The MGA delivers golf news to its member clubs and individual golfers through many communications channels. In 1998, the MGA launched its web site - www.mgalinks.org - and since that time has been posting new stories via the Internet. Here is a collection of stories from the 2009 season.
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12/28/09 |
Dave Frem Featured On the Cover of Golf Business magazine |
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12/18/09 |
The Golf Channel Promotes TheFirst Tee Program |
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12/17/09 |
Gaquin Receives Frank H. Sellman Distinguished Service Award |
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12/9/09 |
2009 MGA Player of the Year Honors Announced |
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12/7/09 |
New MGA Links Clubhouse Takes Major Step |
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12/3/09 |
MGA Is Currently Accepting Applications for Internship |
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11/25/09 |
Three Bay Staters Earn Tour Card and Others Still in the Hunt |
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11/24/09 |
Winter 2009-10 Issue of MassGolfer™ magazine Now Available |
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11/23/09 |
Here Are Just a Few News and Notes About the Golf Industry |
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11/11/09 |
The 2009 Handicap Season Comes to a Close in the Bay State |
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11/4/09 |
McLaughlin Captures Division 1 Individual State Championship |
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11/3/09 |
Shawn Bennett Raise Important Funds For The First Tee of Mass |
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10/30/09 |
Local Golf Legend Fordie Pitts Passes Away at the Age of 79 |
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10/29/09 |
The First Tee Captures 7th Annual Golf Channel Invitational |
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10/29/09 |
Werenski Earns Rolex Jr All-American Honorable Mention Status |
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10/28/09 |
Essex CC Prepares to Host the 2010 Curtis Cup Match |
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10/22/09 |
Superintendents Find Ways to Better Serve Their Golfers |
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10/22/09 |
Del Kinney, Jr. Comes Through With a Big Win on National Stage |
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10/21/09 |
George endergast Ends His 2-Year Term as MGA President |
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10/18/09 |
Local Amateurs Battle at the Annual Cape Cod Cup |
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10/16/09 |
George Jacobson to Receive ECAC Distinguished Service Award |
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10/14/09 |
Record Numbers Take Part in MGA Junior Golf Tournament |
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10/13/09 |
David Adamonis, Sr. Passes Away at the Age of 62 |
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10/13/09 |
Golf Approved for 2016 Olympic Program By OIC Membership |
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10/10/09 |
Massachusetts Captures Record Sixth Tri-State Match Title |
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10/9/09 |
Bay State Jumps Out to a Lead Following Day 1 of Tri-States |
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10/5/09 |
Rain Can Not Dampen the the 2009 Southeastern Amateur |
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10/5/09 |
Massachusetts Looking For a Record Sixth Title at Tri-States |
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10/4/09 |
Eight Bay State Golfers Take Part in the 2009 U.S. Mid-Amateur |
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10/2/09 |
Massachusetts In the Hunt at the 2009 USGA Men's State Team |
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9/30/09 |
Paul Murphy Claims 2009 State Senior Amateur Title |
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9/29/09 |
Rick Marcos Leads After Round 1 at State Senior Amateur |
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9/28/09 |
Co-champions Crowned at 2009 Gilholm Cup |
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9/25/09 |
Team Massachusetts Finishes T6 at USGA State Team |
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9/24/09 |
Massachusetts In the Hunt at the 2009 USGA Men's State Team |
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9/23/09 |
USGA Announces New Groove Rule for 2010 Events |
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9/23/09 |
Massachusetts Performs Well at USGA State Team Championship |
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9/23/09 |
Linn Scores a Victory at 2009 New England Senior Amateur |
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9/22/09 |
Parziale, Zolotas Impress and Advance at Pre-Qualifying Event |
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9/22/09 |
Seniors Battle for the 2009 New England Senior Amateur Title |
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9/21/09 |
Fran Quinn Claims First Nationwide Tour Victory in Nine Years |
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9/20/09 |
Vana, Higgins & Hadges Picked to Represent Team Massachusetts |
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9/17/09 |
Brian Higgins Captures 2009 State Mid-Amateur Championship |
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9/16/09 |
Brian Higgins Jumps Out to a Lead at 2009 State Mid-Amateur |
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9/22/09 |
Parziale, Zolotas Impress and Advance at Pre-Qualifying Event |
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9/22/09 |
Seniors Battle for the 2009 New England Senior Amateur Title |
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9/21/09 |
Fran Quinn Claims First Nationwide Tour Victory in Nine Years |
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9/20/09 |
Vana, Higgins & Hadges Picked to Represent Team Massachusetts |
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9/17/09 |
Brian Higgins Captures 2009 State Mid-Amateur Championship |
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9/16/09 |
Brian Higgins Jumps Out to a Lead at 2009 State Mid-Amateur |
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9/15/09 |
Linn Advances at the 2009 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship |
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9/15/09 |
Brian Higgins Holds Lead at Day 1 of State Mid-Amateur |
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9/14/09 |
Competitors Prepare for State Mid-Amateur Championship |
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9/11/09 |
Uihlein Leads United States to Victory at the Walker Cup Match |
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9/10/09 |
Bay State Golfers Continue to Battle on the Pro Golf Circuit |
