio is blessed with

schedule. St Louis is a great Mid-

on the property and 4 you can play

Glen Abbey Golf Course, which has

some of the finest public golf facilities

Western destination and a city

during tournament week and one of

hosted the Canadian Open for many

in the country. The Penn Ohio Golf

with great food, great hotels and

the best golf academy’s anywhere.

years. Toronto is only 30 minutes from

Trail offers golf at 29 public courses

plenty of attractions including the

You’ll wake up a short walk from The

the course with a wide choice of

and 4 private courses in the region

Gateway Arch, Bush Stadium to see

Old White TPC Course, and when the

accommadations at every price point

and a host of stay & play packages.

a game. There are wide choices

action is over, you’ll again be just steps

some of Canada’s best golf facilities

In addition, Latrobe, PA home of

for golf throughout the region.

from your beautiful room and all of the

to choose from. Great golf choices

Arnold Palmer, you can stay in a

Golf Missouri offers some great golf

amazing golf, dining and activities that

are Eagles Nest, Riverstone, Ballantree

guest house on Latrobe CC and play

travel packages including the Four

The Greenbrier has to offer. Book now to

and Turnberry. toronto.ca

the course. atrobecountryclub.com

Seasons in St. Louis. golfmissouri.com

secure your room. greenbrier.com

will be held at a wonderful course in one of America’s great cities:

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Aug 16th – 19th

Wyndham Championship Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR excluding the Majors. The Wyndham Championship is the only regular season PGA TOUR event contested on a course originally designed by Donald Ross. Grandover Golf Resort in Greensboro is a perfect location for a stay, play and watch tournament golf vacation with two great golf courses the East and West Course. This beautiful resort is a great venue for golf vacations and there are other fine hotels in the region and some great choices for golf. grandover.com

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GOLF TRAIL The I-95 Golf Trail The Ultimate Road Trip for Golf & Life

In 1956, the Federal-

will be completed with the final

golf courses in close proximity to

link on the Pennsylvania and New

Interstate 95 and the most traveled

passed and authorized

Jersey borders in September of

highway in our country may just

the construction of a 41,000-

this year connecting 1915 miles

be the longest and best golf

of highway between Miami and

trail in the world. From the early

Brunswick, Canada.

beginnings of golf in America and

Aid Highway Act

mile network of interstate highways that would span the nation by allocated allocating

Interstate 95 may have been

some of the most historic courses

$26 billion to build them. It was the

planned for a more efficient

in the northeast to the dramatic

beginning of what was to be a new

method of moving products and

lowland courses of the Mid-Atlantic

boom in interstate travel across

freight along our East Coast but

to the majestic tropical beauty of

our country and the launch of the

ultimately the most important

the Southland and Florida, The I95

American travel dream, “The Road

impact was felt by the tourism and

Golf Trail has it all. So, let’s start our

Trip”. In 1957 Interstate 95 began

resort destinations along the East

road trip at the top with Maine and

construction as the first major

Coast. By the end of the 1950’s

work our way South with a look at

project north to south from Maine

resort destinations were opening

the regions, attractions and some

to Miami. After six decades, the

from Maine to Miami with golf

great golf along the way. “It’s Time

country’s most famous infrastructure

courses. Today there are over 2000

for a Road Trip.”

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Down East Maine Some say that Northern Maine along Interstate 95 heading south from New Brunswick, is the last remaining wilderness on the East Coast. This region was one of Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite hunting and fishing areas when he was President. The view of Mt. Katahdin and Pleasant Lake is spectacular while golfing at the 18-hole Va-Jo-Wa Golf Course in Island Falls adjacent to Baxter State Park. Va-Jo-WA cabins are a kick for stay and play value and the Maine Slice Restaurant located above the pro shop has good down-home Maine cooking.

Head south from Millinocket on I95 to Bangor and do a drive by Steven King’s House for the ultimate photo op, a really cool place. Great golf in Bangor and the Penobscot Valley are close by and Donald Ross had a hand in many of the region’s courses.

Kebo Valley by Arcadia National Park is the 8th oldest course in the U.S. built in 1888 by Herbert Leeds with redesigns by Donald Ross. The views and scenery around Cadillac Mountain are amazing. It is the first place you will see the sunrise on the East Coast. From Bar Harbor

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through Desert Island there are numerous lobster

for music, the arts, and entertainment. The golf in the

and seafood shacks along the coast where you can

region is spectacular and once again, downtown is

devour it fresh as can be right out of the shell or spring

great fun with great bars, great food and while there.

for outrageous lobster rolls.

In fact, a must visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner is

Driving South toward the state capital, Augusta,

Becky’s on Hobson’s Wharf; it’s where the locals eat

toward Portland stop in at the LL Bean store in

and the prices make you feel local too. Go for the Fish

Freeport; it will be well-worth your time. While in

& Chips! Just a few miles down I95 past Cape Elizabeth

Freeport have lunch or dinner in Linda Beans Maine

you can play Dunegrass, Cape Arundel, The Ledges or

Kitchen on Main Street, the food is amazing but the

Links at Outlook, they are all great!

desert is even better! Stay for a while at the White Cedar Inn or Harraseeket Inn on Main Street. Another stop where you can stay & play along the way is the Poland Springs Resort another Donald Ross gem.

Venture south again to the Portland region a very cool city by the sea in its own right. The lively downtown area has wide choices of accommodations and is a great city for shopping, fooderies and great nightly venues

New Hampshire Sea Coast Along I95 in New England, the state of New Hampshire touches the Atlantic for just a narrow stretch of 13 miles, but in that small region is the wonderful seaside city of Portsmouth, one of New England’s favorite beach communities. Portsmouth is a small seaport city with historic roots dating back to the 1600’s as a shipbuilding and sailing community. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was one of our country’s first navy yards located on Seavey’s Island. The downtown

area is stocked with some of best coastal restaurants in

at Pease Golf Course and dine at Grill 28 one of the

New England offering the freshest seafood anywhere.

region’s most popular eateries.

