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<br /> 1<br /> Collected oddities and odysseys, in print.<br /> 2<br /> Volume II • Fall 2024<br /> 1<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 in Massachusetts by<br /> building an engaged and inclusive community around the sport.<br /> 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd.<br /> Norton, MA 02766<br /> MassGolf.org | @PlayMassGolf<br /> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 1" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=1"> 1</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 2" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=2"> Collected oddities and odysseys, in print. </a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 3" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=3"> Volume II • Fall 2024 1</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 4" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=4"> Created in Massachusetts, Exclusively for the Mem</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 5" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=5"> Table of Contents 24 Buried Treasure </a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 6" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=6"> 4</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 7" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=7"> BRAE BURN COUNTRY CLUB · NEWTON, MA Ou</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 8" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=8"> ©2021 Acushnet Company. All rights reserved. foot</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 9" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=9"> Play Through. 7</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=10"> Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds 8photographed by M</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=11"> Here, it's not just about checking receipts and w</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=12"> “If we don't make it to 9, you'll pick us up, rig</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=13"> Apparently, it was also Christmas in July. Sporti</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=14"> Southborough Golf Club feat</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=15"> 13</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=16"> Curious eyes are drawn to the winged lion logo fo</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=17"> 15</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=18"> As a 36-hole municipal facility, it's no surprise</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=19"> “People call me Magic Johnson,” says Ed Beckler, </a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=20"> 18</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=21"> As the last group of the day departs from the tee</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=22"> 20</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=23"> 21</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=24"> 22</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=25"> GROUP DISCOUNT All current Mass Golf members a</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=26"> Rediscovering Worcester Country Club</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=27"> Opposite: Gil Hanse and team faithfully restored </a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=28"> Sime Braio immigrated from Italy and became a mem</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=29"> In terms of playability, aesthetics, and the impl</a> <a title="MassGolf_Fall2024 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/59bb6be6?page=30"> reasons. 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