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<br /> <br /> Volume VI • Summer 2026<br /> <br /> Created in Massachusetts, Exclusively for the Members of Mass Golf<br /> The Massachusetts Golfer Is:<br /> Stephen Hanjack<br /> Richard Rapp<br /> Steve Derderian<br /> Nia Fredrich<br /> Under the Artistic Direction of:<br /> Joshua Wessolowski<br /> Mass Golf Is:<br /> The state golf association of Massachusetts, founded in 1900.<br /> It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing golf<br /> in Massachusetts by building an engaged and inclusive community.<br /> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=1"> </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=2"> Volume VI • Summer 2026</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=3"> </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=4"> Created in Massachusetts, Exclusively for the Mem</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=5"> TABLE OF CONTENTS 08 On a Ne</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=6"> MORE PLAYERS 2026 Worldwide Ball Count 13,927 Ne</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=7"> #1 BALL IN GOLF ® 5 </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=8"> ©2026 Acushnet Company. All rights reserved. foot</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=9"> Heritage in every stitch. Innovation in every ste</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=10"> Story: Richard Rapp Photography: Cody O'Loughlin</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=11"> At 5:30 a.m., a ship heartily bellowed warning of</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=12"> I'd le the window ajar overnight to combat the A</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=13"> 11</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=14"> e new club became a social destination of r</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=15"> "We all have special feelings about this site, yo</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=16"> 14</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=17"> Strengthening the bond between the golf course an</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=18"> 16</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=19"> e 6th is a ne par-3 that acts as a bridge </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=20"> Farm Neck General Manager Tim Sweet and Superinte</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=21"> came up with a layout or a design that kind of cr</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=22"> Courtesy USGA Archives TheWondrous HallofF</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=23"> Sitting inside the room that bears her name, Pat </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=24"> Long before she was a Hall of Famer, she was simp</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=25"> On Monday morning, Bradley went back to school. </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=26"> Pat Bradley revisits the scrapbook that preserved</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=27"> “We were very much a close-knit family a air,” Br</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=28"> Did it oscillate, or did it move? Bradley thought</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=29"> USGA/David Walberg At La Grange Country Club in </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=30"> Courtesy USGA Archives </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=31"> e du Maurier came next, and Bradley won aga</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=32"> “ e hole was deep physically,” Bradley said. “B</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=33"> Courtesy USGA Archives Left: A cap off and the </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=34"> FROM RUNWAY TO FAIRWAY PLAY THROUGH MORE OF THE W</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=35"> 33</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=36"> 34</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=37"> GROUP DISCOUNT All current Mass Golf members a</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=38"> MILDLYUNASSUMING, GENERALLYELECTRIC Story: S</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=39"> Some years ago, while researching courses of the </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=40"> In 1903, GE purchased controlling interest of the</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=41"> O'Gara put it, “with the addition of the golf cou</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=42"> So, while GE is long gone, the community- rst min</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=43"> Berkshire Hills Country Club (top of above photo)</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=44"> e third o ers you one last open, stress-free </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=45"> GEAA Golf Course molded the game of major champio</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=46"> SpendaDay at KINGSWAY Ancient graves, vicious </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=47"> Don't let the guardhouse fool you. P</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=48"> Paul Cove Kings Way resident I played some bask</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=49"> Mark Williams Kings Way Golf Course Superintenden</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=50"> Michael Maniates Kings Way General Manager My c</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=51"> 49</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=52"> Peter Marinelli Kings Way resident and Chairman o</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=53"> David Young Kings Way resident I'm a former civ</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=54"> Tom Holland Kings Way resident I'm Tom Holland </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=55"> 53</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=56"> Story: Richard Rapp </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 57" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=57"> When the Father of Amer- ican Golf, Charles </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 58" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=58"> Maiden Hole 8 – Par 4 – 385 yards e Maiden </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 59" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=59"> Eden Hole 12 – Par 3 – 180 yards Always a par-3, </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 60" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=60"> Biarritz Hole 14 – Par 3 – 220 yards e most</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 61" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=61"> 59</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 62" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=62"> 60</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 63" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=63"> Redan & Reverse Redan Hole 3 - Par 3 – 200 yards </a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 64" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=64"> 62</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 65" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=65"> 63</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 66" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=66"> 64</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 67" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=67"> 65</a> <a title="MassGolf_Vol6 page 68" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/1d2b2be7?page=68"> </a>