Eat $1 oysters at Row 34 and visit Portsmouth

Any trip to Seacoast New Hampshire must include a

Brewery voted the “Best After Work Bar” by the locals.

stop at Old Orchard Beach and a stay at The Old Salt &

Enjoy Irish Eggs and huge pancakes at Colby’s with

Lamie’s Inn and Restaurant. Dating back to 1740 Lamie’s

the homemade corned beef hash. A must stay is at

has been a whistle stop for every candidate for president

Wentworth by The Sea, a great historic hotel in New

for 100 years. In 1963 President Dwight Eisenhower and

Castle, and play the iconic Wentworth by The Sea

family spent Thanksgiving there. The food is as traditional

Country Club a true links golf experience designed

New England seaside dining as it gets. The Inn is iconic

by George Wright in 1897. At the former Pease Air

with a rich coastal elegance and charm. The service

Force Base, you will find 27 holes of spectacular golf

and staff make you feel like family!

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Massachusetts: The Bay State Just a few miles south along I 95 you cross into Massachusetts’ North Shore through Salisbury, Newburyport, and the seaport fishing town of

Gloucester, where the book and movie” The Perfect Storm” were created. The region also was the backdrop for the Martin Scorsese’s film “Shutter Island”. The region’s coastline dramatically cuts through glacial rock to the North Atlantic. Salem, Massachusetts is just south and home to the “Witch Trials” which occurred in the late 1600’s, over 20 women were hanged.

Visit Manchester by The Sea a shoreline haven for boating and fishing and a great place to spend a day walking the streets of Salem, Gloucester, and Rockport. Get a window seat at Brackett’s Ocean View Restaurant while in Rockport and try the fried clams here. Go play the Par 3, 18-hole Geoffrey Cornish design at Middleton Golf Club; it’s considered as one of the nation’s best par 3 courses.

There is a sweet Donald Ross design just down the road a bit, and it’s a beauty, Gannon Municipal Golf Club in Lynn, Massachusetts.

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Cape Cod & The Islands At the connection of I 95 and I 495 you have a quick access route to the South Shore, Cape Cod & The Islands of Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket.

Cape Cod boasts more golf courses per square mile than anywhere in the world, there are over 50 on this thin sliver of land that juts out into the Atlantic.

Cape Cod golf is simply amazing. A short ferry ride provides access to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket where you have access to some great public golf facilities. Plymouth, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620, is a beautiful historic community along Massachusetts Bay inside the arm of Cape Cod. The region is home to some of New England’s most beautiful golf courses along the Bay and woven between cranberry bogs and sand hills. Historic Plymouth is a great day stop to see the Mayflower, Plymouth Plantation, and play some great golf. Stay at the John Carver Inn and try Isaac’s on the Waterfront for dinner.

Beantown Boston There are few places in the world that can rival Boston for character, history, style and yes, passionate sports fans. The Garden and Fenway have become the homes of champions. From Bunker Hill to the U.S. Constitution, the North End, Market Square, and Seaport there are endless choices for great accommodations, iconic sightseeing, and the greatest variety of food on the planet. Matters not who you root for, a day at Fenway Park watching the Red Sox

around and drive out!

The Brookline Golf Course next door is a great track! And, a must play is one of the Franklin Park

at The Crossing 9’s Patio Restaurant & Bar is a must do and the Tavern Restaurant with the Boston City lights at night is epic!

Muni, William Devine Memorial and George Wright Golf Course, the 2nd oldest municipal golf courses in America. In 1890 George Wright (Former Cincinnati Reds Shortstop) used tomato cans in the ground as holes and torn flannel shirts tied to sticks as flags. The George Wright course is a Donald Ross beauty.

You will want to get over to Granite Links just south

play anyone is nothing short of a “Bucket List” moment.

The city teams with spirit and history and Chowda (Clam Chowder) too. Boston is a city to embellish

Heading South on I95 you are surrounded by

like a fine wine, but the beer is great too. There is no

great golf courses along the way including the

shortage of taverns or churches to repent the next

home of The FedEx Cup 2nd event on Labor Day

day for your sins of celebration. Boston is a great town

weekend, the TPC Boston’s, Dell Technologies

dating back to the very origins of the game of golf

Championship. Just down the road in Foxborough,

in America. The Country Club was home to Francis

you’ll find Patriot Place, an open-air shopping

Ouimet’s incredible amateur victory in 1918 not to mention so many other golf events in history, like the 1999 Ryder Cup. No, you cannot play here, unless you know a member like Tom Brady, or you’re coining up large for a charity event, but you can drive in and turn

center owned by The Kraft Group, with hotels, of the city and enjoy one of New England’s most

shopping, great restaurants and home to the 5-time

picturesque golfing experiences with spectacular

Superbowl Champions, The New England Patriots.

views of the Boston skyline and Boston Harbor. Sunset

This is a really fun place to spend an afternoon.

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Rhode Island: The Ocean State Here’s a question that’s a drink winner after a round every time. What state has the highest concentration of golf courses per square mile? And, the answer is Rhode Island with 56 courses on only 1500 square miles.

I 95 cuts right through Rhode Island along the coast and is blessed with great golf and great communities to visit. Providence is a city known for its Italian restaurants on Federal Hill and throughout the city. You can’t go anywhere in this tiny state without running into a golf

course and most are spectacular. Spend some time in Providence at the historic Biltmore Hotel, and play Triggs Memorial another great Donald Ross design. Hit the Hill for drinks and dinner a short walk from the Biltmore; stop in at one of the local Italian bakeries for decadent pastries like cannolis and zeppoles.

Head over to the East Bay through historic Bristol RI, home of America’s Cup Yachts, the Herreshoff Marine Museum, and the nation’s longest continuously-run Independence Day celebration. Drop in at one of Bristol’s waterfront seafood eateries, they’re all great!

Cross over the Mt. Hope Bridge with grand vistas of Mt. Hope & Narragansett Bays and Newport, The City by the Sea. Play a round at Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth with water views on every shot. Head south on Aquidneck Island to Newport and tour the Beaches, the Ocean Drive Mansions and the waterfront in this great seaside city.