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9/09/09 |
Ruschioni & Nunez Win 2009 State Senior Four-Ball Championship |
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9/08/09 |
Four Bay State Golfers Advance at U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying |
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9/08/09 |
Paul Murphy & Jim Finnerty Hold Lead at State Senior Four-Ball |
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9/05/09 |
The First Tee Competes at The Barclays Tri-Match |
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9/04/09 |
Local Weather Creates Unique Challenges for Golf Courses |
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9/03/09 |
The First Tee of Massachusetts Participants Enjoy Exhibition |
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9/01/09 |
The First Tee of Massachusetts Accepts Generous Donation |
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9/01/09 |
The Country Club to Host U.S. Amateur Championship in 2013 |
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9/01/09 |
Peter Uihlein to Represent the US at the 42nd Walker Cup Match |
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8/31/09 |
Nicholas Biesecker Is Medalist at U.S. Mid-Amateur Qualifying |
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8/27/09 |
Eric and Sara McPhail Successfully Combine Golf and Marriage |
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8/25/09 |
RJ Foley Advances at Day 3 of State Mid-Amateur Qualifying |
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8/24/09 |
Kotowski Duo Captures 2009 State Father & Daughter Title |
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8/20/09 |
First-Ever State Senior Amateur Qualifying Rounds Held |
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8/20/09 |
Local Amateur Golfers Shine at Regional Events |
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8/20/09 |
Bob Bradley Advance at State Mid-Amateur Qualifying |
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8/19/09 |
Team Massachusetts Finishes in Fourth Place at 2009 NE Junior |
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8/19/09 |
20 Competitors Advance at State Mid-Amateur Qualifying |
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8/18/09 |
Team Massachusetts Stands in 4th at NE Junior Championship |
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8/17/09 |
Brendan Hester Makes Splash at MGA Qualifying Event |
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8/13/09 |
Two Local Golfers Nab Qualifying Spots Following Qualifying |
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8/11/09 |
Two Local Golfers Advance at U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifying |
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8/11/09 |
Ryan Riley Wins 2009 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Title |
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8/10/09 |
Riley Posts Takes Lead at State Public Links Championship |
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8/5/09 |
Currey Team Prevails at the State Father & Son Championship |
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8/4/09 |
Brown Duo Capture Junior Division Title at State Father & Son |
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8/3/09 |
3 Players Advance at U.S. Amateur Qualifying at Wahconah CC |
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8/2/09 |
Final Day of U.S. Amateur Qualifying Comes to Wahconah CC |
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7/29/09 |
Joe Sprague Provides Insight From the 2009 U.S. Senior Open |
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7/29/09 |
McLaughlin Captures 2009 Massachusetts Junior Championship |
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7/28/09 |
Five Players Advance at 2009 U.S. Amateur Qualifying |
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7/28/09 |
McLaughlin Holds Lead at State Junior Championship |
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7/27/09 |
Sean Gaudette Holds Early Lead at Day 1 of State Junior Amateur |
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7/26/09 |
MGA Member Clubs Take Part in Get Golf Ready Program |
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7/23/09 |
Matt Parziale Wins 2009 New England Amateur Championship |
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7/17/09 |
Hole By Hole Descriptions of Massachusetts Amateur Final Match |
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7/17/09 |
Bill Drohen Wins 101st Massachusetts Amateur Championship |
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7/16/09 |
Bill Drohen & Frank Vana, Jr. To Meet in State Amateur Finals |
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7/15/09 |
Quarterfinals Set for Massachusetts Amateur Championship |
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7/14/09 |
Michael Fitzhenry Scores 7 Holes in One Over 23-Year Period |
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7/14/09 |
Brian Higgins Leads the Charge Heading Into Match Play |
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7/13/09 |
Taylor Fontaine Joins Veteran Brian Higgins Atop the Leaderboard |
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7/9/09 |
USGA Recognizes Many Contributions of State Associations |
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7/9/09 |
Come One, Come All to the State Amateur Championship |
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7/8/09 |
2009 Massachusetts Public Links Qualifying Comes to an End |
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7/7/09 |
Dave Horvath Ready to Serve His Country Before Competing |
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7/6/09 |
Trevor Bernier Represents The First Tee Well in Illinois |
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7/6/09 |
Waubeeka Golf Links Gains Local Attention for Renovation |
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7/6/09 |
Matt Parziale Advances to Quarterfinals at Pinehurst Event |
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7/6/09 |
Parker Earns Return Trip to State Public Links Championship |
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7/1/09 |
David Falcucci Scores Medalist Honors at Day 1 of Qualifying |
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6/30/09 |
The First Tee Makes Special Trips to Two Local Golf Courses |
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6/29/09 |
Golfers Battle for Qualifying Spots at State Junior Championship |
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6/29/09 |
3 Advance at 2009 U.S. Senior Open Qualifying in Winchester |
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6/28/09 |
MGA Member Clubs Make Sure that Bay State Golf Goes On |
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6/25/09 |
Professional Purse for 2009 State Open Championship Available |