Room at Castle Hill at the mouth of Newport Harbor just off 10 Mile Ocean Drive, and lunch on

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the lawn overlooking the harbor is amazing. While you may drive by the iconic Newport Country Club you cannot play, but you can play Newport National Golf Club, Arthur Hills spectacular seaside links course overlooking the ocean, it will be unforgettable. “A taste of Ireland in Rhode Island” as they say. Head south on I 95 to South County where you will find much of the same in this tiny golf paradise state.

Just off I 95 there is Meadowbrook Golf Club, a spectacular newer course, and converted dairy farm, Fenner Hill, and a host of others. Great golf, great beaches, great food, it will be hard to leave!

Connecticut The most southern of all the New England states is Connecticut which is also blessed as the 4th state in the U.S. with the largest number of golf courses per square mile - 185. Connecticut’s private golf facilities represent nearly half of the state’s facilities, which is the highest percentage in the nation. Heading South from Rhode Island you quickly arrive in Stonington and the village of Pawcatuck where the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Indian Nation constructed the massive Foxwood Resort Casino and the Lake of Isles Golf Club.

The facility boasts 2 of the states championship golf courses, a learning center, and a host of Stay & Play packages. It is an amazing facility and close by there are other fine options for courses as well. Just 8 miles away in Uncasville Ct is Mohegan Sun Casino and Golf Resort, also, with an amazing golf facility. If it’s stay,

play, gamble, and golf you’re looking for, you’ve hit the jackpot here!

Heading south venture over to the coast by

deck overlooking the course is a must!

Continuing south toward Wallingford and Milford, plan to stay overnight at the Wallingford

Groton, and a must stop and play, Shennecossett

Victorian Inn by the Falls. This elegant boutique

Golf Course. It’s an 1896 Donald Ross Muni that is

hotel is also close to Yale which is home to The

simply an incredible experience, and one of the

Course at Yale, the #1 ranked college golf course

most scenic waterfront tracks anywhere. Golf royalty

in America. Knowing any Alumni of the school can

has walked these fairways. You may even get a look

get you a round here!

at one of our Nuclear Submarines heading out from the Groton Base.

Head toward Old Lyme and the Essex for some

Just south, a must stop is Greenwich, CT just 40 miles from NYC and one of the most picturesque village towns in America. Play another great Robert

great public golf facilities like Cedar Ridge Executive

Trent Jones track at the Muni Griffith E Harris Golf

Course and Lyman Orchards, which has 3 amazing

Course. Stay on the waterfront at the Delmar or the

golf courses including Robert Trent Jones and Gary

Homestead and pick from dozens of great eateries

Player designs. Nearby, in East Haddam stop and play

in the downtown shopping district!

the Fox Hopyard another Robert Trent Jones design.

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The course is located on 500+ acres and adjacent to

covering the Mid-Atlantic region from New York

the Devil’s Hopyard State Park. Lunch or dinner on the

to Virginia.

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GOLF IN THE SCOTTISH TRADITION

The Links at Outlook is an 18-hole championship course located just 11 miles off i95 just over 1 hour from downtown Boston, 15 minutes from downtown Portsmouth, NH, and only a 15-20 min. from all Southern Maine tourist areas including Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, & Kennebunkport. You will love the views, the conditions and the atmosphere after the round.

P: 207-384-4653 www.OutlookGolf.com 310 Portland St. Berwick, ME 03901

RI’S FINEST 9 HOLE PUBLIC COURSE

Midville Golf Club takes pride in maintaining a reputation as one of Southeastern New England’s finest 9 hole courses. An interesting layout featuring a variety of slopes, angles and hazards offers skilled golfers a challenging environment and helps golfers of all levels learn the intricacies of course management. Midville is located 5 minutes off i95.

P: 401-828-9215 www.MidvillGolfClub.com 100 Lombardi Lane West Warwick, RI 02893

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ALWAYS GREEN, ALWAYS FRIENDLY

Chemawa Golf Course is located less than 10 minutes off i95. If you are looking for a fun layout, impeccable conditions and beautiful landscaping than this is a must play! A variety of flowers, trees and water fountains enhance its natural beauty. The staff is very accommodating and the after round atmosphere is excellent.

P: 508-399-7330 www.ChemawaGolf.com 350 Cushman Rd. North Attleboro, MA 02760

PUTTING THE GREAT IN GREATER BOSTON!

Granite Links is an award-winning private membership club that also welcomes public visitors. Conveniently located just 7 miles south of Boston, Granite Links features 27 challenging and beautifully maintained holes of linksstyle golf with some of the most inspiring scenery around including breathtaking views of Boston’s skyline, the Harbor Islands, and the Blue Hills Reservation. Conveniently located about 15 minutes from Rt. 95.

P: 617.689.1900 www.Grainite LinksGolfClub.com 100 Quarry Hills Dr. Quincy, MA 02169

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IT’S ALL ABOUT LUXURY, STYLE, AND TECHNOLOGY

BY TIM BRANCO The game once played by only the privileged few has grown worldwide into one of the most popular sports in the

a more enhanced experience in and

a new growing trend nationwide for

around the game.

4-season living for retirees and families.

carts using more advanced battery

Personal golf carts have always been

technology for smoother and quieter

While golf courses are closing, golf

In the 80’s and 90’s electric golf

world. Golf has become an expression

course communities are flourishing

popular in retirement and second home

operation were developed. Soon

of style, preference, and individual

throughout the country providing all-

warm-weather regions. Today personal

after corporate America took notice

taste. Technology continues to change

inclusive community living opportunities

and luxury golf carts are growing in

of this emerging growth industry as

our lives and golf has seen a myriad of

for families and retirees. While many are

popularity in golf and recreational living

Textron acquired E-Z-Go and Ingersoll

equipment and products that allow us

opting for southern living, there has been

communities nationwide.

Rand purchased Club Car. Company

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engineers quickly began to design

with a community designed around golf

ergonomically friendly seats, windshields,

cart access. The community has 100,000

better braking, acceleration and safety

residents, almost 50,000 homes and more

features. It is ironic that the home of the

golf courses then there are in some states

three largest golf cart manufactures were

in the U.S. Florida is the capital of golf

all based in Augusta, Georgia not far from

course communities and in the Villages

the famed Augusta National Golf Club,

alone there are over 50,000 personally

home to the Masters.

owned golf carts of which over 30% are

The real catalysis that launched the luxury and custom golf cart market

custom or luxury carts.

Today this trend has created a whole

was the rapid development of golf

new world of luxury golf carts. There is

course communities in Florida and the

something for every style, budget and

Southwest. The Villages in Florida, the

personal preference. If you can imagine

largest retirement community on the

it, they will build it. It’s a whole new world

planet, fueled the consumer cart market

of innovation and design.

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ROCK YOUR RIDE!

BY TIM BRANCO

Luxury carts have arrived and they are in high demand for exclusive private clubs, private buyers, and celebrities. Speaking of celebrities, if you’re in the limelight and golf is your passion, then a custom luxury golf cart is just one more opportunity for a statement. Bob Hope may have been the first celebrity to trick out his golf in Palm Springs. Today the list of pro-athletes, professional golfers, and Hollywood elite are driving the fairways in style with some of the most advanced designed luxury golf carts ever made.

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design, technology, performance and overall features. The Lux is

Diane said, “Our family has been in the automotive

available in Personal, Fleet and

industry for over 50 years, I launched our golf cart

LSV models & comes with an

business with Club Car in 2003. I had a passion for the

array of features not available in

unique and wanted to bring that passion to the golf

any other golf cart.

cart industry. I brought Garia into my line in 2009 as the

Orange County Golf Carts

product was emerging in the world market. The product

in Greenville / Port Jar vis

quickly caught on especially with many of our high-end

New York has grown to be the

clubs and luxury cart buyers. Our reputation began

largest luxur y golf cart dealer

to grow rapidly as one of the most knowledgeable

in the U.S. Over 15 years ago

companies in the luxury cart business. We carried more

owner Diane Ferretti founded

lines and more inventory than most and offered on-sight

the company with the premise

fully customized services to our clients.

of assisting customers to find

The top players in the cart industry have begun

and ser vice throughout North America.

The market today has exploded with more

the perfect fit for their personal

manufacturers, suppliers, and designs and with the

golf cart needs. Today Orange

popularity of custom built carts our company has

to venture into the luxury cart market as well. Greg

County has grown to be one of the countr y’s

grown tremendously. Twenty years ago a high-end

Norman’s Shark Experience partnered with Club Car

largest and most respected dealers of high-end

golf cart would cost $5000 to $6000, and they were

utilizing Club Car’s new Tempo Connect; Columbia

luxur y golf carts. Her company has a full array

very hard to come by. Today custom and luxury golf

with the acquisition of Tomberlin and their Eagle

of all the top brands including Garia, Streetrods,

carts start at about $15,000 with many costing $50,000

Series; and Yamaha with their new Driveline Series.

Club Car luxur y and utility vehicles as well as her

to $75,000. The strength of our company is our ability

But it is the dedicated luxury sector that is having the

own custom line “The Diane Signature Series”.

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largest impact worldwide with major innovations in

Orange County carries the largest inventor y of

customers no matter where they are located.”

style, design, function, and looks.

luxur y golf carts in the countr y and provides sales

Garia has just introduced a $75,000 Mercedes Benz

Garia burst on to the international golf cart scene in 2005 with some of the most spectacular designed products ever seen in the industry. Founded in 2005, Garia is a privately held company headquartered in Denmark, with a subsidiary in the U.S. and sales offices in the UK and Asia Pacific Through innovation, research, and an unwavering passion for design, Garia has completely re-imagined the traditional golf cart. It is recognized as much for its functionality and usability as for its modern Scandinavian aesthetics. Garia cars have burst onto the luxury golf car world market for golf clubs fleets and private owners. In every way, they are fundamentally different and exquisitely original.

Lux by Streetrod is one of the most innovating product lines in the industry and continues to provide fully customizable options for personal or exclusive club use. Streetrod Golf Cars was founded in 1995 as Streetrod Productions, Inc. in Montezuma, Iowa.

The focus of the company from Day 1 was to build a completely Custom Golf Car that gave the golf car owners the same excitement and enthusiasm as their favorite automobiles.

The all-new series released at the 2018 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida highlighted the latest advances in

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The luxury golf cart market shows no signs of slowing down as consumers are showing high interest in the newest designs with advanced technology and features. Yes, golf is a game, but one that encapsulates a lifestyle that is all about what’s unique and most of all personal.

What it all comes down to is this: golf is much more than a game, as it is also an expression of your personality and style in a limited edition available this

lifestyle. In this regard, there’s no better

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luxury an advance technology carts,

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DLV Golf Classic keeps a family’s memories alive

BY JOHN MOLORI On September 27, 2013, 40 year-old David Vaughan, a native of North Andover, MA, passed away after a tragic car accident on his way to work. A loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, David left a legacy of kindness and care.

David was a humble and hard-working guy – the

by educator and author Gretchen Detora, a former teacher of David’s oldest son, Colin.

The DLV Classic is further enhanced by the venue.

Renaissance features the first-ever Brian Silva signature 18-hole course, a national finalist for the 2014 NGCOA “Course of the

quintessential buddy we all like to play a round of golf with,

Year.” The course has gained raves for its classic design and for

and then tip back a couple of beers. He was a regular guy

being really fun to play for all skill levels.

whose impact was anything but regular.

A testament to his life was shown by the more than

“Renaissance affords outstanding conditions with a challenging links style layout,” relates General Manager

2,000 people who waited in line for nearly four hours at St.

Kevin Lewis. “Outings such as the DLV Golf Classic allow non-

Michael’s Church in North Andover to pay their respects.

members the opportunity to enjoy the private club experience.