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6/24/09 |
Altomare Advances at U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links |
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6/24/09 |
Rob Oppenheim Wins Massachusetts Open Championship |
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6/23/09 |
3 Players Advance at U.S. Amateur Public Links Qualifying |
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6/23/09 |
Ponkapoag GC Has Dreams of Hosting Future U.S. Open |
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6/23/09 |
Oppenheim Leads Way at 2009 State Open Championship |
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6/22/09 |
Donovan Sets Pace During 100th State Open Championship |
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6/18/09 |
Four Young Golfers Advance at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifying |
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6/18/09 |
Welch, Silva Take on Bethpage Black at 2009 U.S. Open |
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6/16/09 |
Introducing the New, Improved www.MGAlinks.org web site |
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6/16/09 |
2009 Deutsche Bank Championship; Tickets On Sale On June 19 |
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6/15/09 |
Bay State's Top Players Reveal What's In Their Golf Bags |
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6/15/09 |
Johnson Turns In Victorious Performance on the Nationwide Tour |
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6/11/09 |
Youth, Experience On Display at State Amateur Qualifying |
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6/11/09 |
Brian Higgins Featured in Recent Boston Globe West Article |
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6/11/09 |
Golfweek Shines a Spotlight on the Opportunities on Cape Cod |
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6/9/09 |
Spots Available at Patriot Classic at Mount Pleasant CC |
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6/9/09 |
Tekoa Country Club Steps Up to Host Qualifier In a Pinch |
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6/8/09 |
Kevin Silva, Michael Welch Advance at 2009 U.S. Open Sectionals |
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6/8/09 |
Andy Drohen Shoots 5-under par 65 at State Amateur Qualifying |
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6/8/09 |
TPC of Boston to Host Birdies for the Brave Charity Golf Event |
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6/7/09 |
State Open Championship Approaches; Starting Times Available |
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6/4/09 |
Courses Offer Free Golf Through the 2009 Golden Passport Book |
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6/4/09 |
Take Advantage of Deutsche Bank Championship Pre-Sale Event |
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6/4/09 |
Campion Flexes His Youth at Day 2 of State Amateur Qualifying |
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6/3/09 |
Drohen Provides a Highlight at Day 1 of State Amateur Qualifying |
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6/1/09 |
Two-time State Amateur Champion Kevin Johnson Scores Victory |
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5/28/09 |
Oppenheim Caps Off State Open Qualifying at Indian Ridge CC |
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5/27/09 |
Hawley Captures Co-Medalist Honors at State Open Qualifying |
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5/26/09 |
James Driscoll Continues to Shine; Qualifies for British Open |
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5/26/09 |
Arter Captures Co-Medalist Honors at State Open Qualifying |
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5/25/09 |
Wayne Stiles Society Launches Web Site to Honor the Architect |
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5/25/09 |
Four MGA Member Clubs Recognized by National Organizations |
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5/20/09 |
Mucciarone Cards Low Score at Day 2 of State Open Qualifying |
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5/19/09 |
30 Golfers Advance at Day 1 of Massachusetts Open Qualifying |
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5/18/09 |
James Driscoll Falls in a Playoff at PGA Tour Valero Texas Open |
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5/18/09 |
Peters and Quinn Lead Field to Advance to U.S. Open Sectionals |
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5/12/09 |
MGA Links, The First Tee Open Their Doors to the Perkins School |
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5/12/09 |
New England Products Headline U.S. Open Local Qualifier |
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5/6/09 |
Photo Gallery from the 2009 State Four-Ball is Now Available |
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5/5/09 |
Co-Champions Crowned at 29th State Four-Ball Championship |
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5/4/09 |
Riley & Aikens Hold Lead at the State Four-Ball Championship |
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5/4/09 |
State Four-Ball Set at Ledgemont CC & Crestwood CC |
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4/30/09 |
Trevor Bernier to Represent The First Tee of Massachusetts |
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4/15/09 |
MGA Links at Mamantapett Receives 2009 Best of Norton Award |
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4/9/09 |
U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Volunteers Needed |
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4/9/09 |
Championship Season Start is Almost Here... Season Preview |
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3/26/09 |
Michael Whitmer Takes Over Golf Section Writing at Boston Globe |
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3/22/09 |
Wianno's Peter Davies Takes Over Leadership Role at CMAA |
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3/17/09 |
Calling All Junior Golfers... Attend the Junior Golf Seminar |
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3/2/09 |
Writer Jim McCabe Brings Local Touch to National Golf Scene |
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2/17/09 |
Noreen Friel Mohler Named Captain of the 2010 Curtis Cup Team |
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2/16/09 |
Golfers Respond Well to Opening of 2009 Online Registration |
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2/12/09 |
Fitzroy of Presidents GC Named Vice President of the GCSAA |
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2/6/09 |
Proceeds From Golf Blow Out Sale to Go to The First Tee |
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2/6/09 |
MGA Announces 2009 Schedule and New Changes |
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2/6/09 |
Club Officials Welcome to Attend NERTF Turfgrass Conference |
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