That was the emotion of the loss. The reality is that David

“Couple great golf with the club’s award-winning function

left wife Kristen and three young children, Colin, Kevin, and

space and you have a complete venue for private, corporate,

Caroline. In an effort to celebrate David’s life and help

and charity outings. We customize the ideal golf and menu

provide for his family, David’s family created the David L.

package for groups of up to 144 players and work tirelessly to

Vaughan Children’s Trust.

ensure the outing is a complete success.”

To help raise funds for this cause, the 5th Annual David L.

Adds Vaughan, “Renaissance has been great. I particularly

Vaughan Golf Classic will take place on June 25, 2018 at the

love that they have a hotel service in their clubhouse since we

Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill, MA. The tournament is

have family and friends that drive in from out of town. It makes

run by David’s siblings, Tim Vaughan, Kristen Vaughan, Kelly

the day a little easier. The course itself is beautiful.”

Lavoie, Brian Vaughan, Kathleen Saalfrank, Kara Grella, and Dan Vaughan, with the help of family and friends.

Says Dan, “The DLV Classic started as a way to help

Beyond beauty, Renaissance provides a backdrop where golf helps temper grief. Says Vaughan, “David’s friends are amazing. You can sense a swelling of pride and

support David’s children, but I believe it has evolved into

appreciativeness in David’s kids, knowing that their father

something much greater than that. It has become an outlet

meant something to people.

for them to stay connected with their father. The community

“I particularly have enjoyed watching his son Kevin’s

has really stepped up, and I think it is important for them to

enthusiasm. He is an old soul and an amazing young man, just

see that it is their father’s spirit that drives the day.”

like his dad. We’ve built a tournament that David would have

The tournament features a morning and afternoon start, helicopter ball drop, Air Cannon, Long Drive contest, post-

loved to play in. It’s all about fun. People come to smile. I really wish he could see it.”

tournament cocktails, and dinner. There are also auctions

For information on the tournament, Trust, and donations, visit

and raffles featuring sports memorabilia, trips, golf outings,

DLVClassic.com or contact Dan Vaughan at dvaughan1976@

and much more.

yahoo.com or 978-590-4953.

The life of David Vaughan actually inspired the creation of a children’s book, “Dave and Danny Pay It Forward,” written

John Molori is an author and columnist for numerous publications. Like him on Facebook at John Molori, Twitter @ MoloriMedia. Email molorimedia@gmail.com.

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Hale & Jack

COURSE OF LIFE

PARALLELS BETWEEN LIFE AND THE GAME OF GOLF ABOUND. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE AND IN GOLF, WE MUST TRY TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY MENTAL FRAMEWORK AND PERSPECTIVE IN ORDER TO NAVIGATE SOMETIMES-UNFORESEEN HAZARDS.

Golf can teach us a lot about adjusting our goals and expectations when things don’t go the way we planned. I might tee off with the objective of making par on a hole, but if my tee shot lands in the woods, requiring me to play out into the fairway, my objective might change to making bogey.

The challenge is to stay focused, try not to let calamities unravel you, and manage your expectations.

We can’t replay holes or shots. As Ben Hogan once remarked, “the most important shot in golf is the next one.”

I learned that life does not always go as planned.

I once appeared headed to the pinnacle of the legal world in Washington, D.C., but encountered severe episodes of clinical depression – the treacherous water hazards of mental illness.

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Ultimately, I plummeted into a dark abyss of hopelessness from which I very nearly did not emerge.

But I restarted my life in New England, where I rekindled the soul that had withered away. I found happiness in connecting with people who did not judge me by my career status but by who I was as a person.

And I rediscovered the game of golf. I spent many summer evenings walking the wonderful Donald Ross layout at Petersham Country Club -- often by myself -- developing a satisfying harmony with my game and my inner self. My favorite spot was the fourth tee, perched on a knoll with a breathtaking view of the course and the surrounding valley. Those serene evenings marked an important threshold in my life: I had fully emerged from the

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darkness, and was living again.

I rebounded by adjusting my expectations and goals for my life. I had to come to terms with who I was, fundamentally, as a person – my values, gifts and passions. The answers emerged gradually but unmistakably.

I was able to combine my passions for golf and writing.

Although I suffered a series of quadruple bogeys (or worse) in the middle of my round, I learned that it was still possible to finish the course. By the lofty standards of Washington, I might have ballooned from shooting a 68 to a 90, but I now feel like I’m even par for life. I have dealt with some pretty nasty bunkers and water hazards and am still in the game.

Tragically, my youngest son isn’t. He would have graduated from Yale this

May. Hale put enormous pressure on himself to achieve perfection academically and athletically.

He was on a path to shoot 59, and, I think, was imprisoned by a mindset that nothing less than that score was acceptable. These relentless expectations generated anxiety and depression. He took his life in October 2016. His round can’t be restarted.

I wish that Hale had understood that he could have worked through those bad holes and completed his round. He was a kind and compassionate soul loved by all, and the course of life would be a vastly better place if he were still playing.

Hogan said that “golf is a game of misses, and those who miss the best win.” Suicide is the ultimate miss.

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IN THIS ISSUE WE LOOK AT THE NEW MODEL IRONS WE LIKE INCLUDING SEVERAL IN WHAT IS BEING CALLED A PLAYERS-DISTANCE IRON CATEGORY PLUS THE LATEST IN BAGS, CARTS, SHAFTS, RANGEFINDERS/GPS UNITS AND MORE.

EQUIPMENT

ESSENTIALS

BY ED TRAVIS

Irons in the Bag Manufacturers tend to update their iron models at least every two years and the reason is straightforward since

of a professional club fitter you should be

some compensation for swing flaws.

we believe are worth testing

aware there are four categories.

Models in the relatively new category

during your club fitting. We did not

tagged players distance irons have

attempt to list all the irons on the

The types of irons most of us should

that fits in with the four-year cycle which

be paying attention to are in the

slightly more offset, marginally wider

market just the ones we like and

is a reasonable interval for replacing

game improvement and super game

soles and added weighting to improve

keep in mind some models may

a set. And if it’s been sometime since

improvement categories. Irons falling

the size of the sweet spot plus extra thin

reasonably fit into more than one

you purchased new irons you may be

into these slots have features to aid

faces with added rebound compared

category. Unless otherwise noted

surprised how much performance has

getting the ball in the air while helping

with players category irons.

prices are for steel shafts and sets

improved. Selecting irons with the help

to produce more distance and at least

Our list covers the iron models

of 5-iron through pitching wedge.

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Cleveland Launcher HB Super Game Improvement – $600

Callaway Rogue

Fully hollow clubheads with added stability and high launch from weight positioned low in head. Progressive shaping with thin high strength face insert. Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

Game Improvement - $675 Variable face thickness with 360 Face Cup. Use of tungsten weighting allows positioning of center of gravity for high launch long irons.

Urethane behind clubface dampens vibration. Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

Cobra King F8 Game Improvement - $799 (5-GW) Variable or ONE length with Cobra Connect. Forged face in lower profile full hollow long irons and cavity back short irons. All have carbon fiber medallion to dampen vibration.

Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

Mizuno JPX 900 Hot Metal Game Improvement - $800 (4-GW)

Honma Beres IE-06

Power Frame design pushes mass to the perimeter increasing forgiveness. Face alloy makes for Mizuno’s hottest face giving maximum distance. Pitching wedge 45 degrees.

Game Improvement - $3,000+ A lower center of gravity from tungsten weights, a wider sole and larger face area than its predecessor leads to increased distance and playability. Pitching wedge 43 degrees.

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New Level 1031 Players Distance - $1,194 A mid-sized forged head a generous sole and low center of gravity.

A sleek thin topline for a great look and strong lofts for precise tractectory. Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

PXG 0311 XF Gen2 Players Distance - $400/club

Ping G700 Game Improvement - $750 Hollow body with weight low and in perimeter of heel and toe. Flexible maraging steel face and high COR for higher ball speed.

Slimmer head with Hydropearl finish. Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

Under an ultra-thin steel face designers have added a proprietary material called COR2 which creates 1-2 mph more of ball speed and activates a larger area of the face for more forgiveness. Pitching wedges 44 degrees.

TaylorMade P790 Players Distance - $1,300 (4-AW) Foam filled interior of forged clubhead produces strength and stability. High strength wrapped face design in soft steel body for better feel and forgiveness. Pitching wedge 45 degrees.

Tour Edge HL 3 Super Game Improvement - $420 (4-PW)

Titleist 718 AP3

Very competitively priced. Undercut cavity and weight low and back to improve launch. Variable thickness face.

Added toe weighting to increase forgiveness. Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

Players Distance - $1,110 Hollow back construction with L-shaped face insert produce high ball speed. Shaped for clean look at address. Design is forgiving on off-center impacts and aids high launch.

Pitching wedge 43 degrees.

Wilson Staff C300 Game Improvement - $800 (4-GW) – Holes around perimeter of cast clubhead leave a maximum portion of the face unsupported allowing added flex and producing more ball speed.

Pitching wedge 44 degrees.

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It’s in the Bag

BY ED TRAVIS

Recreational golfers sometimes don’t pay a lot of attention to the bag they purchase often picking one solely on price. However, the right bag can make a round more pleasurable whether walking, pushing or riding. Simple things such as the number and arrangement of club slots, the type of strap and padding can mean a great difference. A water bottle carrier and lots of convenient pockets are a must, that is unless you want to spend 18 holes wrestling with a bag to find what you need. With all this in mind here are the bags that caught our attention.

Bag Boy Defender

Datrek Trekker Stand bag - $160

Cart bag - $200

Four club slots. Five pockets: 1 valuables, 1 garment, 1 accessory, 1 ball, 1 insulated. Slide resistant traction feet. Made with lightweight nylon. Weight 3 lbs.

Fifteen club slots. Twelve pockets: 2 mesh, 2 valuables, 4 garment, 1 ball, 1 insulated, 1 accessory. Three integrated handles.

Rubberized traction feet.

Weight approximately 6 lbs.

Ping Hoofer Lite

Ogio Grom

Stand bag – $190 Four club slots. Seven pockets: 1 garment, 1 valuables, 1 bottle, 1 rangefinder. Adjustable straps and cushioned hip pad with rain hood inside.

Umbrella and towel loops.

Weight under 5 lbs.

Stand bag - $240 Fourteen club slots. Six pockets: 4 zippered, 1 valuables, 1 ball silo, 1 insulated bottle, GPS sleeve. Large top with putter pit and handle.

Load equalizing single strap. Weight 6.6 lbs.

Sun Mountain C-130 Cart bag - $240 Fourteen club slots – Ten pockets: all forward facing, 1 valuables, 2 garment, 1 cooler. Three integrated handles and integrated putter well. Weight approx.

5 lbs.

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Put the Cart Before the Golfer

BY ED TRAVIS

Bag Boy Quad XL $200 – Four Wheels Top Lock Technology for your bag. Aluminum frame and upper bag bracket adjustable arms lock in place. Two-step folding.

Parking brake on handle.

Folds to 24’ x 17” x 16”.

Weight 14.2 lbs.

Clicgear Model 3.5+ $220 – Three wheels.

Larger storage net and new bag strap top and bottom.

Brake system has been improved. Independent handle adjustment.

Folds to 13” x 15” x 24”.

A push cart is a great way to move all your equipment around for 18 holes but make sure it is of sturdy construction and lightweight plus that it readily folds for transportation in your car’s trunk. Useful options available from some manufacturers include a hand brake, a seat, umbrella holder and extra storage.

Big Max Blade Quattro $300 – Four Wheels Quick folding. Unfolds with one hand. Adjustable bag bracket and push handle with foot brake for parking. Large storage net. Folds to 28” x 23” x 7”. Weight 14.3 lbs.

Sun Mountain Micro-Cart GT $200 – Four Wheels.

Folds and unfolds in two steps. Self-locking lower latch. Upper bracket accommodates stand bag legs and front axle expands for larger bags.

Folds to 27” x 17” x 13”.

Weight 16.6 lbs.

ADD ON: Club Booster eWheels $599 - Fits Most Push Carts Convert your push cart into an electric golf caddie. Easy to install. Remote control with cruise control. Long battery life. Uphill & downhill auto speed adjust. Greatly reduces fatigue.

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TECH THIS OUT From live scoring to pin point accuracy we have you covered!

BUSHNELL HYBRID www.bushnellgolf.com | $400 The world’s first Laser Rangefinder and GPS combo with a fully integrated display.

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GOLF BUDDY LR7 www.golfbuddyglobal.com | $250 The scan and pin mode on this laser rangefinder is used in just one click. It is also super lightweight.

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TEC TEC TEC VPRO500 us.tectectec.com | $150 The most budget friendly rangefinder on the market.

Accurate and easy to use.

TEC TEC TEC VPRO DLXS us.tectectec.com | $200 Waterproof design available in three colors with PinSlope Technology with uphill and downhill adjustment.

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NEW LUMBER FOR YOURWOODS

Cool Clubs

A Look into the Newest Driver Shafts this Year

BY GGW STAFF ALDILA – XTORSION COPPER

Low Spin – Mid Launch | The new Xtorsion Copper series features a counter balanced design with woven graphite material on the outer layer of the shaft at the tip-section and new MAMBA (Multi-Axial Material Bias Angle) Technology that places a high-tech material on the shaft in a 45-degree fiber orientation. This unique use of a flat weave material on the exterior of the shaft provides significantly improved torsional stability to this counter weighted shaft in the tip section where the greatest percentage of twisting occurs during the swing and at impact.

ALDILA – QUARANTA BLUE Mid Spin – Mid Launch | Quaranta is truly a high performance, ultra-lightweight, sub 50-gram shaft. Typically, ultra-light shafts give up strength, flex, torsional stiffness, and overall stability in an effort to chase lighter weights. By optimizing structure, and material placement, the Quaranta Series offers optimum flex and torque characteristics for the better player while still maintaining the feel that players of all ability need.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL (MCA GOLF) – TENSEI CK RED Mid/High Spin – High Launch | The Tensei CK Red shaft modernizes MCA GOLF’s higher launching bend profile through the use of a multi-material design, including the Carbon-Kevlar weave in the butt section, further refining the shaft’s overall bend profile and improving feel. This makes it a versatile fit for all player types looking for a higher launching profile.

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MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL (MCA GOLF) – DIAMANA RF Mid Spin- High Launch | The Diamana RF-Series represents the next generation version of MCA GOLF’s signature “active” bend

The Cure for

profile. Like its most recent predecessor, the Diamana R-Series, the RF-Series incorporates high-strength DIALEAD™ Pitch Fiber into the butt-section of the shaft, adding unprecedented strength and control during shaft loading and unloading.

VA COMPOSITES – SLAY Low Spin – High Launch | VA Composites newest edition, the Slay, features a multi-material design made with the industry’s most

Available exclusively at Authorized Graphite Design Club Fitting Locations

exotic materials from Japan. By utilizing these materials, VA Composites is able to offer the most advanced and versatile shafts in golf allowing golfers to achieve tighter dispersion and more distance.

NEW For 2018

VA COMPOSITES – RAIJIN Low Spin – High Launch | Designed using exotic 40T carbon fiber pre-preg materials from Japan coupled with a design that is unprecedented in the golf industry, the Raijin is a very versatile shaft that fits a wide variety of players. The Stiff and X Flexes feature mid/high launch characteristics coupled with low spin. The L/A and Reg flexes offer a low/mid spin with a high launch.

GRAPHITE DESIGN – M.A.D. Low/Mid Spin - Mid/Mid-High Launch | The team in the R&D lab at Graphite Design Japan went all out when designing the new Graphite Design MAD wood shafts. A challenge was issued to them to design a shaft that would alleviate the ill-fated golf ball flight issues that results in a lack of Maximum Accuracy and Distance. Made with TORAYCA T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg and NANOALLOY technology to increase stability in the mid to tip region for an unsurpassed feel.

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GETTING A

Grip on Your Game A Better Way to Play the Game We Love

BY TR BRANCO The single most important part of

people living longer and play-

swelling and stiffness are symptoms

the game of golf is the relationship

ing golf longer. One of the most

of arthritis, which varies greatly in

between your golf club and your

common ailments later in life is our

intensity. Sometimes, arthritis can

hands. Without a comfortable

flexibility and mobility of our hands.

be easily managed with moderate

proper fit golf grip on all of your

Arthritis, stiffness and swelling are

exercise and over-the-counter

clubs, you far less likely to be able

common issues with older players

anti-inflammatory medication. In

to hold your clubs through impact

today. And most golf grips, espe-

almost every case the extremities

and make consistent shots. As

cially worn and tapered grips make

like the hands usually become the

incredible as it may seem, over 80%

it almost impossible to maintain a

first place affected.

of all golfers who play the game

good grip throughout the swing.

today are playing with worn or incorrectly fit golf grips.

The Real Numbers

The Agonies of Arthritis Arthritis is defined as an inflammation of one or more joints. Usually,

There are 24 million golfers in the

it’s caused by the breakdown

U.S. with an average age of 54

of cartilage, the material that

years old. Our golfing population

protects your joints and keeps your

continues to get older as well with

bones from rubbing together. Pain,

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onto the club easier.

I like many other older players have addressed this issue and found that proper fitting and new technology grips have made it easier to maintain a steady and reliable connection between me and my golf club. Here are a few of the leading products we reviewed and actually

With the right grips and clubs, many

tested. The most important factor

arthritis sufferers are able to play

in finding your solution is under-

golf with little discomfort Even if

standing your physical capabilities

you have severe arthritis, such as

and specific needs to improve your

psoriatic arthritis which affects PGA

game. First are foremost get prop-

Tour veteran Phil Mickelson, there

erly fit, make sure the person who

are options available to relieve the

does your fitting understands any

pain with new drugs and improved

issues with your grip pressure and

golf grips designed to make holding

ability to maintain that pressure.

THE BEST GOLF GRIPS FOR ARTHRITIC HANDS AND JOINT PAIN Winn Excel Wrap The Winn Excel Wrap feels soft and comfortable. It feels almost like a pillow. Its soft, cushy grip is shock absorbing and it effectively prevents shock from moving up your arms and shoulders, making it one of the best golf grips for arthritic hands and joint pain. Additionally, the grip offers great traction that gives you a secure feeling. The grip helps to reduce joint pain as you do not have to grip too tightly for control. Rather, you can relax your arms. This reduced tension in your muscles can contribute to a more powerful and stable swing.

Lamkin Arthritic With a unique ‘nubbed’ texture and larger profile, the Lamkin Arthritic Grip promotes much lighter grip pressure, allowing players with limited hand and arm strength to comfortably and confidently grip their clubs.

The Proprietary nubbed texture encourages a light-pressure and is slightly larger in size and reduced grip taper making it Ideal for golfers with arthritis and other medical conditions that may weaken hand and arm strength. The Lamkin Arrthritic allows players to grip their clubs with enhanced confidence, control and comfort

Boccieri Secret Grip While the Boccieri Secret grip is designed for all golfers with a counterbalanced weight system to create a more balanced approach to you swing. The Secret Grip if preferred by golfers who want the 1” added length and also the feeling of the weighted cap. In testing the medium sized grip also performed very well for hand and grip issues because of its size and feel. It soft textured feel allowed for a comfortable less pressure feel throughout the swing.

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Jumbo Max The super-oversized design of Jumbo Max Grips makes the club easier to hold, especially if you’re suffering from arthritis. The patented core design absorbs more shock and vibration than any other grip on the market, allowing you to practice and play longer with much less pain.

The Jumbo Max is ideal for those players who have a difficult time closing their hands with a firm grip. A great solution to Arthritic pain is increasing grip size and softness.

Tacki-Mac Arthritic Serrated For players with pain issues a softer grip always feels better. The Tacki-Mac Arthritic grip is serrated to make is easier to hold onto with a very soft feel. The oversize performs very well with great control and works great in hot or cold conditions. The product is made from Thermo Plastic rubber and is very durable as well.

Avon Chamois Jumbo Grip The Avon Chamois Jumbo grip offers a soft, cushioned feel for golfers with arthritis. The oversized grip dampens vibration while providing you with sufficient cushion. It is also a ribbed (or reminder) grip that reminds the golfer where to place their hands on the grip. Overall, the soft cushioned feel of the Avon Chamois Jumbo helps to reduce joint pain as it provides sufficient cushion during your shots.

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Tim Petrovic Finishes 2nd to Paul Broadhurst at Senior PGA Championship

Benton Harbor, Michigan - After 54 holes Tim

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fourth-round score ever, by a winner.

Petrovic and Scott McCarron were tied going

Tim Petrovic finished second at -15 one shot ahead

into the final round on Sunday at the Senior PGA

of University of Hartford 1988 college teammate,

Championship in Michigan at The Golf Club at Harbor

Jerry Kelly. It was Petkovic’s 8th event this season

Shores. It looked as if one of them was destined to

on the Champions Tour and already he has over

win the championship. Paul Broadhurst was pretty

$550,000 in earnings with two 2nd place finishes. In

sure he was not making the cut after shooting +1 on

his rookie year in 2017 he played in 14 events and

Thursday he called his travel agent to look into flights

earned $245,000. This year marks his 30th professional

for Saturday. Over the next 3 rounds Broadhurst shot

year totaling over 13 million in career earnings. The

-19 for a 265 total at Harbor Shores for his second

Northampton, MA native now resides in Austin, Texas

senior major victory. The final round 63 was the best

with his wife and two daughters.

CONNECTICUT

Brian Ahern Wins CSGA 15th Russell C. Palmer Cup

JORDAN, JUSTIN & JASON

Brian Ahern, who had not won an individual CSGA championship since the 2012 Connecticut MidAmateur, weathered chilly and wet conditions

WILL BE HERE!

to

shoot 67-71 at the Country Club of Farmington to win the 15th Russell C. Palmer Cup by one over Rasmey Kong and Andrew Sciarretta—both more than 20 years his junior.

Ahern was only the second golfer in state history to win the Connecticut Amateur (1999), the Connecticut Mid-Am (2010 and 2012) and the Palmer Cup.

CSGA Amateurs Win 47th Julius Boros Challenge Cup

After

six

consecutive

years

of

frustration,

CSGA amateurs Thursday convincingly defeated Connecticut Section PGA professionals, 36.5 - 26.5 in the 47th playing of the Julius Boros Challenge Cup at New Haven Country Club.It was the CSGA’s first victory since 2011 and only the 11th time in the history of the Matches that the CSGA team has prevailed. What’s more, it took a rather green side to accomplish it.

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OPEN GreatHorse

109th Massachusetts Open Jason Thresher Searches for Trifecta at GreatHorse With nine past Mass Open Champions

championship golf course designed by

Guy

said

America tour, is looking forward to coming

in the field this year, the 109th Mass Open

Brian Silva is a Par 72 and can be stretched

about the 200+ bunkers that are at

back to defend his title and is also looking

is expected to be one of the best fields in

as far back as 7,522 yards. Kevin Eldridge,

GreatHorse. “The golf course is very fair,

forward to playing

years. GreatHorse in Hampden, will host

Director of Rules & Competitions for Mass

but very demanding. There’s 18 birdie

Championship proper. On a conference

the event and will provide all players a

Golf said, “We plan on taking advantage

holes out there, but there’s also 18 double

call during media event Thresher discussed

challenging test of golf. After purchasing

of the multiple tee boxes and length that

bogeys waiting.”

the state of his game currently “As long as

Hampden CC back in 2012, the Antonacci

GreatHorse offers, to allow us to really

For the first time in 33 years, Jason

I can get a feel fo+r the greens and start

Family started off making a few small

change the look and feel of a given

Thresher (West Suffield, CT) will try and

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and simple renovation, but eventually

hole the next day. With 7,500 plus yards

become the first player since Dana

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